Gladiator X: There will be blood

[Theben]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Orders in the morning.

Morning being when?

[DrSpike]

Sorry for the delay - got caught up with the Ryder Cup over the weekend, then have been stupidly busy this week.

Will get to it asap. Obviously I need some time to properly get into my opponent's head. I took a quick peek on Sunday but it isn't a very nice place so didn't stay there long enough.

[Theben]

When I'm done with you your skull will have easy public access.

[Spaced Cowboy]

BTW this is actually part of Doc's strategy. He lulls you into a boredom so complete, that you actually kill yourself.

[EPW]

The Doctor is on the verge of disqualification!

[MJW]

Originally posted by EPW
The Doctor is on the verge of disqualification!

I suggest you set a hard deadline of 2 days (noon). Then use 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 if he does not react.

[DrSpike]

You're going to have to bear with me - or disqualify me, one or the other.

I've just got in from work (it's 10pm here), the latest of a few late nights. Again I'm in no mood to think about Gladiators. I'm not around tomorrow night, so will do orders over the weekend, guaranteed.

[EPW]

You know I would never disqualify you.

[MJW]

Originally posted by EPW
You know I would never disqualify you.

You would "just" use one of Flech's old orders!

[DrSpike]

Sent.

[Theben]

huh? what? oh...

[DrSpike]

You'll soon wake up.

[EPW]

Finals: Round 1


The great derrick, which towered hundreds of feet above the base of the platform, was swaying precariously. The anemometer was destroyed by the wind, and all communications with the outside world was broken. There was no way to know the strength of the storm or how long it was to last.

There was talk of delaying the final match until after the storm had passed. However, as the weather worsened, there were serious doubts about whether they would even survive the storm. It was agreed that the match would go on.

Theben and the Doctor were eager to fight. A rivalry of sorts had developed between them after The Doctor's narrow loss to Theben in the Round Robbin. It was further aggravated by one of The Doctor's more peculiar habits: The Doctor strutted around naked the day before he was to fight in a match. This didn't seem to bother the Roustabouts, but for whatever reason it infuriated Theben. And since the fights took place daily, they were often naked and angry.

[b]Theben vs. The Doctor[/b]

They both entered the ring fully clothed. They were alone, everyone was watching the match safely below deck. The Doctor wasn't particularly fond of Hurricanes, and had plans to end the competition quickly. He was the first to attack: he approached Theben from his right and attempted to strike him on the left arm. But Theben was too fast, and nimbly moved out of the way.([b]1:Miss![/b]) The Doctor had not expected to miss and was thrown off balance! Theben struck The Doctor across the back and ripped out a chunk of flesh with his sword.([b]1:Hit!(9)[/b]) The Doctor quickly regained his balance, and tried to hit Theben again. But Theben blocked The Doctor's rapier with his shield,([b]2:Miss![/b]) and slashed The Doctor's outstretched arm! ([b]2:Hit!(9)[/b]) The Doctor yelped in pain and surprise and retreated to the other side of the ring to compose himself. Eventually, The Doctor decided to try his first attack again, except to the left side this time. His approach was more cautious this time, hoping to lull Theben into coma. Then with a sudden burst of speed, he charged to Theben's left side. But when he got near enough to strike, Theben stepped forward and smacked him in the face with his shield!([b]3:Miss![/b])([b]3:Hit!(9)[/b]) The Doctor stumbled backwards, stunned. His nose was broken, his arm cut, and his back mauled, and he had failed to even touch his opponent with his sword! Round 1 of the Final was over.

[b]Theben:125 HP The Doctor: 98 HP[/b]

[snoopy369]

Wow, nice... seems like Theben perfectly countered Doc's orders. Impressive. But still a long way to go...

[DrSpike]

Yeah, I really overestimated him.

More orders today - hope we can get another round in over the weekend.