Post by Zipp on Dec 4, 2009 9:39:14 GMT
A Long Game of Samor (made longer by internet issues)
Lone Wolf says: (12:17:22 AM)
I'll dine with the captian and send a polite decline to the crew. I feel like the captian is one of the few people I trust and he seems a good fellow, he doent need to eat alone.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:17:30 AM)
Alright
Zipp Dementia says: (12:19:05 AM)
The captain's meal is poor and meagre. He is obviously holding himself to the same restrictions as the rest of the crew. It is made up of yesterday's leftovers, and what the captain tells you as you finish your meagre supper is disturbing news.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:19:48 AM)
'I have a confession to make, Kai Lord. The fire destroyed our entire food store; we had barely enough in the galley for this meal. We will have to hope that the sea yields up fish for us, or we will have a mutiny on our hands within a day.'
Lone Wolf says: (12:21:12 AM)
"that is dire news indeed. Is there nothing else that can be done?"
Zipp Dementia says: (12:22:39 AM)
'Nothing except tighten our belts. Unless you count drink,' the captain finishes, producing his bottle of Wanlo and two glasses. He pours and pushes the majority of the food your way. 'I won't have it be said that I am not a gracious host!' he says loudly, laughing.
Lone Wolf says: (12:23:17 AM)
"it is not neccissary" I say "I've become use to eating little, you need your strength as well"
Lone Wolf says: (12:23:30 AM)
"But I thank you for the offer"
Zipp Dementia says: (12:23:45 AM)
After haggling over, and finally eating, dinner, the captain challenges you to a game of Samor, a board game a little like chess, involving skilful strategy and bluff. To add a little excitement, he suggests a small wager.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:24:06 AM)
You can accept his offer or decline and return to your chambers to try and get a full night's rest
Lone Wolf says: (12:24:22 AM)
I'll accept
Zipp Dementia says: (12:24:53 AM)
Captain Kelman unlocks a display case and removes a Samor board. The beautifully carved playing pieces are already in position when he carefully sets it down upon the table. 'Your wager, Lone Wolf?' the captain asks.
Lone Wolf says: (12:25:17 AM)
I'll wager 5 coins
Zipp Dementia says: (12:26:06 AM)
The captain laughs. 'Are all Kai so meager with their wallets? How about 10?' You can tell from his broad smile that the pre-game of betting is as much fun to the captain as the game itself.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:26:40 AM)
'How about 10 coins?' he offers
Lone Wolf says: (12:27:08 AM)
Ah I am new to the game. How about 8
Zipp Dementia says: (12:27:42 AM)
The captain's smile grows broader. '9 and not a crown less! Haven't you heard of beginner's luck?'
Lone Wolf says: (12:29:00 AM)
You drive a hard bargin, 9 it is
Zipp Dementia says: (12:29:17 AM)
With gusto, the captain sets about the game. Have you ever played before?
Zipp Dementia says: (12:29:23 AM)
Lone Wolf, I mean
Lone Wolf says: (12:29:23 AM)
No
Zipp Dementia says: (12:30:25 AM)
The game rules seem complicated at first, but you pick it up fairly quick. Indeed, you are beginning to believe the captain's words about beginner's luck. The game seems to come naturally to you.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:31:07 AM)
It feels like it equates to roughly the same principles as those of the battlefield. Thrust forward and be prepared to parry with back up pieces... keep position over trying to collect pieces...
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:07 AM)
With you strategy you end up in the final moves of the game within the hour. The Captain is staring at the board, mopping his sweating brow with a hanky every few minutes. You, too, stare at the board. It is your move, and you feel that there is a win in here, somewhere.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:19 AM)
This is the board: homepage.ntlworld.com/adam.bozon/Begin12.gif
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:37 AM)
You are white, it is your turn, and you have the possibility of giving black checkmate in two moves.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:55 AM)
Can you do it?
Lone Wolf says: (12:33:51 AM)
looking
Lone Wolf says: (12:34:45 AM)
2 moves eh
Zipp Dementia says: (12:34:50 AM)
yeppers
Lone Wolf says: (12:36:41 AM)
I've always sucked at chess
Zipp Dementia says: (12:37:00 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:37:14 AM)
You could roll for sixth sense, for a hint
Lone Wolf says: (12:37:28 AM)
Sure
Lone Wolf says: (12:37:44 AM)
ive got a couple ideas but they all rely on him not doing something lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:37:49 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:38:19 AM)
Are you rolling for 6th sense?
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:26 AM)
yeah
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:29 AM)
hehe
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:30 AM)
4
Zipp Dementia says: (12:38:32 AM)
ouch
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:40 AM)
yea no hints hehe
Lone Wolf says: (12:39:02 AM)
K ill give it a shot
Zipp Dementia says: (12:39:12 AM)
well, you do draw upon the knowledge you've gained of the game. In Samor, the point is to use your moves to "force" the other player into moving to limited spaces
Zipp Dementia says: (12:39:26 AM)
Alright, I'll play as captain, when you're ready
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:11 AM)
k i got it
Zipp Dementia says: (12:40:25 AM)
kk
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:28 AM)
I'll move the one knight right in front of the rook
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:42 AM)
the one by the king
Zipp Dementia says: (12:40:55 AM)
So directly in front of the rook and next to the pawn?
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:58 AM)
this i think ill be three moves but accomplish it
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:59 AM)
yar
Lone Wolf says: (12:41:06 AM)
oh wait damn it that wont work
Lone Wolf says: (12:41:08 AM)
hold up
Zipp Dementia says: (12:41:15 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:41:39 AM)
Your hand darts back from the piece just before you move it, as you reconsider your decision
Lone Wolf says: (12:41:56 AM)
3 hours later we're still sitting at the table
Zipp Dementia says: (12:42:00 AM)
The captain catches the movement and wipes another line of sweat from his head
Zipp Dementia says: (12:42:01 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:42:58 AM)
'I see your strategy,' the captain chuckles. 'You'd have me asleep and then steal away to your chamber!'
Lone Wolf says: (12:43:12 AM)
I laugh
Lone Wolf says: (12:43:20 AM)
"I think you're onto me"
Lone Wolf says: (12:45:27 AM)
ok so ill move the top knight up one and over three
Lone Wolf says: (12:45:42 AM)
over to the left 3
Lone Wolf says: (12:45:52 AM)
so its threatening the top rook
Zipp Dementia says: (12:46:05 AM)
Is that your final decision?
Lone Wolf says: (12:46:23 AM)
bleh i really dont think thats gunna do me any good either
Zipp Dementia says: (12:46:30 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:46:41 AM)
I've seen you squirm less in combat!
Zipp Dementia says: (12:47:07 AM)
Perhaps you should use your weaponskill to cut the board in half ^_^
Zipp Dementia says: (12:48:15 AM)
So was that your final decision?
Lone Wolf says: (12:49:27 AM)
Yeah I suck at chess
Lone Wolf says: (12:49:28 AM)
I'll try it I guess
Lone Wolf says: (12:49:57 AM)
Knight up one left three
The following message could not be delivered:
Perhaps you should use your weaponskill to cut the board in half ^_^
Zipp Dementia says: (12:50:18 AM)
Perhaps you should use your weaponskill to cut the board in half ^_^
Lone Wolf says: (12:50:34 AM)
thats more what i am good at
Zipp Dementia says: (12:50:49 AM)
The captain thinks, then moves his rook from the side to take your knight
OOC: AND NOW FOLLOWED AN ENTIRE 20 MINUTES OF GARBLED MESSAGES AND BUG OUTS. THE ENSUING END GAME WAS LOST TO THE RAVAGES OF THE INTERNET, WHO IS A FICKLE MISTRESS. THE GIST OF IT WAS THAT LONE WOLF (UNDER MICHELLE'S GUIDANCE) CAME UP WITH A DARING THREE-STEP WIN THAT I TOTALLY DIDN'T SEE, FOCUSED AS I WAS ON THE TWO-STEP WIN. THUS, SHE WON THE GAME AND THE CAPTAIN ACKNOWLEDGED HER EXPERTISE.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:07 AM)
Am I here?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:10 AM)
Am I actually here?
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:22 AM)
hehe
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:22 AM)
Yep
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:22 AM)
But for how long!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:27 AM)
God only knows
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:34 AM)
We're really close to a stopping point, though
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:35 AM)
hehee
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:39 AM)
Ok
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:40 AM)
I'd like to TRY to get there
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:42 AM)
good its pretty late
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:51 AM)
What was the last message you got?
Lone Wolf says: (1:11:16 AM)
He reaches into his waistcoat pocket and hands you a small pouch containing 10 Gold Crowns. 'Keep the change,' he says with his usual smile.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:11:49 AM)
Okay. When you leave the captain's chambers, he is still staring at the board and shaking his head in wonder.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:12:36 AM)
Back in your chambers, your stomache starts to rumble loudly.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:12:49 AM)
The captain's meagre meal did little to relieve your hunger, despite your strong words
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:13:09 AM)
At this point you must eat one of your meals from your backpack or lose 2 end
Lone Wolf says: (1:13:31 AM)
I'll eat my meal
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:13:37 AM)
I thought you would ^_^
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:13:50 AM)
So erase one meal from your action chart
Lone Wolf says: (1:13:59 AM)
(Lone Wolf is feeling a bit chunky lately and decides to not eat)
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:05 AM)
lol
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:15 AM)
The adventures of Anorexic Wolf!
Lone Wolf says: (1:14:19 AM)
lol
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:45 AM)
As dawn breaks, a fierce storm rises and you are woken by the violent rocking of the ship. The floor of your cabin is awash, and the shouts of the crew can hardly be heard above the howling wind.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:57 AM)
The ship is lurching back and forth in the storm and even standing proves difficult
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:15:41 AM)
You quickly dress, gather up your equipment and make your way to the deck.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:16:24 AM)
The Captain is the first to see you come up. He grabs your arm and yells above the roar of the storm for you to go back below deck, where it's safe.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:01 AM)
Please tell me the messages came through...
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:14 AM)
The Captain is the first to see you come up. He grabs your arm and yells above the roar of the storm for you to go back below deck, where it's safe.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:19 AM)
phew
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:25 AM)
I think I fixed the problem
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:28 AM)
yeay
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:33 AM)
reset the router or something?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:37 AM)
Prayer
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:41 AM)
haha
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:49 AM)
The mighty gods of interwebs
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:18:11 AM)
uddenly, as you start to go down, there is a thunderous crack as, high in the rigging, part of the mast snaps. You look up to see the shattered pole falling towards you.
Lone Wolf says: (1:18:35 AM)
I'm going to jump out of the way of that mast
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:18:42 AM)
Roll it
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:18:59 AM)
high numbers good
Lone Wolf says: (1:19:02 AM)
urgh
Lone Wolf says: (1:19:02 AM)
4
Lone Wolf says: (1:19:10 AM)
The die hate me
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:20:09 AM)
As the mast comes towards you, you try to jump aside, but the lurching of the ship throws you back. Suddenly the Captain rushes at you and throws you aside, but only just in time to avoid the falling mast as it smashes straight through the deck. You stagger upright and peer into the mass of shattered timbers. Pinned beneath the broken mast is the lifeless body of Captain Kelman.
Lone Wolf says: (1:21:44 AM)
I'm definatly sad for this loss and for my inability to save my own skin. I feel like this is the second time someone died for me and its not a good feeling
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:22:09 AM)
You may get a chance to save your own skin, yet! As you stare in horror, a loud crack fills the air as the storm breaks open the already damaged hull of the Green Sceptre. As the ship breaks up you are hurled over the side and into the raging sea.
Lone Wolf says: (1:22:30 AM)
yeay
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:22:57 AM)
Gasping for air, you claw your way up to the surface but strike your head on a hatch cover.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:23:15 AM)
Still, it's a good makeshift raft!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:23:42 AM)
Give me a die roll
Lone Wolf says: (1:24:07 AM)
lucky 7s!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:25:06 AM)
Hey! You manage to pull yourself onto the hatch cover and stay afloat. Grimly, you recall the Alema bridge. It seems these scenarios always end with you half drowning.
Lone Wolf says: (1:25:45 AM)
yeay!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:06 AM)
You also recall Oggdyn's words as he named you Lone Wolf. In the grey light of the storm, you watch as the broken ship and its crew sinks beneath the heaving sea. You are feeling dizzy and very sick. Hanging on to the cover with all your strength, you gradually slip into unconsciousness.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:14 AM)
Once again, you are alone.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:22 AM)
And that's where we'll end tonight.
Lone Wolf says: (1:26:28 AM)
Sounds good
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:29 AM)
Damn connection issues.
Lone Wolf says: (1:26:36 AM)
YEah
Lone Wolf says: (1:26:40 AM)
Are you on wireless?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:43 AM)
yeah.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:52 AM)
The usual end of session check here.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:56 AM)
Endurance 10?
Lone Wolf says: (1:27:02 AM)
yep
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:27:15 AM)
Okay. We'll deal with ramifications of the storm and being adrift next time.
Lone Wolf says: (1:27:29 AM)
ok
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:27:45 AM)
Good move in the chess game, by the way
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:27:54 AM)
I didn't catch that 3-step win
Lone Wolf says: (1:28:00 AM)
hehee
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:28:08 AM)
I did catch the 2-step... it was actually simpler than your solution!
Lone Wolf says: (1:28:10 AM)
yeah i saw a few ways to do it but they wee all a bit crazy
Lone Wolf says: (1:28:21 AM)
what was it?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:29:13 AM)
The knight had to take the pawn. That opened a path from your white rook to his black rook across the board. He couldn't take your rook, because he would be in check and have to use the pawn to end it.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:29:25 AM)
But after that, the white rook moves up and finishes the game
Lone Wolf says: (1:29:52 AM)
ah
Lone Wolf says: (1:29:57 AM)
yeah i knew the rook had to get there
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:08 AM)
Sorry, the knight doesn't take the pawn, he moves just below it
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:17 AM)
Stacking on the other knight
Lone Wolf says: (1:30:33 AM)
i considered that one but it would be the pawn taking the knight (i thin) i closed the window
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:41 AM)
yeah
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:44 AM)
that's right
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:58 AM)
the knight below stops the king from moving after the second check
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:31:49 AM)
Well, I'll be on tomorrow
Lone Wolf says: (1:31:54 AM)
ok
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:00 AM)
I most likely will be too
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:04 AM)
still much to do
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:32:08 AM)
I'll be working during most of the day, too
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:18 AM)
I'm looking forward to being done with apps and not having to spend half the day at my computer
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:32:24 AM)
nice
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:32:45 AM)
But I like you at your computer T_T
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:47 AM)
haha
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:54 AM)
I'll still game! but maybe hike too <.<
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:00 AM)
lol
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:06 AM)
my computer chair is not comfy
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:14 AM)
its wood
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:19 AM)
yeah... mine too
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:24 AM)
My arse goes numb after like an hour
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:27 AM)
I HAVE a comfy one, but my cat claims it
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:31 AM)
lol
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:35 AM)
typical kitty. . .
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:48 AM)
yeah, lol
Lone Wolf says: (12:17:22 AM)
I'll dine with the captian and send a polite decline to the crew. I feel like the captian is one of the few people I trust and he seems a good fellow, he doent need to eat alone.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:17:30 AM)
Alright
Zipp Dementia says: (12:19:05 AM)
The captain's meal is poor and meagre. He is obviously holding himself to the same restrictions as the rest of the crew. It is made up of yesterday's leftovers, and what the captain tells you as you finish your meagre supper is disturbing news.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:19:48 AM)
'I have a confession to make, Kai Lord. The fire destroyed our entire food store; we had barely enough in the galley for this meal. We will have to hope that the sea yields up fish for us, or we will have a mutiny on our hands within a day.'
Lone Wolf says: (12:21:12 AM)
"that is dire news indeed. Is there nothing else that can be done?"
Zipp Dementia says: (12:22:39 AM)
'Nothing except tighten our belts. Unless you count drink,' the captain finishes, producing his bottle of Wanlo and two glasses. He pours and pushes the majority of the food your way. 'I won't have it be said that I am not a gracious host!' he says loudly, laughing.
Lone Wolf says: (12:23:17 AM)
"it is not neccissary" I say "I've become use to eating little, you need your strength as well"
Lone Wolf says: (12:23:30 AM)
"But I thank you for the offer"
Zipp Dementia says: (12:23:45 AM)
After haggling over, and finally eating, dinner, the captain challenges you to a game of Samor, a board game a little like chess, involving skilful strategy and bluff. To add a little excitement, he suggests a small wager.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:24:06 AM)
You can accept his offer or decline and return to your chambers to try and get a full night's rest
Lone Wolf says: (12:24:22 AM)
I'll accept
Zipp Dementia says: (12:24:53 AM)
Captain Kelman unlocks a display case and removes a Samor board. The beautifully carved playing pieces are already in position when he carefully sets it down upon the table. 'Your wager, Lone Wolf?' the captain asks.
Lone Wolf says: (12:25:17 AM)
I'll wager 5 coins
Zipp Dementia says: (12:26:06 AM)
The captain laughs. 'Are all Kai so meager with their wallets? How about 10?' You can tell from his broad smile that the pre-game of betting is as much fun to the captain as the game itself.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:26:40 AM)
'How about 10 coins?' he offers
Lone Wolf says: (12:27:08 AM)
Ah I am new to the game. How about 8
Zipp Dementia says: (12:27:42 AM)
The captain's smile grows broader. '9 and not a crown less! Haven't you heard of beginner's luck?'
Lone Wolf says: (12:29:00 AM)
You drive a hard bargin, 9 it is
Zipp Dementia says: (12:29:17 AM)
With gusto, the captain sets about the game. Have you ever played before?
Zipp Dementia says: (12:29:23 AM)
Lone Wolf, I mean
Lone Wolf says: (12:29:23 AM)
No
Zipp Dementia says: (12:30:25 AM)
The game rules seem complicated at first, but you pick it up fairly quick. Indeed, you are beginning to believe the captain's words about beginner's luck. The game seems to come naturally to you.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:31:07 AM)
It feels like it equates to roughly the same principles as those of the battlefield. Thrust forward and be prepared to parry with back up pieces... keep position over trying to collect pieces...
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:07 AM)
With you strategy you end up in the final moves of the game within the hour. The Captain is staring at the board, mopping his sweating brow with a hanky every few minutes. You, too, stare at the board. It is your move, and you feel that there is a win in here, somewhere.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:19 AM)
This is the board: homepage.ntlworld.com/adam.bozon/Begin12.gif
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:37 AM)
You are white, it is your turn, and you have the possibility of giving black checkmate in two moves.
Zipp Dementia says: (12:32:55 AM)
Can you do it?
Lone Wolf says: (12:33:51 AM)
looking
Lone Wolf says: (12:34:45 AM)
2 moves eh
Zipp Dementia says: (12:34:50 AM)
yeppers
Lone Wolf says: (12:36:41 AM)
I've always sucked at chess
Zipp Dementia says: (12:37:00 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:37:14 AM)
You could roll for sixth sense, for a hint
Lone Wolf says: (12:37:28 AM)
Sure
Lone Wolf says: (12:37:44 AM)
ive got a couple ideas but they all rely on him not doing something lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:37:49 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:38:19 AM)
Are you rolling for 6th sense?
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:26 AM)
yeah
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:29 AM)
hehe
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:30 AM)
4
Zipp Dementia says: (12:38:32 AM)
ouch
Lone Wolf says: (12:38:40 AM)
yea no hints hehe
Lone Wolf says: (12:39:02 AM)
K ill give it a shot
Zipp Dementia says: (12:39:12 AM)
well, you do draw upon the knowledge you've gained of the game. In Samor, the point is to use your moves to "force" the other player into moving to limited spaces
Zipp Dementia says: (12:39:26 AM)
Alright, I'll play as captain, when you're ready
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:11 AM)
k i got it
Zipp Dementia says: (12:40:25 AM)
kk
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:28 AM)
I'll move the one knight right in front of the rook
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:42 AM)
the one by the king
Zipp Dementia says: (12:40:55 AM)
So directly in front of the rook and next to the pawn?
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:58 AM)
this i think ill be three moves but accomplish it
Lone Wolf says: (12:40:59 AM)
yar
Lone Wolf says: (12:41:06 AM)
oh wait damn it that wont work
Lone Wolf says: (12:41:08 AM)
hold up
Zipp Dementia says: (12:41:15 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:41:39 AM)
Your hand darts back from the piece just before you move it, as you reconsider your decision
Lone Wolf says: (12:41:56 AM)
3 hours later we're still sitting at the table
Zipp Dementia says: (12:42:00 AM)
The captain catches the movement and wipes another line of sweat from his head
Zipp Dementia says: (12:42:01 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:42:58 AM)
'I see your strategy,' the captain chuckles. 'You'd have me asleep and then steal away to your chamber!'
Lone Wolf says: (12:43:12 AM)
I laugh
Lone Wolf says: (12:43:20 AM)
"I think you're onto me"
Lone Wolf says: (12:45:27 AM)
ok so ill move the top knight up one and over three
Lone Wolf says: (12:45:42 AM)
over to the left 3
Lone Wolf says: (12:45:52 AM)
so its threatening the top rook
Zipp Dementia says: (12:46:05 AM)
Is that your final decision?
Lone Wolf says: (12:46:23 AM)
bleh i really dont think thats gunna do me any good either
Zipp Dementia says: (12:46:30 AM)
lol
Zipp Dementia says: (12:46:41 AM)
I've seen you squirm less in combat!
Zipp Dementia says: (12:47:07 AM)
Perhaps you should use your weaponskill to cut the board in half ^_^
Zipp Dementia says: (12:48:15 AM)
So was that your final decision?
Lone Wolf says: (12:49:27 AM)
Yeah I suck at chess
Lone Wolf says: (12:49:28 AM)
I'll try it I guess
Lone Wolf says: (12:49:57 AM)
Knight up one left three
The following message could not be delivered:
Perhaps you should use your weaponskill to cut the board in half ^_^
Zipp Dementia says: (12:50:18 AM)
Perhaps you should use your weaponskill to cut the board in half ^_^
Lone Wolf says: (12:50:34 AM)
thats more what i am good at
Zipp Dementia says: (12:50:49 AM)
The captain thinks, then moves his rook from the side to take your knight
OOC: AND NOW FOLLOWED AN ENTIRE 20 MINUTES OF GARBLED MESSAGES AND BUG OUTS. THE ENSUING END GAME WAS LOST TO THE RAVAGES OF THE INTERNET, WHO IS A FICKLE MISTRESS. THE GIST OF IT WAS THAT LONE WOLF (UNDER MICHELLE'S GUIDANCE) CAME UP WITH A DARING THREE-STEP WIN THAT I TOTALLY DIDN'T SEE, FOCUSED AS I WAS ON THE TWO-STEP WIN. THUS, SHE WON THE GAME AND THE CAPTAIN ACKNOWLEDGED HER EXPERTISE.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:07 AM)
Am I here?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:10 AM)
Am I actually here?
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:22 AM)
hehe
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:22 AM)
Yep
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:22 AM)
But for how long!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:27 AM)
God only knows
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:34 AM)
We're really close to a stopping point, though
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:35 AM)
hehee
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:39 AM)
Ok
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:40 AM)
I'd like to TRY to get there
Lone Wolf says: (1:10:42 AM)
good its pretty late
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:10:51 AM)
What was the last message you got?
Lone Wolf says: (1:11:16 AM)
He reaches into his waistcoat pocket and hands you a small pouch containing 10 Gold Crowns. 'Keep the change,' he says with his usual smile.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:11:49 AM)
Okay. When you leave the captain's chambers, he is still staring at the board and shaking his head in wonder.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:12:36 AM)
Back in your chambers, your stomache starts to rumble loudly.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:12:49 AM)
The captain's meagre meal did little to relieve your hunger, despite your strong words
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:13:09 AM)
At this point you must eat one of your meals from your backpack or lose 2 end
Lone Wolf says: (1:13:31 AM)
I'll eat my meal
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:13:37 AM)
I thought you would ^_^
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:13:50 AM)
So erase one meal from your action chart
Lone Wolf says: (1:13:59 AM)
(Lone Wolf is feeling a bit chunky lately and decides to not eat)
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:05 AM)
lol
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:15 AM)
The adventures of Anorexic Wolf!
Lone Wolf says: (1:14:19 AM)
lol
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:45 AM)
As dawn breaks, a fierce storm rises and you are woken by the violent rocking of the ship. The floor of your cabin is awash, and the shouts of the crew can hardly be heard above the howling wind.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:14:57 AM)
The ship is lurching back and forth in the storm and even standing proves difficult
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:15:41 AM)
You quickly dress, gather up your equipment and make your way to the deck.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:16:24 AM)
The Captain is the first to see you come up. He grabs your arm and yells above the roar of the storm for you to go back below deck, where it's safe.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:01 AM)
Please tell me the messages came through...
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:14 AM)
The Captain is the first to see you come up. He grabs your arm and yells above the roar of the storm for you to go back below deck, where it's safe.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:19 AM)
phew
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:25 AM)
I think I fixed the problem
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:28 AM)
yeay
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:33 AM)
reset the router or something?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:17:37 AM)
Prayer
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:41 AM)
haha
Lone Wolf says: (1:17:49 AM)
The mighty gods of interwebs
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:18:11 AM)
uddenly, as you start to go down, there is a thunderous crack as, high in the rigging, part of the mast snaps. You look up to see the shattered pole falling towards you.
Lone Wolf says: (1:18:35 AM)
I'm going to jump out of the way of that mast
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:18:42 AM)
Roll it
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:18:59 AM)
high numbers good
Lone Wolf says: (1:19:02 AM)
urgh
Lone Wolf says: (1:19:02 AM)
4
Lone Wolf says: (1:19:10 AM)
The die hate me
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:20:09 AM)
As the mast comes towards you, you try to jump aside, but the lurching of the ship throws you back. Suddenly the Captain rushes at you and throws you aside, but only just in time to avoid the falling mast as it smashes straight through the deck. You stagger upright and peer into the mass of shattered timbers. Pinned beneath the broken mast is the lifeless body of Captain Kelman.
Lone Wolf says: (1:21:44 AM)
I'm definatly sad for this loss and for my inability to save my own skin. I feel like this is the second time someone died for me and its not a good feeling
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:22:09 AM)
You may get a chance to save your own skin, yet! As you stare in horror, a loud crack fills the air as the storm breaks open the already damaged hull of the Green Sceptre. As the ship breaks up you are hurled over the side and into the raging sea.
Lone Wolf says: (1:22:30 AM)
yeay
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:22:57 AM)
Gasping for air, you claw your way up to the surface but strike your head on a hatch cover.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:23:15 AM)
Still, it's a good makeshift raft!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:23:42 AM)
Give me a die roll
Lone Wolf says: (1:24:07 AM)
lucky 7s!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:25:06 AM)
Hey! You manage to pull yourself onto the hatch cover and stay afloat. Grimly, you recall the Alema bridge. It seems these scenarios always end with you half drowning.
Lone Wolf says: (1:25:45 AM)
yeay!
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:06 AM)
You also recall Oggdyn's words as he named you Lone Wolf. In the grey light of the storm, you watch as the broken ship and its crew sinks beneath the heaving sea. You are feeling dizzy and very sick. Hanging on to the cover with all your strength, you gradually slip into unconsciousness.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:14 AM)
Once again, you are alone.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:22 AM)
And that's where we'll end tonight.
Lone Wolf says: (1:26:28 AM)
Sounds good
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:29 AM)
Damn connection issues.
Lone Wolf says: (1:26:36 AM)
YEah
Lone Wolf says: (1:26:40 AM)
Are you on wireless?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:43 AM)
yeah.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:52 AM)
The usual end of session check here.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:26:56 AM)
Endurance 10?
Lone Wolf says: (1:27:02 AM)
yep
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:27:15 AM)
Okay. We'll deal with ramifications of the storm and being adrift next time.
Lone Wolf says: (1:27:29 AM)
ok
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:27:45 AM)
Good move in the chess game, by the way
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:27:54 AM)
I didn't catch that 3-step win
Lone Wolf says: (1:28:00 AM)
hehee
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:28:08 AM)
I did catch the 2-step... it was actually simpler than your solution!
Lone Wolf says: (1:28:10 AM)
yeah i saw a few ways to do it but they wee all a bit crazy
Lone Wolf says: (1:28:21 AM)
what was it?
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:29:13 AM)
The knight had to take the pawn. That opened a path from your white rook to his black rook across the board. He couldn't take your rook, because he would be in check and have to use the pawn to end it.
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:29:25 AM)
But after that, the white rook moves up and finishes the game
Lone Wolf says: (1:29:52 AM)
ah
Lone Wolf says: (1:29:57 AM)
yeah i knew the rook had to get there
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:08 AM)
Sorry, the knight doesn't take the pawn, he moves just below it
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:17 AM)
Stacking on the other knight
Lone Wolf says: (1:30:33 AM)
i considered that one but it would be the pawn taking the knight (i thin) i closed the window
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:41 AM)
yeah
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:44 AM)
that's right
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:30:58 AM)
the knight below stops the king from moving after the second check
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:31:49 AM)
Well, I'll be on tomorrow
Lone Wolf says: (1:31:54 AM)
ok
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:00 AM)
I most likely will be too
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:04 AM)
still much to do
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:32:08 AM)
I'll be working during most of the day, too
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:18 AM)
I'm looking forward to being done with apps and not having to spend half the day at my computer
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:32:24 AM)
nice
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:32:45 AM)
But I like you at your computer T_T
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:47 AM)
haha
Lone Wolf says: (1:32:54 AM)
I'll still game! but maybe hike too <.<
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:00 AM)
lol
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:06 AM)
my computer chair is not comfy
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:14 AM)
its wood
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:19 AM)
yeah... mine too
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:24 AM)
My arse goes numb after like an hour
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:27 AM)
I HAVE a comfy one, but my cat claims it
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:31 AM)
lol
Lone Wolf says: (1:33:35 AM)
typical kitty. . .
runawayintothenight@hotmail.com says: (1:33:48 AM)
yeah, lol