D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Suzume Senseki » Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:52 pm

Shika Nesshin wrote:
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:08 pm
In the space after the Sparrow's poem, Nesshin shifts his weight, readies his blade, and swings to an uncertain end!

~~~~~
Shift to Water Stance
Ready Weapon
Attack roll https://sakkaku.org/rolls/1844
Passes at 2Success symbol1Opportunity symbol2Strife symbol
Use Water 1Opportunity symbol to remove 2Strife symbol, effectively negating Strife gain

No idea what happens now.
His body, more than his mind remembering the duel from the day before, the Sparrow takes a quick step aside, narrowly avoiding the Shika's hit - his more neutral on slightly broken by a widening half-smile as his body turns to face Nesshin.

OOC:
Right... so, if I'm not wrong:
- That doesn't cause a critical, but it causes Fatigue - I'll assume you went for a two-handed grip? If so, you'll have caused 5 damage (bokken 2H damage, no extra successes), -1 from the resistance of 'simple clothes'.

Fatigue at end of round 1: 4/8
Strife at end of round 1: 5/10

Then:
Top of Round 2
Each of us takes strife equal to the round (2); Senseki ignores these 2 strife due to Mind's Edge.

Senseki's Strife before bid: 5/10
Nesshin's Strife before bid: 8/8 (not compromised yet!)

Time for strife bids for Round 2! Initiative becomes:
8 + bid for Senseki
6 + bid for Nesshin

I'll go ahead and write the bid in the PF...)
Sparrow Clan * Woodsman * Herbalist * Wicker hat * Disheveled hair * Clothes never fully clean
Not a penny to his name * A simple life is a good life * Life is sacred * The truth is always simple

Status: 25 * Glory: 31 * Honour: Is the ideal * CP: 27
Carries: Common clothes, Wicker hat, Daisho, Knife, Sling, Daisho (as allowed), Medicine Kit, Pillow books.
In the field: Ashigaru armour, Wicker hat, Daisho, Sling, Knife, Bo, Hunting Yari, Travelling pack, Rations, Pillow books.

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Shika Nesshin » Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:36 pm

OOC:

Bid was zero.
Initiative remains 6.
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Shika Nesshin » Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:45 pm

The Sparrow's bokken flashes out, tugging at Nesshin's clothing as it goes by, but not actually touching the man himself as he flows like water--and then suddenly moves as a gust of wind, his bokken swinging again...

~~~~~
Information confirmed in PM
Shifting to Air Stance
Attack on Senseki https://sakkaku.org/rolls/1890
3Success symbol1Opportunity symbol1Strife symbol
1Opportunity symbol to cancel 1Strife symbol
We'll see if it hits--I'm still, somehow, not compromised...
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Suzume Senseki » Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:27 pm

Shika Nesshin wrote:
Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:45 pm
The Sparrow's bokken flashes out, tugging at Nesshin's clothing as it goes by, but not actually touching the man himself as he flows like water--and then suddenly moves as a gust of wind, his bokken swinging again...

~~~~~
Information confirmed in PM
Shifting to Air Stance
Attack on Senseki https://sakkaku.org/rolls/1890
3Success symbol1Opportunity symbol1Strife symbol
1Opportunity symbol to cancel 1Strife symbol
We'll see if it hits--I'm still, somehow, not compromised...
The swing is again avoided by another quick shift of the Sparrow's feet - an avid observer would notice he could not have avoided it if not for his steady and precise positioning in preparing for his own advance.

As both Minor Clanners explode into a quick blur of motion, Senseki notices signs of the Deer's calm eroding away after a long resistance... but instead of quickly reaching for it, he takes a breath, letting the world around him fade again... and moves his left hand, which had been kept close to the hilt of another bokken on his hips, and uses the second, shorter weapon to strike in earnest... and true!

OOC:
Bid 1 as noted in PF, Init 9, thus why I attacked first!

Posting Senseki's attack roll which I had only sent to PM's and not posted here for whatever reason XD
D12 MM - Duel vs Nesshin. Round 2, switch to Earth Stance, Iaijutsu Cut, Rising Blade. May go before or after Nesshin... probably before? Have 1 Success/Opp and 1 Success from previous Focus to switch. TN = Nesshin's Vigilance (3 at most?) | TN: 3 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 0
Image Image Image
2Success symbol - not enough to hit Nesshin's Vigilance of 3!
2Opportunity symbol - used with Striking as Earth, raises Resistance to 3 (clothes 1 + 2 opps)

Nesshin's attack hits, causing 5+1 = 6 damage; Senseki's increased resistance reduce it to 3.

End of Round 2
Senseki's Fatigue: 7/8
Senseki's Strife: 6/10

Nesshin's Fatigue: 0/8
Nesshin's Strife: 8/8 (and still not compromised!)

Start of Round 3
Each takes 3 Strife!
Senseki's Strife: 9/10

Nesshin's Strife: 11/8 - Compromised!
Finishing blow - not done!

Bidding phase
  • Nesshin cannot take additional strife since compromised (unmasking happens in your turn, I believe?), so Init keeps 6
  • Senseki bids 0 => Init 8

    Senseki's turn
    Change to Void stance
    Action: Iaijutsu Cut, Rising Cut with second bokken (or sheathing bokken while setting the stance...) - needs only 1 Success since vigilance counts as 1 while compromised; Nesshin also cannot defend while compromised (part of maneuver)
    D12 MM - Duel against Nesshin, Round 3, change to Void Stance, Iaijutsu Cut - Rising Blade. Nesshin's compromised, so TN 1 and he cannot defend. | TN: 1 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 3
    Image Image Image
    3Success symbol - Hits! Causes critical strike with deadliness 3
    3Strife symbol - not suffered since in Void stance!

    Nesshin needs to roll Fitness against the critical, and then has a chance to take his turn, duel ends at end of turn!
Sparrow Clan * Woodsman * Herbalist * Wicker hat * Disheveled hair * Clothes never fully clean
Not a penny to his name * A simple life is a good life * Life is sacred * The truth is always simple

Status: 25 * Glory: 31 * Honour: Is the ideal * CP: 27
Carries: Common clothes, Wicker hat, Daisho, Knife, Sling, Daisho (as allowed), Medicine Kit, Pillow books.
In the field: Ashigaru armour, Wicker hat, Daisho, Sling, Knife, Bo, Hunting Yari, Travelling pack, Rations, Pillow books.

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Shika Nesshin » Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:04 am

Nesshin feels the blow!
~~~~~
Fitness roll https://sakkaku.org/rolls/1919
Failed at 2Success symbol0Opportunity symbol0Strife symbol
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Suzume Senseki » Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:51 am

Shika Nesshin wrote:
Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:04 am
Nesshin feels the blow!
~~~~~
Fitness roll https://sakkaku.org/rolls/1919
Failed at 2Success symbol0Opportunity symbol0Strife symbol
The Sparrow feels the second bokken hit, and a small smile forms in his lips.

But the Shika still has a chance...

OOC: Nesshin reduces it to a Severity 1 critical strike, which hits but doesn't actually hurt :)

He still gets a chance at hitting Senseki though!
Sparrow Clan * Woodsman * Herbalist * Wicker hat * Disheveled hair * Clothes never fully clean
Not a penny to his name * A simple life is a good life * Life is sacred * The truth is always simple

Status: 25 * Glory: 31 * Honour: Is the ideal * CP: 27
Carries: Common clothes, Wicker hat, Daisho, Knife, Sling, Daisho (as allowed), Medicine Kit, Pillow books.
In the field: Ashigaru armour, Wicker hat, Daisho, Sling, Knife, Bo, Hunting Yari, Travelling pack, Rations, Pillow books.

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Shika Nesshin » Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:59 am

Nesshin swings away, hoping to hit...

~~~~~
Attack roll https://sakkaku.org/rolls/1920
2Success symbol1Opportunity symbol0Strife symbol
Got no idea if it matters at this point; I'm pretty sure Senseki wins.
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Suzume Senseki » Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:27 am

Shika Nesshin wrote:
Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:59 am
Nesshin swings away, hoping to hit...

~~~~~
Attack roll https://sakkaku.org/rolls/1920
2Success symbol1Opportunity symbol0Strife symbol
Got no idea if it matters at this point; I'm pretty sure Senseki wins.
The Shika's attempt after the Sparrow's hit is also avoided, this time deflected by the first sword he had drawn - the one that had *not* hit him. It took all of his effort to do so after all the focus and concentration of the tense duel, but he succeeds, and the Deer's bokken is thrown off course.

Senseki steps back to face Nesshin again slowly, the wearing tension visible on his face, and he bows low to his opponent.

"Thank you kindly for this very interesting match, Shika-sama. It was an honour.", he says, his calm voice broken here and there as he panted.

OOC:
Nesshin does *not* cause a critical with that result, so he doesn't 'meet his objective'. The attempt does cause 5-1 = 4 fatigue, though!

So, at End of Round 3
Nesshin's Strife: 11/8 (compromised)
Nesshin's Fatigue: 0/8
Severity 1 Critical strike suffered (Close call). Would 'damage' your clothes, but I guess we can assume that's cosmetic ;)

Senseki's Strife: 9/10
Senseki's Fatigue: 11/8 (incapacitated, but standing!)

Duel scoring:

Senseki:
Achieved objective: +6
Struck first: +3
Fatigue inflicted: +0
Critical strike inflicted (severity 1): +1
Total score: 10

Nesshin:
Achieved objective: +0
Struck first: +0
Fatigue inflicted: +11
Critical strike inflicted: +0
Total score: 11

I **guess** this still means Senseki wins since Nesshin hasn't achieved the objective? But the amount of Fatigue caused should still count for something :p

Final results:
Senseki:
Successfully pulled off a first strike: Yes
Duel Scoring system: 10
Most opportunities spent to show off: 0
Status: 25
Glory: 31
Honour: 56

Nesshin:
Successfully pulled off a first strike: No
Duel Scoring system: 11
Most opportunities spent to show off: 1 (assuming from the last roll)
Status: 41
Glory: 42
Honour: 36
Sparrow Clan * Woodsman * Herbalist * Wicker hat * Disheveled hair * Clothes never fully clean
Not a penny to his name * A simple life is a good life * Life is sacred * The truth is always simple

Status: 25 * Glory: 31 * Honour: Is the ideal * CP: 27
Carries: Common clothes, Wicker hat, Daisho, Knife, Sling, Daisho (as allowed), Medicine Kit, Pillow books.
In the field: Ashigaru armour, Wicker hat, Daisho, Sling, Knife, Bo, Hunting Yari, Travelling pack, Rations, Pillow books.

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Shika Nesshin » Mon Sep 06, 2021 12:51 pm

Nesshin returns the bow.

"Interesting, indeed."

He smiles.

"You will, I hope, excuse me?"

He rubs his hands.

~~~~~
That was...yeah.
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: D12 (should be M)M, Nesshin v Senseki

Post by Suzume Senseki » Mon Sep 06, 2021 2:27 pm

Shika Nesshin wrote:
Mon Sep 06, 2021 12:51 pm
Nesshin returns the bow.

"Interesting, indeed."

He smiles.

"You will, I hope, excuse me?"

He rubs his hands.

~~~~~
That was...yeah.
"Of course, Shika-sama.", He answers, bowing low again.

OOC:
I know I'm in the minority actually enjoying the duelling system, yeah :p
Sparrow Clan * Woodsman * Herbalist * Wicker hat * Disheveled hair * Clothes never fully clean
Not a penny to his name * A simple life is a good life * Life is sacred * The truth is always simple

Status: 25 * Glory: 31 * Honour: Is the ideal * CP: 27
Carries: Common clothes, Wicker hat, Daisho, Knife, Sling, Daisho (as allowed), Medicine Kit, Pillow books.
In the field: Ashigaru armour, Wicker hat, Daisho, Sling, Knife, Bo, Hunting Yari, Travelling pack, Rations, Pillow books.

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