Author Topic: Sword Quest VIII - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 46512 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #420 on:** July 02, 2015, 02:48:57 AM »

> Jump away in the opposite direction from where Meira is now, twisting back to face in her direction once we land.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #421 on:** July 02, 2015, 02:58:15 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 02:48:57 AM

> Jump away in the opposite direction from where Meira is now, twisting back to face in her direction once we land.

>You jump away and twist in mid-air, landing on your feet. Meira is already on top of you, having dashed after you, and is leading in with a two-handed stab toward your torso!

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #422 on:** July 02, 2015, 03:06:46 AM »

> Has there been an appreciable change in her death sensation? Don't take the time to investigate if we don't immediately know.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #423 on:** July 02, 2015, 03:45:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 03:06:46 AM

> Has there been an appreciable change in her death sensation? Don't take the time to investigate if we don't immediately know.

>You do not immediately know.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #424 on:** July 02, 2015, 03:59:09 AM »

> Sidestep to the right, leaning our upper body to the right a little further to give it a bit of extra dodging space.
> At the same time, bring our sword around to point straight up in front of us, so it can easily be moved to parry the incoming stab if she's fast enough to redirect it.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #425 on:** July 02, 2015, 05:18:17 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 03:59:09 AM

> Sidestep to the right, leaning our upper body to the right a little further to give it a bit of extra dodging space.
> At the same time, bring our sword around to point straight up in front of us, so it can easily be moved to parry the incoming stab if she's fast enough to redirect it.

>You sidestep and lean right. It's not enough, you bring your sword around and parry the stab, deflecting it. However, now you are poorly positioned from all the quick emergency motions, and your sword is not well placed to do much.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #426 on:** July 02, 2015, 05:34:39 AM »

> Can we tell if there are any fairly safe breakaway directions?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #427 on:** July 02, 2015, 05:42:21 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 05:34:39 AM

> Can we tell if there are any fairly safe breakaway directions?

>Moving back would probably do the most to put distance between you. Your real worry now is stumbling.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #428 on:** July 02, 2015, 05:48:25 AM »

> Could we regain our footing where we are right now?
> Did Miko's sword bounce off of ours, or are the two blades locked?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #429 on:** July 02, 2015, 06:46:11 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 05:48:25 AM

> Could we regain our footing where we are right now?
> Did Miko's sword bounce off of ours, or are the two blades locked?

>You can, assuming your don't get stabbed, forced back, or the like.
>It bounced away, it's difficult to lock without intending to, she's wary enough to avoid it.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #430 on:** July 02, 2015, 10:54:00 AM »

> In which direction are we at risk of overbalancing and stumbling?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #431 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:09:24 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 10:54:00 AM

> In which direction are we at risk of overbalancing and stumbling?

>Backward or leftward, you aren't sure.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #432 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:29:52 PM »

> Step back and to the right to regain our balance.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #433 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:04:38 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 12:29:52 PM

> Step back and to the right to regain our balance.

>You step back and right, managing to catch yourself for the moment.
>Meira keeps in step with you, leveling a slash from the left at your torso.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #434 on:** July 02, 2015, 02:06:14 PM »

> Bring our sword around to our left, held vertically to make sure we intercept her slash. No stepping away or leaning hard this time, though we should brace ourselves for the contact with our feet and legs if need be.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #435 on:** July 02, 2015, 03:44:15 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 02, 2015, 02:06:14 PM

> Bring our sword around to our left, held vertically to make sure we intercept her slash. No stepping away or leaning hard this time, though we should brace ourselves for the contact with our feet and legs if need be.

>You bring your sword around and block hers, the two blades clashing with a loud ring. It's a sloppy block on your part, but effective enough.

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Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #436 on:** July 02, 2015, 04:02:09 PM »

> Do we have a decently solid base?
> Are we in decent kicking range?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #437 on:** July 02, 2015, 04:12:37 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on July 02, 2015, 04:02:09 PM

> Do we have a decently solid base?
> Are we in decent kicking range?

>Base?
>Not at the moment.

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Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #438 on:** July 02, 2015, 04:27:54 PM »

> 'Base' being our lower foundation. For example, if we had solid enough footing and balance, we might have thrown a kick (if we were in range).
> Is her blade still in range of our blade? Try to push down (and a little bit toward her) on her blade if so.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #439 on:** July 02, 2015, 04:38:52 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on July 02, 2015, 04:27:54 PM

> 'Base' being our lower foundation. For example, if we had solid enough footing and balance, we might have thrown a kick (if we were in range).
> Is her blade still in range of our blade? Try to push down (and a little bit toward her) on her blade if so.

>Your footing is fairly sound. It would be best to have a moment to adjust your positioning for maximum effectiveness, but that is a luxury you may not have.
>Not really, she has backed away far enough that you aren't in a position to apply pressure like that.

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Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #440 on:** July 02, 2015, 04:42:21 PM »

> Is she far enough away that we could start a dash? Or is she only a step or two away?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #441 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:42:36 AM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on July 02, 2015, 04:42:21 PM

> Is she far enough away that we could start a dash? Or is she only a step or two away?

>She is only a couple steps away.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #442 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:31:03 AM »

> Step in and fake a jab toward Meira's left (non-sword) shoulder, stopping and pulling the sword back when the tip of our sword is about a sword-length away from her shoulder.
> Once we've pulled our sword back in, jab out with it again at her right knee, fully intended to stab all the way at it.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #443 on:** July 03, 2015, 02:42:29 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 03, 2015, 01:31:03 AM

> Step in and fake a jab toward Meira's left (non-sword) shoulder, stopping and pulling the sword back when the tip of our sword is about a sword-length away from her shoulder.
> Once we've pulled our sword back in, jab out with it again at her right knee, fully intended to stab all the way at it.

>You move in and move away, leveling a feint to Miera's shoulder. She moves back as you, but you have begun before could react and still close some distance. She turns away from the feint smoothly, for what good it does, and presents her right knee toward you in the process. You jab low, as she realizes her mistake and her blade swoops down to meet yours. However, you are too quick and stab her knee; while she is quick enough to knock your blade away before you can sink it too deeply. The pain registers briefly on her face.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #444 on:** July 03, 2015, 04:22:30 AM »

> Take a step back and recover control of our blade.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #445 on:** July 03, 2015, 04:50:28 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 03, 2015, 04:22:30 AM

> Take a step back and recover control of our blade.

>You decide not to press your advantage, which works out to your benefit as Meira levels a quick slash toward your legs!

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #446 on:** July 03, 2015, 05:04:15 AM »

> Whereabouts on the legs is the slash aimed? Thigh, knee, ankle, etc.?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #447 on:** July 03, 2015, 05:54:43 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 03, 2015, 05:04:15 AM

> Whereabouts on the legs is the slash aimed? Thigh, knee, ankle, etc.?

>Lower thigh level.

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Kilgamayan · « **Reply #448 on:** July 03, 2015, 06:05:16 AM »

> Bring our sword around to parry, swinging it so it is vertical and pointing down.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #449 on:** July 03, 2015, 06:32:25 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 03, 2015, 06:05:16 AM

> Bring our sword around to parry, swinging it so it is vertical and pointing down.

>You parry the attack without too much difficulty. Meira relents her assault, taking a step back.

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