Tristan Delaney

Tristan stabbed down on the clone, the spear piercing straight through them. It killed them outright from the one HP they had. A reward screen popped up for a skill called <<Disguise>>

[iD 414 BD 9, 3 Damage. LD 20, Disguise learnt.]

Quest complete. 4 skill points (RP completion + 3 quest reward)

No Col.

Gemini attempted to attack him by swinging the spear, but it was futile. They missed Tristan and it was of no use in an attempt to damage him. Tristan was already at this point considering what the reward would be.

[iD 412 MD 5. Miss.]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 1/17

Tristan stabbed at the flailing Gemini, halting them in their swinging as the spear ripped their other arm. With Gemini on their last leg, it almost felt like a mercy killing now. It was a good fight, but it looked as though equipment played a large role, along with the right items.

[iD 411 BD 7. 3 damage]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 1/17

Gemini screamed as the spear pierced them, taking out a good chunk of their health. They swung the spear wildly at Tristan in retaliation, but it was to no avail. He had seen the spear coming dodged it NY keeping a careful distance. There was not long left for this battle.

[iD 410 MD 3. Miss]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 4/17

Tristan used this moment for a perfect counter attack. He hit aside the spear and dug it into them again, this time hitting a critical against them. If it weren't for their dodge, it would have sunk in fully too.

[iD 409 BD 9. 3 +1= 4 Damage]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 4/17

The Gemini retaliated with a spear as he attacked, but the wound on their shoulder stopped them from being able to properly reach him, the wound opening more. Tristan stepped back to reach centimetres away from the blade. Fighting himself was rather...easy, take that how you like.

[iD 408 MD 5. Miss]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 8/17

Tristan thrusted the spear straight as he had planned towards the Gemini. It clipped their shoulder, the black robe the clone wore offering no protection. Blood could be seen splashing out from the wound made by the spear, to which Tristan smiled. He wasn't quite sure if this was masochism or sadism though.

[iD 407 BD 7. 3 damage]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 8/17

Gemini came in swinging the butt of the spear to his head, but Tristan brought his arm up to block and knocked away the spear with great ease. He stuck out his own spear butt to make him backup from where they stood, so that Tristan could stab st him again.

[iD 406 MD 6. 3 - 3 = 0]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 11/17

Tristan countered with his spear, but the deflection had knocked him into an awkward position, meaning he couldn't get a hit on him. Tristan sighed and got himself trsdy to take on the next attack that came for him, staring at his doppelganger.

[iD 405 BD 3. Miss]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 11/17

Gemini attacked and was close to damaging him too, but Tristan managed to deflect it with his iron sleeves with a Dodge that he was able to come out unscathed. He still had to be careful though of what could happen if it does him properly.

[iD 404 MD 8. 3 - 3 = 0 damage]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 11/17

Obviously he let his confidence go to his head, because the spear he used to attack Gemini missed. He cursed at himself for it, but otherwise readied himself to attack Gemini again in his next move. That was after Gemini attacked him, however that went.

[iD 403 BD 1. Miss]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 11/17

The Gemini cringed in pain with the spear stabbing him. So that's what his face looked like in pain. It felt rather vain seeing how he looked when he should be actually fighting them. But regardless, the clone attacked him. Obviously the arm wound affected them though, because they missed him.

[iD 389 MD 3. Miss]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 11/17

Alright, I had an idea inspired from canon.

Now we all know (at least if you've read the rules) that you can only have three stat boosting equipment equipped. Any more and the extra armour/gear simply doesn't provide you a bonus, so is useless. In this case we'll say like I do, my Dragon Spear, Lucky Pendant of Suspected Cheating and my Sleeves of the Iron Lords. If I equipped an armour chestpiece, that armour would give me no bonus.

Now it is reasonable enough to say you can switch what you have equipped during a non-combat phase in an RP. I suggest listing what is equipped in your signature as most do. If this idea also becomes a thing, it may be a requirement to post in RP's what at the time is equipped.

The idea came to me when Kirito changes to equip a second sword when fighting a boss. He had to spend time to change to equip it though the SAO menu, during which time he was defended.

My suggestion is that in either 1 or 2 combat turns (during which you cant attack or whatnot), we can change equipment in combat, say you find that a different weapon is more suitable or armour.

Keep in mind that loot rolls in the same turn you beat an enemy, so you cant just switch to loot roll equipment between killing an opponent and rolling for loot/chests.

Thoughts? Seems trivial, but wanted to know.

Tristan aimed for what look like his weakspot, which funnily enough would be his own. Except for...he didn't have equipment. This meant his arms were exposed and not covered by iron sleeves like he was. Perfect.

Tristan thrust forward, but only aimed to the front arm that held the spear Gemini used. It dug in and Tristan pulled the spear sideways, ripping a chunk out of their arm. Tristan withdrew the spear, ready for any attack that next came at him, whatever it was. This battle was easier than it seemed, but then again he had been questing plenty for loot. Plus he was using the advantage of the powerful venom the Queen dropped. 

[iD 383 BD 6. Dmg 3]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 11/17

The Gemini hit their spear out towards Tristan in retaliation. Be it sheer luck or practised skill equal to his, the spear slammed into his chest, sending him flying back. This foe would not be easy it seems....then again, when was fighting yourself ever easy? Tristan readied the spear for his next attack with himself. It was a rather odd feeling it has to be said to fight yourself.

[iD 382 MD 9. Dmg 0 + 1 = 1]

Tristan 16/17

Gemini 14/17

Tristan grinned, grabbing his Perfect Monster Grenade and throwing it at Gemini. He had been preparing for this boss and this was his way of doing it. Besides, he heard soon that the crystals will no longer function in battle as they do now.

Tristan gets 4 turns to attack, three from the Perfect Monster Grenade.

Tristan thrust forward his spear at the enemy from 4 different angles. He was aware it would be harder to hit him because he had the same Sprint skill as Tristan had. Clearly it worked too, since only one of his attacks actually hit him. Regardless, a hit was a hit and that was all he needed.

Rolls are post modifier

[iD 378-381. BD 2, 3, 0, 6. Damage 3.]

Tristan 17/17

Gemini 14/17

"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell."

- Buddha

"I'm sorry what?" Tristan was looking rather confused at the stranger who approached him, a cloaked man whose face could not be seen under their hood. Tristan was happily going on a stroll on a floor he was unfamiliar with, Floor 6 namely. It was a rather odd but quite stable floor too. Well, that is until he was interrupted by this stranger who had no name...

The man spoke again. "I have a proposal for you. Let us have a duel. You win, you get magnificent awards! If you lose, well...you'll see when your HP goes to zero. But let us not dwell on the small things! Are you up for it?!".

Tristan nodded. "Sure." He applied the <<The Matriarch's Stinger>> buff on himself, giving him +1 attack for the battle.

The man took his hood off and was faced with, Tristan! The Gemini was an impersonator with his stats, though not his equipment. Well aside from a starter spear, to take advantage of his Spear skill.

Damage stat already has mitigation applied to it from other player stat.

Tristan Stats: HP 17 DMG 3 (4 + 1 - 2). -1 to BD rolls from Sprint.

Gemini Stats: HP 17 DMG 0 (3 -3). Can only damage by crit'ing. -1 to BD rolls from Sprint.

The perma roller will be used for this battle as this is a boss.

Tristan tried again with a different violin, tuning it and using a shape that he preferred. He gave a test before starting to record, then did it while recording. This time it sounded great, possibly even better than when Mari did it. It was probably out of sheer luck, but nonetheless he was chuffed in his ability to manage it. He cracked his knuckles in success.

Rolled a 12 on the d12 (craft) dice (ID 377). Monster Grenade +3 made. One Material consumed. 1/3 Crafts left 4th November.

Tristan picked up a violin to play for himself, attempting to play Ave Maria on it like Mari had done. He attempted to reproduce how it was done with her, but somehow he couldn't nail it. The notes were always off and at one point the string simply broke. Tristan gave up on that attempt, being a complete failure.

Rolled a 1 on the d12 (craft) dice (ID 376).One Material consumed. 2/3 Crafts left 4th November.

The bee charge at Tristan in the time that he missed, the bee themself hoping for a good hit on him too. The bee's stinger swept by him peacefully though with no repercussions, so Tristan was still safe when it came to fighting. Using this time to attack, Tristan stabbed forward with his spear and dug the spear into the queen, killing the beast. "Finally!"

[iD 375 MD 2. Miss. BD 9, Damage 4+1.]

Tristan 16/17

Queen Bee DEAD

Complete. 400 Col, 4 Skill points (3 Quest reward +1 RP completion). Queen Venom, +1 to DMG for one RP.

Tristan brought his spear to the ready to attack the bee, but missed the bee, his spear harmlessly passing it by as he attacked. He really should invest in some points in Accuracy so that this happens far less. Well he was waiting some gear that would grant it from Lessa, so it was just a matter of waiting. The bees stinger also passed by him harmlessly because it deflected against his sleeve.

[374 BD 3. Miss. MD 7. Damage 2 - 2=0]

Tristan 16/17

Queen Bee 5/30

Will compile combat from both into one because Im getting sick of this.

The came screeching forward in rage, attacking with the stinger. While he blocked the blow with arms, the sheer force of the attack still put a cut on his arm, a reminder not to be complacent in this fight. Oh well, there was little he could do about it. Tristan attempted to attack, but missed.

[iD 373 MD 9-1 = 8. 2 - 2 = 0. Damage Negated. BD 1, Missed.]

Tristan 16/17

Queen Bee 5/30

Tristan attempted a thrust on the Queen Bee, but missed completely. This was beginning to irritate him even more, seeing as how close he was to killing the damn beast. At leats there was aleays a next time for his attempt at it. The bee turned around to face him, stinger bared for the next attack on him.

[iD 372 BD 1. Miss.]

Tristan 16/17

Queen Bee 5/30

The Queen bee came in hurtling at full speed in desperation to end that measly little life that was the spearman, sick of their joust for hits. What annoyed the bee even more was that the hits were not doing damage either. Tristan deftly dodged the attack, passing him by with little to no harm. He let the bee travel by him and readied himself for the next attack.

[iD 371 MD 1. Miss.]

Tristan 16/17

Queen Bee 5/30

Tristan now retaliated in full, sending his spear shooting out where it looked to be the best place to attack as the Bee moved from their attempt to sting him. It was a success too, as the spear hit them directly, piercing them. The boss now fell to the red of their HP at 5, which had Tristans heart pumping that they would manage this quest soon and get it over and done with.

[iD 370 BD 9. 4 + 1 Damage]

Tristan 16/17

Queen Bee 5/30