Tactics for pvp and pvm
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I think OLouth's evil twin did, maybe unwittingly, point out what my PnP, LARP and (limited) CoA experience did point out as THE major advantage you can get in a RP fight vs. a human opponent:
Surprise.
Catching the foe with their metaphorical pants down is the best insurance for victory, bar, IMHO, exactly none.
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On CoA, due to our magic level and limited level range, just about any idiot with a greatsword can kill anyone else within two or three rounds, as my example above has shown.
Ever tried to duel a fully buffed person in a sparring match? It isnt easy.
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Has anyone ever wished to discuss tactics IC in terms of Sun Tzu's "Art of War"? If so, is there any equivalent tome by some author in Faerun who could be used to the same effect?
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Or just make one up and do it yourself!
Could be an interesting concept for a follower of Tempus or The Red Knight maybe
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There supposed to be a holy book of the Red Knight which includes every known strategy. Could make a good pilgrimage to go look for it, though I think some prominent NPC member of the church supposedly has it.