Throw the dagger, shield-rush him while he's dealing with it.

NO BOSS FIGHT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT DRAMATIC MUSIC!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFAaxkc03T8&feature=PlayList&p=6A997D261EEFE0E1&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=59

Also, keep the dagger until we can figure out what he's capable of. Just have at him for a bit until we figure out what tricks he's got up his sleeve.

>>6294
Point is to take him down before he has a chance to show us. Fair fight would be stupid.

>>6301
Xom's right. Kill it before it kills you.

>>6302
Way I figure, if he deflects/catches the dagger and we're fast enough, we'd be able to get him just as he does it, unprepared for a shield to the face. If he just takes it, hey, that's one for us. Slam the dagger pommel with the shield for good measure. If he sidesteps it, the situation is a little worse for us, but it's harder to defend against two things at once than to attack twice. If we are quick enough, we should succeed. That said:
1. Sheathe sword. 2. Start running w/ shield bared. 3. Throw dagger.
It's not a cautious manoeuvre, but if the Red Fang is a more skilled warrior than us, we don't want him to put us on our heels.
Other notes: He looks like he might jump, so don't dash until he's off the desk. If he jumps at us, bat away with shield while he's in the air, pin down. His empty hand is suspicious, so he either fights with both claw and sword, or might throw something. Keep shield readied.

>>6304
Agreed

>>6304
Bedtime spoiler warning:
He's already lunging over the desk. If you look in the lower-right you can even see Muschio's head. There's no way Muschio will have time to sheathe his sword, then draw, aim, and throw a dagger.

>>6310
Same thing can be done with the sword I guess.

>>6312
Swords aren't balanced to be thrown, the result of that action would be pretty lousy.

just bash him in the side of the head with your sheild, then cut his head off. It's been a long hard day and you just want an ice cold one and a whore

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)17:56 No. 6543 ID: c01408
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In a flash, the Gnollboss leaps over the table and is sending a flurry of blows my way with his thin flyssa. His style is fully aggressive, and his speed and agility are so overwhelming he's keeping me pinned down just trying to deflect his attacks! My shield shudders with every impact and I nearly stagger from the ceaseless assault.
I'm too slow with my injured foot to be a match for his dexterity! I have to come up with a better plan.

>>6543
We'll need to catch him off guard somehow. Knock him off balance, distract him, something. There's no way we'll get anywhere as long as he's pounding on us!

Back into the [bottom right] corner. He is right handed, so as he comes at you, the wall will get in the way of his wide, slashing style, and will also prevent him from using his superior mobility to come at you from unexpected angles.

He will assuredly move [upwards and to the right] to get a better angle against you and to put you at a disadvantage. You are ambidextrous, of course.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)18:19 No. 6573 ID: c01408
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>>6553
Against my every natural instinct, I allow the Gnollboss to back me into a corner. He counters by moving clockwise around me for a better angle. He begins stabbing and slashing once more, spinning wildly in a whirlwind of destruction with every blow. But his mobility is now severely limited by his position, stuck between me and the table.

...well, now that I'm backed into a corner, what do I do? I'm still staggered beneath his furious attack, and one missed block could mean the end for me!

>>6573
He keeps attacking high, so we should attack low - go for his legs.

>>6573
Focus entirely on using your shield. Bring your sword in a swing from the side, but don't waste your focus aiming it. If he moves to block it, shield-bash.

>>6573
Catch him off-guard with a cunning jape, run him through when he is distracted.

As you say, his mobility is limited. His sword is also long and curving. As he draws back, push forwards, getting inside his reach. Handle yourself as the Romans, with tight movements, favoring the thrust instead of the cut. He cannot dance backwards. The desk pins him. Raise your shield against his sword, allowing for a savage thrust to his underbelly.

Brace corner with back for support, try to kick his legs out whilst defending.

>>6693
Quickly! Finish him while he is wounded and reeling!

>>6693
ENDED.

This might not be it dear Muschio, brace yourself for a possible counter-attack

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)19:20 No. 6699 ID: c01408
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It happens in an instant. He spins to strike, and I see my opening.

He turns clockwise. I sidestep out of the corner and do the same.

He strikes high.
I strike low.

[animated]

>>6693
The thrust, o prince! The cut wounds, the thrust kills!

>>6699
Damn, the prince don't mess around.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)19:31 No. 6716 ID: c01408
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I intend to go in for a follow-up backswing and finish him off while he staggers, but rather than cause reeling, the injury only seems to infuriate the Gnollboss. He goes into a frenzy, stabbing the pointed flyssa at me, his arm pistoning the blade in my direction like a furious machine. He howls in a growling dialect I cannot understand.

Again, I feel pinned.

[animated]

>>6716
He's stronger and faster than you, Muschio, so you'll have to out think him!
Use your brain!
...
Wait, we're your brain.
SHIT WE'RE DOOMED

Stay on the defensive. Parry anything your shield can't block. He'll make a mistake.

>>6716
He's got to get tired eventually. We've got a shield, he's striking blindly in rage. Wait it out until he's exhausted enough to finish him off?

QUICK MUSCHIO!

ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!

>>6716
>MuschiosLaserShootingShield.gif

He will hesitate for a second eventually. Use that opportunity to strike.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)20:01 No. 6785 ID: c01408
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>>6727
>>6728
Very well, then!
As you say, the best offense is a good defense!
I'll just block until...

[animated]

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)20:02 No. 6786 ID: c01408
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...KHHK-KHAAAAHHH!

>>6786
Well we're surely living up to our name of The Tragic Prince.

>>6786
DON'T DROP YOUR SWORD
THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO STRIKE

>>6785
>>6786
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-

If we're still alive afterward, counter attack like a madman.

Run yourself through all the way and go for his ribs.

Looks like YASD...

MUSCHIO. FOCUS. YOU ARE NOT YET DEAD. THIS IS YOUR THIRD IMPALEMENT OF THE DAY. THE PREVIOUS DID NOT KILL YOU. FOCUS.

Grab the hilt of his sword tightly. With your other hand, retrieve your weapon and sever his arm at the wrist.

Suggestion 2009/07/15(Wed)20:07 No. 6793 ID: f21281
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>>6786

>>6792
That sounds pretty good.

>>6792
Yes, do that. It is the manly way.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)21:11 No. 6872 ID: c01408
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>>6788
>>6790
Pain of mind is worse than pain of body.
Pains of the body can be ignored. They can be overcome through the power of mind.

I will taste of pain, nourished by its purity. I will soak up this pain as a bud soaks up sun, and that pain will be gone.

And then I will bloom, into a most terrible thing.

And I am become pain.
And suffering.
And wrath.
And death.

[Animated]

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)21:11 No. 6873 ID: c01408
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And here is my sting.
[Animated]

>>6873
Muschio, you are badass.

>>6873
Told you you'd be glad you had the knife.
Also, DAYUM SON. THAT WAS BADASS.

Dig the blade deeper and twist it free, then stab him again.

>Victory!!!

You got:
120 XP!
10 AP!

You receive the following:
1 Rapier
1 sack of gold coins
1 mortal wound

Remember that you're dying. Desperately search around the room for some healing objects.

>>6879
Yes. No time to celebrate, heal heal heal.

Hold the sword in place. You'll do more damage if you pull it free. With your other hand, search through his desk. He must have had some means of healing available. He would not have the only magical healing implement in his dungeon be the trapped item.

He could not have.

>>6884
Unless he was really confident.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)21:30 No. 6891 ID: c01408
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These things always feel worse coming out than going in.

[Animated]

Muschio, you have erased all doubts in my mind of your competence and ability. You are a true man, a true warrior, a true gentleman. I salute thee.

It would be a shame to lose such a badass, so for the love of god get looking for some healing items. Next time we dive we are bringing bandages for you, soldier.

>>6891
You are truly a hero, Muschio.
Now find something to staunch the bleeding before you die.

>>6891
That's because it hurts you more coming out! In the future, try not to remove a weapon unless necessary, or you have magical healing immediately following!

... Presently, search the desk followed by the chest for magical healing.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)21:51 No. 6900 ID: c01408
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The fact I am still standing, breathing, and circulating blood proves to me the sword bypassed any major organs. I should be fine, all things considered. The same cannot be said of the Gnollboss, whose lifeless body now concerns itself only with cruentation.
His final strike, and it was a flesh wound. How fitting.
Nonetheless, I'm still losing blood. I should find something to aid this problem.

The desk is empty, but the Gnollboss carries a key for the large chest in the corner. The following treasures lie inside the Boss Chest:
120 gold coins.
A roll of cloth bandages, which I decide to apply immediately.
An iron pick-axe.
Numerous food items, including a loaf of fresh bread, a raw leg of meat, several bottles of beer (empty), a bottle of Minotaur's milk, and a fist-sized piece of pungent aged cheese.
A handful of mimwit sprigs. Chewing on these is a ward for toothache.
A large jug of oil-looking substance. This one is labelled "lantern oil".
A small toy sword, carved out of wood.
And lastly, a strange, vaguely egg-shaped container with a latch and hinge, and inside a small smooth brown-yellow stone.

To be honest, I was hoping for something grander as this dungeon's final haul.

Examine that stone more carefully. Also don't forget to take Red Fang's sword.

Don't be too down, Muschio. For your first haul, this is pretty good. The gold should be able to get you some armor and bandages for your next dive, and hopefully some healing too.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)21:58 No. 6903 ID: c01408
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I apply the bandages as best I can to staunch the bleeding, and drag the corpse of the slain Gnollboss outside for carrion-eaters to make use of.

I've taken his sword as well, but it's long, and the flyssa is unbalanced, making it a poor fencing weapon. An unwieldy blade, suited especially to unwieldy fighters, like my defeated foe. Still, I might as well hold onto it.


...so.


...the minions are slain, the treasures are secured, the paths are all explored, the rooms are exhausted, and the dungeon boss is slain.

>>6903
Let out a war-cry, whilst giving proper heed to your condition. You are the hero of the day and the hero must always celebrate.

See if you can take the picture off the wall. It looks like it might be plot-worthy.

>>6903
... I guess we won!
Go into town, checking the rooms as you go out for anything you missed.
Sell anything you don't want to keep. Buy healing/equipment. Find a new dungeon. Repeat until famous and/or rich enough to start a new kingdom.

Let us lament the unsatisfying treasure after we've dealt with the more pressing issue of blood loss.

A vote, my fellow voices. Shall we risk testing the mysterious unpleasant smelling vial we retrieved earlier? I say we have no choice. Pour a splash on the wound.

>>6903
It looked lighter than your broadsword. I'd have thought that would make it a more apt weapon for fencing, whose styles are based on finesse rather than sheer might, but you are the expert.

Maybe you can trade it in later for a lighter blade than your broadsword. It looks too heavy for your style of fighting.

>>6903
Are we certain he is slain? He seems to have wandered off. Unless you dragged him off into the main room.

>>6908
Pardon my overuse of pronouns, Muschio. I was referring to Red Fang's blade through most of that.

>>6903

Go find another dungeon.

Knock the skull off of its mountings with your sword, and search inside.

>>6903
Look behind bloodied parchment.

Also, fiddle with the skull on the wall. Maybe it's a secret lever!

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)22:13 No. 6919 ID: c01408
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>>6904
>>6906
>>6911
>Go find another dungeon.
My dear fragments of self, I do believe you have forgotten why I came here.
But for this, I do not fault you. After all, your task is the present. Memory is yet my domain.
So allow me to bring clarity to this situation.

I did not come here to CLENSE this dungeon.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)22:14 No. 6920 ID: c01408
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...but to CLAIM it.

>>6920
...Wonderful. I salute you, Muschio.

>>6920
Oh. Awesome.
Then I guess we won.

>>6920
So...does that mean we're evil, boss?

>>6920

I think...you're going to need to do some remodeling.

And also a little expansion. This doesn't really seem like a dungeon so much as a small underground house. There's only like 5 rooms to it.

>>6920

Rather on the small side though, don't you think?

Feh, we can upgrade later. Right now I suppose we should start cleaning up the place a bit. Possibly make a gruesome trophy from Red Fang

I see. Apologies for not finding a solution which kept the monster portal intact, o Prince.

>>6920
Badass.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)22:16 No. 6929 ID: c01408
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When I was very young, I asked my mother what I would have grown up to be, if I were not the Prince.

She told me,
"Muschio. Whatever you desire, that you shall have tenfold. If you want to be a soldier, you will become a general. If you want to be a monk, you shall become pope."


I wanted to be a villain.

Muschio 2009/07/15(Wed)22:17 No. 6931 ID: c01408
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And I do not intend to stop until I have become the Devil.

So, what should the first order of business be as the owner of this place? Perhaps we should hire some adventurers with what we have acquired.

Spread our influence slowly, so as to not attract attention too early.

Shit just got real.

You Magnificent Bastard.

That's pretty badass. Onward to awesome and chapter 2.

Y'know, if you'd told us this earlier, we might have been able to avoid destroying that monster portal.

Just sayin', you should keep us up to date if you want the best decisions.

>>6937
This. We accidentally lost you an infinite minion generator, dude. Major set back there.

>>6938
It's not like we did it because we thought it was the best idea, we just didn't have any choice.
Besides he never said it generated infinite minions.

Also your opinion is invalidated for posting "this."

Not like that would have ruined the dramatic effect that it had or anything.

>>6938
Even with the benefit of hindsight, I can think of no solution which would have left both it and us intact, once the first monster raised the alarm. If we had acted quickly to dispatch it the moment we realized it would not be reasoned with, we could have avoided the alarm entirely. However, that is in the past.

>>6937

What we had was a gate that summoned infinite monsters, not necessarily minions. We don't know how the blasted thing works or how the beasts reason. Who says they would accept us as their master just because we killed their former boss?

Regardless, we have Infinite Psyche and a high resistance to piercing damage on our side. We can try to dupe some goons into working for us until we can find a better source for minions.

/tg/chan said "Hooray! We have defeated the monsters!"

Muschio said "No, Anon. I AM the monsters."

And then /tg/chan was a villain.

Did anyone else see this coming the moment he started talking about pain?

>>6955
Just to clarify, the pain he felt from the trap?

YOUR VICTORY HAS BECOME A REALITY. CONGRATULATIONS, SHATTERED PRINCE. NOW, TO IMPOSE OUR WILL UPON THOSE BENEATH US. WE REQUIRE SERVANTS.

Ok, so we have a bunch of gold. We should take that gold to town where we hire a mage to summon us some imps. Then we use the imps to dig for more gold and expand our little domain.

Set up a barracks and a chicken patch, then go for bile demons and demon spawns, later mistresses.

>>7017
Well, mistresses are not strictly required till you get a torture chamber built, but it is always nice to have some eye candy around anyway.

>>6920

*sigh* What are you doing you idiot? Don't you uderstand how the system works?

Dungeons exist to lure adventurers.
Adventurers specialize in stabbing the inhabitants of said dungeons in the face.
You are now an inhabitant of a dungeon.

You will get killed eventualy. Get out of there. Now.
There are safer ways to power.

>>7120
This one does have a point. You did walk into this place with an attitude of 'how hard could this be?' after all.

>>7265
>>7120
He doesnt really have an evil reputation yet, nothing is preventing him from using the dungeon as his base of operations.

aside from the lack of a lock on the front door.

>>7401

It has nothing to do with his reputation. It's about how every hero in a 500 miles radio is going to be magnetically attracted to the dungeon with the solely purpose of slain every living thing within it for a handfull of XPs.