A smile of recognition
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From: Play chess with the Boatman
At least you hope it's recognition. It could be anticipation. Either way, he sets up the board.
Game Instructions: Careful! Losing to the Boatman may make matters much worse.
Challenge information
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- 21 - very chancy (42%)
- 26 - chancy (52%)
- 31 - modest (62%)
- 36 - very modest (72%)
- 41 - low-risk (82%)
- 46 - straightforward (92%)
- 50 - straightforward (100%)
Success
A hard-won fight
He's good. You're better. Or he's playing a deeper game still.
- Watchful is increasing…
- Wounds is dropping… (-3 CP)
- The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+2 CP)
- Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)
Failure
A cunning snare
Have you played too many games against the Boatman? Has he learnt to anticipate your feints and assaults? Or is he just a d--nably clever player?