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You spend a week resting and recovering your injuries at camp. Luckily, the coalition forces are also resting and reorganizing as well as they took numerous losses taking Si Shui Pass. You frown at not having been able to participate in the second day of defense of Si Shui and Lu Bu's ambush of Cao Cao due to your injuries. However, you must also count your blessings at not being dead. You take note that you should be more careful in the future.

By the week's end, your wounds are mostly recovered. Your head still hurts from the mace strike you received, and you feel slightly woozy at times. As you get up to do your duties, orders come in from the capital.

It seems the coalition forces are moving once again. Sun Jian is once again heading the vanguard. Dong Zhuo has elected to abandon the capital of Luo Yang, leaving only a few crack thousand troops to keep the rear. Luo Yang is ordered to be burnt to the ground, and the tombs of the ancestral emperors looted. You hear murmurs that many people opposed this move, and were summarily executed by Dong Zhuo for it.

Lu Bu is personally guarding Dong Zhuo as he moves to Chang An. It seems you are free to choose your actions... What do you plan to do? You are now Captain and command about fifty men.

>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.
>Go loot the city. Time to get some valuables.
>Go along with Dong Zhuo's force retreating, acting as a guard. You hear there will be some light cavalry attempting to catch Dong Zhuo's force.

>>32683267
>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating

>>32683267
>>Go along with Dong Zhuo's force retreating, acting as a guard. You hear there will be some light cavalry attempting to catch Dong Zhuo's force.

We will make lu bu our bro.

>>32683267
Go along with Dong's force

Rolled 17

>>32683267
... hm. I say we need some money for new weapons. But maybe we can pick one up later.

>Go along with Dong Zhuo's force retreating, acting as a guard. You hear there will be some light cavalry attempting to catch Dong Zhuo's force.

>>32683311
>>32683319
But Lu Bu will take care of fatman. If we can show our chops in a command position, then our renown will grow and so will our command and war stats.

>>32683408
Maybe we can turn the tide of fatman's defense and turn it into a victory rather than a running retreat.

Rolled 62, 39, 12, 97, 37, 63, 47 = 357

>>32683267
>>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.

Glory to be won

>>32683408

This, we might even impress the opposition forces / rout them good

>>32683267
>>Go along with Dong Zhuo's force retreating, acting as a guard. You hear there will be some light cavalry attempting to catch Dong Zhuo's force.

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>>32683408
We should consider it this way: Which course of action will most likely lead to use getting into our War Lily's Pants?

>>32683267
>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating

>>32683480
>Lu Lingqi

WIkipedia says that wasn't even her real name.

>>32683408
This

so I vote for
>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.

>>32683505
It wasn't, I don't believe her name was ever mentioned in the novel actually. Lu Lingqi is better then calling her "Lu Bu's Unnamed Daughter."

>>32683267
>>Go along with Dong Zhuo's force retreating, acting as a guard. You hear there will be some light cavalry attempting to catch Dong Zhuo's force.

I'm all for improving Lu Bu's perception of us. Hard to do that in a defense destined to fail.

>>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.

We may not be expected to win, but imagine how much HONOR and GLORY we will get if we do win.
If we really wanted to impress Lu Bu and make him a bro, we have to show him that we can effectively lead and claim victories on our own, rather than just following him around.

Rolled 30, 29, 47, 31, 86, 75, 5 = 303

>>32683575

I dont think we can reasonably expect to win.

What we can do is cost them alot in men and warlords.


Which means we need to start prepping defence measures.

Like lots of arrows.

Dipped in nightsoil.

And lots of traps.

Also dipped in nightsoil.

>>32683571
>Hard to do that in a defense destined to fail.
Honestly, we should be able to win respect from Lu Bu in either situation should we survive.
For us to safely allow his troops to retreat and gain time then bringing our men to safety would impress him.

>>32683616
Can we dip the nightsoil in fire? Because your plan needs more fire. 300% more fire.

>>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.

>>32683616

this

even if its inevitable that they take the city, we can at least make it reaaaally hard for them.

>>32683651

BURN LUOYANG BURNNN

>>32683616
>I dont think we can reasonably expect to win

That's something you would expect that dumbass Zhao Yu to say. Are you a spy for Sun Jian?

Rolled 68

>>32683651

The point (heh) is to get their wounds infected and render them unable to fight

>>32683692
But, it's not a proper RotTK era plan unless we set everything within arrow range on fire.

>>32683267
>>Go along with Dong Zhuo's force retreating, acting as a guard. You hear there will be some light cavalry attempting to catch Dong Zhuo's force.

>>32683692
>Implying Lu Bu would accept such tactics
Shame on you, you cannot pursue Lu bu's friendship!

Rolled 15

>>32683708

When there is (flamable) shit everywhere, we light the shitty situation on fire.

>>32683692

60 INT Damn it !

>>32683723
Well in that case we may as well call him a fatuous commander too.

Even choices so far. One person wishing to defend roll, another person wishing to go along with Dong roll. Highest roll wins. 1d100

Rolled 21

>>32683723

Hes not on the scene when the attack comes.

We can beg forgiveness for completing the mission

Rolled 63

>>32683792
Defense

Rolled 32

>>32683792

Defend

>>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.

Come on guys, there's more and better ways to get Lu Bu senpai to notice you other than just following him around like LOOK AT ME SENPAI I AM STRONG HONORABLE KAWAII WARRIOR

Rolled 46

>>32683792
Dong

Rolled 59

>>32683836

Sempai will surely notice me uguu

Rolled 68

>>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.

Rolled 44

>>32683792

BURN LUOYANG

LAST STAND

FINAL DESTINATION

Rolled 11

This shitty defence mission will now commence

Rolled 100

>>32683836
Forgot muh roll

>>32683894

> 100

mah nigga

>>32683894
So I guess we are not pursuing Lu Bu...

>>32683894
O we are going to win this so hard. But we will need to stay smart.

>>32683945
Nigga we rollin with the Imperial Prime Minister and the strongest warrior in all China. What could possibly go wrong...

Rolled 24

>>32683945

Shit and fire

This is lo'nam

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>Participate in the defense. You are not expected to win, but to simply stall the enemy before retreating.

While Dong Zhuo, his ministers, and a number of troops head out the western gate toward Chang An, you and your men head out the westward gate to fight outside Luo Yang. You are joined from the sides of other veteran warriors. Some complain and mutter they ought to leave Dong Zhuo's service. Normally those men would be executed, but there is no real central authority right now.

An hour as you leave, you look behind. Luo Yang is ablaze, and black smokes are rising. You can hear screams, even from this far away. The great ancestors of the Han empire is fading...

Reports come in that the enemy is now close. They are couple ten thousands strong and you know engaging in a frontal assault is suicide. You look at the battlefield. It is rocky terrain, with some dense light forests ahead. You are free to choose how to fight... Though you only personally command about fifty men...

What do you do?
>Go attempt an ambush and fire attack at the forest (Lead + Int roll, avg of first 3 rolls)
>Take the high ground and put up a line of defense. (Lead + War roll, avg of first 3 rolls)
>Go to the back of the army. Support fire arrows against the enemy

Rolled 87

>>32683918
Just because we aren't by his side at all times doesn't mean we're not pursuing.
Covering his back is a very honorable thing to do.
He is entrusting us to ensure that no enemy warrior is able to penetrate his lines from behind, and that the only one that will ever be able to penetrate him from behind is US.

Rolled 98

>>32684063
Line of defends

Rolled 89

>>32684063
>Take the high ground and put up a line of defense. (Lead + War roll, avg of first 3 rolls)

Rolled 73

>>32684063
>>Take the high ground and put up a line of defense. (Lead + War roll, avg of first 3 rolls)

Rolled 4

>>32684063
>>Go attempt an ambush and fire attack at the forest (Lead + Int roll, avg of first 3 rolls)

Ambush.

Hit and run is the name of the game. Not all out attrition warfare

Rolled 89

>>32684063
Line of defense

Rolled 31

>>32684063

High ground

Rolled 48

>>32684091
>>32684105
>>32684114
>>32684117

So that's either 91.3 or 87 depending on QM's policy towards linking.

>>32684125

Anon, pls

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Rolled 45

> this capital

>>32684063
>>Go attempt an ambush and fire attack at the forest (Lead + Int roll, avg of first 3 rolls)

>>32684063
>>Take the high ground and put up a line of defense. (Lead + War roll, avg of first 3 rolls)

Rolled 33

>>32684063
>>Go attempt an ambush and fire attack at the forest (Lead + Int roll, avg of first 3 rolls)
Fire every where

Rolled 73

gotta get high

Rolled 48

>>32684063
Line of defence.
Lets wreck 'em

>>32684244
Ambush average: 27
Line average: 87

Gee, I wonder which one i'll vote for.

Rolled 75

>>32684287
>>32684063

Actually, that's a good point to clarify with the QM.

Do you only average the rolls of the decision that wins? Or just the first 3 regardless of the ultimate outcome?

Rolled 1

>>32684287

Mc is not a smart man

Rolled 93

>>32684329

Well whatever happens, lets make sure not to vote for whichever this nigga votes for

>>32684329
>>32684353

The Dice Gods sure are frisky today

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>Take the high ground and put up a line of defense.
>avg of 84

You order your men to take position at the hillsides. You know from your studies that the higher positions are always at an advantage. The other soldiers go and make their own lines.

The enemy forces are in sight. They begin to beat their war drums. You see at a distance that Sun Jian is commanding, while other lords are present behind him. He motions a command with his hand, and the coalition forces charge forward.

You command your men to hold steady and their lines and keep their shields up. When the first wave of enemy comes, you order your men to throw a hard tackle with the shields. It is a success, and the first wave of men falter back. Your men draw their swords, and taking a few steps forward, hack at the enemy. Many of the soldiers are killed.

You repeat these tactics a number of times, and the enemy is pushed back again and again. The other lines are holding relatively good as well. A captain of the enemy sees that your line is doing the best, and orders a volley of arrows sent your way. Your men are quick to form a shield wall and block.

The horns are blown, and the enemy retreat for a time. It seems the line has held with relatively few casualties. As you and your men catch your breath, one man comes forward from the enemy lines.

"I am Cheng Pu, valiant warrior under General Sun Jian! I challenge the best of you to single combat! Those who are not fishmongers and stableboys, fight me!"

It seems a duel challenge has been issued. You understand it is a tactic of the enemy to improve their morale and dishearten your own after the first lousy attack. Cheng Pu is known to be a strong and veteran warrior. But... Opportunities are here.

Do you step up to the challenge?
>Fight him.
>Stay silent and keep guarding the line.

>>32684413
>>Fight him.

Greet him formally. And ride out.

TO WAR

>>32684413
Fight.

>>32684413
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

>>32684413
>>Fight him.
Fight da bitch

>>32684413
>Stay silent and keep guarding the line.

Now here me out.

1. The other commanders might send their own champions, some of higher rank than us. There could be a fight, which could lead to disorganization and an ambush

2. We barely tied with a guy last thread who isn't as good at fighting as Cheng Pu is.

3. The fight could give us an opportunity for surprise attack if we so choose. It also keeps our options open in general.

>>32684413
"Do not expect someone with high name to take you on Cheng Pu, for none stand in our ranks, I will stand against you if none other wishes to take your challenge"

Rolled 35

>>32684413
Smack the chink out of him

>>32684413
>>Fight him.
"I am Zhu Xing of Xu Chang, commanding these men. General Cheng Pu, I am honoured to accept your challenge. By the will of his Imperial Majesty, I will send you back."

Rolled 27

>>32684413
>Fight him.

As if there was any other answer

>>32684474
This is a good idea, we can't charge every single guy after all.

Rolled 40

>>32684413
>>Stay silent and keep guarding the line.

I don't like our chances frankly. I'd rather maintain the lines.

Rolled 11

>>32684486
I change my vote to

>>32684474

As much as I want to punch Cheng Du into another ethnicity for HONOR and GLORY, he has a point. We can't attain HONOR and GLORY if we ded as shit.

>>32684464
Changing vote
>>32684474

>>32684474
>surprise attack
>in a 1 vs 1 fight

Its like you have no honor

>>32684413
>>Stay silent and keep guarding the line.

Zu Mao almost killed us and I don't know even know who that is

>>32684413
>Guard the line
We're also injured, maybe we should make a speech to the troops or something.

>>32684493
Maybe provoke him a bit? Like "Cheng Pu, I came to hold this pass, not cut down some indecisive fool! Turn back and live, or lay on and die. Don't prance around like a dancing girl!"

>>32684413
>Fight him.
I wish to save lives let us dual.

>>32684603
I support this

Looks like even again, counting vote changes. 1d100 roll for fighting, and one roll for staying behind. Highest wins.

>>32684607
There will still be a battle regardless of the duel. These aren't Romans or Arabs we're dealing with.

Rolled 95

>>32684626

Fate: Stay

>>32684603
Seems a bit too insolent, maybe say this is a battle of tactics not of swords?

Rolled 62

>>32684626

Fight I guess since stay already got a roll

>>32684413
>>Stay silent and keep guarding the line.

Are all a y'all dumb come on we're injured and we'e not mUSOU WARRIOR XTREME level yet, we're still just an above average grunt who could barely win against another above average grunt. COME ON.

Rolled 58

>>32684626
MAN THE LINES

>>32684639
That was the idea. Provoke him into making more attacks and throwing away more lives.

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>joining Dong Zhuo

Rolled 72

>>32684638
Rolling to say >>32684603

>>32684669

Hey, it worked out pretty well for Zhang Liao

>>32684669

See >>32683971

Rolled 56

>>32684669

This is a perfect way to get exposure and get recruited.

>>32684669
It was the most expedient path into Lu Lingqi's pants.

>Stay silent and keep guarding the line.
You remember that you are still injured from your previous battle. While you are itching to fight, you think it's best you stay back this time. Besides, your weapons and armors aren't even that good! And if you fall here, it could mean disaster for the rest of the line.

Your decision was probably a wise choice, though Cheng Pu mocks your lines before he returns to his own. The order to attack is called again and the enemy comes in full force.

Once again your own line pushes numerous soldiers back and earn kills. But as the enemy begin to add more supporting fire and begin to change their line of attacks with fresh new troops, the lines are beginning to crumble.

"The east block is slowly being pushed back! We need reinforcements!" calls a soldier from the back.

You look to the sides, it seems one part of the side is faltering. What do you do?

>Keep the line and defend.
>Take your men and head to that side.
>Go the other side by yourself (War roll, 1d100, avg of three)

>>32684697
Yeah but, historically speaking, it wasn't a good choice for most of his officers.

You could ask them but they were all executed

Rolled 79

>>32684764
>>Go the other side by yourself (War roll, 1d100, avg of three)

DEFEEEEND

Rolled 18

>>32684764
>>Go the other side by yourself (War roll, 1d100, avg of three)

Hero Time

Rolled 88

>>32684764
"Hold men, I will be back soon"

Rolled 96

>>32684764
>>Go the other side by yourself (War roll, 1d100, avg of three)

Our guys are necessary where they are. We need to bolster the defense

>>32684764
>Take your men and head to that side.
We need to learn to lead I reckon.

Rolled 39

>>32684764
>>Go the other side by yourself (War roll, 1d100, avg of three)
Win!

>>32684782
You. I dislike you.

>>32684770
>>32684782
>>32684787

Average 62

>>32684770
>>32684782
>>32684787

61.67, not too bad with our war score, hopefully.

Rolled 79

>>32684764
>>Go the other side by yourself (War roll, 1d100, avg of three

>>32684740

It's the most expedient way for Lu Bu to get into our imouto's pants, you mean

Rolled 58

>>32684782
You will doom us all

Rolled 83

>>32684812
>>32684812
War is 70, so I think we'd have had to roll 30 to fail properly.

>>32684868
Everyone one of our average rolls has ended up with us injured, so I'm not looking forward to seeing a 'proper' failure.

>>32684898

Maybe we need to get some better equipment?

The dice rolls are unlikely to improve anytime soon.

>>32684941
We've been slowly building up skill as we do stuff, so I think it's just a matter of time.

Better equipment can't hurt, though.

>>32684941
>>32684959

Are we gonna go full "trying to be Lu Bu" status with a halberd, bow, and scary red horse?

Rolled 40

>>32684764
>>Go the other side by yourself (War roll, 1d100, avg of three)

Rolled 21

>>32684980
I was thinking we needed a bow, most people have a horse though, so why not a spear or a lance instead?

>>32684980
I don't think we necessarily have to mimic everything about him, but yes, being a colossal badass is the goal from my perspective at least.

>>32684980
Can't go wrong with spear, sword and bow as basic equipment. If we get trained by someone famous (like Lu Bu) then we should adopt their weapon, but until then we should go with the basics.

>>32684980
Red Hare wasn't a horse, it was an Eldar Jetbike

>>32684980

Do we even have a horse? We are basically mooks at this stage.

>>32685018
Thanks for the chuckle anon.

>>32684980
Not full on "trying to be Lu Bu" but I hope that when we hit Renown Warrior status we get to pick a retardedly historically inaccurate weapon to be our signature weapon.

>>32685017
>>32685002

Horse archery was considered the most difficult and most effective loadout. And unlike Europeans, Chinese won't think us cowardly for it.

>>32685060
How about Lu Bu's tire iron from DW6?

>>32685075
But...that's Lingqi's weapon.

Actually, that's perfect. We can ask for her to tutor us.

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>Go the other side by yourself
>avg of 62

"Stay here and keep the lines. I'm heading off to the other side," you tell one of your men, gripping his shoulder. He nods, and drawing your sword, you dash off.

The line is broken on the other side. Enemy soldiers have managed to get in, and a thorough melee is ensuing. An enemy soldier knocks a private to the ground, and raises his axe to kill him. You dash in, slashing the enemy soldier from the side and killing him.

"Get up!" you yell to the fallen soldier who is bewildered. You raise your sword in the air and shout to the other men. "Fight! If this line falls, the entire army falls! Push them back here, and we will return to Chang An with riches and glowering faces awaiting us!"

Your Cha level is not much high, so your words only encourage the men slightly. Still, it is enough for a number of men to rouse themselves and push the enemy back. You kill several soldiers and manage to keep the formation in check.

However, the other lines are slowly being pushed back as well. There is no way you can be every where at once. A hard melee keeps ensuing for an hour. The enemy retreat once again, but your lines are tired and now have several casualties.

Luckily for you, the horns to retreat are blowing. The soldiers defending quickly begin marching away at the sign, relieved and not willing to fight another battle. The enemy that was just reforming their ranks are unable to pursue.

You yourself head in Luo Yang and head for the western gate so enemy cavalry forces won't mow you down in the streets. Piles of rubble and debris pile the streets and you see many dead civilians. There are still some fires here and there. Tombs have been looted to the ground. You are slightly sickened by the sight... Do you really wish to continue to serve Dong Zhuo?

>Head to Chang An quickly.
>Abandon the force. Let's leave... Return to Xu Chang and your family.
>Maybe it's time to join one of the coalition lords.

>>32685113
>tsun tsun warrior teacher

Ids habbening?

>>32685128
FIND LU BU

>>32685073
Horse archery quest? Hot damn, I'm in.

>>32685128
>Head to Chang An quickly.

We will be Lu Bu's understudy, dammit!

>>32685128
>>Head to Chang An quickly.

>>32685128
>>Head to Chang An quickly.
Lu Bu seems like a good guy. We just need to make sure his rebellion works better this time.

>>32685128
>>Head to Chang An quickly.

We don't have the clout to defect and Lu Bu is our only patron

>>32685128
>>Head to Chang An quickly.

>>32685128
Head to Chang An. We don't serve Dong Zhou, we serve Lu Bu.

>>32685128
>>Head to Chang An quickly.
We don't serve Dong Zhuo, we serve Lu Bu. We will follow him whereever his fancy hat shall take us.

>>32685128
>Head to Chang An quickly.

Just when Lu Bu notices us?

Fuck that

Rolled 2

>>32685128
>>Head to Chang An quickly.

But when Dong Zhuo abandons the emperor, we follow

>>32685128
>>Head to Chang An quickly.

Our raging Lu Bu boner will never be satisfied if we desert now.

Did we get any stat increases for our holding of the line?

>>32685343
We are notified of stat changes after battles. I just hope we can get some new stuff from the Chang'an armory.

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>Head to Chang An quickly.
As much of a tyrant as Dong Zhuo is, you remember Lu Bu. He has treated you well, and he is a hero that comes once a blue moon. Even if Dong Zhuo might be bad, you still want to serve under that man. Shaking any thoughts of abandoning the force, you quickly head for Chang An.

The travel is a bit long and arduous, and it is night time. You see some slain Dong soldiers and peasants as you pass by. It seems some of the lower people rioted and attack Dong's caravan, though you understand from the dead bodies no one important was killed.

You are joined by several other soldiers retreating. By the time you reach Chang An, it is very early morning. Numerous soldiers greet you and congratulate you for being brave. Some of the peasants that are up look your way with disgust. They do not seem cheerful with yours and the returning soldiers' survival.

You return to the barracks, tired and worn out. You immediately fall asleep, without even taking off your armor. Unfortunately, your beauty sleep is interrupted in but a few hours. A soldier wakes you and informs you to head to the new palace. You grumble slightly, but orders are orders and you head there.

When you reach the palace, you are surprised to find that it is Dong Zhuo who wants to see you. You immediately dust yourself and head to the hallway where he resides. At the end of the hall, Dong Zhuo is eating from a plate of food, healthy and content. The damned fat block.

You bow in front of him. Dong Zhuo happily greets you.

"You! You are Zhu Xing are you not?" Dong Zhuo says pointing his chubby finger at you. "I hear you did well at Luo Yang. You killed numerous soldiers, and held the line even!"

He happily claps his hands.

"I reward good service well. How would you like to be an officer?"

How do you respond?
>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.
>Ask if the Emperor is safe.
>Decline, saying you would rather stay a foot soldier under Lu Bu.

Rolled 87

>>32685404

>>Decline, saying you would rather stay a foot soldier under Lu Bu.

We are not worthy of the station.

Rolled 7

>>32685404
>>Decline, saying you would rather stay a foot soldier under Lu Bu.

>>32685404
>Decline, saying you would rather stay a foot soldier under Lu Bu.

For now, we want loot and stat builds, not high office.

>>32685404
>Decline, saying you would rather stay a foot soldier under Lu Bu.

>>32685404
>>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.

We will more valuable to Lu Bu's faction as an officer rather than a foot soldier.

Also, we'll probably make enough dosh to get some proper fucking armor and a horse

>Accept
Build up our own power, and wait for the opportune moment to defect

>>32685404
Accept and praise Dong Zhou, but privately contact Lu Bu to let him know our loyalty is his first and fore most.

>>32685404
>>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.

Rolled 87

>>32685435

Changin to

>>32685404
>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.

We will still follow Lu Bu

>>32685404
"I did nothing my lord, I did not even have the honor to accept the duel from the enemy, nor could I could the line on other fronts, I hardly deserve the rank of captain which I currently own"

>>32685484
I can accept this.

We should decline but comment on how tattered our weapon and armor have become.

Rolled 24

>>32685404
>>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.

>>32685512
I agree. We can't seem overeager to rise up the ranks.

>>32685404
>Decline, saying you would rather stay a foot soldier under Lu Bu.

I'm worried about offending Dong Zhuo, he is not the most even tempered man.

Accept humbly

>>32685525
This. Not voting again, just saying.

>>32685570
>>32685404

Wait, I meant to say Politely Accept, not Decline. I can't into Copy and Paste.

>>32685512
Combine this with accepting, and we have a good way forward.

>>32685404
>>Decline, saying you would rather stay a foot soldier under Lu Bu.

Use >>32685512 as our justification.

I think we need some more stats and experience before we're truly ready to be an officer. Also, we need to strengthen our friendship with Lu Bu before we try it.

>>32685404
>>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.
We can still be with Lu Bu AND be an officer chill out guys

>>32685512
>>32685560
We're a man of morals and honour in Dong Zhou's ranks, we deserve everything we're given. I don't know what standard you guys want us to live up to, and I'd agree we don't deserve anything above Captain at the moment, but we shouldn't turn down an opportunity to prove ourselves.

>>32685404
>>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.


Come on guys seriously

>>32685512

This but eventually accept the offer of an officer.

>>32685404
>Ever denying a chance to rise

Fuck that

WE ACCEPT

>>32685512
Oh fuck use >>32685512 and decline.

>>32685404
>>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.

>>32685512

This is a horrible idea, why would you admit that you didn't accept a duel?

There's being humble and then there's suicidin your career.

Telling Dong Zhuo that we'd rather be a foot soldier than accept a promotion from him would be a very brave move

Accept the promotion.

>>32685660
Probably because we were injured at the time.

>>32685660
>This is a horrible idea, why would you admit that you didn't accept a duel?
Because most people don't understand pre-modern societies.

>>32685670

But how would Dong Zhuo know that? Why would he care? We are labeling ourselves cowards in front of our Lord. This is not how we make a name for ourselves.

>>32685597
We should, just to keep up an appearance of being humble. If he insists on the promotion, then we accept. Do you even Confucian values?

>>32685721

There's a difference between pretending to be humble and kneecapping your chances to be promoted.

That write-in takes it past being humble and into a "Why would you fucking admit that?" territory.

>>32685660
Yeah, the right way to be humble is stroking Dong's ego. Tell him that you can't accept any credit, and the victory was due to the soldiers knowing they fought for His Excellency, the true and rightful ruler of everything under heaven.

Phrased however seems best to not be outright treasonous to the Han, but giving Dong Zhuo the impression that if he were to take the throne we'd be 100% behind him

>>32685721
Because Dong Zhou and Lu Bu are noted for their appreciation of Confucian values.

>>32685747

This

We should take the promotion though..

>>32685755
>Confucian values
Is this some new slang term for Diaochan's titties?

>>32685747

Take out the "the true and rightful ruler of everything under heaven".

That's treason and laying it on too thick. Otherwise, I can support crediting the strength of the soldiers and the Prime Minister and Lu Bu's excellent leadership.

>>32685747
You heard the man, stroke the Dong! Stroke it!

>>32685779
"Hey guys, I think I'm starting to practice the Erectification of Names!"

>Politely accept and praise Dong Zhuo.
You get on your knees, and kowtow to Dong Zhuo, clasping your hands together.

"This unworthy Zhu Xing humbly accept your lordship's offer. It was not by my strength that the Luo Yang was held, but by the grace and magnanimity of your lordship. Heaven surely watches over us."

Dong Zhuo laughs, and nods in a gleeful manner.

"Yes, yes! Rise my good fellow!" He says walking to you and raising you up. Some chicken grease gets on your uniform... But what does that matter.

"I will make you a very wealthy man if you continue to serve me well! I hereby decree you Commandant of the Guards!"

He places a hand on your back, and frowns for a moment.

"So many fools and rebels in my ranks, Zhu Xing. I am sick of them. I can only trust a very few and it disgusts me to the bone. I know what you will serve me loyally and well."

You nod and bow. Even if he is a tyrant, Dong Zhuo is a man who treats those he likes well. Maybe you can get along with him... Either way, things are looking very good for you.

(Lead +4, War +3, Pol +3, Cha +3)


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The next phase will be doing things inside Chang An for a few turns. While there were major and interesting battles in the Three Kingdoms, they were not everything. Politics, relations, improving one's clan was essential.

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A month passes. Your wounds have healed, and you have received good salary for your service (+100 gold). You hear news that the coalition lords have broken up and infighting has already begun. You hear rumors that Sun Jian found the Imperial Seal at Luo Yang. Yuan Shao in the north has begun fighting with Gongsun Zan. Cao Cao is gathering strength and talent at the east. Yuan Shu is fighting against Liu Biao, with Sun Jian serving under Yuan Shu.

In Chang An, Dong Zhuo continues his same habits. Hand maidens are taken, taxes are set high, mutineers are killed...

It seems there will be no battles for a while. Dong Zhuo's force is still recovering and there are still enemies all around. The Qiang tribes are stirring in the north, Liu Zhang defies Dong Zhuo to the south , and Cao Cao is to the east.

What do you do for the time being?

>Patrol the streets and keep order
>Destroy a few raiding Qiang tribes
>Abuse a bit of your power and take from the populace
>Help the populace out and get some support from the people who already dislike your force
>Let's go buy some equipment
>Train a stat (Choose)
>Visit someone of importance and improve relations (Choose)

>>32685814
>>Help the populace out and get some support from the people who already dislike your force
>>Let's go buy some equipment

Buying shouldnt take too long

>>32685814
>>Let's go buy some equipment
>>32685814
>>Visit someone of importance and improve relations (Choose)
Buying shouldn't take a long time and I'd like to get friendly with Lu Bu. and his daughter

>>32685814
>Lets go but some equipment

>>32685814
Visit Lu Bu and let him know we are his man.

>>32685814
>>Visit someone of importance and improve relations (Choose) Lu Bu
>Lets go but some equipment

>>32685814
>Help the populace out and get some support from the people who already dislike your force
>Let's go buy some equipment

>>32685814
>Help the populace out and get some support from the people who already dislike your force
>Visit someone of importance and improve relations (Choose)

Senpai Lu Bu.

>>32685814
>Let's go buy some equipment
>Help the populace out and get some support from the people who already dislike your force
>Visit someone of importance and improve relations
Let's go visit Lu Bu. There's no reason why we can't do all three

>>32685814
Buy some equipment

FUCKING HORSES

WE CAVALRY NOW

Then we try and be good people

>>32685814
>>Let's go buy some equipment

>>32685814
>>Let's go buy some equipment
>>Visit someone of importance and improve relations (Lu Bu)

>>32685814

How many turns do we get?

>>32685814
>>Help the populace out and get some support from the people who already dislike your force
>Visit someone of importance and improve relations (Lu Bu)

Zhu Xing is the best at multitasking

Question, do we follow lu bu when he goes off or should we hold this city and surrender to whoever comes here first?

>>32685976
Always pursue Lu Bu.

>>32685976
Follow Lu Bu with our men.

>>32685814
>>Help the populace out and get some support from the people who already dislike your force

Gotta build up street cred

>> Buy better armor

then

>> Ask Lu Bu to sensually help us put on our new armor

>>32686069
>> Ask Lu Bu to sensually help us put on our new armor
>not lingqi

faggot

Buying equipment was suppose to take a turn, but eh. One turn at a time, and how many turns is not privy to player knowledge.

>Let's go buy some equipment
>Visit someone of importance and improve relations (Lu Bu)

You head to the markets and decide to purchase equipment with your money. You have 150 gold so far. You look at the variety of items... They are quite expensive. You may have wanted to loot some valuables. In any case... What do you buy?

>Whispering Blade: 100 gold (+1 War, Better chance to injure in duels)
>Gliding Spear: 100 gold (+2 War)
>Wind Bow: 100 gold (Chance of wounding enemy officer in duels as a separate check)
>Iron Armor: 70 gold (+1 War, It's better than the Leather Armor...)
>Rattan Armor: 150 gold (+1 War, Very strong and light. More injuries from fire however, and you look like a barbarian)
>Hazel Hare 50 gold (Normal Horse)
>Black Blaze 100 gold (Horse, slightly fast and strong)
>White Mark 200 (Horse, +1 War, fast and strong)
>Family Banner: 100 gold (+2 Pol, People recognize your clan better and your fame grows slight better)
>Musk: 50 gold (Better officer visits)
>Treaties on the State: 150 gold (+5 Pol)

Lu Bu visit next post.

>>32685981
>>32686005

We can probably only do that up to a certain point though. After that, then what?

>>32686082
>>Iron Armor: 70 gold (+1 War, It's better than the Leather Armor...)
>>Musk: 50 gold (Better officer visits)
oh my

>>32686082
>>Iron Armor: 70 gold (+1 War, It's better than the Leather Armor...)
>>Hazel Hare 50 gold (Normal Horse)

>>32686082
CLAN FLAG

>>32686096
Backing this.

>>32686082
>>Iron Armor: 70 gold (+1 War, It's better than the Leather Armor...)
>Hazel Hare 50 gold (Normal Horse)

I'd rather not be running around the battlefield like a peasant

>>32686082
Wind Bow
Hazel Hare

If we become a good horse archer, we will prove near invincible in duels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzYzVMcgWhg

Hazel Hare.
I'm not sure if we should get Gliding Spear or Banner, but I'm leaning towards the banner, people have to know who we are for us to defect to them

>>32686127
seconded

>>32686096
This. Let our skill and musk tell them we're not a peasant. Especially our musk.

>>32686082

>Hazel Hare 50 gold (Normal Horse)
>Wind Bow: 100 gold (Chance of wounding enemy officer in duels as a separate check)

>>32686096

The musk is the key to victory both in the battlefield and in bed

>>32686096
Yeah why not, lets look pimp for the troops and ladies.

>>32686096
this gotta distinguish ourselves somehow.

>family banner & musk

Fame and Lu Bu's daughter, here we come!

I wonder if we have a chance to meet with the emperor

>>32686204

A) He's too busy piloting the ship, for the shop moved.

B) We'be already met Lu Bu

C) The Emperor is nothing but a rotting corpse

D) BENEVOLENCE!

Take your pick.

>>32686226

*For the ship moves

Stupid phone

>>32686226
You misspelled the EMPRAH option.

>Musk
>Hazel Hare

You lose 100 gold, and obtain your new items.

You visit Lu Bu. You joined this force to serve under him, but now you are a ranked officer. You still like and worship the man, and wish to be his friend.

You go to the man's house. Seeing that you are now a ranked officer, the servants of his house let you in. As you head inside, you hear the sound of music, and when you enter the living room, you see that Lu Bu is dining in front of a few beautiful women dancing and some musicians playing to the side.

Lu Bu sees you and gestures to you in a happy tone.

"Zhu Xing! What did I say months back? Continue serving well, know your place, and you will rise up. And here you are, now a ranked officer. Come, sit," he says, gesturing to an empty seat on the table.

You bow and sit down.

"What brings you here?"
>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.
>I wished to visit a good friend.
>I wanted to talk to you about the state of affairs.
>I was wondering, if you had any daughters...

>>32686324
>>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.

Please don't try to bone Lu Bu's daughter yet. We are still insignificant insects in his eyes.

>>32686349
But..but...our tsun tsun trainer...

>>32686324
>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.

Gotta kiss so much ass shit will be in the corner of our mouths

>>32686324
Regards and respect as well as visiting a friend

>>32686324
>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.

>>32686371
Yeah, I'll back this.

>>32686349
What if we followed it with "Because His Excellency said they were going to be spending a lot of time with The Dong from now on"?

But yeah, regards and respect, I don't think we're at "good friend" level yet

>>32686324
>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.

Thank him for all the opportunities under his service. Let him know that he can consider you a friend if he ever has need of our humble service.

>>32686393
This.

>>32686324
>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.

also give him our loyalty

>>32686324
>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.

>>32686393
Definitely This.

>>32686425

Shouldnt give so openly. We hint at it that despite our officership, we are still his man.

>>32686393

This

Don't forget to ask if he's got any daughters

>>32686425

We need to be a bit more subtle. This is our first meeting since our promotion.

>>32686458

No daughters. Yet.

As an officer we should be able to requisition at least Iron armour right?

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>I wanted to give my regards and respect to you.
"Lord Lu Bu, I've come to give you my regards and respect. If it had not been for you, I would not have made it this far. I am humbled by the generosity of the strongest warrior in the land."

Lu Bu laughs, and nods in acknowledgement.

"Yes. It was only through my guidance that you have come this far. Do not worry, I need no thanks for my kindness. Go on, eat some food Zhu Xing. I should enjoy your company while you are here."

Lu Bu is quite arrogant... But it makes him easy to deal with. As he suggests, you eat some of the food at the table. Rice, seasoned vegetables, spiced meat... Good food for ranked men. The music and dance go on, and Lu Bu is enjoying himself. you should however keep the conversation going.

>Discuss the state of affairs.
>Discuss fighting and other warriors.
>Talk about how beautiful the dancing maidens are.

>>32686519
>>Discuss fighting and other warriors.

>>32686519
>>Discuss fighting and other warriors.
Let's not bore him with politics.

>>32686519
>>Discuss fighting and other warriors.
Maybe he or his daughter can train us!

>>32686519
>>Talk about how beautiful the dancing maidens are.
>Discuss fighting and other warriors.

Start off with a light conversation topic before we turn to something more serious.

>>32686519

>>Discuss fighting and other warriors.

>>32686519
>>Discuss fighting and other warriors.

well it's not like much else matters to either of us

>>32686519
>Talk about how beautiful the dancing maidens are.
then lead into
>Discuss fighting and other warriors.

>>32686519
>>Talk about how beautiful the dancing maidens are.

"Oh, did you know I have a beautiful daughter?"

Common guys!

>>32686519

OP, is there a limit to our stats?

>>32686519
>Discuss fighting and other warriors.
I mean who better to discuss that with?

>>32686535
Agreed.

>>32686535

Gonna support this, don't want to bore Lu Bu sempai

>>32686519
>Discuss fighting and other warriors.


Particularly what are some good conflicts to participate in

>>32686549
100. Items will allow pass 100. As stats grow larger, improving them become more difficult. Lower stats by virtue grow faster.

>>Discuss fighting and other warriors.

Then lead to

>>Talk about how beautiful the magnificent Lu Bu is.
Then lead to

>>Discuss the state of affairs..... in our pants.

>>32686519
>>Talk about how beautiful the dancing maidens are.
He has good taste.

>>32686586

I see. FYI, if/when we get items that boost those stats, can you add them like:

War: 81 + 5

So that we can tell how much more we can raise our base.

>>32686612
Lets not get into the daughters yet as he may kick our ass for asking. lets win a few campaigns and rise higher in rank then ask

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>Discuss fighting and other warriors.
As you take a bite of meat and some rice, you shake your head.

"I have fought numerous battles, and have only fought a few that gave me a challenge. It is tough to find worthy opponents. I can of course not compare to you, General. But do you know of any warriors that can give you a challenge, if any?"

Lu Bu nods, and thinks for a while. His face grows slightly annoyed after a few seconds.

"At Si Shui Pass, I fought some brigand. A stupid, lowly bastard, but he put up quite a fight. I was to smote his head in until his brother came in to help. I believe their names were Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. If anything, I wish to fight one of them again... And kill that whiskered fool," Lu Bu says with a little vile. It seems some things happened at the second phase of Si Shui that placed bad memory on Lu Bu.

"I also fought some man named Xiahou Dun when I trumped that Cao Cao. He was not bad. Otherwise, I hear there is some lad called Ma Chao with the Qiang tribes that is particularly strong. Yan Liang and Wen Chou are said to be Yuan Shao's best warriors. I hear there is some capable man serving Gongsun Zan, but I forget his name."

Lu Bu sighs.

"So many warriors to fight, so little time. I have to get my daughters married too so I can pass on more heirs. No sons sadly."

Daughters?
>Inquire about the daughters (Cha roll, avg of three rolls)
>Throw some praises to Lu Bu's might and enjoy the rest of the day
>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

Rolled 14

>>32686735
>>Inquire about the daughters (Cha roll, avg of three rolls)

Into the breech...

>>32686735
>>Inquire about the daughters (Cha roll, avg of three rolls)
It's time.

Rolled 86

>>32686735
>Inquire about the daughters (Cha roll, avg of three rolls)

Holy shit its happening

>>32686735
>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

We are no match for his might, but it should be an educational experience.

Our charisma is 45, let's not get murdered by Lu Bu right now.

>>32686760
>>32686762
not with that roll

>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

>>32686735
>>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar
If we impress him with our combat, then we can ask him about his daughters.

Rolled 33

>>32686762
forgot dice

Rolled 14

>>32686735

daughters, you say....

>>32686735
>>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

>>32686760

Not with a roll like that

>>32686777
>>32686769
>>32686760
44 average, we're fucked

Rolled 88

>>32686735
>>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

Praise his great skill and ask for his guidance so as to improve.

>>32686735
>>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar
Yeah, ok, the dice gods are not favoring us in our attempts at his daughter.

>>32686735
Inquire upon some delightful daughters

>>32686735
>>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

Play to his ego when you ask to spar. Ask whether he would honor you with a spar from the greatest warrior in the land.

>>32686735
Friendly spar

Rolled 66

>>32686735
>>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar
Heh, we still need to win favor before we can talk about daughters.

Rolled 43

Why not both?

Ask to spar for the hand of his daughter in marriage

Rolled 95

>>32686827

As the dutiful father, he is honourbound to slaughter us as best he can in this fight.

>>32686827
It's like you want to die horribly.

>>32686735
>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

Maybe if we do well we can ask

>>32686827
I would rather this quest not end with a halberd imbedded in our face.

>>32686847
Too lewd.

Rolled 12

>>32686847

M - maybe I want Lu Bu to embed something into me....

Rolled 97

I dont thi k op ever expected this sort of lewd direction.

>>32686735

>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar

Rolled 2

>>32686735
>>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar......sexually.

>>32686870
>>32687025
stop it samefag

>>32686913
Maybe we should make a Diaochan quest for them.

>>32687064
Her skill in spear swallowing is 100

>Ask Lu Bu if he would like to spar
You nod, learning a few things about Lu Bu. You are interested in his daughters, but perhaps it is not the best time to inquire about them. There are plenty of chances in the future when you are more friendly and have earned more renown.

"General, forgive me if this may sound impudent... But how would you like to spar?"

Lu Bu looks at you amusingly.

"A spar? Do you think you have what it takes to fight me?" he says with a grin.

"Surely not, but I would like to see how I fare at the very least."

Lu Bu laughs

"Very well. Let's go out."

You both head out to the courtyard. You see that courtyard is not filled with flowers and vegetables like most noble houses, but training dummies and weapons. Lu Bu is indeed a warrior.

Lu Bu tosses you a spear with a dull blade. He takes his own, spinning it skillfully with the greatest of ease. His composure and body is relaxed.

"Come, show me what you have, Zhu Xing."

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Dueling: In a duel, you will have three options to choose from: Strike, Slash, Sweep. Strike beats Sweep, Slash beats Strike, Sweep beats Slash. Same attacks will result in parrying each other.
(Strike > Slash > Sweep > Strike)

Yes, it will be a rock-paper-scissor format with me already having done the rolls on what the enemy will choose. War will great affect how much damage one takes and gives, so it is not all luck. Dueling items will give many different bonuses as well. If the enemy is mounted and you are not, you receive significant penalties.

Every one post choose one of the three attacks and a roll. Up to 5 rounds for now.

Rolled 54

>>32687174

>Sweep

SWEEP THE LEGS

Rolled 16

>>32687174
Slash.

Rolled 31

>>32687174
Strike

Rolled 43

>>32687174
Sweep

Rolled 23

>>32687174
>Strike
Probe his defenses

Rolled 1

>>32687174
strike!

Rolled 58

>>32687174
STRIKE

The dice gods are angry

Rolled 30

>>32687214
oh Jesus I'll never roll again!

Rolled 57

>>32687214

Thank God that you are the 6th roll

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>>32687174
Strike Mr.Ando-san Strike!

>>32687223
Indeed, a sacrifice is needed

Rolled 47

>>32687188
>>32687198
>>32687202
>>32687202
>>32687207

33.4 average. Even the Dice Gods are scared of Lu Bu

>Sweep v Sweep (Even, average roll)
>Slash v Strike (Win, low roll)
>Strike v Strike (Even), low roll)
>Sweep v Slash (Win, average roll)
>Strike v Strike (Even, low roll)

You and Lu Bu clash your weapons together. Lu Bu is much stronger, and your body falters as you both parry. You go in for an attack to the side, seeing an opening, but Lu Bu manages to quickly dodge. You jump back as Lu Bu makes a hard pierce at you. He is not finished, as before you can barely react, he brings down the whole might of spear downward to you. You manage to parry, but his might is so powerful that you are pushed down to the ground.

You quickly roll away and make a sweeping attack at his feet to throw him off balance. It connects, but Lu Bu barely falters. He makes another lunge at you, and you lunge back. Both your spears connect together, but your own breaks from his might.

Lu Bu laughs, and throws you another spear.

"Not bad, Zhu Xing. Let's go a few more."
3 more rounds and rolls.

Rolled 23

>>32687295

>Sweep

Rolled 20

>>32687295
Slash

Rolled 85

>>32687295

Slash