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.

Unlocked with The Boatman's Opponent 5-8

Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 30

• 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)

During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

•  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

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?

• Watchful is increasing…
•  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)

During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

•  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)