Attempt to distract your opponent
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From: A Game of Chess (Social Action)
Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
You could use gossip to take your opponent's mind off the battle. With them distracted, you might strike a decisive blow.
Unlocked with Chess: Suitable Responses exactly 1, Scandal 1, Chess: A Partner them (1)
Locked with Chess: The Progress of your Match 2
Your friend needs Chess: The Progress of your Match at most 1, Chess: A Partner [you] (1)
When Sent
Doesn't everyone want to know?
Your hand hovers over your bishop. […] You apologise – it's just that it reminds you of an incident. Do they know that a certain regular on the chess circuit […] fell asleep in church? […] You relate the story as entertainingly as you can […]
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
- Scandal is increasing… (+1-2 CP)
- You've gained 1 x Chess: The Progress of your Match
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
- [Your name] attempted to distract you with scandalous stories about themselves.
- You've gained 1 x Chess: The Progress of your Match
Redirects to: A Game of Chess (Social Action)
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your chess match with [friend] continues. It is almost worthy of scandal how completely you best them!
- You've gained 1 x Chess: Skirmishes Won this Match
- Persuasive is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Persuasive Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your chess match with [friend] continues. It is scandalous in its own right how thoroughly they outperform you.
- You've gained 1 x Sudden Insight (up to 20)
Categories:
- Retired
- Social Actions with Unknown ID
- Chess: Suitable Responses
- Scandal
- Chess: A Partner
- Chess: The Progress of your Match
- Scandal Gain
- Chess: The Progress of your Match Gain
- Redirect
- Chess: Skirmishes Won this Match Gain
- Persuasive Gain
- Sudden Insight Gain
- Social Actions
- Auto Social Action
- Competitive Social Action