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)