Force an early adjournment

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From: A Tournament of the Intellect: Aiding the Court

Around the opera house, Mutton Island games are in play: these will determine the final rankings. To ensure best position, an early adjournment – and a peek at the opponents' final move – would be wise.

Unlocked with Intellect: The Story So Far 2, Airs of the Games 71

Challenge information

Broad, Shadowy 120

• 82 - very chancy (41%)
• 102 - chancy (51%)
• 122 - modest (61%)
• 142 - very modest (71%)
• 162 - low-risk (81%)
• 182 - straightforward (91%)
• 200 - straightforward (100%)
  

The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base Shadowy, rounded. The given example is for base Shadowy 150.

Success

Whoopsadaisy

You break the hourglass[…] the player about to move notes down the play they intend to make in sealed envelopes, […] handed to the judging panel.

[…] Well, well. You're not the only cheat here. The Patient Mastermind raises an eyebrow […] but is otherwise unmoved. […]

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

• Shadowy is increasing…
•  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Intellect: Aiding the Tigers by 1)
•  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Intellect: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown

Failure

Error

The problem with playing within the confines of London is that even when one methodically fixes every clock inside the arena, the blasted bells will still insist on sounding the correct hour. There is much to be said for a secular state...

• Shadowy is increasing…
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  Suspicion is increasing… (+1 CP)