He's done this before...

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From: Play chess with the Boatman


He's a veteran. But he's playing with only half his attention... and you might be something unexpected.

Game Instructions: Careful! Losing may sink you deeper into death.

Locked with The Boatman's Opponent 5


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 10

  • 7 - very chancy (42%)
  • 9 - chancy (54%)
  • 11 - modest (66%)
  • 12 - very modest (72%)
  • 14 - low-risk (84%)
  • 16 - straightforward (96%)
  • 17 - straightforward (100%)

Success

Look at that!

A worthy success indeed. But you're glad he doesn't offer to shake hands.

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


Failure

Oh dear...

At least he doesn't gloat. But the boat drifts an arm's length closer to the far shore.

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