Taunt your opponent into making a foolish move

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From: A Game of Chess (Social Action)

Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}

You and the Boatman once played a match similar to this. You could tell your opponent about it, and try goading them into repeating your mistake.

Unlocked with Chess: Suitable Responses exactly 2, The Boatman's Opponent 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

Where all the pieces go

Has your opponent ever died? Have they ever gone down the river with the Boatman? He never refuses a game of chess. You tried that very combination of knights and bishops against him. A foolish move. You died a second death in that game.

•  You've gained 1 x Chess: The Progress of your Match
•  Wounds is increasing… (+1-2 CP)

In Messages Tab

Your friend will receive:

[Your name] told the story of their game against the Boatman. But how did it change the match?

•  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 [Loser] continues. You are several moves closer to sending your opponent's King to a slow boat passing a dark beach.

•  You've gained 1 x Chess: Skirmishes Won this Match
•  Watchful is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Watchful Gains)

Loser will receive:

Your chess match with [Winner] continues. If the game continues like this badly for you, the Boatman may wind up using your dead King as his own.

•  You've gained 1 x Sudden Insight (up to 20)