Posted by Rune on November 14, 1999 at 10:57:37:
In Reply to: A few thoughts posted by Nutcracker on November 14, 1999 at 00:59:40:
> First, you had the first attack if you wished, but you threw that away, a mistake. That is not true, especially since you can use it several times. In a duel, where your foe isn't fleeing, I would definitely use kansetzuwaza, kotegaeshi and then nerve (or poison smoke), and then start to lag him when his health gets lower (gushing or something). > With an assassin I usually start with either trip or dirt kick:
> Second, dirt kick is most useful for disarming, since he was bare handed, you were just losing time there.
> Third, scissor kick has a HUGE lag on you, throw is better in that aspect and does more damage.
> Fourth, since you know he'll attempt to disarm you, lag him.
> Fifth, nerve takes too little strength, it's almost useless.
Of course taking his strength isn't that useful when he uses bare hands.
To prevent him from disarming, I would start out blinding him with dust (you can't disarm when blinded).
> 1: trip, throw, throw, throw (when I know I'll do more damage than the opponent).
> 2: dirt, disarm, throw, throw, throw (for a warrior, like in this case).
> Both lowbie tactics. And remember, *never* spam.