The King Takes a Dare

PBeM Game: Daredevil (Christopher Bynum) vs. Kingpin (Demian Katz)
12/16/2008 - 4/23/2009

Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

OK, I've planned my first move. Your turn.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 8:39 AM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

I've read the "adventure begins" section and then taken my first turn. Back to you!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 10:55 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

OK, the result I just got says for you to mark where you're at and turn to page 98 in your book.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 1:24 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Okay, done -- and I took another turn (hopefully that's what I was supposed to do next).
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 6:38 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Weird, but I turned to the page in my book, and now it says for you to turn to page 39. So you took a turn-are you at the end of the first week? The page said that I have to choose my next attack.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 8:20 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

I haven't reached the end of the first week yet. For each turn, I've just been reading one page and noting down the next choice I plan to make. Am I falling behind somehow? Also, are we skipping karma points again this game? I have been ignoring them so far, but I can keep track if you want (doesn't really matter to me -- but probably keeps things quicker if we ignore them).
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 8:06 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

I'm not a big fan of the Karma Points, so I'm cool with ignoring them.

Maybe these books are like FF vs. Doom in that one of us may finish a week before the other one does. So I'll wait until you've finished your first week, then I'll choose my next move. Agreed?
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 3:42 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Okay, I've caught up with you -- my first week is complete, now that I've defeated that meddling Spider-Man!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

He does talk a lot, so I can see how he could be annoying. :-)

I've chosen my next move, so it's your turn. Could I also have a Condition Check for Kingpin, please?
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Turn to page 49 for the condition check. I've chosen my second week action, so go ahead and take your first turn.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:50 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Well, that takes care of Mandroid Ted. Please turn to page 35 for the bad news. I'm done for week 2, so let me know when you've finished and I'll choose my next move.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 5:56 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Well, I've defeated an angry fake daredevil in combat (encounter 6). Don't ask.

That concludes my second week, and I've decided what I will do on my third... so go ahead and take your first third week turn.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:00 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

I've chosen my move for the third week. You're up.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:55 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Okay, I've taken my first turn for week 3... all yours.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 10:14 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Well, I managed to get some help from the Scarlet Witch, so that's cool. Onto another phase of my plan! Your turn.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 9:12 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

You are being attacked by the Hand assassins -- turn to page 122! That also marks the end of my week, so go ahead and begin planning your next move... if you survive!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

That Scarlet Witch spell helped me out big time for that fight............

I've made my choice for the next week, so it's your turn.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 8:47 AM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

My week was over on the first move (apparently I'm not the most competent of supervillains), so I guess you should finish out yours and then we can start again on the next one.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 3:15 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

OK, the page I'm on says for you to turn to page 112.

And I failed my plan for this week. I've chosen my move for the next week, so once you've decided on yours, I'll start it up.

Could I have a condition check for Kingpin, please?
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Turn to page 49 for the condition check.

I've made my plans for next week, so go ahead and make your move.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 7:55 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

I've started my plan for the week. Your turn.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 7:26 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Okay, I've also started on my plan... but the week's not over yet. Let me know when I can make my next move!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 8:04 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

I can't believe you hired a Hand Assassin to kill me! (Encounter 19). That's not cool. I thought we were friends, man! :-)

Anyway, I've taken care of that. Please turn to page 49 in your book. I'm done with my week, so when you're finished, I'll choose my next move.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 8:22 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Well, I've finished up my week -- all I managed to do was make Taskmaster and Silver Dagger mad at me (though of course I defeated them both). Go ahead and start on your next move.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

OK, I've chosen my next plan. Your turn.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 3:12 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Okay, I've taken my turn, but the week isn't over yet -- turn to page 25.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 4:11 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Great, now I need to find a dry cleaner that won't freak out when they clean a Daredevil costume.

Please turn to page 110.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 4:15 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Bad press, eh? Well, try page 29 now....
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:09 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

How do you keep getting these traps installed on rooftops? That's an awesome contractor you have there!

I'm done with my plan for the week. Let me know when you're finished and I'll start my next move.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 8:39 AM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

I have to say, he's a productive worker -- turn to page 33!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Gah! Evil Contractor strikes again!

Please turn to page 21.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 11:54 AM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Hmmm... looks like that ends my week, though I'm not sure that it makes sense. Might be a glitch in the books. Oh well, I was about done anyway -- the contractor was getting tired. Shall we plan our next strategies?
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:31 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

I'm done with my week, and I've chosen my next move. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 8:25 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

I'm now prepared for a new week as well -- turn to page 86 when you're ready!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

OK. Your turn.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 8:16 AM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Okay... looks like my week is over already. Your turn.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Well, I should let you know this-I've broken into your headquarters and I've reached the page where you and I fight for the final time! At last, I can get revenge for the Evil Contractor attacks.

I'm not sure if I attack first, but if I do, I got an 'X', doing 5 points of damage.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Funny you should do that, since I was about to spring such an attack on you in my next turn anyway! I don't see a rule specifying who strikes first, but it seems reasonable that you should get the first hit in, so I've taken my 5 points.

In return, my bodyguards score an X for 3 points, and I score a 2X for 12 points.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 12:48 PM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Ow. I strike back with an X for 5 damage.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Well, that puts an end to my bodyguards... and I missed. Curses! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:05 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Swing and a miss for the Man Without Fear!
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 8:17 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

I rolled a special, but I'm not sure what page I am technically on. If I had initiated combat, I would be on page 132, which gives me a special attack yielding triple damage -- 18 points. However, since you initiated combat, perhaps I'm actually supposed to be on a different page. Could you double-check?
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 9:35 AM
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

I think this is a glitch in the books. Nowhere in my text does it say to tell the Kingpin reader that it's time to start the final battle and to turn to page such and such in their book.

The way I interpret it, we should both turn to the pages in our books that have the text for the final battle. So I think your special for triple damage should count. Unfortunately for me, that means game over. A triple damage and a double damage hit in the same fight.........well played, sir.

That was fun. I think the DD vs. Kingpin game is structured much better than the FF/Doom game, so the pacing is better.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 5:57 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

That came down to sheer luck in the end -- I only had 10 hit points, so it wouldn't have taken much to beat me! I agree that it was a major improvement over the previous set -- it was more focused and had the right tone.

Your Winner - The Kingpin (Demian)!