So Takezo had a cool idea...

[Bayushi Senshi]

Since the issue over the burning sands trade was left "inconclusive" he suggested a duel (although that does HEAVILY favor him because his void and iaijutsu are redonkulous) to determine the winner. If the developers so desired, an event could be made out of this to test out the interact option. (Thats up to them though, and I'm not going to force anything upon them if they had other ideas)

But one thing we would need would be an opponent for Takezo to represent the other side of the argument. If no one wishes to step up, I would be VERY honored get defeated by Takezo (I know I'm going to lose with my void as low as it is in comparison). Are there any suggestions/ nominations for such a worthy opponent?

[Shosuro Ichiro]

Ah come on now why would anyone with honor let poor injured Senshi duel an obviously superior foe?

[kasuga]

In the absence of a new approval, the Emperor's express orders on such trade should apply.

[Kakita Takeo]

Wow! a duel between the champion Scorpion clan and the champion Dragon clan?! Where can I find popcorn not to miss it?! ;D

The best man win ... Even if I have an idea about the answer.

However, when held at the request of Duel on the forum? I did not see ....

[Bayushi Senshi]

I am more then willing to step down in favor of someone who can present a fair fight. I really, actually, have no chance

[Kakita Kyoshi]

Someone is looking for the best duelist in Rokugan? That would be Kakita Kenshi!

[Bayushi Senshi]

Were you in favor of the burning sands route?

[tadakasan]

Well, I know I was mentioned, since I have a high void and supported it... but Tadaka never had any strong feelings about it, and he's not exactly a duelist that's for sure. So I'll leave this up to you two ^^

[Soshi Kiso]

Don't really have a dedicated opinion on the trade routes, but with a Void of 10 and 50 Iajutsu (w/o equipment), I still don't think I would be a worthy adversary in the duel.

[Kitsuki Yuushahime]

Void only counts as 10 at maximum. So even having void 50 and a bazillion tokens wouldn't help. I can say Takezo's iaijutsu score by itself would beat you though Kiso. Even with your best roll... sorry ^^;

[Kakita Kyoshi]

Feb 17, 2011 0:21:22 GMT -5 Bayushi Senshi said:

Were you in favor of the burning sands route?

During winter court I played on both sides regarding this question, didn't really mattered to me. But if I can get a duel to proof my character is the best duellist in the emerald empire, then I have an opinion...

[Takezo]

Feb 17, 2011 22:44:49 GMT -5 Kakita Kyoshi said:

Feb 17, 2011 0:21:22 GMT -5 Bayushi Senshi said:

Were you in favor of the burning sands route?

During winter court I played on both sides regarding this question, didn't really mattered to me. But if I can get a duel to proof my character is the best duellist in the emerald empire, then I have an opinion...

That's the spirit! Challenge accepted!

Now we just need some kind of opt-in system for resolving duels...

[Doji Hyuu]

Seems to me that all that's needed is to find a mediator you both trust, tell him your Iaijutsu and Void scores, and have him roll the appropriate dice. Highest roll wins.

Of course the loser would have to agree that they would commit seppuku.

[Hida Setsuro]

That sounds rather obnoxious to have to commit seppuku over a simple duel. Many Iaijutsu duels do not end like this. Many are simply to decide what is and is not right.

Besides, no one will face Takezo. He's obviously built for this. Fighting him is tantamount to deciding to seppuku. It's silly.

[Doji Hyuu]

Really? Unless we're talking about a simple test of stance, I was under the impression that most iai duels ended with one person gutted.

That's certainly the way the RPG rules usually imply it.