Bad Wit Statement Categories by Big R, DMobster, PAGAN FIRST STATEMENT - INITIATIVE high-order (4 to 5 base) 7 He is unconcerned with controlling the fight 5 Responding to the actions of his foes rather than controlling the fight 3 He needs time to think things through before he can act ------------------------------------------------------------------------- low-order (under 4 base) 7 Rarely considers how to gain the initiative 5 He often needs time to think things through, losing the chance to act 3 He stands around slack-jawed ========================================================================= SECOND STATEMENT - RIPOSTE high-order (4 to 6 base) 7 The more subtle points of the riposte simply escape him 5 He often fails to make use of his foes mistakes 3 He makes a lot of mistakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- low-order (under 4 base) 7 He makes bad dueling decisions 5 He makes mistakes 3 He is too dense to respond to his opponent's mistakes ========================================================================= THIRD STATEMENT - ATTACK high-order (0 to 2 base) 7 He makes bad dueling decisions 5 Makes feints that fool no one 3 He makes alot of mistakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- low-order (under 0 base) 7 He makes costly mistakes 5 He makes incredibly stupid attacks 3 He makes stupid feints that fool no one ========================================================================= FOURTH STATEMENT - PARRY high-order (2 to 4 base) 7 Fails to parry in situations where he could do so 5 Is nearly always fooled by a feint 3 Isn't bright enough to parry in most circumstances ------------------------------------------------------------------------- low-order (under 2 base) 7 Carelessly taking blows that he could avoid 5 Is often fooled by a feint 3 He is usually fooled by a feint ========================================================================= FIFTH STATEMENT - DEFENSE high-order (-2 to 0 base) 7 Carelessly takes blows that he could avoid 5 Is often fooled by a feint 3 He is constantly making mistakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- low-order (under -2 base) 7 Stands around making himself a target 5 He makes mistakes 3 He just doesn't care if he gets hurt or not ========================================================================= SIXTH STATEMENT ENDURANCE high-order 7 And he doesn't conserve his endurance 5 He doesn't think about resting as much as he should 3 Often wastes his endurance thoughtlessly ------------------------------------------------------------------------ low-order 7 He fails to husband strength when tired 5 Often wastes his endurance thoughtlessly 3 And he doesn't have the smarts to understand when he should rest =========================================================================