☠ 002; [video]

[deathwarder]

[ Look who's showing his face again on the network after ducking his head throughout that entire undead affair! No worse for the wear, of course, seated upon a cushy armchair with a wine glass in hand, next to a roaring fire. Apparently some are living in the lap of luxury despite living in a world of utter dismay.

For some reason or another, Prestor is appearing even more pompous than usual, made even more evident in his snide tone once he opens his mouth. ]

What an unfortunate turn of events lately. It's such a pity the Initiative was not there to diligently protect us from a most unexpected undead apocalypse. [ You hear a faint I told you so, I told you so echo in your thoughts. The voice is chilling. ] That is why it is better to rely on one's own strength than that of the group, or at least one so large. Divide and conquer, you know. It's simple strategy. I see they have yet to implement this, though. You'd think they put more capable commanders in charge, but it's not my place to judge, now is it?

[ Prestor raises his glass to his audience, lips cracking into a grin. ]

But I am curious of your battles, your greatest triumphs, your most renowned accomplishments. After all, it's not bragging if it's true. And who doesn't love a little indulging of heroics?

Tell me of the moment you pride yourself most upon in your life. A moment of glory to lift ourselves from despair.

Comments

[dusk_and_dawn]

Generally having more pawns than your opponent is a good thing.

[deathwarder]

But if those pawns happen to turn upon you...

[dusk_and_dawn]

I see.

[For one thing, that you refer to others as pawns too much.]

However, if each and every piece on this side acts independently while the pieces on the other side of the board act in union, it is unlikely for any of us to win.

[Of course, that's if winning this war is your goal in the first place ...]

[deathwarder]

True. But individuals are, by their nature, less predictable than entire groups. They can operate on their own terms, rather than falling in a line with a strategy that may or may not bear fruit. They can slip into shadows, press their ears to the wall, go where large armies cannot.

A single, intrepid pawn can accomplish what an entire flock of knights cannot. A pawn only in name, a king in ambition.

That is how wars are won.

[dusk_and_dawn]

You seem to be forgetting that groups are made of individuals.

[deathwarder]

And you seem to be fond of circular logic.

[dusk_and_dawn]

A well organized group can utilize the strengths of its individuals. To say that a group is always less than an individual is by definition like saying that many is fewer than one.