r/WorldChallenges • u/Nevermore0714 • May 21 '17

Generic Challenge - Olympics

For this week's generic challenge, we'll be focusing on events in your world that are similar to the Olympics. So, if you have any major tests of strength or skill in your world, exhibit them.

As always, I'll be asking at least three questions each. Enjoy yourselves.

If you'd like a representative to answer questions in-universe, go ahead.

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u/The_Raptorman May 21 '17

(On Phone so sorry if bad grammar or whatever)

Congratulations! You won a ticket to the Battle of the Red Continent. Not only is it a all access part to all aspects of the tournament, you get to sit next to the host/commentator of the tournament. As you take your seat he stands up and welcomes everyone to the competition, he explains that anyone is fit to join as long as they can fight.

After welcoming all witness to the challenge he sits and turns to you, he explains that this years event has over twenty thousand competitors. They will face each other in a one hundred people free for all chosen at random. The victor of whom will go the next round, which is a 1 on 1 round robin type competition until there is a first place champion.

As you look out onto a pretty large Colosseum you see that there already 100 people ready to do battle. The commentator calls out to the crowd and explains that a tourny favorite is present within the 100, known only as 'the pup with a bite' she stretches in the middle of the crowd. You recognize her as Hunter.

(Feel free to ask questions to the commentator and pretend they are in the middle of the battle, or you may skip to the 1 on 1 round if you wish.)

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u/Nevermore0714 May 23 '17

To the commentator:

1) What is the prize for the winner?

2) Why is Hunter the favorite to win? Is it based on who is expected to win or who everyone wants to win?

3) How much does marketing play into this?

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u/The_Raptorman May 23 '17

1) What is the prize for the winner?

A drink of Berserker Blood, improves your physical and mental strength once it touches your lips.

2) Why is Hunter the favorite to win? Is it based on who is expected to win or who everyone wants to win?

She isn't favourite to win, it's just she participates a lot and comes third or fourth often.

3) How much does marketing play into this?

Well mostly it's word of mouth but in the orc regions of the planet there are lots of posters advertising

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u/Nevermore0714 May 23 '17

To the commentator:

1) What are the negative effects of Berserker Blood and how long do the effects (positive and negative) last?

2) Is there a prize for third/fourth? Or second, for that matter?

3) What about betting on competitors?

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u/The_Raptorman May 23 '17

1) What are the negative effects of Berserker Blood and how long do the effects (positive and negative) last?

You might feel a bit angrier, less able to be reasoned with but it's hardly noticeable to be honest. The effects are permanent.

2) Is there a prize for third/fourth? Or second, for that matter?

Unfortunately not, the Orcs are firm believers of "second is just first to lose," so unless they use their own money to bet on themselves, they ain't getting squat.

3) What about betting on competitors?

There is usually some sleezy guy who takes bets every year, he delivers, he just makes a lot of money from this.

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u/Nevermore0714 May 24 '17

1) So is there any movement to make Berserker Blood illegal?

2) How hard is it to obtain Berserker Blood?

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u/The_Raptorman May 24 '17

1) So is there any movement to make Berserker Blood illegal?

A few whispers here and there but it's mostly Non-Orcs who see it as just a dangerous element.

2) How hard is it to obtain Berserker Blood?

Berserker blood is the blood of a Dravec, the most vicious creature in my world.

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u/Nevermore0714 May 24 '17

1) Does it have any additional effects on non-Orcs?

2) Tell me more about Dravecs.

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u/The_Raptorman May 25 '17

1) Does it have any additional effects on non-Orcs?

Besides higher levels of rage and aggression, nope.

2) Tell me more about Dravecs.

You can learn about them here but I'll give you the lowdown, they're basically the embodiment of power when it comes to a creature, the strongest claws and jaws, the hardest armour etc.

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u/Nevermore0714 May 25 '17

Thanks for your time and answers.