16 Feb 16
Originally posted by rookie54Okay, a dueling riddle:
this is a great damocles "thread"...
You find yourself involved in a three-way duel. The first of your two opponents is a crack shot who could shoot a satsuma off a pigeon's head at hundred paces; the second opponents an average shot who could still hit a tin can off a garden wall. 'You' unfortunately can't shoot for toffee and are more likely to hit an innocent bystander.
You each have only one bullet in the chamber of your gun. Tactically, your two opponents pause before shooting, giving you the opportunity to let off the first shot.
But, who do you shoot at? (What is you best chance of survival?)
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16 Feb 16
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeDuel. How can you have three people involved in a duel...of wait I thought it said dual. sorry.🙄😳
Okay, a dueling riddle:
You find yourself involved in a three-way duel. The first of your two opponents is a crack shot who could shoot a satsuma off a pigeon's head at hundred paces; the second opponents an average shot who could still hit a tin can off a garden wall. 'You' unfortunately can't shoot for toffee and are more likely to hit an innoce ...[text shortened]... y to let off the first shot.
But, who do you shoot at? (What is you best chance of survival?)
16 Feb 16
Originally posted by Ghost of a Duketake it puzzles and posers, sparkle...
Okay, a dueling riddle:
You find yourself involved in a three-way duel. The first of your two opponents is a crack shot who could shoot a satsuma off a pigeon's head at hundred paces; the second opponents an average shot who could still hit a tin can off a garden wall. 'You' unfortunately can't shoot for toffee and are more likely to hit an innoce ...[text shortened]... y to let off the first shot.
But, who do you shoot at? (What is you best chance of survival?)
16 Feb 16
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeYour best chance is shooting into the air.
Okay, a dueling riddle:
You find yourself involved in a three-way duel. The first of your two opponents is a crack shot who could shoot a satsuma off a pigeon's head at hundred paces; the second opponents an average shot who could still hit a tin can off a garden wall. 'You' unfortunately can't shoot for toffee and are more likely to hit an innoce ...[text shortened]... y to let off the first shot.
But, who do you shoot at? (What is you best chance of survival?)
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16 Feb 16
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Originally posted by SeitseAhhh to reside safe in valours glory. Used to be that it was the first to draw blood, then the Americans got hold of it and as usual took it too far. Canny trust them with anything.
And then duel.
Whether you live or die, cover yourself in glory.
[b]DEUS VULT![/b]
16 Feb 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieNorwegian vikings of yore were the real tough bastards. They drew a small circle
Ahhh to reside safe in valours glory. Used to be that it was the first to draw blood, then the Americans got hold of it and as usual took it too far. Canny trust them with anything.
on the ground then the duelists would step into armed with their axes. First to get
out was vanished so of course they always battled. Winner (surviver) would take
the loser's land, wife, and belongings.
17 Feb 16
Originally posted by SeitseYes it was a legitimate way to settle disputes, trial by combat, we had the same thing here but it was the first to draw blood. If you killed someone it was evidence of your lack of skill with the sword. Small recompense to the dead though. I have read the ancient Icelandic sagas and was into viking folklore for some time 😀
Norwegian vikings of yore were the real tough bastards. They drew a small circle
on the ground then the duelists would step into armed with their axes. First to get
out was vanished so of course they always battled. Winner (surviver) would take
the loser's land, wife, and belongings.