Part 9
Part 9
Right. So, the trip to the meeting place is fairly uneventful. The map itself is roughly similar to a few others we've seen already, though it's lacking in rivers or haunted wells. The first third of the map is all about bats.
The second portion is guards. Lots of guards. None with bows, thankfully. As for the last third? Wolves.
The forest hates Robin today.
The meeting place, believe it or not, doesn't look like a castle!
It's also very small, at three rooms wide.
- There is a woman in the left chamber who wishes to see you.
Naturally, we go to the right first for loot. Sadly, this is not a very rich church.
Anyway, here's Maid Barbie. I mean Marian.
- Quickly, Robin, take this dagger. I stole it from the Sheriff. It seemed very important to him. He called it the Druid's Dagger. I think there's something very special about it. Be careful! He's raising an army to go after you. I must flee before he finds me here! Be careful!
Marian promptly vanishes.
The Druid's Dagger is about as powerful as a regular sword, which is kind of surprising.
Its attack animation is slightly different too, since each thrust makes the blade flash and is accompanied by the same sound effect made when you drink a potion. Otherwise, it has no outstanding qualities... except one that I'm almost certain you can guess just from the name.
Back to camp.
- The Sheriff's tax wagons are rollin' through Sherwood. Loaded with gold he has stolen from his people! 
- We can use the money more than the Sheriff! 
- We shall take it back!
Wow. Something actually kind of related to Robin Hood? I'm not quite sure how to respond to that.
The moment we leave camp, we find the wagons, along with... Guy of Gisborne?
His detection circle is ridiculously small this time around, so you can wander around the entire stage if you want. There's nothing to pick up, however. The wagon driver merely says, "I cannot help you."
As for the fat guy in front of the tree...
- ...medical supplies!That bastard! We have to save the
- Take a good look at the sword which I will chop you down with! - My father's sword! - Your father died a coward, cursing your name and squealing like a stuck pig! - That's a lie! - It was I who strung his corpse to the castle wall! My pleasure will be in doing the same to you!Bring it on, Geek of Gisborne!
Robin Versus Guy of Gisborne - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fgo3QcDiWM
Guy is almost an exact match for our level. With about the same HP as us, identical moves, and relatively even terrain, this is the first duel that will depend more on skill than circumstance.
Guy likes to jump more than previous opponents, so the best tactic is to get under his guard while he's attacking and then strike at him when he inevitably jumps toward or away from you. If you can wedge him onto the blue rock, you can sometimes trap him in a jump-loop until he high-jumps out of it, but you won't get too many hits out of it.
Fortunately, you only need to hold a small advantage throughout the entire fight to put Guy on ice. If you do mess up...
What a dick.
Of course, we're Robin Hood, so...
...What the hell is he holding?
This sword is so ridiculously huge it doesn't even fit in the inventory!
The Locksley Sword is the most ridiculously powerful melee weapon in the game. It's almost twice as powerful as a regular sword, and it has ridiculous range when attacking.
Seriously, look at this thing. It swings farther than a person's height!
Once you're done realizing how ridiculously powerful Locksley's ancestors were (And wondering how they all died anyway), it's time to talk to the priest again.
- Thank you, Robin Hood, for freeing me. I shall join you and tend to the spiritual welfare of your men. - These carts may be the payments from the Sheriff to his barons. We can use the money more than the barons.Friar Tuck has joined Robin's band.
And so, the final merry man joins the group. In terms of stats, Tuck is slightly slower and weaker than Duncan, making him the new most worthless party member.
Next time, on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves...
How can you afford these things?!
Videos:
Duel 4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fgo3QcDiWM