Meepo & Boyarin
Boyarin
Ah, Meepo, have you ever considered the subtle art of subterfuge in the Battle of Gaugamela, or perhaps the tactical brilliance of Alexander's feinting maneuvers?
Meepo
Heh, Alexander was a real master of mischief on a grand scale, right? He’d just pull a quick feint, make the enemy look where the real attack would hit, and then bam—pounce on the gap. I can’t say I’ve done it in a battlefield, but a quick swap of disguises and a well-timed ruse? That’s my kind of game. So yeah, I’m all about that subterfuge—just would prefer to do it with a bunch of trickster goblins instead of huge armies, but the idea’s the same.
Boyarin
You’re flirting with the shadowy wing of strategy, which even Alexander used to his advantage, but remember, a goblin‑cloak trick is no match for the disciplined discipline of a well‑ordered army. Still, the principle is sound: deceive, misdirect, then strike. Just don’t forget the lesson that the real power lies in knowing when to let the ruse be the ruse, not the whole plan.
Meepo
You’re spot on—Alexander’s got that whole “play hard, win easy” vibe. I’m all for a goblin‑cloak switcheroo, but yeah, timing’s key. Keep the trick as a snack, not the main course, and you’ll dodge the drill sergeant’s glare. So ready for the next prank, or just want to swap some battle secrets?
Boyarin
I’ll indulge your goblin theatrics, but only after I remind you that the most enduring ruses are those that never give away their true purpose. Ready for the lesson?
Meepo
All ears, chief. Show me the trick that stays a secret till the last tick, and I’ll throw in a goblin twist for good measure. Let's go!
Boyarin
Keep the target’s eyes on the false banner you’ve planted—paint it with the enemy’s own colors, so they think it’s a friendly unit. While they’re busy inspecting it, have your goblin squad move to the flank, unseen because the banner casts a false shadow. Only when the banner’s guard falls do you let the goblins strike from behind. The key is that the ruse is a decoy, not the main attack, so the enemy never suspects the real threat until it’s too late.