GwentMaster & Karnath
I’ve been studying the old siege tactics from the Iron Front, wondering how a cunning mind like yours would twist them to advantage.
Nice to hear you’re digging into the old siege playbook. My trick is to make the defenders think they’re locking everything down while I keep a hidden route or a quick counter‑attack waiting. Flip a flank when they’re busy fortifying the front, then use a surprise bombardment to break their line. The key? Let them overcommit to the walls and you’ll have the upper hand when you strike from the shadows.
Your plan has merit, but I would add a layer of discipline. Let the enemy commit, then wait for the moment their guard drops. A swift, decisive strike from the flank will finish them before they can regroup. Discipline and timing are the only things that can turn a surprise into a victory.
That’s the spirit—discipline turns a good idea into a coup. Keep your eyes on the weak point, let them think the main gate is the only way in, then slide in from the side. Timing’s everything; a misstep and the surprise is just a bluff. Stay patient, strike when the guard is down, and you’ll own the field.
You grasp the rhythm of war well; patience and timing are the blade’s edge. Let the enemy exhaust their defenses before you strike—then the field will be yours.
I like that. Exhaust them, then strike. Keep your calm and your blade ready.
Your focus must be steady, not wavering. Keep your blade close and your mind sharp; only then can the enemy be fully exhausted before you strike.
Exactly, keep your focus tight, blade close, mind razor‑sharp. That’s how you make the enemy bleed until you’re ready to finish them off.