Thread: Skylanders Academy *Start Up!*

Yeah...how did you even get in my house?

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Cynder sighed. "I grew up in the underworld, I know what it's like," she groaned, then looked at the group. "Good, then you have an advantage, but I expect you to help Denku and anyone else who doesn't train," she said seriously. "Now, can anyone tell me what is the best way to take down someone with superior strength to you?"

"One word: Wits," Scarecrow said with a chuckle. "Trying to overpower them will surely end in disaster, try to outwit them. Confuse them, lull them into a false sense of security, or something like that. Mind over matter and all of that."

"And that includes my kind of weapon." Kelvin said, taking out his Sniper Rifle in point.

"Something that ended horribly with me." Jet Stream said, having been blinded by vengeance to kill the invading Evil Fishmen to even consider thinking smart.

"That's a very good suggestion," said Cynder. "And a valid technique, but there's the fact that when that moment comes, you've got to know where to hit," she explained, looking to the group. "Now, you may want to go for the killing blow the moment the opportunity presents itself, but often times a STRONG opponent will have those areas covered where an instant kill is possible. Popquiz; what area do you go for if you need to ground an opponent?"

"It depends on the foe, but...Whatever they're using to move is a good place, isn't it?" Verdant asked quietly. "Like...Legs? Or sometimes wings?"

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Picked the lock. Kamen, are you jealous? Would you like one too?

Cynder nodded. "Yes, Verdant, that's exactly right," she replied approvingly. "Take out what they're using to move, and they're grounded, giving you the chance to either capture them or finish them off. Now, can anyone tell me how to deal with an opponent who is faster than you?"

Uh, that's called "forceful entry" by law, Pi.

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"The environment. Change the terrain, change the game." Hard Hat spoke.

Cynder nodded. "Yes, that's a good answer," she said. "Now, what kind of terran is useful against a fast opponent?"

"Rocky terrain, marshy terrain, sandy terrain, and on a mountain." Hard Hat listed off.

"Freezing the ground also works well," Cyros pointed out.

"All correct," said Cynder. "And what about a foe with a high defense?" she asked, keeping her line of questioning going. "What are some ways to break through an opponent's armor if your normal power isn't enough for the job?"

"Scour the body to see if there is a glaring weakness. If not, there's always the face and the joints." Shadowman said, spinning a knife in his hands.

"That's a good option," said Cynder. "Another one is to keep attacking the same spot over and over again until it finally breaks. Death by a thousand cuts."

Cynder gave thought as to what to do next. "Now, I think most of you are ready for an early mission, follow me to the board." She said, leading the way.

The Rider_Fanatic Alliance looked at each other and smiled, then got up and followed Cynder after briefly checking their weapons.

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Oooo, this might be fun.

Finally! Don't have to listen to any more lessons.
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Verdant followed. He really wasn't sure what was going on, but he found it was best to go with the flow.

Cynder looked to the board. "Alright, after this mission, you'll be able to choose a mission on your own to take part in. But ONLY ones that you're authorized to take, your Portal Master can save you from dying, but you can still get hurt."

"Let's find a simple one," said Cynder. "Ah, here's one, a group of bandits have been raiding the Molekin Mines recently. We need someone to stop them. You'll get treasure for completing it. The bandits haven't been identified, but from what the Molekins said, they're just a small group. Too much fore the Molekins, but you should be strong enough."

She looked up. "Portal Masters, choose one Skylander each for the mission, the others will be in reserve. I'll be monitoring you from a distence."

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Alright...I think I'll go with Denku, give her some experience.