brenner....
00003886 There is something I must tell the adventurers of Jeuno!≺NewLine≻If you could just give me a bit of your time...≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003887 Listen to what he has to say?≺NewLine≻≺Selection Dialog≻Sure.≺NewLine≻Not now.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003888 Well then, you must come back when you have more time!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003889 I believe this is our first meeting.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003890 I am Afdeen, pupil of the great Abdhaljs before even Tillecoe.≺NewLine≻A pleasure to make your acquaintance.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003891 There is a reason why I am here. Allow me to explain...≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003892 An interesting idea was proposed at the last Conquest Evaluation Assembly...≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003893 ...And so it seems that the adventurers are using their own unique set of rules for Ballista.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003894 There is also the remarkable news that the most capable adventurers in the world came together for a tournament that encompassed the greater part of Vana'diel.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003895 Ballista has been taken out of our hands and placed into those of the adventurers.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003896 I agree. The Ballista participants have forced us to recall the true meaning of the word “hero.”≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003897 The revival of Ballista has raised morale and restored public order. I suppose we have achieved our original goals.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003898 ...We have, have we?≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003899 It certainly sounds like someone's a mite bitter...≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003900 Volker can't just mumble and grumble at Destin's baby boy.≺NewLine≻If you want an explanation, then stop being coy!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003901 You have to charge in! Be frank and direct.≺NewLine≻That's the only way to get the response you expect!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003902 What did you just call me!?≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003903 Stop quarreling! It is my fault for mumbling to myself.≺NewLine≻Please listen to what I have to say.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003904 I agree that the San d'Orian Royal Knights are endowed with sound, quick decision-making abilities and deserve admiration.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003905 The deeds of a single hero are capable of setting afire the hearts of many a soldier. We must not neglect the power of motivation in leading an army to victory.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003906 Even so, soldiers must be able to follow their commander's orders and fulfill their given roles. Arbitrary decisions can lead an entire army to its doom.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003907 Thus, I am of the opinion that observing Ballista matches in their current state may not be a beneficial practice for our armies.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003908 Your remarks are inexcusable!≺NewLine≻How dare you denounce a San d'Orian tradition! I suggest you reconsider your statements.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003909 I apologize.≺NewLine≻I must admit that Ballista has noticeably improved the skills of many an adventurer and educated our soldiers on the importance of courage.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003910 However, the reality is that our armies are divided into several units, each with its own role. The soldiers must be able to coordinate themselves effectively and behave as a whole. I believe that a new form of Conflict that trains participants to work in a group would be most rewarding.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003911 Harumph, do we look like children to you?≺NewLine≻You could have cut that explanation in half and it would have been more than sufficientaru!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003912 All right then. I'll get straight to the point now.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003913 Oh, give us a break!≺NewLine≻What point could you make?≺NewLine≻All your vague statements and whatnot!≺NewLine≻Why not lend an ear to what I've got?≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003914 No thanks...≺NewLine≻Well then, I shall be frank.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003915 I propose the reinstatement of “Brenner” as a new form of Conflict!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003916 Brenner!?≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003917 I remember that name. Before the Great War, Brenner was used in the selection of the Gold Musketeers.≺NewLine≻However, the competition was extraordinarily fierce, and it is said that the casualties always exceeded the number of successful candidates.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003918 Those stories were fabricated simply to exaggerate the danger of Brenner.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003919 Brenner was originally created as a training exercise for mineworkers.≺NewLine≻The outcome of each match relied on the participants' skill in role management and encouraged team competition.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003920 Of course, I am not suggesting that we abolish Ballista. I simply advise that we add Brenner to the list of training options in order to supply the elements of teamwork that I find lacking in current matches.≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003921 Hmph, so you wish to fortify your army by tying them tightly together in iron bonds.≺NewLine≻How very-wery Bastokan!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003922 Ohohoho!≺NewLine≻Still, the idea makes my heart race!≺NewLine≻I even support it. You make a good case!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
00003925 I will support your plan, but please be aware≺NewLine≻that against the black mages, no one's got a prayer!≺Marker: 7F3100≻≺NewLine≻
meh lots more but game up now. read it in game