Closer analysis post-match reveals that, while the raptor posed an imminent threat, it was my opponent who actually dealt the final blow.

While the Gnome and I were exchanging shot for shot, on the hillside my opponents teammate was ambushed.

While trying to get away he lead them right into our battle. It was at this moment I realized, I was in trouble. The raptor on the left locked his sights on me and if I had quicker thinking I would have built a wall.

While reloading, and getting pounced on by a raptor, the Gnome managed to pick me off.

You can see the surprise and disappointment in his face.

"Hello darkness my old friend..."

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