[quote=NewSun]
I didn't know that generals often had a choice in single combat. If someone comes running at you with murderous intent, attempting to politely decline their offer of death might not be the smartest of ideas.
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What this guy says. Single combat isn't supposed to be 'Hey you, I challenge you to a duel!' (although it could be if both players wanted that in the IC), it's more of the two generals meeting each other amidst the furious melee.

EDIT: Let me rephrase that. "CHANCING" upon each other amidst the furious melee.