lategame dragon?

i fall way behind early. but finally get my sorc bonus. put together some extra good pieces. the comeback is huge! i go on a winstreak. then just me and the #1 remain. i beat him twice but he beats me next game taking me down to 2 hp! i make some adjustments the final showdown should be epic!

.....and then the dragon kills me and the game is over. no epic final showdown. 2nd place without a fight.