The RPG Duelling League
RPG Debate => RPGDL Discussion => Topic started by: superaielman on December 19, 2007, 09:11:49 PM
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Write them. Yes.
(Gref, got all the old bonuses archived from the old boards?)
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Ahhhh if there was any recent ones that were unused (don't think there was), then not those.
Old stuff that wasn't used for whatever reason though, yeah, but there is not much in there other than half formed ideas.
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I know I posted my Casting Call bonus, and I don't think that was used yet. If you don't still have that, i can repost it here.
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C+Ped from the other topic, unsure if you got it, etc.
Platforming Leaps and Bounds
~Meeplelard
What's the most important rule to passing being ranked in the RPGDL? That's right, its actually being in an RPG. For most characters, that's all they'll ever see. However, some characters stand out among the group, both ranked and yet to be so, and have a whole extra gaming style under their belt!
First off, the contestants!
Hailing from the Mushroom Kingdom, we have two very well known characters, quite possibly the most recognizable in all of Video Games. One a plumber, the other a princess, give it up for Mario and Toadstool!
From the future, where a war between Humans and reploids for dominance over the planet is constantly afoot, two legendary Maverick Hunters, both S Class, have decided to grace us with their presence! While both have but one RPG to their name, one is often all you need, and they have plenty of other games. That's right, its X and Zero.
And naturally, how can you have Maverick Hunters without your Mavericks? While this Maverick might not be the one the hunters are use to, he is a Maverick nonetheless...none other than Jude Maverick of Filgaia! And his partner, from the same planet and series, his successor, and a rookie who loves Golems, its Dean Stark! Can this team of two young boys who both wield exceptional ARMs have what it takes to overcome the trials? We'll find out!
And last but not least, two girls, one from Midgard, the other from Valhalla, both mains from the Valkyrie Profile series. That's right, its none other than Lenneth Valkyrie, and the host of her sister, Alicia!
All 4 teams have one thing in common: Platforming. Somewhere along the way, they have been forced into platforming, be it in conjunction with RPGs, or simply in a totally unique game altogether. So we're going to put the platforming TO THE TEST!
Each team will work they're way through 4 levels. These levels, however, can vary from the standard Filgaian Ruins to the Fortress of Bowser to a simple under water adventure battle large robotic angler fish with laser beams. All these missions will end with one boss.
The rules? We'll let the refs decide that on the spot! All that matters is whichever team completes all 4 randomly decided stages first is the winner! Well, that, and the others may not use outside help, such like the use of a specific Green Dinosaur with an over sized tongue or calling in a 3rd Maverick Hunter who can take the form of others to sabotage the teams.
Speaking of the Refs, we have a select group of characters to insure that things don't get...out of hand. While we originally wanted to get them to participate, a certain main character refused to join in, but a friend of his that goes by the name Citan Uzuki managed to convince the others to help out. That's right, armed with their Gears, we have the cast of Xenogears watching the event up close!
Who will win this Epic Battle of Jumping, Block Breaking, and Spike Traps?
-Experience trumps all, even out of an RPG, Mario and Toadstool win!
-X and Zero use their extra lives to pummel their way through all obstacles!
-YOUTHFUL SPIRIT gives Jude and Dean the edge!
-Photons, Ice Crystals, and Soul Crushing trumps all, Lenneth and Alicia take it!
-The added hidden condition of "Limited Lives" kicks in, and all teams lose before reaching the end.
AUTHOR NOTE: Feel free to edit this as best as you want; rewrite the whole damn thing if you please. Just keep the competitors the same.
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Ahhhh if there was any recent ones that were unused (don't think there was), then not those.
Old stuff that wasn't used for whatever reason though, yeah, but there is not much in there other than half formed ideas.
Well, ThePiggyman has a DL Team battles written, and I have two bonus matches currently unused. Were they not used for a reason, or should I repost them?
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Repost em.
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Yeah repost them. Anything recently posted that wasn't used was most likely because I have not been on top of things and doing my job.
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Rising Waters
On Dryad's Day of the third week in the year 1007 of the Ajorian calendar, Gobi decided to become a villain.
A word of explanation. The humble Gobi is far from a villain by nature. No, he was willing to troop out with Ryu's band for the cause of Visiting Random Places and Righting Wrongs. Nobody forced him to do this; he could have stayed at home in Prima and ran his shop. Gobi just wanted to do his part in the general Quest for Goodness, even if doing so meant Karn devouring his soul half the time.
But there are limits. Lines that should not be crossed.
Gobi never expected to conquer the Dueling League. He would just play his bit role. Maybe get to the finals of a Light Championship, then lose a close match dramatically but with honor. Sell some memorabilia to the inevitable underdog fans. But no. Gobi was denied even this. He was a winless laughingstock. Taloon and Ramus - far from fearsome duelists themselves - had even kicked him out of the Capitalist Clubbing Club for dragging their record down.
Only one conclusion could be drawn from this.
The world - nay, the whole DL - must be submerged beneath the watery depths. Then, and only then, would Light tremble in fear of the might of EbbX! And be forced to take matches with Gobi at least somewhat seriously!
Gobi's first stab at this villainous plan ended in failure. See, perhaps he could force that dancing Moogle to perform the Water Rondo constantly and sink the dueling arena into endless blue. So Gobi approached Emperor Geshtal about buying a Slave Crown, and perhaps some Imperial troopers to hunt that Returner Mog down. Geshtal agreed to do the deal in exchange for some discounted MagiTech armor... which Gobi soon discovered he had no way of acquiring, even on the black market. Technology was just too backward on his home world. After letting Guardians toy with Gobi, Geshtal Mertoned him to ashes and tossed the charred remains into the Serpent Trench.
While undergoing his painful recuperation, Gobi had a long time to read up on the topic. Surely there has to have been <i>somebody</i> who had tried such a plan before, and gotten it to work. Hmm... a bit obscure, but perhaps this Xagor fellow from Final Fantasy Legend III? He had apparently been defeated by some young time travelers (as usual), but before that, he did set up monster-filled water to pour from the Pureland on the unsuspecting people below. Now that he was gone, perhaps some person could steal the now abandoned Pureland water gate... or some fish... or some person-fish... and become the MASTER OF EVENTUAL HYDROLOGICAL DOOM.
Gobi set to work.
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"Princess Ashe? The book on magical water irrigation arrived from the interplanar library."
At least there were some benefits to this recent contact, Ashe thought. The desert parts of Dalmasca could certainly use more water. She'd been in negotiations with some extraplanar entity called "The Dueling League" about possibly renting out some of her mightiest warriors to win gil and honor. The problem was, she and her friends were either pathetic Lights or nigh-unstoppable Godlikes, and discussions as to which it'd be were still ongoing.
But as for the book... what on earth? It was scribbled on all over! With notes in margins. "Soon, I shall have ultimate power!" "Then, they'll pay." "The beginning of my reign shall be celebrated with rain!" Aside from the mad rantings, there were detailed cross-references with an archeology textbook to a world she'd never heard of, and plans for reverse-engineering infinite water from the techniques in the book. Somebody had <i>way</i> too much time on their hands, almost as if they'd had nothing to do but obsess over books for months.
Well, clearly Ashe had to act. Aside from not destroying the book to begin with, the would-be villain had left a circled location on the map with a note saying "perfect location for a hidden lair!" There's pretty much only one thing for a heroic princess to do in these situations: charge in alone and solve things once and for all. Ashe strapped on her Longsword and Estucheon, and left a message explaining she'd be back shortly.
*It's Gobi. Even if he hides in an aquarium, Ashe slices up some fresh sushi with embarrassing ease.
*As per tradition, the princess is captured. Also as per tradition, a mob of lustful heroes makes short work of the would-be AquaLord.
*BWAHAHAHAHA EBBX ECOX EBBX
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The Obscured Visage
"Here! Here at this ancient ceremonial site, deep in the Qlippoth, I shall make my stand! Fate, karma, the Score, and even the True Runes have no power over this wretched life!" The Masked Bishop drew out a dagger and made the markings on the altar. "It is too late to stop these events now."
"My fellow replica, " the mysterious masked God-General Sync intoned as sonorously as a psuedo-13 year old could, "the time to free ourselves from this dark future by killing everyone else is now. Soon, our terrible destinies shall be..."
The violins suddenly cut, and tinny yet heroic music began to play in the background. A muscular warrior in a stylish butterfly mask stepped out from behind a pillar, striking a pose.
"I'm not sure I understood all that, but I know an evil plan when I hear one! Prepare to face my submarine!"
The Masked Bishop staggered backward in shock. "Guh-Grand Papillion?!! Im- impossible! An idiot like you couldn't possibly have found our plan!"
"And you're quite right. I couldn't have done it without one other."
A polite cough echoed from above, drawing attention to the mighty Mystere standing valiantly atop one of the pillars, cape flapping in the breeze.
In the distance, the rising sounds of a battle theme intro could be heard.
* Justice always prevails! Even if sometimes it must hide its face.
* Akashic Torment and a True Rune introduce even these two do-gooders to angst and pain.
* The Suikoden detectives close the case and reveal everyone's secret identity, humiliating them.
* After an epic battle exhausts all, the four are kidnapped from the hospital and forcibly impressed into Tantalus's act.
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Clash of the Great Ones
Four Warriors stand up. Four mighty beasts all from different worlds. Four legendary beings whose name strikes fear into many adventurers.
...they're also something you'd see within about two hours of playing each game they're from. But that's not the point! The Point is, they are ready to go at it. After the Almighty Slime fell to the Absolute Power of the Goomba, these four warriors all want a chance to prove that they are worthy of a match of such caliber!
In the red corner, hailing from Filgaia, the inflatable, and probably explosive, the Wild ARMs Balloon!
In the green corner, despite being colored yellow, hailing from the Cyberworld, and from a series not yet known, we have the Mega Man Battle Network Mettaur!
In the yellow corner, from the world of Mana, give it up for RABITE!
And in the Blue Corner, two eyes and a slime body, and has faced many a Ryu and Nina, we have the EYE GOO!
Four go in, one comes out...the only question is WHO will win this?
-Balloon inflates his way to victory
-Mettaur's Helmet is too hard to crack
-Rabite Rainstorm Away!
-Eye Goo rests his way to victory!
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Casting Cal
Slipping into the 7th Heaven bar, Ryu the Fifth felt a little silly being so careful and secretive for a simple meeting with a director, but Nadir insisted on absolute secrecy before he would reveal his latest find that he claimed would 'revolutionize' the entire process of casting a play. And now he was about to make himself feel even more silly just to find out what the eccentric man had up his sleeve.
Moving nonchalantly up to the bar, Ryu could only take some solace in the fact that it was very early afternoon and nobody really frequented bars at this hour, so he didn't have to say this in front of a lot of people. Nodding to Tifa to get her attention, the ranger sighed and mumbled as she approached, "Lady, I've got a blind date with destiny. And it looks like she's ordered the lobster."
As he spoke, Tifa just sighed, "Nad, er, the 'masked man's' guest, right? He's been in the basement for the last hour spouting off random quotes and waiting for you. Seems pretty nervous about something. Anyway, the way down is right over there. Have fun, or something."
Shrugging, Ryu moved over to the pinball machine and rode the not-so-secret elevator down to the basement, where he was immediately greeted by Nadir's hissed questioning, "Quickly man, send it back up! Were you followed? Have you spoken of this meeting to anyone? Answer me man!" which was of course accompanied by dramatic gesturing and pointing.
"In order, I'm already sending it up, no I wasn't, no I haven't, and will you chill out." Shaking his head, Ryu moved over to a chair and had a seat, eyeing a suspicious object covered by a cloth on a nearby table, "So what's this secret meeting all about anyway? Why the paranoia?"
Once the elevator clicked back up, Nadir seemed to relax a bit, and moved over to stand next to the table with the cloth covered object, "The reason? Why, my good friend, the reason for all this secrecy is nothing less," with his usual flair, the masked stage director pulled the cloth from the table, leaving the object it covered in plain view, "then THIS!"
Ryu looked at the object, and then looked back up at Nadir with a raised eyebrow, "It's a hat."
And it most assuredly was a hat. A simple looking top hat, black and unadorned, though for all of it's simplicity, Ryu began to get a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach as he observed it.
Nadir smiled at this observation(or at least Ryu imagined him smiling behind that mask), and leaned over conspiratorially, "Ah, but this is no ordinary hat, my friend. This is a wondrous work of magic and technology, a mechanical hat with the powers of pure chaos and ultimate authority bound into it's workings. This is a item of such power that it's very existence must never be spoken of beyond the two of us, or surely those who would abuse it's power will seek to steal it away."
This only furthered both the confusion and feelings of uneasiness the Ranger was suffering from, "So...it's some kind of robotic hat. Right. Uh, what exactly does it do, Nadir? And what does it have to do with me?"
"Can't you see? We use it's power of randomness to cast a play, and any who it casts are bound to act! It is the ultimate test of art in the masses! What could be better then casting parts at random to allow those who would not have the courage to audition to experience the making of art!"
Now Ryu was really not sure about this, "What do you mean, 'bound to act'? You mean if this hat throws out a name, they have no choice? Doesn't that sound kind of...evil, taking away free will like that?"
Now Nadir shook his head, "Ah, in some hands it would be, and that is why I insisted on the secrecy. But we would use it only for casting plays. And really, what harm can come to someone for acting in a play, even against their own will? It is a chance to have people broaden their horizons, and get the whole world into acting. Is that not a noble goal?"
"I still don't like it, but...I see where you're coming from. Alright, we'll try it out once, and if I don't like the results, I crush the thing and we forget this ever happened. Deal?"
Taking a bow, Nadir agreed, "You have my word. Now, did you bring what I asked for?"
Nodding, Ryu pulled out a quartet of folders, "Yeah, my latest manuscripts. Here." Handing them over to Nadir, he then returned his scrutiny to the device, "So, how does this work, anyway?"
Taking the scripts, Nadir neatly rolled them up and fed them into the hat, one by one, "Like so. Now, we just wait for it to pick one to use and give us our cast..."
-Steiner as the rakish bandit and Kanon as the helpless princess? Oh, this’ll be good.
-Sometimes silence isn’t golden. Like when you have Crono and Tir staring in a comedy musical.
-Terra and Albedo star in Peach’s Castle, a children’s musical. This cannot end well.
-The machine is pure evil. Ryu5 himself must star opposite Bowser in a risqué romance drama.
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A small notice scattered throughout the league. It was placed in every palace, every bar, every locker room, every last nook and crany of the DL nexus. From Sephiroth's ballroom, where countless masses had come to celebrate his successes. To Edge Eblan's trap riddled castle, where the sound of the note being dropped interruped his current insane plan. All the way to the very edge of the universe, where the TimeLord's small pocket realm was housed. In the space of a few hours, everyone had been notified. A small message. Barely worth noticing....
"The Duelling League will be shut down for one season after this week. Please do not panic, we will be back in six weeks."- Management.
It's as if they wanted to see how big a riot they could create.
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Friends and foes all clashed in a mad dash to during the riots.What would happen without the league? Would.. things vanish? Would they all slowly fade back to their own universes, the wonderful highs and lows forgotten? Would they be nothing more than a fond memory, fading into nothing? NO. The best the DL had to offer would put a stop to this madness and rioting, even at the cost of life and limb. And so, the best the DL had to offer stepped up and tried to put a stop to things. With the backing of the DL police, five warriors stepped foward. Each was a part of the DL in spirit, and had done much to improve things over the seasons.
- Yuna, summoner of Spira. The lady emphases the raw power of spirit and the control of the hero, smashing many bosses and overcoming much during her stay in the Duelling League. She was going to crush these riots like a bad fanfic turned into a sequal no one cared to remember.
- Edge, Prince and guardian of the Ninja Kingdom of Eblan. He may not win on the first try.. or the fifth... still. His unwillingness to accept defeat in the face of overwhelming odds, sanity and all reason, along with his resourcefulness and ability to stand up and even best far stronger foes shows that the mind can be stronger than the body or facts. If there's someone who knows how to handle large mobs with murderous intent that specifically want to tear him apart, it's Edge.
- Nate. Because it's Nate flippin Nanjo, controller of BtS and owner of half the DL proper. You don't mess with money. His game of origin may not have the flash of a Final Fantasy game, it hasn't stopped him from becoming one of the best known and most powerful Godlike arounds. He's not going to let these losers wreck his studio again!
-Justin and Rune. One provides the brains, the other muscle. Justin's mix of masterful sword fighting and complete immunity to logic and scheming have frustrated his Esper rival over the years, foiling countless plans without realizing it. Meanwhile Rune's done his best to stop the overwhelming stupid of Justin from destroying the universe, and sometimes even succeeding at beating logic into Justin's head. Although rivals, the two have turned into somewhat easy allies countless times over the years, and work well together. They'll need both their combined powers to stand up and crush those who would tear down all that's been built up.
Can these five stop the chaos that threatens everything? They're terribly outnumbered even with the backing of the DL police, and facing some of the strongest characters in the RPG multiverse.
-The fab five quell the riots
-The heroes are no Riskbreakers, and thus fall to the rioters
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A notice to the DL: Super has now saved you from me hijacking Bonus Matches and turning them into a piece of performance art. He has saved you from a terrible thing and the full force of my ire. You owe this man more than you did the previous week.
The requirement was 4 bonus matches be posted before the Christmas break finished (for me), the deadline was nearing. Super has completed it. You are safe for now.
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Clash of the Great Ones
Four warriors stand up. Four mighty beasts all from different worlds. Four legendary beings whose name strikes fear into many adventurers, famed for their capabilites.
...they're also something you'd see within about two hours of playing each game they're from, but that's not the point! The point is, they are ready to go at it in a brutal, ferocious, devastatingly powerful free for all match. After the Almighty Slime fell to the Absolute Power of the Goomba, these four warriors all want a chance to prove that they are worthy of a match of such caliber!
In the red corner, hailing from Filgaia, the inflatable, and probably explosive, the Wild ARMs Balloon! But will his aerial advantage be enough to overwhelm his opposition?
In the green corner, despite being colored yellow, hailing from the Cyberworld, and from a series not yet known, we have the Mega Man Battle Network Mettaur! With his helmet down, he can safely and merrily ignore the world; will this cinch the battle for him?
In the yellow corner, from the world of Mana, give it up for the Rabite! With jaws known around the world, perhaps this battler will be able to fang his way into the championship box!
And in the Blue Corner, two eyes and a slime body, and has faced many a Ryu and Nina, we have the Eye Goo! With a durable form and the ability to rest, he might just outlast his competition!
Four go in, one comes out...the only question is: WHO will win this?
-Balloon inflates his way to victory
-Mettaur's Helmet is too hard to crack
-Rabite Rainstorm Away!
-Eye Goo rests his way to victory!
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Rising Waters
~By SnowFire
On Dryad's Day of the third week in the year 1007 of the Ajorian calendar, the formerly harmless merchant Gobi decided to become a villain.
Well, not -quite-. This requires a wad of explanation. The humble Gobi is far from a villain by nature. Heck, he was willing to troop out with Ryu's band for the cause of Visiting Random Places and Righting Random Wrongs. Nobody forced him to do this; he could have stayed at home in Prima, running his shop and ripping off costumers. Gobi just wanted to do his part in the general Quest for Goodness, even if doing so meant Karn devouring his soul half the time. And hey, at least he wasn't the only one who got fused.
But there are limits. Lines that should not be crossed.
Gobi never expected to conquer the Dueling League. He would just play his bit role. Maybe get to the finals of a Light Championship, then lose a close match dramatically, but he expected honor. Sell some memorabilia to the inevitable underdog fans. Not... -this-. Not this mockery. Gobi was denied of all his dignity. He was a winless laughing stock. Taloon and Ramus - far from fearsome duelists themselves - had even kicked him out of the Capitalist Clubbing Club for dragging their record down. And only one conclusion could be drawn from this.
The world - nay, the whole DL - must be submerged beneath the watery depths. Then, and only then, would Light tremble in fear of the might of EbbX! And be forced to take matches with Gobi at least somewhat seriously!
Gobi's first stab at a villainous agenda ended in failure. See, perhaps he could force that dancing Moogle to perform the Water Rondo constantly and sink the dueling arena into endless blue. So, Gobi approached Emperor Geshtal about buying a Slave Crown, and perhaps some Imperial troopers to hunt that Returner Mog down. Geshtal agreed in exchange for some discounted MagiTech armor... which Gobi soon discovered he had no way of acquiring, even on the black market. Technology was just too backward on his home world. After letting his Guardians toy with Gobi, Geshtal Mertoned him to ashes and tossed the charred remains into the Serpent Trench.
While undergoing a painful recovery, Gobi had a long time to read up on the topic. Surely there has to have been <i>somebody</i> who had tried such a plan before, and gotten it to work. Hmm... a bit obscure, but perhaps this Xagor fellow from Final Fantasy Legend III? He had apparently been defeated by some young time travelers (as usual), but before that, he did set up monster-filled water to pour from the Pureland on the unsuspecting people below. Now that he was gone, perhaps someone could steal the now abandoned Pureland's water gate... or some fish... or some person-fish... and become the MASTER OF EVENTUAL HYDROLOGICAL DOOM.
That sounded good. His mind set, Gobi began working on his devilish cogs.
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"Princess Ashe? The book on magical water irrigation arrived from the interplanar library."
At least there were some benefits to this recent contact, Ashe thought. The desert parts of Dalmasca could certainly use more water. She'd been in negotiations with some extraplanar entity called "The Dueling League" about possibly renting out some of her mightiest warriors to win gil and honor. The problem? She and her friends were either pathetic Lights or nigh-unstoppable Godlikes, and discussions as to which it'd be were still ongoing, with no sign of stopping anytime soon.
But as for the book... what on earth? It had childish scribbles all over its pages! With notes in margins.
"Soon, I shall have ultimate power!"
"Then, they'll pay."
"The beginning of my reign shall be celebrated with endless storms!"
Aside from the mad rantings, there were detailed cross-references with an archeology textbook to a world she'd never heard of, and plans for reverse-engineering infinite water from the techniques in the book. Somebody had <i>way</i> too much time on their hands, almost as if they'd had nothing to do but obsess over books for months.
Well, clearly Ashe had to get an act together. Aside from not destroying the book to begin with, the would-be villain had left a circled location on the map with a note saying "perfect location for a hidden lair!". There's pretty much only one thing for a typical heroic princess to do in these situations: charge in alone and solve things once and for all. Ashe strapped on her Longsword and Estucheon, and left a message explaining she'd be back shortly.
Now, who shall be the last one standing in this dramatic story?
*It's Gobi. Even if he hides in an aquarium, Ashe slices up some fresh sushi with embarassing ease.
*As per tradition, the princess is captured. Also as per tradition, a mob of lustful heroes makes short work of the would-be AquaLord. Tough luck.
*BWAHAHAHAHA. EAT EBBX ECOX EBBX AD NAUSEUM YES.
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Jo'ou: Nice editing changes, definitely an upgrade (Embarrassingly enough, I hadn't played Final Fantasy XII at all when I wrote that... having gone through most of it now, Ashe and Vaan are a little different from how I imagined them at the time)... but unfortunately that bonus match was already used last season. That said, "The Obscured Visage" above is still unused (in my earlier post), and a DL Team Battles V by The Piggyman was also written on the old boards and not used yet.
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It had to happen
"Captain! Off the port bow!"
Recently recruited lad Dart was yelling down from the crow's nest like crazy to Gilder on the <i>Claudia</i>.
Fina handed Aika the telescope, which she then put to her eye. "It's... the <i>Falcon</i>? With that perverted prince of Eblan at its head... almost as bad as Vigoro, him. But the black-clad others...?"
"...Ninjas," Vyse stated with an air of finality. "Battle stations."
Nets were already quietly descending, as the silent assassins came at their ancient enemy.
* Edge, Shadow, Yuffie, Frank, an FFT ninja... what could possibly stop the DL Ninjas and their real ultimate power?
* The Sky Pirates ruthlessly pillage, rob, and humiliate these laughable excuses for roguery.
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DL Team Battles VI
We have a match between the highest echelons of heroism and villainy today in the DL Team Battles series. It'll be a mixed match, with newfound kin from the Dueling League joining each other.
First, our villains, of a sort. Well-known troublemaker Seifer has rounded up yet another new posse after his humiliation against Fujin and Raijin (***CHANGE IF HE ACTUALLY WINS THAT BONUS MATCH***). Since this is a villainy team, Seifer will be using his boss form, which could totally defeat that chicken-wuss Squall, eventually, if Squall were to be paralyzed first. And sometimes he won't die to a single limit! Seifer's long ago dance-partner Garland has some skill in knocking people down, albeit rather inaccurately. Hailing from the Queendom of Falena, Alenia and Zahaak need no introduction; as feared Queen's Knights, they possess intelligence and fighting power equal to many men- specifically, about two and a half. Still, that's marginally better than your average soldier! And Alenia can even sometimes put her opposition to sleep with the Twilight Rune. If somehow those above should fall, the mighty Augst Hendrickson will surely finish off the surviving heroes with his exploding counters.
Seifer has a more than worthy opponent, however - Prince Edward of Damcyan, who shall play a melody so horrifying that their internal organs will leak out of their bodies. Rafa and Malak are... a different yin and yang to Alenia & Zahaak's yin and yang. Feared yet reformed assassins brought up by Marquis Barinten, perhaps their opponents can be convinced into standing conveniently next to each other! It would make their Truthy attacks far more effective. And meanwhile, old man Gwyn will ruthlessly shatter their swords, rendering their already ineffective attacks... more ineffective.
Who will win this confrontation, which can only be described as epic? The unstoppable heroes, or the villainous blackguards?
* B-squad heroes: Edward, Gwyn, Rafa, and Malak
* Seifer's latest posse: Seifer, Garland, Alenia, Zahaak, and Augst
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Needless to say, if you don't use DL Team Battles V first (Zexen Knights vs. Temple Knights IIRC), the battle above should be renumbered.
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Thank you Snow people for bonus matches.
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Chin-Off
Nothing personifies a man's worth like a good, strong chin. The manliest men in history have all possessed firm, square, well-toned chins that looked as though they were chiseled out of solid granite. A man can get pretty far in life with nothing more than a good attitude and a strong chin. If you don’t believe me, simply take a look at the two men in the DL with the largest, most impressive jaw lines.
Masaji Kato's chin is legendary. One look at his burly mandible and you know that this is not the kind of man you want to mess with. Kato was responsible for throwing the world in turmoil and nearly rewriting history itself, thanks in no small part to the power that his chin commanded. He would have succeeded in his goals if he didn't have to contend with the sheer awesomeness of Yuri Hyuga; any lesser hero would have surely succumbed to Kato's chin of doom. If Chuck Norris were to punch Kato in the chin, Chuck Norris would break his hand.
And then, of course, there’s the mighty and multi-talented Big Joe. He is a former 3-time WWWF champion, an award-winning actor, a prime-time basketball star, a Wimbledon champion, and a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize. Plus, his chin is massive. Coincidence? I think not. It is a scientific fact that the size of one's chin is directly proportional to one's level of success in life, and Big Joe clearly corroborates this data. Take a good look at Big Joe's epic jaw line if you don’t believe me. I even heard that Big Joe once killed a man with his chin. That thing is deadly, I tell you.
However, there is only enough room for one massive chin in the Dueling League! Who has the bigger, manlier chin? Join us now as Masaji Kato and Big Joe engage in the DL's very first (and probably very last) Chin-Off!
Choices:
- Masaji Kato clearly has the better chin
- Big Joe's chin reigns supreme
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Don't Quit Your Day Job 4: Bet You Didn't See this Coming!
~By Meeplelard
After witnessing several humiliations in fighting, Seifer had but one thing left to do. He didn't like doing it, but it was really his only option left.
He decided to go back to being a professional advisor. Yes, his advice wasn't exactly the greatest, but considering he still helped Meflice find his true calling in cooking, and was indirectly the result of "Dragon Warrior: The Legendary Story" theatrical production that was number one in the box office for months, its hard to say he doesn't have SOME success at it.
After reaching his office and being greeted by his secretary Shiho (and rightfully mocked at the same time...yes, he was mocked by Shiho of all people, but that's not important), he decided it was best to go back to business!
Looking at his paper of appointments that somehow knew exactly when he was returning (yes, Seifer is predictable like that), he called in his first guest.
And no one appeared.
"Damn it! Where the hell is he? Shiho! Where's the first potential?"
"I sent him in already." Shiho replied.
"Well, I don't see him!" Seifer exclaimed. Before he could say something else...
"I'm right here!" a voice of a small child exclaimed. Seifer looked over his desk, and saw what looked like a little cloud with a face, arms, and wearing some shorts. The first thing that came to Seifer's mind...after various other things...was "oh boy, a freak; seems things are back to normal."
"Alright, take a seat..." Seifer said, shuffling through his papers looking for the name "Mallow of Nimbus land is it?"
"That's me alright!"
"Aren't you a little...young to start working?"
"Well, my mom and dad said that if I am to grow up to be king, I need to get some early experience in the professional world, and according to our sources in Nimbus Land, we learned you're the best person to come too!"
"...why do I have the feeling that's just your way of saying 'you're the only person who does this stuff and I didn't really have a choice in the manner,'?" Seifer replied snidely. Seifer then went over Mallow's resume. "Well...seems you're still young, your small size won't be very helpful for manual labor, and you have no experience in like...anything..."
"Why are you being so mean?" Mallow questioned.
"Hey, its not my fault you're just a little squirt."
"I...*sniff*" Mallow at this point started crying. The result caused it to rain...inside of Seifer's office.
"WHO THE HELL TURNED ON THE SPRINKLERS?"
"I...*sniff* sorry, but when I cry, it starts raining." Mallow at this pointed had calmed down.
"So you can control weather is what you're saying?"
"Somewhat, yes..."
"...well, that opens up one job offer! You're being a meteorologist."
"A...what?"
"Says here you can predict weather. Now, you can take it, or I can start making fun of you again." Seifer said, forgetting that causing him to cry to might flood his entire office out.
"A Weather Man you say? I'll take it!" Mallow said, grabbing the paper work and running out the door.
"Well, things are back to the way they use to be...whatever that means. Anyway, bring the next one in!" Seifer exclaimed.
In walked a young brown haired girl, holding what looked like a staff, wearing pink. This doesn't really explain much, so we'll just flat out tell you that its Sophia Esteed.
"So, I hear you have a job lined up for me?" She said, smiling.
"Uh, yeah, whatever. So, you've been in Outer Space according to this?"
"I have! Why does that matter?"
"Do you have any experience piloting space crafts then?"
"None whatsoever!"
"...god damn it, well, THAT idea is out the window. So...as much as it pains me to ask this, what the hell do you like to do?"
"Oh, well, I like polishing my nails, walks in the mall, shopping, talking on the phone for hours about absolutely nothing..." she continued to ramble on for this for a while, Seifer smacking himself in the head occasionally thinking "Why the hell did I even ask?" It was near the end when she said "Trying on clothes" somewhere in all that rambling that an idea sparked in Seifer to shut her up.
"Fashion Designer it is." Seifer said signing the forms.
"And...wait, what was that?"
"I mean, you're going to be a fashion designer, whether you like it or not."
Sophia was speechless. It is unknown as to whether it was out of excitement or just plain awe at Seifer being...well, Seifer. Either way, she didn't really have much of a choice but to accept the paper work and walked out of the room.
"In fairness, Seifer, you did ask a teenage school girl what she liked to do, did you really expect anything less?" Shiho said seemingly chuckling at Seifer's pain at the same time.
"Yeah, yeah, just send in the next person."
"Um, yeah, about him...well, he got a bit out of hand, so I had to deal with him in...unique methods."
"Don't tell me you..."
"Oh, no! I just merely mean I had security detain him in the closest object possible...which is to say, he got stuffed in a barrel. and kicked out of here."
"Uh-huh...does this exempt me from doing his paper work then?"
"No."
"God damn it! So what did he do exactly that made him get kicked out like that?"
"Tried to gamble with the two previous appointments, and generally annoying them at the same time...and actually brought his weapon with him as well."
"Gambling you say? Well, lets sentence him to doing nothing for that! Shiho, make sure you send these forms to his house, and make it clear we won't accept no for an answer...what was his name again?"
"Alonso, and it doesn't matter that he's apparently good with ships, does it?"
"Nope! Not at all! Just send in the last appointment, so we can get this day over with." Seifer said, seemingly tired, despite having slept most of the day anyway.
"Aha! But you fail to realize that, due to God's power, I am already here!" shouted the voice of an old man.
"...what the hell? Yes, I know you're in this building; if you weren't, you'd be late for the appointment." said Seifer.
"Don't mind him, Seifer; this guy likes to ramble about his 'God' and all that. Just suck it up." Shiho said.
Seifer sighed, and motioned for him to come in. Entered was a bald priest with white facial hair, wearing a purple robe.
"So...your name is Habaruku is it...and you can transform into some weird octopus thing?"
"This is all the will of our God! Give yourself to the power of St. Eva and you will be saved!"
"I'm far beyond saving at this point, so not even going to try. And besides, didn't that religion die out a while ago?"
"Well, most of our churches did suffer from Kaiser Dragon related terrorist acts...and then we were (rightfully) accused of being the cause of most of the demons in our world, thus scaring off most of our followers. Oh, and my God decided to get a new disciple in some guy who calls himself the Space Pope."
"...that was a simple yes or no answer, damn it! I didn't ask for your ROMANTIC (if you can call it that) life story."
"But there is far more to be gained by the power of God, young one, why don't you consider it?"
"Well, I have been considering one thing..." Seifer said, seemingly thinking for once in his life.
"And what might that be, heathen?"
"Well, you're good at religious propaganda, it seems, to make a clearly evil being seem so popular, would you say?"
"THE GOD OF ST. EVA IS ABSOLUTE! DO NOT MOCK HIM!"
"...yeah, this job is perfect. Listen up, what you're going to do is going to take this form, go to Nanjo Studios , and do what you always did, except on live public broadcasts."
"Are you saying the word of God isn't good enough for Cable, even basic?"
"That's exactly what I'm saying! Now, you can take it, or I can make arrangements to have some draconic security deal with you."
"Your offer intrigues me! My God is happy to oblige! I will take you up on this and become the greatest priest on Television!"
"Yeah, yeah, good, now just get out of my office already damn it!"
Seifer let out one last sigh, having finally finished a days work...for all that he didn't really do much but argue with a few people. So the question is, as it always shall be...
WHO IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR JOBS?
-Predicting Weather is easy when you control it!
-Sophia knows popularity, so her designs naturally win!
-Alonso finally succeeds at gambling since he has nothing to lose!
-Televanelgists aer the ultimate scam, Habaruku takes full advantage of this!
-They all fail miserably, a long vacation has not been good for Seifer
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Hope for the Hopeless
~Meeplelard
"What do you mean we've been forced into another stalemate?" the lord of Norgard said in an infuriating voice.
"Its just as I said. Your tactic of sending hordes of Ghouls, Giant Scorpions and Mermen, along with just Ector, Elaine and Faticia as your only knights to take down the enemy's front lines ended in failure. Our losses were minimum, granted, hence why its a stalemate..." replied a red haired Cyborg.
"How could this be? We had strength in numbers! Damn those Kooluk bastards and they're preference of chocolate over strawberry ice cream! They'll pay for that blasphemous thoughts!" Vaynard screamed. "DURAN! What do you think?"
"Well, my fairy strategist has told us that we should stop attacking their Rune Cannons head on, and instead battle it in long range combat! I mean, they're just cannons, clearly their fortress is not suited for ranged combat as we are!" replied the mercenary from Forcena.
"Sir, not that I question your brilliance in planning, but if I may ask my lord, how many attempts have we tried at taking out the Kooluk?" said Guinglain to Vaynard.
"This would be only the second attempt!" replied Vaynard.
"Actually, according to Wren's data, this is the 7th attempt in the past 2 weeks...heck, we've tried 3 times in the past 4 days even." replied Mieu.
"Well, don't you think that this battle might be a bit out of our reach for now? I think it would be best we hold off and try to study our opponent a bit, and discover a potential weakness." Guinglain stated.
"Bah! The White Wolf of Norgard needs no time to take advantage of such useless details like weaknesses! As is predicted by the stars, we will take over the Kooluk and they're master Graham Cray will kneel before me as I mock his ever pathetic black eyes!"
"Oh, yes, long live Vaynard! You have my support til the end!" Duran shouted.
"Yes! Ok, our new strategy will be to use Pixies! Yes, with all those spells they can cast, the enemy army will be running amok as we trounce them! Any objections to this strategy?"
"Um, sir, if you don't mind, I believe we ran out of Pixies in the strategy where we used them as catapult ammunition." stated Mieu yet again.
"Alright...so lets MEET THEM HEAD ON THEN! All forces, move out! We will start tommorrow!"
The strategy session was closed at this point, as Vaynard's brilliant planning of taking out the Kooluk's with his newly built up Norgard Defense Force was about to commence.
So the next day had arrived, and after about two hours of fighting...
"What do you MEAN we still haven't won? How can those fools last so long?" Vaynard shouted.
"Well, in fairness, wars aren't usually won in a day, sir." replied one of the nameless knights Vaynard had hired.
"GET OUT OF MY ARMY FOR SPEAKING SUCH NONSENSE, NOW!" Vaynard screamed.
The fight wasn't really going anywhere, though. Vaynard's forces clashed with Cray's, and neither could really make much of any progress. At some point in the fight, over what seemed like a loudspeaker coming from a balcony in the tower...
"Ahahahahaha! Foolish Norgard! Do you really think you can stand before my mighty power? Now you can give up and run away, or I'll be forced to use the Rune of Punishment on you!" Cray stated.
Scene shifted to Graham Cray standing on that balcony, with a few of his advisors.
"Um, sir, I hate remind you that you don't HAVE the Rune of Punishment."
"I know that! But I'm sure they don't. We aren't going to need it anyway. Have you EVER heard of a victory in the favor of the Norgard Defense Force? This fight has been won by my tactical genius and strategic location before it was even started!" Cray stated, followed by a sinister laugh.
Back to the actual battle...
"You think you can scare me with your blithering nonsense? The White Wolf fears nothing! Norgard, show them the true power that was given to us by the heavens! We will take down all that oppose us!" Vaynard exclaimed.
At this moment, with a flash of light and a pillar of...more light, an odd figure appeared in front of the Norgard Defense Force, facing the enemy. Clad in Black Armor, draped in a large crimson cape, wielding a magnificently large sword, he stood there unmoved by the oncoming army's next charge. Moments later, he raised his sword and in one slash, the entire front lines of Kooluk had been blasted away.
"What just happened? Where did a warrior like that come from?" Graham Cray exclaimed, looking in a telescope that was definitely NOT there a moment ago.
"Forces of Kooluk, who abuse the power of rune for your own destructive purposes, you will give up now unless you wish to face me. For I am the Black Knight." stated this new figure, calmly.
"Damn it, didn't expect them to actually be smart enough to call in support of someone like him. Forces, pull back! We need to rethink our strategy!" Cray shouted over the loudspeaker to the rest of his army. At this point, the Kooluk army withdrew.
The knight turned towards Vaynard and followed up by saying "Do you wish for some assistance in taking down the enemy?"
"The Black...what a generic name. Bah! Why should I trust you? And how do I know you're worthy of being part of Norgard Defense Force!"
"I can simply note that I just took down a whole battalion of soldiers in a single strike..." the Black Knight responded "and then there's the fact that I am nearly invincible in combat."
"Ha! You? Invincible? I'll be the one to judge that. Duran! Take him out!" Vaynard shouted.
"Yes sir, my lord!" Duran shouted, appearing seemingly out of nowhere. "Ha! I defeated the Black Shine Knight...with the help of 8 Mana Spirits and several allies...you'll be no different! I mean, you don't even have the word Shine in your name!"
"I see. So you are to be my opponent? Very well, I will accept your challenge, but I can't guarantee your life." Black Knight responded.
"HA! You couldn't take it even if you tried!" Duran responded.
(In fairness to Duran, he is correct in one sense. Duran has a way of defying death based on pure hot headed stubbornness, which turns death into nothing more than a temporary set back with some amnesia involved.)
Duran charged at the Black Knight, slashing at him, and each hit doing nothing more than a tink sound.
"Your skills are admirable, but your mind is elsewhere. If you could get your act together, you could have a strong warrior." the Black Knight said as Duran was slashing at him "but I think this little charade has gone on enough" and with that, the Black Knight withdrew Alondite, and with one slash, Duran was knocked about 50 feet back, and back bent in such a way that people didn't think was possible, though, that was probably because Duran happened to fall directly perpendicular to a large vertical rock, and not cause of the Black Knight's attack directly, but that's an aside. "Does this vouch for my own strength?"
"You've just defeated one of my stronger warriors and higher ups in Duran. I see, perhaps you are much stronger than I gave you credit for. Maybe there is room for you on the NDF! I see, well then, we shall discuss what course of action we will take now with our new ally! Victory will soon be ours!" Vaynard shouted.
So with that, in an unexpected turn of events, the "legendary" NDF gained support of the greatest of the 4 Riders of Daien, the Black Knight. But can his might alone be enough to overthrow Graham Cray? Or is this fight truly one that is that far out of Vaynard's reach?
-With their new ally, the NDF gets their first victory...ever.
-Not even the Black Knight can make up for all the NDF's failings.
NOTE: If someone wants to rewrite this match or something and make it better (Vaynard could probably be made even more hilariously over the top), then feel free. Just note that I want the following kept:
A. Has to be the Norgard Defense Force
B. Black Knight has to be the ally.
C. They have to be facing Kooluk.
D. The reason for the war has to be something as similarly ridiculous as the one I gave (Chocolate vs. Strawberry Ice Cream)
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<i>Spyduck: From Hoenn with Love from Dr. Mime's Octillery Who Loved Me With A Lunatoneraker :Dialgas Are Forever: Arbok Eater.</i>
A subtle quack.
The guard, a Weezing, whirls in place, trying to catch the noise.
The grate above him opens, and Spyduck, International Psyduck Of Mystery, holds a gun on him from above.
Then tackles him from above, because the dumb Weezing hadn't noticed yet.
Join the adventures of Spyduck, his sidekick Dittocon and his love interest Persian Galore, as he travels through the darkest jungles(While making out with his love interest), infiltrates dark and dank and also well lit installations(While making out with his love interest), battles the evil Dr. Mime, and has thrilling cliffhanger torture scenes(While making out with his love interest).
(Note, all instances of love interest interaction may or may not actually exist.)
You will witness old staples, such as Spyduck driving a Lamborghini at high speeds over twisted mountain roads simply because it looks awesome doing it, Spyduck pulling out a portable laser cannon to open doors, Spyduck pulling out a portable laser cannon to sever his bonds, Spyduck pulling out a portable laser cannon to reheat his coffee, and Spyduck snaping the necks of Hitmonlee guards using only the power of it's mind while they wonder what that noise was.
You will thrill as Dr. Mime, stroking his Purugly, holds the world hostage with his Dialga powered, Lunar Metal Gear mounted, Time-Compression Cannon, for one trillion Pokedollars, an entirely impossible to fulfill request since no one can hold that many! Will Spyduck manage to save the day and get the girl!? Will Spyduck have his head shaken or stirred!? Will there be Mudkips and hot Skitty on Wailord action!? Only time will tell!
(Except that last part. The answer is definitely no there.)
-Spyduck captures Dr. Mime and saves the day.
-Spyduck makes Dr. Mime faint and loses his chance at camo, but still saves the day.
-Spyduck saves the day, but Dr. Mime gets away.
-Dr. Mime is piloting Blissohod. He's not losing this century. He'll lose, just not this century.
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[size=14]Shadow May Cry![/size]
-Meeplelard
It was a dusky afternoon in Wales...much like is always the case there since time never seems to flow. But that's an aside. Coming down his spiral staircase as always was Roger Bacon himself, with Yuri sleeping and taking a nap on his couch, which apparently wasn't that uncommon since he wasn't at all surprised to see Yuri there.
"Yuri, wake up!" yelled the ghoul. No response. "I said Wake Up darn it! I need your help with something!" Still no response. Sighing, Roger Bacon went over to what appeared to be the equivalent of an early 20th century stereo system. Pressing a single button, loud music that can only be described as "Swing"...unpopular Swing at that, echoed through the tiny house. Needless to say, the Harmonixer jumped to his feet.
"Damn it old man! What the hell are you trying to do? Make me deaf and/or Insane?" Yuri exclaimed.
"Well, at least I got your attention. Now listen here, Yuri. I have got some info on the whereabouts of an ancient object and I want you to investigate it for me!"
"...you don't sound very confident about it this time." Yuri responded.
"Well, the source I got it from was some jester figure who wouldn't stop making cracks at my appearance, so it may very well be a trap. Of course, I'm at a loss for leads at the moment, which is exactly why I'm sending you."
"I see, I see. You're too weak and old to do it yourself, so you're sending in me to look for it for you, and possibly kill anything that might get in your way, or try to stop your research of it, right?" Yuri said, after yawning some. "So, what the hell am I looking for exactly?"
"A fabled Crystal of Lightning! People believed there to be only 4 Crystals, representing Fire, Water, Wind and Earth. But Apparently, there's a 5th, which may yet prove my hypothesis that the Suikoden Worlds and Final Fantasy Worlds are indeed connected!" Roger Bacon exclaimed.
"Ok, no. I'm calling bullshit on that one. There's no way you came up with that theory until about 5 minutes ago."
"Whatever. Either way, I need you to go looking into it for me! Besides, its not like you have anything better to do at the moment!"
"Well..." Yuri said, looking at his schedule, which consisted mostly of things like "Time with Alice", "Feed and/or Walk Blanca", "See Edge's next insane scheme, and watch it blow up in his face, and probably involve Piastol or Orlandu in some manner" "...I suppose I could fit it in sometime soon. Guess I might as well get it over with sooner or later."
"Good boy Yuri! I knew I could count on you!"
"Yeah, yeah. I also know that if I said no, you'd find a way to force me into doing it anyway, so I figure I'd just avoid that altogether" Yuri said as he walked out of the house, with a map involving directions to where this supposed Crystal is.
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City streets, in front of a building with neon letters spelling out "Devil May Cry", a phone can be heard ringing.
"Devil May Cry. No, I'm sorry, we just closed, try again tomorrow." the voice of a red coated man with white hair, sitting in a chair with his feet relaxed on the table. "What's with these people always calling me after I'm closed? I should make my hours more public" he said, spinning around in his chair, revealing himself to be none other than Dante.
Moments later, the doors of his joint busted open, with not so friendly looking jester appearing. Dante sighed, knowing exactly what was about to transpire.
"Let me guess. You have a special job for me, and its not one that can wait."
"You're sharper than you look, Dante, son of Sparda."
"If you're trying to impress me with that, you're not succeeding." Dante said. "Anyway, what kind of job is this?"
"There's special object of which holds great power in the Tower of Syrcus 200 miles north of here. I would like you to investigate it, and take down anyone else who is in your way. And this does include others looking for the object too, I might add."
"And what's in it for me?"
"Do a good job, and I'll see to it that you're well rewarded. You may even learn something new about your father."
"The usual excuse, huh?" Dante said, turning his head down as though he was thinking for a moment. "Fine, you got yourself a deal." Dante said, bringing his head back up only noticing the odd clown had left. "Huh, I see he at least had manners to not try and kill me before telling me of the mission. Whatever, lets get this party started," Dante exclaimed, kicking back from his desk, and jumping out of the door.
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The Tower of Syrcus, a crystal tower that is said to lead directly to the Dark World. It is high with many floors before one reaches the top.
"This...*huff*...tower...*puff*...is...*wheeze*...too...*pant* HIGH!" Yuri said, as he finally got off a large stair case in what looked like a large open room with many openings to the outside. "God damn it Roger! Why didn't you tell me this tower was so damn high! I'd have not passed up that free lunch on the way here damn it!" Yuri shouted, pissed off. "Well, this is as good a time as ever to take a breather. Good thing the demons here are all pretty much wi-" Yuri's line was interrupted as he heard a gunshot and a bullet grazed his ear.
"I see...so I wasn't alone on this search after all." stated a figure behind Yuri, holding a white revolver outstretched.
"You know, there are more proper ways of saying hi." Yuri stated, turning around, seeing nothing more than Dante standing behind him, not that he recognized him. "You got some guts trying to kill me with nothing more than a pistol."
"So you think you're tough, eh? Well then, try this on for size!" Dante said, pulling Rebellion, his trademark sword, out of his back sheath, charging Yuri with it. Yuri managed to parry away the hit with his hands, and threw a swift kick as Dante leaped back.
"You're pretty good, which is more than I can say about everything else in this tower." said Yuri, amused to finally fight someone who could be deemed worthy.
"And here I thought this was going to be a hoax of a job," Dante replied "Well then, what's say we finish this charade!" Dante said, charging Yuri even faster this time, successfully slicing off Yuri's left arm. "Now, I might let you live if you give up now," Dante said.
Yuri just sighed, picked up his left arm with his right, and reattached it like it was nothing. "God damn it! I hate when that happens."
Dante was mildly shocked at first, but then quickly came to his senses, and simply responded "So you're not entirely human either, I see. Never thought I'd meet someone like you in this tower!"
"Yeah, well, feelings mutual! You'll find I'm full of surprises!" Yuri exclaimed, charging Dante, shoving his claw through Dante's chest, then transforming into Death Emperor, his most basic fusion, and blasting him through one of the windows off the tower "and it'll teach you to never keep your guard down against the likes of me!" Yuri shouted as he watched Dante fall to his impending doom.
...or so Yuri thought, as moments later as Yuri was walking away from the scene, the sound of some vehicle could be heard approaching...fast. Almost as though it was coming up the tower. Yuri turned around to see nothing more than Dante come flying through the very same window he was knocked out of on a Motorcycle, virtually unscathed by Yuri's attack.
"I'm...no, I've seen too much weird stuff in my day to even bother questioning how you just defied the laws of physics, much less found a motorcycle I know for a fact wasn't there...well, I guess you could have brought it...but then I'd just question why you didn't do that in the first place."
"Its part of the job."
"I see...well, obviously you've got some sort of connections to demons too...or maybe I'm just going delirious from all this climbing. Either way, how about we stop fooling around and get serious!" Yuri said, getting into his fighting position.
"Sounds good to me..." Dante said, squaring off in his own ready pose looking at Yuri "let's rock!"
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Glaring into a crystal ball, Dhoulmagus could be seen watching the two "Demon Hunters" for lack of a better description go at it.
"Yes, this is perfect. Now that the son of Ben Hyuga and Son of Sparda are going at it, the two will inevitably destroy themselves! This will prove interesting entertainment indeed, and ultimately, resort in the loss of two potential threats on my way to supreme power!" he exclaimed, followed by his trademark evil laughter.
So the question remains: WHO WILL WIN? Will Yuri and his plethora of fusions, skills with martial arts, and awesome brown trench coat emerge victorious? Or will Dante, with his unique ability to make even something as mundane as eating pizza look bad ass, come out ahead?
-Yuri teaches Dante a thing or two about Demon Fusion
-Dante never dies, Yuri learns this the hard way.
-The two ultimately agree this fight is pointless and decide to work together in finding out the truth.
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Sword Girl Alliance[/size]
-Meeplelard
"This is Lyndis Caelin of Division Emerald. Base, can you hear me?" said the sacaein Blade Lord standing in front of the horizon, talking on what looks like a head set "I repeat, this Lyndis Caelin, Division Emerald. We have found the target, awaiting orders!"
Some static was heard, but eventually, through it "Divison Emerald, we have verified your position, this is Lieutenant Fenril of Division Sapphire. What's the status?" Fenril responded.
"Well, first off...can I ask why we need to do things in this style? IT feels so...unnatural."
"Beats me myself. Also, can I ask why you contacted us instead of Captain Terra or Lieutenant Asellus?" responded Fenril.
"Well, Terra's busy at the front lines insuring things go along fine, and Asellus...well, lets just say it was generally agreed I'd be less...freaky regarding certain...ah, well you know." said Lyn.
"Fair enough. Anyway, what's going on down there?"
"We have found the target. Any ideas what we should do?" responded Lyn, looking at the rest of Division Emerald, which is to say, the Green Haired group.
"Hold your position. I'll talk to Captain Lenneth regarding what to do next." responded Fenril.
Scene shifts to the base of the Sword Girl Alliance. Fenril was scene heading towards Lenneth, who is captain of Division Sapphire.
"I see, so the reconnaissance of Division Emerald done? Tell them to hold where they are. Between Division Silver and Division Gold, who is closer according to Division Emerald's data?" responded Lenneth.
"It seems Division Silver is."
"Contact Captain Chris and tell them to advance. Its probably best for Division Gold to keep on eye on things from a distance just in case they require back up."
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"I see, very well, I'll inform the captain. Lieutenant Raquel, Division Silver, over and out!" responded the self styled warrior. Reporting this info to Chris, they headed out, alongside the rest of Division Silver, which consisted of the likes of Paine, Avril, Anita, Jewel, and Steena.
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"Ah, yes, good to know. I'll inform Captain Beatrix right away. Celes Chere, Lieutenant of Division Gold, out!" Celes said, turning to Beatrix "It seems we're to head over to help out Division Silver, as they've located Seymour."
"Is there a reason why they need more than one of our squads to take him out? From what I've read, Division Silver should be more than enough to deal with the likes of him."
"It seems he has a new toy. Apparently, he modified it and calls it Gundam Anima."
"So its from the Super Robot Wars world. Well, that's just great. Anyway, Nina the first! We'll be needing you to take us to the position told to us by Division Sapphire!" Beatrix ordered to that very Nina. The two leaders of Division Gold, accompanied by the rest of the group which included the likes of Kika, Agrias, and Sharon, all boarded Nina the first in her bird form.
Thus, the first real mission of the Sword Girl Alliance was going to be underway! So how will it go? Also, one has to wonder whatever happened to Division Ruby and Division Onyx...
-Division Silver takes care of Seymour without incident
-Division Silver defeats Seymour once Division Gold arrives for back up
-Both squads fail, despite the team effort, reinforcements from other divisions are forced in.
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Author Note: Yes, this is roughly based on Bleach regarding the ranks. Captain = Highest member of a division, Lieutenant is the second highest, the others are all lower. Yeah, yeah, you can murder me later. For the record, no, Division Sapphire isn't the so called head of the team; just they're the ones located at the base, thus things get relayed to them. Naturally, I couldn't put all characters I wanted to in this. If someone wants to rework this to make sense (do not change characters roles mind), feel free. Rewrite the damned thing if you want, barring what character roles, etc. Yes, I rushed the hell out of this write up, I just wanted the idea down and done cause if I don't do it now, I'll never get it done, etc. Yes, the two other divisions mentioned are those i didn't get a chance to put in; yeah, I have things planned out for future bonus matches, I just needed to ACTUALLY START THEM.
Yes, I'm aware this write up is really freaking bad.
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I say we have ourselves an old fashioned cage match. Just throwing it out there.
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If you can think up the idea then the hard part is already done, just write it.
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P.S - If you feel the writing is crappy, feel free to edit it.
Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight
Everyone's heard it before. Don't bring a knife to a gunfight! Otherwise, you'll lose and be shot in the face...
Well, today, there's four individuals who are here to challenge this claim. In return, four of the top gunners come to face these knife-wielding hopefuls.
On the side of the knives, we have a strong team consisting of Hugo, Kid, Locke Cole and Zidane Tribal. This team is fast, strong and ready for a slaughter. Hugo is a powerful force for the team, with his True Fire Rune at hand. Capable of unleashing amazingly powerful spells that can damage each and every single one of those gunners, not to mention, powerful swing combos with his knife, Hugo is definitely a great assist here. Locke and Kid themselves will also be able to rapidly inflict good damage, with their great speed and knife skills. Granted, their thievery won't be of much help, but they won't need it to take out the gunners! Last but not least, Zidane completes the team. With his ever useful Soul Blade, Zidane will be able to rain on the gunners with any wicked status he desire. This team of knife fighters are ready to show the gunners what a knife can do!
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Going to the side of the guns, we have Gilder, Lucca Ashtear, Rudy Roughknight and Jane Maxwell. These gunners are deadly, accurate and totally capable of sizing up these feeble knife wielders. Gilder will prove to be a useful crew member, with his powerful Gunsligner to bring the pain on one unlucky knife wielder, or The Claudia to hurt them all! His Aura of Denial can also be handy if any of those brats attempt to use status on the team. Lucca has a great range of powerful fire spells, as well as Protect to help an ally who might need it. Rudy is there to bring the pain. Capable of dealing great damage with his powerful Mighty Avalanche and Gun Claymore, among other abilities, all able to destroy its target. Let's not forget Jane, who will equally prove to be a useful ally on this team, with her gamebest accuracy and evasion. This team of gunners is here to give a whole meaning to their faithful saying!
Which team will prove victorious? Let the battle begin!
- The knife wielding team muster up a win, and forever rid existence of that pathetic saying. Knives can easily beat a gun...
- The gunners win the battle, staying true to the saying. Guns will forever be superior to knives...
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ThePiggyman: As discussed over IRC, great minds think alike. Let me post my version of the same bonus I've had sitting around for a bit, and we'll use both eventually, just not too close in time.
Also, as a general "idea for a Bonus Match" note, Gares joined the Double Downgrade Club last period. That's some dubious company Gares is with now, since he's also a member of the NDF. Anyone up for writing the latest chronicle of the DDC? Let's see... members would currently be Justin, Worker 8, Jet, Opera, Menardi, and possibly the booted Darkham (he downgraded just as he was expelled). Their last match is at
http://www.rpgdl.com/matchdetail.php?week=206&match=bonus1
which is sadly in accessible from the main log, because it doesn't seem to have a title. An odd DB bug?
It seems like we're running a bit low on normal bonuses. I'd kind of like to have a bonus every week, so as an easy-to-write filler, it might be good to revive the DL Team Battles. Basically they're an extra team battle in the week like those seen in week 6, and the emphasis is more on who'd actually win rather than flavor. While normally tossing out ideas isn't as helpful as writing them out (despite me doing just that above), for the DL Team Battles feel free to just say "this would be an amusing match." And the write-ups aren't exactly hard, normally - intro, hype for team A, hype for team B, who will win??
Actually, might as well post one of those myself...
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DL Team Battles VII
Ah, the heroes who saved the world from Metagod and Cardinal Simon. Let's see, there was Godlike Champion Yuri for damage, recent Middle Champion Alice for healing, and... maybe some others? Well, Shadow Hearts' "B squad" is out for respect, and the best way is to earn it in a proper Team Match. Their opponents? The sanity-reducing duo of Albedo and his fellow mad killer Testament Luis Virgil.
The Godlike Testaments are certainly worthy opponents, with Virgil making it to the Semifinals in Season 43. The sidekicks will have only a choose of dooms when they decide who to attack first: Both Albedo and Virgil have powerful limit abilities that activate at low HP. Albero can blow away all of Zhuzhen or Halley's MP - if they're even still alive, rendering their healing powerless. Virgil can unleash his mighty Victim's Hail, probably breaking the entire party and inflicting excellent icy death in the process. The weight of inevitably is on their side as well - if the exorcists mess around too long chipping their HP, the pair will have time to build their boost gauges and slay them all in a single mess of destruction. With Virgil using Overtaker at the start of the battle, that's not likely to be too long a time. As a final insult, Albedo's excellent elemental resistances should definitely slow down the mostly elemental attacks of the Shadow Hearts also-rans.
Exorcist Zhuzen, long mocked, will provide some healing, and his Flames of Fudo exploits Virgil's Fire weakness. Halley can also heal, and more importantly, revive anyone taken down by the Testaments. Meanwhile Keith & Margarete will smash with their best damage, which is respectable enough. Like Zhuzen, Margarete even has the multi-target Diving Bomber support for some spectacular fiery explosions to take Virgil down with. The whole team can easily block any attempts to poison, confuse, or stop them with handy Cosmic Bracelets, too. If nothing else, there's the sheer weight of four people smashing into a boss at once. With their HP in the DL only so-so, it really won't take that much firepower to finish off the freaks.
So who wins? The classic combination of vampires, spies, exorcists, and annoying psychic kids? Or does absolute power mixed with madness take the day?
* Keith-Halley-Zhuzhen-Margarete have this one tied up.
* Albedo & Virgil drive some more foolish heroes insane.
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BITGOYSWB RESSURECTION
OH WAIT WHAT THIS THING IS STILL WORKING. WHY HELLO, I DID NOT SEE YOU THERE. WE HAD THOUGHT ALL YOU PEOPLE HAD GONE INSANE AND CLAWED YOUR BRAINS OUT TRYING TO REMOVE THE PROFANE IMAGES THAT THE GREAT LORD YOG'SOTHOTH HAD INGRAINED UPON THE BACKS OF YOUR SKULLS. OH WELL TIME FOR A NEW ALBUM.
Once again we at Eurocorp are pleased to bring you this entirely unaltered recording with which to sooth and cleanse your mind and body of impurities that you may be withholding from your friends, colleagues and local intellectual content inspector. We reccomend you listen to it in your sleep while most open to its power to cleanse the mind. Make it so.
SO IT HAS BEEN A LONG WHILE SINCE OUR REJECTED! TOUR AND WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO? FUJIN HAS HAS BEEN WORKING ON HER SIDE PROJECTS AND NO WE HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED IN MAKING SEIFER DECAPITATE HIMSELF WITH A PAIR OF SUNGLASSES, YET. THURSDAY HAS BEEN EXPERIMENTING REPLACING SOME OF HIS PERCUSSION WITH LIVE FIRE ARMS. THIS HAS BEEN A GREAT SUCCESS AND EXPECT TO SEE IT IN THE UPCOMING ALBUM. SHIGEO HAS BEEN DOING THE MONTHLY SABOTAGE ON THE EVER PLANNED UNLIMITED INDY AND THE WISEMEN REVIVAL TOURS. SOMETIMES KEEPING FROM HAVING TO GO BACK TO YOUR OLD BAND IS A FULL TIME JOB. I SHOULD KNOW. ZOAH HAS BEEN EQUIPPING THE RING. I HAVE NO IDEA EITHER. WAIT THAT IS THE WHOLE BAND, WHO HAS BEEN TALKING. IT IS A SUPRISE AND YOU WILL NEVER KNOW. SUPRISE!
1. MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB (IT'S FLEECE WAS AS WHITE AS SNOW (UNTIL SHE SHOT IT (AND ATE IT FOR DINNER (WITH A WHITE WINE SAUCE) ON A SPACE SHIP) WITH A SHOTGUN NAMED JENNY) MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB).
THE USE OF FIREARMS HAS REALLY WORKD BRILLIANTLY HERE, ALSO WE FINALLY GOT TO TITLE A SONG MHALL(IFWAWAS(USSIT(AAIFD(WAWWS)OASS)WASNJ)MHALL) WHICH HAS BEEN ONE OF OUR GOALS AS A BAND.
2. DISTORTED BABY LAUGHTER REVERSED.
EASIEST PIECE OF FOUND INSTRUMENTATION WE HAVE EVER USED. THE INVERTED DISTORTION OF THE SCREAMS AT THE END IS THE BEST.
3. Manufacture - Conveyor Belt for Killers, Yoshitaka Hirota, Yasunori Mitsuda. Shadow Hearts OST.
LETS FACE IT, SHADOW HEARTS MUSIC WAS DESTINED TO BE COVERED BY USE PURELY DUE TO THE TITLES AND EVERYTHIGN IS IMPROVED WITH DISTORTED DRUM LINES AND HARD EDGE GUITAR SOLOS THAT WILL PUMMEL YOUR BODY INTO SUBMISSION SO MUCH THAT YOU CRY OUT YOUR SPELL THROUGH YOUR EAR.
4. Kommienezuspadt, Tom Waits, Alice.
SEI PUNKTLICHT, SEI PUNKTLICHT, SEI PUNKTLICHT. KOMMIENEZUSPADT, KOMMIENEZUSPADT. AND WE CAN'T BE LATE! KOMMIENEZUSPADT.
5. The Black Angel's Death Song, The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground & Nico.
JOHN CALE AND LOU REED TOGETHER IN AN EXPERIMENT OF LONG DRAWN OUT LYRICAL VERSE OVER A CONSTANT SERIES OF DRONES. WHAT IS THERE NOT TO LOVE?
6. I HAVE RUN OUT OF IDEAS SO LETS MAKE A SONG ABOUT EXPLODING LIVERS.
EXPLODING LIVERS!
GENERIC CHOOSE SONG OR FAILURE!
-- And everywhere that Mary went that lamb was sure to go!
-- Even more demonic baby noises than normal babies.
-- Taylorism for the methodical deconstruction of victims.
-- SEI PUNKTLICHT!
-- Black Angel's Death Song. MOST. METAL. TITLE. EVER.
-- LIVERSPLOSION!
-- Ewwww revival albums are horrid.
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NOTE: Style of the bonus match is written this way on purpose; I am trying to make more of a screen write format than an actual story...you'll see why.
EMO RANGERS!!!
~Meeplelard
*Crash landing is scene, out of it pops something that you describing can only harm someone*
Giygas: Aha! After 10 years, I am happy! Now to conquor earth!
*scene shift to base, Xorn appears in a large tube*
Xorndon: FATE! Giygas has escaped! Gather several villains with self hate!
GO GO EMO RANGERS!
Kevin Winnicot as EMO RED!
GO GO EMO RANGERS!
Ritz as EMO PINK!
GO GO EMO RANGERS! YOU BROODING CUTTING EMO RANGERS!!!
Seymour Guado as EMO BLUE!
Leon Magnus as EMO BLACK!
*music overture, shows all the rangers, even those yet revealed, transforming*
GO GO EMO RANGERS!
Sync as EMO GREEN!
GO GO EMO RANGERS!
Cloud Strife as EMO YELLOW!
"HOLD IT! HOLD IT!"
*opening animation cuts out*
Leon: Why is he on our team? All of us are villains, and he's hardly emo!
Sync: You clearly haven't played Kingdom Hearts, have you?
Leon: Yeah, well...prove yourself to us!
Cloud: My life is lost in darkness, I have given myself up for power, I am dead to most people.
Leon: ...I suppose that'll do...
Seymour: Can we please finish the opening song?
*music kicks back on, animation continues*
GO GO EMO RANGERS!
Emelious De Pamela as EMO WHITE!
YOU BROODING CUTTING EMO RANGERS!!!
*Title Screen appears, with the word Emo Rangers, a knife shoved within the middle of the o, with what looks like blood pouring out of it, the entire title is in various shades of black and grey*
-The Emo Rangers defeat the All Powerful and Cheerful Giygas
-The Power of HAPPINESS and possibly Love is too much for our Emos
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Equity Friends South: The Debut
-Meeple Lard
"So its confirmed that my original Arch Nemisis is in fact busy?"
"Yes, he has other things to attend to, which make him unable to face you."
"Perfect! With Alkaiser out of the way, nothing shall stop me!" shouted Boss X from the darkness. "Soon, my plan to take over the world using nothing but guys in jump suits and masks will come to fruition! Come Dr. Klein, let us prepare our evil!"
"Yes, of course!"
"Not if we have anything to say about it!" a voice from the distance was heard.
Appearing out of a smoke bomb was an old man dressed like a ridiculous Ninja "Behold my phenomonal stealth skills, for I am...The Septageneric Ninja!"
Then a pink bat came flying in, transforming into a young female vampire "I'm Ballerina Mask!"
"Come, my mighty stead, oh Le Stallion Magnifique, for I am Lady Lightbringer, and you shall know my wrath evil ones!" screamed L'Arachel riding form an illogical sunset.
Lastly, smashing through a glass skylight that was definitely not there 5 minutes ago "And lacking any sort of witty way to intro myself, I'll just be blunt: I am Monster Z!"
The four heroes all stood in respective poses, with random explosions and flower petals and other illogical things you'd see to make the scene even MORE corny than it already was.
"We are Equity Friends South!!!!" they all shouted, immediately followed by a large "PSYDUCK!!!", said by a peculiar duck wearing a mask.
"...so someone wanna explain to me why we have our mascot as a Psyduck?" Zed said to his fellow teamates.
"Well, you see, you said you wanted something cute, yellow, mysterious powers, begins with the letter P and can fit into a Pokeball as a mascot, right?" said Lady Lightbringer.
"Yeah, and unfortunately, the oldest member of our team took the liberty of looking for it himself and found him, despite all of us knowing exactly what you wanted."
"AHA! Good show Spyduck! You do the Ninja honor proud!"
"...well, at least it has a super hero name, and its still better than what the Super Equity Friends has, so I guess we'll just have to live with it." Monster Z said, sighing "But anyway, this is our debut as a Super Hero team, we can't let our buddies back at the Quaza Dome down! We must defeat Boss X!"
"KLEIN!!!! WHO ARE THESE FOOLS WHO DARE WISH TO OPPOSE ME? YOU TOLD ME ALKAISER AND THE OTHER SUPER EQUITY FRIENDS WERE UNAVAILABLE!"
"It seems some wannabe super heroes. I guess you could say they are the second stringers? Anyway, they should be no match for you. After all, they aren't the real deal!"
"Ok, I can see not having a high opinion of us now, but saying we're fakes is going too far!" shouted Hilda "Now I'm going to make you pay for that insult!"
"PSYDUCK!!!"
We interupt this match write up as the next 3 hours consist of the two sides exchanging words in about as immature a fashion as you can get. We apologize for the inconvenience, and will cut straight to the end.
"YOUR EVIL DEEDS WILL BE STOPPED HERE AND THERE OR MY NAME ISN'T...MONSTER Z!" shouted Zed.
And so, led by the Metal Demon himself, the Equity Friends South are ready for their first fight against a classic super hero villain! Will they succeed? Will Boss X's evil plan actually work this time? Does anyone in this write up actually tolerate Frank at all?
Find out next episode of...EQUITY FRIENDS SOUTH!!!
-The EFS wins. Justice always triumphs over the power of idiocy.
-They aren't the real deal, Boss X actually wins somehow as a result.
-The Super Equity Friends show up anyway...one could say this isn't good news for Boss X.
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Here is a little something that's been on my computer for a long time. You do not want to know how long it's been there. I guess the reason why I didn't suggest it before is there were so many better ones...
Then again, seeing a used copy of FF4DS at Gamestop yesterday kind of tells me that the time has come to get it off my hard drive. So, without further adieu...
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Team Match, Old School MegaBoss Style
The hero of his world and his closest friends stood by a Save Point within the Giant of Bab-il. "You guys healed up? Good. Let's take out that Computer Core and fell this giant!"
His team cheering for his proclamation, the hero and said team hopped into a teleporter and onto a catwalk. Ahead, was the the teleporter which led to the CPU which was said to control the Giant who was even now reigning destruction upon the hero's homeland. I don't know how long my other friends can hold out against this thing. I've gotta destory it! I will not let my friends suffer in vain!
As said hero reached the middle of said catwalk, however, a darkness fell upon the entire chamber. "Wha... what's going on?"
In front of him, a creature resembling a devil with a red and blue cape appeared and blocked his path. "You're too late!" he proclaimed.
Then, to the hero's right, a girl nearly naked save for her LONG blond hair appeared. "The giant will not stop." she stated.
To the hero's left, a giant blue-skinned turtle appeared. It merely said, "you..."
Finally, blocking the way the hero came, was a grotesque creature, the skin of which was a cross between dirt and dead flesh. It finished the turtle's sentence: "... will be laid to rest here."
The hero and his team could only gasp in astonishment.
The grotesque creature then began: "Master Zemus,"
Then the turtle spoke: "breathed life back into us all,"
The blond girl finished: "to defeat you."
After this, the cloaked figure spoke. "Glad to... wait a minute, you're not Cecil, son of Klu Ya. Who are you? And what are these... Animals?"
The hero responded, "I am Ash Ketchum, of Pallet Town! And I shall defeat you for the sake of my world, my friends, and all of the Pokemon!"
"Pika!"
"Zard!"
"Venus saur."
"Blastoise!"
"Snore."
"Esp, pe, peon!"
The cloaked figure merely shrugged. "All right. Let's introduce ourselves since our foe was so gracious to introduce himself."
"Do we have to?" moaned the girl.
At a narrow stare, the grotesque creature started. "I am Milon, Fiend of Earth."
The turtle: "Cagnazzo, Fiend of Water."
As the blonde girl was introducing herself, she posed in what would be considered to some to be a seductive manner. "I'm Valvalis, the Wind Dancer. Would you like to be my partner?"
This had young Ketchum at a loss. "Eh?"
The cloaked figure scoffed, "Valvalis, you're too full of yourself. As for myself, I am Rubicante, Emperor of Fire. Long story short, if you want to get to the CPU, you'll have to get past us."
"Fine. Let's go, Pikachu!"
"Pika!"
"Let me go first, master."
"All right, Milon."
This will be a 6 Pokemon on 4 Fiend match 1-on-1 with no time limit! The Four Fiends will be in the set order of Milon, Rubicante, Cagnazzo, and Valvalis. While Pikachu must start for Ash, Ash can set his other Pokemon in any order. However, he is NOT allowed to withdraw them unless they can no longer participate in the battle, nor can he have more than one out at a time. Same for the fiends. One at a time, and no switching out unless you die.
The Pikachu is set at Lv 81, the Starters at Lv 77, Snorlax at Lv 75, and Espeon at Lv 73. Pikachu is equipped with Light Ball and Snorlax with Leftovers. The others are set with a Gold Berry for a one-time 30 HP refill.
It should be obvious, but the Fiends are as they are in the Giant of Bab-il.
Milon, Rubicante, Cagnazzo, Valvalis vs Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Snorlax, Espeon
Ketchum's team saves the world once more!
The Fiends prevail and the world turns to ash.
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Notes on the Bonus Match:
This match may be listed separately from the "DL Team Match" Cover. (Especially since it uses 2 Not-Ranked Pokemon)
Yes, this is Red's GSC Team. I'm using Ash here due to his propensity for cheesy heroics and the lines that go with. I just don't see Game - Red making flowery speeches. And this is a Bonus Match! Items are good if the match says it's good!
In the first 2 Pokemon games, each side fought with only one Pokemon at a time. Also, the Fiends Battle in FF4 was one at a time in that order, unless something has changed. Regardless, it's how it was done in the original. This is vital to the concept of this Bonus Match.
Also, the text is designed to conceal the identity of the hero and team facing the Fiends until Rubicante extends salutations to said hero.
So, Fiends in Bab-il vs Red's team at the (true) end of GSC. Will the young Ketchum save the world once more? Or will the world finally turn to ash? (Gotta love the dubbers. ;-) )
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Crash Master Jam
As time passes, and things that used to be lethal become not only survivable, but unlikely to leave any permanent injury no matter how little sense that makes, one's perception of them changes. No longer do these things evoke the words accident, tragedy, or God's rightful smiting of the unheeding. Instead, it becomes known as Extreem Sport.
Tonight, we welcome you to the newly formed, and oddly survivable, airship crashing league. Where participants take outrageously expensive flying machines and try and crash them in the most inventive and spectacular ways possible. And here we have the finals for the first Shooting Star Cup, where the best of the best will be recognised.
Our first contestant is Yuki from Anfog Village. This young aviator is the living example of what goes up must come down, with the Guiness Book of World Records stating there's only three types of common aerial craft that he hasn't managed to smash into the earth at some point in his short career. However, the extraordinary part here is that he claims that he isn't actually trying to hit the ground, even as he's rapidly climbed the ranks in this league. Well, intentional or not, this young upstart will certainly be one to watch!
And from youth we go to experience with veteran test pilot Cid Highwind. This Ex-Shinra flier has years of experience ranging from common aircraft, to experimental models to even piloting a space launch once. Not only does he fly, but he builds planes too, being a master engineer in his own right. And with all of this knowledge, there shouldn't be anything stopping him from crafting the best crash that science can make.
Next up is the numan Rika, from Motavia. She's only recently learned to fly, having a good deal more free time after saving her world, but during her adventures she crashed once and found it the kind of thrill she's been seeking. And it's her boundless enthusiasm that gives her her edge in this competition. Looking to find new and exciting ways to crash just for the sake of doing it, her youthful exuberance gives her an artistic edge that no one else can hope to match.
Finally, for our last entry, there's the team of Onion Knights. Little is known about this enigmatic and silent bunch, but what is known is exciting. It's well known that it was only hours after they got their first airship that they smashed it into a giant boulder, and they've only moved on to bigger and better stunts since then. Their teamwork being as legendary as their ability to use whatever skill their latest exploit needs, it'll be a wonder to see what kind of a crash this foursome has in mind for today.
And with all of this, we have to wonder, which wreck will wrest victory from ruin?
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Dissidia: Norgard Defense Force
"Damn it! Why do people still not respect me?" Vaynard shouted at the top of his lungs. "As the great White Wolf it is my duty under the stars to earn the respect of all those who cower before my presence."
"...sir, might I ask why you are having this outburst NOW?" Guinglain responded. "I mean, its not like the situation has changed at all...for better or worse..."
"But it HAS changed! See? That Goddess Cosmos! She didn't pick me as one of her heroes!" Vaynard exclaimed "And nor did she choose Duran for that matter! How can she overlook us?"
"According to my calculations" Wren responded "It seems to be chosen by Cosmos, you must be one of the 'Final Fantasy' series, and you must have proven yourself to be a noble, and strong warrior....which of course you are, make no mistake."
"Bah, semantics! As the White Wolf of Norgard and leader of the Norgard Defense Force, I demand to be among those forces! Duran!"
"Yes, my lord! Me and my ever tactful tactician of...tactfulness in the Fairy are here!"
"We're going to invade this 'Dissidia' world! You, me, and our two strongest warriors will attack!"
"...sir, might I ask why you aren't just using the entire army?" Guinglain second guessed.
"Cause I said so!"
And so, Duran did exactly that...by which I mean he got Alonso and Gares to help. Yes, that's right; he chose Alonso and Gares over the great Black Knight of Daein, aka the only actual competent member of the NDF. Though, the Black Kngiht was hardly complaining in the least.
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*Sanctum of Order*
"So...guys..where is everyone?" Bartz said looking around as he saw only the Onion Knight and Firion standing around, "Aren't there suppose to be 10 of us?"
"Did you forget? The other 7 are busy preparing themselves for whatever their next duel is! What, haven't you been visiting them there occasionally like me and Firion do?"
"So they're on another adventure and they didn't bring me?"
"...Onion Knight, you might as well stop there. Trying to explain thing so Bartz can understand them is a dream even *I* won't chase after." Firion responded, while staring at his Wild Rose.
At this point, Cosmos appeared spontaneously on the spot as she always does.
"We've got some serious problems, guys. I hate to ask for help when only you three are available, but I don't really have much of a choice. It seems as though someone is actually trying to invade and force his way into my chosen warriors of light."
"...so why not just reject him?" Firion responded
"Cause he's that stubborn to the point where divine magic doesn't hold him off."
"That's pretty damn stubborn..." Firion responded with a sigh
"So why not juts accept him! The more the merrier I always say!" Onion Knight followed up
"Because not only is he a total Moron..."
"But we already have Bar-" Onion Knight was about to say, before being cut off by Cosmos continuing her line.
"And he's hardly fitting of a warrior who deserves to fight Chaos! Though, it wouldn't shock me if Chaos rejected him to."
"So basically, we have one really stubborn freak who wants to take us all on, eh?" Bartz replied
"Oh, heavens no! There are four of them, and they're all along the same train of thought. I think there might be a 5th in some fairy, but you can ignore her, she's completely harmless."
"Wait, there's four of them and three of us, isn't that a little unfair? Not that I don't mind the occasional challenge..." Firion replied.
"Oh, don't worry! I have someone on reserves to even the odds, she should be here any-..." Cosmos said before being cut off by a loud "OOOOOhohohoho!"
"Well, it seems I have to help you boys.
So why not make this filled with joy?"
"Meet Shantotto. Yeah, she didn't exactly help you guys fight Chaos, but with the other 7 gone, and my other options being asking Chaos, whom you know I despise, if I could use one of his minions, I think she's clearly the best choice."
"...she's a little small, are you sure she can help us?" Bartz said...only to be hit by a large volcanic eruption out of nowhere. Rising from the ashes and smoke, Bartz simply said, somewhat crisped "I take that back."
"Anyway, it seems they'll be here soon, so the four of you will have to stop those other idiots." Cosmos said.
And so, the Wild Rose Firion, the little Onion Knight, the Idiot adventurous Mime Bartz, and the Tarutaru Black Mage Shantotto set off to face what might be the hardest challenge yet...and not necessarily for reasons of strength, but only because the shear illogicalness of their opponent puts Kefka to shame.
The question remains, though:
WHO WILL WIN?
-The NDF actually wins. This by nature causes the entire balance of order and chaos to be completely out of whack
-The Warriors of Cosmos successfully face defeat the NDF, as one would expect.
-The few unranked Warriors of Chaos decide to join in on the fun, ONLY CAUSE THEY CAN.
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Headline: Abuse of Illegal Substances in the Duelling League
Recent debate over high-profile dueller, Cecilia Lynn Adlehyde's performance has fans of the RPG Duelling League (DL) wondering: Is illegal item-use getting to be a problem in the DL? The event's creators and managers have gone on record as clearly stating that 'common consumable item-use' is strictly prohibited in the tournament. But should that apply to duellers even when they aren't competing? Are they in danger of losing their high-dollar duelling endorsements?
"These men and women are role models for our impressionable children," said Valmar-possessed pope of the Church of Granas and well-known item-less boss, Zera Innocentius, "...if all PCs started doing this, there would be chaos! Delicious chaos!"
One Filgaian youth we interviewed stated that she used items 'all the time.' After a lengthy monologue about flying on her wings, she added, "And of -course- I share my items with my friends. Everybody's doing it." Another young Filgaian boy commented that 'stupid, untrustworthy adults' just didn't understand how kids felt these days - before sharing a Mega Berry(TM) with three of his friends.
The mother of one of the younger duellers new to the DL voiced her concerns, "I'm afraid he might be using. He and his girlfriend especially - they always have this glazed look on their faces... And [Yuki] won't stop talking about how he wants to 'fly in the sky'... [You'd have to be] a pretty bad mother not to notice those kinds of signs."
Part of the problem may be Filgaia's domestic policy on item-use. Princess Adlehyde is a well-known proponent of its widespread use, and regulations on the sale and distribution of Berries(TM) are lax in the region. But what may be a cultural norm for Filgaians isn't always palatable to other participants of the interdimensional DL event.
And Filgaians are not the only competitors who manage to skirt the edges of the DL's strict policy against illegal substance abuse. One concerned DL father, Maxim, stated, "There's this disturbing trend of young duellers shooting themselves in the head and using Potions or what-have-you on A.I. like it was part of their god-given -skillsets-!"
Questioned about his own use of performance-enhancing substances, the DL father replied "Hey, I limit my item-use only to unique pieces in my inventory... and even then, I only ever use once or twice during an event. ...and I never -touch- consumables!" He ended his indignant interview with, "I have to set a good example for my children."
Another high-profile dueller and well-known estranged father, Shadow, had no comment when asked about his questionable use of consumables as his main offense in the League.
"Mixing a few chemicals together to get through a hard, cold night in the Dungeon... it's perfectly understandable. It's not like I'd bring a Revive Stone to a match or anything." One generic Ivalician competitor said in defense of his impugned sportsmanship.
But where will the abuse end? One underage Wingly dueller who lists her occupation ostensibly as 'dancer' stated that she wished she could use items in the tournament. "Where I'm from, Item-use is just part of daily life. And you certainly can't compete without it. As a mage... [using item-cast spells] is just how I'm built."
As a devout Spiran Blitzball athlete and recent father himself, Wakka had this to say: "We really need to have some perspective on this, y'know? Spamming Al-Bhed Potions off a washed-up summoner's stomach in a dark alley or a bad sequel somewhere... is that really the kind of future you want for your kids?"
So, loyal DL sports-fans, what are your thoughts on item-use among DL competitors? Your 'letters to the editor' can really make a difference!
Choices:
I'm For it! (I want to destroy all society as we know it!)
I'm Against it! (I hate Freedom, Justice, and the Filgaian way.)
There is no third option, you're either a hippie or a tyrant.
Thoughts? Any editing errors?
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First up, two sections where I think you got reference style wrong. Corrections in Bold. Also, in common copy, Brackets are used to denote capitalization changes. Due to IBCode designating brackets as activators, "{}" are used instead.
First up, Pope Innocentius:
"These men and women are role models for our impressionable children," said Valmar-possessed pope of the Church of Granas and well-known item-less boss, Zera Innocentius. "{I}f all PCs started doing this, there would be chaos! Delicious chaos!"
(Personally, I think it makes more sense as two separate sentences, in which case, drop the brackets.)
Now, for Maxim (I think you left out a word in one sentence...):
Questioned about his own use of performance-enhancing substances, the DL father replied, "Hey, I limit my item-use only to unique pieces in my inventory... and even then, I only ever use {them} once or twice during an event. ...{A}nd I never -touch- consumables!" He ended his indignant interview with, "I have to set a good example for my children."
Next up, from Ivalice:
"Mixing a few chemicals together to get through a hard, cold night in the Dungeon... it's perfectly understandable. It's not like I'd bring a Revive Stone to a match or anything," one generic Ivalician competitor said in defense of his impugned sportsmanship.
If the quote ends in a period, but there is descriptive text afterward, use a comma and act as if the sentence continued. Personally, I would further rewrite the quote thus:
"Mixing a few chemicals together to get through a hard, cold night in the Dungeon... it's perfectly understandable," one generic Ivalician competitor said in defense of his impugned sportsmanship. "It's not like I'd bring a Revive Stone to a match or anything."
Now for some generic comments not related to grammer:
Well, as far as Maxim goes, technically, he's a Great-Grandfather, at least if you go by Terran age conventions. (Even still, I doubt you would be just a Young Adult after 90 Years.) Either way, at the end of his 2nd paragraph, please consider changing "children" to "descendants". (This would also make it right by unranked Lufia games...)
Also, you made reference to the "cultural norm{s}" of Filgaia vs the DL, but you never expanded on it in the story. I would like to see a quote or paraphrase in reference to this difference.
In fact, this could be a good place for the President of Esthar, himself a father of a PC who is restricted severely by game mechanics, to voice his lament referring it a 'Double Standard': "My son and his teammates aren't allowed to even adopt elemental or status defenses because they're linked to GFs, and these guys want to use Items in Battle? How fair and balanced is that?" Alternately, have Kiros, as Laguna's spokesman release a statement: "President Loire is deeply troubled by what he considers to be an apparent double-standard wherein the DL imposes severe restrictions on characters from our game-verse due to customization yet allows these illicit substances to be used right under their noses."
(Heck, FF8's Magic System is Consumable and its Item Command is GF-Restricted! Yes, I know the latter is not what you're talking about, but the former comes close enough. Never mind the fact that the issue in FF8 is customization and non-Uniqueness; Political Hacks will always make a hubris when it can be portrayed as tangentially related. Whaddaya mean I'm mixing my metaphors?!)
Some MMXCM Stuff below. Omit if A: You haven't played the game or B: it doesn't get in.
On the other side of the argument, if Mega Man X Command Mission makes it in, the characters from that game can testify that while the PCs are clean, many of the (unranked) bosses use attacks and healing that have items/subtanks equivalents. (FF8 Bosses may have a similar problem due to the aforementioned Consumable-by-PCs Magic System.) "Where would we draw the line?" This testimony would come from either Axl or (preferably) one of the (surviving) Resistance NPCs. (Or perhaps X can sign a sworn affidavit. Also note that I only said the PCs. Boss analysis is still ongoing.)
Heck, if this scandal involves outside-of-tournament Item use, Cinnamon's creator, Professor Gaudile (an NPC), can comment on that as well: "If it wasn't for the subtanks X brought, his team would be solely reliant on exploiting my poor, precious Cinnamon. She says she doesn't mind being used that way, but that kid's too innocent to understand..." (Cinnamon is a newly created Reploid whose Action Trigger heals the party, and, again is one of the few DL-Legal ways to restore LE (HP). In this testimony, I want to skirt the edge of Double-Entendre as much as possible, while looking like completely innocent concerns from an overprotective father.)
[/MMXCM]
Finally, regarding the "I'm Against It!" Option:
OBJECTION! *points finger at "Option 2* The use of the term "Justice" in the second option makes an implication that is this august body's charge to determine and is therefore prejudicial!
Good stuff all around, though. Nice.
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First up, two sections where I think you got reference style wrong.
First up, Pope Innocentius:
"These men and women are role models for our impressionable children," said Valmar-possessed pope of the Church of Granas and well-known item-less boss, Zera Innocentius. "{I}f all PCs started doing this, there would be chaos! Delicious chaos!"
I originally used an elipsis here as if the reporter had only quoted part of another sentence. But it looks cleaner like this.
Personally, I would further rewrite the quote thus:
"Mixing a few chemicals together to get through a hard, cold night in the Dungeon... it's perfectly understandable," one generic Ivalician competitor said in defense of his impugned sportsmanship. "It's not like I'd bring a Revive Stone to a match or anything."
Sure, sounds a little better. I think I only had such a long quote in the first place because I was just mixing around sentence structures a bit to not sound so repetitive.
Side note: What is the FFT name for the consumable auto-revive item that you equip?
Now for some generic comments not related to grammer:
Well, as far as Maxim goes, technically, he's a Great-Grandfather, at least if you go by Terran age conventions. (Even still, I doubt you would be just a Young Adult after 90 Years.) Either way, at the end of his 2nd paragraph, please consider changing "children" to "descendants". (This would also make it right by unranked Lufia games...)
I was looking at Maxim as his Lufia2 endgame self, where he's just had a kid... since he doesn't exactly live to see any of his other descendants.
Also, I'm mildly amused that you mispelled 'grammar' in an editing post, but that's unimportant.
Also, you made reference to the "cultural norm{s}" of Filgaia vs the DL, but you never expanded on it in the story. I would like to see a quote or paraphrase in reference to this difference.
Filgaian cultural norms... well... there's a lot of WA characters that can use Mystic, which is one of the very few legal-ish ways to use items in the DL. The extension to that is that Filgaia is obviously a hippie state where people are cracked out on Items all day long. At least, that's the view this alarmist article farce is trying to present.
In fact, this could be a good place for the President of Esthar, himself a father of a PC who is restricted severely by game mechanics, to voice his lament referring it a 'Double Standard': "My son and his teammates aren't allowed to even adopt elemental or status defenses because they're linked to GFs, and these guys want to use Items in Battle? How fair and balanced is that?" Alternately, have Kiros, as Laguna's spokesman release a statement: "President Loire is deeply troubled by what he considers to be an apparent double-standard wherein the DL imposes severe restrictions on characters from our game-verse due to customization yet allows these illicit substances to be used right under their noses."
(Heck, FF8's Magic System is Consumable and its Item Command is GF-Restricted! Yes, I know the latter is not what you're talking about, but the former comes close enough. Never mind the fact that the issue in FF8 is customization and non-Uniqueness; Political Hacks will always make a hubris when it can be portrayed as tangentially related. Whaddaya mean I'm mixing my metaphors?!)
While it's a bit off-theme (why would the Alamist Reporter want to present a view where someone credible is arguing that -more- people should be abusing Items?), I really like the idea. Any suggestions on where in the article you would squeeze this bit?
I actually wouldn't mind using both parts - with Kiros' detached reporting followed by a more personally-written statement from Laguna himself.
Some MMXCM Stuff below. Omit if A: You haven't played the game or B: it doesn't get in.
Unfortunately, I haven't played it. The idea sounds amusing. And perfectly fitting the article as it is.
The use of the term "Justice" in the second option makes an implication that is this august body's charge to determine and is therefore prejudicial!
I'm glad you think so!
-Djinn
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Side note: What is the FFT name for the consumable auto-revive item that you equip?
There isn't one. Angel Ring has Start: Reraise and Chantage has Always: Reraise, but neither are consumable. Valkyrie Profile has... Angel Curios? that are auto-revive, if you want something well known that fits.
Filgaian cultural norms... well... there's a lot of WA characters that can use Mystic, which is one of the very few legal-ish ways to use items in the DL. The extension to that is that Filgaia is obviously a hippie state where people are cracked out on Items all day long. At least, that's the view this alarmist article farce is trying to present.
Well, Mystic being a skill that gives multiple people the effect of one item does kind of imply that!
Some MMXCM Stuff below. Omit if A: You haven't played the game or B: it doesn't get in.
Unfortunately, I haven't played it. The idea sounds amusing. And perfectly fitting the article as it is.
Mana Khemia would be a better idea anyways, since the entire game is about making items, many of which are consumable. Jess and Nikki even use up items in some of their more DL-relevant skills.
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"These men and women are role models for our impressionable children," said Valmar-possessed pope of the Church of Granas and well-known item-less boss, Zera Innocentius. "{I}f all PCs started doing this, there would be chaos! Delicious chaos!"
I originally used an elipsis (sic) here as if the reporter had only quoted part of another sentence. But it looks cleaner like this.
Which is the point of having a Capital I within Brackets. It was originally part of another sentence, yet makes sense and is in context, both within itself and within the article, on its own.
BTW, is Pope supposed to be lower-cased in the Grandia world? Because I know it's Capitalized IRL.
I was looking at Maxim as his Lufia2 endgame self, where he's just had a kid... since he doesn't exactly live to see any of his other descendants.
Yeah. I just wanted his comment to extend to a certain other ranked fighter from his series, since the story refers to DL-related activity. It's kind of, while his in-game persona would only know of his baby boy (literally a baby), wouldn't his DL persona know about his later descendant of 90 years later?
Also, I'm mildly amused that you mispelled 'grammar' in an editing post, but that's unimportant.
Well, the grammar checker in Firefox says misspelled is spelled with 2 s, so we're even. ;-)
Filgaian cultural norms... well... there's a lot of WA characters that can use Mystic, which is one of the very few legal-ish ways to use items in the DL. The extension to that is that Filgaia is obviously a hippie state where people are cracked out on Items all day long. At least, that's the view this alarmist article farce is trying to present.
All right. I'm just a little bit off put by the sudden shift from referencing Filgaian Policy vs DL Policy to the use by other Duelers.
In fact, this could be a good place for the President of Esthar, himself a father of a PC who is restricted severely by game mechanics, to voice his lament referring it a 'Double Standard': "My son and his teammates aren't allowed to even adopt elemental or status defenses because they're linked to GFs, and these guys want to use Items in Battle? How fair and balanced is that?" Alternately, have Kiros, as Laguna's spokesman release a statement: "President Loire is deeply troubled by what he considers to be an apparent double-standard wherein the DL imposes severe restrictions on characters from our game-verse due to customization yet allows these illicit substances to be used right under their noses."
While it's a bit off-theme (why would the Alamist Reporter want to present a view where someone credible is arguing that -more- people should be abusing Items?), I really like the idea. Any suggestions on where in the article you would squeeze this bit?
I actually wouldn't mind using both parts - with Kiros' detached reporting followed by a more personally-written statement from Laguna himself.
My intent was to have Laguna decry the use of items as "Unfair" especially given that the FF8 Characters are limited to Attacks and Limits by Customization rules. While it is true that he wants those restrictions lifted, (one of many platforms that allows him to stay in office for as long as he has,) his point is that Item-Users have an unfair advantage in the DL, which is the point of the article if I read it right, especially over those restricted to nothing. He's hostile towards these Item "Abusers", mainly due to the aforementioned restriction on his game.
Perhaps we can write it like this:
The Loire Administration in Esthar issued a Press Release citing the President Laguna Loire's "deep concern" over an "apparent double-standard" caused by the "lack of disciplinary action" against these item users. When called for clarification, the President expressed outrage: "We're expected to 'play by the rules' imposed upon us by the DL authorities due to 'customization concerns', stringently enforced by the way, and expect to sit back as these outlaws defame the spirit of the DL with their 'Item Use'? How fair and balanced is that?" The President seemed about to comment further, but his aide Kiros ended the call. Further calls were returned only with requests to refer only to the original presser.
Unfortunately, I haven't played {MMXCM}. The idea sounds amusing. And perfectly fitting the article as it is.
Forgot that from the Ranking Topic.
UPDATE:
Mana Khemia would be a better idea anyways, since the entire game is about making items, many of which are consumable. Jess and Nikki even use up items in some of their more DL-relevant skills.
If this is the case, then it might be better to cut my MMXCM-related suggestions in favor of reporting on the applicable MK aspects. (Then again, it could also mean we're heading into multi-part expose territory. Not necessarily a bad thing for Season 50.)
Though I would also like to note that between the accessory system and an aspect of the plot therein, it could be said that the cast of MMXCM recognizes the dangers of substance abuse. But, again, it's probably best if I expand on that in a response to the actual Bonus Match.
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Random suggestion. I think it is fair to have Mariel came in and accuse them of having her healthy organic berries now labled as dangerous drug......
Or, if items got banned in this bonus, have a follow up bonus having MAriel sue the DL authorities for unlawfully discrediting her products.
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Random suggestion. I think it is fair to have Mariel came in and accuse them of having her healthy organic berries now labled as dangerous drug......
Or, if items got banned in this bonus, have a follow up bonus having MAriel sue the DL authorities for unlawfully discrediting her products.
PRINT:
In response to the recent decisions concerning illegal item abuse in the RPG Duelling, one Filgaian businesswoman took a stand. Once a subsistance farmer, as the Elw population in the area dwindled, Mariel stepped up her production of Heal Berries(TM), a household word amoung Filgaian residents. The young Elw entrepeneur decried the DL authorities' decision to label her health-promoting products as harmful substances, in particular the protests from the state of Esthar.
"These big-city Esthar folks don't know anything about consumables! Do you think they spend their days enriching the earth and harvesting the harmonious power of nature for the good of all? [ I]t's hardly fair to compare my life-giving Heal Berries(TM) and related products to their Para-magic [consumables]. Have you seen the warning labels on those things - 'May cause amnesia with prolonged use'. Is it any wonder that they aren't allowed in the League?"
Taking this statement, Mariel has begun a long court battle with the DL authorities, seeking reparations of approximately 350 million Gella (20 million Potch).
Or something like that? I absolutely love this idea.
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With official changes! (Side note: Japanese Firefox doesn't have auto-spell check for English words...)
Headline: Abuse of Illegal Substances in the Duelling League
Recent debate over high-profile dueller, Cecilia Lynn Adlehyde's performance has fans of the RPG Duelling League (DL) wondering: Is illegal item-use getting to be a problem in the DL? The event's creators and managers have gone on record as clearly stating that 'common consumable item-use' is strictly prohibited in the tournament. But should that apply to duellers even when they aren't competing? Are they in danger of losing their high-dollar duelling endorsements?
"These men and women are role models for our impressionable children," said Valmar-possessed Pope of the Church of Granas and well-known item-less boss, Zera Innocentius, "[ I]f all PCs started doing this, there would be chaos! Delicious chaos!"
One Filgaian youth we interviewed stated that she used items 'all the time.' After a lengthy monologue about flying on her wings, she added, "And of -course- I share my items with my friends. Everybody's doing it." Another young Filgaian boy commented that 'stupid, untrustworthy adults' just didn't understand how kids felt these days - before sharing a Mega Berry(TM) with three of his friends.
The mother of one of the younger duellers new to the DL voiced her concerns, "I'm afraid he might be using. He and his girlfriend especially - they always have this glazed look on their faces... And [Yuki] won't stop talking about how he wants to 'fly in the sky'... [You'd have to be] a pretty bad mother not to notice those kinds of signs."
Part of the problem may be Filgaia's domestic policy on item-use. Princess Adlehyde is a well-known proponent of its widespread use, and regulations on the sale and distribution of Berries(TM) are lax in the region. But while recreational item use may be a cultural norm for Filgaians, it isn't always palatable to other participants of the interdimensional DL event.
And Filgaians are not the only competitors who manage to skirt the edges of the DL's strict policy against illegal substance abuse. One concerned DL father, Maxim, stated, "There's this disturbing trend of young duellers shooting themselves in the head and using Potions or what-have-you on A.I. like it was part of their god-given -skillsets-!"
Questioned about his own use of performance-enhancing substances, the DL father replied "Hey, I limit my item-use only to unique pieces in my inventory... and even then, I only ever use once or twice during an event. ...and I never -touch- consumables!" He ended his indignant interview with, "I have to set a good example for my descendants."
Another high-profile dueller and well-known estranged father, Shadow, had no comment when asked about his questionable use of consumables as his main offense in the League.
"Mixing a few chemicals together to get through a hard, cold night in the Dungeon... it's perfectly understandable," one generic Ivalician competitor said in defense of his impugned sportsmanship. "It's not like I'd bring an Angel Curio to a match or anything."
The Loire Administration in Esthar issued a Press Release citing the President Laguna Loire's "deep concern" over an "apparent double-standard" caused by the "lack of disciplinary action" against these item users. When called for clarification, the President expressed outrage: "We're expected to 'play by the rules' imposed upon us by the DL authorities due to 'customization concerns', stringently enforced by the way, and expected to sit back as these outlaws defame the spirit of the DL with their 'Item Use'? How fair and balanced is that?" The President seemed about to comment further, but his aide Kiros ended the call. Further calls were returned only with requests to refer only to the original presser.
But where will the abuse end? One underage Wingly dueller who lists her occupation ostensibly as 'dancer' stated that she wished she could use items in the tournament. "Where I'm from, Item-use is just part of daily life. And you certainly can't compete without it. As a mage... [using item-cast spells] is just how I'm built."
As a devout Spiran Blitzball athlete and recent father himself, Wakka had this to say: "We really need to have some perspective on this, y'know? Spamming Al-Bhed Potions off a washed-up summoner's stomach in a dark alley or a bad sequel somewhere... is that really the kind of future you want for your kids?"
So, loyal DL sports-fans, what are your thoughts on item-use among DL competitors? Your 'letters to the editor' can really make a difference!
Choices:
I'm For it! (I want to destroy all society as we know it!)
I'm Against it! (I hate Freedom, Justice, and the Filgaian way.)
There is no third option, you're either a hippie or a tyrant.
I don't know much about Mana Khemia either, as I've only played some of it in passing, but it sounds like it'd be a lot of fun to turn this into a multi-part expose for grand ol' season 50.
Someone else I was talking to mentioned that the article could also touch on issues likened to 'steroid abuse', Jude's Accelerator ability might be a good place to start to branch into this DL 'concern'. Likewise, FF8's Para-magic segues nicely into this.
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[size=16]The Wild Rose: Isn't it ROMANTIC!?[/size][/b]
-Meeplelard
It was a nice day at Mobliz...by which I mean the place was still a complete wreck but that's an aside! However, this tranquil moment of a peacefulness in a ruined city of nothing but kids...ok, that makes no sense, lets just say Seifer and Raijin decided to come and cause trouble.
"Yo, Seifer, why are we here again? I mean, there's nothing but kids here, ya know?"
"Cause I'm pissed, that's why! Finally get a break from that damn job, and I need to take my anger out on something, why not take candy from some kids?"
"Yeah, but Fuijin's not here, ya know? I mean, wouldn't it have made more sense to wait for her to finish the season, ya know?" Raijin responded.
"Shut up! Besides, if I stick around too much longer, that Norgard Defense Force might actually recruit me, and they don't take no for an answer!"
(Actually, they do, just the consequences involve Vaynard declaring war on you right after. Nevermind that being forced to oppose the NDF is not exactly a threat, but that's neither here nor there.)
"Besides...hey, there's a kid, lets go pick on him!" Seifer said, fixing his skull cap. Yes, he's wearing that outfit, and no one is gonna question this either. "Raijin, you're first!"
Its best we not go into depth in the next scene, not so much cause its painful to watch Raijin act as a bully as much as its just involves lots of painful stupidity, such like Raijin getting owned mentally by a 6 year old NPC. Yeah, you read that right...
"Damn it kid! Give me your lunch money or something ya know!"
"I don't have any! I told you this! If you keep bothering me, I'll tell mama on you!"
"HA!" Seifer said "kid, I know who your 'mama' is, and she's not gonna be here for a while!"
"...really?" said Raijin
"Yeah, same reasons as Fuijin. Why do you think of all the orphanages, I chose THIS dump?"
"I thought it was the location, ya know."
Given the lack of Fuijin to kick Raijin in the shins, Seifer decided to take the abuse into his hands for once, and donning a blue foam bat, smacked Raijin over the head, knocking him down. Seifer then turned to the kid "Let that be undeniable proof of how much I can own you, kid!"
Seifer started laughing...only to get interuppted by a shining arrow flying across his face (which happened to hit Raijin as he was standing up, pinning him into a nearbye tree.)
"You who would pick on poor defenseless children, you have no justice! No dreams of beauty!" said a shadowy figure standing on the rooftop "for you will know that so long as there are dreams, I will always stand tall." The shadows pasted revealing a white haired man dressed in blue armor, a bandana and what looked like 6 different weapons "For I am Firion, the Wild Rose of Fynn!"
"Dreams? Beauty! HA! Isn't THAT ROMANTIC! I have my own beautiful dreams and you won't stop them!" Seifer responded as Firion jumped off the roof top. "Besides, what the hell are you doing here anyway? I don't remember hearing any Wild Rose in this place!"
"Oh, see, I'm a good friend of Cloud's, who happens to be a good friend of the girl who runs this place, so..."
"...god damn cross overs. BAH! I'll totally own you in this next fight!" Seifer said, fixing his skull cap, throwing away his struggle bat and actually pulling out his Gunblade "For I am the Sorceress' Knight! You can't beat me!"
And so, an epic duel of ROMANTIC DREAMS shall transpire! Who will win between the symbolic WILD ROSE and...uh...THE SKULL CAP OF LOUDMOUTHNESS.
-A Wild Rose always blooms brighter; that, and 7 weapons are better than one.
-Seifer pulls an upset! Well, he has a better chance than the entire NDF combined!
NOTE: If someone wants to totally rewrite this, feel free, I just wanted to get the concept down or something. Its just Firion vs. Seifer, two freaks over ROMANTIC DREAMS and what not, just one actually doesn't fail at the allusions and the other...is Seifer.
And yes, its suppose to be some sort of unholy splicing of KH2 Seifer and FF8 Seifer <_<
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Equity Friends South: More Intelligent than Red Hair and Goggles Combo
-Meeplelard
It was a...usually villainry scenery in the utterly generic villains secret hideout...which wasn't a secret cause there were big flashing letters saying "Evil Villain Hide Out Here. Open House ever Tuesday at 6!" but that's not the point! In his comfortably EVIL chair sat the EVIL leader of a most EVIL army whose name no one actually remembers cause it was EVILY generic, Baal!
Planning his next EVIL scheme, as his original one was thwarted by an adventurous brat who wasn't EVIL with red hair, he was at a loss of ideas, cause most weren't EVIL enough. Until he struck upon one...
"I got it! My next EVIL idea! I will set up the biggest telemarketing scam ever! Mwahahah! Everyone will be so annoyed that I can easily take over the world with my EVIL ambitions from there!!!" There was EVIL laughter for a good 5 minutes from here on in...but the EVIL laughter was interrupted by an unexpected opponent...
"Your days are done, EVIL ruler of..." the voice paused followed by a softer voice seem to be speaking to something else "...wait, just what does he rule over again?"
"I dunno, does it matter? Lets just bust in with our entrances and beat the crap out of him like we always do." followed another, more feminine voice.
"Psyduck..."
"Anywho...EVIL DOER BEWARE! For you have met your match! Team assemble!!"
"From the mysterious and secretive arts of Brazil, it is, THE SEPTA GENERIC NINJA!" said Frank as he revealed himself from another very obvious american flag towel that was meant to blend in but didn't.
"In the name of the Tepes, it is I, BALLERINA MASK!" said Hilda as she appeared in Batform, transforming instantly into her slim state.
"Wielder of the sacred light, come forth, Le Stallion Magnifique, for I am...LADY LIGHTBRINGER!" said L'Arachel, coming in from yet ANOTHER illogical (but still breathtaking) sunset.
"And of course, leader of our little band of...uhh..." said Zed checking the script "Oh, right, HEROES! I am...MONSTER Z!!!!"
"PSYDUCK!!!"
"Alright, well done everyone!" said Zed to the rest of his crew...
"Wait! We're missing one member! Our newest one! Where could he be?" L'Arachel said...
"AHAHAHAHA! The right arm of JUSTICE is never late! It always appears when you least expect it! Behold, for I am...THE DEFENDER OF JUSTICE!" shouted Flay, who was standing behind Baal, even though there was absolutely no way he could have snuck behind him without being noticed, appearing spontaneously...and of course, wearing a sill mask.
"...well, I guess that answers that. Though, Defender of Justice, for our routine, you think you could time it a little closer to ours?" said Ballerina Mask.
"Justice has many faces! How it chooses to show itself matters not!" Flay responded.
"...yeah, I'll buy that logic."
"Psyduck..."
"STOP IGNORING ME YOU SIMPLETONS! Do you not know who stand before? I am the EVIL!!! Baal!" Baal shouted, with a big EVIL explosion behind him. This was followed by what appeared to be a tumbleweed blow across the floor.
"So...uhh...yeah, you have an EVIL plan, right?" Zed said.
"Of course I do! It is the most EVIL plan ever!"
"And what might that EVIL plan be?" responded the heroic princess.
"HA! The power of Telemarketting will be used to my advantage! With the power of the phone system on my side, NOTHING SHALL STOP ME!" Baal responded.
"Truly, that is an EVIL deed, and it must be stopped! I cannot stand for such actions!" Frank said, posing in something that very much not fitting.
"Using means of communication to do your evil doing? The power of JUSTICE shall strike you down, or I am not the DEFENDER JUSTICE!!!" Flay stated.
"...yeah, what those two guys said. Besides, there's one last thing we haven't told you!" Monster Z said to Baal.
"And what EVIL thing might that be!?"
In unison they all shouted "We are...EQUITY FRIENDS SOUTH!!!!" followed immediately by a "PSYDUCK!!!"
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At the Al Revis Academy, a certain young white haired alchemist was met by a scantily dressed girl and a robot.
"So wait, you guys are part of a super hero organization?" Vayne said, somewhat shocked.
"BLEEP BLEEP BLIP BLEEP. THAT IS CORRECT."
"And you've been selected to become an honorary member of our secnod branch!" responded Jennifer.
"...this isn't something I take much pride in, and...how did you guys know about me anyway?"
"BLEEP BLOOP DEFENDER OF JUSTICE. BLIP."
"...I see..." Vayne said, looking towards his shoulder, holding his arm, in his usual embarrassed stance. Sighing, he knew there was no real point in declining the offer, as Flay would find some other way to make him join. "I suppose it beats being an actual member..."
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Will the Equity Friends South stop the EVIL plan concocted by Baal? Will Baal's most nefarious of all deeds help him take over the world? Will Flay ever agree to get the routine right for the sake of justice? And just what does being an "Honorary' member of these oustanding heroes mean anyway?
Tune in next time for...EQUITY FRIENDS SOUTH!!!!
-The Equity Friends South crush the opposition, proving that Justice Prevails once again!
-Baal's scheme is too EVIL!!!! to be stopped, the EFS are forced to retreat
-Reinforcements are called in...by which we mean Flay forces Vayne to help despite being on the opposite side of the world
-Super Equity Friends make a surprise appearance, and Baal sort of just loses...miserably...
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If someone wants to expand upon this as usual, find more silly jokes to work in, etc. feel free. The general idea is, of course, Baal from Grandia is trying to take over the world through Telemarketing, and the Equity Friends South (with Flay as the newest member) need to stop him. And yes, the Vayne thing is required; come on, its Flay in a super hero related bonus match, how can we NOT have him forcing something upon Vayne (though if you want to make it more creative in that scene, feel free, just make sure Vayne is forced into being an honorary member.)
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It had to happen sometime. A new arena is build to accommodate the first official unranked duellists match. Due to the amount of firepower the contestant possesses the management decides to construct the stadion from some of the strongest material in the universe such as Adamantin and Mythril.
Basically instead of steel as the skeleton they use Mythril and instead of concrete they use Adamantin. Somewhat unorthodox but when one considers the reason this arena is meant for contestants who can't be judged due to their strength its understandable.
The first Match is also best describe as 'destructive.' The two contestants are Ryu 5 from Breath of Fire 5 and Ethereal/ Iseria Queen from Tri-aces games.
Both are known for their power. Ryu 5 is known for as a PC with an invincibility and powering up skill whereas Ethereal Queen is known as the super powered optional bosses of SO and VP series. Needless to say both are eager to proof which one of them is superior to the other.
At the stadium.
"So why have you decided to host this now, Nate?"
"Well, Chisato when you have some of them suddenly appearing at your office demanding this kind of match you can see how this match will generate a very handsome profit", Nate replied.
To this Chisato replied, "You mean threatening to de-atomize you?"
"Oh, hush."
"And we won't get even a cent of it right?"
"Well, your a janitor Odin. Why should I pay you even a dime? Enough of this just go cover the match will you, Chisato? Oh, and Odin," asked Nate?
"Yes boss."
"Use Gungnir instead of the usual mop. I have a feeling it will be a very bloody mess."
Result:
- Ryu 5 wins.
- Ethereal/ Iseria Queen wins.
- Draw.
Hmm you do have a point. Don't worry, I'll edit her out and replace her with the fifth Ryu ;D .
Update: I've edited my submission. Hiro have been replaced with the fifth Ryu. A bit overkill I know but this is the unranked division.
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Lezard. Thanks for submitting the bonus match. As a warning, though, I don't think we can use it just yet. As it stands the two main problems are:
A) Hiro / Hillo is really obscure. Obscurity is fine... Phantom Brave has come up in a bunch of bonus matches, as has other weird stuff... but you have to provide some characterization / explanation then. I don't know anything more about her, so I can't really help here.
B) Even if people knew who Hiro was... I checked with some others in the DL who did play Spectral Souls (as well as Chaos Wars), and they say that she's a Middle, possibly a Heavy depending on form. She has some plot hype as the daughter of a superpowerful demon, but since the Iserian Queen kinda lacks much plot beyond "a match for aftergame heroes," she probably falls back on how she is gameplay wise, which is likely going to be a slaughter in the Queen's favor. And that's before the obscurity factor even kicks in.
Also, as a minor nitpick, non-ranked duelers get into fights all the time. ;-) That's what the old "Not Ranked" arena was for, and pretty huge proportion of bonus matches, too.
I'd be happy to run the bonus, but can you add some characterization to Hiro? You might also want to give her some kind of edge if you're sticking her against the Iserian / Ethereal Queen, or possibly just switch her opponent altogether.
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New bonus match
'Notice: Due to the success of the previous Unranked match, the RPGDL management have decided to host the second unranked match.
Unlike the previous one where a super PC is pitted against a super boss, this match will be between super PC Vs super PC. This time Cloud Strife with the cheap (and infamous) KOTR and Mime combo will be pitted against Squall with fully Junctioned stats.
We feel that the stadium needs to be repaired and strengthen to withstand the possible damage done by these two duellers, in particular, the mimed KOTR.'
Results:
Cloud shows that KOTR and Mime is superior to Junction.
Squall shows how powerful a Junctioned Character can be.
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Apologies on the slow response, Lezard. Didn't notice you'd edited in the Bonus Match until a week or so ago, and been slow at looking into it.
Anyway... huh. On the bright side, since the DL is to some extent "Cloud vs. Squall who would win?!" sometimes the obvious match absolutely needs to be done. Good to get back to roots. Problem is that from a crunchy mechanical perspective... that match you describe is weird. Does Final Attack get credit for a Cloud win? If not, there's not much point in mentioning it, but if so, absolutely nothing is surviving KotR, so the only *theoretical* way for Squall to win is something like "Poison Cloud, let Cloud die while summoning a GF, have GF eat KotR." And it sounds like Squall only has legal access to junctions anyway, not GFs.
That said, since the DL is likely turning over a new leaf next week, I'll definitely look into making this work somehow. We do need a Cloud vs. Squall match, on reflection. Might just be better to do it in a narrative / style way, or use a mechanics setup that doesn't involve Final Attack.
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I edit out the final attack if that'll make you happy.... ::)
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Back for a limited time (Summer). Anyway, a Bonus Series idea:
The Puny Cup A series of Bonus Duels with Forum Tourney backing:
The setup is from ESPN's World Cup adverts:
It's not about Kings, Queens, or Emperors, Dark Gods, or gil or mithril.
It's not about Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, Ogres, Imps, or Robots.
It's not about Swords, Shields, Staves, Spears, or Sidearms.
It's not about Earth, Fire, Ice, Wind, Water, Heart, Nature, Earthquakes, or Lightning.
It's not about Black Mage, White Mage, Red Mage, Blue Mage, One Mage, Two Mages, Sages, Rages, or Summoners.
It's not about Eidolons, ESPers, Psychic-Types, Dark-Types, Dark-Knights, Magic Knights, Starry Nights, or Knights of the Round.
It's not about Oriental or Occidental. Medieval or Modern or Post-Modern. War or Peace. Love freaks or embodyments of hate. Magic or Science or just plain Fisticuffs.
This is about the one season! Where we All! Agree! On one Thing!
*record scratch* "Man these guys suck."
*music resumes* Twelve Punies! One League Watching! (And jeering.)
The 2010 Puny Cup.
One match changes... not much. But it makes the winners feel good. And the losers, well... not.
Format:
Phase 1: A List Tourney with 11 Groups. Winners go to the Winner's Tourney, Losers go to the ... (except for the "Already Proven" which only advances the Winner's Tourney as the Final Challenge)
Phase 2
Winner's Tourney: A single Elim structure (the two pairs of mini-pools get to face each other in play-in rounds before we start the tourney in earnest) with the winner facing the winner of the "Already Proven" pool.
Loser's Tourney: As Winner's Tourney but the 1st Round Losers are sent to a "Bottom of the Barrel" "Consolation" round. At the end of each of these, the "winner" gets to face off with either Jogurt or Cinna (BotB gets the loser of those 2...)
Phase 1 will be on the forums in the form of List Tournies. Phase 2 is intended for the site. The 6 main pools and the "Already Proven" pool have 9-12 people each. There are also 4 half-pools which have 6 each. The ratings of the half pools range from 1.0 to 1.7. The main pools are 1.70 to 2.25. Jogurt and Cinna are their own special kind of Fail, so they get their own 2-person pool. On the site.
Now, I acknowledge that we don't have much room (or patience). So I'll be cool with having only one set of tournies on the site itself with the rest being on the boards. Probably the Winner's side of the Loser's bracket. Probably 2 matches a week: Play-Ins, Side 1, Side 2, Special Kind of Fail, Semis, Finals, "Winner" vs. Fail "Winner"
As for writeups, probably just 1-2 lines per person. I'll see if I can't draw from the record descripts on that.
If we can do this, then I'll want to start on the Lists around the Weekend.
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For what it's worth, Donald, since you mentioned something about Bonus Matches not happening much lately... the Puny Cup sounds like a great idea for a Bonus Match, but holding off 'till the actual matches come up, obviously. If you want to do some kind of preliminary set-the-stage thing before the matches start, that's fine too, of course.
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EDIT: Modified the completely irrelevant intro somewhat.
The Field Pool Polls in the Tournament Forum have been completed!
From these... I threw darts. Then I shot pool. Then I just chilled in front of the tube until I dozed off.
I'm still not sure what Flonne was trying to prove with Lucca's gate key, a grenade, and a roll of duct tape. Or why Bowser was doing wearing a beret.
So somehow... out of all of that... I came up with my draws for The Puny Cup!
Plus some general gibberish that could, if you squint and hum real loudly, pass for writeups:
Anyway...
Intro
It's not about Kings, Queens, or Emperors, Dark Gods, or gil or mithril.
It's not about Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, Ogres, Imps, or Robots.
It's not about Swords, Shields, Staves, Spears, or Sidearms.
It's not about Earth, Fire, Ice, Wind, Water, Heart, Nature, Earthquakes, or Lightning.
It's not about Black Mage, White Mage, Red Mage, Blue Mage, One Mage, Two Mages, Sages, Rages, or Summoners.
It's not about Eidolons, ESPers, Psychic-Types, Dark-Types, Dark-Knights, Magic Knights, Starry Nights, or Knights of the Round.
It's not about Oriental or Occidental. Medieval or Modern or Post-Modern. War or Peace. Love freaks or embodyments of hate. Magic or Science or just plain Fisticuffs.
This is about the one season! Where we All! Agree! On one Thing!
*record scratch* "Man these guys suck."
Preliminary Match #1
Under most circumstances, the sight of an extremely cute dog should move any person away from violence.
Of course, when we're talking about Augst, that's not saying much.
Still, things could be worse. He could be facing a certain Hamster instead of a Suikodog.
Preliminary Match #2
One a Gypsy, the other a Songstress. Otherwise quite similar: supporters who don't seem to do anything.
But enough about Nara and Luna. This is the Puny Cup!
Both Lucia and Shiho have been in 3 Seasons. Yes, that Shiho. The Shiho who turned a tub of lard... ok, so Palmer was a laughingstock already. But she just made him even worse in that regard.
Lucia... well, we can say she smells good at least.
Writeup Close
Twelve Punies! One League Watching! (And jeering.)
Welcome! To the 2010 Puny Cup!
One match changes... not much. But it makes the winners feel good. And the losers, well... not.
WA4 Augst vs S3 Connie
SH2 Lucia vs VP1 Shiho
Yeah, I know, not the best. But hopefully, adequate. I've got Week 2 ready as well. It'll be 7 weeks in total with 12 matches. 2 per week for Weeks 1-5. So the above is best intended for Season 60 Week 1.
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This post is embargoed until Week 2. This is merely a "just in case", as I'm going on a trip today. I should be back in contact by Sunday, but just in case...
We actually have a Shaking Rematch slated!
Yumei and Peppor met back in Season 27. And the mermaid shook her way to victory. By six shaking votes out of eighty-six.
Have the seasons changed the seasonings? Will Peppor get his shaking revenge?
By the way, I prefer Swiss Cake Rolls.
Here we have a tale of two carrers.
On the one side, you have Alanis. Who was featured in only one season. She lost to Chisato Madison... and won against Cinna. Basically both sides of the Light scale... except that Chisato's now a Middle. Talk about not getting a proper shot.
On the other, we have Kongol, who also had one win... back in the first week of the DL. Out of his four losses, one has been against an eventual Middle... and two have been against the same eventual Heavy! Again, talk about not getting a proper shot.
So now they both get to fight against someone their own size. And that's what the Puny Cup is all about!
Twelve Punies! One League Watching! (And jeering.)
The 2010 Puny Cup.
Yumei vs Peppor
Alanis vs Kongol
The rest of the schedule:
Week 3: First Round Part 2:
AvC Winner vs Zahhak
SvL Winner vs Raja
Week 4: The match you've all been waiting for!
The match you've all been waiting for! (Just guess who goes up against each other here...)
Losers Week 1
Week 5: The Semis
Week 2 Top vs Week 3 Top
Week 2 Bottom vs Week 3 Bottom
Week 6: Can _____ win against... another lamer?
Winner 4a vs Loser 4b
Week 7: The Finals
Week 5 Winners
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Puny Cup Week 3: The end of the Preliminaries
Match #5
After taming a tactical mastermind without fighting prowess, Connie faces... a tactical buffon with little fighting prowess.
On the other hand, Zahhak has no qualms burning down residences, warehouses, farmhouses, henhouses, outhouses... and doghouses if they get in his way.
This should be interesting.
Match #6
Two weeks ago, we learned that smell beat song, but barely. Also, back in Season 43, we learned that Jokes trumped the harp, so it's a good thing that Shiho was edged out. Can the Gypsy of Florence divine her way past the High Priest of the Church of Bad Jokes?
Twelve Punies! One League Jeering! The 2010 Puny Cup!
Connie vs Zahhak
Lucia vs Raja
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Puny Cup, Week 4
Losers' Match
And now, the two that lost in Week 1 meet. One a tactical genius who can't fight, the other a songstress who got lucky against a tub of lard.
Interesting how opinions dip after a loss in the Puny Cup.
Yeah, I've got nothing else. Let's move on.
The Match of the Decade! (minus two years)
For ages on end, the Duelling League has marveled at these two.
One, a nice comedic actor.
The other, a warrior with the perfect unity of stats.
Oh sure, Sephiroth, Fou-Lu, Magical Emperor Ghaleon, they all have their fans. But when either of these two take the stage, everyone cheers!
And now, for the first, and likely only, time, they are here together, for your viewing pleasure.
The Fool and the Hamster. Who will win this clash of the... er... amoebae?
Augst vs Shiho
Cinna vs Jogurt
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Puny Cup: The Semis
And now we come into the semifinals of the Puny Cup. The truely weak have been culled, leaving us with... the somewhat weak.
On the bright side, it's an all girls semi.
Semifinal 1
In our first match, Connie the wonder dog goes up against a freezing tuna.
Apparently, the writing staff (of one) can't decide on whether Yumei is a mermaid or a chicken. So they settled on calling her a "Chicken of the Sea".
I had better move on before my Soul is purified. Yes, it is weird.
Semifinal 2
And in the other match, A young wielder of a Fire Rune comes up against a Gypsy that also uses scented attacks. Too bad they scents the latter emits are not the type that fire is usually useful against.
But hey, at least smoke can mask pleasent smells too. Too bad the gypsy has a fan. (Only one?)
Elements or Flavors? Who will win the day?
Yumei vs Connie
Alanis vs Lucia
The Puny Cup. One match changes... not much really.
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Puny Cup: The Off Week
So the Songstress soared and the hamster got hammered.
What does that mean for us?
Well, the directors got the idea that a stage show is good... and setting the guy who apparently cannot fight against the guy with 1 Hit Point would be hilarious!
So it's curtain call for the Jesters of the Puny Cup! And Shiho and Cinna get to perform for us again as well.
Shiho vs Cinna
Augst vs Jogurt
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I guess I should've looked over the response lists for these matches. Which likely meant that I would've had to create one myself. Meh...
Programming Note: I refer to the combined scores per contestant in determining who advances.
So Browbeat's writeup... can be treated as more like an Advert.
Week 5 Winners
Yumei: 22 (8+14)
Connie: 10 (4+6)
Alanis: 12 (8+4)
Lucia: 20 (14+6)
So here we come to the finals.
On one side, a Gypsy of Florence, who came in all the way from the Play-Ins.
On the other side, a mermaid of Midgar, who was one of the standard seeds.
The one uses a fan with scents and a Rage spell.
The other purifies Weird Souls.
And this time, I'll have to make sure the ending works. Maybe Ultros can help me. After all, an Octopus did call the World Cup this year.
The Puny Cup. One match changes... Nothing!
And the reason why we don't have a 3rd Place Match is that the single drop list would be too confusing.
Yumei vs Lucia
Voting ends Thursday Night! (Sorry. Carry-over from Forum Tournies.)