Signors, welcome to the RPG Dueling League, an online community dedicated to pitting the fiercest, most PASSIONATE competitors from the RPG world against each other in a battle of fighting skill, and then democratically deciding who wins. I am your humble host, Morrie, and it is my pleasure to introduce you to the Arena, or as I like to call it, THE MONSTROUS PIT!!! The RPGDL is a site where anyone can vote on a series of matches between a host of different RPG characters every week. Each Season, match-ups are organized by random selection among the 4 different divisions: "Light", "Middle", "Heavy", and "Godlike". The winners of the initial match-ups are decided by which contestant receives the most votes, and then continue on to fight the other winners in a tournament setup until the end of a season, ending up with 4 champions, one from each division. The sixth week of a season features a team match where the Godlike champion and other three runner-ups face off against the Godlike runner-up and other three champions; as well as a chance for re-rankings among the divisions. Not that difficult, ay? So welcome to the RPGDL, signors, we hope you enjoy your stay! For a more in-depth summation of the features of the site, head over to the FAQ. For more information on the Rules, Chat, exciting additional tournaments, or stat topics, which detail information about all your favorite duelers, visit or join the Forum. This is the second week where we are featuring a link you won't want to miss, ay? And this week's feature is definitely one you will not want to miss, signors! Check out the first stage of the Season 36 Rankings process (open on Monday, signors!), where you can have your say in what new games will be added to the Monstrous Pit! It is not an opportunity that comes along very often, signors, so be sure not to miss it! The RPGDL values the input of its readers, and that means you, signor! Be sure to register an account if you have not already! I hope to see you around again. The Monstrous Pit needs voters like YOU always, signors. Greetings, fellow RPG fans! Welcome to the RPGDL, where nothing is sacred! I'm your lovable Mimir co-host Morte, and this is Behind the Scenes! It took thirty seasons, but I think that had to be the most serious introduction yet. And rightly so! For this week is a delightful change of pace from the usual infliction of pain that pervades each episode. Of course, there's still plenty of pain in store. Of course. This week, dear readers, we'll be discussing ranking season. Ah, the ranking season. These seasons always hurt the most. Because you're not ranked and I am! Neener neener neener! Owned by Odin. What a way to go. Even the best slip up sometimes. And then there's the lot of you. Chop chop! Bring out the victims! This is humiliating. Why am I discussing something some unreal and childish as a video game when we could instead be discussing the finer points of BOLTX? Because you might get out of here unscathed? And here, that's about the best guarantee you'll get. Bah, fine. It at least gives me time to practice my public speaking skills. I really do need more practice with those. So, what can you tell us about ranking season? How do you like it? Do you think it's a good thing? Of course it's wonderful! I can introduce more victims to my wonderful BoltX! The more people I can beat up in Godlike, the better my chances of taking a championship for my great Goddess Tyr! And you care about Tyr because? She's my Goddess! So wonderful! She taught me BoltX, after all! One-track mind, I see. Do you have any thoughts on games you'd like to see ranked? Tales of the Abyss. I'd like to face this other Jade person in battle and slaughter him for stealing my name. He doesn't even have BoltX! If you say BoltX one more time... You'll do what? You threatened me two weeks ago and nothing happened! You're full of idle threats! Speaking of idle threats: think you can stand up to the best the upcoming games have to offer? Of course! I've proven myself a strong enough adult to take on demons, swordsmen...everything Middle has to offer! If I'm still stuck in here, then I'd like more people to test my razor sharp intellect against. That's pretty confident of you. I'm pretty confident in everything from the neck up. Must...not...comment... So let's comment on something else. Hey, Mr. Personality! Yes? You have any thoughts on some of the larger releases in the past year? None. Should I have expected anything else? Nope. At least you'll get characters with actual development if you rank some newer games. Unless one of them's Grandia 3. Excellent one, master. Chisato showing someone respect? How odd. I'm sure the world must be coming to an end somewhere. So Kazan, being newly ranked yourself, how do you feel about new games coming in? New students, new blood, it's all a good thing. It keeps the world in balance. I'm personally looking forward to sparring with some of those fighters in Disgaea 2. I could teach that Adell kid a thing or two. Like how to properly wear a tie? And that. The kid has no fashion sense. Argh! Speaking of new, it's Hrist! Still trying to hit the broad side of a barn? Damnit mortals, I don't suck anymore! But you're Hrist. I thought 'Suck' was your middle name. Do not mock the eldest Valkyrie! But it's so fun! Why are you here anyway? Odin! Come for some love from your snuggle-bunny? Speaking of which, where is he? It's three. Bathroom rush. Why do I ask? There are cookie crumbs on my bed! He was eating cookies in my bed! My cookies! It seems like he's very inconsiderate. He is! I will punish him in the name of the moon! ... I mean, in the name of the gods! Another showdown in the bathroom. We might have to close it down. Maybe. After the violence is best, though. What else could we discuss before the show degrades... Perhaps the arrival of more manly men?! ... The more we rank, the more manly men we have to fight in a manly competition such as this! The more men, the better! Mmm...nah, I think people can get the joke without me saying it. So I feel like having tact for once - sue me. ... So Kahn, what game has the manliest men you can think of? Why Radiata Stories of course! The sheer number of men... ...Radiata... ...Stories... ...Killer... Hey, you're not a manly BBBBBBBBBBLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! That has got to come in handy. SO apparently, ladies are just as effective fighters as men. But we knew this all along. Some's a charter member of the Feminist movement. Around you freaks, I need to be. Well, that looks like that's about the end. Join us next week when we do something. Yes, just something. Planning never works out too well on this show. Have the best, and vote for new ranks in the RPGDL all this week! Toodles! ----------Meanwhile, at the Women's Restroom...again---------- Hahahahaha! Soon, the bathroom shall be mine! Foul defilement! Hrist! What's this...oh! I know the problem. Look, I'm sorry I used your fishbowl for a bathroom, but the bathroom was so far away... YOU KILLED GOLDIE THE GOLDFISH!? DIE! ...a god can never catch a break.