We're glad to have you back, dear readers, perusing the hallowed and battle-worn pages of the 'net's premier RPG entertainment site, the RPGDL! One more week, dear readers - one more week until the Season Fourteen Finals are upon us! So let's get started, shall we? First off, you'll want to head on over and check out who triumphed over who at Last Week's Results Page. Does a dragon god still reign over Godlike? Was the octopus thoroughly teased in Heavy? Did Middle's sniper extraordinaire manage to shoot down an unidentified flying wyvern? And did princess or queen triumph in Light? All these answers, and more, await you inside, dear readers! Now, with that out of the way, it's time to move on to The Really Fun Stuff! In Light this week, Lord of Budehec Castle Thomas squares off against the Stay Puffed Marsh...er...Mallow, the wanna-be frog. Will Thomas rain on Mallow's parade, or will he need the Ghostbusters to help exterminate his little problem? In Middle, Lord Lyndis of Caelin meets up with Balk, the sniper who shot Heath out of the sky last week. Will she avenge the loss of her fellow war hero? In Heavy, Ultros, famed Behind the Scenes cameraman, must battle with the dreaded Wings of Valmar. Can he bring Millenia down to earth, or will he be carried away from his chance at a championship? Nate, Necron, Yuna, Mewtwo - Four of Godlikes greatest and most feared fighters, each for different reasons. Only two can come out on top this week: will it be the Speed Racer cosplayer, the Eternal Darkness, the High Summoner, or the Psychic Cat of Death? There's only one way to decide, dear readers, and that's by your vote! But wait! Don't go yet! The RPG Strategy League still awaits your perusal. Much has happened over the past few weeks: General Leo, Shadow, and the Figaro Brothers strike an alliance to deal with a much greater threat...but can they win the trust of an untrusting town? Meanwhile, civil war still rages in Nikeah, as Kefka and Yuber are unrelenting and unwilling to give up any gained territory. Unbenownst to them, a messenger carrying a valuable item, and an important message, flutters over their heads... And as always, we'd appreciate it if you stopped by the RPGDL Forums, and registered an account. Come on: it only takes a couple seconds. Once you've done that, you can take part in any discussion, debate, or general chatter you feel like. Don't be a nobody: get involved! Now, we're proud to bring you Chisato Madison and her top-class group of renowned reporters and commentators, with a little something we like to call, "Behind the Scenes": Welcome to Behind the Scenes, the show where we get up close and personal with the fighters at the RPGDL. Thank yo... Behind the Scenes is brought to you by Ramus Brand Burgers. Trust the man from Burg with your burgers. You did NOT just do that. Actually, he did. And he could do it again and again if you like, with Maxim's Genuine Reset spell, patent pending. Because life's too short to only live it once. I'm warning you two, stop it right now. Gee, Chisato, you look tense. Of course I'm tense! These two morons just broke one of my cardinal rules! Well, maybe you should think of a vacation. I hear Sigil is nice this time of year. Tell the travel agent I sent you, and you'll get 20% off on your trip! ... Calm down, Chisato. I won't have you destroying my studio again this year. What, now you're going to pull a shameless plug? Well, 'tis the season. I hate the holidays. What do you want, Ramus. I just wanted to check up on the studio and make sure that you were on your best behavior. That, and he told all the guests that they could hock their stupid stuff on the show. NO. That's not a request, Ms. Madison. If you don't comply, your position will be terminated. You'd fire her during the holidays? That's low, sir. Relax, mop boy. He can't fire me. And why would that be? I own the show now, I own the studio... But you don't own me. I quit. The cruel oppressor is gone! Finally, I can take my rightful place as host! Keep dreaming, Odin. Now, Morte... Yeah, about that. Without Little Miss Psycho around, I don't see the point in sticking around. Later. You can't do this! You have a legal and binding contract. And how exactly did I sign it, genius? Ultros... Sorry, my contract is with Chisato, not you. Sorry. Well, there's only one thing to do... Yes! Once again, I shall rule! I was talking about hosting it myself. I will not be denied again! I may have been beaten, bruised, and broken, but as I am my witness, I won't lose to the likes of you! Right. Security! Sorry about this, Odin. Nothing personal. How is a sword to the head not person... AAGH! Hello, and welcome to the new and improved Behind the Scenes. My first guest today is Godlike legend Nate Nanjo, AKA Speed Racer. Hello... where's Chisato? She quit. Now, as I was about to ask... Why in the world should I talk to you? I didn't come here for a financial discussion, I came here to talk about my future Godlike championship. Don't take that tone with me, Mr. Nanjo. Are you threatening me? You'll pay for that. Um... well... SECURITY! Sorry, I can't help you until I've finisehd neutralizing the first threat. Not my liver! I need that to live! That's why they call it a liver! You were saying? We'll be right back after this message... I hope... _ _ _ Oh, woe is me. Life is nothing but a solemn expression of the futility of our existence. Hey, kid. Want something nice to play with? I am not a child. Your statement is an affront on my fragile psyche. Right... anyway, how would you like to own the coolest toy of the year? Possessions are naught but a fleeting glimpse to our minute effect on the world. Just take the bloody toy! Is that... is that Tickle Me Tonberry?! It is indeed, and it's only available at select Manillo Shops and Taloon's Shoppe Emporium! I can feel my angst peeling away to reveal the layers of my happiness. It's so cute, and it even comes with it's own Chef's Knife... My arm! Gobi, I told you to put the safety on that thing! I did. YOU were the one who suggested we use a Suikoden mage. Why won't the bleeding stop?! Tickle Me Tonberry. Keep out of the reach of those with negative defense values, and it'll be the hit of your holiday! _ _ _ I guess it's back to the DL Times for me. What are you two going to do? What do you mean? You're just giving up now? Well, what can we do? Ramus has the studio and the show. Yeah, but we're the entertaining ones. I'm sure the guests will care about us more than some stuffed shirt rich guy. Hey, what are you doing out here? I thought we were going to do the interviews in the studio today. Ramus took over the show. We're just regular people now. "Regular"? Hah! Right. Then what's with the camera? Ultros! What can I say? He never said I couldn't have it. What do you say, Chisato? Let's give the viewers something to remember us by. Right. One last hurrah! Now, Millennia, do you have anything to say to your opponent right now? Not really. I prefer to let my actions in the ring speak for themselves. I would like to castrate the man who shamelessly beat my Ryudo though. That's the Wings of Valmar for you - float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. And who asked you, you overgrown squid? So there's a bit of hostility between you? He's in my way. I'll make him get out of my way. That's all. Likewise. I won't hold a grudge if she defeats me, just like I hold no grudge towards Cecil, the pansy Paladin. Right. Good luck with anger management, both of you. Morte, go see if you can find anyone else to interview. Got it, chief. I wonder how Ramus is doing. Sounds like a segue to me. Cut to Camera 2... _ _ _ ...and then Ershin asked Ershin if Ershin should have a meal before Ershin left, to which Deis replied that Ershin does not in fact eat. It's been talking for twenty minutes, and it won't shut up. After this incident, Ershin asked Deis which side of Ershin's cape Ershin should put on first. Please make it stop. You could... eck... call off your security... gah... and escort it out. And why would I do that? ..and that is the story of how Ershin got Ershin prepared for this interview today. Ha ha ha. Next interview, please. Death to Fire Emblem! Balk, stop shooting all over the place, you might hit the cam... _ _ _ Serves the little punk right. Miss Chisato, Miss Chisato, you have to hide me! What's wrong, Thomas? It's Watari! I went to go offer my condolences after I beat him, and he said that his contract expired. Now he's trying to kill me! I wouldn't worry if I were you. Come on, it's not like he can actually hit you or anything. She's right. Still, I heard that Ayame is down at Spoiler Squad headquarters. I'm sure she'd help you. Thank you, both of you. Deus bless us, everyone! Aw, how sickeningly sweet. I'm sure my heart would grow three sizes at the sight of that, if I still had a heart, that is. Did you find anyone? Sort of. I think our Ramus troubles are just about over. What do you mean? Let's just say that someone owed me a favor... _ _ _ Stop crying! I didn't mean to make fun of your name. I hate it when people call me Marshmallow! Boy, what a whiner. I hate you all! Shocker! My eyes! I can't see! {RAMUS...} Who's there? {RAMUS OF BURG...} A-are you the ghost of holiday things yet to pass? {...SURE, WHATEVER. I AM HERE TO GIVE YOU A WARNING.} What is it? Am I going to die? Will I live alone and in poverty? {I HAVEN'T QUITE FIGURED THAT OUT YET. I DIDN'T THINK THIS WOULD ACTUALLY WORK.} Hey, Mewtwo. Fooling around with other people's minds again? {Yes, I find it an excellent warmup for matches. Now, if you'll excue me, there are some people I need to 'persuade' to discover the meaning of the holidays.} Hey, Nate. You made it! Indeed. I had a look around, and I have to agree with you. I'd like to know what's going on here. Chisato? Is that you? How dare you show up here! Gilgamesh, leave Odin and go kill her! Great! He was running out of body parts to cut up. If you say so... I wouldn't do that if I were you. And why is that? Because I just bought the studio. You can't have. I own the studio. Not any more. I had a little talk with Morte, and he showed me that you're nothing more than a conniving little wretch, so I bought the studio to help my friend. On a related note, it's not a good idea to leave your office door unlocked, and to use a rubber stamp to sign contracts. But... you can't... I'm ruined! On the contrary, I was quite generous in my offer. I think with the exchange rate, it comes to about two hundred million gold pieces. Two... two hundred... Wow. This dump is worth that much? The studio, the programming, the equipment... I should think so. Now, Ramus, get off my property, please. My staff has a show to finish. Does this mean we all have our jobs back? Of course. It's good to be back... even if technically, we never left. Still, it's the thought that counts, right? That's all from Behind the Scenes. We here would like to wish you the best in this holiday season. On behalf of the ownership and staff... HAPPY SEARS BOXING DAY SALE!