Season Sixteen's finals have ended, dear readers, but that doesn't mean we're closed! Indeed, we've got a staggering amount of post-season re-ranking matches ready for your enjoyment, dear readers, all here for the Aftermath Week, only at the RPGDL! First off, check out how the finals went down at the Results Page. Did Piastol overcome the mighty Ghaleon? Did Sexy Lucius or Sexy Sara conquer Light? Was Nash able to spy victory over Guy this week? And was Billy able to purify the fiend Valvalis? Head on inside to find out, dear readers! Then head over to the Arena, and check out what's going down in the hood this week at the RPGDL. As always, it's team match time, where the Godlike champion needs to prove their mettle against the runner-up, only this time, the lower division finalists will give it a new level of strategy! Will our mighty champ prove to be worthy of their new title? And also, it's re-rank week time: it's up to you to choose who falls, and who will rise to a more prominent DL division. Don't forget to vote on them all, dear readers - you'll decide who rises to a higher plane of awesomeness, and who will fade into obscurity in the pit of disgrace. The RPG Strategy League returns once more this week, and the plot seems to be thickening greatly. Ephidel, servant of Lord Nergal, returns from the shadows to work his master's will. With Jaffar sent to assassinate the now captured Darin, and a host of Black Fang soldiers out to distract both the demons and humans, will the dark deeds of Lord Nergal finally be unmasked, or will Nergal's minions succeed in furthering his ambitions? Also, make sure to stop by the RPGDL Forums, and check out what's going down in the hood. There's plenty of action on-going at all hours of the day, and registering an account will allow you to take part in all the myriad of discussions and debates that frequent the forums. Come on, get involved! And last but not least, Chisato Madison is here to take us behind the scenes of the RPGDL, showing us just how far this season's finalists have come, and what they've had to do to make it here: Welcome to Behind the Scenes, the only show proven to make V-Chips explode! I'm Gilgamesh, along with Ultros, Morte, and Odin. And now, the star of our show, Miss Chisato Madison! Hello. Another season is wrapping up, and along with it comes the obligatory interviews with people we've seen far too often in recent memory. Let us not wait around then, and get started. Our first guests are newly crowned Godlike champion Piastol, and runner-up Ghaleon. It's about time. Greetings, Chisato. Jeez, Ghaleon, you seem awfully calm for someone who just lost a championship. As I believe the saying goes, "uneasy lies the head that wears a crown". I proved my strength, but there will not be as large a target upon myself as there would be, if I had won. Are you saying you threw the match? Nonsense! I was fairly beaten. You got that right. I am merely trying to put a positive spin on the situation. Rest assured, if we ever battle again, I will win. And I'm sure that your nice little delusion will let you sleep at night. So it's another three seasons at least before we see you again. What are you planning on doing in that time? I'm not certain. I do know one thing - I'll be staying far away from Costa del Sol. I can understand that. Now, Piastol, you're the first member of your cast to win a championship, and I know you're happy about that. You can't imagine how this feels. So, what are your plans to celebrate? I hadn't figured that out yet. I think I'll wait until after the team match before I make any plans. I hear that park on your world is nice, though. Yes, that amusement location is rather nice. What, you mean Fun City? That sounded to me like advertising. All in agreement? Aye! Nay! Nay! Motion carried. Aaahhh! And depending on the wind, so will he. Speaking of which, on to Heavy, with champion Valvalis and runner-up Billy Lee Black. Hello, Rubicant! I'm here at last! ... Val, you've hit upon the idea for this interview. You've followed in the footsteps of your ally Rubicant, winning the Heavy title in your first appearance since the first season. Do you think seeing him win before you helped in any way with your title this season? It was motivation, nothing more. Ah, hostility. You two don't get along, do you? You could say that. He's far too noble and overconfident. It really gets on my nerves. Oh yes, curse those who want to play fair. My heart goes out to you. Hmm... not bad. You could tone the sarcasm down a bit, though. One more question - is there anyone in Godlike besides Rubicant that you'd like to duel? I'd like to face off with the Profound Darkness, and beat it to a pulp. And why would that be? Simple - that was Rubicant's last loss. Talk about a one-track mind... Billy, I don't have much for you. Anything you'd like to say? No. Nothing at all? No. Not even a silly statement out of context that would help this not be the most pointless interview we've ever done? NO. How many times do I have to say it? I don't want to talk to you, especially after last week! Last week? What did we do? I was clean until you tricked me into drinking! Now I can't stop! Tricked you? You got asked if you wanted to drink, and you agreed! No, I'm talking about last week, when you shoved a bottle of vodka in my hand and shoved it in my mouth, you skull! Billy, that was two weeks ago. Are you telling me you've been so drunk that you're missing a week of time? That would explain the smell, and why Odin had to take an extra mop and bucket to the green room. What will my AA say? Who cares, your time is up. On to Middle. We've got the right Guy this time, along with champion Nash. I failed! How could I have lost? Don't feel too bad. You were a worthy opponent. Guy, it's back to the sidelines for you, but you gave a great performance for your first time in. Have you learned anything through your experience this season? I learned the terrain of the arena. I learned more about the rules. I hope to use this knowledge to improve my tactics for the next time. I didn't hear "learned to worry more about ranged fighters" in that. Let's not get into that again. Well, Nash, you did it. You've waited so long to get into the tournament, and you take home a title in your first season. Yup. Is there anyone you'd like to thank for your success? On camera? Not a chance. Those who deserve my thanks will get it in person, where there will be no recorded evidence. They know who they are. So Sierra, then? I refuse to confirm or deny that. Is there anything you are willing to say? I'd like to praise Guy for his great performance. I truly feel that I earned my title. Oh, and the party in Caleria is still on. You're more than welcome to come, Chisato. Thank you, Nash. I'll consider it, if you stop with that pathetic suave act. Last and least, Light champion Sara and a monk I'm still not convinced is male, Lucius. Hello. What she said. Sara, last week you found out that people weren't that sure in your power. Now that you seem to have proved them wrong, do you have anything to say? I am pleased to have my title, and I can only hope that I can continue my winning ways in Middle. Nothing else? My family doesn't believe in speaking much, as I'm sure you're aware of. I hear that. Lucius, I have an apology to make. Last week, I referred to you as a pop queen. I'm sorry for that. I accept your... In reality, your music has been classified as being soft rock. I'm sure you don't want your work to be mistaken as being like *NSEED's. Must... control... fist of death... Lucius, if you upgrade to Middle, what would be the best perk for you? No. More. Serra. Oh, if it were only that simple. I wouldn't have to worry about Relm anymore. So in conclusion, little girls are evil. Until they grow up, then they also become homicidal. Care to have that statement proven, Morte? Only if you can catch me! Bye! Hey, not so fast! I want this on tape. For all of us here at Behind the Scenes, good night. Hey, wait up!