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Week 4 - Quarterfinals




Myria (BoFs) Myria vs Melfice Melfice (G2)

superaielman
Melfice can: Battle Myria 3, and get his sword and Regenrator destroyed by Siricco and Holocost and go down swinging. Or he can battle Myria 1, and evade her physical with ease- well, he can. His accessories have no such protection. The sword's immunity to physicals does him no good, Myria 1 would much rather deal with Wailing Soul Slash than Quake and put up with Melfice constantly healing himself with the regenerator. Or he could go all out, kill the other parts of Valmar, and then battle against the titanic power of Merged Myria.

The only problem there is that turning into a giant Horn is likely to get the wrong kind of reaction from Myria and will get him dragged off to a fate worse than death. Methinks Melfice will take his chances with Myria 3 .

Myria: 37
Melfice: 12

Barubary
I could say something but ultimatly I optd to say only this

Myria wins




Isolde Schelling (MK) Isolde Schelling vs Lady Lady (SH3)

superaielman
Both of these ladies shatter stereotypes. Lady's a living incarnation of Malice, yet cares for her boyfriend slash guardian slash minion Killer above all. Isolde lost her lover long ago, but does what she thinks is right to avenge him and doesn't die for her crimes.

She also is lonely. One apprecative look at Killer's visage is enough to send Lady into a killing spree that won't end until Isolde is ground into dust. Do you think a mere teacher can stop a berserker Lady? *Snort*

Isolde Schelling: 7
Lady: 21




Deamoned (BoF5) Deamoned vs Fogel Fogel (OB)

Namagomi
Fogel *insert description of Fogel's confidence about battle here*. After all, Deamoned *insert description of Deamoned's shortcomings here*, and *insert motivating factor to Fogel here*.

As Fogel and Deamoned *insert beginning of fight here*, Fogel *insert Fogel taking advantage here*.

And then Deamoned hit him really hard in the face with HP->1.


MORAL OF THE STORY: *insert advantages here* is one way to get ahead in life, but it's hard to argue with HP->1

Deamoned: 17
Fogel: 12


Geddoe (S3) Geddoe vs Worker 8 Worker 8 (FFT)

Namagomi
Geddoe shrugged from his seat, an amused smirk on his face. Sometimes, luck just had a way of getting back at him. It would figure that he'd end up fighting the one opponent that somehow, managed to make his magic work simply by acting as if it didn't exist.

...Not that he was going to send himself on a suicide mission. The robot could have the win, and he'd prefer not to be made into a roast or fruit pie or otherwise dealt with in some manner related to culinary means, directly or indirectly.


And yet, he had the luck to behold as he was flipping through TV channels, what appeared to be a kids' show.

...Starring Raquel and a giant hamster.

...scratch that. A giant hamster with Arnaud's voice.


Some have all the fortune in the world, and others just have none. Geddoe chuckled in slight amusement at Arnaud's plight of having thrown a match within the same timeframe that the studios were recording a new season of 'Miss Raquel's Neighborhood'.

...then he kept flipping through TV channels, looking for something to interest him.


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Meanwhile, in the arena, Worker 8's sale of Ghostess Fruit Pies have gone at a record high. Supposedly, so have dentist visits for tooth decay and cavities.

Being the only one to show up at the arena, he was awarded the win by default.

The sweet and tasty sugared 'pies' were just a perk of having shown up.

Geddoe: 14
Worker 8: 41




Kresnik Ahtreide (WA4) Kresnik Ahtreide vs Odessa Silverberg Odessa Silverberg (S1)

Tide
Healing? Check

Extreme Magic Defense after Adrenaline Rush to counter spells + Status? Check

Overtake enemy's speed advantage after Adrenaline Rush? Check

Lock On to bypass enemy evasion? Check

Low spell costs? Check

Ability to restore your own MP in case you run low? PRICELESS

There are some things Kresnik can't do. But a resource war? I take it Odessa wasn't exactly the best rebel at plotting rebellions.

Kresnik Ahtreide: 27
Odessa Silverberg: 15


Bowman Jean (SO2) Bowman Jean vs Kyra Tierny Kyra Tierny (PS4)

DragonKnight Zero
"Begin!" boomed the announcer.

Kyra noticed a oddly wistful look on Bowman's face. "Something the matter?" she asked.
"Oh. I'm OK; it's that you reminded me of my wife." Bowman responded.
"Really. Tell me about it."
"I'd like to. Aren't we supposed to be dueling?"
"Oh that can wait. I want to hear about her."

So they chatted. About Nineh, university, Esper training, the Algo system, and so on. For over an hour. This did not sit well with some of the spectators. They came to see a fight dammit and they voiced their displeasure by throwing various fruits and vegetables. After Bowman took a hit from a pineapple, Kyra cast Warla on them both to ward off further bruises. A grateful Bowman threw the match, appreciative of such kindness as they walked off to continue their conversation.

One could also argue that Kyra doesn't have to leave the ring to cut down hecklers while Bowman does. They're not of such violent disposition to turn readily to such tactics though.

Bowman Jean: 12
Kyra Tierny: 33

Chisa Mikami
I had a really long writeup in mind, but couldn't finish. In summary, Bowman learns why the first three letters of esper are ESP when he eats an EiaP from Kyra. Then Rune splats him with Legeon in revenge for season 34. There was also some stuff involving Delita, Mariabelle, and Zidane as a judge. I shall leave the rest to your imaginations.





Tia (Lufia2) Tia vs Gijimu Gijimu (S2)

superaielman
Tia is better than Gijimu at speed, magical durability, skillset and status immunity. All Giji can do is hit things to brutal effect with his double greataxes. Tia's one real weaknesses is physical fighters in Light, and she's ran into the best. Even if Tia barely survives the first hit, there's nothing she can do to stop Gijimu from attacking and just killing her in the next swing.

Tia: 18
Gijimu: 29


Cyan Garamonde (FF6) Cyan Garamonde vs Porom Porom (FF4)

Tide

Cyan's battle tactics for this battle can be surmised as follows:

Battle start! Uh...

Start Charging Swd Tech --> What did the enemy do? --> Start charging a spell --> Will I reach my desired charged tech before enemy? --> No --> F**k it! QUADRA SLICE!!111!

*Cyan gets hit by lethal status, re-evaluates his game plan*

Did I win? --> No --> This is BULLSH*T --> Did I learn anything? --> Yes --> REALLY? --> No

Cyan Garamonde: 15
Porom: 49

Ayra
Although the match itself didn't have much in terms of excitement, 9 out of 10 people agreed that a mini-ed Doma knight is just too darn cute. The 10th found himself wishing that he had actually drank the poisoned water back then.

Dunefar
Youth beats age every time. When Cyan faces Porom, he's not going to find success. He's going to feel oooolld as a Holy smashes into his face.

Magic Fanatic
Tiny Plastic Swordsman, but without the plastic.