Deathmatch Tournament -- Preliminary Nominations
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Raven v. Writing Desk
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 07:22
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Some of you may be familiar with the concept of the fantasy deathmatch, where two characters (or sometimes, real people) from the same or different worlds are imagined to be fighting to the death, and you have to decide who wins through some combination of realism, kitsch, and wildly subjective judgment. The genre has really come into its own (to the degree that nonbubonic internet memes ever do) thanks to its appearances in Red Mage's column and of course to Celebrity Deathmatch. I began a deathmatch topic here once which can offer a few good examples: quote:In college, my friends in the linguistics department and I would pass the time by doing out deathmatches among our professors. It was pretty funny. The idea occured to me last year to do something similar here and to utilize polls to get the results, but there wasn't enough to go on. However, thanks to Dikiyoba, that has changed. Numerous forum members have been handed a fantastic interpretation with the kinds of powers suitable for deathmatches. Members have trademark spells, weapons, items, and so on. Combined with everyday forum stereotypes, these are wonderful fodder for deathmatches. So I have decided to commence the 2007 Spiderweb Deathmatch Tournament. For each round (or portion of a round), a poll will be posted containing the pairings for that round. The winner or loser will be determined entirely based on the results of the poll, but the audience is encouraged to post the reasons behind its votes, which will be incorporated into the actual written results. At the end of each round the losers will be eliminated and the winners will move on to the next round and a new set of deathmatches, until only one spidwebber remains. This topic is for nominating members as tournament participants (and of course for telling me that I'm crazy). 20 members have reserved spots, as determined by me, due to general noteriety, screen time in the scripts, and potential for hillariousness. There are a remaining 28 spots. You can nominate yourself for a spot, or someone else, as many nominations as you like, but each must include a reason that member would make a good deathmatch participant (e.g., "I have been known to resort to poison, and my unrequited love gives me superhuman rage" or "If Icshi is not included, he'll just retroactively win anyway"). Note that appearing in the scripts is NOT a requirement to be considered. Reserved spots: Drakefyre, *i, Dintiradan, Emperor Tullegolar, Ephesos, Slarty, Alec, Alorael, Salmon, Synergy, Tyranicus, Dikiyoba, Kelandon, TM, Archmage Alex, Arancaytar, Imban, Marlenny, Schrodinger, Thuryl -------------------- Slarty vs. Desk • Desk vs. Slarty • Timeline of Ermarian • G4 Strategy Central Posts: 3560 | Registered: Wednesday, November 7 2001 08:00 |
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Councilor
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 07:51
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I tremble in fear of this new development. :P Dikiyoba nominates Delicious Vlish. We can't have a deathmatch without a brain-sucking, kilt-wearing, tasty vlish! Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 08:00
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I am somewhat offended to say the least... I nominate Lone Flame. Edit: Because Lone Flame knows the secret art of Dancing Pseudo Kirby!!! Thus he is unstoppable... with exceptions being walls and closed doors. [ Tuesday, April 24, 2007 08:19: Message edited by: Gaara of the Funk ] -------------------- "I don't understand a word you just said. Try speaking American. It's the only language I understand." Posts: 1918 | Registered: Sunday, October 13 2002 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 08:49
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I don't think it should be done with polls. What's to stop me from registering multiple accounts to assure my victory? It should just be posting your vote, like the other one you made. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 09:22
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I nominate Jewels, due to the fathomless amount of knowledge at her disposal, and because having to be a parent should give enough experience to help her put even the biggest baby in the competition to rest. -------------------- The Silent Assassin has already gone off to write his championship speech. I'm sure that it will be quite short. -------------------- -Lenar Labs What's Your Destiny? Ushmushmeifa: Lenar's power is almighty and ineffable. All hail lord Noric, god of... well, something important, I'm sure. Posts: 735 | Registered: Monday, January 16 2006 08:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 09:36
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I nominate game_pu. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy Encyclopedia Ermariana - Trapped in the Closet ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Nuke and Pave
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 09:39
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Is it just one nomination per person? If so, I'll suggest SoT with his sling and sharp one-liners. If we can nominate more than one, I'll add Kel with his Slith Spear and horde of high-level BoA monsters. Also a generic spammer/flamer could give us some fun. (I am saying "generic spammer/flamer" to avoid giving too much attention to any particular one.) [ Tuesday, April 24, 2007 09:40: Message edited by: Zeviz ] -------------------- Be careful with a word, as you would with a sword, For it too has the power to kill. However well placed word, unlike a well placed sword, Can also have the power to heal. Posts: 2649 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 09:41
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Kelandon already has a reserved spot. -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 | Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 11:30
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I nominate the Silent Assassin. EDIT: Reason: It's the Silent Assassin. 'Nuff said. EDIT: By ET: quote:Seconded. No votes. If there would be a poll, it should be non-binding. It's Slarty's Deathmatch, after all. --------------------  [ Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:54: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 11:33
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Nalyd nominates himself, as he has undead minions, and Dikiyoba, with her uncanny ability to make people beg. -------------------- May the fires of Undeath burn in your soul, and consume it. Posts: 1636 | Registered: Wednesday, January 5 2005 08:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 11:35
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I denominate anyone that fails at basic reading comprehension. -------------------- quote: Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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Veteran*
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 11:39
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What the? I don't get a reserved spot? This tournament already sucks. Posts: 455 | Registered: Tuesday, May 17 2005 07:00 |
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By Committee
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 11:41
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I guess you just aren't that popular. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 12:33
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I nominate Nioca, just because. -------------------- You Shall Die Laughing: http://www.worfthecat.ermarian.net/converted The Roost: www.roost01.proboards104.com. Birds of a feather flock together. Posts: 794 | Registered: Thursday, July 27 2006 07:00 |
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Veteran*
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 12:36
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quote:How do I get to be popular like you? Posts: 455 | Registered: Tuesday, May 17 2005 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 12:44
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Post more. Make yourself known. -------------------- You Shall Die Laughing: http://www.worfthecat.ermarian.net/converted The Roost: www.roost01.proboards104.com. Birds of a feather flock together. Posts: 794 | Registered: Thursday, July 27 2006 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 12:57
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quote:You'll get over yourself. Or die trying. -------------------- "I don't understand a word you just said. Try speaking American. It's the only language I understand." Posts: 1918 | Registered: Sunday, October 13 2002 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 13:20
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(EDIT: I'm dumb... Nalyd can nominate himself) Anyway, the crickets approve of this idea... they haven't seen much action since back when general chats were happening pretty much every other night. I nominate Nikki, on the condition that he's paired with Aran in the first round. No further explanation should be needed. Also, I nominate Lazarus and Niemand, based on scripting ability. And I nominate Muffin and Ed, for obvious reasons. [ Tuesday, April 24, 2007 15:48: Message edited by: Ephesos ] -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 13:24
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quote:Not true. -------------------- "I don't understand a word you just said. Try speaking American. It's the only language I understand." Posts: 1918 | Registered: Sunday, October 13 2002 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 14:14
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Mysterious Man; probably has a secret weapon. Thralni; can fly Excalibur; just to have another newbe ;) Sarasaphilia; how can you leave him out? -------------------- WWJD? Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Raven v. Writing Desk
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 15:22
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Oh my god. Does anybody read anymore? 1. You CAN nominate yourself. 2. You can make AS MANY nominations as you want. 3. Nominations do not count without giving a credible REASON WHY. Drakey, Sarasphilia, and Excalibur, I'm looking at you. 4. Nominating someone who already has a reserved spot is not useful. Current nominees as of this post: Delicious Vlish, Lone Flame, Jewels, Student of Trinity, the Silent Assassin, Nalyd, Nikki, Lazarus, Niemand, Muffin, Ed, Mysterious Man Also, who is Lone Flame? As for the polls, thanks for the feedback -- I may still do the polls but only use them as a supplement. Sort of an "ask the audience" lifeline. People will, of course, be encouraged to post explanations of their votes. -------------------- Slarty vs. Desk • Desk vs. Slarty • Timeline of Ermarian • G4 Strategy Central Posts: 3560 | Registered: Wednesday, November 7 2001 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 15:38
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I nominate Jeff because it's his forum and Saunders because her motherly love will smother all opponents. -------------------- "You're drinking liquor because you're thirsty? How nasty is your freaking water?" —Lazarus Spiderweb Chat Room Avernum RP • Summaries • OoC • Roster Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 1556 | Registered: Sunday, November 20 2005 08:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 15:50
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quote: quote:My suggestion gains merit, no? -------------------- quote: Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 15:52
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I'd like not to take part, please. Withdraw me. And Lone Flame is member #2080. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Tuesday, April 24 2007 15:57
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quote:*scratches head* Oh, you mean my walkthroughs right? 'Cause otherwise I was gonna say... ADoS, because he has a big nose and he nose how to use it. Tyranicus, because he has a lot of experience with death and should have learned how to avoid it by now.(I know he's reserved, but this is a good reason for him to be there.) Stewboy, because he's always left out of these things and I bet he can growl really loud. [ Tuesday, April 24, 2007 16:16: Message edited by: Jewels ] -------------------- "Even the worst Terror from Hell can be transformed to a testimony from Heaven!" - Rev. David Wood 6\23\05 "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can." - John Wesley Posts: 1001 | Registered: Tuesday, August 19 2003 07:00 |