General Commentary on the Games

Shine · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject: General Commentary on the Games

Unless someone else wants to start specific commentery threads for each contest, I thought that it might be fun to start up discussions of what's happening in the various arenas.

I've been enjoying reading about the Blackstar team vs the Corporation suits. I'm surprised, I thought that it was a mismatch, but the relatively unsosphicticated and freestyle RPing of Trot and Lep is, so far, forcing the technologically superior Corp. folks to adapt to a different style of gaming. Makes for enjoyable reading. Although it must be frustrating to the Coporation for the little guys to so consistently jump out of the way of the attacks by their advanced technology. That will get old fast.
(I thought that I should read up on what the other teams are doing so I am prepared for when we beat the EC and move on to the next round Twisted Evil

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So, whats your take on this or other matches, and which are the ones worth reading?

((Hey did you see my cool new blue belt, now all I need are some real medals and I could be a contender. Very Happy

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3kul · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:14 am Post subject:

Too bad you're prepared for something that's not going to happen then Shine Wink

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You're enjoying the Blackstar vs Corporation match Shine? I can't really say that I am - not to offend the contenders, but it's come across as a pretty one-sided affair so far. Although I'm biased in my opinion as a contender, I have to say that I find our match (EC vs Guardians) to be a lot more interesting. Despite the fact that nobody's taken that much damage so far, I don't really get the feeling that anyone's pulling any cheap moves out (although I can't speak for anyone else), and it's pretty interesting trying to guess how the contenders are going to react to different moves.

I have to say, even though it's only had two posts, the Ace Addman vs Father Mac fight has definately caught my eye. I can't say that I know all that much about the fighting styles of either of them, but I think I'll be more interested in terms of the characters themselves - both of them can bring out some really interesting dialogue. Here's a snippet from Addman's post:

Goron40 · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:22 am Post subject:

*Runs in and tackles 3kul*

Ahem... yes...

Blackstar's team doesn't seem to be doing much in their match. So far they've thrown a few plastic bricks. Not incredible.

I don't think the Corporation is frustrated at all. At least I wouldn't be. I'd rest knowing that a character that dodges incredibly will most likely get a lower score...

But hey, I'm no judge.

Micka · Red Belt Old Friend Posts: 138

Personally, im enjoying the EC v Guardians match, some good performances from both sides there, adn my own fight against GBE is keeping me on my toes. Many of the other matches havnt really progressed enough to say one way or the other.

EnDSchultz · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:47 am Post subject:

Only two comments so far:
Blackstar needs to do a LOT better if they want to have a chance

and

Boy, Shine, you are lucky I wasn't elected to the EC team!

Netdroid9 · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:29 am Post subject:

It's fun where I am on the EC vs Guardians thread, tending to my rose gardens whilst drinking green tea and listening to classical music on my robust, unbreakable tower.

*Quietly hopes no-one attempts to attack said tower, as it is both fragile and dangerously close to my rose gardens.*

Goron40 · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:36 am Post subject:

Must... resist... urge... to attack tower!

We have an EC vs Guardians thread?

addman · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:14 am Post subject:

I haven't had much chance to read through many of the battles as of yet, and a couple of the ones I'm really looking forward to have yet to get underway, but from what I've seen of EC and The Guardian's battle has been intriguing.

LordPsycho · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:30 am Post subject:

The One's I'm judging, I can't say a thing about (Obviously)

And the one's I'm not, I haven't really had a chance ot read through yet.

GBE · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject:

I'm interested in seeing 3kuls LittleSisters fight, as she finally has a chance to shine on her own... lol....

And the magusmagus fight, I want to know how a gelatinous blob could take on a being wielding an almighty sword.

As for the Blackstar vs Corp match, well, it's funny watching the Corp having to modify everything to fight the Blackstar team....

Addman as Ace is already throwing catchphrases and catching smiles... lol...

3kul · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:22 am Post subject:

Raven · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:44 am Post subject:

3kul · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:45 am Post subject:

Netdroid9 · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:10 am Post subject:

Magic, in all forms, can be broken down to two things: Force and Energy.

To cause a volcano to erupt, one must simply apply force to the magma and push it upwards. This is an example of a small amount of force used to devestating effect.

To push your way into the immortal realm is different entirely. It requires not only force but the adequate aplication of energy to direct that force. Force on it's own can only do so much, and whilst powerful on it's own it cannot defy the laws of our natural universe. This is where energy comes in, producing a field where reality is distorted thereby allowing force to be used for a previously impossible task.

Now, this coagulation of force and energy must come from somewhere, and it's usually the mage's body. However, this is not always the case as energy/force can be stored in all kinds of places, including gems and other exotic materials. Let us use Chronos's 'Blade of Time' as an example:

The blade can manipulate the space-time continuum to a point where it atually enters a state of 'reverse time', a feat impossible to even Net himself. However, this requires so much energy that it would kill even Chronos to do so. Therefore, the gem on the hilt of the blade is used to store energy for usage when the blade is activated. Upon activation, the blade will draw upon the vast store of energy in it's gem-studded hilt and use it (along with the blade-holder's inner energies) to acomplish this previously impossible feat.

The standard unit of energy/force is 'Mana'. Everyone has a small amount of 'Mana' in their being, which can be channeled for the purpose of 'magic'. However, if one attempts to use too more Mana than they can possibly sustain, they will perish as the forces involved will draw their energy from the caster's very soul. Thus is the danger of the so-called 'Magic'.

Mana can be channeled from other sources, but it requires both participants to be mentally suceptible to such actions. This is how a Parasitian 'Disciple' can draw energy from a spirit in the usage of a charm, or how twins can sometimes communicate telepathically.

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Feel free to add to my theorim as to what magic actually is. Essentially: Magic can be channeled in many ways, but in the end it's all the same: Force/energy. It is possible to master a way of manipulating magic, but practically impossible to manipulate all forms of magic as they are too numerous to understand simultaniously.

LordPsycho · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:12 am Post subject:

Net, can you create a thread with this in it over in the Bunker?