Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 11:00:11 am
Congratulations to our very first champion!
Hodekin the Legendary Decapitator
And his manager: _Italics_
Tourney II Will begin on June 14th be ready!
An Introduction
What is this?
A Fight to the death! Dwarf, Human, Elf, and countless other creatures locked in Mortal Kombat!
Arrows Flying! Swords Slashing! Blood and Guts Spread Across the Arena Floor!
To what end?
Countless Riches? No
Honor? Glory? Fame? Perhaps
To be recognized as the strongest, fastest, or cleverest? Most Assuredly
But most importantly, to earn the title:
CHAMPION OF THE ARENA
You'll be the best! Songs will be song about your skills in the ring! Your name will never be forgotten!
At least until the next tournament, of course.
Who came up with this?
It wasn't me, I assure you! In fact, it was our lovely friends at the SomethingAwful forums who deserve the credit.
One Bard, in particular, deserves high praise indeed!
He is the Founder of the Fight, the Mediator of Discord, the Grand Master himself!
Vox Nihili
We are but feint imitators in comparison
What Format Will the Tournaments Take?
There are many possibilities: Single-Elimination, Double Elimination, Round Robin, etc. It could be Team based, or a Free For All!. The format for any particular tournament will be decided by the Arena Master beforehand.
How many people can join a tournament?
It Depends on the format and how much interest there is! However, typical sizes are 16, 32, or 64.
How do I join?
It's easy! Usually you'll just have to post a message declaring your interest, and include your Gladiator's name and race!
I don't know much about Dwarf Fortress. What race is best? What Weapons and Armor should I use?
Only the base essentials are provided in the thread. Since this is competitive, its up to you to figure out whats best. Feel free to ask any questions in the thread or on the forums. A good source of information is the Dwarf fortress wiki found at http://dwarffortresswiki.org/ (http://dwarffortresswiki.org/).
What is this?
A Fight to the death! Dwarf, Human, Elf, and countless other creatures locked in Mortal Kombat!
Arrows Flying! Swords Slashing! Blood and Guts Spread Across the Arena Floor!
To what end?
Countless Riches? No
Honor? Glory? Fame? Perhaps
To be recognized as the strongest, fastest, or cleverest? Most Assuredly
But most importantly, to earn the title:
CHAMPION OF THE ARENA
You'll be the best! Songs will be song about your skills in the ring! Your name will never be forgotten!
At least until the next tournament, of course.
Who came up with this?
It wasn't me, I assure you! In fact, it was our lovely friends at the SomethingAwful forums who deserve the credit.
One Bard, in particular, deserves high praise indeed!
He is the Founder of the Fight, the Mediator of Discord, the Grand Master himself!
Vox Nihili
We are but feint imitators in comparison
What Format Will the Tournaments Take?
There are many possibilities: Single-Elimination, Double Elimination, Round Robin, etc. It could be Team based, or a Free For All!. The format for any particular tournament will be decided by the Arena Master beforehand.
How many people can join a tournament?
It Depends on the format and how much interest there is! However, typical sizes are 16, 32, or 64.
How do I join?
It's easy! Usually you'll just have to post a message declaring your interest, and include your Gladiator's name and race!
I don't know much about Dwarf Fortress. What race is best? What Weapons and Armor should I use?
Only the base essentials are provided in the thread. Since this is competitive, its up to you to figure out whats best. Feel free to ask any questions in the thread or on the forums. A good source of information is the Dwarf fortress wiki found at http://dwarffortresswiki.org/ (http://dwarffortresswiki.org/).
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Hey there! Its me, your (hopefully) next arena master. The last time I believe this particular format has been used was way back in 2011, I could be wrong though. Anyway, I know what you're thinking, "You are just necroing things from the distant past!" Yeah well, there's a lot to be taken from the past, things to enjoy, things to learn -- Get over it. Some changes will likely be made to accommodate the newest version of Dwarf Fortress and I sure wouldn't mind your input! on the system. Here is a link to the last, to my knowledge, use of this tournament: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=65911.0 (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=65911.0)
I want to gauge interest in this sort of thing, because I am truly interested in it. Without further ado:
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Overview and Rules
These Rules( including the point system ) were originally developed by the esteemed Vox Nihili at the SomethingAwful forums, and were changed throughout the incarnations.
The Arena Master
The Arena Master runs the tournament. His or Her duties are extensive. They include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintaining and updating these rules, recruitment, running the battles and writing commentary, and settling all disputes that may arise in a just and timely manner. It is essential that the Arena Master remain fair and unbiased. I, Unraveller, shall humbly serve in as the Arena Master for this tournament, and pray that I didn't miss some post that banned these kind of games.
Joining as a Gladiator
Before the start of a tournament the Arena Master will decide on the tournament format, including whether or not a gladiator's skills and equipment will be known to all or kept secret. The first is called a Open Tournament and the latter is called a Blind tournament. The tournament format will also dictate the number of gladiators who may join, or at least a series of upper limits. For example, in a single elimination tournament typical sizes are 16, 32, 64, etc. In order to join, all you must do is announce your intention to join in this thread, along with your Gladiator's name and race. If its an open tournament, you will need to post your skills and equipment purchases in the thread before the start of the first match, while in a blind tournament you must send them directly to the Arena Master.
In the event that too many Gladiators wish to spill their blood, the Arena Master may, at his or her discretion: extend the joining period, deny entry outright to the extra combatants, or call for a battle royal to decide who gets the final spot in the tournament. It's first come first serve*, so sign up as early as possible.
*In future tournaments, gladiators who fought in the preceding tournament will have the right-of-way, and a non-random seeding system may be implemented.
About the Tournament
The subsequent post will lay out the details of the current tournament, including whether or not it will be an open or blind tournament, what system it will follow(Single-Elimination, Round Robin, etc.), whether or not its a team game, etc. If there is something that is not clear, please ask.
The Arena
The fighting will take place in a variety of different stages as seen below. The two contestants will agree on a stage to be selected. If they cannot come to a mutual agreement one will be randomly selected.
Spoiler: Klassic (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Heat Stroke (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Castletop (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Peaceful Meadows (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Water Hazard (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Vertigo (click to show/hide)
The Version
The newest version of DF will be used assuming combat and other relevant game mechanics weren't broken. The same version will be used throughout the tournament. The version being used for the current tournament will be listed in the Tournament overview in the next post.
The Races
The most important decision you'll have to make before the start of the tournament is what race your gladiator will be. Which race you chose will determine what equipment you can use, how much damage you can inflict, grant you special abilities, or even extra limbs.
Your race will also determine how many points you get to spend on equipment and skills before each round. This is mainly for balance reasons, but also to represent smaller creatures cleverness.
The most important distinction between the races, besides the points they receive, is their size. Size effects the amount of damage they will inflict*, and their ability to knock their opponent over. Gladiators that have been knocked over have a nasty tendency to get pulverized(unless they are wearing some nice armor), and is thus a position you'll wish to avoid. Thus, the ability to dodge out of the way is often a crucial skill for smaller players to have. For this reason, races classified as "tiny" get a 10% reduction in the price of dodging skills while races classified as "huge" must pay 20% more.
*smaller creatures can generally match their larger counterparts in slashing and stabbing attacks, but bigger opponents are much better at bashing and punching
Some of the more fanciful races have different or extra appendages compared to your average humanoid. This may allow them to wield extra weaponry or armor, but it also may mean they can't use certain items. These differences are listed under the special abilities category.
Races may also have special abilities. For instance, many of the animal-like races can bite in unarmed combat.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Points
Points are the life blood any worthy gladiator. The way you spend them will determine your success in the ring.
As stated in the previous section, the amount of points you get to spend before the tournament depends on your gladiator's race. If you manage to win a match, you will earn the same amount of points to spend on the next round. You do not have to spend any points to heal yourself.
You may spend points on Equipment and Skills, which are summarized below.
Any points left unspent at the end of a round are doubled, for example. Wundle the Crundle has 34 points remaining from the first round. If he reaches the second he would have 68 points in addition to the points he gains from being a Crundle.
Skills
Your gladiator can purchase skills before the start of each round. Skills can be upgraded as many as 14 times, the first level being Novice and the last being Grand Master.
The first level of each skill is assigned a base price, and the price of each subsequent level is equal to the base price of the skill multiplied by the level of the skill you are purchasing. For example, if your gladiator was a Level 2("Adequate") fighter and wished to purchase the 4th level, it would cost 3 * 3 + 3 * 4 f= 9 points. 3 is the base cost and does not change, multiplied by the levels to be purchased. Note that the cost is cumulative: you must buy all the preceding levels!
What each skill does is fairly self explanatory. Please go to the Dwarf Fortress wiki or ask on the forums if you are unfamiliar with any particular skill.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Equipment
As you've probably surmised, your gladiator will be able to purchase an assortment of equipment, made out of various materials, to wield in the arena. Equipment can be divided up into two categories: Weapons and Armor.
Note that you cannot make weapons, shields or bucklers, out of leather.
You may sell back equipment before each round for half its original value. You may NOT sell skills back.
A longsword has a base price of 24; if its made of of steel, which has a "cost multiplier" of 4, the total value will be 96 points.
Materials
Materials have gotten complicated in Dwarf Fortress of late. In terms of combat, though, materials have 3 primary properties: Weight, Edge, and Stopping Power. [I take no credit for this chart, its taken directly from the SA thread]
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Weapons
Weapons and Shields(including bucklers), are held in your gladiator's hands. Depending on the race, it may take one-hand or 2-hands to wield any particular object, or they may not be able to wield it at all. Please look at the Race table for a summary. Unless you are fighting unarmed, you should try to use all your hands in combat. Once again, if you have any questions about the abilities a weapon or piece of armor, please feel free to ask, but check the wiki first.
Bows come with 35 free arrows and Crossbows with 35 free bolts and are the same material as the ranged weapon.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Armour
Generally, you can only wear one of any type of armour. Think in terms of body parts, and test your combination out in dwarf fortress to see if it works. If you (or I) notice a problem after the current round is underway, it can't be fixed until the current round is over. For example, you can't wear both leggings and greaves or low boots and high boots at the same time. There are two exceptions though: you may wear a leather cap under a helm, and you may wear a (non-leather) mail shirt under a breast plate. Gloves, Gauntlets and boots come in sets of two. Also note that shields take up a hand-slot, and aren't worn as such. Shields may also be used as weapons and are dependent on the Misc. object skill.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Google Document
All the rules and spreadsheets are available as a Google document. Check it out here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmCZedymX32wdDBVX3hXMHUzamo5WkRfX2pDQjVQNWc&hl=en&authkey=CKC3xsAO If you find any errors please tell me.
Conclusion
That *should* cover everything. A summary and overview are covered in the next post. In the future, there will be an additional History section where past tournaments will be recorded, and perhaps a gladiator history as well space permitting. What follows is a history of the rule changes. Right now, it only shows the modifications I made to the SA rules.
Rule Changes
From SA 3nd edition
-Removed Werewolf due to were-beasts being randomized in arena after every load
-Added Crundle, Plump Helmet Man, and Sasquatch races
-Added stage select
-Removed superficial attribute modifiers.
-Removed Slade as a material
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Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 11:00:34 am
Format: Classic single elimination tournament, bracket style.
Open Play: Post the fact that you wish to enter as a mighty gladiator and add your skills and equipment when you get the chance.
Number of Participants: 22 - 16 qualifying for the elimination bracket
Version: 0.40.24
Initial Seeding: Randomly generated numbers by myself, to simulate each gladiator pulling 'em from a box.
Spoiler: Gladiators (click to show/hide)
Fighter
Spoiler: Qualifying Round (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Qualifying Round II (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Tourney Bracket (click to show/hide)
If you prefer, you may view the bracket here. (http://challonge.com/q0ei32xj)
Spoiler: Eliminations (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Quarter Finals (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Semi-Finals (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Finals (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Fan Art (click to show/hide)
Well then, I hope I'm not missing anything. And I sure hope that this will actually garner some attention. And I REALLY hope that you will all enjoy this. I am as dedicated as I could be to see this through to the end, I hope that you will join me. GOOD LUCK!
Post by: variablenonsense on May 14, 2015, 02:04:22 pm
We'll call my gladiator Varick if you want a name now, though. :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 02:07:13 pm
Oh, and just so you know, race and name will be public, however skills and equipment will not be, at least for the beginning. As I'm not entirely savvy on having others build to counter but I dunno we'll see.
Post by: Girlinhat on May 14, 2015, 03:01:58 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 03:07:44 pm
I shall place each of the characters in the object testing arena, in a stage that they have selected. They will be AI controlled so it comes down to your race as well as your choices in equipment and skills. After the battle I will write out a detailed description of the fight as well as the battle log, perhaps a gif as well.
Does that explain it well enough?
Post by: FearsomeClarinet on May 14, 2015, 03:16:10 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 03:20:10 pm
Post by: Dibuk on May 14, 2015, 03:29:38 pm
UPDATED after the unfair treatment of Minotaurs, Asbjorns goal is to beat everyone and make the Gladiator Game Master pay for the vile treatment of his entire race.
-Asbjorn The Elf-Eater-
Minotaur - 140p
Adequate Hammer 18p
Adequate Shield 12p
Silver Warhammer - 26p
Oak Shield - 45p
Copper high boots - 12,5p
Copper gauntles - 10p
Copper helm - 15p
Points left: 1,5p
Edited.
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 03:36:34 pm
Post by: variablenonsense on May 14, 2015, 04:01:44 pm
If it was going to be teams or we knew who we were gonna fight ahead of time it might be more problematic, but since we don't and it's randomly selected honestly I don't see the harm in posting them for this format.
(If you decide to post them, I just PM'd my entrant.)
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 04:06:12 pm
Post by: Desolate Domain on May 14, 2015, 04:28:44 pm
-Portabelo the Delicious-
Plump Helmet Man - 270 points to spend
[Equipment]
Adamantite Spear - 240 pts
[Skills]
Adequate (2) Spearman - 15 pts
Adequate (2) Dodger - 15 pts
0 pts left
He'll skewer the competition!
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 04:33:53 pm
Post by: variablenonsense on May 14, 2015, 04:41:40 pm
Kobold (290 pts)
[Equip]
Steel Dagger - 64 pts
[Skills]
Expert ( 8 ) Dodger (Tiny) - 144 pts
Skilled (4) Fighting - 30 pts
Skilled (4) Knife - 50 pts
Total: 288 pts, 2 remaining
Edit: And thanks to Unraveller for pointing out me being unable to do basic math in PMs. :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 04:48:23 pm
I wonder If we'll be able to do 32 gladiators?
Post by: variablenonsense on May 14, 2015, 04:50:38 pm
Hopefully there will be interest; it's not like it's super hard to make a gladiator if you want to poke in just for fun, and you did agree to give time for numbers crunching, so I'm sure we'll see more people coming in. I hope so, anyway. I always have fun in seeing what roles people like to take for community style games.
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 04:55:11 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 14, 2015, 04:59:10 pm
Serpent Man (+250)
Expert Biter [8] (-144)
Talented Dodger[6] (-105)
Total : 249 pts
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 05:03:52 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 14, 2015, 05:39:55 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 14, 2015, 05:45:55 pm
Mogwai the Devious
Gremlin (360 points)
Acomplished Dodger (10) 220 pts
Proficient Knife User (5) 75 pts
2 Large Bronze Daggers (32 pts each, 64 total)
1 Point Left.
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 05:50:02 pm
-Steapa the Northman-
Human +240
[Skills]
Competent dodger (3) -30
Competent armor wearer (3) -12
Skilled fighter (4) -30
Competent axeman (3) -36
[Weapons]
Steel Greataxe -120
[Armor]
Leather Greaves -9
Total : 237 points 3 remaining
*I hope I did the math right :P
Post by: Baffler on May 14, 2015, 06:50:22 pm
-Cerol Chickenkicker-
Race: Dwarf + 240
Equipment:
Steel Dagger: -64
Iron Mail Shirt: -48
Oak Shield: -45
Armor Total: -157
Skills:
Adequate Knifedwarf: -15
Adequate Dodger: -15
Adequate Shield User: -12
Novice Armor User: -9
Skill Total: -51
Extra Points: +32
Post by: Wofi on May 14, 2015, 07:03:05 pm
Yeah, I am not expecting this build to go very far.
Hugh Mann the Dabbler
Race: Human (+240)
Skills:
Adequate in everything (-228) (I hope I don't have to list all of these!)
Equipment:
Large Oak Dagger (-12)
No extra points!
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 07:14:13 pm
About that, is it possible to equip two shields ? Would the gladiator still be considered unarmed ?
I shall do some testing on that and get back to you.
I'd like to play:
Mogwai the Devious
Gremlin (360 points)
Acomplished Dodger (10) 220 pts
Proficient Knife User (5) 75 pts
2 Large Bronze Daggers (32 pts each, 64 total)
1 Point Left.
Aha! A clever little green-skin, I truly hope one of the little guys get far in this tourney! (Not biased)
I will be
-Steapa the Northman-
Human +240
[Skills]
Competent dodger (3) -30
Competent armor wearer (3) -12
Skilled fighter (4) -30
Competent axeman (3) -36
[Weapons]
Steel Greataxe -120
[Armor]
Leather Greaves -9
Total : 237 points 3 remaining
*I hope I did the math right :P
Welcome Steapa the Northman! Clad in naught but his hide, he's got a fearsome swing.
-Cerol Chickenkicker-
Race: Dwarf + 240
Equipment:
Steel Dagger: -64
Iron Mail Shirt: -48
Oak Shield: -45
Armor Total: -157
Skills:
Adequate Knifedwarf: -15
Adequate Dodger: -15
Adequate Shield User: -12
Novice Armor User: -9
Skill Total: -51
Extra Points: +32
Ah, Chickenkicker you must regale me of your title one of these days.
Hugh Mann the Dabbler
Race: Human (+240)
Skills:
Adequate in everything (-228) (I hope I don't have to list all of these!)
Equipment:
Large Oak Dagger (-12)
No extra points!
Hugh Man is truly a man among men, jack of all trades, master of none.
Alright! I hope rechecked your math all well and good, there seem to be a ton of daggers in this tournament, I suppose they get the job done and are cheap. You are all accepted and I hope we have a great tourney!
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 14, 2015, 07:29:48 pm
Goblin (+240)
Skills:
Expert Lasher (-108)
Skilled Fighter (-30)
Proficient Dodger (-45)
Equipment:
Iron Scourge (-38)
Total: 19 pts
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 07:31:32 pm
Post by: Tavern on May 14, 2015, 07:34:25 pm
Post by: Putnam on May 14, 2015, 07:38:27 pm
Also, the observer skill is pretty important.
Also, your chart is wrong. Platinum has a better edge than copper. Also, bronze's stopping power is actually slightly worse than iron's, given a weapon of iron or better, due to iron having better FRACTURE and STRAIN_AT_YIELD values. If the weapon is worse than iron, however, bronze is better.
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 07:38:55 pm
This looks really cool :O Working on building up a good gladiator but I was wondering, is everyone just gonna be average agility, strength, etc.? Didn't see a spot to pay points for better physical stats.
Unfortunately yes, there is no way, to my knowledge to change a creature's attributes in the object testing arena. Those +1s and -1s on the race table are hold overs from years ago, there might have been a way to do it then, but not now. Unless I am sorely mistaken.
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 14, 2015, 07:39:58 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 07:40:43 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 07:40:58 pm
Post by: Old-Gregg on May 14, 2015, 07:41:37 pm
Dark Gnome +340
[Skills]
Skilled dodger (4) (tiny) -40
Proficient armor wearer (5) -30
Talented fighter (6) -63
Talented lasher (6) -105
[Weapons]
Platinum whip -48
[Armor]
Copper Breastplate -25
Copper Leggings-17.5
Copper Gauntlets-10
Total : 338.5 points 1.5 remaining
Post by: Tavern on May 14, 2015, 07:45:25 pm
Post by: Putnam on May 14, 2015, 07:55:43 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 07:55:59 pm
Is it okay if i post fan art of what I think my gladiator would look like? :P
I don't see why not, as long as you place it in a spoiler.
-Expedia The Terrible-
Dark Gnome +340
[Skills]
Skilled dodger (4) (tiny) -40
Proficient armor wearer (5) -30
Talented fighter (6) -63
Talented lasher (6) -105
[Weapons]
Platinum whip -48
[Armor]
Copper Breastplate -25
Copper Leggings-17.5
Copper Gauntlets-10
Total : 338.5 points 1.5 remaining
A gnome? One of horrid descent of course, what vile cave have you crawled out of and why?
Soz for all the questions but would Observer fall under the "Misc." skill costs?
No, Observer is its own skill, and I suppose it does have quite a bit to play in combat, I will add it to the skill chart. Misc is actually using objects like chairs or an arm as a weapon, don't believe I can spawn creatures with those kinds of things in the arena now that I think about it.
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 07:56:11 pm
Slippery d'Snek
Serpent Man (250)
Skilled hammer Snek (60)
Skilled shield Snek (40)
Competent Dodge snek (30)
Adequate Biting Snek (12)
Silver Warhammer (26)
Oak Shield (60)
leather mail shirt (12)
250 pts spent 0 remaining
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:02:20 pm
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 08:03:59 pm
Another foul serpent eh? It'll be interesting to see how your venom pans out during this tourney.
It's interesting seeing all these builds come out. I think the Champions (can I call them that? =D) that rely on high dodge are going to do poorly on the two maps that are on bridges. I wasn't even going to include dodge but didnt want to get minced by an archer...
Post by: Tavern on May 14, 2015, 08:08:16 pm
No, Observer is its own skill, and I suppose it does have quite a bit to play in combat, I will add it to the skill chart. Misc is actually using objects like chairs or an arm as a weapon, don't believe I can spawn creatures with those kinds of things in the arena now that I think about it.Ah, okay. Lemme know when you work out the Observer costs and I'll get my guy set up :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:10:40 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:12:31 pm
It's interesting seeing all these builds come out. I think the Champions (can I call them that? =D) that rely on high dodge are going to do poorly on the two maps that are on bridges. I wasn't even going to include dodge but didnt want to get minced by an archer...
While we are on the subject of maps, I added that in last minute and haven't really given much thought on it. I'd like to hear some opinions, would you rather be in the klassic arena at all times or do you think extra areas to fight are welcome here?
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 08:13:53 pm
This is also a call-out to you Pliskin you filthy snake!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
*Also I think there should be extra arenas to fight in, it just makes it more unique! *
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:17:13 pm
How long did that take you, I'm curious. And I'm sure that many people would love for you to draw there characters, having you slave away without a bit of reciprocation!
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 08:18:11 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:20:51 pm
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 08:21:57 pm
Post by: NAV on May 14, 2015, 08:23:08 pm
Yeti
Talented wrestler
Adequate striker
Novice biter
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 08:24:35 pm
I'm sure I could draw the other gladiators who ask for a drawing :D I'm just getting excited for those Epic Fight Scenes!
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 08:25:22 pm
Thank you!
I'm sure I could draw the other gladiators who ask for a drawing :D I'm just getting excited for those Epic Fight Scenes!
Do me please ! I'm Slippery d'Snek! Snake man with oaken shield and silver warhammer! oh please please !
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 08:27:47 pm
Thank you!
I'm sure I could draw the other gladiators who ask for a drawing :D I'm just getting excited for those Epic Fight Scenes!
Do me please ! I'm Slippery d'Snek! Snake man with oaken shield and silver warhammer! oh please please !
Sure thing! But just a few questions for the drawing.
Do snakemen have a head of a snake or is it snake torso down :D?
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:28:19 pm
Sam Squatch
Yeti
Talented wrestler
Adequate striker
Novice biter
Sam Squatch, truly a great name even for a yeti. Even for a completely unarmored yeti. Ya know what, you're gonna go all the way kid.
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 08:29:42 pm
Thank you!
I'm sure I could draw the other gladiators who ask for a drawing :D I'm just getting excited for those Epic Fight Scenes!
Do me please ! I'm Slippery d'Snek! Snake man with oaken shield and silver warhammer! oh please please !
Sure thing! But just a few questions for the drawing.
Do snakemen have a head of a snake or is it snake torso down :D?
haha I think it's all snake just with arms.
Post by: Tavern on May 14, 2015, 08:31:03 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:32:45 pm
Argh, I'm such an idiot xD How much would it cost to put points in Swimmer?
Hmm, do you really want swimmer? Alright I suppose it can be cheaper, let me add that to the skill chart.
Well there you go, swimmer has been added to the end.
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 08:45:56 pm
This is Slippery d'Snek from the description I got :)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:49:29 pm
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 08:51:15 pm
Here you go AlphaWolf!
This is Slippery d'Snek from the description I got :)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
wow. you're amazing, that's amazing, wow. I'm flattered!
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 08:51:49 pm
Not even twenty minutes, speedy and they look freaking awesome. Good work.
Thanks Man! :D
I get a feeling that with that sneaky gremlin gladiator, there will be some dramatic scenes to draw! :)
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 08:52:52 pm
Here you go AlphaWolf!
This is Slippery d'Snek from the description I got :)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
wow. you're amazing, that's amazing, wow. I'm flattered!
Thanks man! Glad you enjoy it! :)
Doesn't mean I won't kill you in the arena though >:)
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 08:53:46 pm
Not even twenty minutes, speedy and they look freaking awesome. Good work.
Thanks Man! :D
I get a feeling that with that sneaky gremlin gladiator, there will be some dramatic scenes to draw! :)
man you're amazing. OP should post the battle logs of the fights so we can pour over them! or even record them in .gif
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 08:59:05 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 14, 2015, 08:59:42 pm
Minautor 140
Proficient Hammer 90
Silver Maul 32
rest 18
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 09:02:57 pm
Crush the crusher
Minautor 140
Proficient Hammer 90
Silver Maul 32
rest 18
Oh hot damn, its a minautor :o
Make sure to target the snakemen first, those guys are poisonous! ;)
Post by: kiershar on May 14, 2015, 09:03:43 pm
Post by: Tavern on May 14, 2015, 09:04:52 pm
~Shotgun Gai~
Human (240)
[Skills]
Skilled Dodger (-50)
Competent Swordsman (-36)
Proficient Fighter (-45)
Competent Observer (-30)
Competent Swimmer (-12)
[Gear]
Iron 2-Handed Sword (-56)
Oak Gauntlets (just one on the right arm for badass points ;P) (-6)
EDIT: Oh, and 5 points left over :P
I might draw a thing or two tomorrow if I can find a picture, foxtrot got me in the mood xD
Post by: DS on May 14, 2015, 09:06:03 pm
I'm throwing my hat into the ring for this one, I'll create a combatant soon. Someone on reddit pointed out that minotaurs have a dozen or so [NATURAL_SKILLS], including weapon skills, dodging, and fighting - what do you plan on doing about this?
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 09:06:59 pm
Crush the crusher
Minautor 140
Proficient Hammer 90
Silver Maul 32
rest 18
All will fall before Crush the Crusher!
Finally I give you, the technical fighter from the Coalition of Pearls...!!
~Shotgun Gai~
Human (240)
[Skills]
Skilled Dodger (-50)
Competent Swordsman (-36)
Proficient Fighter (-45)
Competent Observer (-30)
Competent Swimmer (-12)
[Gear]
Iron 2-Handed Sword (-56)
Oak Gauntlets (just one on the right arm for badass points ;P) (-6)
Neato, you finally finished! Heh, I'm going to go try and extend the bridge, but I can't find the place where the bridge is in the arena text.
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 09:07:44 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 09:08:16 pm
Yes! Record it in .gif, take a screenshot of the combat log, and then write a dramatic narrative.
I'm throwing my hat into the ring for this one, I'll create a combatant soon. Someone on reddit pointed out that minotaurs have a dozen or so [NATURAL_SKILLS], including weapon skills, dodging, and fighting - what do you plan on doing about this?
Really! :o I thought minotaurs only had the horns and size bonuses as extra?
I've rid the Minotaur's of their natural skill, after-all it would clearly be better objectively to play a minotaur.
Nvm looks like the problem is solved!
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 09:09:43 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 14, 2015, 09:09:55 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 09:12:13 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 09:19:32 pm
And it seems that we are at twelve competitors, excellent. This is growing faster than anticipated!
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 09:38:35 pm
I cannot seem to change the edit the arena text without viciously deforming it. If anyone technically superior to myself wishes to widen the bridges for vertigo and water hazard be my guest. If not I'll look into it tomorrow.
And it seems that we are at twelve competitors, excellent. This is growing faster than anticipated!
I think that if you cant change the maps then thats fine :D
As long as its not the same map everytime it'll still be awesome!
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 14, 2015, 09:41:31 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 09:44:11 pm
maybe someone can make a map with traps ^.^
That sounds cool! I just hope the match isnt everyone dying to traps :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 09:47:25 pm
Spoiler: Stages (click to show/hide)
Post by: Wheelo on May 14, 2015, 09:48:46 pm
Plump Helmet Man 270
Equip
1 Steel Bows -104
Skills
Adept in archery 84
proficient in bow 75
Novice Swimmer 2
Novice Dodger 5
Modified from Joe Two Bow
Post by: foxtrot on May 14, 2015, 09:50:39 pm
Aha! Through a ton of trial and error I bring you the new Vertigo and Water Hazard!Spoiler: Stages (click to show/hide)
AWESOME!!!
Does this mean you can make custom arena maps :D??
Post by: Baffler on May 14, 2015, 09:51:07 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 09:53:01 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 14, 2015, 09:53:24 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 09:54:43 pm
Two Bow Joe
Plump Helmet Man 270
Equip
1 Steel Bows -104
1 iron bow -52
Leather Helm 6
Leather Gauntlets 4
Leather high boots 5
Skills
proficient in archery 45
skilled in bow 50
Novice Swimmer 2
Novice Armor 2
Gotta say, I love Plump Helmet Men! I'll check on how the gladiator reacts to holding two bows and bolts. Are those crossbows or normal bows?
Post by: Putnam on May 14, 2015, 09:55:22 pm
Aha! Through a ton of trial and error I bring you the new Vertigo and Water Hazard!Spoiler: Stages (click to show/hide)
AWESOME!!!
Does this mean you can make custom arena maps :D??
Yes, that's been possible for as long as the arena has existed
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 10:01:47 pm
Yes, that's been possible for as long as the arena has existed
Hey, do you happen to know of an -easy- way to edit the arena. As it is hard for me to find exactly the places I am looking for in the text file.
Oh, and when the creature wields two bows they will drop either the arrows they are holding or one of the bows. So you may want to rethink your build Wheelo!
Post by: kiershar on May 14, 2015, 10:03:44 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 10:09:30 pm
And I suppose exhibition matches could be fun, how would you want them set up?
Post by: kiershar on May 14, 2015, 10:13:02 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 14, 2015, 10:17:49 pm
Ina Thelire, Ina the Tall
race - male Elf (240p)
[Equipment]
steel short sword (80p)
oak buckler (22.5p)
oak helm (9p)
oak breast plate (15p)
oak greaves (13.5p)
oak low boots (6p)
oak gaundlets (6p)
[skills]
competent(2) fighter (9p)
skilled(4) sword (60p)
adequate(2) shield (12p)
novice(1) dodger (5p)
novice(1) armor (2p)
no extra points
Edit: added gladiatorial title.
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 10:18:43 pm
This looks too fun not to try. I'm going full elf mode on this and see how it turns out. :P
Ina Thelire
race - Elf (240p)
[Equipment]
steel short sword (80p)
oak buckler (22.5p)
oak helm (9p)
oak breast plate (15p)
oak greaves (13.5p)
oak low boots (6p)
oak gaundlets (6p)
[skills]
competent(2) fighter (9p)
skilled(4) sword (60p)
adequate(2) shield (12p)
novice(1) dodger (5p)
novice(1) armor (2p)
no extra points
Blasted Elf, you didn't even come up with your own gladiatorial title! Otherwise, I accept!
Post by: kiershar on May 14, 2015, 10:22:45 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 10:25:30 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 14, 2015, 10:31:09 pm
Blasted Elf, you didn't even come up with your own gladiatorial title! Otherwise, I accept!
Alright, how does Ina the Tall sound? As a elf, I need to be as offensive to dwarves as possible. :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 10:39:17 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 14, 2015, 10:41:48 pm
Perfect, Ina the Tall it is! It might be good to also tell me your gladiator's gender, I could easily get it wrong from looking at just the name.
He's male.
Post by: NAV on May 14, 2015, 10:45:15 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 10:47:18 pm
Unraveller, you forgot to add Sam Squatch to the list :(
I. . . I am so sorry. 1 Billion pardons, no a decatillion. Sam Squatch is love, Sam Squatch is life.
There, Sam Squatch is now the first on the list.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 14, 2015, 11:19:07 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 11:20:57 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 11:31:28 pm
One Bow Juan
Plump Helmet Man 270
Equip
1 Steel Bows -104
Skills
Adept in archery 84
proficient in bow 75
Novice Swimmer 2
Novice Dodger 5
This brings the total amount of gladiators currently registered to 16. The perfect amount for a standard single elimination bracket. The question arises now, and I'd like all of your input here, Do we wait for more gladiators? if so, how many?
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 14, 2015, 11:31:35 pm
Post by: nate.219 on May 14, 2015, 11:34:01 pm
Class: Crundle. 360p
Skills:
-Professional dodger 180p
-Proficient biter. 60p
-Skilled lasher 50p
-(novice?) Swimmer 2p
-Competent armor user 12p
Items:
-Iron whip. 29p
-leather shirt. 12p
-leather helm. 6p
-leather graves. 9p
I hope his high dodging will be able to account for his lack of strength/squishyness.
Also sign him up for any/all exhibition matches, I'm keen to watch him (hopefully) whip it, whip it gooood.
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 11:36:08 pm
Post by: DS on May 14, 2015, 11:39:11 pm
Post by: nate.219 on May 14, 2015, 11:40:19 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 11:41:01 pm
I wish to enter Narhtan the Crundle Bundle
Class: Crundle. 360p
Skills:
-Professional dodger 180p
-Proficient biter. 60p
-Skilled lasher 50p
-(novice?) Swimmer 2p
-Competent armor user 12p
Items:
-Iron whip. 29p
-leather shirt. 12p
-leather helm. 6p
-leather graves. 9p
I hope his high dodging will be able to account for his lack of strength/squishyness.
Also sign him up for any/all exhibition matches, I'm keen to watch him (hopefully) whip it, whip it gooood.
I am so glad that someone is playing a Crundle!
All right, that settles it, I just cannot turn people down. There will be more than 16 gladiators,
EDIT: Perhaps you are right. The problem is that I am a little daunted by running a 32 man tournament. Though you really bring a good point.
Post by: Tesseract on May 14, 2015, 11:49:21 pm
https://soundcloud.com/fabien-29/plissssskin-eats-the-northman
Post by: Unraveller on May 14, 2015, 11:58:26 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 15, 2015, 12:01:24 am
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 12:04:49 am
So, tourney you suppose the viability is of having a 16 gladiator tournament, and afterwards hosting anotherfor those that were unable to participate in the first?
Another idea I had, if this gains popularity, I could hold one monthly or perhaps annually, and have a large qualifying round for the 16 spots. After 16 months the champions from each tourney could enter a gtand champion ship tournament.
Post by: NAV on May 15, 2015, 12:21:21 am
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 12:23:38 am
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 12:24:55 am
The first, late joiners will be able to enter thr next tournament.
The second, and I prefer this one, everyone who has signed up until, say 24 hours after the post was made will be placed in a qualifying round. This can be changed, though I like the idea and I feel it is fair. Though criticism will be welcomed.
I feel the 16 gladiator tournaments seem more personal, more grudges, more interaction, more familiarity.
Post by: nate.219 on May 15, 2015, 12:31:53 am
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 12:33:41 am
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 01:34:14 am
Depending on how much trouble it is to organize the tournament, monthly could be cool. Some months could have special conditions, like all fights on the bridge, or random weapons, team fights, etc.
By the way I don't follow sports a lot. How does qualifiers work usually ?
Post by: DS on May 15, 2015, 01:51:02 am
Myrma the Defi-ant
Soldier Ant Woman (250 pts)
Equipment:
- Oaken Shield x 2 (90 pts)
- Silver Buckler x 2 (60 pts)
Skills:
- Skilled Shield User (40 pts)
- Skilled Misc. Object User (30 pts)
- Competent Dodger (30 pts)
Points left: 0 pts
A little silly, I know. But I'm hoping she'll be a crowd-pleaser.
Post by: nate.219 on May 15, 2015, 02:50:13 am
I mean, crundles and gremlins are pretty similar in stats, and it would be far easier than modding raws.
But I'm a tad biased because I would prefer to be a gremlin than a crundle :P
Post by: Putnam on May 15, 2015, 02:52:56 am
So its come to my attention that there are no crundles in arena mode... Am I missing something or should all crundle gladiators be changed to gremlins?
You can remove [ARENA_RESTRICTED] from crundles to get them better
Post by: Dibuk on May 15, 2015, 03:09:09 am
I've rid the Minotaur's of their natural skill, after-all it would clearly be better objectively to play a minotaur.
I'll have to redo my skill-less minotaur (Asbjorn) in that case.
This is the same mino on the front page, I'll update that one also. Just telling so it wont end up being two Asbjorns
-Asbjorn The Elf-Eater-
Minotaur - 140p
Adequate Hammer 18p
Adequate Shield 12p
Silver Warhammer - 26p
Oak Shield - 45p
Copper high boots - 12,5p
Copper gauntles - 10p
Copper helm - 15p
Points left: 1,5p
Post by: variablenonsense on May 15, 2015, 05:38:54 am
Granted, he doesn't have any armor, but I figured drawing him with clothes wouldn't hurt anything. 'Cause a pig tail hood protects from so much. :P
And while I know Toady's kobolds aren't depicted as 'standard' kobolds, I've been in a species designing mood lately and they -do- lay eggs, so whatever, tiny lizard man gonna try and stab you in the face. Hopefully.
Oh! I would like to ah, go ahead and say that Varick's default choices for arena are going to be Klassic and Peaceful Meadows, since the front says we're supposed to agree on an arena. I figured since I have weird hours it might be a good idea to go ahead and just say "Hey I want these if my opponent doesn't, randomize the arena" so you don't have to wait for me to show up and say that. :P
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 05:43:23 am
And here I thought I was weird for starting to draw fanart of my lil dude before the game even began. Far from finished but now I want to show off the prelim sketch. http://i.imgur.com/vXRh6dI.png
Granted, he doesn't have any armor, but I figured drawing him with clothes wouldn't hurt anything. 'Cause a pig tail hood protects from so much. :P
And while I know Toady's kobolds aren't depicted as 'standard' kobolds, I've been in a species designing mood lately and they -do- lay eggs, so whatever, tiny lizard man gonna try and stab you in the face. Hopefully.
Oh! I would like to ah, go ahead and say that Varick's default choices for arena are going to be Klassic and Peaceful Meadows, since the front says we're supposed to agree on an arena. I figured since I have weird hours it might be a good idea to go ahead and just say "Hey I want these if my opponent doesn't, randomize the arena" so you don't have to wait for me to show up and say that. :P
Holy SHit thats a Nice Kobold! I really like the species variation, makes it seem more combat like then all the cute kobolds people draw :P!
Also my gladiator Steapa's preferences are Burning Castle and Vertigo
Post by: Ambrosia on May 15, 2015, 07:32:38 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 08:27:27 am
Well, whatever you decide to do with gladiators 17-32, I'm throwing my hat in the ring. Presenting...
Myrma the Defi-ant
Soldier Ant Woman (250 pts)
Equipment:
- Oaken Shield x 2 (90 pts)
- Silver Buckler x 2 (60 pts)
Skills:
- Skilled Shield User (40 pts)
- Skilled Misc. Object User (30 pts)
- Competent Dodger (30 pts)
Points left: 0 pts
A little silly, I know. But I'm hoping she'll be a crowd-pleaser.
I was wondering when we would get a shield basher, and one with four of 'em no less. Welcome aboard!
I'm wondering if you'd be alright with a Bat Man submission? I figure that he'd just have the same point limit as a serpent man. Would that be fine? :PSpoiler (click to show/hide)
There is one thing I'm iffy on, flight, I'm not entirely sure how it will affect fights with grounded foes. So I'd like to test it out a couple times and get back to you.
EDIT: Alright, so I have half a mind to allow flight. Though you do have quite an advantage on both Vertigo and Water Hazard, I may give you a tinge less points that serpent men, whcih I might have done already due to bat men being 20,000 Urists larger than serpent men.
By the way I don't follow sports a lot. How does qualifiers work usually ?
Good question, I've only thought of one way to make it work, and I'm sure there are better solutions. Say that we have 16 spots but 22 gladiators. The qualifying round could be a simple one on one duel of 11 matches, those who win get spots in the tournament. The 11 who lose those matches go on to fight with a second chance in a series of 4 one on ones, and a single three man brawl. The winners of which fill the rest of the spots making sixteen gladiators.
Alright, so quick other thing, I'd like to stream these matches and commentate on twitch, and use the forums to post a gif, combat log, and all that other good stuff afterwards for those who've missed the stream. Just a little thought though.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 15, 2015, 09:09:05 am
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 15, 2015, 10:34:00 am
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 15, 2015, 10:34:32 am
Being able to fly is a huge advantage, as they NPC can and will fly away when he suffers a lot of damage. I think Batmen should be very expensive, he could hypothetically win a fight without ever having fought anyone
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 10:35:13 am
Oh and here is a little test gif for stuffs. I should probably slow it down some more, seems like it still moves a bit too quickly.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 10:49:42 am
Mon-tha-mau
Yeti, M
100 pts to spend
[Items]
Silver maul - 32
[Skills]
Skilled hammer - 60
Novice biter - 4
Novice fighter - 3
1 point left
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 10:56:45 am
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 11:05:10 am
Nope, not late! All though, I will have to cut off registration at some point. Any thoughts?
Ahh! Great!
Id say when 32 participants are gathered or when time limit is reached. How about 24/48 hours from topic start? Or when you feel unresistable urge to grind some poor fellows!
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 11:09:16 am
Or do you suppose there is something to be had in waiting for 32 participants? My feelings for such are that it would make it less intimate.
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 11:18:52 am
My vote is on "start"! :P
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 12:02:57 pm
Post by: variablenonsense on May 15, 2015, 12:05:33 pm
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 15, 2015, 12:08:04 pm
Post by: NAV on May 15, 2015, 12:20:24 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 12:24:34 pm
Is there any interest in seeing the matches played out streaming on twitch, in which I will commentate. I will afterwards post the gifs and combat logs of said matches, along with a short description due to less importance of these matches.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 12:34:43 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 12:54:13 pm
And of course I shall be posting these matches and their outcomes on this forum afterwards.
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 01:22:58 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 01:25:44 pm
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 01:27:29 pm
I propose "mad coliseum bard" - human in cloth with harp and all points in misc object user/striker/fighter ("from drunken fights").
Not much of a challenge, but still not a free pass.
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 01:30:20 pm
Post by: variablenonsense on May 15, 2015, 01:33:17 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 02:07:44 pm
Post by: vityav on May 15, 2015, 02:16:01 pm
Vlad of the Oils
Dwarf (240pt)
Equipment:
Steel Pick (48pt)
Skills:
Expert Dodger (180pt)
Leftover: 12pt
Yes it's just a naked, oiled up, miner.
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 02:18:09 pm
For those who were unable to enter in this tournament, another will likely be held next month. Forgive me.
Time to generate spots! I shall post them shortly.
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 02:19:02 pm
Race: Minotaur (+140p)
Skills:
Novice Fighter (-3p)
Competent Lasher (-30p)
Competent Huge Dodger (-36)
Equipment:
Platinum Whip (-48p)
Silver Whip (-12p)
Human Leather Armor (-10p)
1 Point Remaining
I treated the Leather Armor as though it were a breast-plate of leather. Feel free to change it to something else if it's not allowed.
Also, please double check my math, as I probably messed something up somewhere in there.
EDIT: If you've already generated the brackets, don't worry about it. I'll join next tournament.
Post by: vityav on May 15, 2015, 02:22:25 pm
Sorry about the delay. I'm going to submit Orthus The Manflayer, a whip-wielding Minotaur with an insatiable thirst for blood.
I'm also cool waiting to let in more well-thought-out gladiators :P just figured I'd fill the spot if needed
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 02:23:43 pm
I'm also cool waiting to let in more well-thought-out gladiators :P just figured I'd fill the spot if needed
If that is the case, then I hope you would not mind waiting until the next one.
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 02:27:23 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 02:31:12 pm
Post by: vityav on May 15, 2015, 02:32:41 pm
If that is the case, then I hope you would not mind waiting until the next one.
No problem. I'll sit this one out
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 02:33:56 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 02:34:27 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 02:39:21 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 02:48:49 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 02:50:10 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 02:55:04 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 02:57:07 pm
Match I (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=150739.msg6231964#msg6231964)
Match II (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=150739.msg6232030#msg6232030)
Match III (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=150739.msg6232098#msg6232098)
-Crush the Crusher- Managed by kiershar VS. -Hugh Mann the Dabbler- Managed by Wofi
Match IV
-Ina the Tall- Managed by xub313 VS. -Wuce Brayne- Managed by Ambrosia
Match V
-Orthus the Manflayer- Managed by Rero Falcon VS. -One Bow Juan- Managed by Wheelo
Match VI
-Mon-tha-mau- Managed by angrykitteh VS. -Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
Match VII
-Expedia The Terrible- Managed by Old-Gregg VS. -Portabelo the Delicious- Managed by Desolate Domain
Match VIII
-Mogwai the Devious- Managed by Elagn VS. -Narhtan the Crundle Bundle- Managed by nate.219
Match VIV
-Asbjorn The Elf-Eater- Managed by Dibuk VS. -Cerol Chickenkicker- Managed by Baffler
Match X
-Slippery d'Snek- Managed by alphawolf29 VS. -Myrma the Defi-ant- Managed by DS
Match XI
-Shotgun Gai- Managed by Tavern VS. -Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient- Managed by Tesseract
Thank you, please tell me if any names are wrong! The qualifying round will take place in the Klassic arena only. The eleven winners from this round will take spots in the first Elimination bracket, there will be no rewards for winning these rounds. The losers will have another chance to fill the final five spots. There are twenty-two gladiators here from around the world. Only sixteen will pass the qualifying round, but only one will become champion. Gladiators, please take your places, the qualifying round will begin shortly!
Now I must decide if I really want to stream them on twitch or not, I'd like just a little more input before I make my decision.
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 02:59:55 pm
Match II-Steapa the Northman- Managed by foxtrot VS. -Sam Squatch- Managed by NAV
Ha HA HA!
Its been a while since I've killed a yeti!! I'm sure this will be a fight I shall remember!
*Also I vote no twitch, just good'ol gif with epic narrations :D*
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 03:01:16 pm
Let the trash talk commence!
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 03:02:45 pm
I vote gifs, or just epic narrations.
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 03:03:05 pm
Also, BAT BOY IS GOING DOWN!
Post by: Desolate Domain on May 15, 2015, 03:06:57 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 03:10:45 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 03:15:49 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 03:19:00 pm
The first Quallifying match will begin soon. Gladiators, Varick and Hodekin, have you any words before the match?
Now that I think about it, I should probably just get on with it, these are only qualifiers. The match will begin and be posted shortly!
Post by: Dibuk on May 15, 2015, 03:37:12 pm
Match VIV-Asbjorn The Elf-Eater- Managed by Dibuk VS. -Cerol Chickenkicker- Managed by Baffler
"Asbjorn fight dwarf who fight chicken? Asbjorn will eat dwarf then chicken. Asbjorn was hoping for a challange but will settle for a happy belly. Asbjorn thinks maybe chicken bigger threat then dwarf."
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 03:45:06 pm
Qualifying Match I
Varick the Flighty VS. Hodekin the Legendary
Welcome gladiators! It has been years since this tournament's last spotting, I brought it back from the pit it died in just for all of you. Right, our first match to qualify is between two Kobolds that rely on speed and finesse to get the job done. I must remind you that for these qualifying rounds I will not be giving a detailed commentation, rather letting the battle speak for itself. Without further a due, here is Varick the Flighty, and Hodekin the Legendary!
Varick is Kobold 2 on the right side, while Hodekin is Kobold 1 on the left.
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Brütal decapitation by Hodekin the Legendary! He is the first to win a spot in the Elimination Tourney. Well done gentlemen!
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 03:50:00 pm
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 15, 2015, 03:50:05 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 03:51:13 pm
For a pair of kobolds...
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 03:52:21 pm
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 15, 2015, 03:58:20 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 15, 2015, 04:07:28 pm
Don't worry variablenonsense, I am sure my fellow kobold gladiator will secure a spot in the second elimination round.
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 04:10:52 pm
Qualifying Match II
Steapa the Northman VS. Sam Squatch
Ah, now that the Kobold viscera has been cleaned I welcome to the arena two great competitors from the far north of Canada! They've arrived here together, though they're far from allies, the buff and manly Steapa the Northman and the racially confused Sam Squatch the Yeti!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Right out of the gate Steapa had done well to topple the gigantic Yeti. However he truly underestimated his opponent's strength. Sam did not celebrate, no, he seems rather remorseful. Don't worry Sam, with a snap of the finger I'll bring him back!
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 04:15:06 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 04:15:55 pm
Well fought, Sam, it was truly a fight i would've remembered, if my head had not exploded :D
But I will fight you again soon enough, that im sure >: D
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 04:17:44 pm
Nooo ! Sssssteapa ! Now I have to eat the yeti to taste him !
Good luck with that one Pliskin
You dirty vermin of plague
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 04:19:05 pm
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 04:19:40 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 04:25:23 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 04:27:37 pm
Good match to both of you!
By the way, do not underestimate Crush's maul. I was running a few test-battles and he consistently beat other fighters to a pulp. My bet is on Crush, but from my experience, The Dabbler fights surprisingly well.
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 04:36:26 pm
THE FIRST DEATH OF STEAPA
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
And hopefully my last :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 04:37:29 pm
Qualifying Match III
Crush the Crusher VS. Hugh Mann the Dabbler
There are many fighters who may surprise you with their skill and masterful execution of techniques. Hugh Mann is not one of those folks, he wandered into the arena to face one of the most terrifying foes, Crush the Crusher. Hugh is adequate at just about everything, but will his combined experience be enough?
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Ooh, 'fraid not, better luck in the losers bracket Hugh. At least you were quick to get the first shot?
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 15, 2015, 04:37:53 pm
That's super cool. Also FTFY.THE FIRST DEATH OF STEAPASpoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 04:38:57 pm
Brütal
Post by: variablenonsense on May 15, 2015, 04:39:02 pm
I'm surprised that the kobolds met up in the first round. Maybe the RNG gods couldn't stand the thought of multiple 'bolds in the elimination tourney proper. :P
Huzzah! On with the brutality! And no worries, I'm sure Varick's head will stitch on decently enough. 'Bolds are resilient little buggers. ;D
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 04:39:28 pm
That's super cool. Also FTFY.THE FIRST DEATH OF STEAPASpoiler (click to show/hide)
Oh thanks man! I didnt know how to not make it need a scrollbar :D
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 04:44:17 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 04:46:19 pm
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 15, 2015, 04:46:56 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 04:51:26 pm
You're welcome, foxtrot. Also, my money's on Ina for this one, though it'll be more of a match.
But Batboy's got that flying :/ so I can agree this will be a longer match! :)
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 04:54:08 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 04:55:15 pm
Oh right, I forgot to say that I'll allow the bat to be kept as is, but I removed the flying tag due to the fact that it might be rather over powered. I shall post the match soon.
Ohh :o Ok then this will be interesting :D
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 15, 2015, 04:56:04 pm
Oh right, I forgot to say that I'll allow the bat to be kept as is, but I removed the flying tag due to the fact that it might be rather over powered. I shall post the match soon.Well, uh. Unless he get some really good hits in, he's completely screwed. Thogam is in danger...
Post by: Baffler on May 15, 2015, 04:58:37 pm
Match VIV-Asbjorn The Elf-Eater- Managed by Dibuk VS. -Cerol Chickenkicker- Managed by Baffler
This should be
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 05:12:20 pm
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 05:17:07 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 05:18:57 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 05:20:54 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 05:22:35 pm
Of course, not powerful enough to defeat Orthus!
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 05:30:01 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 15, 2015, 05:31:00 pm
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 05:34:28 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 05:39:24 pm
Qualifying Match IV
Ina the Tall VS. Wuce Brayne
Sorry for the delay everyone! Ina, in true elven fashion took forever to get dressed up. Well now the tall elf faces a creature, half man, half bat. Back home Wuce is a crime fighting vigilante and master martial artist. He has come to show what he is made of. Lets find out!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
It would seem that I've forgot to tell Wuce not to fly, oh well no harm done. Well other than to Ina's manhood, if you could call it that ha! This forced the elf into a desperate rage. We can see that these two competitors were evenly matched, however the neutered elf won out the day. Well done! Never have I seen an elf bring up such a powerful rage!
Post by: NAV on May 15, 2015, 05:40:06 pm
:D :D :D :D :DTHE FIRST DEATH OF STEAPASpoiler (click to show/hide)
And hopefully my last :P
Awesome!
Great fight, you were a worthy opponent.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 05:42:13 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 05:44:21 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 05:45:33 pm
Well done elf :)
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 05:47:17 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 05:48:06 pm
Or is it winners only? :)
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 05:49:08 pm
Qualifying Match IVIna the Tall VS. Wuce Brayne
Sorry for the delay everyone! Ina, in true elven fashion took forever to get dressed up. Well now the tall elf faces a creature, half man, half bat. Back home Wuce is a crime fighting vigilante and master martial artist. He has come to show what he is made of. Lets find out!Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
It would seem that I've forgot to tell Wuce not to fly, oh well no harm done. Well other than to Ina's manhood, if you could call it that ha! This forced the elf into a desperate rage. We can see that these two competitors were evenly matched, however the neutered elf won out the day. Well done! Never have I seen an elf bring up such a powerful rage!
Nat 20 to punch the elf's dick off. Well done!
Othrus will flay both your hides!
I wish you luck on your next battle so that you may fall to Bax in the arena.
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 05:49:21 pm
Edit: We can sew that back on right?
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 05:49:41 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 05:50:04 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 05:51:34 pm
Wait, why does Ina have a wooden sword. Oh well, he is an elf after all. But I'd like my steel sword in the tournament please. :P
Edit: We can sew that back on right?
Well that was a big mistake! Holy moly, I'm sorry. The whole time I was handling him, what with the raw changes and stuff. I was convinced he was clad in full wooden gear. I am again, very sorry.
Yes, yes. I tell you I'm a wonderful surgeon!
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 15, 2015, 05:53:47 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 05:54:02 pm
Yes, yes. I tell you I'm a wonderful surgeon!
Yes but are you Legendary V?
(ps: Is it actually possible for a doctor to fix that injury in-game?)
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 05:55:19 pm
No, he means Ina had a steel sword in his original loadout. Here:
That first message was to Foxtrot.
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 15, 2015, 05:56:22 pm
Never mind, then.No, he means Ina had a steel sword in his original loadout. Here:
That first message was to Foxtrot.
Post by: kiershar on May 15, 2015, 05:57:22 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 15, 2015, 06:05:22 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 06:07:03 pm
I'll post any media you guys create in the second post on the first page. So anyone can see it coming in!
Sssssweet ! That way the gloriouss warsong of the ssssserpent folk can be heard by everyone !
Post by: Avis-Mergulus on May 15, 2015, 06:09:31 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 06:24:51 pm
Qualifying Match V
Orthus the Manflayer VS. One Bow Juan
Well well, the very last gladiator to arrive, says he was late tanning a hide. Apparently the human leather armour he is wearing is fresh, great. His opponent is One Bow Juan, son of the legendary fungus Two Bow Joe, as long as his aim is true than this beast will come down quickly!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
A shame, Juan's aim was not true enough, all he needed was an arrow to one of Orthu's mighty legs to chip the bone. Alas, perhaps Portabelo shall avenge you Juan?
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 06:27:23 pm
Hey Unraveller, you can resize images with tags like [img height=600] or whatever number. It's just that the fan art is a bit too large for most screens.
Thank you, they've been fixed.
Post by: kiershar on May 15, 2015, 06:29:53 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 06:33:53 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 06:35:32 pm
Good game Juan! Hopefully you'll still make it! You'll probably do a lot better on Vertigo or Water Hazard where you have more time to aim.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 15, 2015, 06:36:17 pm
:P
Post by: kiershar on May 15, 2015, 06:38:02 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 06:38:23 pm
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 06:39:56 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 06:46:44 pm
Qualifying Match VI
Mon-tha-mau VS. Bax the Prince of the Land of Stench
Well that sure is a mouthful, and by just being around the cretin you get a noseful of horrid odor, eyuk. His challenger is Mon-tha-mau cousin of Sam Squatch, a social outcast in his family unfortunately. Hoping to win their attention he has come to the arena! Let there be blood!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Ooh, Mon was unable to land a hit on the deft Bax, perhaps he was distracted by the goblins repulsive stench. In any case the lashing of Mon lasted until his brain was tortured to death. May he redeem himself in the loser's bracket!
Post by: angrykitteh on May 15, 2015, 06:49:52 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 06:52:58 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 06:54:14 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 07:09:41 pm
Best of luck to Mon-tha-mau in his redemption match.
Prince or not, Orthus can out-lash him any day!
Bax accepts Orthus' challenge.
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 07:10:29 pm
Qualifying Match VII
Expedia the Terrible VS. Portabelo the Delicious
A bout between two rather tiny individuals, one is a gnome from a deep dark mountain pit. The other, a sentient fungus with an artifact of pure candy, truly the most dangerous weapon we've seen in the arena so far. Will the lashing gnome be able to withstand being poked by such a sharp object? Let us find out!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
An excellent maneuver from out lasher! Disarming an enemy with such a dangerous weapon is truly a clever move, it might not have gone as well if Expedia hadn't pulled that one off! The Plump Helmet Men sure have their work cut out for them if they wish to proceed to the Elimination round!
Post by: Desolate Domain on May 15, 2015, 07:14:13 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 07:15:10 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 07:28:16 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 15, 2015, 07:30:48 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 07:35:49 pm
Post by: Tavern on May 15, 2015, 07:38:32 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 07:41:22 pm
Qualifying Match VIII
Mogwai the Devious VS. Narhtan the Crundle Bundle
Yet another match of small bodies and sharp wits. Magwai the gremlin enters the fray with his two bronze daggers, hoping to stick the crundle whose brought along a whip. This battle may prove to be evenly matched. Let it begin!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
The two small fries dance around one another, neither conceding an inch. Lashing out at each other not a single blow connects, that is until the devious Mogwai distracts Narhtan by pointing and saying, "Look over there." A backstab later and we have our winner.
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 07:46:34 pm
Congrats sneaky gremlin! But your dodging wont save you from my axe once we meet!
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 07:49:49 pm
Can't wait for Shotgun's fight, sorry foxtrot but it looks like I'm getting the first shot at Plisskin >:D
I'm already sssalivating (or is it venomating?) little human !
That last kill by the gremlin was smooth.
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 07:50:07 pm
Another well matched fight! :D
Congrats sneaky gremlin! But your dodging wont save you from my axeonceif we meet!
There, I fixed that for you. LOSER!
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 07:55:09 pm
I'll likely finish up the first round of qualification and finish it tomorrow. And I'd like to begin the Elimination round tomorrow.
I'd like to request Bax vs Orthus as the first elimination match!
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 08:02:07 pm
Another well matched fight! :D
Congrats sneaky gremlin! But your dodging wont save you from my axeonceif we meet!
There, I fixed that for you. LOSER!
LOL :D
Post by: Baffler on May 15, 2015, 08:07:07 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 08:09:17 pm
Qualifying Match VIV
Asbjorn The Elf-Eater VS. Cerol Chickenkicker
A trio of minotaurs have come to this arena, each incredibly powerful monstrosities. Asbjorn is no different, his hobbies include eating elves,
dwarves, humans, and playing golf. Can the stout dwarf wielding naught but a steel dagger even hope to survive this battle? Shall we find out?
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Such ferocity for one faced with such an enormous foe, Asbjorn greatly underestimated the chicken kicker and thus was his down fall. Cerol proves that size does not matter with his skillful victory!
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 08:12:05 pm
I'll likely finish up the first round of qualification and finish it tomorrow. And I'd like to begin the Elimination round tomorrow.
I'd like to request Bax vs Orthus as the first elimination match!
I'd like to leave it up to chance if you don't mind. We shall see what happens.
Everyone must be in awe seeing Cerol win, that's why they aren't talking.
Post by: DS on May 15, 2015, 08:23:21 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 08:27:50 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 08:29:01 pm
Qualifying Match X
Slippery d'Snek VS. Myrma the Defi-ant
Welcome both of you! Two gladiators from deep subterranean caverns here tonight, Slippery plans to use his warhammer to crush the thorax of Myrma. However she boasts that her four-point defense is impenetrable! Should be an interesting match up!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
The two trade blows, bashing metal upon each other. Myrma's leg is snapped in twain, however she keeps her resolve and mercilessly pounds her wall of shields down unto the serpent who falls victim to her onslaught a pile of gore. Excellent fight!
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 08:30:55 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 08:31:32 pm
I'll likely finish up the first round of qualification and finish it tomorrow. And I'd like to begin the Elimination round tomorrow.
I'd like to request Bax vs Orthus as the first elimination match!
I'd like to leave it up to chance if you don't mind. We shall see what happens.
Everyone must be in awe seeing Cerol win, that's why they aren't talking.
Curse the gods of chance!
It was definitely an unexpected victory by Cerol.
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 08:34:35 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 08:35:44 pm
Post by: Tavern on May 15, 2015, 08:37:08 pm
It was definitely an unexpected victory by Cerol.
I dunno about all that.... Shields OP as hell, once he starts improving woth more points he'll be untouchable. Wouldn't be surprised if he wins the whole thing with shield spam :/
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 08:39:31 pm
It was definitely an unexpected victory by Cerol.
I dunno about all that.... Shields OP as hell, once he starts improving woth more points he'll be untouchable. Wouldn't be surprised if he wins the whole thing with shield spam :/
Shields are powerful, but whips are nasty too. I think we can still be surprised.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 08:46:00 pm
It was definitely an unexpected victory by Cerol.
I dunno about all that.... Shields OP as hell, once he starts improving woth more points he'll be untouchable. Wouldn't be surprised if he wins the whole thing with shield spam :/
Myrma is the one to worry about when it comes to shields.
Post by: DS on May 15, 2015, 08:48:32 pm
Quote from: Myrma
"I've been injured badly. I will not lose hope."
So inspirational!
Post by: Wofi on May 15, 2015, 08:54:06 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:02:27 pm
Qualifying Match XI
Shotgun Gai VS. Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient
Gai hails all the way from that wacky land the Coalition of Pearls! He brought along his famous greatsword as well as the trademarked carved gauntlet, can he put down and send the last serpent who appears weaponless? Perhaps not, the creature has leathal fangs and venom even more so, this could prove difficult for Gai.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Alas, it was over in but a single bite. Pliskin's paralytic venom flew throughout Gai's body in a heartbeat. Rendering the human useless. Ugh, we're subjected to watch the serpent devour the poor man's carcass.
Well! Thus ends the first Qualifying Round our winners are:
-Hodekin the Legendary- Managed by _Italics_
-Sam Squatch- Managed by NAV
-Crush the Crusher- Managed by kiershar
-Ina the Tall- Managed by xub313
-Orthus the Manflayer- Managed by Rero Falcon
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
-Expedia The Terrible- Managed by Old-Gregg
-Mogwai the Devious- Managed by Elagn
-Cerol Chickenkicker- Managed by Baffler
-Myrma the Defi-ant- Managed by DS
-Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient- Managed by Tesseract
They shall take eleven of the sixteen spots in our first Elimination round! Those who have lost will all receive a second chance to redeem themselves. Thus follows the line up for tomorrow's second Qualifying round!
Match I
-Narhtan the Crundle Bundle- Managed by nate.219 VS. -Steapa the Northman- Managed by foxtrot
Match II
-Varick the Flighty- Managed by variablenonsense VS. -Asbjorn The Elf-Eater- Managed by Dibuk
Match III
-One Bow Juan- Managed by Wheelo VS. -Mon-tha-mau- Managed by angrykitteh
Match IV
-Slippery d'Snek- Managed by alphawolf29 VS. -Hugh Mann the Dabbler- Managed by Wofi
Match V
-Wuce Brayne- Managed by Ambrosia VS. -Portabelo the Delicious- Managed by Desolate Domain
VS.
-Shotgun Gai- Managed by Tavern
Thank you!
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 09:06:46 pm
Anyway, is the three way battle going to be a free for all or a round robin?
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:08:00 pm
That snake venom is more potent than I thought...
Anyway, is the three way battle going to be a free for all or a round robin?
Free-for-all so I don't have to keep track of another format, hope that is all right.
Post by: Wofi on May 15, 2015, 09:09:07 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 09:10:23 pm
Free-for-all so I don't have to keep track of another format, hope that is all right.
That's fine. Whatever works for you. :)
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 09:11:35 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 09:12:49 pm
Shotgun Gai wasss delicioussss !
Tell me about it. Don't you love eating your fallen enemies. ;)
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:13:13 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 15, 2015, 09:14:25 pm
Shotgun Gai wasss delicioussss !
Yeah, I hope it was worth it. Now snakes are going to eat me in my nightmares. :(
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 15, 2015, 09:18:19 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 09:21:34 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:23:27 pm
Oh, I've improved a map to better reflect its name!
Spoiler: Heat Stroke (click to show/hide)
Gotta love magma pits!
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 09:23:49 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:31:12 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 15, 2015, 09:34:46 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:35:22 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:40:56 pm
Spoiler: Heat Stroke (click to show/hide)
Post by: foxtrot on May 15, 2015, 09:41:16 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 15, 2015, 09:42:25 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 09:42:43 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 09:45:41 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 09:59:44 pm
I too like the new map. On the original, the exposition to magma would have been unlikely. It might be hard to design, but it would be cool to have magma falling on grates, generating magma mist. Or traps ? I have no idea of the limitations of arena design.
Very limited - Take a look (http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/DF2014:Object_testing_arena#Modifying_the_Arena_layout)
Post by: Tesseract on May 15, 2015, 10:05:10 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 15, 2015, 10:26:31 pm
Post by: Baffler on May 15, 2015, 10:36:33 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 15, 2015, 10:40:45 pm
These fights were awesome. Its is a great Tournament, and I'm glad it has plentiful participation.
As am I chum, I'm really glad that I haven't screwn up this tournament and that you peoples are enjoying it. I'm planning on doing one or two more stages if I get around to it, any suggestions?
Post by: kiershar on May 15, 2015, 11:23:39 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 15, 2015, 11:37:58 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Wofi on May 15, 2015, 11:49:40 pm
Good fight Hugh, Crush will carry a scar on his arm for a long time. Sorry for your head.
Now I'm gonna have to buy Hugh a new skull. And a new arm. Those are expensive!
Good fight, though. I hope Crush is allergic to tomatoes.
Post by: kiershar on May 15, 2015, 11:54:28 pm
Post by: Zach538 on May 16, 2015, 12:16:22 am
Minotaur
140 points
Skills
Fighter adequate 9 pts.
Striker Proficient 60 pts.
Equipment
Bronze Halberd 60 pts.
Copper Gauntlets 10 pts
Total 139 pts
Just realized the tournament already started. oh well hopefully i can get in next time :D
Post by: alphawolf29 on May 16, 2015, 12:28:02 am
Amazing tournament. DF 4 EVER
Post by: vityav on May 16, 2015, 12:35:18 am
As am I chum, I'm really glad that I haven't screwn up this tournament and that you peoples are enjoying it. I'm planning on doing one or two more stages if I get around to it, any suggestions?
I don't know how well it would lend itself to the 1-Z level camera, but I always liked the fighting games where you could knock your opponent off an edge and down onto a lower platform, then continue the fight there.
Another idea: Water sources lining both/all sides of the arena constantly forcing everything towards a chasm, so if anyone is knocked off their feet they're swept away. (I was trying to think of something to create a constantly buffeting wave-pool in the arena, but I don't see any toggle-able features)
Edit: Some testing later shows that chasms don't work how I thought they did, and water sources have to be on an edge. I built a large water spout 3 levels up and had them start fighting on it. One threw the other off the slippery ledge by the foot, dove in after (I think), and then they both drowned. Will continue testing.
Edit 2: Put a large floor surrounded by fortifications under the "faucet". The fight inevitably ends up with people being thrown onto this floor, where either the water runs red with the blood of victory, or someone gets thrown through a fortification and drowns. Either way, success. Getting late so throwing progress so far on pastebin. I'm sure someone else can make it more elegant, if it's something you'd want to use: http://pastebin.com/Hi2dxPKf (http://pastebin.com/Hi2dxPKf) . Look in the lower left corner a few levels up, and just spawn fighters in that flume.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 06:58:45 am
Honestly I wouldn't mind running one myself sometime, if it's this popular, since Unraveller mentioned only doing one a month.
And since I saw someone mention it last page, you're right, my art was missing from the front. In the meantime I decided to go ahead and take the sketch and work on it more, so have the original sketch of Varick and a colored version. I don't think anyone should be offended by me not having his outfit done...
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 07:20:25 am
This tournament is amazing. Thanks for running it, Unraveller!As am I chum, I'm really glad that I haven't screwn up this tournament and that you peoples are enjoying it. I'm planning on doing one or two more stages if I get around to it, any suggestions?
I don't know how well it would lend itself to the 1-Z level camera, but I always liked the fighting games where you could knock your opponent off an edge and down onto a lower platform, then continue the fight there.
Another idea: Water sources lining both/all sides of the arena constantly forcing everything towards a chasm, so if anyone is knocked off their feet they're swept away. (I was trying to think of something to create a constantly buffeting wave-pool in the arena, but I don't see any toggle-able features)
Edit: Some testing later shows that chasms don't work how I thought they did, and water sources have to be on an edge. I built a large water spout 3 levels up and had them start fighting on it. One threw the other off the slippery ledge by the foot, dove in after (I think), and then they both drowned. Will continue testing.
Edit 2: Put a large floor surrounded by fortifications under the "faucet". The fight inevitably ends up with people being thrown onto this floor, where either the water runs red with the blood of victory, or someone gets thrown through a fortification and drowns. Either way, success. Getting late so throwing progress so far on pastebin. I'm sure someone else can make it more elegant, if it's something you'd want to use: http://pastebin.com/Hi2dxPKf (http://pastebin.com/Hi2dxPKf) . Look in the lower left corner a few levels up, and just spawn fighters in that flume.
Now I may just be dumb, but how exactly is it supposed to work? I've spawned gladiators in the fortification walled in floor, but no water ever flows onto it.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 07:36:41 am
Also, thanks!
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 08:11:20 am
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 08:25:19 am
Post by: angrykitteh on May 16, 2015, 08:54:19 am
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 09:25:20 am
What I mean is like:
Week 1 of month: Individual elim tourney.
Week 3 of month: Team tourney?
I thought about suggesting round robin but that would take a while, so that would kinda be up to the organizer, but just alternating team and individuals might work pretty well.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 09:39:21 am
With that said, if anyone were to organize a team tournament, I'll happily corroborate and aid them in anyway possible.
I'd like to begin the losers qualifiers in an hour or so.
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 11:21:08 am
It could be cool to sometimes impose restrictions, for example, having large beasts only tournaments, or with specific weapons, or even random things !
Edit: Is it possible to expand the available creatures to have a divers pool to chose from ? I like the idea of having to chose from a different roster each time.
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 11:29:10 am
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 11:39:28 am
I think that monthly is enough for the "official" tournament. That way we have time to anticipate, test some builds, etc.
It could be cool to sometimes impose restrictions, for example, having large beasts only tournaments, or with specific weapons, or even random things !
Edit: Is it possible to expand the available creatures to have a divers pool to chose from ? I like the idea of having to chose from a different roster each time.
Different restrictions and modes are a wonderful idea, but would they be welcome in the 'official' tournament? Or simple for side tourneys hosted by others?
Can you explain what you mean by a divers pool? Not sure I'm following you there.
What about a tournament with a massive amount of points, where you purchase multiple gladiators, and possibly large beats? Like, army vs. army. I'm not sure how well that would work due to retarded AI, but it might be fun to try.
It could work, but at that point I believe building such stuff would become too complex for its own good, the system would probably haave to be reworked in some areas for that.
I'll be posting the first Loser's Qualifier in a moment.
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 11:43:57 am
For example, tournament 2, we can choose between yeti, human, drawf and elephant. Tournament 3, we have elf, ant-lady, bee and forgotten beast to choose from.
Except with more, less silly, choices.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 11:45:33 am
Diverse pool. I suck at typing and at speaking english !
For example, tournament 2, we can choose between yeti, human, drawf and elephant. Tournament 3, we have elf, ant-lady, bee and forgotten beast to choose from.
Except with more, less silly, choices.
Wouldn't that be less diverse? Since you gave fewer options? Maybe I'm just stupid.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 11:54:53 am
Loser's Qualifiers, Match I
Narhtan the Crundle Bundle VS. Steapa the Northman
Welcome back gladiators, I trust that you've all had a decent rest, hmm? Well we are moving on to the second qualfying round, those who have lost in the first are back to redeem themselves! Up now is Narhtan who fell prey to Mogwai's devious trick in the first round and the Northman who wishes to go on to the elimination round and meet Pliskin in combat! Let us see who wins out the day!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Well, wouldn't you know it! Sometimes the little guys just surprise you. Steapa went in for his foot chop of doom, however he seemed unaware that a crundle could pack such a wallop! Falling unconscious after having his bone chipped, Narhtan wasted no time and brained the fool.[/b]
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 11:59:41 am
But maybe it's not such a good idea, maybe just let everything available is better.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 12:05:31 pm
What I mean is, say we have a total of N creatures to choose from. At every tournament, M (with M < N) are selected at random. There would be less choice at each individual tournament, but each tournament would be different from the others.
But maybe it's not such a good idea, maybe just let everything available is better.
Ah, that makes sense, so as to have a more diverse cast throughout each tournament, that is a good idea. Though I don't know how well it really fits for this sort of thing. I'd like to include more races, though I have nearly every humanoid already on there. There is the possibility to mod in new races.
I'll think on it!
Post by: vityav on May 16, 2015, 12:08:57 pm
Now I may just be dumb, but how exactly is it supposed to work? I've spawned gladiators in the fortification walled in floor, but no water ever flows onto it.
I'm not sure why you wouldn't get water flow, but here's what it looks like for me:
Spoiler: Image (click to show/hide)
On the left, in the faucet thing, is where I start them, and on the right is the level below with the fortifications where they inevitably end up fighting. It certainly needs a lot of improvement to be a gladiatorial combat arena (almost too easy to get thrown through a fortification and drown), but I thought it was an interesting proof of concept for the style.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 12:18:13 pm
Next up we've got another match of David and Goliath, Kobold and Minotaur!
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 12:24:36 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 12:27:11 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 12:28:03 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 12:29:34 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 12:30:52 pm
Loser's Qualifiers, Match II
Varick the Flighty VS. Asbjorn The Elf-Eater
Gladiator's! Turn your attention to the arena where you'll see one of the tiniest of fellows face off against one of the largest and meanest! Varick was defeated in the very first match by another Kobold, can he make up for it today? And Asbjorn was embarrassed to lose to a stout little dwarf named Chickenkicker! Who will redeem themselves? Let us find out!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Freakin' Brütal this little Kobold lived up to his name, leaping into the air and bringing down sweet separation! Both of Asbjorn's arms were severed clean off, the poor bastard, he'll never be able to show his face back home! Looks like it's the little guys you need to look out for![/b]
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 12:32:37 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 12:38:13 pm
At the very least, whips might need a higher cost to compensate.
Scourges might need to be included in that, too.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 12:43:14 pm
Up next we've a mushroom and yeti. I have nothing humorous to say about that.
Post by: angrykitteh on May 16, 2015, 12:50:27 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 12:57:39 pm
Loser's Qualifiers, Match III
One Bow Juan VS. Mon-tha-mau
Earlier in the first round Juan was devoured whole by the Manflayer, while Mon was knocked out by the stinkiest goblin whose ever lived, now they're up against each other to see who'll go on to get their revenge. Lets go!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
It does seem like this is a round for the underdogs! This time Juan's aim was steady and true, first placing a shot in the mouth of the charging yeti, who attempted to pump himself up with resolve. However it didn't do much good, as the chipping bone was too much for him to bear, now he is a pincushion.
Post by: Max™ on May 16, 2015, 12:59:25 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 01:00:26 pm
Wow, I thought this was an older thread by the page count, fun stuff!
Believe me, I was incredibly surprised how quickly this grew.
Post by: Max™ on May 16, 2015, 01:05:32 pm
Post by: angrykitteh on May 16, 2015, 01:06:54 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 01:07:55 pm
I'm still sort of confident Hugh will win!
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 01:08:59 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 01:13:08 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 01:18:20 pm
Loser's Qualifiers, Match IV
Slippery d'Snek VS. Hugh Mann the Dabbler
Speaking of underdogs! We've got Hugh Mann, the underdog's underdog. But I suppose anyone can surprise us as we've seen thus far. Though he faces Slippery d'Snek, and though this serpent fell to the Defi-Ant he is not to be trifled with. Let us see what they can do!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Hugh's combined experience does him no good, with an onslaught of furious attacks from his wooden stick he is unable to land a blow on that slippery snake. Unfortunately it ends as was expected, and now both of the insidious serpents have advanced to the elimination round!.
Post by: xub313 on May 16, 2015, 01:20:23 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 16, 2015, 01:21:29 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 01:24:27 pm
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 01:35:00 pm
So there's just one more battle in the qualifying round, correct! Unraveller, do you plan on continuing on with the first round of eliminations today, or will you wait until tomorrow?
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 01:40:07 pm
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 01:43:03 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 01:47:26 pm
Loser's Qualifiers, Match V
Wuce Brayne VS. Portabelo the Delicious VS. Shotgun Gai
Due to the odd number of gladiators, this final qualifying match will be a three-man brawl! The winner of which will go on to fill the final elimination round spot! We have Wuce Brayne, the vigilante from the dark caves of Togham, Portabelo the Delicious with his artifact of pure adamantite! And Shotgun Gai whose brought along his trademarks from the Coalition of Pearls. Lets begin shall we?
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
What a round! Shamefully the plump helmet man has never made a single hit with his spear in this entire tourney, he'll have to hope on Juan to bring home the gold. Wuce and Gai go at it afterwards, the former using his flight to stay above the human. However it isn't enough, due to one thrust into the heavens, Gai's sword slices through the bat's neck decapitating it! Brütal! The creature falls to the floor defeated, well done Gai!.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 01:51:32 pm
Well done, Well done! These gladiators will be going on to the Elimination Round, good luck out there!
-Hodekin the Legendary- Managed by _Italics_
-Sam Squatch- Managed by NAV
-Crush the Crusher- Managed by kiershar
-Ina the Tall- Managed by xub313
-Orthus the Manflayer- Managed by Rero Falcon
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
-Expedia The Terrible- Managed by Old-Gregg
-Mogwai the Devious- Managed by Elagn
-Cerol Chickenkicker- Managed by Baffler
-Myrma the Defi-ant- Managed by DS
-Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient- Managed by Tesseract
-Narhtan the Crundle Bundle- Managed by nate.219
-Varick the Flighty- Managed by variablenonsense
-One Bow Juan- Managed by Wheelo
-Slippery d'Snek- Managed by alphawolf29
-Shotgun Gai- Managed by Tavern
-Sam Squatch- Managed by NAV
-Crush the Crusher- Managed by kiershar
-Ina the Tall- Managed by xub313
-Orthus the Manflayer- Managed by Rero Falcon
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
-Expedia The Terrible- Managed by Old-Gregg
-Mogwai the Devious- Managed by Elagn
-Cerol Chickenkicker- Managed by Baffler
-Myrma the Defi-ant- Managed by DS
-Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient- Managed by Tesseract
-Narhtan the Crundle Bundle- Managed by nate.219
-Varick the Flighty- Managed by variablenonsense
-One Bow Juan- Managed by Wheelo
-Slippery d'Snek- Managed by alphawolf29
-Shotgun Gai- Managed by Tavern
Post by: xub313 on May 16, 2015, 01:53:47 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 01:55:56 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 01:56:34 pm
Post by: Dibuk on May 16, 2015, 01:59:51 pm
Ah well skill before size.
Post by: Tavern on May 16, 2015, 02:01:35 pm
So do we all get points to spend now or do they start to be given out after the first elimination round?
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 02:03:48 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 02:07:21 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 16, 2015, 02:12:20 pm
How come everyone else's silver warhammer worked but poor Asbjorn the armless could not even get through the skin of a kobolt.
Ah well skill before size.
I believe it was a grazing hit, but there's no text for that specifically.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 02:39:10 pm
Can I change up Hugh's skills/equipment in preparation for the next tournament(s)?
Of course! Seeing as he is no longer in this tournament, feel free to change him how you like.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 02:40:48 pm
I had to give everyone unique font, I just had to!
Spoiler: Tourney Bracket (click to show/hide)
Post by: _italics_ on May 16, 2015, 02:48:13 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 02:49:41 pm
But Crush the Crusher now look like one of the baddies from Running Man. Lucky guy !
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 02:52:26 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 02:55:10 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 03:00:09 pm
I don't want to diss your absolutely amazing graphic design, but I made a mirror. (http://challonge.com/q0ei32xj)
It doesn't include the qualifiers because there isn't a way I could imitate that in Challonge.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 03:01:48 pm
Great! We're going places! but Hugh isn't.
I don't want to diss your absolutely amazing graphic design, but I made a mirror. (http://challonge.com/q0ei32xj)
It doesn't include the qualifiers because there isn't a way I could imitate that in Challonge.
Neat! That helps too, I'll add it to the front page.
Post by: xub313 on May 16, 2015, 03:02:37 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 03:05:39 pm
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 03:10:40 pm
For the match between Myrma the Defi-ant and One Bow Juan, I cast my vote for Klassic.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 03:17:53 pm
Sad to see Varick up against Hodekin again immediately after that beautiful showing against the minotaur (and am amused at the RNG's ability to match them up twice, hah), but such is life! I shall be cheering for whatever kobold makes it through. Probably not Varick.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 03:20:05 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 03:21:22 pm
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 03:21:43 pm
They're just making the tournament more equal by eliminating the number of kobolds in play. :P
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 03:22:35 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 03:23:58 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 16, 2015, 03:29:44 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 03:34:52 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 03:37:01 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 03:38:11 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 03:39:44 pm
Post by: Tavern on May 16, 2015, 03:40:40 pm
Also I'm down with fighting in the Meadow, too.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 03:46:42 pm
In the future, we could select our favourite maps at the beginning, maybe something like selecting 2 maps that we like and one that we dislike. If the opponents share a liked map, that map is used, otherwise a random one is selected from the map pool without the disliked maps. That way we could have an impact on the selected map even if we can't be there.
Excellent idea!
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 03:51:04 pm
In the future, we could select our favourite maps at the beginning, maybe something like selecting 2 maps that we like and one that we dislike. If the opponents share a liked map, that map is used, otherwise a random one is selected from the map pool without the disliked maps. That way we could have an impact on the selected map even if we can't be there.
Agreed. That sounds like an exceptional suggestion.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 03:52:38 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 03:57:28 pm
The goblins kill them once again,
And when his mighty scepter swings,
Man dies at the hand of the goblin king!
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 04:08:27 pm
Elimination Match I
Ina the Tall VS. Narhtan the Crundle Bundle
Welcome ladies, gentlemen, and assorted other! Today is the beginning of the Elimination round in our grand tournament! Twenty-two gladiators have battled it out in the qualifiers, sixteen of whom have advanced. Lets have a round of applause for the losers!
Alright! Now entering the arena is a cannibal straight from the Spooky Trees, weighing in at 60,000 Urists, it's Ina the Tall! Ina is large, even for elf standards, today he has come to our lovely den of gore to prove that even elves can fight on the level of their rivals the dwarves. Even if they're clad in soft wood.
And his opponent, an old little fellow that just doesn't fit in right at home. Weighing a meager 10,000 Urists, welcome Narhtan the Crundle Bundle! Supposedly he is too docile and intelligent to live with other crundles, so let us welcome him into our family with open arms!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
I think this may have been one of the quickest matches in our short history! The elf valiantly charges into the steadfast little Narhtan. However, his speed and small stature win out the day, sending the poor elf into a stupor after chipping a bone. Two more vicious lashes to the head leave the elf deader than dead. Proving that even a crundle as tame as Narhtan is still a crazy little bugger!
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 04:12:37 pm
Post by: angrykitteh on May 16, 2015, 04:13:31 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 16, 2015, 04:13:54 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 16, 2015, 04:15:16 pm
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 04:15:56 pm
Our time in the Arena is so brief. Begone fear!
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 04:16:10 pm
Edit: I've decided to close predictions now instead of waiting. I hope that's OK with everyone!
Post by: foxtrot on May 16, 2015, 04:24:17 pm
Is it ok to make a new character for the next tournament, now or should I wait till this one is done? :)
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 04:28:03 pm
His [my] vote is for Vertigo, although Klassic and peaceful meadow would also be fine.
I'm gonna quote myself here just in case you didn't see it, Unraveler. I might be unavailable for the next few hours so I wanted to make sure I wasn't holding anything up.... again.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 04:30:07 pm
Hodekin's preferences are Castletop and Peaceful Meadow. Dislike: Water Hazard (poor guy can't swim)
Looks like the kobolds will be duking it out in the Peaceful Meadow, then!
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 04:31:26 pm
Ah Shit looks like Steapa's out :D
Is it ok to make a new character for the next tournament, now or should I wait till this one is done? :)
Go right ahead! Looks like you'll have to draw other people's stuff now heh.
Alright, the next match is coming up!
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 04:31:35 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 04:34:00 pm
His [my] vote is for Vertigo, although Klassic and peaceful meadow would also be fine.
I'm gonna quote myself here just in case you didn't see it, Unraveler. I might be unavailable for the next few hours so I wanted to make sure I wasn't holding anything up.... again.
We are going to have to do random due to alphawolf's non-presence.
Oh, can I make a motion to hold the final match at Heatstroke? I feel like it would be a epic end to the tournament.
I could get behind that if others agree.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 04:36:18 pm
Oh, can I make a motion to hold the final match at Heatstroke? I feel like it would be a epic end to the tournament.
Agreed.
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 04:39:57 pm
Oh, can I make a motion to hold the final match at Heatstroke? I feel like it would be a epic end to the tournament.
That sounds like it would be pretty cool.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 04:46:56 pm
Elimination Match II
Orthus the Manflayer VS. Slippery d'Snek
Hello, hello everyone, you know, it really is a shame that Orthus hasn't had any men to flay yet, that'd be the minotaur now entering the meadow, swinging his dual whips! He weighs approximately 220,000 Urists and he's looking for some snake skin boots!
Beside the bovine now is Slippery d'Snek, one of two serpent men to enter this competition. I'd almost feel sorry for the guy, if he wasn't an evil cretin. Though he has powerful weapons himself, a silver warhammer and let us not forget those venomous fangs! He weighs a paling in comparison 50,000 Urists. Lets get it on!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
I'm truly surprised at how agile both of these gladiators seem to be, astounding! The two pirouette around one another for a short while, both fighting very ferociously, disturbing the peaceful tranquility of the meadow. Soon enough the powerful Orthus finds his opening and decimates the poor snake with two lashes.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 04:47:27 pm
Oh, can I make a motion to hold the final match at Heatstroke? I feel like it would be a epic end to the tournament.Sounds perfect to me.
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 04:50:12 pm
Elimination Match I
This is elimination match II... :)
Good match, good job Orthus!
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 04:57:39 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 04:59:02 pm
Good match, good job Orthus!
Thanks!
Unraveller, I get 140 points to spend now, correct? If so, is it alright if I purchase skills and equipment now?
If you people want Heat Stroke to be used as the final fight, would you rather me take it out of the pool for other matches?
Doesn't matter to me!
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 05:01:15 pm
My preferences for the stages will be Peaceful Meadows and Klassic. I would avoid Castletop if possible.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 05:05:39 pm
Unraveller, I get 140 points to spend now, correct? If so, is it alright if I purchase skills and equipment now?
That is correct, spend them whenever you'd like.
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 05:15:53 pm
If you people want Heat Stroke to be used as the final fight, would you rather me take it out of the pool for other matches?
I'd prefer if that didn't happen, but I'm fine either way.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 05:23:42 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 05:28:55 pm
Elimination Match III
Varick the Flighty VS. Hodekin the Legendary
Well, well, well, what are the chances of having a repeat match from the qualifiers? Pretty slim! And yet here we are, frolicing in the peaceful medows are the two Kobolds who've entered the arena.
The first is Varick the Flighty, who de-armed the minotaur Asbjorn The Elf-Eater in the redemption round. He's come back to have another go at his opponent, Hodekin the Legendary, who is well on his way of fulfilling that title of his. They both weigh in at 20,000 Urists. Varick on the left, Hodekin on the right, who will be victorious?
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
That's it, they've done it! The shortest match conceivable! The two dash on up to each other and with split second timing Varick is yet again decapitated! You've put up a good show Varick, but at least you'll be able to cheer on your Kobold kin throughout the tourney!.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 05:29:54 pm
How many more matches are we doing today?
I don't have a set number, I'll probably do them for about six more hours. So probably six or seven more matches. The reason I wait so long is that I like to give time for comments on the fight, and like to take breaks to do other things as well.
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 05:31:12 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 16, 2015, 05:32:13 pm
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 05:32:33 pm
Wait, I should cheer for my own guy...
That's a ridiculously short fight, hah! Poor Varick, his neck was just too nice a target. :D
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 05:34:01 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 05:34:13 pm
Wow! That's some knife skill there, Hodekin.
Wait, I should cheer for my own guy...
That's a ridiculously short fight, hah! Poor Varick, his neck was just too nice a target. :D
Yeah, I must have done a poor job stitching it together.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 05:59:41 pm
Elimination Match IV
Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench VS. Shotgun Gai
It seems that everyone loves spreading gore and guts upon the peaceful meadow! Here we have a rather classic match-up, goblin and human.
Boy, it sure does reek like the flatulence of a thousand rotting walruses. Oh, thats just Bax, soon to be ruler of the Land of Stench, that is, as soon as his odor becomes even more rank than the king's. He weighs in at about 60,000 Urists.
And his opponent is the rather well-known hero Shotgun Gai, he comes from the Coalition of Pearls, a very wealthy and respected trading community. And those that live there are as cleanly as can be, spotless, just like their trade goods. Gai weighs a bit heavier at 70,000 Urists, will that be enough of an edge? Lets find out!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Ouch! 'fraid is was not enough for the man, a shame really after his excellent performance in the three way qualifier match. It would seem that whips have been an extremely potent weapon in this tourney thus far, strong enough that more regulations may be placed upon them in the future. But for know, we'll battle on.
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 06:03:08 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 16, 2015, 06:04:35 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 06:08:55 pm
These fights are awesome. I cant wait until mogwai's second fight, I hope he can kill a large, ugly cow person.
I take it you guys haven't made any particular arena arrangements, so random?
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 06:18:38 pm
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
Goblin (+240) (+278)
[Equipment]
Iron Scourge (-38)
Oaken Shield(-45)
[Skills]
Proficient Fighter (-45)
Adept Lasher (-140)
Proficient Dodger (-75)
Expert Shield User (-144)
Competent Swimmer (-12)
Total: 9 pts
Nice job, Bax. I hope your predictions turn out false.
As long as Bax fights Orthus, I'll be happy.
Post by: NAV on May 16, 2015, 06:29:29 pm
Random map? Sure.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 06:35:18 pm
Elimination Match V
Mogwai the Devious VS. Sam Squatch
Yet again we have a match between the largest of our gladiators and the smallest, the yeti and the gremlin, and at last a battle somewhere other than the meadows.
Right, well standing upon the bridge is Sam Squatch, the racially confused yeti who was able to slay the Northman by making a fist sized hole through his head, though the poor guy clearly showed remorse after doing so. What can the talented wrestler do to a much smaller creature like Mogwai? This beast weighs in at 300,000 Urists
And this little bastard, Mogwai the Devious truly lives up to his title. In the qualifying round against Narthan the Crundle Bundle, Mogwai pulled the old, 'look over there!' trick before backstabbing the poor crundle. This cankerous little bugger weighs a measly 10,000 Urists. If there was ever a time that I'm biased, it is now. Beat that cheating little green guy Sam, beat him to a pulp!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
That little. . .! Mogwai can never be trusted ladies and gentlemen, pulling yet another trick from his book, using the area to his advantage. During the fight the tiny gremlin told Sam that he was going to slip off the edge, the yeti of course turned around long enough for Mogwai to cling to Sam's head, repeatedly stabbing it until the brain was punctured. If were seeing anything here folks is that the little guys are just as dangerous as the big-uns..
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 06:37:51 pm
Updated build for Bax
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
Goblin (+240) (+278)
[Equipment]
Iron Scourge (-38)
Oaken Shield(-45)
[Skills]
Proficient Fighter (-45)
Adept Lasher (-140)
Proficient Dodger (-75)
Expert Shield User (-144)
Competent Swimmer (-12)
Total: 9 pts
Perfect, updating now.
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 06:38:02 pm
Post by: xub313 on May 16, 2015, 06:39:56 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 06:44:02 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 06:45:18 pm
Damn, it almost seems like the little guys have an advantage due to their size.
There might need to be some balance with the point totals and discount on dodging.
Post by: angrykitteh on May 16, 2015, 06:49:21 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 06:52:26 pm
Yeah, since AI doesnt charge anymore at the first attack and dodge/parry/block occurs much more often i call for points rebalance!
Damn, it almost seems like the little guys have an advantage due to their size.
There might need to be some balance with the point totals and discount on dodging.
We could try weight classes.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 07:01:55 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 07:06:49 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 07:09:38 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 07:10:27 pm
Elimination Match VI
One Bow Juan VS. Myrma the Defi-Ant
Welcome back gladiators, to Water Hazard, here we have the sharp-eyed(?) mushroom man and the incredibly defensive ant woman.
One Bow Juan has come to this tournament with one goal in mind, make his father, Two Bow Joe, a proud fungus. And I believe no matter the outcome of this match, he has done it, he's the last hope for Portabelo though, at least for Plump Helmet Men wining this tourney. Weighing in at 50,000 Urists this is one fun guy. (Yes I said that)
A mushroom with impeccable aim is hard to beat, that is unless you've the strongest guard in the known world. It is as if Myrma was made to counter Juan, with her four-point defense, it sure is difficult to land a scratch on this insect! She weighs a neat 50,000 Urists, not too shabby.
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
And just as expected, Myrma's four shield technique staved off any arrow that Juan could fling at her! And with the mushroom not being all that good at hand-to-hand combat the rest was history. One tenderized plump helmet later and we have an ant going on to the quarter finals!
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 07:15:34 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 07:18:02 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 07:18:29 pm
one fun guy
UNRAVELLERRRRR!!
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 07:19:58 pm
one fun guy
UNRAVELLERRRRR!!
You don't understand, I had to!
I would remove the different dodging prices entirely. They already begin with extra points, I feel like that's a pretty huge advantage in itself. Of course, I'm definitely biased.
You may be correct, we'll find out as we move forward.
Post by: foxtrot on May 16, 2015, 07:24:23 pm
I would remove the different dodging prices entirely. They already begin with extra points, I feel like that's a pretty huge advantage in itself. Of course, I'm definitely biased.
I too am biased and agree with your opinion
Post by: NAV on May 16, 2015, 07:35:12 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 07:44:37 pm
Elimination Match VII
Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient VS. Expedia The Terrible
Ah, smell that Klassic arena smell, oh and here come the gladiators. The last serpent in circulation as well as the creepy dark gnome!
So Pliskin has been an antagonizer since the moment he's gotten here. First picking a fight with Steapa which will unfortunately not come to fruition, and going after the others he has face in the most cold blooded (heh) of manner. This snake man weighs a solid 50,000 Urists of muscle, and has fangs that drip a paralytic venom.
Fighting as his opponent is the relatively small and much more so creepy Expedia the Terrible. Wearing one of those red gnome caps this creature hails from dark pits in unexplored mountains. Its beady eyes unnerve even the most stalwart of gladiators. It weighs a meager 15,000 Urists, but it's whip packs a punch.
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
All it takes is one solid bite for that serpent venom to course through the blood of its target, shortly after expunging into a painful paralysis, where the only wish the victim has left is to be eaten. Unfortunately that is just what happened here. This sick and vile snake is moving on to the quarter finals.
Only one match left in the Elimination round, better make it a good one!
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 07:45:33 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 07:46:41 pm
Post by: variablenonsense on May 16, 2015, 07:47:31 pm
Realistically though, they probably should get a bit more, and we could probably drop the dodge discount (either 10% or none at all, it really depends on if you dropped little guys' points or not).
Dat snake venom tho.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 07:50:46 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 07:57:09 pm
Yeah, maybe serpent man a bit intense, we'll see how Pliskin will manage against the knife kobold and the mighty 4-shield ant !
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 16, 2015, 08:00:42 pm
[Orthus the Manflayer]
Race: Minotaur (+140p)
Leftover points: 1 (+2p)
[Skills]
Novice Fighter
Competent Lasher -> Talented Lasher (-75p)
Competent Huge Dodger -> Proficient Huge Dodger (-54)
[Equipment]
Platinum Whip
Silver Whip
Human Leather Armor
Leftover points: 13
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 08:10:12 pm
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 08:16:56 pm
Nice job, Myrma!
Thanks Wofi!
As for the tweaking of point costs, I would be interested to see the results of repeated matchups of the same combatants. As it stands, the points could conceivably be balanced, and the smaller gladiators have been favored by chance. Personally, I think that's unlikely, but I'd feel better about changing the point costs if we had a little more evidence on our hands.
Post by: kiershar on May 16, 2015, 08:26:15 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 08:30:44 pm
Elimination Match VIII
Cerol Chickenkicker VS. Crush the Crusher
What's this? Do I smell singed hair and sweating flesh? Of course I do, because we're bringing you a fight from Heat Stroke, between a dwarf and a minotaur! We've come to the final match-up of the Elimination round, and it's one you don't wanna miss!
Cerol Chicken kicker is a rather small dwarf, likely his title is a reference to such. But do not let his small stature sway you from him for he is a right dangerous foe with that steel dagger. In-fact he's faced a minotaur before in the qualifiers and won! Will this be a repeat of that match? He weighs in at 60,000 Urists.
Crush the Crusher has come to the tournament because he's had a severe crushing deficiency back home, we're sorry Crush, but let us make it up to you! You'd be a fool to underestimate the slayer of Asbjorn The Elf-Eater however! At a mighty 220,000 Urists this won't be an easy match!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Right outta the gate mister Chickenkicker is doing great! A flurry of stabs and slashes render Crush's crushin' arm useless! It seems that this was going to be another poor end for a bovine, however just as he was losing hope, Crush remembered that he had horns! Responding with his own onslaught of goring he begins to push back the now frightened dwarf. Finally the great beast grabs Cerol and dunks him in and out of the magma, the flesh pours of of the dwarf's bones which Crush in turn gnaws.
Great fight you two! Real Brütal! Great job everyone who's participated!
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 08:35:31 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 08:36:08 pm
These fine gladiators have advanced to the quarter finals! Let us all hope for great matches!
-Narhtan the Crundle Bundle- Managed by nate.219
-Orthus the Manflayer- Managed by Rero Falcon
-Hodekin the Legendary- Managed by _Italics_
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
-Mogwai the Devious- Managed by Elagn
-Myrma the Defi-ant- Managed by DS
-Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient- Managed by Tesseract
-Crush the Crusher- Managed by kiershar
-Orthus the Manflayer- Managed by Rero Falcon
-Hodekin the Legendary- Managed by _Italics_
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
-Mogwai the Devious- Managed by Elagn
-Myrma the Defi-ant- Managed by DS
-Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient- Managed by Tesseract
-Crush the Crusher- Managed by kiershar
Remember, you receive your race's value in points as well as doubling any points left in reserve from the previous round! If you require assistance do not hesitate to ask, if you do not upgrade your gladiator by the time of your match, the most relevant skills will be increased. Thank you all!
Post by: xub313 on May 16, 2015, 08:38:32 pm
Edit: nevermind, OP has that covered. :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 08:39:33 pm
Spoiler: Tourney Bracket (click to show/hide)
Post by: nate.219 on May 16, 2015, 08:45:07 pm
Also my I vote for the water map. Let's hope we can swim!
Post by: kiershar on May 16, 2015, 08:45:53 pm
The little races managed to get a lot farther than I expected, this might not end well for Crush. I was counting on the lashers to die in first round.
Post by: foxtrot on May 16, 2015, 08:46:17 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 08:46:58 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 08:47:55 pm
Spoiler: Quarter Finals (click to show/hide)
I can't update narhtans equipment right now, but if you run through the other matches first I would be most greatfull.
Also my I vote for the water map. Let's hope we can swim!
How long would you like? To update it I mean.
Oh and, I'd like to thank each and every one of you for making this possible so far, it has been grand!
Post by: kiershar on May 16, 2015, 08:53:59 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 08:59:02 pm
Post by: Baffler on May 16, 2015, 09:02:32 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 09:03:40 pm
Friendly reminder that my mirror of the tournament bracket is still around over here. (http://challonge.com/q0ei32xj)
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 09:08:11 pm
I'll be back in around half an hour. If, by that time no one has updated their gladiators I'll probably decide to hold the Quarter finals tomorrow.
Post by: foxtrot on May 16, 2015, 09:09:44 pm
You know, I curious as to why no one wanted to have a troll gladiator.
The more races the better! As long as you're able to fairly add them of course :P
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 09:11:08 pm
Post by: nate.219 on May 16, 2015, 09:11:27 pm
Crundle: 360p
Skills:
Adept lasher 90p
Talented shield user 84p
Talented armor user 30p
Equipment:
Copper helm 15p
Copper mail shirt 30p
Copper greaves 22.5p
Copper gauntlets 10p
Copper low boots 10p
Bronze whip 24p
Oak shield 45p
I would actually prefer a meadows arena.
Post by: nate.219 on May 16, 2015, 09:27:30 pm
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 09:33:13 pm
Soldier Ant Woman (250 pts + 250 pts)
Equipment:
- Oaken Shield x 2 (90 pts)
- Silver Buckler x 2 (60 pts)
Skills:
- Skilled Shield User (40 pts) --> Professional Shield User (+140 pts)
- Skilled Misc. Object User (30 pts) --> Professional Misc. Object User (+105 pts)
- Competent Dodger (30 pts)
Points left: 5 pts
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 09:43:56 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 09:54:17 pm
Alright, nice upgrades everyone! Let's see, who is left: Hodekin, Mogwai, Pliskin, and Crush. Try and get those purchases in whenever you can.
Of course it has to be one person from each match. (Not giving them a hard time, I was just making an observation.)
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 09:55:59 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 09:58:01 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 10:10:38 pm
2 * Points left from before + 250 = 2 * (1) + 250 =252.
I spend nothing.
Points left: 252
Post by: Wofi on May 16, 2015, 10:12:25 pm
Points left: 252
Oh dear.
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 10:13:23 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 16, 2015, 10:19:03 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 10:23:38 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 16, 2015, 10:34:47 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 10:37:57 pm
Here is an accurate representation of pisskin the filthy :DSpoiler (click to show/hide)
This is a masterful art work. It is encircled with bands of humor. It menaces with spikes of wit.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 10:38:31 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 10:40:00 pm
Crush keeps his 176 points. Buying nothing.
You guys are crazy.
Unraveller, can I make a change to the build or is it locked in?
The builds will be locked in after the first match begins.
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 10:43:05 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 10:44:45 pm
Post by: DS on May 16, 2015, 10:46:17 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 10:53:05 pm
With that being said, I prefer the open format.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 11:12:50 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 16, 2015, 11:21:22 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 16, 2015, 11:41:21 pm
Here is an accurate representation of pisskin the filthy :DSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Wow ! This officially will be printed and put on my wall for a while !
Right, perhaps a blind tourney would be a good idea, though would it be blind in the sense of knowing only one anither's race? Or perhaps being able to see their skills and equipment while being oblivious to their remaining points?
With that being said, I prefer the open format.
Ideally not 100% blind. Too much random doesn't leave much space for strategy. I was more thinking about knowing who you will be fighting and the gladiator's initial stats/equipment, but you don't know how the manager distributed the points. Since you know who you are fighting, you can try to gauge how they will distribute their points.
Yes, I don't think I'll ever change the format of an un progress game. That doesn't rule it out for the future however.
To change the rules in the middle of a game is a mortal sin !
Post by: foxtrot on May 16, 2015, 11:44:31 pm
Here is an accurate representation of pisskin the filthy :DSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Wow ! This officially will be printed and put on my wall for a while !
I'm glad you enjoy it! :D
You venomous wretch
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 16, 2015, 11:47:14 pm
Post by: Max™ on May 16, 2015, 11:55:21 pm
Oak Helm (9)
Oak Mail (18)
Oak Gauntlets (6)
Oak High Boots (7.5)
Silver War Hammer (26)
------------------------------
Equipment (66.5)
Fighter 3 (18)
Hammer 1 (6)
Wrestling 1 (4)
Bite 1 (4)
Armor 3 (12)
Dodge 1 (6)
Observer 1 (3)
---------------------
Skills (53)
--------------------
Total 119.5
Obuesno Osnukngog the Troll
Since it was pointed out that there weren't any, lemme know if you see it.
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 12:07:40 am
Is there a set time for the round tomorrow? I don't think I'll be able to access my computer until the morning so I can't post the new build for Bax.
Don't worry, I probably won't start the matches until everyone involved has updated their gladiator.
Oh Max, you may already know this, but there are no spots in this tournament, but your troll will certainly get a spot for the next one, I promise!
Post by: Max™ on May 17, 2015, 12:21:41 am
I'll go ahead and share the joke btw:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 12:28:25 am
Oh I do, and that would be great.
I'll go ahead and share the joke btw:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
HA! I was planning on finding the translation tomorrow, excellent choice.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 01:25:34 am
-Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench- Managed by BigHatLogan
Goblin (+240) (+278)
[Equipment]
Iron Scourge (-38)
[Skills]
Skilled Fighter (-30)
Great Lasher (-330)
Proficient Dodger (-75)
Total: 8 pts
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 07:31:17 am
Two tiny guys with no armor, powerful weapons and masterful weapon skills... This is certainly going to be a verrry quick fight as well!
Points: 290 + 290 + 4 = 584
Steel dagger: 64
Master knife user: 390
Adept dodger: 112
Competent observer: 18
Total: 584/584
Edit: Foxtrot, since I have no artistic skills, I would loove an illustration of one of Hodekin's legendary fights! (if you feel inspired of course)
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 07:43:57 am
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 08:13:33 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: variablenonsense on May 17, 2015, 08:16:23 am
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 08:42:35 am
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:14:00 am
I think that makes everyone, lets see;
Mogwai? Is there a Mogwai the Devious in the house? I don't believe you've purchased any upgrades for your next match, do so when you can.
I'll begin the quarter finals in thirty minutes, if, by the time your match comes up and you have not upgraded your gladiator, I will do what I assume is best for them.
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 11:26:46 am
Mogwai's Upgrades:
I get 360 pts for gremlin, + 2 for what I had left, so 362
From Acomplished to Grand Master Dodger (200 pts)
Profesional Observer from scratch (135)
and competent fighter from scratch (18)
This leaves me with 9 left.
(note, Im keeping my 2 bronze daggers and proficient knife-user)
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 11:28:59 am
Post by: DS on May 17, 2015, 11:34:29 am
Is it possible for someone with artistic ability to illustrate the last moments of the battle between Mogwai and Myrma? I don't think either of them have had their likenesses drawn yet.
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 11:51:08 am
Quarter Finals Match I
Narhtan the Crundle Bundle VS. Orthus the Manflayer
Welcome everyone, things are really beginning to heat up, we're here at the peaceful meadows to bring you the first match of the quarter finals! And yet again it is a battle between small and tall!
In the Elimination round Narhtan the docile crundle showed us that he really can cause a ruckus, lashing the poor elf Ina the Tall's brain into mush. This little crundle comes in at 10,000 Urists and sadly he believes he does not have a home. Come on everybody, let's show this little guy how much we love a grand fighter like this one!
Sure, we'll welcome the kid with open arms, but that doesn't mean we won't send him up against one of the most bloodthirsty bovines we've every seen, give it up for the 220,000 Urist cow, Orthus the Manflayer! You know, it really is a shame, because this big guy hasn't had a single man to flay as of yet. Let''s hope he doesn't turn on the audience anytime soon!
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Ah, nothing beats a nice flowery field with a minotaur flaring over a streak of viscera that was once a crundle. Two lashers coming up against each other in this struggle, though Orthus uses twice as many whips as the poor little Narhtan. The two frolic around for a little bit before a powerful lash from the cow sends this little bugger flying. Great show everyone, Orthus will be moving on to the semi-finals!
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 11:54:16 am
How exciting! Whoever wins between Mogwai or Myrma, the victor will have to go on to face a foe boosted with saved points. What a tense situation! And that Grand Master Dodger skill...
Is it possible for someone with artistic ability to illustrate the last moments of the battle between Mogwai and Myrma? I don't think either of them have had their likenesses drawn yet.
Tricky indeed, and now I'm starting to understand the importance of not knowing what they've spent their points on. Next tourney will likely have only a gladiator's initial equipment in the open, however their points shall be a mystery to other gladiators.
I'm sure one of these losers, (foxtrot) will pick it up for you.
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 11:56:47 am
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 12:00:32 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 12:02:21 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 12:03:50 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 12:07:26 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 12:19:00 pm
Quarter Finals Match II
Hodekin the Legendary VS. Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench
Now things are literally beginning to heat up, as the gladiators have just crossed into Heat Stroke, you can still smell the burning dwarf!
Right, here we have another one of those concentrated little guys. Hodekin the Legendary is well on his way of claiming his spot as a legend, having separated his Kobold kin's, Varick the Flighty, head from its body twice now he's really itching for a different sort of fight. Weighing in at 20,000 Urists, this is one tough bold that you don't wanna mess with.
I'd say the most overpowering smell down in this arena is the crispy dwarf flesh, and that'd be true if it weren't for the demented prince from the Land of Stench. We can owe that to the heat, making this goblin sweat buckets of nasty liquids, ugh. This offensive creature weighs in at 60,000 Urists and has proven that he too is not to be trifled with.
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Looks like we're going to have to change this little kobold's name to Hodekin the Decapitator! Every match he has shown to be incredibly precise in his actions. Hodekin will be moving on the the semis while we get a hazmat crew in here to remove the pieces. Stand by folks.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 12:19:53 pm
Post by: DS on May 17, 2015, 12:29:00 pm
Come on, Myrma! Crush the gremlin!
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 12:37:07 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 12:55:53 pm
Nooooooo!
Does this make you feel better you poor thing?
Spoiler: Art (click to show/hide)
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 01:00:28 pm
Nooooooo!
Does this make you feel better you poor thing?Spoiler: Art (click to show/hide)
Yes! My next gladiator will have to be the goblin king's second favorite son.
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 01:22:46 pm
Quarter Finals Match III
Mogwai the Devious VS. Myrma the Defi-Ant
We are well underway with the quarter finals, and for the first time the gladiators are meeting atop of the burning castle known as Heat Stroke. Fumes rise from below, the gremlin and the antwoman lock gazes.
On the left side we have the most clever of gladiators to enter the tourney, Mogwai the Devious has been shown to succeed not through brute strength, no, but through his razor sharp wit. Pulling numerous tricks on the other gladiators in order to win, this little bastard is a stone cold cheater, weighing in at 10,000 Urists, let us hope that his opponent can put 'im down!
Myrma the ant woman has arrived, much like Mogwai, from subterranean caverns. Unlike Mogwai, she holds a very high and respectable position in her society. She has brought along all of her raw talent in the form of a technique she calls the four-point defense, the name comes from her four shields of course. In previous rounds this 50,000 Urist insect has beaten her opponents to a pulp, can she do the same here?
Due to the multiple levels, I will be following one gladiator's perspective, this was chosen randomly.
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
What could have possibly been expected from this devious green snot? This match likely would have gone in Myrma's favor had the little lout not fooled her, saying that they should go fight down there, you go first, I have to tie my -- uh, shoes! What a horrid little trickster. Do to his cheap tactics Mogwai was able to sever an arm and send her into an unconscious state. Regrettably the gremlin shall go on to the semi-finals.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 17, 2015, 01:26:25 pm
Not that it matters. Kobold powah! C'mon Hodekin!
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 01:27:30 pm
Post by: DS on May 17, 2015, 01:28:23 pm
Do to his cheap tactics Mogwai was able to sever an arm and send her into an unconscious state. Regrettably the gremlin shall go on to the semi-finals.
Myrma didn't pass out from her wounds - she passed out from exhaustion. The fight went on so long that Mogwai tired her out! It was the only way to defeat the four-point defense!
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 01:45:51 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 01:54:45 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 02:15:31 pm
Quarter Finals Match IV
Plisssskin the Miasssmagnificient VS. Crush the Crusher
Welcome ladies and gentlemen, to the final round of the quarter finals! We are currently on a Water Hazard, look out for those currents!
Today on the bridge is Pliskin, a serpent man that many are betting on. This snake carries no weapons of metal or wood, no for his weapons are the piercing fangs in his mouth. More so then that their venom has fell many a foe. Weighing in at 50,000 Urists, will this cretin's toxins be potent enough to bring down a much larger foe?
Crush the Crusher is planning on winning this tournament for his family, a father of four this lovable beast does anything for his children, especially crush heads. With silver maul in hand he is looking to pound out a new front door mat. Weighing a hefty 220,000 Urists Crush says he'll go all the way.
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
What!? This is a surprising out come everyone! There was a majority betting on Pliskin's victory, turning this into a long drawn out feast for himself, but Mister the Crusher was having none of that, striding directly toward the doomed serpent he brought his hammer down one, two, three, four times! And the head of Pliskin is no more! Well done everyone!
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 02:20:04 pm
Spoiler: Tourney Bracket (click to show/hide)
The Semi-Final Matches!
Match I
-Orthus the Manflayer- Managed by Rero Falcon VS. -Hodekin the Legendary- Managed by _Italics_
Match II
-Mogwai the Devious- Managed by Elagn VS. -Crush the Crusher- Managed by kiershar
Who will go on to the finals? We shall find out soon!
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 02:23:15 pm
Post by: DS on May 17, 2015, 02:26:21 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 02:29:23 pm
I will need,
So assuming I beat Narthan the Crundle Bundle: [Orthus the Manflayer] Race: Minotaur (+140p) Leftover points: 13 (+26p)
[Skills] Novice Fighter Talented Lasher -> Professional Lasher (-120p) Proficient Huge Dodger -> Talented Huge Dodger (-36)
[Equipment] Platinum Whip Silver Whip Human Leather Armor
Leftover points: 10
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 02:46:58 pm
Oh. I am crushed by the news of the demise of my champion! I should not have been so greedy with my points !
Are you gonna make a new character for the next tourney or stick with Pisskin :D?
Post by: Max™ on May 17, 2015, 02:49:21 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 02:50:27 pm
did anyone else notice you can see the ant womans head flying through the air as the gremlin climbs back up the pyramid?
Ya, it was a nice touch :D
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 02:53:25 pm
The last battle gif is broken, and did anyone else notice you can see the ant womans head flying through the air as the gremlin climbs back up the pyramid?
What is broken about it? I can see it just fine :/
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 03:24:32 pm
Oh. I am crushed by the news of the demise of my champion! I should not have been so greedy with my points !
Are you gonna make a new character for the next tourney or stick with Pisskin :D?
Probably going to go with something else, but Pliskin will be back!
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 03:27:38 pm
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 17, 2015, 05:05:04 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 05:06:52 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 05:12:22 pm
Points: 360 gremlin + 9*2 leftover + 378
Upgrades:
Proficent (5) knife user to Great (11) knife user (255 pts)
Profesional (9) Observer to Master (12) Observer (99 pts)
Competent (3) Fighter to Skilled (4) Fighter (12 pts)
This leaves 12 points left over.
I still have from previously:
2 large bronze daggers
Grand Master Dodger
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 05:15:41 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 05:21:50 pm
Proficient Hammer
Silver Maul
276 pts
Upgrades to :
Proficient -> Expert Hammer
Silver Maul
Novice Observer
Novice Armor
Novice Shield
Novice Huge Dodger
Adequate Fighting
Adequate Swimming
I'd say, there needs to be an exhibition match between Pliskin and Steapa.
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 05:23:18 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 05:36:43 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 05:38:03 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 05:43:01 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 05:46:09 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 05:49:54 pm
Oh, and for my battle, I would like the castletop, medow, or standard.
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 05:56:07 pm
Heatstroke or random for Crush.
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 05:57:06 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 06:00:38 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 06:03:00 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 06:08:17 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 06:14:24 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 06:18:22 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 06:20:23 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 06:22:27 pm
They all think they will win, up until they turn into a fine pink mist. Crush will dunk Mogwai in water and make more critters to smash... just for fun!
Heh, aren't you going to add the explosion of Pliskin's head to your signature?
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 06:32:01 pm
May the Force be with you. Or rather-May the knives be (stuck) in you.
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 06:32:37 pm
Heh, aren't you going to add the explosion of Pliskin's head to your signature?
Just did now!
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 06:49:08 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 06:49:30 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 07:03:55 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 07:11:15 pm
Shall I wait for Hodekin to respond or give the most relevant upgrades to him and go on with the semi-finals?
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 07:16:26 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 07:18:32 pm
Minotaurs, however. Hodekin began his gladiator life fighting against cows, and Orthus will be another head on the trophy wall. Not fighting a puny man this time, but the legendary decapitator!
-Hodekin the Legendary Decapitator- Managed by _italics_
[Points]
290 + 294 + 290 = 874
[Equipment]
Steel dagger: 64
[Skills]
Grand Master Knife User: 390
Great Dodger: 112
Competent observer: 18
Novice Fighter: 3
Total: 874/874
edit: formatting
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 07:19:36 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 07:22:10 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 07:23:06 pm
Woah! I did not think I'd survive Bax... I guessed he'd win two out of three fights or so.
It was more like 60/40 in favor of Hodekin according to the tests I ran beforehand. Good fight!
I had forgotten the natural skills, and with the skills I gave, the minotaur was legendary + some in hammering, and higher in other relevant skills too. THAT is why it had been overpowered
When the tournament first opened, I tested some races to see which ones performed well. I wondered why the minotaur was even an option until Unraveller mentioned that the natural skills were removed.
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 07:36:18 pm
Semi Finals Match I
Orthus the Manflayer VS. Hodekin the Legendary Decapitator
Welcome back ladies and gentle, thank you for waiting! Welcome back to the peaceful meadows, where we see a bovine grazing in his natural habitat! This is one of two semi-final matches so pay close attention folks.
Orthus the Manflayer, what can be said, some people might call his need for skinning his opponents alive unsavory. I call it a healthy obsession. This 220,000 Urist beast is looking to make itself a beautiful pair of kobold hide trousers, shall we see if they come to fruition?
This whole David and Goliath trope just keeps popping up in this tourney, here we have an extremely deadly gladiator, one whose seemed to earn a new title, and rightfully so. Please welcome this 20,000 Urist kbold, Hodekin the Legendary Decapitator! This little creature is looking for a new mantle piece, and hes sized up this minotaur just for it.
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Amazingly one of our most physically dominant gladiators was unable to do more than bruise this little 'bold with his weighty platinum whip! And while Hodekin was unable to remove the cow's head, at least he'll be able to keep a souvenir, a hand to be exact! Well done to the both of you!
Hodekin, if you will upgrade yourself real quick, that'd be great!
Post by: variablenonsense on May 17, 2015, 07:38:58 pm
Kobolds seem fond of removing body parts. Must have quite a collection by now eh?
Post by: Max™ on May 17, 2015, 07:40:33 pm
The gif was cached in a frozen state on my side btw, it's fixed now.
Post by: Sarrak on May 17, 2015, 07:42:49 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 07:48:16 pm
Supervene? Something extraneous? What? Souvenir?
The gif was cached in a frozen state on my side btw, it's fixed now.
Don't make fun of my typing skills! Or lack thereof.
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 07:49:21 pm
Post by: NAV on May 17, 2015, 07:50:08 pm
Post by: endlessblaze on May 17, 2015, 07:53:48 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 07:55:07 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 07:57:42 pm
I want to join the next one. How man points do firemen get?
That reminds me, Unravel, are we allowed to suggest a race to chose and you decide weather it can work and how many points it gets, or is it only the races we're using right now?
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 08:02:57 pm
Semi Finals Match II
Mogwai the Devious VS. Crush the Crusher
Back atop the castle, magma fumes pour up from that inferno of a sea. And standing close to one another are yet another pair of the smallest and largest gladiators.
Mogwai the Devious has skill with the blade, that much cannot be denied. However, every last one of this snot ball's matches have been won through honorless tricks and deceit. This little guy is 10,000 Urists big and pure, concentrated evil. Will he trick the big minotaur? Of that I am certain, but will it be enough?
Crush the Crusher is a bovine full of fatherly pride, honestly he is a true hero, an antithesis to Mogwai. He is honorable and fair, and lets be honest, not that bright. I'm rooting for him to bring back the gold for his loving family! This guy is twenty-two times the size of his opponent, it should be child's play for him, right?
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
This cannot be! The scum, the villain, the sick twisted little green guy did not pull a single trick from his endless bag! No, using his speed and small stature the gremlin was able to topple Crush with a slash to the achilles! And soon after torturing the poor cow he ended it with a knife to the brain. At least the mighty minotaur passed with an even mightier laugh.
Mogwai, if you will upgrade yourself real quick, that'd be great! The finals are coming up and it seems the small have wormed their way to victory. I'll see you all again in Heat Stroke!
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 08:05:51 pm
That reminds me, Unravel, are we allowed to suggest a race to chose and you decide weather it can work and how many points it gets, or is it only the races we're using right now?
Go ahead suggest away, and we'll talk about what's what.
I want to join the next one. How man points do firemen get?
Tough question, and the reason I say so is the fact that creatures like firemen, mudmen etc. are so fragile that a dwarven child will fell them with a single punch, not really gladiator material.
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 08:06:35 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 08:09:32 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 08:09:52 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 08:11:31 pm
Will the one for next month be hosted in a new topic or we will be continuing this one ? I'm not familiar with forum-based games mechanics. I seems it would be more orderly to do it in a separate topic, and would also help preserve this one.
Mogwai is impressive ! I really don't know where to put my dwarfbucks between him and Hodekin.
Post by: Sarrak on May 17, 2015, 08:13:29 pm
Post by: endlessblaze on May 17, 2015, 08:16:19 pm
thing is I was thinking that not having armor from the start would be the only thing keeping the fire abiltys from being op
but fire is why I want to play with one...................
want me to run some test?
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 08:17:03 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 08:17:24 pm
Post by: kiershar on May 17, 2015, 08:18:02 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 08:20:48 pm
Before:
Grand Master (14) Dodger
Great (11) Knife User
Master (12) Observer
Skilled (4) Fighter
And 2 Large Bronze Daggers
Points 12*2=24+360=*384*
After:
Grand Master (14) Knife User -195 points
Grand Master (14) Observer - -81 points
Expert (8) Fighter - -78 points
Adequete (2) Swimer - -6 points
Grand Master (14) Dodger
2 Large Bronze Daggers
24 points left
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 08:21:15 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 08:21:50 pm
[Points]
290 + 294 + 290 + 290 = 1164
[Equipment]
Steel dagger: 64
Steel helm: 48
Steel gauntlet x2: 32
Steel high boots x2: 40
Steel mail shirt: 96
[Skills]
Grand Master Knife User: 390
Great Dodger: 112
Competent observer: 18
Talented Fighter: 63
Competent Armor User: 18
Total: 1162/1164
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 08:23:35 pm
Post by: DS on May 17, 2015, 08:26:15 pm
Also, WHOA. Crush saved his points and racked up double, but Mogwai still slew him without breaking a sweat. That seems to point towards some kind of imbalance, in favor of the smaller gladiators.
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 08:27:06 pm
We should make a second thread about tournament format and ideas.
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 08:27:15 pm
Alright, I'd just like everyone to know that I really don't think it would be viable to run this tournament more often than once a month. Also that it just drains me considering that I have to check back constantly. With that said, I loved doing it and am dedicated to doing more. As for having this on a different topic, I am unsure. On one hand it would keep order, on the other hand, I really like seeing that something I've made has so many pages and views, plus that can make it seem reputable for those looking for a community game. Input?
That's understandable. I'm hoping someone else is willing to host another one soon. I think different topics would be easier to manage and you could link the old ones in the main posts so people can see the history. Alternatively, you could just make a make link to the page of the next tournament on the first post.
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 08:27:33 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 08:29:02 pm
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 08:29:09 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 08:31:38 pm
Is be happy to run the next tournament, if there's enough demand for it to happen more than once a month.
Also, WHOA. Crush saved his points and racked up double, but Mogwai still slew him without breaking a sweat. That seems to point towards some kind of imbalance, in favor of the smaller gladiators.
The only problem I see with running it more often is that people will likely become burnt out quicker, thus it losing popularity and soon dying out. At least that is my understanding of it.
But by all means, I'm really interested in a separate league that has two man teams, if you'd be interested in that, then awesome. Perhaps find a time to run it between my once a month single elimination tourneys. So that they do not overlap.
We shall begin the balancing process after the finals!
I'd be happy to discuss all format and such as well after the finals.
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 08:36:32 pm
I agree that setting deadlines in advance will simplify the process a lot.
Post by: Elagn on May 17, 2015, 08:39:48 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 08:54:28 pm
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
Hodekin the Legendary Decapitator VS. Mogwai the Devious
This is it folks, the moment you've all been waiting for, the finals! Tape open your eyelids, pucker your collective asses and sit down to see the very first gladiator be crowned champion, this is history in the making! On either side of the magma pit we have our finalists, both small in stature but deadly in skill!
Hodekin the Legendary, slayer of Varick the Flighty (Twice!), slayer of Bax, the Prince of the Land of Stench, slayer of Orthus the Manflayer, lord of decapitation. This amazing little kobold has shown that with precision and hard work, any creature can rise to the top! He comes from a clutch of dragon worshiping kobolds and hopes to bring the gold home for recognition, and to be inducted in the annals of history forever! Weighing in at 20,000 Urists he is twice the size of his opponent.
Mogwai the Devious, purveyor of rude gimmicks, slayer of Narhtan the Crundle Bundle, slayer of Sam Squatch, slayer of Myrma the Defi-Ant, and slayer of Crush the Crusher. This green snot-bucket has more than a little mischievous side. In fact, I would say that he has not a single good bone in his tiny little frame. The deceitful little bugger has no purpose here but to cause mayhem and accrue haters. He weighs in at 10,000 Urists and is looking to trick Hodekin into submission. Will he succeed?
Spoiler: Battle Gif (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Log (click to show/hide)
Ladies, gentlemen, and assorted others, that was the final match of our tournament! Mogwai the Devious attempted his tried and true, 'look over there' cheap shot, expecting it to work lowering his guard. Hodekin knows better folks, Varick fell for it. Removing Mogwai's left arm, his blood began draining from the small body, still having fight left in him they continued on parrying one another's attacks. Eventually the blood loss became too great and Mogwai succumbed.
I now give you our very first grand champion!
Spoiler: Well, who the hell is it? (click to show/hide)
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 08:57:56 pm
Now will it be Hodekin entering the next tournament or will it be a new fighter :D
Post by: xub313 on May 17, 2015, 08:59:05 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 08:59:13 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 09:02:09 pm
Champions may not enter another tournament, that is, until sixteen champions have been made. At which point there will be held a grand tournament for greatest fighter in the universe!
That sounds AWESOME!
There should be a custom map for that tournament! If it ever happens, that is...
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 09:02:56 pm
Champions may not enter another tournament, that is, until sixteen champions have been made. At which point there will be held a grand tournament for greatest fighter in the universe!
Aha ! Pliskin may still have a chance! If he comes back, that is.
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 09:03:16 pm
Thanks to all participants for all the body parts!
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:04:46 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 09:09:03 pm
Is there a way to import a character in Adventure mode ? We should make a gladiator pack !
Thank YOU Unraveller. It must have taken you a lot of time and trouble. I really enjoyed it.
Also the drawings of everyone are awesome.
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:10:24 pm
Spoiler: Whip Price Change (click to show/hide)
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 09:11:26 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 09:13:29 pm
19 to 19 for scourge is a mistake ?
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 09:14:58 pm
Post by: _italics_ on May 17, 2015, 09:16:14 pm
Though it cut into my workday on friday, testing out various builds, I learned a lot about dwarfy combat. I was very surprised at the power of the small guys! Needs some balancing here and there.
Post by: Sarrak on May 17, 2015, 09:23:01 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:25:41 pm
12 to 28 for the whip seems reasonable
19 to 19 for scourge is a mistake ?
That is a mistake, I will fix it.
Spoiler: Fixed (click to show/hide)
I have also decided to lower the discount on dodging for tiny gladiators to 10% I feel this is reasonable, I have not lowered the huge gladiators price however, as I feel that it is fine where it is.
Spoiler: Dodge Change (click to show/hide)
Huge gladiators will be given a slight increase in points to compensate.
Spoiler: Huge Points (click to show/hide)
Thank you for running this Unraveller, now for the details of when the next tournament will be active?
I shall host a single elimination tournament much like this one on the 14th of every month.
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 09:33:37 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:35:57 pm
Post by: foxtrot on May 17, 2015, 09:40:35 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:42:32 pm
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 09:48:16 pm
Prediction ranking:
1. BigHatLogan with 7 pts
2. Tie between:
Me, with 6 pts
Unraveller, also with 6 pts
I'll make sure to open the predictions ASAP next time.
Unraveller: Will you make a new thread for the next tournament?
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:51:30 pm
Oh and that other prediction was me.
Post by: Wofi on May 17, 2015, 09:52:31 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 17, 2015, 09:53:23 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 17, 2015, 09:56:51 pm
Post by: BigHatLogan on May 17, 2015, 10:17:20 pm
Post by: Zach538 on May 18, 2015, 12:33:45 am
Champions may not enter another tournament, that is, until sixteen champions have been made. At which point there will be held a grand tournament for greatest fighter in the universe!
After someone wins the grand tournament will they be able to return for the next grand tournament to try and defend the title? maybe turn it into a 3 way fight between the 2 finalists and the previous champ and whoever wins is the new champ? that is assuming people are interested in this long enough for that kind of thing to work which i hope they do, could be something nice to look forward to every month!
Post by: variablenonsense on May 18, 2015, 07:44:25 am
I'll definitely be looking forward to the next one and new builds of Varick the
Post by: Rero Falcon on May 18, 2015, 08:37:15 am
Congrats to Mogwai and Hodekin for making the finals! That really was an exciting tournament!
Also, big thanks to Vityav for letting me do this first. It was a blast, and I hope he can join us next tournament.
Finally, can we all give a round of applause to Unraveller for making this happen? It really was a great little game, and I know he put a lot of effort into it!
/applause
/endspeech
Edit: I actually had an idea about whip pricing. I agree they need to be raised, but I would only raise them a bit, and instead make the cost of silver much higher. I think the biggest thing with blunt weapons is that silver, an incredible material for impact weapons, is very cheap. If the cost was raised to 3x, I think it might even it out a bit.
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 09:32:32 am
Finally, can we all give a round of applause to Unraveller for making this happen? It really was a great little game, and I know he put a lot of effort into it!
/applause
/endspeech
Edit: I actually had an idea about whip pricing. I agree they need to be raised, but I would only raise them a bit, and instead make the cost of silver much higher. I think the biggest thing with blunt weapons is that silver, an incredible material for impact weapons, is very cheap. If the cost was raised to 3x, I think it might even it out a bit.
This community is too kind, where are all the people calling me names and stuff?
That is a very good idea, I hadn't even realized that silver was so low in price. I'll work it out with different balancing and such when I get home.
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 11:35:55 am
Spoiler: Material (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Weapons (click to show/hide)
Post by: variablenonsense on May 18, 2015, 12:59:57 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 04:04:56 pm
I'd like to hear any suggestions or thing you'd like to see in the next tournament, so if anyone has anything to say about such, you are more than welcome to use this thread.
Post by: variablenonsense on May 18, 2015, 04:42:16 pm
How many gladiators are you going to allow this time, Unraveller? I definitely want to participate again.
Post by: Timeless Bob on May 18, 2015, 04:45:54 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 04:54:30 pm
How many gladiators are you going to allow this time, Unraveller? I definitely want to participate again.
Not sure, it really depends on just how much interest there is. Thirty-two seems like a good number, it allows for a even number of matches. However that still seems like a ton of people. At the moment I really don't know.
I'd like to see a succession game based around different dwarven civs each creating champions that have to actually be recruited by adventurers (ie: "Managers") to travel to the Gladiator Arena/s to compete with all the others who are doing the same. The stats, weapons and armors for each could be copied into a file format for the actual gladiator tournament in the testing arenas, but role-playing wise, it would be fun to see them trickle in and each get rooms at the local inn or something. (I'm reminded of the venerable movie Bloodsport (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEo6ogAnoZ8))
That does sound like a very interesting concept, however it may be too complicated for my blood. And I have a feeling that many people participating in these tourneys want instant satisfaction through the gorey fights. That being said, I would gladly participate and look on if anyone were do do such.
Post by: Tesseract on May 18, 2015, 05:46:42 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 05:57:14 pm
Post by: Max™ on May 18, 2015, 06:42:28 pm
Finally, can we all give a round of applause to Unraveller for making this happen? It really was a great little game, and I know he put a lot of effort into it!
/applause
/endspeech
Edit: I actually had an idea about whip pricing. I agree they need to be raised, but I would only raise them a bit, and instead make the cost of silver much higher. I think the biggest thing with blunt weapons is that silver, an incredible material for impact weapons, is very cheap. If the cost was raised to 3x, I think it might even it out a bit.
This community is too kind, where are all the people calling me names and stuff?
That is a very good idea, I hadn't even realized that silver was so low in price. I'll work it out with different balancing and such when I get home.
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*froths at the mouth*
"This community is too kind, where are all the people calling me names and stuff?" you say?
YOU... YOU... ELVISH [EXPLETIVE_DELETED]!
No, it's a good call, I was counting on whips taking the brunt of the nerfbat and war hammers being overlooked as a result so I could pew pew folks all over the place.
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 07:00:58 pm
That's more like it!
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*froths at the mouth*
"This community is too kind, where are all the people calling me names and stuff?" you say?
YOU... YOU... ELVISH [EXPLETIVE_DELETED]!
Well silver is a very prominent material for the blunt weapons, so I feel that takes them all down a notch. And also whips, lets be honest, lightsabers are just too powerful in this version. Warhammers not nearly as much.
What I want to see is flails and morning stars being used in the next tourney!
Post by: _italics_ on May 18, 2015, 07:09:55 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 07:30:53 pm
Post by: Max™ on May 18, 2015, 07:57:42 pm
The axe gets the glory, but the hammer is what killed em. I guess copper would be acceptable though.
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 08:07:09 pm
Post by: Max™ on May 18, 2015, 09:16:07 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 09:26:15 pm
You know, it might be interesting for me to give a little reward to the champions, I was thinking something along the lines of having them describe a creature they would like to see as a race in the arena and mod it in for them. Of course we'd balance it, but it would prove a good way of subverting the desire for more playable races. And allows the champion to affect the future of the arena, just a thought.
Post by: Tesseract on May 18, 2015, 10:06:09 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 10:08:07 pm
If you add custom races the balancing will be harder. I think the coolest thing would be to have some sort of hall of champions, maybe an image wallpaper sized that would get updated with a statue of every victor.
I hope you aren't even thinking of the chance that I can art. Have you not seen those MS paint pictures?
Post by: Max™ on May 18, 2015, 10:25:01 pm
[REMOVE_SKILL:ART]
[USE_POSTER_TEMPLATE:TOURNAMENT_ORGANIZER]
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 10:30:01 pm
Post by: Tesseract on May 18, 2015, 11:35:00 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 18, 2015, 11:38:11 pm
Post by: Dampe on May 22, 2015, 08:07:39 am
Post by: Unraveller on May 22, 2015, 09:16:03 am
Is it too late for me to sign up for this?
Well, yeah. Considering it already ended. However I am planning to hold a tournament every month, so watch out for it on the 14th of June. Hope I see you there!
Post by: Dampe on May 22, 2015, 11:40:19 am
Post by: _italics_ on May 22, 2015, 12:53:03 pm
Unraveller: I have figured out how to change the names of the gladiators in the arena. This makes the logs way better than "Serpent Man 1 bites Serpent Man 2". Will post it when I'm totally happy with it.
(http://i.imgur.com/tuwAedL.png)
Post by: Dampe on May 22, 2015, 04:15:12 pm
Post by: Unraveller on May 22, 2015, 05:19:38 pm
Dampe, you can create your gladiator but like mister italics said, things aren't in stone.
Post by: Timeless Bob on May 23, 2015, 03:26:01 pm
Of course, the entrance fee for each hero should be an artifact from their world - the hero would have to be carrying it when they entered the Portal, and that would be the prize of the other hero that bested them, (something that still-living heroes could enjoy, until the final winners were living like kings with artifacts surrounding them...)
Just imagine that each manager is one of those "outsiders" that suddenly appear in a world with no history or knowledge of the world around them - it would explain things pretty well if they were like that because they were inter-dimensional recruiters for a multi-dimension hero's challenge...
edit: Each artifact would have to be unique, if one was already used in one world, it would stop being accepted in all the others. The finite nature or artifacts in the world would make the number of heroes able to qualify finite as well. (Unless a hero was able to bring a named weapon or something.)
Post by: _italics_ on May 23, 2015, 05:03:17 pm
Oh, yeah, you can do that with customize in the status window.
That doesn't help, unfortunately.
Post by: MrLupenTails on May 28, 2015, 05:56:34 pm
Hyena Man
240 points
Skills:
Skilled dodger: -50
Competent shield-user: -24
Skilled lasher: -50
Novice armor-user: -2
Novice biter: -4
Novice swimmer: -2
Equipment:
Iron scourge: -56
Oak buckler: -22.5
Leather leggings: +20 swag, -7 points.
Copper cap: -12.5
Copper gauntlets: -10
240/240 points used.
Post by: Unraveller on June 12, 2015, 10:31:50 am
I have begun the signing up for the next tourney somewhat early, head on down there!
Post by: Tavern on June 14, 2015, 08:33:36 am