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Niflheim
El Diablo del hielo.

"That guy is insane. Why'd he attack me?" Randi said limping further into the city. "I need a rest."

He sat down on a bench near a park. Then he remembered that new item he had discovered in his pouch when he was fighting the robot. "What is this?" He said as he stared at the furry thing. "It looks almost...like...a cucoon. It must have spun into this cucoon inside my pouch. It's not giving off mana anymore though." Randi slid it back into his pouch and ate some of his candy. "Great, this candy has no healing properties like the ones at Fa' Diel."

After his rest, he stood up, and started looking for other signs of life.

08-06-2001 08:02 PM
 
 
Efli
FFO Survivor-Tseng-Rogue

"Dias! Dias!"

Tseng stood up, and looked round for signs of movement. He dragged Dias under the archway, trying desperately to ignore the thin trail of blood he took along with him.

He sat down beside him, glaring at the red sword. It reminded him too much of the Masamune, the cause of so much bloodshed in the last tournament. But this was...what had Dias called it? Sword of Light?

Well, he wasn't going to touch it.

He turned back to Dias, and patted his pockets for anything that would heal him. He couldn't find anything, and he was drained by the flare spell.

The light glinted off a building in the distance, illuminating the shapes of...Tseng hurriedly raised the lens. Bottles! There must be an ether in there, or some kind of medicine. There had to be.

"Dias, I'm going. Hang on!"

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08-06-2001 08:06 PM
 
 
Thopok
BG's Minsc - FFO Survivor

Finnaly! Minsc's Intro!!!!!

OOC: Okay, sorry for not being there much the first round, guys!
But my parents er...forced me to take a holiday (those bastards!).

Here's my intro
In the past few days, I've seen wonderful intro's, friend and foes alike , and it reeally set me making up a lil story, at my job.

I must say, some of you I really envy


* * *

Minsc's Intro

The dark skies suddenly erupted in a blazing armada of festive sparks. Green little dots colored the blackness, which the vastness of space provided. Another blast ringed the ground, sounding all the way up the stars. Flashes appeared, lighting the forest. Leaves shone brightly, casting playful shadows on the root-ridden natural floor.
Green, gold and purple swirved along the wind, sparkling away with joy.
Laughter and cheers went up somewhere under the colored mayhem. The sound of excited people became louder and louder, encouraging the man in charge not to stop.
One final blast made all other sounds stop. It didn’t drive out anything. The cheering stopped. Every onlooker gaped at the beautiful art being drawn at the lighted sky.
Leaves rustled while animals fled from the thundering sound, when the dark woods finally dampened their footsteps.
Everything fell silent.

At the edge of the shrubbery near Nashkel, the final supreme fireworks even overlit the normally very bright stars. The climax made the villagers squeeze their eyes shut. No other phenomenon, next to the sun, ever made Minsc squint and look away. If they hadn’t, some sharp-eyed man could’ve seen a dark shadow trying to hide between the bushes, when he realised exposure was imminent.

Damn that Naskel charlatan it muttered.

It collected enough courage in its rotten hide to look at the naskel gathering area again, immediately spotting the one he was follewing. Although his hate for the light is eternal, his disgust wasn’t enough to prevent him from seeing a tall, dark stranger looking away from the bright lights.

Villagers started to regain their sight again.
They gawked at the tattooed man, suddenly in their midst. His muscled body was full of scars. Some minor, other looked like he went through dozens of wars. He wore simple brown leather trousers. Old black mud stuck on it. He never bothered to wash it.
A rag with what looked like a lightly armored vest. A strap went from his right shoulder to his left waist, crossing his broad chest. A long sword was gleaming on his back. Men who stood behind him, suddenly fell silent again, and feared something awful was going to happen. Women looked at the stranger’s sword with absolute delight, empowering Freud’s theories. Children started gapin “ooh…”s and ‘aaaah…”s, and tried to get their hand on it.

Minsc looked at his audience. Some looked amused, others appeared to figure him out.
“Damn,” he rubbed his eyes. “There goes my intro…”
He knew that the best thing to gather information, is to strike the commons with respect and charisma. Information he needed on the Gnoll Stronghold, where his charge Dynaheir is held. Now both these straws blew away, he might as well enjoy himself. The people already lost interest, and returned to their small red-white tents with entertainment, or their dark brown homes.

Heheh, sucker… it hissed with amusement, drawing a slicky breath.

Minsc, oblivious of the wraith close to him, spoke to his pouch, strapped on his chest too.
“Let’s go, my friend. We’ve still got some golden coins from those robbers we caught last week. There might be a good place to have fun.” He grinned broadly when a little peep came out his vest. Small whiskers stroked his cheek, when a small nose came out sniffing.

Soon, very soon the voice was getting impatient.

Quickly he strolled to, for he felt cold air was breathing down his neck.
Warmth caught his face he moment he entered a friendly looking tent. Locals were gathered in groups around tables. No-one paid attention when he approached the first set of entertainment. A man in red and white costume lead the table he was staring at.
Suddenly, a man cried out to him.
“AH! Stranger! What a nice surprise! Come, come, won’t you play?” the costumed man chuckled warmly.
Men turned around and stared at him with defiance. Minsc just grunted. “Well, okay. I’ll spend one hundred gold coins,” he smiled uneasily. “H-hundred…?” the crowd was started to getting interested. Wide-eyed, the entertainer ushered him to the front row, pushing away addicts with way less money.
With a sidelong glance he gave way a subtle signal.

Minsc settled himself at the table, holding the edges for support. People were still pushing at him, rowdy.
“Well,” the man rubbed his hands with obvious greed, “how much do you want to put in first round? 5? 10? …all hundred?” he winked with avarice.
Minsc saw two dices on the rectangular table. His sharp eyes saw the slightly cut edges, which manipulated the game. He rolled his eyes on he faulty trickster.
“This isn’t gonna work,” he sighed. “I really hoped this would be a decent establishment, where I could have a good time. I see I am wrong.” With that, he slammed his large palms on the table, starting to make a quick departure.
“No, no!” the man shushed him, suddenly panicking, putting his hand on Minsc’s. “Why go now? I’ve still got a lot of other games! See,” he put a deck of cards on his green table.
Minsc picked one up reluctantly. He grumbled dissatisfied, and put the card back. “Magic: The Gathering?” he gritted his teeth.
“Uh…” he looked around frantically. “ Sorry, no Magicers here, huh?” he looked around nervously.
“I-I’ve got a Dabo-table right there,” he pointed to another table.
“This isn’t a Star Trek-crossover either…” Minsc said disapprovingly, and rose.
Suddenly a hand was jerked back. Before Minsc could react, a small shadow skid out of his pouch, and made a snapping sound.
YAAAARGH!!!!! a small filthy man jumped up, his hand bleeding. He lay on the floor, holding his hand with pain. He writhed on the ground, while the villagers stared at Minsc with accusing glances.
Minsc held up his hands, tried to make his best Shaggy-impression and said: “It wasn’t me!”
He almost wanted to sing Angel when a small creature scuttled up his shoulder, squeaking with excitement.

“Oh, Boo!!!” Minsc shook his head. “How could u do that?”
The small hamster – correction!: Boo, the Space Hamster – kept squeaking climacyicly, and spat out the large indexfinger of the pickpocket. It was caught by Minsc.
“I am so sorry,” he gave the finger back to the horrified man. ‘He usually doesn’t do that,” he chuckled nervously, while people starting to draw daggers. “I mean…not unless you piss…him off.”

* * * Meanwhile * * *

Outside, the dark figure started to approach the tent.

Once the lights are out, out goes Minscy it uttered with pleasure.

Suddenly, loud shouts and shreeking erupted from the tent.

What?![i] Its red eyes flared with this sudden change of plans.

“[i]BUTTKICKING FOR GOODNESS!!!!!!!!
its prey yelled in the mayhem.
The wraith fastened his stride to the tent, whe Minsc came out, cheering and babbling to the air.
“Hahah, Boo! You should’ve left some for me. You were flying around the room! You can’t get at all their throats at once…”

Ahhhhhhhh, now I’ve gotcha… he jumped at the tall man.

High squeaks countered his cheers, when…with a POOF!….they were both gone….

Shit…

All that was left behind was a diappointed wraith and a tent full of snapped off body parts.
The aftermath didn’t show any wounds made by sharp swords, only small bite marks…


* * *

OOC: Go Boo ! Monty Python’s white rabbit ain’t half…er…the Space Creature Boo is.

Since I was gone the first round, I won’t write anything about it, except…


* * *

Flashes, outmatching the fireworks earlier that night, blinded him.
He was knocked unconscious in a instant, even before he could hit the ground of the jungle.
Oblivious of his companion, he lay there, prey to all sorts of dangers.

Thankfully, Boo stayed with his pet, Minsc, and guarded him with his life.


* * *

OOC: And that’s why children, Grandpa Minsc made it to the 2nd round

* * *

Another light flared on his shut eyes, making him see the red of his eyelids.

Slowly, Minsc got up, arousing a cheering peep from Boo.
Quickly he petted the hamster, his pet, Boo, and put him back in his pouch.
“Oof, Boo, that was some punch,” he groaned, while he walked around a bit.
“It’s good that I’m strong. Thank God I was only out for a while….”
Boo just snickered and didn’t say anything to hurt his pet’s pride.

A red brilliance suddenly caught their eyes. A large animal-like appearance walked to them.
“Who dares to enter my grrrrrounds this cockily?” its long curved horns pointed up as a threat.

“I did, I a…” before he could answer more, the flaring creature sent red fireballs at him.
Minsc rolled over, with Boo squeaking frantically. He jumped up charging the menacing adversary.

Taken off guard by the fierce little creature, the horned demon held his hands.

“Hold it. You interest me, you have power,” he looked interested.
Minsc looked sheepishly and grinned. “Er…heheh, why, thank you.”

“I was talking about the creature!” the flaming entity snapped at Minsc.
“Oh,” Minsc looked disappointed and looked away.

“My name is Ifrit,” he addressed the hamster.
“I’ve told you my name, now tell me yours.”

Boo erupted in a big jumble of squeeaks and peeps, but Ifrit seemed to understand.

While the new friends chatted away, Minsc started to doze away, when the second flash brought them to a hypermodern metropolitan society…


* * *

OOC:That’s it for now .

I put a part of ur story in mine, for continuation, Renzo
It's a bit diff, hope that's okay.

Hope u guyz enjoyed it.




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FFO: Survivor v5.0 - Baldur's Gate's Minsc Ex-Type Noble

"We will make the heavens burn" - Squall
Mirror Image by Thopok coming soon...


Last edited by Thopok on 08-06-2001 at 09:05 PM

08-06-2001 08:14 PM
 
 
Shinji
EVA Pilot

EEE! Thunder-Blossom!! Love the fan-art! The look on Luna's face is priceless. ^^

08-06-2001 08:25 PM
 
 
Izlude
Izlude - FFO Survivor

After retriving his pants Izlude suddenly realized where he was..

my god..... what is this place? ..it looks like the ruins of old.. but its....... new...

Izlude had never seen such shinyness in a single place

Izlude: "Ronfar... what is all this?"

Ronfar: "beats me.... but look *shakes his flask* we are a little low"

Izlude: "we'll have to keep our eyes out

just then a small shiny creature came moving at them at an incredible rate

Izlude: "what?.........is that?"

Creature: "DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS ONLY PERMITTED AMOUNG TAVERN'S.. YOU ARE UNDER ARREST"

Izlude(jumps back): "it speaks... what a strange beast indeed"

the metal creature charged ronfar and emmited a great shock.. knocking him uncounscious

must be a magician of sorts

Izlude: "alright you stupid creature.. NOBODY DOES THAT TO RONFAR AND GETS AWAY WITH IT!!"

Izlude ran at the creature, but it spun with lightning speed.. everything happened at once.. after a flash, the creature lay sparking on it side with Izlude's spear sticking out of it

Izlude: "ha!...how we....what?... what is this?"

Izlude notice that some strange shiny object had been attached to his arm and Ronfar's. Izlude touched a small button on the device, and it made a noise "ATTACHED BY D.E.P. REMOVE BY M.A.R.S.H.A.L.L."

Izlude: "IT SPOKE... THERE IS A DEMON ON MY ARM... GET IT OFF GET IF OFF!!!!!"

Izlude drug to unconsciuos Ronfar to and fro, until Ronfar's head collided with a curbside

Ronfar: "ugh.. what happened?"

Izlude: "THERE IS A DEMON ON OUR ARMS!!!"

Ronfar: "how do you know its it a demon?"

Izlude: "IT SPOKE!!"

Ronfar: "looks like a pair of cuffs to me.. what did it say?"

Izlude: "ATTACHED BY DEP, REMOVE BY MARSHALL"

Ronfar: "then we need to find the marshall"

Izlude: "WHY ARE YOU SO CALM?"

Ronfar: "its not the first time i've been in one of these things.... though.. i've never been bound by the wrist to another person.. dont worry Izlude.. it'll be alright... lets find the marshall"

Izlude: "alright... so where do we go then?"

Ronfar: "hmmm..."

OOC: off to you Daig..

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Team: Arts Of War is
Izlude -- Ghaleon -- Ronfar


Last edited by Izlude on 08-06-2001 at 08:28 PM

08-06-2001 08:26 PM
 
 
Daigohji
Ronfar - FFO Survivor

OOC: ROFLMAO, that's excellent Thunder Blossom. You really captured the mood there. I can't believe I inspired someone to draw fanart *is honoured*

Thopok: That was one mother of a post O.o

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I'm a boozer with a mission

Team: Arts Of War is
Ronfar -- Ghaleon -- Izlude

08-06-2001 08:27 PM
 
 
Exeter
The Ultimate Weapon

TranceGredge: I may not be able to stop you, but I can sure as hell kick the crap out of you...

*****

Vincent pushed himself up wearily. How can he have gained so much power? Vincent cast Esuna on himself before the poison could do any more damage, then looked for the others.

Cloud was clutching his head in obvious agony, but Vincent knew he didn't have time to see if his friend was all right. The gunslinger quickly cast Cure3 on Cloud, then looked around for Sephiroth. There was no sign of the mad warrior.

He went...that way.

Vincent didn't bother to heal his own wounds, knowing perfectly well that his limit would take care of it. You've pushed me too far, Sephiroth. Now I have a surprise for you...

Vincent's entire body began shaking. This was it. He had wanted to leave behind this curse that had been bestowed upon him by Hojo, but he knew now that he'd never be able to escape it. Chaos, however, was gone for good, thanks to his sacrifice while battling Karsh in the last tournament, and his transformation had been altered substantially. He was not transforming to fight Sephiroth. Not to hurt, or kill, this time. He was going to save Tifa, and protect his friends.

Suddenly, his form began to change. His body became more muscular. His black hair slowly turned white, and white fur covered his body. Slowly, eagle-like wings sprouted from each shoulderblade. Next, the claws and fangs, but not as sharp as those of the Galian Beast.

After only a moment, it was over. Vincent Valentine was gone, and in his place stood a silver, wolf-like creature with massive wings. The creature howled once, then took off after Sephiroth and Tifa.

After only a few minutes, the creature found them. Sephiroth was flying slowly, carrying Tifa's limp body. The beast knew what it had to do.

Diving quickly, the creature snatched Tifa from Sephiroth's arms. The madman looked shocked, but quickly became enraged. He swung his sword at the wolf, slashing deep into the beast's side. Howling, the creature lifted its right arm above its head and brought down again quickly.

The massive blast of pure white energy hit Sephiroth dead-on. The insane swordsman was slammed into a tower some distance away.

Time to go... The wolf flew back to Cloud, set Tifa down next to him, and changed back to his normal self.

"We'd better get out of here. Are you okay?"

Cloud nodded. He picked up Tifa and the three of them went to find a safe haven to wait for Tifa to wake up.

*****

How'd you all like Vinny's new alter-ego? I'm glad its first use was against Sephy.

Edit: Almost forgot. R-vote is used on Cloud Strife.

Last edited by Exeter on 08-06-2001 at 08:41 PM

08-06-2001 08:29 PM
 
 
Thopok
BG's Minsc - FFO Survivor

Thanx, Daigohji
I tried to make up for the 1st round.

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FFO: Survivor v5.0 - Baldur's Gate's Minsc Ex-Type Noble

"We will make the heavens burn" - Squall
Mirror Image by Thopok coming soon...


08-06-2001 08:35 PM
 
 
Mintaka
Lenneth Valkyrie

GO VINCENT! >D

*cough* I finally threw together a VP skin. >D Yay! Something to match while I Survive. >DDDD

Course, my graphic/image skils have vegiatated, so blah. *dances*

At any rate, I'm holding off on writing more pending DH's evetual posting...

08-06-2001 08:38 PM
 
 
Luna
Silver Star Supreme

Esthar? Cool! ^____^

LMAO at Thunder Blossom's fanart....


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"That wasn't very nice, Leon."

Rena had a deep frown on her face, while Ashton looked both irritated and disappointed. Leon shrugged.

"You thought so? I thought it was very funny." He smirked at the two, who glared back at him.

"Leon, it isn't very kind to make jokes at someone else's expense," Luna spoke up. "I think you should apologize to Ashton."

"What for!? It was just a joke!" Leon looked annoyed and turned his back on the group.

Muttering something inaudible, Ashton turned away from Leon and continued walking, Rena and Luna following.

Hearing their footsteps, Leon turned and started running after them. "Hey! Don't leave me behind! I'm sorry, Ashton! Just don't leave me alone!"

"Fine, just don't do that again."

"I promise!"

Let's see how long that lasts, Ashton thought to himself irritably. But even as annoyed as he was, he didn't have the heart to leave Leon behind. He may not be the nicest of kids, but he was still a kid, and sometimes a very scared one.

"This is going to be an interesting trip," Rena muttered to herself as Leon caught up with them. Luna chuckled.

"Hey, just be glad that you guys didn't have to see the nudist back in the jungle," she remarked dryly.

"The WHAT?!"

Last edited by Luna on 08-06-2001 at 08:41 PM

08-06-2001 08:38 PM
 
 
Efli
FFO Survivor-Tseng-Rogue

Tseng started when he heard a thud outside the shop. He pocketed a handful of elixirs and potions and moved outside.

Sephiroth was lying there, but he leapt up when he saw Tseng and advanced on him, sword drawn. "How many times do I have to kill you?"

Tseng backed away. He had no magic left, his gun was in the shop...he scrambled at his side for Serpenttooth. He'd left it with Dias! Damn!

Tseng grinned as Tseng backed up against the wall. He was done for, unless...

Tseng concentrated. Blue green sheets of flame started to move through the mall. His hand started to be enveloped in a swirling mass of turquoise flame. He threw it at Sephiroth, who went crashing through the window, and lay on the walkway outside.

"No one messes with the Turks. Or their suits."

And that's what you get for voting me in an hour in

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08-06-2001 08:44 PM
 
 
Terra Lockheart
Um.....

OOC: ROTFL Thunder Blossom! Very nice fanart! Thopok: HUGE post!!!!!That's...amazing!

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~Sponsoring Rena Lanford in FFO Survivor~
*And many, MANY thanks to Thunder Blossom for this sig.^_^*

08-06-2001 08:46 PM
 
 
Bloody August
Où est la Lumière?

"Well...what do we have here? A thief?"

Tatsuya looked up and was utterly surprise to see Katsuya standing in front of him.

"K..katsuya!"

"Why did you robbed the shops like that? Didn't dad told us to be an morally upright person? Your dad is a cop, so is your brother. I can't believe you had become a thief! What had happened to you, Tatsuya, even since you went to Seven Sisters High School, you changed. You became a total stranger to me. And now? You have disgrace the family and you father! And to think dad adores you son much when he is still around. Why do you have to let him down?"

"...It's none of your business, Katsuya. I am not the Tatsuya you know. Just leave me alone..."

Before Tatsuya could finish his sentence, Katsuya gave Tatsuya a tight slap across the face.

"What do you mean that it is none of my business? What do you mean by you are not Tatsuya!? I worked so hard to take care of you ever since mum and dad were gone. I try to save all I could to give you everything. And now what? You tell me it is none of my business? You are getting overboard, young man!!" Katsuya roared at his brother, he was not only angry by what Tatsuya said, but at the same time, hurt. He had tried so hard to give his best to ths brother of his, but Tatsuya never showed any trace of gratitude.

"I am sorry, bro...you will not understand." Tatsuya said, as he drew his katana closer to himself. "I don't have time to explain now. I have to finish this tourney first. I have to make it back! I must save Maya!"

As Tatsuya was about to turn and leave, Katsuya drew out his berret and pointed at Tatsuya.
"If that is the case Tatsuya, I shall arrest you for robbing a shop now. Don't move. Don't try to run away. You are under arrest..."

Before Katsuya could took out his cuffs and placed in on Tatsuya's hand, a cyborg which was patrolling that area for the culprit for the robbery immediately sound the alarm as it spotted Tatsuya.

"Oh, SHIT! God damn, of all times!" Katsuya exclaimed, as he let go of Tatsuya.

"You are also a persona user, right, Katsu?"

"Yes."

"And your Person is ex-type is?

"Fire...if I am not wrong."

"Good, let's use Fusion spell, bro." Tatsuya said as he started to mutter the summoning spell of his persona.

Apollo escaped from Tatsuya's body and made a flip in the air. It has been a long time since Apollo used Fusion spells. Katsuya's persona broke free from his body and wiggled out. The 2 personas look at one another and roared. "Tower Inferno!!"

The cyborg burst into flames and fell to the grounds.

"Run, Katsuya, more cyborgs are coming this way!"

With that, Tatsuya and Katsuya ran into the mist of glass buildings and disappeared.

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FF Survivor
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:::Vanguards of Shadows:::


~~~
Où est la Lumière?

08-06-2001 08:52 PM
 
 
Exeter
The Ultimate Weapon

Thanks for the support, Min! I just hope TranceGredge isn't going to beat the crap out of Vince now...

*****

Vincent stopped at the small shop that had apparently been broken into. It was fairly dark inside, but there appeared to be some items lying around.

"Cloud, I think you should wait here with Tifa. I'm going back out again."

Cloud said nothing. Instead, he merely continued gazing at Tifa.

"I'll be back very soon, I promise," Vincent said as he helped them into the shop. "Stay low, all right?"

The gunslinger turned and walked down the street. I hope they'll be all right...

After a minute, he noticed a sign that proclaimed in bold letters that the building he stood next to was an ammo shop.

"I wonder if their ammo would work? Only one way to find out, I suppose..."

After careful search, Vincent found another box of standard ammo, and two odd-shaped blue bullets that he thought might work in the Death Penalty.

As he was making his way back to his friends, he noticed someone approaching him. He hid just within an alley and waited to see if the stranger was friend or foe...

*****

Any bets on what those two bullets are?

Edit: Way to kick ass, Efli!

08-06-2001 08:53 PM
 
 
Dark Hyperion
Laguna Loire

The store was in an unbelievable state. The walls were all cracked, some parts even crumbled. The once-clean counters were now totally enveloped in dirt. Shelves had fallen, and various items were scattered about on the ground.

Laguna looked about in amazement. This was certainly not the Esthar he knew.

"Hey, Lenneth, let's head out toward the back of the store. There'll probably be another exit there," Laguna stated.

The pair headed out behind the counters, climbing over a huge amount of rubble. But before they could take another step, they heard a sound. It was the sound of a Potion, falling on the floor.

Lenneth and Laguna glanced at each other, both preparing themselves for the upcoming encounter. As they carefully stepped forward, a man with long, black hair came into view.

"JUN!!!" Lenneth exclaimed.


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Heh...sorry about the long wait, Mintaka. ^_^;

08-06-2001 08:57 PM
 
 
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