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Kellios
RTT: Aeris Gainsborough
Posts: 75
(6/13/02 10:49:29 pm)
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Re: Whaaaaaat?
Trance Gredge sponsored Sephiroth, and went on a terro on all the FFVII characters (including Ex, Cirrus, and I. Along with a few others, but just the three of us). Basically, he felt that he was god, and should destroy AVALANCHE (Ex=Vincent, Cirrus=Cloud, Me=Tifa).
By doing so, he went and screwed up our storyline, and dragged my poor Tifa around. And voted SO UNFAIRLY it makes you want to wring him through your computer screen. None the less, I htink he got the most A-votes out of anyone before.
Go find a copy of S5, and you'll see what I mean. I hated him ><
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KyleIII
On the Jazz Cook
Posts: 1113
(6/13/02 10:55:56 pm)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
Whew, good thing this thread's still going. I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to vote, and I didn't want to do it without reading everything. But I think I can finally cast my judgement. Great writing everybody!
Round 1:
Ivan
Ramirez
Gilder
Round 2:
Vivi
Ivan
Gilder
Final:
Disciples of Wind
Edited by: KyleIII at: 6/13/02 10:58:14 pm
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Mintaka
RTT: Lise
Posts: 109
(6/13/02 10:59:34 pm)
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Bah...
Trance also had an affinity for causing havoc on poor Laguna, my teammate.
Basically he was a power-tripping egoist who literally butted into things and basically thought no one could stop him. Its not the interrupting so much as he acted like he could do as he pleased.
Trust me, it was better seen than anything else. The voting was a bit unjust, character biases aside.
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Switchblade
RTT- Ryogo Kusama
Posts: 84
(6/13/02 11:17:03 pm)
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Re: Bah...
I think I get the picture. I should really download the rest of S5 (although the only PC in the house with winzip is, of course, my crappy dying one ).
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Luna
Customer
Posts: 12
(6/13/02 11:28:24 pm)
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Ah, the infamous soccer ball....
Yeah, what everyone else said about TranceGredge. Even playing soccer with Sephiroth late in the tourney didn't get through to him; some months later he posted a question in General Gaming(no Gen. Chat then) asking when the next one was, because he'd annoyed so many people in the last one. >< Then the aborted S6 rolled around, and....he briefly held the record for most received A-Votes, before a certain Drano fiend took that, um, dubious honor away. XD
I hope you at least got to read the third round, Switchblade....that one was....memorable, to say the least.
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Alexander Krizak
The Ultimate Lifeform
Posts: 157
(6/14/02 12:10:23 am)
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The Final Suprise
Act Seven, Scene Three: Complete
The five warriors slowly opened their eyes, the retina's till sore from the blinding light that had filled the room a moment earlier. The room was still bright, but the crystal in the centre no longer glowed; it had shattered into millions of tiny shards that floated about, glittering in the brilliant light that came from the centre of the room. There, a sphere of pure white light hung in silence, being closely watched by the Dragon God Bahamut, who floated nearby. There was no sign of their host anywhere.
Scarlett was the first one to speak. "Where is that dragonboy? If we're stuck here now because of him... you'll be the first to die!" She pointed a finger at Kaze, who was watching his Eidolon as he raised his head and stared at the warriors.
" He has not died." The Dragon God spoke into their minds, leaving them to interpret his voice for themselves. " He was engulfed in this sphere moments after I unleashed my attack upon him, and I now sense him inside. His power has grown immensely, but his mind... it is struggling to catch up." Bahamut frowned, so far as a dragon could. " I fear that he will give in to the darkness. If so, there is little I could do to stop him."
Ivan swam up through the air, coming closing to the glowing sphere. He looked on for a moment, then turned to Bahamut. "Is there anyway we can hope to help him?"
" If you focus your minds, your thoughts, on that which is good, the construct may be guided to the right path. That is all you can do besides waiting for fate to run it's course." While he said this, the Lord of Eidolons faded from view, his time on this plane spent.
The young mage nodded, and began to search his mind for thoughts that would guide their host towards the light. He settled, eventually, on the comradery and teamwork that he and his friends had shared back on his world. He closed his eyes and pushed that thought out as hard as he could, hoping that the god gestating with the sphere would take notice.
One by one, the others floated up to the ball of light, and each one concentrated on the good. Some did this in order to help the one inside choose the right path, while others simply did not wish to face a dark god.
Scarlett thought about how wind felt in her hair, how water felt against her skin. She thought of cats rubbing against the back of her knees, and of the smell of a crackling fire.
Gilder thought about sailing through the skies of Arcadia, riding the Claudia through the clearest skies and the roughest storms, the freedom to continue his never-ending search for gold, women, and happiness.
Fina occupied the thoughts of Ramirez, the lone silver light that shined brightly in the darkness that was his life.
Kaze's thoughts, strangely enough, were turned to the events that had occured a moment before, the triumph in being able to call the greatest of Eidolons, the happiness in being able to help this being throw away his shackles and live on.
As the five concentrated, the sphere began to collapse in upon itself. It lost it's size and shape until it was a human-shaped figure that was glowing with a bright white light. As the light faded, the being opened his eyes, in which a mischievous spark and a gleam of power danced together, hand in hand.
Three seconds later, Ivan found himself raised up in the arms of the host, who was spinning him around and crying out, "You did it! You all did it! Oh, thank you so much!!!"
The young Adept let out a laugh as the construct set him back into the gravityless air. "Well, he seems benevolent enough..."
"No, no, that was just excitement and happiness!" the host corrected. "Benevolence is more like this." He disappeared from their view, reappearing instantly beside the the body of Vivi. He placed his hand on the black mage's unmoving form and smiled gently. "Vivi, your fate does not rest here. Come back to us." He concentrated briefly, a mere effort for him, and the black mage's glowing yellow eyes fluttered open.
The dragon-winged god lifted the dazed young mage to his feet, and then took his hand and brought him to the rest of the group. Once he had returned Vivi, he flew to the centre of the room, and looked at them. "I cannot begin to thank you for all the help you've given me. I promise you now, my powers shall only be used for good, to help others in need."
Gilder smirked. "You know, you aren't exactly what I was expecting from a god. I was expecting something a lot flashier, but you look exactly the same as you did before."
The host's voice took on a slight sarcastic tone. "Well, I'm sorry if I don't meet your high expectations, gunslinger. Honestly, we're you expecting some fifty-metre tall being with an excellent physique and a loud booming voice?" And suddenly, he matched his description, his head sitting where his entire body had been a moment before as his feet stood firmly on the ground. "ALL HAIL THE ALMIGHTY... THE ALMIGHTY..." And just as suddenly, he was back to normal. "See? It really isn't that impressive unless I think of a name for myself."
He checked his wrist, where an elegant crystal watch now replaced the bracer. Seeing this, the warriors realized for the first time that their bracers were gone as well, their powers no longer needed. "Well, it's getting late, but I'm not tired just yet. C'mon, everyone, I know the perfect place to celebrate the birth of a god and the end of a tournament!"
"Wait a minute!" Scarlett swam up to the host and poked him sharply. "Didn't you just say that you wouldn't use your power except to help those in need?"
"S-she's right, you know," Vivi stuttered in agreement.
"I know. But everyone needs to have some fun once in a while!" And before anyone could refute his claim, the host whisked them all away to parts unknown.
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Final Results
Disciples of Wind: 35 Victory Votes
Two on One: 35 Victory Votes
That's right, folks. A draw. Both teams recieved the same amount of Victory Votes before the round was closed, and since both teams are equally deserving of victory, I have decided to let the draw stand uncontested. I hereby declare both the Disciples of Wind and Two on One to be the winners of Rurouni Taikai Tactics!
And now for the afterparty and awards ceremony, which is a special matter indeed. I actually have a special location just for the party, so if you wait a few hours, I'll have the post created and raring to go! Until then, happy trails!
 ~ I am you, and you are me ~ This defies reality ~ Whether this is false or true ~ You are me, and I am you
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Mithrigil
RTT--Scarlett Welles
Posts: 97
(6/14/02 12:23:43 am)
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::gapes::
:::blinks:::
:::gets all misty-eyed:::
::wails:: You like me! You really like me!
Oh dear god, I can't believe it...
...I want to thank everyone who poked and prodded and forced me to do this, and Tenshi for letting me team with him, and Slip for letting us play with his mind, and Baka and the boys for letting me torture them with the endless war room, and Yoko! Of course Yoko, for helping me take a character that nobody in their right mind could love and helping to give her a soul...
...and Kwizak, for putting up with me and my mutiny, and all the characters I bastardizaed in the Kareoke fest, and Min and Kell and Cirrus and SH and Kyo and Ex and all of you...
...and Baka and Sylf and THE TENK for making this round a real climber...
...and Tenshi and Slip again, for carrying me to the top.
::blushes and cries and gets all Halle Berry like::
Guess who Ms. Sexual Repression USA is playing in RTT?

Isn't the irony lovely?
Some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's Mithrigil.
(this links to LT)
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Cirrus Velious
RTT - Link
Posts: 70
(6/14/02 1:12:12 am)
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Re: ::gapes::
Well...Look at that, I didn't know who to choose, so I didn't vote....and now I'm all happy that I didn't throw that last vote ANYONE'S way. *hugs the winners* Yay for you all! Yay Mith, yay Sylf, Yay Baka (Oh god....That's three ), Yay Tenshi, Yay Tenken, Yay Slipstream!
in conclusion, Yay!!!!
*puts on music, hangs up flashing lights, and puts speakers all over the room*
*Dances* Everybody have fun tonight! Everybody wang chun tonight!
EVERYONE PARTY!!!!
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Luna
Customer
Posts: 15
(6/14/02 1:16:19 am)
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Wow, didn't see THIS coming....
Congratulations, everyone! ^_^
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Dareon
Mister Mage Mon
Posts: 82
(6/14/02 1:19:43 am)
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Re: ::gapes::
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Yay!

Well, this is another first. Quite nice!
And, just for comedy value, here's a picture of a angel blob thing trying to hit a watermelon.
 Edited by: Dareon at: 6/14/02 1:23:00 am
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KyleIII
On the Jazz Cook
Posts: 1114
(6/14/02 1:33:25 am)
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Whoa, if I had been gone for one more hour, one of you teams would've won. You guys better start thanking me.
I'm kidding of course. Fantastic writing all around, and congratulations to both teams. You definitely deserve it.
A shame I wasn't around more, though. Work's been a bitch.
Edited by: KyleIII at: 6/14/02 1:34:40 am
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Sylphid
RTT - Vivi
Posts: 70
(6/14/02 2:43:42 am)
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O_o
Oh...
My...
God...
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YEAH BABY!!! XD XD XD XD That's EXACTLY the result I had hoped for! WOOHOO!!! *high fives everyone*
 Vivi has returned once again for Rurouni Taikai Tactics. Member of Team ~Disciples of Wind~ Sponsored by Sylphid
Lord Sylphid - Master of Wind Madness takes its toll... please carry exact change.
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Slipstream
RTT: Gilder
Posts: 88
(6/14/02 4:17:32 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
*agrees with Sylphid*
I always wondered what would happen if an Survivor / Taikai ended in a draw, and now I know. :D Although since we all decided to take the story in that direction and wrote the twist together, somehow a draw just seems more appropriate.
What WAS that crystal made of, anyway, to make the host act that way? He's like a kid on a sugar buzz!

~~~~~ dance ~~~~~ for ~~~~~ me ~~~~~
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Dareon
Mister Mage Mon
Posts: 84
(6/14/02 4:30:05 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
It was a cocktail of crack, adrenaline, and PCP. Might not quite make you a god, but you'll at least think you are.
Not that I'd... know... or anything... ¬_¬
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Alexander Krizak
The Ultimate Lifeform
Posts: 159
(6/14/02 4:45:41 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
The host is based on me, and thus has in his possession my wide range of emotions, most of which tend to fall between "happy" and "super mega exceedingly UBER-HAPPY".
 ~ I am you, and you are me ~ This defies reality ~ Whether this is false or true ~ You are me, and I am you
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Baka
Wind Seer
Posts: 173
(6/14/02 5:30:44 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
OH
MY
GOD
HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHSAHAHASHDHGFIHZsdnczklgnifbhnjvn jnnvdfjkgbugbuirobubhubjknvionb
A DRAW?
(Wait.. that technically means that I've just won again - just means the others all won too - so.. that's 3 wins... oh crap. I'll never get past round 1 again XD)
So what happens now?

Baka // Wind Seer // Salva Nos
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Dry31
RTT: Garai
Posts: 122
(6/14/02 7:51:14 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
Kudos to all. I'm sorry it couldn't have been my team standing in the winners' circle, but the cards just didn't fall our way.
But you KNOW I'll be back for the next one...
Anyway. congratulations! Everyone who won, deserved t.
~dry31~
(Pay no attention to any of the above.)
Luna: The PLACE
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Bugenhagen
RTT: Billy Lee Black
Posts: 972
(6/14/02 8:48:23 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
Congrats to all! I'm glad that it's a tie, because both were incredible...
Wow... 6 out of 33 people won... that means that 18.2% of the people here won. I had chances that great, and I still got out on the first round.
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Sponsoring Billy Lee Black
Did you notice that the two great angels only have one wing each...?
According to a legend handed down in Nisan...
God could have created humans perfectly...
But then, humans would not have helped each other...
So that is what these great single-winged angels symbolizes...
In order to fly, they are dependent on one another.
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Mintaka
RTT: Lise
Posts: 112
(6/14/02 9:33:27 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
O____________o;;;
^_^
*flying tackle hugs the winners in a zero-g area* Wheeeeee! Congrats to all of you; In a way, I wanted both of you teams to win, because, well, you both were doing awesomely. ^.^ Hey! I demand there be lemonade flavors Elixers after all this! XD
You do realize, not only Baka's 3rd, but Tenshi's 2nd win? XD
I do believe (ok team thing withstanding) TK has back-to-back rights.
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Izlude
RTT: Strago Magus
Posts: 55
(6/14/02 9:56:08 am)
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Re: Rurouni Taikai Tactics - Final Round
ROFLMAO!!
a died tie, and another notch for Baka's belt
congrats guys
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