Games The 13th Jedi Draft: Only a Bith Deals in Absolutes. Congrats to our winner. All hail Point Given!

Welcome to the 13th annual (22nd overall) SWC Jedi Draft! Thanks to Bardan_Jusik and the SWC mods for supporting us and giving us a roof over our heads. Shout out to Darth-Horax, the founder and first commish of the Jedi Draft back in 2003, and also to Ghost Jedi, a former champion- both of whom stopped by to say hello in the last incarnation of our draft.

It has been half past two fortnight since the legendary Mikaboshi rode a fearsome team of Sith to victory in our 12th incarnation, and we now return, back and better than ever. I'm snatching this set of rules from Point Given over from the Starfighter Draft, because they're succinct and apply here as well.

Rules:

1. VIPs - Colors - Titles: The winner of the Jedi Draft will be awarded VIP status and colors for the duration of one week. The winner also gets automatic entry and choice of pick position in the next draft. Mikaboshi - please let me know where you'd like to pick.

2. Leave Your Problems At the Door: If any personal problems or disputes arise in the midst of the Draft, please refrain from playing them out in the thread. Take care of things outside the Draft, and if problems persist, contact either myself, or one of the Mods, and we'll see what can be done.

3. Obey the Forum Rules: Talking and discussions is encouraged, so long as nothing gets too heated. Just follow the normal forum rules, (no flaming/spamming/trolling, etc.) and you should be fine. Please respect everyone else in the game; it'll work out better for everyone.

4. No Replacing the Commissioner: If I'm going to be out for an extended period of time, then I'll arrange for someone to act as temporary Commissioner until I return. GMs and Judges will not take it onto themselves to find a new Commish to fill in if I happen to be absent. But I think I'll be fine in that regard.

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Here's how the game works:

Step 1: The Draft

The draft will be snake-style, for example:

Round 1:
1. Team Satele
2. Team Palpy
3. Team Ewok
4. Team Shaq

Round 2:
1. Team Shaq
2. Team Ewok
3. Team Palpy
4. Team Satele

We’ll go EIGHT rounds- for this draft, there will be no bench, all eight combatants will fight, every round. I’ll randomize the draft order after we conclude sign-ups, and the full list of available Jedi and Sith will be made available at that time (if not earlier).

Step 2: The Matchups

After each match has started, each GM will have 48 hours to send a PM to me, listing their numbers- this does not need to be in any necessary order. Here is an example:

You drafted Darth Sidious, Darth Malgus, Darth Bane, Galen Marek, Yarael Poof, Tott Doneeta, Eeth Koth, and Savage Oppress.

This is an example of what you would send in:

1. Tott Doneeta (prepared)
2. Eeth Koth TRUMPED with Darth Malgus
3. Darth Malgus TRUMPED with Eeth Koth (notice the flip)
4. Savage Oppress
5. Yarael Poof
6. Darth Sidious TRUMPED with Galen Marek
7. Galen Marek TRUMPED with Darth Sidious
8. Darth Bane

If the team lineup is not received within 48 hours, your team lineup will be completely simmed. In this instance, you will forfeit your prep, and no trumps will be auto-created.

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Trumping:

Notice the strategy of “trumping.” This can be used as a strategy, but is in no way required- however, should you choose to trump, you must list the trump both ways, as two separate numbers. The first number of the two represented by that trump will be used as the actual trump, and the second will be an auto-forfeit. If two teams match auto-forfeits, that particular individual match will be declared a draw.

Trumps can be extremely effective, especially if you obtain two characters that have fought together throughout the films or EU extensively - this could play into draft strategies.

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Prep:

You also will see that Tott is listed as “prepared.” You have one prep per round (thus, it cannot be used on a full trump), and gives the fighter access to the following: (THIS IS NEW)

-One extra weapon that can be held with one hand (no crystals, vehicles, death-stars, satellite or remote controlled weapons, god weapons, etc.- be smart)
-Any extra armor that is desired, with the understanding that speed may be taken into account
-Any and all knowledge regarding their opponents that they can compile in a 24 hour period (previous battle results, shown weaknesses and tendencies,etc.)

Prep does not allow bringing any other living beings into the arena, be it pets, buddies, or mothers.

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Weapons:

Double-bladed saber users will use their double-blade for every match, and will be able to bring an additional hilted blade into battle when prepared, if so chosen by the GM. Light whip users will use their light whip for each match, and will be able to bring another hilted blade into battle when prepared, if so chosen by the GM.

Characters that traditionally carry blasters and thermal detonators with them will have access to them without using prep - no rocket launchers, please. This is important - if you have a question about what will be allowed for a character you are interested in, ask me BEFORE you draft them. We avoid any issues down the road that way.

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Locations:

When each matchup is announced, a corresponding location will be announced. All eight matches will take place in this location. Locations can be beneficial to certain characters with familiarity, and problematic for others - this should be taken into account when setting up your team and sending in numbers.

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Team Battles:

So, you may ask, what happens if we get to 4-4? The answer is a glorious team battle, a giant free-for-all to break the tie. These are quite fun, and while picking, abilities such as battle meditation, etc. can be taken into account as helpful tools, should you ever find yourself in a team battle.

Step 3: Conferences and Playoffs

We will have two 5-team conferences. Each team will play every team in their conference, and two teams from the opposite conference. After six matches, ALL teams will enter the playoffs, seeded 1-10 based first on overall match record, second on individual battle records, and third on a coin flip. Seed 7 will face Seed 8, and Seed 9 will face Seed 10 in the "play-in" round. The winner of 7-8 will play the second seed, and the winner of 9-10 will play the top overall seed in the first round of the 8-team tournament. More will be posted on this when we reach that point, but the main point is - don't give up, even if you go 0-6 in the regular season - you still have a fighting chance at a title.

Here are all of our old drafts, with champions listed, for you to refer to:
1. "The first annual 2003 Jedi Draft" (Winner: GenMadine)
2. 2003 Second Installment (Winner: GenMadine)
3. 2003 Third Installment (Winner: Qui-Gon-Jinn2)
4. 2004 First (Winner: Corran10584)
5. 2004 Second (Winner: Gaeri)
6. 2004 Third (Winner: Saber_Leader)
7. 2004 Fourth (Winner: Ghost_Jedi)
8. 2004 Fifth (Winner: Suzuki_Akira)
9. 2004 Sixth (Winner: EMPEROR_WINDU)
10. 2005 First (Winner: bburditt)
11. 2005 Second (Winner: HandofSkywalker86)
12. 2005 Third (Winner: Mr_Sith)
13. 2005 Fourth (Winner: Talon_Kenobi)
14. 2006 First (Winner: KenKenobi)
15. 2006 Second [Return to SWC!] (Winner: Shadow_of_Durron)
16. 2007 First (Winner: Shadow_of_Durron)
17. 2007 Second (Winner: KiwiRogue)
18. 2007 Third (Winner: KenKenobi)
19. 2010: Return of the Jedi Draft (Winner: xblackout)
20. 2011: A New Draft (Winner: DarkEagle)
21. 2013: Return of the Revenge of the Draft (Winner: Mikaboshi)
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And finally, a brief word from me- this draft is, and has traditionally been, a whole lot of fun - it is made so by active users. We will have 10 GM spots, and 2 additional judging spots - when you do commit to a GM spot, just recognize that it may take a few minutes a week to drop in and check on your team, throw in an argument or two, or send in numbers.

Those who wish to be judges will need to PM me before they will be named.

With that, sign-ups officially open:

GMs:
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10.

Judges:
1. Heels (Commish)
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3.

And some tags:
The Great No One, The Loyal Imperial, Point Given, Skywalker_T-65, Darth_Furio, Yodaminch, KenKenobi, LloydChristmas, DarkEagle

 

And a few more tags:

DarthIntegral, MandaloreYak (you better sign up), Havac, Jordan1Kenobi, The_Chim, whiteeagle, Axle-Starweilder

 

Now that I know what I'm doing. Just a note, I'll be away this weekend until Sunday night. I can't imagine it'll affect the actual drafting process though.

GMs:
1.
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3. Skywalker
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6. Point Given
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8. Darth_Furio
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10.

 

You'll be good- Trim's away for a bit too, I think, don't expect us to begin drafting until Monday, most likely. Thanks, PG. (and everyone who has signed up!)

 

Yeah, we're going to go 8, and only 6 rounds until playoffs. The goal is to keep things flowing fast in the way Point Given and TLI have with the Starfighter Draft in the past, and not hit the lulls we did last go round.

If it moves too quickly, then we'll go back to a longer draft and competition in the next one.

 

Welcome back champ!

(P.S. - sorry I dropped the ball on your colors. If you win this time, you'll definitely get them )

 

Trimaj is going to judge. One GM spot, one judge spot open.

Inty, the choice is yours at the moment.

 

That is impressive, guys. I'll get the list up later today.

 

Sounds good to me, Inty. You and Trim are reliable, that's what I'm looking for.

As promised, here is the draft list for your review. Mikaboshi - let me know where you want to pick, and I'll get the draft order generated today as well.

Aayla Secura
Adalric Cessius Brandl
Adi Gallia
Agen Kolar
Ahsoka Tano
Ajunta Pall
Alema Rar
Alora
Anakin Solo
Anakin Skywalker
Anoon Bondara
Antares Draco
Antinnis Tremayne
An'ya Kuro (Dark Woman)
Arca Jeth
Aryn Leneer
Asaak Dan
Asajj Ventress
Atris
Atton Rand
Aurra Sing
Azlyn Rae
Bant Eerin
Bao-Dur
Barriss Offee
Bastila Shan
Ben Skywalker
Boc Aseca
Brakiss
Brianna (Handmaiden)
Bultar Swan
Cade Skywalker
Callista Ming
Cay Qel-Droma
Celeste Morne
Cilghal
Cin Drallig
Coleman Trebor
Corran Horn
Cronal (Blackhole/Shadowspawn)
Dace Diath
Daeshara'cor
Daiman
Darovit
Darrus Jeht
Darth Andeddu
Darth Angral
Darth Azard
Darth Bandon
Darth Baras
Darth Caedus
Darth Chratis
Darth Cognus
Darth Desolous
Darth Havok
Darth Jadus
Darth Karrid
Darth Krayt
Darth Kruhl
Darth Maladi
Darth Malak
Darth Maleval
Darth Malgus
Darth Maul
Darth Nihl
Darth Nyriss
Darth Phobos
Darth Plagueis
Darth Scabrous
Darth Sidious
Darth Sion
Darth Stryfe
Darth Talon
Darth Traya
Darth Vader
Darth Vitiate
Darth Wyyrlok (III)
Darth Zannah
Dasariah Kothos
Dass Jennir
Depa Billaba
Desann
Devan For'deschel
Drake Lo'gaan
Drok
Duron Qel-Droma
Echuu Shen-Jon
Eeth Koth
Eldon Ax
Elke Vetter
Empatojayos Brand
Etain Tur-Mukan
Even Piell
Exal Kressh
Exar Kun
Exile
Fable Astin
Fay
Feln
Ferus Olin
Finn Galfridian
Fortris Gall
Foul Moudama
Freedon Nadd
Fy-Tor-Ana
Galen Marek/Starkiller (novel incarnation ONLY)
Ganner Krieg
Ganner Rhysode
Gantoris
Gavar Khai
Gethzerion
Githany
Glaive
Gnost Dural
Gorc
Haazen
Halagad Ventor
Hardin
Hethrir
Ikrit
Jaden Korr
Jafer Torles
Jaesa Wilsaam
Jai Maruk
Jaina Solo
Jastus Farr
Jax Pavan
Jeng Droga
Jerec
Jocasta Nu
Joclad Danva
Johun Othone
Jolee Bindo
Jon Antilles
Jorak Uln
Jorus C'baoth
Joruus C'baoth
Juhani
Kai Justiss
Kam Solusar
Kao Cen Darach
Kaox Krul
Kar Vastor
Kavar
Kazdan Paratus
Kenth Hamner
Kento Marek
Kerra Holt
Ki-Adi-Mundi
Kiel Charny
Kira Carsen
Kirana Ti
Kirlocca
Kit Fisto
Klin-Fa Gi
Knol Ven'nari
Koffi Arana
Kol Skywalker
Komari Vosa
Kyle Katarn
K'Kruhk
Lanius Qel-Bertuk
Lar Le'Ung
Leia Organa Solo
Lomi Plo
Lord Adraas
Lord Hoth
Lord Kaan
Lord Kas'im
Lord Kopecz
Lord Nyax
Lord Qordis
Lord Scourge
Lowbacca
Lucien Draay
Ludo Kressh
Luke Skywalker
Luminara Unduli
Lumiya
Mace Windu
Malorum
Mander Zuma
Mara Jade Skywalker
Marasiah Fel
Maris Brood
Marka Ragnos
Maw
Ma'kis'shaalas
Mical
Mira
Mother Talzin (Nightsister)
Naga Sadow
Nahdar Vebb
Nat Skywalker
Nejaa Halcyon
Nelani Dinn
Nico Diath
Nomi Sunrider
Octa Ramis
Odan-Urr
Odion
Olaris Rhea
Oppo Rancisis
Orgus Din
Oss Wilum
Pablo-Jill
Pernicar
Picaroon C. Boodle (Pic)
Plo Koon
Pong Krell
Qrrrl Toq
Querdan Dei
Qui-Gon Jinn
Quinlan Vos
Qu Rahn
Q'Anilia
Raana Tey
Rachi Sitra
Rahm Kota
Rasi Tuum
Raskta Lsu
Raynar Thul
Relin Druur
Revan
Roan Fel
Roan Shryne
Roblio Darte
Rojo Trace
Ronhar Kim
Roron Corobb
Rosh Penin
Saarai
Saba Sebatyne
Sa Cuis
Saesee Tiin
Saes Rrogon
Sarasu Taalon
Sariss
Sarro Xaj
Satele Shan
Savage Opress
Sayar Dun'La
Sedriss QL
Serra Keto
Set Harth
Sev'rance Tann
Shaak Ti
Shado Vao
Sha Koon
Shak'Weth
Sharad Hett
Shigar Konshi
Shoaneb Culu
Sia-Lan Wezz
Sian Jeisel
Sigel Dare
Sirak
Siri Tachi
Sora Bulq
Stass Allie
Streen
Sylvar
Tahiri Veila
Tamith Kai
Tavion Axmis
Te Corso
Teneb Kel
Tenel Ka
Tesar Sebatyne
Thann Mithric
Tholme
Thon
Tohno
Toki Tollivar
Tol Skorr
Tott Doneeta
Treis Sinde
Tresina Lobi
Tr'a Saa
Tsui Choi
Tulak Hord
Tyvokka
Uthar Wynn
Valenthyne Farfalla
Valin Horn
Ven Zallow
Vergere
Vestara Khai
Vialco
Vil Kothos
Vima-Da-Boda
Vima Sunrider
Vindican
Visas Marr
Viun Gaalan
Vodo Siosk-Bass
Voolvif Monn
Vrook Lamar
Whie Malreaux
Wolf Sazen
Worror Dowmat
X1
X2
Xalex
Xamar
Xanatos
Xat Hracken
Yaddle
Yarael Poof
Ylenic It'kla
Yoda
Yun
Yuthura Ban
Zayne Carrick
Zekk
Zett Jukassa
Zez-Kai Ell
Zonder
Zule Xiss