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The Video Game Draft Version 4.0: IT CAN STOP TIME! (Goooooooo Matches) - Winner: BaSSiL

Discussion in 'Archive: Census and Games' started by Shadow_of_Durron, Nov 23, 2007.

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  1. Hammurabi

    Hammurabi Jedi Master star 4

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    I say we should keep Mass Effect characters out for now. From my personal perspective, I'm probably going to buy a 360 soon for Mass Effect. Until then, I'm avoiding spoilers as much as possible. I think it's still too soon to add to the list.
     
  2. PRENNTACULAR

    PRENNTACULAR VIP star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    What is Mass Effect?
     
  3. The Loyal Imperial

    The Loyal Imperial Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    BioWare's latest game, a sci-fi action role-playing game for the Xbox 360.
     
  4. Shadow_of_Durron

    Shadow_of_Durron Jedi Knight star 6

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    do we have to describe what each character does with their preparation time?

    Technically, no. You're not required to say anything on your matches. But of course, GMs that draft teams and then disappear tend to be wet blankets, so everyone is encouraged to blabber on about their matches as much as is humanly possible for them. The more participation, the better.

    But yes, by all means, let the judges know specific uses that your characters may have for their prep time. Ultimately, it's up to each individual judge on how they want to interpret prep time for each individual character, but that doesn't mean you can't give them a mess of ideas to work with.

    Officially, now that we're all filled up with GMs, what does everyone want to do here? We're still waiting on two more judges (and ideally, another one as an official backup), but if everyone wants to get started, I can post the draft order and list here shortly (gotta take care of a couple other things first, but after that) if no one minds that we don't have a full set of judges. I wouldn't personally recommend it, but I'll leave it to you guys.
     
  5. Zizz

    Zizz Jedi Master star 4

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    I would vote to officially make EF a judge (assuming he's still willing), and wait to fill that last GM spot. Once we've got the 12 GM's and the 2 judges, we start. Keep "judge needed" or something along those lines in the title of the thread, and keep searching for one while drafting is going on.
     
  6. The Loyal Imperial

    The Loyal Imperial Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Okay, thanks! I tend to make rather detailed explanations for everything so I didn't want to be going overboard if I wasn't supposed to be explaining at all. I'll be sure to max out my word count, which should be easy for me. ;)
     
  7. Shadow_of_Durron

    Shadow_of_Durron Jedi Knight star 6

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    That was my line of thinking as well. You still up for it, EF? I'd feel more comfortable starting with just one open judge spot, and I'm sure one last open GM position wouldn't take too long to fill back up. But yeah, that's your call, EF.
     
  8. The Loyal Imperial

    The Loyal Imperial Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    That sounds like a good idea to me as well.
     
  9. EmpireForever

    EmpireForever Force Ghost star 8

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    Blaugh, yeah, fine. I guess the GMing will have to wait.



    1. The_Loyal_Imperial
    2. DarthIntegral
    3. The_Chim
    4. Stryker_360
    5. KiwiRogue
    6. Hammurabi
    7. Zizz
    8.Last spot!
    9. captain-fantastic
    10. BaSSiL
    11. PRENN
    12. JediKnight20043



    Judges
    1. Shadow_of_Durron
    2. EmpireForever
    3.
     
  10. Hammurabi

    Hammurabi Jedi Master star 4

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    I guess I would like to see the list as soon as it's ready... I've still got some time left this weekend, but probably won't have much spare time during the week, so I'd like to get some research done now if possible.
     
  11. Shadow_of_Durron

    Shadow_of_Durron Jedi Knight star 6

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    Well there is the link to the previous draft and its list up there at the top. Granted, it's not the exact same list as we'll be using this time (a few worthless names were removed, some good new names are going to be on there, and then the team picks), but it should be plenty good enough to start researching from.
     
  12. Zizz

    Zizz Jedi Master star 4

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    lol... i suck
     
  13. Shadow_of_Durron

    Shadow_of_Durron Jedi Knight star 6

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    And we have our 3rd and final judge for this draft.


    1. The_Loyal_Imperial
    2. DarthIntegral
    3. The_Chim
    4. Stryker_360
    5. KiwiRogue
    6. Hammurabi
    7. Zizz
    8.
    9. captain-fantastic
    10. BaSSiL
    11. PRENN
    12. JediKnight20043


    Judges
    1. Shadow_of_Durron
    2. EmpireForever
    3. Aragorn327

    One more interested person and we can get all sorts of started.
     
  14. The Loyal Imperial

    The Loyal Imperial Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Yes! [face_dancing] We're almost at the starting line!
     
  15. TheManinBlack

    TheManinBlack Jedi Padawan star 4

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    1. The_Loyal_Imperial
    2. DarthIntegral
    3. The_Chim
    4. Stryker_360
    5. KiwiRogue
    6. Hammurabi
    7. Zizz
    8. Themaninblack
    9. captain-fantastic
    10. BaSSiL
    11. PRENN
    12. JediKnight20043


    done


    Judges
    1. Shadow_of_Durron
    2. EmpireForever
    3. Aragorn327

     
  16. KiwiRogue

    KiwiRogue Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Huzzah! Now we can get started... give me a good spot will you, Shurron? Although in this 12 GM draft nearly any spot is good...
     
  17. The Loyal Imperial

    The Loyal Imperial Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Yahoo! Game time! I've been looking forward to this.

    [face_dancing] [face_dancing] [face_dancing] [face_dancing] [face_dancing]
     
  18. Shadow_of_Durron

    Shadow_of_Durron Jedi Knight star 6

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    Okay, before I reveal the list and draft order, I have a few specific restrictions when it comes to certain characters, abilities or weaponry to go over. There may be other restrictions that may be enforced on a case-by-case by basis later on, but these are the major ones that I could spot.

    1. As always, Xenogears (and saga, for that matter) cannot come into battle in their gears. Not even with prep.

    2. The events of God of War II can finally be used as part of Kratos' experience, but under no circumstances will he be able to use the Blade of Olympus in this draft.

    3. The party charcaters from Final Fantasy XII have been assigned general "classes" for the purposes of this draft. They will be judged as those classes for the most part, but with prep, some level of flexibility may be possible.

    4. Knights of the Round will not be a useable summon for any character from FF VII. Similarly, the Magus Sisters are not useable for Yuna from FF X.

    5. The three new bounty hunters from Metroid Prime 3 are all considered to be as they were prior to their Phazon corruption.

    6. No characters from the Sonic series will be able to use the Emeralds to transform into their Super or Hyper forms, even with prep time.

    I think that just about does it for now, so then on to your freshly-randomized draft order!

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    Round 1

    1. Chim - ON THE CLOCK!
    2. Hammurabi
    3. captain_fantastic
    4. BaSSiL
    5. TheManinBlack
    6. Inty
    7. JK20043
    8. The_Loyal_Imperial
    9. PRENN
    10. Stryker_360
    11. Zizz
    12. Kiwi

    Round 2

    1. Kiwi
    2. Zizz
    3. Stryker_360
    4. PRENN
    5. The_Loyal_Imperial
    6. JK20043
    7. Inty
    8. TheManinBlack
    9. BaSSiL
    10. captain_fantastic
    11. Hammurabi
    12. Chim

    Round 3

    1. Chim
    2. Hammurabi
    3. captain_fantastic
    4. BaSSiL
    5. TheManinBlack
    6. Inty
    7. JK20043
    8. The_Loyal_Imperial
    9. PRENN
    10. Stryker_360
    11. Zizz
    12. Kiwi

    Round 4

    1. Kiwi
    2. Zizz
    3. Stryker_360
    4. PRENN
    5. The_Loyal_Imperial
    6. JK20043
    7. Inty
    8. TheManinBlack
    9. BaSSiL
    10. captain_fantastic
    11. Hammurabi
    12. Chim

    Round 5

    1. Chim
    2. Hammurabi
    3. captain_fantastic
    4. BaSSiL
    5. TheManinBlack
    6. Inty
    7. JK20043
    8. The_Loyal_Imperial
    9. PRENN
    10. Stryker_360
    11. Zizz
    12. Kiwi

    Round 6

    1. Kiwi
    2. Zizz
    3. Stryker_360
    4. PRENN
    5. The_Loyal_Imperial
    6. JK20043
    7. Inty
    8. TheManinBlack
    9. BaSSiL
    10. captain_fantastic
    11. Hammurabi
    12. Chim

    Round 7

    1. Chim
    2. Hammurabi
    3. captain_fantastic
    4. BaSSiL
    5. TheManinBlack
    6. Inty
    7. JK20043
    8. The_Loyal_Imperial
    9. PRENN
    10. Stryker_360
    11. Zizz
    12. Kiwi

    Round 8

    1. Kiwi
    2. Zizz
    3. Stryker_360
    4. PRENN
    5. The_Loyal_Imperial
    6. JK20043
    7. Inty
    8. TheManinBlack
    9. BaSSiL
    10. captain_fantastic
    11. Hammurabi
    12. Chim

    Round 9

    1. Chim
    2. Hammurabi
    3. captain_fantastic
    4. BaSSiL
    5. TheManinBlack
    6. Inty
    7. JK20043
    8. The_Loyal_Imperial
    9. PRENN
    10. Stryker_360
    11. Zizz
    12. Kiwi

    Round 10

    1. Kiwi
    2. Zizz
    3. Stryker_360
    4. PRENN
    5. The_Loyal_Imperial
    6. JK20043
    7. Inty
    8. TheManinBlack
    9. BaSSiL
    10. captain_fantastic
    11. Hammurabi
    12. Chim

    Round 11

    1. Chim
    2. Hammurabi
    3. captain_fantastic
    4. BaSSiL
    5. TheManinBlack
    6. Inty
    7. JK20043
    8. The_Loyal_Imperial
    9. PRENN
    10. Stryker_360
    11. Zizz
    12. Kiwi

    Round 12

    1. Kiwi
    2. Zizz
    3. Stryker_360
    4. PRENN
    5. The_Loyal_Imperial
    6. JK20043
    7. Inty
    8. TheManinBlack
    9. BaSSiL
    10. captain_fantastic
    11. Hammurabi
    12. Chim

    ************************************

    Draft List

    Castlevania

    Alucard
    Juste Belmont
    Richter Belmont
    Simon Belmont
    Soma Cruz
    Cursers of Dracula
    Ruiners of Portraits

    Chrono Trigger/Chrono Cross

    Crono
    Magus
    Dalton
    Zeal
    A Frog and a... Robot?
    Crono's Ladies
    Magus' Goons
    Kid (Cross)
    Lynx (Cross)
    Ser
     
  19. KiwiRogue

    KiwiRogue Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Hmm... can't tell whether to hate you or thank you for my position. On the one hand, it is VERY unlikely for me to get one of the super-special-awesome characters, on the other, it is the best spot for determining which side to take. Time to check out the list.

    EDIT: The team picks look fairly interesting...
     
  20. The_Chim

    The_Chim Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    *sigh*


    Great Durron thanks, and for two things!

    First off...
    Round 1

    1. Chim - ON THE CLOCK!


    Now I don't have enough time to figure out who to take for my first pick, let alone if I want to play for real or fun.


    And secondly...
    6. No characters from the Sonic series will be able to use the Emeralds to transform into their Super or Hyper forms, even with prep time.

    Why? Really though, why? And not one of you're normal completely un-helpful responses either, especially not 'I said 'cuz I'm Durron the Commishioner and I rule!' or some version of that. I would like a real reason, sir. You complained that Shadow wasn't really all that last draft. Well if he isn't so powerful with the Emeralds then why limit him? Why do you hate them so much?
     
  21. BartSimpson-SithLord

    BartSimpson-SithLord Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    4th? I might very well get the first rounder I want this time. **knocks on wood**
     
  22. KiwiRogue

    KiwiRogue Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Can I have your pick then Chim? :p I thought this would've been easy for you (albeit if you were being serious).
     
  23. Shadow_of_Durron

    Shadow_of_Durron Jedi Knight star 6

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    Because, Chimberly, for every Sonic character to be able to obtain all the necessary Chaos Emeralds every time and without fail, simply because the have *prepared* next to their name is completely illogical. Every time they're used, the Emeralds scatter themselves all over the world to unknown locations that are completely random. Story-wise, when the Sonic characters set out to find these things, it's a pretty massive quest, and not really something that's feasible within a period of 24 hours. Not when they would have no real clue where to start.

    So instead of making an absurd leap in logic by somehow assuming that every Sonic character could, without fail, magically find all of them within 24 hours, when that's about as likely as you and me sitting down to a romantic dinner by candlelight to discuss our feelings anytime soon, the Chaos Emeralds are simply taken out of the picture.

    EDIT:

    You complained that Shadow wasn't really all that last draft. Well if he isn't so powerful with the Emeralds then why limit him? Why do you hate them so much?

    Are you kidding me? I don't hate any of them, and certainly not Shadow specifically. I'm not limiting them out of some idiotic spite, and I damn sure didn't "complain" about it last time.

    Quit being an ass just for the sake of being an ass and just pick please.
     
  24. The_Chim

    The_Chim Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Yet we assume that FF characters are all what, level 99? And have all spells and items with prep, even if the side quest to get the item takes a player a week to complete? Where is the rule on that?

    If by a romantic candle lite dinner it would get the powerful versions of the Sonic character back on the list then I would do it, even if it was with you Durron.
     
  25. Zizz

    Zizz Jedi Master star 4

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    Pfft, Shadow can still perform Chaos Control without the emeralds Chim. He's still unstoppable. Might even make a good... *shock*

    Number one pick.

    Srsly. Tink bout it.
     
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