TBNES - Tournament

That's exactly how I ran it. Also, points were added or taken away according to the accuracy of the writers in representing their opponents.

That, in turn, also depends on the amount of information divulged by the creator of each character. The more vague you are about him, the less you can complain about his being misinterpreted.

So there's a give and take...and it should all be accounted for in the judging. There should be nothing to worry about.

ooc: That's also the way I saw it.

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Yes, Judging has started.
 
Results:

-Raul Vs. Mengele[. Raul Victorious

Mengele was unfortunately too clearly an evil character in both stories, which was unfortunate. He's an absolute, no room for change.

-Leto vs. Antifelix: Leto Victorious.

Leto had a real character development, which made us want to see him in action more. His story flowed better as well, although that is strictly our opinion and is rather touch to decide.

The spiders came out of nowhere, but creative license! I liked.

-Kill Girl vs Keder. Kill Girl Victorious

We despise her panties though. And her freaking goldfish too.

We have our eyes on you... wait no! That's not what I meant!

-Princess Sophia Rosita Snuffles vs Leo Princess Victorious.

A tough call, but Iggy's story seemed to flow better. The character development that Iggy's character showed at the end was also...of rather interesting nature.


To the six of you who are moving on to the 2nd round...

CONGRATULATIONS

You may have until Monday to celebrate these accomplishments. Murderers. Arena details will be posted then.

That being said. You, dead people. We aren't done with you just yet.

You'll see.
 
I'm fine with the end results, but I disagree with the judge's interpretation of my character. I had crafted an entire story for the character, and I didn't feel I had the time to develop my character in the short period of time I had.

I'm going to keep his storyline going in the meantime. There is a lot more to this shadowy figure than meets the eye, and I seek to prove the judges wrong.
 
We aren't done with you just yet.

You'll see.

As we had hoped, Mr. Mengele. There will be plenty of opportunity to prove us wrong.

We aren't done with you just yet, you see. In fact, you may even say that death is just the beginning.
 
Death will not change the plans. Not in the slightest.
 
OOC: Ah. Well, it's nice to know that some people decided to show mercy :p.

I was wondering why none of the stories ended with the contestants sparing one another...
 
Hey,

The smell of cinnamon. Then Kill Girl Miyabi was standing on the cobblestoned drive of the huge central hotel. Infront of her, spanning the whole front of the hotel, was the winners list. She pulled her Succubi Mask down around her neck to lay on her plump chest. Her nose was sore from using so much pheramone in fighting Keder. Plus she needed some sleep to allow her poor brain to restore its normal bioelectrical patterns. To slow down.

"Well Akina and her 2 sisters." Miyabi rubbed her eyes then ran her hand through her wet hair. Just that quick glance was enough for her photographic memory to file the list on the wall. She turn her head slowly to the right to look eye to fish into the goldfish bowl. "Bulp!" She grinned innocently at her oblivious aquatic friends. "Blup?"

Miyabi set the bowl down & spread out her poncho. She kicked off her waterlogged ankle boots. Bending at her hips she rolled down her torn wet socks. "Looking at the victors we'll need some custom clothes and special supplies." She knelt down and began ringing water from her skirt. Her hands stopped and her face became fire red.

"Those Aszholes!!" Kill Girl Miyabi screamed as she picked up the goldfish bowl to look evilly from under her bangs in at the fish. "That huge lettering and just Kill Girl. No Miyabi!"


Pvs01
 
I guess most people were more interested in seeing other characters die.

Was surprised at some of the victors posted, and at the same time, what did you mean by this?

That being said. You, dead people. We aren't done with you just yet.

You'll see.

Rather curious and interested to see how this plays out... Planning on resurrecting the dead people and making them fight one another in a runner up bracket I guess?
 
Shh.

Somebody might hear.
 
Congrats, Iggy! Well done. :D
 
Indeed, congratulations for all of the victors who won their battles today! Well done!
 
Good game, Crezth :goodjob:. Congratulations to all the other winners :)
 
Well, I left it up to whether James survived or not. Until Seon made him deader than dead.

Don't really know how I'll fare against the others. Everyone else's stories seem much better.
 
Back in his quarters, Raul calls room service and asks them to send up another trenchcoat and some more ammunition. He loosens up the Kevlar weave back to cotton and pulls off the body armor.

The cut on his leg bleeds into the bed, Raul winces, picking up his needle and threading it. He warms it up with a match and begins to sew the cut up.

There will be more fighting soon, Raul grinds his teeth as the needle goes in and out. Goddamn Mengele. Kevlar weave, no real support, it hadn't held up to the knives. In fact, projectile weapons did not seem to be a major concern here. If he wanted to be ready next time it is clear that more research is in order.

Well, the thinks, tying off the ends of the stitches, the first part would be to follow the money. Raul could stalk individual competitors all day, and if it wasn't the person he would be lined up against next or that person didn't display combat maneuvers, it would be for nothing. Better to start by investigating the broader system.

Raul pulls on his jeans and walks to the door, taking it and pulling it open.

"Your equipment, sir," the ferris wheel operator holds up his new coat and ammunition. Raul smiles and takes them.

"Thank you" and he pulls the trenchcoat on, sliding ammo into his pockets.

At the sponsor's tent they are handing out samples and doing everything to plug the backers, Raul decides that seems like a fine place to start, asking one of the attendants there "What can you tell me about Consolidated Fearscapes?"

"Consolidated Fearscapes is a company that specializes in the creation and customization of parallel realities. Dimensional Engineers. They provided all of the arenas, and even built the meta-dimension in which we exist now."

"Meta-dimension, what are you talking about?"

"Well, obviously there are parallel fights that happen simultaneously, since the main backer of this event is involved in creating parallel dimensions, this one dimension in which we exist at the moment ties into every conceivable version of the battle dimensions, and depending on which one will be better for the sponsors, shows off the dimension better, it is the one that will eventually get uploaded into the main meta-dimensions that a layman would typically perceive as reality and sold there as entertainment and to sell products."

"Like CandyLand Truffles?"

"CandyLand Truffles are a delicacy in 80% of the dimensions we broadcast to, they have a booth here, you can try them if you haven't before."

"Maybe," Raul nods, "But what about the Christian Identity?"

The attendant looks through her paperwork, "It does not seem that they have a booth here."

"How did they get on the sponsor list?"

"It seems," she shuffles the paper a little more, "That they donated a contestant. He did quite well in the first round, one of the dimensions he was victorious in was chosen for the lineup. Some of the contestants are doing autographs later, I can see if this 'Raul' would be available if you would like."

His jaw slackens, and he mutters out, "I don't think he'll be available for autographs," before wandering out of the tent.

He had wanted a little intel, but this was too much. Not only did the Christian Identity conspire to get him out of his own dimension, where they could now be doing God knows what without the Mutant Inspirational Liberation Front to stop them. The whole base raid had been a trap, nothing but a trap. And they had fallen hook line and sinker.

What was happening to Alice right now? What about August? Was anyone still alive? He had to know, he had to get home.

But to do that, Raul knows, he has to win this tournament.

Which makes the news about the parallel arena dimensions even more troubling. It meant Mengele was still out there, and that he probably wanted revenge.

Raul picks up a chicken kabob as he begins to return to his room, casting his eyes over alternating shoulders on every third step.
 
This features Raul, but it's focused on my character. Spoiler because I'm awaiting a reply to make it official.

Spoiler :
"Excuse me, sir," said a voice below Raul on the steps.

Raul spun around to face a man in a neat grey suit that he had never seen before. He smiled broadly and removed his hat.

"I'm a little lost," the man said a little sheepishly. "I was hoping you might guide me in the right direction. Do you happen to know the room where Dr. Mengele is staying."

"He's dead," Raul said in a monotone.

The man's eyebrows raised in faint surprise. Raul couldn't help but notice that his eyes were different colors; one green and one blue.

"That's unfortunate," he said lightly. "Who defeated him?"

"I did."

His eyebrows went up in surprise again. "Well, that changes things," he said half to himself. "Well, thanks anyway." He turned around to head back down the stairs.

"Wait," Raul said. "Where do you know him from?"

"Oh, we were colleagues at one point back in medical school," the man said dismissively. "I haven't seen the man after his expulsion, and I was merely curious of how he was faring in this tournament."

"He fought pretty well, if you ask me," Raul said, unconsciously rubbing a spot on his neck where Mengele jabbed him with a needle filled with knockout drug.

"Yes," the man said. "If you'll excuse me..."

The man turned to leave, but bumped into the bellhop who was making his way up the stairs with a heavy case in his arms.

"Sorry sir," the bellhop wheezed, trying to catch his breath. "I was told to give this to Raul,"

Raul eyed the suitcase apprehensively. "What is this?"

"Mengele," the bellhop said. "This belonged to him. The judges couldn't find anyone related to Mengele, so his things pass to you by the rules of combat. There was an extra coat as well, but it stunk bad enough that someone put it in the furnace."

"I was his friend," the stranger said hurriedly. "I know his family, so I should probably take this,"

He made to grab the case, but Raul took it before the man could grab it. "Thanks," he said, eying the stranger who stared back at him with those strangely colored eyes.

"Not a problem sir," the bellhop said before he hurried back down the stairs. The man said nothing, his mind working furiously.

"No," Raul answered the unsaid question with a booming finality. He turned to walk up the stairs, feeling the man's eyes on the back of his head.

Raul would have to watch the man carefully. He was a terrible liar, so he was sure there was something more to this stranger than concern for a friend. But who was he? Raul's first thought was an agent for the Christian Identity. He certainly seemed friendly towards Mengele, and the freak had a particularly strong revulsion of his mutant blood. Then again, it wouldn't have made sense for the Christian Identity to send an agent here. Plus the man definitely had an interest in Mengele and absolutely no interest at all with himself.

Raul glanced at the suitcase in his hand. Maybe he good doctor had some answers in here, he thought hopefully.
 
Ladies and gentlemen!

Things, its, germs, and fishes!

It is time to begin the Second Round of the Tournament of Souls!

And it is a special one, if I may say so myself. For the first time in the short history of this Tournament, the Goal is not to harm the opposing player!

That would be too easy! And we've seen it a million times! Oh, no no. This time, audience, we are all in for a treat.

No, in this case, you must compete with each other to fulfill a special goal that we have set up!

Without further ado, here are the matchups for tonight's show!

Raul vs. Leto!

To them, I give the setting of a horror infested ruins! Monstrosities of all shape, size, and numbers everywhere you see, all set in a scenic ruins of an ancient civilization in the Amazonian Jungles! They will fight through these swarm of monsters to reach the exit... where we set up a nice treat for them!

I searched through their memories and pulled out some interesting segments of people they most cared about, and reproduced them at the end! They've been injected with deadly chemicals which will surely kill them! Of course, they are fakes, but these are rather good fakes who doesn't even know that they are not real!

There is a machine at the end that will purify their blood, but the time allotted will only allow them to save one of the injected people. You must make the choice on which one is going to die before you will be allowed to leave the arena.

Miyabi vs. Princess Sophia Rosia Snuffles!

I give you the Freezing Antarctic Secret Base! Filled with automated defense mechanisms, escaped lab subjects to murder, and expensive and valuable equipment to abuse! I say abuse because two people are needed to operate said equipment, and I don't think Princess counts as a human being. So you guys are out of luck there.

You two must work together to find a black briefcase hidden somewhere in the base. Then you must find the escape pod waiting to take you home!

Yes, you heard me right. THE ESCAPE POD. That means there's only one escape pod. *Cackles evilly*

Anderson vs. Seymour!

You must venture into the zombie infested city, where a woman is wandering around with a group of survivors in the middle of the city! As this program has been accused of being strangely unfair to woman, I thought that the best way to save ourselves from further lawsuit regarding gender equality was to have you two save a woman.

After you save the woman, you must bring her to the escape portal that will be provided for you. Unfortunately, the portal will only admit two people inside.

Have fun.
 
OOC Note: We, the judges, just really wanted to see how this "Objective" idea and "Sadistic Choice" thing will go.
 
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