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Impaqt vs. GreivousKhan NoW Rnd 1 Ranked

Failing to post in the required time limit, this match has been awarded to GreivousKhan.

Impaqt vs. GreivousKhan NoW Rnd 1 Ranked

It has been four days since Khan posted his corrections, he posted again after three days. I sadly have to call this match so it does not drag and disrupt the tournament.

Impaqt vs. GreivousKhan NoW Rnd 1 Ranked

@Impaqt and @GreivousKhan Please remember the rules. This will not go until the end date of this round. Khan made the corrections two days ago.

Bracketed Rounds

1: Rounds are scheduled in 18 day intervals. You have 18 days to complete the fight.
2: You have 48 hours before a connection post.
3: You have 24 hours after a match to file for dispute resolution.
4: There MUST be a winner/judgment at each match. A judge will be assigned to the match.
5: Winners will advance and face the winner of the other match in their bracket.
6: If an extension is needed due to real world activities, you must inform the judge and opponent immediately.
7: If there is no activity after 72 hours the match will be awarded to last poster.

Melonhead vs. DjAtomika NoW Rnd 1

Stealth NEVER works

ImportantNobody vs. LeeRoy NoW Rnd 1

1-Characters
ImportantNobody- Your characters are always an interesting read. You always present an excellent idea of what and who your character is and regardless of the event, you seem to flesh out the character within the role-play excellently. Well done. 3.80
LeeRoy- There are times when you shine. When the character you are using is one that seemingly holds some meaning for you, you tend to captivate the reader with the emotions of the character. Reading this fight, I could hear the snide quirks that would resonate in his voice when speaking. Well done. You have come far since you first entered the arena. 3.80

2-Introduction

Both of your introductions were brief and really didn’t take advantage of that opening post to establish the characters immediately. Although they fleshed out, that first post should be one that grips the reader, brings awe to the environment and establishes the gravity of the situation.

Both: 2.5

3-Action

LeeRoy- You always write with an eye towards action. You covey movement, space and a sense of realism, allowing the reader to become drawn in in your action sequences. 3.60

ImportantNobody- You surprised me. You have a good grasp of action and are able to write an excellent fight, one devoid of silliness. For that, I thank you. For me the action equaled your opponent and matched him. I think you did a great job here. 3.50

4-Attack/Conflict

ImportantNobody- I think your attacks could have been smoother. It seemed that you held back a little and I was hoping to see much more of Ruchette, I believe that you could have handle the fight differently, allowing you to gain an upper hand. 3.20

Leeroy- You pressed your attacks with skill and continued to punish Ruchette with every attack. You did a good job and your skill in writing attacks has increased since last year. You are beginning to display the traits of a good fighter. 3.5

5-Defense/Resolution
ImportantNobody- Man you have used so many different defenses. I had hoped you would have been able to get out of your situation, perhaps turn the tables. What I enjoy, regardless of a win or a loss you always maintain the character’s perspective and personality. I truly wished you had been able to reverse a move but well done. 3.4

LeeRoy- You had the advantage but IN pushed you at moments, had he been able to dislodge you it may have been a different fight. You employed enough defense to maintain your offensive pressure. Good job. 3.3

6-Creativity

Both of you guys are very creative. You employ your powers well and actually surprised me as I read the fight. I debated this but ultimately the difference is so minute that I am going to give you both 3.4.

@ImportantNobody Score- 19.8
@LeeRoy Score- 20.1

ImportantNobody vs. LeeRoy NoW Rnd 1

You won, I just have been busy and have not completed the scoring.

A New Challenger Approaches

You should go to the arena HQ to look for a fight. Maybe hit up @FallenReaper for a fight.

ImportantNobody vs. LeeRoy NoW Rnd 1

I will grade out your fight in the morning.

Arena Chat Thread

However we aren't talking about you, we are talking about people with little/no arena experience coming here and

a) being overwhelemed by the characters,
b) put off by the banter which can approach hostile,
c) realize that the arena fighters expect more in a fight than a few lines or a paragraph.

I have done simple instructional fights where I show people how to attack and defend. I have used weapons or hand to hand. Each person is different but many realize that to fight a T1 fight is much harder than a casual fight where you can simply say "Biff shoots Rilla with his .50 DE and then cuts off his head with his vorpal blade *snicker snack* and off with his head"

The issue is not the quality of instructors, rather the student's desire to learn to fight T1. I think it is great you had your learning expereince, however it is unique to you. How to translate that to others if they do not stick around?

ImportantNobody vs. LeeRoy NoW Rnd 1

You guys have not had to call me to interpret anything for you. Bravo.