Video Game Draft 2011- Drafting Thread

[Suwako Moriya]

Draft Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) (Provided by Fencedude)

List of Drafted Characters (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1908910&postcount=6) (To be updated over time)

Rules Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1907611&postcount=2)- In case, you want to double check. It should be the same as before except that the drafting stuff has been moved this thread.

I apologize, but I came to the realization that the drafting thread should actually be separate from the sign up thread. Plus, this allows us to start with a fresh thread.

Note that like with the Anime Draft we are using this thread for all the rounds. Thus is it even more important that people remember to posts their picks in the proper way.

X.X (Username) - Character (Game)

The order for round 1 will hopefully be posted shortly. As soon as I determine what it should be based on.

Round 1 and Round 2 Order Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1908884&postcount=2)
Round 3 and Round 4 Order Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1910617&postcount=89)
Round 5 and Round 6 Order Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1911759&postcount=202)
Round 7 and Round 8 Order Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1912789&postcount=254)
Round 9 and Round 10 Order Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1913944&postcount=332)
Round 11 and Round 12 Order Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1914658&postcount=376)
Limit Break Round (13) Order Post (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1916705&postcount=454)

[Suwako Moriya]

The order for round 1 is quite simple. It's based on the order people signed up in. As such, the first person to sign up gets to pick first. It is also for this very reason, I decided to make myself the eight position to avoid an unfair advantage.


Round 1 Order
01. Betenoire
02. HitokiriShadow
03. Fencedude
04. Nosredna
05. ilmaestro
06. goku94567
07. Classical
08. Suwako Moriya
09. Jimmie M
10. Jaynin
11. Senku
12. Nork22
13. Spirit Of The Stage
14. TnAdct1
15. EmperorBrandon
16. JackC


Round 2 will snake up this. You have permission to start drafting now, but to be fair to people that might not realize it's started yet, the penalty clock does not officially start until February 28th at Midnight.

[Betenoire]

Do you want post 1 or post 2 to be the one we reply to?

[Suwako Moriya]

Do you want post 1 or post 2 to be the one we reply to?

All picks should be made as a reply to the root post. The second post is really only there for information purposes. You can expect a post for each set of rounds that will be linked to in the root post over time.

On a side note, I'll need decide the best to have an overview of the already drafted characters eventually. I'm open to suggestions.

[Betenoire]

It's a me, Mario. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhadLMDWcGA)

Tanuki powers activate!

(HitokiriShadow) Player two, ready?

[Suwako Moriya]

Format is Pick Number (Username) - Character (Game)

Round 1 Picks
1.1 (Betenoire) - Mario (Super Mario Brothers 3)
1.2 (HitokiriShadow) - Jacqli (Ar Tonelico 2)
1.3 (Fencedude) - Misha Arsellec Lune (Ar Tonelico: Sekai no Owari de Utai Tsudzukeru Shoujo)
1.4 (Nosredna) - Rydia (Final Fantasy IV)
1.5 (ilmaestro) - Chun Li (Street Fighter II)
1.6 (goku94567) - Link (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
1.7 (Classical) - Luke fon Fabre (Tales of the Abyss)
1.8 (Suwako Moriya) - Precis F. Neumann (Star Ocean Second Evolution)
1.9 (Jimmie M)-Taki (Soul Calibur IV)
1.10 (Jaynin) - Prince (Katamari Damacy)
1.11 (Senku) - Samus Aran (Metroid Prime)
1.12 (Nork22) - Lili Rochefort (Tekken 6)
1.13 (Spirit Of The Stage) - Professor Layton (Professor Layton & The Lost Future)
1.14 (TnAdct1) - Phoenix Wright (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney)
1.15 (EmperorBrandon) - Riesz (Seiken Densetsu 3)
1.16 (JackC) - Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid)

Round 2 Picks
2.1 (JackC) - Duke Nukem (Duke Nukem 3D)
2.2 (EmperorBrandon) - Terra Branford (Final Fantasy VI)
2.3 (TnAdct1) - Pac-Man (Pac-Man)
2.4 (Spirit Of The Stage) - Frog (Chrono Trigger)
2.5 (Nork22) - Celes Chere (Final Fantasy VI)
2.6 (Senku) - Isara Gunther (Valkyria Chronicles)
2.7 (Jaynin) - KOS-MOS (Xenosaga Episode 1: Der Wille zur Macht)
2.8 (Jimmie M)-Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
2.9 (Suwako Moriya) - Rororina ~Rorona~ Fryxell (Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~)
2.10 (Classical) - Rita Mordio (Tales of Vesperia)
2.11 (goku94567) - Commander Shepard (Mass Effect 2)
2.12 (ilmaestro) - Silmeria (Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria)
2.13 (Nosredna) Zelda - (Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
2.14 (Fencedude) - Cocona Vatel (Ar tonelico II: Sekai ni Hibiku Shoujo-tachi no Metafalica)
2.15 (HitokiriShadow) - Neptune (Hyperdimension Neptunia)
2.16 (Betenoire) Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)

Round 3 Picks
3.1 (Nosredna) Marle (Chrono Trigger)
3.2 (Jimmie M)-Squall Leonhart (Final Fantasy VIII)
3.3 (goku94567) - X (Mega Man X)
3.4 (HitokiriShadow) Anise Tatlin (Tales of the Abyss)
3.5 (Suwako Moriya ) - Tatyana Lasaiev (Romancing Saga 3)
3.6 (TnAdct1) - Cammy White (Super Street Fighter IV)
3.7 (Betenoire) - Pikachu (Super Smash Brothers)
3.8 (Classical) - Zidane Tribal (Final Fantasy IX)
3.9 (Jaynin) - Etna (Disgaea)
3.10 (Nork22) - Edy Nelson (Valkyria Chronicles)
3.11 (Fencedude) - Lightning Farron (Final Fantasy XIII)
3.12 (ilmaestro) - Rachel Alucard (BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger)
3.13 (EmperorBrandon) - Wario (Super Mario Land 2)
3.14 (JackC) - GlaDOS (Portal)
3.15 (Senku) - Maya Fey (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations)
3.16 (Spirit Of The Stage) - Amaterasu (Okami)

Round 4 Picks
4.1 (Spirit Of The Stage) - Hazama (BlazBlue: Continuum Shift)
4.2 (Senku) - Gordon Freeman (Half-Life)
4.3 (JackC) - Nathan Drake (Uncharted: Drake's Fortune)
4.4 (EmperorBrandon) - Magus (Chrono Trigger)
4.5 (ilmaestro) - Vivi Orunitia (Final Fantasy IX)
4.6 (Fencedude) - Velvet (Odin Sphere)
4.7 (Nork22) - Kazuma Kiryu (Ryu ga Gotoku/Yakuza)
4.8 (Jaynin) - Mike Haggar (Final Fight)
4.9 (Classical) - Alicia (Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria)
4.10 (Betenoire) Chris Redfield (Resident Evil)
4.11 (TnAdct1) - Flonne (Disgaea)
4.12 (Suwako Moriya) - Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear (Tales of the Abyss)
4.13 Presea Combatir (Tales of Symphonia)
4.14 (goku94567) - Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II)
4.15 (Jimmie M)-Gemini Sunrise (Sakura Wars-So Long My Love)
4.16 (Nosredna) - Rinoa Heartilly (Final Fantasy VIII)



Round 5 Picks
5.1 (EmperorBrandon) - Prier (La Pucelle: Tactics)
5.2 (Jaynin) - Questor the Elf (Gauntlet)
5.3 (Nork22) - Klonoa (Klonoa)
5.4 (TnAdct1) - Lilith (Vampire Savior)
5.5 (Suwako Moriya) - Lilka Eleniak (Wild Arms 2nd Ignition)
5.6 (Fencedude) - Noire/Black Heart (Hyperdimension Neptunia)
5.7 (Jimmie M) Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)
5.8 (ilmaestro) Crimson Viper (Street Fighter IV)
5.9 (Nosredna) Luna - (Lunar Silver Star Story)
5.10 (Spirit Of The Stage) Kefka (Final Fantasy VI)
5.11 (JackC) Albert Wesker (Resident Evil 5)
5.12 (HitokiriShadow) - Oerba Yun Fang (Final Fantasy XIII)
5.13 (Senku) - Mitsuru Kirijo (Persona 3)
5.14 (Classical) - Elhaym "Elly" Van Houten (Xenogears)
5.15 (Betenoire) - Tron Bonne (The misadventures of Tron Bonne)
5.16 (goku94567) - Yukiko Amagi (Persona 4)

Round 6 Picks
6.1 (goku94567) - Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy VII)
6.2 (Betenoire) - Millenia (Grandia II
6.3 (Classical) - Teddie (Persona 4)
6.4 (Senku) - Lenneth (Valkyrie Profile)
6.5 (HitokiriShadow) - Cordelia von Feuerbach (Atelier Rorona)
6.6 (JackC) - Wander (Shadow of the Colossus)
6.7 (Spirit Of The Stage) Aliasse (Valkyria Chronicles II)
6.8 (Nosredna) Sheena Fujibayashi - Tales of Symphonia
6.9 (Ilmaestro)-Fran (Final Fantasy XII)
6.10 (Jimmie)-Aya Brea (Parasite Eve)
6.11 (Fencedude) - Rise Kujikawa (Persona 4)
6.12 (Suwako Moriya) - Mint (Threads of Fate)
6.13 (TnAdct1) - Ayane (Dead or Alive 3)
6.14 (Nork22) - Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)
6.15 (Jaynin) - Simon Belmont (Castlevania)
6.16 (EmperorBrandon) - Ramza Beoulve (Final Fantasy Tactics)

Round 7 Picks
7.1 (Fencedude) - Totooria Helmold (Atelier Totori)
7.2 (Nork22) - Erica Fontaine (Sakura Wars 3)
7.3 (Betenoire) - Yuna (Final Fantasy X-2)
7.4 (Jimmie M) Jade (Beyond Good & Evil)
7.5 (ilmaestro) - Riesbyfe Stridberg (MELTY BLOOD Actress Again)
7.6 (EmperorBrandon) - Purim (Secret of Mana)
7.7 (Senku) - Beatrix (Final Fantasy IX)
7.8 (Spirit Of The Stage) Sir Arthur (Ghosts 'n' Goblins)
7.9 (Jaynin) - Torneko (Dragon Quest 4)
7.10 (TnAdct1) - Dirk the Daring (Dragon's Lair)
7.11 (Suwako Moriya) - Farah Oersted (Tales of Eternia)
7.12 (goku94567) - Aegis (Persona 3)
7.13 (JackC) - Aerith Gainsborough (Final Fantasy VII)
7.14 (HitokiriShadow) Collete Brunel (Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World)
7.15 (Nosredna) Kay Faraday (Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth)
7.16 (Classical) - Crono (Chrono Trigger)

Round 8 Picks
8.1 (Classical) - Fuuka Yamagishi (Persona 3)
8.2 (Nosredna) Shiki Misaki (The World Ends With You)
8.3 (HitokiriShadow) Liliane Vehlendorf (Mana Khemia 2)
8.4 (JackC) Yukari Takeba (Persona 3)
8.5 (goku94567) - Morrigan (Dragon Age: Origins)
8.6 (Suwako Moriya) - Princess Rei (SaGa Frontier)
8.7 (TnAdct1) - Reina Charlotte Tycoon (Final Fantasy V)
8.8 (Jaynin) - Little Mac (Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!)
8.9 (Spirit Of The Stage) - Mai Shiranui (Fatal Fury 2)
8.10 (Senku) - Pascal (Tales of Graces F)
8.11 (EmperorBrandon) - Lezard Valeth (Valkyrie Profile)
8.12 (ilmaestro) - Jeanne d'Arc (Jeanne d'Arc)
8.13 (Jimmie M)-Manny Calavera (Grim Fandango)
8.14 (Betenoire) Sora (Kingdom Hearts)
8.15 (Nork22) - Judith (Tales of Vesperia)
8.16 (Fencedude) - Einst Alfimi (Super Robot Wars Original Generations)

Round 9 Picks
9.1 (Jaynin) - Yoshi (Super Mario World)
9.2 (Senku) - Tali'Zorah vas Neema (Mass Effect 2)
9.3 (Betenoire) - Chie Isurugi (Kira☆Kira)
9.4 (ilmaestro) - Weiß (Arcana Heart 3)
9.5 (JackC) - Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)
9.6 (Nork22) - Dizzy (Guilty Gear XX Λ Core​)
9.7 (EmperorBrandon) - Laharl (Disgaea​)
9.8 (Classical) - Rudy Roughknight (Wild Arms: Alter Code F)
9.9 (Spirit Of The Stage) B.B. Hood/Bulleta (Darkstalkers 3)
9.10 (HitokiriShadow) Nel Zelpher (Star Ocean: Til the End of Time)
9.11 (Fencedude) - Myuria Tionysus (Star Ocean: The Last Hope)
9.12 (TnAdct1) - Pamela Ibis (Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis)
9.13 (Jimmie M)-Leifang (Dead or Alive 2 Hardcore)
9.14 (goku94567) - Clank (Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time)
9.15 (Nosredna) - Talim (Soul Calibur II)
9.16 (Suwako Moriya) - Alena (Dragon Quest IV)

Round 10 Picks
10.1 (Suwako Moriya) - Refia (Final Fantasy III DS)
10.2 (Nosredna) - Arieta Lyuis (Growlanser II)
10.3 (goku94567) - Dante (Devil May Cry 3)
10.4 (Jimmie M)-Paine (Final Fantasy X-2)
10.5 (TnAdct1) - Miles “Tails” Prowler (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)
10.6 (Fencedude) - Valkyrie Rizelia (Trinity Universe)
10.7 (HitokiriShadow) Jean (Lunar 2: Eternal Blue)
10.8 (Spirit Of The Stage) Godot (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations)
10.9 (Classical) - Shirley Fennes (Tales of Legendia)
10.10 (EmperorBrandon) - Sarah Kerrigan (Starcraft)
10.11 (Nork22) - Q (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike)
10.12 (ilmaestro) - Nippon Ichi/NISA (Hyperdimension Neptunia)
10.13 (Betenoire) Slime (Dragon Warrior/Quest)
10.14 (Senku) Avril Vent Fleur (Wild Arms 5)
10.15 (Jaynin) - Amemiya Sayaka (Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!)
10.16 (JackC) - Guybrush Threepwood (The Secret of Monkey Island)


Round 11 Picks
11.1 (Suwako Moriya) Annie Eilenberg - (Atelier Annie ~Alchemists of Sera Island~)
11.2 (HitokiriShadow) Cordelia gi Randgriz (Valkyria Chronicles)
11.3 (Jaynin) - Quistis Trepe (Final Fantasy VIII)
11.4 (Spirit Of The Stage) - Tio (Grandia II)
11.5 (Nosredna) Princess Daisy ( Mario Kart Wii)
11.6 (Senku) Cloche Leythal Pastalia (Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica)
11.7 (Betenoire) - Cornet Espoir (Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure)
11.8 (goku94567) - Kratos (God of War 2)
11.9 (Nork22) - Jill Valentine (Resident Evil)
11.10 (Jimmie M)-Ulala (Space Channel 5)
11.11 (Fencedude) - Rue (Magna Carta 2)
11.12 (TnAdct1) - King of All Cosmos (Katamari Damacy)
11.13 (Classical) - Demi-Fiend (Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne)
11.14 (ilmaestro) - Lei-Lei/Hsien-ko (Vampire Savior)
11.15 (JackC) - Master Chief (Halo 3)
11.16 (EmperorBrandon) - Geno (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)

Round 12 Picks
12.1 (EmperorBrandon) - Paula (Earthbound)
12.2 (JackC) - Cats (Zero Wing)
12.3 (ilmaestro) - Reanbell (End of Eternity)
12.4 (Classical) - Miharu Amakase (Da Capo)
12.5 (TnAdct1) - Eclair (La Pucelle Tactics)
12.6 (Fencedude) - Hatsune Miku (Hatsune Miku -Project Diva-)
12.7 (Jimmie M)-Sinistar (Sinistar)
12.8 (Nork220 - Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy V)
12.9 (goku94567) - Momohime (Muramasa: The Demon Blade)
12.10- (Betenoire) Shion Sonozaki (Higurashi When They Cry)
12.11 (Senku) Stiltskin (Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles)
12.12 (Nosredna) - Ayame Midoh (Doki Doki Majo Shinpan)
12.13 (Spirit of the Stage) The Great Mighty Poo (Conker's Bad Fur Day)
12.14 (Jaynin) - Carmen Sandiego (Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?)
12.15 (HitokiriShadow) Finnel (Ar Tonelico III)
12.16 (Suwako Moriya) - Milfie (SaGa 3 ~Shadow or Light~)


Round 13 Picks
13.1 (Betenoire) Jason (Blaster Master)
13.2 (Classical) - Jade Curtiss (Tales of the Abyss)
13.3 (EmperorBrandon) - Agrias Oaks (Final Fantasy Tactics)
13.4 (Fencedude) - Filament (Ar tonelico 3: Sekai Shuuen no Hikigane wa Shoujo no Uta ga Hiku)
13.5 (goku94567) - Mordin (Mass Effect 2)
13.6 (HitokiriShadow) Maya Schrödinger (Wild Arms 3)
13.7 (ilmaestro) - Phoenix/Jean Grey (Marvel vs Capcom 3)
13.8 (JackC) - John Marston (Red Dead Redemption)
13.9 (Jaynin) - Razor (Maniac Mansion)
13.10 (Jimmie M)-Selphie Tilmitt (Final Fantasy VIII)
13.11 (Nork22) - Reimi Saionji (Star Ocean The Last Hope)
13.12 (Nosredna) - Alexandra Roivas (Eternal Darkness)
13.13 (Senku) - Tear Grants (Tales of the Abyss)
13.14 (Spirit of the Stage) Dan Hibiki (Street Fighter 4)
13.15 (Suwako Moriya) -Viese Blanchimont (Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny)
13.16 (TnAdct1) - Red Bird (Angry Birds)

[Suwako Moriya]

It's a me, Mario. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhadLMDWcGA)

Tanuki powers activate!

I had a feeling that he would be taken in the first round. Not that I had any plans to take him, but given who Mario is, it only makes sense.

[Betenoire]

It's a me, Mario. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhadLMDWcGA)

Tanuki powers activate!

I had a feeling that he would be taken in the first round. Not that I had any plans to take him, but given who Mario is, it only makes sense.

Mario and I go way, way, way back. :sdsmiley:

[HitokiriShadow]

Fencedude, your turn.

[Nosredna]

Note that like with the Anime Draft we are using this thread for all the rounds. Thus is it even more important that people remember to posts their picks in the proper way.

X.X Character Name (Video Game)

Wait I'm confused, how are we supposed to state our picks? Like the above or the way Betty and HitokiriShadow made theirs?

[Betenoire]

Note that like with the Anime Draft we are using this thread for all the rounds. Thus is it even more important that people remember to posts their picks in the proper way.

X.X Character Name (Video Game)

Wait I'm confused, how are we supposed to state our picks? Like the above or the way Betty and HitokiriShadow made theirs?

I made mine the way you quoted and then fixed it to how Manynames is listing it to make it easier for him to cut and paste. :sd:

[Suwako Moriya]

Note that like with the Anime Draft we are using this thread for all the rounds. Thus is it even more important that people remember to posts their picks in the proper way.

X.X Character Name (Video Game)

Wait I'm confused, how are we supposed to state our picks? Like the above or the way Betty and HitokiriShadow made theirs?

Good question, having multiple methods used would be confusing. In any case, the answer is this. First, I've made an update to the root post to reflect this. Second, from now on all picks should follow this format.


X.X (Username) - Character (Game)

By hopefully everyone following that format, it should not only keep things consistent, but make it easy for me to copy and paste it into the master list.

[Nosredna]

Good question, having multiple methods used would be confusing. In any case, the answer is this. First, I've made an update to the root post to reflect this. Second, from now on all picks should follow this format.


X.X (Username) - Character (Game)

By hopefully everyone following that format, it should not only keep things consistent, but make it easy for me to copy and paste it into the master list.

Thanks! Just wanted to be sure.

[Suwako Moriya]

For those that may have not read the other thread. JackC requested to be allowed to join the game. I have decided to be nice and allow him as the 16th entrant. However, I have to draw the line there and not allow anyone else in.

Another issue brought up is I would like for everyone to remember to try if possible make use of proxies to keep the draft moving. Proxies are especially good if only two people are ahead of you and you plan to be off for several hours.

[Fencedude]

Fencedude, your turn.

Oh fuck you. Just fuck you.

[Fencedude]

Alright, my second favorite Reyvateil.

[Nosredna]

Sorry Suwako!

Over to you ilmaestro.

[ilmaestro]

goku94567, my good fellow, continue the drafting process. But not in the NASCAR sense.

[EmperorBrandon]

Rydia :beatingheart: Now there's a guaranteed vote from me. :)

[JackC]

Someone doing a big board for this?

[Fencedude]

Someone doing a big board for this?

Not at the moment, Fudce is getting a bit burned out.

I guess I could, I'll talk to Fudce about borrowing his format.

Unless someone else really, really wants to do it?

[Suwako Moriya]

Someone doing a big board for this?

Not at the moment, Fudce is getting a bit burned out.

I guess I could, I'll talk to Fudce about borrowing his format.

Unless someone else really, really wants to do it?

I myself will pass on doing one since I think it's better to leave it up those more experienced with HTML. As for who should do it, I will say this much.

I think if we're going to have one, it would be best to finalize who gets to do it during the first round. So I guess you can use best judgment to determine either one of two things.

A: I ultimately decide against doing it myself because <insert reasons here>

B: It's far enough long in the first round, I'll go ahead and make one.

Well, maybe it doesn't have to be finalized during the first round, but it would be silly to say leave it for the final round.

[Suwako Moriya]

Sorry Suwako!

Since you showed good taste, I'll forgive you.

[Senku]

Man I'm going to feel stupid, but...

Another issue brought up is I would like for everyone to remember to try if possible make use of proxies to keep the draft moving. Proxies are especially good if only two people are ahead of you and you plan to be off for several hours.

..er...what? (obviously I have no experience with drafts)

[Suwako Moriya]

Man I'm going to feel stupid, but...

Another issue brought up is I would like for everyone to remember to try if possible make use of proxies to keep the draft moving. Proxies are especially good if only two people are ahead of you and you plan to be off for several hours.

..er...what? (obviously I have no experience with drafts)

A proxy works like this. X sends a PM to Y with a request for Y to proxy. In that PM, X provides Y with a list of names in order of priority.

If X's turn comes up, but X is not online. Then Y will essentially post the pick in the place of X. Y will essentially post the highest priority name still remaining from that list.

Proxy posts also have "Proxy for ________" near the end of the line. So had someone done a proxy for Nosredna for example, the subject line would have been like

1.4 (Nosredna) - Rydia (Final Fantasy IV) - Proxy for Nosredna

[Senku]

Ah, that's much more straight forward then what I had thought it might be.

Definitely will use it if I know I'm going to be away from the internet near my turn.

[bci110]

Ah, that's much more straight forward then what I had thought it might be.

Definitely will use it if I know I'm going to be away from the internet near my turn.

In that case if anyone wants to use a proxy I'll be more than willing to volunteer.

Too bad I discovered this thread too late or I would've signed up. It looks like fun.

[Fencedude]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)

I don't have images up for the picks yet, but I have all the participants in. I don't have pithy alt-text yet either.

The table at the bottom is up to date however.

I used everyone's current board avatar, however Betenoire, goku94567, Classical, and Senku had invalid (or no) Avatars. I replaced Classical's with a new cut from the source material, Senku's with a different image of the same character, and Betenoire and goku got avatars randomly chosen from by BRS Avatar archive.

Thanks to Fudce for providing the source code.

[Betenoire]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)

I don't have images up for the picks yet, but I have all the participants in. I don't have pithy alt-text yet either.

The table at the bottom is up to date however.

I used everyone's current board avatar, however Betenoire, goku94567, Classical, and Senku had invalid (or no) Avatars. I replaced Classical's with a new cut from the source material, Senku's with a different image of the same character, and Betenoire and goku got avatars randomly chosen from by BRS Avatar archive.

Thanks to Fudce for providing the source code.

Invalid? Games are played for trophies and that is the ultimate trophy in one game. :P

...eh, so who is my avatar there of? The style looks familiar but I can't place her.

[JackC]

An interesting Suggestion, Since this a video game related draft, should be have Playstation 3 Trophies as the Prize. Grand Champion has the Platinum Trophy, Runner Up has the Gold, 3rd Place Has Silver and 4th Place has Bronze?

[Fencedude]

...eh, so who is my avatar there of? The style looks familiar but I can't place her.

Dead Master from Black★Rock Shooter

[Fencedude]

Alright, the Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) is up to date through ilmaestro's pick.

[Betenoire]

...eh, so who is my avatar there of? The style looks familiar but I can't place her.

Dead Master from Black★Rock Shooter

I thought it looked like the style...but it doesn't look like the Dead Master I saw in the anime or have a figure of...

[Nosredna]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)

I don't have images up for the picks yet, but I have all the participants in. I don't have pithy alt-text yet either.

The table at the bottom is up to date however.

Very nice! Thank you! And thanks for Fudce for helping you out with the code!

[Fencedude]

I thought it looked like the style...but it doesn't look like the Dead Master I saw in the anime or have a figure of...

Its fanart. She's wearing a school uniform.

[ilmaestro]

Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)
Nice one. :)

[Betenoire]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)

I don't have images up for the picks yet, but I have all the participants in. I don't have pithy alt-text yet either.

The table at the bottom is up to date however.

Very nice! Thank you! And thanks for Fudce for helping you out with the code!

^
This. Didn't mean to come off all negative. I do appreciate the work that goes into making a board.

[Classical]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)

I don't have images up for the picks yet, but I have all the participants in. I don't have pithy alt-text yet either.

The table at the bottom is up to date however.

I used everyone's current board avatar, however Betenoire, goku94567, Classical, and Senku had invalid (or no) Avatars. I replaced Classical's with a new cut from the source material, Senku's with a different image of the same character, and Betenoire and goku got avatars randomly chosen from by BRS Avatar archive.

Thanks to Fudce for providing the source code.

Invalid? Games are played for trophies and that is the ultimate trophy in one game. :P

But you haven't won the draft yet, so you can't be holding the trophy in your hand, at least figuratively speaking. :P

Anyway, I really appreciate the Big Board Fencedude.

[Betenoire]

But you haven't won the draft yet, so you can't be holding the trophy in your hand, at least figuratively speaking. :P

It isn't my hand holding it. :P

Hmm, though I wonder if they have it on display like a couple of the others, it isn't that far a drive...

And I won't be holding any trophy from this game either I suspect given who I want to draft later. :devil:

[Classical]

But you haven't won the draft yet, so you can't be holding the trophy in your hand, at least figuratively speaking. :P
It isn't my hand holding it. :P
I know, I'm just being silly. :bigsmile:

And I won't be holding any trophy from this game either I suspect given who I want to draft later. :devil:

I guess I'll have to wait and see who you draft. I'm just shooting for my favorites, and while I hope to win, I don't expect to.

[Suwako Moriya]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)

Ah, thanks for doing this. Also, I've decided based on the way you set up the board to increase the number of rounds from being just 10 to now being 12.

That way everyone gets two more picks and you won't have to fix that aspect of the board. Heck, I was thinking that ten wasn't enough picks anyway.

[Fudce]

Very nice! Thank you! And thanks for Fudce for helping you out with the code!

I've got the Big Board production line on rails now - it's all based around same-sized panels made from one template. All I did was packaged the index file, the templates, and the pre-made headers and let Fence take it how he goes.

That's not to say I'm completely against innovation. I have a few things I may try on my next board...

[Fudce]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)

Ah, thanks for doing this. Also, I've decided based on the way you set up the board to increase the number of rounds from being just 10 to now being 12.

That way everyone gets two more picks and you won't have to fix that aspect of the board. Heck, I was thinking that ten wasn't enough picks anyway.
Removing the last two rounds would be just as easy. It's just a case of deleting a couple of images.

[Senku]

Alright, the Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) is up to date through ilmaestro's pick.

Awesomeness.

And I completely approve of my Avatar on the board! :)

[Suwako Moriya]

goku94567, my good fellow, continue the drafting process. But not in the NASCAR sense.

It has been over 24 hours since this pick was made.

If goku94567 has not picked by 12AM EST, his pick will be moved to the end of the round.

Also at that point Classical or if need be a proxy he might have ready can pick.

[goku94567]

I'm so sorry, I thought it was still starting March 3rd. I promise it won't happen again...

[Classical]

I'm going to go with the "Light of the Sacred Flame" as my first pick.

I'm passing the baton to you Suwako.

[HitokiriShadow]

Alright, I've decided to do the Big Board.

Here it is! (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html)


Awesomeness, thanks for the work Fencedude. Love the random BRS avatars, especially Betenoire's.

[Suwako Moriya]

Hop! Step! For my first pick, I choose Precis of Star Ocean Second Evolution (PSP) aka Star Ocean the Second Story.(PS1)

Picking her today is fun since you can celebrate her birthay today.

[JackC]

I'm so sorry, I thought it was still starting March 3rd. I promise it won't happen again...

Would a CDI Link get a lot of votes?

[Suwako Moriya]

I'm so sorry, I thought it was still starting March 3rd. I promise it won't happen again...

Understandable. In a sense I can be blamed for starting early. Sorry about that.

[goku94567]

Would a CDI Link get a lot of votes?

Haha, I would assume not, though I probably still would vote for him. I was debating picking the Wind Waker Link but decided on the OoT one. I think I'm in the minority in really liking the art style that was used for Wind Waker.

[ilmaestro]

Wind Waker Link > All other Links.

[ilmaestro]

Picking her today is fun since you can celebrate her birthay today.
Heh, very nice. I wonder how difficult or otherwise it would be to keep that going as a "theme". ^^;

[Nork22]

Alright, the Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) is up to date through ilmaestro's pick.

LOL... ah the big board. I approve of my avatar!

[Jimmie M]

My favorite girl from the Soul Calibur series is my first pick.

Your turn, Jaynin!

[Jaynin]

Rolling up the draft to beautiful stars :noodle:
nanana!

[Suwako Moriya]

Picking her today is fun since you can celebrate her birthay today.
Heh, very nice. I wonder how difficult or otherwise it would be to keep that going as a "theme". ^^;

Well, I'm sure quite a bit of luck would be involved in such a theme.:P Lucky for me, my theme is actually not determined yet.

[bci110]

Would a CDI Link get a lot of votes?

Haha, I would assume not, though I probably still would vote for him. I was debating picking the Wind Waker Link but decided on the OoT one. I think I'm in the minority in really liking the art style that was used for Wind Waker.

You're not the only one. I liked the cartoonish-style artwork on Wind Waker so you might get a vote from me.

[Fencedude]

So yeah, of course right when I take this on, I get called in to work unexpectedly, and may for the rest of the week, and not even have a real computer on hand to at least do text updates.

...typical.

Anyway, I'll get the board updated this afternoon.

[Senku]

Several heavy hitters in Round 1.

Your pick, Nork22.

[Suwako Moriya]

Several heavy hitters in Round 1.


I find it amusing that Link, Mario, and Samus will all be in the same round.

[Senku]

I find it amusing that Link, Mario, and Samus will all be in the same round.

Getting the big names out of the way early will make for some interesting picks later on.

[Betenoire]

Several heavy hitters in Round 1.


I find it amusing that Link, Mario, and Samus will all be in the same round.

I find it more so as they were 3 of the first characters I got to meet on the NES.

[Betenoire]

So yeah, of course right when I take this on, I get called in to work unexpectedly, and may for the rest of the week, and not even have a real computer on hand to at least do text updates.

...typical.

Anyway, I'll get the board updated this afternoon.

It is all good. The board will be there when you get time-no one expects it to be updated every 5 minutes...and if they do, they should run the board their damn selves. :catgirl:

[Fencedude]

Alright, Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) updated through Senku's pick.

[Nork22]

Mmmm... Lili... (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/nork22/463899.jpg)

Are you read for the next battle? Spirit Of The Stage!

[Fencedude]

I used her full name, if thats ok.

[EmperorBrandon]

Spirit's proxy is in, and now TnAdct1 is on the clock.

[TnAdct1]

Starting things off in the draft, I pick everyone's favorite lawyer (and a member of a number of people's "Marvel vs. Capcom 3 DLC Wish List), Phoenix Wright.

[EmperorBrandon]

After thinking and thinking and thinking, finally just decided to make things simple and go with my highest favorite for my round 1 pick, the hot and awesome Amazon princess. :)

JackC's turn to end this round and start the next.

[Fencedude]

Starting things off in the draft, I pick everyone's favorite lawyer (and a member of a number of people's "Marvel vs. Capcom 3 DLC Wish List), Phoenix Wright.

...yeah, picking while updating. My sympathy for Fudce grows by the hour.

Anyway, Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) updated through Tn's pick. And I now have tooltip captions!

Edit: *glares at EB*

Edit^2: Alright, Riesz added.

[JackC]

Infinite Ammo.

[JackC]

It's time to kick Ass and Chew Bubblegum, and I'm all out of Gum

[EmperorBrandon]

One of my earliest favorite female characters and another potential Round 1 pick, but moved to Round 2 in favor of having one wonderful green-haired FF girl per round (for the first two rounds at least). :)

You're back up, TnAdct1.

[Fencedude]

Updated again (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html). This will be the last update until tomorrow.

[Nork22]

I used her full name, if thats ok.

I see no problems with that.

[TnAdct1]

Took me a while to decide my choice, but I eventually decided on the icon that made video games mainstream, Pac-Man.

[Nork22]

Curses!! Gotta redo my picks...

[JackC]

Took me a while to decide my choice, but I eventually decided on the icon that made video games mainstream, Pac-Man.

Wakka wakka wakka

[Spirit Of The Stage]

Stay thy hand fair prince.

Nork, up you go.

[Nork22]

My turn again? Well that's done, it's up to you Senku.

[TnAdct1]

There goes one of my picks (in fact, she was my original intention for my second round pick before EmpererBrandon's pick made me change plans).

[Senku]

I'm bringing the Tank! (driver)

Jaynin has the next envelope.

[Nosredna]

There goes one of my picks (in fact, she was my original intention for my second round pick before EmpererBrandon's pick made me change plans).

That's funny since I was going to take her too. Nice pick Nork!

[Fencedude]

I'm bringing the Tank! (driver)

Jaynin has the next envelope.

First time someone I've wanted has been taken since Hitokiri chose Jacqli.

Damn.

[Senku]

First time someone I've wanted has been taken since Hitokiri chose Jacqli.

Damn.

I've lucked out so far; only Nosredna has taken a character off the initial list I made.

[Suwako Moriya]

First time someone I've wanted has been taken since Hitokiri chose Jacqli.

Damn.

I've lucked out so far; only Nosredna has taken a character off the initial list I made.

I have names in mind, but no real list. Although I had Rydia under strong consideration. However I can pass on that idea.

[Suwako Moriya]

Setting this up now, to be on the safe side. In general, I will be setting them up during even rounds. Expect 5-6 sometime during round 4 for example. In any case, Round 3 can be blamed on random.org.


Round 3
01. Nosredna
02. Jimmie M
03. goku94567
04. HitokiriShadow
05. Suwako Moriya
06. TnAdct1
07. Betenoire
08. Classical
09. Jaynin
10. Nork22
11. Fencedude
12. ilmaestro
13. EmperorBrandon
14. JackC
15. Senku
16. Spirit Of The Stage

Round 4 snakes up this, and thus can also be blamed on random.org. Note, I'm going try and avoid using the same method each time. Of course thinking other methods will be part of the fun, err challenge.

[Fencedude]

Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) updated through Senku's pick.

[Classical]

First time someone I've wanted has been taken since Hitokiri chose Jacqli.

Damn.

I've lucked out so far; only Nosredna has taken a character off the initial list I made.

I have names in mind, but no real list. Although I had Rydia under strong consideration. However I can pass on that idea.

I suppose I've been fortunate in that none of my most wanted characters that are on my list have been taken yet. Rydia was initially on the list, but then I left her off once I finalized my list, though I was considering using her as a back up if one of my other wanted characters was taken.

[something]

Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) updated through Senku's pick.

I'll be interested to see what percentage of characters come from RPGs in the end. If my count is right (and it may not be since I haven't followed games in a decade) it's currently 10 of 22, or 45%. 50% if you count Link. (RPG vs adventure vs whatever, I don't know how what conventional wisdom is on that debate anymore.)

And a whole one character (4.5%) originating in a PC game. :sd:

[HitokiriShadow]

I suppose I've been fortunate in that none of my most wanted characters that are on my list have been taken yet.

Terra and Celes were on my list, but I wasn't that concerned about getting them. I just assumed I wasn't going to get Misha, so she wasn't actually on my list. I only have two other characters i really, really, really want and they haven't been taken yet.

[HitokiriShadow]

If my count is right (and it may not be since I haven't followed games in a decade) it's currently 10 of 22, or 45%. 50% if you count Link. (RPG vs adventure vs whatever, I don't know how what conventional wisdom is on that debate anymore.)


Yeah, I count 10 on the big board, not counting Link.

[Fencedude]

Terra and Celes were on my list, but I wasn't that concerned about getting them. I just assumed I wasn't going to get Misha, so she wasn't actually on my list. I only have two other characters i really, really, really want and they haven't been taken yet.

You could have taken her, but of course then you wouldn't have gotten Jacqli.

[Betenoire]

I'll be interested to see what percentage of characters come from RPGs in the end.

Mario was in a (damn good) RPG. :P

[HitokiriShadow]

Terra and Celes were on my list, but I wasn't that concerned about getting them. I just assumed I wasn't going to get Misha, so she wasn't actually on my list. I only have two other characters i really, really, really want and they haven't been taken yet.

You could have taken her, but of course then you wouldn't have gotten Jacqli.

Oh, of course. I knew neither of them would last until my second turn, because you would pick whichever one I didn't. And I wanted Jacqli a lot more, so it was an easy decision.

[Senku]

And a whole one character (4.5%) originating in a PC game. :sd:

I thought of 2 PC characters that I might draft, which is two more then I thought I would think of.

[Classical]

I'll be interested to see what percentage of characters come from RPGs in the end.

Mario was in a (damn good) RPG. :P

He was also in a fighting game too!

Speaking of fighting games, if we focus on fighting game appearances, at least 9 of the 22 characters have appeared in one.

[Jaynin]

Naturally :P
I'm compelled by the small army of her figures on my shelf staring at me. :sdsmiley:

Okay Jimmie M, go for it.

[Classical]

Naturally :P
I'm compelled by the small army of her figures on my shelf staring at me. :sdsmiley:

Okay Jimmie M, go for it.

Personally, KOS-MOS's Version 3.0 is my favorite of her versions. :blush:

[Fencedude]

You know, I never realized that KOS-MOS ver.4 (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) had cat ears.

[Jimmie M]

She makes Indiana Jones look like a slacker. ;)

Suwako, you have the floor.

[Fencedude]

Suwako drafts the slightly airheaded Alchemist of Arland.

Classical is up

[Classical]

I love me the tsunderes.

Now to you, goku94567.

[Fencedude]

Alright, updated (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) through Rita.

[Nork22]

You know, I never realized that KOS-MOS ver.4 (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) had cat ears.

Yeah... the battle to get to see KOS-MOS ver. 4 is awesome.

But curses!!! I was hoping in the later round to pick her.

[goku94567]

I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite forum on the Citadel.

You're up ilmaestro.

[Fencedude]

I'm not going to do this often, but this is a special case (there are some other characters who would qualify under this, as well. We'll see if they come up), do you have a specific Shepard you want? I actively dislike the default male Shepard, so if you have an alternative you like, I'll use it, otherwise you'll get what I can find and like from fanart.

[Betenoire]

I actively dislike the default male Shepard...

I saw "actively dislike" and "male" from Fence and laughed. I know it isn't automatic but... :keroro:

[goku94567]

I'm not going to do this often, but this is a special case (there are some other characters who would qualify under this, as well. We'll see if they come up), do you have a specific Shepard you want? I actively dislike the default male Shepard, so if you have an alternative you like, I'll use it, otherwise you'll get what I can find and like from fanart.

My Shepard is a blonde female Shepard, so that would be cool. If you can't or don't want that though any Shepard is fine really. Thanks for doing the board, it looks great!

[ilmaestro]

And for our next trick, Nosredna will make his second selection.

[Betenoire]

Fencedude is up.

[Fencedude]

I defend previous statements about how I rank Reyvateil's by stipulating that she's my favorite Vanguard.

[HitokiriShadow]

The single most hilarious character I've seen in a game in at least the past year.

Betenoire, take us to the next round.

[Betenoire]

Look at all the heroes.

Time to do something about that (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn71hIsm0U8).

Also appeared in a fighting game for those keeping score.

[Betenoire]

Hey, Nos left me a second pick.

Jimmie-you still up or did you get up early for an early game today?

[Jaynin]

Look at all the heroes.
Time to do something about that (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn71hIsm0U8).

Sweet. I went to the Distant Worlds concert last year (maybe some of the rest of you did too?) and they closed with One-Winged Angel wherein Nobuo Uematsu got up on stage and conducted the audience in singing the chorus. Epic.

[goku94567]

Look at all the heroes.
Time to do something about that (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn71hIsm0U8).

Sweet. I went to the Distant Worlds concert last year (maybe some of the rest of you did too?) and they closed with One-Winged Angel wherein Nobuo Uematsu got up on stage and conducted the audience in singing the chorus. Epic.

Nice, that must have been awesome. Video Games Live is finally coming to South Florida at the end of the month, I'm hoping they play One Winged Angel.

[Jimmie M]

Hey, Nos left me a second pick.

Jimmie-you still up or did you get up early for an early game today?

I'm still up-Had to take care of some business over in the YUA! Discussion Thread.
I'll have my pick up in a minute...

[Jimmie M]

And here's my pick. Maybe he'll open up more here in the Draft.

Goku94567, your time has come.

[goku94567]

Ready to participate in the draft after being snubbed for MvC3

HitokiriShadow's turn.

[ilmaestro]

The single most hilarious character I've seen in a game in at least the past year.

Betenoire, take us to the next round.
;_;

I looked over at my games pile, and the cover of this was staring me in the face. Thought "nah, likely no-one will draft her too early, game isn't out in the West until this week". Forgot that the US got it last month and that the European realease date is this week. >_<

[HitokiriShadow]

The single most hilarious character I've seen in a game in at least the past year.

Betenoire, take us to the next round.
;_;

I looked over at my games pile, and the cover of this was staring me in the face. Thought "nah, likely no-one will draft her too early, game isn't out in the West until this week". Forgot that the US got it last month and that the European realease date is this week. >_<

So I take it you missed that big and very active thread on the game? The one I've posted in several times today? :sd:

[Betenoire]

The single most hilarious character I've seen in a game in at least the past year.

Betenoire, take us to the next round.
;_;

I looked over at my games pile, and the cover of this was staring me in the face. Thought "nah, likely no-one will draft her too early, game isn't out in the West until this week". Forgot that the US got it last month and that the European realease date is this week. >_<

yep, bad timing...he says as he is playing the game before bed. :keroro:

[HitokiriShadow]

Woohoo, I got all three of my top, most wanted picks.

Suwako Moriya, it is now your turn.

[Suwako Moriya]

The Wandering Girl. The one that goes by many sweet names like Candy for example. The one that carries around a teddy bear. Also, has pink/red hair.

Yes, it was only a matter of time before I drafted her. Given that she's a higher level favorite character from a higher level favorite series.

[Fencedude]

Yes, it was only a matter of time before I drafted her. Given that she's a higher level favorite character from a higher level favorite series.

Personally I'm just shocked! I never would have predicted that you'd draft her.

[Suwako Moriya]

Suwako drafts the slightly airheaded Alchemist of Arland.

Thanks, I knew giving you that alchemy recipe would pay off. Ok, so you still had to gather the ingredients, but....

In any case, Rorona is "love". Also, I love the outfit. Especially since it often shows two very important aspects of her. Yeah, I went there.

I did think about saving her for later, but I just didn't feel like risking things. Ie I had this feeling she'd eventually be drafted. Not my feelings are always accurate. Ok, technically I would be right about her eventually being drafted. Yay, for being able to control the future.

[Suwako Moriya]

Yes, it was only a matter of time before I drafted her. Given that she's a higher level favorite character from a higher level favorite series.

Personally I'm just shocked! I never would have predicted that you'd draft her.

I'm just full of surprises. Really, it was just a question of how many rounds I'd end up waiting. Oh, and I can't believe I forgot to mention a reference to her hating that city. Stupid City requiring me to re-recruit her.

In any case, the fun part is going to be with future choices. Some of which may not be as easy as the first three were.

[Suwako Moriya]

Woohoo, I got all three of my top, most wanted picks.


Congratulations. Also, this picks shows a definite sign of good taste.

[ilmaestro]

The single most hilarious character I've seen in a game in at least the past year.

Betenoire, take us to the next round.
;_;

I looked over at my games pile, and the cover of this was staring me in the face. Thought "nah, likely no-one will draft her too early, game isn't out in the West until this week". Forgot that the US got it last month and that the European realease date is this week. >_<

So I take it you missed that big and very active thread on the game? The one I've posted in several times today? :sd:
Yeah, I don't really read many random threads on here (as my awesome 0.93 posts per day might suggest, haha), just ones I'm posting in and will sometimes browse/check "New Posts" - had seen it pop up in that list recently, but just assumed people were discussing preorders or whatever. ^^;

[Nosredna]

Zelda

Hey, Nos left me a second pick.

Jimmie-you still up or did you get up early for an early game today?

Thank you! I realize now I didn't take into account I had two picks so close I could have halted the draft again if one if those two were taken. I'll be more careful next time.

[Nork22]

Look at all the heroes.
Time to do something about that (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn71hIsm0U8).

Sweet. I went to the Distant Worlds concert last year (maybe some of the rest of you did too?) and they closed with One-Winged Angel wherein Nobuo Uematsu got up on stage and conducted the audience in singing the chorus. Epic.

Went to the Distant Worlds concert in 2009 held in San Fran. Partly disappointed since they didn't have the backing of a full choir, so stuff like Liberi Fatali and One Wing Angel weren't as epic as they should be, but heck watching it live is important.

[Senku]

Sweet. I went to the Distant Worlds concert last year (maybe some of the rest of you did too?) and they closed with One-Winged Angel wherein Nobuo Uematsu got up on stage and conducted the audience in singing the chorus. Epic.

That sounds hilarious!

I haven't seen Distant Worlds, but I did go to Dear Friends some years back.

[Suwako Moriya]

Look at all the heroes.

Time to do something about that (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn71hIsm0U8).

*Gasp* A boss battle! Quick everyone let's take him down.:P Sorry, I was waiting for an excuse to say that.

[Classical]

Woohoo, I got all three of my top, most wanted picks.


Anise. :beatingheart: Excellent choice. I love using her in battle, and she's so cute. If we weren't limited to one character per game I would've picked her along with Luke.

[Suwako Moriya]

Woohoo, I got all three of my top, most wanted picks.


Anise. :beatingheart: Excellent choice. I love using her in battle, and she's so cute. If we weren't limited to one character per game I would've picked her along with Luke.

I had Anise under consideration, but the decision to draft her or not would depend on certain events. One of which has already happened anyway. Ie her already being drafted by someone else. Which means the decision has been made for me.

[HitokiriShadow]

Woohoo, I got all three of my top, most wanted picks.


Anise. :beatingheart: Excellent choice. I love using her in battle, and she's so cute. If we weren't limited to one character per game I would've picked her along with Luke.

I had Anise under consideration, but the decision to draft her or not would depend on certain events. One of which has already happened anyway. Ie her already being drafted by someone else. Which means the decision has been made for me.

You were the main person I was worried about taking her from me. I knew someone else liked her and had used an avatar of her in the past, but I wasn't sure who it was until Classical drafted Luke, then I was pretty sure it was him. In any case, I knew there were at least two people that probably had her on their list, so I wanted to grab her early.

[Suwako Moriya]

You were the main person I was worried about taking her from me. I knew someone else liked her and had used an avatar of her in the past, but I wasn't sure who it was until Classical drafted Luke, then I was pretty sure it was him. In any case, I knew there were at least two people that probably had her on their list, so I wanted to grab her early.

Heh, I think I actually used at least one avatar of Anise Tatlin as well myself. I think during the time I was either playing or anticipating the game.

In any case, you were right to be worried about me taking her. Although I can confirm if you had not taken her this round, I would have still held off on drafting her.

Heck, truth be told I might have ultimately passed on drafting her in general. As shocking as that may sound....

[TnAdct1]

Sorry for the long delay (after all, some of us do have to go to work, as well as not planned ahead notify a proxy about their choice).

Eventually, after some thinking (which involves getting my mind off of angry thoughts involving Gen Urobuchi), I'm going with the hot Brit chick from the Street Fighter franchise.

[ilmaestro]

I applaud your selection, good Sir.

/mains Cammy in SFIV

[Fudce]

Pikachu, Betenoire chooses you.

[Fencedude]

STOP PICKING WHILE I'M UPDATING

;_;

Fudce! I expect better of you!

[Fudce]

STOP PICKING WHILE I'M UPDATING

;_;

Fudce! I expect better of you!

I'm just getting my own back. :P

[Fencedude]

FYI: Updates delayed do to Madoka

[Classical]

My next pick is my favorite FF male protagonist.

[Betenoire]

Pikachu, Betenoire chooses you.

Thanks Fudce.

Continuing my multi-genera picks. If this isn't stopped soon it could become a theme...

[Fencedude]

Alright, finally updated (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html).

I just want to mention that there is precisely one image of Tatyana anywhere on the internet.

Also it took a herculean effort to use a non-ironic or personified Pikachu.

[Jaynin]

I'm going to take the rightful ruler of the netherworld :P

[Nork22]

The true Star of the battlefield, darlings!

[Fencedude]

The true Star of the battlefield, darlings!

...she was my round four pick. Damn you.

[Fencedude]

Because I have to have someone from Final Fantasy!

[Fencedude]

And updated (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) through my pick.

[ilmaestro]

Now time for EmperorBrandon to... er... damn, I used this line in the Anime Draft thread.

[EmperorBrandon]

This round I'll go with a non-RPG pick (probably won't be too many, but I'll have some). He's one of my favorites in the Mario Kart and Mario Party games.

Next up is JackC.

[Nork22]

The true Star of the battlefield, darlings!

...she was my round four pick. Damn you.

There's always another. ;)

edit: apologies about that

[Fencedude]

Don't mention undrafted characters.

[Suwako Moriya]

I just want to mention that there is precisely one image of Tatyana anywhere on the internet.

Actually, I've seen at least three (including the one you used) different images. However the one you found is essentially the easiest to find. It's also the best one to use for such a thing.

One I saw was a link to some fanart (http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7268/rs3tatyanapic1wd3.jpg) at the Gamefaqs message board.

The other was a scan (http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5989/tatyana2f.jpg)that someone sent me awhile ago.

However as I said, the one used is probably the most logical one to use. Plus, that second one I showed, I believe I only saw on the internet in a very low resolution scan... So, whatever.

On a side note, this has reminded me that I should actually take a look at some fan art sites again. Assuming I can find the links again and assuming they're still alive.

Either way, I get the feeling for every Tatyana art I find, I'll find like several dozen of <redacted> as well given that <redacted> is likely more populuar.

[Fencedude]

I would have tried Pixiv, except that I have absolutely nofuckingclue how you'd spell her name in Katakana.

Even the thought of trying scared me.

[EmperorBrandon]

I would have tried Pixiv, except that I have absolutely nofuckingclue how you'd spell her name in Katakana.

Even the thought of trying scared me.

I checked Japanese Wikipedia, and it has the answer:
タチアナ・ラザイエフ

Checking Pixiv, looks like there's about 49 images of her (seems she mostly gets tagged with just her given name there)

[Fencedude]

I would have tried Pixiv, except that I have absolutely nofuckingclue how you'd spell her name in Katakana.

Even the thought of trying scared me.

I checked Japanese Wikipedia, and it has the answer:
タチアナ・ラザイエフ

Checking Pixiv, looks like there's about 49 images of her (seems she mostly gets tagged with just her given name there)

"TaChiANa", ok, fair enough.

"RaZeIEFu" Yeah, wouldn't have gotten that one.

[Suwako Moriya]

I would have tried Pixiv, except that I have absolutely nofuckingclue how you'd spell her name in Katakana.

Even the thought of trying scared me.

There's also the matter of the following. While most people in the English world seem to use "Tatyana Lasaiev", if you check one of the actual guidebooks for the game, it's spelled out as "Tatiana Razajev". I honestly have no idea which is more accurate. Sure the Japanese use the latter, but they can make mistakes...

In any case, I tend to have a habit of just putting in the Japanese version of the name of the game. Either in full or in part.

Which is important since in the case of one manga, if I put in the full name, I find only three images. Put in the shorter name and I get multiple pages of images.

*Searches Pixiv using the Japanese of the game* Ah, so she does have images. Maybe I should actually save some of them for myself later...

[Suwako Moriya]

I checked Japanese Wikipedia, and it has the answer:
タチアナ・ラザイエフ

Checking Pixiv, looks like there's about 49 images of her (seems she mostly gets tagged with just her given name there)

Ah, thanks. Nice to have the actual name and 49 images is not exactly heavy, but better than having just two or three. Heck some characters can't even get one....

[JackC]

Still alive.... still alive...

[Senku]

Still alive.... still alive...

There goes a PC choice :P

[Senku]

Everyone's favorite Spirit Medium-in-Training!

(I've always liked her English name more then Ayasato Mayoi)

Final Honors go to Spirit Of The Stage.

[Spirit Of The Stage]

Must resist Wolf's Reign song...must resist...

And next up is some plonker from the West Midlands...huh, Fudce isn't it? Er...the other plonker...er, ilmaestro is later...then...

...gah, it's me...hold on...

[Spirit Of The Stage]

Thanks to SOMEONE local picking Rachel, I wanted to pick Hazama for round 3, just so I could do the fact that Hazama summoms AMATERASSSSSUUUUU...only to find it's a wolf god, and not some slaying demon sword...^^

But yes, someone order a large him or was the scenery enough? Best. Villain. Ever. (Well, in beat-em-ups anyway...:P)

Senku, your order please.

[Senku]

The ONE FREE MAN!

(Honestly, I didn't like HL2 that much...)

JackC's pick.

[JackC]

:D

[Nosredna]

Everyone's favorite Spirit Medium-in-Training!

(I've always liked her English name more then Ayasato Mayoi)

Final Honors go to Spirit Of The Stage.

Nice pick, she definitely was on my list. Speaking of my list I think I need to increase it pretty soon.

[EmperorBrandon]

Now it's ilmaestro's turn.

[Nork22]

But yes, someone order a large him or was the scenery enough? Best. Villain. Ever. (Well, in beat-em-ups anyway...:P)
Best troll ever! Long live God Troll Hazama.

[Spirit Of The Stage]

But yes, someone order a large him or was the scenery enough? Best. Villain. Ever. (Well, in beat-em-ups anyway...:P)
Best troll ever! Long live God Troll Hazama.

Indeed. He is after all, a smooth criminal. :)

[Fencedude]

Updated (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) through Magus.

[ilmaestro]

Thanks to SOMEONE local picking Rachel
A pleasure, as always. ^_^

[ilmaestro]

Guh, sorry for the delay, thought I would have had time to check forums before work and didn't. :(

Now it's time to stop sitting on the Fence, dude.

[Fencedude]

Because she's the sexiest character ever, and voiced by Sawashiro Miyuki.

[Nork22]

In celebration that Yakuza 4 is coming out in the next couple of weeks while in Japan "Of the End" is releasing soon.

[Senku]

Because she's the sexiest character ever, and voiced by Sawashiro Miyuki.

Dang, Didn't even think of that game; Excellent choice!

[Jaynin]

When you want to rid your city of hundreds of thug clones, you've got to do it yourself. With your fists. Walking across town.

Okay Classical, time to press continue.

[Classical]

*Presses continue*

*Chooses the lovely Alicia*

*Gets game over*

Crap, this game is hard.

Your turn to try, Betenoire.

[Betenoire]

Small arms master? Check.

Tons of stamina to run like hell? Check.

Lock picking? Can't do it worth a @#$damn.

Plus a fighting game character.

TnAdct1 is up.

[TnAdct1]

This time, I'm able to get this pick done with an hour.

I've going with the fallen angel of the Disgaea series (and one of the fun characters of Trinity Universe), Flonne.

[EmperorBrandon]

I've going with the fallen angel of the Disgaea series (and one of the fun characters of Trinity Universe), Flonne.

Flonne :beatingheart: You most likely have one of my votes for this round.

[Senku]

This time, I'm able to get this pick done with an hour.

I've going with the fallen angel of the Disgaea series (and one of the fun characters of Trinity Universe), Flonne.

Argh! Was hoping she'd fly under the radar a little longer.

Also, :catgirl::beatingheart::bowsmiley:

[Suwako Moriya]

As I said before, Anise Tatlin was a maybe and I will reveal the main reason. Her name is Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear! I was aways leaning towards drafting Natalia over Anise. Sure, I love Anise don't get me wrong.

However in some ways I became more fond of Natalia. I will admit it's partially the long name. Plus, there's just something about playing as a cross between an Archer Class and a Healer Class. Not sure what, but it was interesting.

Besides having Anise drafted by someone else benefits me because now it means I won't have to feel bad about passing on her because I know she's still in the draft in some form.

Enough about her, let's praise the fact our Princess has joined the draft finally as the first Tales chararacter that I ended up drafting.

[EmperorBrandon]

Argh! Was hoping she'd fly under the radar a little longer.


Not much of a chance at that. I've been thinking of picking her too. She probably would have been my pick next round if she was still available. :)

[HitokiriShadow]

Because we don't have enough Tales characters yet.

goku94567 is on the clock.

[Classical]

Her name is Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear!

Natalia :beatingheart:. There doesn't seem to be too many Natalia fans. That said, I have to admit that I'm really fond of her name. I just love saying it :sweat:. Anyway, I really love her character and it's nice to see that she got drafted.

[goku94567]

I wasn't expecting him to still be available in the 4th round.

You're up Jimmie M.

[Fencedude]

*wanders in to start updating*

Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear

You've got to be fucking kidding me!

[HitokiriShadow]

*wanders in to start updating*

Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-LanvaldearYou've got to be fucking kidding me!

Her name in katakana is ナタリア・ルツ・キムラスカ・ランバルディア

Edit: Oh, or is it an issue of fitting her name on the board?

[Jimmie M]

A real Texas sweetie now joins my team.

Nos, it's up to you now!

[Nosredna]

Now on to, well I don't know who is starting round five, did I miss that post? :sd:

[Betenoire]

Now on to, well I don't know who is starting round five, did I miss that post? :sd:

Only because you didn't travel into the future to the point where Bob has posted it.

[Classical]

*wanders in to start updating*

Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-LanvaldearYou've got to be fucking kidding me!

Her name in katakana is ナタリア・ルツ・キムラスカ・ランバルディア

Edit: Oh, or is it an issue of fitting her name on the board?

Hmm, if it's an issue of fitting her name on the board, he could just put "Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear" like it's listed in her character status screen in the game, but it's still kind of long. :sweat:

[Fencedude]

Now on to, well I don't know who is starting round five, did I miss that post? :sd:

Only because you didn't travel into the future to the point where Bob has posted it.

Eagh...he went offline.

If people really want to get going I could random.org up a new order, or we can wait.

[Betenoire]

If people really want to get going I could random.org up a new order, or we can wait.

I'm cool with waiting.

[Jimmie M]

If people really want to get going I could random.org up a new order, or we can wait.

I'm cool with waiting.

So am I.

[Suwako Moriya]

Sorry about that, I ended up having to do "real life" stuff for a bit

In any case, the order for round 5 was determined by the "join date" of each poster. If two posters had the same month and year, alphabetical order (first letter of your name) broke the tie.


01. EmperorBrandon
02. Jaynin
03. Nork22
04. TnAdct1
05. Suwako Moriya
06. Fencedude
07. Jimmie M
08. ilmaestro
09. Nosredna
10. Spirit Of The Stage
11. JackC
12. HitokiriShadow
13. Senku
14. Classical
15. Betenoire
16. goku94567


Round 6 will snake up this order.

[Betenoire]

In any case, the order for round 5 was determined by the "join date" of each poster. If two posters had the same month and year, alphabetical order (first letter of your name) broke the tie.

*snip*
15. Betenoire

...on second thought Fence...

:noodle:

[Suwako Moriya]

Because we don't have enough Tales characters yet.

I can't decide. Am I supposed to play a dangerous boss theme or a sad theme when reading the post for your pick?

Yeah, I had Presea under consideration as a potential Tales character for the draft.

Well, I guess the consolation is she's no longer in conflict with some of the other people I had in mind.

[Suwako Moriya]

In any case, the order for round 5 was determined by the "join date" of each poster. If two posters had the same month and year, alphabetical order (first letter of your name) broke the tie.

*snip*
15. Betenoire

...on second thought Fence...

:noodle:

Think of it not as your round 5 turn coming late. Think of it as your round 6 turn coming early. Yeah, so maybe that's not much consolation.

I get the feeling I'll rely on random.org for most orders since it's probably easier than coming up with some random criteria each time.

[Fencedude]

I just want to mention that as soon as I started working on the image for Gemini Sunrise, Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan started to play in iTunes.

[Betenoire]

I get the feeling I'll rely on random.org for most orders since it's probably easier than coming up with some random criteria each time.

It is indeed.

[Suwako Moriya]

If people really want to get going I could random.org up a new order, or we can wait.

I wouldn't mind having a back up person in case an issue comes up again.

Alternatively there's also the idea of setting up the orders for the other rounds ahead of time. Or is it better to set up one pair at a time?

[Classical]

If people really want to get going I could random.org up a new order, or we can wait.

I wouldn't mind having a back up person in case an issue comes up again.

Alternatively there's also the idea of setting up the orders for the other rounds ahead of time. Or is it better to set up one pair at a time?

I personally like having the orders one pair at a time, as it sets an air of mystery and uncertainty for me. If I know when my turns are beyond 5 and 6 it kind of makes things less exciting for me.

[Suwako Moriya]

*wanders in to start updating*

Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear

You've got to be fucking kidding me!

No, I'm quite serious (and evil) about the way I put her name. Although I do fully expect and understand that for the sake of the big board, you would likely end up using a shorter version of the name.

Like for example, the one Classical mentioned. Where you drop the princess part and use initials in place of the middle names.

[Jimmie M]

I just want to mention that as soon as I started working on the image for Gemini Sunrise, Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan started to play in iTunes.

Nice! Which version?

[Fencedude]

I just want to mention that as soon as I started working on the image for Gemini Sunrise, Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan started to play in iTunes.

Nice! Which version?

Pretty sure it was the full size of the first OVA's OP.

I've got a couple, and I can't always remember off hand which came from where.

[Fencedude]

Alright, the Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) is updated through the end of Round 4.

[EmperorBrandon]

"Yakibuta!!!"

Jaynin is up next.

[Jaynin]

There was a Gauntlet arcade machine at a local pizza place when I was a kid, and I loved that game. Ate a lot of my quarters. One of my most prized NES games was the Tengen Gauntlet cartridge. On the home version it was much less risky to play as the Elf and then use him to hog all the treasure chests from your friends.

On to you Nork22.

[Spirit Of The Stage]

When you want to rid your city of hundreds of thug clones, you've got to do it yourself. With your fists. Walking across town.

Okay Classical, time to press continue.

First time I've had to say this...DAMMIT!!!

There's one vote secured. :)

[Fencedude]

I just realized that Nork has 4 hours left to pick.

[Betenoire]

I just realized that Nork has 4 hours left to pick.

and 1 minute from this post.

Not that I have been counting since noon or anything.

[Nork22]

Open the door to Phantomile.

Next up TnAdct1

[Nork22]

I just realized that Nork has 4 hours left to pick.

Gah... didn't realise I was up already, but made it anyway.

[TnAdct1]

Let's get this draft moving again, okay?

For my fifth pick, I'm going with cuter-looking succubus of the Darkstalkers games, Lilith.

[Suwako Moriya]

After many failed attempts, Lilka Eleniak has finally managed to teleport into the draft. Even better, she ended up in a slot on my team.

Yeah, so I decided now was a good time to make the draft more Wild and for some reason she convinced me that if I'm going to have at least one Wild Arms girl, she should be it.

A young girl that's cute and pretty. One that's also a mage of the healing variety. One with an amusing weapon aka umbrella.

You know, I have no idea why someone like me would choose her. I'm not fooling anyone am?

Heh, I wonder if I can make a theme out of these choices so far. I mean aside from them all being RPG females.

Good news, Fencedude, because you managed to complete that side quest, they're allowing you to choose your reward. Your choices are <redacted>, <redacted>, etc.

[Fencedude]

Its not like I read her blog or anything!

[Fencedude]

The Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) is updated through my pick.

[Jimmie M]

I'm going with Sephiroth's nemesis for this round.

Ilmaestro, have at it!

[Betenoire]

and next...

[Betenoire]

Bah.

Lets see if the Spirit can be raised or if perhaps he has set a proxy to take the Stage.

[ilmaestro]

Thank you! :)

[Betenoire]

Thank you! :)

Not a problem. Always willing to help someone who sees the value in using a proxy.

[Nosredna]

Bah.

Lets see if the Spirit can be raised or if perhaps he has set a proxy to take the Stage.

Thanks! Glad to know you approve of my pick :sdsmiley:.

[Senku]

Bah.

Lets see if the Spirit can be raised or if perhaps he has set a proxy to take the Stage.

Thanks! Glad to know you approve of my pick :sdsmiley:.

I must also approve! ...since she was on my list and all :P

[Spirit Of The Stage]

Sorry, but do have a reason this time - tore muscles in my wrists, arms and biceps after doing some construction work yesterday and was basically stuck in bed, went to the doctors and fortunately can heal naturally so a bit slower than normal...

So without further ado...OHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!

JackC now on the clock.

[Betenoire]

Sorry, but do have a reason this time - tore muscles in my wrists, arms and biceps after doing some construction work yesterday and was basically stuck in bed, went to the doctors and fortunately can heal naturally so a bit slower than normal...

Yipe. :sd:

[JackC]

I could have chosen any number of games but 5 is really where is the most bad ass.

[HitokiriShadow]

Now for a Gran Pulse style miracle!

Senku is on the clock.

[Senku]

Rich, Beautiful, and is totally the best fit for the High-Cut Armor (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/658183/alternate_costume-armor-bed_sheet-blush-breasts-br). (NSFW)

Classical is on the clock.

[Fencedude]

Rich, Beautiful, and is totally the best fit for the High-Cut Armor (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/658183/alternate_costume-armor-bed_sheet-blush-breasts-br). (NSFW)

Classical is on the clock.

*shakes fist*

[Classical]

I'm going with this lovely, sexy lady for my next pick.

Betenoire is on the clock.

[Senku]

I'm going with this lovely, sexy lady for my next pick.

Betenoire is on the clock.

One of my "in case of emergency" picks is gone now. :sweat:

[Suwako Moriya]

And with this Proxy, the round has only one HP left.

goku94567 use your finishing move!

[goku94567]

I thought I was going to be the first to pick a Persona character, senku beat me to it though.

Thr first round 6 pick is coming right up.

[goku94567]

I had to get a Final Fantasy character at some point.

Betenoire is on the clock.

[Suwako Moriya]

History repeats itself, as I have a second proxy to reveal.

Classical, reveal to use the next classic you have in store for us.

[Fencedude]

Mitsuru, Yukiko and Millenia?

I hate all of you.

[Classical]

My next classic is a "beary" special character. Please "bear" with my bad puns.

Senku, follow up with an all-out attack.

[goku94567]

Mitsuru, Yukiko and Millenia?

I hate all of you.

I wanted Lightning, so we're even :P

[Senku]

My favorite of the three sisters.

Hit gauge at 100%; what's your finishing strike, HitokiriShadow?

[Betenoire]

History repeats itself, as I have a second proxy to reveal.

Many thanks Suwako.

[Fencedude]

Big Board (http://fencedude.com/VGDraft11/index.html) updated through Senku's pick.

[Classical]

I'm going with this lovely, sexy lady for my next pick.

Betenoire is on the clock.

One of my "in case of emergency" picks is gone now. :sweat:

I was worried someone could take her so I figured I'd grab her now as she's one of my higher-level female favorites.