AD 2006: SIGNUPS CLOSED, prelim groupings set

[dunno001]

Old post is of no relevance, as signups are closed. Stay tuned for who's going to be up!

Okay, the formula for the first round was arranging by user IDs, and assigning everyone a letter A-E. The letter determines your group. So, without further ado, these are the groups:

Group 1:
EmperorBrandon- Pixy Misa (Magical Project S)
Sojirou the Tenken- Eikichi Onizuka (GTO)
penguin_tango- Roy Mustang (FMA)
Big-boi- Motoko Kusanagi (GitS)
Nabeshinji- Osaka (Azumanga)
DiGiKerot- Natsuki Kuga (My-HiME)

Group 2:
Nuriko- Lafiel (CotS)
Famicom- Guts (Berserk)
rainking187- Rei Ayanami (Eva)
cairber- Yukino Miyazawa (KKnJ)
Victor Lewandowski- Kazuharu Fukuyama (Girls Bravo)
excel7769- Jo (Burst Angel)

Group 3:
AbeChinchilla- Kei Kurono (Gantz)
GyBaNOJunior- Princess Tutu (Princess Tutu)
Lamhirh of the Stars- Skuld (OMG/AMG)
Dagger- Misato (Eva)
Scribble- Spike Spiegel (Bebop)

Group 4:
Anna Sartin- Sakaki (Azumanga)
Ape2020- Ifurita (El Hazard)
Jimmie M- Miyuki Kowbayakowa (YUA)
Balthier- Lupin (Lupin III)
Redneck Otaku- Batou (GitS)

Group 5:
TnAdct1- Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga)
ibby- Vash (Trigun)
Narob- Belldandy (OMG/AMG)
B-Rad Lascelle- Tohru Honda (Fruits Basket)
Krelyan- Van Fanel (Escaflowne)

The poll will be posted for this on Wednesday, with voting for quick round 1 to start at Thursday, 12 midnight EST. Good luck to all players!

[B-Rad Lascelle]

Count me in! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[penguin_tango]

I'd like to play this year. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[DiGiKerot]

I'd like to (attempt to) take part again.

[Dagger]

I'd like to try it.

[Victor Lewandowski]

Count me in. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[ape2020]

I would be in if we did it. I had fun even if I didn't do too well. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

-ape2020

[Jimmie M]

Count me in. I'm looking forward to it. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Nuriko]

*enters the drag queen* /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[AnnaSartin]

Count me in! ^_^ Happy birthday, Brad!

[tstidm1]

Count me in, also.

[Helschadenfreude]

I wanna play! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[EmperorBrandon]

I definitely want to play again. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Scribble]

I would like very much to take part.

[Big-boi]

You can count me as well. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Magic_Knight]

What is the Anime Draft?

[Nuriko]

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Magic Knight said:
What is the Anime Draft?

[/ QUOTE ]

It's basically a game where 20 AOD members are selected to compete against each other. There will be 10 rounds and the 20 members will select an anime character in each round. Once all 10 rounds are completed, voting beings. The anime character that receives the most votes in each round (like a popularity contest) receives a certain number of points. In the end, all points earned from each round are tallied, the member with the most points is the King/Queen of the 2006 Anime Draft and gets all bragging rights! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Someone fill in if I left anything out, lol btw, the rules are not finalized yet, so stay tune in the other thread.

[rainking187]

I want to be in! But unless there's less then 20 people participating I doubt I'll make it. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[uwf]

i'll give this a try.

[ibby]

Even though I wasn't involved in last years draft, I would like to try out for the 06 one, cause I had alot of fun in the 05 one.

[excel7769]

I'll participate, It'll be fun!!

[balthier2012]

I think I'll give it a second shot.

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Nuriko said:
[ QUOTE ]
Magic Knight said:
What is the Anime Draft?

[/ QUOTE ]

It's basically a game where 20 AOD members are selected to compete against each other. There will be 10 rounds and the 20 members will select an anime character in each round. Once all 10 rounds are completed, voting beings. The anime character that receives the most votes in each round (like a popularity contest) receives a certain number of points. In the end, all points earned from each round are tallied, the member with the most points is the King/Queen of the 2006 Anime Draft and gets all bragging rights! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Someone fill in if I left anything out, lol btw, the rules are not finalized yet, so stay tune in the other thread.

[/ QUOTE ]

*cough*

Unless someone cheats - in which case everyone disavows knowledge of the draft and the winner is forgotten... /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[krelyan]

I'm interested.

[rainking187]

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PsychoRabbitt said:*cough*

Unless someone cheats - in which case everyone disavows knowledge of the draft and the winner is forgotten... /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Official winner of the unofficial anime draft!

[XenoSaber]

I'm up for it!

[TheStrongMan]

I would like to participate in the madness...

[AnnaSartin]

Well, it looks like we made it past twenty people (like there was any doubt we would! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif ) Let's get ready to ruuuumblllle! Sorry, couldn't help myself! /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

I don't think I'm qualified to enter, but it sounds kinda interesting nontheless.

[AnnaSartin]

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mifuneral said:
I don't think I'm qualified to enter, but it sounds kinda interesting nontheless.

[/ QUOTE ]

Is that an entry? ^_^; *is making a written list*

[cairber]

I want in!

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Anna Sartin said:
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mifuneral said:
I don't think I'm qualified to enter, but it sounds kinda interesting nontheless.

[/ QUOTE ]

Is that an entry? ^_^; *is making a written list*

[/ QUOTE ]

Sure, why not /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[AutoGyro]

Sounds like fun. You can count me in /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[dunno001]

Okay, there does seem to be sufficient interest in this, so I've posted some rules in the other thread (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=generalanimeforum&Number=1 229725&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=2&fpart=2). These are not set in stone yet, so if there's something you'd like to see changed/clarified, etc, now's the time to let me know!

[TnAdct1]

Count me in as a participant in the tournament, as I always wanted to take part in the draft.

(note to self: create list of characters that I'd like to have as members on my team)

I'll participate again.

[elmer92413]

I've never played, and I'm not sure how good I'd be...
But I'm in...!!!
...
..
.

[hijacka22]

I'll throw my proverbial hat into the ring again this year.

[Chloe]

I got squashed in the qualifier last year, I would like to take another stab at it. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[AbeChinchilla]

I'd like to try.

[Mononoke]

I'd be up for joining again.

And unlike the naysayers (you know who you are), I DO acknowledge the 2005 draft /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif.

[Narob]

You know what? I've been in the past two (or one, if its prefered) and it would be a shame to not give another shot at it. The draft was fun, sideline the little bickering and oddities in between, and I'd still like to be a part of that fun. Besides, you can't have a draft without my ring girl! Throw my hat in.

[dunno001]

*clangs a bell repeatedly*

Here ye, here ye! Latest telegram from the Pony Express states that quick draft entries will start being accepted at 7:11 PM EST, AND NO EARLIER! (Time shall be judged by AoD official time.) In addition, people who want to play that have not posted in this thread have until 6 PM EST on Saturday to post here. At that time, this thread will be locked, and anyone who has not yet posted in this thread will not be eligible to play. Quick draft submissions will be open until 11:59 PM EST on Monday.

That being said, I hope everyone's ready...

[AnnaSartin]

Hurry up, 7:11! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif *bounces in her seat excitedly*

[Narob]

Oh hell, I missed this post, when I PMed you. I'll try again when the time comes.

[AnnaSartin]

*test post to check AOD time*

[AnnaSartin]

*another test post to check AOD time*

[dunno001]

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Anna Sartin said:
*test post to check AOD time*

[/ QUOTE ]

It's also on the bottom of the main page...

[excel7769]

I'm ready good luck to everyone!!!

[rainking187]

Sent mine in. Refreshed till it said 7:11. If I get either of my first two choices I think I'll get in. Hopefully there wasn't alot of people paying attention.

[Narob]

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rainking187 said:
Sent mine in. Refreshed till it said 7:11. If I get either of my first two chances I think I'll get in. Hopefully there wasn't alot of people paying attention.

[/ QUOTE ]
Well if it's 7:11 EST, then everyone else is probably at work still, or in traffic. Good for us, eh wot?

[DiGiKerot]

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excel7769 said:
I'm ready good luck to everyone!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, thats my PM fired off, so I can actually get some sleep now (and I thank Dunno for not waiting until 3am UK time to post /images/graemlins/tongue.gif). I wish everyone the worst of luck, becuase, you know, if they do well I won't get through to the next round. Not that I think I will anyway, all my choices suck.

[Victor Lewandowski]

Mine are in and I got my first choice. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Aside from more people signing up, a lot of us will have our picks in very quickly.

[cairber]

I'm so excited /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif Heres hopin it turns out better this yr than last for me! (remember poor Kino? /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif)

[rainking187]

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DiGiKerot said:Not that I think I will anyway, all my choices suck.

[/ QUOTE ]

I don't think my choices suck, but apparently I'm wrong. I picked Sailor Moon last year (who I thought was popular) and she did terribly. And I did the same thing I always do when I'm rushed. I panicked. It's like "Oh geez, WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING?" (Yes, the all caps were needed. That's how I panic.)

[DiGiKerot]

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rainking187 said:
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DiGiKerot said:Not that I think I will anyway, all my choices suck.

[/ QUOTE ]

I don't think my choices suck, but apparently I'm wrong. I picked Sailor Moon last year (who I thought was popular) and she did terribly. And I did the same thing I always do when I'm rushed. I panicked. It's like "Oh geez, WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING?" (Yes, the all caps were needed. That's how I panic.)

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I went for Sasuke (from Naruto) for my fast-poll pick last year, figuring that, with everyone having picked female characters, one of the most popular characters from one of the most popular shonen shows would have done reasonably well. Big mistake /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

[TnAdct1]

Sent my list in. Hopefully, I'll end up getting either my first choice or my second choice (not naming names here, but I definitely have a priority to try to get those two characters on my team).

[rainking187]

Any one have the stats from the previous years? I want to see how well various characters did previously.

[dunno001]

People, it does help me if I can confirm your PMs... I'm getting blocked on my current confirmation...

[rainking187]

Geez, I'm so lazy I got an adrenaline rush from this. I'm so excited! I wonder if people will draft their avatars. Will Lamhirh get Lafiel? Or will she already be picked? I can't wait to find out.

[dunno001]

Okay, so it's not a madhouse. I have confirmed 9 entries, attempting to confirm 1 more. (Having PMs off doesn't make it easy...) 2 people thus far have not gotten their first choice.

[TnAdct1]

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dunno001 said:
People, it does help me if I can confirm your PMs... I'm getting blocked on my current confirmation...

[/ QUOTE ]

Does saving a copy of the sent PM help, since I saved a copy of mine just to be sure that my list was sent?

[cairber]

i got mine (not sure how to do confirmation) /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[excel7769]

I got my list in, in plenty of time, and I got who I wanted too!.

[dunno001]

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cairber said:
i got mine (not sure how to do confirmation) /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

If you got the PM from me, it's confirmed.

[penguin_tango]

Saw my first choice confirmed. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[DiGiKerot]

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dunno001 said:
2 people thus far have not gotten their first choice.

[/ QUOTE ]

Wow, that rather surprises me, though I could probably make a decent guess at the characters in question. I'm also quite surprised so many people seemed to be sitting around specifically waiting for this. Competitive crowd /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

[Narob]

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rainking187 said:
Geez, I'm so lazy I got an adrenaline rush from this. I'm so excited! I wonder if people will draft their avatars. Will Lamhirh get Lafiel? Or will she already be picked? I can't wait to find out.

[/ QUOTE ]
I know right? I'm like pumped! And this is only the prelims! (By the way, I got my first choice!!! Can anyone guess who it is?)

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
TnAdct1 said:
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dunno001 said:
People, it does help me if I can confirm your PMs... I'm getting blocked on my current confirmation...

[/ QUOTE ]

Does saving a copy of the sent PM help, since I saved a copy of mine just to be sure that my list was sent?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, the confirmation also includes which character from your list that made it in. So if I can't send you a PM, you won't know which charcter made it...

[TnAdct1]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
[ QUOTE ]
TnAdct1 said:
[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
People, it does help me if I can confirm your PMs... I'm getting blocked on my current confirmation...

[/ QUOTE ]

Does saving a copy of the sent PM help, since I saved a copy of mine just to be sure that my list was sent?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, the confirmation also includes which character from your list that made it in. So if I can't send you a PM, you won't know which charcter made it...

[/ QUOTE ]

I realized that my "accept other people's PM" thing was turned off, so I turned it so that way I can now get a confirmation PM. Sorry about that.

[rainking187]

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Narob said:
I know right? I'm like pumped! And this is only the prelims! (By the way, I got my first choice!!! Can anyone guess who it is?)

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I know at least one character that it isn't /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif. I count 33 participants, which means I only have to beat out 13 other characters to make it in. But watch, I'll probably get matched up against a bunch of powerhouses.

[ape2020]

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rainking187 said:
Any one have the stats from the previous years? I want to see how well various characters did previously.

[/ QUOTE ]

I had a game plan last year and laid low with Mikura the first fast poll. Then steamrolled the seconde round with a combination attack reporting and grassroot campaign. This year I've got a new theme so it might not be as focused as last year.

-ape2020

[AnnaSartin]

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rainking187 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Narob said:
I know right? I'm like pumped! And this is only the prelims! (By the way, I got my first choice!!! Can anyone guess who it is?)

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I know at least one character that it isn't /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif. I count 33 participants, which means I only have to beat out 13 other characters to make it in. But watch, I'll probably get matched up against a bunch of powerhouses.

[/ QUOTE ]

I fear much the same thing! ^_^;;; At least I got my first choice pick...

[rainking187]

I won't say who it was, but I'm one of the people that didn't get their first pick. I'm interested to see who did though.

[Big-boi]

Just sent my pm in.
(Crosses fingers) /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[dunno001]

Okay, 14 confirms as of right now, 3 people getting their 2nd pick, and we now have a 3rd pick getting in... those who've not yet PMed me may wish to do so, since many characters I expected to go are doing so... (And there's a few I didn't expect, but that might just be me...)

[ape2020]

Well, well, it seems I got my conformation email and I got a second choice. Now that list I submitted was only a first round list and maynot be a clear indicator of my future draft course if I get in. But it is interesting to know at least one character I will be up against. Now I must start up the gears of war and propganda.

/images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif Hmmm...lets start with my former number one choice...

-ape2020

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Okay, 14 confirms as of right now, 3 people getting their 2nd pick, and we now have a 3rd pick getting in... those who've not yet PMed me may wish to do so, since many characters I expected to go are doing so... (And there's a few I didn't expect, but that might just be me...)

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought it would add a lot of excitement to the fast polls if we did a surprise pick. From the comments I don't think I was wrong in that assesment. Now to see if my choice was a good one or not. I don't have as focused agenda as I did last year but I plan on having as much fun as I can.

-ape2020

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Okay, 14 confirms as of right now, 3 people getting their 2nd pick, and we now have a 3rd pick getting in... those who've not yet PMed me may wish to do so, since many characters I expected to go are doing so... (And there's a few I didn't expect, but that might just be me...)

[/ QUOTE ]

Whose picks had characters that you didn't expect to go in the first round? I'd be surprised if one of those unexpected picks was my own. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[dunno001]

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Ape2020 said:
Well, well, it seems I got my conformation email and I got a second choice. Now that list I submitted was only a first round list and maynot be a clear indicator of my future draft course if I get in. But it is interesting to know at least one character I will be up against. Now I must start up the gears of war and propganda.

/images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif Hmmm...lets start with my former number one choice...

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, that is an advantage to not getting your first choice- you know at least 1 character you're up against. I'm just waiting until I have to tell someone that all their picks are taken...

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Okay, 14 confirms as of right now, 3 people getting their 2nd pick, and we now have a 3rd pick getting in... those who've not yet PMed me may wish to do so, since many characters I expected to go are doing so... (And there's a few I didn't expect, but that might just be me...)

[/ QUOTE ]

Whose picks had characters that you didn't expect to go in the first round? I'd be surprised if one of those unexpected picks was my own. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'd like to refrain from commenting on that while the rounds are still in pick/secrecy mode. Once things close, then I'll announce which picks surprised me.

[AnnaSartin]

[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
I plan on having as much fun as I can.
-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Wiser words were never spoken! Hey, are we going to have a draft board like we've had the past two years?

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
Well, well, it seems I got my conformation email and I got a second choice. Now that list I submitted was only a first round list and maynot be a clear indicator of my future draft course if I get in. But it is interesting to know at least one character I will be up against. Now I must start up the gears of war and propganda.

/images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif Hmmm...lets start with my former number one choice...

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, that is an advantage to not getting your first choice- you know at least 1 character you're up against. I'm just waiting until I have to tell someone that all their picks are taken...

[/ QUOTE ]

What are the smallest and largest lists that have been received so far? I had twelve characters on my list. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
I plan on having as much fun as I can.
-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Wiser words were never spoken! Hey, are we going to have a draft board like we've had the past two years?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, PW's going to be doing the point tallying, so I would guess that he'll be doing the board. Otherwise, I can try to do something crude, but it won't look nearly as good...

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
Well, well, it seems I got my conformation email and I got a second choice. Now that list I submitted was only a first round list and maynot be a clear indicator of my future draft course if I get in. But it is interesting to know at least one character I will be up against. Now I must start up the gears of war and propganda.

/images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif Hmmm...lets start with my former number one choice...

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, that is an advantage to not getting your first choice- you know at least 1 character you're up against. I'm just waiting until I have to tell someone that all their picks are taken...

[/ QUOTE ]

What are the smallest and largest lists that have been received so far? I had twelve characters on my list. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Well I only had six, but like last year my actual draft board is much larger then that. I only looking at good characters to get me into the draft while maybe maintaining my theme.

-ape2020

[rainking187]

I can't wait till Tuesday, I think that's when the lists are supposed to be posted. Are we not allowed to campaign until then? Otherwise you'd be giving away your character choice. I'm glad I got my second choice, but I hope no one picks my third, fourth, and fifth choices either.

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
Well, well, it seems I got my conformation email and I got a second choice. Now that list I submitted was only a first round list and maynot be a clear indicator of my future draft course if I get in. But it is interesting to know at least one character I will be up against. Now I must start up the gears of war and propganda.

/images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif Hmmm...lets start with my former number one choice...

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, that is an advantage to not getting your first choice- you know at least 1 character you're up against. I'm just waiting until I have to tell someone that all their picks are taken...

[/ QUOTE ]

What are the smallest and largest lists that have been received so far? I had twelve characters on my list. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

It's ranged from 3-21, with 5 and 10 being rather popular numbers.

[ape2020]

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rainking187 said:
I can't wait till Tuesday, I think that's when the lists are supposed to be posted. Are we not allowed to campaign until then? Otherwise you'd be giving away your character choice. I'm glad I got my second choice, but I hope no one picks my third, fourth, and fifth choices either.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm not going to say anything, but I sure and hell might drop a few hints or red herrings here and there. Hehehe /images/graemlins/tongue.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

-ape2020

[dunno001]

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rainking187 said:
I can't wait till Tuesday, I think that's when the lists are supposed to be posted. Are we not allowed to campaign until then? Otherwise you'd be giving away your character choice. I'm glad I got my second choice, but I hope no one picks my third, fourth, and fifth choices either.

[/ QUOTE ]

That's your choice. If you disclose your pic to others, then be careful of others who might plot against it...

[rainking187]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:It's ranged from 3-21, with 5 and 10 being rather popular numbers.

[/ QUOTE ]

Wow, I wonder who came up with 21 people. My brain shut down after five.

[balthier2012]

I sent you a PM, dunno

I am awaiting confirmation PM. Thanks

EDIT:
Nevermind, you're fast. I got my first pick! But I didn't think about it either... lol

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
[ QUOTE ]
rainking187 said:
I can't wait till Tuesday, I think that's when the lists are supposed to be posted. Are we not allowed to campaign until then? Otherwise you'd be giving away your character choice. I'm glad I got my second choice, but I hope no one picks my third, fourth, and fifth choices either.

[/ QUOTE ]

That's your choice. If you disclose your pic to others, then be careful of others who might plot against it...

[/ QUOTE ]

No one these forums would bemirch the good character of any anime star. Might be time to ring up good ol' DSA for a little expose.

Find out which Utimate Sweetness is really a prima donna bitch in real life!

-ape2020

[penguin_tango]

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rainking187 said:
Wow, I wonder who came up with 21 people. My brain shut down after five.

[/ QUOTE ]

That would have been me I believe. I wanted to cover my bases. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[ibby]

Count me in.

[Nuriko]

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penguin_tango said:
[ QUOTE ]
rainking187 said:
Wow, I wonder who came up with 21 people. My brain shut down after five.

[/ QUOTE ]

That would have been me I believe. I wanted to cover my bases. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

heahaheheha you picked enough characters for 2 drafts! lol I got in 1 hour later and I could only think of 5 in 1 minute and pm'd right away. To my surprise, I got my first choice. If I don't get in, this draft ain't worth playing! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[dunno001]

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ibby said:
Count me in.

[/ QUOTE ]

Okie, feel free to send off the PM, since I've still got the tracking file open for adding people! ^_^

[Mononoke]

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rainking187 said:
Geez, I'm so lazy I got an adrenaline rush from this. I'm so excited! I wonder if people will draft their avatars. Will Lamhirh get Lafiel? Or will she already be picked? I can't wait to find out.

[/ QUOTE ]
Who knows! Lafiel went to another team last year, in the first round, before I joined the Draft. I forget who had her, though I do remember that she did reasonably well for that team. We'll have to see who chooses to go for her this year, if anyone. In any case it will be very interesting!

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
Well, well, it seems I got my conformation email and I got a second choice. Now that list I submitted was only a first round list and maynot be a clear indicator of my future draft course if I get in. But it is interesting to know at least one character I will be up against. Now I must start up the gears of war and propganda.

/images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif Hmmm...lets start with my former number one choice...

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, that is an advantage to not getting your first choice- you know at least 1 character you're up against. I'm just waiting until I have to tell someone that all their picks are taken...

[/ QUOTE ]

You know what would have be truely evil is that you didn't disclose which character was pick, only that the player got in. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

-ape2020

[TnAdct1]

[ QUOTE ]
rainking187 said:
Wow, I wonder who came up with 21 people. My brain shut down after five.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I came up a big list, but it didn't contain 21 characters.

Anyways, I was able to get my first choice. Here's hoping that no one picks my second choice.

[dunno001]

Ah well... PMs are still being accepted, but I'm prolly out for the night. Enjoy!

[B-Rad Lascelle]

[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Okay, 14 confirms as of right now, 3 people getting their 2nd pick, and we now have a 3rd pick getting in... those who've not yet PMed me may wish to do so, since many characters I expected to go are doing so... (And there's a few I didn't expect, but that might just be me...)

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought it would add a lot of excitement to the fast polls if we did a surprise pick. From the comments I don't think I was wrong in that assesment. Now to see if my choice was a good one or not. I don't have as focused agenda as I did last year but I plan on having as much fun as I can.

[/ QUOTE ]
I had to settle for my 3rd choice... although I made a point of prioritizing picks based on their likelihood of being able to win fast polls and avoiding potential vote splits.

I'm not too concerned... although I'd have liked to have scored one of my Top 2 picks, I've been stuck at work tonight so it was unavoidable that I'd miss the initial signup bubble.

[ibby]

Will there be a offical board/chart be made up listing people's characters taken in each round be made up in the near future?

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
ibby said:
Will there be a offical board/chart be made up listing people's characters taken in each round be made up in the near future?

[/ QUOTE ]

There will be a board/chart made with these listings. It will probably surface after the qualifying polls are over and the rest of the draft begins. It would be nice to have a board/chart made when the pools for the qualifying polls are announced on a seperate page from the big board for the rest of the draft. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Jimmie M]

I just fired off my list a couple of minutes ago. Good luck everyone! /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[plaidwolf]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
I plan on having as much fun as I can.
-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Wiser words were never spoken! Hey, are we going to have a draft board like we've had the past two years?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, PW's going to be doing the point tallying, so I would guess that he'll be doing the board. Otherwise, I can try to do something crude, but it won't look nearly as good...

[/ QUOTE ]

'fraid i wont be doing the board...i dont have the skills to do it up like the last couple of years (in fact, i have no skills in that regard at all! ^^() Me just the lil' ol scorekeeper, so all i was gonna do was post up the running standings, both round and cumulative!

[AnnaSartin]

I can make the avatars if need be. But I don't have any webspace (or html knowledge) to make the board.

[excel7769]

[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
I can make the avatars if need be. But I don't have any webspace (or html knowledge) to make the board.

[/ QUOTE ]

Does that mean we have to create avatars of the characters we picked for the draft? or do you have something else in mind?

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
excel7769 said:
Does that mean we have to create avatars of the characters we picked for the draft? or do you have something else in mind?

[/ QUOTE ]
No, you don't need to create Forum Avatars for your characters. Although you most certainly can if you want to.

Anna was referring to the pictures / avatars displayed on the Anime Draft "Lineup" board, showing who had picked what character. This board was filled in as people made their choices, and was run by AyaReiko in the previous two years.

Speaking of which, has anyone saved AyaReiko's old work for the archives?

[AnnaSartin]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
Speaking of which, has anyone saved AyaReiko's old work for the archives?

[/ QUOTE ]

Here's the board from 2004, the board from 2005 was deleted.

http://www.angelfire.com/anime5/ayareiko/ad2004.html

[ayareiko]

Not in, RL guarentees that. I'm also debating about going ahead and create the Anime Royal Rumble. Anyway, I'll take a position in the booth and/or sideline reporter this time around.

General hints for newcomers:

1-- Pay attention to forum buzz. Whatever is the talk of the table has a better chance to score votes.
2-- Avoid picking R2 characters. They usually recieve far less votes than average. (Exceptions: See Hint 1)

I may make a new draft board (depending if RL allows me to), but I definitely want to redesign the layout if I do.

[Victor Lewandowski]

New participants who have not posted in this thread, signup time has expired. /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

How many people have their lists in already?

[Jimmie M]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
New participants who have not posted in this thread, signup time has expired. /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

How many people have their lists in already?

[/ QUOTE ]

I sent mine in to dunno001 late last night (Got my first choice too /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif).

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
New participants who have not posted in this thread, signup time has expired. /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

How many people have their lists in already?

[/ QUOTE ]

I have 23 people with their lists in to me as of right now.

And I intended on being here before now, but the weather out there wasn't going to let me...

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Here's the board from 2004, the board from 2005 was deleted.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks, Anna! I haven't done anything with it yet, but I do hope we can archive it appropriately for future reference. I wonder if there's a shot at recreating the 2005 board.. I know the images are still there, at least.

In the meantime I've thrown together a possible 2006 board for everyone's consideration. If we want to use it, we can continue fleshing out the parts that need it.

http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/

[ape2020]

Looks good to me. Nice and clean and it loads up fast. I actually like it better then the old board.

-ape2020

[rainking187]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Here's the board from 2004, the board from 2005 was deleted.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks, Anna! I haven't done anything with it yet, but I do hope we can archive it appropriately for future reference. I wonder if there's a shot at recreating the 2005 board.. I know the images are still there, at least.

In the meantime I've thrown together a possible 2006 board for everyone's consideration. If we want to use it, we can continue fleshing out the parts that need it.

http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/

[/ QUOTE ]

Cool, it looks like it's been ripped straight off AoD!

[Jimmie M]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Here's the board from 2004, the board from 2005 was deleted.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks, Anna! I haven't done anything with it yet, but I do hope we can archive it appropriately for future reference. I wonder if there's a shot at recreating the 2005 board.. I know the images are still there, at least.

In the meantime I've thrown together a possible 2006 board for everyone's consideration. If we want to use it, we can continue fleshing out the parts that need it.

http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/

[/ QUOTE ]

I think that we should go with this one. It looks good. Nice job!

[AnnaSartin]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Here's the board from 2004, the board from 2005 was deleted.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks, Anna! I haven't done anything with it yet, but I do hope we can archive it appropriately for future reference. I wonder if there's a shot at recreating the 2005 board.. I know the images are still there, at least.

In the meantime I've thrown together a possible 2006 board for everyone's consideration. If we want to use it, we can continue fleshing out the parts that need it.

http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/

[/ QUOTE ]

It looks great, Lamhirh! And if you like I'll give you a hand trying to recreate a board for last year's draft to archive for reference.

[excel7769]

This score board looks great!! Very nice job, can't wait so see the pics on it!! And by the way thanks for the hard work.

[balthier2012]

Great job Lamhirh, that scoreboard looks great.

A sidenote: I missed when the picks would be done, when should I check back for the voting/next stage?

[ayareiko]

[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
Looks good to me. Nice and clean and it loads up fast. I actually like it better then the old board.

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]
That's because the old board uses uncompressed png format for the images. My new board will use either jpg or gif this year. (The png images will remain on my local system.)

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
Aya Reiko said:
[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
Looks good to me. Nice and clean and it loads up fast. I actually like it better then the old board.

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]
That's because the old board uses uncompressed png format for the images. My new board will use either jpg or gif this year. (The png images will remain on my local system.)

[/ QUOTE ]

Well thats why it loaded slowly last time. Well I guess it much better then anything I could do. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

-ape2020

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
Balthier said:
A sidenote: I missed when the picks would be done, when should I check back for the voting/next stage?

[/ QUOTE ]

For the fast poll you need to PM dunno001 with a list of your fast poll candidate in order of desire. Then you should get a reply confirming which of your pick you got for the fast polls. Then the suprise fast poll picks will be revealed Mon or Sun and voting on Thursday which is also then who is in which pool.

-ape2020

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Balthier said:
A sidenote: I missed when the picks would be done, when should I check back for the voting/next stage?

[/ QUOTE ]

For the fast poll you need to PM dunno001 with a list of your fast poll candidate in order of desire. Then you should get a reply confirming which of your pick you got for the fast polls. Then the suprise fast poll picks will be revealed Mon or Sun and voting on Thursday which is also then who is in which pool.

-ape2020

[/ QUOTE ]

Clarification- PM submissions are open through Monday. I'll be posting them up early Tuesday morning my time.

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
Balthier said:
Great job Lamhirh, that scoreboard looks great.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks to Balthier, Anna, and everyone else who gave feedback on the proposed new board! I'm humbled by the show of support, and I'm also happy that it might work out for everyone /images/graemlins/cool.gif.

Since it sounds like things are a "go", I went ahead and started fleshing things out a bit more today. The following have been uploaded: a rules summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/rules.html), a scoring system summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/scoring.html), a logo, and the official current status (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/) of the Draft.

[rainking187]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
[ QUOTE ]
Balthier said:
Great job Lamhirh, that scoreboard looks great.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks to Balthier, Anna, and everyone else who gave feedback on the proposed new board! I'm humbled by the show of support, and I'm also happy that it might work out for everyone /images/graemlins/cool.gif.

Since it sounds like things are a "go", I went ahead and started fleshing things out a bit more today. The following have been uploaded: a rules summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/rules.html), a scoring system summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/scoring.html), a logo, and the official current status (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/) of the Draft.

[/ QUOTE ]

You do realize you're going to have to do this every year now, right? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

Less than 24 hours left to submit your PM before the deadline.

The sooner the PM's are finished coming in, the sooner he "may" reveal the pools and the characters that are in the draft so we can begin the campaigning. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[balthier2012]

This thread got 1 post in the past 12 hours. I think everyone is done submitting.

[tstidm1]

The leaderboard is very nice. I have a better understanding of things with this year's draft. It should be a blast to play.

[AnnaSartin]

Hm... deadline's almost up. I wonder if anyone will fail to produce a pick?

[rainking187]

It's possible. Someone may only check AoD once a week or so. Though I suppose we'd have to wait for the new tally to find out. I can't wait till tomorrow. I want to see what my chances are.

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
[ QUOTE ]
Balthier said:
Great job Lamhirh, that scoreboard looks great.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks to Balthier, Anna, and everyone else who gave feedback on the proposed new board! I'm humbled by the show of support, and I'm also happy that it might work out for everyone /images/graemlins/cool.gif.

Since it sounds like things are a "go", I went ahead and started fleshing things out a bit more today. The following have been uploaded: a rules summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/rules.html), a scoring system summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/scoring.html), a logo, and the official current status (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/) of the Draft.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ooooh... formatting... /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif I like it! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Hm... deadline's almost up. I wonder if anyone will fail to produce a pick?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, they've got less than 4½ hours to get me their list, since I WILL be closing this at 11:59. As of right now, I only have 24 players registered, so your odds are pretty good right now!

[AnnaSartin]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
The following have been uploaded: a rules summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/rules.html), a scoring system summary (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/scoring.html), a logo, and the official current status (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/) of the Draft.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey Lamhirh, can you include Dunno's new campaign rules in the rules somewhere?

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
rainking187 said:
You do realize you're going to have to do this every year now, right? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Well, they always say that no good deed goes unpunished /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
Aya Reiko said:
That's because the old board uses uncompressed png format for the images. My new board will use either jpg or gif this year. (The png images will remain on my local system.)

[/ QUOTE ]
Hey Aya, I wanted to apologize for inadvertantly grabbing your job as Draft Board coordinator. It sounded like you didn't want to have much to do with the Draft this year, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Oops... /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

There's still room for two boards or better yet, room for contributors to the new board.

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
[ QUOTE ]
rainking187 said:
You do realize you're going to have to do this every year now, right? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Well, they always say that no good deed goes unpunished /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well... this does only happen once a year. You may have to worry about some of the other poll games wanting your services, though... /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
Redneck Otaku said:
The leaderboard is very nice. I have a better understanding of things with this year's draft. It should be a blast to play.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks for your kind words. With many folks having more experience under their belts, it's going to be a very interesting game. Can't wait to see what happens!

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Ooooh... formatting... /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif I like it! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks!

You also get bonus points for including the neko in your post. See, for me, that's part of the compliment /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif.

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Hey Lamhirh, can you include Dunno's new campaign rules in the rules somewhere?

[/ QUOTE ]
Sure thing. Great suggestion too, since that is especially important information. It'll be up on the Rules page shortly.

I do have a question though: I couldn't find a reference for what kind of PM soliciting is acceptable (if any). Did we decide on this? I can think of two scenarios:

PMing random AoD members asking for votes. (Lamhirh's thought: probably not a good idea)

PMing targeted AoD members.. For instance, someone is a known fan of Maids, so you encourage them to vote for your character Mahoro (Mahoromatic) in that round. (Lamhirh's thought: good way to get interested voters, doesn't sound so bad. Maybe)

[ayareiko]

Don't mind, don't mind. They'll need you in case my experiment doesn't work out. Just use jpgs or gifs for your images. pngs take up alot of file space.

[Helschadenfreude]

[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Hm... deadline's almost up. I wonder if anyone will fail to produce a pick?

[/ QUOTE ]

Haha, I'm glad I decided to usurp my brother's computer to check AOD. My computer's been dead for the past three days.... but I knew itw as close. I don't know if I made it or not, I just turned in a random random list....

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Hey Lamhirh, can you include Dunno's new campaign rules in the rules somewhere?

[/ QUOTE ]
Sure thing. Great suggestion too, since that is especially important information. It'll be up on the Rules page shortly.

I do have a question though: I couldn't find a reference for what kind of PM soliciting is acceptable (if any). Did we decide on this? I can think of two scenarios:

PMing random AoD members asking for votes. (Lamhirh's thought: probably not a good idea)

PMing targeted AoD members.. For instance, someone is a known fan of Maids, so you encourage them to vote for your character Mahoro (Mahoromatic) in that round. (Lamhirh's thought: good way to get interested voters, doesn't sound so bad. Maybe)

[/ QUOTE ]

In general, PMs were decided against. Lemme see if I can find that post, but first, I have something to do...

EDIT: Well, the other post was a 1-liner also. It was a basic no, because I don't want someone to try twisting my words into sending out bulk PMs.

[dunno001]

*slams a very large gong with the mallet* And time's up, folks! With a few last-hour submissions, we have 27 people who will be in the fast draft. Let me take care of a few things, and I'll post up everyone's picks.

[Helschadenfreude]

Hah, I had half an hour to spare.. I was anxious... oh well. I would've picked other characters if I read the thread and saw that only 27 were in..... I would have aimed for more mainstream characters.... /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif Ah well, my pick is fine.

[dunno001]

Please watch the root post now for updates. I've already put up the first grouping that will be voted on.

[Helschadenfreude]

Gah, I'm fucked. ...... Why is it my group is the one with major bigshots??? ARGHHH! /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

Oh well... :sniffs: I guess I don't have any luck this year either.... Eh... maybe I'll have better luck in the last or reshuffle...

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
EDIT: Well, the other post was a 1-liner also. It was a basic no, because I don't want someone to try twisting my words into sending out bulk PMs.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks for the clarification - no wonder I couldn't find the other post /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif. Campaigning boundaries, including this one, have been added to the rules page for everyone's reference.

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Well... this does only happen once a year. You may have to worry about some of the other poll games wanting your services, though... /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
*grin* Maybe if they ask nicely... /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
Anna Sartin said:
Hey Lamhirh, can you include Dunno's new campaign rules in the rules somewhere?

[/ QUOTE ]
Now that we have clarification on PMs (don't do 'em), the campaign regs have been added to the rules (http://home.earthlink.net/~lamhirhofthestars/ad2006/rules.html) page. Thanks for the suggestion, Anna!

[Nuriko]

I told ya EmperorBrandon would pick Pixy Misa! I was struggling between her and Lafiel, but since I've never had the chance to pick Lafiel, I chose her to kick it off. I thought Lafiel would of been picked by Lamhirh already since I posted my picks 1 hour after it started. At the very least, he's not facing her in the prelim round unless neither one of us makes it, lol

Still, I'm glad I'm not facing Osaka or Pixy Misa in the prelims or else it's gonna be ugly, lol.

The groupings worked out well since no groups have more than 1 characters from the same series /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Since we have 27, I'm guessing 7 will be eliminated?

[penguin_tango]

[ QUOTE ]
Nuriko said:
Still, I'm glad I'm not facing Osaka or Pixy Misa in the prelims or else it's gonna be ugly, lol.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm facing them. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif This might be a quick game for me.

No, I must have faith in Mustang. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Eric]

Cool. This may be the first draft I get to participate in. My chances aren't so bad this time either.

[rainking187]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Group 2:
Nuriko- Lafiel (CotS)
Famicom- Guts (Berserk)
rainking187- Rei Ayanami (Eva)
cairber- Yukino Miyazawa (KKnJ)
Victor Lewandowski- Kazuharu Fukuyama (Girls Bravo)
excel7769- Jo (Burst Angel)

[/ QUOTE ]

Aw crap. The only one I'm fairly sure I'll beat is Fukuyama. Oh well, I'm hoping maybe I'll make it in on Fast Poll 2 or 3. I think there's seven characters on the list less popular then Rei Ayanami. Hopefully Evangelion on [adult swim] will increase her popularity some.

Aha, it appears Narob got my first pick.

Upon investigation, I believe the list of people to sign up but not send lists to be: uwf, XenoSaber, TwilightAria, mifuneral, AutoGyro, elmer92413, and Kingmole. You know, in case anyone was wondering.

[ape2020]

<font color="blue">Finally the fast poll match ups are revealed! And it seems we are playing not to lose. A lot of safe picks with a lot of tried and true characters. Has anyone laided down a path of themed picks or is this just a free for all grab for votes? Oh what twists and turns will conspiror to derail the plans of seven sorrowful picks? Lets have a closer look at the pools.</font>

Group 1:
EmperorBrandon- Pixy Misa (Magical Project S)
Sojirou the Tenken- Eikichi Onizuka (GTO)
penguin_tango- Roy Mustang (FMA)
Big-boi- Motoko Kusanagi (GitS)
Nabeshinji- Osaka (Azumanga)
DiGiKerot- Natsuki Kuga (My-HiME)

<font color="red">Group 1 seems to have a lot of brawns (and little brains), which may bode well for Pixy Misa and Osaka. Both Onisuka and Motoko were a little disppointing in last years fast polls, so can they step it up in a less competitive enivorment? Maybe a bigger question is weither the time has arrived for Natsuki of reletively new show My-HiMe or will Roy Mustang's starring role in a hit TV show steal all their thunder? Did anyone doubt EmperorBrandon's selection and his unhealthy fixation on little magical girls?</font>

Group 2:
Nuriko- Lafiel (CotS)
Famicom- Guts (Berserk)
rainking187- Rei Ayanami (Eva)
cairber- Yukino Miyazawa (KKnJ)
Victor Lewandowski- Kazuharu Fukuyama (Girls Bravo)
excel7769- Jo (Burst Angel)

<font color="red">Group 2 seems to have a lot of strength and intellegence along with a few overactive hormones in Kazuharu. Lafiel a perinnel powerhouse is looking to ride that CoTS wave into a high pick into a high position in the draft. But stawart players Guts and Rei have their own fanical fan base to draw on and might be stumbing blocks. Yukino Miyazawa was a doing anything type of gal in last years polls, so might we see the same this year? And in some of the riskist picks can Kazuhara and Jo find success in top heavy grouping? Or will the flash of their shows be grounded out by the subtances of competition?</font>

Group 3:
AbeChinchilla- Kei Kurono (Gantz)
GyBaNOJunior- Princess Tutu (Princess Tutu)
Lamhirh of the Stars- Skuld (OMG/AMG)
Dagger- Misato (Eva)
Scribble- Spike Spiegel (Bebop)

<font color="red">Group 3 is a relatively laid back pool with many veteran star players in its showcase. While their indifferance might be seen as a sign of laziness, make no mistake they players were some of the top voters in past drafts. Will surprise fast poll winner Princess Tutu dance her way to victory, and will she answer to Duck or Ahiru? Can Spike and Skuld get off their buttes and partispate? And how fanatical are the Eva fans? Is Kei about to get railroaded again?</font>

Group 4:
Anna Sartin- Sakaki (Azumanga)
Ape2020- Ifurita (El Hazard)
Jimmie M- Miyuki Kowbayakowa (YUA)
Balthier- Lupin (Lupin III)
Redneck Otaku- Batou (GitS)

<font color="red">Group 4, ah my little personal playground (Vote for Ifurita). What looks to be very safely pick field and only mean a serious fallout somewhere down the line (Vote for Ifurita). Is Sakaki the odds on favorite in this grouping (Vote for Ifurita)? Can males Lupin and Batou rise up in this female fanboy dominated sport (Vote for Ifurita)? Wll Miyuki and Ifurita name register with the new generation of fans (Vote for Ifurita)? What evil plans has Ape2020 hatched up this time (Vote for Ifurita)?</font>

Group 5:
TnAdct1- Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga)
ibby- Vash (Trigun)
Narob- Belldandy (OMG/AMG)
B-Rad Lascelle- Tohru Honda (Fruits Basket)
Krelyan- Van Fanel (Escaflowne)

<font color="red">Group 5 sees a shit load of sweetness and twins serperated at birth! This might be one of the hardest fought battles with Utimate Sweetness as the prize title coming out of this pool. Will Chiyo-chan recover from that tiny-weenie report of last year? Will Belldandy's new found popularity change her personality and prople her to new heights of prima donna bitchness? Can the addition of Tohru Honda be too much sugar in this creamy pool of sapp? Can twins Vash and Van pull off a double upset?</font>

All the groups looks good and the only thing I can say is good luck to all (Vote for Ifurita)!

-ape2020

[ape2020]

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rainking187 said:
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dunno001 said:
Group 2:
Nuriko- Lafiel (CotS)
Famicom- Guts (Berserk)
rainking187- Rei Ayanami (Eva)
cairber- Yukino Miyazawa (KKnJ)
Victor Lewandowski- Kazuharu Fukuyama (Girls Bravo)
excel7769- Jo (Burst Angel)

[/ QUOTE ]

Aw crap. The only one I'm fairly sure I'll beat is Fukuyama. Oh well, I'm hoping maybe I'll make it in on Fast Poll 2 or 3. I think there's seven characters on the list less popular then Rei Ayanami. Hopefully Evangelion on [adult swim] will increase her popularity some.


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Actually I think you have a good shot at taking down Jo as well. I mean I got 20 votes for stinkin Shinji last year. So I know the Eva votes are out there.

-ape2020

[cairber]

Yukino is scared to compete against Rei, but she is getting pumped up and her "gotta be number 1" spirit is kicking in!!!

[rainking187]

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cairber said:
Yukino is scared to compete against Rei, but she is getting pumped up and her "gotta be number 1" spirit is kicking in!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Quick, someone find Arima, we need a distraction!

[AnnaSartin]

Yay, I'm in group 4! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif (her lucky number)

[cairber]

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rainking187 said:
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cairber said:
Yukino is scared to compete against Rei, but she is getting pumped up and her "gotta be number 1" spirit is kicking in!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Quick, someone find Arima, we need a distraction!

[/ QUOTE ]

He's officially locked in the closet until the close of round 1 (besides, I get him all to myself in there /images/graemlins/noseblee.gif...a little of his protective nature seems to be rubbing off on Yukino!)

[EmperorBrandon]

[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:

<font color="red">Group 1 seems to have a lot of brawns (and little brains), which may bode well for Pixy Misa and Osaka. Both Onisuka and Motoko were a little disppointing in last years fast polls, so can they step it up in a less competitive enivorment? Maybe a bigger question is weither the time has arrived for Natsuki of reletively new show My-HiMe or will Roy Mustang's starring role in a hit TV show steal all their thunder? Did anyone doubt EmperorBrandon's selection and his unhealthy fixation on little magical girls?</font>

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Unhealthy? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif I had to start out with a character from one of my favorite series, and since I wanted it to be someone different this year (Princess Tutu last year), decided to go with my second-rounder Pixy Misa since she was the one that did best out of my early picks last year. My competition looks tough, though. I know Osaka will likely be very difficult to beat (one of the most popular of the Azumanga Daioh characters).

Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:

Group 2:
Nuriko- Lafiel (CotS)
Famicom- Guts (Berserk)
rainking187- Rei Ayanami (Eva)
cairber- Yukino Miyazawa (KKnJ)
Victor Lewandowski- Kazuharu Fukuyama (Girls Bravo)
excel7769- Jo (Burst Angel)

<font color="red">Group 2 seems to have a lot of strength and intellegence along with a few overactive hormones in Kazuharu. Lafiel a perinnel powerhouse is looking to ride that CoTS wave into a high pick into a high position in the draft. But stawart players Guts and Rei have their own fanical fan base to draw on and might be stumbing blocks. Yukino Miyazawa was a doing anything type of gal in last years polls, so might we see the same this year? And in some of the riskist picks can Kazuhara and Jo find success in top heavy grouping? Or will the flash of their shows be grounded out by the subtances of competition?</font>


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Even with the competition that I am up against, I feel that my chances are all over the map. I feel that I do have one thing going for me (Girls Bravo Volume 4 comes out today). Aside from Guts, it feels like Kirie just walked into this pool times four. But Kazuharu Fukuyama keeps ticking no matter how many times Kirie beats him up. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[tstidm1]

I am glad I am in a decent group. I wouldn't say that I am guaranteed a win, but I think I have a chance of getting a 10-15 pick.

[cairber]

So..who moves on to the next round? The top two from each group? Yukino is trying to guage her chances. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[dunno001]

[ QUOTE ]
cairber said:
So..who moves on to the next round? The top two from each group? Yukino is trying to guage her chances. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes, top 2 from each group move on. The groups will be reformatted for wave 2, where only the winner of each group will get in.

[ape2020]

Since this years campaign budget has been cut back we will be recycling some past material for your enjoyment. And remember Vote for Ifurita!

<font color="red">DSA Report: BALCO new spokepeople

Reports out of Tokyo has it due to the fallout from the steroid use scandals in major league sports, BALCO founder 53-year-old Victor Conte, as been looking for spokespeople, to better their image. They have been in secret talks with popular anime stars Yukino Miyazawa and Motoko Kusanagi through mutual aquintence Greg Anderson. While speculation of use by these two entertainers is only whispered (well Yukino flatout admitted it), there is no call for testing by anime fandom. So BALCO might be looking for new markets to expand into.

Many in the industry suggest this is just the tip of the iceberg and Yukino and Motoko might not be the only ones in negotiation. Indeed an icon of muscle and power longed rumored to use preformance enhancing drugs might be the next target of BALCO. In an effort to confirm or dispute these rumors we sent a intern to the castle of said icon. Only his head returned.

Stay tuned for more DSA reports as they come. /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif

-Kurokawa </font>



<font color="blue">DSA report: Teeny Weenies Exposed!

A long held secret of the anime industry has been uncovered. From Japan long known to be a male-dominated culture, where most of the best jobs are reserved for men only. Where there are even plays were all the parts, including female roles, are performed by guys. We have found the Anime Industry is not immuned to this attitude. unbenownist to many western otaku here and around the world, most of the most popular loicion actresses have teeny weenies. That's right folks hugely popular characters like Lafiel, Princess Tutu, Honda Tohru, Skuld, and even Chiyo of Azumanga Daioh fame just young boys in drag.

We sent our "assasin correspondant in training" Asami to get some comments from Chiyo directly, as she was visiting the USA on a campaign tour. Just outside the men's room in Roy Rogers Park Asami caught up with the uber cute child star. While denying the accusation, her blushing face told another story. And she refused to offer any proof in his defense by dropping trowl.

In an appereance on Oparah, long time drag queen Belldandy spoke out in defense of these tiny tots sporting packages. Relating her own experances and story.

Stay tuned for more DSA reports as they come. /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif

-Harada </font>


<font color="red"> DSA report: New Queer Eye for the Straigt Guy Japan

Word has it the hugely popular cable show Queer for the Straight Guy is being exported to Japan. An intense search is on going for a new cast of the Japanese edition. In an effort to expand it appeal, the producers are looking to cast popular anime stars known or supected to be homosexuals.

Obviously Batou as been signed as the fasion consultant and most outragous of the bunch. Speculation has run rampant as the other four stars, oddsmakers in Vagas are reporting the leading canditants are Eikichi Onizuka interior designer, Vash the Stampede gourmet chef, and Lupin personnal social advisor, with Roy Mustang name being pulled after agents did confirm contract negotitions are on the way for the stylist spot.

Stay tuned for more DSA reports as they come. /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif

-Asami </font>


<font color="blue"> DSA report: Uwe Boll’s latest project filled with aged anime stars

Recent reports out of Tokyo is Uwe Boll director of such steaming piles of crap as Along in the Dark, BloodRayne, and others. Has secured the movie rights to Super-Robot Wars and is gathering talent. Too save money the Swedish director has decide up us anime character in the twilight of their careers (or those dumb enough to beleive his BS). Confirmed so far are former child actors Osaka and Sakaki from the yesteryear hit show Azumanga. They will play two lesbian lovers on the lamb called Tex and Susan. Its believed Miyuki Kowbayakowa of the cheasy cop show Your Under Arrest, crashed their audition in a ultra tight bunny suit in order to get a part in the project. She was seen being forcifully escorted out the building by security. Van Fanel is believe to be the hero and villian of the show flying his GundamEva Mechwarrior MK XXX transformer. Rumors abound of Rei Ayanami involvement as the director's chair but we get no calls back from her agent.

Thats the latest out of Tokyo. /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif

-Mikura (Assassin Correspondent) </font>

-ape2020

[excel7769]

[ QUOTE ]
dunno001 said:
Group 2:
Nuriko-Lafiel (CotS)
Famicom- Guts (Berserk)
rainking187-Rei Ayanami (Eva)
cairber-Yukino Miyazawa (KKnJ)
Victor Lewandowski-Kazuharu Fukuyama (Girls Bravo)
excel7769- Jo (Burst Angel)


[/ QUOTE ]
That's some good competition right there in that group. Well good luck to all, and I'm sure we'll all have a good time. Let the politicking begin!!!

[TnAdct1]

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Ape2020 said:
Group 5:
TnAdct1- Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga)
ibby- Vash (Trigun)
Narob- Belldandy (OMG/AMG)
B-Rad Lascelle- Tohru Honda (Fruits Basket)
Krelyan- Van Fanel (Escaflowne)

<font color="red">Group 5 sees a shit load of sweetness and twins serperated at birth! This might be one of the hardest fought battles with Utimate Sweetness as the prize title coming out of this pool. Will Chiyo-chan recover from that tiny-weenie report of last year? Will Belldandy's new found popularity change her personality and prople her to new heights of prima donna bitchness? Can the addition of Tohru Honda be too much sugar in this creamy pool of sapp? Can twins Vash and Van pull off a double upset?</font>

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Oh yeah. As soon as I found out who Chiyo-chan is facing in the first round, I beginning to question how she'll fare in this Fast Draft match-up, considering the stiff competition between Belldandy and Tohru. However, I still need to plan ahead in case Chiyo-chan does make the final cut.

BTW, vote for Chiyo-chan. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[AutoGyro]

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rainking187 said:
Upon investigation, I believe the list of people to sign up but not send lists to be: uwf, XenoSaber, TwilightAria, mifuneral, AutoGyro, elmer92413, and Kingmole. You know, in case anyone was wondering.

[/ QUOTE ]

I was so busy the past two days, and I forgot to check in here /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif. I still wanna play /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[ibby]

TnAdct1- Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga)
ibby- Vash (Trigun)
Narob- Belldandy (OMG/AMG)
B-Rad Lascelle- Tohru Honda (Fruits Basket)
Krelyan- Van Fanel (Escaflowne)

Considering that I'm in this group, I think is probably the toughest groups out of the five to choose a winner cause the opposition is quite strong.

[Mononoke]

[ QUOTE ]
Nuriko said:
I told ya EmperorBrandon would pick Pixy Misa! I was struggling between her and Lafiel, but since I've never had the chance to pick Lafiel, I chose her to kick it off. I thought Lafiel would of been picked by Lamhirh already since I posted my picks 1 hour after it started. At the very least, he's not facing her in the prelim round unless neither one of us makes it, lol

[/ QUOTE ]
Congrats on getting Lafiel, Nuriko. She was my first choice as well for the same reason - I didn't get her last year and was hoping to correct that. But you beat me to it! I wonder if anyone else tried to pick her but was denied.

The first groupings turned out to be well mixed, especially for a "random" system as was used. It will be very interesting to see where things go from here.

Actually, your message does highlight the one slightly disappointing thing about this year's signups. I didn't PM dunno001 until about 3 hours after the bell because I was away eating dinner and watching Kill Bill when the announcement went out. dunno001 only gave 30 minutes of warning (6:40 saying it'd start at 7:11), so I totally missed the window, already being away at 6:40. Would it have made any difference if he had given more notice? Maybe, maybe not (I'm still really happy about Skuld). But it wouldn't hurt for next year /images/graemlins/happy.gif.

[jecca-neko]

I'm not in the Draft, but I don't envy the people in group 5. That is probably the absolute toughest group to call who might win the first round polling.

Who I think will be 1st or 2nd place in each group:

Group 1 - I don't know who some of these characters are seeing as I haven't seen any of the shows listed here except AzuDai and GTO. I'm pretty sure Osaka will win this grouping, but I don't know who to pick for a second choice.

Group 2 - Rei Ayanami will go on. Duh. As for a second choice, I'll go for Lafiel. She's very well liked on AoD. Yes, I think she beats Yukino in popularity.

Group 3 - Misato will probably go on and I think Skuld will too. Both are from "tried and true" classic anime. Gantz, Tutu, and Bebop are not classics, though Bebop is definitely getting there.

Group 4 - Sakaki! Wheee! She's my favorite AzuDai character, but she's also rather well liked. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif I have no idea for the rest, but will randomly vote for Ifurita. Why? El Hazard is another classic anime.

Group 5 - HARD! Anyway, my votes go to Belldandy and Vash. I think they'll completely trash Van and Tohru. It's hard to determine where Chiyo might fit in. I see her doing better than Van and Tohru, but I don't know how she'd compare to Belldandy and Vash.

[cairber]

I can hope for the Anti- Rei group to vote Yukino :o)

But, we may be doomed for a 3rd (or even 4th witha few others in there) place finish!

However, Yukino isn't giving up. She's taking her good looks, intelligence, and right hook all the way!!

[AnnaSartin]

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jecca-neko said:
Group 4 - Sakaki! Wheee! She's my favorite AzuDai character, but she's also rather well liked. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif I have no idea for the rest, but will randomly vote for Ifurita. Why? El Hazard is another classic anime.


[/ QUOTE ]

Anna: Team Sakaki thanks you for your support! We're ready and raring to go!

Shuichi Shindo, 2006 team mascot: Um, coach? We've got a problem...

Anna: Huh? What?

Sakaki: I can't fit in this shirt... *holds up a shirt that says "Team Captain"*

Anna: Huh? The shirt fit Shuichi fine last year... and Sana the year before that!

Shuichi: *whispers* Her chest is too big!

Sakaki: *blushes*

[DiGiKerot]

Good lord, I think I may as well give up and try again next year /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

Ah well, I guess I'll write up some promotion spiel tomorrow anyway.

I think its pretty easy to pick some clear winners in most the groups, though Group 4 is really hard to judge - only Sakaki really strikes me as a heavyweight. It'll be interesting to see what happens with that group, certainly.

[balthier2012]

Mutiny! My character has been pooled with a brainwashing schemer (vote Lupin). AutoGyro, my hope rests with you, don't be a hypocrite to your signature (vote Lupin). If Lupin were to advance it could only help your efforts!

[guyver83]

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Famicom said:
Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

you got my vote bro. GUTS ALL TEH WAY!!!! down with the rest.. Ape if you don't draft any hentai peeps your gonna lose out on my vote /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[balthier2012]

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guyver83 said:
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Famicom said:
Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

you got my vote bro. GUTS ALL TEH WAY!!!! down with the rest.. Ape if you don't draft any hentai peeps your gonna lose out on my vote /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Guts owns. It's time to massacre those innocent little ladies /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[guyver83]

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Balthier said:
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guyver83 said:
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Famicom said:
Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

you got my vote bro. GUTS ALL TEH WAY!!!! down with the rest.. Ape if you don't draft any hentai peeps your gonna lose out on my vote /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Guts owns. It's time to massacre those innocent little ladies /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

shit.. i'mma change my avatar to support guts!! RAWK!

[Jimmie M]

[ QUOTE ]
Ape2020 said:
Group 4:
Anna Sartin- Sakaki (Azumanga)
Ape2020- Ifurita (El Hazard)
Jimmie M- Miyuki Kowbayakowa (YUA)
Balthier- Lupin (Lupin III)
Redneck Otaku- Batou (GitS)


[/ QUOTE ]

Since I failed to qualify with Natsumi last year (She did well for Narob in the main draft, though), I decided to go with Miyuki this year as my 1st rounder. This is a very formidible group but she is up to the challenge. Show some love for Natsumi's tech-savvy partner in You're Under Arrest! &amp; vote for Miyuki! Ken Nakajima will appreciate it too (He's off in a corner glaring at Lupin since Batou is too much of a gentleman to make a play for Miyuki /images/graemlins/wink.gif).

Good luck everyone! /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Jimmie M]

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guyver83 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Famicom said:
Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

you got my vote bro. GUTS ALL TEH WAY!!!! down with the rest.. Ape if you don't draft any hentai peeps your gonna lose out on my vote /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

If Ape doesn't then I certainly will. I've got at least 2 hentai characters in mind should I qualify.

[Eric]

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guyver83 said:
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Balthier said:
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guyver83 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Famicom said:
Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

you got my vote bro. GUTS ALL TEH WAY!!!! down with the rest.. Ape if you don't draft any hentai peeps your gonna lose out on my vote /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Guts owns. It's time to massacre those innocent little ladies /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

shit.. i'mma change my avatar to support guts!! RAWK!

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm advertising Guts out of my laziness to change it to my own character... /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[excel7769]

This is great!!
*quietly biding time until the polls open*
*assured of at least 3 votes, not much but better than nothing*

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
guyver83 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Famicom said:
Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

you got my vote bro. GUTS ALL TEH WAY!!!! down with the rest.. Ape if you don't draft any hentai peeps your gonna lose out on my vote /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Interesting... Then again I already draft into a theme and only time will tell if that includes some mature content or not. But of course I could easly get the nasty on almost any character, as Shinji proved last year. And you know how many wet otaku dreams have Ifurita starring in them, including her staff. /images/graemlins/noseblef.gif /images/graemlins/noseblef.gif /images/graemlins/noseblef.gif

-ape2020

[Victor Lewandowski]

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Balthier said:
[ QUOTE ]
guyver83 said:
[ QUOTE ]
Famicom said:
Wahh, running up against Lafiel and Rei could pose a problem.... Hopefully the females will all cancel each other out. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

you got my vote bro. GUTS ALL TEH WAY!!!! down with the rest.. Ape if you don't draft any hentai peeps your gonna lose out on my vote /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Guts owns. It's time to massacre those innocent little ladies /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Guts still has one other roadblock that won't go down so easily (Kazuharu Fukuyama) after he's done taking care of the quartet of little ladies that could go Kirie in an instant and cause him trouble.

[cairber]

Yukino feels she is hardly innocent... *considers wearing her low cut halter and panty displaying skirt...hmmm*

Arima may disagree, but it's a good thing he's locked in the closet.

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
Balthier said:
Mutiny! My character has been pooled with a brainwashing schemer (vote Ifurita). AutoGyro, my hope rests with you, don't be a hypocrite to your signature (vote Ifurita). If Ifurita were to advance it could only help your efforts!

[/ QUOTE ]

Very interesting... Now would I be so underhanded as to brianwash the good folks here on AOD? I feel you have mistaken my orginal intentions of given you all a humorous evalution! Gosh I find your accusations a little juvenial at best!

Oh and vote Ifurita! Go Ifurita!

-ape2020

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
cairber said:
Arima may disagree, but it's a good thing he's locked in the closet.

[/ QUOTE ]

Isn't it time for Arima to come out of the closet and give the yaoi fanboys something to talk about. Guts and Arima sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

-ape2020

[cairber]

Vote Yukino, and she will make Arima fondle whomever you'd like /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[ape2020]

[ QUOTE ]
cairber said:
Vote Yukino, and she will make Arima fondle whomever you'd like /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Thats my girl just like last year and the steroid abuse scanadel.

-ape2020

[Nuriko]

[ QUOTE ]
Lamhirh of the Stars said:
Congrats on getting Lafiel, Nuriko. She was my first choice as well for the same reason - I didn't get her last year and was hoping to correct that. But you beat me to it! I wonder if anyone else tried to pick her but was denied.

The first groupings turned out to be well mixed, especially for a "random" system as was used. It will be very interesting to see where things go from here.

Actually, your message does highlight the one slightly disappointing thing about this year's signups. I didn't PM dunno001 until about 3 hours after the bell because I was away eating dinner and watching Kill Bill when the announcement went out. dunno001 only gave 30 minutes of warning (6:40 saying it'd start at 7:11), so I totally missed the window, already being away at 6:40. Would it have made any difference if he had given more notice? Maybe, maybe not (I'm still really happy about Skuld). But it wouldn't hurt for next year /images/graemlins/happy.gif.

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haeheahea thanks. I'm sure Lafiel will do well, the royal highness always has a loyal group of supporters without resorting to low and cheap campaigns as witnessed above /images/graemlins/tongue.gif Honestly, I was shocked that she was still available. If she wasn't, Pixy Misa would of been my next choice, lol.

I agree that the timing is messed up, I mean on a Friday night? Dunno musta been smoking crack and laughing behind the scenes!

[Victor Lewandowski]

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Nuriko said:
I agree that the timing is messed up, I mean on a Friday night? Dunno musta been smoking crack and laughing behind the scenes!

[/ QUOTE ]

No, I think he was smart in the way he timed it. Catch a lot of people off guard and let the people who did not really want in the draft miss the deadline. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

As for notice, he did say sometime late Friday EST at least a day in advance.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

I plan on taking a subdued approach to draft campaigning this time around... goodness knows I don't have time to compete with some of you ultra-hardcore types when it comes to campaigning.

However, that doesn't mean I won't be breaking out the big guns to support my draft picks.
Isn't my new Tohru avatar absolutely adorable? Makes ya want to give her a big hug. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif
She's the heart and soul of AOD's 2nd favorite anime series of all-time, so you Furuba fans can't back down now!

BTW, is anybody as shocked as me that NO ONE drafted either Sakura or Tomoyo? What's up with that?

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
BTW, is anybody as shocked as me that NO ONE drafted either Sakura or Tomoyo? What's up with that?

[/ QUOTE ]

Had I not got Guts, they both were on my short list. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[cairber]

[ QUOTE ]
Nuriko said:
I'm sure Lafiel will do well, the royal highness always has a loyal group of supporters without resorting to low and cheap campaigns as witnessed above /images/graemlins/tongue.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Just having a little fun /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Today Yukino has brought out PeroPero as mascot. Kano dressed the pup up in a cute doggie bow reading "Vote Yukino."

Asaba voted the mascot should be a lamb; Yukino nixed this idea quickly.

[AnnaSartin]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
I plan on taking a subdued approach to draft campaigning this time around... goodness knows I don't have time to compete with some of you ultra-hardcore types when it comes to campaigning.

However, that doesn't mean I won't be breaking out the big guns to support my draft picks.
Isn't my new Tohru avatar absolutely adorable? Makes ya want to give her a big hug. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif
She's the heart and soul of AOD's 2nd favorite anime series of all-time, so you Furuba fans can't back down now!

BTW, is anybody as shocked as me that NO ONE drafted either Sakura or Tomoyo? What's up with that?

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I find that rather odd myself. Sakura must be getting old! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif You don't have time to campaign? But it's so much fun!!! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif If you can't make animated gifs, I'd be happy to make a "Vote for Tohru!" gif out of your avatar for you...

[Nuriko]

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Nuriko said:
I'm sure Lafiel will do well, the royal highness always has a loyal group of supporters without resorting to low and cheap campaigns as witnessed above /images/graemlins/tongue.gif


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Just having a little fun /images/graemlins/wink.gif


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Don't take it the wrong way, just amusing myself with the campaigns. It's definitely one of the more entertaining aspects of these drafts, lol.

IMO, no campaigning is needed in the fast draft, since it is assumed that we all picked the best in each class. Once we enter into the draft and start picking, thats another story, lol The fast pools should be everyone's sure win to get in. I would love to reserve Lafiel for later rounds but chances of her not being picked in the first round is ... nil.

[ape2020]

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Nuriko said:
IMO, no campaigning is needed in the fast draft, since it is assumed that we all picked the best in each class. Once we enter into the draft and start picking, thats another story, lol The fast pools should be everyone's sure win to get in. I would love to reserve Lafiel for later rounds but chances of her not being picked in the first round is ... nil.

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I'm not so sure about that. Last year I relied heavely on my campaigning to get Mikura out of the fast polls. Even though I considered she had the best crossover and hentai appeal on my team. I even intentionaly avoided doing anything in the first round of the last year fast poll just to guage things and got what 1 or 2 votes. Then set the machine in motion (I admit some of its a little questionable or distastiful) but I cashed in for a huge suprise win. While we all picked the best of class some votes are make for different reasons. Humor, pity, grandness, as well as popularity can be parlay into votes.

-ape2020

[cairber]

Oh, I didn't take it that way /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif sorry if it seemed like that /images/graemlins/shy00000.gif

I was just joking around /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Yukino, do your best! (Arima is currently trying to stop her from dressing Kano and Tsukino in young maid's outfits before they hit the campaign trail.-- He claim's that Yukino is pretty enough to attract attention, she doesn't need any extra "cuteness." Asaba is already passed out on the floor.)

[balthier2012]

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Balthier said:
Mutiny! My character has been pooled with a brainwashing schemer (vote Lupin). AutoGyro, my hope rests with you, don't be a hypocrite to your signature (vote Lupin). If Lupin were to advance it could only help your efforts!

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Very interesting... Now would I be so underhanded as to brianwash the good folks here on AOD? I feel you have probably mistaken my orginal intentions of given you all a humorous evalution! Gosh I find your accusations a little juvenial at best!

Oh and vote Lupin! Go Lupin!

-ape2020

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Yea yea...you're very optomistic but not everyone will fall for your tactics. Look, no one can out smart the perfect and most greatest thief of all time, no chance. Vote Lupin!

[TnAdct1]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
BTW, is anybody as shocked as me that NO ONE drafted either Sakura or Tomoyo? What's up with that?

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I know. Hopefully, I can take advantage of this in the next round. Of course, it all depends on whether or not Chiyo-chan can survive her match against Belldandy and Tohru (not to mention all the other people who may want either the Cardcaptor or her companion on their team).

[dunno001]

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Nuriko said:
I agree that the timing is messed up, I mean on a Friday night? Dunno musta been smoking crack and laughing behind the scenes!

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No, I think he was smart in the way he timed it. Catch a lot of people off guard and let the people who did not really want in the draft miss the deadline. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

As for notice, he did say sometime late Friday EST at least a day in advance.

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And I also did mention '3-day weekend' before that. Yeah, it was rather tricky, but that's also why it was defined in the rules that signups must be open for at least 72 hours. Part of me was debating about trying to be cruel, and either see if I could get the post in Japanese (which would probably be quite bad Japanese, but...), or just posting when it would start in Tokyo time, but bury that in a long post. Humanity won out this year... /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[EmperorBrandon]

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BTW, is anybody as shocked as me that NO ONE drafted either Sakura or Tomoyo? What's up with that?

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Sakura was my third choice, after Pixy Misa and Princess Tutu. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[dunno001]

*grumbles at UBB* Okay, it looks like setting a start time on polls doesn't work, as my test run allowed me to vote before the window. (And it didn't look at my AM selections for stop/start, so it may have to be either 11:59 or 12:01 to avoid that problem...) This thread will be locked at the time the new thread is created.

[plaidwolf]

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cairber said:
Oh, I didn't take it that way /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif sorry if it seemed like that /images/graemlins/shy00000.gif

I was just joking around /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Yukino, do your best! (Arima is currently trying to stop her from dressing Kano and Tsukino in young maid's outfits before they hit the campaign trail.-- He claim's that Yukino is pretty enough to attract attention, she doesn't need any extra "cuteness." Asaba is already passed out on the floor.)

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THAT explains why Kare Kano has failed to make the Anime March Madness Tourney the last two years after their Final Four run in their last appearance....

STILL partying like it was 2003!

[Victor Lewandowski]

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cairber said:
Oh, I didn't take it that way /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif sorry if it seemed like that /images/graemlins/shy00000.gif

I was just joking around /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Yukino, do your best! (Arima is currently trying to stop her from dressing Kano and Tsukino in young maid's outfits before they hit the campaign trail.-- He claim's that Yukino is pretty enough to attract attention, she doesn't need any extra "cuteness." Asaba is already passed out on the floor.)

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THAT explains why Kare Kano has failed to make the Anime March Madness Tourney the last two years after their Final Four run in their last appearance....

STILL partying like it was 2003!

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Miyazawa needs to pay a visit to Shibuya and enlist the services of the great Ran Kotobuki to get ready for this party. A little GAL job will make her into the prima donna of this zany party worthy of taking on the manly beauty that <font color="green">Kazuharu Fukuyama </font> posesses. Asaba couldn't start his "maryland", but <font color="green">Kazuharu Fukuyama </font> certaintly would be able to do it for he has the resouces and knowledge to pull this feat off and make himself one happy man with a harem of pretty ladies at his call.

[rainking187]

I definitely think everyone should vote for Rei Ayanami. (Wait, that doesn't look right...)

[AnnaSartin]

Very interesting. Is it just me, or is everyone using the same tired brainwashing tactic as everyone else? Perhaps everyone has forgotten that creative campaigning is the best way to stand out in the game? Since when have we started allowing ourselves to kill our creativity? Let's keep the ideas fresh, to preserve the idividuality of the human spirit!

Huh??? What's everyone looking at me like that for? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

*gets hit upside the head by a random person*

Ow... /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

[cairber]

You ought to know that voting for Yukino in anime draft 2o05 is the thing to do! ALL the intelligent people know it's true. so, people, be intelligent and vote Yukino!

[AbeChinchilla]

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You ought to know that voting for Yukino in anime draft 2o05 is the thing to do! ALL the intelligent people know it's true. so, people, be intelligent and vote Yukino!

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What I'd like to know is why everyone is posting their messages like this. It's kind of obsurd, when you really think about it. Don't get me wrong, it's all in good fun. I would like to note that some of these were pretty funny in thier own way. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[excel7769]

*Needing to find a way to cater and campaign to the 'Girls with guns crowd*
Remember Girls with Guns Rule...the perfect combination of darling and deadly...
And now for the shameless plug... (No subliminals here, straight forward, no BullSh*t)
<font color="Purple">Please Vote Jo In AD 2006.</font> Your inner gunslinger will thank you for it.

[DiGiKerot]

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*Needing to find a way to cater and campaign to the 'Girls with guns crowd*


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Yes, Girls with Guns are awesome. Natsuki is so awesome, in fact, she can summon guns out of nowhere! That, and she collects sexy underwear AND looks hot in tight clothing! Not to mention the fact that she takes no nonsense (http://img305.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tateeatsknee9vm.jpg) from indecisive male leads.

(Of course, I just now realise that picking Natsuki probably brings me under the curse of the NATSUKI CRISIS!, and therefore nothing will go right /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif )

[ape2020]

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Victor Lewandowski said:
Miyazawa needs to pay a visit to Shibuya and enlist the services of the great Ran Kotobuki to get ready for this party. A little GAL job will make her into the prima donna of this zany party worthy of taking on the manly beauty that <font color="green">Kazuharu Fukuyama </font> posesses. Asaba couldn't start his "maryland", but <font color="green">Kazuharu Fukuyama </font> certaintly would be able to do it for he has the resouces and knowledge to pull this feat off and make himself one happy man with a harem of pretty ladies at his call.

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rainking187 said:
I definitely think everyone should vote for Rei Ayanami. (Wait, that doesn't look right...)

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Anna Sartin said:
Not very interesting. Is it just me, or is everyone using the same tired brainwashing tactic as everyone else? Perhaps everyone has forgotten that creative campaigning is the best way to stand out in the game? Since when have we started allowing ourselves to kill our creativity? Let's keep the ideas fresh, to preserve the idividuality of the human spirit!

Huh??? What's everyone looking at me like that for? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

*gets hit upside the head by a random person*

Ow... /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

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cairber said:
You ought to know that voting for Yukino in anime draft 2o05 is the thing to do! ALL the intelligent people know it's true. so, people, don't be intelligent and vote for a slacker Yukino!

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cairber said:
You ought to know that voting for Yukino in anime draft 2o05 is the thing to do! ALL the intelligent people know it's true. so, people, be intelligent and vote Yukino!

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What I'd like to know is why everyone is posting their messages like this. It's kind of obsurd, when you really think about it. Don't get me wrong, it's all in good fun. I would like to note that some of these were pretty funny in thier own way. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

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Because all the other coaches are sheep falling for my evil genius plan. Dance meat puppets! Dance your asses off! Oh and vote for Ifurita or I will have even more freetime to terrorize the draft. /images/graemlins/horse.gif

-ape2020

[Victor Lewandowski]

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Ape2020 said:
Because all the other coaches are sheep falling for my evil genius plan. Dance meat puppets! Dance your asses off! Oh and vote for Ifurita or I will have even more freetime to terrorize the draft. /images/graemlins/horse.gif

-ape2020

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Voting starts in a few hours, and the night looks fine for creeping in with the dark horse and going crazy with hurdles that must be overcome to advance to the main draft. Unlike the foursome of kick a** ladies who must enjoy their dauntingly mad and naughty venture through the <font color="green">Fukuyama </font> mansion, Guts is stopped at the main gate.

[EmperorBrandon]

Ahh... voting is about to start. Need to get ready to go into campaigning mode I guess (it's only the Fast Polls now, but might as well...). Princess Tutu is not my character this year, but since she managed to get me in last year I feel the need to support her in the fast polls. I hope she comes through for GyBaNOJunior, too. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[balthier2012]

When you say "about to start".. do you mean in 4 minutes about to start?

[dunno001]

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Balthier said:
When you say "about to start".. do you mean in 4 minutes about to start?

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We mean clicky, clicky (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1241534&amp;page=0&amp;view=colla psed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=2&amp;fpart=1)!

Locking and depinning...