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Forum Game: Thunderdome
I've been thinking for a few days on how Thunderdome could work in a forum without voting and whatnot. And I think I might have got it figured out.
1. Parameters - Two characters are transported to the dome and are forced to fight. They can't leave, they must fight. The dome consists of a grass and dirt field and the dome is filled with air. Characters may bury as low as they want(infinite dirt, no earth's core, no temperature change, breathable) and fly as high as they want(infinite space, no planets or black holes, no temperature change, breathable) but they may not escape. No character can die due to starvation or thirst or suffocation. They must die because of damage inflicted by the opponent. They have absolutely no knowledge of the other character before the fight begins. They may not "bring" any items or weapons if they are not somehow a part of them. One character will be challenged until he loses.
2. Format for posting a new challenger:
Name:
Online source describing powers or character: Only needed if obscure, but try to stay away from obscure.
Why he would win: Be as detailed as possible and list as many things as you can think of as to why this character would win. Be sure to really flesh it out.
3. Now, here's where it gets tricky. - The bulk of this game is going to have to rely on the general consensus. After a challenger appears, you have the option to argue for either side. Notice how I said option. This thing is going to work a whole lot better and a whole lot longer if not every single person gets into every single argument. Just keep that in mind. Anyway, general consensus. If the general consensus leans toward one side after a fair amount of argument, then anyone has the power to throw down the hammer and pass judgment. It is absolutely key to the game that this power is used both liberally and fairly. The second that happens, anyone may post a new challenger.
The there is a 100% chance that this thread will go out of control. So, have fun!
For the first battle, we are gonna start really small and really old; Mighty Mouse vs. Atom Ant! Fight!
1. Parameters - Two characters are transported to the dome and are forced to fight. They can't leave, they must fight. The dome consists of a grass and dirt field and the dome is filled with air. Characters may bury as low as they want(infinite dirt, no earth's core, no temperature change, breathable) and fly as high as they want(infinite space, no planets or black holes, no temperature change, breathable) but they may not escape. No character can die due to starvation or thirst or suffocation. They must die because of damage inflicted by the opponent. They have absolutely no knowledge of the other character before the fight begins. They may not "bring" any items or weapons if they are not somehow a part of them. One character will be challenged until he loses.
2. Format for posting a new challenger:
Name:
Online source describing powers or character: Only needed if obscure, but try to stay away from obscure.
Why he would win: Be as detailed as possible and list as many things as you can think of as to why this character would win. Be sure to really flesh it out.
3. Now, here's where it gets tricky. - The bulk of this game is going to have to rely on the general consensus. After a challenger appears, you have the option to argue for either side. Notice how I said option. This thing is going to work a whole lot better and a whole lot longer if not every single person gets into every single argument. Just keep that in mind. Anyway, general consensus. If the general consensus leans toward one side after a fair amount of argument, then anyone has the power to throw down the hammer and pass judgment. It is absolutely key to the game that this power is used both liberally and fairly. The second that happens, anyone may post a new challenger.
The there is a 100% chance that this thread will go out of control. So, have fun!
For the first battle, we are gonna start really small and really old; Mighty Mouse vs. Atom Ant! Fight!
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Next up: Mighty Mouse vs. Underdog! Fight!
Mighty Mouse vs. Pikachu! Fight!
Next up: Mighty Mouse vs. Bugs Bunny
Now...who is craftier than Bugs...
Bugs vs. Edgeworth from Phoenix Wright! A lawyer verses a rabbit.
[Edit] Link added. Scroll down and you'll find him. Unfortunately, no one has contributed to his own Wikipedia page.
Bugs vs. Sonic the Hedgehog
Next, Sonic vs. Mario, the age-old battle! (unless anyone objects and thinks Bugs can endure)
EDIT: A fight against Sonic wouldn't be fair for Stewie Griffin.
Next: Sonic vs Rock Lee (again barring objection that Mario could endure.)
Sonic vs Rock Lee is a tuffy.... I reckon Rock Lee has the upper-hand. He is a purely hand-combat ninja with ridiculous speed ability. He also has the ability to unlock his chakra gates (no I don't watch too much Naruto ^_^), thus increasing his powers. I'm not entirely familiar with all of Sonic's abilities but I believe that Rock Lee would beat Sonic into blue roadkill.
Next: Rock Lee v. Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln deprives Lee of his right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Lee wastes away in custody. Despite the rule that Lee cannot die due to starvation or thirst or suffocation, Lee wastes away and dies because of sadness, despair, and ennui.
Unless there is an objection.
I'm thinking of next pitting Lincoln against Roger Taney. His Ex parte Merryman power is almost a match for Lincoln's magic habeas denial.
Next round: Lee vs. Moe!
In real life, sure, Lincoln needs someone to enforce an arrest, but in the arena he has this (and only this) magical power.
I propose that Moe avoids the power by stunning Lincoln by poking him in the eyes.