Round 2 Bracket 2 Results Discussion

[Showtime]

Re: Bracket 2 Round 2 Results - Late Wednesday into Thursday Morning!

I kinda conceded the match after Kellar's first RP. I just felt like I was playing catch-up after that. Don't disagree with the reults, as Eddie just got out-shined. THIS TIME

Kind of a shame El Lobo Loco didn't face him, as the next song he'd have used Miami's Sound Machine's "Conga". KK would not have stood a chance. Now to sit back and see all my picks lose...

 

[brusch]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Leyenda de Ocho vs. Orphan
Leyenda de Ocho – RP1
Interesting comparing the wrestling match the video game and it was pieced together well. I’m completely unfamiliar with the character de Ocho but I feel like he’s a measured calculating individual who analyses things a lot. That’s how it came across and he set somewhat of an intelligent pace even if the video game comparison didn’t do that much for me, I did like the character. I liked how level-headed he was but at the same time subtly sniping at Orphan. He set a tone and laid out some stuff for Orphan to work with (played the game) and addressed all the criteria for a very solid piece.

Orphan – RP1
The Orphan piece was good but it felt pretty manufactured. He addressed his opponent and hyped his ULTRATITLE match-up decently but never really dissected de Ocho’s promo, which I would have like to see happen. I liked seeing him talk about the match and play it out for us. I had no interest in the girls and I think that’s what made it all seem a bit forced and manufactured because I liked Orphan and had no connection with those girls.

Leyenda de Ocho – RP2
The beginning of this promo didn’t really do too much for me but then again that’s probably due to my inability to get video games that don’t include a basketball. When Leyenda began to speak I felt myself connected with his calculation and need to say this was written well to pull apart what was a scene on Orphan’s behalf. This is far more difficult to address since it never really addressed him in the first place. I do like how both characters are accepting of each other’s ideas and have mutually, through their writing, found themselves supporting one another. This makes the battle more entertaining. It has been done in this one and Orphan’s first promo and I want to say thank you to both writer’s for not blocking the other writer to try and make them look stupid.

Orphan – RP2
The level of response which came out of this promo epitomised what Leyenda de Ocho’s promos had inspired and that was facing a losing battle. But this piece was inspired and this piece had some heart and soul and gave us Orphan and Seymour Almasy all at once. He told us his history and explained it. He hyped his match and the ULTRATITLE and dissected Leyenda’s RPs wonderfully. Leyenda had a clear advantage, in my opinion, preceding Orphan’s response and then this piece really did wonders to turn the tables and seal the victory for Orphan in my opinion.

Winner: Orphan 6-4

Thanks for the feedback!

I did my best to take the judges' criticism from Round 1 into account in this round. I took out some of the stuff that definitely didn't work (the YouTube video, the reporters, the lame smack talk) and tried to focus more on getting across the core of the character (the video game obsession, and I'm glad that his super-analytical side came across).

The video game gimmick is one of those things that some people will love and some people won't, and that's ok... my goal is to make it the best version of that gimmick I can, even if that's falling asleep playing Earthbound in an RP (which incidentally, is my favorite game of all time).

It was definitely a good learning experience, and for literally my second judged competitive RP ever, I think I did ok! Like I've said before, I can't argue with the result - Orphan's second RP was awesome.

Best of luck to everyone going forward. A Bracket 2 guy better win this thing.

 

[Classy Mike C]

Re: Bracket 2 Round 2 Results - Late Wednesday into Thursday Morning!

Holy****.. we're still going on about the homage statement made by Spooky? Really?

Personally I enjoy the character of The Sergeant.

Other than his name, which isn't even spelled the same way, there is nothing about him like Slaughter. Get over it already!


That said, really enjoyed going over the rp's in this round and voting on them.
And Classy Mike C, I blame you for making me sing along to your first RP's intro... for days...

If that's my legacy in this tournament then I'll die a happy man

 

[Ford]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

I can, even if that's falling asleep playing Earthbound in an RP (which incidentally, is my favorite game of all time).

You win at video game choices. I almost gave you another point for that name drop.

 

[Aaron]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

I for one want to see more judges notes!

 

[User Poets]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

I for one want to see more judges notes!

I didn't actually do any for bracket 2. By the time I actually had time to read, Merritt told me "All the matches are decided except for one," so it made my life easier.

Sidenote - all my bracket 4 votes are in.

So I didn't actually end up reading or really judging bracket 2 but if anyone wants me to do so for their match I can - after the weekend.

 

[TheHopper]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

I didn't actually do any for bracket 2. By the time I actually had time to read, Merritt told me "All the matches are decided except for one," so it made my life easier.

Sidenote - all my bracket 4 votes are in.

So I didn't actually end up reading or really judging bracket 2 but if anyone wants me to do so for their match I can - after the weekend.

Now I wanna know which match was still undecided? lol

 

[brusch]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

You win at video game choices. I almost gave you another point for that name drop.

One of these days I'm going to channel my inner Jericho and become "The Man of 1,006 Games", and every third one will be "LEGEND OF ZELDA"

 

[Justin]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

ARMBAR~!

 

[TheHopper]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

One of these days I'm going to channel my inner Jericho and become "The Man of 1,006 Games", and every third one will be "LEGEND OF ZELDA"

"The Maphibolashadaomalashba!"

 

[Deacon]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Nice card - no huge surprises except maybe Doc Silver losing, but given who he was in there against... I'm looking fwd to seeing more in this bracket.

So, what's the chances Doc will still be around? He was one of my favs so seeing him go out this early is kinda sad.

 

[Linguistic]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Man, this third round in Bracket 2 looks to be a good one. I look forward to flexing my creative muscles and stealing everything from SGT Slaughter on my way to a win or loss against Anarky.

 

[Aaron]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Man, this third round in Bracket 2 looks to be a good one. I look forward to flexing my creative muscles and stealing everything from SGT Slaughter on my way to a win or loss against Anarky.

Now might be a good time to get a Gange kid training with you, or perhaps turning Iraqi. Those are nuggets of gold as yet unmined ;-)

 

[DBrunkGXW]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Now might be a good time to get a Gange kid training with you, or perhaps turning Iraqi. Those are nuggets of gold as yet unmined ;-)

I have it on good authority that Gen. Adnan is fully available to walk him down the aisle as well -- Maybe even Iron Shiek, too. "USA -- HOCK PATOOEY!"

 

[fugginVOSS]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

I for one want to see more judges notes!

Hey, at least you got one. Round 2 Bracket 1 got doughnuts on judges comments.

 

[Ernie]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Hey, at least you got one. Round 2 Bracket 1 got doughnuts on judges comments.

Mmm doughnuts.

 

[Linguistic]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

I have it on good authority that Gen. Adnan is fully available to walk him down the aisle as well -- Maybe even Iron Shiek, too. "USA -- HOCK PATOOEY!"

Nope... I can't be using the actual characters. I plan on creating a new character all my own. I will call him THE ADNAN. I'm basically stealing everyone's gimmicks.

 

[JGray44]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

two words...bull honkey...lol

 

[TH]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Nope... I can't be using the actual characters. I plan on creating a new character all my own. I will call him THE ADNAN. I'm basically stealing everyone's gimmicks.

Rusty Dodes or GTFO

 

[Linguistic]

Re: Voss' B2-R2 Judging Comments

Rusty Dodes or GTFO

The fact that you even remember Rusty Dodes is reason enough for me to keep living. http://www.fwrestling.com/showthread.php?14949-Blade-vs-Rusty-Dodes&daysprune=-1