ULTRATITLE Rd. 1 Br. 4 Unofficial Post-RP Predictions Thread!

[SpookyDoom]

Exactly. I wasn't going to jump all over it and make the world's biggest deal out of it because it's not. As it is, I felt I addressed it suitably and within Eugene's character. Especially considering it was mentioned twice.Having said that I considered going into absolute nerdrage mode over it as well but opted against it.

You'd think that someone getting a minor detail wrong on a fictional character (more fictional than ew-fictional) would be just the thing to send Eugene Dewey flying into NERD RAAAAAAAAAGE!!!

 

[ShawnHartXXX]

You'd think that someone getting a minor detail wrong on a fictional character (more fictional than ew-fictional) would be just the thing to send Eugene Dewey flying into NERD RAAAAAAAAAGE!!!

LOL. Indeed

 

[Damien]

You'd think that someone getting a minor detail wrong on a fictional character (more fictional than ew-fictional) would be just the thing to send Eugene Dewey flying into NERD RAAAAAAAAAGE!!!

You would, as would I.

I'll be quite honest, and maybe I read too much into it, but I felt it was a set up to send Eugene into nerd rage mode where Windham would have an absolute scorcher of a response all planned out. Simply put, I thought it was bait and I didn't want to bite.

I went for something more subtle and more sarcastic while still in keeping with Eugene's character of being oblivious to quite a lot of things.

Also, I prefered what I wrote and felt more satisfied by it than simply writing "OMG YOU COULD HAVE PICKED ANYONE BUT YOU GOT IT WRONG LOLOLOL."

Thing is, in this scenario, when there's two ways of doing something there's going to be someone out there saying "It would have been better if it was done the other way."

But you know, If that and that alone is why I don't get past a guy heralded as one of the best around these parts then I think I've done pretty well for myself.

 

[RStrawsma]

Yeah, I really regret not being able to get an RP up for this. I can say that I had one in the works, and it probably would have led to a good Christianity vs. Nihilism dichotomy thing, but what can I say? I'm juggling a full-time job, being a stoner metal musician, being a stoner just in general, Warcrack, bipolar house-guests, and, of course, e-wrestling. The lightning was not striking in time. Good luck to everybody moving on in this tournament.

 

[Ernie]

Strawbot, which one were you? Rezin?

 

[RStrawsma]

I don't even remember anymore...

[/dopesmoke]

 

[LQJT86C]

So what you're saying is, Straw, you couldn't RP a character named Rezin because you were too busy getting high and playing guitar?

That is AWESOME. I would put Rezin over for that fact alone! LOL

 

[alex_hayes]

For those who said that the letter style format should be a one time deal...it won't be. I actually write in the novel style format, and would have had more but my mind went blank. Round 2 will hopefully be different.

 

[BMorris]

Lane Cash vs. Bonecrusher: So... yeah.

Alexander Hayes vs. Hijo de Sombra: Hayes advances. I think he's on the right track with the direction he wants to go, but hopefully his work will be better with an opponent RPing against him the next round.

Shawn Jessica Hart vs. Bob Praxis: SJH wins with the boot to the head!

Ken Cloverleaf vs. Lex Taylor: Ken wins with another boot to the head!

August Joyce vs. Joe the Plumber: Appears I will not get to see the massively hyped Plumber. Joyce moves on.

Jethro Hayes vs. Vincenzo Savonarola: Try saying Vincenzo's name fast 10 times! Seriously, I love the name and the guy is moving on.

Jeffrey Roberts vs. Demon: Evidently Demon's handler got intimidated by Dave Brunk looking to redeem himself for that Dan Ryan RP. Roberts advances.

Deacon vs. Rezin: What's with all the no shows in this bracket? Deacon had good work and moves on.

Jack Harmen vs . Tyler Boyd: Harmen with good work -- Boyd with no work. You know the drill.

Troy Windham vs. Eugene Dewey: See, this is how you can do narrative while incorporating motivation, intent and hype, all relating back to what you think about the match and your opponent. Both guys pulled it off well. I give the edge to Troy because, IMO, he did a better job of getting to the point in both RPs.

Lucious Starr vs. Shamon: I really like the Shamon character. I couldn't get into Lucious Starr, though. Shamon is my pick.

Pat Gordon Jr. vs. Suicide: Wow, we get a backstory in a first-round matchup! Awesome. And a pretty close matchup between two good RPers. I think Suicide has the edge, but I could see Gordon winning just as easily.

Freddie Sagawa vs. Kevin Hardaway: Each guy tried something unique with their RPs and I think Sagawa pulled it off better, so I think Sagawa advances.

Kevin Watson vs. Javid Dones: This is another close matchup. I thought Watson did a good job but Dones was more to the point and I'd go with him.

Henry Dylan vs. Kevin Powers: I've always been a Powers fan, but he drew a tough matchup. I liked what Dylan brought to the table. And while I like Powers, I'm going with Dylan in this one.

Felicia Hart vs. John McDonough: Felicia's work was solid while John's work was really good. I go with McDonough.