That's it for round 1. Some interesting matches there. All three Legacys made it in, but no of them made it to round 2.
Round 2 will start tomorrow!
I am excited to see more as the rounds progress. Though I did somewhat poorly with my choices for who would make it to round two.
ROUND 2
Villains, part 1/2
Citizen Dawn v. Proletariat
Citizen Dawn: It’s a shame that we gifted must constantly bicker like this. This man Ivan—his powers were discovered by short-sighted flat-scans, and what did they do? Froze him for study. *tsk* Proletariat may believe that he represents the will of “the people,” but I’m going to have a long discussion with him about what he’s fighting for after we grind him into the dirt.
Proletariat: Yes, this woman commands army of чудеса, eh… “marvels.” They have great power, yes. But the core of her power is rotten. She fights for selfish motives, to rule world and shape it as she wishes. And these comrades that follow her—it is said she has killed several to keep others in line. This army of slaves will never prevail against a free man.
Matriarch v. Skinwalker Gloomweaver
The avian horde swarmed around the corpse that Gloomweaver had possessed, pecking at eyes and tearing away scraps of flesh with mocking caws. Lilian Corvus sat on a park bench nearby, composing a new poem as she watched the demon-zombie flail its arms frantically. The purple-robed cultists had fled some time ago, nursing bloody wounds. “The night can have but one monarch/ One ruler—“
Suddenly, there was a wet ripping sound and a flash of sickly green light from the center of the cloud of birds. As the demonic essence of the dark god burst from the borrowed corpse, a wave of entropic energy washed over the Matriarch like ice-cold mud. Dead birds fell from the sky like black snow.
Fists clenched, eyes burning with magic and rage, Lilian strode towards the Rotting God. “Oh, it’s on.”
Iron Legacy v. Deadline
Paul Parsons VIII, the world’s Final Legacy, cast aside the shattered pieces of the Atomic End-Glaive. His face held no pity, no curiosity, not even anger—only a terrible determination that had etched deep lines there. The dim glow of the lava made him appear carved out of stone.
Tarogath raised one hand, reluctant to bring the full force of his technological armory to bear on this lone human. “Wait. You are an intelligent man, I see. Let me help you understand why it is I must do this thing.”
Legacy advanced toward the alien despoiler. “As an insightful man once said, there are two ways to deal with a mystery: uncover it, or… eliminate it.”
Cosmic Omnitron v. Spite, Agent of Gloom
Cosmitron: OPEN FILE: DONOVAN, JACK AKA SPITE.
ERROR: SUBJECT DECEASED.
SEARCHING…
SUBJECT REANIMATED BY EXTRADIMENSIONAL BEING
SUBJECT CHARACTERISTICS: PSYCHOLOGICAL TERRORISM, DRUG ENHANCEMENT, ENERGY PROJECTION
FORMULATING ANTISERUM… FORMULATION COMPLETE.
MANUFACTURING ANTISERUM FLECHETTES…
SEARCH “HOW TO KILL A ZOMBIE.”
Spite: Straight from the divine to the soulless, eh? Well, this overgrown can-opener won’t be much of a challenge. Machines—they think you can think your way out of anything, anticipate my moves before I make them. Dya know what happened to the prison shrink who tried to get in my head? Sucked on a shotgun after a week of sessions. Heheh. And that was before I met the boss. This toaster’s in for a world of hurt.
Out of curiosity, has anyone reconsidered a match-up because of one of the write-ups? After phantaskippy's description of the Fixer/AZ fight, I changed my mind and voted for Mr. Fixer (though that didn't do him much good).
Oh ho! Paul Parsons quoting Andrew Ryan? I never thought I'd see the day...
The Ennead v. Kaargra Warfang
Now this was a fight! Somehow, those strange humans had created a stone temple in the middle of the arena, complete with obelisks and statuary. It set a nice tone for the match; the crowd loved groups with a good theme. Blasts of fire, bolts of lighting, and weird mystic energies had sent her gladiators reeling for cover. Kaargra mused that these odd beings would make fine Bloodsworn. Those that survived, that is.
But the snake-headed one had strayed from his fellows. A fatal error. Warfang leaped down behind him, ready to deliver a crushing blow. She felt the tickle of a breeze across the back of her neck, and suddenly the star-eyed woman was standing before her.
“We are the Nine that are One. Master of the Arena, you would be wise not to trifle with such powers.”
That was a challenge if Kaargra had ever heard one. She grinned wolfishly and snapped her fingers. Portcullises ground open, and more Bloodsworn gladiators poured into the arena.
The Chairman v. Mad Bomber Blade
*click*
“Good evening, Mr. Pike. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ivan Grigori Ramonat, better known in this country as Baron Blade. No doubt you are wondering how this disk came to be on your desk. Perhaps your vaunted influence over the criminal underworld is not so great as you claim.
“I am told you are something of a gaming man, Mr. Graham Pike. Shall we play a game together, then? Spread among your vast holdings here in Overbrook City, I have placed a number of explosive surprises. These gifts will—“
(The click of a door shutting softly)
“Eh? Hmm. As I was saying, these packages will explode at the stroke of midnight, giving you less than fifteen hours to—“
(Footsteps, followed by a metallic clink)
“Fool! You think to catch me unaware! You should—“
(Several seconds of sustained fire from an automatic weapon. A wet *snick*, then the sound of a body hitting the floor.)
“I’m disappointed, Mr. Pike. Maybe… *cough* next time… you will be a bit more creative.”
*click*
Progeny v. Spite
Progeny: The cosmic juggernaut, embodying the most destructive elements of the natural world...
Ok, guys. I just can’t bring myself to make a fight between the world-slaying herald of the Big Bad and a drugged-up serial killer who likes to pick on kids all that interesting. If you really think Spite has a chance, then vote that way, but… c’mon. Progeny’s had it pretty easy so far.
Infinitor v. Grand Warlord Voss
The dark side of the moon was illuminated by flickering bursts of light: green, red, purple—a kaleidoscope blend of color. In orbit above Earth’s satellite, Rainek Kel-Voss frowned as his lieutenants reported on the battle below.
“Swarms of the energy constructs have nearly annihilated the Mubbloxian platoon; the survivors are in full retreat. On the right flank, the Maerynians have broken through the energy field and engaged the human directly, though they’ve suffered heavy losses. Also, we’ve had to put down many of the Psi-Weavers. They went berserk and started attacking other platoons.” Vyktor swallowed nervously.
The Grand Warlord’s frown deepened. He stood abruptly and strode away from the viewscreen. “Order the shock infantry to engage the human at close range. Keep him from flying away again. Then have the Conqueror and Stalwart target the location with beam weapons. Maximum power, ten-second pulse. Assemble the Guard in Landing Bay Aleph. I am flying down to make absolutely sure that this human slime dies.”
Why is Guise masquerading as Parse in round 2?
Parse perceived Guise's weakness and introduced him to TV Tropes. He never made it to the battlefield.
Or he got distracted by his potential appearance in bottom of the 9th
Round 2 voting will begin tomorrow night.
Round 2 is up! Submissions due by 7:00PM Tuesday 3-24.
One I find surprising that made it to round 2 is Spite. It seems regularly often that there are threads staing Spite needs fixed and how all matches are boring.
Which Spite are you talking about? Original Spite or Gloom Spite?
Original Spite specifically.
Doesn't mean he wouldn't win a fight. Legacy is boring but he's also insanely powerful.
I agree Spite all drugged up would be a rough match for any villain in a fight. I can still feel that it's odd. To be honest I voted moreso based on how much I liked playing a villain or how much I liked their theme.
Finally got to a computer, and round 2 voting is now closed. Round 3 voting will be up in a day or two.
Interesting, here are the seeds that are left:
Heroes: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 15, 21
Villains, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Original Spite got demolished this round. No votes at all against Progeny
Looks like there will be some very close battles in the next round. AZ vs. Tempest and Haka vs. Visionary on the heroes side and Iron Legacy vs. Cosmitron and Progeny vs. Voss seem like they could all go either way. Who knows, maybe someone (anyone) will actually vote against Progeny this round....
yeah, Voss and his horde vs all that AoE damage, Voss has to hope he overruns the planet before that damage turns irreducible.
Next round will be the final four for the heroes. Those final four will face the final villain to determine the Multiverse Champion.