TF Tri-Board Tournament - RiD Singles Conference: Open!
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:24 pm
This will be reposted from the older board. Those who have already cast your vote will not need to worry; your votes have already been recorded.
After a month-long break over the Christmas break, the TF Tri-Board Tournament returns to action tonight, beginning the Robots In Disguise Conference of the Singles Tournament! The RiD Tag Team Tournament will be opening next week Saturday. And like Beast Machines, with the RiD cast being smaller, only eight participants are listed in both the Singles and Tag Team Tournaments. Besides the smaller tournament roster, the procedure will continue as normal.
As usual, the rules are simple: the four match-ups are provided, and you, the membership, get to vote for the winner of each fight. Capsule profiles of each participant are provided, and you pick who'd more realistically win their matches. Voters can still use even if you're not familiar with the RiD series; just choose the profile that has the better chance of winning the match. (Important note: The key word is "realistically". Please be objective and without bias in choosing the winning participants in each match.)
A victory in each hypothetical battle can be gained by forcing the opponent to surrender, or rendering them unable to continue after a 15-second down period. Outright destruction is not necessary to win, but a very likely possibility. And yes, it is possible for opponents of the same allegiance to fight each other.
In the event that the outcome of a fight's vote total is a tie, both combatants will be eliminated, allowing a bye for their would-be opponent into the next round. If the tournament final's vote becomes a tie, a re-vote will be opened; there must be a winner.
And now, here are the opening-round match-ups for the RiD Conference Singles Tournament:
Match 1: Railspike vs. Scourge
Railspike (Autobot) – Leader of the Autobots’ Team Bullet Train and a professional veteran warrior. Is dynamic and streamlined in bullet train mode; capable of traveling blazing speeds at great distances. Has better than average strength in robot mode, and an array of weapons including hidden shoulder-mounting missile pods and a hand-held energy rifle. Also capable of generating an ultrasonic shield. Very intelligent durable, and highly skilled, though possessing no offensive armament in train mode.
Scourge (Decepticon) – Brutal and vicious leader of the Decepticons’ segment of the Predacon/Decepticon alliance against the Autobots. Physical resemblance evokes a dark “evil twin” of Optimus Prime; personality is nowhere near as heroic. Possesses one of the most calculating militaristic minds of all the Transformers. Massive tanker truck mode is highly durable; robot mode is armed with a pair of dual shoulder-mounted Barrage Attack missile pods, a hand-held dual-pulse blaster gun, and an energon-based Sword Of Fury. Tanker trailer becomes a heavily-armed battle station, equipped with a central rocket launcher, a ripple missile launcher, and an explosive disc launcher. Physical might is rarely equaled among Autobots, Predacons and Decepticons alike, but extreme hatred of Optimus Prime could be an exploitable weakness.
Match 2: Skid-Z vs. Megatron
Skid-Z (Autobot) – A young Autobot whose life is dominated by two things: speed and racing. Is a capable fighter and a highly-elusive target, when not distracted by an opportunity to race. Believed to be the fastest (or among the top three) car on wheels in his Formula 1 race car mode. Robot mode has above-average strength and good firepower with a hand-held laser rifle. Also has extremely fast reflexes in robot mode, allowing him to escape attacks easily. Despite his unusual speed, armor and stamina are not very high; presenting him with a chance to race could leave him open to an underhanded attack.
Megatron (Predacon) – The supreme Leader of the Predacons and Decepticons, and a master of transformation… with six different modes. Physical power in all modes is great, and ambition for domination is greater; but greatest asset is the versatility of his multi-mode transformations. Transforms into robot, bat, double-headed dragon, armored car, jet fighter, and flying hand-claw modes. Robot mode uses a pair of energon bayonet-like swords; bat mode can drain energy and generate ultrasonic waves; dragon mode breathes high-temperature fire; car and jet fighter modes can reach great speeds and use a pair of missile launchers; hand mode is capable of flight and – sorry, this has to be said – singlehanded crushing. Has a great will to win, but bad temper can throw him off his strategy.
Match 3: Optimus Prime vs. Mega-Octane
Optimus Prime (Autobot) – Autobot Leader and hero dedicated to the preservation of life and the defeat of the Decepticons. Fire truck mode can reach surprising speeds in proportion to his size; has an extendable ladder, four hidden missile launchers in the ladder assembly, and dual water cannon. Basic robot mode uses a hand-held compression pistol. Remainder of vehicle mode reassembles to form a battle station equipped with a long-range scanner antenna, dual water cannons, two double-barreled particle cannons, and several weapons batteries. Parts of the station can detach and re-attach to Prime’s basic robot body for enhancements, like forearm gauntlets and shoulder-mounted missile pods. Can also combine with all parts to form a super-sized Battle Mode, with enhanced armor, doubled strength, and adjustable ladder cannon. While massively powerful and intelligent, can also be suckered by a false show of goodwill, leaving him vulnerable to attack.
Mega-Octane (Decepticon) – General of the Decepticon Commandos Combiner team. Created by Megatron as the first Decepticon, from scanning a stolen stasis pod; single-mindedly devoted to combat, and extremely skilled at it as well. Has great strength, endurance, armor and firepower in both robot and missile transport truck modes; weapons include a hand-held sonic rifle and back-mounted twin laser cannons. Is a great squad commander and a capable solo fighter with surprising speed in vehicle mode; can sometimes be frustrated when a plan goes awry.
Match 4: X-Brawn vs. Sky-Byte
X-Brawn (Autobot) – Oldest and strongest of the Autobot Brothers trio who lives for challenges; the tougher the job, the better he likes it. Prefers action to words. Is very durable and maneuverable in SUV mode, capable of traveling over the most rugged terrain. Robot mode is skilled in all sorts of hand-to-hand combat; armed with a missile-shooting right arm, a pair of three hand-held melee blade weapons, and a massive “Southpaw Lariat” left arm. Massively strong and agile in robot mode as well, but may take on a challenge that may be too big for him to handle.
Sky-Byte (Predacon) – Loyal lieutenant to Megatron with formidable combat skills and a penchant for poetic art (including devising haikus in the middle of battle), a vicious streak, and inconsistent luck. Has great physical strength and agility in both robot and robotic shark modes. Capable of airborne flight as shark; jaws can crush concrete and steel with little effort. Has dual torpedo launcher inside mouth. In robot mode, uses torpedo launcher as hand-held, weapon; left arm has a massive four-pronged Shark Spike blade. Most powerful weapon is his chest-mounted Tsunami Blaster, capable of moderate-field large-scale destruction. Despite his various abilities, his luck tends to work against him frequently.
To cast your vote for the winners in each fight, you can e-mail me at excellence-execution@excite.com, reply right here in this thread, or even let me know in a Chat or IM. In the rare moment that we might talk in person or on the phone, casted votes also count there. As usual, you cannot cast your vote for the same match(es) more than once (yeah, an anti-ballot box-stuffing measure).
Voting for this round will be open, until the deadline of Saturday, January 14, at 7pm Pacific Daylight Time (just a few short hours away!). Next week, the results will be posted, along with the opening-round matches for the Robots In Disguise Conference Tag Team Tournament.
Outtsyder
After a month-long break over the Christmas break, the TF Tri-Board Tournament returns to action tonight, beginning the Robots In Disguise Conference of the Singles Tournament! The RiD Tag Team Tournament will be opening next week Saturday. And like Beast Machines, with the RiD cast being smaller, only eight participants are listed in both the Singles and Tag Team Tournaments. Besides the smaller tournament roster, the procedure will continue as normal.
As usual, the rules are simple: the four match-ups are provided, and you, the membership, get to vote for the winner of each fight. Capsule profiles of each participant are provided, and you pick who'd more realistically win their matches. Voters can still use even if you're not familiar with the RiD series; just choose the profile that has the better chance of winning the match. (Important note: The key word is "realistically". Please be objective and without bias in choosing the winning participants in each match.)
A victory in each hypothetical battle can be gained by forcing the opponent to surrender, or rendering them unable to continue after a 15-second down period. Outright destruction is not necessary to win, but a very likely possibility. And yes, it is possible for opponents of the same allegiance to fight each other.
In the event that the outcome of a fight's vote total is a tie, both combatants will be eliminated, allowing a bye for their would-be opponent into the next round. If the tournament final's vote becomes a tie, a re-vote will be opened; there must be a winner.
And now, here are the opening-round match-ups for the RiD Conference Singles Tournament:
Match 1: Railspike vs. Scourge
Railspike (Autobot) – Leader of the Autobots’ Team Bullet Train and a professional veteran warrior. Is dynamic and streamlined in bullet train mode; capable of traveling blazing speeds at great distances. Has better than average strength in robot mode, and an array of weapons including hidden shoulder-mounting missile pods and a hand-held energy rifle. Also capable of generating an ultrasonic shield. Very intelligent durable, and highly skilled, though possessing no offensive armament in train mode.
Scourge (Decepticon) – Brutal and vicious leader of the Decepticons’ segment of the Predacon/Decepticon alliance against the Autobots. Physical resemblance evokes a dark “evil twin” of Optimus Prime; personality is nowhere near as heroic. Possesses one of the most calculating militaristic minds of all the Transformers. Massive tanker truck mode is highly durable; robot mode is armed with a pair of dual shoulder-mounted Barrage Attack missile pods, a hand-held dual-pulse blaster gun, and an energon-based Sword Of Fury. Tanker trailer becomes a heavily-armed battle station, equipped with a central rocket launcher, a ripple missile launcher, and an explosive disc launcher. Physical might is rarely equaled among Autobots, Predacons and Decepticons alike, but extreme hatred of Optimus Prime could be an exploitable weakness.
Match 2: Skid-Z vs. Megatron
Skid-Z (Autobot) – A young Autobot whose life is dominated by two things: speed and racing. Is a capable fighter and a highly-elusive target, when not distracted by an opportunity to race. Believed to be the fastest (or among the top three) car on wheels in his Formula 1 race car mode. Robot mode has above-average strength and good firepower with a hand-held laser rifle. Also has extremely fast reflexes in robot mode, allowing him to escape attacks easily. Despite his unusual speed, armor and stamina are not very high; presenting him with a chance to race could leave him open to an underhanded attack.
Megatron (Predacon) – The supreme Leader of the Predacons and Decepticons, and a master of transformation… with six different modes. Physical power in all modes is great, and ambition for domination is greater; but greatest asset is the versatility of his multi-mode transformations. Transforms into robot, bat, double-headed dragon, armored car, jet fighter, and flying hand-claw modes. Robot mode uses a pair of energon bayonet-like swords; bat mode can drain energy and generate ultrasonic waves; dragon mode breathes high-temperature fire; car and jet fighter modes can reach great speeds and use a pair of missile launchers; hand mode is capable of flight and – sorry, this has to be said – singlehanded crushing. Has a great will to win, but bad temper can throw him off his strategy.
Match 3: Optimus Prime vs. Mega-Octane
Optimus Prime (Autobot) – Autobot Leader and hero dedicated to the preservation of life and the defeat of the Decepticons. Fire truck mode can reach surprising speeds in proportion to his size; has an extendable ladder, four hidden missile launchers in the ladder assembly, and dual water cannon. Basic robot mode uses a hand-held compression pistol. Remainder of vehicle mode reassembles to form a battle station equipped with a long-range scanner antenna, dual water cannons, two double-barreled particle cannons, and several weapons batteries. Parts of the station can detach and re-attach to Prime’s basic robot body for enhancements, like forearm gauntlets and shoulder-mounted missile pods. Can also combine with all parts to form a super-sized Battle Mode, with enhanced armor, doubled strength, and adjustable ladder cannon. While massively powerful and intelligent, can also be suckered by a false show of goodwill, leaving him vulnerable to attack.
Mega-Octane (Decepticon) – General of the Decepticon Commandos Combiner team. Created by Megatron as the first Decepticon, from scanning a stolen stasis pod; single-mindedly devoted to combat, and extremely skilled at it as well. Has great strength, endurance, armor and firepower in both robot and missile transport truck modes; weapons include a hand-held sonic rifle and back-mounted twin laser cannons. Is a great squad commander and a capable solo fighter with surprising speed in vehicle mode; can sometimes be frustrated when a plan goes awry.
Match 4: X-Brawn vs. Sky-Byte
X-Brawn (Autobot) – Oldest and strongest of the Autobot Brothers trio who lives for challenges; the tougher the job, the better he likes it. Prefers action to words. Is very durable and maneuverable in SUV mode, capable of traveling over the most rugged terrain. Robot mode is skilled in all sorts of hand-to-hand combat; armed with a missile-shooting right arm, a pair of three hand-held melee blade weapons, and a massive “Southpaw Lariat” left arm. Massively strong and agile in robot mode as well, but may take on a challenge that may be too big for him to handle.
Sky-Byte (Predacon) – Loyal lieutenant to Megatron with formidable combat skills and a penchant for poetic art (including devising haikus in the middle of battle), a vicious streak, and inconsistent luck. Has great physical strength and agility in both robot and robotic shark modes. Capable of airborne flight as shark; jaws can crush concrete and steel with little effort. Has dual torpedo launcher inside mouth. In robot mode, uses torpedo launcher as hand-held, weapon; left arm has a massive four-pronged Shark Spike blade. Most powerful weapon is his chest-mounted Tsunami Blaster, capable of moderate-field large-scale destruction. Despite his various abilities, his luck tends to work against him frequently.
To cast your vote for the winners in each fight, you can e-mail me at excellence-execution@excite.com, reply right here in this thread, or even let me know in a Chat or IM. In the rare moment that we might talk in person or on the phone, casted votes also count there. As usual, you cannot cast your vote for the same match(es) more than once (yeah, an anti-ballot box-stuffing measure).
Voting for this round will be open, until the deadline of Saturday, January 14, at 7pm Pacific Daylight Time (just a few short hours away!). Next week, the results will be posted, along with the opening-round matches for the Robots In Disguise Conference Tag Team Tournament.
Outtsyder
