Favourite Character Tournament

[willpell]

I did like Therkla, but I agree that she was a pretty shallow character for the most part.

"She had more character depth than YOU, you big meanie!"

Did you intend to abstain from versus Skullsy? It may be a foregone conclusion but still.

[Cizak]

Vaarsuvius
Soon Kim
Therkla
O-Chul

[Gift Jeraff]

"She had more character depth than YOU, you big meanie!"

Did you intend to abstain from versus Skullsy? It may be a foregone conclusion but still.

I don't like V enough to give him/her an extra vote s/he doesn't need, but I also don't like Skullsy enough nor am I hipster enough to vote for him just because he's the less popular choice.

[thisisnotspam]

V-Undead are just tools, tools to help popular characters advance to the next round more easily or (in Xykon's case) knock out a mildly popular character out of the tournament. This guy is in the first category. Also V is cool.

Soon Kim-He's cool, that knight's just a tool.

Therkla-Only because of more depth and story importance.

O-Chul-A real man gets my vote, not that cheap faux-punk whore.

[sam79]

Vaarsuvius
VS Skullsy

No contest here, surely; Skullsy is quite funny, but with V we get a few laughs and a lot of Meaty Character Development too.

Death Knight
VS
Soon Kim

Again, an easy one; Soon Kim's appearance with the Ghost Martyrs is still my favourite moment in the story. So far.

Therkla
VS
Yokyok

Emo ninja chick vs. the Linear Guild's Kobold of the Week. A pretty easy one for me; I'm looking forward to seeing the 'Backer's Choice' Therkla story.

Julia Greenhilt
VS
O-Chul

I'd quite like both of these characters to progress; I love the sibling interaction with Roy and Julia, and O-Chul's scenes with the monster in the darkness. O-Chul gets my vote for the "one saving throw at a time" line.

[Procyonpi]

What are the chances we wind up with an Elan vs. Tarquin matchup at some point? That would be epic.

Also, who do people think are going to be in the last set of round 1 match-ups? The only really major character I can think of who hasn't been up yet is Redcloak (and to some extent Kotuba), although I can think of a few minor characters that might show up (Windstriker, Dorukan, Lirian, Chuck (the arcane trickster), the Azure City High Priest, and Argent)

[Bird]

What are the chances we wind up with an Elan vs. Tarquin matchup at some point? That would be epic.

Also, who do people think are going to be in the last set of round 1 match-ups? The only really major character I can think of who hasn't been up yet is Redcloak (and to some extent Kotuba), although I can think of a few minor characters that might show up (Windstriker, Dorukan, Lirian, Chuck (the arcane trickster), the Azure City High Priest, and Argent)

Don't think we've seen Thog yet.

Redcloak & Kubota, I'm sure you're right about.

As for the remaining five, I bet some of your other guesses will be right, too. And, maybe the Wight in Thanh's shoes? Maaaybe the Snarl? Though, the Snarl especially hasn't got much in the way of pull quotes.

[ranagrande]

Vaarsuvius
Death Knight
Therkla
O'Chul

[Rakoa]

Skullsy was funny but of course Vaarsuvius wins.

Soon Kim of course.

Yok Yok had Princess Bride references on his side, and Therkla was just kind of annoying.

O-Chul was a decent character. Julia, like Therkla, is annoying. Maybe I just don't like females.

[Procyonpi]

Don't think we've seen Thog yet.

Redcloak & Kubota, I'm sure you're right about.

As for the remaining five, I bet some of your other guesses will be right, too. And, maybe the Wight in Thanh's shoes? Maaaybe the Snarl? Though, the Snarl especially hasn't got much in the way of pull quotes.

Oh god, how could I forget about Thog! He's easily in my half dozen favorite characters in the whole strip!

[oppyu]

What are the chances we wind up with an Elan vs. Tarquin matchup at some point? That would be epic.

Also, who do people think are going to be in the last set of round 1 match-ups? The only really major character I can think of who hasn't been up yet is Redcloak (and to some extent Kotuba), although I can think of a few minor characters that might show up (Windstriker, Dorukan, Lirian, Chuck (the arcane trickster), the Azure City High Priest, and Argent)

Don't think we've seen Thog yet.

Redcloak & Kubota, I'm sure you're right about.

As for the remaining five, I bet some of your other guesses will be right, too. And, maybe the Wight in Thanh's shoes? Maaaybe the Snarl? Though, the Snarl especially hasn't got much in the way of pull quotes.

Redcloak, Daimyo Kubota and Thog will be featuring in the last round.

Unfortunately, there will be no Dorukan and Lirian (only really involved in SoD, not as important as the Secret SoD character), Windstriker, the Snarl and Argent (animals who can't talk, and aren't Mr. Scruffy), and the Azure City High Priest, Booted Wight and Chuck (one-gag characters who didn't make it past the other one-gag characters who squeaked in to die out in the first round. Although looking back, those three could probably have made it over characters like the three spliced casters or the two resistance leaders.)

[Procyonpi]

Redcloak, Daimyo Kubota and Thog will be featuring in the last round.

Unfortunately, there will be no Dorukan and Lirian (only really involved in SoD, not as important as the Secret SoD character), Windstriker, the Snarl and Argent (animals who can't talk, and aren't Mr. Scruffy), and the Azure City High Priest, Booted Wight and Chuck (one-gag characters who didn't make it past the other one-gag characters who squeaked in to die out in the first round. Although looking back, those three could probably have made it over characters like the three spliced casters or the two resistance leaders.)

Dorukan and Lirian are probably more important to the plot, although they're less important to the development of one of the main characters

[Bird]

Redcloak, Daimyo Kubota and Thog will be featuring in the last round.

Unfortunately, there will be no Dorukan and Lirian (only really involved in SoD, not as important as the Secret SoD character), Windstriker, the Snarl and Argent (animals who can't talk, and aren't Mr. Scruffy), and the Azure City High Priest, Booted Wight and Chuck (one-gag characters who didn't make it past the other one-gag characters who squeaked in to die out in the first round. Although looking back, those three could probably have made it over characters like the three spliced casters or the two resistance leaders.)

That all makes perfect sense. Though, too bad Redcloak and the priest can't re-enact "THE ULTIMATE DUEL BETWEEN CLERICS!"

As long as we're playing the guessing game, maybe we'll go old school (and adolescent) with the zit-faced goblin or the young black dragon.

[oppyu]

Little contest for anyone closely following the thread; there are eight contestants remaining.

Redcloak
Thog
Daimyo Kubota
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____

Anyone who wants to play, fill in the remaining 5. Closest entry wins something. (Note: Closest entry will probably not win anything.)

[Bird]

Guesses.

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Yukyuk
Colossal Fiend
Zit Faced Goblin
Young Black Dragon
Gladiator captain ("Alright, you sons of whores!") I know he's a one-page wonder, but he's friggin' hilarious.

[Procyonpi]

Little contest for anyone closely following the thread; there are eight contestants remaining.

Redcloak
Thog
Daimyo Kubota
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____

Anyone who wants to play, fill in the remaining 5. Closest entry wins something. (Note: Closest entry will probably not win anything.)

Well, considering the ones you ruled out, I'm gonna have to go with:

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Redcloak
Thog
Daimyo Kubota
Yukyuk
Team Peregrine Leiutenant
Isamu
Amun-Zora
shaman vurkle

[Mike Havran]

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Young Black Dragon
Yukyuk
Crazy Arena Warden
Amun Zora
Pit Fiend

[bguy]

Unfortunately, there will be no Dorukan and Lirian (only really involved in SoD, not as important as the Secret SoD character)

Awww, that's a shame. I like Dorukan and Lirian.

[LuPuWei]

Vaarsuvius, Soon, Therkla, O-Chul

This was mostly an easy one for me. V is a main character who's been quite interesting so far Soon is quite awesome- I love that quote, and he nearly killed Team Evil!

The third choice was the only tough one- I love both characters, but Princess Bride quotes aside, Therkla actually had a role in the story and boy, what a role that was... Plus she has a kickass headstone now

And, of course, the last one was a no-brainer...

[oppyu]

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5: Vaarsuvius - 29 - 90.63%
VS
Skullsy - 3 - 9.38%

Interesting tidbit; second most competitive PC match in the first round. Still not particularly competitive.

Death Knight - 9 - 27.27%
VS
Soon Kim - 24 - 72.73%

Soon Kim had one of the greatest strips in the comic. An army of ghost paladin martyrs? Awesome.

Therkla - 23 - 69.70%
VS
Yokyok - 10 - 30.30%

Yay, Therkla won. For a moment it looked like her hatedom + Princess Bride fans could put Yokyok over the line.

Julia Greenhilt - 2 - 6.06%
VS
O-Chul - 31 - 93.94%

No contest here.

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Bird 4/5
Adolescent Black Dragon
Amun-Zora
Pit Fiend
Yukyuk

Zit-Faced Goblin

Procyonpi 2/5
Amun-Zora
Yukyuk

Isamu
shaman vurkle
Team Peregrine Lieutenant

2323mike 4/5
Adolescent Black Dragon
Amun-Zora
Pit Fiend
Yukyuk

Gladiator Warden

Characters I Now Wish I Had Included
Azure High City Priest
Booted Wight
Gladiator Warden
Zit-Faced Goblin

Redcloak: "If it's all the same to you, I'm going to try not to waste my breath trading threats with a dead man. Damn it, I just did it right there, didn't I? Screw it. Implosion."
Team Peregrine Commander: "Wha- what's-"
*SPPLRTCH!*
8: Redcloak
VS
Amun-Zora
Amun-Zora: "Damn you! I told you last night and again when you summoned me to your bedchambers this morning: I am already married!!"
Tarquin: "Yes, you mentioned that. To a pikeman on the... south wall, was it? I assure you that your marital status is no longer an obstacle as of around midday today. 'Til then did you part, it would seem."
Amun-Zora: "BASTARD!"
*SLASH!*

"Twelve Gods, woman! I mentored you in villainous Best Practices for years now, and you didn't even have the decency to betray me for a man who at least just PRETENDED to love you?"
Daimyo Kubota
VS
Huecuva
"I know I was ordered to withdraw, but I haven't gotten my Recommended Daily Value of dead heroes yet. A huecuva's gotta stay healthy, you know."

"Geez. What am I doing with my life? Taking orders from an imp? All the guys I went to high school with have gone on to be men of wealth and taste. Just leave me alone."
Pit Fiend
VS
Adolescent Black Dragon
Vaarsuvius: "The laws of probability dictate that you will fail a Will save before I run out of Suggestion spells. Suggestion!"
Adolescent Black Dragon: "Clever. However, there's one number you've failed to include in your analysis." *swallows lizard!Vaarsuvius whole.* "Your hit point total."

"Lookee here. What's a nice kitty cat like you doin' in a place like this? Are you scared, little guy? Is that why you're hiding? You don't need to be scared, I'm a ranger. I love animals." *shoots Mr. Scruffy with a crossbow* "They make great entertainment, don't they, Sir Scraggly?"
Yukyuk
VS
17: Thog
"thog is the champion, thog's friends! and thog keeps on fighting to the end!"

[Gift Jeraff]

Damn, why'd you have to go and use my favorite Redcloak moment? Oh well, I'll still vote for Amun-Zora because the more people out there who want Tarquin dead, the better.

Kubota
Pit Fiend
thog

[theNater]

Redcloak for being hardcore.

Daimyo Kubota for his moustache.

Pit Fiend for his luck with cards.

Thog for his smashing.

[rgrekejin]

Redcloak for being fascinating and generally awesome.

Huecuva for not being Kubota. Actually, I'm gonna change this vote. Kubota it is. I really dislike Kubota, but since that was literally his design intent, I think I'll vote for a character who accomplishes his narrative role perfectly.

Pit Fiend because, well, this one was close, and I ultimately just defaulted to the fact that I like Pit Fiends better in general (mostly due to Goblins' awesome Pit Fiend Not-Walter).

Thog because I had to check to see which of the kobolds Yukyuk actually was.

[Kish]

Amun-Zora, Kubota, Adoloscent Black Dragon, Thog.

[Bluepaw]

Redcloak! The brains, the looks, the power!
Meh.
Pit Fiend. Poor guy deserves a break.
Mog--I mean Thog

[Hogwarts9876]

Redcloak

Daimyo Kubota

Pit Fiend

Thog

[ti'esar]

Redcloak

Daimyo Kubota, who is the very definition of "hateable in a good way".

The Pit Fiend, who had a couple funny bits of dialogue. While I kind of wanted to vote for the Young Black Dragon, the Ancient Black Dragon plot was partially effective because of how much the YBD had been forgotten, so...

thog. I doubt I'd vote for any of the interchangeable kobolds to begin with, and Yukyuk wasn't the most memorable of that group.

[LuPuWei]

Was the last vote still the first round?? Damn, I had more to say for O-Chul then... Ah well, next round. As for this round- all easy votes!

Redcloak - - Red-tribution!!!! Well, wrt the quote at least... not Amun-Zora...
Daimyo Kubota Though his villainous career was prematurely ended by V, for the time he was with us, I really really hated him. Which means he was a great character for a villain. Well done, indeed...
Pit Fiend - Though I feel sorry for the aBD, for the few lines he he had, the Pit Fiend was hilarious!
Thog - Yukyuk was fun (while he lasted), but Thog... I still laugh out loud when I read his lines... - what is offal?

[Bird]

Redcloak

Kubota, though I'm apathetic towards both the Daimyo and the Huecuva.

Pit Fiend by a nose because "Great, now I'm cursed."

Thog

[The Curt Jester]

Redcloak VS Amun-Zora

Redcloak is probably my favorite character in the comic. An intelligent antagonist who is willing to play second fiddle in order to achieve a long-term goal. Yet, he knows when to display some force when necessary (Tsukiko anyone?). Amun-Zora isn't bad, but there's absolutely no chance against Redcloak.


Daimyo Kubota VS Huecuva

As much as I cannot stand politics in real life, I love them in fictional settings. A political villain in a comic? Lots of fun, especially since they're so good at making a parody of the real ones.


Pit Fiend VS Adolescent Black Dragon

I have no favorite here, but since I already voted against the elder black dragon, I can't really vote for the younger one, can I?


Yukyuk VS Thog

This isn't even a fair fight, but I'll give Yukyuk a token vote, mainly because I think Thog is highly overrated. Sure, he's funny at times, but there are times when I find him annoying beyond belief.