Zelaron Melee Questions Thread

[Penguin]

Uhh can one of you type an example of a battle post someone might type out, so we know what we are exactly doing. I had no idea how to start the post or what it would look like. Since this thread is locked just add it to one of your posts or ignore me if you want :) and delete my post when you are done.

[Raziel]

Post any kind of argument you want, dude. You could just simply give reasons for why you think a particular character would win, or you can can give a play by play of how you think the match would go.

[Titusfied]

If I were to argue a for a particular character I would explain each of the characters skills, of course downsizing the one's I don't want to win, then explain how the character whom I want to win couldn't possibly be defeated by their opponents abilities.

Look back at the Battle between Sephiroth and Raziel to get some ideas. There were some good points and counters in there if I remember correctly.

[RoboticSilence]

I'm starting to get pissed off at the level on inactivity with this ting. It's a really good idea and nobody seems to notice it or care enough to post. If you look, me and uncapped are the only ones to post for the Snake vs. Rikimaru so far, sure 8 people have voted, but no one is posting. Are these people just too lazy to give reasons for their votes? I sure hope not.

[Titusfied]

I would be all about posting, but I need to be an imparital judge on the situation. :(

Maybe I'll just randomly *Bump* it so it gets on the top of the New Posts list. :)

[RoboticSilence]

Yes, make a post and then delete it.

[Senesia]

The problem is that...not every members are familiar with all the characters. For instance, I used to play Tenchu, but I'm not a big fan of Metal Gear. I don't know much about Solid Snake at all. And some people might be the other way around.

(Heh, and I'm too lazy to do research...)

[Titusfied]

Well, as the battles continue, I'm sure a more diverse style will be incorporated, one that enables the members to get more active.

This is only the beginning of the potential for this new Forum. It will undoubtedly evolve into a supreme activity level induced Forum! W00t w00t!!

I kinda want to put pictures of the characters in each thread as well, but right now, what is happening is fine. Add comments and suggestions here too people to better Zelaron Melee

[RoboticSilence]

I've started to do a little bit of research on the characters, right now I'm just posting pictures and brief descriptions but later on I'll start putting in fansites or official sites that have a lot of information on that character. Maybe I'll even post a ROM of any old games that contain certain characters people may not have heard of( if that's allowed, that is ).

[Chruser]

Why are there no females in the game? Are they considered "too weak" and must be rescued, like princess Toadstool in SMB1? Lara Croft, Ayane from the Dead and Alive series, Oni and Samus are all pretty damn lethal. Maybe there is a female or two whose names I haven't heard of, and maybe this was all due to the suggesions' thread, but I'm just curious about this anyway.

[RoboticSilence]

Ayame from Tenchu is on it.

[Chruser]

Oh yes, and Joanna Dark too. I completely missed those.

[Titusfied]

We just picked from the Character Suggestion Box. If there weren't enough suggestions, we would pick our own, but in this case, there were plenty of suggestions. What you see if what you get! :)

[Raziel]

Eh, I added one that wasn't in the box. Fulgore was my own addition to the pot.

[uncapped]

Can you guys please update the bracket? I'm getting a wee bit confused on what battles are still active and stuff.

[Titusfied]

Done.

[slaynish]

I have a question... Do we just post why we think the charecter would win, or is it like somone called that charecter and they are to battle, like an rpg.

[RoboticSilence]

You are supposed to post which character you think would win and give a thought-out and legitimate reason why you think this.

[Kuja`s #1]

You could do both. Describe the character's abillities and such then describe(in a fan battle if you wish) how that person would use those abillities for victory.

Example:

Auron:
He has high strenth but low speed. His abillity Power Break could lower "whoever's" strength.


Battle
Auron stared at his foe. The "other guy" began to run at him. His power was so huge, he would bash Auron's head in. Auron used Power Break and with it the "other guy's" strength was lowered helping Auron throw off his attack.

Got it?

[uncapped]

I think I'm going to "roleplay" the characters from now on, and narrarate the the battle. That'll be fun.

[Raziel]

I think I'm going to "roleplay" the characters from now on, and narrarate the the battle. That'll be fun.

That's one fashion that a lot of people tend to adopt in character battles. Definitely an entertaining method.

[rusher657]

How do you get credits in the arena?

[Raziel]

You need to read the rulebook, dude. It's about two threads beloe this one. It says "Zelaron Melee Rulebook!!!" This isn't an RPG arena. There are no credits.

[RoboticSilence]

He might be talking about Zelaron RPG Battle.

[Raziel]

One way or another, he's posting in the wrong place.

[zagggon]

Wtf is this place?

[Raziel]

Read the Rulebook. It will tell you everything.

[Kuja`s #1]

Say Kazuya Mishima gets in. Will he have the ability to transform into Devil?

[Raziel]

He'll have any and all abilities that he has access to in the games. The only exception would be if transforming into "Devil" was an endgame ability, like Samus' Hyper Beam or Raziel's Spirit Reaver.

[Kuja`s #1]

No. It's just that you can choose to fight as just Devil or just as Kazuya in the game, so I figured it might not be allowed. He can't normally do it during the fights. He can only do it IN BATTLE in Tekken Tag if you have Kazuya and Devil paired up. Any other time, he does it in FMV scenes.

[Raziel]

Then he has the option of choosing which form he wishes to take before his next battle. He'll have both forms available to him, he just won't be capable of changing in mid-fight.

[Kuja`s #1]

Okay, thanks.

[muff-knight]

um where do u get all these levels from

[Titusfied]

What levels do you mean?

[Dr. Geekstar]

okay i just read raziels rule-book a couple of times but there are some things i dont understand (blame my bad english, not raziel)

1: Is this a member vs member game ? can all members play it ?
2: Can i put any character into the fight ?? if so, ill take my hammerdin :grin:
2b: explain the voting pls, i dont understand shit of that part :confused:
3: will my bad english affect my score ? (ill really try to make it structured and readable)
4: When is the next tournament ?? or can i just challenge someone
5: Is this correct ?: you post some skill/attack your character has and maybe use the level enviroment (like jumpads etc) and then your enemy posts, then you again...
5b: then when does a battle end ????????

[Titusfied]

Ugh... alright..

1. There is nothing stating that this is a member vs. member structure. Once a battle is set up, any member can participate, and they can take any side they want.

2. No, you cannot put any character into a fight. A voting process is used to see what characters will be in the tournament, then either Raziel or myself pits them according to how they best match up at first and in the long run.

2b. Before a tournament starts, a voting process takes place. First, all the members vote on the genre of the tournament; Video Game Characters, Comic Book Characters, etc. Next, characters are elected from members that are in that particular genre that was previously voted upon. Then, a poll is formed with all the elected characters, and the top 16 are taken and put into the bracket, which has its own thread.

3. No, your English will not affect anything, as long as we can understand your points and arguements.

4. You cannot just challenge someone. Only Raziel or myself are entitled to make threads that start a battle. The next tournament will start after the current one ends.

5. You post whatever you think will give the person you think will win an edge.

5b. A battle ends after a certain amount of time or activity. It is a judgement call on Raziel or myself.

[Dr. Geekstar]

okay, sounds fun, lets bring it on... ill play when next tournament starts, now ill just observe =.=

[!King_Amazon!]

How were the two recent winners decided when I didn't even vote?

Just in case it matters, Super Shredder and Fox were my choices.

[Titusfied]

Well, in your case, it didn't matter because the two other judges already voted for the same people, which already gave them the 2/3 win, regardless of your vote. It just happened that now that you finally voted, it gave them a 3/3 win, not the 2/3 win.

[!King_Amazon!]

Oh, my bad, I didn't even check.

[Draco2003]

Just a Thought ( slap me if it has been suggested)Couldn't it be set up so that there is a pole in each thread so people can kinda see how the battles are turning out(like how many people vote for one person and how many people are for the other) or would that make it less interesting! I would believe that after a person votes on the pole, then they would explain their vote! which would be easier in judging!

[Raziel]

The judging is based upon the quality of arguments, not how many people think a certain character would win. There have been battles in the past where one person has argued against three or four people and won because of his persuasiveness. We used a poll system in the beginning and most of the contributors requested that the option be removed from all future battles. Sorry, no dice.

[Kuja`s #1]

Definately man. If it was like that, Seymour would've lost the first battle he was ever in. I was like the Lone Ranger against all the pricks who wanted to take him down.

Just think of it this way. Ten people say, "he'll/she'll win" and provide no support. One person argues against it, kinda spicing up the whole thing.

[Draco2003]

Of course People would post reasons why they would win and judging could be based on what's typed, and the poll would be for outsiders to give a small voice! But I understand where you're coming from. Well, I voted against seymour, but I have never played FFX so that's why. I'm kinda glad he won, though, because Mantis would have stood absolutely no chance in the second round of the tournament. By the way when does round 2 start? I'm gettin' impatient!!

[Titusfied]

Sorry about that. The judges just sent over the arena list for the next round, and once Raziel gets on, he will open the next Battle. Most likely within the next day or so.

[Raziel]

Actually, I've only recieved MJ's votes on the arena selections. If you want me to just open up the next battle using that list, I'm entirely okay with that.

[Titusfied]

Hmm, interesting. I guess if the others don't send you a list soon, just use that list then. I did send all 3 of the judges a PM literally a few hours after you sent me a PM asking for the list, and that must have been close to a week ago.

[Kuja`s #1]

When's everything gonna get started? Don't leave me hanging guys.

[Titusfied]

Honestly, I have no idea what the delay is... I know a preliminary list of arenas was sent to Raziel from mjordan2nd, but no more battles have been started. Hopefully, they will start ASAP..

[Kuja`s #1]

What do you think ASAP stands for? Not what's going on now, that's for sure.

[Titusfied]

As soon as possible could mean in a minute or in a year, as long as that actually is, as soon as possible. This is certainly the case here.

The delay sucks, I agree, but it will start up again eventually once time is made by Raziel.

[Kuja`s #1]

A grand total of three replies... Dude, I thought Payne was liked more than that. Aren't you going to try and defend him? Anyone?

[Titusfied]

Activity has been scarce to say the least throughout this tournament. Myself and Raziel have been the bulk of the contribution... And we have both been off and on with life lately, so Zelaron has lost activity from us. That will change for me soon though.

[Kuja`s #1]

What's going on? I realize some people are desperate for posts, but this is insane! I have been the last poster for days! And then, someone just comes along and posts one more time. Are you guys just waiting for that? Is there a certain number of posts thbat you want per battle?

Anyway, who the hell is Fox? I think I remember hearing he was a pilot, but I have no idea.

[Titusfied]

Eh, there is no time limit or post limit for each battle. It is basically just a judgement call. Limits were set before but that was when activity was a lot higher.

Fox Cloud. Google search?

[Kuja`s #1]

Which should I do?

A) Shrooms
B) Suicide

I have to do something while Zel Melee is sleeping in its crypt.

[Titusfied]

I've PMed Raziel numerous times, and he is just being lazy. I guess it works both ways though.

[sakurius]

[QUOTE=Penguin]Uhh can one of you type an example of a battle post someone might type out, so we know what we are exactly doing. I had no idea how to start the post or what it would look like. Since this thread is locked just add it to one of your posts or ignore me if you want :) and delete my post when you are done.[/QUOT

hey pal cool it it is not that bad lol. but i am with you go to gunbound.net or runescape

[!King_Amazon!]

I believe it's Fox McLoud, from Star Fox.

[Titusfied]

I have a question. Where is the fucking activity and moderation in this forum anymore? I thought the first tournament took a while to finish, but this is just ridiculous!

[Titusfied]

Delete this fucking forum if no one is going to upkeep it..

[Draco2003]

Since no one is posting new battles, is it okay if I post one?
If not, then please post a new battle. This thing can't get deleted. I VOW TO TAKE OVER AS BATTLE MAKER-UPPER-PERSON!! What's that? I can't just volunteer? Skittles. Oh well, it was worth a shot......

[Medieval Bob]

If there's nothing organized, I don't see any reason that you couldn't make new battles.

If a decision is made to reform Zelaron Melee, I don't believe any threads created now would have any adverse effect on what may be to come.

I say have at it. That is... if you have the ability to create new threads in here. Wasn't it... I... *looks around*

If you don't have access, WW can give it to you (or to everyone for that matter). I'd wait for Raz's or Titus's okay though.

[Titusfied]

Heh, I have no say anymore. *Glances over at Senior Member title* Raziel just needs to start and end battles faster than once every blue moon.

[Raziel]

I've mentioned numerous times to the senior staff that I've had it with this section. It's a fucking annoyance, and nobody participates.

I'm just going to dissolve the current functionality of this section and open it up to free-for-all battles. Nobody seems to give a damn about the tournament structure, so I'm not going to fucking bother with it anymore.

[The Main Man]

Oh, well I really didn't know that you did. I haven't read all of the posts on here, but thanks for telling me. I tried to start a new thread but it won't let me. I hit Thread Starter, New Thread, and every other option on here and I still can't seem to be able to start a new thread, what am I doing wrong.