Superhero Redux Draft
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I am going to take this as my turn to pick now. I re-entered this heroes draft with the sole intention of correcting an error I had made with my final pick the previous time around. One of my favorite all-time heroes who managed to slip my mind until it was too late.
And now, with the opportunity to correct that mistake, I'm skipping it again, because my inner child simply will not let me pass up the chance to create a heroic dreamteam.
For that reason, to join Superman and Captain America on my starting line, I select:
Optimus Prime
Prime is just as iconic as Supes and Cap, so I don't feel I really need to break down his powers, skills, virtues, honors and leadership abilities.
I'll only say I am slightly perturbed as to how excitied I am to fictionally bring these three cartoon superheroes together on the same team. Scares me a little actually.
Note to Jespher: I'd appreciate if you moved Prime up to #2 or #3 on my team ranking board.
And now, with the opportunity to correct that mistake, I'm skipping it again, because my inner child simply will not let me pass up the chance to create a heroic dreamteam.
For that reason, to join Superman and Captain America on my starting line, I select:
Optimus Prime
Prime is just as iconic as Supes and Cap, so I don't feel I really need to break down his powers, skills, virtues, honors and leadership abilities.
I'll only say I am slightly perturbed as to how excitied I am to fictionally bring these three cartoon superheroes together on the same team. Scares me a little actually.
Note to Jespher: I'd appreciate if you moved Prime up to #2 or #3 on my team ranking board.
Sorry for the longish wait, a poker match kept me from answering the call yesterday evening. So let's go with the not to be underestimated "most difficult to spell" pick.
Väinämöinen (Kalevala)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Väinämöinen
I feel, for some reason, that it is necessary to have at least one mythological hero on your side and since I try to avoid usual suspects (Greek mythology, Arthurean legend, etc.), I'll just go where I'll always go when in doubt: Finland!
The Kalevala is a poem that's based on Finnish lore. In the original stories, Väinämöinen was a god that created the world, however, since my team is already replete with omnipotent beings, I'll take the Kalevala version of him. In this version, he is merely the hero and central character.
Väinämöinen (Kalevala)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Väinämöinen
I feel, for some reason, that it is necessary to have at least one mythological hero on your side and since I try to avoid usual suspects (Greek mythology, Arthurean legend, etc.), I'll just go where I'll always go when in doubt: Finland!
The Kalevala is a poem that's based on Finnish lore. In the original stories, Väinämöinen was a god that created the world, however, since my team is already replete with omnipotent beings, I'll take the Kalevala version of him. In this version, he is merely the hero and central character.
All right, trade with ryanandty completed. Lancelot is a Hall of Famer, but after his defeat to the Rabbit of Caerbannog last season, my franchise decided to go in a different direction and give him a change of scenery.
So with that, this pick falls to me and now I get to round out my team with a personal favorite superheroine about whom I've been kicking myself for having neglected the first time around.
For the final spot on my roster, I select:
Aspen Matthews - Fathom
I'm glad to get this pick in before the anticipated Megan Fox film hits theaters and either shoots Aspen's stock up by introducing her to the mainstream consciousness as Watchmen did for Dr. Manhattan or completely destroys her by being god-awful - which is more likely.
Aspen is a hybrid of two ocean-dwelling races giving her a near-complete mastery over all liquids, particularly water - manipulating it, forming it into solid shapes and even turning into it and disappating (think a T-1000 heroine in a bikini). The "all-liquids" part is important though because that includes the blood running through a person's veins which naturally leaves quite a lot to the imagination.
She can also control the oceans on a grander scale, creating everything from minor surf to tsunamis. Additionally, a portion of her heritage has given her non-aquatic based powers including energy manipilation and telepathy.
I'll be honest; ultimately, while Aspen is certainly no slouch in the powers department, this is mainly a style pick. But with three titans of comic herodom manning my front lines I feel comfortable picking up a fan favorite.
And if comic babes truly win the votes, Aspen and Samus create quite the tandem.
So with that, this pick falls to me and now I get to round out my team with a personal favorite superheroine about whom I've been kicking myself for having neglected the first time around.
For the final spot on my roster, I select:
Aspen Matthews - Fathom
I'm glad to get this pick in before the anticipated Megan Fox film hits theaters and either shoots Aspen's stock up by introducing her to the mainstream consciousness as Watchmen did for Dr. Manhattan or completely destroys her by being god-awful - which is more likely.
Aspen is a hybrid of two ocean-dwelling races giving her a near-complete mastery over all liquids, particularly water - manipulating it, forming it into solid shapes and even turning into it and disappating (think a T-1000 heroine in a bikini). The "all-liquids" part is important though because that includes the blood running through a person's veins which naturally leaves quite a lot to the imagination.
She can also control the oceans on a grander scale, creating everything from minor surf to tsunamis. Additionally, a portion of her heritage has given her non-aquatic based powers including energy manipilation and telepathy.
I'll be honest; ultimately, while Aspen is certainly no slouch in the powers department, this is mainly a style pick. But with three titans of comic herodom manning my front lines I feel comfortable picking up a fan favorite.
And if comic babes truly win the votes, Aspen and Samus create quite the tandem.
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"It's time to nut up, or shut up."
Tallahasse --- Zombieland
Simply described, this man is the single greatest killer of zombies on this earth. He enjoys every minute of it, has zero fear because he knows the zombies cannot touch him at all.
For one to survive in Zombieland, you need to be bad. And this guy knows what to do with a bad guy.
Tallahasse --- Zombieland
Simply described, this man is the single greatest killer of zombies on this earth. He enjoys every minute of it, has zero fear because he knows the zombies cannot touch him at all.
For one to survive in Zombieland, you need to be bad. And this guy knows what to do with a bad guy.
Sorry for the time-out, I had to study for an AP test. Next I take:
To continue with my team of Rambo and cuddlies, I take Kirby. Nothing better than seeing a cute, pink... uhh... whatever he is... kick a**.
To continue with my team of Rambo and cuddlies, I take Kirby. Nothing better than seeing a cute, pink... uhh... whatever he is... kick a**.
For the final spot on my roster, I select:
Aspen Matthews - Fathom
And if comic babes truly win the votes, Aspen and Samus create quite the tandem.
Aspen Matthews - Fathom
And if comic babes truly win the votes, Aspen and Samus create quite the tandem.
You feelin' lucky?
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I don't see the rule you think GeraldWallace#3 is breaking with this pick. Did you mean this one?
I do see your point with the word AND, however, I contend that Captain Sully is popularly known, lives on earth, and would be able to travel to a base on/near earth. He was made (created) a hero by the media (published) and celebrated as such. Sure, he might not pose a threat to Silver Surfer, but he is eligible for this draft in my mind...
I do see your point with the word AND, however, I contend that Captain Sully is popularly known, lives on earth, and would be able to travel to a base on/near earth. He was made (created) a hero by the media (published) and celebrated as such. Sure, he might not pose a threat to Silver Surfer, but he is eligible for this draft in my mind...
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With my final pick I take:
His name is bobobo-bo bo-bobo and yes that is his mustache hitting those baddies. Bo-bobo has the ability to hear hair! Hey, maybe I might not have the strongest team, but it sure would be the most intriguing.
His name is bobobo-bo bo-bobo and yes that is his mustache hitting those baddies. Bo-bobo has the ability to hear hair! Hey, maybe I might not have the strongest team, but it sure would be the most intriguing.
I remember seeing a few of these episodes on Adult Swim years ago, and just rolling on the floor because of the absurdity of absolutely everything that happened on the bizarre show.
Awesome!
To socialites everywhere.
Either way, Capt Sully is only heroic subjectively. In my opinion, he just did his job.
We established that real people aren't eligible, and I'd like the draft to stick by those rules.
Doesn't matter if the media built him up as a hero, the media built up a lot of people as heroes. If he can take Capt. Sully, then who is to say I can't take John Kerry or John McCain? They were heroes built up by the media too.
It isn't just me, there are a few of the other participants who are kinda saying WTF
Either way, Capt Sully is only heroic subjectively. In my opinion, he just did his job.
We established that real people aren't eligible, and I'd like the draft to stick by those rules.
Doesn't matter if the media built him up as a hero, the media built up a lot of people as heroes. If he can take Capt. Sully, then who is to say I can't take John Kerry or John McCain? They were heroes built up by the media too.
It isn't just me, there are a few of the other participants who are kinda saying WTF
I've never read any rule that states that real people aren't eligible, and if there is one then I'd be happy to remake my pick. Like Jespher said the rules clearly state
Nowhere does it say that I can't have a real person.
Jespher said in last years draft
Jespher said:
They don't have to have a "super power", if they help your team some other way
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As for your comment about Kim Kardashian and McCain/Kerry they are not widely regarded as "heros" and I don't remeber ever hearing of them preforming such a feat as Sully's. although you say the public made Sully out to be a hero, I dont understand how saving over one hundred people's lives is not heroic enough for you. After all the definition of a hero is
And if saving 100's of REAL people's lives isn't your definition of a "hero" then just tell me what is?
Okay, this was difficult. Alas, after a hundred indecisions, a hundred visions and revisions (before the taking of a toast and tea), finally, despite there being many, many others out there to consider:
Cole MacGrath - Infamous
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infamous_(video_game)
So, obviously I'm going with the good version here. For those that don't know, the game leaves it to you, whether you play it as a good character, or as a bad character. Although I usually embrace opportunities for mindless destruction and the like, this game was actually more fun to play as a good character. Mostly because having pedestrians attack me was a huge pain, but still.
Anyway, Cole is a conduit, meaning that after being exposed to an explosion the result of which is the complete quarantine of the city the game is set in, he, along with others, gained superpowers. His are mostly electricity based, but he can also fall down vast heights, even slow down and control his fall, heal others, bring them back to life even and handcuff enemies with lightning cuffs. His attack powers are pretty straightforward, he shoots people with lightning (can also do precision attacks), can attack multiple enemies at one time and summon a massive bolt of lightning that destroys pretty much everything in its way. He also heals himself and gains power with the help of electric currents, meaning that if I had an endless source of energy on my island, he'd be pretty much unstoppable. I'm sure that Dr. Manhattan can see to that.
Cole MacGrath - Infamous
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infamous_(video_game)
So, obviously I'm going with the good version here. For those that don't know, the game leaves it to you, whether you play it as a good character, or as a bad character. Although I usually embrace opportunities for mindless destruction and the like, this game was actually more fun to play as a good character. Mostly because having pedestrians attack me was a huge pain, but still.
Anyway, Cole is a conduit, meaning that after being exposed to an explosion the result of which is the complete quarantine of the city the game is set in, he, along with others, gained superpowers. His are mostly electricity based, but he can also fall down vast heights, even slow down and control his fall, heal others, bring them back to life even and handcuff enemies with lightning cuffs. His attack powers are pretty straightforward, he shoots people with lightning (can also do precision attacks), can attack multiple enemies at one time and summon a massive bolt of lightning that destroys pretty much everything in its way. He also heals himself and gains power with the help of electric currents, meaning that if I had an endless source of energy on my island, he'd be pretty much unstoppable. I'm sure that Dr. Manhattan can see to that.
For a variety of strategic reasons which include:
Superior acoustic landscape - sounds have been known to carry from here to villages over ten miles away; reverberation of footsteps off of other cliff walls has returned to visitors, scaring them into believing they are being followed, etc...
It's 1200 feet up on top of a cliff - virtually inaccessible if you don't approach it from the air.
No water needed - Cisterns serve the immediate needs of occupying party.
It's believed to be haunted - spooky stuff.
Surrounded by desert.
Lots of jousting space.
MASADA - Stronghold of the zealots.
For historical background:
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Archaeology/Masada1.html
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Superior acoustic landscape - sounds have been known to carry from here to villages over ten miles away; reverberation of footsteps off of other cliff walls has returned to visitors, scaring them into believing they are being followed, etc...
It's 1200 feet up on top of a cliff - virtually inaccessible if you don't approach it from the air.
No water needed - Cisterns serve the immediate needs of occupying party.
It's believed to be haunted - spooky stuff.
Surrounded by desert.
Lots of jousting space.
MASADA - Stronghold of the zealots.
For historical background:
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Archaeology/Masada1.html
May be more to follow:
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