I am armed.
I am ready.
Ladies and Gentlemen.
It's showtime.
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Preliminary Round Discussion Thread
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See my sig, Nia? I know we waged an intense (yet friendly) battle last year….but I'll gladly support Hattori! It's not like there's a shortage of material, either. ;)
M-Meta, I … I don't know what to say ... sniff
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@Nia:
M-Meta, I … I don't know what to say ... sniff
If you promise to not vote for Law I'll vote for Hattori too.
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@No:
If you promise to not vote for Law I'll vote for Hattori too.
I vividly remember some sort of promise/deal with zachri … though it depends who he's up against.
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**Vote for this years star of the tournament.
Attachan !**
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I was going to vote for Bellamy, but I'm policy-anti-voting against "character alliances". I can get behind member alliances (If you vote Makino, I'll vote Hattori!) for like single matches, but I think it's a little obnoxious (and counterproductive) to sit and camp multiple characters under a "LAW AND THESE OTHER GUYS" banner.
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I was going to vote for Bellamy, but I'm policy-anti-voting against "character alliances". I can get behind member alliances (If you vote Makino, I'll vote Hattori!) for like single matches, but I think it's a little obnoxious (and counterproductive) to sit and camp multiple characters under a "LAW AND THESE OTHER GUYS" banner.
What you call 'obnoxious' I call 'TEAMWORK'.
Though it wasn't really my idea to make a 'banner'… oh well~ -
And here I was contemplating about sneaking into one of those alliances. But I'm confident that Pagaya can do it on his own!
Vote Pumpkins!
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I was going to vote for Bellamy, but I'm policy-anti-voting against "character alliances". I can get behind member alliances (If you vote Makino, I'll vote Hattori!) for like single matches, but I think it's a little obnoxious (and counterproductive) to sit and camp multiple characters under a "LAW AND THESE OTHER GUYS" banner.
I'm SOOO glad someone else mentioned this, since I feel pretty much similarly. One thing is to have something like the Magenel alliance, which was an effort two years ago to get the two villians far enough in the tournament (until they wound up facing each other), but having 5 or so characters all under one banner just because Law fans happen to like them all? Magma fist to that crap.
I'm voting either for characters I like or the ones with the best campaigns. Telling me I have to vote 5-6 other characters just because I like Law just means I'll go ahead and vote against them (looking at you Monet and Owlfish)
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I…haven't really campaigned yet. Stop putting pressure on me! D:
Then again, I have prepared one or two new things...
--- Update From New Post Merge ---
Look! I'm more than a one character pony!
! Lasers are your friend. Vote Kaku!
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I'm SOOO glad someone else mentioned this, since I feel pretty much similarly. One thing is to have something like the Magenel alliance, which was an effort two years ago to get the two villians far enough in the tournament (until they wound up facing each other), but having 5 or so characters all under one banner just because Law fans happen to like them all? Magma fist to that crap.
I'm voting either for characters I like or the ones with the best campaigns. Telling me I have to vote 5-6 other characters just because I like Law just means I'll go ahead and vote against them (looking at you Monet and Owlfish)
I. Must. Be. Blind.
Seriously? No really, seriously show me where it says that you HAVE to vote for all? Show me. This is supposed to be players alliance, and characters on a picture just ones we support individually. If thats bad now, I'm sorry what else is left?
"Oh look evil people make me do what I don't want to!" Seriously?That wasn't an actual campaign, we would never put something like that in match. Sheesh, such reactions make me lose all the steam.
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Hm.
Hmmm.
! Hmm?
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Before this escalates and things happen, note that what I said is my own opinion and NOT that of the event staff, and is merely my position as an individual.
Also note that it was said in a half-joking and half-taunting tone, so before this gets out of head, let's stop it right here. Vote for who you want. Just understand the ramifications of "overdoing" it.
And remember that before Hattori was the face-stealing posterboy we all know and love…
There was...
Makinobeard, Mother of Dragons, God of Skypiea, Admiral of the Marines, and Cyborg Shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates - THE OG
You know who to vote for, everyone. :ninja:
–- Update From New Post Merge ---
Since everyone else is doing it...
! Has My Vote No Matter What Probably Has My Vote (Campaigns)
…Maybe...
! Match 1
(Samurai Batts)
Gatherine
Gatz
(Hattori)
Don Kriegsalom
Mihawk
(Big Mom)
Mr. 1
Nojiko
Otohime
Perona
(Richie)
Smiley
Vista
! Match 2
Bellemere
Cavendish
Chopper
Cricket
Catarina Devon
(Fred the Awesome Octopus Fishman)
(Hannyabal)
(Basil Hawkins)
(Kumadori)
Paulie
Sham and Buchi
Stelly
Match 3
Brownbeard
Doberman
Gan Fall
(Kuina)
Makino
Noland
(Pandaman)
Shakky
Smoker
! Match 4
(Akainu/Sakazuki)
Dr. Hogback
Genzo
Hina
Laki
Magellan
Rebecca
(Shushu)
Zoro
! Match 5
Aphelandra
Bepo
Crocodile
Dadan
Jinbe
(Mario)
(Owlfish)
Shirahoshi
Baron Tamago
Terry
! Match 6
(Arlong)
(Attachan)
Brook
(Dellinger)
Hancock
Hiruluk
Kuro
Mad Lightning Soldier
Ryuuma
! Match 7
(Dagama)
Dr. Blackbeard
(Duval and Motobaro)
Johnny and Yosaku
Kizaru
Koala
Kuzan
Margaret
Pell and Chaka
(Satori)
(Urouge-san)
Whitey Bay
(Zeff)
! Match 8
Blackbeard
(Buggy)
(Camel)
Jabra
(Kuma)
Kung-Fu Dugongs
Pagaya
Rob Lucci
(Rayleigh)
Madame Shirley
(Stronger)
Vasco Shot
! Match 9
Baby 5
Bellamy
Calgara
(Carue)
Ivankov
Nami
Shanks
(Super Spotted-Bill Duck Squad)
(The Unluckies)
Nefertari Vivi
! Match 10
Beckman
(Django and Fullbody)
Doflamingo
Miss Goldenweek
Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine
(Iceberg with Tyrannosaurus)
(Kinemon)
Kaku
Ricky
! Match 11
(Bluegilly)
Bonney
Chimney and Gonbe
Dalton
Enel
Gedatsu
Moriah
Tashigi
(Violet)
(The Family Wapol)
(Wiper)
! Match 12
Banchi
Caesar Clown
Victoria Cindry
Gin
(Kokoro)
Kureha
Laboon
(Pekoms)
Sabo
Sadi-chan and Domino
Sanji
! Match 13
(Camie)
Crocus
Garp
Hiking Bear
Monet
Motzel
Mr. 3
! Match 14
The Faux Hats
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So. Match 13, is it? Very well. Hiking Bear fans, all his Snowy Mountain Friends, and anyone who values honor and respect, put on your best mountain boots, fill up your backpack, grab your stick, and let's go and reach the peak. You can't get to the top without hiking buddies after all.
Never forget that we hike together.
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my utmost support goes to zoro moria and bellamy c:
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Haha, I hope we get a heads up for the first match start because I need to be on for Hattori support. I can wait for the sixth match in the meanwhile, I need to come up with some ideas that were left to rot because of the Invitationals!
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**Vote for this years star of the tournament.
Attachan !**
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa451/MaikNL/Attachan-at-work_zps8200f896.gif
Dammit, you almost make me wanna vote for Attachan! XD
But I can't bring myself to do it! :sad: I have sworn to only vote characters I personally like, not because of the campaigns. And unfortunately, I don't like Attachan enough to vote him!
I was going to vote for Bellamy, but I'm policy-anti-voting against "character alliances". I can get behind member alliances (If you vote Makino, I'll vote Hattori!) for like single matches, but I think it's a little obnoxious (and counterproductive) to sit and camp multiple characters under a "LAW AND THESE OTHER GUYS" banner.
I gotta agree with you! Character alliances are fine by me if they have something in common, i.e. cute animals, mother-figures or logias etc., but otherwise it just seems random.
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@Light:
Dammit, you almost make me wanna vote for Attachan! XD
But I can't bring myself to do it! :sad: I have sworn to only vote characters I personally like, not because of the campaigns.
Sorry, but that kind of defeats one of the main aspects of this tournament and is therefore stupid. I mean, of course you should only vote for who you like, but the most important thing here is FUN, and people put a lot of work into campaigning for characters they like, so you should at least give them a vote in the case that their campaign is exactly that - FUN, and you're entertained. Something that makes me laugh or smile about it because it's clever always gets my vote. Otherwise it's just a chore.
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I'm SOOO glad someone else mentioned this, since I feel pretty much similarly. One thing is to have something like the Magenel alliance, which was an effort two years ago to get the two villians far enough in the tournament (until they wound up facing each other), but having 5 or so characters all under one banner just because Law fans happen to like them all? Magma fist to that crap.
I'm voting either for characters I like or the ones with the best campaigns. Telling me I have to vote 5-6 other characters just because I like Law just means I'll go ahead and vote against them (looking at you Monet and Owlfish)
I never said anything like that, and I doubt the others intended for that.
Heck wasn't my idea really I just said I was gonna vote for em because hell to the fuck yeah.
The banner is sort of an alliance… you don't HAVE to vote for them if you don't wish to, but not voting for them for the pure fact they're 'under a banner' is just pure immature.
And the reason they're in an 'alliance' of sorts (it doesn't mean you HAVE to vote for all of them so stop bloody crying) is because they're my favourite characters and I wish to support them... and as the leader of Lawfare things occurred and voila. -
It's obvious that The Buggy alliance will win. It consists of Richie and Buggy. No other chars allowed.
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Haha, I hope we get a heads up for the first match start because I need to be on for Hattori support. I can wait for the sixth match in the meanwhile, I need to come up with some ideas that were left to rot because of the Invitationals!
Oh
OH
Oh my God
That avatar
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A little late getting in here, and been too sick to make campaigns….
Well my all-time fave character's got an autopass so I don't have to worry for Usopp until after prelims are over.
I will be voting for his daddy though (well I did nominate him :D) I've still not decided on who all to vote for, will do a list shortly.
So far absolutes for my vote in prelims are= Yasopp, Barto, Cavendish, Hattori, and Gatz**Vote for this years star of the tournament.
Attachan !**
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa451/MaikNL/Attachan-at-work_zps8200f896.gif
Ohhh you've grabbed my notice… if this continues, I'll vote for a flaming madman :)
We really need a "Characters with no lines" match. Fred, Citizen Snips, Pwngoat, etc. (maybe as a filler if they all get eliminated early on)
I agree on a "Silence Filler"! I know some won't get past the prelim rounds, (few will, I reluctantly admit Fred's got support)
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It's a breaktrough in medical science!!!
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Heh, longevity. Oh, you…
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Not to mention fertility. My best sources say that one look at Kaku is enough to get a barren woman pregnant!
And if that doesn't work, try a nice herbal tea made out of the shorn hairs of Pagaya's beard.
So. Match 13, is it? Very well. Hiking Bear fans, all his Snowy Mountain Friends, and anyone who values honor and respect, put on your best mountain boots, fill up your backpack, grab your stick, and let's go and reach the peak. You can't get to the top without hiking buddies after all.
Never forget that we hike together.
raises banner YOU WILL NEVER HIKE ALONE
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we have a psychologist.
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So. Match 13, is it? Very well. Hiking Bear fans, all his Snowy Mountain Friends, and anyone who values honor and respect, put on your best mountain boots, fill up your backpack, grab your stick, and let's go and reach the peak. You can't get to the top without hiking buddies after all.
Never forget that we hike together.
bows .
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I never said anything like that, and I doubt the others intended for that.
Heck wasn't my idea really I just said I was gonna vote for em because hell to the fuck yeah.
The banner is sort of an alliance… you don't HAVE to vote for them if you don't wish to, but not voting for them for the pure fact they're 'under a banner' is just pure immature.
And the reason they're in an 'alliance' of sorts (it doesn't mean you HAVE to vote for all of them so stop bloody crying) is because they're my favourite characters and I wish to support them... and as the leader of Lawfare things occurred and voila.Lawfare has my full support. Don't think all you get is negative attention~
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If i am allowed to vote when the tournament starts, then i will only support Kaku, Hannyabal and X-Drake, the rest will be up to campaigns
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**Flaming Attachan returns !
He will need your votes to make it to the next round
Hopefully it won't be a photo finish.Attachan and his day in the waterpark
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**Flaming Attachan returns !
He will need your votes to make it to the next round
Hopefully it won't be a photo finish.Attachan and his day in the waterpark**
! http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa451/MaikNL/Attachan–-Team-outing-2013_zpsb0b49d06.gif
Congrats! his round isn't even here yet and you've convinced me to vote for him XD
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Congrats! his round isn't even here yet and you've convinced me to vote for him XD
Need to start soon or I won't have a chance on the match day.
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Lawfare has my full support. Don't think all you get is negative attention~
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Yeah, I'll also definitely vote for attachan after those brilliant campaigns
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Need to start soon or I won't have a chance on the match day.
It's actually a good idea: Win voters before the match starts so they don't vote immediately before looking at the campaigns
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@Nia:
Oh
OH
Oh my God
That avatar
Holy Hattori. blinded by all the epicEvery time there's a tournament, there's a new Brooktori to be made! It's like destiny!
And Zachri, that's such a sourpuss! Not that I'm complaining, Law's on my list of favorites. I hope he doesn't go against Brook early though! DX
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**Flaming Attachan returns !
He will need your votes to make it to the next round
Hopefully it won't be a photo finish.Attachan and his day in the waterpark
! [qimg]http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa451/MaikNL/Attachan–-Team-outing-2013_zpsb0b49d06.gif[/qimg]
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My four picks for each match, the ones I would like to see go to the next round the most. I will probably vote a few more each match, though, and of course, I may be swayed by good campaigns
Match 1:
! Hattori Best. Pigeon. Ever!!
Mr. 1 He cuts stuff!
Otohime I really like her character and past campaigns for her, too. Perona Yeah, I know a lot of people hate her, but I don`t base how much I like a character on her fanboys, annoying as they may be:ninja:Match 2:
! Bellemere The first really great flashback character in the story.
Cavendish Always good to have some characters in later rounds that may get bonus points from a new chapter, plus Cabbage is great.
Chopper Awww, come on, it`s Chopper!
Hannyabal I like Magellan, but this guy is the best character from Impel Down for me. Match 3:! Brownbeard Barely a side character once, and pretty unlikable to boot, he became great in Punk Hazard. Nice work, Mr. Oda!
Doberman My favorite Vice-Admiral, sorry Strawberry and Momonga!
Don Chinjao He split up a continent with a headbutt, right? Yeah….
Noland :wub: Match 4:
! Akainu/Sakazuki He killed Ace, so thx for that.
Fisher Tiger/Foxy I cant decide. They
re both cool, but for soooo different reasons, lol
Magellan Venomous Wardens campaigns. Plus, he
s made of poison.
Zoro Yeah, as if he would go down in the Preliminary Round Match 5:
! Crocodile Still one of the best villains of the whole show.
Owlfish Campaigns for him in the Doflamingo Invitationals won my heart.:wub:
Tom Underrated flashback character, imho. I love this guy.
Vander Decken IX/Zeo Yeah, thanks guys, put the two fun characters from Fishman island against each other -.-
This round was hard, sheesh. Match 6:
! Arlong The forums are named after him, for gods sake!
Brook Yohohoho!
Hiruluk I guess I just love flashback characters.
Mad Lightning Soldier/Ryuuma Hmm, dunno, both cool, can`t decide. Match 7:! Dagama Eggman!!
Duval and Motobaro I think he`s pretty.
Kizaru Well, he is an awesome Admiral, so naturally he deserves to….wait, Kuzan is in here, too??
Kuzan Great -.- He gets Bartos place, then. Sorry, dude. Match 8! Blackbeard/Teach I love Blackbeard! Zehahaha!
Buggy Hes Moses! And a Schichibukai now too! **Camel** He
s pretty cool, too. Get it? :ninja:
Jabra My favorite from CP9. Kick Luccis ass!Match 9
! Baby 5 Love her TF!
Bellamy What Oda is doing right now with his character is amazing.
Carue Go Carue! Kick Vivis ass and get out of her shadow!
Nami She is one of my favorite Strawhats, and thats saying something.Match 10
! Doflamingo How can I not?
Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine Best Baroque Works pair, imho.
Kinemon He`s just great.
Pappag Hmmm…...wait why did I pick him again??Match 11
! Enel He
s God, what can you do? **Gedatsu** How careless! **Moriah** Uhh…..I would be fine with him winning the whole thing, honestly:laughing: **The Family Wapol** I don
t care much for the family, but Robby sure ain`t the only person who loves this guy.Match 12
! Caesar Clown Uhh, yeah, this guy is awesome, you know.
Kokoro She doesnt get enough love! She was hilarious AND saved everyones ass more than once! **Sanji** Dude, I wasn
t going to vote for you, but you`re in a pretty easy group, you lucky bastard.
The Snail-O-Phones What would the One Piece world look like without them??Match 13
! Camie She has great facefaults and I always think of tigerlilly when I see her, lol
Elizabello II/Garp Madness, I know, but the King Punch deserves some recognition.
Monet Liked her just as much as Ceasar and Vergo. Deliciously evil female character, which is quite rare in OP.
Mr. 3 He was a totally lame asshole that was redeemed and is now awesome. Should start a gang with Bellamy and Brownbeard.Match 14
! Apoo Apoo over Law:ninja:
Caribou and Coribou with Mohmoo His coverstory drags a bit right now, but he is pretty cool. Who cares abot Coribou though? But hey, Mohmoo…
The Faux Hats Very funny idea from Oda
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For the moment (this wasn't easy for me :sad:)
! Match 1 Hattori
Vista
Otohime
Perona Match 2 Bellemere
Cavendish
Basil Hawkins
Herackles
Match 3
Makino
Norland
Portgas D. Rouge
Smoker Match 4 Fisher Tiger
Hina
Yasopp
Zoro Match 5 Bepo
Crocodile
Dadan
Jinbe
Match 6 Hiruluk
Kuro
Pwngoat
Jozu Match 7 Duval and Motobaro
Johnny and Yosaku
Koala
Kuzan Match 8 Camel
Kuma
Kung-Fu Dugongs
Rob Lucci Match 9 Baby 5
Bellamy
Saul
Shanks Match 10
Doflamingo
Kinemon
Kaku
Momonga Match 11 Dalton
Enel
Hatchan
Tashigi Match 12 Caesar Clown
Pekoms
Sabo
Sanji
Match 13
Killer
Marco
Monet
Mr. 3 Match 14 Ace
Apoo
Law
X. Drake
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I guess I'll post one of my campaigns for Samurai Batts.
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Any reason not to vote Law. This year it's this stupid Lawfare alliance bull crap. Too bad, I like some of those characters.
Awesome Attachan campaign.
This. This totally gets my vote.
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! Match 1
Hattori
Otohime
Perona
Richie
Smiley
! Match 2
Chopper
Fred the Awesome Octopus Fishman
Basil Hawkins
Paulie
! Match 3
Brownbeard
Makino
Sengoku
Shakky
! Match 4
Fisher Tiger
Laki
Rebecca
Shushu
Zoro
! Match 5
Crocodile
Dadan
Jinbe
Mario
Owlfish
Tom
! Match 6
Brook
Dellinger
Hiruluk
Kuro
Mad Lightning Soldier
! Match 7
Koala
Kuzan
Margaret
Satori
Whitey Bay
! Match 8
Blackbeard/Teach
Camel
Pagaya
Rayleigh
Stronger
! Match 9
Calgara
Carue
Saul
Shanks
Super Spotted-Bill Duck Squad
The Unluckies
Nefertari Vivi
! Match 10
Doflamingo
Miss Goldenweek
Kaku
Ricky
! Match 11
Bonney
Chimney and Gonbe
Salome
Tashigi
! Match 12
Banchi
Caesar Clown
Kokoro
Kureha
Laboon
! Match 13
Crocus
Garp
Hiking Bear
Monet
! Match 14
Citizen Snips
Jesus Burgess
Granny Gabull
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I'm on Team Attachan now.
But…
If you had ACTUALLY twist revealed ALL of those photos you hyped up in a "You guys are just looking at the back of them" twist or something to that effect, that would have been
UTTERLY LEGENDARY
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Hey guys! Do you know what's needed to become a Champion?
! An impressive hairdo.
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Oh, err...this has been brought to you by Pagaya, btw...
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It makes me so damn happy hearing that Apoo might actually stand more of a chance this year.
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Law and Usopp get my full support.
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The response I got concerning my recent post quite honestly shocked me into a stupor, and I would like to personally clear some things up.
My main intent was and still is to find users, who might have shared the common interest in advancing or supporting the characters mentioned in my post. I was attempting to recreate the events that led me to meet Warp, albeit in a bit different fashion. Where I stated that I was willing to talk over ideas, or outright teach Photoshop, because over the course of time, I warmed up to many additional characters that I would like to support….. but troubles at university have my hands tied and mind dulled at the moment. While I am the one to blame for this idea of expanding the signature into a poster format, the things said still .... have had their impact.
Because I find the very idea, that any further effort put forth on my part will have a negative impact on some characters just because of this situation, very sickening.
And it would have been all well if it was just a misunderstanding that would have been cleared up, but something tells me it won't (sure it might never be mentioned, but I felt this issue must be addressed, since not talking about it doesn't make it just go away). But please, please do have the benefit of doubt when you judge things at face value.
That said, I’m not even sure what good it will do, addressing the posts before things blew in my face the way they did, because as far as I’m concerned, after this the change of mind might be imminent.
! But if that is not the case, then I'll be glad to be of assistance
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Lef, don't let a couple of critical comments get you down, mate. I'm pretty sure if you plan your campaigns in a way that is more creative than "Character A, B, C, D and E on a poster!", maybe you can influence votes your way. The point is, let the relationships between the characters be more organic.
For instance, a gif sequence where Apoo and Bellamy are hanging out and something funny happens. Or something about how Monet loves Owlfish or something. Entertain people and create goodwill for all the characters you want to campaign for. Simples. Good campaigns will win votes. Unless you go against Rayleigh. -
^don't hate the old man for being so awesome. It's a curse, really.