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[Eliath]

Feb 16, 2009 11:06:29 GMT -5 Alexander Ubel said:

Fantastic!

I can't predict winners worth a crap. I only got 7 right. At least I did well on the money makers missing only one of the championship matches and honestly I saw that fight going either way.

Conundrum stayed true to his word and destroyed Cypher.

Remind me to never bet against T.K. again, 19 seconds is brutal, especially against someone like Raven.

I like how your handling Rubicon. Was he in a rage or did you get a normal roll and off hand how do you work this state into the MMA format there is no rules for it just the wrestling side.

Here are how the rule is written in the handbook:
When Rubicon is scheduled for a match, roll 1 die. On a roll of 1-3, Rubicon shows up and the match continues normally. On a roll of 4-5, Rubicon is preoccupied by something. Add 1 to his PIN and disqualification ratings, and increase his power and agility ratings by 2. On a roll of 6, Rubicon noshows the event and the opponent wins by forfeit.

With regards to MMA this is how I changed it:

Rubicon is preoccupied: Add 1 to KO & SUB ratings; Increase his Strike Def, Clinch Def & Grapple Def by 1 (I tried increasing each by 2 but it is too much I think; 1 works good)

The last 2 shows Rubicon has been "preoccupied." I use the times that he got a turnaround as the "NO!" instances. If he went on an offensive run, I treated it as a "moment of clarity" before the preoccupation set back in again.

What do you think?

[Eliath]

Feb 15, 2009 19:57:45 GMT -5 Overman said:

Impressive card! Saboteur scoring the huge win on Shylock....who is just really hard to put down.

Thanks for reading along Overman! Shylock (and everyone else) hasn't had much luck with Saboteur in my POW. Nobody can seem to beat him it seems.

[Eliath]

Feb 16, 2009 11:08:15 GMT -5 Avarice said:

Awesome fights. Loved the comments between fights from the participants. The action is what I'd hoped for and didn't disappoint. Great job.

Thanks bro! Good to have you aboard!

[Eliath]

Feb 16, 2009 11:13:29 GMT -5 Trent Lawless said:

Well, I can certainly see why you were stoked! Nice show. Too bad for the ol' 1-1 for Cypher.

Thanks for reading along Mr. Lawless ;D

[Trent Lawless]

You know, I never even thought about how Rubicon's MMA stats should get affected by his episodes. Thanks for figuring something out!

[Eliath]

Feb 16, 2009 18:41:09 GMT -5 Trent Lawless said:

You know, I never even thought about how Rubicon's MMA stats should get affected by his episodes. Thanks for figuring something out!

My pleasure sir! ;D

Of course, if you want to make your own official rule I will happily change how I'm handling it. I did the best with what I had.

[Overman]

Huh, I hadn't encountered distracted Rubicon in MMA yet either -- good interpretation. Think I'll steal it when the situation arises

[Alexander Ubel]

Feb 16, 2009 16:45:23 GMT -5 Eliath said:

Feb 16, 2009 11:06:29 GMT -5 Alexander Ubel said:

Fantastic!

I can't predict winners worth a crap. I only got 7 right. At least I did well on the money makers missing only one of the championship matches and honestly I saw that fight going either way.

Conundrum stayed true to his word and destroyed Cypher.

Remind me to never bet against T.K. again, 19 seconds is brutal, especially against someone like Raven.

I like how your handling Rubicon. Was he in a rage or did you get a normal roll and off hand how do you work this state into the MMA format there is no rules for it just the wrestling side.

Here are how the rule is written in the handbook:
When Rubicon is scheduled for a match, roll 1 die. On a roll of 1-3, Rubicon shows up and the match continues normally. On a roll of 4-5, Rubicon is preoccupied by something. Add 1 to his PIN and disqualification ratings, and increase his power and agility ratings by 2. On a roll of 6, Rubicon noshows the event and the opponent wins by forfeit.

With regards to MMA this is how I changed it:

Rubicon is preoccupied: Add 1 to KO & SUB ratings; Increase his Strike Def, Clinch Def & Grapple Def by 1 (I tried increasing each by 2 but it is too much I think; 1 works good)

The last 2 shows Rubicon has been "preoccupied." I use the times that he got a turnaround as the "NO!" instances. If he went on an offensive run, I treated it as a "moment of clarity" before the preoccupation set back in again.

What do you think?

I'm definitely going to be using this one from here on out. Thanks for sharing.

[Trent Lawless]

Feb 16, 2009 19:40:39 GMT -5 Eliath said:

Feb 16, 2009 18:41:09 GMT -5 Trent Lawless said:

You know, I never even thought about how Rubicon's MMA stats should get affected by his episodes. Thanks for figuring something out!

My pleasure sir! ;D

Of course, if you want to make your own official rule I will happily change how I'm handling it. I did the best with what I had.

I don't think I'd change what seems to make perfect sense!

[Eliath]

[glow=green,12,300]POW¹⁶[/glow]



PENDRAGON vs. BENEDICT
- Pendragon really controlled the fight with his striking; Benedict struggled to put together any offense. Pendragon hit a spinning back fist that stunned Benedict & followed with a thunderous Overthrow that bounced his head off the mat. Pendragon dropped into side control but before he could do any damage Benedict escaped back to his feet. Twice more Benedict would escape takedowns before an overhand right caught him flush on the chin & ended the fight.

WINNER: Pendragon by KO (overhand right)



HANUMAN vs. THORN
- Thorn was rocked by the opening punch & the fight was on. This one went back & forth on the mat with both men scoring huge strikes from their opponent’s guard. Neither looked to pass to a better position & as a result the ref stood them back up. Thorn shot in for a grinding bear hug & slam; picked Hanuman back up for an over the shoulder drop that knocked him out cold.

WINNER: Thorn by KO (over the shoulder drop)



MENSAR vs. WARFARE
- These two traded back & forth until Warfare grabbed a one-handed choke & drove Mensar down to the mat. Mensar broke the choke & swept his feet to drive elbows into his head & knees into his ribs. Warfare pressed him off; slammed him into the cage & got back to his feet. He charged in for a running spear takedown but Mensar stuffed him & drilled him with punches & elbows to the head. Warfare dropped like a sack of potatoes.

WINNER: Mensar by KO (punches & elbows to head)



ZEALOT vs. HYBRID
- Zealot neutralized Hybrid’s savage striking by pulling guard & grounding the fight. He struck Hybrid mercilessly from the bottom & rocked him a few times. No matter what he did, Hybrid pressed; Zealot went away from his game plan & let the fight get back to the feet & paid the price. When he banged with Hybrid he got caught by a leaping knee followed by a wild swing for the knockout.

WINNER: Hybrid by KO (wild swing)



VENTROSS vs. MR. BLOAT
- Ventross started strong but had trouble handling Bloat’s bulk; his strikes were ineffective as were his takedown attempts. Even pulling guard didn’t work for Ventross as Bloat’s mass kept him in dominant position even though Ventross is a much better grappler. Bloat was relentless with knees on the throat & chest, belly & groin stomps. It was an eyesocket clamp that finally did the trick for Bloat.

WINNER: Mr. Bloat by SUB (eyesocket clamp)



(Image shifts to holo-vid comments from the contenders for the SUPER-HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE; first the challenger Thock)

Thock: “I’ve been the champion before; I will be again.”

(Image shifts to the POW Super-Heavyweight Champion)

Rubicon: “...” (Rubicon sits immobile. His breathing barely perceptible; with a small string of drool hanging from his mouth.)

(Image shifts back to Thock)

Thock: “Rubicon is a savage. I’ll have to survive his initial assault & then go to work. If I can ground the fight before I take too much damage, Rubicon is finished.”

(Image shifts back to Rubicon)

Rubicon: “...” (Rubicon falls towards the camera; you hear a loud thud as he impacts the ground.)



SUPER-HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT
RUBICON ( c ) vs. THOCK
- Thock waited in the cage for Rubicon to appear but he never showed. Instead, Commissioner Hood appeared & entered the cage. He spoke quietly with Thock before addressing the crowd.

Jack Hood: “Ladies & gentlemen, I’m sorry to announce that Rubicon has collapsed in the back & has been taken to the medical facility.”

(Crowd gasps)

Jack Hood: “Initial reports are that Rubicon has suffered a major brain event & it is unclear how long he will be incapacitated. As a result of this incident; I’m awarding Thock the Super-Heavyweight Title.

(Hood straps the belt around Thock’s waist. The act is met with huge crowd heat.)

Jack Hood: “When Rubicon is fit to return to action he will be given an immediate shot at the title, no matter who holds it.”

(Huge crowd pop)


WINNER & NEW SUPER-HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: Thock by NO CONTEST (Commissioner decision)


(Post fight interview with Thock)

Thock: “This is not the way I wanted to win back this title but know this Rubicon fans; when your hero gets back, I will be waiting for him!”

(Huge crowd pop)