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Hoshiko vs. Michael

Spelling/ Grammar

5 - 4

Conciseness/ Writing Ability

5 - 2.5

Roleplaying

4 - 1

Even though I gave you a four, there's something detaching about your roleplay Sokoya. You roleplay well enough, but I think you sometimes add too many "interpersonal" elements to it. Unless "Hoshiko" was narrating it or someone was watching it from the sidelines, try to cut out the phrases that sound like more that you're a first person or second-person narrator. For example, you asked a lot of questions in your posts, which I think you can do without: "But honestly, when did the first strike ever land in a fight?" Actually, just exchange the question marks with periods and it wouldn't look out of place.

Cause the way you roleplay is like how I roleplay Yusuke: you're narrating in the "voice" of your character, who is equally the rough and tough type. You just have to know that balance of voice and narration to appeal to all readers who can't relate to all the metaphors or jargon you might use. Just a little hint hint.

Creativity/ Strategy

3 - 0

The fight was going downhill as things got misunderstood, so there was no time to increase your strategy, but you did good enough, what with the tripping and the headlock.

Control of the Fight

3 - 1

Did okay for using just one arm.

20 - 8.5

The bard would like feedback as well. Thanks in advance!

what the... are we sending these scores without comments or something? -stares at vintrict-

Saphen was skipped! *dies*

Saphen vs. Xabier
-Rhoslyn Vernal
-Vansin
-Vintrict

Krausse vs. Leonard
-Vintrict
-Vansin
-Tenkai'

Spelling/Grammar

5 - 3.5

Leonard's spelling was fine and sometimes his grammar was alright. However, compared to Krausse having little if no problems with grammar and spelling it just wasn't enough. Add to that the constant use of run-on sentences and he gets three and a half'd.

Conciseness/Writing Ability

3 - 2

They both had a decent writing scheme, though Krausse wasn't perfect with regards to being concise. It wasn't a writing scheme that wowed me in terms of how effectively they communicated the details of his post, but it was decent. You don't score high simply for posting a decent length post.

That being said, Leonard gets a lower score because his actions were a lot harder to follow. He spent more time describing his actions than needed, which just didn't carry the flow well.

Rolepalying

3.5 - 3.5

Krausse was somewhat entertaining, and tried just a bit harder than a three. This is good, because threes are for people who try just a bit harder than the base-line.

Leonard tried a bit, too, but it wasn't enough for me to get the feel of his character. But he gets the three and a half for sheer synergy with his opponent and being a good sport in not denying the damage done to him.

I'd give them both a 4, but I reserve 4 for "very good" and 5 for "excellent". This was moreso "good" and "decent".

Creativity/Strategy

3 - 2.5

Krausse was decent, again. Nothing really wowing, and although using the light reflecting off of his weapon was creative, it wasn't exactly without faults. They're just faults that Leonard didn't pick up on. I don't care how shiny your blade is, at fifty yards the light reflecting off of it is not going to cause temporary blindness good enough for you to clear said distance before your oppoent regains compos mentis and reacts. There were also problems with his battoujutsu, but again, Leonard couldn't pick up on it and rolled with it for the most part.

Leonard, on the other hand, had poor strategy (such as not making proper use of his supposedly lighter shield or sitting down to cauterize his wound while his opponent was ready to attack again). And although his abilities were outlined in his profile, something just felt off about this whole "making copies of his shield" thing. Though i'm not really faulting him on the ability itself...just how he used it. It was creative, yes, in that his missed javelin would come back to hit his opponent. But not only did it not work, it nearly backfired on him. And instead of working with it, he dispelled it entirely as if to hand-wave it. I dont even think I saw mention of his ability to dispell his weaponry.

Control of the Fight

4 - 2

Leonard gets a 2 for the effort and not quitting, but ultimately it was Krausse who won the fight. I wouldn't call it utter domination since he gave his opponent his sweet time to recover, but he effectively controlled the fight nonetheless.

18.5 - 13.5

Winner: Krausse Kreugar






i'm done with this thread for now. i'm certainly not chasing anyone's scores down anymore, though i can tell you who to pester.

Rosalyn vs. Hakujou
-Rhoslyn Vernal
-Vintrict
-Ecks The Vansin

i'll do this one since it's the one Vansin took off my hands.