Description: Collected OOC posts for this month's Saturday Night Fight events.
santa fe craigslist - Wed Mar 4 2015 - Jackal
santa fe > jobs > et cetera
* Security staff needed for special international job now, training spots available
Are you looking for a dollop of excitement? A new opportunity is available for sportsmen and enthusiasts in the field of contract procurement! Applicants must be able to take a punch and be comfortable around high end firearms and fast-paced activities. One time payday, job is pretty hot.
French language and in-depth knowledge of French areas preferred, particularly the Cannes area. Italians and people with in-depth knowledge of Italy also needed.
THIS IS NOT THE CAT'S MEOW. NO BONES. GET READY TO GET RICH.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
"Hey, did you guys hear? Some guy is trying for a hundred man heist in Cannes."
"Seriously? If a couple nobodies like us heard about it, it's got to be a failure waiting to happen."
"I dunno, they make it sound like nobody can stop them. The French government released a statement and everything. The airports are going crazy. The guy invited everybody to come watch, stop him if they can. Apparently it's going down this weekend. There's a bunch of tourists trying to get in to see history in the making, or something. Police don't know who's legit and who's not. Bunch of white hats are even showing up. I think it's going to devolve into a block war."
"Geez. I hate noisy weekends..."
= SNF SIGNUPS ARE STILL OPEN! ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL IN THIS THING! =
= USE 'PLOTNOTE' TO DESIGNATE WHETHER YOU'RE A HEISTER, A WHITE HAT, OR JUST HERE TO WATCH THE FUN! =
= GET READY FOR A HEIST! =
HEIST: One Night In Cannes - Fri Mar 6 2015 - Jackal
The meeting is held in the penthouse of a luxurious hotel just a stone's throw away from the waterfront.
STIRLING: "Alright. Guess you're wondering why you're all here. It just so happens I represent some very wealthy interests internationally. They've expressed a desire to own a very rare blood-red diamond, the kind you can't buy from Kay Jeweller's. De Beers would kill to get ahold of this beauty--it came from an underwater mining project off the coast of China. They're calling it the Sanguiluna, or Blood Moon.
"But more importantly, the big thing about this diamond is that it glows with its own internal light, like something out of a comic book. It's not radioactive, but most of my normal crew opt for the better part of valor, you understand. Anyway, the story is that the UN paid a pretty hefty sum to get ahold of the Diamond, and an international security group composed of France, China and the States are all handling it with kid gloves. Intel about what they want with the diamond is spotty--sounds like the UN is studying it, but for political purposes they're treating it like a museum exhibit. Nobody wants to say the word 'alien jewel' or 'haunted diamond' or something like that. Might cause a panic.
"Too bad we're good at that all on our own.
"Anyway, it's being holed up at the St. Michael the Archangel Church in Cannes. It's ostensibly on display, but only to the richest of the rich. Guess someone's got to remake all that money they spent getting it. While it's there, it's locked down tighter than a Catholic schoolgirl's pet sardine. The UN's invested all kinds of money into portable security measures--laser alarm packs, surveillance trucks, the whole nine yards. That's where you guys come in. You're the best of the best, better than all the rest. I've looked over your profiles extensively. Some of you are in it for the money. Some of you are in it to prove something. And then some of you are just in it for the thrill.
"Heh. I get it. But trust me, playtime's over."
= NEW STAGE IN STAGE SELECT: THE STREETS OF CANNES =
HEIST: The Plan - Fri Mar 6 2015 - Jackal
STIRLING: "Now this is the plan, so listen up, I'm not gonna say it twice."
[[<!> KIRA VOLKOV and HOSTAGE ALICE NAKATA vs. CHARLIE in "HOSTAGE SITUATION!"]]
"Because I'm not the sort of guy who takes chances on this kind of thing, I put down some of my own hard cash to hire a hitter for you lot. Her name's Miss Bazooka. Some of you are apparently Facebook friends with the Pope. That's fine, because it means they won't see you coming, but I don't need people who get squeamish. To pull the majority of the UN forces off of the site for an injection, we're going to need a diversion. A thirteen car pileup on the inroad between the site and the nearest reinforcements should be enough to hold up traffic, while a hostage scenario with a nearby tour bus will make things look a lot like a completely botched operation. Hopefully, we'll get a good pull. Just pray they don't send a specialist. Then we'll all need to get a little creative..."
(NOTES: ALICE is fighting UNDER DURESS in this battle.)
HOSTAGE FIGHT RULES: + ALICE uses [slowdown -10] on all her moves, and must only attack
CHARLIE. She isn't really trying her hardest, after all!
+ KIRA can transfer up to THREE (3) attacks of her choice to ALICE.
+ ALICE can only block or interrupt transferred attacks.
+ ALICE may [+assist] Charlie ONE (1) time for free. (Sneaky!!)
+ Any other action ALICE takes that is not an attack on Charlie gives
KIRA one transfer.
+ If ALICE or CHARLIE is KO'd, KIRA can make a Clean Getaway.
[[<!> ARANHA vs. SENNA and YURI in "STEAL AWAY WITH THE MOONLIGHT"]]
"While all that's going on, we're going to make the insertion through the roof of the Church. Turns out some friends of mine owed me a favor. Next specialist comes highly recommended. His name is Mister Doublemint. The kid we're using for the lift just so happens to be a recovering cat burglar. Yeah, back in the saddle. Sucks to be you, right? Well, don't worry, you'll get a paycheck yet. Won't that make your family proud? Anyway, they're keeping the jewel in the basement. My troops are going to make things nice and quiet for you, deal with the peripheral security, but the inner sanctums are all you. And before you start complaining--I know, announcing the date and everything on craigslist is going to draw some attention. But so long as everybody's lips stay tight, nobody should know where we're hitting. Even if a couple would-be vigilantes figure it out--well, consider part of your paycheck hazard pay. You shouldn't have any problems breaking out of a fight or two, right? Just don't get caught."
(NOTES: ARANHA is ESCAPING in this battle.)
ESCAPE RULES:
+ ARANHA has [+10 dodge,] but takes [15%] more damage.
+ [roll 1d10] amongst yourselves to determine initiative,
best 3 out of 5, winner is highest roll.
+ If ARANHA wins initiative, he acts first and the fight occurs after
he's already gotten out of the Church.
+ If SENNA/YURI win initiative, they act first, and ARANHA has to fight
them inside the Church to escape.
+ This battle is TIMED. The roundlimit is [6]. If SENNA/YURI win
initiative, the roundlimit is [7].
+ After all players have acted [6] (or 7) times, if Aranha is not KO'ed,
he makes a Clean Getaway.
+ If ARANHA is KO'ed, he may elect to escape, but only by leaving the
Diamond behind!
[[<!> AYAME vs. T. HAWK and the CANNES PD in "POINT OF NO RETURN"]]
"Now hopefully, everything's gone off without a hitch here, because I'll be heading for your location. The extraction point is in a warehouse just up the boardwalk aways. Every escape Jeep that leaves a crime scene needs to be accounted for, either here or in a ball of fire along the road somewhere. No matter what happens, everyone meets up here. Problem is, there's going to be a shitload of cops swarming the place by the time the other two kick off; the UN's intel moves fast. They'll be trying to lock down the harbor, and our criminal enterprise is a little short on bodies for this part of the plan. Luckily, we have a real spitfire for our last specialist. She's a sealer, from Japan. Miss Peppersmith has accepted the dubious responsibility of holding off the police until we're ready to blow this pop stand. No doubt a couple of well-wishers from the ad are going to show for the scuffle as well. All we need is a few minutes peace and quiet--my boy won't come down until the coast is clear.
"..Oh, didn't I mention? I'm sending a Sikorsky Skycrane your way. The escape van's in the warehouse. Once you're all together, get on board and attach the hooks. We'll have enough fuel to get us to Livorno in an hour. Hope you guys practiced your Italian."
(NOTES: AYAME is DEFENDING in this battle.)
DEFENSE RULES:
+ T.HAWK is in control of a [Metro Cop] minion, representing the entirety of
the Cannes PD. What a trooper, little guy.
+ This is a no holds barred battle to the finish, with the winner determining
the final outcome of the heist.
+ If AYAME wins, all heisters who made a CLEAN GETAWAY escape to Livorno.
+ If AYAME loses, the escape is too hot, and all heisters will have to find
their own way to Livorno. Aranha will have to figure out how to successfully
smuggle the Jewel of the Century out of Cannes before the cops get him.
Stirling will be of some help here, but it's definitely not gonna be easy,
and you might lose the jewel in the process.
"Put on your masks. You should consider this your proving grounds. Like I said, I'm told you guys are the best. So, if you guys perform... I'll contact you again. If not, well.. I'm gonna have to do some fast talk to keep my competitors and our contractor off your trail. So what are you waiting for? You wannabe career criminals wanted a taste of the big time. Go be bad guys."
= YOU HAVE UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH TO COMPLETE THE HEIST! =
= NEXT TIME ON SNF: THE SECRETS OF ULTRATECH =
ULTRATECH RED EXPO - Thu Mar 12 2015 - Jackal
= /!\ = DANGER = /!\ = DANGER = /!\ =
When it comes to understanding today's fluid environment and responding with a range of new and innovative products, Ultratech has stood for years unchallenged amongst its peers. We are pleased to announce the new spring lineup of product, introducing a new selection of custom-made solutions for the rapidly evolving world, from today's streets to tomorrow's battlefield.
Now, Ultratech has the honor of inviting you to the Ultratech Red Expo, held in Santa Monica. Come see the latest technological advancements on display, and try some on for yourself. There will be live demonstrations of a select few models, and there is still open availability for professional combatants to try their luck both against and with some of Ultratech's latest advancements. We're excited for the future, and you should be too.
There will be an open conference for the media held during the event. Financing officers will also be available.
+ULTRATECH:+ Creating solutions in the present to preserve the future.
= YOU HAVE UNTIL TONIGHT TO SIGN UP FOR SNF! THIS WILL BE A GRUELING ONE! =
ULTRA: Welcome. - Fri Mar 13 2015 - Jackal
The Ultratech Corporation is honored to welcome you to the annual Ultratech Red Expo, held this year in lovely Santa Monica, California. From entertainment to crop genetics and the latest in military applications, all technologies are on exhibit in the 110,000 square foot indoors Expo Center. Please feel free to consult the program guide that came with your media kit, as we will be hosting a variety of shows, exhibitions and product demonstrations over the weekend.
The main floor is dominated by several media centers, most of which are display floors, showcasing Ultratech's most advanced technologies. To the furthest north wall is the catwalk spaces for the Look Into Limbo exhibit, while in the sublevels of the Expo Center is a live habitat for Ultratech's livestock and biologic assets.
You'll notice on the program guide that there are several exhibition battles scheduled. As you all know, Ultratech has an interest in sports fighting, both for its relevance to today's fast evolving battlefields and its dominance in the entertainment industry both, so we've taken the liberty of accepting several applications for the Expo. I know, I know what you're thinking. We'll have an announcement prepared for you soon concerning the tournament. Until then, amenities and living spaces are available in the side villas flanking the property, free to anyone with an Expo Pass.
Welcome to Ultratech Red Expo 2015, ladies and gentlemen. It's our pleasure.
EXPO: Events - Fri Mar 13 2015 - Jackal
[+] ZABEL vs. T. HAWK in "CASE STUDIES"
Ultratech's ongoing commitment to a thurough research cycle is central to its continued success and business growth over the years. Today's battlefield is changing, both in conventional theatres of war as well as the sports arena. As well known, there are certain competitors with abilities far beyond what is typically considered natural, many of which have been demonstrated in our wildly successful tournaments. The Red Expo will host a number of fighters with abilities within our specialty containment fields, rendering even the strongest attacks perfectly safe for viewing, even from close range. Additionally, in-combat scanning technology will allow our fight technicians to interpret many pieces of data about the fight for you, the consumer. Ultratech's advanced technology is here to revolutionize combat sports and entertainment, making even the visceral ... beautiful.
[+] MR. BURR vs. MILA ROSE in "SOMETIMES YOU GET PAID"
As for Ultratech's media division, we provide top 40 entertainment and some of the most progressive sports and arts programming available to both online streaming and broadcast television. However, the face of today's entertainment industry is changing, and Ultratech will be leading the way. The company is is committed to spearheading Q1 with one of the most incisive and intelligent entertainment lineups available in modern television. With our own tournament just around the corner, we are now accepting many up and comers as entrants to demo the new product lines. Today, we have just a taste of that raw, untapped talent available for your perusal. But be ready, the Expo is just a taste of what we have in store for you.
[+] "KAZAMA" vs. "KAEDE" in "SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED"
Though the flagship model of Ultratech robotics, the urban assault and pacification model Fulgore Mark II, will not be available for public viewing at the Expo, Ultratech is proud to introduce its spring lineup of combat training android mass production models available for immediate purchase. Available in a range of makes and models suitable for a variety of training purposes, these androids are capable of responding to a number of predefined battlefield conditions in any number of ways. For today's battle we have set them to copy. As our test fighters engage in high energy combat in the exhibition field, our units will make use of their highly sophisticated scanning algorithms to replicate their every move. While the models are programmed not to directly interfere in the battle, they are capable of absorbing enough damage that they may be used as obstacles in battle. Ultratech wishes the exhibition fighters luck in their battle.
NOTE: This is Jin vs. Kasumi, both of whom are competing under pseudonyms. Or what passes for such in some cases..
[+] GAN vs. ARACELY in "DAVID"
The Ultratech Corporation is committed to impacting the lives of every consumer, no matter how big or how small. Our combat support and cybernetics programs allow for a massive improvement to even a disabled soldier's capability. We are pleased to announce our exoframe cybernetic assistance lifting system. Attaching along the back of the body, this frame will triple its user's lifting strength. Though far from it's main application, one of our fighters today will use it in the exhibition arena against a competitor almost twice her size. Utility lift demos will also be carried out for interested consumers...
NOTE: Aracely has SMASH for this battle.
[+] JIRA vs. BRETT in "PROTECTING YOUR LOVED ONES"
Looking forward towards the future of modern medicine, Ultratech asks the following question: What is a miracle? Is it something that can only be couched in spiritual terms, or is it something that can be quantified and achieved by men? Ultratech is strongly of the belief that you should never be resigned to the limitations of today's technology. Through advanced cellular regeneration research, the prototype hypoderm Safeseal is offered for today's demonstrations, wherein a live battle will be carried out with samples of each product. This new medical breakthrough stands to revolutionize both the medical industry and the sports entertainment fields. With Ultratech's new and innovative product lines, we know success, and soon, you will too.
NOTE: You'll both have one extra charge of DM and a copy of DM/Recovery. You may use it once during the fight. For medicinal use only.
[+] FEATURE MATCH! RIPTOR vs. BAIKEN in "RUMBLE"
When one of the world's top performing fighters extends a challenge, Ultratech has no other alternative but to bring its best solutions to the table. Committed to revolutionizing today's battlefield both on and off the arena, the Ultratech Red Expo is pleased to announce the first trial of the new Riptor Advanced Combat and Infiltration Unit. The flagship of Ultratech's spring offerings, this hunter-killer unit is producted by a cross section of cutting edge genetics and cybernetics. Inspired by nature, the Riptor Unit is one of the past's deadliest weapons, evolved and perfected for the present, all to protect the future. Available in a range of styles and models. Please contact your local Ultratech representative to order.
NOTE: Your contact for this battle is JACKAL.
[+] SAGAT vs. KY KISKE in "LIMBO"
In a fast-paced world dominated by the impossible strength of sport fighters, the Ultratech Corporation uniquely realizes that sometimes it isn't enough to have the most advanced consumer and military robotics, or the most sophisticated genetics and medical technology. That is why Ultratech is extending its reach into the far-flung past. Please step up onto the catwalk. During the battle, all are invited to gaze into the crackling beyond. The energy strands and shadows you are viewing is the partially holographic representation of our high frequency multispectral energy scanning array. Whether by replication, time tested field support, or innovation, Ultratech is fully committed to creating the most effective fighting forces available in any modern battlefield. In this situation, a well known fighter is being given an exclusive chance to fight halfway between the past and the future. Please be advised that any ghosts you may see in the display are merely holographic representations. Some minor radiation exposure and mutations may result from proximity to the micro-scanning array. Please stand clear, and enjoy your battle.
NOTE: Ky, your sword is reacting strangely to the energies emanating from the darkness. You will have a 25% bonus to damage and a 10% bonus to reactions over the course of the fight. Note that Sagat is actually here to steal Ultratech technology...
[!] "KAMON" vs. LYNX and RUST in "NO MERCY"
/!\ DANGER /!\ DANGER /!\ Please be advised that an unidentified fighter has stepped into the exhibition grounds. An unexpected power surge has affected our systems, making our Look Into Limbo exhibit unstable. The power core is beginning to destabilize. Results are unpredictable. Please discontinue the fight, and exit the battlefield. Please exit the battlefield, a dangerous situation has occurred. A dangerous situation has occurred, please exit the battlefield...
NOTE: Your contact for this fight is VEGA. Though you can OOCly carry it out whenever you like/can, this fight ICly takes place after all the other fights. As the powerful energies of the leylines begin to react with Vega's power, the entire scanning array begins to destabilize. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that Sagat and Ky clashed there only a short amount of time prior--or maybe it's just because Vega finds Ultratech deplorable and has tried to destroy something he shouldn't have. At any rate, he's interrupted the next fight. If the other two decide to stop Vega, he will be losing a small amount of health per turn. Additionally, Rust and Lynx will have better reaction odds. These are both to represent that Vega is dealing with the backlash from the Limbo Scanning Array, whether it be to overload and destroy it, or control the energy coming from it.
NOTE: This is the same scanning array that's in Sagat's match. While there is some truth to Ultratech's claim of the effects being primarily holographic...uh, there is definitely a lot more going on than holograms would suggest. Unless Ultratech can make some sweet holographic ghosts.
= YOU HAVE UNTIL TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH, TO COMPLETE YOUR MATCHES! =
Do you like the beats?! - Wed Mar 18 2015 - Jackal
= GET READY FOR A ROCK SHOW =
Are you ready to shake the floor?! The world's greatest musicians are coming direct to you at THE ROCK SHOW! Come join in as we raise the roof with an incredible lineup of musicians! PUNCH THE BEAR - ATAXIA - THUNDERSEX - DARKWATER REVERENCE - NINJI 7 - SCOPE - and many more!
= FOR A HIGH THAT WILL LAY YOU LOW =
THE ROCK SHOW IS NOW FEATURING LIVE CAGE COMBAT EXHIBITIONS! And you thought the mosh pit was brutal! PROFESSIONAL FIGHTING WORLDWIDE has partnered with CRUSH MEDIA to bring you another great entertainment event! It's all going down March 20th in the Falcon River Music Hall, and going on over three block-rocking days!
= JUST GET UP AND COME AROUND =
Great promo prizes are available, and be sure to catch NINJI 7's -LIVE- performance and earn a free copy of the "SPOTLIGHTS" album with every ticket purchase! Once again proving that PFW is always NUMBER ONE in bringing you the best beats!!
= ME AND MY BOYS WILL TAKE YOU DO--own--OWN... =
== SNF SIGNUPS ARE OPEN! ==
PFW: Someone Has To Fight Bears - Sat Mar 21 2015 - Jackal
Just think about it a moment.
One second of your life.
Just think about it.
One second and one moment.
One shot and one chance to care.
To go and knock the hell out of some bear!!
It started when I fell in with some real wrongdoers
Lights went out; hardline's cut, they're breaking it down
Then I saw the bear-squad beating on a poor fool they found
You and me just call 911, get the bear police coming round
From the vents and from the doors and from the sewers
They grabbed him and threw him down, bearcuffs he's bound
..
The revolution against bears is the way
I'mma tell ya buck some bears
Come around and snuck some bears
Pick one up and chuck some bears
Get a knife and shuck some bears
I say it all because I really wanna say
I really wanna say...
..
Then I went to a wrestling event
Some bear was going at it like he meant
To just slam this guy until he repents
Bears jumping from the top rope for the pin
This wasn't legit, like a bad soap opera wherein
The bears were letting their new religion begin
I admit, I was shocked, I was stunned
To the ursocracy my ticket money was funded
The revolution against bears is the way
I'mma tell ya buck some bears
Come around and snuck some bears
Pick one up and chuck some bears
Get a knife and shuck some bears
I say it all because I really wanna say
I really wanna say...
.. I really don't like bears.
- PUNCH THE BEAR, "WAR ON BEARS"
= NEW STAGE IN STAGE SELECT, "THE ROCK SHOW" =
ROCK: Events - Sat Mar 21 2015 - Jackal
[+] ZABEL vs. EDGE in "JUST GOTTA CROWDSURF"
A hound of the crowd just like any other, Zabel Zarock RSVP'd to the Show the moment it came out in the underground. Turns out, guys like Zabel are just itching for a chance to perform in front of a roaring ensemble of metalheads again. And truth be told--once it was heard that the legendary cult rocker himself was going to be in attendance, his own special little slice of hell was packed to the gills with slavering devotees. It's pretty creepy, to be honest. Even more disconcerting, as part of Zabel's performance, he's going to pull a member of the audience up on-stage. Eiji Yamada, better known as Edge, might have heard a few weird stories--if not about this guy in specific, probably some guys just like him, who rocked so hard they literally jsut up and killed themselves and their entire audience. That doesn't really seem like the sort of thing people should just let happen..
[!] MILEENA vs. ROCK at "SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS IN THE BATHROOMS"
In the midst of the pulse-pounding jam sessions, a slim youth has found his way into the bathrooms for a breather, after being accosted by at least one too many sweaty moshers. Hopefully he didn't take any of the pills or drink any of the punch that was offered him in the meantime. Unfortunately, you don't have to be drugged to be taken advantage of, since he seems to have caught someone's eye as he retreats to a bathroom stall for some privacy. Someone who isn't afraid of the 'Men's Room' sign on the door. And if that doesn't stop her, what exactly else is going to at all? It probably doesn't help that ATAXIA's bassy single, "INTO YOUR PANTS AND BEYOND" is playing in the background.
[+] RAINBOW MIKA vs. MILA ROSE in "LIGHTSHOW"
As part of the show, Professional Fighting Worldwide has sponsored quite a few actual battles. While a few of these are taking the form of good old-fashioned rock-offs and rap battles, a few more.. conventional events have been arranged. During NINJI 7's performance, one of the prettier showpieces of their laser-splashed performance is a giant cage suspended 25 feet over the main stage, in which Mika and Mila have been put. The old salts have been paid quite a pretty penny to duke it out in appropriate attire to their sexy new hit off their SPOTLIGHTS album, "SIDESHOW ROSE," which is a song about a lonely girl who's running away and doing all the wrong things--and loving it. You'd be amazed at how a few tactically placed feathers can punch up even the most wholesome of fighters..
[+] YUN vs. ELISE in "PERFORMANCE ANXIETY"
Not all of the fights are meant to be seen by human eyes. After having secured a neat little side gig as a teamster and grip for the massive event (it's a great way to get free admission, after all) Yun is co-opted rather quickly by event staff. It turns out, SCOPE's performance requires a set of fighters to be silhouetted against a screen, which diffuses it electronically and projects it interpretively onto a giant video screen over the band for their performance of "CIPHER KILL." But who else could resist the spotlight? A dark and elegant woman, perfectly comfortable behind the scenes...
[+] GAN vs. KAZUKI vs. ALICE NAKATA in "COLA-FUELED INCREDIBLE RAVE"
Down in the audience pit, the show has been driving the crowd wild, and with the caliber of monster hits being played at all times, it's hard to blame them. To stoke the audience just a little bit more, a battle's been arranged to break out right in their midst, a three way scrap between three crack schoolkids, who are just the right age for these kinds of parties. Unfortunately, the barricades that were purchased to keep the fighting seperate from the crowd didn't account for when the mosh breaks out. Fueled by heavy amounts of [COLA], the crowd surges, and soon the fighters are lost in a sea of thrusting, only-somewhat-dressed sweaty dance bodies, gyrating furiously to PUNCH THE BEAR's new single, "KICKIN KODIAK." How in the world are you supposed to fight when this kind of mess breaks out!? Figure it out anyway, your cred as a fighter is on the line!!
[+] SCRATCH vs. MARILDA vs. ALEXIS in "LOSE YOURSELF"
Let's be honest. Alexis was not exactly.. invited .. to the Rock Show. While others such as Zabel crashed the party legitimately and brought hordes of fans along with, people like Alexis have to break in more .. delicately, leaning on connections as an actual fighter. The show presents a unique opportunity for her band, Killasaurus Orphanage (even promoters have probably gotten it wrong several times) to get the kind of cred it deserves. So when she's scheduled for a live three-way battle during DARKWATER REVERENCE's set and fate smiles on her by causing part of the band's soundsystem to fail, it's pretty much clear what has to happen. Let the rock-off begin.
[!] FEATURE EVENT! ROSE vs. IORI in "THUNDERSEX AVENGER"
Though Rose regularly makes a habit of rounding the exhibition circuits and promotions in attempts to sentry against the evil presences of the world, she elects to attend the Rock Show for a different reason altogether -- to obtain the autograph of the lead for Thundersex, whose brutal, sludgy bass is good for centering yourself in meditation. (Also, she admits, she is a fan.) Unfortunately, an altercation broke out backstage, and most of Thundersex had to be taken to the hospital--now Iori's band, Rickenbacher, is taking the stage to replace them. It's not hard to sense foul play. How is Rose going to handle being confronted with the (somewhat) known Iori Yagami's antics interrupting her own plans?
= YOU HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH TO COMPLETE YOUR MATCHES! =
The Gorin Games!! - Wed Mar 25 2015 - Jackal
GORIN HIGH ANNOUNCES YEARLY GAMES
March 24th - To celebrate the end of winter, Gorin High has announced that it has finished preparations to its arena for the hosting of its yearly games. The Gorin Games are collectively an interschool sports initiative suppporting health and fitness amongst Southtown's youth. It serves as an all-comers-taken challenge from Gorin High, pitting its world-class athletes against the schools of Southtown in a tough competition to see which school gets to claim dominance in all physical sports.
Gorin High has made several modifications and expanded some of its outlying fields for the event schedule. The posted itinerary includes many Olympic and Olympic-inspired sports, such as Archery, Wrestling, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Weightlifting and Microsailing(??). In a landmark decision, Gorin has chosen to allow combative sports modifications and exhibitions to the events this year, and it is rumored that Gorin is testing the waters for public interest in a full and expanded martial arts curriculum by doing so.
Students from all across the city's school system have entered pre-registration for the events. Gorin's legitimacy as a school has even attracted several student representatives from other schools abroad to sign up. Rumor has it that even several big names in tournament fighting have volunteered to help organize the games and participate in special adult sport fighting promotional events on campus.
Is Gorin going to sweep the medals and institute regular sport fights!? Will the enigmatic Justice High participate?! This is the scoop of the year, and we promise to give you the latest and greatest coverage of each event as it happens! We'll be podcasting live from the Games as they happen, so make sure you subscribe to our channels!
= SNF Signups are now open! =
GORIN: Opening Commentary - Sat Mar 28 2015 - Jackal
WELCOME TO THE GORIN GAMES!
"....and now, it looks like the officials are about to start. Wow, look at the crowd today. It's something impressive out here tonight, Phil, looks like Gorin's got a fantastic lineup for us this weekend."
"You bet, Will. It's not the Olympics, but that's not stopping Gorin from putting on something truly spectacular tonight and the following nights. Just to keep our viewers in the loop, we have to remind them that we haven't received any information about the events beyond the itinerary that was posted a few weeks ago, and rumors abound as to how some of these events will be carried out."
"That's exactly correct, Phil. The media is a little bit abuzz as to what Gorin High intends with this lineup. I've got to admit, I'm a little curious as to how they're going to enact some of these sports, such as Polo. A few of the other schools have gotten their say in, with a debate team from Justice High on site. There's even rumors of some kind of a flower arrangement competition.."
"Definitely all kinds of surprises to be held here at the Gorin Dome. Here we go, the announcer's stepped up to the mic on the field."
[ Ladies and gentlemen, the 2015 Southtown Gorin Spring Games are about to begin, so please, take your seat..." ]
GAMES: Events - Sat Mar 28 2015 - Jackal
[+] NATSU and SPEEDO GAN vs. HAYATO in "DEAD.. OR YOU KNOW, PREFERABLY ALIVE"
WELCOME TO THE GORIN GAMES! What better opening event than a nice, clean volleyball exhibition? Meant to promote the school's top-notch volleyball program, one of the school's newest rising stars NATSU AYUHARA is featured in this promotional against Taiyo High's own Physical Education teacher HAYATO NEKKETSU. However, assured of his own dominating strength, Hayato has chosen to make this super exciting by drawing random lots for Natsu to have a BURNING LOVE BUDDY. Despite the rumors, Hayato definitely didn't rig the draw so the only student bigger than Natsu won the pairoff. Get in there, GAN! Wear your BURNING SPEEDO with pride!!
[+] DYRE vs. EUNHA in "HALL MONITOR! STOP!"
Given the debacle a few months back during the Inter-High School Tournament whereupon several principals were lost to scandal and mysterious disappearances, there is a tremendous interest amongst the tenured school faculty to assure that the Gorin Games go on without similar incident, and they've invited several off-duty police officers to help officiate and volunteer at the event, making sure everything stays above board. It just so happens that there are several less-than-reputable characters skulking around the exhibition signups. So what better time to find out what they're up to than in a good old fashioned Taekwondo match with the local adult representative, EUNHA SIN?!
[!] SAKURA vs. KATANA in "THIS IS HOW YOU SHOOT AN ARROW"
Oh, boy. How in the world did she get stuck in this situation? After signing up for the youth basketball event, Sakura got sucked into a stream of Seijyun-sponsored events, including table-setting and flower arrangement (where she probably got beat out by Sada.) Now, finally, after being in peril of being bored to tears for hours, she's finally given a projectile weapon. In the Archery competition, she's given a bow, some arrows, and a target in the distance. Finally, something approaching interesting. But wait a minute. What's going on here!? Who is that big guy on the field? He's too old to compete! Why does he have arrows? Why is he shooting them all over the place?! Is he.. trying to show us how it's done!?
NOTE: You guys will have Ranged Normals for the course of the battle.
[!] HINATA vs. YURI vs. PIRATE MUNIN in "YOU SUNK MY BATTLESHIP"
In a somewhat stunning display to technical ingenuity, one of the last events in the Gorin Games is Microsailing. While some might have imagined some sort of toy boat event in Gorin's high-caliber local pool, but the faculty has something a little bit more advanced in mind. You know it gets interesting when all of the lower gates to the dome close and the fields retract into the floor and seal. Pumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of water in from on-site trucks, the entire Gorin Dome is flooded with water from the green to the feet of the bleachers for the purposes of the event. Now, nestled snugly in an Olympic-style sailing dinghy, it's your job to navigate the chaotic (manmade) crosswinds to steer your dinghy around a small obstacle course before your competitors. Unless, of course, the Gorin Dome gets attacked by pirates, complete with a pirate dinghy. Let's just hope that Munin doesn't have a pirate parrot as well..
NOTE: Does anyone know where the water is going to go after?? D:
= YOU HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD, TO FINISH YOUR MATCHES! =
Log created on 06:57:35 04/02/2015 by Kobun, and last modified on 15:28:35 04/04/2015.