X-COM II: Agents' Choice Voting Thread!

[Godzilla Blitz]

Welcome to the thread for agents to vote for their fellow agents to take the trip to Mars. At stake are two spots on the Skyranger. They'll go to the two agents that garner the most votes.

To vote, you must be an active agent, in-transit to becoming one, or currently on the waiting list.

Each voter can vote for two agents. You cannot make two votes for the same person. You cannot vote for yourself. You may only vote for one agent if you don't feel like voting for two.

The voting will end at midnight CST on June 23. That gives us about 30 hours.

For the sake of making tallies easier, please vote like this:
1. Joe Shmoe
2. Betty Schmoe

You can vote by posting directly in this thread. If for some reason you want to vote privately, send me the votes via private message and post "Voted Privately" in this thread.

Please feel free to use this thread for arguing your case to your fellow agents. Campaign speeches are allowed. Feel free to bribe, blackmail, or wheedle votes as you see fit.

When voting, consider that the fate of the Earth rests on your shoulders. All those cute babies are depending on you!

Good luck to all!

[Poli]

Why vote for Ardent?

Well, I'm enthusiastic, and I'm sure no one here can argue that. Yes, I was an advocate for some of your deaths, but only in the most joking matter possible. I mourned for every one of your fathers that passed on. Honestly, who hear on the waiting list didn't secretly want others to die?

Why vote for me? I'm a key figure in an ongoing government charade. An annoyance to my superiors. A joke among my peers. "Ardent," they call me. Ardent Enthusiast. Whose sister was abducted by aliens when he was a kid. Who now chases little green men with a gun, shouting to the heavens and anyone who'll listen that the fix is in. That our government's hip to the truth and a part of the conspiracy. That the sky is falling and when it hits it's gonna be the shitstorm of all time.

Vote for me. I shouldn't be allowed to carry a gun. You can make that happen.

[Poli]

My votes: CW II and Raven Hawk II. After all, I know both personally.

Edit:

1. CW II
2. Raven Hawk II.

[MikeVic]

Do we PM you or vote in here?

And why vote for me? Because you don't know my PSI defense yet. What if it's 1 million?

[DeToxRox]

A vote for Danny Van Halen is a vote for someone whos never died.

Invincible.

[Godzilla Blitz]

Do we PM you or vote in here?

Oops. I should have mentioned that. Thanks for asking.

Probably easiest just to vote here, unless for some reason you prefer to vote privately, in which case please just post something like "Voted Privately" in this thread and then send me the votes via Private Message.

[Poli]

Screw PMs. :)

[MikeVic]

I vote for Fat Football II, since his Psi Defense is through the roof, and he does have some experience.

I also vote for Quikshot II since his Psi Defense is pretty decent.

[hoopsguy]

I'll cast a vote for the Afoci and for Ravenhawk2. I realize that we haven't seen a PSI defense rating for RH2, but I figure lets roll the dice on someone who has been an active participant in the thread for the long run.

I would have voted for DVH if not for his low PSI rating. But I think that brings up another topic. I would hope to see good agents with weaker PSI ratings rewarded with the unarmed slots rather than making that an "agent you would most like to see dead" role. There is a chance (slim, but possible) that the unarmed guys will survive this encounter and if I came down to it I would rather be in that role than sitting at home guarding the base. Just my unsolicited two cents.

[JeeberD]

Vote for JeeberD! He's got a good psi defense rating, and he has the arm of a youthful Dan Marino. Ten kills in only 13 missions speaks for itself, folks... :)

[Poli]

I would hope to see good agents with weaker PSI ratings rewarded with the unarmed slots rather than making that an "agent you would most like to see dead" role. There is a chance (slim, but possible) that the unarmed guys will survive this encounter and if I came down to it I would rather be in that role than sitting at home guarding the base. Just my unsolicited two cents.
Pass the Haterade over here. ;)

[Raven Hawk]

First off thanks for the votes for those of you who have voted for me. I'd definitly like to build a RHII storyline that takes him to Mars. :)

Secondly. My votes:

1) ArdentEnthusiast. I pretty much have ta. ;)
2) JeeberD. Good ratings, good kill record, most posted on FOFC, this is what X-COM's about, right? :D

Good luck to everybody!

[Poli]

You're my boy, blue!

[JeeberD]

Thanks, Raven Hawk. :) If you had a little more experience under your belt I would certainly return the favor...

Oh, and my votes go to...

1. CWII (His low psi defense rating scares me some, but you can't argue with his kills per mission)
2. Afoci (Solid stats plus a very good psi defense)

[Kodos]

I came really close to making JeeberD my commander's choice. Then I remembered that he is a Cowboys fan... :p

[Glengoyne]

Thanks, Raven Hawk. :) If you had a little more experience under your belt I would certainly return the favor...

Oh, and my votes go to...

1. CWII (His low psi defense rating scares me some, but you can't argue with his kills per mission)
2. Afoci (Solid stats plus a very good psi defense)
I voted by PM...so don't count my vote twice GB.

I was also torn on CW. I instead went with Afoci and Quikshot.

Good Luck everyone!

[JeeberD]

I came really close to making JeeberD my commander's choice. Then I remembered that he is a Cowboys fan... :p

Don't worry, I knew that I had zero shot of getting your vote, Kodos... :D

[Rich1033]

1. Ardent
2. DVH

I vote for Ardent because he had the longest speech and DVH since his speech is the most convincing. How can you argue with someone who has never died?

[Raven Hawk]

I came really close to making JeeberD my commander's choice. Then I remembered that he is a Cowboys fan... :p
Jeeber, I think this is the closest thing to an endorsement that you'll ever get out of Kodos. :D

[SirFozzie]

No votes for Moi? *cries* :)

[jerk3616]

Vote for me and I'll share my crack and hookers with you.

[Poli]

I've got students for that. :)

[kingfc22]

I like to gamble, so I don't want to win a popularity contest. Stick my name in a hat and pull it out GB.

If you want to vote for me that would be okay too.

I vote:
Coffee Warlord
JeeberD

[Blade6119]

And Blade is not going... :(

[DeToxRox]

I like the cut of Rich's jib. Send him an Autograph CD ....

No.. not autographed by me .. the actual band.

[Swaggs]

1. Quickshot II
2. DVH

[Godzilla Blitz]

Tallied through Swaggs' vote:

Afoci: 3
Coffee Warlord II: 3
Qwikshot II: 3
Ardent Enthusiast: 2
Danny Van Halen: 2
Jeeber D: 2
Raven Hawk II: 2
Fat Football II: 1

Afoci, Coffee Warlord II, and Qwikshot II grab the early lead, but a number of people are on their heels, and there's a whole lot of voting left.

[JeeberD]

JeeberD needs more votes! Come on, folks!!!

[Tasan]

What, no votes for Tasan II, son of one of the unluckiest agents?? A shame I tell you!

DVH and Jeebs get my votes.

[Raven Hawk]

Vote for Raven Hawk II. He beats aliens about head profusely with the butt of his rifle!

[Kodos]

If I am actually allowed to vote again, I will vote for JeeberD and Coffee Warlord. They were the two who I seriously considered before opting for Swaggs.

Sorry Ardent! :D

[Poli]

Darn Kodos. :D

I've actually two votes. You're my boys, blue!

[Alf]

1. CW2
2. RH2

[wade moore]

I really need to pay more attention to this dynasty... I'm clueless what we're voting for here :(

[sachmo71]

1. Jeeber
2. Coffee Warlord Deuce

[JeeberD]

I really need to pay more attention to this dynasty... I'm clueless what we're voting for here :(

We're voting for agents that we want to see go to Mars for the final assault on the aliens. It's going to be a very tough and deadly mission, so only the best agents (that haven't already been selected) need apply. Obviously, that means you should vote for me, wade. You and I, with our CFL patches on our sleeves, will make the earth proud together... :)

[wade moore]

We're voting for agents that we want to see go to Mars for the final assault on the aliens. It's going to be a very tough and deadly mission, so only the best agents (that haven't already been selected) need apply. Obviously, that means you should vote for me, wade. You and I, with our CFL patches on our sleeves, will make the earth proud together... :)


Hahaha..

well, then I should definately be there.. I think i've shown i'm the baddest agent out there ;)

[JeeberD]

Yeah, GB selected you fourth overall. Here's a list of agents that are already going to Mars...

1. Commander Kodos
2. Captain Revrew
3. Colonel Jfbbis
4. Colonel Wade Moore
5. Captain Jeff Nights II
6. Captain AStott
7. Sergeant Thomkal II
8. Sergeant Achilles
9. Sergeant Swaggs

[Godzilla Blitz]

By the way, later today I should be able to get the game to December 10th, which is four days before the Mars launch. From that point on, we should be going "real-time", which would make the December 14th Mars mission...

...this Sunday.

The end is near.

[Thomkal]

I have just one vote here, I haven't decided who I want for my second pick (bribes accepted :) )

1. Raven Hawk II-he and his father (or is it clone?) has certainly been the one to get most in "character" during the long run of this dynasty and I think on that basis alone deserves a spot on the mission.

[wade moore]

i'm dumb... i'll have to look at the roster..

and read the final mission if nothing else ;)

[Abe Sargent]

DVH sounds good to me. Can I vote for myself? I just want to have at least one vote, that's it. Nobody else vote for me.

-Anxiety

[Godzilla Blitz]

Tallied through Anxiety's vote:

Coffee Warlord II: 6
Jeeber D: 5
Danny Van Halen: 4
Raven Hawk II: 4
Afoci: 3
Qwikshot II: 3
Ardent Enthusiast: 2
Anxiety: 1 (frozen by request)
Fat Football II: 1

Coffee Warlord II and Jeeber D open up a lead. DVH and Raven Hawk II give chase. Afoci and Qwikshot II fall off the pace. The pack is starting to thin?

13 hours 46 minutes more to go.

[3ric]

1. Raven Hawk II
2. JeeberD

[Coffee Warlord]

Checking in real quick from Hell In New York Part II, CW casts a vote for...

1) AE: Must have someone to blame if things go wrong!
2) JeeberD: I repeat, must have someone to blame if things go wrong!

[jerk3616]

My votes are:

1. Real Deal
2. FF Froggies

Here's my reasoning...

Real Deal should go because either A) he's super smart (judging by his manhandling of the X-Com exam) and therefore his intellect would be an asset, or B) he has so much time on his hands that he can skip even bathing to reflect on the X-Com questions, therefore he should go to Mars as he clearly needs to get out more.

I also think FF Froggies should go because of the Disney-esqe storyline building up here. An X-Com agent, incompetent with the rifle throughout his career due to a complete lack of marksmanship, makes the one shot in a million on Mars that single-handedly saves humankind. Then the movie closes with some Elton John song. A true underdog story!

My 2 cents. Not that I even have that much after my hooker/crack binge. I need some aspirin, and most likely some sort of antibiotic.

[Godzilla Blitz]

Tallied through Jerk's vote:

Jeeber D: 7
Coffee Warlord II: 6
Raven Hawk II: 6
Danny Van Halen: 4
Afoci: 3
Qwikshot II: 3
Ardent Enthusiast: 3
Anxiety: 1 (frozen by request)
Fat Football II: 1
Real Deal III: 1

Jeeber D overcomes Coffee Warlord II to take the lead. Starting to look like a three-way race? 9 hours and 38 minutes left.

[Qwikshot]

I vote for me and Coffee Warlord II

[Godzilla Blitz]

I vote for me and Coffee Warlord II

Sorry, Qwik, but you can't vote for yourself. :p

I'll record your vote for Coffee. If you want to add a new second vote, please feel free.

I'm starting to catch Kodos' smily disease.

[fantastic flying froggies]

Hey, I got a vote from Jerk and it don't show up in the tallying. I demand a recount !

My 2 votes :
1. CW2 - a real contributor in this dynasty, and besides, you've gotta go with a guy who wears a penguin on his head...
2. JeeberD, a fellow november twoer, post whore and he's actually got decent X-com stats.

(damn, that was much harder than I thought it would be...#3 probably would'ave been AE, but he can't play softball ! :p)

(ps : that Kodos smiley disease seems to be contagious...)

[Lokugh]

Well, I'd really love to go, but, seeing as I can't vote for myself :), I'm voting for:

Qwikshot (I mean, with a name like that, he could be an asset)

and

Ardent Enthusiast (He'd be amusing, and the chance he could die is also appealing) ;)

Lokugh

[Qwikshot]

Sorry, Qwik, but you can't vote for yourself. :p

I'll record your vote for Coffee. If you want to add a new second vote, please feel free.

I'm starting to catch Kodos' smily disease.

Understood, then I vote for RH2, to avenge his father.

[JeeberD]

Yeesh, this is too damn close...

[Qwikshot]

I have the skills to perform for this mission.
I'm a junior, and my father died a hero, giving his life so that another may be saved.
I have a good kills to mission ration.
I have mission experience.
I can handle PSI attacks.
I'm not a leader, but I'm a killer.
I'm Qwikshot and I want to go to Mars and kill the enemy or die with my brothers trying.
Thank you

[Poli]

You forgot, "I'm Qwikshot Dangers, and I approved this message."

:)

[Fonzie]

Vote for me or I'll sic Chachi on your ass.

And believe me, you don't want a Chachi on your ass.

[DeToxRox]

i blame this on womens rights to vote.

[Godzilla Blitz]

Tallied through Qwikshot's second vote:

Jeeber D: 8
Coffee Warlord II: 8
Raven Hawk II: 7
Danny Van Halen: 4
Qwikshot II: 4
Ardent Enthusiast: 4
Afoci: 3
Anxiety: 1 (frozen by request)
Fantastic Flying Froggies: 1
Fat Football II: 1
Real Deal III: 1

Coming into the homestretch, it's Coffee Warlord II and Jeeber D with a slim lead over Raven Hawk II. If anyone's holding votes, now's the time...

About 3 hours 19 minutes left

[Poli]

Darn. I would be tied for fourth.

[Godzilla Blitz]

Darn. I would be tied for fourth.

Maybe it's time to set that alarm clock for, um, 4:30 AM?

[Poli]

Negative. :)

It's time you just chose me outright.

[jerk3616]

What do aliens eat? We could roll ardent around in whatever that is, send him to Mars, then send him out the door first. Craptacular...get on it!

(sorry...I couldn't help myself. Feel free to retaliate; I'm an easy target wearing assless chaps and all. :))

[Poli]

Whatever gets me on that spaceship.

Kentucky Fried Ardent. We cook Ardent right.

[Raven Hawk]

WE NEED A LATE RAVEN HAWK II RALLY PRONTO! ALL HANDS TO DECK! ALL HANDS TO DECK!

[JeffNights]

My votes go To:

1: Raven Hawk II
2. Qwikshot II

[Raven Hawk]

Yay! That's the spirit JeffNights! Woot! Raven needs more votes! 15 minutes left. Keep 'em comin in!

[Raven Hawk]

Hmmm . . . so what happens in the case of a 3-way tie? :D

[Godzilla Blitz]

Hmmm . . . so what happens in the case of a 3-way tie? :D

Humm...

Battle to the death or Alphabetical order?

You pick.

Joking aside, let me sleep on this one. My initial reactions are either to have a run-off election or put all three of you on the Mars trip.

[JeeberD]

Wow, how about that. Just imagine, RH, if you hadn't voted for me you would have won outright. Of course, the same thing can be said about me and my vote for CW... :)

Honestly, I think all three of us deserve to be on the ship. We're all good agents who will make X-Com proud...

[Poli]

I agree with the JeeberD.

[Godzilla Blitz]

After much deliberation, we declare Jeeber D, Coffee Warlord II, and Raven Hawk II the winners. All three men will be on the Avenger to Mars! Providing they are still alive, of course.

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who voted!

[Raven Hawk]

Woot! Congrats to all! Raven Hawk II would have found some way to get on that ship somehow, even if he had to stow away. :D

[JeeberD]

Congrats RH and CW! :)

[Poli]

I obviously had the deciding decision. :)