Thunderdome - Two Men Enter! One Man Leaves!

[Vince]

Mighty Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola will take on any and all comers -- even two at a time, if that's possible :)

[JeeberD]

Quikshot is already slated to die by JAGus' hands (or chainsaw). You can fight with his remains afterwards, if you can find them.

Fine then. Jeebie challenges the winner of that fight. In the meantime, who wishes to take on the mighty Little one?

[hoopsguy]

Hmm, it would be tempting to forego training for this fight if I could bank the training for after this one. I'm pretty confident (cocky, even) about my chances to win this skirmish without any additional advantages.

However, if I can't bank it then I'll take chains. I might actually need a secondary weapon for someone like Little Jeeber Dee down the line ...

[Raven Hawk]

Last call for entries into the auction for today. If you want to sign up or re-sign up, now's the time to do it.

[Raven Hawk]

Hmm, it would be tempting to forego training for this fight if I could bank the training for after this one. I'm pretty confident (cocky, even) about my chances to win this skirmish without any additional advantages.

However, if I can't bank it then I'll take chains. I might actually need a secondary weapon for someone like Little Jeeber Dee down the line ...
If you'd like to bank it, that is entirely your perogative, however, I don't really see how it would help you. Regardless, you have one week of weapons training coming to you.

[Qwikshot]

Last call for entries into the auction for today. If you want to sign up or re-sign up, now's the time to do it.
I take you all on!!!

[Raven Hawk]

Auction Results:

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[Raven Hawk]

Page 1 has been updated. Let's start booking week 9!

[Airhog]

I aceept the Challenge offered by Mighty Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola

[Desnudo]

If anyone thinks they're man enough to take down The Black Stallion, come forward.

[kingfc22]

If anyone thinks they're man enough to take down The Black Stallion, come forward.
After I kill Mr. T. I will slaughter YOU!!!

[PilotMan]

If anyone thinks they're man enough to take down The Black Stallion, come forward.
Alright Black Ass, Pilot the Cripple will accept your challenge and show you that Cripple's kick ASS!

[Raven Hawk]

Hung Lo vs. Mucius and Black Stallion vs. Pilot have been booked.

Week 8 weapon draws coming out later this evening.

[Raven Hawk]

Louis LeBeau (Rank 1, House Corax) vs. Bonzo the Death Monkey (Rank 1, Bloodhaus)
Weapons: Warhammer, Knife, Lead Pipe, Crowbar
Analysis: Neither of these fighters got a good match on their weaponry. Louis favors the longsword and Bonzo has a fetish for chains. That said, this will end up being a fair fight. Look for this one to go the distance with plenty of blood being spilt. The oddsmakers set it off at 1:1.

Mr. T (Rank 1, House of Four Fingers) vs. King III (Rank 1, Malice Unchained)
Weapons: Claymore, Machete, Machete, Longsword
Analysis: Another case of neutral luck as the two will have to match their wiles, instead of relying on those weapons that they so cherish. Mr. T favors the mohawk, I mean the chains and King III is a warhammer kind of guy. The odds fall slightly in King III's favor as he is a healthier fellow. 5:3 in favor of King III.

Parvus Caesar (Rank 2, Pain Unlimited) vs. Hornsmaniac (Rank 2, House Corax)
Weapons: Knife, Warhammer, Chains, Longsword
Analysis: Et tu Hornsmaniac? It looks like Parvus gets a lucky weapons draw in this match. The knife showed up on the weapons listing for the fight. Parvus will use his weapon and style proficiency to try to get the better of Horns. Hornsmaniac on the other hand will try his best to keep the Knife out of Parvus' hand. Horns may want to reconsider the generous offer of training that his slave master gave him. Too late now . . . The oddsmakers post this one at 4:3 in favor of Parvus.

Godzillius Blitz II (Rank 2, Pain Unlimited) vs. Raven "The Imposter" Hawk (Rank 2, Malice Unchained)
Weapons: Spiked Club, Lead Pipe, Chainsaw, Axe
Analysis: For the third time this week, the weapons draw has been neutral. For two neophyte fighters like GBII and Raven Hawk, however, it is a welcome chance to show of their other skills. Godzillius will flash some of his Normal fighting style technique and Raven Hawk will attempt to out wit his opponent. This one goes to the paddocks dead even at 1:1.

JAGus "mAd" MAXimus (Rank 4, Pain Unlimited) vs. Qwikshot (Rank 3, The House of Four Fingers)
Weapons: Longsword, Warhammer, Rapier, Spear
Analysis: Yet again we are faced with a match where the weapons draw is inconsequential. Jagus finally gets a match without his chainsaw and Qwikshot will be missing his machete. The vengeance factor goes to Jagus as he has sworn to single handedly eradicate The House of Four Fingers of its fighters. Jagus will attempt to maneuver with his multiple styles and Qwikshot will rely on his defensive abilities to keep him out of Jag's way. The match falls slightly toward Jagus untile we get to the paddocks. 7:5 in favor of JAGus.

[Breeze]

No Chance Accepts!



Windstorm and No Chance were schedule to fight (unless we did and I'm dead and I just haven't realized it yet).

[fantastic flying froggies]

Allez come on, bring on Bonzo ze monkey! I will keel you now!

[KWhit]

Bonzo the Monkey of Death will be picking french meat out of his teeth soon.

[Raven Hawk]

Windstorm and No Chance were schedule to fight (unless we did and I'm dead and I just haven't realized it yet).
Sorry about that. In the downtime, I think that I missed a couple of challenges. You guys are now scheduled for week 9.

[JeeberD]

Quikshot is already slated to die by JAGus' hands (or chainsaw). You can fight with his remains afterwards, if you can find them.

Fine then. Jeebie challenges the winner of that fight. In the meantime, who wishes to take on the mighty Little one?

So I see the cowards haven't accepted my challenge yet. Poor, frightened souls...

[JAG]

I thought it would be rude to make a formal announcement until I had used Quikshot's insides to fertilize the Thunderdome, but I accept your challenge.

[Desnudo]

Alright Black Ass, Pilot the Cripple will accept your challenge and show you that Cripple's kick ASS!

The Black Stallion was going to give you an opportunity to back out, but now he'll just have to cut you into tiny pieces instead.

[Raven Hawk]

Week 8 will be run at Noon CST on Tuesday! Make sure you get your tickets!

[sterlingice]

We want BLOOD!
We want BLOOD!
We want BLOOD!
We want BLOOD!
We want BLOOD!
We want BLOOD!
We want BLOOD! (not mine)

EDIT: D'oh, it's only Monday

SI

[sachmo71]

When is Fattoe off of IR?

[korme]

Daddy Longstroke and his knife would like to play.

[Raven Hawk]

When is Fattoe off of IR?
Fattoe is officially off of the IR after week 9, but could fight in week 9 if he doesn't mind wearing a couple of bandages into the arena. I'm sure that Thunderdome fans would love to see Fattoe fight in the season finale in week 10.

[Coffee Warlord]

Erik announces that he thinks he is healthy next week.

Erik wishes to smash once more.

Erik demands someone challenge him.

[sachmo71]

Erik announces that he thinks he is healthy next week.

Erik wishes to smash once more.

Erik demands someone challenge him.
Fattoe want to do cripple dance with Eric.

[Coffee Warlord]

Fattoe want to do cripple dance with Eric.

Erik accepts.

Erik will alert Valhalla you are coming.

[Raven Hawk]

Fattoe want to do cripple dance with Eric.
Do we want to schedule Erik vs. Fattoe for Week 9 or for Week 10?

[sachmo71]

Fattoe leave that up to challenger. He open mouth.

[Raven Hawk]

It's time for THUNNNNNNNN DERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOME!

Weaponsmiths put their final touches on the weapons that will be used in the arena. Mostly they are cleaning blood and skull fragments off of the weapons, but they take to make sure that blades are nice and sharp and that chainsaw motors run properly. Fans begin to filter into the stadium as the first two fighters: Louis LeBeau and Bonzo the Death Monkey make their way to the paddocks.

[Raven Hawk]

Louis LeBeau (Rank 1, House Corax) vs. Bonzo the Death Monkey (Rank 1, Bloodhaus)

Weapons: Warhammer, Knife, Lead Pipe, Crowbar

Purse: $12,000

The crowds continue to funnel into the Thunderdome Arena. Some don't even know that this fight is going on. It's the undercard, they won't miss anything, will they? As Louis LeBeau comes out onto the stage in the paddocks, he looks to be in prime condition. Bonzo the Death Monkey, on the other hand, looks like he just woke up 10 minutes ago after passing out from an late night bender. The paramutual pool adjusts itself to 2:1 in favor of Louis prior to the match. The two men enter the stadium and are led to their corners. The host takes the microphone and bellows the battle cry, "BEGIN!" Louis confidently saunters over to the knife and Bonzo goes for the lead pipe.

[Raven Hawk]

The two men grab their weapons and meet in the center of the ring. They circle each other momentarily, until they both charge with their short range weapons. Bonzo stumbles as he charges . . .

[Raven Hawk]

But recovers in time to avoid the quick stab of Louis' blade. Bonzo wipes his brow and exhales a deep breath. Bonzo then swings low, drawing Louis' blade low to block. But Bonzo changes direction and swings for the Louis' elbow on his weapon hand as he tries to block. The strike lands, but misses the elbow and leaves only a small bruise on Louis' upper arm. Louis counters, slicing his knife upwards across Bonzo's chest. The blade opens a large wound as it trails off its victim's shoulder. We've got a bleeder!

[Raven Hawk]

Louis follows up with a quick, aggressive strike as Bonzo grabs at his chest wound with his left hand. Bonzo parries the blow at the last minute and strikes back. Louis jams the strike with his off-hand, stopping the attack before it gains any momentum.

[Coffee Warlord]

Fattoe leave that up to challenger. He open mouth.

Erik says the sooner you die, the better.

[Raven Hawk]

Bonzo strikes again, swinging wildly at Louis' head. The blow lands, but only lightly, catching Louis by surprise. The tap to Louis' cheek causes him to back out and abort his counter attack.

[Raven Hawk]

The two men start circling again. Blood from Bonzo's chest wound is now trickling down his leg and wetting the sand beneath him. Bonzo moves in aggressively from the left swings the lead pipe with vigor. But, that's exactly what Louis, wanted him to do! Louis slide-steps to the right and cuts his knife down at Bonzo's head!

[Raven Hawk]

Bonzo, uses his primal instinct to evade the blow! Louis is confused, that shot should have landed! Bonzo backs out and adopts a defensive style to recover a little. But, Louis is on him like stink on shit! Louis swings high again, but Bonzo scats away from the blow, barely evading the pointy tip of Louis' knife!

[Raven Hawk]

Bonzo starts to feel a little light headed as the blood continues to drip from his chest. He attacks, with nothing to lose. He needs to take Louis down soon, he will pass out! Bonze swings at Louis with all of his might . . .

[Raven Hawk]

The hollow lead pipe whistles through the air as it heads towards Louis' head. But it keeps whistling right past Louis' ear as Louis deftly contorts his body to avoid the blow. The motion is hard to recover from and Louis hits the ground.

[Raven Hawk]

Bonzo swings again with whatever he's got left in reserve and hits Louis in the knee. Oww! That's gotta hurt! Louis grabs his knee in agony as Bonzo moves in!

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

[Raven Hawk]

Louis curls up in a ball as the monkey-boy starts beating on him repeatedly. Bonzo lands three shots, but can't hit any vital areas.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

[Raven Hawk]

Bonzo swings the lead pipe again in an attempt to crush Louis' scull, but Louis miraculously rolls out of the way. Bonzo swings again and Louis blocks the shot with his foot.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

[Raven Hawk]

Louis tries to stab through his own guard and catch Bonzo unaware. Bonzo's too smart for that and avoids the stab. The blood loss looks like it's getting to Bonzo, his eyes are glazing over!

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

[Raven Hawk]

Bonzo collapses to the ground and takes a final swing at Louis before collapsing in a puddle of his own blood. The strike lands, but with no power. The medical staff comes out to the arena floor and check for a pulse. There isn't one, the doctor pronounces Bonzo dead!

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

Louis LeBeau wins the fight. He is promoted to Rank 2 and receives 1 prestige point. Raven Hawk walks out to check on his fighter. Louis' knee is in horrible shape. He won't be able to fight again this season. Raven Hawk claims the purse and offers to train Louis in a new weapon when his is fit enough to fight again.

It's an ugly win for Louis, but a win nonetheless . . .

[Raven Hawk]

Mr. T (Rank 1, House of Four Fingers) vs. King III (Rank 1, Malice Unchained)

Weapons: Claymore, Machete, Machete, Longsword

Purse: $12,000

Mr. T is the first fighter to walk the stage in the paddocks. He looks to be in pretty decent form. King III follows his opponent out on the stage. Although he looks to be in a little worse shape, he still looks like he will put up a good fight. The odds fall to 4:3 in favor of King III prior to the match. The two fighters make their way to the arena floor and the host takes the microphone. "BEGIN!" The two won't compete for a weapon as King III heads for the Longsword and Mr. T heads for the Claymore, fool.

[Raven Hawk]

The two men grab their swords and begin the ritual circling in the middle of the ring. Mr. T is the first to act and takes a wide swing with his claymore. The massive weapon blows through King's parry and cuts deep into King's midsection. The blank stare on King's face is information enough to understand that he's hurting.

[Raven Hawk]

King drops to one knee and Mr. T takes another mighty swing with the claymore from range. The heavy weapon comes down hard at the crook of King's neck and bites deep into his chest. King collapses and Mr. T pulls the claymore from his dumbstruck opponent.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

King coughs up a final splattering of blood before his eyes roll back into his head. Mr. T walks over to his victim and shakes head, mumbling "I pity the fool!"

Mr. T has won the fight. He is promoted to Rank 2 and receives 1 prestige point. Flynn collects the purse and offers to teach Mr. T some defensive techniques. Mr. T is unhurt and can fight again at his leisure.

[Raven Hawk]

Parvus Caesar (Rank 2, Pain Unlimited) vs. Hornsmaniac (Rank 2, House Corax)

Weapons: Knife, Warhammer, Chains, Longsword

Purse: $25,000

Parvus Caesar meanders out to the stage at the paddocks. He looks to be in pretty good form. However, when Hornsmaniac comes out to the stage, you can tell he's ready for the fight. The odds don't shift, as the crowd still favors the presence of the knife in the ring. Today's guest host is Tony Danza. We only get A-list celebs at Thunderdome. The two fighters make their way towards their corners. Tony Danza takes the microphone. "Check me out in my new sitcom where I play a character named 'Tony'. The new series is called the 'The Brooklyn Brawler.' My character 'Tony' is an undereducated New Yorker who boxes. BEGIN!" Both men dart for the knife.

[Raven Hawk]

And Caesar slips coming out of his corner, so much so that he heads for another weapon. Caesar changes his direction and grabs the chains and circling ensues. Hornsmaniac is a little shy about the chains whirling about Caesar's head, but he pulls himself together and stabs low, then high. The misdirection doesnt' work on Caesar as he tries his one double feint. His attacks are just as futile.

[Raven Hawk]

Caesar tries an aggressive attack, but can't come close to Hornsmaniac with his strike. Horns counters, but still can't find a good angle to get around the chains. He stabs again quickly with the knife . . .

[KWhit]

B-B-B-Bonzo. DEAD?!?!


NO!!!!

[Raven Hawk]

Caesar smacks Horns' hand with the chains. In an all-time Thunderdome moment, Caesar executes a phenomenal maneuver. The chains wrap around Horns' hand. With a quick tug on the chains, the knife comes loose and heads directly for Caesar's own body. With the grace of a cat, Caesar pulls the knife out of the air and poses for grandeur as his teeth glint with a broad smile. THE CROWD GOES WILD!

[JAG]

Curses! The death of Mr. T and Quikshot was supposed to finish the House of Four Fingers but T survived.

[Raven Hawk]

Suddenly finding himself without a weapon (and his opponent with two), Hornsmaniac dashes for the warhammer. Caesar swings the chains at his legs. The chains capture Horns' leg and in short moment, Caesar is on top of him with the knife. With a reverse grip on the knife, Caesar stabs down into Hornsmaniac's back. The knife plunges deep into Horns' back piercing a lung.

[Raven Hawk]

It's only a matter of time now. Hornmaniac tries to roll over to his back to get Caesar off of him, but Caesar is too quick and stays perched atop his fallen foe. Another quick stab pierces Horns' heart and Horns' body goes limp.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

Parvus Caesar has won the fight. He is promoted to Rank 3 and receives 2 prestige points. Torbjorg collects the sizable purse to add to his winnings and offers to teach Parvus another fighting style (Normal, Defensive, Aggressive, Misdirection). Parvus is uninjured and can fight at his own leisure. For the next 20 minutes, the stadium super screen replay TV shows the unbelievable maneuver that Parvus pulled out of his ass.

[Raven Hawk]

Godzillius Blitz II (Rank 2, Pain Unlimited) vs. Raven "The Imposter" Hawk (Rank 2, Malice Unchained)

Weapons: Spiked Club, Lead Pipe, Chainsaw, Axe

Purse: $25,000

Godzillius Blitz II looks to be in ridiculously good shape as he struts out on the stage. Raven Hawk looks to be in just as good of shape. Rumor has it that Raven "The Imposter" Hawk put up 190 lbs on the bench press during training this week. But who believes rumors? The fight goes off at 1:1 odds. The two men are led to their respective corners and Tony Danza takes the microphone. "The funny thing is my character's dad's name in the show is also 'Tony,' so I'm trying something new out. My character is actually 'Tony Jr.' It got confusing on stage because they'd keep saying 'Tony' and two people would answer. Huh-heh. BEGIN!" GB II goes for the spiked club - a favorite of the family - and Raven Hawk goes for the chainsaw.

[Raven Hawk]

Raven Hawk gets to the chainsaw and gives it a tug and the chainsaw begins purring. It appears as though the two men will begin circling, but GB II charges in and Raven Hawk goes defensive. Raven Hawk gets of the first shot as GB II charges, slices out a chunk of GB II's arm. GB II retaliates, but can't get a good attack in.

[Raven Hawk]

GB II swings aggressively again with the spiked club. The club catches a small piece of Raven Hawk's shoulder. Raven Hawk's return shot is easily turned away by the club. Both men exchange wiffs again. The focus in their eyes shows how good the two fighters are.

[Raven Hawk]

GB II begins to take another swing, but Raven Hawk uses his cunning to intercept the attack with one of his own. The chainsaw strikes off GB II's shoulder, opening a mid-sized cut. GB retaliates, but once again can't break Raven Hawk's guard.

[Raven Hawk]

GB II follows up quickly with another strike. This time GB II feints an overhead strike and lands the spiked club in Raven Hawk's midsection. The spikes are covered with blood as GB II rips them out. Raven Hawk maintains his concentration as he retaliates, but his swing falls short of its mark.

[Raven Hawk]

Again, Raven Hawk correctly anticipates his opponent's maneuver and is able to break in for a strike of his own. Unfortunately for Raven Hawk, his strike misses its mark. GB II follows in with a fancy maneuver from his stylization, bringing his club to overbear his opponent. Raven Hawk gets his block up in time, but the overbearing attack pushes the spikes of the club for his face. Raven Hawk finally passes the club by, coming out of it with only a scratch.

[Raven Hawk]

GB II takes the opportunity to swing again as Raven Hawk goes defensive. GB II deftly breaks Raven Hawk's guard and sticks the spiked club back in his belly. That shot brings Raven Hawk to one knee. GB II swings with a powerful overhead stroke . . .

[Raven Hawk]

But Raven Hawk manages to block and regain his feet, but his eyes begin to glaze over from blood loss. Raven Hawk swings, but can't get enough behind the swing to put a good attack on GB II. GB II counters with another forceful swing, which is turned to the side, but still nicks his opponent.

[Raven Hawk]

GB II, knowing his opponent is weak, swings hard, again looking for the kill. But Raven Hawk won't give up. He side steps yet another blow leaving some strength to counter. But GB II easily avoids the soft swing.

[Raven Hawk]

But it was a feint! The reverse swing catches GB II by surprise. GB II barely avoids a nasty chainsaw wound and gets nicked by the teeth. Raven Hawk continues to struggle and parries another blow. Once again his return is week.

[Raven Hawk]

The blood is pooling at Raven Hawk's feet and he can feel his own mortality starting to set in. He needs to make a move now, or forever rest in peace. He lashes out with the chainsaw and opens a huge wound on his opponents leg! The blood starts flowing and the two men drop to their knees exhausted.

[Raven Hawk]

GB II passes out first, but Raven Hawk doesn't have the strength to get over to finish off his foe. The match is called a DRAW! Doctors rush out to the field and are able to save both fighters lives. Neither fighter gets promoted, but both fighters receive 1 point of prestige. Both fighters are in critical condition and will not be able to fight until next season.

The crowd starts throwing their fruit roll-ups at the official and the doctors as they release a volley of "Boos!" into the air. Perhaps the next match will be better . . .

[Raven Hawk]

JAGus "mAd" MAXimus (Rank 4, Pain Unlimited) vs. Qwikshot (Rank 3, The House of Four Fingers)

Weapons: Longsword, Warhammer, Rapier, Spear

Two fan favorites have come to fight each other today. JAGus has it out for The House of Four Fingers after and incident earlier this season. It was discovered that Flynn, the owner of The House of Four Fingers bribed weapons officials to not fill the gas tank on the chainsaw. As the two walk the paddocks, neither looks to be in great form. The odds stay set at 7:5 in favor of JAGus.

The two fighters are led from the paddocks amidst the fan fare and the half-naked dancers out to their respective corners. The air is electric and both men pace nervously, kicking dirt here and there digging small holes with their feet. Finally, Tony Danza takes the microphone. "Are you ready to fight," Danza asks the fighters rhetorically. "BEGIN!" JAGus goes for the spear. Qwikshot goes for the Warhammer.

[Raven Hawk]

Both men get to their weapons and commence the circling procedure. It is Qwikshot who is first to act. He closes the gap cautiously and tries to evade the length of the spear. The attack is defensive, but lands square upon JAGus' shoulder! The crowd winces as the sound of cracking bones fills the stadium. JAGus falls backwards and drops the spear!

[sterlingice]

It's only a matter of time now. Hornmaniac tries to roll over to his back to get Caesar off of him, but Caesar is too quick and stays perched atop his fallen foe. Another quick stab pierces Horns' heart and Horns' body goes limp.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

Parvus Caesar has won the fight. He is promoted to Rank 3 and receives 2 prestige points. Torbjorg collects the sizable purse to add to his winnings and offers to teach Parvus another fighting style (Normal, Defensive, Aggressive, Misdirection). Parvus is uninjured and can fight at his own leisure. For the next 20 minutes, the stadium super screen replay TV shows the unbelievable maneuver that Parvus pulled out of his ass.
Can I upgrade my normal again? Will that do anything? How do these styles work, anyways?

SI

[Raven Hawk]

JAGus uses his experience to regain his feet quickly, but he still has a problem. He needs a weapon to use. His eyes turn to the rapier and he sprints towards it as he grabs his shoulder in pain. Qwik pursues and takes a swing just as JAGus grabs for the rapier. A heavy shot lands to JAGus' body, but JAGus rolls with the blow to minimize the damage. He doesn't lose his concentration and he is able to pick up the rapier.

[Raven Hawk]

JAGus turns and swings with the rapier, but Qwik slides outside the arc of the swing. Qwik returns a shot, but it is parried away by JAGus and his quick rapier. JAGus strikes again, but can't seem to get into range with the rapier. His shot falls short once again. Qwik swings hard with the warhammer and misses completely, falling off balance.

[Raven Hawk]

JAGus stabs with the rapier but only catches a small piece of his opponent. At the same time though, he uses his stylized expertise to remain in an advantageous position. He swings again. Moving off to the right as Qwikshot passes by, JAGus slips the rapier into Qwikshot's kidney. The resulting wound bleeds profusely. Qwikshot staggers forwards and drops to the ground, grasping his side, watching the world go hazy.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

JAGus takes the opportunity to taunt Flynn by sitting on his fallen opponent as he takes his last breath. Soon after Qwikshot expires, JAGus cuts off one of Qwikshot's fingers and holds it up to Flynn shouting, "One finger down, three to go! Then my collection will be complete!"

JAGus "mAd" MAXimus has won the fight. He is promoted to Rank 5. Torbjorg collects another purse and offers to teach JAGus yet another fighting style. JAGus' shoulder is in bad shape and he will be out of competition for the rest of the season, unless he hires Terrell Owens' doctors to release him early.

[Raven Hawk]

That's it for today. We'll have another auction on Thursday, so make sure to sign up. I will not be able to update the tables until later today. There were some good fights out there, but once again, Pain Unlimited is a locomotive that is hard to stop.

[JAG]

Sweet victory and another blow to the House of Four Fingers! Soon Flynn will be all that remains of his House and then he will have to fight me in Thunderdome. I will cut him to guppy-sized pieces and toss his fingers to the mangiest dogs I can find. Then my revenge on him will be complete.

Little Jeebie Dee, circle Week 1 of next season on the calendar if you still live. I will put an end to your life while I wait for a worthy HOFF candidate to kill.

JAGus will train defensive style again.

[JeeberD]

Damn you Qwikshot! Now who am I supposed to destroy?

Little Jeebie Dee opens the floor to all challengers. Who wishes to have a peice of the mighty little one?

[JeeberD]

dola-

Actually, does Mr T wish to die next week? I would enjoy ending his life as soon as it can be arranged...

[sachmo71]

Week 9 it is. And I train defensive, again.

[Travis]

Oh little fool, I'm gonna put you out of your misery and be the biggest road block in JAGus' mission, time to go A-Team on you Jeebie!

(I'm assuming the techniques that are taught by Flynn are non-selectable and cover a blanket set of skills?)

[Raven Hawk]

Oh little fool, I'm gonna put you out of your misery and be the biggest road block in JAGus' mission, time to go A-Team on you Jeebie!

(I'm assuming the techniques that are taught by Flynn are non-selectable and cover a blanket set of skills?)
Your assumption is correct.

[JAG]

Well Jeebie, I promise you this. If you kill off the final member of the House of Four Fingers for me (assuming he can't buy another auctionee with his Mr. T prize money), I'll make your death a quick and honorable one as thanks.

[kingfc22]

Another one bites the dust...

Next up:
King IV
Warhammer

Sooner or later I have to win. right?

[Poli]

GB II passes out first, but Raven Hawk doesn't have the strength to get over to finish off his foe. The match is called a DRAW! Doctors rush out to the field and are able to save both fighters lives. Neither fighter gets promoted, but both fighters receive 1 point of prestige. Both fighters are in critical condition and will not be able to fight until next season.

The crowd starts throwing their fruit roll-ups at the official and the doctors as they release a volley of "Boos!" into the air. Perhaps the next match will be better . . .

You just wouldn't let RH die, eh? :)

Good call.

[fantastic flying froggies]

B-B-B-Bonzo. DEAD?!?!


NO!!!!
Louis did say he would have ze little monkee for breakfast...Ah AH AH!

ouch, zat knee hurts.. yes, nurse, a little lower...ah oui, zat is so much better...

[Raven Hawk]

You just wouldn't let RH die, eh? :)

Good call.
Not quite the idea here. Actually GB II was the one that benefited more from the draw. I just couldn't let such a good battle end with two people bleeding to death in the arena.

[Raven Hawk]

Can I upgrade my normal again? Will that do anything? How do these styles work, anyways?

SI
Here is a rough idea of how styles work.

All fighters know how to use all styles, however, some are better than others (if they train it) in particular styles. Each style trumps one other style. At the beginning of each round, each fighter declares a style. If a fighter's chosen style trumps the style of his opponent, he gets a bonus for that round. The higher you have a style trained, the bigger the bonus.

Aggressive > Normal
Normal > Defensive
Defensive > Misdirection
Misdirecton > Aggressive

So if Fighter A chooses to fight Aggressive in the round and his opponent, Fighter B, chooses to fight Normal, Fighter A gets the "Aggressive" bonus for his attack and his defense for the round. If Fighter A happens to be trained in that bonus, the bonus is larger.

There is roughly a 25% chance in each round that your player will get a bonus. There is a 6.25% chance that each particular bonus will come up for you in each round. A good example was in JAGus' fight where the Normal Style pretty much won the match for him. He was getting pummeled pretty bad by Qwikshot, but then the Normal bonus (which he has trained up twice) kicked in and he was able to land a critical shot and end the fight.

I'll do a bigger write up of all the training effects for Season 2.

[sachmo71]

Oh. Then Fattoe would like to train Misdirection, then. :D

[Marmel]

Sign up below by entering your:

Slave Name:Hakim Warrick
Favorite Weapon:Chains
Stable Preference: Bloodhaus

[Raven Hawk]

Oh. Then Fattoe would like to train Misdirection, then. :D
Just for clarification, I already have Fattoe having trained Normal, Defensive and Aggressive. Seeing as he has won three fights and has not gotten 5 prestige points (He's fought against Rank 1 fighters in all three), he's not eligible for any new training. Unless one of the prior trainings isn't correct.

[sterlingice]

Ok, Parvus Caesar will pick Aggressive

SI

[Raven Hawk]

Current House Standings:

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[sterlingice]

Parvus Caesar would like to fight this week but everyone his rank or higher is challenged :(

SI

[JAG]

Here is a rough idea of how styles work.

All fighters know how to use all styles, however, some are better than others (if they train it) in particular styles. Each style trumps one other style. At the beginning of each round, each fighter declares a style. If a fighter's chosen style trumps the style of his opponent, he gets a bonus for that round. The higher you have a style trained, the bigger the bonus.

Aggressive > Normal
Normal > Defensive
Defensive > Misdirection
Misdirecton > Aggressive

So if Fighter A chooses to fight Aggressive in the round and his opponent, Fighter B, chooses to fight Normal, Fighter A gets the "Aggressive" bonus for his attack and his defense for the round. If Fighter A happens to be trained in that bonus, the bonus is larger.

There is roughly a 25% chance in each round that your player will get a bonus. There is a 6.25% chance that each particular bonus will come up for you in each round. A good example was in JAGus' fight where the Normal Style pretty much won the match for him. He was getting pummeled pretty bad by Qwikshot, but then the Normal bonus (which he has trained up twice) kicked in and he was able to land a critical shot and end the fight.

I'll do a bigger write up of all the training effects for Season 2.

Just out of curiosity, does that mean that style bonuses from training only kick in if one of the advantage situations show up? For example, JAGus trained normal twice and uses normal, but his opponent uses aggressive. There's no bonus for JAGus using normal in that case and in fact his opponent gets a small bonus which would've been higher if he had trained aggressive. Is that right?

[JeeberD]

Oh little fool, I'm gonna put you out of your misery and be the biggest road block in JAGus' mission, time to go A-Team on you Jeebie!


I noticed that this isn't scheduled yet for week 9, RH. Just wanted to make sure that you saw it... :)

[Raven Hawk]

Just out of curiosity, does that mean that style bonuses from training only kick in if one of the advantage situations show up? For example, JAGus trained normal twice and uses normal, but his opponent uses aggressive. There's no bonus for JAGus using normal in that case and in fact his opponent gets a small bonus which would've been higher if he had trained aggressive. Is that right?
I did forget to mention one other thing. It is also used to negate your opponents bonuses against you. So if JAGus was fighting Normal and his opponent was fighting Aggressive, it would effectively reduce or cancel opponent's bonus for having the right fighting style. However if his opponent was fighting using Misdirection, the skill would not be used whatsoever.

[Coffee Warlord]

I noticed that this isn't scheduled yet for week 9, RH. Just wanted to make sure that you saw it... :)

However, that will play second fiddle to the Maaiiiinnnn Evennnnnt.

Erik Flamebeard of the Neither Here Nor There vs Fattoe the Dead!

[Raven Hawk]

Page 1 updated.

[fantastic flying froggies]

Louis LeBeau would like to train the lead pipe (just because 'pipe' has a completely different meaning in french...;) )

[JeeberD]

However, that will play second fiddle to the Maaiiiinnnn Evennnnnt.

Erik Flamebeard of the Neither Here Nor There vs Fattoe the Dead!

Of course it will. My opponent will be dead about three minutes after the fight starts. Few people have enough appreciation of a great fighter like Little Jeebie Dee to spend their money on such a short time span...

[Coffee Warlord]

Of course it will. My opponent will be dead about three minutes after the fight starts. Few people have enough appreciation of a great fighter like Little Jeebie Dee to spend their money on such a short time span...

Three....minutes? That's longer than three seconds, right.

Erik doesn't understand how it takes you so long to kill.

[Raven Hawk]

Last call for new entries to the auction block.

[Marmel]

Last call for new entries to the auction block.


What does this mean? I just recently signed up.

[sterlingice]

What does this mean? I just recently signed up.
You're already on the list for the auction block. It means you'll find out which team you fight for tomorrow after the auction.

SI

[JeeberD]

Three....minutes? That's longer than three seconds, right.

Erik doesn't understand how it takes you so long to kill.

You'll find out once I get finished with Mr T and JAGus...

[Raven Hawk]

Result's of Thursday's Auction.

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[Vince]

Three....minutes? That's longer than three seconds, right.

Erik doesn't understand how it takes you so long to kill. Mucius scoffs at the both of you.

The hapless Real Deal tries to block with his head and is successful! The lead pipe lands squarely between Real Deal's eyes. The force of the blow splits his skull open and splatters brain matter over the first row of the crowd, most of which did remember to put on their souvenir ponchos. Now they have more souvenir's in the form of brain matter and skull fragments!

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

Mucius pulls the lead pipe from its cranial chasm and hands it to a young fan in the crowd. Mucius has obliterated The Real Deal and is promoted to Rank 3. Demetrius Cavish slides over to the payment window and collects the purse. He quickly purchases an arm guard for his new favorite fighter. Mucius is uninjured and can fight again at his own discression.

That is about as quick as these matches can go.

[Coffee Warlord]

By the by. I'm officially requesting Thread #2. 18 pages is a smidge long. :)

[PilotMan]

Not until this thread officially breaks the record for views and posts!

[sterlingice]

Not until this thread officially breaks the record for views and posts!
That's about 200 posts and 1000 views. So, go at it, CW: tons of dolas and reloads all night ;)

SI

[Coffee Warlord]

Today's drinkin' night. I got priorities, man. :)

[sterlingice]

More important that FOFC? Lightweight.

SI

[PilotMan]

sinner.

[Coffee Warlord]

Guinness > All.

[Raven Hawk]

By the by. I'm officially requesting Thread #2. 18 pages is a smidge long. :)
I was originally planning to try to get through two more weeks so that we can get to the offseason. I am currently staying my course. :)

[Desnudo]

I was originally planning to try to get through two more weeks so that we can get to the offseason. I am currently staying my course. :)

Does that mean no new taxes?

[Raven Hawk]

Does that mean no new taxes?
Read my lips no new taxes. :)

(I'll just increase the existing ones)

[Raven Hawk]

The Black Stallion (Rank 1, Pain Unlimited) vs. Pilot the Cripple (Rank 1, Malice Unchained)
Weapons: Machete, Longsword, Rapier, Rapier
Analysis: No luck for either of these rookies. Pilot is a crowbar fighter and the Black Stallion is a chainsaw fighter. Look for the match to be a long an bloody one. Plenty of edged weapons = plenty of blood. Oddsmakers are setting this one at 1:1.

No Chance of Surviving (Rank 1, Malice Unchained) vs. Windstorm 1 (Rank 2, Pain Unlimited)
Weapons: Axe, Lead Pipe, Spear, Lead Pipe
Analysis: Both fighters wish they could switch weapons draws with Black Stallion and Pilot, No Chance being versed in rapier and Windstorm being versed in longsword. Unfortunately, they are slaves and they don't get what they wish for. Windstorm is slightly favored due to his experience and his defensive technique. Odds start out at 4:3 in favor of Windstorm.

Hung Lo (Rank 1, House Corax) vs. Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola (Rank 3, Bloodhaus)
Weapons: Spiked Club, Chains, Rapier, Machete
Analysis: Once again, we have nobody getting lucky on the weapons draw. Mucius is deadly with the spear and Hung Lo prefers the knife. Regardless, Mucius will come off as the heavy favorite. His armor will get in the way of a lot of Hung Lo's attacks. The odds start out at 3:1 in favor of Mucius.

Mr. T (Rank 2, The House of Four Fingers) vs. Little Jeebie Dee (Rank 4, Malice Unchained)
Weapons: Longsword, Machete, Chains, Warhammer
Analysis: Finally! We have a worthy match. Both fighters get "lucky" in this match. Little Jeebie Dee finds his longsword readily available and Mr. T finds his chains in the ring. Jeebie Dee will be favored to win the fight, but Mr. T could surprise Little Jeebie Dee. The first person to make a mistake, will find it to be a deadly mistake. Oddsmakers cautiously set this one at 2:1, but the longshot betters are putting down some money on Mr. T.

Erik Flamebeard (of the neither here nor there) (Rank 3, Malice Unchained) vs. Fattoe the Smashifier (Rank 4, Pain Unlimited)
Weapons: Spear, Knife, Spear, Crowbar
Analysis: This should be a good fight. Both fighters are pretty experienced, but neither has gotten their weapon in the draw. This one might take a while to sort out, but it will be a fun one to watch. Fattoe gets the oddsmakers' favor as the odds start off at 5:4 in favor of Fattoe.

This week's fights will be run late Wednesday evening, due to a rough work schedule this week. Our next auction will be on friday. Don't forget to start making challenges for week 10, we have an open card right now.

[sterlingice]

Parvus Caesar wants blood in week 10!

SI

[kingfc22]

King IV challenges Pilot the Cripple.

I need every advantage that I can get.

[sterlingice]

Parvus Caesar has found the opponent he wishes to challenge: Mr T will be of Rank 3, provided he can get the upset against Little Jeebie Dee!

SI

[Travis]

Parvus Caesar has found the opponent he wishes to challenge: Mr T will be of Rank 3, provided he can get the upset against Little Jeebie Dee!

SI

Fool I'm focused right now, don't you start no jibber jabber about next week. I'm fighting for my life and you want to know if I want to play later? Damn, I'd kick your ass now, but I'm saving that for the bitty baby Jeebie Deebie. Don't be so excited for your turn with me, I'll get to you once I take care of my business.

[JeeberD]

Parvus Caesar has found the opponent he wishes to challenge: Mr T will be of Rank 3, provided he can get the upset against Little Jeebie Dee!

SI

Don't waste your time. Mr T will be long since dead...

[sachmo71]

Fattoe ready. Bleeding, but ready.

[Coffee Warlord]

Erik SMASH!

[Raven Hawk]

Week 9 postponed until tomorrow night. I was at work way too late tonight.

[kingfc22]

King IV wants to play. Who wants to be the first victim to die from this family's hands.

[sterlingice]

King IV wants to play. Who wants to be the first victim to die from this family's hands.
Since Mr T is on his way to a gruesome death and thus will not be able to accept the challenge he declined, Parvus Caesar will accept your challenge if you dare fight him.

SI

[Desnudo]

King IV challenges Pilot the Cripple.

I need every advantage that I can get.

Fighting a dead man will be quite an advantage.

[Travis]

Since Mr T is on his way to a gruesome death and thus will not be able to accept the challenge he declined, Parvus Caesar will accept your challenge if you dare fight him.

SI

You don't know what you're talking about fool. Not only am I winning this fight, I'm about to become the centerpiece of this whole show. I will single handedly pull the House of Four Fingers from the ashes and rebuild it. Through me this house will grow until we dominate everybody.

Until I win my 10th fight, then you will experience the birth of something truly terrifying, that is, if you don't face me before then.

[PilotMan]

Fighting a dead man will be quite an advantage.
You so wish! My crippled ass, is going to do a little dance on your corpse!


When this is all done, I would be glad to kill you King! Or maybe the next incarnation of Pilot will if he doesn't make it.

It would only make sense since he is your 4th and the Cripple is my 3rd. Someone might as well get a win.

[kingfc22]

Bring on the Cripple!!!

[Raven Hawk]

The Black Stallion (Rank 1, Pain Unlimited) vs. Pilot the Cripple (Rank 1, Malice Unchained)

Weapons: Machete, Longsword, Rapier, Rapier

The Black Stallion is the first to enter the paddocks and he looks to be in decent shape, but nothing special. The excited onlookers watch for Pilot the Cripple to take the stage, knowing that he can sway the odds if he looks to be in good shape. When Pilot makes it out to the stage, a collective sigh shows the crowds disappointment. Pilot is in worse shape than Black Stallion. The odds go off at 1:1, no different than the morning line. The two men make their ways to their respective corners and the host takes the podium. "BEGIN!" The Black Stallion dashes for the longsword and Pilot goes for one of the rapiers.

The two men make it to their respective weapons uninhibited, grab the weapons and begin circling each other. The circling action has become almost ritual in Thunderdome fights, unless there is one highly contested weapon. Black Stallion attacks first. And throws a crossing shot at Pilot. Pilot was strangely unprepared for the shot and takes a hard shot to his left arm. It's a bleeder! Pilot backs off an collects himself.

Black Stallion moves in for another shot and swings low at Pilot's legs. Still slightly stunned from the previous shot, Pilot can't get the rapier into blocking position in time. However, the blow was slightly off its mark and only creates a small cut on Pilot's leg. Pilot thrusts back, but Black Stallion is too quick and makes the block.

Black Stallion decides that he wants to end the fight quickly and moves in with an aggressive maneuver, swinging the longsword hard overhead. The longsword drops hard, Pilot puts his rapier up for the block, but the aggressive attack pushes straight through the block down towards Pilot's head. The longsword penetrates into Pilot's skull and pops back out as Pilot continues to push up with his rapier.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

In a moment Pilot the Cripple falls over dead, still cling to his rapier with white knuckles. The Black Stallion has won the fight. He is promoted to Rank 2 and receives 1 prestige point. Torbjorg struts out to collect the purse showing off quite a bit of bling, having the most successful house this season. The Black Stallion is uninjured and can fight again at his own discretion. Torbjorg offers to teach the Black Stallion a new fighting style.

[Raven Hawk]

No Chance of Surviving (Rank 1, Malice Unchained) vs. Windstorm 1 (Rank 2, Pain Unlimited)

Weapons: Axe, Lead Pipe, Spear, Lead Pipe

No Chance walks out to the paddocks looking pretty buff. He is in good shape. Windstorm 1, however, is looking magnificent. It is obvious the Torbjorg didn't let Windstorm look past this match for future fights. As the windows close, the fight goes off at 3:1 in favor of Windstorm 1. The two men enter the arena and head to their corners. The host takes the podium and makes the familiar call, "BEGIN!" Both men opt for a fan favorite, the lead pipe. Luckily, they each decided to go for different lead pipes.

Both men pick up their weapons eagerly and cautiously begin the circling ritual. No Chance tries to give himself a chance by acting first. He swing low for the legs and amazingly catches Windstorm off guard in his specialize defensive stance. The lead pipe leaves a large welt on on Windstorms leg. Windstorm is not happy.

The object of Windstorm's anger is standing directly in front of him. Windstorm makes a retaliatory strike at No Chance. No Chance attempts to move out of the way, but takes a hard shot to the chest. The air crackles with the sound of shattering ribs as the lead pipe impacts No Chance's midsection. Amazingly, No Chance keeps his wits about him. He returns a shot at Windstorm's head . . .

At the last moment, Windstorm gets his own lead pipe up to block. The resulting collision of lead on lead rings out loudly and causes a few fans to cover their ears. Windstorm attacks again and slams the lead pipe into No Chance's left arm. No Chance just flexes and shrugs off the pain.

Slightly unnerved by No Chance's flexing, Windstorm falls back into his comfortable defensive stance. No Chance swings for the same leg that he hit earlier, which has now turned a strange shade of blackish-blue. Windstorm blocks low, but No Chance changes his motion to swing high. The lead pipe hits Windstorm squarely in the collarbone and shatters it. The pain is so intense that Windstorm drops his weapon.

As Windstorm moves to clutch his shoulder, No Chance brings his vengeance swiftly. It all appears to be moving in slow motion as No Chance returns the lead pipe over his head, then swings again. The lead pipe hits Windstorm squarely in the face, sending bone fragments flying through his brain to the back of his skull. Windstorm falls over dead.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

No Chance of Surviving pays off big for the longshot betters as he wins the match. He is promoted to Rank 2 and receives 2 prestige points. No Chance, however is injured for two weeks, which would be the rest of the season. No Chance does have the choice to fight injured in week 10 if he would like. The Rooster collects the purse and teaches No Chance how to better anticipate his opponents attacks.

[Raven Hawk]

That'll be all for now. I'm getting a little tired. The auction will move back to sometime next week and week 9 will be finished this weekend.

[Desnudo]

The Black Stallion would like to train Normal in preparation for fighting someone with two legs.

[Breeze]

Damn, sucks being dead.

[JeeberD]

This weekend? But I'm not going to be around much this weekend!!!

THE HORROR!

[PilotMan]

My 4th incarnation looks like this:

Pilot the Wretched
Spear

If I do not get purchased by House Corax, I will fight King IV. We both can't go 0-5 can we?

[Raven Hawk]

Hung Lo (Rank 1, House Corax) vs. Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola (Rank 3, Bloodhaus)

Weapons: Spiked Club, Chains, Rapier, Machete

Hung Lo comes out to the paddocks stage looking very svelt today. The crowd approves of his ability to fight a good fight. Mucius on the other hand looks as though he hit the free buffet a little too hard this morning. The odds settle in to 2:1, still in favor of Mucius prior to the fight. Today's guest host is Billy Crystal. As he takes the podium, he channels some Howard Cosell as the players make their way to the arena. "Welcome everybody to ThunderDOME! We have a lovely show for you today the scrappy Hung Lo is taking on the Marvelous Mucius Lefty Scaevola. This southpaw packs quite a punch! Let's see what these modern gladiators have got. BEGIN!" Hung Lo heads for the machete and Mucius heads for the Spiked Club.

Both men reach their weapons safely and head towards the center of the ring. Mucius looks to be overconfident in his armor and forgoes the circling ritual and heads aggressively for Hung Lo. He swings low and to the left, but then changes his swing in a misdirection attack and swings at Hung Lo's weapon arm. The club strikes Hung Lo hard in the arm and Hung Lo drops his machete. This is getting ugly quick.

Amazingly, Hung Lo is able to pick up his machete with his off hand. He gets it up just in time to block a heavy shot that would have surely sent spikes through his brain. Hung Lo attemps to counter with his off hand. He swing hard and Mucius paries the machete back toward's Hung Lo's own head. Another quick recovery by Hung Lo allows him to keep his head on straight.

Hung Lo attacks again. It looks as though Mucius is toying with Hung Lo a little. That is plain foolish on Mucius' behalf and Hung Lo makes him pay for it. A strong left handed swing from Hung Lo lands on Mucius' leg and opens a huge gash. Mucius drops to one knee.

Realizing his errors, Mucius stands up and attacks Hung Lo furiously. Hung Lo is able to partially get out of the way of the roundhouse swing of Mucius and his spiked club. One spike still scrapes hard across Mucius chest, but doesn't impact him fully. Hung Lo returns a hard back hand to Mucius, but the impact is aborbed by Mucius' finely crafted armor.

Mucius moves in for the kill and swings hard again at Hung Lo's chest. Hung Lo is full of surprises yet and is able to dodge what looked like a deathblow. Hung Lo retaliates with an overhead strike again, but he is parried by the Mucius and can't land the blow.

Both men are getting woozy from their wounds and become more cautious with their strikes. Each man adopts a defensive posture. Mucius strikes out with the blood covered club one final time. The club impacts Hung Lo in the chest and one spike drives straight into Hung Lo's chest.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

Mucius rips out a couple of Hung Lo's ribs as he yanks the nasty club from Hung Lo's chest. Mucius collapses to the ground, severely bleeding from a leg wound. Luckily for him, the medics were able to get to him in time. Mucius, the prize of Demetrius' stable, wins the fight. He is promoted to Rank 4 and receives 1 prestige point. Demetrius collects the purse and purchases a chest plate for his favorite fighter. Mucius is severely injured and will not be able to fight again this season.

[Raven Hawk]

Mr. T (Rank 2, The House of Four Fingers) vs. Little Jeebie Dee (Rank 4, Malice Unchained)

Weapons: Longsword, Machete, Chains, Warhammer

Both men enter the paddocks in pitiful form. The crowd gathered around the stage lets out boos of displeasure. The odds remain the same as the fighters make their way to the arena, 2:1 in favor of the monster, Little Jeebie Dee. Billy Crystal takes the podium. "Wow! Did you see that last fight. With the bam! and the blood! Let's see another good fight! BEGIN!" Little Jeebie Dee heads for his longsword and Mr. T heads for his chains, fool.

The two men get to their weapons without problem and begin the ritual of circling. Mr. T thinks that he's got a drop on his opponent and moves in, but it is Jeebie who is the first to strike, correctly anticipating Mr. T's movements. However, even with all the battle smarts he's got, Jeebie isn't able to land a blow. He is, however, successful in interupting Mr. T's attack.

Once again Mr. T comes in strong and Jeebie sneaks his attack in again. He interrupts Mr. T's attack and lands a light blow across Mr. T's chest. This does not hinder Mr. T from swinging his chains, though and Mr. T retaliates. But Mr. T is looks like he's afraid that Jeebie will interupt his attack again, he loses his concentration and his chains go flying across the arena. Little Jeebie Dee grins broadly.

Before Mr. T can move to get a new weapon, Jeebie is on him like lightning. Jeebie opens Mr. T's belly like a can of sardines. Blood and entrails begin to spill out and Mr. T attempts to catch them as they fall out of his stomach. Jeebie D isn't inclined to let him do that. He slashes at Mr. T to finish the match off, but Mr. T falls to the ground, avoiding the blow and collecting his bowels.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

Little Jeebie reverses his grip on the sword and plunges it down into Mr. T's chest. Mr. T winces for a moment, then he is dead. Little Jeebie Dee has won the fight. He is promoted to rank 5 and receives 2 prestige points. The Rooster collects the purse and offers to train Little Jeebie Dee how to further anticipate the attacks of his opponents (how much more could there be to learn?) Jeebie is uninjured and can fight again at his own leisure.

[Raven Hawk]

Erik Flamebeard (of the neither here nor there) (Rank 3, Malice Unchained) vs. Fattoe the Smashifier (Rank 4, Pain Unlimited)

Weapons: Spear, Knife, Spear, Crowbar

What more could you ask for in a fight. Both men enter the paddocks in top form. This will be a legendary match up as the two fighters will face off in the main event. The crowd should get their money's worth today. As the men head to the arena floor, the odds end even at 1:1. The crowd cheers loudly as Billy Crystal takes the podium for the last time this evening. "Can we possibly have a better fight to end this night on than the one between these two great fighters!" The crowd erupts. "Erik Flamebeard. I here that he's from neither here nor there!" The crowd erupts. "And Fattoe THE SMASHIFIER!" The crowd erupts again amidst the fireworks, fanfare and scantily clad dancing girls. The two men make their way to the corners dodging random pyrotechnics on their way. When they get their Billy gives the signal "BEGIN!" Both men head for different spears.

The two men make it to their spears uneventfully. The two then begin the circling ritual and play it out to the crowds enjoyment. Soon enough, however, it is Erik who is the first to move in. He thrusts his spear towards Fattoe's midsection and opens a small wound in his stomach. The wound stings a bit, but Fattoe is able to retaliate. Fattoe's spear thrust hits Erik square in the leg. Erik winces, but stays in the fight.

Erik returns with a high thrust and Fattoe slaps it out of the way with the shaft of his spear. Fattoe thrusts low again at the same leg he hit before, but he wiffs. Fattoe moves in for another strike, but Erik anticipates it correctly and thrusts low to stop Fattoe's charge. Fattoe is able to evade the spear tip and continues his charge. Fattoe misses his mark and only scratches Erik with his attack.

Erik is once again the quicker fighter, but he can't get past Fattoe's guard. Fattoe once again manages only to scratch his skilled opponent with his retaliatory strike. Erik starts to feel a little woozy from the leg wound that he took and he tries to press forward to gain a better advantage. He once again out maneuvers his opponent and strikes at his midsection. And again he opens a small wound in Fattoe's stomach. Fattoe grits his teeth and returns with a thrust of his own. The thrust lands squarely in Erik's chest. The tip breaks through Erik's rib cage and punctures a lung. Erik begins spitting up blood as Fattoe stands back and watches.

TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES! TWO MEN ENTER! ONE MAN LEAVES!

Erik Flamebeard clutches his chest, falls to his knees, then topples over to the ground. The crowd cheers on Fattoe as he holds his spear aloft, victoriously. Fattoe has won the fight and is promoted to Rank 5. He receives 3 prestige points. Torbjorg collects yet another purse in a very successful season. He offers to train Fattoe further in fight stylization. Fattoe is injured and will be out for the rest of the season.

[Raven Hawk]

Tables will be updated on Monday. Next auction is on Tuesday.

[Vince]

Don't mess with Mucius -- he'll rip out your ribs!

[sachmo71]

Fattoe SMASH!!!


(sorry CW)

[sachmo71]

Fattoe will train...MISDIRECTION!!

[JeeberD]

Little Jeebie reverses his grip on the sword and plunges it down into Mr. T's chest. Mr. T winces for a moment, then he is dead. Little Jeebie Dee has won the fight. He is promoted to rank 5 and receives 2 prestige points. The Rooster collects the purse and offers to train Little Jeebie Dee how to further anticipate the attacks of his opponents (how much more could there be to learn?) Jeebie is uninjured and can fight again at his own leisure.

Excellent.

Paging JAGus, paging Mr JAGus. Your appointment for death has arrived...

[JeeberD]

Crap, I forgot that the Wuss JAGus is afraid to fight until week one of next season. Is there anyone out there brave enough to challenge Little Jeebie Dee for Week 10?

[JeeberD]

Double dola-

Fattoe, do you wish to die?

[JAG]

Crap, I forgot that the Wuss JAGus is afraid to fight until week one of next season. Is there anyone out there brave enough to challenge Little Jeebie Dee for Week 10?

I see. You challenge Fattoe and I, both whom are checked into Torbjorg's personal hospital wing because the walking wounded are the only ones you can defeat? Surely you know there can be no honor in such a victory, much as there was little honor in defeating a rank 2 fighter like Mr. T was.

In the meanwhile, you can prepare for week 1 next season by making out your will.

[JeeberD]

Christ, I really need to learn to read better. Didn't realize that Fattoe is out too... :mad:

[JeeberD]

Dola-

You're just upset that I took Mr T out before you had a shot at him... :p

[Coffee Warlord]

Nooooo! Not Erik!

Very well. I bring to you the first woman gladiator of thunderdome!

Erin Flamebeard has come to avenge his husband! Her deadly Spiked Club and Boobs of Doom shall SMASH!

[fantastic flying froggies]

I didn't expect that last fight between Erik and Fattoe to go so quickly...a bit of a letdown really...

[fantastic flying froggies]

Nooooo! Not Erik!

Very well. I bring to you the first woman gladiator of thunderdome!

Erin Flamebeard has come to avenge his husband! Her deadly Spiked Club and Boobs of Doom shall SMASH!
hmm, Boobs of Doom... http://www.fof-ihof.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/icon_thinking.gif (javascript:emoticon(':thinking:'))

[Raven Hawk]

The Hall of Fallen Fodder:

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><title></title> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="1" cellspacing="0"><caption></caption> <thead> <tr> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">SlaveName</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Rank</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Slayer</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">DeathThroe</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">House Name</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Sinister Vibes</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The Chief</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Axe Embedded in Chest</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Love Hurts</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Little Jeebie Dee</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Rapier Nose Pick</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Split Peon the First</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Little Jeebie Dee</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Impaled and Beheaded</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">King II</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Fattoe the Smashifier</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">New "flat-top" skull adjustment</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Mikail Vicious</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Godzillius Blitz II</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pipe Laid in his Head</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Dorrain</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Schizophrenic</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Cleft from Shoulder to Navel</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Coffee Warlord</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Qwikshot</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Lost his Head to a Machete</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Godzillius Blitz</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Calaleus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Axehead in the head</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Revile the Revolting</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Erik Flamebeard (of the neither her nor there)</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Erik Smash Head</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Gaius Julius Vincius</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Fattoe the Smashifier</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Severed Artery in Leg</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Gunther GoBoom</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Windstorm 1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Severe case of whiplash</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bonzo the Death Monkey</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Louis LeBeau</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Too Much Skin, Not Enough Blood</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Kingfc22</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Fattoe the Smashifier</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Brained by Lead Pipe</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Calaleus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">3</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Qwikshot</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Skewered through lung</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Hokius Maximus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Big Bad</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Crushed Head & Chest</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bladed Death</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Parvus Caesar</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Nasty Pipe Beating</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pilot the Cruel</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Froggius</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Stabbed in the Chest w/Crowbar</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Ajtuck</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Godzillius Blitz</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Crushed Windpipe and Suffocation</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">HornsManiac</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Parvus Caesar</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Et tu, Parvus?</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Jeeberus Dee</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">MC²</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Neck/Axe Incompatability Issues</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Hung Lo</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">McRibbed</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Ca$h Money</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Love Hurts</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodloss to Bloodhaus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Big Bad</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">JAGus "Mad" MAXimus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Now touring as McRib sandwich</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Erik Flamebeard (of the neither here nor there!)</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">3</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Fattoe the Smashifier</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Lung, on a Stick!</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Dr. Fantastic</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Gunther GoBoom</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Chainsaw bit him in the chest</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">King III</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Mr. T</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Cut in Two, Fool!</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pilot the Cripple</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The Black Stallion</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bad block. Good Death.</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The Real Deal</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Mucius "The Lefty Scaevola"</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Lead Pipe Canyon Head</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Big Billy Badass</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Professor Plum</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Brain. On a stick!</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pilot the Savage</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Hornsmaniac</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Not cocky, nor funny.</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Thickthumbs the Violent Tempered</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Rizarro</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Machete Embedded in Skull</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pain Unlimited</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Froggius</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Erik Flamebeard (of the neither here nor there)</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Axe/Entrails Combination Platter</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pain Unlimited</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Windstorm 1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">No Chance of Surviving</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Sniffing the back of his skull</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pain Unlimited</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Flatulon</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Little Jeebie Dee</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Longsword Caught in Neck</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pain Unlimited</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">DeToxusRoxus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Hokius Maximus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Cut in Twain by Chainsaw</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Qwikshot</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">3</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">JAGus "mAd" MAXimus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Rapier Stuck</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">HellAntic</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Split Peon the First</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Lost his Head to a Machete</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Myrdrimor</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Calaleus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Lost his Head to an Axe</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Rizarro</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">JAGus "Mad" MAXimus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Didn't See the Crowbar Coming</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The Hunter</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">JAGus "Mad" MAXimus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">New Entrée: Shishka-heart</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">MC²</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Raven Hawk</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Got hammered</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Mr. T</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Little Jeebie Dee</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Longsword cushion.</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Blade6119</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The Chief</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">It Was His Destiny</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Blade</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Axehead to heart via collarbone</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot></tfoot> </table>

[Raven Hawk]

House Standings:

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><title></title> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="1" cellspacing="0"><caption></caption> <thead> <tr> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">House Name</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">W</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">L</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Win %</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Cash</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pain Unlimited</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">17</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">4</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">0.81</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$241,500.00</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Malice Unchained</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">9</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">9</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">0.50</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$107,500.00</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">House Corax</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">6</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">8</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">0.43</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">5</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">11</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">0.31</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$27,500.00</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">4</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">10</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">0.29</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$24,500.00</td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot></tfoot> </table>
It looks like House Corax will need to take a loan out to send Louis LeBeau back into battle with.

[Raven Hawk]

I didn't expect that last fight between Erik and Fattoe to go so quickly...a bit of a letdown really...
I agree. I thought that it would have been a better fight. But I've found that the fights between middle rank opponents tend to go the quickest. They're just good enough to take advantage of their opponents mistakes, and just bad enough to make those mistakes.

In addition, matches will last longer when you have opponents who wear armor, or are versed in basic defense (4 fingers type, not the fighting style). What you had in this match was two different types of exploit skills going against each other. These exploit skills tend to happen less frequently, but cause more damage. When you have two fighters using these types of skills it makes for a short, yet good fight.

Currently three houses use exploit skills (Corax, Pain, Malice) and two use defensive skills (4 Fingers, Bloodhaus). In the offseason, the houses will choose a different type of training to fund for the new season, so the fighters will start to get complimentary skills.

[Raven Hawk]

Page 1 updated. I'm actually going to wait until Wednesday to do the next auction. Nobody is scheduled for week 10 yet, unless I'm blind and missed some posts. Please make some challenges, or your owners will do it for you. ;)

Also be on the look out for a Thunderdome Poll. I'm weighing some new ideas for Season 2 and will be looking for some feedback.

[sterlingice]

Parvus Caesar challenges Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola to combat!

SI

[JeeberD]

WHO WANTS A PIECE OF LITTLE JEEBIE DEE!!!!!!

[sterlingice]

WHO WANTS A PIECE OF LITTLE JEEBIE DEE!!!!!!
Willie: [threatens children] You want to pick on immigrants? Then pick on Willie!
Skinner: Willie, please. The students want to pick on someone their own size.

SI

[JeeberD]

I challenge The Chief to a battle to the death since he's the only decent fighter out there that isn't already injured.

Pansies...

[kingfc22]

Since there is no auction, I have too wait til week 1 to take out Pilot the Wretched. :mad:

[Raven Hawk]

Since there is no auction, I have too wait til week 1 to take out Pilot the Wretched. :mad:
Auction will be tomorrow, so you have the option of challenging one of the people on the auction block. Or, it seems that Daddy Longstroke, Hakim Warrick, and Tony Harding are Rank 1 fighters who don't have a dance partner. :D

[kingfc22]

Nah, week 10 deserves a battle between the 2 bloodlines with the worst records.

[fantastic flying froggies]

Well, Louis LeBeau would love to fight, but ze pretty nurse will not let him get out of ze hospital bed...

[Vince]

Parvus Caesar challenges Mucius "The Lefty" Scaevola to combat!

SI

Mucius would gladly wipe the walls of the Colliseum with Parvus Caesar's blood, except...

Mucius is severely injured and will not be able to fight again this season.<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[Raven Hawk]

Whoops, I missed that one when I updated page 1. :(

[JeeberD]

If The Chief doesn't answer my challenge I'll be more than happy to take Mucius' spot, Parvus Caesar...

[Airhog]

Sign up Deanus Houstonus. Favorite weapon, Spiked Club

[sterlingice]

If The Chief doesn't answer my challenge I'll be more than happy to take Mucius' spot, Parvus Caesar...
I must decline until I can get one more fight under my belt. Little Jeebie Dee would crush me. I will fight you when I am within 1 rank of you.

Thus, I will challenge the only non-injured player within one rank of me: Raven "The Imposter" Hawk.

SI

[JeeberD]

Sigh... :(

Will NO ONE fight Little Jeebie Dee?!?!?

[sachmo71]

Sigh... :(

Will NO ONE fight Little Jeebie Dee?!?!?
Maybe Raven Hawk can roll up a bot for you.

[Raven Hawk]

Maybe Raven Hawk can roll up a bot for you.
Bots schmots! I'll just make one of the healthy fighters who isn't as good fight him. :) So anybody who doesn't want to be Jeeber fodder (and isn't injured) might want to schedule a fight this week. :)

[Desnudo]

The Black Stallion tripped getting out of bed this morning and will be unable to be Jeeber fodder, thanks.

[JeeberD]

Bots schmots! I'll just make one of the healthy fighters who isn't as good fight him. :) So anybody who doesn't want to be Jeeber fodder (and isn't injured) might want to schedule a fight this week. :)

Excellent, thanks RH! :)

[sterlingice]

I keep challenging injured people. I'll make one last ditch challenge to Schizophrenic because he's the only non-rank 1 left. If not, I guess I'll be stuck facing Jeebs.

SI

[Raven Hawk]

I keep challenging injured people. I'll make one last ditch challenge to Schizophrenic because he's the only non-rank 1 left. If not, I guess I'll be stuck facing Jeebs.

SI
If you make a challenge to somebody who doesn't accept, their owner will accept for them tomorrow afternoon when I create the matches.

Looks like Jeebs will be facing The Chief . . . :)

[Raven Hawk]

Auction Results:

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><title></title> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="1" cellspacing="0"><caption></caption> <thead> <tr> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Rank</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Reserve</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">SlaveName</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Weapons</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Wounds</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Styles</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">House Name</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">WinningBid</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">HouseID</th> <th bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Prestige</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$12,000.00</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Erin Flamebeard</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Spiked Club, Boobs of Doom</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">23</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">None</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">The House of Four Fingers</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$14,000.00</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">2</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">0</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">1</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$10,000.00</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Pilot the Wretched</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Spear</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">21</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">None</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0">Bloodhaus</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">$12,000.00</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">3</td> <td bordercolor="#c0c0c0" align="right">0</td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot></tfoot> </table>

[Coffee Warlord]

Tony Harding. I'm calling you out. Face the wrath of the BOOBS OF DOOM.

[JAG]

And so the HOFF spends over half of its dwindling cash reserves on a woman...excellent.

[Desnudo]

If anyone would like to get stomped by The Black Stallion, please step forward.

[sachmo71]

Erin Flamebeard = dead

[PilotMan]

Book Pilot v. king

One of us will win eventually.

[Raven Hawk]

Book Pilot v. king

One of us will win eventually.
This may be the Match of the Day. :)

[Raven Hawk]

The matches have been set for Week 10!

[Raven Hawk]

Incidentally Fattoe has reached a prestige rating of 5, which means that he can gain additional training in one of the following areas:

Strength (Damage)
Speed (Defense)
Wits (Initiative)
Weapon Profieciency
Style Proficiency (Normal, Defensive, Aggressive, Misdirection)

[sterlingice]

The offseason is after this week, right?

SI

[Raven Hawk]

The offseason is after this week, right?

SI
That is correct. I'm still defining all the things that can be done in the offseason, I'll let you all know when I figure it out.

[Raven Hawk]

Please take some time to recommend some Thunderdome improvements for Season 2. Here is the poll:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?p=715619#post715619

[kingfc22]

Book Pilot v. king

One of us will win eventually.
Prepare to meet your maker,

AGAIN!!!

[PilotMan]

Prepare to meet your maker,

AGAIN!!!
FOR WHO?

[Airhog]

RH: Did I post too late to get deanus Houstonus on the block?

[sachmo71]

Incidentally Fattoe has reached a prestige rating of 5, which means that he can gain additional training in one of the following areas:

Strength (Damage)
Speed (Defense)
Wits (Initiative)
Weapon Profieciency
Style Proficiency (Normal, Defensive, Aggressive, Misdirection)

Fattoe want to train on a new weapon. Fattoe like Longsword.

Fattoe challenge Jeebie D to first fight of next season. If Jeebie survive. :)

[JeeberD]

Jeebie's gotta kill JAGus first, Fattoe. After I take care of him I will be happy to destroy you...

[JeeberD]

Season two?

[JAG]

Just wanted to let everyone know that JAGus is not a good patient in the hospital. Occasionally shouts "MUST KILL SOMEONE" and seems to make the nurses nervous for some reason.

[Raven Hawk]

Sorry about the wait everybody, I'm trying to buy a house and sell a house so things are a little crazy for me right now. Anywho . . .

HERE IS THE WEAPONS DRAW FOR WEEK 10!

Tony Harding (Rank 1, Bloodhaus) vs. Erin Flamebeard (Rank 1, The House of Four Fingers)
Weapons: Spiked Club, Knife, Machete, Knife
Analysis - The oddsmakers like to think that Erin Flamebeard will use her Boobs of Doom to distract Tony Harding long enough to get to the Spiked Club, which is her weapon of choice. If Erin can reach the Spiked Club first, the match is all but over. However, Tony Harding won't give it up easily. The crowd loves fights that turn out to be a sprint towards one weapon. This one shouldn't disappoint. The morning line - 4:3 in favor of Erin Flamebeard and her Boobs of Doom.

Pilot the Wretched (Rank 1, Bloodhaus) vs. King IV (Rank 1, House Corax)
Weapons: Rapier, Spiked Club, Crowbar, Lead Pipe
Analysis - This could be the match of the day. The two fighters have cursed families. This is the first time the two families have met in Thunderdome. One SHOULD survive this match to make it to the ever elusive rank 2. It will be a fair fight, however, as neither King IV nor Pilot the Wretched pulled their weapons of choice. The morning line - 1:1.

Hakim Warrick (Rank 1, Bloodhaus) vs. The Black Stallion (Rank 2, Pain Unlimited)
Weapons: Crowbar, Axe, Lead Pipe, Claymore
Analysis - The oddsmakers think this one will be a beat fest with The Black Stallion coming out on top. Hakim Warrick is an untested pup who favors the chains, which did not show up in the weapons draw. However, The Black Stallion can't find his chainsaw in the draw either. Both men are slender and The Black Stallion will be relying on his newly learned fighting style. If The Black Stallion was paying attention to his trainer, he could open up the proverbial Can 'o Whoopass on Hakim. The morning line - 5:2 in favor of The Black Stallion.

Schizophrenic (Rank 2, House Corax) vs. Parvus Caesar (Rank 3, Pain Unlimited)
Weapons: Crowbar, Lead Pipe, Knife, Spear
Analysis - In a strange twist of fate, the fighter from House Corax has not taken up his master's offer of training. He will suffer from this mistake as his only weapon, the spiked club, is nowhere to be seen. Parvus Caesar, however, should be grinning broadly as his knife came up on the draw. Both men will be fighting to get control of the knife. Look for Parvus to do a little House Corax cleaning in this match. The morning line - 2:1 in favor of Parvus.

The Chief (Rank 3, Pain Unlimited) vs. Little Jeebie Dee (Rank 5, Malice Unchained)
Weapons: Claymore, Spiked Club, Chains, Warhammer
Analysis - The main event will pit the fighting stylings of Pain Unlimited against the wits of Malice Unchained. This is a fitting conclusion to the season as the two houses have been slugging it out all season. More often Pain Unlimited's fighters came out the victors, however, Little Jeebie Dee has been hellfire in the ring and looks to gain a fifth straight win. Neither of the opponents benefit from their weapons being in the ring, but at this level, its not really about the weapons. The big question will be whether or not Little Jeebie Dee can intercept any of the lethal stylized strikes that The Chief will be sure to throw at him. The oddsmakers say that he will. The morning line - 2:1 in favor of Little Jeebie Dee.

I'll do my best to run these fights this weekend. I'd like to get Season 2 started soon. There are a lot of good ideas in the poll thread.

[sterlingice]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I mean- good to be back :)

SI

[kingfc22]

I'm ready to bring pain and anguish to the Pilot family.

[JAG]

Sorry about the wait everybody, I'm trying to buy a house and sell a house so things are a little crazy for me right now.

We're working on buying our first home, so I can't imagine trying to sell one at the same time. Good luck to you.

[JeeberD]

Excellent!

[PilotMan]

I'm ready to bring pain and anguish to the Pilot family.
Dude, your family couldn't bring pain and anguish on an anthill. If you think that destroying this Pilot is painful wait until Pilot #23 takes you down. You won't know what hit you. In fact, your family is so ready to die that I heard your owner dug your grave and the graves of your children and grandchildren, because if you lose there is no point in keeping your line of losers around.

[fantastic flying froggies]

Louis LeBeau speaks: "So, am i still in ze hostipal wiz ze pretty, how you say infirmière, yes, nurse?"

[JeeberD]

Little Jeebie Dee is getting impatient at the stalling tactics that The Chief is throwing his way...

[fantastic flying froggies]

Will Louis LeBeau heal any faster if the Detroit Vampires let Shreveport win this week?

NOT!

[JeffW]

Slave Name: Eyegor
Favorite Weapon: Spear
Stable Preference: House Corax

[Raven Hawk]

Update: I'm closing on both houses next Friday. After we get unpacked and settled in, Thunderdome will continue.

[JeeberD]

That is what I like to hear!

[Raven Hawk]

Latest Update:

We were supposed to close on our house sale and house purchase on May 6th. As it turns out, our buyer backed out of the deal. We just got financing to do the deal without a contingency and will be closing May 27th. If this pans out, I hope to have the dynasty back up and running by mid-June.

[sterlingice]

*Thread Necromancy*

SI

[JeeberD]

How I loved Thunderdome...Little Jeebie Dee was the greatest warrior of all time.

[kingfc22]

Man, I totally forgot about Thunderdome. Maybe it's because my guy always died.

[fantastic flying froggies]

Funny this thread got bumped, I was actually thinking about it earlier today...

Louis LeBeau should be fully healed by now, and will be ready for le fight...

[sterlingice]

Contrary to popular belief, I didn't remember this thread because of the situation in New Orleans but because I was cleaning out old bookmarks so I was looking at some old threads and said "hm... wonder if we could get this one back on track" :)

SI

[Blade6119]

lol, i thought about it yesterday...odd....it has been a long time since a blade died, whats wrong with the board?