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Round 1, Week 4: World of Chaos v. Xemnas's Dragon Ship

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WINNER! Xemnas's Dragon Ship 9 to 3	The massive battleships that Ansem and Xemnas used during the final battle of Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. The organic Heartless versus the mechanized Nobody.				Time Remaining: It's All Over!
Votes for World of Chaos Woot- DARKNESS WINS KRCCFNF is tired of being STEPPED ON. The dragon battle was too easy I defeat it in the first try, the world of chaos give me more workXabryn17:49, August 15, 2010 (UTC) There's something about the organic nature of the World of Chaos I find appealing... BebopKate 18:54, August 15, 2010 (UTC)			Votes for Xemnas's Dragon Ship Mechanics : win. ^_^ I liked both, but this one wins by my standards, by a slim margin. TROISNYX AMDG 15:55, August 14, 2010 (UTC) This was the better fight, more entertaining, and you got to team up with Riku.--Memorized 20:38, August 14, 2010 (UTC) I want one. KKD 21:23, August 14, 2010 (UTC) EternalNothingnessXIII 21:25, August 14, 2010 (UTC) This Dragon gave me a harder battle than that one with World of Chaos. It deserver respect.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig17:29, August 15, 2010 (UTC) LevL 17:52, August 15, 2010 (UTC) Awesome boss music, and I just love anything Xemnas-related.LapisLazuliScarab01:20, August 16, 2010 (UTC) Better fight, cooler looking, nice music. Chitalian8 Just cooler in every way. --Nitrous X 13:31, August 20, 2010 (UTC)
Keyblade Graveyard

Round 1, Week 3: Hollow Bastion v. Radiant Garden

WINNER! Radiant Garden 11 to 5	I had long thought about this battle because they're technically the same place, but we're all divided between the twisted bastion and the restored version of it (think KHII). Alright, what say you ?				Time Remaining: It's All Over!
Votes for Hollow Bastion Whilst many show a preference for RG, I must say I'm going with HB. There's an aesthetic quality about the twisted castle which we could see in great detail, which we never could after KH and REC. TROISNYX AMDG 15:15, August 8, 2010 (UTC) I choose the KH version because this is the place where all the important events take place. Nothing really important happens here in KH2, only some predictable discoveries.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig19:41, August 8, 2010 (UTC) Lift Stop. Good times. Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 21:22, August 8, 2010 (UTC) A simple town is nothing in comparison to a towering castle, filled with evil and heartless... </emo> KRCCFNF is tired of being STEPPED ON. Gee, a peaceful rebuilding town versus a menacing tower filled with endless hordes of Heartless completed with a waterfall that goes up not to mention the place where Sora became a Heartless. Easy choice. This Is The Heart In Its True Form File:Heartless hires.png 03:33, August 9, 2010 (UTC)			Votes for Radiant Garden Radiant Garden. The flowers, the waterfalls, the streets, they're all just beautiful. - Chitalian8 00:56, August 8, 2010 I was actually surprised how much I liked HB in the original KH, but I still prefer the KHII version. Less confusing.LapisLazuliScarab01:02, August 8, 2010 (UTC) I'm looking forward to playing Radiant Garden in Birth by Sleep! - [Ѧüя◎ґ] 14:20, August 8, 2010 Only because of Birth by Sleep. Epic music. Epic boss battles, amazing new characters, critical plot features for all three characters. - EternalNothingnessXIII 14:25, August 8, 2010 (UTC) I'm definitely voting for Radiant Garden. It is such a pretty world in BBS, much prettier than Hollow Bastion. - LevL 15:39, August 8, 2010 (UTC) Hollow Bastion just seems so...dull...this seems so much brighter and better. --Axel Lives On 15:42, August 8, 2010 (UTC) Radiant Garden FTW!! User:ToyaLynk/Sig 17:50, August 8, 2010 Only for the Radiant Garden of KHII, when the town was still healing from being overrun by Heartless. KKD 21:21, August 8, 2010 The battles are better. HB only had the Riku fight fight going for it. Plus RG has two worlds within it.--Memorized Radiant Garden is so good in KH2 and BBS plus I HATE Hollow Bastion because it is to labyrinth-like.Danjam 14:13, August 9, 2010 (UTC) BBS showed just how interesting Radient Garden can be, and by the time of KHII, it's become an interesting mixture of the original beauty it posessed and the darkness which took over. The Heartless Manufactory is still there, as is the underground laboratory built by Ansem's apprentices. Clearly Radient Garden still has some secrets to divulge.--Samoth 08:42, August 12, 2010 (UTC)
Keyblade Graveyard I'm wondering why no one has commented here yet. Maybe I'll be the only commenter. Anyway, I very much want Hollow Bastion to win, although I'm pretty sure Radiant Garden will. This Is The Heart In Its True Form File:Heartless hires.png 03:42, August 9, 2010 (UTC) Agreed. HB was intricately done, and it did leave me wondering how the pipes were done, how the entries and lift stops were so well planned. I don't want to do injustice to our voters here, but the only place where we do get that kind of intricacy in RG, if it's not the Cavern of Remembrance (don't even take that into account !) is the series of corridors in the lower level. What's more, we were even expecting HB to make a comeback given KHII's beta trailer, but it didn't, and the scene where OXIII appeared happened on ground level, and not in the castle proper. TROISNYX AMDG 06:32, August 9, 2010 (UTC) I would love to be in HB during KHII. It fits so well! Such a pity how much great stuff in the beta trailers are taken out. Not that I don't like RG. I do like it, especially those little sparkly light things that fall from the sky. Anyway, I digress. The many traps and mazes in HB just can't be replaced by RG. This Is The Heart In Its True Form File:Heartless hires.png 20:43, August 9, 2010 (UTC)

Round 1, Week 2: Sanctuary v. Simple and Clean

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WINNER! Sanctuary 12 to 9	When you walk away you don't hear me say that there's a new land where fears and lies melt away. Amazing songs... plus... they would make amazing Joint Struggle contestants. This fight was supposed to be done if the fights were fixed for the first round.				WINNER! Sanctuary 12 to 9
Votes for Sanctuary Sanctuary after the battle - epic. Also, this is the first song from which I calqued (yes, calqued) a drumbeat. I'm going for this. TROISNYX AMDG 02:55, August 1, 2010 (UTC) After the Battle. End of story... KKD Love both of the songs, but to be honest this wasn't a tough choice.LapisLazuliScarab09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC) Wow. Tough choice, but I guess after the battle. Organization13 09:40, August 1, 2010 (UTC) I really like the Remix of Simple & Clean, but Sanctuary is such an awesome song. Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 09:41, August 1, 2010 (UTC) I just like the sound of this one better{{User:Memorized} 09:45, August 1,2010 (UTC) Only becuase it has that epic rock solo in the middle, which is featured as Sora and Riku run up the stairs in Castle Oblivion, fighting Ansem and Marluxia. - EternalNothingnessXIII 16:44, August 1, 2010 (UTC) The instrumentation on this one is just so well done. Not to mention the backwards lines and the lyrics (both versions). Very epic. BebopKate 17:33, August 1, 2010 (UTC) Enx is right that was a good part and i like the remix of this so it gets my vote.--ZACH 21:03, August 1, 2010 (UTC) Tough choice but I'd have to say Sanctuary. --Axel Lives On 21:37, August 1, 2010 (UTC) They're both awesome songs but Sanctuary just takes the cake. It's got such a catchy beat and I just love it that much more!! ^_^ Plus the opening sequence has much more interesting and overall better looking CGI graphics.User:ToyaLynk/Sig Just a matter of personal taste, and I like this one better. -- 06:51, August 2, 2010 (UTC)			Votes for Simple & Clean Well, what can I say? Simple and Clean makes for a hell of an intro; both the remix and original are great to listen to. Why do you think it was used for the intro of so many games? maggosh 03:03, August 1, 2010 (UTC) Far better instrumental. --DTN 17:09, August 1, 2010 (UTC) So difficult. Both songs are amazing, but I have to agree with DTN on this one. The instrumental version takes more time with the melody. Although I don't like the remix of this one. I don't know why. KRCCFNF is tired of being STEPPED ON. Simple and Clean. It was a tough choice, but I chose this for the same reasons as maggosh. Light and dark File:Fresh Breeze KHBBS.png 00:14, August 2, 2010 (UTC) Simple and clean coming fresh with a breeze! :} [Ѧüя◎ґ] I like'em both but I can connect with the feelings of S&C more deeply.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig17:12, August 2, 2010 (UTC) A tough one, but I'm going for Simple and Clean. It just seems like the main theme for the series. The Yoshiman 97 03:31, August 5, 2010 (UTC) Instrumentals for the win! I remember singing this song with my best friend around our elementary school during recess. XD--Xion4ever 12:20, August 5, 2010 (UTC) You're GIVing Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...too many THIngs. Lately.Glorious CHAOS! 18:21, August 6, 2010 (UTC)
Keyblade Graveyard The coding of this table needs to be fixed, raw code is everywhere and needs to be changed to a simple template with variables for the subjects in opposition. Also, if someone would figure out how to get those images/music players centered in their columns, that would be class. Thanks! --DTN 05:08, August 1, 2010 (UTC) Workin' on it, Doorsey. KKD Okay, I saw the template. It's well done so far, except that the Listen template spans over four rows in the table. What if we centre-aligned those rows alone ? Maybe that'll help ? TROISNYX AMDG 02:29, August 2, 2010 (UTC) Media template won't work in it, sorry. Also, when using the template, you absolutely have to use the SUBST: tag. --DTN 02:50, August 2, 2010 (UTC) That we know - so now that leaves us with only one option : Copy the entire code of Listen and stuff it into the template if needed. Or not ? TROISNYX AMDG 03:12, August 2, 2010 (UTC) The Media template works.. it just don't get on the center. The question is, will we use ugly but usefull un-centered Media Templates or we will use centered but pontless albun covers?User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig01:32, August 5, 2010 (UTC) Is it possible to incorporate both ? TROISNYX AMDG 07:29, August 7, 2010 (UTC) Media Templates with images? That's easy. But again... it won't stay in the center.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig15:36, August 7, 2010 (UTC) Strange coding is strange. TROISNYX AMDG 15:45, August 7, 2010 (UTC)

Sudden Death Round 1, Week 1

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Sudden Death Winner Riku 3 to 2	SUDDEN DEATH	Sudden Death Winner Riku 3 to 2
Vote for Sora See my numerous reasons on the original fight.LapisLazuliScarab16:30, July 26, 2010 (UTC) LevL 16:35, July 26, 2010 (UTC)			Vote for Riku Again, my vote goes here. I'm unsure about whether or not I'm on time for this, so if I'm not, feel free to remove it.--ShadowXemnas Nothingness...is...ETERNAL!!! 16:22, July 26, 2010 (UTC) 16:25, July 26, 2010 (UTC) EternalNothingnessXIII 16:39, July 26, 2010 (UTC)

Round 1, Week 1: Sora v. Riku

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WINNER! Tie 10 to 10	What a way to begin our proceedings! A fight that has been around almost as long as Kingdom Hearts itself. Who will win? The Keyblade Master by "accident" fated to open the Door to Light? Or the Keyblade Master who fell to Darkness and walks the path to Dawn?				WINNER! Tie 10 to 10
Votes for Sora Nuhu, Sora is the best and always will be.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig01:59, July 11, 2010 (UTC) I have always faved Riku as a protagonist because of his storyline. But where Keyblade wielding is concerned, Sora was meant to be saved in the first Kingdom Hearts. Also, no one else pulls off the silly side better than he does. Sora gets my vote. TROISNYX AMDG 02:08, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Sora was a little grating early in the series, but he improved, and he took down nearly the entire Organization, plus Ansem and all the Disney and FF villains. Point, Sora.LapisLazuliScarab03:52, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Sora's always upbeat and optimistic, and manages to make everyone around him smile. And let's not forget that he's the only person that's managed to survive being turned into a Heartless. Without Sora, Xehanort would have destroyed the Universe ten times over, don't you think? Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 11:07, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Duel welding vs. dark powers...however, it all comes down to what the series is all about: heart. And Sora's got it in spades. BebopKate 20:25, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Sora is always optimistic, makes everyone smile, doesn't give in, and doesn't break promises. He's much stronger than Riku in body, mind, heart, and light in general. Sora never let the darkness control him, but Riku let it easily. Plus Sora's destined for great things, and Riku's just there backing him up. User:FuronXXXX/Sig 10:44, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Sora for the win Riku's story only has the words Darkness in it and Sora pawns Riku every time. Wolf I'm voting for Sora here, I just never really liked Riku. Danjam 03:05, July 15, 2010 (UTC) I definitely vote for Sora. - LevL 16:35, July 15, 2010 (UTC) One word: Roxas. Without Sora, there is no Roxas. No Roxas = very bad.--Xion4ever 17:56, July 15, 2010 (UTC			Votes for Riku Durr, of course I'm voting for Riku. Riku>Sora, any day. KKD Riku is SUPERIOR --LegoAlchemist 01:59, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Hell yeah! Sora, you are the weakest link, goodbye. [Ѧüя◎ґ] Embrace the Darkness. That's what my mom used to say... Just kidding. One must see that Riku is superior in intellect as well as strength. Plus, he was chosen to be a Keyblade master before Sora. KRCCFNF is tired of being STEPPED ON. I don't hate Sora, but... it's Riku. -- 02:24, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Riku can control darkness but is still light and he can look like Ansem! Organization13 09:56, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Riku's been my favorite character in the Kingdom Hearts series since I first played CoM, my first KH game. - EternalNothingnessXIII 14:23, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Simply because his growth in power and maturity and because donald and goofy aren't here to back sora up --ShadowsTwilight 20:10, July 13, 2010 (UTC) I vote for Riku.--Samoth 05:51, July 15, 2010 (UTC) Riku knows how to wield both Darkness and Light, giving him balance. Plus, he has his own personal demon in Ansem the Dark, and he conquered him. Also, it gets a little old playing as Sora all the time.--ShadowXemnas Nothingness...is...ETERNAL!!! 16:22, July 15, 2010 (UTC)
Keyblade Graveyard The fight has changed a lot since its first release after Kingdom Hearts. I'm actually not surprised. TROISNYX AMDG 03:23, July 11, 2010 (UTC) What do you mean by that, Trois? KKD Given the storyline additions, and how Nomura worked hard to clear Riku's name from post-Kingdom Hearts, I'm actually not surprised at what's gonna be the outcome. I admit that my choice was a difficult one. TROISNYX AMDG 03:30, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Having all the KH game to analyse we indeed see that Riku got a lot of Good Boy Stars after the first Kingdom Hearts. And because of that Sora got a little to vanilla.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig03:32, July 11, 2010 (UTC) The key : always take the road less taken. ;-) They should also take time to see the beta trailer of KH1 before anything. TROISNYX AMDG 03:34, July 11, 2010 (UTC) I just like Riku 'cause I can relate to him a lot more than Sora. KKD For me it is the other way around.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig03:37, July 11, 2010 (UTC) I saw the beta... Riku sure looked evil, more evil them Ansem Seeker of Darkness.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig03:43, July 11, 2010 (UTC) The beta is scary, eh ? But that's partly owing to the fact that all the renders were crude in the beta stage ; even Sora's and Kairi's. Donald and Goofy looked like they could fit into a DS more than a PS2. Also, it'd have been more natural if there were boxes in the road leading from the 2nd to the 3rd District, like in the beta. TROISNYX AMDG 09:40, July 11, 2010 (UTC) Scary is not enough to describe Kairi's Exorcist face. Those eyes were looking inside my soul! An interesting note: the slogan is "You are the one who will open the door." and through the whole game Sora only closes things. Ironic.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig16:48, July 11, 2010 (UTC) How do you get to the beta? is there still some type of disc or downoad or what? User:Uther sablemane It's the beta trailer. Not the beta version of the game.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig20:15, July 11, 2010 (UTC) The slogan still remains ; nevertheless, SoRiKa's faces were scary indeed. TROISNYX AMDG 00:07, July 12, 2010 (UTC) Uum, voters for Sora? Could you please give less... well, large explanations? They're huge, and very misleading... we don't need a paragraph as to why you want Sora to win. Don't the rules ban that anyway? --LegoAlchemist 00:03, July 13, 2010 (UTC) After this batlle that rule shall be modified to the max of three line per vote.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig00:07, July 13, 2010 (UTC) How many lines you type isn't exactly easy to moderate. Just saying. Can't we just agree to give brief explanations, or none, and have your parograph in an edit summery? Saves space, if you ask me. --LegoAlchemist 00:09, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Indeed, controling the line isn't easy. A vote like Kate's is perfect. Explains the reason you voted in few words. We have the Graveyard especially for the comments.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig00:14, July 13, 2010 (UTC) I say 1 sentence. anything else gets removed by one of us. KKD Too harsh, KKD.User:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig00:16, July 13, 2010 (UTC) No, too frank. I agree. That, or two short ones. If people don't follow the rules, we have to do something. --LegoAlchemist 00:19, July 13, 2010 (UTC) no, we don't remove the vote. We take out whatever wasn't in the first sentence. KKD Awesome idea guys! Oh,how the sea calls 15:06, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Seriously, are the rules not clear enough? Why can't users just read the rules? Does blinking text really not catch anyone's attention? --LegoAlchemist 19:13, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Actually Lego, the blinking doesn't work for me ;) But otherwise, I agree, rules need to be read. By everyone. Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 19:16, July 13, 2010 (UTC) If you ask me, I say all links to the arena link directly to the Rules. From the rules, there's a link to the voting page. I mean, seriously, this is getting ridiculous. --LegoAlchemist 19:25, July 13, 2010 (UTC) I think people refuse to "understand" the rules... EDIT: Lego, people ignore the rules here. In the rules page they would just look for the link without reading the rulesUser:Redeemer & Destroyer/Sig19:27, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Okay, then by Dan36's suggestion, I'm putting a large and ugly usermessage telling people to read the rules. --LegoAlchemist 19:52, July 13, 2010 (UTC) Whoa so Riku the winner!? Wonder who would battle next!?—WingBlade I know the next battles are coming up... and it's either going to be characters or elements aside of that. I have a feeling the next battle is Sanctuary v Simple and Clean... TROISNYX AMDG 12:05, July 28, 2010 (UTC) Speaking of those two songs, I wonder what will be featured in RE:coded?—WingBlade12:17, July 28, 2010 I'm beginning to wonder that myself. Did SE/Disney land the copyright or is it still property of EMI ? Only time will tell. TROISNYX AMDG 12:26, July 28, 2010 (UTC)