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[IridscentNionios 1,420]

 

 

Don't Say "No" To Generosity

But i can say "maybe"? :troll: 

[Cyan Blue 946]

Epic time with RARITY!

 

My second best waifu.

 

What is she?, Your side chick? lol.

[Obsidian Sky 14,004]

Here is Rarity with coffee cream on her nose!

 

I don't know what that has to do with anything... Ah, well, it looks cute.

 

Vote for coffee cream Rarity!

[Pastel 7,630]

Mmmh I should start to support Rarity even if it's useless:

 

Go Rarity!

Edited July 1, 2014 by Blobulle

[Carbon Maestro 1,003]

I don't think this is too much a contest. Still, vote Rarity.

 

Source

[ghostfacekiller39 23,860]

101 - 32...this is more than a little lopsided Hope there's some closer matches in the future, at least before all hell breaks loose during m6vsm6

[Khaoios 1,970]

BASS CANNON THE F**K OUT OF EVERYTHING!!!

 

Whoa.........now that is one Big Ass Bass Cannon, XD

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

Rarity is fabulous.

 

Vinyl Scratch represents a non-musical "music" genre.

 

Choice is made simple.

[IridscentNionios 1,420]

101 - 32...this is more than a little lopsided Hope there's some closer matches in the future, at least before all hell breaks loose during m6vsm6

I think it's the matchups that we have a problem with here. Can you guys tell me how they came to be this way? Just saying... 

 

 

Vinyl Scratch represents a non-musical "music" genre.

No that's just fanon. Vinyl Scarth in general respresent DJs. Not a specific type of music that you believe as not being music enforced by fanon... Just to be clear. 

Edited July 1, 2014 by NioniosTheJust

[PE Brony 1,712]

I think it's the matchups that we have a problem with here. Can you guys tell me how they came to be this way? Just saying... 

This tournament dates back to December 2013. @Sterling Crimson started with 128 characters and separated them into 16 Pots of 8 characters each. Each character had 7 matches and received points (just like we had with the Group Stages, but they only had 3 matches in these smaller groups). The top two characters from each pot of 8 advanced to the Top 32 and into the Group Stages that we finished last week. The Groups A-H were decided by draw (semi-random so as not to have the Mane 6 eliminate each other before the knockout stages or to have a group be unbalanced [like having four of the mane 6 in one group etc]). Then we had the Knockout stages, taking the winners of Groups A, C, E, & G and the Runners-up from Groups B, D, F & H on the one side of the bracket; and the Winners of Groups B, D, F, & H and the Runners-up from Groups A, C, E, & G on the other side of the bracket.

 

This is standard FIFA tournament format. And the knockout system is the same for NCAA March Madness, and most other brackets (NBA, NHL and MLB seem different because they play SO MANY matches against each team, but the bracket is the same).

Edited July 1, 2014 by PE Brony

[IridscentNionios 1,420]

@@PE Brony,Can't claim to know much about this... I am just saying it's confusing. In any case i know the winner and i'm not gonna say who it is. 

[PE Brony 1,712]

@@PE Brony,Can't claim to know much about this... I am just saying it's confusing. In any case i know the winner and i'm not gonna say who it is. 

Well this was the group round explanation with an example group: http://mlpforums.com/index.php?act=findpost&pid=2494240

[Jeric 46,851]

@@PE Brony,Can't claim to know much about this... I am just saying it's confusing. In any case i know the winner and i'm not gonna say who it is. 

 

Well, as some of the mane 6 get eliminated ... things can start to change. It all depends on two factors that are hard to measure.

 

1. 2nd favorite character (character order in general)

2. The voters decision to continue to vote if their favorite is kicked out.

 

Lets just say for the sake of argument that Vinyl comes from behind in this contest. Rarity is knocked out. I would continue to vote and push for another character I like. The winner of this tournament will likely be decided on the legs on voters' 2nd best Pony/character and not necessarily the best. This also is what gives characters like Luna, Discord, and Derpy some chance if enough people who feel the same way as you (and in a positive and infectious manner) push for these characters. It can have a snowball effect.  

[Inactive01 5,299]

Mane 6 characters have a lot of leeway in these tournaments because they are the main characters of the show. It's not to say that the other characters are terrible. Just a reminder for those who feel dejected that their awesome characters got knocked out (eggs the CMC)

[The JLmle 5,476]

101 - 32...this is more than a little lopsided Hope there's some closer matches in the future, at least before all hell breaks loose during m6vsm6

Derpy Vs Twilight tonight might be that match?

Mane 6 characters have a lot of leeway in these tournaments because they are the main characters of the show. It's not to say that the other characters are terrible. Just a reminder for those who feel dejected that their awesome characters got knocked out (eggs the CMC)

For the record, I think you did a great job with the groups; Just like in the FIFA world cup most had two teams expected to advance, and two teams with a chance to make a surprise run... Also, much like the FIFA World Cup, the matches will be A LOT harder to predict once we hit the quarterfinals... I just think that there's not as broad of an understanding of the rules since I seem to be the exception rather than the normal when the format makes perfect sense to me... Not a lot of soccer fans I guess; lol.

[Pinkamena-Pills 6,839]

Seriously...

"10/10 Would kiss many times." - IGN

[IridscentNionios 1,420]

@@The JLmle,There's however a major difference... It's not soccer here... it's not a sport competition. The best character doesn't nessecarily win. 

[Obsidian Sky 14,004]

 Like she herself is, Raritys heart is a beautiful gem. Generous and forgiving. Empathic and friendly.

 

The pony that so often sacrifices her career for her friends. Now you can give something back: Your vote!

[IridscentNionios 1,420]

@@Obsidian Sky,Not to mention her charity. Really have you seen how many gems she seems to just throw away at "Rarity takes Manehatten"? Oh my god is Rarity the richest of the mane 6? Like wooooooooooooow.... 

[The JLmle 5,476]

@@The JLmle,There's however a major difference... It's not soccer here... it's not a sport competition. The best character doesn't nessecarily win. 

Right! Like when Spike beat my beloved Princess Cadence

 

Which is what makes it fun; for example I believe group G was set up to advance Discord and Lyra; but in the end Big Mac took the second spot... Now, we have the group winners vs. the group runner ups; one last chance for somepony to shock the world before we get to the nitty gritty...

[Obsidian Sky 14,004]

@@Obsidian Sky,Not to mention her charity. Really have you seen how many gems she seems to just throw away at "Rarity takes Manehatten"? Oh my god is Rarity the richest of the mane 6? Like wooooooooooooow.... 

Well, she can just dig the gems out of the ground. The thing is though, most of these gems go directly back into her work. Says much about Rarity that she does not hoard them, but shares them with the world through her gifts and her dresses.

 

Like the giant heap of gems she found when she got her cutie mark. She did not use these gems to make herself a beautiful outfit, or used them to buy something nice for herself. She used them to make the school play truly unique and improved everyponies costumes with shining jewels!

[TheDarkMysteryMan 670]

Just seal the deal,  and show me the next competitors

 

Rarity is love. Rarity is life..

[Frostgage 7,975]

Looks like Rarity is having no problem with Vinyl Scratch. It's good to see.

 

[IridscentNionios 1,420]

You guys HAVE to admit though. Vinyl Scratch has some MIGHTY GOOD fanart on her. For a fanon character she is simply more than just a dubstep idol that most bronies make her to be.

Don't let fanon however deny you the potential that she has in being something more.

[Stellafera 3,836]

Rarity is fabulous.

 

Vinyl Scratch represents a non-musical "music" genre.

 

Choice is made simple.

 

Hey, I love Rarity and this was an easy vote for me...

 

 

But Vinyl Scratch has some friggen good fan music.

 

(If you want to get to the Vinyl Scatch, skip to 1:40, but the music in general is excellente.)

Edited July 1, 2014 by Stellafera