Ok, so this is my complete ignorance of the JoJo universe shining most likely, but to my understanding "Ripple" is a fighting style based on breathing that somehow translates to life energy. How does that allow one to walk on water?

As best I can discern, because Hamon is a life energy that works and looks like electricity, my guess is that it can increase cohesion, like a really strong static charge.

In other news, my main wifi just up and vanished, so I've been having some trouble but I think I've found a way to stay on top of things. A busy schedule means I'm being unfortunately slow to act, but rest assured I haven't forgotten you all.

Finally posted!

I hate to do this, @obliviousRoadie, but when you don't write and you don't call in more than 17 days, you don't play. Considering the effort it would take to say "Hey I'm having x trouble, so I can't post for a while but don't kick me", I can only assume you've lost interest, so allow me to relieve you of this burden.

Sorry, @Kapuchu, but that means you're fighting an NPC for round 2 again.

@Lugubrious
I'm not complaining. At least, it means that I'll reach round 3 :D That's more than the one other Tournament RP I was in once... That was basically a popularity vote on who won, and I was up against someone with quite the fandom around them xp

Fellas, I have to catch up with commissions please don't kick me if I forget to post for the next 2-3 weeks, it is distracting work.

@Sentel What sort of commissions? Artwork? Mechanical work? Writing?

I heard commissions. is it art? show me your art. Show me what you got.

@GreenGoat@ProPro It is art, yes XD Here's a link to my DA if anyone wants to see
thesentel.deviantart.com

looks pretty good.

@Lugubrious hey sorry for not posting for too long, i hate burning out of the whole roleplay vibe as much as yall do, i wish you guys a great game

Sorry for the delay, and the long post. Also sorry if it seems somewhat rough around the edges. Had a bit of trouble writing it all out.

First one to the wishing machine, guys. Huzzah! Now that I found it, give me all your souls.

@Hostile, @Deadnaut, @The Wild West, @Screenacne, @Greengoat, all of you all are at risk and should think about posting in the next three days

@Lugubrious Working on mine.

Be done by tonight I think.

My post will be up either late tonight or early tomorrow @Lugubrious, but I still live.

@Lugubrious

Definitely a photo finish so far as staying eligible, but I posted (Sorry for late post, had a lot on my plate today).

Also, @ScreenAcne, come fite me m8. Blackjack'll deck ya one some'n fierce!

@The Wild West, @ScreenAcne, at least ask of me a stay of execution if you have any effort left to give at all. I know I must seem ban-happy at this point, but I would really rather see as many people stay on as possible. That said, if you've given up already, I'll have to leave @Sentel and @Deadnaut with a disappointing second round.

In other news, my journey to foreign lands is half over. I like what's been going on during this time, but I also have no qualms with anyone initiating PVP. Pacing is something I'm not especially concerned about. If I could choose between fast or slow, I'd choose fast, but I never planned to try and drag out the Crucible to a certain length; if we got down to business and finished before the next semester began, I would be just as happy as if it finished by Christmas. I want my players to have a fun experience, whether combat, storytelling, or adventuring. If you're drawing a blank on when to send your character next, feel free to find your opponent and get down to brass tacks. I know that my next post will come soon.

@Lugubrious

You should knock me off your list, brother. I thought I could commit, but between my workload and splintered attention I am struggling to even remember that I am in this alot. I'd rather I be dropped than everyone constantly waiting for me to get my sewage behind the scenes together.

You can terminate Smiley, or use him in any way that may be beneficial to the long term enjoyment of the plot.

Sorry, kindred.