No need to apologize. Most probably would want to ease back into things. I've just never been one for that. I perform at my best when I just do it.
As for characters, I have dozens, ranging from MP to PC. However, due to some recent events, most do not have their sheets completed, though I can provide all necessary details in pms prior to fighting. My only presentable work is Gun, and he is built to scale, but at first glance you would undoubtedly consider him PC.
Returning after 11+ months of hiatus after coming to the grim conclusion that the Arena I loved was dead and buried following the server reset, catlike curiosity has me checking in to make the following discoveries, complete with my reactions:
1. The Arena is alive and flourishing --
Rilla used Revive! It's Super Effective!
What cause for excitement, because...
2. There is a Ranking System that appears quality --
Seriously, this is long overdue... but what's this...
3. The Ranking System doesn't appear to mean anything aside from bragging rights --
Say it isn't so! Quick, let me check the FAQ! Only to find...
4. Rilla has a FAQ Sticky that doesn't have any Questions or Answers in the first post --
Choice One: Search through pages upon pages hoping to find the answer the FAQ should already have, or...
Choice Two: Do what the GIF does, or...
Choose Three: Post here.
Difficult decisions are difficult...
5. MelonHead is John Cena --
I'm still under this impression that Rankings don't really mean anything, therefore...
Woo-hoo.
Although...
He's pretty into it, so I'm all like...
Then I see them six wins; zero losses and can't help but feel...
This is great! This is important! This is AMAZING!
But seriously, all kidding aside --
It takes skill to fell repeated opponents in a moderated, respectful and competitive environment.
Well done!
Nevertheless, it begs the inevitable... when I do what must be done to go 1-on-1 with The Great One, I only hope you're all like...
...and I'm all like...
...and when all is done we're both like...
Yeah, I like gifs now. >.>
This all said, some questions:
1. What does ranking mean, and how is it relevant; what rewards are there for each season, etc.?
2. How do I go 1-on-1 with The Great One, assuming I have to become worthy of a title shot?
3. Why did Skallagrim change his signature from that awesome quote about poetically drunk writers to his current one?
4. Will Rilla be my BFF IRL, only for the eventual Shawn Michaels=esque heel turn when I betray him for a shot to become RPGA Champion?
That's about it. I'm game for a match to shake off the forum rust; speaking of... what's the format for that now in terms of challenging and making things "ranked"? That can be #5.
1) Nothing, it was just a way to provide some meaningful competition for the Arena.
2) Challenge the british twat(ilymelon), and see if he accepts.
3) Because our little Reaper is growing up.
4) Did I tell you I love you and your wrestling references? :D
Also on the point of the FAQ, it was set up so people could ask questions and get answers. I did ask(two or three times) what questions would go in a guide to no avail.
Tasuke has returned in all their gif worthy glory.
I'm in the process of finishing my fairy tail Arena story just like it started, with a duel to the death against Khan.
I would welcome a ranked fight, I haven't been able to use many of my characters recently.
Rilla being lazy with the FAQ should really be no surprise, I submitted my newb guide ages ago, pretty sure it's still not linked.
Some say I'm the hero Arena needs, but not the one it wants nor asked for.
Also, I'm all for my new title being 'The Great One' and would like to respectfully request all Arena competitors to refer to me by that title from now on.
That reminds me. After a long period of procrastination, i've planned to redeem myself by throwing down with the toughest of y'all: earn myself some street cred, test my mettle and see my worth.
Because i've already missed the struggle for number one spot in the rankings. ;(
so yeah, if ye think yer tough, com tussle wiv mi m8, i'm asking for it
That would be cool if you had a certain ranking, or points which granted you access to a locked forum tab thing.
meh, the ranking isn't here to spark up a fight for some goal or privilege; no need to add more emphasis on one's rank than required for healthy competition