Yoshi's Corner Tournament

[Wildfire the Dragon]

Sorry I'm late. My computer messed up for a while and now I can get this tournament started!

OK. Here are the rules
1. One vote per match
2. One day to vote
3. You don't have to vote for yourself. Everyone gets one vote at the beginning of the match.

Here's Today Match!
C.J vs. Teo

Start Voting!

[Cayoshi]

I'd have to say...Teo.

[Lazo]

...What? It's like comparing the Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus with blowing up your house with insect spray.

Now, the Maus idea started in 1941 with German study of Soviet Super Heavy tanks. First specifications demanded that armament should consist of 150mm L/40 gun and 20mm MG151/20 heavy machine gun, while usage of 128mm L/50 was under consideration. It was stated that prototype should be operational before the Spring of 1943. On June 23rd of 1942, Porsche provided their design for improved VK10001 armed with turret mounted 150mm L/37 and 105mm L/70 guns. Porsche promised that first prototype will be ready in May of 1943. In December of 1942, new armaments such as 150mm gun, 127mm naval gun, 128mm Flak and the longest version of 128mm were considered. Also in the same month, it was restated that first vehicle was to be ready in Summer of 1943, followed by the production 5 per month. First official names VK10001 and Porsche Typ 205 ("Mammoth") were used in April of 1942, followed by Maeuschen (Mousy) in December of 1942 and Maus (Mouse) in February of 1943. In January of 1943, Hitler decided that the Maeuschen was to be fitted with turret mounted with 128mm and 75mm guns, while turret mounted with 150mm KwK 44 L/38 or 170mm KwK 44 gun was to be designed for future use. Specification for ammunition storage space were never met and decreased by further modifications.

Maus was an interesting design but it would be of limited combat value because of its poor mobility and heavy weight making it more of a mobile fortification rather than a super tank. One fully assembled example (V2 turret mounted on V1 hull) was tested at Kubinka in 1951/52 and can be seen today in the Museum of Armored Forces in Kubinka (near Moscow) in Russia.

As for the insect spray, well, a German man used so much insect killer that he blew himself up when a spark from his computer ignited the aerosol spray. it caused more than £100,000 of damage and debris flew up to 100 meters away. Amazingly, he was not badly hurt and was released from a hospital after treatment for minor injuries. This guy had closed all the windows and emptied several cans of extra strong insect-spray before sitting at his computer to surf the internet. A spark of electricity ignited the powerful fumes, causing an explosion that demolished the flat and blew out all the windows. Several neighbouring apartments were also damaged but none of the other residents were injured. The street outside had to be closed for several hours.

So... I'll have to go with the Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus.

You're going to have to give me a very good reason for the existance of this thing.

[Wildfire the Dragon]

Lazoshi, What are you talking about?
All I need is your vote. Wow!

[Teo]

Lazo...where DO you get this stuff? You can't possibly memorize it... maybe you probably took notes so whenever you find a subject you can go off topic and talk about some weaponry or such... well, who ARE you voting for?

I don't think I can vote though...

[Lazo]

You sure you wanna go through with this? With reactions I have seen with other circumstances, I see a lot of people getting hurt by this topic.

Until there's a good reason, I'd like to talk about the P1000.

The Ministry of Armament, who was responsible for the production of U-Boots suggested the development of a tank with a weight of 1000 tons. Hitler himself expressed interest in this project and allowed them to go ahead with it. Project was designated as Krupp P 1000 Ratte. This "land cruiser" would be 35 meters long, 14 meters wide and 11 meters high. P 1000 would be equipped with 3.6 meters wide tracks per side made of three 1.2 meters tracks, similar to those used in excavators working in coalmines. It was planned to power P 1000 with two 24 cylinder Diesel marine engines with total power of 17000hp or with eight 20 cylinder Diesel marine engines with total power of 16000hp. According to the calculations it would allow P 1000 to travel at maximum speed of 40kph. P 1000 would be armed with a variety of weapons such as: two 280mm gun (naval gun used in Scharnhorst and Gneisenau warships), a single 128mm gun, eight 20mm Flak 38 anti-aircraft guns and two 15mm Mauser MG 151/15 gun.


^{Fear will keep the locals in line. FEAR of this battlestation.}

In December of 1942, they created a new design of 1500 ton tank - P 1500. The frontal armor would be 250mm thick and it would be armed with 800mm super heavy mortar "Dora" type and possibly two 150mm artillery pieces. P 1500 would be powered by two or four submarine diesel engines. In early 1943, they cancelled both projects. P 1000 turret ended up at coastal defence battery near Trondheim, Norway.

Notice the cancelations for lack of good purpose.
"It's all, like, deep thoughts and massive tanks and metaphors, maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan..."

[Not-Garr]

Well, lesse, this is a hard decision. We have to go over each contestant's strengths and weaknesses.

Let's start with CJ. He has no fighting capabilities himself, so is very vunerable to damage, all Teo has to do is get through his Pokemon, which would prove to be taxing, as CJ can back them up with potions, and other such helpful items.

Now Teo, he has the magic, from what I see, but fighting 6 pokemon will prove to be very taxing of his magical powers, and would exhaust him. So, the outcome, would probably be CJ, who loses 3 pokemon, maybe 4 at the max.

I vote fer CJ.

[Gene L.D. Ryoko]

teo

he is one of my rp buddies

[Teo]

Yaay! .

And lazo, try to at least stay on topic, not go about some weaponry?

[yro Pedward]

All I can tell you he has the obsession of world history and an technology of the Soviet stuff.

[joshi]

That's Lazo for ya! But you know what, I'm siding with Lazo, I'm not going to vote, because people might have their feelings hurt through this.

[Wildfire the Dragon]

I don't think people will be hurt. This is just a game. Besides in my book, everyone wins. OK, if you guys want to vote without hurting anybody's feelings, just mail me. Does that sound fair?

[red.yoshi]

sorry cj, id have to vote for teo.

teos been more active, and he is very good at rping. i havent seen cj around here much.

[Wildfire the Dragon]

The results are in!
Today's winner is...Teo!
He advances to the second round!
Don't worry C.J, there is a prize for you at the end.

On to the Next Round
Cayoshi(Ice) vs. Light Dragoon(Wind)

Vote Now!

[red.yoshi]

i vote ld. hes been a very good friend and has done alot for me. sorry cayoshi...

[Rainbow Yoshi]

I vote LD. I dont even really know Cayoshi at all...

[Yin]

Ummm... ineey meany miney, Cayoshi! Sowiee LD. but I seen Cayoshi a lot and I haven't seen you.

[Gene L.D. Ryoko]

i've actualy been on alot more than cayoshi,but it's your choice

[Yin]

Whoops, can I change to LD. becaues a moment there I forgot who LD. was. Don't hit me!

[Yoshee&Champ]

Hmmm... Cayoshi only seems to have a lot of big words and can fly... and L.D. has been more active...

Sorry, Cayoshi. I vote L.D.