Tournament 2: A Champion is Crowned

With sixty men and women eliminated, the time to crown the first ever Champion of the People was at hand. Quarter Finals had set up an exciting and unpredictable mix, three of the four predicted seeds present to the end. #2 seed, Toryn, was shockingly claimed in the Third Round by Ratt -- a fan-favourite who overachieved in both tournaments, but failed to reach the final four.

The Semi Finals:
1. Cr0w [#3] defeated Genku [#1] in a devastating decimation!
After winning Tournament 1 and continuing undefeated to this point, it was fair to assume the #1 seed might sneak through. Cr0w lived up to his statistical potential, however, embarassing Genku with a decimation the likes of which has rarely been seen. Genku walked away relatively unscathed, suffering a minimum +1 impact, but was made an example of by the #3 seed, who has been critical of lower ranked users fighting high. Anyone can succeed, but on the wrong day, anyone can get stomped, too!

2. Kron [#4] defeated DeathScepter in a punishing decimation!
After his elimination in Tournament 1 by DaMo, Kron was approaching every unknown quantity with a healthy dose of caution. DeathScepter got a devastating +4 taste of Kron's power, when the #4 seed crushed any hopes of an upset before the Grand Final. DeathScepter never looked like a legitimate contender, despite eliminating a great eliminator, Ratt, in the previous round.

Thus, the stage was set for a championship grand final.
Cr0w, the #3 seed with a disdain for fighters who haven't earned their place, who perhaps wants the championship more than anyone else. Kron, the #4 seed with the credibility to test Cr0w in every way possible, a fighter who refuses to give up on the championship. Though ranked third and fourth in each tournament, they were the only human seeds from Tournament 1, and so, remain the fiercest of competitive rivals. Only one can become the first champion...

Championship Grand Final:
The Quest for a Champion was delayed for dramatic effect, set to begin when Kron was available to face his opponent. When he was, everything appeared to be set to go ahead with the approval of The Union of The Human League. However, even though a fight took place, it was not witnessed by the appropriate audience, and deemed necessary to be restarted upon agreement between the two competitors. Cr0w had enjoyed the better luck in a close fought initial stage, but after the restart, could not be denied. It was a comprehensive result in this Grand Final with both men out performing their previous efforts, but Cr0w, the better off.

The winner and first ever champion: Cr0w!

After the fight, Kron had no intention of allowing Cr0w to celebrate the win unopposed. He vowed to return for a rematch, disappointed with his comprehensive loss, and convinced a better result would find him in the future. Cr0w will next be required to defend his championship on January 30, 2011. It seems very likely that his opponent will indeed be Kron, but that may be subject to change. Also not entirely certain is the possibility of a thirty-man random draw battle that will determine a future #1 contender for Cr0w's title, to be held on the same day. Information will be confirmed when available.

As it stands, there is no official committe to determine a #1 contender. At some point in the future, users may be consulted to form such a lobby, but for the time being, there can only be a shortlist of unofficial ranked contenders. After two tournaments, they probably look something like this:

Champion: Cr0w
#1 Kron
#2 Genku
#3 Ratt
#4 Hokey
#5 DeathScepter
#6 Toryn
#7 Ninja_Mime
#8 Chromatose
#9 foahchon
#10 ElJobber

Tournament 2: Quarter Final Complete

They began with sixty-four, but now The Union of The Human League preside over eight men. The first of their predicted seeds has fallen, but in his place, a new name has risen to champion the people. Only one of them can wear the symbol of the human spirit, only one of them can represent the will to fight. These final eight have already earned respect, but in the Quarter Finals, they’re fighting with everything to gain, and everything to lose. There can be only one first ever #MicksDesk Champion!

Quarter Final Results:
1. Genku [#1] defeated Ninja_Mime in a comprehensive win.
Genku's undefeated tournament streak entered it's tenth stage as Ninja_Mime succumbed to the championship favourite. Genku's reign as #1 seed has gone largely undiscussed, but with a string of tough competitors, it was reasonable to ask if his luck might run out against a solid challenger in Ninja_Mime. The result, conclusive but not too punishing for NM, sets Genku up with his second tournament Semi Final berth.

2. Cr0w [#3] defeated Hokey in a blockbuster encounter.
Cr0w entered Tournament 1 with top seed status among users, but was quickly undone when a snafu against NPC Aqua eliminated him early. Hokey, a quiet contender who had a generous draw in the Quest for a Champion, was probably counting on that to be the monkey on Cr0w's back in his play for title glory. Alas; the recently critical #3 seed fought to a standard that supports his belief in hard work, defeating Hokey in a main event clash worthy of the hype! Though defeated, Hokey walks away with a lot of credibility for his technical encounter, one that truly matched Cr0w, but left him in fighting form for the Semi Final! You've got to believe that these two will meet again at some point in the future!

3. Kron [#4] defeated Chromatose in a comprehensive win.
Like Cr0w, Kron tasted upset in Tournament 1 when he was shockingly eliminated by DaMo in an early round. The unknown quantity of Chromatose may have spooked this headlining contender, but when push came to shove, there was no doubt. Kron wasn't quite at full power, but still managed an absolutely convincing +2 impact against Chromatose -- the only heavy hit of the round. Kron moves forward with a renewed sense of credibility, but will still face the prospect of upset when he arrives for the Semi Final!

4. DeathScepter defeated Ratt in a close fought upset.
The dream of a second Semi Final for Ratt had a lot of people believing, but the fan-favourite's statistical base caught up with him in a fight where he was overwhelming favourite, despite being evenly match on paper. Ratt achieved incredible things in this tournament, defeating #2 seed Toryn in the biggest upset we've ever seen. Now DeathScepter picks up the torch for a Semi Final encounter, but does he have the heart and determination to defeat a seed as well?

Eight become four as The Union of The Human League prepares to crown it's first ever #MicksDesk Champion! Their seeds have been remarkably accurate, with three of the four making the cut for a Semi Final berth. The Championship will represent more than mere victory, existing as a symbol of the human spirit to strive for success and survival. It is forged in the fire of industry and courage. There will only be one champion, but they will stand for all of us against the dark tyrant, Lord Mislukking!

Semi Final Bracket:
1. Genku [#1] versus Cr0w [#3]
This is it! For the first time in tournament history, two seeds will do battle in an attempt to prove their true worth. Genku remains undefeated in tournament competition, but with one of the best records against man and minion, Cr0w will be the ultimate test for this hotshot contender for the first ever Championship. Genku is humble in victory and has earned his status, but I wouldn't expect that to make Cr0w any more forgiving with a Grand Final position waiting!

2. Kron [#4] versus DeathScepter
Nobody could've predicted DeathScepter's arrival this deep into the tournament, which is exactly what will keep Kron guessing as he casts one eye to the Championship, with the other nervously on his opponent. DeathScepter, a bizarre individual known for "unique" thinking, will need to innovate something big to take a headliner like Kron down, but in this game, on any given day, you never can be sure!

#MicksDesk Tournament 2: Round 3 Complete

With the #MicksDesk Championship waiting just three stages away, it was a tense round of sixteen in the first ever all-user tournament under The Union of The Human League. An upset victory saw #2 seed, Toryn, eliminated by growing favourite, Ratt, but it wasn't unexpected by everyone! Cr0w has emerged as a staunch critic of Ratt's success, unimpressed by the motivation and experiences his brushes with death have given him. Cr0w was comfortable in his unquestioned decimation of Pink_Ranger, but no doubt has eyes toward the later rounds, when Ratt could threaten his chances.

It was this time in the last tournament that Cr0w was the victim of a shock elimination, his fate sealed by NPC Aqua. Kron was another seed claimed early in the previous tournament, but he too has enjoyed far better results this time, dishing out a devastation of his own against onryo! Kron completes the triangle of debate, having contributed much of the damage to Ratt's trial by fire rise from the ashes. Ironically enough, it will be Kron who confronts Ratt's newfound powers before Cr0w, should all the players concerned make it to the pointy end of the finals.

foahchon is another user emerging from the clutches of total annihilation with a newfound power. Alas, his deadman's revenge wasn't enough to get him across the line against #1 seed, Genku, who will be relieved to have looked convincing in their Third Round encounter. With Ratt assuming the place of eliminated Toryn; the seeds remain the pillars around which the tournament is forged, unmoving as they close in on the top prize!

One man who might have a few things to say about the seeding, however, is Hokey. This dark horse delivered the heavy hit of the round with a +3 impact against relative unknown, Skaven13. Hokey's draw has been particularly generous, requiring defeats of largely unseasoned participants in ThePredator151, foster177, and Skaven13. Hokey made a convincing play for the Semi Finals of Tournament 1, but to do it again, will have to fight through a surly Cr0w.

Ninja_Mime elevated himself with a good win over Artanix, while DeathScepter and Chromatose added value to their stock in solid bouts with CaTigeReptile and tabmok99. Each will make an argument for themselves as part of a second tier of competitors as the !fights move forward.

Round 3 Results:
1. Genku [#1] defeated foahchon in a convincing win.
2. Ninja_Mime defeated Artanix in a comprehensive win.
3. Hokey defeated Skaven13 with a punishing +3 impact!
4. Cr0w [#3] defeated Pink_Ranger in an absolute decimation!
5. Kron [#4] defeated onryo in another decimation.
6. Chromatose defeated tabmok99 in a close fight.
7. DeathScepter defeated CaTigeReptile.
8. Ratt defeated Toryn [#2] in a close fought upset elimination!

They began with sixty-four, but now The Union of The Human League preside over eight men. The first of their predicted seeds has fallen, but in his place, a new name has risen to champion the people. Only one of them can wear the symbol of the human spirit, only one of them can represent the will to fight. These final eight have already earned respect, but in the Quarter Finals, they're fighting with everything to gain, and everything to lose. There can be only one first ever #MicksDesk Champion!

Quarter Finals Bracket:
1. Genku [#1] versus Ninja_Mime
There will be absolutely no love lost when Ninja_Mime attempts to end the success of old sparring rival, Genku. The #1 seed earned his place by winning a tournament that claimed Ninja_Mime in it's fourth round, but Genku's path through the two tournaments has been a long and arduous one. Will the Ninja_Mime play to his best and be a silent assassin that ends Genku's second shot at glory, or will the only undefeated tournament fighter maintain his record?

2. Hokey versus Cr0w [#3]
Despite his success as one of the most dominant !fighters in the game, Cr0w doesn't like the way things are developing around him. Hokey's dream run to the finals can only have raised the ire of a fighter who demands the best from his opponents. With a nasty chip on his shoulder, and everything to prove after a shock elimination in the last tournament, Cr0w will be throwing all he's got at a man who has every chance of creating another upset. The blockbuster main event of the round, where the winner might very well claim the first ever #MicksDesk Championship!

3. Kron [#4] versus Chromatose
With almost no record to speak of, Chromatose enters the Quarter Finals as an unknown quantity. With a 3-2-0 record that includes a Second Round elimination from Tournament 1, he theoretically shouldn't even pose a threat to a man deemed worthy of the #4 seed. Yet, with so many unknown factors, Kron has every reason to approach with uncertainty. Spooked by a shock defeat to DaMo in Tournament 1, Kron will take no chances when he attempts to set up a Semi Final berth for glory.

4. DeathScepter versus Ratt
Fighting with a determination and tenacity that can only be attained by someone who knows the bitter taste of total defeat; Ratt is a !fighter who poses a threat to everyone he faces! Characterized by his enthusiasm for the game, Ratt has become a sentimental favourite in the Quest for a Champion! He's escaped death, but will he escape the warped syntax of DeathScepter? On paper, they're evenly matched in stats and wits, but is DeathScepter a contender in spirit, or a pretender in name?

#MicksDesk Tournament 2: Round 2 Complete

The Union of the Human League's four seed selections remained on target for a finals berth at the conclusion of the Second Round. Genku [#1] was the only seed to show signs of faltering, butting heads with a TonyTheTiger who showed signs of overachieving, both in this fight, and his First Round upset defeat of ElJobber. Kron [#4] looked much better against Shujinko, earning the heavy hit of the round with a +5 impact in that utter decimation.

foahchon, a man who stared demise in the face and came back from it, continued his second chance march, earning a convincing win over Porygonix. Fellow fighting survivor, Ratt, also showed signs of another return to impressive form, when he decimated buragas in one of the wins of the round. Ratt has been putting in extra time to earn his spot in recent days, solidifying his status as a fan-favourite with potential to win, without overstepping socially accepted levels. This is in contrast to #2 seed, Toryn, who earned the ire of his peers after a marathon five hour NPC/cheev slaughter during Tournament 1. Ratt will face Toryn in the next round, a rematch of the T1 Semi Final that saw Ratt unceremoniously eliminated by a convincing margin.

Round 2 Results:
1. Genku [#1] defeated TonyTheTiger.
2. foahchon defeated Porygonix in a solid win.
3. Ninja_Mime defeated CeeKay in a comprehensive win.
4. Artanix defeated Shadaloo in a close fight.
5. Skaven13 defeated Cyber_Axe in a very close fight.
6. Hokey defeated foster177 in a comprehensive +3 victory.
7. Pink_Ranger defeated jaytea in a solid win.
8. Cr0w [#3] defeated Ken in an absolute decimation!
9. Kron [#4] defeated Shujinko in a punishing decimation!
10. onryo defeated Kairyu in a close fight.
11. Chromatose defeated KombatKid.
12. tabmok99 defeated m0s3pH in a close fight.
13. CaTigeReptile defeated AlexanderLuthorJr in a narrow win.
14. DeathScepter defeated Ghostdragon in a comprehensive win.
15. Ratt defeated buragas in a threatening decimation!
16. Toryn defeated rxvt in a comprehensive result.

The Third Round presents an eclectic mix of tested fighters and names yet to be established. Stars may be made in the middle bouts, even as the four seeds progress in their campaign to meet in the finals. A champion will be named when only two users are left standing. The first champion could be any of the men and women who will meet in the round of sixteen!

The top two seeds named by The Union of The Human League will get a real test in Round 3! Ratt looks for revenge against #2 seed, Toryn, when they meet in a rematch of Tournament 1's Semi Final. Toryn notoriously beefed his potential up with a marathon campaign before that stage, but this time, he faces a Ratt who has also put in some yards with minions and his fellow users! Genku will be dealing with much less certain factors when he clashes with foahchon -- a user who is fighting with the will of a man with nothing to lose! Foahchon was Genku's first victim in Tournament 1, which [Genku] eventually went on to win. Will history repeat itself, or has it merely come back to seek revenge on the #1 seed?

Cr0w [#3] will have a personal battle when he clashes with longtime friend and ally, Pink_Ranger! It'll be another clash of acquaintances when Ninja_Mime and Artanix meet in another feature fight. Hokey continues to enjoy a generous draw, heavy favourite to beat Skaven13 and rally his chances as a dark horse tournament winner! tabmok99, CaTigeReptile, and DeathScepter will also be fighting to establish their names in the lexicon of tournament victory!

Round 3 Brackets:
1. Genku [#1] versus foahchon
2. Ninja_Mime versus Artanix
3. Skaven13 versus Hokey
4. Pink_Ranger versus Cr0w [#3]
5. Kron [#4] versus onryo
6. Chromatose versus tabmok99
7. CaTigeReptile versus DeathScepter
8. Ratt versus Toryn [#2]

#MicksDesk Tournament 2: Round 1 Complete

The first tournament under the Union of The Human League produced fairly expected results, for the most part, with a string of close bouts in the lower ranks. Seeds Genku [#1], Toryn [#2], Cr0w [#3], and Kron [#4] enjoyed unquestioned wins in their first round encounters, with Kron sharing double duty with foahchon for heaviest hit of the round. A +4 rated impact was dished out to MINION (by foahchon), and nikb in a rematch of his Round 3 bout with Kron in the last tournament. foahchon is running hot after a near-death encounter in the field, benefitting from a deadman revenge bonus and having nothing to lose!

TonyTheTiger earned a close victory over ElJobber in the surprise upset of the round. ElJobber, close to the source of the tournament, was expected to be a potential challenge for #1 seed, Genku, in the Second Round. Ninja_Mime earned a solid win over DECEPTION, while Ratt came out better against Mimik in another feature fight. Hokey, Porygonix, CaTigeReptile, and Pink_Ranger all emerged successful from expected wins. Shadaloo was able to bounce back from his epic defeat in Tournament 1, a +9 impact delivered by Genku, that didn't hamper his success in the Quest for a Champion! Ken and rxvt also joined the winners list.

Round 1 Results:
1. Genku [#1] defeated Dolce in a comprehensive +2 win.
2. TonyTheTiger defeated ElJobber in a close shock upset!
3. Porygonix defeated CCShadow in a solid +2 win.
4. foahchon defeated MINION in a +4 decimation!
5. CeeKay defeated ZachAngel in a close fight.
6. Ninja_Mime defeated DECEPTION in a solid win.
7. Shadaloo defeated kororaa in a very close fight.
8. Artanix defeated GBD in a close fight.
9. Cyber_Axe defeated LadyRaiden in a close fight.
10. Skaven13 defeated JRF in a close fight.
11. Hokey defeated ThePredator151 in a comprehensive +3 win.
12. foster177 defeated Khan in a close fight.
13. jaytea defeated tabmok99s_wife in a close fight.
14. Pink_Ranger defeated Bronzie in a comprehensive win.
15. Ken defeated NovaStarr in a close fight.
16. Cr0w [#3] defeated Nightmarescarz in a forgiving decimation.
17. Kron [#4] defeated nikb in a punishing decimation!
18. Shujinko defeated unixpunk in a close fight.
19. Kairyu defeated RomanK in a close fight.
20. onryo defeated iGornet in a close fight.
21. KombatKid defeated kingjolly in a close fight.
22. Chromatose defeated Quirk in a narrow win.
23. tabmok99 defeated DigbyRigby in a close fight.
24. m0s3pH defeated Bofh in another close fight.
25. CaTigeReptile defeated ScottK in a solid win.
26. AlexanderLuthorJr defeated Murdoink in a close fight.
27. DeathScepter defeated Celeste in a close fight.
28. Ghostdragon defeated ThirtyThr33 in a close fight.
29. buragas defeated Twiztid_Ninja in a close fight.
30. Ratt defeated Mimik in a comprehensive win.
31. rxvt defeated Menas in a close fight.
32. Toryn [#2] defeated Fires in a comprehensive +3 win.

The seeds remain hot favourites heading into the Second Round as Tournament 1 winner, Genku, faces the challenger of an over achieving TonyTheTiger. Porygonix will face deadman's revenge, foahchon, in one of the feature battles of the stage, with tabmok99 and m0s3pH in an interesting mid-card clash. Hokey has the chance to take dark horse honors when he faces foster177, tipped to be a cakewalk for the former. Ratt meets buragas with his chance at glory on the line once more.

Round 2 Brackets (Already Underway):
1. Genku [#1] versus TonyTheTiger
2. Porygonix versus foahchon
3. CeeKay versus Ninja_Mime
4. Shadaloo versus Artanix
5. Cyber_Axe versus Skaven13
6. Hokey versus foster177
7. jaytea versus Pink_Ranger
8. Ken versus Cr0w [#3]
9. Kron [#4] versus Shujinko
10. Kairyu versus onryo
11. KombatKid versus Chromatose
12. tabmok99 versus m0s3pH
13. CaTigeReptile versus AlexanderLuthorJr
14. DeathScepter versus Ghostdragon
15. buragas versus Ratt
16. rxvt versus Toryn [#4]

#MicksDesk Tournament 2: Quest for a Champion!

Forced to battle for the amusement of Lord Mislukking's horseman of War, Ares Menschlich; one hundred and nine users assembled for a tournament involving five NPCs, two of them members of the Four Barons themselves. Genku won Tournament 1 in a blockbuster final with another user, Toryn. Inspired by these feats, the people are now taking a stand!...

Sixty-four human beings will assemble under the union of The Human League for another elimination bracket -- this time, fighting for themselves!

Tournament 2: Quest for a Champion is another opportunity to test the mettle of the users who populate the ruined Cheevment Kingdom, organized to do as the sub-title claims -- find the first ever !RPCheev #MicksDesk !fight Champion!

To give equal opportunity, the Human League will undertake another random draw, selecting sixty from a possible seventy-four users. At each end of the two bracket halves will await four users deemed the most significant challengers worthy of manufactured seeding: #1 Genku, #2 Toryn, #3 Cr0w, and #4 Kron. These battle hardened warriors will meet no earlier than the Semi Finals, with the surrounding random draw able to determine their own destiny through skill and luck. After twelve hours of automated announcements in #MicksDesk, the draw is as follows:

1. Genku [#1] versus Dolce
2. ElJobber versus TonyTheTiger
3. Porygonix versus CCShadow
4. foahchon versus MINION
5. ZachAngel versus CeeKay
6. Ninja_Mime versus DECEPTION
7. Shadaloo versus kororaa
8. GBD versus Artanix
9. LadyRaiden versus Cyber_Axe
10. JRF versus Skaven13
11. ThePredator151 versus Hokey
12. foster177 versus Khan
13. tabmok99s_wife versus jaytea
14. Bronzie versus Pink_Ranger
15. Ken versus NovaStarr
16. Nightmarescarz versus Cr0w [#3]
17. Kron [#4] versus nikb
18. unixpunk versus Shujinko
19. Kairyu versus RomanK
20. onryo versus iGornet
21. KombatKid versus kingjolly
22. Chromatose versus Quirk
23. tabmok99 versus DigbyRigby
24. m0s3pH versus Bofh
25. CaTigeReptile versus ScottK
26. Murdoink versus AlexanderLuthorJr
27. DeathScepter versus Celeste
28. Ghostdragon versus ThirtyThr33
29. Twiztid_Ninja versus buragas
30. Mimik versus Ratt
31. Menas versus rxvt
32. Fires versus Toryn [#2]

To learn more about the new system, plotlines, and the role of old features, visit #MicksDesk or #MortalKombat and use extentions from the !RPCheev menu. If you wish to be removed from competition via a hara-kiri exemption, contact Mick.