5th Trials - Phase 3 - Community Vote

[kev]

Phase 3 - Community Vote

Phase ends when above poll expires.

It's time to vote for your favorite Master candidate!  Every community member has one vote. You can change your vote at any time as long as there is still time on the clock.

Vote based on who you think would make the best Master of that element. Do not vote based on who is the best player or who you know personally. Try to pick someone who you think would help the community the most.  Feel free to ask the candidates difficult questions to help you make your decision.

For reference, here are the 5th Trials Standings (http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,35936.0.html) and Phase 1 Submission (http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,35922.0.html) threads.

[RavingRabbid]

So much to choose from.

[Kuroaitou]

And now... for another "What card would you have/own?" type of question! XD (Phew, that was fast...)

Q: “Out of all the Water cards available to you, name one Water card that you would love to be real (an ability, a creature that you can control for a pet, or even an artifact/permanent). If you were to die, who would you pass that ‘gift’ onto?”

[Calindu]

Q for RR:"You proved to be very good with upgraded cards(CL) but you lost last trials with more upgrades than Tiko.
Q for Tiko:"How was the feeling when you saw you will use way less upgrades than RR, how was the feeling after you won?"

[Pineapple]

Q1: Does the Water card-pool currently lack in balance or flavor? Use cards and decks for justification.
Q2: Hence or otherwise, explain why a new, useful-yet-boring Water card would be better than a new, flavorful-yet-weak Water card, or vice-versa. Please pick exactly one side, and don't be wishy-washy.

[RavingRabbid]

Q: “Out of all the Water cards available to you, name one Water card that you would love to be real (an ability, a creature that you can control for a pet, or even an artifact/permanent). If you were to die, who would you pass that ‘gift’ onto?”

I really like Ulitharid's art, but if I were to choose something, I'd choose Purify. Being offensively powerful may be appealing, but I just prefer seeing people around me happy. If I were to die (ç_ç), I'd pass the gift to the person that would make the best use out of it, obviously. While this may seem a stupid response, I have no intention of dying soon, and during the years, things may change, and I'll just adapt to the flow.

Q for RR:"You proved to be very good with upgraded cards(CL) but you lost last trials with more upgrades than Tiko.

I lost because I used too many upgrades, literally. I fully upped two decks and, guess what, they were illegal. I could've just lied and take the win, but that ain't me. From 5-2 to 4-5.

The reason behind me fully upping decks may be caused by CL itself. I had an awful lot of upgrades, having won Masters Tournament, and I was really used in thinking in fully upped decks. Will I be more careful these trials? Who knows.

Q1: Does the Water card-pool currently lack in balance or flavor? Use cards and decks for justification.
Q2: Hence or otherwise, explain why a new, useful-yet-boring Water card would be better than a new, flavorful-yet-weak Water card, or vice-versa. Please pick exactly one side, and don't be wishy-washy.

It sure doesn't lack flavor. Think of Nymph Tears, Flooding, Purify. Every element is unique and this is one of the things I love most in elements. But on the balance side, Water often got the short stick. Flooding used to plain suck, now it is borderline to be sucking. Trident is often deemed the weakest elemental weapon (while some Trident decks kick ass, I sadly have to admit it's true). It also has the least useful nymph, and a terrible dedicated shard. But I just can't be bothered using boring decks. So, with my heart crying, I choose useful-yet-boring. Getting some use to one of the "weak" cards, and maybe not being a forced combo would be cool. Forced combos are just horrible.

[Dm]

@Everyone - Why/What do you like about Water? (As an Element, not as Real. "Oh I like it because it keeps me alive.")

[Onizuka]

RR: Demonstrate your love for kissfish in lyrical verse.

[MrBlonde]

RR - you seem to rage ALOT about RNG. Makes me feel that you believe that you would win every battle if you RNG was even. I'm not saying you aren't the unluckiest player in elements or RNG fails you a lot. What are your thoughts on that statement. BTW i have much respect for you as always.

Tiko - I was really high on you last War and was prepping to bid a good amount on you in auction if you were available. What happened? It seemed like you fell off the map. If you win are you going to lead your team?

[MyNameIsJoey]

Darkness and water are 2 elements that do not synergize exactly well.

What card idea do you think would enforce this synergy?

[Kakerlake]

I got mathematically eliminated? Oh noez!

Time for asking questions then:
In a PvP duell with war rules but no water creatures allowed between the two of you, who wins? (Yeah, do it pls )

[majofa]

The following questions/comments may be sharp and pointed. They may hurt your feelings, but they are meant to help me and the community see how you handled adversity and tough questions. So, don't take too much offense to them, I'm gonna be grilling everyone. Also, I don't hate any of you, it's just my RL interviewing being used for the community vote.

Tiko
Last War, RavingRabbid was the acting General, should we just plan on him being Master as well? Is he better suited to do so?
RavingRabbid
Last trials, you had a 7 upped card advantage and lost. This trials you will no doubt it will be even greater. Let's say the polls end up 70%/30% in your favor, you'll have a 23-9 upped card advantage. How do you plan on using this to your favor?