Phase 2 - Community Vote

[Xinef]

I'm voting for Bloodshadow for various reasons, including this one:

Demons aren't necessarily evil. Darkness isn't necessarily evil. At least I disagree on THAT part of the stereotype. No, scratch that; I HATE that part of the stereotype.

And in addition to vote you get a Seal of Awesome Scarab.

First of all, I'm a good daemon, and the creator of the philosophy of D4HKN355, so I know what you're talking about.

Second, Zanz on purpose called these elements light and darkness, not good and evil.

Third, Bloodshadow was/will-be a great master and he is the great Darkness. (oh, being a master of time and having access to past present and future is great)

[RavingRabbid]

I didn't like when Kael said that he just wanted more power through a master title, whatever it was, after a nice introduction telling of his photophobia.

Can you correct me if I am wrong?

[Bloodshadow]

Thank you for your support, Xinef. No more karma, though; I wouldn't want to upset SG or confuse newbies.

No deep philosophical questions yet? Come on, I love philosophical debates... somewhat.

I didn't like when Kael said that he just wanted more power through a master title, whatever it was, after a nice introduction telling of his photophobia.

Can you correct me if I am wrong?

That was when he ran for Master of Time, I think. His eventual goal is the Grand Master. And I have to say, the photophobia isn't all that necessary.

[RavingRabbid]

Thank you for your support, Xinef. No more karma, though; I wouldn't want to upset SG or confuse newbies.

No deep philosophical questions yet? Come on, I love philosophical debates... somewhat.

I didn't like when Kael said that he just wanted more power through a master title, whatever it was, after a nice introduction telling of his photophobia.

Can you correct me if I am wrong?

That was when he ran for Master of Time, I think. His eventual goal is the Grand Master. And I have to say, the photophobia isn't all that necessary.

The photophobia thing created a nice atmosphere.

[Bloodshadow]

True, but it doesn't make him more "worthy". But again, me making that poster with original art doesn't make me more worthy either...

Oh well. Relevant or not, I'm still gonna put it here.

[Wizardcat]

Bloodshadow gets my vote. Xinef's post mostly sums up why.

[Malduk]

Bloodshadow. This dude was here promoting Darkness as long as I remember. Never fought him, never talked to him, and yet I connect his name to the element.

[Demagog]

Kael, of course. He is best suited for the job. If you don't believe me, go look at the card suggestion area.

I look at it this way: I can either vote for Kael, who dedicates a lot of time and effort into the forum/community and is superb at it; Bloodshadow, who makes lots of art and is literally crazy about darkness in general; or kilfer, who I know nothing about.

[Kuroaitou]

Just a quick question to each of the contestants of this one - hopefully, everyone will respond/answer my question to give me a better idea of who to vote for. ^^; (Just remember - no answer = no vote from me )

Q: All of you have different opinions of how Darkness should be thematically. That said, could you name a game mechanic, ability, or idea that would contradict your concept of what Darkness is really about?

[bojengles77]

I vote for bloodshadow. He seems to exemplify , while Kael seems to exemplify evil. There's a significant difference.

[killfer8]

its official, i wont win

[Bloodshadow]

I vote for bloodshadow. He seems to exemplify , while Kael seems to exemplify evil. There's a significant difference.

LOL. This quote is instant win.

And if anyone says Darkness = evil, I will be very angry. No element is evil; the moral alignment of an element is determined by its user. Darkness may be selfish, but it is never evil.

Q: All of you have different opinions of how Darkness should be thematically. That said, could you name a game mechanic, ability, or idea that would contradict your concept of what Darkness is really about?

I'm not sure if I understand, Kuroaitou, because there are lots of game mechanics that contradict my conception of Darkness. I hope you can clarify your question a bit more, but right now your question is a bit vague so I'll give you a vague answer: destruction contradicts my theme of Darkness. Darkness is about taking from your opponent, and using his own strength against him; Darkness does not destroy, it takes. If my opponent loses something, and I don't get something back, then that loss of value is against my conception of Darkness. Which is why I think Darkness is not Void and Nihilism.