| GCB Fanfics: Vs. Mode |
Vs. Mode - Introduction & RulesThe scene opens on a seemingly lonely island. All around it, the great sea can be seen stretching out for miles, with a few more isolated islands here and there. This particular island is different, however, as the camera zooms downward. Just a hundred yards away from shore, a giant structure stands above the water, seemingly out of place. The camera flies above the crashing waves, through an entrance, and into a stadium packed with thousands of spectators. Some hold homemade signs saying: "Tri-Force Rulez!", "Fear the Fantasy", "Don't be a Square", and even "Link Stinks!", among others. "We are live on Pay-Per-Play coming from Windfall Stadium, where the GameFAQs Great Character Battle is about to begin!" The camera slowly pans back to an announcer's table, where some familiar faces wait. "Hello to viewers throughout the multiverse! Welcome to Vs. Mode, the show dedicated to bringing you the best multiplayer fights around! My name is Brock, along with the lovely and talented Lucca. We are proud to present the second annual GameFAQs Great Character Battle!" The crowd roars in loud approval, though some boo at the commentator from Pokemon. "Sixty-four characters will fight it out to determine who will be declared this year's ultimate video game character! All of this would not be possible without GameFAQs, so let's give them a hand!" Cheers and applause resound throughout the arena. "Windfall Stadium is just the first of many sites to hold battles. We'll be bringing you the action from even more exotic locales as the tournament progresses," Brock says. "But for now, this location definitely gives the defending champ the home-field advantage. That will stay true for most of the first two rounds," Lucca replies. "We're almost ready to begin, so let's lay out the ground rules. First, no killing, even if they are just video game characters." "Not that that would stop Sephiroth," Brock grumbles. Lucca continues, ignoring her partner, "There are no time limits and no restrictions. Players may use whatever skills, spells, weapons, and abilities they may have. Before the match starts, players may ready weapons, but may not start charging any attack before the referee's signal. A victory is scored either by count-out, submission, or at the referee's discretion." "Speaking of the referee, we don't usually see him in fighting games, but he's always there. He just stays off-screen to avoid the carnage, but that's not going to happen here. We would like to introduce the veteran who will officiate all matches, Ref-Bot!" Cheers are heard as the camera zooms to the center of the ring. Ref-Bot has a bright neon-green LCD display on his body to display the current count. His head holds no distinguishing features other than a single lens to keep track of the action. Ref-Bot's two arms have a white and a red flag attached to them to signal who is the winner. Instead of legs, Ref-Bot has a hover jet to quickly move where he needs to go, most likely out of the way of attacks." Next Entry Back |