Round 11 was really interesting to me. Normally I'd give it to Cyclops, Cable and Emma. But I envisioned a more comedic-in-tone story where the three of them just start arguing with each other, with all three trying to take command and lots of old grudges coming out. Meanwhile Lorna and Strong Guy and Warren are able to come up with a slapsticky hail mary plan and execute it with perfect comedic timing.
I think Jean would hesitate in places where Psylocke and Magik wouldn't and that would be the losing factor.
[Smooth transition to the question of the week]
There's the moment in an Infinity War (the 1992 one) book (i think it MIGHT be one of the FF tie-ins, but i'm not positive) where Johnny Storm is walking around and he sees Psylocke and he thinks damn she's hot and then we see from her perspective that she totally heard that and she's like "too bad you didn't say anything that could have been interesting" and I don't know who i would want to date or whatever but i love moments like that and would love to have more near misses/"we're around all these people all the time, of course there are going to be casual crushes" sort of situations
I'm late to the game for this particular post but I appreciate the "enough fighting, more kissing" question so felt compelled to add 2 cents. Which take the form of 2 thoughts:
1) As a die-hard Longshot fan I skimmed everyone just for him and came up with (presuming there isn't a giant age gap PLEASE) Boom Boom or Magik? The former could be fun and flirtatious, the latter more "the love and luck in me sees the darkness and Limbo in you" sort of thing.
2) Where can I sign a petition for Kelly to write a Longshot mini?
It looks like someone hasn't been able to decide in the Jubilee & Iceman Vs Colossus & Bishop fight as there's only 42 votes there and all the others have 43! It's gonna be the deciding vote and I can't take it! AAAAAGGHHHH! 🤯
I really feel like Angel/Archangel should have a new romance already, but with whooooo???? Because Betsy has moved on with Rachal, Kwannon has moved on possibly with John Greycrow, and that whole deal was hella complicated anyway. Someone his age (not Husk ewww). Someone who understands being possessed by an entity that brings out your darker side? I like his chances with Polaris maybe? Or Siren?
Kinda wish Jubilee would get back with Jono or at least hash things out with him, so leaving her be for now.
Bishop needs a someone badly. He's too serious. He and Jean were unexpectedly fun in Age of X-Man though. He needs someone sincere, but who also who might lighten him up a bit. 🤔 Hmmmm. Sage? Or was that already a thing?
Cerise was too cute with Nightcrawler. Let's just have them back together. Same with Colossus and Domino.
Bobby and Christian seem good for now, so not messing with them.
And nobody better touch Rogue and Gambit for a least two decades. Or just wait until I'm dead out of respect. 😂
Haha ... I'll think on showing my work for the battles later. Kissing first!
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Magik & Psylocke nick this one for me (perhaps no surprise!) but oh man I would kill to see that fight! Oh yeah! (Are we allowed to throw the Aubergine/Egg plant emoji in here?! Or is that too saucy?!)
I simply CANNOT decide between the Jubilee & Iceman Vs Colossus & Bishop fight, just when I think I've got it I change my bloody mind!!!
Ok, I've gone with Colossus & Bishop just because Bishop is a soldier and his experience and powers take Jubilee out before she has a chance to fully realise her abilities! Just!
The analogy that I use for super-team fights is basketball (especially because so many seem to be 5-on-5).
In that analogy, the team with the better “Point Guard” has an advantage. They handle the ‘ball’ and put their teammate(s) in a position to be successful. The second thing that you want is a ‘rebounder’ who cleans up messes when the play breaks down.
The last thing that you want is someone who is going freelance, not communicate, or play for their own ‘stats’.
On that basis, the teams with Deadpool, Phoenix, and Quicksilver are automatic outs. There is literally no physical advantage that is so great it cannot be ruined by being a crappy teammate. Ask Dwight Howard.
Conversely, your best ‘rebounders’ are Wolverine and Rogue. If the plan goes badly, then those two are who I want on my team.
Best Point Guard is obviously Cyclops. He has a little Chris Paul in that he gets on everyone’s nerves, but his skills turn a mediocre-to-bad group into a good one. Next best is Kitty. Everyone loves Storm, but she is too much of an introvert and too much of a native ‘scorer’ for my taste. She is like Kobe, who really needed a Derek Fisher to do the vocal leadership thing. Kitty, on the other hand, is sharply attuned to the group dynamic and not afraid to step on toes.
While I agree with most of your assessments, I have to say I think you under rate Siryn and Boom Boom’s chances. I think they get the win because Siryn would surprise Kate due to the fact that I don’t believe Kate’s power would save her from Siryn. After all, she can still hear when phasing, which means sound can still reach her. Which means her inner-ear scrambles just like everyone else’s. N once Kate is down, the duo can overwhelm her partner at range no prob.
Hey Kelly!! I’m gonna go with Angel and Storm. If I recall correctly there were hints and plans for a romance between them in the Wolverine and the X-Men cartoon back in the day before it got canceled and don’t feel bad. I have that problem too.
I think Longshot and Iceman would make a great couple/fling. Especially the more aloof Longshot from the X-Factor books. He was quite funny and seemed like a great time.
Would make for a helluva summer romance for Bobby I would think!
Round 11 was really interesting to me. Normally I'd give it to Cyclops, Cable and Emma. But I envisioned a more comedic-in-tone story where the three of them just start arguing with each other, with all three trying to take command and lots of old grudges coming out. Meanwhile Lorna and Strong Guy and Warren are able to come up with a slapsticky hail mary plan and execute it with perfect comedic timing.
I think Jean would hesitate in places where Psylocke and Magik wouldn't and that would be the losing factor.
[Smooth transition to the question of the week]
There's the moment in an Infinity War (the 1992 one) book (i think it MIGHT be one of the FF tie-ins, but i'm not positive) where Johnny Storm is walking around and he sees Psylocke and he thinks damn she's hot and then we see from her perspective that she totally heard that and she's like "too bad you didn't say anything that could have been interesting" and I don't know who i would want to date or whatever but i love moments like that and would love to have more near misses/"we're around all these people all the time, of course there are going to be casual crushes" sort of situations
I'm late to the game for this particular post but I appreciate the "enough fighting, more kissing" question so felt compelled to add 2 cents. Which take the form of 2 thoughts:
1) As a die-hard Longshot fan I skimmed everyone just for him and came up with (presuming there isn't a giant age gap PLEASE) Boom Boom or Magik? The former could be fun and flirtatious, the latter more "the love and luck in me sees the darkness and Limbo in you" sort of thing.
2) Where can I sign a petition for Kelly to write a Longshot mini?
I'm not sure Kitty and White Queen would make a great couple, but the fanfic...oh my...
(I'm so sorry. The thought entered my head and wouldn't leave until I typed it out.)
It looks like someone hasn't been able to decide in the Jubilee & Iceman Vs Colossus & Bishop fight as there's only 42 votes there and all the others have 43! It's gonna be the deciding vote and I can't take it! AAAAAGGHHHH! 🤯
Man seeing these cards really takes me back!
I feel so awkward bc most of my votes are with the minority. :)
I am 100 percent. Team Boom Boom and Siryn, not even sorry.
I really feel like Angel/Archangel should have a new romance already, but with whooooo???? Because Betsy has moved on with Rachal, Kwannon has moved on possibly with John Greycrow, and that whole deal was hella complicated anyway. Someone his age (not Husk ewww). Someone who understands being possessed by an entity that brings out your darker side? I like his chances with Polaris maybe? Or Siren?
Kinda wish Jubilee would get back with Jono or at least hash things out with him, so leaving her be for now.
Bishop needs a someone badly. He's too serious. He and Jean were unexpectedly fun in Age of X-Man though. He needs someone sincere, but who also who might lighten him up a bit. 🤔 Hmmmm. Sage? Or was that already a thing?
Cerise was too cute with Nightcrawler. Let's just have them back together. Same with Colossus and Domino.
Bobby and Christian seem good for now, so not messing with them.
And nobody better touch Rogue and Gambit for a least two decades. Or just wait until I'm dead out of respect. 😂
Haha ... I'll think on showing my work for the battles later. Kissing first!
Magik & Psylocke nick this one for me (perhaps no surprise!) but oh man I would kill to see that fight! Oh yeah! (Are we allowed to throw the Aubergine/Egg plant emoji in here?! Or is that too saucy?!)
I simply CANNOT decide between the Jubilee & Iceman Vs Colossus & Bishop fight, just when I think I've got it I change my bloody mind!!!
Ok, I've gone with Colossus & Bishop just because Bishop is a soldier and his experience and powers take Jubilee out before she has a chance to fully realise her abilities! Just!
Ooh another level to war! Hmmm much to ponder...
The analogy that I use for super-team fights is basketball (especially because so many seem to be 5-on-5).
In that analogy, the team with the better “Point Guard” has an advantage. They handle the ‘ball’ and put their teammate(s) in a position to be successful. The second thing that you want is a ‘rebounder’ who cleans up messes when the play breaks down.
The last thing that you want is someone who is going freelance, not communicate, or play for their own ‘stats’.
On that basis, the teams with Deadpool, Phoenix, and Quicksilver are automatic outs. There is literally no physical advantage that is so great it cannot be ruined by being a crappy teammate. Ask Dwight Howard.
Conversely, your best ‘rebounders’ are Wolverine and Rogue. If the plan goes badly, then those two are who I want on my team.
Best Point Guard is obviously Cyclops. He has a little Chris Paul in that he gets on everyone’s nerves, but his skills turn a mediocre-to-bad group into a good one. Next best is Kitty. Everyone loves Storm, but she is too much of an introvert and too much of a native ‘scorer’ for my taste. She is like Kobe, who really needed a Derek Fisher to do the vocal leadership thing. Kitty, on the other hand, is sharply attuned to the group dynamic and not afraid to step on toes.
While I agree with most of your assessments, I have to say I think you under rate Siryn and Boom Boom’s chances. I think they get the win because Siryn would surprise Kate due to the fact that I don’t believe Kate’s power would save her from Siryn. After all, she can still hear when phasing, which means sound can still reach her. Which means her inner-ear scrambles just like everyone else’s. N once Kate is down, the duo can overwhelm her partner at range no prob.
Hey Kelly!! I’m gonna go with Angel and Storm. If I recall correctly there were hints and plans for a romance between them in the Wolverine and the X-Men cartoon back in the day before it got canceled and don’t feel bad. I have that problem too.
I think Longshot and Iceman would make a great couple/fling. Especially the more aloof Longshot from the X-Factor books. He was quite funny and seemed like a great time.
Would make for a helluva summer romance for Bobby I would think!