Reviewing Axel VS Beatrix

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Axel
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Beatrix


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Who do you think won the Round 1?

Decision Date: August 11th

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[size=3][i]System[/i][/size][blockquote][b]Facts:[/b] [blockquote]Explanation - [Winner][/blockquote]

[b]Style[/b]: [blockquote]Explanation - [Winner][/blockquote]

[b]Sportsmanship:[/b] [blockquote]Explanation - [Winner][/blockquote]
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I, Ienzo, am filling out this form to judge the Beatrix vs. Lea round. I don’t know why it was listed as Axel, and why in the worlds he didn’t use his keyblade. Odd. Perhaps he doesn’t feel suited for the responsibility. How touching.

On the other side, the chakras were of good use to keep the longsword away.

Now I must read to comprehend these categories again.

Facts:

How sly of Axel to manipulate the entire field for his advantage; advantages are what they are. And I won’t lie, I do enjoy watching someone put him on the ropes. If Larxene was still around, may Kingdom Hearts keep her heart for all eternity, I’m sure she would have a kick out of this.

This really forced his opponent, Beatrix, to take risk and be resourceful, but she was always poised. I suppose enough of my world would be surprised to meet a Paladin of her caliber.

Although desperate, it was wise of my former ‘comrade’ to do what he does well. I’m surprised he didn’t fully accept his title as a keyblade wielder, but today the Eternal Flames served him well to keep a distance.
[Lea]

Style:

For strategy, I would have to commend General Beatrix of Alexandria. Not only was she poised, but her calculated attacks pressured Axel to siege his stronger assets fairly early. One can only be activated if he was ‘endangered’. If the blind had worked in her favor, I wonder if the round would’ve been in her grasp. That is magic at its best, unpredictable.
[Beatrix]

Sportsmanship:

This round appeared to be very fair; although one evade most attacks, I can’t see how it was outside of one’s capabilities to deem it unfair.

I do see a fuzz with a moment, Chakram Combo. I wasn’t aware that diverting them would still enact the rest of the combo. Either way, Beatrix permitted it either way if you’d like to call the sportsmanship. I would comment that after taking an exploding chakram to the ‘chest’ damage is expected. Yes, she was hurtled across the floor, but there wasn’t much um..uuh ‘coverage’ to defend her.

Call it immature, but I seriously don’t see how that percentage of cleavage is battle savvy. For that, I shall leave it undetermined, which affects the total count of overall winner. If anyone would like a chat over tea to persuade me, I don’t mind.
- [N/A]

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Would it be deemed in violation of the games to have them continue for 4 posts on the side. I think that ending is worthwhile to watch. Lea, what would you do next? Hm?

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Facts:

Both were using their abilities quite well and were working quite in-character. I really have little to note on that bit. They made good use of the skills they had and Lea or Axel did bring about an interesting turn with the burning field, but Beatrix still kept things going. I'd definitely love to see how this would continue if there'd been more time. - [Draw]

Style:

When it comes to controlling the combat, I must say that Beatrix had been keeping the pressure onto Axel/Lea well and despite putting some pressure back, he did require to use a lot more. I feel if this battle went on, it would definitely tip more into Beatrix' favor thanks to this. - [General Beatrix]

Sportsmanship:

Beatrix made some interesting use of her skills towards the end to avoid the burning arena. Both sued blocks and dodges, but I feel neither really done too weak or acted too powerful for their doing. As things went, both took some damage, while one more than the other, I feel neither really won in this department. - [Draw]

General Beatrix

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Facts:

The abilities seemed to be executed well on both. There was nothing that I saw that didn't go with the profiles. - [Draw]

Style:

When it comes to Style, I guess I go by creativity and reviewing the strategy of each. Lea was doing everything to keep Beatrix on her feet, which I appreciated. Beatrix, however, thought of ways to withstand Lea's attacks in a creative manner, while doing some damage on her end. - [Beatrix]

Sportsmanship:

Explanation - Both of them were great at being a sport; they both acknowledged each others' attacks just fine. Axel, however, took quite a bit of damage, while Beatrix creatively evaded most of the damage that was meant for her. Not that it's a bad thing, but I feel as if Lea deserves the title of being the biggest sport; despite how much I loved reading how Beatrix handled the situation. Although, since Lea won this category by a tad for me, I'm going to still give it to the overall winner. The fight was great, though, and I would have loved to see it go on. [Lea]

Overall Winner-: Beatrix

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Facts:

Everything went as planned and predicted. Nothing outlandish was really done, and everything was mentioned and given explanation as to whether it was hit or miss. I can't give a winner to this, for the facts of battle stand at a draw. - [N/A]

Style:

I have to hand it to Beatrix here on style. Her posts were super fun to read, what with all the FFIX lore and internal thoughts she provided in her posts. That's what I like most, the introspection and how it pertains to their own character. I would have liked to have seen Axel deliberate more on feeling himself "unworthy" of the key blade, if I can say that, and I think his dilemma on feeling he is not up to the calibre of a Guardian of Light, and even suggesting that Beatrix would make a better guardian than he, would have been super cool to read. Missed opportunities, I'm afraid.

Aside from that, when it came to fighting style, Beatrix also had this in hand. Despite Axel's powerful attacks and keeping Beatrix on edge, she manipulated near every encounter to her benefit, and it seemed as though it was Axel who was more on his toes than she. Had it gone on, it was clear the controller of the match was Beatrix, and I think that warrants a win from her. - [Beatrix]

Sportsmanship:

As I mentioned earlier, every attack was mentioned, nothing was dropped, and our fighters allowed hits and their misses were not completely out of bounds. Ienzo makes a good point, in that a fiery explosion to the bared chest of Beatrix might have done a little more damage than some singing, but I liked that she kept herself repeatedly on her toes with the magma and invented ways to avoid it or cool herself off for a time being. I would have loved to see what Axel did with that premature explosion. Alas, we get what we got, and I suppose such things are not meant to be finished. As such, though, sportsmanship might have to go to Axel, here, because you can tell he was nervous and desperate for attacks and it showed in his posts. He reacted accordingly, setting off limit breaks super early in battle and manipulating the field to his advantage when he found himself at a disadvantage. - [Axel]

Despite a tie in terms of rounds, I must give the fight to Beatrix, who had better control of the battle and I rather enjoyed her posts super a lot.