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EPRB R4: Quarterfinals Voting
- Thread starter SalTheThief
- Start date
Ulttimaa & others need to chill the fuck out. So, X5 didn't post the thread quick enough. It's an online rap battle tournament in which you rap about pokemon. On the grand old scheme of things, it isn't that important.
Will edit this with votes/comments later.
Da Letter El
Okay, this was extremely difficult. They were probably my two favourite raps in the whole round, I really wish one didn't have to go out. Ulttimaa was very good all the way through, had a wicked flow and had a hilarios intro/outro. But overrall Da Letter El had some really good witty burns. Very close though, props to Ulttimaa who was also extremely good this round.
Nanoswine
Nanoswine's was pretty cool, and he managed to pull the whole Scrafty gangsta thing off nicely. Unfortunately I didn't really dig VonFiedler's.
Fisdunction
Again, very close. It was extremely difficult to decide, I couldn't really put anything between them. In the end I thought Fisdunction had a better delivery of his lines and was slightly more witty in places. It honestly didn't come down to much though.
Will edit this with votes/comments later.
Da Letter El
Okay, this was extremely difficult. They were probably my two favourite raps in the whole round, I really wish one didn't have to go out. Ulttimaa was very good all the way through, had a wicked flow and had a hilarios intro/outro. But overrall Da Letter El had some really good witty burns. Very close though, props to Ulttimaa who was also extremely good this round.
Nanoswine
Nanoswine's was pretty cool, and he managed to pull the whole Scrafty gangsta thing off nicely. Unfortunately I didn't really dig VonFiedler's.
Fisdunction
Again, very close. It was extremely difficult to decide, I couldn't really put anything between them. In the end I thought Fisdunction had a better delivery of his lines and was slightly more witty in places. It honestly didn't come down to much though.
Ulttimaa There was so much ripping apart in this rap, and the referencing to MARCEL and Mime Jr were hilarious
Nanoswine This one was really close but with boro pulling references from the ingame, anime, and metagame was what won me over in the end.
SalTheThief Porygon2 and Windows XP have a lot in common, both are outdated but still very good. I didn’t think Sal could ever top the Infernape rap but this is certainly just as good.
Nanoswine This one was really close but with boro pulling references from the ingame, anime, and metagame was what won me over in the end.
SalTheThief Porygon2 and Windows XP have a lot in common, both are outdated but still very good. I didn’t think Sal could ever top the Infernape rap but this is certainly just as good.
Well, I'm not opposed to using the polls...
Da Letter L (Mr. Mime)
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
Very tough one to call, but I think Da Letter L just edged it with some of the cleverest lyrics of the competition so far.
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
I thought both of these had faults, especially compared to the others this round. That said, I felt vonFiedler's had more inventive lyrics and structure so I went with him.
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Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
SalTheThief (Porygon2)
Wow. How do you expect me to choose when you pit the two best raps of the tournament against each other? SalTheThief's had an amazing beat and fantastic burns, and would have taken my vote in any other match-up. Just a shame he was pitted against Fisdunction, who not only had exceedingly clever lyrics but also had pretty much flawless flow. Great job both you guys!
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Maaaaaan, you guys just keep stepping up the quality. Bring on the Semis!
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
Very tough one to call, but I think Da Letter L just edged it with some of the cleverest lyrics of the competition so far.
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
I thought both of these had faults, especially compared to the others this round. That said, I felt vonFiedler's had more inventive lyrics and structure so I went with him.
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Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
SalTheThief (Porygon2)
Wow. How do you expect me to choose when you pit the two best raps of the tournament against each other? SalTheThief's had an amazing beat and fantastic burns, and would have taken my vote in any other match-up. Just a shame he was pitted against Fisdunction, who not only had exceedingly clever lyrics but also had pretty much flawless flow. Great job both you guys!
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Maaaaaan, you guys just keep stepping up the quality. Bring on the Semis!
Da Letter El Ok this was close, but DLE's sounded better overall.
vonFiedler Also somewhat close, but in the end, this sounded slightly better and I loved the "Scrafty Doo" line.
salthethief Oh, my, yes, this sounded awesome. Also loved the computer/electric speaking/background haha.
vonFiedler Also somewhat close, but in the end, this sounded slightly better and I loved the "Scrafty Doo" line.
salthethief Oh, my, yes, this sounded awesome. Also loved the computer/electric speaking/background haha.
Ultimaa (Hydreigon)
That nigga ripped Mime apart mang! Sick beat too.
Nanoswine (Scrafty)
I wasn't 100% sure who to vote here, but it honestly sounds like Von has trouble keeping to his beat at times and that really ruins the immersion. Sorry boss.
Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
I'm a huge fan of Sal's beat and this was a really tough call, but, I honestly think Dis just had better flow.
That nigga ripped Mime apart mang! Sick beat too.
Nanoswine (Scrafty)
I wasn't 100% sure who to vote here, but it honestly sounds like Von has trouble keeping to his beat at times and that really ruins the immersion. Sorry boss.
Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
I'm a huge fan of Sal's beat and this was a really tough call, but, I honestly think Dis just had better flow.
Da Letter L (Mr. Mime)
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
Man I actually feel split on this one. Both had really clever lyrics going on. (Loved DLE's last verse) but ultimately had to go with Ult. DLE had to rush to finish his and I felt it. It really sucks that one of you has to get eliminated, especially after the Marowak Commandments last round.
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
Gonna have to agree with both of them having faults, but Nanoswine stayed more consistent with the disses and self-promotion. I think von mentioned Arcanine like twice. Even though his rap was funny I feel that 4 rounds have turned this puppy into an old dog with no new tricks.
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
Man I actually feel split on this one. Both had really clever lyrics going on. (Loved DLE's last verse) but ultimately had to go with Ult. DLE had to rush to finish his and I felt it. It really sucks that one of you has to get eliminated, especially after the Marowak Commandments last round.
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
Gonna have to agree with both of them having faults, but Nanoswine stayed more consistent with the disses and self-promotion. I think von mentioned Arcanine like twice. Even though his rap was funny I feel that 4 rounds have turned this puppy into an old dog with no new tricks.
Da Letter L (Mr. Mime)
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
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Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
SalTheThief (Porygon2)
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God has made his decree.
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
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Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
SalTheThief (Porygon2)
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God has made his decree.
8 times Sal...
Ultimaa
So tight. Also that guy who voiced Mr. Mime has a really sexy voice.
Nanoswine
Wasn't sure on this so went back to listen to both again. I felt that Von hardly mentioned Arcanine and focussed a little too much on smack, plus Boro's beat was better.
SalTheThief
This was really difficult to decide, but I think Sal just edged it with those burns and that hilarious beat. Also that guy who voiced the announcer saying Gastrodon was OU has a really sexy voice.
So tight. Also that guy who voiced Mr. Mime has a really sexy voice.
Nanoswine
Wasn't sure on this so went back to listen to both again. I felt that Von hardly mentioned Arcanine and focussed a little too much on smack, plus Boro's beat was better.
SalTheThief
This was really difficult to decide, but I think Sal just edged it with those burns and that hilarious beat. Also that guy who voiced the announcer saying Gastrodon was OU has a really sexy voice.
Da Letter L (Mr. Mime)
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
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Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
SalTheThief (Porygon2)
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I'll edit in commentary later if I get a chance. Good job guys, this is shaping up to be an epic last two rounds!
Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
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vonFiedler (Arcanine)
Nanoswine / Borogoves (Scrafty)
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Fisdunction (Gastrodon)
SalTheThief (Porygon2)
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I'll edit in commentary later if I get a chance. Good job guys, this is shaping up to be an epic last two rounds!
Da Letter L (Mr. Mime)http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4203320&postcount=49 vs Ulttimaa (Hydreigon)
I liked DLE's rap until the end. I wasn't feeling the "Sazandoraa the sexual explorer line."
http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4200514&postcount=26
vonFiedler (Arcanine) vs Nanoswine (Scrafty)http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4193819&postcount=16
Nano's rap was actually about Pokémon, so naturally I would vote for him.
I liked DLE's rap until the end. I wasn't feeling the "Sazandoraa the sexual explorer line."
http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4200514&postcount=26
vonFiedler (Arcanine) vs Nanoswine (Scrafty)http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4193819&postcount=16
Nano's rap was actually about Pokémon, so naturally I would vote for him.
Nano's rap and mine were too close for comfort, and I worried that his smoother rapping would cause him to win.
I've adapted to, at some times harsh, criticisms, and it's the only reason a bad singer/bad editor like me got this far. It's not a bad place to lose, or a bad opponent to lose to. Just don't tell me my rap isn't about Pokemon, that's really all I have going for me and I will defend it.
I've adapted to, at some times harsh, criticisms, and it's the only reason a bad singer/bad editor like me got this far. It's not a bad place to lose, or a bad opponent to lose to. Just don't tell me my rap isn't about Pokemon, that's really all I have going for me and I will defend it.
My beauty is admired, the ladies are enthralled
See all girls love a puppy, but they hate a Scrafty Doo
What's that Hamlet, Ugly, thy name is Unova
A trash pokemon and a rapist clown, and you look worse than both combined
The Magikarp raps were funny, but you're a bad joke all the time
Clearly about Pokemon here, almost everyone has pulled the generation card (Including Nano) and that's fine by me.
Brag about your power creep but that ain't what playas after
You're only high tear cause we're all crying with laughter
Meta humor, I don't love huge amounts of it but it's not quite movepool rhyming.
Original generation represent, gonna bring all the boys in
You think you're spitting acid, but you don't have any poison
Fancy yourself a pimp do ya, but you can't even handle a Trick
How do you Dragon Dance holding your pants, that stance has no chance
Of stopping my advance, so go ahead and prance askance
Course you don't act like a rappa, but a Smogon profressa
You pull out your movelists, I pull out my baretta
Certainly about Pokemon here
So you're a Dark hoodie Pokemon who thinks he's got rhythm
But I can see why you would want to metagame
Cause in character you are really fucking lame
You say you're gangsta but you're just a poser
Call me Lil Wayne, I'll call you Mike Posner
You ain't no Tookie, Capone, or Moriarty
You look like a kid at a pokemon slumber party
Nigga I slobber, I bark and I cuss
But lookin at us, you're the one from the shortbus
All ties into how Scrafty is supposed to be the "gangsta" Pokemon, but comes across more as a retarded white poser
Some world class fighter, Pokedex says you use a group and gang up
Should have gotten those monkeys typewrighters, would have spiced your beat up
You see me in the distance and squint, but next second your tackled I sprint
Your only fans love you surreptitiously, You're lucky you even have symmetry
His face molts off and he uses it as a hoodie, amidst other truly mean spirited insults directed at one of the worst Pokemon.
You dug your own hole, you're a bone I'll bury
Cause I'm a dog
Still unchallenged, species legen (WAIT FOR IT) dary
Cause when I cut you off, you ain't gonna grow back
Scrafty is a lizard, some lizards have tails that can grow back after being lost
I understand why you'd want help, picking this fight is an action you'll Rue
You got Moxie that's cool, but take a hint these rhyme are Mint
Oh, sure got me. Two lines that aren't about Pokemon (they reference the beat). I knew I just couldn't contain myself.
Clearly my rap was so poor that some people didn't even listen to it.
You're going home alone, your crest is just too small.Pokedex said:
You see their smilin faces, but they ain't laughin with youPokedex said:
See all girls love a puppy, but they hate a Scrafty Doo
Your generation sucks, the people already knowPokedex said:
What's that Hamlet, Ugly, thy name is Unova
A trash pokemon and a rapist clown, and you look worse than both combined
The Magikarp raps were funny, but you're a bad joke all the time
Clearly about Pokemon here, almost everyone has pulled the generation card (Including Nano) and that's fine by me.
Brag about your power creep but that ain't what playas after
You're only high tear cause we're all crying with laughter
Meta humor, I don't love huge amounts of it but it's not quite movepool rhyming.
Original generation represent, gonna bring all the boys in
You think you're spitting acid, but you don't have any poison
You use Crunch and Jump Kick, I slap you with my fist and my dickPokedex said:
Fancy yourself a pimp do ya, but you can't even handle a Trick
How do you Dragon Dance holding your pants, that stance has no chance
Of stopping my advance, so go ahead and prance askance
Course you don't act like a rappa, but a Smogon profressa
You pull out your movelists, I pull out my baretta
Certainly about Pokemon here
So you're a Dark hoodie Pokemon who thinks he's got rhythm
Well Jynx just called, she's missing her racismPokedex said:
But I can see why you would want to metagame
Cause in character you are really fucking lame
You say you're gangsta but you're just a poser
Call me Lil Wayne, I'll call you Mike Posner
You ain't no Tookie, Capone, or Moriarty
You look like a kid at a pokemon slumber party
Nigga I slobber, I bark and I cuss
But lookin at us, you're the one from the shortbus
All ties into how Scrafty is supposed to be the "gangsta" Pokemon, but comes across more as a retarded white poser
Some world class fighter, Pokedex says you use a group and gang up
Should have gotten those monkeys typewrighters, would have spiced your beat up
So go ahead and call Dialga, he's the god of time but I'm faster it's truePokedex said:
You see me in the distance and squint, but next second your tackled I sprint
You're losing face, literally, like Nic Cage got no dignityPokedex said:
Your only fans love you surreptitiously, You're lucky you even have symmetry
His face molts off and he uses it as a hoodie, amidst other truly mean spirited insults directed at one of the worst Pokemon.
You dug your own hole, you're a bone I'll bury
Cause I'm a dog
Still unchallenged, species legen (WAIT FOR IT) dary
So lizard it's the time to get your shit and packPokedex said:
Cause when I cut you off, you ain't gonna grow back
Scrafty is a lizard, some lizards have tails that can grow back after being lost
I understand why you'd want help, picking this fight is an action you'll Rue
You got Moxie that's cool, but take a hint these rhyme are Mint
Oh, sure got me. Two lines that aren't about Pokemon (they reference the beat). I knew I just couldn't contain myself.
Clearly my rap was so poor that some people didn't even listen to it.
No one said it was unfunny, they said it wasn't about Pokemon or Arcanine
There's nothing really going on here. We're discussing matters related to the voting with some playful ribbing here and there. We can govern ourselves, chum.
Ulttimaa
SaltheThief
Boroswineananogroves
SaltheThief
Boroswineananogroves
Hey guys what's up? I just want yall to cool your jets before people be tripping about voting fraud and all that, especially with my name and all. It's just DLE is my boy and I wanted to show my support. Him and Ulttimaa both had some tight raps this time.
So yeah, peace. Mime Time for all time bitches.
So yeah, peace. Mime Time for all time bitches.