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Another couple of pieces of art to add to the project - one free and one paid.

This one was created by Temerous Nox as an experiment in a new style of chibis for them, I really liked the look and did my best to add the flame in her hand in the same style to finish it off.



This one was a quick sketch commission sale by someone I caught wind of from SenseiBlur - Dio aka Delta India Oscar on deviantArt. Not a player of CoX (yet, though he seemed interested in trying out the game) he took the spirit of the character and gave her more practical looking flamethrower gloves which I *wish* were available in-game.

Not only that, but the "if you can't post in the 1 hour to 5 minute time period of just before 5pm Pacific you're not eligible to win." All the other games, if you can post anytime during the time period, you're eligible to win.

I'll take the General.

Updated my list again with my initial thoughts on inclusion. I think I've got about 80ish definites, and I think I can go a few over 100, as I'll probably group some movie series together, like Superman 1 + 2, TMNT 1-3 (just realized I didn't include the animated TMNT movie in the list) X-Men 1-3, etc.

I'd be willing to help out. I'd be willing to try a variety of different things. I've done the voices on all but one of my AE trailers (the Rise of the Blood Countess one) which you can check out here. (Even though I tend to avoid using any voice work at all when I can)

Actually, I know that at least one dev's wishlist is to revamp the power pools. I think a ranged attack power pool would be a great idea, and if they allow customization at the same time then a gun power pool would work great. There's plenty of power pools that have melee attacks in them.

Nice, that means it's cheaper to change a crap IO like a confuse or sniper to something that might actually be useful.

The "story" part of the movie looks awful. But when they finally got to the more typical slapstick, I admit it made me laugh more than once. And Will Sasso makes a very convincing Curly.

Bill Willingham talks about the similarities between Once and Fables. Quote - the reason he's doing this interview is "Partly as a call to arms -- or more accurately, a call to disarm. As grateful as I am to discover so many loyal Fables readers, willing to man the barricades, to help protect a story they love; as much as it moves me to realize I've been part in creating something that clearly moves you, affecting your lives in ways only a good story, well-told can, I think it's time to lay off. Perhaps it's time to quit rising up in public venues to accuse these folks of Grand Theft Fables, even if you still think it's so."

Also, the fairy tale identity of the Sheriff will be revealed on Sunday's episode.

(Giant Monster theme)

On the ninth day of CoX-mas my true love gave to me...

9 Lusca targets
8 Master Illusionists mezzing.
7 aspects of Rularuu
6 "Save Sally" posters
5 Accolades
4 Arachnos Fliers
3 concurrently spawned Paladins
2 reward merits
and a Giant Malta Titan.

so disappointed Lusca didn't get #8, but when you count the head as a target you get 9! Also, since when do MIs have anything to do with giant monsters?

I think I added all the suggestions so far to the list on the second post and numbered them. Now I'd like to hear what I should start cutting out of the list. I'd rather not cut out a lot of the ones I own as they will be very easy to watch. There's a lot on Hero of Steel's list I'd never heard of before. I plan on coming back later on and mark the movies I think are more iffy like the Indiana Jones series and Tarzan and Zorro. It might also be good to have more variety than several very similar movies. It might be a good idea to only watch one movie from sequalized franchises like Superman and the X-men. Still lots to think about.

Original list copied from wikipedia and IMDB.

+ = own

1951 Superman and the Mole Men (DC)
1978 Superman
1980 Superman II
1983 Superman III
1987 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
1984 Supergirl
2006 Superman Returns +

1966 Batman
1989 Batman
1992 Batman Returns
1995 Batman Forever
1997 Batman & Robin
2005 Batman Begins +
2008 The Dark Knight +
2012 The Dark Knight Rises

1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1991 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
1993 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
2007 TMNT

2000 X-Men +
2003 X2: X-Men United +
2006 X-Men: The Last Stand +
2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine +
2011 X-Men: First Class

1998 Blade
2002 Blade II
2004 Blade: Trinity

2002 Spider-Man +
2004 Spider-Man 2 +
2007 Spider-Man 3
2012 The Amazing Spider-Man

Classic Noir heroes/comics:
1975 Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
1994 The Shadow
1990 Dick Tracy
2005 Sin City +
2008 The Spirit
2011 The Green Hornet

Various DC/Marvel:
1982 Swamp Thing
1986 Howard the Duck
1989 The Punisher
1989 Return of the Swamp Thing
1990 Captain America
1996 The Phantom
1996 Black Mask
1997 Steel
2003 Daredevil: Director's Cut +
2003 Hulk +
2004 The Punisher +
2004 Catwoman
2005 Elektra +
2005 Fantastic Four +
2005 Constantine
2006 V for Vendetta
2007 Ghost Rider
2007 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer +
2009 Watchmen
2008 Iron Man
2008 The Incredible Hulk
2008 Punisher: War Zone
2010 Iron Man 2
2010 Jonah Hex
2011 Thor
2011 Green Lantern
2010 Kick-***
2011 Captain America: The First Avenger
2012 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
2012 The Avengers

Various Independent:
1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1980 Flash Gordon
1991 The Rocketeer
1994 The Crow +
1995 Judge Dredd
1995 Tank Girl
1996 Barb Wire
1996 The Crow: City of Angels
1997 Spawn
2003 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
2004 Hellboy +
2006 300 +
2008 Hellboy II: The Golden Army +
2008 Wanted +

Comedy:
1980 Hero at Large
1980 Super Fuzz
1981 Condorman
1993 The Meteor Man
1994 The Mask +
1994 Blankman
1999 Mystery Men
2000 The Specials
2005 Sky High
2006 My Super Ex-Girlfriend
2006 Zoom
2009 The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
2009 Super Capers
2010 Defendor - hulu
2010 Super +
2010 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Non-comic Superheroes
1990 Darkman
2000 Unbreakable +
2004 The Incredibles +
2008 Hancock
2009 Push
2010 Megamind +
2011 Vs

Non-"heroic" comics (excluded)
Road to Perdition
30 Days of Night
From Hell
Ghost World
Adventures of Tintin
Cowboys & Aliens
A History of Violence
Men in Black
Men in Black 2

Other exluded:
2005 Man-Thing (home video)
1995 Darkman II: The Return of Durant (Home Video)
1996 Darkman III: Die, Darkman, Die (Home Video)
2005 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (heroes, no comic tie-in, awful movie)
2007 Underdog (hero, no comic tie-in, awful movie)
2008 Superhero Movie (bad parody of other films on this list) ?
Jumper (based on a novel)?
Despicable Me (original, more sci-fi than comic style)
I am Number Four (based on a novel)
Priest (based on a Korean comic)
Casshern (based on an anime)
Dr. Strange ? (TV Movie)
Nick Fury: Agent of Shield (TV Movie)

I know it's a little early but I was thinking about a project I wanted to do as a sort of new year's resolution. I'd like to watch and review every superhero/comic book movie ever made. This is a big project so I'd like some help and I thought what better place to ask for help than here. I've been thinking about this for a while, and was inspired to post after seeing the list of 80's movies that Frietag has never seen. On the flipside, I've probably seen most superhero movies out there.

First, I'd like to mention that this is really in the early stages of planning for me. I'd like to have everything figured out by the new year. I'd appreciate ideas on any parts of the concept. Is it something other people would actually be interested in? Should I do it via a blog like Wordpress.com or something similar? Should I do it as more of a video review series on YouTube? (note: this would require me getting a webcam, and I'm not up for the task of editing together a professional looking video with movie clips like the Nostalgia Critic and others, it would just be me talking to the camera, and my 5 year old daughter as well for the age-appropriate movies)

And of course the second part would be a list of movies. I'm open to anything at the moment. But I would prefer to at least start with typical superhero-comic book movies, and comic book style movies like Sin City and 300. Also, I'd prefer to limit it to American theatrically released movies, not TV movies or straight-to-DVD movies. I might change my mind on those though, depends how big the list ends up getting.

To do list:

Get a list of movies: done
Narrow down the list of movies to around 100: done
Make the list of movies into a schedule

Decide what format to do the reviews: leaning towards text, maybe text and podcast?
Decide where to host the reviews: done
Pick a name for the project: done - Flights, Tights, and Movie Nights

I like how people can't read. 80's/early 90's seminal movies. Some Like it Hot? Dr. Horrible?

(Giant Monster theme)

On the second day of CoX-mas my true love gave to me

2 reward merits
and a Giant Malta Titan

Ok, who forgot to dig up the chicks?

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definitely the best so far. Amazing maps even moreso than the previous arcs, which have been consistently great. Played the hero arc today and really looking forward to checking out the villain arc.

Entries are now closed, I've updated the spoiler list from what I found out in the hero version of episode 4. There is one more guess from artphobia which I haven't updated in the first post's list.

If you have any ideas or suggestions to make the final legs of this contest become more interesting, I'm open to hearing them. But it seems now it's just a waiting game. Also kudos to @The Holy Flame for being the only one to guess the one who turned out to be the mastermind behind the whole plot. Time will tell if you got everything right.

First off I'd like to thank everyone who participated in this year's nominations and voting. I know that the AE has fallen off of many people's radars, and the bugs have turned many others away from it. But there are still great story arcs being made and played and these are definitely some of the best from this year.

The largest and closest races is

Best Heroic or Vigilante Arc

In 5th place with 1 first place vote for a total of 2 points is The Ouroboros Chronicles: the Tales of Nemesis #522236 by @Neon Rider

In 4th place with 1 first place vote and 5 second place votes for a total of 7 points is When The Words Stop #494099 by @Clave_Dark_5

In 3rd place with 1 first place vote and 6 second place votes for a total of 8 points is Legacy of a Rogue #459586 by @Night-Girl

In 2nd place with 5 first place votes and 4 second place votes for a total of 14 points is A Very Special Episode #457506 by @Wrong Number

And the winner with 6 first place votes and 2 second place votes for a total of 14 points is A Mosaic of Shattered Dreams #497506 by @Avonlea

All of the arcs were great fun to play and it was great to see such a close race with the tie in points being broken by Mosaic which got one more first place vote. Congratulations!

And for some lightheartedness I'll move onto

Best Comedy Arc

In 3rd place with 2 first place votes and 5 second place votes for a total of 9 points is Dating Ms Liberty Isn't Easy #464550 by @Jinkobi

In 2nd place with 4 first place votes and 2 second place votes for a total of 10 points is Whack a Mole: Lambda Sector #508837 by @Bubbawheat

And the winner with 4 first place votes and 4 second place votes for a total of 12 points is Crime is Art and Art is Crime #517859 by @Twoflower

And on to the darkside where we take a look at

Best Villainous or Rogue Arc

In 3rd place with 1 first place vote and 8 second place votes for a total of 10 points is Interdimensional Headache #459592 by @Nebulhym

In 2nd place with 6 first place votes and 1 second place vote for a total of 13 points is Grunty McFisterson's Two Step Guide to Winning Respect #519044 by @Twoflower

And the winner with 5 first place votes and 5 second place votes for a total of 15 points is Arena #456200 by @FredrikSvanberg

And to finish out the categories we take a look at the stories for the new heroes and villains in

Best Lowbie Arc

In 3rd place with 3 first place votes and 3 second place votes for a total of 9 points is Tutorial Arc 3: Dark Harvest #470181 by @Khonshu

In 2nd place with 4 first place votes and 9 second place votes for a total of 17 points is Cole in Your Stocking #474611 by @Venture

And the winner with 10 first place votes and 6 second place votes for a total of 26 points, the most of this year's competition is The Blue Devils #468738 by @Flame Kitten (aka Coulomb2)

Congratulations again to everyone again. And to the winners, I will also be PMing you to get details on your prizes. Thank you all, and I hope to see you all and more turn out for next year.

Some statistics, because I like sharing these.

The 2009 Player's Choice awards had 9 categories, 45 arcs, 250 posts in the voting thread and a combined over 14,000 views.

The 2010 Player's Choice awards had 6 categories, 32 arcs, 56 posts in the voting thread and a combined over 6,000 views.

The 2011 Player's Choice awards had 4 categories, 14 arcs and 42 posts in the voting thread.

Voting is now closed. I'll have the results posted in a bit.