/CRAB4/ STAGE 1 - VOTES AND REVIEWS

PHARAOH (Clovis vs Scarymovies)
VOTE - Scarymovies
Though Clovis' entry is far more complete and has a story from start to end, and it does have an interesting idea, I think Scarymovies' entry has a more interesting concept to go with, utilizing the gimmick of the character more, even if their story is incomplete (as is mine). I will say, I do feel a bit of pity at Clovisanon, since they do seem at a loss on how to depict Scarymovies and don't utilize them as fully, but I don't fault them much for it. I like that Clovisanon's entry has added more of the other characters in, but I simply feel more interested in Scarymovies' entry just for the sheer novelty of the concept its going for. It is a tad bit wordy though. Also, Scarymoviesanon is a hack because the FNAF 2 movie hasn't even come out yet. I bet he's the one wh

BTFO Medjed (Gilroy vs N377)
Vote - N377
I will say, I think Gilroyanon has a fascinating art style. It's fascinating, but the entry in of itself, I don't feel it has too much substance for me to chew on. It's violence, which is cool, but I don't feel much regarding it, so I don't feel interested. For N377anon's entry, I think it drags the joke a bit much, but I think the ending is a bit funny. It would have been funnier if the other pages weren't longer though, they feel like filler.

Anubis Trial (Ana & Illwill vs Malakyte Roxander)
ABSTAIN - CAN'T VOTE FOR TEAMMATES (I WOULD IF I COULD DAMN IT YOU STUPID MACHINE)

The Desert (Berry vs Head Investigator)
Vote - Head Investigator
Head Investigator's entry is unhinged. I do think that there could be more buildup to the jokes in HIanon's entry, but I can't deny it did get a sensible chuckle out of me, and I did crack a smile at the ending. It's pretty cool. As for Berry's entry, to be honest I don't really have much words for it. I think the shit that HI spouts in Berryanon's entry are pretty funny, but I just don't feel much for it.

Pyramids (Marv vs Jun-Ho)
Vote - Marv
I think Marv's entry is funny. Marvanon has a knack at writing funny stuff I tell ya. I think it played off both characters and the conspiracies well. As for Jun-Ho's entry, it did take me a while to get the joke, but I think it has way too much filler, or at least, I think they could have at least played off the characters more. There's a lot more potential in them talking with each other and pissing about.

Sandstorm (Kell vs Leo)
Vote - Kell
Leo's entry is a straightforward fight. I appreciate the simplicity. It's also animated, but I don't find much to munch on for it. It's simply a fight and there's that. Also I'm distracted by the fact that there's no SFX at the start (jarring) and the fact that the voice sounds like they're trying to hard not to wake up mommy or daddy at night. I mean, not that I will really fault them for that if such is the case, but still something I took note of. Kell's entry is more interesting, especially with the throughline of the egyptologists discovering the random shit they left behind in the sand. I also liked the story a lot more.

Golden Scarab (Diesel Junky vs Leonard)
Vote - Leonard
Leonard's entry is pretty funny. Love the visual gags, the jokes are pretty funny. It reminds me of old cartoons, but in cartoon form. Diesel Junky, I do have to commend the stylization and the fact that they went for a wordless entry, but I don't feel much for it. Leonardanon's entry is rather entertaining to read through.

Chariot Duel (Fluxxo vs Needle)
Vote - Needle
Needle's entry, man, it's just so beautifully unhinged. It's hilarious. I love it. It really captured Fluxxo's madness well, the sort of cool and silly cartoon over the top shit I expect of the man. Holy fuck man. Fluxxo's entry, I think its pretty cool, the art is excellent as always. Though I think there could have been more development between him him and Needle in Fluxxoanon's entry.

Min's Festival (Dizzy vs Gretchen)
Vote - Gretchen
I like the SHAFT reference in Dizzyanon's entry, the hyperwar reference was also funny. I also like the titillation in Gretchen's entry. I feel like the jokes there landed way better. The Hayes Code joke was also pretty funny and an intelligent way to beat Dizzy lmao.

Papyrus of Thoth (Lovell vs Ellie)
CAN'T VOTE - I'D STILL GIVE ELLIEANON GOLD IF I COULD

Dune Surfing (Ignatius vs Jugglejack)
Vote - Ignatius
Jugglejack's entry is simple and strong. Unfortunately, they were facing Ignatius-anon. His panelling is on point and has gotten stronger since last year, its very creative. I can't believe Ignatiusanon's trying to make another ship though, after already fucking like a good chunk of the female population of /CRAB/ (they will deny it but it is true). Though I do hope the next few rounds we get to seem more aspects of Ignatius.

Temple (Atta vs Zehya)
Vote - Atta
To be honest, I'm quite intrigued by Zehya-anon's game, but I have but little time to do it, so I will vote for Atta tentatively. I will withold my proper opinions on Zehya's game in full, but from what little I've played, I will say this. It would be better if there's a skip button for the dialogue, and also if losing means you just restart at a checkpoint. As it stands, its a bit annoying. The games themselves are rather simple, but I can't fault it too much given the short period of time between the rounds. As for Atta's entry, its very smart, as always, integrating the fun side drawings they did and also develop Atta as a character. Its splendid.

Tahtib (Hemma vs Savage Henry)
Vote - Hemma
Hemma's entry gives me a lot to chew on, I also liked how Savage Henry is depicted there, very Savage indeed. Savage Henry's entry was more of a straightforward fight. I didn't expect Savage Henry to be that wordy. Would have wanted something more out of it.

Mummies (Officers Derrick and Geoffrey vs Nio)
Vote - Nio
Nio's enry is very beautifully drawn, as always. I also liked the police shenanigans there, always a classic. Short and sweet. The Officer's entry, I think it could be improved upon. There's lots of potential, but I enjoy the whole trope of british explorers wandering to egypt to fuck around. Its still pretty funny. Words are pretty hard to read though.

King Scorpion (Scarlet Beryl vs Kelly Foxtrot)
Vote - Scarlet
I just find it way funnier. Both are pretty close to match, especially with Kelly's Scorpion King drawings. I just think Scarletanon's entry has funnier jokes.

Stop Yakub (Houndclops vs Huang Yuejing)
Vote - Huang Yuejing
Huanganon really has improved in his comicking skills, that's the first thing I observe. It's a strong enry, with an interesting plot and a stronger theme. Houndclop's entry, hmm... it doesn't feel as engaging? I don't really see much technical fault in it, but I'm just more interested in Huanganon's entry.

Cursed Tomb (Smoke vs 2-E-A)
Vote - Smoke
I give the vote to Smoke because it's a complete entry. I like the story. 2-3-A's feels incomplete, I feel like I was left at a cliffhanger. Interesting observations from someone who hasn't completed their own entry, I know.

Baboon Attack (Melody vs Speedrun)
NUH-UH - CAN'T VOTE EVEN IF I WANTED TO

D-D-D-Duel (Adel vs Toabyak)
Vote - Toabyak
Hmm... Difficult to choose here, I, as a writefag, would like to vote for Adel, but at the same time, Toabyak's entry is funnier. I would probably have a more fleshed-out opinion if I knew Yugioh. My note though, I think Adelanon could improve readability of their text if they made it less of a block and also had it be in justify, since there are a lot of white spaces there that feels horribly unused. I'd be more invested if I knew more about Yugioh, maybe, but primarily, I think there should be more to the story than just following the mechanics of a game to the letter. Or at least, you could have used them as a backbone for interesting character writing. I will say that I think that in terms of giving each character a voice, it's pretty strong, but I would be more interested if it were written from a first person perspective fully viewing the world through Adel's eyes. I think it'd have a lot more flavour. My vote would be on Toabyak because the ending is a bit absurd.

Crocodile's Nile (the Time Warrior vs Berno)
Vote - Berno
First off, in Time Warrior's entry, I keep mixing up Berno and Time Warrior. They're almost indistinct from each other aside from the cigarette. It's hell on me who's been speedreading most of this stuff. I had to reread it to understand. It is interesting how they made it about rescuing Atta (and the twist at the end). The way the panels are also laid out confuses me sometimes. Overall I think more could be done, could be developed more, but it is interesting. Berno's entry artistically is a lot stronger, love the usage of the darks. The plot is less detailed, but I think it worked out quite well here. The story is much easier to grasp especially for a speedreader like me. Also Clovischuds, Zehyakeks, its so joever. Atta is all over Berno now. I wonder if he's related to Berlo.

Sunboat Race (Fishimote vs Bakutsu)
YEP, YOU GUESSED IT - CAN'T VOTE HERE