>>32006184
>>See what Holly is up to.

>>32006184

>See what Holly is up to. She's doing the 1v1, after all.

>>32006184
>>See what Holly is up to. She's doing the 1v1, after all.

What ball is she bringing?

>>32006184
>See what Holly is up to. She's doing the 1v1, after all.
Support little sister

>>32006184
>See what Holly is up to. She's doing the 1v1, after all.

>>32006184
>http://pastebin.com/tNr0mtYH
>Dakka Ball

I love you Merc.

>See what Holly is up to. She's doing the 1v1, after all.

>>32006184
>>Watch some Gunpla battle replays. It'll pass the time and hopefully you can learn some fancy new tricks

Also finally decided to pick myself up some Gunpla; grabbing the Full Armor Thunderbolt (HG), the Gouf Custom (HG), and the Amazing Booster and Battle Arms kits.

Ahh, GBF Quest, the quest where plastic model prices greatly exceed GW's ridulous prices in real life and are nothing like Bandai's actual prices.

SWEET! I'm glad I caught this, since I was so pumped for last week, and then Merc Command Happened.
So Hyped right now.

>See what Holly is up to. She's doing the 1v1, after all.

> >See what Holly is up to. She's doing the 1v1, after all

Support thy sister

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>>32006184
You decide you should go check up on Holly. She's going to be participating in the 1v1 division on the tournament, after all. You head over to her room and knock lightly on the door.

"Hey Holly, you still awake?" You ask.

"YES." You hear Holly respond a little too loudly.

"Um, is everything okay?" You ask, a bit worried.

"YES. I AM TOTALLY FINE AND NOT COMPLETELY FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW."

"Um, can I come in?"

"PLEASE."

You open the door and see your little sister pacing madly around her room, obviously deep in thought.

"Whoa, Holly, what's wrong?" You ask.

"I'm NERVOUUUUUSSSS!" Holly wails. "I don't know what to do! What if I screw up? What if I look bad in front of everybody!?"

"Whoa, whoa, calm down there, Holly." You sigh. "It's a Gunpla tournament, not a job interview. Don't think on that too hard."

"Gaaaaaaaaah, I just can't stop thinking about it!"

Obviously, Holly needed something to distract herself. She always had a bad habit of over analyzing everything.

>Watch some Gunpla replays with her.
>Play some Gundam VS with her.
>Do a final checkup both of your Gunpla.
>Other

>>32006614
>>Do a final checkup both of your Gunpla.

Then tell her everything is fine

>>32006614
>Do a final checkup both of your Gunpla.

>>32006457
Not you again. It was said pretty clearly last time: It's a rules abstraction. You wouldn't expect the prices at the corner store in a Mother or Persona game to accurately reflect their real prices, neither should you here. It's just there to put a tangible limit on how much we can customize our gunpla, so that we can play around at resource management rather than have to consult Merc Command before every purchase we make.

>>32006614
>>Do a final checkup both of your Gunpla.

>>32006614
>Play some Gundam VS with her.
She's not a big battler like we are; she could use some practice.

>>32006614
>>Play some Gundam VS with her.

>>32006645
Why isn't gunpla performance capped by ranking/levelling instead of just a stupid paywall?

>>32006614
>Do a final checkup both of your Gunpla.

>Watch some Gunpla replays with her.

A second set of eyes will help both us and her.

>Play some Gundam VS with her.
Then:
>Do a final checkup of both of your Gunpla.
We need to calm her down, vidya games.
Never hurts to be prepared, Check Gunpla,

>>32006690
For the reason I said: It lets us play at resource management. There are a lot of people who find that fun to do in quests. Though I suppose it could work just as well if the resource we're managing was our gunpla construction ability. Like "You have 400 units of [EFFORT] you can put into customizing you gunpla currently. Here is how much [EFFORT] it would take you to add on each given part."

>>32006766
this makes sense

>>32006614
>Do a final checkup both of your Gunpla.

>>32006798
I vaguely recall two other quests that use effort/time as a resource, or was it spent from XP points?

>>32006868
If you're the guy who's complaining, does it really matter what the unit is called?

If you're not, well, ok, make it relevant.

>>32006614
>Watch some replays

>>32006614
"Hey, how about we do a final check on our Gunpla, okay?"

"Y-yeah." Holly nods. "We can do that."

You head back to your room and grab your GM Juggler and your modelling tools and return to Holly's room, where she has her own Gunpla that she's planning to enter into the tournament.

"Which Ball is that?" You ask.

"Oh, it's my Super Ball!" Holly beams as she holds it up in front of you.

Well... it was definitely still a Ball. However, you can see that it had extra thrusters and verniers added on to it. The standard arms were replaced with large grappling claws, which you suspected could be fired and retrieved via tow cable. Rounding it out was a missile rack mounted on the back of the Ball, and a beam rifle turret on the top.

"Looks pretty mean." You grin.

"Yeah! I figured, since the Ball's main strength is its acceleration and compact center of gravity, I'd add some more verniers to make it more maneuverable. The grapple claws are meant to immobilize the enemy so I can get a clear shot."

>It's a nice setup.
>You know, I have a few suggestions... (specify)
>Other

>>32006614
>Do a final checkup both of your Gunpla.
I kinda want to see her special Ball

>>32006993
>>You know, I have a few suggestions... (specify)
How about a beam saber fixed to the claws? For added Killy, since your enemys will always attempt to close.

>>32006993
>You know, I have a few suggestions... (install a beam saber in or above the eye, that way when you grapple a fool you can beam saber through their chest or cockpit for the kill or immobilization)

>>32007059
er, I said cockpit, I mean torso or head since...you know...gunpla.

>>32006993
Add the mine field kit at the sides and add Bits inside the mine pods

>>32007059
I don't think that's possible since there's not a hard point.

>>32006993
http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/RB-79M_Ball_Type_M

Add bits or whatever they call the little laser things.

>>32006993
>>32007117
Same Anon, replace the mines with pods that contain bits and maybe a stealth stealth system

>>32006993
>It's a nice setup.

Not sure what to add without radically changing the design and combat functionality. The hardpoints are filled and it's got a clear purpose in mind.

>>32007200

I think thats abit too much equipment for the ball, at this point

>>32006993
"Hm, you might want something that could help you out in close combat, because I can guarantee the majority of your opponents are going to want to get in close with you." You say, looking over her Super Ball. "Maybe put something like a beam saber in the eye? Or maybe those mine dispensers from the M model for area denial."

"Hmmmm, OH YES!" Holly's eyes light up. "I can probably put a particle beam cannon in the eye! It would be a nasty surprise for anybody getting in close!"

"Can you install that before the tournament starts?" You blink.

"Pfffft, I can get something like done in half an hour, tops." Holly chuckles. "The whole thing's pretty much hollow, anyways."

You nod appreciatively and turn your attention to your own Gunpla. Might as well give one last check for any potential faults you might have missed. You won't have any opportunity to fix them tomorrow.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 10

>>32007264

faaaail

Rolled 17

>>32007264

Rolled 11

>>32007264

Rolled 19

>>32007264
>32007264

Rolled 3

>>32007264

So for our RB-79's, how about we go old school on our enemies by volley firing our semi-automatic guns/rifles in order to increase our rate of fire?

Rolled 6

>>32007307

Full Dakka, Final Destination.

Rolled 14

>>32007264

>>32007307
Eh. What got kills in GBF was precision fire. Volume/saturation/missile spam was basically just used to keep enemies moving.

I don't think it's necessarily a bad idea, but I think a beam rifle or something like that, similar, or heat hawks or beam sabers will get more consistent results.

>>32007282
Nah, besides a few scratches and chewed up edges you don't see anything wrong with your Gunpla. Hm, now that you think about it, you could probably do a bit of touch up work tonight...

>Choose one

>LAMINATED ARMOR: Application of a protective gloss coating would give your Gunpla slightly better protection.

>GREASED JOINTS: Adding lubricant to your Gunpla's joints will greatly improve its agility and reaction time.

>REINFORCED SHIELD: Gluing additional layers of plastic on your shield would greatly improve its durability, at the cost of some extra weight.

>>32007398
>GREASED JOINTS: Adding lubricant to your Gunpla's joints will greatly improve its agility and reaction time.

Say no to 1/144th zeon soldiers bombing joints!

>>32007398
>>GREASED JOINTS

>>32007398
>GREASED JOINTS: Adding lubricant to your Gunpla's joints will greatly improve its agility and reaction time.
Improved reaction time is always useful.

>>32007398
>>GREASED JOINTS: Adding lubricant to your Gunpla's joints will greatly improve its agility and reaction time.

Considering out close combat issues, we need reaction time

Rolled 16

>>32007398
>>GREASED JOINTS: Adding lubricant to your Gunpla's joints will greatly improve its agility and reaction time.

>>32007398
>>LAMINATED ARMOR: Application of a protective gloss coating would give your Gunpla slightly better protection.

Just due to the tendency of beam weapons coming up.

>>32007398
>GREASED JOINTS: Adding lubricant to your Gunpla's joints will greatly improve its agility and reaction time.

>>32007418
That was 2tacticool4me

It's too bad we don't have time to do two of these modifications. The greased joints are definitely the way to go, but laminated armor would make us look really fancy. We want to look as professional as possible.

Rolled 16

>>32007398
>>REINFORCED SHIELD: Gluing additional layers of plastic on your shield would greatly improve its durability, at the cost of some extra weight.

Considering how we're trying to be a controller and coordinate our team, this is best for us.

Laminated armour will probably be very reflective and visible.

>GREASED JOINTS: Adding lubricant to your Gunpla's joints will greatly improve its agility and reaction time.

(New to this gundam stuff, please bear with my casual knowledge)
Is it right to assume that our Balls have a better carry capacity for equipment compared to Funnels at the cost of speed/manoeuvrability?

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Hey, weird thought out of nowhere: When we eventually get down to scratch building, we should try making some Mister Balls from the For the Barrel AU to upgrade the Juggler with. They're pretty cool looking, and have six limbs to attach gear to rather than two. And they're obscure enough that we can get some major cred for even knowing they exist.

>>32007398
Hm, you could use the greased joints. Your GM-Juggler was not the most agile close combat fighter, so any small edge would help. You grab a bottle of lubricant and carefully... CAREFULLY begin applying to your GM-Juggler's joints. You have to be sure not to put too much lubricant on, or it'll start catching dust and just gunk up your joints, making your performance worse instead of better. It's why a lot of fighters never really bothered with it.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 5

>>32007726

Rolled 15

>>32007726
Rolling.

Rolled 2

>>32007726

ROLLINGU

>>32007744
Close call, well done.

>>32007670
funnels can not carry stuff but they are a bitch to hit

>>32007670
Well Balls are still agile and small though not as fast as a funnel. but we can carry a better loadout of weapons.

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>>32007744
You finally oil up the last joint on your GM-Juggler and sigh in relief as you put your Gunpla back together and test its movements. You can immediately notice the difference, as there's little to no resistance as you manipulate the limbs. Satisfied, you quickly store your Gunpla away in its protective case to keep the lubricant out of the elements. You then turn to see Holly messing around on her computer.

"You're done already?" You blink.

"Yep." Holly says. "Already had the parts on hand so it was a cinch."

Sometimes you were really, REALLY jealous of your sister's build skills. You examine her Super Ball once again. At first glance, it doesn't look much different, but looking closer you can see that what was once the cockpit viewport had a rainbow sheen to it.

"Turned the viewport into a variable beam focus. I can widen or narrow the beam at will." Holly shrugs. "Just another little touch."

Jeez, how does she come up with this stuff?

"What are you doing, anyways?"

"Mmmmm, just messing around on Youtube. Watching Gunpla battle replays and a livestream or two."

>See what she's watching.
>It's getting late. You should try and get some sleep.
>Other

>>32007739
>>32007744
>>32007752
Could have been worse.

>>32007901
>>See what she's watching.
We just might learn something.

Rolled 11

>>32007901
>>See what she's watching.

Spend time with little sister

>>32007901
>It's getting late. You should try and get some sleep.

Rather not be exhausted for out fight

>>32007670
Funnels are basically just little flying guns that zoom around in a swarm and shoot at things, and are a pain in the dick to shoot down because they're so tiny. They can't carry gear or anything like that.

Our RB-79s aren't really the same type of thing, they're large enough to count as their own suit and can carry a lot of the same gear as real mobile suits so we can outfit them for more complex tasks. The downside being that we can only pack two of them as opposed to a whole swarm of funnels.

>See what she's watching.
I like Youtube.

inb4 we stay up all night watching Youtube videos.

Rolled 1

>>32007901
>>It's getting late. You should try and get some sleep.
Sleep with sister

>>32007901
>See what she's watching.
Sleep is for the dead!

>>32007901
>It's getting late. You should try and get some sleep.
We just improved our suit's reflexes, we shouldn't stay up late and dull our own.

>>32007901
>>See what she's watching.
She might have some interesting insight.

>>32007901
Watch a little then bed.

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>>32007992

>>32007954
Technically funnels can carry equipment, but that's pretty rare and usually sacrifice their guns to get the space to mount them. The only funnels I can think of that carry both gear and weapons are the holster funnels on the Zabanya. Shields, guns(which can be detached for their own separate funnels or wielded as rifles) and a particle focusing system to enhance beam shots. I'm usually against funnel spam in Gundam, but if you have to do it, the Zabanya shows how you do it right.

Rolled 16

>>32008101

I love Green Fence Gundam

>>32008111
I initially misread that as "Green Fenice", which made no sense as the Fenice is already green. Though now I want to put the Zabanya's funnel racks on a Wing model so we can have the Fence Gundam.

Are there any size regulations for Gunpla?

Rolled 4

>>32008209

Nope.

You can deploy a 1/1 Star Build Strike.

>>32008209
The only limit is what you can fit into the field. Which means that with the average Plavsky emitter you could wind up severely cramped with a big enough model, but the tournament-scale ones could accept pretty much anything you could build. In the show we see people enter such huge things as the Apsalus III, a 1:48 scale Zaku (three times larger than the ordinary Zaku. I wonder why they didn't paint it red?) and an entire freaking Gaw atmospheric attack ship.

>>32007519
I couldn't believe what I was watching.

Shit was absolutely fucking bananas. So next level I was on the ISS.

>>32008239
Oh lady

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>>32008316

Except that since the Star Build Strike only existed as a model, 1/1 of it is a standard 1/144 scale model.

This kit is a 1/144 of a of a 1/144.

>>32008239
I really wanted the life size Gundam and Zaku suits to fight as an exhibition or something.

Maybe during the giant battle royale.

Can't believe I almost missed that Lewis Carroll reference last quest.

>>32008209
Scale-wise, or total size?

I think 1/144 is the standard scale, but I'm not sure if it's actually enforced beyond it being the size most kits are made in. To the best of my knowledge no actual competitors ever used anything different.

As for size, not really. Some jobber was intending to compete with the the Devil Gundam which is XBOX HUGE, and during the world tournament Team Rocket showed up with a Gaw during the battle royale (it was promptly shot to bits).

>>32008384
Oh speaking of whihc.

http://www.wallsave.com/wallpapers/1920x1080/anime-girl-gun/1683677/anime-girl-gun-guns-glasses-weapons-meganekko-girls-hd-free-1683677.jpg

Merc, here's a Rochelle pic I think you might like

>>32008363
The finale even had a huge area flooded with Plavsky particles. There was no reason not to animate the RX-78 for a climactic fight against the Arista Crystal.

>>32008384
>Kid named Lewis, and daughter named Carol
Now I feel like an idiot for missing that reference.

Rolled 6

>>32008427

Yes there is.

Those statues are not made of gunpla plastic.

>>32008427
Bandi doesn't sell 1/1 scale kits.

>>32008427
For the final fortress fight I wanted EVERYONE from the tournament to be involved. Greco, Renato bros, the german guy.

Everyone who participated in a giant 90 gunpla orgy of violence and colored explosions.

At least Takeshi and Ral rolled up in their sweet ass Perfect and Gouf and went to town.

>>32008440
The show keeps saying that like gunpla plastic is something special. It's not. It's the same ABS, PVC and polyurethane that every toy is made from. Plavsky particles should be able to animate anything with plastic in it. Maybe something different is used to make model kits in the world of Build Fighters, I don't know.

>>32008667
...that's what he was saying.

The full-scales weren't made out of the usual plastic gunpla kits are, and that's why they didn't animate (also the fact there was no GP base interfacing with the particles and a host of other reasons but w/e)

>>32008730
Different guy. I was just addressing the "gunpla plastic" thing. It makes no sense to me.

>>32008209
Generally not, since Mobile Armors are also allowed. However, the model should at least be able to support its own weight. However, it has to be 1/144 scale.

>>32007901
"Hey, what are you watching?" You ask as you peek over Holly's shoulder. "Not gay porn, I hope?"

"Pfffft, as if I'm into that stuff." Holly rolls her eyes. "Just watching some Gunpla battle replays."

"Like what?"

"Well, there's apparently rumors of a new Char impersonator going around." Holly says. "There's some replays of his fights."

"Well, let's see it, then." You say.

Holly hits the play button, and the video boots up. You see two combatants on the screen. What looks to be a Sandrock Gundam and a Kampfer. The Sandrock looks pretty standard, but the Kampfer is painted all red, and, ironically enough, seems to be armed with wrist Vulcans. The Sandrock makes the first move, closing in with incredible speed. The Kampfer immediately jumps in the air and starts unloading both vulcans into the Sandrock. It raises its twin scythes to protect itself and continues to close. However, while the Sandrock was fast, the Kampfer is far faster. In a flash, it's already behind the Sandrock. It reaches behind itself and pulls out a beam carbine and unloads the full clip into the Sandrock's back.

Another replay shows a Freedom Gundam doing its typical beamspam tactics. However, the red Kampfer zips around and between every beam fired at it like it could see the future or something. Once its close enough, it starts firing its wrist vulcans, suppressing the Freedom as countless bullets slam into its armored frame. The Kampfer boosts even closer and this time pulls out dual heat axes. The first pair of swipes cut part the Freedom's beam rifles. The next take off its arms, and the last takes off its head in near perfect precision.

"Jesus, whoever that is, he's good." You whistle.

"Yeah, there's tons like it." Holly nods.

>I want to see more.
>Eh, I'll watch more later.
>Other

>>32008769
You're willing to suspend your disbelief for a dimension hopping rock that emits a particle field, but creating plastic compounds that interact with that field is beyond what you're willing to do?

I mean...shit man.

>>32008803
Forgot my trip...

>>32008803
>>Eh, I'll watch more later.

>>32008803
>Show me videos of fights from people our (competitive) level

Watching Tyson 3 hit quit a fool is entertaining, but there's not much to learn.

>>32008803
>I want to see more.

>>32008825
Stop posting in /y/ and /d/, bro, and focus on your own.

>>32008803
>>I want to see more.
best girl has returned

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>>32008803
What about that giant Zaku that showed up? It seems the system used it's own models for the AI enemies.

>>32008803
>Eh, I'll watch more later.

Dude, let's sleep. I want to be well rested for actual gundam battles, i want to test the dakka balls

>>32008803
>>I want to see more.

>>32008880
But that's not Lucina playing

>>32008803
>>Eh, I'll watch more later.

>>32008803
>>I want to see more.
Chaaar~

>>32008937
Pistols at dawn, chum.

>>32008817
Yes. I find it weird that the plastics only react with said field if they're made by a specific company. It's the exact same plastic, you should be able to enter in a scopedog or knightmare frame or any other mecha model. I realize that they're not going to do that, it's a show about Gundam model kits, but is "the particles only interact with gunpla plastic" really the best explanation? How about "the particle fields are manipulated by computers, the computers are programmed to only recognize models that are based on machines from Gundam"?

>>32008903
Technically not tournament legal. That was shenanigans on the chairman's part.

>>32008803
Haha.

>I want to see more.

Holly is a Gunpla-sexual.

>>32008803
>I want to see more.

>>32008959
Its BS anon. Just roll with it.

>>32008959
Plamo Kyoshiro worked with that. It had the Gundam kits fighting shit like Jetplanes, Ships from Star Wars and a Scope Dog.

>>32008803
>>Eh, I'll watch more later.

Come on holly, time to sleep.

With onii-chan

I reading Johnny Ridden no kikan, and I hope we can see some Chimera Corps-like group.

A group of aces using customized zeonic grunt suits only.

>>32008959
Just roll with it, it's gundam.

>>32008954
I'm not your chum buddy!

>>32009056
You'll be once I'm done befriending you into recognizing Charl as best girl.

>>32009182
Nah, Her sister won so Char is invalid.

Lucina never wins thus gets my vote

(inb4, a third person appears)

>>32009245
Then Sparky explodes into our life!

>>32009271
.....Oh god.

Well still better then Faylnn

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>>32008803
"Show me some more. Competitive level, preferably."

"Bro, these ARE competitive level." Holly pouts and hits another link. This time it looks to be an ESPN clip.

"So, it looks like there's another Char wannabe on the competitive Gunpla scene." One of the hosts says. "And she's been DOMINATING local Gunpla tournaments all across the US!"

"She?" The other host blinks.

"That's right! Charlotte Rafale, you remember that name. She's just started this year, but she's already taken three championship titles in the 1v1 bracket!"

Your heart freezes. You could've sworn you heard that name somewhere before.

"Hey, Jack, are you okay?" Holly looks at you.

"Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine." You say absentmindedly, eyes still glued to the screen. The video is now showing more highlights of that same red Kampfer plowing its way through the competition.

"She certainly looks skilled." The other host nods. "But I don't she's World Champ level or anything like that."

"Then you haven't seen our HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK, where she utterly TROUNCED a former World Champ finalist!" The other host cackles.

(cont)

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>>32009305

Another clip comes up showing the red Kampfer battling what you recognize is the F91 Imagine. It and the Kampfer in a tight, fast paced midair dogfight. Of course, the Imagine was using its signature "Back Jet Stream" move to keep ahead of the Kampfer's attacks. However, at one point the fight, the Kampfer raises its vulcans again, its lone monoptic glowing a bright green. This time, though, it only fires its left vulcan at the Imagine, causing it to do its Back Jet Stream again.

And it flies straight into the sights of the Kampfer's right arm vulcan, getting ripped to shreds in the process.

You realize then that the Kampfer pilot must have been analyzing the Imagine's movement patterns this whole time, and managed to predict which way it would dodge.

"Daaaaaamn." The second host whistles. "Okay, I take that back. That's pretty impressive."

"Like I said, you keep an eye out for Charlotte Rafale. I guarantee you, she'll be the American Champ!"

"I.... I know her." You say under your breath.

"Huh?" Holly says.

>I definitely know her.
>Nah, it's nothing...
>Other

>>32009245
you are pretty dense we are talking about char from gundam

>>32009335
>I definitely know her.

>>32009335
>>Other
"She still playing... thats... good."
And then smile.

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>>32009335

>>32009335

>It's time for bed, we both need sleep unless you want to pilot in your sleep

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>>32009335
>>I definitely know her.

>>32009335
>>I definitely know her.
That and go to sleep.

>>32009335
>I definitely know her.
Now we gotta git gud. Well, git gudder than we were already gonna git anyway.

>>32009335
>Other
"Hey, sis, would it be creepy if this motivated me to swear that I'll make the championships, just so I can ask her why she never came back for our rematch? Because that's my instinctual response here, but I'm worried that if I do people will accuse me of being a creeper."

>>32009335
>I definitely know her.

Haha, called the Char shit in thread 1.

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>>32009468
So he is genre aware? Is that his protag power?

>>32009509
We all did. She had a red-painted mobile suit and her name's "Charlotte". There was literally zero chance that she would not be our Char. Add in that she's the girl the MC met at a young age that he never saw again and it was inevitable that we'd meet up with her again in a competition.

>>32009509
I call some sort of troubled family problem background and she mastering Gunpla battle for that reason.

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>>32009335
"I definitely know her." You say.

"Yeah riiiiiight." Holly snorts.

"I'm serious. I met her once. Before your time." You say. "She was running with a Zaku back then."

"And she kicked your ass, right?" Holly chuckles.

"Actually, I beat her." You grin.

"NO WAAAAAAAY." Holly's eyes widen. "You're pulling my leg, aren't you?"

"Nope. Total truth." You sigh at how little faith your sister apparently had in you. "Though, to be fair it was literally our first Gunpla battle. She's obviously improved since then."

"Huh, so does it bug you that she's doing way better than you?"

>A bit, yeah.
>I'm actually happy for her.
>Other

Endgame detected

>>32009586
>I'm actually happy for her.
Wouldn't be fun otherwise.

>>32009586
>>A bit, yeah.

She's our rival

>>32009586
>>I'm actually happy for her.

"Hell no. Now I have something concrete to work towards."

>>32009586
>A bit, yeah.

>>32009586
>>Other
While I'm happy for her success, her fighting style seems to be missing something.

I just get teh impression that she's fighitng purely to win as opposed to enjoying the matches.

>>32009586
No... It gives me drive... I think I have myself a rival...

>>32009586
>>I'm actually happy for her.
I though she quitted.

>>32009586
>>I'm actually happy for her.

>>32009586
>I'm actually happy for her.

>>32009586
>>I'm actually happy for her.
>>Other
just wonder if she remember me

>>32009586
>I'm actually happy for her.

>>32009586
>>A bit, yeah.
>>I'm actually happy for her.

Combine these.

Also:

"I wonder how she got so good..."

>>32009586
>>A bit, yeah.
>>I'm actually happy for her.

We're happy for her but it does bug us that she gotten so much better then us.

Isn't this the response?

>>32009614

She'll be the person who should have been the final boss.

The actual final boss will be a random korean kid we will never meet until the fight.

>>32009586
>I'm actually happy for her, buuuuut it does bug me a bit, yeah.

>>32009586
>Other
"Not really. I am a bit annoyed she never came back for our rematch, though. I remember being sad whenever I'd look for her at the shop and not find her. Guess I'll have to step up my game. Maybe I can make the finals and give her the chance to kick my ass now that she's gotten better."

>>A bit, yeah.
>>I'm actually happy for her.

>>32009707
This.

>>32009707
YOU WANT MIN-MAX
YOU WANT BIG ZAM
YOUR WANT 1:48
FUK YOU YANKY DOODLE HERE BEAMSABER

>>32009707
Just like real life then.

>>32009586
"Well, a bit, yeah. No fighter wants to admit someones better than them." You laugh lightly. "But, I'm actually happy for her. For the longest time, I thought she quit Gunpla battling. It's good to know she's still doing it."

"Ooooooooh, is this a childhood crush we're talking about?" Holly gives a slightly evil grin.

"Don't even go there." You flick her in the forehead. "I just want to fight that rematch we never had."

"Eheheheheh, sure, whatever you say." Holly chuckles.

"Also, it's late. Time to go to sleep." You say sternly as you shut off her computer monitor and point to her bed. "Go."

"Fiiiiiiiiine." Holly sighs.

You don't leave until you're sure she's in bed.

"Good night, Jack." Holly yawns.

"Night, Holly." You say as you flip off the lights. Well, you should be getting some sleep, too. You've got a tournament to fight, after all.

---

The next day, you head over to Mason's shop to meet up with the rest of your team. Mason was kind enough to offer to carpool you all to the tournament location, which was a nearby community center. As you approach with Holly in tow, you see Lucina, Mac, and Karen are already there. Makes sense, since Karen was the leader, and Lucina and Mac lived close like you.

"Yo! Jack!" Mac waves at you.

"Hey." You wave back. "So, how have things been going?"

"Practicing. And studying. It's been rough." Mac yawns. "But I'm pretty sure we have this tourney in the bag. You?"

>Ah, nothing much.
>You wouldn't believe who I saw on ESPN last night...
>Other

>>32009943
>>You wouldn't believe who I saw on ESPN last night...

Am I the only one who thinks that she's not quite playing for fun at all?

>>32009943
>>You wouldn't believe who I saw on ESPN last night...

>>32009943
>>You wouldn't believe who I saw on ESPN last night...

>>32009943
>>Ah, nothing much.

>>32009984
We'll wait until we see more of her style, or maybe an interview before we make a conclusion.

>>32009943
>>Ah, nothing much.

You know, the only way for Mac's Maxter suit to be more American is for it to be able to transform into an F-15 Eagle or an F-22 Raptor.

>>32009943
>Ah, nothing much.
We'll bring it up later. For now, we ride for glory.

>>32010023

Nah.

Thrust Pack in the form of a feather bald Eagle,.

>>32010023
>not the cat
>not the hog

The hell is wrong with you.

>>32009943
>You wouldn't believe who I saw on ESPN last night...

>>32010023
While both of those are American they're not very "American."

If you want it to be American as fuck you graft on some 1/144 sized early-60s Chevy tail fins, or a big mudle car hood with a shaker scoop, or parts from a P-51 or P-47. If you want something more future-y loot some parts from a F-10x series interceptor.

THOSE are American as fuck. A F-15, and especially a F-22, ain't shit.

>>32010039
So he takes a Wings from Wing Zero and attaches them?

>>32009943
>>Ah, nothing much.

tuned up my juggler and gave advice to my sister

>>32009943
>>You wouldn't believe who I saw on ESPN last night...
You do remember her....right?

>>32010136

No, its an actual bald eagle.

So that it can detach and ATTACK.

>>32010023
It's already got a flying surfboard painted with the stars and stripes. It doesn't need no transformation mode.

Besides, no matter what it does, Maxter will never be as AMERICA as Texas Mack. Though a Mackster Gundam could work. We need to get Mac a lasso. And a rifle that can only be used on American soil, because it is too much high power man. God, I love Texas Mack.

>>32010097
>not F-14
Bitch I'll cut all of you. So much freedom.

Holly is best imouto

>>32010177
>>32010050
That's what I said to the other guy.

You want freedom? Look no further than the F-14 and A-10.

>>32010177
We sold and exported F-14s to Iran, which Iran now uses to gloat about shooting down American drones with.

not very American.

>>32010162
Eagle Screeh FX.

>>32010215
It's not the tomcats fault our faggot leaders sold them to faggot countries.

>>32010241
[binary chatter about unclean machine spirits intensifies]

>>32009943
"You won't believe who I saw on ESPN last night." You say. "You remember Charlotte?"

"Ehhhh, hmmm...." Mac frowns. "Vaguely? I think I remember seeing her at the store a couple times, but that was YEARS ago."

"Wasn't she your first Gunpla battle?" Lucina asks.

"Yeah, that's her." You nod. "Apparently she's been doing well for herself. I thought she quite battling."

"Wait, you're not talking about Charlotte Rafale, are you?" Karen blinks.

"Yeah, that's her." You nod. "You know her?"

"I know OF her." Karen nods. "I heard she's a terrifying opponent. She has that 'sixth sense' all the best battlers seem to have."

"Yeah, and the fact that Kampfers are packed with literally every kind of weapon imaginable and are fast as hell really helps her too." Holly adds.

"Holly. Language." You say sternly.

"Sorry."

"So what, she's pro-level now?" Mac whistles.

"Yeah. She seems to be a favorite for the US Championships."

"And if she wins that, she gets a ticket to the World Championships in Japan." Lucina nods. "That would be interesting to see. I don't recall an American battler ever winning the World Championship."

Before you can say anything more, Amy and Jake come running up.

"Sorry we're late." Jake pants. "Amy here overslept."

"I did not!" Amy pouts. "You just arrived too early!"

"Uh huh." Jake says, unphased.

"Okay, we're all here, then." Karen smiles. "Unless any of you have any more questions, I believe we can leave right now."

>Actually, I have a question. (specify)
>Nope, we're good to go.
>Other

>>32010312
>Nope, we're good to go.

>>32010312
Let's ringgits raggity roll out.

>>32010312
>>Nope, we're good to go.

Lets go Wizards~

>>32010312
>>Actually, I have a question. (specify)

How is the bracket set up.

How will our general formation will be?

What's the general makeup of Mobile Suits in the tournament

>>32010355
We're the Sorcerors, not the Wizards. Either way, Belkans best not step to us.

>>32010312
>>32010370
This, might as well know the basics

>>32010387
Yeah, and we better not see any Mobile Armors that resemble Morgans or any other Ace Combat super prototypes.

>>32010415
DO YOU EVEN BOOST

>>32010459
Get in loser. We're going OFF Moding.

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>>32010478
>>32010459
>>32010415

>>32010312
>Actually, I have a question.
Any particular groups we have to watch out for?
As well as these (>>32010370)

>>32010023
I had an idea of presenting Mac with a properly scaled Battle Bike unit or a scaled down Adrastea class battleship (from Victory Gundam) kit-bashed to look like a Harley, which his Maxter can use to ride it.
But since Merc Command already laid down the rules of using 1/144 scale units, I guess that option's out of the window.

>>32010605
That game sounds pretty cool...

Rolled 6

>>32010312
"Well, how will the brackets be set up?" You ask.

"Well, it's a pretty low level tournament, so it's only going to be single elimination. 3v3 also tends to have the least number of battles due the requirement for large teams. We'll probably only have to fight 3 or 4 battles total." Karen says.

"And what can we expect to face?"

"Anything, really. You don't have to declare what Gunpla you're using when you register." Karen shrugs. "We don't know what our opponents will bring, but on the other hand they won't know what we're bringing either."

"Ah, okay."

"All right kids, you all ready to go?" Mason says as he comes out the front door.

"Yeah." You all nod.

"Okay, let's go then!" He says happily.

You all pile into Mason's minivan. Yeah, it was pretty old and beat up, but it was reliable and worked well for your needs, so you really couldn't complain. The drive is only a few minutes before Mason parks the van in front of the local community center. You could see quite a crowd around the building.

"Okay, that line there is for fighters." Mason points to the shorter line. "I'll meet you guys inside."

"Isn't the spectator line kinda... long?" You point to the second, much much longer line.

"Nah, I know the organizers, so I can get in as staff." Mason laughs. "Good luck to you all!"

You all walk through the entrance reserved for the fighters. However, Holly has to split off as she goes to the 1v1 registration table. You and your team members head over to the 3v3 table and sign in. You're all given name tags and a team number.

"There are a total of eight teams in the 3v3 division." The organizer in charge of you says. "So there will be a total of three rounds. This battle is single elimination, so if you lose, you're out. Otherwise, all standard Gunpla battle rules apply. Are there any questions?"

All of you shake your heads.

(cont)

Rolled 4

>>32010715
"Good. We'll be drawing lots to determine your bracket placement. Please follow me."

The organizer then leads you to a small back room, where you see what you presume to be the other 3v3 fighters waiting. In the center is a small box filled with folded scraps of paper.

"All right, now that everybody is assembled, I need one representative of each team to take a piece of paper from the box. Each of the pieces of paper has a number on it. You will then hand the paper to me WITHOUT LOOKING, and we will set up the brackets. Is that clear?"

There are grunts of assent.

"All right. Choose a representative and grab a piece of paper."

"Go on." Karen says, lightly pushing you forward.

>roll 1d8. first roll will be taken

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>>32010679
We could give him a customized FXA-08R Mega Rider?

Rolled 6

>>32010727

Rolled 8

>>32010727

>>32010679
I don't know, a Battle Bike is about the right size. I don't think there are any model kits of them, though. Maybe a Mega Rider from ZZ? Though again, I don't think there's a model of it.

Rolled 6

>>32010727

>>32010605
>Equip blade
>Destroy everything that doesn't GOES FAST
Not hard

>>32010715
>>32010732


I don't like that you both have 6's...

>>32010728
>>32010744
Oh yeah, that'll work.

>>32010744
There aren't models of most of the mobile armors and lesser known ms that appear in Build Fighters either on the other hand...

It's set in the future anyways

>>32010798
If there were Einerads in Build Fighters, I'm sure we could find a Mega Rider

>>32010742
You draw your lot and hand it over to the Organizer, and you see Lucina do the same. The Organizer opens the slips of paper, glances at them, and barks some orders at a staff member manning a whiteboard. The staff member quickly scribbles your team name, "Obsidian", on the number 6 slot, in B bracket. You then see Lucina's team name, "Liberators", scribbled in on the number 4 slot on A bracket.

Looks like neither of you were going to fight each other anytime soon.

"Alright, Team Obsidian, your first opponent will be the Three Amigos." The Organizer says. "Report to Table Eight in five minutes."

>Head for the battle table.
>Ask who the Three Amigos are.
>Other

>>32010919
Imagine placing the Balls from our inside Einerads. GM Juggler Ground Type.

>>32010952
>>Ask who the Three Amigos are

>>32010952
>>Ask who the Three Amigos are.

Rolled 2

>>32010952
>>Ask who the Three Amigos are.

>>32010957
*from our Juggler

>>32010952
>Ask who the Three Amigos are.

Alright, time to speculate on what 3 person enemy team our group might face!

>Black Tri-stars
>Hambrabi team
>Shrike team (SEED version might be more likely due to exact numbers, though)
>Team Trinity

>>32010952
>Head for the battle table.

>>32010981
http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/GF13-049NM_Tequila_Gundam

>>32010952
>Head for the battle table.
We'll see the Amigos soon enough. But please, please, let them have Tequila Gundams customized to look like the costumes worn by Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short in the movie. Please?

>>32010999
Gundam can be weird s shit can't it?

>>32010952
I don't understand what's happening - I thought it was Jack/Mac/Lucina?

Or...

Somewhere I got lost. The club is 6 people and 2 teams of 3?

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>>32010952
>>Ask who the Three Amigos are.

Oh Dear.

EL MUERTO GIGANTE

>>32011018
Especially G Gundam

>>32011030
Build Fighters does take place in what is ostensibly our universe. And it is the sort of thing /tg would get into. That's actually a possibility that someone would reference Zeon Quest. Nacht-Zaku, Gyan Krieger and Gelgoog Sniper, then?

>>32011029
Yeah. We split into teams of three for this tournament so we can potentially win multiple prizes. We're building resources. We teamed up with Karen and Amy to offset their melee focus.

>>32011058

Or in the Jaburo Mexican Special MSs.

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>>32011039
Well naturally. I remember trying to watch that shit after Gundam Wing when they were on cartoon network.

>pic related.

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>>32010952
"Um, who exactly are the Three Amigos?" You ask.

"Isn't that some really old movie?" Mac raises an eyebrow.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 13

>>32011116

looool

Rolled 6

>>32011116

Rolled 9

>>32011116

Rolled 11

>>32011116

Rolled 6, 3 = 9

>>32011116
Hola

Rolled 1

>>32011116
Please be a reference to the movie, please be a reference to the movie, please be a reference to the movie...

Rolled 6

>>32011116

Rolled 7

>>32011116
Ay Dios Mio!

>>32011094
I still don't understand why we didn't team up with Lucina or Mac

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>>32011143
And the there is this fucker...

>>32011154
I think we're trying to make both teams complement each other so they aren't unbalanced.

>>32011143
>yfw we're fighting the three amigos still in character and costume

>>32011154
Because people were too busy min-maxing the teams.

Personally, I would have liked the first tournament been our friends then whoever from then on.

>>32011177
I want to lose. Kinda. Sorta. Not really.

>>32011184
There's a merit to it not being our usual group, though. We're a new team, all six of us. It's a good idea to mix things up and partner with someone we haven't before.

>>32011197
>>32011184
In it to win it.

The other team would have been two CQC units and an artillery unit. Not a good match.

>>32011233
That's what we are as well/

Rolled 17

>>32011337

No.

No we are not.

We are:
Melee: Obsidian
Close: Deathscythe
Mid: Juggler

>>32011337
No, we're two CQC units and a support fire unit. Much less chance of us accidentally hitting an ally.

>>32011337
No we're not. We have a pure CQC, a CQC that can range if needed, and us who can provide fire support and good mid range firepower. We have synergy with our group and can cover each other.

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>>32011126
"Erm.... I've never heard of them, so I don't think they're present in the competitive scene." Karen frowns.

"I'm pretty sure it's about a movie." Mac frowns.

"Well, judging from their theme naming, it's Mexican related?" Lucina suggests.

"Sounds like they'd be a lively bunch." Amy nods.

"There's definitely a movie called that." Jake says. "My parents are sticklers for the classics."

"None of this is helping." You sigh. "Anyways, Lucina, who are you going up against?"

"The Bonecrushers." She says flatly.

"Ooooh, that sounds kinda nasty." You wince.

"It'll probably be no big deal." Lucina shrugs. "Good luck with you match."

"Yeah, you too."

"THE FIRST ROUND FOR THE 3v3 WILL BEGIN SHORTLY. ALL FIGHTERS PLEASE REPORT TO YOUR DESIGNATED TABLES." The intercom bellows.

OH CRAP

After a quick dash, you, Karen, and Amy reach your assigned table. There, you see three middle aged men dressed in absolutely ridiculous-looking Mexican clothing you cannot believe is genuine.

"Ooooooh, it's THAT movie!" Amy's eyes widen in recognition.

Great. You're battling against three crazies.

"Fighters, please set your GP Bases and Gunpla!" The referee says.

All six of you comply. You, Karen, and Amy set down your GM-Juggler, Obsidian Overflag, and Deathscythe Rozen. Meanwhile, the Three Amigos set down three black Tequila Gundams.

(cont)

>>32011385
Yeah, it was going to be one of THOSE teams.

"Haaaa, looks like we're fighting the Mexican Tri-Stars." You whisper. Amy chuckles and you see the barest hints of a smile tug at the corners of Karen's mouth.

BEGINNING PLAVSKY PARTICLE DISPERSAL

FIELD: DESERT

All three of your team's Gunpla launch and land in the middle of an bare and open desert. You frown. While this open ground was ideal for your GM-Juggler, it wasn't so much for the Overflag and Deathscythe. You needed to come up with a quick plan of attack. From what you remember, the Tequila wasn't a strong long ranged fighter, but they did have ranged weapons in the form of head vulcans. However, that didn't account for any possible upgrades they may have...

>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.
>Play defensive. Have Karen and Amy defend you while you try to flush the Amigos out.
>Other

>>32011402
>>Play defensive. Have Karen and Amy defend you while you try to flush the Amigos out.

I don't think rushing in would work

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>>32011385
YES. I am so happy about this. This is my face right now.

Rolled 16

Please.

>>32011402
>>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.
Choose where, and when the attack happens.

Rolled 20

>>32011402
>>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.

Lets do this.

>>32011402
>>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.

Deploy Balls

>>32011402
>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.

>>32011434
I don't think we can.

Balls were only a space based frame, if I recall right.

If I am, we're basically a walking dakka mech right now.

>>32011455
Time to pivot balls to aim in front of us.

>>32011455

If I recall we only suffer a little movement penalty.

Also our GM should be suffering too, it's not the Ground Type?

Am I the only one who thinks rushing in is a bad idea as I'd imagine they're used to people rushing in expecting them to be jokes.

Rolled 14

>>32011402
Send in the Marin- er... Balls.

>>32011470
The problem is, I don't think the Balls have enough thrust to fly in atmosphere.

>>32011455
No, it was stated that we can use them It makes sense. In most continuities funnels are space-only and they work just fine in Build Fighters.

Rolled 16

>>32011473

Not as jokes but because we want to capitalise on our strong points. This team excels as closer ranges.

>>32011488
>>32011402
Samefag here, forgot to post my Vote
>Play defensive. Have Karen and Amy defend you while you try to flush the Amigos out.

>>32011402
>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.

>>32011505
Eh. It just seems odd they would work then...

>>32011402
>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.

Our team is built for that. May as well play to our strength.

>>32011496
It should be fine refer to this
>>32011505
However, we might suffer a movement penalty.

Our GM might also be effected since we're not the Ground type

>>32011402
>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.
GOTTA GO FAST MID-LIFE CRYSIS BROS

>>32011402
>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.

>>32011402
>Play defensive.
>Other.
Except, I think it should be us and Amy playing defense for Karen's Overflag since it's pretty flimsy.

Whittle them down from range, then have Karen rush in for the coup de grace, so to speak.

>Joke Option: Play mind games. Issue a challenge at high noon with mariachi band music playing in the background.

>>32011402
Fuck I am trying to think of 3 Amigos shit but all I come up with is Blazing Saddles stuff.

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>>32011402
>Play aggressive. Your team has speed, so rush the Amigos before they know what's happening.

Next time we should have Little Balls INSIDE Our BALLS.
>Mother-Ball Unit?
>Hen-Ball Unit?

>>32011616
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfKMICpA5Sk

All I got was this

Also called it, I knew it was Tequila

>>32011402
"All right, Karen, Amy, we're going to rush these guys." You say. "Get ready to go fast and furious."

"Got it." Amy nods.

"Moving in." Karen says.

With that, both the Overflag and Deathscythe boost forward. The Overflag moves with blazing speed, though the Deathscythe lags behind just a bit. You disengage your Balls in order to take off some of the weight. Your new Dakka Balls tumble in the air for a bit as they try to adjust to the gravity and atmosphere before stabilizing. You engage your own boosters and jet forward, your Balls following close behind. Gazing forward, you see a small town in a valley ahead of you, and three black silhouttes mixed in among the buildings.

"I think I have visual on them." Karen says.

"Yeah, I think I see them, too." Amy says. "Should we move in?"

>Slice and dice, girls.
>Hold off. I got his.
>Other

Rolled 16

>>32011676
>>Hold off. I got his.

Trap

>>32011659
Damn, we should have had small legs attached to our Balls so that they become a 4-legged spider drones. (Maybe even attach thrusters on the soles of their feet for space combat)

>>32011676
>Hold off. I got his.

Old fashioned shoot out.

>>32011676
Take them from the sides and pincer them, I'll tear in through the front and buy you time.

>>32011676
>Hold off. I got his.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZqNUo6y52Q