MARIO BOARDS MEGA BRAWL 3 (on hiatus)

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Woooah! Check this out! How'd you even get all of these monsters gathered up!? I've never seen so many in one place!

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Haha, this is some kind of dream, you know that? It makes me wish I didn't have to get up and ruin it! I mean, look at all the cool primal beasts you have wandering around here! And they're not even eating each other! Those shining masked dragons! That brain guy! And that seahorse! Is it a Consecrated Beast? I mean, seriously, it's giving off huge Consecrated vibes!

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Sweet, that guy has a tree on his head! And there's-! WAIT! No way!? You have undead walking around here!? That one ghost has such a good fit! And that ghost with her's looking seriously fancy! And that skel-

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Hang on… That skeleton… He kinda looks like… Hold up a minute. I need to check something…

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(NO WAY! NO WAY! IT'S TOO CLOSE TO BE COINCIDENCE! HE'S JUST LIKE A REAL-LIFE WITHERED CHELONIAN!! BEST. DREAM. EVER.)

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(I can't forget this! But how can I make sure I still remember it later? Maybe if I take some notes, it'll make it stick?)

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So, hey, s'long as I'm here, how about I put some of you in my book here? You know, so you'll be famous! I'm a serious professional at celebrity interviews! Honest! The name's Tamura; you can look up my credentials later! (Good thing they don't have search engines here!)

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Alright, just a couple runes here… Scrawl a few things down here… Oooh, I gotta get that… Uh, oops. That's way crooked. But it's chill! Just keep at it!

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1 Point - Siy Shilen

So a magic pencil, huh? When you draw with that, I bet all your wishes come true! Did you have to swipe it from some kind of a flying pig or something? There's always an adventure behind an artifact like that! And what's up with your plush? It's super cute, but how's it do that swapping thing? That's freaky, but I kind of like it!

2 Points - Discovius Antennason

You sound like you're, like, super cursed or something! Is it a curse? If it is, you should hit me up for an interview! But hey, I bet you make the best of it! Look it! What else can match your nimbleness? You're pretty quick for being made of metal! Most monsters have to min-max their stats, but you're out here being agile, and made of tough stuff, and all distracting!

3 Points - Nyarlathotep

W-Whoa. Are… Are you… a god or something? That's wickeeeeed. I've scoured entire libraries, and I've never heard of "Inversion" in relation to magic! It's like you're not just a monster - you're some kind of mythic king among monsters! You can literally change yourself to suit anyone you're facing off against, and you're already in expert in whatever magic weapons they can pull out against you. Man, I wish I could study under you or something! Hey, be sure to show off some of those sigils! Maybe I can nab a design or two by watching!

4 Points - BPI-3330/Dodo

BIRD! You're sooooo big and sooooo fluffy! Ahh!! You really remind me of the Globose Gulls from the aviary chapter! But you sound waaaaay, way stronger! And I've never heard of any of them making libraries! Just - uh - please don't black out this book, okay? I promise I'm not here to hurt anyone - monsters are awesome, and I want to make the world realize it too!

I'm pretty sure between your size and your durability, you could win on your own, but you'll make a great protector, too!

5 Points - Arizona Ranger

I don't know what this guy's deal is, but his friend sounds swell! Hey, Marty, are you there? It's me! Come out and say hi! Don't be shy just because you don't have an ectoplasmic form! Hashtag All Ghosts Are Valid! Soooo, are you the one who taught your friend the art of using music as a medium for channeling magic? 'Cuz hypno-music and illusionary presence via recording are nifty tricks. Maaaaaybe you'd want to join my posse and be my chief distractor?

6 Points - Big Blasting Bowser

Every time I glance around, there's another ultra-regal monster somewhere! Binding your enemies in a game of chance must take ultra-powerful magic. And somehow, when you do it, you get stronger! That kind of magical output would exhaust anyone else, but not you! With you around, it's literally all fun and games until someone gets stomped on or flambéd by a giant dragon-turtle!

7 Points - Cave Hermit

You've lived alone, trapping animals to survive, for how long!? Teach me, oh sensei!

No, but seriously, that takes some skill! I can't NOT take notes on a fellow survivalist! I mean, I'm in an apartment right now, and the last time I went foraging, I got hit with bad food poisoning, but someday! So I should start learning your methods now!

In any kind of situation where there's dangerous wildlife, stealth's a huge advantage. Every fight's dangerous, so if you can get by unseen, you're already taking the advantage. You just keep hidden, hear where they go, and set traps on their trails, and I'm sure you'll be fine!

8 Points - Duke Mulberry

HAAW!? A Deinos phytomage, in the flesh! I bet he gets invited to all the conferences… I wonder if his tongue was like that from birth, or if he altered its composition himself? I wouldn't want to be pierced by it, that's for sure! But it sure would be the best to see it pierce a watermelon to see what kind of damage it could do! There's gotta be a purple watermelon somewhere in the world, right?

You have that guard with you, too, right? A thorn shield's a good trick. I think you're gonna make it super far! And you're so cultured. You can make yourself some more friends too, I bet!

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Alright! That's almost three pages full! There's just enough space left to add one more in, but who should it be? Looking around, there's… thereeeee… th…

9 Points - DxHustler & Apostle

Th… that… that's…

…the most clearly I've ever felt power radiating from… any type of vessel.

I know masks are ideal candidates for sealing vessels, but there are modern masks that would fracture into pieces trying to contain this energy. It almost felt, too, like… that radiant aura grew brighter when I looked upon it. You're more than a monster, aren't you? You're something holy. It's as if you clawed your way to your own apotheosis, and now you're ready to unleash that power to ascend even further.

Unchecked ambition, matched with enormous power, plus apostles devoted to your philosophy… If luck's on your side, there's nothing that can stop you…

So! Heeeeey, mask thing! Are you suuuuper sold on that body, or are you in the market for other hosts? 'Cuz I just think we'd make a great pa- HEY! HEY, NO, SWIRLY GUY, HOLD OOOOOON! WHERE ARE WE-!?



Endorse - Viola & Moss

This little mouse isn't much of a monster - she looks small enough to fit in my pocket! But she's some kind of precious, and if I know my island adventures with magical artifacts - and I do! - I'd bet my tv that lady with her had one at some point.



9 Point - DxHustler & Apostle
8 Point - Duke Mulberry
7 Point - Cave Hermit
6 Point - Big Blasting Bowser
5 Point - Ranger
4 Point - BPI-3330/Dodo
3 Point - Nyarlathotep
2 Point - Discovius Antennason
1 Point - Siy Shilen
Endorse - Viola & Moss
 
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9 Points - Marcia
She's suffered enough, I just want her to get a win
8 Points - Soccer Dad Vector & Linq
Very fun dynamic, Vector crashing Linq's sign up post was hilarious
Also I hope Linq gets to set Cypress on fire
7 Points - Ratastrophe
I would've liked to try those rat themed sodas, but hey! a plague of ghost rats is good too!
6 Points - Stella Dubois
Always happy to see the denizens of Port Paillassos again and the command based power set is super fun
5 Points - Double Agents
Big fan of the scribble inspired powers, very cool
4 Points - Viola & Moss
The dynamic between these two is super endearing to me
3 Points - SPC-TR
I really like how spooky this is
2 Points - Big Wheel
Getting a power up from forum posting is a fun ability
1 Point - Emperor Zurg
I like the over-the-top villainy

Endorse - Cave Hermit
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1. Zurg (9)
2. Ratastrophe (8)
3. Commander Nebula (7)
4. Big Blasting Bowser (6)
5. Scott the Woz (5)
6. Marcia (4)
7. Mr. Nintenna & Blue Tango (3)
8. Lasagna Cat & Ultimate Lasagna (2)
9. Ernest Borgnine (1)

Endorse: Siy Shilen

(also @GBA can you add The Brain to the Ratastrophe, he's been on the boards for a little while and he's one of my characters I do once in a blue moon, maybe Pinky can join him too)
 
Somewhere in an undisclosed city, the employees of Powercorp gather in the company cafeteria to discuss who they think will win the Mega Brawl 3 over the lunch hour...

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"It's obviously going to be Pyro, Kroop, & Explainer," Mysteryorb says, casting an illusion of the antilogical trio to accentuate his point. "How could a sorcerer that powerful lose? They'll steamroll the competition!"

"HOLD IT ORBY, THEY ALREADY LOST LAST YEAR! JUST SAYING." Tellectro counters.

The master of illusions violently slams his hands onto the table in indignation. "IT'S THEIR YEAR!"
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"Personally, I'm supporting LeyDee & Kuene," Condrop says. "They seem like the kind of people who buy groceries. I appreciate that."

Puzzled looks fill the cafeteria. "Doesn't... doesn't everybody buy groceries?" Reznor asks.

"Look, I just like them, okay?" the Lakitu responds.
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"Well, we don't know about you guys, but we're going with Chef Krem & Katerers. They're beefy, like us. They make food, we like food. Make sense?" Perry says.

"Oh yeah, I actually know about those guys," Condrop notes. "But weren't they around like, a really long time ago?"

"WE'RE ALREADY TEETERING ON THE EDGE OF QUESTIONABLE CANONICITY HERE, LET'S NOT DIVE INTO THOSE WEEDS!" Tellectro warns. No one's really sure what he's talking about, but they decide it's probably a good idea to drop it.
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"Seems to me you're going about this all wrong!" exclaims a Rocky Wrench, a fellow known simply as the Wrencher. "How about that Stella Dubois? I've never seen a contraption like that command block of hers, that's going to be the ticket to winning."

"Yes, I suppose you have a point," Mysteryorb concedes. "Quite the showmanship, too."
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"That's all well and good, but if we're talking entertainment value, I'm gonna go with Big Blasting Bowser," Reznor replies. "Explosive minigames and giant dragon dudes, what more could you want?"

"Hmm... That does sound pretty fun," Perry says, contemplating the thought.
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"WHOA WHOA WHOA! YOU'RE GOING TO BRING UP GAMESHOW HOSTS AND NOT EVEN TALK ABOUT MR. NINTENNA & BLUE TANGO?" Tellectro exclaims, flashing the gameshow host on his screen. It's TVs all the way down!

"I bet you just like him because he's got a TV for a head too," the Wrencher quips.

"HEY, MAKES MORE SENSE THAN HAVING A SILLY RIVALRY WITH THE GUY FOR NO REASON! BESIDES, HE EVEN DRAWS INTENTIONAL PARALLELS TO PREVIOUS EVENTS!"

"Is that gonna be your catchphrase now or whatever? Because that's gonna get old," Reznor says.

"WHAT, I SAY SOMETHING TWICE AND NOW I'M LABELED FOR LIFE?"
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The cafeteria suddenly quiets at the unmistakable presence of the boss man himself, L. Power. "You guys talking about the Mega Brawl?"

"Uh, yeah, we're just trying to figure out who's going to win," Condrop replies.

"Well, it's obviously the Double Agents. I know 5-0 employment potential when I see it. They'd probably be way better at their jobs than you guys."

"That's hurtful," Perry complains.

"Anyway, now you can talk about more productive things, like charts and spreadsheets," L. Power says, turning and leaving as quickly as he came.
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"We're still going to talk about the Mega Brawl, right?" Mysteryorb asks.

"Of course," says a mysterious voice, as the pumpkin-headed woman going by the name of Jackie the Huntress emerges from the corner. "Besides, you're all wrong. The Ratastrophe is the clear winner, with all that paranormal and rodent power. Of course, it wouldn't be a problem for me, ahaha~"

Surprisingly, everyone seems to agree and nod along. Everyone loves rats!
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"HOW ABOUT YOU, DOC? YOU'VE BEEN REALLY QUIET!" Tellectro asks, turning to the silent Doctor Wactopus.

"I'm gonna go with Marcia," the doctor replies, much to the confusion of the others.

"You mean... That girl from your old workplace? That Marcia?" Reznor asks him.

Mysteryorb chimes in as well. "She's so... regular."

"Well, she does have a big gun," Perry counters.

"And most importantly," Doctor Wactopus adds, "it's funny. MARCIA SWEEP!"

EXTRA! EXTRA! THE DAILY 'SHROOM ENDORSES COMMANDER NEBULA FOR MEGA BRAWL 3!

#1: Marcia
#2: Ratastrophe
#3: Double Agents
#4: Mr. Nintenna & Blue Tango
#5: Big Blasting Bowser
#6: Stella Dubois
#7: Chef Krem & Katerers
#8: LeyDee & Kuene
#9: Pyro, Kroop, & Explainer
Endorse: Commander Nebula
 
BAR D. JOKUE'S IMPORTANT NOTES

Wow, there's a lot of tough looking people here...Good thing I'm already so strong! Still, I think I should write down all the strongest fighters, so I'm prepared when they attack me. Okay, I'm gonna look around.

1 point- Scott the Woz
This guy is dangerous, I know this because I saw him on the news. Anyone on the news must be dangerous. Well, it was probably the news, I wasn't quite sure. It was that news website with the triangle in the red square. You know, the reliable one with only the truth.

2 points- Big wheel
Big wheel, Big wheel. Does whatever a big wheel can. It's a wheel, with a big size, and it's gonna make you cry. Look out! Here comes the Big Wheel.

3 points- Lasagna Cat + Ultimate Lasagna
Fun fact: I don't like lasagna. Death by lasagna is my greatest nightmare. I am very afraid. Oh, but this cat has a gun, like me! Wait...CAT?! HE MUST BE ALLIED WITH COSMO! HE IS ALSO A CAT! THAT'S ONLY LOGICAL!

4 points- Polly, Boo1268 and Specture
Hey, someone in this group looks familiar... Anyway, these are spooky ghosts and also one skeleton! Uh oh! I don't know how I can beat them, since they're like already dead, but I'll pull it off.

5 points- Cave Hermit
He's like Obi-Wan Kenobi, except without supernatural abilities and a laser sword. Still, old people are dangerous. My grandpa taught me that.

6 points- Gus Odeon
Undercover as a janitor?! I did that once! ... Didn't go so well. Anyway, since I did that and I'm a master fighter, the same must apply to him. Yes, more foolproof logic.

7 points- Pyro, Kroop and the Explainer
Not them again! They may have beaten me last time, but I am wiser, stronger, faster, and have firearms! Losing again would simply not be logical...Why do I have a feeling that was a poor choice of words?

8 points- Discovius Antennason
Oh yeah, now that's funky. This will be one heck of a dance battle with this... something around. I wonder if they take requests.

9 points- Ratastrophe
Oh rats.

Of course, I must remember my main target is Cosmo Neko (this is an endorsement btw). I need to go make a plan! Bye notebook!
 
"So, gentlemen. It appears that this time we will need more than just ourselves and the child to maximize votes."

"Hmph. We did fine in past years... but I suppose you're right. We'll let others share in our work as well."

"Personally, I think it will be quite interesting to see who else plays their support."

"The numbers don't lie! We'll pick a winner, or they will!"

"Now, gentlemen. Let us begin!"

"You know, I don't think those businessmen like me very much. But at least they gave me advice, and I've almost got a finance degree. Might ask them about placement in jobs next...

Anyway! I've gotta do a vote, right? I like the look of this Subterranean guy. Literally, I mean. He looks like a cool dude, and the sign did say I could vote for any reason I wanted. They accepted my vote for Scottish Mario! So I'm just going to say Subterranean. Let's see him do it!"

"Once again, I am forced to perform the proper analysis. With my knowledge of business, and management of people in business, I can see only one correct choice to pledge my vote towards.

Cashier van Zieks. To work retail for as long as he has requires an iron skin. A heart that cannot be moved by the rage of the populace. More than that, his career means he will see all sorts of people while behind the register. He knows the wide, wide variety of the world far deeper than the rest of you. He will see you, and evaluate you at a glance. Are you overly polite? Will you be a problem customer?

Van Zieks will understand everyone. And as a man who manages people knows, understanding people is the key to victory."

"Haha! You know, I said the numbers don't lie. And it's true! They don't! You know who's got some real numbers backing him up?

That's right, it's Jeff Gordon! I mean, look at the man's record. Four-time Cup champion! Three Daytona 500s under his belt, plus plenty of other iconic wins. Hell, he's got enough to put him in third on the wins list! You might think, oh, this isn't a race, it's a Mega Brawl. And you'd be right!

But my point is, this guy's already a winner. So he's got the mindset of a winner that nobody else has, and he'll bring it to bear until he gets another type of title too! Bet on a winner! Bet on Gordon!"

"The verdict is in, my friends. The man with the Big Iron on his hip, the Arizona Ranger. He'll bring a musical performance to die for. Literally.

But puns aside, you all underestimate the utility of magical music. How will you counter what you can't see? How will you track him down when he is in four places at once? He even benefits from the nature of the Mega Brawl. Three recordings? The chaos will be destroying recordings as fast as he makes them! Limited bullets? It does not matter when a few well-placed KOs are enough to claim victory!

And as strange as Marty is, an allied helper who cannot be slain is very useful. As I and my compatriates would know, do not underestimate the power of a shared headspace. If you do, the Ranger and Marty will make sure you remember why you don't."

"I hate to turn my back on the robotic entrants of this Brawl. Unfortunately, this year, none of them are grabbing me enough. Instead, my vote is for the Cave Hermit.

You know what wins a Mega Brawl? Staying alive and in the game. Nothing else matters. Nobody cares about how impressive you look, or how many kills you get. They care about who's left standing at the end.

This is a man who spent two decades hiding away from everyone else. Every minute he leverages that here to avoid even a hint of contact is a minute that he can't be brought low by them. His hearing and weapons will let him create ambushes and traps, too! Imagine trying to find him, and learning the hard way that he turned it into his own domain, before he cuts your throat and takes you out.

Unless someone can find him early, no one will ever see the Cave Hermit. Not until he emerges at the end to be declared the winner."

"Once again, it falls upon me to cast the most important vote of the Big Five. And I already know my decision! It's a simple matter of voting for Madame Zalsarona and Cassiandra Lonicera! Do you realize, do you realize how much of an advantage they have?

Look, I'm from the South, so I'm firmly aware of the value of a home-cooked meal. Food's the heart of the culture down there, and even bitter enemies can set aside their differences long enough to eat dinner, even if they jump right back into the battlefield afterwards. You've got Zalsarona, one of the best chefs around with no fear and no shame, and she's bringing beautiful meals to the field. How will you resist joining her at the buffet table? And once you're fed, you'll write her off. That's all she'll need to take you out with her lifetime of skills.

That alone is tough enough, but then there's Cassiandra. Magic food! Take everything I said about Zalsarona, and remove the lifetime of skills. But replace it with the food full of esotera, able to do whatever she needs it to do. You'll take one bite and it'll rip you apart from the inside out - but you won't resist that bite. Yes, I think it's the Mega Brawl as a whole that's going to be cooked up, this time!"

~From the Desk of El Presidente~

Presidente! As your ever-loyal advisor, I must admire your generosity in giving your time and intelligence to the third edition of the Mega Brawl. Though we were tragically stymied and forestalled by those who sought to defeat your glorious regime and bring your love of all people to victory, it does not change that you are a genius tactician, one who can look at the field here and choose who the greatest option to support is.

I certainly approve of your decision to place Nyarlathotep as your vote, naturally. His pre-decided backup will certainly allow him to distribute the difficulty of the Mega Brawl over several other contestants. With the power of his combined Liturgic and Occultic modes, he will be able to adjust to many of his opponents, and counter their abilities with ease. He is also devious and underhanded, as some of your rivals baselessly accuse you of being, my Presidente. But he will leverage that to claim victory, and crush all his rivals with ease when they least expect it.

As usual, no one should ever doubt your views, Presidente. I look forward to his inevitable success!

A rift in time rips open, and a blonde woman wearing sunglasses and a dress steps out. She waits a bit, before a different rift opens, revealing a woman with a large hat and blue coat.

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"Ah! Forgive my mistake, I believe I intended to strike for a few hours later!" says Past Donna.

"Nay, nay! I waited upon my arrival, as I recalled our collaboration! We shall work together to deduce who deserves our support here." replies Future Donna.

"Very well, then! As I look upon this field, I find that there are a wide variety of worthwhile contenders. A lineup even stronger than the one we fell in ere this event."

"Yes, indeed. But I believe there must be some standouts! In fact, I know there is one that we both agree is a true powerhouse, a grand warrior!"

"I can only assume that you mean Edith Lambda, correct?"

"Of course! Look at that determination. That grit and power. Someone like her will stop at nothing to claim victory. More importantly, she will be stopped BY nothing!"

"Yes, when I entered the Brawl, I failed to grasp every possibility. I could have simply joined myself in an invincible team. Edith will have grasped everything to begin with, and will arrange all actions she needs for victory."

"Furthermore! Edith shall be the one who refuses to ever fall. No blow, no strike, no spear, could slay someone like her!

Indeed, I fear for the rest of you. That expression... it is only a matter of how much she chooses to do."

"Well, well. How nice of you to allow me the highest vote on the list." declares Renne, standing alongside Brennanman.

"We've been looking hard."

"And I know exactly who needs to take the field for victory. We both agree that a vote that isn't for Viola and Moss is simply a waste of time."

"She's right."

"Look. I've worked together with Viola. She's a devious, terrifying, incredible woman. She's been able to thwart the schemes of people who sought to involve us, such as Pryme Fourr or Banana Man or Ionic the Hedgehog. She did it without things like my Magnet Power or Brennanman's sheer Choujin strength, too.

All she needed was her wits and guile. That's all she needs here, too. So then you give her a cloaking device, too? Come on! People will be dropping dead left and right from toxic poisons. Frankly, I'm glad I'm not in this edition of the Mega Brawl. I don't want to have to try and defeat Viola. It's just going to be too hard for anyone to find her and pinpoint her, and even if they do, they'll never be so unshakeable as to be diverted."


"Moss, too. Good kid. Tiny. Explosive. Hard to notice but leaves a big impact.

You miss a mouse. Then they blow you up. Seems like a simple but useful tactic."


"So, there you have it. I wish you all a fond farewell, as you inevitably fall to their machinations and let them claim victory."

"HAHAHAHA! I have been standing here, watching as you support all other candidates in this Brawl. Vote after vote is cast, but not for my reign. And I understand why.

You are afraid of the truth! You know that it is a terrifying, maddening knowledge, to understand that our plans and our fates are dictated by powers beyond our comprehension. It was terrifying for me! I had always suspected that there was something more to our world, but I was unprepared for what I discovered. I was once a normal man! A reporter, even! Seeking what lay beneath the surface!

But when I found the truth, at first, it broke me... and then, I changed. And in that change - one that rippled through not just my mind, but also my body, bringing me to the appearance I have today - I saw the power of my truth! For these beings that control us are themselves as flawed and biased as we are!

You fear me, and you do not vote for me, because you understand the binding contract of the Wheel is all that stands between me and an unstoppable victory. But even without votes, the Wheel loves an underdog! I will endorse Schwarzwald, and give myself the only nudge I need. And once the Wheel embraces me, I will know how to make this narrative about myself. And in doing so, the world will come to join me in the Truth!"

1 Point: Subterranean
2 Points: Cashier van Zieks
3 Points: Jeff Gordon
4 Points: Arizona Ranger
5 Points: Cave Hermit
6 Points: Zalsarona and Cassiandra
7 Points: Nyarlathotep
8 Points: Edith Lambda
9 Points: Viola and Moss
Endorsement: Schwarzwald
 
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This is so exciting!!

View attachment 58976 - [CYMK] - (Okay. Okay. Alright. Okay. I'm here. I've got a four-pack of Pomstar and pre-gamed with six beforehand. Even if this is one of those messed up "lucid dreams" Moh told me about, there's no way I'm missing this.)

View attachment 58975 - [CYMK] - (I wonder if he's here... Oh. At least Cassia is.... Great............ Uh-)

View attachment 58975 - [CYMK] - (GOSH. I wonder if All Mage No Brakes would cover an event like this. He'd have hours of content with some of these weirdos. That guy holding a cardboard box talking to a reporter? Well. Not that insane, surely. Haha...)

View attachment 58976 - [CYMK] - (AND THERE'S SOOOOOOoooOOO MANY GHOSTS! I simply HAVE to rep this spirited domain somehow. Can I vote on my phone? Uh..., Oh! Yea. QR Code here and...)

View attachment 58975 - [CYMK] - (.........................................that's a lot of options. This is way too much pressure. I'll need more energy drinks. Is that a vending machine over there? Shit. Hope I don't lose my seat... I'll just power walk and scroll. Let's see...)



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Ooh! Explosives and betting, now that's some quality engagement bait. Plus, something about this game show guy reminds me of Storm, if he was older and also a Deinos. I think I'll chuck him a vote.

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Man.... I always wanted to be an astronaut as a kid. Those space cowboy cartoons were always so flashy and cool!! Maybe I should base my next paint off of this commander lady, she's inspiring! +2 to you!

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Painted lady with an awesome powerset, instant 3 points to me. She looks locked in and absolutely balling with that cube... thing. Hm. Dangerous cubes... where have I- oh. Oh wow-

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WOW! A whole TEAMof ghosts!? I figured this dream would have them, and here they are! In the... not flesh,,, ectoplasm??? Sad these aren't the totally malevolent type, but I guess my subconscious is reflecting my desire to be friends with creative spirits? Can these guys paint??? What do I even do... hm........

"VOTE 4 GHOSTS" is a very compelling slogan, I should totally respect their otherworldly desire, so that they can make it back to the other side when this is all over. 4 points, as requested! Good luck, spirits!!!

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Moving on... aw man, this dynamic is so sweet. Something about the lil' guy resisting his adoptive father's displays of affection with almost murderous intent. Adorbs. Plus, I gotta rep a fellow family of delinquent reptilian creatives. Easiest 5 points ever.

View attachment 58972 - [CYMK] - (Bah! Now it's getting hard. That gal with the bazooka would be a good vote if I had a 10th... or maybe the convenience store guy.)

View attachment 58976 - [CYMK] - (A quick buzz of energy will help me finalise. Coming up on the vending machine now...!)

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TO BE CONTINUED


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- [Announcer of Avarice] - ( -AND NO, WE DO NOT HAVE THE BUDGET FOR AN EXTRA VOTE! I'm not crunching the numbers again.)

[Automated Voice] - "This MBMB announcement has concluded, thank you for your patience."

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- [CYMK] - (So! Vending machine, almost totally out-of-order. Sucks, but at least I can ration the energy drinks I brought. Maybe I should ask that scary guy in the convenience store uniform if there's any at the back...)

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- [CYMK] - (...nah. Coulda sworn something clanked to the dispenser, but it was empty when I reached for it.... 'cept for the odd chill...)

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- [CYMK] - (S-should I go back and check a seventh time before I finish my vote? Surely there's enough ti-)

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- [Announcer of Avarice] - (And another reminder, there's NOT enough time left to second guess yourself! GET THOSE VOTES IN, NOW!! THAT MEANS YOU, IDLING DUPLIGHOST WITH THE HOT DOG! Did you pay for that mustard!?)

[Automated Voice] - "This MBMB announcement has conc-"

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- [CYMK] - (OK, OK, OK! sundamnit, it's getting late!!!)



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Ah,,, woah. T-That is definitely a malevolent spirit of some kind. So c-cool... yet, I don't think I want this in my caffeine induced nightmares in future. I'll have to ask Moh more about what rituals cause... this,,,, to appear, so I can fortify my mind against them. I will offer it 6 points in the hopes it leaves me alone as well, ahaha...

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Now THIS little guy is full of motivation and spirit. In spite of his size, he topples giants with force, and keeps himself completely safe! Plus... I'm sensing some intergalactic spiritual influence... is he secretly from space? Could his hypothetical space station have an even more powerful safety monitor!? The possibilities... are in these 7 points!

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...these guys remind me of an old comic I used to read in the Findelo Public Library after school. Between doodling and goofing off instead of doing my homework, reading an action-packed showdown between a dynamic duo of opposing shades, united by a stroke of the brush... it was awesome. And they both have spiritually-attuned drawing powers?! These agents are totally up my alley. (Gonna bother Mr. Ethically Questionable Sweet-Tooth to see if there's a cool stylus like that at AEAEA when I wake up from this...)

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While it's not enough for me to get printing... there's that recognizable creative spirit feeling at the back of my neck... from some kind of... keeper? There was a safety monitor, a team of agents... but this entrant's been giving me chills the whole time I've been walking back. I think I have to trust the spirits and rep this guy. He seems like a cool dude to crack open ice-cold ones with after a day of uh, not-painting-graffiti-on-walls-in-the-Findelan-sun-but-bashing-skulls-instead? The places he could climb with those pickaxes makes me totally jealous. 9 points. Maybe I could get this guy into the squad. Even if Rubio's got mad harness skills we can never reach-... reach.... the...


(S-sun...over-waves....

w-why am I being asked to endorse... Zalsarona and Cassia... or....

o-or..........the....)



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R-Rats!!



TO BE CONTINUED...








...RIGHT NOW

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- [???] - ...

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- [CYMK] - (...................................................shitshitshitshitshitshitshitshitohmygoshwhatisthisisitaspiritshitshitshitshitshit)

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- [???] - ...

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- [CYMK] - (D-Does it want me to endorse it...? Like the other spirits? I mean... it seems harmless... I don't know the goat lady, and she seems nice... but...)

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- [???] - ...

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- [CYMK] - (Cassia...)

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- [Announcer of Avarice] - WHO IS USING. ALL OF THE. ELLIPSES!

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- [CYMK] - Guh. Look, spirit rat, (can it even comprehend me), there had to be a reason you jumped up my sleeve. All spirits have their reasons, and you're the first one I've interacted with in this realm of dreams. Do you want my endorsement? I can't even bring myself to vote for the lady I know.

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- [CYMK] - (But, it's been a long time.)

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[Without a sound, the rat gestures its nose towards the Two Many Cooks button, then vanishes with a wisp of black dust.]

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- [CYMK] - (Alright.)

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- [CYMK] - (Dream or not, I suppose I should give her and the nice goat lady all the help they can get.)

[Resolved in his choice, CYMK submits his votes and endorsement, then cracks one of his energy drinks, taking a long swig]



Completed Vote:
#1 (9 Points): Cypress
#2 (8 Points): Double Agents
#3 (7 Points): Tri-Ant
#4 (6 Points): SPC-TR
#5 (5 Points): Soccer Dad Vector and Linq
#6 (4 Points): Polly, Boo1268, & Specture
#7 (3 Points): Stella Dubois
#8 (2 Points): Commander Nebula
#9 (1 Point): Big Blasting Bowser
Endorse: Zalsarona & Cassia




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- [CYMK] - (Even if none of this is real, I hope those Kremling guys do Findeliveroo. I NEED a cake during half-time.)

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#9 (1 point): Ratastrophe
#8 (2 points): Emperor Zurg
#7 (3 points): Lasagna Cat & Ultimate Lasagna
#6 (4 points): Punished 30 Slime Cannon Bamonstard
#5 (5 points): Polly, Boo1268 & Specture
#4 (6 points): Cosmo Neko
#3 (7 points): Feathers McGraw & Mind Master
#2 (8 points): Speed Eraser
#1 (9 points): Mystery Brawler

Endorsement: Pyro, Kroop & the Explainer
 
sorry no flavor text I'm rushing

9 points: Marcia
8 points: DxHustler & Apostle
7 points: Evangeline & Roland
6 points: Cypress
5 points: LeyDee & Kuene
4 points: Arizona Ranger
3 points: Ratastrophe
2 points: Zalsarona & Cassia
1 point: Agent Andras

Endorse: Jessica Brynley
 
Announcer: At Warriors for Hire Headquarters! Votes!!

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Prohyas Warrior: Check it out sis! There's this crazy battle tournament going on! Something called a Mega Brawl. I found this poster!
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Vambre Warrior: Really? Let me see! Oh boo. I believe it says we don't qualify…

Prohyas: The nerve of that itty bitty text!

Vambre: You mean "fine print".

Prohyas: Yes. That. That is what I meant.



Prohyas: Soo… do you wanna look at all the contestants and see who's the coolest?

Vambre: YES! This indefinite hiatus is sooo boring!

Announcer: Later that day!

Prohyas: Immunity to magic is completely unfair!

Vambre: Unfair it may be, it gives these odd fellows a substantial boost to their battling capabilities. So does that hypnotic pendulum of theirs.

Prohyas: Oh, so no using magic against them but they're allowed to use magic against everyone else? They're probably no fun to be around.

Vambre: I don't see any rules saying competitors have to be morally sound, and while I'd much prefer all sides to battle respectfully the Mega Brawl is hardly a place for law enforcement. If anything, these agents are the enforcement, as strange as their motivations are.

Prohyas: Hey, this guy can turn into a statue! Just like Bronze Statue Magisword! The dab is actually upside, 'cause it means his statue form is always on fleek!

Vambre: Charming. But he seems a little… abrasive…

Prohyas: What would a little fourth wall knocking do? Never hurt anyone. Right, loud disembodied voice?

Announcer: Uh… yeah!

Prohyas: I see no possible problems!

Vambre: (Well, that makes at least two people with no tact.)

Vambre: Really? This one wants to interrupt a perfectly perfunctory fighting tournament with dice rolls?

Prohyas: It's a game, Vambre! An exciting second dimension to fighting paired with an equally exciting host!

Vambre: Its hardly a game. Its just chance! One in five, one in four, one in three…

Prohyas: Imagine the pressure of trying to avoid pressing the wrong switch, or the opportunity to force someone to push the wrong switch!

Vambre: Neither of which actually matter because there are no factors that allow competitors to make informed decisions! You can't force people to depress the wrong switch because you also don't know which one is the wrong switch!

Prohyas: You're a wrong switch!

This continues for 20 minutes.

Vambre: A fellow adventurer I see! We'd be great friends, I'm certain.

Prohyas: You're being jumpy. Says here she stays in the library and guides the adventurers.

Vambre: Well I'm sure she has the spirit. And the weapon. This Dynamallet sounds formidable both near and far. Dare I say that Command Block is more versatile than any Magisword?

Prohyas: First, nothing is cooler than a Magisword. Second: Magiswords don't have dumb rules made by some dumb wizard council about what you can and can't do… and what's with the rats? One measly level 1 rat per person? Why would anyone care? What makes those wizards so strict?

Vambre: Prohyas! It's not "one rat per person". It's "one rat for every living thing". Every tree gets a rat. Every fish and bird means another rat. Every blade of grass is worth a rat. It makes entirely too many rats!

Prohyas: Know what I'd do? I'd stick it to that guild by summoning just as many rats without their block by luring them here with Cheese Magisword! Watch!

Vambre: No Prohyas don't blast cheese everywhere we're indoors… and he's doing it. Och.

Vambre: Who's this fellow? A fearless actor? Sure, but why is he competing. I know any seasoned performer has done their fair share of rollicking stunts, but without any powers he's a mark for all of the less scrupulous Brawlers. Why would he compete if he'll place below 50th? Hardly an advertisement of any sort.

Prohyas: Oooh, this app just showed up on my Magimobile!

Vambre: He does have this application; its quite featured. And widespread. And narcissistic… Wait, Prohyas is that the Earnest Borgine application?

Prohyas: Yes, what of it?

Vambre: Unhand that Magimobile this instant!! It has to be some kind of mind controlling trap!

Prohyas: If you want it so bad, download it yourself! I have to give Earnest Borgine all of my Magiswords!

Vambre: This entrant's friend seems awfully familiar…
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Vambre's Brain: Having a hard time putting two and two together? Marty's in his head, he'll warn him about things he can't see. Like I do for your peripheral vision. And another-

Vambre: Can it, cranium! I doubt Marty is as much a negative influence on the Ranger as you are on me!

Prohyas: And… who was that?

Vambre: Uh, change of topic! It's noble of him to set posters informing others about all manner of ne'er-do-wells in disguises, right brother?
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Prohyas: Ne'er-do-wells like me, Texas Red! The Ranger is ready for the Brawl but is he ready to catch me?

Vambre: You always are good at comedic timing.

Prohyas: Look at this duder. He's huge.

Vambre: Yes, but what's with the codename? Is he undercover? But entering a tournament is the opposite of staying hidden. Especially a televised one.

Prohyas: Look at the poor thing's backstory! Its making me cry, Vambre! It's making me cry! Those "BPI" people are awful, awful!

Vambre: How correct you are… How about something different to cheer up? I really don't see his Code of the Magical Beast as a weakness of any sort. Braving challenges is the best way to develop as a warrior.

Prohyas: Yeah! And he can make it hard to read stuff!

Vambre: How, pray tell, is that supposed to be useful? It's practically cantrip level in terms of practicality.

Prohyas: He can make it hard to read a sign somewhere.

Vambre: But why would anyone need a sign for directions? Just follow the other Brawlers.

Prohyas: Hmm… what if you were reading your favorite Veronica Victorious book and 333333-I think that's all the "3"s-0 blacked out the entire book?

Vambre: That bird is not allowed within 10 meters of this house!

Vambre: Just a ghost? Without any capacity for complex thought? I could vanquish this beastie with any vacuuming Magisword with both my eyes fastened shut.

Prohyas: I wouldn't be so sure. Says it can stop electronics… do you think Magiswords are electronic?

Vambre: Well… hmm… I'm not sure. Maybe those ones are, but it can't be all of them. All Magiswords are magnetic though… so maybe…

Prohyas: Actually other question. What's an "esotera"? It drains that.

Vambre: I'm not getting any results on my Magimobile. We should really get on that interdimensional Magimobile plan Spoony has. Well, "esotera" draws from "esoteric", so things that are strange or odd… It's their word for magic.

Prohyas: It drains magic!? Then then it could drain Dolphin Magisword! My baby girl! What even would I do without her?

Vambre: Use any of your other Magiswords… maybe its good we aren't competing. (There is an acceptable amount of concern Prohyas, you're overdoing it.) Either way the ability to drain magic prevents most methods of banishing ghosts, and the ability to force electronics to malfunction deals with much of the remainder. SPC-TR may be one of the formidable opponents, with its counteractions to its own weaknesses.

Prohyas: Ooh, a man of mystery? It could be anyone there. It could even be someone we know!

Vambre: It can't be anyone we know, did you even read the fine print?

Prohyas: Noted. Still, I do enjoy suspense.

Vambre: And I do as well.

  1. Agents of Absolute and Uncreative Logic
  2. Schwarzwald
  3. Big Blasting Bowser
  4. Stella Dubois
  5. Earnest Borgine
  6. Arizona Ranger
  7. BPI-3330 [BLACKBIRD]
  8. SPC-TR
  9. Mystery Brawler
 
Sorry for asking, but when is the actual kerfuffle?
Like I said before, there is not yet a hard date because we need to determine a launch time while we're writing. We aim for mid December, but especially with how many characters were submitted this year, we might adjust our launch date as necessary.
 
Like I said before, there is not yet a hard date because we need to determine a launch time while we're writing. We aim for mid December, but especially with how many characters were submitted this year, we might adjust our launch date as necessary.
Sorry for the bump, but how's the writing going? IIRC you said we'd see the brawl this month?
 
Right, time for a status update. Thank you for checking in about it!

I'm here to confirm that the MBMB3 will not be releasing in December, and we will instead be aiming for an early 2026 release window. This is because of a variety of factors for both Pitohui and myself, be it other projects just coming to a close, in-person obligations starting up, or the comparatively larger scale of this year's submission pool. We'll be communicative as we move through early 2026 on what exactly our release window looks like - but with a phenomenal holiday 'Shroom issue on the horizon, there's still sure to be plenty of great community celebration to ring in the new year.

I will also confirm that the MBMB3 has been fully outlined and has parts of it written, so at this point, our work is mostly about buckling down and getting the rest of it complete. This time around, it looks like December is the optimal time to make that buckling down happen.

Thank you for everyone's continued interest and patience with our process, and we're excited to deliver some brawling greatness in 2026!
 
Right, time for a status update. Thank you for checking in about it!

I'm here to confirm that the MBMB3 will not be releasing in December, and we will instead be aiming for an early 2026 release window. This is because of a variety of factors for both Pitohui and myself, be it other projects just coming to a close, in-person obligations starting up, or the comparatively larger scale of this year's submission pool. We'll be communicative as we move through early 2026 on what exactly our release window looks like - but with a phenomenal holiday 'Shroom issue on the horizon, there's still sure to be plenty of great community celebration to ring in the new year.

I will also confirm that the MBMB3 has been fully outlined and has parts of it written, so at this point, our work is mostly about buckling down and getting the rest of it complete. This time around, it looks like December is the optimal time to make that buckling down happen.

Thank you for everyone's continued interest and patience with our process, and we're excited to deliver some brawling greatness in 2026!
Take all the time you need! There's no rush.
 
Hello, all. We have an update for you on MBMB3's status. Unfortunately, we're putting the event on an indefinite hiatus. We haven't made as much progress as we would have liked since last checking in with you, and taking a realistic view of the time and energy we've been able to put towards the writing, making any concrete promises for February isn't wise.

As for what has happened, there aren't any unusual behind-the-scenes ongoings. On my end specifically, I've been dealing with a bit of creative burnout since wrapping up last year's KG, making it difficult to tackle a project of this scale at full force, and on the both of our ends we've been dealing with the usual culprits – work, personal ongoings, and other projects claiming our time and focus. With the expanded size of the event this year, we still have a significant way to go.

We recognize the effort you put into your submissions and votes, and it's still our intention to reward that. There are many great characters here, and we have a large collection of ideas for the narrative. We'd like to use them! We would still like to write this event, but we can't promise any specific timetable. Our plan at this point is to approach this more like MBMB1 than MBMB2, returning to it and chipping away at it during those periods we can give it our focus and approach it with enthusiasm. The goal is to deliver a fun final product whenever we're able, rather than trying to prioritize an overly-compressed final product over a given period.

Additionally, we'd like to recognize Revin's efforts in particular (and free him from further work for the time being). He has continued to create highly-entertaining Mindless Junk threads weekly, taking his contributions as an entrant beyond writing entries and voting. We'd like to assure him that his work on these threads has been noticed and will be reflected in the final product. We may adjust the specific form in which they impact the final product, but we'll make sure each one to this point has its due impact.

Thank you for your patience so far, and thank you for understanding. We apologize we haven't been able to deliver yet, but we'll continue to chip away at this over an extended period and will issue an update when we have one.
 
Hopefully we'll get MBMB3 before GTA 6.
With all due respect this is a pretty tone-deaf comment to be making. I know we're all excited about MBMB3, but let's remember that this is a passion project of a fairly large scale being worked on by just two people for free! It'll be ready when it's ready, let's not pressure the hosts or make quips about delays.
 
With all due respect this is a pretty tone-deaf comment to be making. I know we're all excited about MBMB3, but let's remember that this is a passion project of a fairly large scale being worked on by just two people for free! It'll be ready when it's ready, let's not pressure the hosts or make quips about delays.
I just don't want it to be abandoned.
 
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