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[kodster]

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*telephones handy white van man to enquire about installation of anti Canadians/Dutch/people named Andy device at his home*

Unfortunately, the man replies that no such device exists.

Seriously, Ill go for QE2 to win this, and Back to Rock to win the playoff. Good fights Steve, and this oughta be one heck of a final.

[joey_picus]

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_ Stupid white van men, never have what you need...*looks for numbers of local beige van men*

[paulc]

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How dare Liam and Joey throw around the Big Three of Zlayerz/VED/??? !!!
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Given that I was kicked by all 3 of you at some point during my time here, I have to point at you all and go:

And...I can also give predictions! But sadly not tactics :sad:

Play-Off: SOR X vs. Back To Rock III
For this match, it may be a slight issue to Back To Rock if AJ gets a blow in, but if SOR gets flips, because in order to power its flipper, its ring must be spinning, and that will cause problems, so Ill go for Martijn to win it.

+1>Grand Final: Apocalypse vs. Q.E.2
The two underdogs of this competition, and a tough one to chose from...Ill go with Liam, as he may get Joey out the ring, and he can possibly get around the sides of Q.E.2 and take him out.

Good luck everyone :wink:

[andrewj]

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«Back to Rock III vs. SOR X»

Hmmm... first of all, Im not too concerned about the weaponry. If it flips me over, Im invertible. The saw blade, I doubt will make an impact on my armouring. So defencivly I should be OK. Offensively, Ill get my rim spun up and have a nice go at slicing up that 7mm Titanium. The skirts and the saw blade should be nice trophies to rip off. :wink:

[majinb]

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«Back to Rock III vs. SOR X»

Head for the rim and stall it asap. Without the rim spinning hes ALOT less effective. Try to catch the wheels on the saw blade and from there take it to the pit asap.

[steven_mcg]

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Sorry for the delays, chaps! I think its about time we found our bronze medallist, dont you?

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PLAY-OFF
BACK TO ROCK III Vs S.O.R. X

House Robots - Fawkes & Scream

Roboteers, stand by...
3...2...1...
ACTIVATE!

Missing out on the grand prize clearly hasnt dampened Martijn and AJs spirits, as their machines meet head-to-head in the arena centre! Back to Rock III tries to attack its opponents rear and disable its spinner, but S.O.R. X proves too manoueverable and stays out of harms way. The two dance for a moment, sizing each other up. Martijn is finding it hard to catch AJ and AJ is doubting whether he can get under Martijns skirts at point blank range. Breaking the stalemate, AJ swings S.O.R. around and clips Back to Rocks side with its deadly spinning rim! Back to Rock gets knocked aside, a side panel dinted and a skirt badly sliced! S.O.R. charges back in for a second blow...just what Martijn wants! Turning sharply, Back to Rock takes on the spinner head-on! Both machines are knocked away from each other! Back to Rocks front looks a little scarred, but Martijns gotten what he wanted - the spinner has been slowed to a crawl! As AJ begins revving it up again, Back to Rock comes bounding over for a little payback! S.O.R. tries to scuttle away, but Back to Rock catches a quick blow with its saw blade! It seems to have caused only superficial damage, but its damage nonetheless. A little fancy driving from AJ sees Back to Rock getting a face full of spinner once again! Martijns machine isnt flung far, but S.O.R. is, spinning like a top! Seizing its chance, Back to Rock charges at S.O.R. and ploughs under the side as AJ regains control! Not daring to take his thumbs from the controller, Martijn sends his machine racing across the arena and smack-bang into the nearest wall! S.O.R. tries to get away, but its being pinned by its Netherlandian nemesis! As its saw nibbles away at the paintwork, Back to Rocks lifter comes into play too, tipping S.O.R. up, over and against the barrier! Back to Rock backs away, hoping to get in another ram, but no such luck! S.O.R. simply flops onto its back and heads after the Dutch bot for revenge! Martijn stays well away, racing up the arena and smacking into the Void Activation Button! The ever-familiar siren begins deafening the audience as Back to Rock narrowly avoids a charge from a rerighted S.O.R.! Just missing the Button, S.O.R. swings round to bring the whirling spinner into play! Back to Rock attempts to dodge again, but AJs Infusionalike is too swift! The spinning rim hits the side, knocking Martijns machine away and giving it another torn skirt! S.O.R. hurridly self-rights and swoops in for another onslaught, but Back to Rock is back to life and just misses the deadly blades! The deadly dance begins again and this time, its Back to Rock who takes the lead! Catching S.O.R.s side with its saw buzzing away, Back to Rock jerks around and drives underneath, much to AJs dismay! Digging its wheels in, Back to Rock sets off down the arena, its eyes clearly fixed on the Void! AJ is doing all he can to get off Back to Rocks own wedge, but nothing doing! His two wheels cant get a grip and the weapons are mildly useless against a side attack! At last, the duo reach the south-eastern corner! S.O.R. struggles valiently, but one good shunt from Back to Rock sees it tumbling into the depths of the Void!

CEASE!

Back to Rock returns to the arena centre and twirls in triumph! Martijn looks as pleased as Punch at winning our bronze medal! Hes so pleased in fact, that hes just rammed Back to Rock into the Grim Beepers side and toppled him over! Outraged at the treatment of his master, Scream charges into Back to Rocks side and sends the Dutch destroyer soaring into the air! Just because you can beat S.O.R. doesnt mean you can beat Death, my son! :wink:

CEASE, YOU TWITS!

S.O.R. X blows its Xtra chance and is Xcommunicated for good.
BACK TO ROCK III WINS THIRD PLACE!

Later on: the Grand Final! Apocalypse VS Q.E. 2!

[Guest]

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Yet another awesome fight from the master

So gutted I came along too late for PTT...

[paulc]

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Agreed Liam - I was reading PTT5 a few months before I decided to join, thinking Im going to enter this competition, and take part in this brilliant competition, and win it (I was hoping ) but alas, I read that Steven had retired and new that with VFT, I wasnt going to enter PTT6

[joey_picus]

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I endorse the above comments.

[team_britespark]

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I wish PTT would come back... :sad:

[steven_mcg]

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Well, this is it. Todays the day youve all been waiting for, and two people have partially dreaded. Yes, its time to crown the Phoenix Cup champion!

Now, dim the lights and sharpen the saws. Its time to descend to the warzone for the last time...

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GRAND FINAL
APOCALYPSE Vs Q.E. 2

House Robots - Dulcy & The Taxman

Roboteers, stand by...
3...2...1...
ACTIVATE!

For the last time this series, our two finalists charge out of their spotlights, colliding head-on in the arena centre! To Liams delight, Apocalypse proves the lower of the two flippers and fires the great flipping arm! Q.E. 2s front jumps into the air, but Joeys machine remains upright! Apocalypse quickly comes in for a side attack, but Q.E. 2 deftly darts out of the way! The next few moments prove intense as our finalists size each other up, thinking how best to impliment their strategies. Just as Apocalypse makes another drive for Q.E. 2s sides, Joey pulls his pride and joy out the way and narrowly clips its rivals head with that terrible axe! Infuriated, Apocalypse barges into Q.E. 2s side like a rampant rhino! Liam hasnt gotten underneath, but he has given Q.E. 2 a good hard knock! Joey quickly spins Q.E. 2 around and clips Apocalypses bonce a second time! Liams launcher brushes this off, however, and comes in for another charge! This time, the flippers aim is true and Q.E. 2 is thrown onto its back in a burst of CO2! Apocalypse manouevers itself and pushes Q.E. 2 towards the nearest wall, but Joey didnt get this far by being pushed around! Mr McConnell activates his axe and flicks Q.E. 2 back onto its wheels before even reaching the barrier! Apocalypse tries to get back underneath, but Q.E. 2 is proving a slippery customer! Just as Liam starts to get frustrated, he finds Q.E. 2 at his robots side, bringing down that mighty hammer! This time, the axe gets a grip and a brief tug-of-war ensues between the two finalists! Q.E. 2s grip is holding, but Apocalypse is proving the stronger with six wheels to four! At last, a burst of speed has Apocalypse breaking the axes hold and darting up the arena! Q.E. 2 follows close behind and the duo find themselves tussling near the Flame Grill! A mighty column of fire illuminates our finalists as Q.E. 2 gets in another hammer blow! This time, Apocalypse manages to shake it off and darts forwards for some space - maybe a little too far forwards! Q.E. 2 stays right on Liams tail and rear-ends the bulked-up Bulldog Breed just as they near Dulcys CPZ! Realizing hes scraped under that rear skirt, Joey fires his front spatula and flicks Apocalypses back end off the ground! Bringing the great axe downward on its rival, Q.E. 2 shunts Liams launcher straight into Dulcys waiting claws! The reptilian House Robot swings Apocalypse into her corner and lowers her head! Flames erupt from her metallic mouth, lightly sizzling that smart blue paintjob! Q.E. 2, taking full advantage of the situation, clatters into the Void Activation Button and dashes back to Dulcys corner to watch the show! Unfortunately, Apocalypse is holding up fine and dandy against Dulcys flame breath and, with a bit of frantic wriggling, the rounded robot finally escapes the House Robots clutches - though, not without giving her a quick flick in revenge, of course! The battle is back on and our two finalists are once again dancing near the Flame Grill! This time, Apocalypse gets the upper hand, catching Q.E. 2s side and tossing it onto its back! Almost instantly, however, Joeys machine self-rights and swings round for another attack! Liam brings the battle closer to the arena centre and the duo dance once more! Q.E. 2 tries getting another axe blow in, but misses, giving Apocalypse an ideal chance to swoop under the sides and throw it over again! Apocalypse lines up its shot and charges for the nearest wall, but once again, Q.E. 2 flicks itself upright and out of harms way! Starting to get annoyed, Liam goes for a full frontal assault, ploughing under Q.E. 2s front before Joey can manouever away! The flipper fires and Apocalypse sends its rival upside-down yet again! Ploughing underneath, Apocalypse ignores the arena walls for now and instead rams Q.E. 2 down the warzone - right into the Taxmans horrible flywheel! Sparks fly as the king-sized Killerhurtz self-rights into the CPZ, its side now bearing a rather nasty scrape! Luckily for Joey, the Taxman isnt quite as hefty as Dulcy and so Q.E. 2 is able to wriggle away before any more serious damage can be inflicted! Right now, Joey is starting to feel as though hes on the ropes - especially since Apocalypse has barged in and flipped him again! Liam aims for one last flip, but Q.E. 2 proves to have plenty of life remaining as its axe rolls it back onto its wheels! A quick dart away from an Apocalypse charge and our finalists find themselves locked in another deadly dance! With near perfect timing, Joey fires his axe just as Q.E. 2 meets Apocalypses side and gets a good solid grip on his rounded rival! A second tug-of-war breaks out as Joey and Liam fight to stay in the game! You can even hear the squealing of the tyres as their machines try and prove their might! At last, Apocalypse appears to be getting the upper hand! Q.E. 2 struggles to maintain its grip, but a quick shunt from Liam sees it being thrust rear-first into Killeidascope Corner! The finalists are separated in a shower of sparks, as the mighty multicoloured drum knocks Q.E. 2 aside! Those titanium and polycarb side panels are starting to look rather scrappy, not to mention the beautiful naval paintwork! Q.E. 2 tries to manouever to Apocalypses side and gets in another glancing blow with that incredible axe! Apocalypse, however, is ready to call it a day! Clipping Q.E. 2s side, Liams launcher sweeps under the 10mm ground clearance, but the flipper remains dormant! Liam instead pours on the gas and careers across the arena towards the Void! Joey frantically tries to escape, firing both axe and flipper to rock Q.E. 2 off the wedge! The desperate ploy pays off and Q.E. 2 rocks itself onto solid ground - right on the edge of the corner zone! Joey quickly attempts an escape, but its all for naught! Apocalypse gives one last shunt and Q.E. 2 is sent tumbling down into the screaming abyss! Liam jumps for joy as he fires his flipper again and again! The day is won and the Phoenix cup is his at last!

CEASE!

Despite a few wise investments, Q.E. 2 goes bankrupt in the end! Ah, well. Its only money, Joey.
APOCALYPSE WINS THE PHOENIX CUP!

THE FINAL STANDINGS:
1st = APOCALYPSE (Liam Eliot)
2nd = Q.E. 2 (Joey McConnell)
3rd = BACK TO ROCK III (Martijn Benschop)

Well, what can I say? Thank you so much to everyone whos entered and commented. It felt good to be back in the tournament game, and even better to actually finish one again.

Although the return of PTT or a brand new major from me is highly unlikely in the future, I certainly wouldnt rule out another brief contest like this again. That is, if you actually want one. :wink:

At any rate, thank you to all and to all, a good night.

(Message edited by Steven_McG on June 08, 200

[kodster]

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Although the return of PTT or a brand new major from me is highly unlikely in the future

:sad:

Well done Liam, and awesome fights Steve.

[team_britespark]

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Any McGregor tourneys will be a fantastic addition to the FRA, particularly if I get to enter!

[joey_picus]

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Oh balls. Well, quod erat demonstratum in the end...well done Liam and Steve, on what has been rather a good little tournament. Excellent, Id say.

[pcbore]

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Awesome tournie... Would it be too soon to reserve a place for any future McGregor tournies now?