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banshiryuu 07/05/22 9:59:59 PM #1: |
one of these matches will be the VGMC19 finals WHICH ONE IS IT?!?!? (or just pick the best match thats fine too :)
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Welcome to Video Game Music Contest 16, an annual celebration of the best of the best video game music according to the voters!
Important Links: Bracket: https://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=475935 Contest info sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_IU5iCFTM_4WEx8ZWKwznMz5v2tarCKh1Ag0mxIgAes Contest discussion thread: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/80027411 Main bracket playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT3m7iohpL0xxfgkmGKvEyWfHvNZ53Kbn Last years spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16XAaBMDuUnQ4c5AxQNL9ZhvD7VG5kQyrXWWZxnkrn-o VGMC total stats sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K1XdLWiUKB2kX99qYBgnRbLU_sCz4dvZSByKKJHCT6o Discord: https://discord.gg/WDvMS4a Rules: - Listen to both songs in a given match, at least through the loop time provided (to make sure you don't skip before you've heard the whole thing!) - Please consider the loop point listed when judging the song; if a video loops one minute 5 times, don't treat it as if it's a repetitive 5 minute song - If it's a match between your favorite song ever and a song you despise, still LISTEN TO BOTH! Votes can and will be disqualified if there is suspicion songs are not being listened to, and you may be discounted for the rest of the contest for repeat offenses. - No alt accounts, no rallying or begging, etc., etc.... You only get one vote! Swapping votes is alright, just make clear that you've already made a vote and are swapping. - Make clear what your voting options are! Please keep votes separate from any comments, and use the titles given in the topic post. - Voting in all matches is not mandatory, feel free to skip matches you do not wish to vote in. - Vote based on the links provided, and not other sources of audio. Links are specifically chosen for best quality and the like. - Don't discuss vote tallies in this thread, or in other threads, as they may influence votes. Likewise, please refrain from looking at the running tally before voting. Voting Period: - Today's matches will last 24 hours from the time of posting, or 24 hours from 10pm Eastern, whichever is the later time. - Please note this may mean that two topics will be active at the same time! - If you anticipate being unable to vote in a given day, please send an absentee vote to @banshiryuu, or post your absentee vote in the discussion thread! . Match 1 Lightfield - Shadoubt Shaps Composer: Zanshin Loop Point: 5:36 Genre: DARK IDM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFypko3_tS8x Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner - Beyond the B ... Copied to Clipboard!
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NFUN 07/05/22 10:01:02 PM #2: |
--- Kneel... or you will be knelt ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Collen 07/05/22 10:02:06 PM #3: |
Shadoubt Shaps Theme of D4 Take Control --- But there's a hole in my head and that's where I see and hear and dream through Seems like that leaks out and I forget all the wonderful things escape me now ... Copied to Clipboard!
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banshiryuu 07/05/22 10:21:45 PM #4: |
oh no why did the topic go away noooooooooo.... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DireKrow 07/05/22 10:26:21 PM #5: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Take Control ... Copied to Clipboard!
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tgs2 07/05/22 10:35:43 PM #6: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Take Control I am #TeamYoru. Sorry Sailing fans. Shadbout [6.5] Bounds [8] D4 [7] Partners [6] Yoru [8.5] Control [9.5] 1. Turok 2:Seeds of Evil (GBC) - Scroll Stage 2. Super Mario 64 - Staff Roll 3. ??? 4. ??? 5. Warframe - Sleeping in the Cold Below 6. Heartland - Para Bellum 7. ??? 8. Alto's Odyssey - An Endless Desert 9. Phantasy Star Online 2 - Yggdrasil 10. Shatter - Argon Refinery 11. The Caligula Effect 2 - xxxx/xx/xx (Remix) 12. Napple Tale - Dreams in a Pie 13. Control - Take Control 14. A.N.N.E - stg_travel_2_3 15. Deltarune Chapter 2 - A CYBER'S WORLD? 16. ??? 17. GITADORA OverDrive - Jupiter Guns Novel ( Long Version) 18. ??? 19. Lightning Returns - The Glittering City of Yusnaan 20. Mad Rat Dead - Breath of Forest ... Copied to Clipboard!
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kamakazikila 07/05/22 10:35:58 PM #7: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing --- Puff Stuff ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TeamRocketElite 07/05/22 10:38:28 PM #8: |
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner - Beyond the Bounds The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles - Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Ragnarok Online II: The Gate of the World - Yoru ~ Sailing --- My bracket looked like random picks compared to his. Congrats to azuarc for winning the GotD 2020 Guru Contest! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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azuarc 07/05/22 11:02:20 PM #9: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control --- Only the exceptions can be exceptional. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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azuarc 07/05/22 11:03:55 PM #10: |
banshiryuu posted... oh no why did the topic go away noooooooooo.... It went off sailing beyond the bounds. As the contest host, you need to TAAAAAKE. CON-TROLLL!! (This was not a vote post. That's right above this.) --- Only the exceptions can be exceptional. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UF8 07/06/22 12:05:18 AM #11: |
ANUBIS DARK DIMENSION OPEN DREAMS ye ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DeadTaffer 07/06/22 12:27:26 AM #12: |
Shadoubt Shaps Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TheArkOfTurus 07/06/22 12:43:19 AM #13: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing --- Our eyes were removed For our own safety ... Copied to Clipboard!
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moons 07/06/22 1:04:50 AM #14: |
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner - Beyond the Bounds D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Theme of D4 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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dowolf 07/06/22 1:19:44 AM #15: |
B2B D4 YS my message may not be in all uppercase --- Nonsense. "Testing" is for when you're still guessing--and now, I have no need to guess. -- Agatha, Girl Genius ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Prince46 07/06/22 1:28:15 AM #16: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing I was coming pretty much ready to vote Partners and then D4 turns out to be an excellent banger. Man, Match 2 is beyond hard, but I hope whoever wins it does great! Also, Beyond the Bounds it's great too :) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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HidekuniHorita 07/06/22 1:35:00 AM #17: |
Shadoubt Shaps Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing --- Omniscience lies beyond the void, beyond decay! I am one with the Akashic Records! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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barreldragon88 07/06/22 2:01:44 AM #18: |
Lightfield - Shadoubt Shaps The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles - Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Ragnarok Online II: The Gate of the World - Yoru ~ Sailing --- Long live Saint Seiya!! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Xarnax42 07/06/22 4:02:00 AM #19: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing Theme of D4 > Partners - The game is afoot! > Beyond the Bounds = Yoru ~ Sailing > Take Control > Shadoubt Shaps Brutal draw for the Match 2 contenders. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mihark 07/06/22 4:24:03 AM #20: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Yoru ~ Sailing ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Fivda 07/06/22 6:03:57 AM #21: |
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner - Beyond the Bounds D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Theme of D4 Ragnarok Online II: The Gate of the World - Yoru ~ Sailing ... Copied to Clipboard!
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th3l3fty 07/06/22 6:14:02 AM #22: |
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner - Beyond the Bounds D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Theme of D4 Ragnarok Online II: The Gate of the World - Yoru ~ Sailing --- thelefty for analysis crew 2008 imo -transience I have a third degree burn in flame-o-nomics -Sir Chris ... Copied to Clipboard!
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andylt 07/06/22 6:15:27 AM #23: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Yoru ~ Sailing Shadoubt Shaps slaps! OK not really, I don't get this one. Bounds wins by default but I can't say I'm a fan of that one either >_> Match 2 is much more up my alley. D4 is nice and jazzy! I like the piano and whatever instrument is making the main melody, and the backing is very soothing. Unfortunately it's up against maybe my fav song in bracket D. I didn't actually love Partners when I first heard it in noms, but I've found myself listening to it more and more since then. I don't consider myself a huge fan of AA music (it's fine but nothing amazing), but I get major Last Time Travel from Layton vibes here, which is a big positive from me! The tap in the background keeps the song grounded, and contrasted with the flowy strings and accordions it all just come together to make a beautiful piece. I love the little ringing bells. I did sigh when I saw two 8 minute songs here in match 3 lol. Sailing improves as it goes on, I don't adore it but it has nice vibes and there's some solid parts here and there. Feels a little aimless tho. I like the guy's singing voice in Take Control but the song isn't for me, the 'Take Control' bits put me off. There's some nice instrumentation but by the end I was just waiting for it to be done. My fav Control song is Dark Disquiet but I guess that probably wasn't composed for the game :( Shaps: 0.5/5 Bounds: 1.5/5 D4: 3.5/5 Partners: 5/5 Sailing: 2.5/5 Control: 2/5 --- Very slowly becoming a Final Fantasy aficionado. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MargaretAnnMid 07/06/22 6:19:35 AM #24: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tked 07/06/22 6:25:03 AM #25: |
Shadoubt Shaps Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MoonRunes 07/06/22 8:13:44 AM #26: |
Shadoubt Shaps Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Raetsel_Lapin 07/06/22 8:30:47 AM #27: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Take Control --- I'm not who you think I am And even if I thought you'd known, I never would have told you so ... Copied to Clipboard!
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xx521xx 07/06/22 10:39:38 AM #28: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing --- Optimism is the first step to disappointment. xx521xx ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MaxGalactica 07/06/22 11:09:25 AM #29: |
Shadoubt Shaps is definitely interesting. The soundscape and general structure is very unique and interesting, but I can't say that I really enjoy it. I can appreciate it for doing what it does though. Beyond the Bounds has pretty nice instrumentation with the harp, strings, and percussion. The really quick and erratic nature of the main vocal line sounds super unnatural and not good. Maki Kimura is a good vocalist though, which is exemplified better in the slower vocal lines. But whoever wrote the main vocal line seems like they didn't take into account the fact that it was for a vocalist, and not for an instrument. The violin solo in the second half is quite good as well. It'll still get my vote regardless, despite my issues with it. Theme of D4 is quite good with the acoustic guitar, piano, and sax parts in particular. Pretty nice melody too. Best part is the piano solo at 2:40. Very good song overall. The tap dancing in Partners is the highlight of this song. Pretty good melody with the violin and accordion as well. Best part is the violin solo at 2:30. Really good performance there. Actually somewhat conflicted on what to vote for on this match. Both songs are quite excellent. Yoru ~ Sailing is everything for me. First of all, Ilaria Graziano has one of the most beautiful voices I've heard, and she does an incredible job here. The tin whistle, piano, double bass, and the soft drums in the background of the Yoru half add a ton to the ambience of it. The section at 2:47 is really neat as well with the marimba part creating a mystical sense to the piece. The transition to the Sailing half is really seamless and perfect. I love the Sailing half almost as much as the Yoru half. Gorgeous celtic piece by Kanno. Great melody, and great instrumentation more than anything with the violins, winds, percussion, bass, strings and everything. 100% my favorite song of bracket D. The transition from the peaceful Sailing to TAKE. CONTROL. is quite amusing. I think I like the second half of this one better than the first half when it takes a more ballad-like approach. The first half is good too, but the vocal line isn't really doing it for me. It doesn't feel like a cohesive melody to me. Definitely not the best Old Gods of Asgard song, but it's pretty good still. Some very strong songs today. Votes: Beyond the Bounds abstain until I listen to both songs again and can make a better decision on it Yoru ~ Sailing --- Don't trust everything that you read on the Internet. -Abraham Lincoln ... Copied to Clipboard!
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rwlh 07/06/22 11:21:08 AM #30: |
Shadoubt Shaps Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Yoru ~ Sailing ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Prody Parrot 07/06/22 11:25:33 AM #31: |
Beyond the Bounds ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ZelRaat 07/06/22 11:48:54 AM #32: |
Beyond the Bounds The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control Damn, never thought a castanet solo could be this good. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MaxGalactica 07/06/22 12:39:57 PM #33: |
ZelRaat posted... Damn, never thought a castanet solo could be this good.The solos are tap dancing, not castanets. The castanets are in the background of most of the rest of the song. Also, gonna lean towards Partners in match 2. I like the melody a bit more, and the instrumentation is more unique. Vote: Partners - Let's dance, my dear fellow!! --- Don't trust everything that you read on the Internet. -Abraham Lincoln ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mac Arrowny 07/06/22 1:30:55 PM #34: |
Shadoubt starts okay and then it just gets worse and worse I don't like it at all. BtB good as ever. D4 doesn't really do much for me. Partners isn't thrilling either, but it's a little more interesting. Yoru is quite nice. Sailing songs can be good. Take Control is amazing in-game, but I don't like it nearly as much on its own. Still good at least. Could go either way on this one. Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Yoru ~ Sailing Beyond the Bounds > Yoru ~ Sailing > Take Control > Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! > Theme of D4 > Shadoubt Shaps --- All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DanKirby 07/06/22 2:16:01 PM #35: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 abstain --- (>'.')> "The problem with the future is that it keeps turning into the present." -Hobbes ... Copied to Clipboard!
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sergiocornaga 07/06/22 3:22:02 PM #36: |
Shadoubt Shaps Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing ... Copied to Clipboard!
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FL81 07/06/22 3:27:23 PM #37: |
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner - Beyond the Bounds The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles - Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Control - Take Control y'know I had Yoru ~ Sailing making it to R3 in my faves bracket, but I really just like Take Control right now --- Thanks to Proofpyros for the sig images https://i.imgur.com/Nv4Pi1v.jpg https://i.imgur.com/N43HJYv.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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skulltrumpets 07/06/22 4:15:08 PM #38: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Yoru ~ Sailing I am literally the only one here who is obsessed with all of these songs. Holy fuck I actually relistened to these songs multiple times. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Janus5k 07/06/22 4:21:19 PM #39: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control I can sort of appreciate some of the rhythmic things in Shadoubt but yeah not my thing. Beyond the Bounds' dramatic gibberish is pretty goofy but it's fun. oh my god I hate this match so much, both songs are great but when the main melody kicks in for Partners I can't resist man Yoru ~ Sailing is such a calming and peaceful track, can certainly picture just slowly sailing on a tranquil ocean listening to it. definitely something I like a lot more than I expe- TAKE. CONTROL. --- A hero cannot be defeated simply by making him die. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LkProd 07/06/22 4:47:28 PM #40: |
Shadoubt Shaps Theme of D4 Take Control match 2 sucks ... Copied to Clipboard!
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golden009 07/06/22 4:52:38 PM #41: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Take Control ... Copied to Clipboard!
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tennisboy213 07/06/22 5:13:44 PM #42: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Yoru ~ Sailing --- rich af ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Isquen 07/06/22 5:49:14 PM #43: |
Shadoubt Shaps Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control Match 1: no matter how much I listen to Beyond the Bounds, I just do not like it, and nothing of it ever clicks in my brain as "you like this part." I'm sorry! :| Match 2: Theme of D4 is pretty cool, I'll confess, but I'm a sucker for the castanets in the Ace Attorney track. Match 3: I really like Ragnarok Online music, for the most part, but Yoru just ain't it for me. Sailing would have won this one for me as a standalone, but meanwhile, I appreciate Take Control a whole lot more. --- [Rock and Stone] ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sceptilesolar 07/06/22 6:03:28 PM #44: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control I think Take Control is fairly mediocre for Poets of the Fall, but still, great day. --- Just killing time until the world ends. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DoctorJimmy133 07/06/22 6:11:22 PM #45: |
Shadoubt Shaps D4 Yoru --- azuarc is quite good at predicting GameFAQs bracket battles. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GameBopAdv 07/06/22 6:17:46 PM #46: |
Shadoubt Shaps -- -- --- Kopazzynth (I should probably go ahead and change this username soon) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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slykirby 07/06/22 6:20:13 PM #47: |
Beyond the Bounds Partners - The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! Take Control --- https://i.imgur.com/c3jEuPS.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KCF0107 07/06/22 7:00:18 PM #48: |
Beyond Theme Control --- KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mr Lasastryke 07/06/22 7:49:07 PM #49: |
Beyond the Bounds Theme of D4 Yoru ~ Sailing --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Place 07/06/22 8:14:16 PM #50: |
Lightfield - Shadoubt Shaps D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Theme of D4 Ragnarok Online II: The Gate of the World - Yoru ~ Sailing Everything today just grabs hold and does not let go. I gotta listen to Old Gods. Especially cruel to pair Shadoubt with the purest strain of B8core, but I'm glad to see it has its fans. Super varied bunch; all great for different reasons! Today's amenities: [10] Shadoubt Shaps [9.5] Beyond the Bounds [9.0] Yoru ~ Sailing [8.5] Take Control [8.5] Theme of D4 [8.0] The game is afoot! Let's dance, my dear fellow!! --- Hi. I wanna play you something. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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