Here they are! The results for assignment #7! hehe
Nymphalis Antiopa
Hmm...why do I think my profession is the best? Well, since Nymph was my first character I might be a little biased . I think rangers are the best because they pretty much can do everything; they are so flexible and versatile. They can cause so many conditions, interrupt, run. A good ranger, can shut down pretty much any class. Rangers are also good survivors with stances that block attacks, and they can have a trusty pet/companion with them. I also think rangers are awesome because they are the only class that I had no trouble with doing those Insignia quests in Shing Jea lol.
Judge 1: Awesome job! I can totally see why rangers are awesome by your story and description. You're right, a good ranger can shut down a spellcaster entirely, plus they can cause conditions to help drain a foe's health. And of course the stances that block attacks don't hurt either.
lol @ tricks are for kids.
As for your picture, think you could have done better, as I've seen what you can do in the past. I love how I can see both your and Deus's face, and I saw you first and you are the most prominent in the photo. However, there are a few things that bother me a little bit, like all the sparkles and the green aura (I know the cape couldn't be helped). I can also see the streak from your arrow (you missed!
), and though it would have been difficult, I still think it would have been better if you'd been able to capture the shot with the arrow in the bow.
Judge 2: Excellent reasoning for why rangers are so great! Your photo matches well with the story, but I think that it is a little dry. Firstly, the background is so plain and you don't stand out a whole lot against it. Deus actually stands out more than you do. Also, white glittery stuff near Deus and the green cloud around you is actually a bit distracting.
Judge 3: Your story was short, sweet, simple and to the point. I especially loved the part about "Silly mesmer, tricks are for kids."
I have mixed feelings about your shot though. On one hand I can clearly see what you wrote about in the story (distracting his spells and whatnot) but aesthetically I think it falls short. The angle is a bit awkward, and all the particle effects are a bit distracting. The landscape however, seems to suit your ranger well.
Deus Toutatis
The first thing that people notice when they see a Mesmer is what they're wearing. Mesmer armor is both fashionable and functional (but mostly fashionable), and even the poorest of Mesmers still manages to look classy and ready for the proverbial royal visit. Mesmers have a more stylish wardrobe than you.
Mesmers have a unique primary attribute: Fast Casting. This allows them to activate any spell or signet at a greatly accelerated rate. Considering that seven of the ten professions use spells, and that nine of the ten professions use signets (with an overlap between the two groups that covers all ten); in a contest of speed the Mesmer is always going to be the clear winner. Mesmers are faster and more mentally agile than you.
The Mesmers' dance routines, the Riverdance and Gypsy Stomp (for want of a better name for the latter), are both extremely difficult styles to master. They require fast and extremely precise footing to be able to dance without falling over or injuring yourself, and the styles can take months, if not years, to perfect. Even in combat, Mesmers pull off delicate and graceful moves; exquisite aerial twirls and swift fencing maneuvers (a sport that is also difficult to master) as they unleash chaos upon their hapless victims. Mesmers are better on their feet than you.
The Mesmer's skill repertoire shows it to be a profession based around counterstrategies. No matter what an enemy is capable of throwing at them, the Mesmer has access to skills that allow them to interrupt or disable opponents, sap away their inner strengths, and punish the enemy for even trying. The Mesmer barely needs to lift a finger as the enemy's perceptions are turned around. In this sense, the Mesmer doesn't even need a physical weapon; the most powerful weapons at their disposal are the minds of their enemies, and the powers of mesmerisation allow them to strike deep in their enemies' most vulnerable points; their greatest fears that are usually hidden. One might argue that this is an invasion of privacy and unnecessary cruelty as it essentially equates to telepathic assault, but to Mesmers this is a necessary survival technique and the most effective strategy to bring an opponent - any opponent - down (and as a Mesmer will never reveal what he or she sees once an enemy's mental defences have been breached, this also proves that Mesmers are more trustworthy than you).
Mesmers are better than you, and your Warrior, and your Elementalist, and your Monk, and your Assassin, and your Paragon... One Mesmer is better than your whole Guild. Don't even bother to try to prove otherwise; any pathetic attempts you could possibly make to challenge the Masters of All can only end with one conclusion: you failing on the most epic level imaginable, and you being owned by a guy in tights. Please, spare yourself from the surfeit of embarrassment that is guaranteed to result from the misguided notion that you could even be a Mesmer's equal, let alone a Mesmer's superior.
Judge 1: Nice story! rofl I laughed so hard at the guy in tights part. And I love how you added the current bounty bonus to your story.
The way you wrote it makes me really fear to disagree that mesmers are 1337.
Your picture is outstanding as well, you are definately the most prominent in the photo, I just think it might have been better to go with a different angle to see just a bit of Nymph's face. But overall, excellent job, I can totally see Nymph cowering in fear as you, the fearsome mesmer, stands there messing up her mind. Awesome job!
Judge 2: Wow. Exceptional. Your story was incredible, and your photo works SO well with it. The photo itself is lovely even on its own. My only complaint is that the top half of your background is a bit boring. It does however make Nymph blend in with it which keeps the attention on you. Wonderful job.
Judge 3: I love the "in your face" attitude of the beginning of your story, to me its pretty convincing! That style you used it just...just awesome. Nice use of skills in your story as well! As for the shot, I do see the part where your mesmer uses IW as the finishing blow. Dues certainly looks grand, and poor Nymph! I almost can feel her pain. Great job on this assignment, you really have shown that mesmers are powerful beings.
Scarlet Renoux:
Mesmerize: (Verb): 1) To hypnotize. 2) To spellbind, to fascinate. 3) To compel by fascination. These three definitions describe the true meaning of what a Mesmer is. Yes, Warriors can use brute force to break their way through barricades and objects. Yes, Elementalists can use nature to their advantage, and yes, monks can heal wounds and bring life to mortals. But there is one thing no profession can do; cause mental distractions and chaos to the enemy’s mind. By the simple cast of a spell, a Mesmer can disrupt the casting of a resurrection chant, causing an entire mob of foes to be picked off one by one. A Mesmer can force damage to be done when an enemy attacks, while they are completely unaware of the source. Penetrating right through thoughts, Mesmers can change the surroundings and environment one stands in, promoting insanity. Mesmers, maybe looking physically weak or elegant, can use pure brain power to conquer.
Judge 1: Very good job portraying why you think mesmers are the best profession! Their weapon is definately their mind. And you portrayed this well in your photos. At first I was like, this isn't a battle scene. But then I realized, mesmers use their minds to kill their foes. I like how you have Scarlet looking so subtle and confident as Render is in the background suffering from things that have been done to her mind. You are the most prominent thing in the photo, the only thing is perhaps you could have stood a little closer to Render so that we could see you both. Otherwise, great job!
Judge 2: Your explanation as to why Mesmers rock so much was awesome. Using the actual definition of mesmerize was a very cute touch and it really fits in well with Scarlet's personality. Your writing definitely boosted your overall score this week. Don't get me wrong, your photo is very nice, but I was expecting to see it appear as if you were casting a spell on Render, or a little more "action" involved rather than just standing there confidently.
Judge 3: Ah, I enjoy the use of illusion magic in a more creepy sense like that...I certainly wouldn't want to mess with scarlet! It seems a bit random though, but at least it explains the shot. I really like the attitude look on scarlet with this one. That, and your still the center of attention even with poor render in the background. However, just looking at the shot itself I don't really see anything exceptionally mesmery.
Render Me Useless
Monks are by far the best class
As Render said, Piss me off, you die
But if I love you, you'll live forever =)
Judge 1: lol! Very cute and creative pose! I love how it looks like Render is about to kick Scarlet. Ouch. I did notice you first but my eyes did avert to Scarlet rather quickly, but you are still the main focus. However, part of this assignment's score is in the writing part, and though you said monks are by far the best class, you failed to mention why you think so. You pretty much just said that Render is cool unless you make her mad and that's it. We know writing isn't your strong point but it seems maybe you were more focused on the shot than the explanation because we don't know why you think monks are so great.
Judge 2: The photo is cute, it really does look like you are going to kick Scarlett! Scarlett is a little bit too bright in this photo, though. I think if you had chosen a location where her armor would blend in more, it would have made you pop out of the photograph better. Also, I think you missed the part of the assignment where we stated that writing is worth 1/3 of your final score. Sadly, that will cost you.
Judge 3: Poor Scarlet! The dance emote seems to have worked well in a vicious standpoint (don't bug the monkie!) However, I'm a bit disappointed with the shot as well. The lighting is very dark, except for the one ray on scarlet, which perhaps should have been on you if anything. I'm also not sure about your armor choice, but to me it just dosen't seem to match right. I know that monks can be tough...but I think when you think of monks first people don't tend to imagine them exactly kicking people...Not to sound like I'm completely complaining about everything, but you also forgot that part of the points also comes from the writing.
There you have it! Expect results later on today or tomorrow, along with assignment #8!
All hail the unstoppable power of the Mesmer!
