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Post by swarm on Oct 28, 2006 17:54:22 GMT -5
Ok since Jim made this we may as well use it. So here's to the first poll.
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Post by markoda on Oct 28, 2006 17:59:32 GMT -5
I voted for COTG. I only use a six bootlegs and that is only to round out a roster in early classics.
They are not overbearing and a couple of them have no wins at all. They will be fazed out once more wrestlers come in as I get to those years.
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Post by Trent Lawless on Oct 28, 2006 19:11:08 GMT -5
This is a no-brainer. I will say no more.
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Post by BDS on Oct 28, 2006 19:23:29 GMT -5
Bootlegs can be fun and fill a niche, but I prefer the real deal beyond any shadow of a doubt.
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Post by stephenvegas on Oct 28, 2006 19:33:21 GMT -5
I voted for COTG.
In both my GWF and aCe feds, I have actually never used a bootleg. Just my personal preference.
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Post by Thad Killian on Oct 28, 2006 20:39:26 GMT -5
I have hardly ever used bootlegs but in all the tournaments that I have been in with or against bootlegs...GWF is simply the best! Unless you are counting my team of Olympus and "Stunning" Steve aka Simple Perfection... ;D
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Post by gatekeeper on Oct 28, 2006 21:56:54 GMT -5
COTG for sure.
Tom creates everything I need for this game.
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Post by GalactiKing on Oct 28, 2006 22:13:54 GMT -5
I love bootlegs, but COTG will always be first in my heart.
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Post by ravenkai on Oct 28, 2006 22:15:11 GMT -5
I feel that the Bootlegs are better as it give us the fans of the card chance to make our own wrestling cards. We can be so creative at making the storyline for our bootlegs and the moves can be fun to think of good names..
raven
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Post by theace4ever on Oct 29, 2006 1:44:40 GMT -5
Both have their place in the community...all due credit goes to Tom for creating this wonderful game and inspiring many others to carry on the legacy with creations of their own.He has sparked creativity in so many people out there. Im a big supporter of bootlegs, its no secret... but I also give just as much support to the official cards.
There are some out there that try to loudly spew propaganda about what's right and wrong with the way people run their feds in public, but in private they dont even buy into their own propaganda... sad.
Anyhow, enough said on that. Thanks to Tom for creating such a lasting (and continually improving) product, thanks to all the promoters out there that believe in sharing their creativity and ideas with others...thats just one of the things that make this game great and continue to push forth year after year.
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Post by Splattercat on Oct 29, 2006 1:53:12 GMT -5
For this Poll, CotG...Because of it's more linear metaplot, I wouldn't use any Bootlegs with it... LOW on the other hand is a different story...Pittbull currently uses the vast majority of the Official LOW cards (because he bought them), so I have no choice to use bootlegs as our Feds run semi-parallel...We've even done trades... So for my purposes, my LOW fed wouldn't exist without Bootlegs...Of course, if it matters, Pittbull's fed is also much better than mine, so.....  |
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Post by Matt on Oct 29, 2006 10:23:26 GMT -5
COTG obviously. Amazed to see that 4 people so far think otherwise...
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Post by swarm on Oct 29, 2006 10:39:21 GMT -5
COTG for sure. Tom creates everything I need for this game. STRONG. |
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Post by gwffantrav on Oct 29, 2006 10:52:00 GMT -5
For this Poll, CotG...Because of it's more linear metaplot, I wouldn't use any Bootlegs with it... LOW on the other hand is a different story...Pittbull currently uses the vast majority of the Official LOW cards (because he bought them), so I have no choice to use bootlegs as our Feds run semi-parallel...We've even done trades... So for my purposes, my LOW fed wouldn't exist without Bootlegs...Of course, if it matters, Pittbull's fed is also much better than mine, so..... Yeah, it's much easier to create a good bootlege of a real life wrestler rather a COTG character. The only bootleg I ever used was Death Knight II (had him in Mad JEster's corner vs Exo King & Jack of Diamonds in Sudden Death 03-04). He fit in the storyline perfectly!!!! |
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Post by Splattercat on Oct 29, 2006 21:48:11 GMT -5
I don't imagine the intent of Bootlegs is ever to replace the originals...I would NEVER run a game with only bootlegs without actually buying the product from Tom, nor would I condone such...I would like to think that everyone else would feel the same way...But, if they buy it, they love it, they make their own and like it even more, that's their call to make...They already bought the product so both sides have done their part...  |
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Post by Pride on Oct 30, 2006 10:16:11 GMT -5
oh i cant make an honest guess on this....
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Post by vansabu on Oct 30, 2006 12:14:13 GMT -5
Right now I only play LOW and for me it is fun to make bootlegs - as I have come up with stupid ans Awesome bootlegs for my fed. I use the LOW officials and bootlegs of hero and villain type wrestlers intermingling and such. I dont see anything wrong about it , it just adds to the game and fun.
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Post by gwffantrav on Oct 31, 2006 10:54:28 GMT -5
WOW! I'm shocked at these results so far..15-9?!?! WOW
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Post by bmurderh8s on Oct 31, 2006 11:11:18 GMT -5
Bootlegs are so deeply imbedded in the COTG community that I can't see how someone could be shocked by the results.
Without bootlegs I can tell you the community would not be as strong as it is today. It would probably still flourish, but the ability to be creative and create your own world rather then strictly adhere to Tom's imagination makes the game that much more apealing.
It's not like booltegging music because you're not stealing Tom's characters, you're reaching into your own mind and creating, for the most part, original characters. The official stuff deals mostly in the science fiction comic book realm. And there is a section out there that prefers a more realistic style. Among other styles that Tom may not cater to.
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Post by GOODZILLA on Nov 1, 2006 2:35:39 GMT -5
Hmmm, some good points in this thread so far ... from both sides. But I am shocked at the vote totals here. This is actually pretty sad. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against bootlegs at all. Its fun to get creative and think up new characters. I have come up with a lot of bootlegs over the years .... even though most of them have been "inspired" by comic books, cartoons, movies, etc. I have collected bootleg sets from a lot of other promoters too. Even though it's not for everyone, I enjoy it. And I will keep doing it. BUT ... I rarely use any of those bootleg cards. When I do find time to play, I want to use the official guys. As much as I enjoy the bootleg scene and the creativity it brings out in all of us, I kind of see it as an insult to Tom to say you prefer bootlegs over the real characters. I know I have never even made a character that could come close to anyone Tom made. Not even Sectarian.  |
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