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Deadly Animal Draft (1 Viewer)
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CaptainHucklebuck
Ancient Chinese Secret
pgreen had Snoop. I had the kitty.And it's the most dangerous kitty on the planet. You may not have seen into my draft strategy, but I know exactly what I'm doing. Assuming my 2nd-round options make it to me.
Mr.Squidward
Footballguy
5 pages and this draft is only 5 picks in. Geesh.
Mr.Squidward
Footballguy
I do too. But I like to rely on VBD. Thus my pick of the Great White- who easily the most widely recognized killing machine.i have a couple picks that i think would more than rival the great white.Not a downside in this voter's mind. The earth is 2/3 water, and the Great White has no competitors in the ocean. He is far more dominant over all other sea creatures than hippo is over land creatures. Having great white on your squad means you win the ocean regardless of the other team's three sea animals.I love gepetto at this pick.Downside
How important a role with the Sea Creatures play in voters' minds?
Not even the fiercest in the ocean.I do too. But I like to rely on VBD. Thus my pick of the Great White- who easily the most widely recognized killing machine.i have a couple picks that i think would more than rival the great white.Not a downside in this voter's mind. The earth is 2/3 water, and the Great White has no competitors in the ocean. He is far more dominant over all other sea creatures than hippo is over land creatures. Having great white on your squad means you win the ocean regardless of the other team's three sea animals.I love gepetto at this pick.Downside
How important a role with the Sea Creatures play in voters' minds?
CaptainHucklebuck
Ancient Chinese Secret
Particularly since the Great White can't.... well. No talking about sleeper picks, eh?The Earth may be 2/3 water, but the draft is 5/8 land. A GW can get no more than 3 kills per competition.And w/r/t "and the Great White has no competitors in the ocean," hmmm...you should spend more time watching nature shows.
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bagger
Footballguy
CaptainHucklebuck
Ancient Chinese Secret
quit sucking up to the commish.HAHAHAHAHAthat is the funniest joke ever. whoa. that was great. :rotflmao:
Sperm Whale? 
Might be a decent pick if lots of others had mid-round selections of small, docile, sea-dwelling creatures. But really, all it's got going for it is size. It's got some teeth, but mostly doesn't use them, and there are plenty of documented reports of this whale being attacked by smaller sea creatures. Kind of a "gentle giant," but without the size of some great whales.I don't agree it's only a threat to plankton, but really, kind of an iffy pick at this point. As the largest toothed whale, it's got menace factor, but in practice, the SW just doesn't walk the walk (or, swim the swim, as the case may be). 
(Edit: though, in fairness, you might be able to quote some cool Moby **** passages in your guy's defense.)
Might be a decent pick if lots of others had mid-round selections of small, docile, sea-dwelling creatures. But really, all it's got going for it is size. It's got some teeth, but mostly doesn't use them, and there are plenty of documented reports of this whale being attacked by smaller sea creatures. Kind of a "gentle giant," but without the size of some great whales.I don't agree it's only a threat to plankton, but really, kind of an iffy pick at this point. As the largest toothed whale, it's got menace factor, but in practice, the SW just doesn't walk the walk (or, swim the swim, as the case may be). (Edit: though, in fairness, you might be able to quote some cool Moby **** passages in your guy's defense.)
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Gringoloco
Footballguy
Personally, I think the elephant is the steal of the draft thus far. Nobody, but nobody messes with the elephant. Sure, it might not get into the most fights but they wouldn't be worth its time. But the bottom line is that the elephant doesn't any gruff from any other creature.
Nope, having the elephant on your side in a land scrum is the wisest thing to do. And they can get plenty angry too.
Nice pick.
Nope, having the elephant on your side in a land scrum is the wisest thing to do. And they can get plenty angry too.
Nice pick.
CaptainHucklebuck
Ancient Chinese Secret
Actually, there are a few creatures that kill elephants... like... well, again, we're not talking about sleepers.Personally, I think the elephant is the steal of the draft thus far. Nobody, but nobody messes with the elephant. Sure, it might not get into the most fights but they wouldn't be worth its time. But the bottom line is that the elephant doesn't any gruff from any other creature.
Nope, having the elephant on your side in a land scrum is the wisest thing to do. And they can get plenty angry too.
Nice pick.
Gringoloco
Footballguy
One nice little hint to drafters (since I will be one of those voting) is to include a link or two to pics or stories of your animal kicking some nature butt.What have Sperm Whales killed, other than boat loads of plankton?
Gringoloco
Footballguy
One on one?
CaptainHucklebuck
Ancient Chinese Secret
One on one.
In defense of the Sperm Whale: The mighty sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales, weighing in at an average of 40 tons. They can dive deeper than any other whale and their main prey is the giant squid. Their only natural predator in the oceans are packs of orcas. They are highly intelligent and use clicks and whistles to communicate with each other. It is also theorized that they can use bursts of sound to stun their prey. The story "Moby ****" is based on a true story where a male sperm whale destroyed a whaling ship. It's a brute. Not the meanest of critters but definately hard to handle in our death match scenario. Gentle giant my ###, piss off the mighty sperm whale and prepared to be swallowed whole!
bagger
Footballguy
PoolShark is up.Sea creatures are going fast. Are there less of them and are limited much like RBs? Are there more land animals to choose from?I don't know. But my deadly combo is still on the board, and my shocker sleeper pick that i'll most likely do in the 5th round or so will all but seal the rest of these teams fates.
cosjobs
Footballguy
I have been holding this pick in my pocket a l;ittle while, wanting to hear some discussion on the sperm what pick (I trust you fixed the broken link). I also recommend that drafters add their justification to their priginal pick, it will help you when the polls are made.
So selecting, by proxy, for PoolShark.
He has made an excellent pick, one I might have considered myself: the evil, malicious, wantonly destructive, ill-tempered, nearly blind White Rhino .
So selecting, by proxy, for PoolShark.
He has made an excellent pick, one I might have considered myself: the evil, malicious, wantonly destructive, ill-tempered, nearly blind White Rhino .
I agree, sea creatures seem to be at a premium. I think there is a more distinct line between most of them, the top line ones are heads and shoulders above the later round picks. Kind of like TEs but with more impact on the game IMHO. Sperm Whale vs. Great White? Bring it on sharkie....
CaptainHucklebuck
Ancient Chinese Secret
CaptainHucklebuck
Ancient Chinese Secret
Excellent pick. I thought about it myself. The lack of vision will ultimately be its downfall, however.
