Welcome to the first ever FEantasy Draft. Together we will be drafting to create a team of heroes! Each of us will draft a total of 5 heroes so make each pick count.

In terms of who you pick, go for whoever you want as long as you provide a picture of them and create a justification for your pick. At the end, you'll be able to give a final statement for your team and we'll see who gets the most votes in a poll.


Rules

1. This is a serpentine draft. The order will be determined by random.org, but if you go last in the first round, you go first in the next. And If there were 4 players, the way this would work is A-B-C-D-D-C-B-A-A-B...etc..

2. Everyone will have 24 hours for their pick. I picked 24 hours in the hopes that not every pick will take the full time period (the draft will move really slow if people do this), but I don't want this game to be something that people have to make too much of a priority. If you miss your 24 hour window, you are not out of the draft but you miss your pick for that round.

3. Each post where a pick is made must include the name of their pick, a picture of their pick, and a justification of some kind for why they picked it (no rules about the content of your justification though).

4. Drafting order will be determined by random.org.

5. No soliciting for votes at the end of the draft. Obviously, I have no way of enforcing this, but if I find out about anyone going to others and asking people to vote for them, they will be dq'd. It's not in the spirit of the game as this is not meant to be a popularity contest. Also, if you are someone voting on the draft results, the only thing I ask of you is to determine your vote based off the draft itself and not your opinion of the person who drafted the team.

6. No voting for yourself at the end of the draft. You must vote for one of the other players, and if you fail to do so you will have a point subtracted from your total votes received.


Draft Order

I have randomized the names using Random.Org, and the order will be:

1. Josh
2. Curtis
3. Ahoda
4. Badger
5. Penner
6. Havo
7. Spin
8. Brian

Picks so far:

Gonna try to keep this post updated so we can see everyone's teams in one place.

Josh

Spiderman

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Pick One Spider-Man Spider-Man has always been my favorite hero and he should be yours TOO! He has somewhat of a unique story in that he became a hero by mistake, bitten by a spider, and he took a look at his powers and like the true golden boy he is -- he decided to make the world a better place. He embodies a true hero through always putting others before himself and always winds in dangerous situations to ensure the safety of everyone involved in situations before himself. His youth provides him with a less tarnished view of the world which makes him extremely likable, as well as someone that children growing up on comics could always relate with. He's nerdy, he's cute, he's positive, and he's RELATABLE! His impact in pop culture has been astounding as he's had four different movie series pop up in the last twenty years, all successful enough to spur a sequel. He's also such a comedic character that he's found himself in several viral memes (You've googled Spiderman meme at least once. I know you have.) He has such a distinct look and even when he strays from the classic look -- a lot of his spin-off outfits are still recognizable. He's had several video games, one of the most successful runs as a comic book hero, and so much more. Plus, he has a great butt in that spandex.

Harrison Ford

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Pick Two Harrison Ford Harrison Ford has brought us nothing but good heroes over the years and he's done it successfully for multiple generations, revamping these classic characters for a younger audience (And doing it exceptionally well, at that). Out of all of his roles, he's played some of the most iconic heroes in cinema, including: Han Solo (Star Wars), Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones), & Rick Deckard (Blade Runner). And on top of that he's just a great guy -- a hero in real life, dare I say. He even has a heroic beginning. He worked hard for roles but found nothing so turned to being a carpenter on movie sets until he was discovered for his first role in American Graffiti. From there, he took this opportunity to make great connections and become the classic hero we know and love today. So, whether he is saving us from relics from the past, robots from the future, or monsters in outer space -- Harrison Ford has always been there. And he always will.

Mario

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Pick Three Mario To kick off round three, I'm going to be picking one of the most classic video game heroes of all time. MARIO! Through multiple professions, he has brought us some great times all while saving the world (and his princess). From tennis, go-karting, soccer, board gaming, olympic athlete, golf, taking a dip in the medical field, to saving the actual universe -- Mario can do it all. He even does it while he's on vacation! (You didn't think I'd forget Super Mario Sunshine, did you?) Mario has been a classic hero for many generations and is the face of one of the most iconic game companies to date. He's brought us nothing but good laughs and a sense of accomplishment when you beat Bowser for the 900th time. Because it still never gets old. His story has always been heroic and even though he's not built like a classic hero, he does it anyways. And if you don't like Mario, I'm sure you like a character in the Mario universe and they wouldn't exist without him!

Hero #4	+

Hero #5	+

Curtis

Arm-Fall-Off-Boy	+
Pick #1: Arm-Fall-Off-Boy justification: his arm falls off

Mad-Eater-Lad	+
Pick #2: Matter-Eater-Lad justification: he can eat anything

Eye-Scream	+
Pick #3: Eye-Scream justification: he can melt himself down into any flavor of ice cream

Asbestos Lady	+
Pick #4: Asbestos-Lady justification: she covers herself in asbestos

Hero #5	+

Ahoda

Deadpool	+
I'll take the merc with a mouth, Mr. Pool

Peter	+
You don't mess with Peter! What's his super power? Diabetes. And so do I so he's my hero.

Josh	+
Joining Deadpool and Peter is someone who needs no introduction. He braves the world everyday and is an inspiration to everyone that knows him. It also doesn’t hurt that he is literally the sexiest man in the planet......and I would like to add............ Spoiler +

Handyman	+
Im selecting with my 4th pick the most inspirational hero of all time! Handyman!

Hero #5	+

Badger

Goku

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Goku Goku can fly, is extremely strong and fast, a master martial artist and also one of the most powerful beings alive... but is also fun, lovable, a bit of a doofus, and would be a lot of fun to have a beer with. He's the type of person willing to be a team player but also capable of going solo when he needs to. He's an alien, and because he is a Saiyan, he gets stronger after every time he loses a fight. Which kinda means that if you have him on your side, eventually your side is going to win. I won't lie, I also had a crush on him when I was like 12 and figuring my shit out, so he's been a fav of mine ever since and that probably factored into this pick. But I stand by it!

Mercy

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Mercy Mercy is friendly, exceptionally smart and can literally bring people back from the dead (in a non-creepy way). She's a great addition to any line up because she has a personality that is easy to get along with and bringing people back to life is just... really, really powerful. There is now a better way of bringing Goku back than collecting those pesy 7 dragon balls to wish him back! She can also fly and both heal and amplify the damage of her friends as long as she is nearby, so even though she won't be doing too much fighting on her own, she's someone you pretty much always want on your team. She is kinda like the mom of a team that will always be carefully looking after the rest of the team's well being and making sure things don't get too out of hand. Oh, and she's a beautiful, blonde bombshell so she has that going for her as well.

Captain Planet

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Captain Planet Ths superhero was a memorable one from my childhood. Lets see what he has going for him: - Beautiful green mullet - Abs of literal steel - Late 80s/Early 90s Childhood nostalgia factor - Actively trying to stop humanity from destroying the planet they live on and in turn themselves. He’s a little preachy I guess but nothing Goku amd Mercy couldn’t handle. And he's literally trying to save us from ourselves, which is pretty noble.

Genie

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The Genie from Aladin (Robin Williams version not Will Smith) For my fourth pick I am selecting the genie from Aladin the animated movie. Not only does he bring the amazing personality of Robin Williams, but he is also able to creatively fix pretty much any problem that brute force isn't going to solve and he's probably going to be absolutely hilarious while doing it. He's kind of like a swiss army knife for the team because he is so adaptable. He does have some limitations, but none of them are too important. He won't kill anyone, but do you really need any more brute force when you have a team with Goku on it? He can't bring anyone back from the dead either, but we have Mercy for that. And he will not force anyone to fall in love, but as we learned from the movie Aladin, he finds loopholes around that one (using a disguise to manipulate Jasmine into falling in love with Aladin was something the Genie was able to do). Also, if the team is ever under scrutiny from the public, he's like the perfect PR person. Everyone loves the Genie!

Hero #5	+

Penner

Nelson Mandela

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Fair warning, I’m on mobile for this so it’s not gonna look as great. If the mod wants to format this better, please feel free. Spoiler + Why was Nelson Mandela a hero? When Nelson Mandela was a young man, white and black people in South Africa lived separate lives under a system called apartheid. White people, who were a small part of the population, were in charge of the country. It was illegal for black people to use the same schools, hospitals, and even beaches as white people. Conditions in whites-only schools and hospitals were much better. But Nelson Mandela believed that everybody should be treated equally. Mandela joined a political party called the African National Congress (ANC) and later co-founded the ANC Youth League, leading protests against apartheid. Sometimes the demonstrations turned violent and in 1964 Mandela was sentenced to life in prison on Robben Island. While Mandela was in prison photos of him were banned and it was even illegal to quote him in public. But people from all over the world campaigned for his release. Songs were written and big concerts were held in protest. Mandela had spent 27 years in jail and was greeted as a hero on his release. Mandela is famous for promoting a message of forgiveness and equality.

Martin Luthos king jr	+
Penner @ 21/6/2019 14:42 I pick Martin Luther king jr He speaks for himself.

Squirrel Girl	+
No picture/justification provided

N/A	+

Hero #5	+

Havo

Superman

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Kal-el (AKA Superman) Ever since his inception, Superman has been depicted as a hero that originated from the planet Krypton and was given the name Kal-El at birth. As a baby, he was sent to Earth in a small spaceship by his biological family, Jor-El and Lara, moments before Krypton was destroyed in a natural cataclysm. His ship landed in the American countryside; he was found and adopted by farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent near the small town of Smallville, who named him Clark Kent. Clark displayed various superhuman abilities from the start as a young boy, such as incredible strength and impervious skin. His foster parents advised him to use his abilities for the benefit of humanity, and he decided to fight crime as a vigilante. To protect his privacy, he changes into a colorful costume and uses the alias "Superman" when fighting crime. Clark Kent resides in the American city of Metropolis in his adult life, where he works as a journalist for the Daily Planet disguising himself among the people there. Superman's supporting characters include his love interest and fellow journalist Lois Lane, Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen and editor-in-chief Perry White. He has many foes such as his archenemy, the genius inventor Lex Luthor. He is a friend of many other superheroes in the DC Universe, such as Batman and Wonder Woman.

Batman

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Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises. After witnessing the murder of his parents Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne as a child, he swore vengeance against criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice. Bruce Wayne trains himself physically and intellectually and crafts a bat-inspired persona to fight crime.[6] Batman operates in the fictional Gotham City with assistance from various supporting characters, including his butler Alfred, police commissioner Jim Gordon, and vigilante allies such as Robin. Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any inhuman superpowers. He does, however, possess a genius-level intellect, is a peerless martial artist, and his vast wealth affords him an extraordinary arsenal of weaponry and equipment. A large assortment of villains make up Batman's rogues gallery, including his archenemy, the Joker.

Wonder Woman

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Wonder Woman One of the most beloved and iconic DC Super Heroes of all time, Wonder Woman has stood for nearly eighty years as a symbol of truth, justice and equality to people everywhere. Raised on the hidden island of Themyscira, also known as Paradise Island, Diana is an Amazon, like the figures of Greek legend, and her people's gift to humanity. As Themyscira's emissary to Man's World, Diana has made it her duty to lead by example, even if the differences between her birthplace and new home sometimes present hurdles for her to jump. She has come to represent the possibility and potential of life without war, hate or violence, and she is a beacon of hope to all who find themselves in need. She stands an equal among the most powerful Super Heroes, with a sense of purpose to protect the world from injustice in all forms. Diana's job, however, is anything but easy. Constantly torn between her mission to promote peace and her need to fight back against the pervasive violence of her new home, Diana struggles to walk a line between her warrior strength and endless compassion each and every day.

The Flash

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The Flash Thus far, at least four different characters—each of whom somehow gained the power of "the speed force"—have assumed the mantle of the Flash in DC's history: college athlete Jay Garrick (1940–1951, 1961–2011, 2017–present), forensic scientist Barry Allen (1956–1985, 2008–present), Barry's nephew Wally West (1986–2011, 2016–present), and Barry's grandson Bart Allen (2006–2007). Each incarnation of the Flash has been a key member of at least one of DC's premier teams: the Justice Society of America, the Justice League, and the Teen Titans. Like his Justice League colleagues Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman, the Flash has a distinctive cast of adversaries, including the various Rogues (unique among DC supervillains for their code of honor) and the various psychopathic "speedsters" who go by the names Reverse-Flash or Zoom. Other supporting characters in Flash stories include Barry's wife Iris West, Wally's wife Linda Park, Bart's girlfriend Valerie Perez, friendly fellow speedster Max Mercury, and Central City police department members David Singh and Patty Spivot.

Hero #5	+

Spin

Mom

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Pick 1: Mom Who's the person who always cleaned up after you? Who's the person who most likely made you dinner? Who's the person that would work a full-time job, and still somehow find the time to do PTA and go to all your sporting events and/or concerts/plays/etc.? Who's the person that would take care of you when you were sick? Who's the person that would delay cancer treatment, so they could attend your college graduation? The answer: Mom. If your mom isn't your #1 hero, you're doing it wrong.

Jack Bauer	+
Pick 2: Jack Bauer Jack Bauer can survive nuclear explosions, kill terrorists, take down corrupt government officials, and even become president, but his most impressive hero power might be his ability to teleport to any place in the greater L.A. area in under 30 minutes.

Macgyver	+
MacGyvered = "To diffuse or overcome a sticky situation by using insignificant objects....such as paperclips, chewing gum, or contraceptive devices " The dude is the human version of a Swiss Army Knife, and a true-blooded American Hero.[

John McClane	+
John McClane: he's not the hero you wanted, but when the going gets tough, he's the hero you need.

Hero #5	+

Brian

Enrique Iglesias.	+
Pick #1 Enrique Iglesias. In 2001 he promised to be my hero and I’ve been holding him to it ever since. Plus look at all these charities he supports

Bonnie Tyler	+
pick #2 Bonnie Tyler I just want her to know she doesn’t need a hero, she is one. You go girl.

Tracy Chapman	+
Tracy Chapman. She's flawless, really. Every song is an absolute masterpiece.

Carly Rae Jepson	+
Carly Rae Jepsen Where Tracy's songs are all masterpieces, every CRJ song is (what the hip gays call) a bop. SO MANY GREAT ONES. Go buy E•MO•TION on itunes, you'll thank me later.

Hero #5	+

Also just wanted to say that I've never done something like this before but I hope it ends up being fun!

Never said to myself: Spider-Man is cute


Have said: That butt in spandex don’t quit

This looks like fun.
I can't wait to see the teams that are built!

I also can't wait to vote for the best team. :P

well, definitely not who I was expecting lol

Spider-man could a tough time webbing Arm-Fall-Off-Boy if he aims for his arm.

I love that his arm detaches right above where his glove ends

his arm falls off y'all see this shit

josh i bet you feel PRETTY fuckin' dumb picking spider-man now

If Spiderman's arms fell off, we would have never gotten Tobey Maguire's golden moment

Spider-man is still the better choice but everyone's going to need to step up their game now.