Round one!

[cactusmomma]

You have until Monday, September 26 at 6 pm Central time to send in your questions and answers to myself and Vice Vecta.

Brackets!
KYO-SHINGO - knighteen87 vs ASH-ELISABETH - Mikel
LIN-RON - Venom Yagami vs K`-MAXIMA - SonicTempest
MAY LEE-TIZOC - PureYeti vs HEIDERN-LEONA - Abdul-R
RALF-CLARK - Dear Fallen Angel vs ATHENA-KENSOU - CountMetal
ROBERT-YURI - Yuki Yagami vs DUCK KING-JENET - RunningWild

Reposting from the other thread.. You'll need to come up with 6 questions about the OTHER person's characters. So, if you have..say... Beni-Goro and your opponent has Adel-Rose.. you'll need to send in questions/answers about Adel-Rose and they will send in questions/answers about Beni-Goro. You'll have 4 days (Monday, 6 pm Central US time) to get those in, they'll go up that night, then you'll have until Friday, 6 pm (CDT) to answer them.

Go ahead and answer in this thread. (Yeah, Ash had a small mishap with the CS5 blowdryer...)

[cactusmomma]

knighteen, answer:
1). Why did Kyo take Shingo in as his disciple? Shingo constantly pestered Kyo to teach him his techniques, leading the latter to "teach" him in exchange for food. Correct.
2). What tournament was Shingo watching from television? The KoF '96 tournament. Correct.
3). What was the first KoF Game, in which Kyo was not assigned to a team? KoF '99 Correct.
4). In Kyo's KoF 2000 theme, what was the other name fans gave it because of SNK's bankruptcy that time? Goodbye SNK Correct.
5). In all of Kyo's teams, which one was the most recurring? KoF '94 team Partial correct.
6). Does Kyo wear a headband in the later KOF games? No Correct.

5.5/6

Mikel, answer:
1)Ash's ........ is originally trained to be a chef  (Fill in the blanks) Ash's voiceactor is originally trained to be a chef until he was spotted by SNK for his voice Correct.
2)KOF Maximum Impact 2: Regulation A's name comes from three reasons. What are these? KOF Maximum Impact 2: Regulation A earned its title for three reasons: arcade, arrange, and Ash. In a later interview, Falcoon relates that he asked permission from the 2D team to borrow Ash for the game. Correct.
3)Latin word "fructus" has a relation with Ash. What is it? His theme song's name from Days of Memories, is the twelfth month in the French Republican Calendar. The month was named after the Latin word fructus, which means "fruit" Partial correct.
4)Shen Woo's unblockable throw move "Danken", is done with hcb,f+C (near). But you can actually do it with a qcb,f and the throw in KoF 12 and it works for two characters. One of them is Elisabeth, so who is the other one? There's a trick to his command instead of doing hcb,f, you can actually use a qcb,f and the throw will also execute. This trick also works for Daimon and Elisabeth. Incorrect.
5)In how many SNK/SNKP arcade&mobile games Elisabeth appeared as a playable character in total?
Five. KoF XI,KoF XII, KoF XIII, SNK Gals Island Jintori Puzzle Miseteagemasu, SNK Gals Island Astro Quest Hoshi☆wa Nigashimasen! Correct.
6)What does "Shooting Star" means to Elisabeth? It's the meaning of her Neo Max move "Etoile Filante" Incorrect.

3.5/6

[cactusmomma]

Venom Yagami, answer:
1) Why did Lin join K's team in KOF 2001?
He was trailing them to find Ron, but he got captured by them and was forced to enter KOF with them. Partial correct.
2) How many of Ron's relatives have appeared in KOF games (playable or non-playable)?
Two. Duo Lon (his son) and Xiao Lon (his daughter) Incorrect. The other Hizoku aren't related.
3) Which KOF games has Lin appeared in (playable or non-playable)?
KOF2000 (playable), KOF2001 (playable), KOF2002 (stage cameo), KOF2002UM (playable), KOFXI (cameo in Psycho Soldier team ending), KOFMI2 Partial correct.
4) How is Lin related to Duo Lon?
He was his martial arts teacher. Also true, +1
5) When does Lin take off his mask?
Only when he executes his poison spit move (QCB+A/C), otherwise you see him with it on. Correct.
6) What is the (non-story) connection between Lin and Ron?
They have the same voice actor. While true, incorrect as it was asked for non-story connection.

3/6

SonicTempest, answer.
1) According to SNK there's an old arcade fighting game that included a character that served as inspiration for K' Dash, what's the name of the game and what's the name of that character??... The game is "Daraku Tenshi: The Fallen Angels" and the character's name is "Cool" Correct.
2) What thing K' hates the most? KOF Tournaments Correct.
3) What's the name of K' REAL sister (not Whip) Seirah Correct.
4) What's the nationality of Maxima? Canadian Correct.
5) In KOF 2002 both K' and Maxima share color palettes with other character, who's that character? Kula Diamond Correct.
6) What's the name of Maxima's deceased comrade-in-arms?.... Rocky. Correct.

6/6

[cactusmomma]

Answer for fun!
1) Which family members of Heidern were killed? Wife (Sandra) and daughter (Clara)
2) Which moves does Heidern and Leona share? Moonslasher
3) How many cameo appearances did Heidern appear throughout the main series? 7
4) Throughout the kof main series, which games has Leona and Heidern did not appear in? Leona: KOF 94, 95, XI Heidern: KOF 96, 97, 99, 00, 02, XI - XIII
5) What are the special abilities for Leona and Heidern in SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters DS? Heidern: Storm Bringer - Choose one Character Card to KO. 200 HP is then restored to your HP level. Leona: None
6) What 3 Leona's moves from KOF was shown in Metal Slug XX? Crouch B, Moonslasher, Earring Bakudan

Abdul-R failed to send in their questions, PureYeti moves on!

[cactusmomma]

Dear Fallen Angel, answer:
1. What were Ralf and Clark called in the Ikari Warriors arcade game and which one is which? Paul and Vince. Paul= Ralf and Vince = Clark Correct.
2. In Crystalis, where is Ralf located? Joel Island Correct.
3. What is Clark's hobby? Gun Collecting Correct.
4. What color is Clark's Hat in the KoF Orochi Saga? Blue Correct.
5. What does Ralf give to Leona during the Ikari Warriors Ending in KoF 97? His bandana Correct.
6. Which Metal Slug games do Ralf and Clark appear as playable characters? Metal Slug 6 & 7 Correct.

6/6

CountMetal, answer:
1) Kensou's KOF XII outfit has appeared in an earlier KOF game. Which game was it, and what is the context in which it appears? KoF 2000, as a striker. Correct.
2) The Psycho Soldier team had a special reason to take part in the King of Fighters' 97 tournament. What was that reason?
Supporting a young disabled fan. Correct.
3) Athena's appearance in SNK vs. Capcom differs from her other fighting game appearances. How? Athena appears as her goddess/princess incarnation. Correct.
4) Kensou has an interesting connection with one of his teammates. Elaborate on this statement. The mysterious dragon spirit power, shared with Bao. Partial correct.
5) One of Kensou's prized possessions is a ball autographed by a famous sportsman. What is this sportsman's most important career achievement? Winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Correct.
6) Sie Kensou speaks with an accent. Where is it from? The Kansai area, where Osaka is located. Correct.

5.5/6

[cactusmomma]

Yuki Yagami, answer:
1. In which KOF games did Robert not have his signature Genei Kyaku move? 96, 97, 98 (Regular), 99, 00 Partial correct.
2. Who is the 5th opponent Robert fights in his story mode in Art Of Fighting 3? Kasumi Todoh Correct.
3. In which KOF game can Robert cancel a forward dash into a Hien Ryujin Kyaku? KOF98/UM Correct.
4. In which  KOF games can Yuri perform her Raiou Ken in the air? 98UM, 2k2/UM, Neo Wave, XI, XIII Partial correct.
5. In which KOF games can Yuri charge her Kou'ou Ken into a Haohshokouken? 99, 2k, 2k1, 2k2/UM, 2k3, Neo Wave Partial correct.
6. Name 3 other characters moves Yuri has copied. Terry's Burning Knuckle, Ryu's Hurricane Kick, Shin Shoryuken, Denjin Hadouken, Akuma's Raging Demon and Demon Flip. Partial correct.

5/6

Running Wild, answer:
1. Who replaced Duck King in for the last slot for the '97 Special Team? Blue Mary Correct.
2. Who voiced Duck King in Fatal Fury Special? Michael Beard Correct.
3. Which move of Terry Bogard is disliked by Duck King? Rising Tackle Correct.
4. What is the tattoo seen in B.Jenet's character select portrait for Garou: Mark of the Wolves? Skull with a pirate hat, lilies and crossbones covered with the Lilien Knights name Correct.
5. What does B.Jenet do when "Oui! Mademoiselle" gets activated? Takes off her shoe and slaps it against her opponent in blind rage, and puts back her shoe upon knowing what she has done. Partial correct.
6. Other than Garou: MOTW and KOF:MI2, which non-SNK, live action series did B.Jenets's seiyuu appear along with a character voiced by fellow MOTW seiyuu, Eiji Takemoto? Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (B.Jenet's seiyuu, Rei Saitou played the Org Priestess Tsuetsue. Eiji Takemoto, voiced the Duke Org Loki/Roki/Rouki) Correct.

5.5/6

[Ryth]

1. Ralf was called Paul and Clark was named Vince. Ralf's the red soldier and Clark is the blue soldier.
2. "Ralph" can be found at Joel.
3. He collects guns.
4. Blue.
5. His bandanna.
6. 6 and 7.

[Mikel]

1). Ash's Japanese voice actor, Sōnosuke Nagashiro, is originally trained to be a chef
2). Arcade, Arranged, and Ash
3). One of his moves, the Fructidor, is named after the twelfth month in the French Republican Calendar. It comes after Thermidor (His QCFx2 + P DM) and before the Sansculottides (His LDM from KOF 2003)
4). Ash
5). Five
6). Her power to control Light

[knighTeen87]

Here are my answers:

1) Kyo partially agrees to mentor him as a means of gaining free meals
2) KoF 1996
3) KoF 99. He made a single entry along with Iori
4) Goodbye SNK
5) Benimaru Nikaido
6) In alternate versions like Kyo-1, Kyo-2 and Kusanagi he wears. But in his main desing, he doesn't.

[Yuki Yagami]

1. KOF '96, KOF '97, KOF '99 and KOF 2000
2. Kasumi Todoh
3. KOF '98 Ultimate Match, in Extra Mode.
4. KOF 2002, KOF 2003, KOF XI, KOF XIII (by extension, KOF '98 UM (EX version only))
5. KOF '99, KOF 2000, KOF 2001, KOF 2002, KOF 2003 and KOF XI
6. Shin Chou Upper (From Ryu's Shin Shoryuken), Shun Yuri Gatsu from KOF 2001 (from Akuma's Shun Goku Satsu), Denjin Haoh Sho Ko Ken from KOF 2003 (from Ryu's Denjin Hadouken)

[CountMetal]

1. King of Fighters 2000 as a Striker. His striker costume\KoF XII is from the old SNK Arcade Game Psycho Soldier.
2. A letter from Kaoru Watabe(one of Athena's fans) telling them her story and that she would be cheering for them in the 1997 tournament.
3. Athena wears a red bikini in SNK vs. Capcom: Chaos and her character is based on SNK's 1986 arcade game Athena.
4. Kensou had a crush with Athena but Athena she doesn't seem to realize it. Athena is either unaware or chooses to ignore it since he embarasses her with his romantic advances.
5. Soccer
6. Osaka-Kyoto area(Kansai) similar to Robert's accent in KoF 97.

[Venom Yagami]

Venom Yagami, answer:
1) Why did Lin join K's team in KOF 2001?
2) How many of Ron's relatives have appeared in KOF games (playable or non-playable)?
3) Which KOF games has Lin appeared in (playable or non-playable)?
4) How is Lin related to Duo Lon?
5) When does Lin take off his mask?
6) What is the (non-story) connection between Lin and Ron?

My answers:

1) To track down Ron and NESTS
2) 6, Lin, Duo Lon, Xiao Lon and Luan, Chat and Sai (those 3 in one of Lin's winposes in KOF 2001)
3 KOF 2000, 2001, 2002 (a cameo in the China Stage), 2002 UM and KOF Maximum Impact 2 (as a cameo)
4) They're both trained assasins from the Hizoku clan and both are looking for Ron
5) During his "Kasumi" special move (where he spits poison)
6) Lin is Ron's pupil

[SonicTempest]

My answers:
1) The game is Daraku Tenshi/The Fallen Angels and the character's name is 'Cool'
2) KOF and sweets
3) Seirah
4) Canadian
5) Kula
6) Rocky

[cactusmomma]

Izlude sent me his answers by pm.. good for this time :p
1. Who replaced Duck King in for the last slot for the '97 Special Team?
Answer - Blue Mary

2. Who voiced Duck King in Fatal Fury Special?
Answer - Michael Beard

3. Which move of Terry Bogard is disliked by Duck King?
Answer - Rising Tackle

4. What is the tattoo seen in B.Jenet's character select portrait for Garou: Mark of the Wolves?
Answer -    Lillien Knights Jolly Roger

5. What does B.Jenet do when "Oui! Mademoiselle" gets activated?
Answer - She takes off her high heels and beats her opponent with it.

6. Other than Garou: MOTW and KOF:MI2, which non-SNK, live action series did B.Jenets's seiyuu appear along with a character voiced by fellow MOTW seiyuu, Eiji Takemoto?
Answer - Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger