The fighter of the year
1.[sLK]Violax
2.[sLK]HaZe
HaZe has been inactive for a few months here and there, whereas Violax has been more active and held his peak for longer (I'd put HaZe at number 1 for a 2007/2008 average though, no questions asked- I remember earlier on this year when he'd completely rip me a new one). Based purely on duelling+gangfighting skill I'd probably place myself at #2 (I don't give a shit if it sounds cocky, I believe thats where I'm at and I'm willing to fight any challengers
- as I reckon I've been stronger for more of 2008- but HaZe was always my fighting idol next to [W]Hooligan, and the level I strived to reach), however for influence+leadership+skill+athousandotherthings I'd have to make a completely new list.
Best Improved
1/2. [W]NotoriouS
1/2. bomberteo[HC4L]
3. (shoebox/Terror/Nerd/Gang_Lord)[HC4L]
I find "rookie" to be inappropriate when these guys have played around 1.5+ years.
NotoriouS has the hardest movement style for me personally- I can feel when I'm not hitting due to lag and when I'm not hitting due to the opponent dodging my shots, and NotoriouS dodges a great deal.
bomberteo is an excellent fighter, top 10 4shotters for sure.
I've fought and won numerous battles (most often outnumbered) fighting alongside shoebox, Terror, Nerd and Gang_Lord. Its tough with Gang_Lord due to both our high pings, but I have won numerous 2v5s and 2v6s with shoebox- I can't wait till he's unbanned so we can win some more.
Failure of the year
1. ZaMboR
2. QUIPT
3. Plenty of others I can name here yet get muted for stating my point of view.
Pretty self-explanatory.
Funniest person of the year
1. shoebox and Terror
2. ???
3. Zezima
I placed Zezima at 3rd place because, while on average he made me laugh more than (pending decision on #2), he seems to do it all by accident (which is totally cheating
). This was a very hard one.
The thing is shoe and Terror can have me giggling like a little girl alone- but with 10 or so hc4l, uvh, mob and of course Warriors in the same gang or channel, a lot of these guys just existing together can be hilarious. Too many to mention for the #2 spot.