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martin_m95
07/13/2014 01:34 PM (UTC)
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Quanchi9 Wrote:
Shao Kahn is one of the most recognized Mortal Kombat characters, while Rain is the least recognized ninja.. well, if you don't count Tremor.


Actually even Tremor is more recognized than Rain.
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ReptzMK
07/13/2014 01:54 PM (UTC)
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Hmm...it's a tough choice for me really. Neither one really piques my interest.

Kahn was comically dumb in MK9...like Saturday morning cartoon dumb. Oblivious even. So dumb in fact one wonders how he actually managed to usurp the throne of Outworld and keep it all these centuries. I mean, christ, Quan Chi should have tried to undermine Kahn a LONG time ago...because it probably would have worked long before MK9.

Which is kind of a shame, because Kahn used to be a pretty badass villain. Oh well...

And then there's Rain, a largely forgettable character imo. But at least he wasn't in the storymode, and thus didn't have the opportunity to make an ass out of himself like Kahn. I know Rain has a pretty strong fanbase, and I'm not trying to denigrate those fans by labling Rain as *forgettable*. I simply don't like his design and, quite frankly, his subpar backstory. But NRS has a way of surprising me with redesigns, so if Rain is in MKX, I'm sure I'll come to like him...so he get's my vote for those two points alone. wink
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07/13/2014 02:13 PM (UTC)
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I voted for Rain.
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SwingBatta
07/13/2014 02:27 PM (UTC)
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Gotta go with Kahn.

Both are pretty played out but Kahn has simply made more of an impact in the franchise while Rain has barely left a dent.

Rain isn't really forgettable, just remembered for the wrong reasons.
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07/13/2014 02:31 PM (UTC)
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Rain.

He was actually my favorite ninja in trilogy next to Noob. And his moves and combos in MK9 are outrageous.
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07/13/2014 03:10 PM (UTC)
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Meh, I feel he's pretty forgettable. I mean, Bo Rai Cho has had a greater impact on the overall narrative than Rain, whose only claim to fame is that he's an Edenian Prince/Demi-god and he's evil. Oh, and he's purple. grin

Bo Rai has been in three games to Rain's two (not counting MK9 since he was DLC and had no impact story-wise), and the Drunken Master is more realized in terms of background and his involvement in the story.

Similarly, Rain's costume has always been either a palette swap or just god awful. I will say Rain's MK9 design was light-years ahead of his MKA days, though.

He's like Khameleon in a lot of ways, and many of the more obscure characters in general. Just needs more fleshing out and a better design imo. And that's why I voted for him. He has a legion of fans and NRS is sure to improve on him...hopefully.
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Nephrite
07/13/2014 04:14 PM (UTC)
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Rain
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Brunoamamaria
07/13/2014 04:19 PM (UTC)
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Rain for the win, he is super awesome.
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RedSumac
07/13/2014 04:24 PM (UTC)
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Rain.
Kahn is stale.
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SwingBatta
07/13/2014 05:10 PM (UTC)
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unleash_your_tounge Wrote:
Rain.

He was actually my favorite ninja in trilogy next to Noob. And his moves and combos in MK9 are outrageous.


Looking at your signature, it always puzzled me as to why Reptile was given girly eyelashes in the Malibu comics.
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07/13/2014 05:26 PM (UTC)
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SwingBatta Wrote:
unleash_your_tounge Wrote:
Rain.

He was actually my favorite ninja in trilogy next to Noob. And his moves and combos in MK9 are outrageous.


Looking at your signature, it always puzzled me as to why Reptile was given girly eyelashes in the Malibu comics.
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Yeah I thought the same thing. Maybe just dramatic flare so he'd stand out. Although the green did a well enough job. That or he's just so animalistic in nature he doesn't realize his disguise is over the top.
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RoyalChakra
07/13/2014 06:32 PM (UTC)
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I'm going to die if Rain wins. I love it! So happy Rain has such a following!!!
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projectzero00
07/13/2014 07:14 PM (UTC)
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Always loved Rain. Kahn never piqued my interest.
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SwingBatta
07/13/2014 08:20 PM (UTC)
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RoyalChakra Wrote:
I'm going to die if Rain wins. I love it! So happy Rain has such a following!!!


You sound like you're being facetious.
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07/13/2014 09:05 PM (UTC)
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SwingBatta Wrote:
RoyalChakra Wrote:
I'm going to die if Rain wins. I love it! So happy Rain has such a following!!!



You sound like you're being facetious.
I'm not. I'm a huge Rain fan. I'm sure most looked at this poll and thought Rain wouldn't stand a chance.
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07/13/2014 09:33 PM (UTC)
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Not a total surprise:

Mick-Lucifer Wrote:
SwingBatta Wrote:
Quanchi9 Wrote:
I'm going to post my slightly edited prediction now:

Rain vs Shao Kahn - Shao Kahn


I'm not sure about that. I can see Rain winning this one as Kahn doesn't have as big a fanbase.

Shao Kahn's a solid performer, but the times don't really favor him. There's a groundswell to move on from the iconic boss, and going with that flow is a strong cult following for Rain. Rain was DLC in the last game. That should help bump his numbers a little as people look for a main roster upgrade. Should be an interesting battle. Not the only one, either.

The underdog Rainvid & Shaoliath storyline is fun, though:

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NathanCorsini
07/13/2014 10:52 PM (UTC)
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Rain!
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SwingBatta
07/14/2014 01:19 AM (UTC)
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Quanchi9 Wrote:
More like:

Actually, that's more my reaction upon learning that Dairou still has the lowest vote percentage in any round of the poll so far.
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07/14/2014 04:09 AM (UTC)
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Oh at people still voting in this poll. Mhm.
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Immortal_Kanji
07/14/2014 04:15 AM (UTC)
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C'MON PEOPLE! FOR THOSE WHO LOVE RAIN!

KEEP VOTING! WE CAN'T LET KAHN WIN!
lolRainandhisfans.

Vote Shao Kahn 2014!
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SwingBatta
07/14/2014 05:05 AM (UTC)
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Woah, tension at the 11th hour. Rain is now trailing after holding the lead all day.

C'mon, it's only fitting that a guy named Kahn wins this on the day Germany takes home the World Cup.
oracle Wrote:
Oh at people still voting in this poll. Mhm.

Yeah, so...?
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07/14/2014 05:32 AM (UTC)
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SwingBatta Wrote:
Yeah, so...?
I'm always suspicious of polls that have so much activity this late in the game considering most results become pretty static after a certain time. Makes me think there are shenanigans afoot since the poll is serious business and all of that.
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SwingBatta
07/14/2014 05:35 AM (UTC)
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The poll had been stagnant since yesterday and through today with all the activity in the MKX thread, and now people are probably realizing "HolyshitIgottavote!"
Plus, today's poll was neck-and-neck from the start.
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07/14/2014 06:16 AM (UTC)
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SwingBatta Wrote:
Quanchi9 Wrote:

More like:

Actually, that's more my reaction upon learning that Dairou still has the lowest vote percentage in any round of the poll so far.


I'm more dissapointed that Hsu Hao didn't get the lowest vote percentage.
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