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| - | In | + | In [[Erfworld]], '''Dance-Fighting''' is a [[Unit#Natural_Abilities|Natural Ability]] used in [[combat]] to add a significant [[Conbat#Combat_Bonuses|bonus]] to a [[Unit]] or a [[Stack]]. Often, the Units dance-fighting will adopt a style of dress, but this is not necessary to receive the bonus. |
==Known Dance-Fighters== | ==Known Dance-Fighters== | ||
| - | [[Transylvito]] - The vampire gangs of Transylvito are led by [[Vinny Doombats]] and [[Caesar Borgata]] during their dance-fight. Their particular dance style is that of a 50's era 'Greaser-Mob'.{{erf|1|111}} | + | [[Transylvito]] - The vampire gangs of [[Transylvito]] are led by [[Vinny Doombats]] and [[Caesar Borgata]] during their dance-fight. Their particular dance style is that of a 50's era 'Greaser-Mob'.{{erf|1|111}} |
[[Knights In Stanley's Service]] - The Knights in Stanley's Service, populated by elite [[Hobgobwin|Hobgobwins]], are led by [[Stanley the Tool|Lord Stanley The Tool]] himself. They adopt black leather 'armor' and warpaint, wield axes, and generally have a Heavy Metal Appearance.{{erf|1|076}} | [[Knights In Stanley's Service]] - The Knights in Stanley's Service, populated by elite [[Hobgobwin|Hobgobwins]], are led by [[Stanley the Tool|Lord Stanley The Tool]] himself. They adopt black leather 'armor' and warpaint, wield axes, and generally have a Heavy Metal Appearance.{{erf|1|076}} | ||
| - | [[Wanda Firebaugh]] - This dance-fight was | + | [[Wanda Firebaugh]] - This dance-fight was planned by 'Lord Hamster' after learning that the [[Royal Crown Coalition]] had no dance-fight leaders (that he knew of{{erf|1|128}}), and that a Master-Class [[Croakamancer]] could achieve a 'dance-fight' bonus using [[Uncroaked]]. Wanda led an army of several thousand [[Uncroaked]] in a rather [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(music_video) thrilling] push against [[Prince Ansom|Ansom's forces]]{{erf|1|127}} {{erf|1|129}} |
[[Prince Ansom|Ansom's forces]] are not normally dance-fighters{{erf|1|127}} but are assisted by a [[Spell]] from [[Charlescomm|Charlescomm's]] [[Archon|Archons]]{{erf|1|128}}. | [[Prince Ansom|Ansom's forces]] are not normally dance-fighters{{erf|1|127}} but are assisted by a [[Spell]] from [[Charlescomm|Charlescomm's]] [[Archon|Archons]]{{erf|1|128}}. | ||
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The [[Transylvito]] dance-fight style is an obvious homage to The Jets from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story West Side Story]. Their battle-cry is even a parody of the lyrics from the Jets Song. | The [[Transylvito]] dance-fight style is an obvious homage to The Jets from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story West Side Story]. Their battle-cry is even a parody of the lyrics from the Jets Song. | ||
| - | [[Jillian]] dresses like Sandy from the musical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(musical) Grease] and when talking to Ansom{{erf|1|93}} quotes "You're the one that I want" (a song sung by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in the film version). The original plan for Transylvito and Charlescomm to ambush and kill Stanley, as described by Vinny to | + | [[Jillian]] dresses like Sandy from the musical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(musical) Grease] and when talking to [[Ansom]]{{erf|1|93}} quotes "You're the one that I want" (a song sung by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in the film version). The original plan for [[Transylvito]] and [[Charlescomm]] to ambush and kill [[Stanley]], as described by [[Vinny]] to [[Don King]]{{erf|1|111}}, likewise shows the dance-fighting styled after Grease (rather than the Transylvito-only West Side Story dance that actually takes place{{erf|1|123}}). |
| - | [[Stanley the Tool|Lord Stanley's]] dance-fight style is inspired by the American Rock Band, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_(band) Kiss]. The 'Knights In Stanley's Service' (K.I.S.S.) are based on a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_Army Kiss Army], Kiss's massive fan-club, and b) an accusation that the band name KISS once stood for 'Knights in Satan's Service'. Stanley wears the face-paint of Kiss band-member [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stanley Paul 'The Starchild' Stanley], as their names draw an obvious parallel. Stanley also quotes two Kiss songs as rallying cries against the Transylvito forces{{erf|1|123}}: "''Stand up! You don't have to be afraid!''" with his Knights answering "I love it... Loud!" from the 1982 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_It_Loud I Love It Loud]; and "''Your lightning's all I need''" from the 1977 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_Me Shock Me]. The quotations seem directed to the Arkenhammer itself, referring to its powers of thunder, lightning, and electric guitar. | + | [[Stanley the Tool|Lord Stanley's]] dance-fight style is inspired by the American Rock Band, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_(band) Kiss]. The '[[Knights In Stanley's Service]]' (K.I.S.S.) are based on a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_Army Kiss Army], Kiss's massive fan-club, and b) an accusation that the band name KISS once stood for 'Knights in Satan's Service'. Stanley wears the face-paint of Kiss band-member [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stanley Paul 'The Starchild' Stanley], as their names draw an obvious parallel. Stanley also quotes two Kiss songs as rallying cries against the Transylvito forces{{erf|1|123}}: "''Stand up! You don't have to be afraid!''" with his Knights answering "I love it... Loud!" from the 1982 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_It_Loud I Love It Loud]; and "''Your lightning's all I need''" from the 1977 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_Me Shock Me]. The quotations seem directed to the [[Arkenhammer]] itself, referring to its powers of thunder, lightning, and electric guitar. |
| - | [[Wanda Firebaugh|Wanda's]] | + | [[Wanda Firebaugh|Wanda's]] dance-fight at the [[Garrison]] Walls{{erf|1|140}} is an obvious reference to Michael Jackson and his music video [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(music_video) Thriller]. |
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| + | The [[Archon|Archons']] [[Spell]] allows [[Prince Ansom|Ansom]]'s [[troops]] to dance-fight by playing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_Dance_Revolution Dance Dance Revolution]. | ||
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| + | =Speculation= | ||
| + | The exact mechanics of dance-fighting have yet to be explained in the comic. | ||
| - | The | + | The units that are to receive the dance-fight bonus must act 'in-time' with one another. To initiate a Dance-Fight bonus, the 'dancers' must have a leader. Once the dance-fight has commenced, all of the units in the stack appear to gain significant combat prowess against non-dance-fighting units. |
[[Category:Speculation]] | [[Category:Speculation]] | ||
[[Category:Erfworld Mechanics]] | [[Category:Erfworld Mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Real World References]] | [[Category:Real World References]] | ||
Revision as of 01:51, 24 May 2009
Contents |
Proposed Canon
In Erfworld, Dance-Fighting is a Natural Ability used in combat to add a significant bonus to a Unit or a Stack. Often, the Units dance-fighting will adopt a style of dress, but this is not necessary to receive the bonus.
Known Dance-Fighters
Transylvito - The vampire gangs of Transylvito are led by Vinny Doombats and Caesar Borgata during their dance-fight. Their particular dance style is that of a 50's era 'Greaser-Mob'.Erf-b1-p111
Knights In Stanley's Service - The Knights in Stanley's Service, populated by elite Hobgobwins, are led by Lord Stanley The Tool himself. They adopt black leather 'armor' and warpaint, wield axes, and generally have a Heavy Metal Appearance.Erf-b1-p076
Wanda Firebaugh - This dance-fight was planned by 'Lord Hamster' after learning that the Royal Crown Coalition had no dance-fight leaders (that he knew ofErf-b1-p128), and that a Master-Class Croakamancer could achieve a 'dance-fight' bonus using Uncroaked. Wanda led an army of several thousand Uncroaked in a rather thrilling push against Ansom's forcesErf-b1-p127 Erf-b1-p129
Ansom's forces are not normally dance-fightersErf-b1-p127 but are assisted by a Spell from Charlescomm's ArchonsErf-b1-p128.
Real World References
The Transylvito dance-fight style is an obvious homage to The Jets from West Side Story. Their battle-cry is even a parody of the lyrics from the Jets Song.
Jillian dresses like Sandy from the musical Grease and when talking to AnsomErf-b1-p93 quotes "You're the one that I want" (a song sung by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in the film version). The original plan for Transylvito and Charlescomm to ambush and kill Stanley, as described by Vinny to Don KingErf-b1-p111, likewise shows the dance-fighting styled after Grease (rather than the Transylvito-only West Side Story dance that actually takes placeErf-b1-p123).
Lord Stanley's dance-fight style is inspired by the American Rock Band, Kiss. The 'Knights In Stanley's Service' (K.I.S.S.) are based on a) the Kiss Army, Kiss's massive fan-club, and b) an accusation that the band name KISS once stood for 'Knights in Satan's Service'. Stanley wears the face-paint of Kiss band-member Paul 'The Starchild' Stanley, as their names draw an obvious parallel. Stanley also quotes two Kiss songs as rallying cries against the Transylvito forcesErf-b1-p123: "Stand up! You don't have to be afraid!" with his Knights answering "I love it... Loud!" from the 1982 I Love It Loud; and "Your lightning's all I need" from the 1977 Shock Me. The quotations seem directed to the Arkenhammer itself, referring to its powers of thunder, lightning, and electric guitar.
Wanda's dance-fight at the Garrison WallsErf-b1-p140 is an obvious reference to Michael Jackson and his music video Thriller.
The Archons' Spell allows Ansom's troops to dance-fight by playing Dance Dance Revolution.
Speculation
The exact mechanics of dance-fighting have yet to be explained in the comic.
The units that are to receive the dance-fight bonus must act 'in-time' with one another. To initiate a Dance-Fight bonus, the 'dancers' must have a leader. Once the dance-fight has commenced, all of the units in the stack appear to gain significant combat prowess against non-dance-fighting units.
