The Ultimate Challenge: Crafting the Perfect Fictitious Team

Are you ready for the ultimate challenge? I have a severe challenge for you, and I believe you have what it takes to win! Join me and my friends in compiling lists of well-rounded fictional teams, and see who can come up with the most creative and balanced team. This challenge is not for the faint of heart, and it comes with its own set of rules to ensure fairness and balance. Let's dive in!

Basic Rules and Considerations

No Omega Levels/God Tiers: There will be no adding characters like Franklin Richards or Beerus, who have near-infinite power. Characters must be grounded in their abilities without divine intervention. No Repeating Characters by Alternate Versions: We must avoid characters like Savage Hulk, Green Scar, and Professor Hulk from the same core series. Stick to the originals to maintain consistency. No Repeating Universes: Avoid using the same universe, ensuring diversity and creativity in character selection. No Batman and Wonder Woman duos in this challenge. Character Roles: Each character can only fit into their best-suited category to ensure a well-rounded team. For example, Captain Marvel cannot be a Detective, and Goku cannot be the Infiltrator. Banned Alternates: Characters with abilities based on a single basic trait, like infinite power, are off-limits. Yet, alternate versions of the same core characters can be considered. For instance, Thor is fair game but Rune King Thor is not.

These rules are designed to challenge the entrants and ensure a fair and balanced competition. Now, let's go over our team composition requirements.

Team Composition Requirements

Our team will consist of several unique roles, each critically important to the team's success. Let's break down the roles and my chosen characters:

The Leader

Shikamaru from Naruto: Shikamaru is the ultimate strategist, capable of directing a team and delegating tasks efficiently. He is the perfect choice for the Leader role, ensuring that every member knows their part and executes it flawlessly.

The Muscles

Stormbreaker Thor from Marvel: If you need brute force and versatility, Thor fits the bill perfectly. With his ability to hit hard and his strategic mind, he is an invaluable asset to any team.

The Infiltrator

Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell: Infiltration needs stealth and intelligence. Sam Fisher shines in this role, gathering vital intel and information while remaining undetected.

The Ninja

Lloyd from Ninjago: In charge of combat during infiltration, Lloyd excels at taking out targets and distracting enemies, providing cover and intelligence without drawing attention.

The Engineer

Ferb from Phineas and Ferb: Ferb is the master of construction and strategy, ensuring that the weapon we build is both effective and tailored to our needs.

The Scientist

Tails from Sonic: With his extensive knowledge of how things function, Tails is the brains behind the weapon, determining what it needs to do and how it will work effectively.

The Detective

Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender: Able to construct theories from even the smallest clues, Aang is the perfect Detective, perfecting the art of strategic thinking and problem-solving.

The Magician

Doctor Fate from DC: A powerful magician, Doctor Fate can cast spells and use magical abilities to combat foes, adding a versatile element to our team.

The Wild Card

Issei from High School DxD: As a wildcard, Issei can fit into any role, making him a valuable and unpredictable asset to our team.

Custom Character/Dynamic Duo

In this slot, you have the option to create a custom character or choose a Dynamic Duo that works well together. My pick is Tyler Tarbét: a character I created with unique water powers, adding versatility and strategic value to the team.

Scenario and Scoring System

The scenario is straightforward: our team must complete a complex mission, including:

Figuring out the enemy's plan Examining a crime scene to determine the enemy's base and who is behind it Infiltrating the enemy base to gather intel, evidence, and equipment Building a weapon based on the abilities of all characters to help destroy the enemy's doomsday device Challenging the villain and their large army to battle, with the goal of achieving the highest number of kills and teamwork Using teamwork and nullifiers to defeat the villain

The scoring system is divided into several categories, each with specific points awarded for each achievement:

Best Strategy: 15 points (1st), 10 points (2nd), 5 points (3rd) Most Defeats: 2 points per kill (applicable to all) Smoothest Infiltration: 15 points (1st), 10 points (2nd), 5 points (3rd) Best Invention: 10 points (1st), 8 points (2nd), 5 points (3rd) Well-Rounded Team: 50 points (1st), 25 points (2nd), 15 points (3rd) Stealthiest Takedowns: 15 points (1st), 10 points (2nd), 5 points (3rd) Fastest Plan Solve: 30 points (1st), 20 points (2nd), 10 points (3rd) Best Smart Tool: 15 points (1st), 10 points (2nd), 5 points (3rd) Best Magical Tactic: 15 points (1st), 10 points (2nd), 5 points (3rd) Custom Character: 30 points (1st), 20 points (2nd), 10 points (3rd) Wild Card Effectiveness: 30 points (1st), 20 points (2nd), 10 points (3rd)

Universes can be repeated for Dynamic Duo roles, but they must be from different franchises. For example, you can use Ben 10 and Samurai Jack, even though they are both owned by Cartoon Network. Franchise crossovers are not counted as a violation of the same story universe.

We will compile the lists and determine a winner based on the criteria mentioned above. This is just the beginning, and we are looking forward to seeing what creativity and strategy you can bring to the table. So, are you ready to accept the challenge?