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The stream will last about an hour and it is open to all patrons.
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2022-03-17 20:18:14 +0000 UTC View PostWe have seven more ideas for you all to vote on. :)
Rewind Time! In the last round Mr Spock vs Dr Strange warped ahead to a solid victory with 30% of the total vote. In joint second place with 18% each was Marie Curie vs Dr Frankenstein and Neo vs Alan Turing. All three seem like solid matchup ideas.
Now, lets see how this next vote pans out.
Happy near-the-Ides of March, I'm Nice Peter and welcome to another potentially earth shattering edition of Make This Battle. First off, how are you all? I feel like it’s been ages. It’s been five colds amongst the youngsters at my house, since I last did one of these, so at least 3 weeks! Hope you are all fit and healthy and raring to go look at some more match-up ideas! Let’s begin.
Vince McMahon vs P.T Barnum [submitted by Regal, Dragonsblo...
2022-03-11 17:09:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello patrons! :o)
Hope you are all doing well. Lloyd is away this week, so Peter and myself (HeadMonk) have been discussing plans for the future and we just wanted to give you all an update on the current state of play with ERB right now. See below...
ERB WRITING
Pete & Lloyd have both...
2022-03-08 22:56:26 +0000 UTC View PostIt's brand new poll time! Seven ideas. One vote.
Rewind Time! In the last round Judge Dredd vs Hammurabi vs Judge Judy stole the win with a pretty healthy 27% of the total vote. In second place was Link vs Cloud Strife with a decent 17%. And in third place was Marie Antoinette vs Boudica with 15%.
Now let's see what you think about this new batch of seven match-ups. Vote away!
2022-02-20 19:57:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hope you're all having a good weekend. :)
EPICLLOYD has been looking through the most recent round of match-up selections for MakeThisBattle. Here are his thoughts on seven of them. Remember to vote for your favorite in the separate poll we have just posted up. Let's see what he had to say...
Neo vs Alan Turing [submitted by Swan]
We obviously have just done John Wick, so I think the probability of doing this match-up any...
2022-02-20 19:57:43 +0000 UTC View Post
This week Peter & Lloyd held the first Discord Chat session of 2022. This post is just to recap what was discussed for those of you who couldn't join us live. Remember: if you want to join the ERB Discord server you can find out how to do so here.
[NOTE: THIS POST CONTAINS SOME SPOILER TYPE INFORMATION ABOU...
2022-02-03 15:58:50 +0000 UTC View PostAnother round of MTB means a new poll! :) Seven options. One vote each.
Rewind Time! In the last round Mary Poppins vs Beetlejuice won with a solid 31% of the total vote. In second place was Kratos vs Sun Wukong with a plump 18%. And in third place was Jimi Hendrix vs Kurt Cobain with a not too shabby 16%.
Let's see if you like any of the these seven new options... get voting folks.
2022-01-31 18:19:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Oh hello there patrons, you just caught me red handed! I was stealing your attention for another exciting edition of… Make This Battle. :)
I'm your host... Nice Peter! Shall we dive in? I think so! Let's see what ideas we have...
Judge Dredd vs Hammurabi vs Judge Judy [submitted by abuck0310]
Oh wowie, off to a scintillating start. I’ve always hated Judge Dredd, and Judge Judy for that matter, but Hammurabi in the middle somehow...
2022-01-31 18:18:46 +0000 UTC View PostIn our most recent ERB Quiz one of the bonus prizes we offered was the chance for one patron to select seven match-ups of their choice to feature on a poll to see what the rest of all you lovely patrons feel about them.
Well, SLAVIC927 was the lucky patron and he's compiled seven match-ups that he would like you all to vote on. So, please select your favorite matchup and vote away.
There will be a new quiz coming soon. With lots of cool prizes. :)
<... 2022-01-26 15:20:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Throughout 2022 Peter and Lloyd will be hosting video live streams and discord chat sessions. If you can't join them in person, we will write up a recap of each discord chat and you'll be able to watch a replay of all the live streams at any time.
We can announce that the first Discord Chat will take place on Tues 1st Feb at 11am PT [Los Angeles]. The chat session will last about an hour and it will take place on the ERB Discord server ...
2022-01-26 15:20:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Following on from the video we uploaded on Patreon earlier this week for the "Karl Marx vs Henry Ford' writing room; Pete has been going through the lyrics submitted for a different match-up: 'Taylor Swift vs Johnny Cash'. Check out the video he has recorded!
We've no idea yet if either of those match-ups will become actual battles. But, it's always good to find inspiration and potential in the ideas that you submit; as it can often spark Peter and Lloyd to wan...
2022-01-16 16:20:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Since we started the ERB Patreon back in April 2019, we've opened loads of different writing rooms on the Discord server where patrons can submit lyric ideas for battles.
Some battles that get writing rooms end up being made into actual ERB videos. Some writing rooms are just matchups we want to explore for the future. Some writing rooms open, but will probably never go any further than that.
No matter what, its always fun to see the ideas that patrons come up with.
On...
2022-01-13 19:32:56 +0000 UTC View PostWe have a new poll for you all! Seven choices but you can only vote for one!
So as ever choose wisely. This whole process is ongoing. All about sifting through matchup ideas. Ideas like "Joker vs Pennywise" and "Rambo vs Wick vs McClane" got a lot of initial traction from being in this process. Maybe one of these new seven will rise to the top! :)
Rewind Time! In the last round Louis Armstrong vs Notorious B.I.G. won with a decen...
2022-01-10 19:05:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, I'm Nice Peter and welcome to this afternoon's edition of Make This Battle. Tonight, we'll be looking at a crop of new suggestions some of you submitted, I will be firing from the hip with my opinions, and shamefully googling to fill in the gaps of my general knowledge. So, let's begin...
Annie Oakley vs Katniss Everdeen [submitted by Michael Fairbairn]
Katniss, oh we could have put you in Season 4. I think ...
2022-01-10 19:05:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello patrons! We hope you all enjoyed a good holiday season!
We thought it might be cool to kick off 2022 answering some of your questions.
Here's what we would like you to do...
1) Record a video of yourself (ideally filmed in horizontal orientation)
2) State one matchup idea you want to see in the future AND ask one
In the last ERB quiz one bonus prize was for one patron to pick ANY match-up of their own choosing to receive feedback from Peter, Lloyd and HeadMonk. That lucky patron was called Lemon and they chose...Adam Sandler vs Charlie Chaplin
So, let's see what the guys thought of the idea! (I also thought it'd be nice to see what all patrons thoug...
2021-12-30 12:43:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is another demo for your ears dear patrons!
This one features a John Wick verse. It was a section of the battle that had been developed first, so it had been fleshed out a lot in writing sessions before Zach recorded these lines.
The opening couple of bars we had locked in as the starting point we wanted for Wick. The dinner reservation reference was just so cold. We loved it. You'll also hear other lines which ended up making it into the final battle l...
2021-12-23 14:35:26 +0000 UTC View PostIt's the final #MakeThisBattle poll of 2021! Seven choices as usual. You can only vote for one. So, choose wisely. It's a complete hotchpotch of match-up ideas. But, that's what we like. Right!?
Rewind Time! In the last round The Addams Family vs The Royal Family romped home with a sizable 42% of the vote. It'd be complicated to pull off casting wise but a fun challenge. In second place was John F. Kennedy vs King Tut with 14%.
More #Mak...
2021-12-22 23:35:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Howdy patrons! Hope you all enjoyed the new battle "Wick vs Rambo vs McClane". It was an idea that actually arose from a round of #MakeThisBattle. So, this whole process is definitely working in terms of sifting through ideas and throwing match-up ideas at Peter and Lloyd to consider for the future.
We now have feedback for the latest round of MakeThisBattle. Let's see what EpicLLOYD thought of these seven ideas. [Remember! Do vote in the ...
Here is a early demo of the John Rambo verse. Only Rambo's opening couplet would make it into the final battle. We were always very content that 'Nothing Is Over' should be the starting point of this verse, so that was locked in fairly early on.
JOHN WICK:
The Boogyman with the 3 piece suit, no one is colder,
Brush the dirt off my shoulder, cause its over.
JOHN RAMBO:
Nothing is over, nothing, you just don’t turn it off,
<... 2021-12-22 13:44:15 +0000 UTC View Post
The writing for the latest battle was a long process. Here is a very early demo Lloyd put together for John McClane. Only one single line from this demo would end up making it into the final battle.
But these early demos were the guys lay down ideas over the beat are crucial in terms of kick-starting the writing development. Have a listen. Here are the lyrics...
JOHN MCCLANE:
First of all you're both too pretty to fight,
I don't know if I should blas...
2021-12-22 13:44:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hola patrons!
We can now announce the winners of the most recent quiz!!
Lots of prize winners for this bumper quiz so let's get right down to it...
The overall highest scorer was... Clue. He wins an autographed mini African instrument from Bezos vs Musa plus the "Zippo" lighter from Wick vs Rambo vs McClane plus an autographed ERB postcard. Well done sir.
In second place was Zachary Shaffer who will receive Wick's "Gold Coin" from Ramb...
2021-12-19 21:53:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Please check out the new behind the scenes video for the latest battle. Apologies it was a little delayed today. We had some issues making last minute tweaks. Hope you enjoy the deeper look behind the curtain. :)
2021-12-19 00:50:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey hey hey! Hope you all enjoy the new battle. This 1vs1vs1 matchup idea was born out of a round of makethisbattle earlier in 2021 and we are so happy it cropped up. [Well done to patron GlenOck for suggesting this three-way match-up]
For the benefit of those wondering, the behind the scenes video is a little delayed but should be out later today. :) So, keep your eyes peeled on the ERB2 channel.
Thank you for your support in 2021 and a special shout out to everyone who sub...
2021-12-18 21:26:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear patrons...
Since we created the ERB Patreon in early 2019, the support you have all offered us has been critical to the rebirth of the series. Thank you!
Whether you have just joined us, or been here from the very beginning, we are very lucky to have fans who care so much about this series.
The worldwide weirdness of these past two years changed the way we worked. It's reinvigorated our mission to focus on "quality over quantity". It has made us realize we enjo...
2021-12-18 18:51:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hola patrons!
Are you sitting down comfortably? We just wanted to let you know that the new battle is coming out soon. Very soon. As in, as soon as... later on today. :) Saturday. Yay!
So, keep your eyes peeled for that. We've been working on this one for many months and we really hope you all love it. We are psyched for you all to see it.
The behind the scenes video on ERB2 may come out a little later. We are still making tweaks to that at the moment. But, hopefully it will...
2021-12-18 13:33:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Today's video live stream will start at 2.30pm PT [Los Angeles]. Less than an hour away!
To watch live just click the link above or go to...
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/erbxmas2021
If you can't watch live you will be able to watch a replay at your leisure.
Talk soon. :)
UPDATE: WE HAVE HAD TO ALTER THE TIME OF THE DISCORD CHAT SESSION. IT WILL NOW BE HELD AT 1PM ON THURSDAY RATHER THAN 2.30PM. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
Hola patrons!
We are busy working on the new battle which will be out later this month. (Hopefully well before Santa arrives) Still lots to do, but it is looking and sounding great. :)
We just want to confirm the dates for this months Discord Server Chat and Video Live Stream. ...
2021-12-14 17:10:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hola! We thought you'd like to hear a demo from the Bezos vs Musa writing sessions.
You'll hear a lot of lyrics which made it into the final track, but there's also a load of lines which ended up being cut completely. The verses were lopsided at this point with Bezos having more bars but this demo was just about fleshing out ideas.
Here are the lyrics to the audio of the demo. Hope you enjoy it...
MANSA MUSA - 1ST VERSE
It’s the King of Mali th...
2021-11-29 18:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post