Last night Peter sat down, put on a random beat and started looking through the lyric submissions from patrons in the current writing room for Vincent Van Gogh vs Andy Warhol.
He has filmed himself rapping a bunch of them. Apologies if the image filter on the video is a bit too much. Pete was trying to embrace Warhol's pop art vision. :) Here is a run down of the lyrics featured in this video in case you can't quite understand any...
“Trade blows with Van Go...
2021-03-26 18:03:25 +0000 UTC
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On Sunday Peter and Lloyd held this months Discord chat session. So as usual this is just a quick recap of what was during the hour long chat. (If you wish to read back the entire transcript of the discussion, the start of the chat is pinned in the #concepts-and-spoilers channel)
[Please note: for those of you who don't want to read spoiler type information, then maybe don't read any further of this post]
Peter began the chat explaining that they had spok...
2021-03-16 16:17:17 +0000 UTC
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We are now able to confirm the dates for this months discord server chat and also the video live stream with Peter and Lloyd. Here you go...
Sunday 14th March - 2.30pm PT [Los Angeles] - Discord Server Chat
The discord chat will take place in the #concepts-and-spoilers channel on the Discord server and will last about an hour. It is open to all Writer & Director tier level patrons. If you aren't already on the server, go to your patreon settings to co...
2021-03-12 17:10:44 +0000 UTC
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Mr Benito Mussolini. Should he be in an ERB, or should he not? We've wrestled with that question for a while now. And honestly, we're still not sure. He feels like a perfect character for Lloyd to portray. But, do we NEED him in an ERB? The jury is still out on that one.
That's why he was selected for a round of Most Wanted in the first place. We received 50+ suggestions from you folk for poten...
2021-03-04 19:04:35 +0000 UTC
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Today we are opening a brand new writing channel over on the Discord server. The match-up selected is Jeff Bezos vs Mansa Musa. It's a pairing that's been discussed a lot in the last few weeks. We've looked into various opponents for Amazon honcho Bezos and finally settled on the 14th century African emperor as our favoured option.
We think its an interesting combination that has a lot of potential. And we'd now like to see what all you good folk can come up wi...
2021-03-04 16:25:04 +0000 UTC
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We've just uploaded feedback to seven more match-ups. Thank you to everyone who submitted ideas. Let's see which of them you all prefer. Get voting!
Rewind Time! In the last round Hunchback of Notre Dame vs Phantom of the Opera smashed the opposition taking 43% of the vote. Pretty impressive. In second place was David Bowie vs Elton John with a respectable 20% and limping home in third place with 11% was Ho Chi Minh vs Ulysses S Grant.
2021-03-03 02:48:52 +0000 UTC
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It's a new month and it's also a new #makethisbattle day. Always a good day. For this round, EpicLLOYD has been looking into your suggestions. The theme for this one was 'Girls vs Boys' and there were loads of different ideas and actually every match-up selected fit that theme which is a rare event as usually only 2 or 3 match the suggested theme.
Anyway, here are Lloyd's thoughts on the lucky seven selected. :)
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Jane Auste...
2021-03-03 02:48:34 +0000 UTC
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You can now view a replay of the February live stream!
Just clink on the video link above.
Thank you to everyone who tuned in live.
2021-02-28 22:12:54 +0000 UTC
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Happy to announce the winners of our latest quiz! :) Gotta be honest, it was probably the lowest scoring quiz we've had so far. Most of you scored 5 or less. Maybe it was a bit too tricky this time. Sorry! But, a few of you managed to score pretty big.
So, who won? Lets find out...
The overall winner with the highest score wins a random Lego figurine that actually featured in the Potter vs Skywalker video plus an ERB Season 6 CD.
The highest overall sc...
2021-02-25 17:49:26 +0000 UTC
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Earlier today Peter and Lloyd held this months Discord chat session. So, I just want to recap what was discussed for those of you who couldn't be there live. (If you wish to read back the entire transcript of the discussion, the start of the chat is pinned in the #concepts-and-spoilers channel)
[Please note: for those of you who don't want to read spoiler type information, then maybe don't read any further of this post]
The chat began with some g...
2021-02-15 04:48:39 +0000 UTC
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Hola! We are now able to confirm the dates for this months discord server chat and also the video live stream with Peter and Lloyd, so please mark them in your diary...
Sunday 14th February - 2.30pm PT [Los Angeles] - Discord Server Chat
The discord chat will take place in the #concepts-and-spoilers channel on the Discord server and will last about an hour. It is...
2021-02-10 16:06:32 +0000 UTC
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We've published the latest feedback for some of your suggestions. Now we need you all to vote on which idea is your favorite. It's certainly a nice diverse bunch of ideas.
Rewind Time! In the last round Edward Snowden vs Neo crushed it with a solid 31% of the total votes. In second place Princess Peach vs Princess Diana with 19% and in third place with 17% was Homer Simpson vs Spongebob Squarepants.
Let's see how this new set of match-ups excites / disappoints you!
2021-02-08 23:23:36 +0000 UTC
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Hello, I'm Nice Peter and welcome to another edition of "my neck hurts from sitting this way while I type up another edition of MakeThisBattle"! :)
Ah, that's better. Let's get down to business...
Crazy Horse vs Pancho Villa [submitted by Crabcakes125]
I feel like this suggestion has always been there, but I don't know if I've actually ever seen it before. That's a good sign. It feels right. I've always liked Crazy Horse since reading a book about h...
2021-02-08 23:23:22 +0000 UTC
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We've not done a round of "Most Wanted" for a while so let's resolve that shall we!! :)
A new round of Most Wanted is here! For the uninitiated this is where we give you a character and you suggest your best ideas for opponents.
The character we have selected is Benito Mussolini - everyone's favorite Italian dictator! He has always been someone we've wanted to feature in ERB and it feels like a role made for Lloyd.
We...
2021-02-05 17:37:08 +0000 UTC
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After the last Discord chat with patrons in late January we went away and thought more about the match-up ideas we discussed and still couldn't make our minds up. We also received numerous emails and comments from patrons explaining their personal thoughts on the match-ups. Thank you to everyone who got involved. We will continue to mull things over as there is no need to rush into things. :)
But, we didn't want to leave you all hanging when there are so many good match-up ideas o...
2021-02-02 01:49:49 +0000 UTC
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It's the first quiz of 2021!!! Another chance for you to win some cool prizes. Just head to the link below and fill out the multiple choice form. It's designed to be tricky so don't worry if you feel you are struggling. It doesn't take a huge score to win prizes. [One prize is open to everyone taking part no matter what they score] :o)
https...
2021-02-02 00:48:39 +0000 UTC
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We can now announce the results to last months ERB quiz! As it was an end of year event we had a bumper batch of four awesome prizes on offer! Let's see if you won something. :)
The overall winner with the highest score wins a collection of Joe Biden accessories including the wig, tie, flag pin and shades that appeared in the Biden vs Trump video!
Who is that lucky person? Well, the highest score was an excellent 11! And only one lucky person achieved that score. ...
2021-01-29 16:58:42 +0000 UTC
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We have a live stream today at 2.30pm PT [Los Angeles]. Less than 20 mins away.
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/jan24th2021
Just click the video above at that time. We use Crowdcast software which is accessible via laptop or mobile phone browsers. If you can't tune in live you will be able to watch a replay of the stream shortly after it concludes.
If you are unsure about time zones please use:
2021-01-24 22:14:09 +0000 UTC
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Yesterday Peter and Lloyd held a hour long chat in our Discord server and I just want to recap what was discussed for those that missed it. (But if you wish to read back through the entire discussion the start of the chat is pinned in the #concepts-and-spoilers channel)
[Please note: for those of you who don't want to read spoiler type information, then maybe don't read any further of this post] :o)
Ok, let's get on with the recap shall we.
2021-01-18 18:18:02 +0000 UTC
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First poll of 2021! Time to vote people. Do you like any of these ideas? Does one stand out? Vote for your favorite! Make it count. :)
Rewind Time! In the last round Henry Ford vs Karl Marx stormed home with an superb 45% of the total votes. In second place was my favorite suggestion Bugs Bunny vs Sonic the Hedgehog with 19%. And struggling to cope in third place with 11% was Howard Stern vs Joe Rogan.
Get voting!
2021-01-17 01:28:22 +0000 UTC
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Well hello there! We've missed you. For this first round of MTB in 2021 we're gonna split up the feedback between myself and Lloyd. Hope that works for you. :) Now that we’ve gotten some basic pleasantries out of the way, let’s get down to brass tacks. “Brass tacks” is an American idiom that was first used in 1863, a period of history I am currently obsessed with - Nice Peter
Florence Nightingale vs Alexander Fleming [submitted by Leo M.R.]
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2021-01-17 01:28:14 +0000 UTC
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Hello patrons! Hope 2021 has started well for all of you. Let's hope the next twelve months brings us all a little more joy and a bit more freedom than last year served up.
Some good news; I am now able to confirm the dates and times for this months discord server chat and the video live stream - with Peter and Lloyd. Here they are!!
Sunday 17th January - 2.30pm PT [Los Angeles] - Discord Server Chat
The discord chat will take place in the #concept...
2021-01-15 02:54:55 +0000 UTC
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It's the end of the year (glad to see the back of this one!) and here is a new ERB quiz to round things off! There's a bumper set of prizes this month with FOUR separate prizes on offer! To enter just head to the link below and fill in the document with your answers:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejB9ZNtdIOvxh2TINU1XVsznFaeBPublQ...
2021-01-01 04:25:50 +0000 UTC
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Lloyd has dropped a new video over on his personal YouTube channel. It's called "The Coldest" and is all about the cold. So please do check it out folks.
Hope you are safe, warm and as merry as can be in these strange times.
Much love from everyone at ERB. Talk soon.
2020-12-24 20:41:34 +0000 UTC
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We have had a lot of technical issues so apologies for starting later than scheduled. For those of you who missed it you can now watch a replay over at the following link...
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/1223-live-stream
2020-12-23 22:53:18 +0000 UTC
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Dear patrons!! Here is a "Potter vs Skywalker" demo recorded after we had revised the lyrics about 9 or 10 times on paper/email. This demo is very close to the final version, but small tweaks were made after this. We had just come up with the idea of including Yoda and it really seemed to enhance Luke's third verse.
You'll notice some more traditional British terms are missing in this demo which were incorporated in the final version. Things like "Bugger Off" instead of "Go Back", "Mum"...
2020-12-23 16:28:38 +0000 UTC
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It's time to vote! Seven match-ups. One vote each. Make it count!
Rewind Time! In the last round Captain Picard vs Captain Jack Sparrow sailed home to victory with an impressive 32% of the total votes. In second place was the long term suggestion of The Three Stooges vs The Three Musketeers with 17%.
Let's see how this new selection of seven ideas shake out. :)
2020-12-17 02:09:48 +0000 UTC
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EpicLLOYD has been digging down into a bunch of match-ups that were submitted in the last round of MakeThisBattle! The theme this time around was 'Opposites Attract' so a few of the suggestions relate to that theme. Let's see what Lloyd thought about them...
Rambo vs GLaDOS (submitted by Michael Fairbairn)
First things first, my spellchecker knew who GLaDOS was. Now while that's awesome, albeit a little creepy seeing as that GLaD...
2020-12-17 02:09:43 +0000 UTC
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I can now confirm the dates & times for this months Patreon events for writers & director tier level patrons:
DISCORD SERVER CHAT (with Peter & Lloyd)
2.30PM PT - TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER
VIDEO LIVE STREAM (with Peter & Lloyd)
2.30PM PT - WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER
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The discord chat will take place in the #concepts-and-spoilers channel on our discord server. So just head t...
2020-12-16 15:24:55 +0000 UTC
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Yes, it's time for the quiz results. The scores have been verified. And double checked. We can now announce the quiz winners!! :)
The highest score this month was a marvellous score of 12 achieved by... [drumroll] a very clever or lucky patron called "BTTF". Well done you sir! You win the Spock shirt from the Kirk vs Columbus battle plus an autographed Season 6 CD! Good work dude!
The highest scoring Director tier patron with a score of 11 was... "Alvin Franc...
2020-12-15 02:20:22 +0000 UTC
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