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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Final Showdown
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
How did we get here? See the results of the other polls here!
What are the rules for these showdowns? See the FAQ post here!
Want to vote in future RNG tournaments? Follow my new sideblog @hetalia-rng-showdown and keep an eye out this month for updates!
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The Official RNG Showdown FAQ
Is there a tournament in progress?
The Spring Tournament has ended, Lithuania is our champion! Find the Tournament Summary here!
The Summer 2024 tournament will begin June 1st.
What is all this?
This blog runs a quarterly tournament where you vote for Hetalia characters, and where all groupings are completely random every time!
What are we voting on?
You can pick your favourite, a contender, a dark horse, an underdog, or vote for pure chaos and see what happens! Most people would turn this into a popularity contest, but the showrunner loves rooting for dark horses and underdogs to pull off an upset.
How will this work?
The first part of the tournament is the quarterfinals, where there will be 16 polls with 4-5 characters.
The 16 winners of the quarterfinals move on to the semifinals, where there will be 4 polls with 4 characters each.
The 4 semifinal winners will move on to the final poll, where the winner is this tournament's champion!
How can I make my chosen character win the polls?
When you find that poll, vote for your choice, then reblog the post and tell all your friends to vote the same as you!
The only requirement for any replies, reblogs and tags is that you keep your comments respectful! You're allowed to support your character, but don't put down anyone else while doing so.
Who is all in the tournament?
If your character has a page on this Hetalia Wiki character article look-up page, they're in the tournament! This does not include any nyos, 2ps, animals, humans or other entities, just the nations themselves.
Should Himaruya introduce a new character in the Jump series manga while a tournament is in progress, the showrunner will check for their character card to appear on this site's list before adding them to the next tournament.
Why is the previous champion not in the current tournament?
It was found in early 2024 that a certain nation had far too easily won the first three tournaments in a row no problem, so the rules were changed to 'ban' champions from the next tournament and no longer allow back-to-back wins. The bans are currently only for single tournaments.
The exception to this rule is for a champion's first ever win, where they will have the one opportunity to bypass the ban, participate in the next tournament, and attempt a back-to-back win. They will start serving bans after their second win.
How will they be grouped?
The character names are plugged into this random number generator website to create the quarterfinal and semifinal groups.
That's why this is the "RNG" poll, it's pure luck who your favourite is up against!
When do tournaments start?
The showrunner intends to start a new tournament once every three months, with the first quarterfinal pol opening on the 1st day of the new month. Should a tournament require a lot of tiebreakers and push longer than 85 days long, the next tournament will be delayed an extra month at the showrunner's discretion.
The showrunner may also adjust the tournament schedules as necessary should life events make it temporarily impossible to manage a tournament.
The showrunner will set up the tournament summary post ahead of time, which will summarize all the polls. This summary post will be updated with each poll post's direct link as they get posted, and will be reblogged multiple times through the tournament. All individual poll posts will refer directly back to this summary post for tournament updates, as well as to this pinned FAQ post.
When can I see who's all in the groups?
The showrunner will not be revealing any quarterfinal or semifinal contestant matchups ahead of time! You'll just have to watch for the polls to get posted!
For the quarterfinals and semifinals, polls will be posted every third day to stagger a bit more space between them. This means there will be no rush of polls all posted the same day, nor do you have to wait a week for the next poll and have the tournament take half a year.
New polls will post at 12:00 PM Vancouver time on the days they are scheduled to post. Reminder reblogs will be scheduled for the quiet days between polls opening and closing, as well as for 23 hours before each poll closes!
What if a poll results in a tie?
Should a quarterfinal or semifinal poll results in a tie for 1st place, both/all the tied characters will move on to the next round. As the semifinal contestants will go through a second run of the RNG, there is only a 25% chance that the tied characters will face each other again that next round.
In the extremely rare circumstance that there is ever so many ties that there end up being more than 12 characters for the final or 48 characters for the semifinals (aka going past Tumblr's 12 options per poll at this time), the showrunner will run a series of 24-hour tiebreaker polls to break those ties and only advance the one character from each. There will be an announcement post ahead of time to declare the rules, scheduling and involved characters for the tiebreaker polls.
Should a final poll result in a tie, the showrunner will post an update to declare the creation of a 24-hour tiebreaker poll, announcing the characters in question and the scheduling date for the poll. Only the winner of the tie-breaking poll will be declared as champion and be subject to the banning rules above.
Who is the showrunner?
The showrunner is @peppermint-chocolate-cherries, and Hetalia has occupied half her imagination since 2015. Her main blog shares a lot of memes, fandom content and social commentary. She has also written a few Hetalia fanfics, they are posted on AO3 and FFN.
The showrunner is always down to have more followers, and vibe-checked mutuals to share posts with, but is a bit shy when it comes to anything more than that. Anonymous asking is turned on, but she will delete messages and block assholes when required.
Who are the previous winners?
Summer 2023 (July-July) - Prussia
Autumn 2023 (September-November) - Prussia
Winter 2023-24 (December-February) - Prussia
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Are Online Casinos Fairer Than Land-Based Ones?
The glitz of Vegas or the comfort of your couch? This blog explores the fairness of both land-based and online casinos. We uncover surprising facts about payout percentages and shed light on the question: are online casinos actually a more level playing field? Read on to discover the exciting world of casino fairness, no matter your preference!
Vegas Vibes vs. Click and Play: The Casino Showdown
Have you ever had a friend who absolutely raves about the excitement of a night at the casino? The flashing lights, the clinking of chips, the feeling of being right in the heart of the action — it’s a whole experience, right? But then you have others who swear by the convenience of online casinos. No need to dress up, no crowds, just pure gaming fun from the comfort of your couch. So, which one is really better? And more importantly, are online casinos actually fair? Buckle up, because we’re about to delve into the exciting world of casino fairness, both online and offline!
The Glitz and Glamour of Land-Based Casinos:
Let’s face it, there’s a reason why Las Vegas is called “Sin City.” There’s a certain undeniable magic to stepping into a physical casino. The dazzling lights, the electrifying atmosphere, the symphony of slot machine jingles and excited chatter — it’s a sensory overload in the best way possible. Plus, land-based casinos often offer a wider variety of games, from classic poker tables with seasoned players to high-roller rooms for the truly adventurous. It’s a chance to rub shoulders with people from all walks of life, all united by the thrill of the game.
But Hold On, Convenience Calls!
Okay, now picture this: you’re lounging in your pajamas, your favorite beverage at hand, and you’re ready to unwind with some casino fun. That’s the beauty of online casinos! They offer the same thrill and excitement as their land-based counterparts, but from the comfort of your own home. The selection of games can be even wider online, with some platforms boasting unique or niche games you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, managing your bankroll is a breeze — just a few clicks and you’re good to go. No need to worry about carrying cash or keeping track of physical chips.
Fairness Face-Off:
Now, here’s the question that probably keeps you up at night (or maybe not, but let’s pretend for dramatic effect): are online casinos fair? Well, the good news is that both land-based and online casinos are regulated by agencies to ensure fair play. Land-based casinos use something called Random Number Generators (RNGs) in their electronic games. These are basically fancy computer programs that ensure every spin or roll of the dice is completely random and unpredictable. Online platforms rely on sophisticated software that achieves the same purpose.
So, Who Wins the Fairness Fight?
Here comes the plot twist! You might be surprised to learn that payout percentages (the amount of money a casino pays back to players over time) can actually be higher in some online casinos compared to their land-based counterparts. Why? Because online platforms have lower overhead costs. They don’t need to pay for a fancy building with flashing lights and all that jazz (although some online casinos do invest heavily in creating a visually appealing user experience). This can translate to more money finding its way back into your pocket!
Don’t Get Duped: Spotting a Shady Casino (Online or Offline)
Before we get too carried away, it’s important to remember that not all casinos are created equal. Whether you’re playing online or offline, it’s crucial to choose a reputable platform. Here’s a quick tip: look for licensing information, positive reviews from trusted sources, and secure payment methods. A legitimate casino will be transparent about its operations and committed to fair play.
Shady Tricks? Not on Our Watch!
Let’s address a common misconception: the idea that casinos are “rigged” against players. The truth is, reputable casinos rely on fair odds and RNGs to maintain a profitable business model. They don’t need to cheat. Think about it — if players thought the games were unfair, they wouldn’t keep coming back, right? Casinos thrive on repeat customers, and the only way to ensure that is by offering a fair and enjoyable experience.
Beyond Fairness: Perks and Pitfalls
Of course, fairness is just one factor to consider when choosing a casino. Online platforms often offer exciting bonuses and promotions that can boost your bankroll. However, it’s important to remember to gamble responsibly. Set spending limits, stick to them, and never chase losses. This applies to both online and land-based casinos.
Land vs. Online: The Verdict is Yours!
So, who wins the battle between land-based and online casinos? The truth is, there’s no clear winner. Both can be fair and enjoyable experiences, it all depends on your preferences. Land-based offers a social atmosphere and a chance to immerse yourself in the casino world, while online provides convenience and potentially higher payouts.
Explore the Excitement at Khelosports.com!
If you’re looking for a safe and exciting online casino experience with a wide variety of games and potentially higher payouts, then look no further than Khelosports. We’re a licensed and reputable platform that prioritizes fair play and responsible gambling.
Here’s what makes Khelosports.com the perfect place for your next online casino adventure:
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Top-Notch Customer Support: Our friendly and knowledgeable customer support team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
So, what are you waiting for? Sign up at Khelosports today and experience the thrill of online casino gaming in a safe and secure environment! Remember, we prioritize fair play and responsible gambling.
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #2
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #9
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Congeniality Showdown
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
How did we get here? See the results of the other polls here!
What are the rules for these showdowns? See the FAQ post here!
Want to vote in future RNG tournaments? Follow my new sideblog @hetalia-rng-showdown and keep an eye out this month for updates!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #3
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
Clarity notes for this poll:
-The Wiki only lists the one version of Korea, with no reference to either South or North. Based on the known characterization, the assumption here is that this is South Korea.
-The Wiki has both "Niko Niko Republic" and "Niko Niko Jr" as separate characters, so both will end up in different polls.
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #1
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #7
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #5
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Final Showdown Tiebreaker
I can't believe you're all making me create this poll while on vacation in the Norwegian fjords, on the tiny screen of the mobile Tumblr app no less, but here we are.
The Pure RNG Showdown's Final Showdown resulted in a tie, so we need a sudden death tiebreaker. Whoever wins this poll is the inaugural Pure RNG Champion!
This poll is only 24 hours long instead of the usual week! Do not dawdle, vote as soon as you see it, and spread the word so that your followers can vote too!
Pick a character, any character. It can be a favourite, a contender, a dark horse, an underdog or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
How did we get here? See the tournament summary post here!
What are the rules? Read the FAQ here!
Want to vote in future RNG tournaments? Follow @hetalia-rng-showdown now and watch for new posts later this month!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #6
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #8
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
Clarity Note: As mentioned on the other poll, the Hetalia Wiki had both "Niko Niko Jr" and "Niko Niko Republic" listed as separate characters, so they are both in the polls.
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #4
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown (FAQ)
Over the next couple weeks, I will run a series of polls where you have to vote for canon Hetalia characters.
Poll Results Summary has now been posted, to summarize the results of the round robin and report on the Congeniality qualifiers.
Also, a new Tumblr sideblog @hetalia-rng-showdown has been created to host future RNG tournaments!
Master List of All Poll Links
Round Robin #1 - Winner: Finland
Round Robin #2 - Winner: England
Round Robin #3 - Winner: Seychelles
Round Robin #4 - Winner: Poland
Round Robin #5 - Winner: Prussia
Round Robin #6 - Winner: Canada
Round Robin #7 - Winner: Germany
Round Robin #8 - Winner: France
Round Robin #9 - Winner: South Italy
Round Robin #10 - Winner: Scotland
Congeniality Showdown Poll - Lithuania has been crowned Mr. Congeniality!
Final Showdown Poll - Tie vote between Canada & England
Final Showdown Tiebreaker - England has been crowned Pure RNG Champion!
Congeniality Contestants
Austria, Lithuania, China, America, Wales, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Hong Kong, Ancient Rome
What are we voting on?
You can pick your favourite, a contender, a dark horse, an underdog, or go pure chaos and see what happens. This will ultimately end up becoming a popularity contest, since all the Hetalia polls so far have been swamped with people just picking their favourites, but why don't you all try something different for once and see what happens?
How will this work?
The round robin will have 10 different polls, each with 7-8 different characters, lasting a week. After the week, the 10 winners will come together into a final showdown poll.
If there is a tie in any of the round robin polls, there will be a 24-hour tiebreaking poll. See the full description in the section below.
Runners-up in the round robin poll might be selected for the Congeniality Showdown poll. See the full description in the section below.
Who is all in the poll?
If your character has a page on this Hetalia Wiki character article look-up page, they're in one of the polls.
https://hetalia.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Characters
Note that I am not including nyos, 2ps, animals, humans or other entities, just the nations themselves.
How will they be grouped?
I plugged the 78 names into this random number generator website, which split them up into 10 groups of 7-8 characters.
https://www.randomlists.com/team-generator
For extra randomness, I clicked the "Rerun" button twenty times. That's why this is the "RNG" poll, it's pure luck who your fave is up against!
Why is my favourite minor character up against so many mains? Can't you fix this?
Read the above again, please.
And funny you should mention skewing the group selections, because my friend was just trying to conduct her own set of polls. The axis/allies would've all knocked each other out in the first round, and some of your favourite minor characters would've actually moved on for once. But some people complained about the choices of minor characters and their groupings, even going so far as to insult her personally...
So guess what, you're getting this poll series instead out of spite! Congratulations, your favourite minor characters are all in the polls, their groupings are purely random, and every character has a 10% chance of being up against Romano in the first round!
But what if I don't want my fave to lose to Romano in the first round?
Finally, a good question. When you find that poll, vote for your favourite and not for Romano, then reblog the post and tell all your friends to vote the same as you! Make sure you're a united force though, Romano only needs the one extra vote if you're all divided.
Don't worry about spamming my notifications with reblogs, I want to see that the polls are being shared, just be respectful in your tags please.
When can I see who's all in the groups?
You'll find out when I post the polls, as this FAQ post is going up before I even run the RNG. EDIT: The RNG has now been run, the polls are all drafted and scheduled, and the first is live! Links to all 10 polls will be added at the top as their posts are posted!
As for timing, I will post the first poll at approximately 6:00pm PDT April 18 2023, with the other polls all scheduled on 12-hour increments after that.
Once the final poll is closed after its week of voting, which will be at 6:00AM PDT on April 30th, I will create the Congeniality and Final Showdown polls.
What is this newly added Congeniality Showdown?
With the variety of options in these polls, there will indeed be a few nations that lose their round robin poll by a small margin of the vote. For these oh-so-close losers, there will be a Congeniality showdown to honour them for giving the victors such a close run for their money.
As the 10 polls each close, I will track the difference in voting percentages by which the losers lost to the victors. The 10 losing nations whose losing percentages are closest to their victors will go in the Congeniality showdown.
For example, Nation A won the poll by 32%, while Nation B finished with 25%. Nation B’s percentage difference of 7% is what determines whether they will appear in the Congeniality showdown. Should the other 9 polls results in 10 other nations getting less than that 7% difference, Nation B will not make the cut.
What are the Tiebreaker Rules?
This section is being added in case one of the round robin polls miraculously ends in a tie. Obviously Tumblr will not allow more than 10 entries into a poll, so a tiebreaker poll is the chosen method of breaking any ties!
I will post a 24-hour poll with the two (or more) nations that tied in the round robin poll, where you all have ONLY the 24 hours to vote. I will announce the tiebreaker poll ahead of time, so that as many of you as possible know during what period of time to search for it and vote.
Whoever wins this vote moves on to the final showdown. For the runner(s)-up, since they managed to tie the winner on the original poll, which makes a voting difference of 0%, they automatically take one of the 10 spots in the Congeniality showdown.
Tiebreaker polls will be scheduled for the period of April 30th to May 3rd if required, so please watch carefully for the posts. I fly to Norway on May 6th, so the Congeniality and Final Showdown polls must get posted before this Canadian goes on vacation.
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The Pure RNG Hetalia Showdown - Round Robin #10
Pick a character, any character! You can pick your favourite, a contender, a darkhorse, an underdog, or just pick the most chaotic choice possible!
Long story short, the 78 characters linked to on this Hetalia Wiki were thrown into this random number generator website to create 10 polls with 7-8 characters each. The 10 winners move on to the final showdown poll!
Have more questions? Want links to the other 9 polls as they open? Read through the FAQ post here!
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