^{Special thanks to @steemseph for this graphic.}

The Interactive Battle Tournament (IBT) series, created and hosted by @lordnigel, is currently in its 8th edition. What is unique about this series of contests is that many of the players who participate also contribute to help the contest become better, whether that be by providing content or bots, or otherwise helping the contest run more smoothly. I currently serve as the field judge, assisting @lordnigel with rulings, and assisting players with resolving errors and/or informing them of their available actions.

The IBT Book of Universal Records was originally a joke concept that was conceived between the 2nd and 3rd editions of the IBT. In the 4th IBT, the joke concept turned into a reality. Sometime in the middle of each IBT, a new edition is posted as a chronicle of noteworthy/historic events. The initial content in each new edition is based on the state of the book at the end of the previous IBT.

But just like the IBT itself, the book cannot be made successful (or even accurate) with the work of just one person. This is where other talented Steemians involved with the IBT come in. You can help provide content by commenting on this post -- the best and/or most accurate info will be added into the book and posted in future editions. The possibilities could potentially be endless.

With all that being said, let's get on with the content for the latest edition for the IBT Book of Universal Records. (Content will be periodically updated during the 7-day timeframe after the initial post, as my schedule permits.)

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The IBT Book of Universal Records

The Records

Most damaging single attack: Soultaker, Lightning Breaker (IBT #1, Round 3)

Most structural damage inflicted by one human punch: Chuck Norris (IBT #2, Choose/Make Your Path)

Most attempts allowed and needed for one honorable gloryseeker to defeat a stage foe: Raktan the Orc Archer, 8 (IBT #4, Stage 6)

Most attempts allowed and needed for one dishonorable gloryseeker to defeat a stage foe: Angel Food, 12 (IBT #5, Stage 6)

Most WTF?-worthy cameo appearance: sexywhalebot (IBT #3, Stage 1)

Hardest hit inflicted (highest roll) on the final boss in an IBT (IBT #5 and later): Alric Stormbringer, 36 (IBT #8)

Famous Words

"When you are pointing at someone, there are four fingers of lightning pointing back at you." - Salty Yellow Wizard (IBT #4, Stage 4)

Useful Reference

The Unofficial IBT Periodic Table of Elements

Combat MVPs

These are the names of the hallowed heroes who completed perfect regular seasons (100% flawless victories against stage enemies in a single tournament) since the implementation of the current tournament format in the 5th IBT:

• Lord Nigel, the warrior (IBT #5)
• Spike, the warrior (IBT #5)
• Doomguy, the space marine archer (IBTs #6, #7, and #8)
• BuRgUrMeCh, the warrior (IBT #7)
• Master Roach, the wizard (IBT #8)
• Sparkonian, the wizard (IBT #8)
• Custard-guts, the warrior (IBT #8)
• Pixel Wizard, the wizard (IBT #8)
• Alric Stormbringer, the wizard (IBT #8)
• Tim, the archer (IBT #8)
• GooglySpartan, the warrior (IBT #8)
• Angel Food, the wizard (IBT #8)

[There are no direct rewards to go along with this honor, only fame.]

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The People's Turn

Obviously, this work is not all my own content -- it is a compilation of content assembled through the contributions of IBT players. As such, you the players should feel free to use the comments to point me towards other content that may be bookworthy. (Comments may also be used to provide suggestions/feedback.) Everyone who authors new material that is officially accepted into the IBT Book of Universal Records deserves to, and will be compensated for said contributions. Everyone whose new contribution(s) are accepted into the book will receive an equal share of the liquid portion (SBD and STEEM) of the post payout (the rewards are set to 50/50). I will distribute the entire liquid portion and keep no share for myself because I get the full SP portion by default. If there is no new material in a given edition of the book, then the liquid portion shall be donated to fund future IBT prize pools.

The initial share pool for this edition is as follows:

• (none; except for combat MVPs, there were no new updates to the book since the end of IBT #7)

The following people have contributed new content that has been accepted into the IBT Book of Universal Records:

• @onefatindian: broke a record, setting a new one

Let's find out together, what this chronicle of the IBT's history will become.