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* 2010 Guru Rankings, Stats, and Analysis *
Ngamer64 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:21:56 AM | message detail |
Good news, everyone! The Guru site for the '10 season is now up and running! http://thengamer.com/guru/ First off, a big round of applause for fett, jose, and Spike, our three tireless workers who entered an astounding 220+ brackets for this season- easily a new Guru record! As for the features on the site, you should be used to most of them by now if you participated in the Guru last season. There have been a few tweaks however- one is that due to popular demand I've decided to list the "Guru Cookie" on the rankings this season. (The Cookie is the most "cookie cutter" bracket possible, aka it always selects our most popular choice for each match.) HOWEVER, the Cookie will not cost anyone a ranking position; for instance it's tied for first right now, but listed in "0th" place so that Leon gets to keep the #1 next to his name. Some returning features: * click any user's name anywhere on the site to see their bracket * you can re-sort the main page by score (default), TB, risks, their pick in the current match, Dead/Alive status, or even alphabetically by username- just click the headers * currently "Today's Pick" is pointing to Match 5, Luigi vs Meta Knight. if you'd rather see everyone's pick for the next match, change the dropdown to "6" and hit the button- now you see all the picks for Shadow vs Ammy! * any pick anywhere on the site that goes against the Guru Cookie is rewarded with red text But surely the most popular feature of all are those Guru Stats! You can check them at any time by clicking "Matchup Stats" on top, which takes you to http://thengamer.com/guru/stats.php Here we have the listing of every match along with how many brackets picked each possible winner. NEW FEATURE! Handy color coded text on the left to remind you whether that poll will be a Day Match, Night Match, or 24 hour poll. OLD FEATURE! Click the "Who Picked Whom" button to see the complete listing of what users selected each winner in their brackets. --- So be sure to tag this topic and follow along with our daily updates on the Leaderboard, the Upset Watch, and (coming soon) Eliminations! Also, don't forget to click your own name on the front page to confirm that your bracket is 100% accurate. Happy Guruing! --- KrahenProphet is the King of the Gurus! All Hail! thengamer.com/guru | thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com |
Jmast7 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:23:55 AM | message detail |
Woo hoo! Thanks to all for your hard work! :-) --- Currently playing: FE8, Zelda: Spirit Tracks Currently Watching: BSG: Season 3, LOST: Season 5 (rewatch) |
LinkLegend27 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:24:00 AM | message detail |
I'm gonna win. --- 09-10 New York Jets, The Franchez AFC CHAMPIONSHIP-BOUND 09-10 Boston Celtics |
WarThaNemesis2 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:27:11 AM | message detail |
Hey, maybe I'll be the first to do this. Either I typed in my bracket wrong for the Guru, or it was copied wrong (probably the first knowing me), but I have Ammy beating Shadow. http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j69/War13104/Ammy.jpg --- http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/zukiraphaera/war-sig-1.png |
red sox 777 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:27:44 AM | message detail |
The Guru Cookie is currently in 0th place. I wonder how long it can hold onto its domination of all of us! --- 6 years later, Crono's quest to defeat Sephiroth -- Round 1: Missingno 'Till shade is gone, 'till water is gone, into the shadow with teeth bared.... |
Gr8CyberMonkey | Posted 1/18/2010 8:29:49 AM | message detail |
How the hell did I end up close to cookie when I didn't even look at any discussion? Oh well. --- The question to everyone's answer. |
KamikazePotato | Posted 1/18/2010 8:31:35 AM | message detail |
Woo --- KrahenProphet lived up to his name. |
Redtooth | Posted 1/18/2010 8:34:20 AM | message detail |
Yea...I must of made a mistake. I had Ocelot winning but I got the point on the guru. Whoops. >_> --- I thought I'd never change, but FastFalcon beat me into shape! |
Denzokuken | Posted 1/18/2010 8:34:53 AM | message detail |
Thanks for setting all this up. Can't believe I only took 5 risks actually... |
nintendogirl1 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:36:24 AM | message detail |
Everyone is so cookie this year. --- We'll know who's won with about a week and a half to spare. |
croy3 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:38:56 AM | message detail |
Woo perfect so far. --- (\__/) Vincent Valentine's #3 Fanboy, Knuckles' #1 Homeboy (='.'=) My Bunny Ziggy |
red sox 777 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:39:37 AM | message detail |
Only 8 risks.....I think we're just used to the massive number of risks everyone takes in 4-ways. --- 6 years later, Crono's quest to defeat Sephiroth -- Round 1: Missingno 'Till shade is gone, 'till water is gone, into the shadow with teeth bared.... |
WarThaNemesis2 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:40:13 AM | message detail |
Also, I'm stunned that nobody took Mega Man over Mario in a night match. Yeah, Mario's boosted and Mega's dropped, but still, you would think *one* person would jump on that. --- http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/zukiraphaera/war-sig-1.png |
LeonhartFour | Posted 1/18/2010 8:47:46 AM | message detail |
Well well, look at who's #1 in the Guru! Get used to it, fellas! --- "Spoil it for me. I'm never going to play that game so I want to know if he's going to be another Auron or another Sin." - Soul about Jecht vs. PW |
LeonhartFour | Posted 1/18/2010 8:49:20 AM | message detail |
Actually, looking at my bracket listed on the Guru, it says I have Snake > Sephiroth. I thought I mentioned that I needed that changed in the Guru topic, but maybe I forgot. I have Sephiroth > Snake there. But yeah, my bracket is so bland. --- "Hold on a minute! That testimony stinks!" "Witness! You can't just say 'Hello' and expect us to get anywhere! I want you to testify!" |
SpeeDDemon1343 | Posted 1/18/2010 8:50:02 AM | message detail |
Woo 23 risks taken <_< |
voltch | Posted 1/18/2010 8:55:47 AM | message detail |
crap, turns out i got one of the most unoriginal brackets on the guru market, hot damn this ain't good. --- Shakes Fist! |
TheRye | Posted 1/18/2010 8:56:34 AM | message detail |
Tagging. Made a conscious effort to avoid any and all discussion, and I ended up with 23 risks. Let's see if that pans out. --- The Rye - The one and only... http://backloggery.com/the_rye/sig.gif |
Dr_Football | Posted 1/18/2010 10:02:09 AM | message detail |
Everything looks good I'll do the Elimination Standings again, if I remember correctly, it was 1 point for eliminating someone by yourself and .5 if multiple people eliminate someone. woooooooooooo --- http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4839/drfc.png |
Ness26 | Posted 1/18/2010 10:10:12 AM | message detail |
Yeah, there's a mistake in my bracket. I have Sonic > Ganon http://img.imgcake.com/Fuzzypickles/bracketJPGry.jpg --- No amount of planning will ever replace dumb luck. |
AsurasKordoth | Posted 1/18/2010 10:16:34 AM | message detail |
I'm counting on Shadow to make a comeback and for the Guru Cookie to lose it's perfect. Also, Drake is the Guru favorite? Surprising... From the way the board talks I really thought it was The Boss. --- ~AK~ // Merc |
AsurasKordoth | Posted 1/18/2010 10:18:54 AM | message detail |
I initially had my tiebreaker at 111111 and then altered it to 202202 (as shown on the Guru) but it seems that didn't take and my bracket still has 111111. Well it probably won't matter in the end anyway, both numbers are pretty bad now that I think about it. --- ~AK~ // Merc |
LeonhartFour | Posted 1/18/2010 10:23:12 AM | message detail |
Looks like I get to stay #1! --- "The great GF...Bahamut." "...GF? I...? Using my powers...It is you humans...I fear..." |
KingBartz | Posted 1/18/2010 10:26:36 AM | message detail |
I'm in 69th place... but not for long, I fear. --- I used to have a good sig. Now my account is only a shadow of its former glory. |
KamikazePotato | Posted 1/18/2010 11:07:05 AM | message detail |
Movin' up to #2 if Shadow continues to suck! --- KrahenProphet lived up to his name. |
Xuxon | Posted 1/18/2010 11:08:10 AM | message detail |
I'm dropping a lot... not only do I have Shadow, but I've been mis-credited with a point for Red when I have Ocelot. --- ------ --------- |
Z1mZum | Posted 1/18/2010 11:08:51 AM | message detail |
Oh whoops, 35 risks taken. --- Former All-knowing guru. KrahenProphet is the destroyer of guru dreams everywhere. |
Scott_Pilgrim | Posted 1/18/2010 11:12:23 AM | message detail |
Oh yeah, let's do this! --- Oh, sorry, I got distracted by KrahenProphet. http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=169 |
mathmagus37 | Posted 1/18/2010 11:18:34 AM | message detail |
25 risks... is that a lot? Why did I pick Ammy>Shadow AND Knuckles>Cecil, especially considering I believed Sonic is having a down year? Oh well. --- I HAVE FURY!!! |
Scott_Pilgrim | Posted 1/18/2010 11:20:38 AM | message detail |
Just looking at the concensus picks, the thing that surprises me most is how many people took Sonic over Ganon. I mean, I'm in a vast minority there. Shrug. --- Oh, sorry, I got distracted by KrahenProphet. http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=99 |
SpeeDDemon1343 | Posted 1/18/2010 11:21:25 AM | message detail |
From: mathmagus37 | Posted: 1/18/2010 1:18:34 PM | #029 I did the same thing. -_- |
MajinZidane | Posted 1/18/2010 11:29:24 AM | message detail |
From: nintendogirl1 | #010 not likely, some people have Link > Snake. --- Virtue - "You don't need a reason to be mesmerized by Realo." |
Majin Lou | Posted 1/18/2010 11:31:41 AM | message detail |
Like me! *sneaks in at the last moment and takes a spot on the leaderboard* --- I am absolute corruption. I am the power that sways. I am the beast that's in human nature. I am the masonry of greed. |
Z1mZum | Posted 1/18/2010 11:36:30 AM | message detail |
Hahah, why did I pick Guybrush Threepwood?! Ah man, my bracket is going to get comical. --- Former All-knowing guru. KrahenProphet is the destroyer of guru dreams everywhere. |
Cecil XIX | Posted 1/18/2010 11:38:50 AM | message detail |
Just noticed I seem to have two entries on the Guru website for some reason. The correct entry is the one with eight risks, not nine. --- Wow, an intelligent criticism of Zeta. Never thought I'd see the day. - AmuroNT1 Congrats to Krahenprophet for his well-deserved victory. |
Articuno2001 | Posted 1/18/2010 1:37:58 PM | message detail |
For some reason, my actual bracket has Wesker>Ken. http://img.imgcake.com/bracketfixJPGte.jpg oh well, whatever. need that fixed. --- meh |
RayDyn | Posted 1/18/2010 2:00:21 PM | message detail |
Glad to see the site is up. --- RayDyn's baby: http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4689/img0261r.jpg |
KleenexTissue50 | Posted 1/18/2010 2:01:57 PM | message detail |
Aw yeah rockin' 8 upsets. Cloud > Link will probably keep me alive until the end though. --- If you're seeing this sig, I'm not on my computer! |
XxSoulxX | Posted 1/18/2010 2:02:53 PM | message detail |
Just looking at the concensus picks, the thing that surprises me most is how many people took Sonic over Ganon. I mean, I'm in a vast minority there. Sprite round. Has Ganondorf ever received a good sprite? --- Good Times, Great Memories |
voltch | Posted 1/18/2010 2:10:08 PM | message detail |
HOLY DAMN, i'm 108th one of the special japanese numbers, coincidence? I think not. --- Shakes Fist! |
Durandi | Posted 1/18/2010 2:28:55 PM | message detail |
Woah apparently on the guru site I have Terra going to round 4... but in my bracket she loses to Squall in round two. Also In my bracket I have Kefka losing in round one and he is advancing on my guru page. I also didn't choose Ryu over Chief in Round 2. Other then those everything else is right. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/durandi/bracketmistake.png http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/durandi/bracketmistake2.png http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/durandi/bracketmistake3.png --- ~Quest to beat every game in BGE2009~ Current game: Battletoads. Congratulations to KrahenProphet and your superior bracket. |
Ngamer64 | Posted 1/18/2010 2:45:27 PM | message detail |
The average Guru selected 13.82 upsets this season. The median number of upsets per bracket is 12. --- KrahenProphet is the King of the Gurus! All Hail! thengamer.com/guru | thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com |
AsurasKordoth | Posted 1/18/2010 3:43:17 PM | message detail |
Awww yeah 14 upsets, I am awesome and average. --- ~AK~ // Merc |
Scott_Pilgrim | Posted 1/18/2010 3:46:40 PM | message detail |
Sprite round. Has Ganondorf ever received a good sprite? Well ****. If it's Pig Ganon I'm doomed. --- Oh, sorry, I got distracted by KrahenProphet. http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=99 |
Eternal_Debate | Posted 1/18/2010 3:50:06 PM | message detail |
Hmm, honestly thought I had Amaterasu today, teach me right not to go through my bracket. Checked and I do have Shadow. Oh well. --- ~ Ringworm ~ |
FFDragon | Posted 1/18/2010 3:51:58 PM | message detail |
Man I didn't realize how cookielicious my bracket was. And I didn't pay attention to the board at all when I made it! --- If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person? [HERO'S PLUNGE] http://img.imgcake.com/wesker.gif |
RockMFR 5 | Posted 1/18/2010 3:54:15 PM | message detail |
I'm the only one who picked Missingno to take it all? YES! --- Be a good little washing machine, now... o_0 |
RPGuy96 | Posted 1/18/2010 3:55:34 PM | message detail |
Only 18 risks, but 2 in the elite 8! Let's do this! Oh, and my tiebreaker is 160000. I posted it in the sign up topic about a day after my bracket. --- Mustache...and Green... http://backloggery.com/rpguy96 |
X_Dante_X | Posted 1/18/2010 3:57:04 PM | message detail |
only 16 risks? That's like, 5 times less than normal for me! --- boring and mundane signature Now with more bold! Less italics due to bold. |
Luis_Sera89 | Posted 1/18/2010 3:57:49 PM | message detail |
I should have Yoshi beating Crono in round 2 for the record. --- "Eet's game time..." |