From: DomaDragoon | Posted: 5/14/2005 8:47:33 AM | Message Detail
Dear hardcore Ridley supporters:

I'm glad to see that at least Doma and Slowflake can the loss well. Diablo winning isn't cjay's fault, it's not diabloii.net's fault, and it's not the voters' faults. it's just the outcome of a popularity poll. in a closed gamefaqs members contest it may have been a closer match, but really what you have is the villain of two games that were both pc game of the year vs. a villain who is a popular subboss in a well known series. it was a tough one to call and it was a bracket breaker, but it's all part of the contest. also, domo is right about the diablo picture. i've never seen that art before in my life and i was addicted to diabloii for 4+ years. if someone would've showed it to me without the name i probably would've guessed it was Ifrit from FF at first glance. anyways, gg no re.

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Spring2K5: 11/11 Next Pick: Diablo (woot)

Diablo's going to face Kefka. Whether he wins or not...well, we'll see. But I'd never put a fighting character over Ridley, now.
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Did Doma make a topic of this post? He really should.
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Spring Contest 2005 - Points: 11/11 - Matches: 11/11 - Rank: 00001/24748 - Today: Ridley - Tomorrow: Ganondorf

You also wouldn't put an influential demon over Ridley either, so don't take it too personally if few take your comments seriously.

Additionally, I have a sinking feeling that Wily will be defeating Ocelot. For the past three contests me and my friends have always filled out brackets, and since I am the only one who follows it with any concerns, I give them some advice on picks where they aren't sure who will be more 'popular.' For both of these contests, all of the picks we have differed on I have gotten right, and they have gotten wrong (Vivi/DK, Ryu/Jill, for example). However, it is always the picks that we are certain we know which way the match is going to go that we end up missing (Starcraft, SSB:M, Sora/Ryu). Ocelot/Wily has all the makings of that pick. We just wrote it off to MGS3 giving Ocelot whatever extra boost he may need to take out Wily. Until Ultros was fodder of CATSian proportions, and Nemesis actually has something resembling contest strength, Ocelot might not even make it a match.
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Although I am very happy Big D is winning, I do wish that the match was a little closer.
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"Definition, Love: Shooting a meatbag in the kneecaps 200 meters away is my response to love. Not many meatbags can make such a shot" - HK-47

Yeah, I've been rather concerned about Ocelot/Wily.

Unless Ultros is the crappiest character on the face of the planet, I think Wily's got it won.
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"Thank you, Mario. But our princess is in another castle."
-Toad in Super Mario Bros.

But I'd never put a fighting character over Ridley, now.

You'd pick Ridley over Ryu?
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SpC2k5: 11/11 Next up: Kefka, Wesker, M.Bison, Ridley =(
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w00t
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GO SONICS Second Round: 1-2
Playing: Final Fantasy V

I think people are underestimating the hell out of Nemesis. He's more recognizable then Wesker, me thinks.

Plus, his name is NEMESIS. You can't go wrong with a name like that.

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From: Phediuk | Posted: 5/14/2005 11:32:28 AM | Message Detail
Yeah, I've been rather concerned about Ocelot/Wily.

Unless Ultros is the crappiest character on the face of the planet, I think Wily's got it won.

Ultros might not be the crappiest, but he certainly is one of them...

I can't imagine Ridley even touching Bison. The more Diablo beats up on him, the better.
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And as for the popularity comparison between Wesker and Nemesis, take this from a person who has never played a Resident Evil game: I knew who Nemesis is several years ago, but I had never heard of Wesker until this contest.

Heh, I knew of neither.

Either way, what Ocelot did was what we would've expected him to do to Jill. Ouch.
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Spring Contest 2005 - Points: 11/11 - Matches: 11/11 - Rank: 00001/24748 - Today: Ridley - Tomorrow: Ganondorf

You'd pick Ridley over Ryu?

Oops, I meant Diablo. I would definitely put Diablo over Ryu. I don't know about Ridley..
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.........You'd put Diablo over Ryu?
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Volgin is one sexy beast....

Diablo and Ridley are both jobbers. M. Bison is going to ass-rape the Big D next round.
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"Thank you, Mario. But our princess is in another castle."
-Toad in Super Mario Bros.

*looks at Tai's post and falls down anime style*
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People are actually thinking diabloii.net is doing something in this poll? They account for maybe 1000 votes, max, and that's a conservative estimate. Diablo would still be creaming Ridley without any outside help.

...oh wait, it was just Tai. My mistake, carry on.
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The vote turnout is higher for this match than for Sephiroth's, for crying out loud. Maybe it's just random variation, but maybe it's not...
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Spring Contest 2005 - Points: 11/11 - Matches: 11/11 - Rank: 00001/24748 - Today: Ridley - Tomorrow: Ganondorf

Hell, we might as well set it in stone right now:

M. Bison has this division wrapped up lock, stock and barrel. I'll be shocked if he loses to Diablo or Kefka.
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"Thank you, Mario. But our princess is in another castle."
-Toad in Super Mario Bros.

Even if diabloii.net is doing something whats stopping all the Nintendo and Metroid fansites from voting for Ridley? That's right nothing.

Calling the fact that they're not even aware of the match nothing is just plain dumb.

And Diablo over RYU?!? Jeebus. I'm eagerly anticipating his match against BISON...
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Spring Contest 2005 - Points: 11/11 - Matches: 11/11 - Rank: 00001/24748 - Today: Ridley - Tomorrow: Ganondorf

Ridley becomes the 2nd two seed to lose by the second round (I think, anyway), the first being Crash. This is why Board 8 shouldn't be allowed to do nominations. :)
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Proud supporter of Ghaleon, Kefka, Bowser, Ultros, Liquid, Ocelot, and Wily!

I haven't played Diablo, so I gotta ask: Is he any different from Nemesis (as in, is he more than just some really tough monster you're supposed to beat)? I know Ridley isn't, but I feel the need to ask about Diablo at the moment.
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I would definitely put Diablo over Ryu.

PHAIL
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I mean, Diablo would have to get around 64.46% on Kefka to be at Ryu's level. That will never happen.
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O, flesh, flesh, how art thou fishified! ~Mercutio

Let's remember one thing guys, this is GameFAQs.

How many people come here to look for FAQs about a fighting game?

How many come here to look for FAQs about an RPG game?

Diablo is going to beat Bison.
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Nominate Christian for SC2K5!

Let's remember one thing guys, this is GameFAQs.

How many people come here to look for FAQs about a fighting game?

How many come here to look for FAQs about an RPG game?

Albedo is going to beat Bison.
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Proud supporter of Ghaleon, Kefka, Bowser, Ultros, Liquid, Ocelot, and Wily!

OMG

So I wake up this morning to hear people whining about "outside influences." To anyone that wants to cry about the diabloii.net link, I just have one word for you:

EXPECTD'D

^MEH?!

You mean Diablo?

Or sarcasm that I missed...
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Volgin is one sexy beast....

Everything I say is sarcastic. Except that. And that. And that...
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And that. That one was, though.

I would definitely put Diablo over Ryu.

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Ridley vs. Diablo - Bracket: Ridley - Vote: Ridley (11/11)

Lame argument. Just because people don't come on here for a fighting game, doesn't mean they don't LIKE fighting games.
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Leave it to outside forces to ensure that Diablo cost me a perfect bracket. ****...bye bye, Ruin Divisional winner in my bracket.

That was me who said that. I realize Diablo was winning before the link was put up. I just don't like how the unlikely event of a comeback is now next-to-impossible. I'm not too sore though, as I can now stop worrying. Sucks I had Ridley going to the Final Four though, heh.

Diabloii.net won this for Diablo, not Diablo.

Exaggerated. It ensured the win, but I'm pretty sure Diablo woulda won anyways with this kind of gap.

At last, the Sage of Board 8, Steve Illumina, foretold an upset weeks ago and it came through!

Yeah, well, you picked Luca. Touche. =P

Metroid chokes in this contest every time. When the chips are down, metroid stays down

See: Sonic VS Samus, 2k2.

Duh. It was no secret that there were going to be links on the major fansites for several characters.

I guessed they wouldn't help the character though...I guessed wrong. Meh.

Others will complain that the picture has a major impact on this match, and it was rather unfair. I disagree.

Agreed.

Diablo winning isn't cjay's fault, it's not diabloii.net's fault, and it's not the voters' faults.

Yes it is...yes it is.

I would definitely put Diablo over Ryu.

That'd make Ridley, what, be about on Yoshi's level? NO.
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Serious Reminder: Vote for Dr. Wily
"What awaits each person in Heaven is eternal peace, divine rest, and $10,000 cash." --Cartman

I will give Ridley credit in one respect: he's ahead of the vote pace that Sigma was on in a winning effort. Unless something wild happens with Sin/Robuttnik, Ridley should walk away from the first round as the "most impressive loser."
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Just to clarify, would anybody take Sigma over Ridley?
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Long answer: No way.
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Can't keep a good man down, baby!

I guess the short answer would be: ...
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Serious Reminder: Vote for Dr. Wily
"What awaits each person in Heaven is eternal peace, divine rest, and $10,000 cash." --Cartman

it looks like diablo is starting to lose some steam.
ridley was in the mid 42% and is now in the low 43% at this rate he could get it up to 44-45% at the end of the day
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I guess the short answer would be: ...

*points to user name*
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Can't keep a good man down, baby!

But he's about to make the vote difference 5000, so neh.
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Volgin is one sexy beast....

I haven't played Diablo, so I gotta ask: Is he any different from Nemesis (as in, is he more than just some really tough monster you're supposed to beat)? I know Ridley isn't, but I feel the need to ask about Diablo at the moment.

He is the driving force for the whole game. Technically, yes, he is just another monster to beat on your way to going through the game leveling up and collecting items. But story wise, he is the story. Your mission of the game in Diablo 2 is following Diablo and to kill him and smash his soulstone. So I would say he is more important to the story then Nemesis is.
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Isn't Nemesis the focal point of his game in the same respect as well?
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Can't keep a good man down, baby!

In a way, he's no different than Lavos or Sin. He's got other things going for him, though.
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Spring Contest 2005 - Points: 11/11 - Matches: 11/11 - Rank: 00001/24748 - Today: Ridley - Tomorrow: Ganondorf

Not sure, but I think the game is more than just playing to kill this one monster. But I could be wrong.
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Happiness is like peeing on yourself. Everyone can see it, but only you feel it's warmth.

You know what I'm diggin', now that I think about it? While matches we expected to be close aren't, we're still gettin' some decent surprises. Before the contest started, I dare you to show me somebody who thought Sigma/Andross would be closer than Ridley/Diablo.
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Serious Reminder: Vote for Dr. Wily
"What awaits each person in Heaven is eternal peace, divine rest, and $10,000 cash." --Cartman

Or Ocelot/Nemesis. Or Lavos/Mother Brain.
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Spring Contest 2005 - Points: 11/11 - Matches: 11/11 - Rank: 00001/24748 - Today: Ridley - Tomorrow: Ganondorf

Well, I'm just wondering why people thought Diablo and Ridley had the power to take their divisions, while everyone thought Nemesis was a nothing.
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Can't keep a good man down, baby!

That's true, but I don't think we anticipated Andross getting that much bracket support. But I could easily understand more people knowing him than Sigma. I have two friends who know games as much as me and both put Andross in their bracket.
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