MH is still going strong; 80 votes added in the last 10 minutes. Not as fast as before, perhaps, but still mighty impressive.
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Yeah, I'm getting worried about my choice of Robotnik now... In fact, if he wins at this point, it would actually be... well, very strange to say the least.

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

Anyone else surprised that Ceej hasn't done the traditional "No cheating found" topic yet this contest? All these matches and he hasn't had to come once? Odd.
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But my silent fears have gripped me, long before I reach the phone, long before my tongue has tripped me. Must I always be alone?

This would be the only match deserving of such a topic so far, and I highly doubt there was any note-worthy cheating on either side...plus it's not even close anymore, so I'm not surprised.
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I think Gannon could pull off 43, no reason why except a feeling he could be stronger when he is the only Zelda character in a contest.

Don't say that! Thry're gonna laugh at you...like they laughed at me...
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Kuja vs. Master Hand - Bracket: Kuja - Vote: MH (14/15)

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OMG TEH COMEBACK

2005-05-18 17:55:00 28237 32911 46.18% 53.82% 4674
2005-05-18 17:50:00 28068 32759 46.14% 53.86% 4691
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He's finally slowing down... Now Kuja just needs to bring it to about a 1 vote win for Master Hand.

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

Well, this just proves it. Kuja is Not Robotnik.

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Master Hand/Ocelot. Who would you take? I'd take Ocelot, but I wouldn't be surprised if Master Hand somehow beat him -_-
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ZSB [aX]

Well, this just proves it. Kuja is Not Robotnik.

Er... Yes indeed I guess?

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

MASTER HAND GESTURE'D!
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Could you imagine the uproar of this board if Kuja came back this late and that quick only to lose by one vote? Imagine it in your head for a minute...

...I don't want to log into that world.
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Whoah...Master Hand is drawing votes at the same rate, its Kuja who suddenly spiked like mad.

Um...explanation....Star Wars fans voting before they run off to stand in line for the movie?
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I'd take Ocelot and never look back, in order to maintain a strong front for my Ocelot>Bowser pick. ^_^

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

At this rate, I'd take MH. It'd be close though.

Why do we assume that the people leaving to see Star Wars are most likely goin' to be Kuja-voters?
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Could you imagine the uproar of this board if Kuja came back this late and that quick only to lose by one vote? Imagine it in your head for a minute...

...I don't want to log into that world.

Honestly, that would be the best Board 8 moment ever. First of all, there would be utter chaos from everyone declaring that they called it 6 hours too early. Then, after hours of that chaos, he actually LOSES!!! OH MAN!!!!

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

I'd take Ocelot and never look back, in order to maintain a strong front for my Ocelot>Bowser pick. ^_^

You're gettin' better and better 'bout lettin' us know when you're serious and when you're not now. =P
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And, if it matters, this match is getting roughly 70-80 more votes per 5 minute update than Sin/Robotnik did in the same time slot. Which also happens to be exactly the size of Kujas turn around per update.

It has been doing this from the exact moment that Kuja started to come back. Odd.
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Honorary Spring 2005 Winner - Kerrigan.

Odd indeed....

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Yeah, that moment would be an incredible site to see on Board 8...but the board would never ever ever ever ever ever ever EEEVVVEEERRR be the same again. We still hear SF2 LOST?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!, and I bet we will hear that alot about this match in the future, too...but if MH won by one vote, man, I don't know if I could take this board any longer than a day after that initial moment.
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An incredible SIGHT to see, I should say.
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If it's cheating in Kuja's favor I hope they don't get caught. We need some more excitement around here.
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But my silent fears have gripped me, long before I reach the phone, long before my tongue has tripped me. Must I always be alone?

Who would you guys choose in a match between Master Hand and Master Chief?

...What??

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

Ok, and it the last five minutes Kuja's extra votes dissapeared and MH went back to the same insane pace.

So, um, either a really poor effort at cheating, or a Kuja yaoi meeting let out 20 minutes ago.
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Honorary Spring 2005 Winner - Kerrigan.

Honestly, did anyone think that I would end up having underestimated Master Hand? I mean, did the thought cross anyones mind at all?

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

Holy hell, Master Hand's still gaining percentage. This is almost unheard of at this time against Square.
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Current contest score: 15/16
ZSB [aX]

Well come on, it's not that insane to believe that no one put too much faith in a FREAKIN' GLOVE to beat a Final Fantasy character, especially after Vivi did so well.
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Kuja vs. Master Hand - Bracket: Kuja - Vote: MH (14/15)

I thought he'd win, and I thought it would be by a nice margin, but I didn't think he'd perform a 5000 vote turnaround.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't the only leaders to increase percentage around this time been Bowser, Sephiroth, and now Master Hand?
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Current contest score: 15/16
ZSB [aX]

In fact, this match wouldn't be worrying me if he had just started with the lead and built up to this. If I hadn't been online today and tomorrow I saw the result, I wouldn't be the slightest bit worried.

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

17:45 | Kuja | 27947 | +397 | 46.18% | Master Hand | 32570 | +498 | 53.82% | Lead of 4623 | (Up 101)
18:00 | Kuja | 28418 | +471 | 46.21% | Master Hand | 33086 | +516 | 53.79% | Lead of 4668 | (Up 45)
18:15 | Kuja | 28777 | +359 | 46.13% | Master Hand | 33600 | +514 | 53.87% | Lead of 4823 | (Up 155)

It does kinda stick out doesn't it?

"Updates Left: 23
Votes per update needed for Kuja to catch up: 209.696
Master Hand's % last update: 58.88%
Total Votes so far: 62377"

Master Hand was getting 60% of the vote a few hours ago. Master Hand will probably end this match somewhere betweem 55% and 54%.
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Oh, and Ansem, but that was against CATS, so it shouldn't really count.
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Current contest score: 15/16
ZSB [aX]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't the only leaders to increase percentage around this time been Bowser, Sephiroth, and now Master Hand?

I'm not sure about Revolver, Lavos, or Wesker, but I'm pretty sure you're right on the rest of them. If that means is actually a sign of something...heh, wow.
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"if that actually means a sign of something", I meant. Sheesh.
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Kuja started losing his lead 3:30 into to poll, so it's quite possible that was entirely bracket/board votes and not indicative of the night vote. MH gained steadily from 3:00 to 15:00, then absolutely exploded with the day vote. If the first night vote was made up of mainly bracket voters and Kuja could never get a decent lead, it's possible that he won't dent the Hand's lead at all.
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It's still scary to think that Master Hand could get past Robotnik, then it could possibly avoid SFF against Ganondorf and rank in the Top 10 this Contest. Just imagine

Sephiroth
Ganondorf
Bowser
Liquid
Master Hand

Now I like SSB:M and Master Hand, but that is just WRONG.
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Kuja vs. Master Hand - Bracket: Kuja - Vote: MH (14/15)

Ocelot steadily lost ground percentage wise throughout the whole day, so it didn't happen with him. Wesker stayed in the same range, I believe. As for Lavos, I have no clue.
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Current contest score: 15/16
ZSB [aX]

Kuja started losing his lead 3:30 into to poll, so it's quite possible that was entirely bracket/board votes and not indicative of the night vote. MH gained steadily from 3:00 to 15:00, then absolutely exploded with the day vote. If the first night vote was made up of mainly bracket voters and Kuja could never get a decent lead, it's possible that he won't dent the Hand's lead at all.

Which enables me to still have hope that this is truly a large part Kuja's weakness.

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

Master Hand is SO gonna get SFF'd. Now, how much, who knows; that's where we have to bond together and nominate this crazy son for the real character contest if he has to face Ganondorf this contest...

...please?
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Lavos gained between now and the end of the poll, but he is from CT. That's their thing.
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NO. If anything I'll be supporting Eggman if it's to set the record straight.
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Slowflake here. Thanks to Steinershocker for lending me his alt while I'm in warnination.

My mistake on Wesker, he was losing percentage around this time. So, the contestants who increased their leads at this time include:

Bowser
Dr. Wily (?)
Sephiroth
Lavos (?)
Ganondorf (?)
Ansem (CATS)
Master Hand

The ones with a question mark, I'm not sure of. Ansem is a notable anomaly there, since pretty much anyone could gain on CATS after a certain time.
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Current contest score: 15/16
ZSB [aX]

I plan to nominate Dr. Robo too, heh...gotta make sure one of them get in.
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I just want to see how Master Hand does against Sega with the day vote. If...

1. Robotnik starts out with the lead, builds to "The point of no return", but MH pulls another stunt like today and shocks us all.

2. Robotnik starts out with the lead and the two duke it out over the day vote, both gaining like crazy.

3. Robotnik owns the day vote and all the MH fans cry.

Sega vs. Master Hand for the title of King of the Day Vote, see it all next round, folks!
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Kuja vs. Master Hand - Bracket: Kuja - Vote: MH (14/15)

Robutt struggled to win the day vote against Sin. I don't think Master Hand will have any problem winning it here.
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Current contest score: 15/16
ZSB [aX]

I mentioned that earlier, but Robo didn't do much of anything with his day-vote against Sin. If Sin's not a day-vote power-house, then MH very well could run it up on Robotnik.
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Dr. Robotnik starting losing his lead at 15:00. Master Hand completely exploded to the tune of 70-100 votes every 5 minutes at 15:00.

Should be interesting.
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We've established that the day vote hierarchy goes as follows:

Characters with Master in name>Microsoft>Sega>Everything else.

But yeah, should we change the point of return to 4500 from now on? Cause Master Hand would have made that up...

Heil Dweebenheimer!!! For I am MasterMage119!!!

Master Hand has a 5,000 vote lead now.
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