Yeah, it's not like I seriously think Riku's gonna win either. But it would be very cool. Definitely something I'd give up a point to see.
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Raiden fact of the contest: Alucard is a plagiarist, this year Raiden will prove it!

[...] effectively ranking 2nd in the main bracket X-sts.

You mean 3rd, because Crono will lay teh beating on Samus. =)
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

I could care less about winning the contest. I'd rather be right in the matches with the biggest controversy so I can prove some of my theories to be correct.
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Graduation: April 30, 2005 "There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that read binary and those that don't."

I'd rather be right in the matches with the biggest controversy

Then you'd know what it's like to be me.

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2nd Place, Spring Contest 2005
My Video Game World Records: http://www.twingalaxies.com/index.aspx?c=22&p=35289

I could care less about winning the contest. I'd rather be right in the matches with the biggest controversy so I can prove some of my theories to be correct.

Me too. Then I can finally laugh again. :-(
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Then you'd know what it's like to be me.

You're not always right, Lucid. It's just that the way you talk makes it seem like you are.

..

Damn, I just sounded really stupid.
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

I'm getting a bit worried about Frog. His percentage has been dropping like a brick this entire day, and his lead might be decreasing.
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Summer 2005 Contest - 4/5 points
Current Match Prediction: Riku vs. Frog

His lead isn't decreasing. It's been stuck at around 2700 for a few hours now.
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That... was her final mission. And like a true soldier, she saw it through the end.
ZSB [aX]

Heh. I was right about StarCraft and Diablo, and this contest, I'll be right about Samus. On an unrelated note...

You have got to be ****ing kidding me. The Joust 2 bounty was claimed? THAT'S NOT TRUE! THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE! </Luke>

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2nd Place, Spring Contest 2005
My Video Game World Records: http://www.twingalaxies.com/index.aspx?c=22&p=35289

Then you'd know what it's like to be me.

Why? Because of Kuja sucking it up? That's about the only thing I didn't see coming. I pick against Ness every year because I don't care for him. <_<
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Graduation: April 30, 2005 "There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that read binary and those that don't."

So if we had this next contest...

(8) Ness
(9) Gordon Freeman

You'd go with Gordon?

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2nd Place, Spring Contest 2005
My Video Game World Records: http://www.twingalaxies.com/index.aspx?c=22&p=35289

Heh, I think you stumped him on that one. =P
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Hillary Clinton: We need to treat violent video games the way we treat tobacco or alcohol.
Lewis Black: Namely as valued contributors to our re-election fund.

I'm not that crazy... but any match where the other character has at least has a good PROSPECT of beating Ness, then I'll pick that character. I'd much rather pick the other character and have them lose than to pick Ness and then have him lose. It would haunt me for the rest of my life.... <_<

Like last year, I FIGURED Ness would win if but for SSBM itself. But I picked Jak out of the principle of not liking Ness. I even went and bought Jak & Daxter and Jak II the day before the match just to make myself feel better. Those games are pretty decent, BTW. But yeah, I really don't care about winning this contest. $400 in games is nothing to me right now. I would probably just give it to my little brother if I won.

And I would never EVER vote for Ness in these contests... unless he's up against Sephiroth.
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Graduation: April 30, 2005 "There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that read binary and those that don't."

Zebes Division Round 1 - Match 7 – (3)Ganondorf vs. (6)Yuna

Ganondorf
Game/Series Known From: Legend of Zelda
Extrapolated Rank in 2002: N/A
Extrapolated Rank in 2003: 11th (34.72%)
Extrapolated Rank in 2004: 54th (12.10%) Adjusted Value: 10th (32.38%)
Seed in 2002: N/A
Seed in 2003: 12
Seed in 2004: 8
Lost in 2003 to Magus in Round 2
Lost in 2004 to Link in Round 2

Alright! Ganon is back and finally gets a seed he deserves.

Yuna
Game/Series Known From: Final Fantasy X
Extrapolated Rank in 2002: N/A
Extrapolated Rank in 2003: 34th (23.66%)
Extrapolated Rank in 2004: N/A
Seed in 2002: N/A
Seed in 2003: 9
Seed in 2004: N/A
Lost in 2003 to Knuckles in Round 1

Yuna might have been gone last year, but now she’s back. Too bad she didn’t bring Aeris with her.

Funny, in 2003, Ganondorf faced Tidus in Round 1, and now this year, he gets Yuna. Ok, not really funny, but interesting nonetheless. Anyway, Yuna couldn’t beat Knuckles back in 2003. She might be a little stronger now, possibly because of X-2 (which would also explain how Rikku made it), but Ganondorf is still much stronger. Yuna would have to be stronger than Tidus in order to win, and I don’t see that happening. Oh well, it was at least nice to see you back…kinda.

Moltar’s Bracket Says: Ganondorf will win.

Moltar’s Prediction is: Ganon: 65% - Yuna: 35%



Ulti’s Analysis

Yuna is back in the contest thanks to the lack of a company cap, but gets completely hosed by going against Ganondorf in the first round. Not that anyone with taste should give a damn, given that Yuna's character was completely destroyed in FFX-2 with her contradicting everything she believed in in FFX with that horrid pre-Vegangun speech. Yuna was such an amazing character in FFX..... although she had.... the worst voice actor.... in the entire..... game! (smile, smile)

But in all seriousness, what happened to Yuna has been a true shame. She goes from being one of the best characters in FFX to being reduced to a teen pop slut in FFX-2, and is stuck going up against Ganondorf for her trouble. Yuna is only projected to score 34.07% on him by 2003 stats, and Ganon has likely gone up 2-3% since then. FFX-2 may help Yuna, but I doubt it will do much if at all.

Prediction: Ganondorf with 67.29%



Soul’s Analysis

The real King finally gets his first match, and it's against none other then FFX/FFX-2 girl Yuna. Before I get on with this match, let me just say that I'm not amused with all these Square characters making it in the contest. Not because I dislike them or anything, it's because I've never played a Square RPG, and have no idea what any of those characters actually do.

With that said, Yuna has had contest exposure before. In 2003, she lost respectfully against Knuckles. So basically, she is a midcarder.

Ganondorf, however, is almost elite. He ranks a little bit lower then Magus in the X-Stats, but some say he should be lower. Others, like myself, believe that he is underrated in the X-Stats. Proof of this is his 41% he got against Sephiroth in the Spring Contest this year.

So we got a midcarder against an almost elitist. No question, really.

My prediction: Ganondorf wins with 69.78% of the vote.Pathetic little fool! Do you realize who you're dealing with? I am Ganondorf and soon I will rule the world!



Outback’s Analysis

I'm sure there were many, many better 3/6 matches Ceej could've made. This is a letdown. Yuna lost to Knuckles. Ganondorf got 40 on Sephiroth. Game, set, match. I'd much rather see Ganondorf as a 2 seed in, say, Sonic, Mega, or Snake's division and see one of the weaker 2s or 3s face Yuna. Maybe Ocelot, Yoshi, Kratos (GoW), or Luigi. Whatever, this sets up a solid 2nd round match in Ganon/Auron.

Ganondorf with 63.34

Inviso’s Analysis

Rather than analyze this match, I’ve made a video of exactly what is going to happen. Let’s watch it shall we? Note, partystar, if you’re reading this, them you’re either going to be disgusted, or really turned on. Meh, screw it, I don’t want to end up writing anything that Moltar would get modded for, so, long story short, Ganondorf rips of Yuna’s clothes with a powerful attack and then has his way with her, despite her pleas for him to stop. In other words, Ganondorf has this match won. I mean, he beat Tidus, the main character of the game that Yuna is famous for. Yuna struggled with Knuckles, while Ganondorf is the second most popular villain on Gamefaqs. The poor little summoner never stood a chance.

My Bracket: Ganondorf Dragmire
My Vote: Yuna
My Prediction: Ganondorf Dragmire with 56.46%



Tnote’s Analysis

Final Fantasy X-2 (subtitled: Ooh how we wish this got an ‘M’ rating), was actually a pretty decent game. I did not like it as much as FFX, but aside from the absence of the sphere grid, I think the return to the active time bar and other assorted changes were all improvements. However, what lacked was a decent plot, and what was there, but really shouldn’t have been, was the latent homosexual references and the incestual lusting by Brother. Yuna goes from completely innocent, naïve summoner to super-uber mega slut, complete with hooker boots and boobie tassels (ok, I made up the tassels, but I bet they were there). But she was hot, and ‘1000 Words’ is probably my favorite video game song ever.

Ganondorf is… a pig. Really, I am unaware of a more uninspiring villain. Last year proved that nobody in this contest leeches off their hero’s fanbase more than this oinker. Sadly, he made the finals in the Spring, and even sadder, is he is going to eliminate two FFX characters in two rounds. I yearn for a Samus doubling, but we will see how things play out before I get ahead of myself. Ganondorf is rather close to Solid Snake in strength, who has no trouble annually dispatching of Knuckles, who defeated Yuna in her only excursion into the contest foray. A doubling seems eminent, no matter how much I may yearn for otherwise.

Pick: Ganondorf with 66.67%



Vlado’s Analysis

Yuna skipped a year, but is now back in the contest. Unfortunately, she will have to make an early exit, as she stands absolutely no chance against Ganondorf, who has not only been one of the most constant performers in the last three years, but also made the final match of the Villain Battle, inevitably losing to Sephiroth, but managing to break 40%. The Final Fantasy X girl's only match so far was against Knuckles, which she lost badly. I don't think she has improved much from there... Which surely means an even more painful loss for her here. I don't think the FFX fans care about her nearly as much as they do for Auron and Tidus. And FFX-2 has surely more hurt than helped her.

More will be said about Ganon as he advances. He has this first battle in the bag. However, in the next round he'll face Auron, a much more popular FFX character who will be the real test for him. But, as we all know, he can only go as far. There's no way Ganondorf overcomes Samus, which means that the division he was put in pretty much restrains him from making something significant in this contest. Probably a payback for the unbelievably easy path he had in the spring.

Predicted percentage: Ganondorf with 65.52%.

This is really one of those matches I didn't expect to be close...heh, I wonder if CJay expected it to be close when he made this match.
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Hillary Clinton: We need to treat violent video games the way we treat tobacco or alcohol.
Lewis Black: Namely as valued contributors to our re-election fund.

I doubt it, now imagine if it were Sora/Riku?
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Revenge is a dish best served cold. ~Old Klingon Proverb

Well, I said last night that Riku might shock us by being more competitive than we expected. After all, the Tidus/Auron type relationship does exist with Sora/Riku.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

Does this mean Sora has a greater chance of beating Alucard now?
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Summer 2005 Contest - 5/6 points
Current Match Prediction: Ganondorf vs. Yuna

Oh I didn't lose faith, even when I saw Riku with 30% at the beginning. That is, after all, "Frog's little trick".

But, even though it is possible that Auron > Tidus... I can't buy that Riku > Sora. Probably pretty close, though.
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Raiden fact of the contest: Alucard is a plagiarist, this year Raiden will prove it!

Snake is in trouble.
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Volgin is one sexy beast....

Snake's not in trouble until the Elite 8, and he should beat Bowser there.
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That... was her final mission. And like a true soldier, she saw it through the end.
ZSB [aX]

From: Tediz247 | Posted: 7/24/2005 1:09:24 PM | Message Detail
Snake's not in trouble until the Elite 8, and he should beat Bowser there.

You mean Ryu.

And I think Snake will beat whoever comes out of the Dream Division. I think MGS3 will give him a boost.
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Summer 2005 Contest - 5/6 points
Current Match Prediction: Ganondorf vs. Yuna

I can't buy that Riku > Sora. Probably pretty close, though.

There's really no denying it...Don't see why it couldn't happen though, at least before KHII (when Sora seems like he might actually become likeable).
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

No denying that they're pretty close, I meant. Not that Riku is stronger than Sora...
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

There's really no denying it...Don't see why it couldn't happen though, at least before KHII (when Sora seems like he might actually become likeable).

... and Riku is more likeable than Sora?

Bull.
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

Snake's in trouble with the rest of his matches after he kills Manny.

I'll ask again, since it never got answered last night: Riku or Liquid, who wins?
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Hillary Clinton: We need to treat violent video games the way we treat tobacco or alcohol.
Lewis Black: Namely as valued contributors to our re-election fund.

I firmly believe that Frog cheated out of his ass to get 48% on Snake, and that was mostly just a fluke. Alucard and Snake have nothing to worry about.
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Raiden fact of the contest: Alucard is a plagiarist, this year Raiden will prove it!

Liquid, easily.
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The King of all Cosmos' route to summer victory:
Round 1: (4) Tidus... LET ME DREAM :

Alucard has ALOT to worry about. Sora and Alucard are close in the stats, with Alucard having a slight lead. KH: CoM and KH2 will give Sora a small boost and that's all he needs to take down Alucard.
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Summer 2005 Contest - 5/6 points
Current Match Prediction: Ganondorf vs. Yuna

... and Riku is more likeable than Sora?

Considering Sora isn't likeable at all...Yes.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

I can't believe that Liquid Snake vs Riku is even in question. Liquid, easily.
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

I'll ask again, since it never got answered last night: Riku or Liquid, who wins?

Right now? I think that would be a coin-flip match. Of course, when we find out what Riku and Liquid's roles in KH 2 and MGS4 are, that may change.
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I doubt Riku is stronger that Sora, though. He's really a NPC, and Sora is the main character. Snake/Sora just got a lot more interesting.
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Revenge is a dish best served cold. ~Old Klingon Proverb

Heh, a lot of people are treating Snake like a giant target. I don't think Snake will disappoint like he did in 2k4.
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Summer 2005 Contest - 5/6 points
Current Match Prediction: Ganondorf vs. Yuna

You can pretty much expect a big role in KHII for Riku, from what I've seen.

And as for Liquid...Well, he's kinda limited as to what he can do, I guess you could say.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

Sora/Alucard should still be a good match (if it happens...I won't rule out a Kratos victory just yet), though I'll have a better read on it after tomorrow. If Yuna cracks 40% on Ganondorf, I think the Alucard supporters should be seriously concerned.
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ALL YOUR VOTES ARE BELONG TO...Pac-Man?

Alucard has ALOT to worry about. Sora and Alucard are close in the stats, with Alucard having a slight lead. KH: CoM and KH2 will give Sora a small boost and that's all he needs to take down Alucard.

Alucard has gained a fair amount every year since 2k2. It's quite possible he gains again this year.
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"Luca Blight's insane. He's a wolf raised on the smell of fire and the taste of blood."" ~ Viktor, Suikoden II

And as for Liquid...Well, he's kinda limited as to what he can do, I guess you could say.

***MGS2 SPOILERS***













He'll get his comeback... THROUGH THIS ARM!!!














***END MGS2 SPOILERS***
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

He didn't gain so much last year as he was underestimated.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

Riku 47.43% 27065
Frog 52.57% 30003
TOTAL VOTES 57068

30000 for Frog.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

I don't see how Riku/Liquid would be easy at all; yes, right now Liquid got about 2.5% on Frog than Riku...but at the same time, it's lookin' easier and easier for Riku to be expected to get more than 24.08% against Sephiroth (not counting SFF, mind you). It would also seem believable that Riku > Lavos by several points, too, and Lavos got 44.38% on Liquid.
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Hillary Clinton: We need to treat violent video games the way we treat tobacco or alcohol.
Lewis Black: Namely as valued contributors to our re-election fund.

Well, you may have heard, but I think that Sephiroth/Liquid had something weird in it...

I somehow think that Riku wouldn't get 24%. Maybe 20%, if the SFF ain't that bad.
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

Alucard has gained a fair amount every year since 2k2. It's quite possible he gains again this year.

I know, but Alucard/Sora isn't an easy match. It's one of the hardest matches to predict in this contest, seeing as how they're both so close statwise.
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Summer 2005 Contest - 5/6 points
Current Match Prediction: Ganondorf vs. Yuna

I did note that I wasn't counting SFF. Also, for as much as we've talked about Seph/Liquid being weird, we've also talked about Frog/Liquid being weird too.
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Hillary Clinton: We need to treat violent video games the way we treat tobacco or alcohol.
Lewis Black: Namely as valued contributors to our re-election fund.

I would take Riku over Frog. I don't think Liquid could do the same thing against him again. I think he might have overperformed a bit due to the, "Dude! Solid/Liquid in the Sweet Sixteen!" set up.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno

I'm thinking Frog/Liquid more than Liquid/Sephiroth had something weird in it (along with Frog/MC and Frog/Snake... don't trust that ridiculous nonsense). Frog doing only 5-6% better than Lavos just seems wrong to me. I'd probably take Riku, to be honest.
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Raiden fact of the contest: Alucard is a plagiarist, this year Raiden will prove it!

I would take Riku over Frog.

;_;

I hate you.
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

Also, part of the reason I'm picking Liquid is
(a) ridiculous bias
(b) My gut feeling that he rSFFed Frog. Recency and all that.
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SC2K5- Mario, Frog, Snake, Tidus, Crono, Knuckles, Sonic, Ocelot
I prefer to think that SFF stands for Some Frivolous Factor. ~Dabu

Snap, Riku over Liquid Snake.

I did NOT take Riku over Frog...
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 1: (7) Geno