the King is everywhere in WLK - cutscenes, pre-level, in one level, post-level.. everyone best watch out next year!
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Well we all thought Kratos was going to get owned hard too. I dont know The Prince could register a little above the fodder line.

As for FE, I agree right now but I havent played the new FE game for Gamecube so there could be a stand out character in that.
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Leon's Quest For Ultimate Glory:
1. Gordon Freeman; 2. Mega Man

Oh, and Subby deserves *a* shot. <_<
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*is Karma Hunter*

What about a Moogle and a Chocobo?
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I'm getting a Mac OSX tomorrow. What will I be able to do with it?- Kijunaa
Not right-click.-Villainous Mr Bucket

For Sub-Zero to get another shot, he must of first had a first shot. =)
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Leon's Quest For Ultimate Glory:
1. Gordon Freeman; 2. Mega Man

Would rather see Nightmare than Yoshimitsu personally.

The Prince may surprise us, especially if he gets his full name ("The Prince of Persia" by the voting bubble) and a picture from Warrior Within. That game sold nicely, was well received, and was a casual buffet. Kratos/Prince would be a great 8/9 match, I think.
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SC2K5 Guru Contest: Where _______ kicked my ass.

I doubt CJayC will allow a moogle or a chocobo, because they arent a character but a group of creatures. Mog is a different story.
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Leon's Quest For Ultimate Glory:
1. Gordon Freeman; 2. Mega Man

Akuma needs to get in. He'd be stronger than Chun-Li

Match 64: (0) Link vs. (0) Cloud Strife

Past Performances

Link

Summer 2002
Beat Little Mac, 84.31% - 15.69%
Beat Strider Hiryu, 75.77% - 24.23%
Beat Jill Valentine, 72.63% - 27.37%
Beat Scorpion, 75.98% - 24.02%
Beat Sephiroth, 56.65% - 43.35%
Beat Mario Mario, 62.53% - 37.47%
Ranked: 1st

Summer 2003
Beat AiAi, 91.35% - 8.65%
Beat Fox McCloud, 82.47% - 17.53%
Beat Janus “Magus” Zeal, 65.07% - 34.93%
Beat Samus Aran, 62.06% - 37.94%
Lost to Cloud Strife, 48.39% - 51.61%
Ranked: 2nd

Summer 2004
Beat CATS, 87.83% - 12.17%
Beat Ganondorf, 87.90% - 12.10%
Beat Yoshi, 81.74% - 18.26%
Beat Crono, 62.82% - 37.18%
Beat Mega Man, 67.61% - 32.39%
Beat Cloud Strife, 51.82% - 48.18%
Ranked: 1st

Spring 2005
Did not attend
Ranked: N/A

Win - Lose Record
16-1

Cloud Strife

Summer 2002
Beat Fox McCloud, 74.61% - 25.39%
Beat Pikachu, 79.51% - 20.49%
Beat Alucard Tepes, 69.64% - 30.36%
Lost to Mario Mario, 49.89% - 50.11%
Ranked: 8th

Summer 2003
Beat CATS, 86.91% - 13.09%
Beat Auron, 72.20% - 27.80%
Beat Bowser, 70.03% - 29.97%
Beat Sonic the Hedgehog, 66.21% - 33.79%
Beat Link, 51.61% - 48.39%
Beat Sephiroth, 51.89% - 48.11%
Ranked: 1st

Summer 2004
Beat Duke Nukem, 80.19% - 19.81%
Beat Vyse, 81.41% - 18.59%
Beat Squall Leonhart, 76.21% - 23.79%
Beat Sephiroth, 56.00% - 44.00%
Beat Samus Aran, 59.01% - 40.99%
Lost to Link, 48.18% - 51.82%
Ranked: 2nd

Spring 2005
Did not attend
Ranked: N/A

Win - Lose Record
14-2

Analysis

I think it was a great idea to make a Tournament of Champions. One of the biggest reasons is that both Link and Cloud destroy everything in their path. Only a handful of characters could escape a doubling at the hands of these two. It was a very good idea since we’ve had one of the best contests since the games contest and that most of us wouldn’t get something like 50 free points because of them. Link has only lost once and that was to Cloud, but in the next year Link took it back. Winner of this match will most likely take the winner of Sephiroth/Mario.

First thing to talk about is the Nintendo boost. Every single Nintendo character saw a rise in popularity. You can’t really deny the fact that Nintendo had a mysterious boost. This should also help Link as well. Since he’s already the favorite going into the match this Nintendo boost shall help him even more.

Advent Child, the Final Fantasy movie has been released during the contest, but only in Japan. The North American release was the biggest thing that Cloud supporters had to say that Cloud would win, but since the NA version hasn’t been released Cloud won’t be getting that huge boost against Link. Some say that even though the Japanese is out Cloud could still take on and beat Link and justify it because of Vincent’s performance. Well it could be true, but AC has only been released for a few days I don’t think that it would help Cloud too much. Don’t forget that Vincent was an optional character and not every FF fan knew about him so that would give him reason to gain.

Another theory I want to throw in is that since Kingdom Hearts is getting older could Cloud also decrease in popularity? Sephiroth seems like he’s falling off the face of the Earth, but then again Sephiroth always puts up wacky numbers. If it was true I don’t think it would have much of an affect.

Since this is the first time both Cloud and Link have fought an opponent this year there really isn’t much things to go by. I don’t think Cloud would give Link much trouble and will probably end up playing like Mario/Crono IV did today.

charmander6000’s Bracket: Link over Cloud Strife

charmander6000’s Prediction: Link wins, 54.47% - 45.53%

I like to see Ken get back in before Akuma personally. As for Nightmare, Yoshimitsu would be stronger than him. He is a fan favorite in two different series that both sell well.
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Leon's Quest For Ultimate Glory:
1. Gordon Freeman; 2. Mega Man

I want to see Laguna Loire in for 2006.
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Summer Contest 2005 Winner: Mario
Mario will SFF Samus, and pull it out against Crono.

This new poll really needs to get here quicker...

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“I think my burden has lightened… Maybe I dragged it along so much that it wore down.” – Cloud Strife

Don’t forget that Vincent was an optional character and not every FF fan knew about him so that would give him reason to gain.

The movie was also entirely about Cloud--and how much he kicked ass--so I would really expect there to be more of a boost from it than for Vincent, regardless of his optional status.

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“I think my burden has lightened… Maybe I dragged it along so much that it wore down.” – Cloud Strife

I like to see only one new FFVIII character just in case there is no real strength outside of Squall which is possible since the rest of the playable cast has almost no fanbase. Seifer is the next best thing in my opinion, over Laguna.
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Leon's Quest For Ultimate Glory:
1. Gordon Freeman; 2. Mega Man

since the rest of the playable cast has almost no fanbase

Seifer and Laguna have quite the following amongst the FFVIII fanbase, actually.
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"A strong man doesn't need to read the future. He makes his own."
"Building the future and keeping the past alive are the same thing."

HM, can you check your email?...
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The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.~ Alucard

This new poll really needs to get here quicker...

Why? I'm enjoying every minute of Mario owning Crono to win a contest. It's a beautiful thing.
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"It shall be engraved upon your soul! Divine Assault: Nibelung Valesti!" ~ Lenneth Valkyrie

Link is gonna demolish Cloud tomorrow.
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Summer Contest 2005 - 116 points
Nominate Sub-Zero and The Prince of Persia for SC2k6

I do realize you play as Seifer for a little while and Laguna for a while. But I meant the main cast: Squall, Rinoa, Zell, Quistis, Selphie, Irvine. Quistis has a small fanbase, but outside of that, and Partystar, there really isnt much of a fanbase for the rest of them.
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Leon's Quest For Ultimate Glory:
1. Gordon Freeman; 2. Mega Man

I must say... I expected more votals from a Mario/Crono final.
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SC2K5 Guru Contest: Where _______ kicked my ass.

Is there any way to check my tiebreaker? I think it was somewhere around 54000 >_> if I do indeed go perfect the rest of the way (Link over Sephiroth) then I will end up in contention for a prize, unless all ten of those with a higher score than me picked Link over Sephiroth finals, AND are all eligible.
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Summer Contest 2005 Winner: Mario
Mario will SFF Samus, and pull it out against Crono.

HM, can you check your email?...

Yeah. I sent you a reply.

Why? I'm enjoying every minute of Mario owning Crono to win a contest. It's a beautiful thing.

Yeah, yeah. I'm more concerned with Cloud beating Link tomorrow.

Link is gonna demolish Cloud tomorrow.

Haha. Not a chance, buddy. ;)

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“I think my burden has lightened… Maybe I dragged it along so much that it wore down.” – Cloud Strife

Go Selphie/Zell/Rinoa/Quistis!
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I know what I'm getting into, I don't care if I die trying!-Peppita Rossetti

Well, it was obvious last year that Mario/Crono has lost its luster. People don't really care about it anymore.
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"A strong man doesn't need to read the future. He makes his own."
"Building the future and keeping the past alive are the same thing."

From: NewLib | Posted: 9/19/2005 4:37:13 PM | #058
I doubt CJayC will allow a moogle or a chocobo, because they arent a character but a group of creatures. Mog is a different story.
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Leon's Quest For Ultimate Glory:
1. Gordon Freeman; 2. Mega Man

Then I'll nominate Boko from FFV.
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I'm getting a Mac OSX tomorrow. What will I be able to do with it?- Kijunaa
Not right-click.-Villainous Mr Bucket

Is there any way to check my tiebreaker? I think it was somewhere around 54000 >_> if I do indeed go perfect the rest of the way (Link over Sephiroth) then I will end up in contention for a prize, unless all ten of those with a higher score than me picked Link over Sephiroth finals, AND are all eligible.

I'll be #11 tomorrow but I have Cloud over Link, that and I'm from Canada anyways so I can't win anything so thats one less person in your way. Good luck btw
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Most Wanted: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GameCube), Soul Calibur III (PS2)

Haha. Not a chance, buddy. ;)

I really can't see how Cloud has a chance tomorrow.
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Summer Contest 2005 - 116 points
Nominate Sub-Zero and The Prince of Persia for SC2k6

Anyone have the current top 10 x-stats?

If Cloud wins tomorrow or keeps it close, I'm going to feel obliged to laugh in people's faces over it (and promptly get modded for it, of course). Not because I think he's the favorite, or even that he has that much of a chance, but that people are counting him out so decisively (55% for Link?!?).
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*is Karma Hunter*

Cool^^ I'll be 12 tomorrow, "RagingNiak"
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Summer Contest 2005 Winner: Mario
Mario will SFF Samus, and pull it out against Crono.

Yeah, anyone have the Xstats for the whole contest now (on BL)?
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Summer Contest 2005 - 116 points
Nominate Sub-Zero and The Prince of Persia for SC2k6

I really can't see how Cloud has a chance tomorrow.

Yeah, I bet. I've only been hearing that ridiculous statement for a good portion of this contest. How in the world you people can count out Cloud is beyond me.

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“I think my burden has lightened… Maybe I dragged it along so much that it wore down.” – Cloud Strife

How in the world you people can count out Cloud is beyond me.

Nintendo boost, AC delay, etc.
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Summer Contest 2005 - 116 points
Nominate Sub-Zero and The Prince of Persia for SC2k6

Of course, if Link does break 54-55%, please feel free to laugh in my face all day long about it, though keeping in mind that you might get randomly modded for it. -_-

Seriously, WTF is up with the moderations now?
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*is Karma Hunter*

I seem to recall people calling for 53% or more against Cloud last year. I just don't think there'll be enough disparity between the two to create a "blowout" situation here.
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"A strong man doesn't need to read the future. He makes his own."
"Building the future and keeping the past alive are the same thing."

I'm not counting Cloud out at all. I think he has a good chance to win. I just hope Link wins tomorrow by more than he did in 2004. He deserves to win this. Nintendo is supposed to be stronger this year.

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"The PS2 had 12,000,000 pre orders. To give you an idea of how many people that is that's over half of the world population." - DifferentialEquation

I can't wait till Ulti starts his post contest analysis.
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DEFENCE, DEFENCE
"Alas, history is nothing but a lie agreed upon" - Napoleon Bonaparte.

just a reminder - call it the curse of transience if you like:

2002 - I took Cloud over Link in the final. Link won.
2003 - I took Link over Cloud (and Mega Man, but that doesn't count). Cloud won.
2004 - I took Cloud over Link. Link won.
2005 - I took Link.

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I'm not going to be DQ'd for having a favorites bracket, am I? >_> with Frog over Squall finals and such....
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Summer Contest 2005 Winner: Mario
Mario will SFF Samus, and pull it out against Crono.

You won't be DQ'd as long as you didn't enter it as prize eligible.
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"Stay there for me, trapped in memories."
"I...I won't become a memory."

The PCA that I really wanna read is the one for Kefka vs. Tommy Vercetti. That was my favorite match of the contest (and I even got it right :D).
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Summer Contest 2005 - 116 points
Nominate Sub-Zero and The Prince of Persia for SC2k6

I want to see Vincent vs. Kerrigan.
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DEFENCE, DEFENCE
"Alas, history is nothing but a lie agreed upon" - Napoleon Bonaparte.

I probably would've enjoyed Vercetti/Kefka more if I could actually bring myself to give a crap about either of them.

As it stands, I liked Snake/Bowser, Vincent/Squall, and Mega Man/Sonic more.
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"Stay there for me, trapped in memories."
"I...I won't become a memory."

And let's just get it out of the way: Knux-Magus
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DEFENCE, DEFENCE
"Alas, history is nothing but a lie agreed upon" - Napoleon Bonaparte.

Oh yes, and Knuckles/Magus was the greatest moment of the contest.
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"Stay there for me, trapped in memories."
"I...I won't become a memory."

Bleh, I'm not gonna like the Vincent/Kerrigan one. It's gonna have too much gloating.

I would rather see the Dante/Vincent one.
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Summer Contest 2005 - 116 points
Nominate Sub-Zero and The Prince of Persia for SC2k6

I'm looking forward to Ocelot/Pacman: that match STUNNED me.

Are those kept on file anywhere? If they're as good as advertised I love to read some from previous years. This was my first time really following the stats topic thru the Spring & Summer Contests so if they're hosted anywhere but MMX's site I wouldn't know.
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Go ahead ********! Fire away! I've got a big turkey dinner here that says you don't have enough bullets to take down my hungry ***! ~ MG2 Run

I worry that it's going to be covered with anti-xstat stuff to the point where it isn't interesting to read. here's to hoping that if Ulti does one, he does it as objectively as possible.
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