GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 294
This Topic has been marked closed. No additional messages may be posted.
| therealmnm | Posted 6/21/2006 12:58:23 PM | message detail |
|
Suddenly... I don't care about this contest anymore. =P --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| yoblazer33 | Posted 6/21/2006 12:59:54 PM | message detail |
|
This is about as off-topic as it gets, but meh. I'm in a computer room on campus, and I'm about to take the required CPE (Computer Proficiency Exam) test. Apparently, the test will cover Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access. I know the first three pretty well, but I have no idea what the hell this "Access" even is. Doubt anyone will mind if I have Internet Explorer open, so feel free to bestow your Access knowledge upon me. Thanks. Oh, and how about those video games? --- GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK! GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK! |
| Quaarma Hunter | Posted 6/21/2006 1:00:18 PM | message detail |
|
Congratulations! ...wait, NAV-what? Uh -- congrats! --- *is Karma Hunter* |
| Dark115 | Posted 6/21/2006 1:03:38 PM | message detail |
|
I'm in a computer room on campus, and I'm about to take the required
CPE (Computer Proficiency Exam) test. Apparently, the test will cover
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access. I know the first three pretty
well, but I have no idea what the hell this "Access" even is. Doubt anyone will mind if I have Internet Explorer open, so feel free to bestow your Access knowledge upon me. Thanks. Don't know how much this will help but Access is for creating and altering Databases. If you don't know what a Database is then I think you're screwed for that part of the test :( --- Currently Playing: Halo 2 (Xbox), Kingdom Hearts II (PS2), Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (PS2), New Super Mario Bros (DS) |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/21/2006 1:12:12 PM | message detail |
|
...wait, NAV-what? Uh -- congrats! Naval Air Systems Command. Basically I'm going to be a civilian systems engineer with the Department of Navy. Which means guaranteed job security with government benefits! --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| Quaarma Hunter | Posted 6/21/2006 1:12:55 PM | message detail |
|
Now it's congrats for real! --- *is Karma Hunter* |
| voltch | Posted 6/21/2006 1:13:42 PM | message detail |
|
i wonder if the stats topic will reach part 310 by the time the contest starts. --- Kilroy:Their fate will be in each other's hands as they decide whether to share or to shaft. BrentfordFC-championship here we come |
| HaRRicH | Posted 6/21/2006 1:17:36 PM | message detail |
|
I say it barely gets to 298 before the contest starts. Don't worry though, give us one more week and we'll be at 310. =P --- Miss my Four-Pack Of Fun? Go here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 |
| Quaarma Hunter | Posted 6/21/2006 1:22:50 PM | message detail |
|
Just wait until Castlevania starts throwing out BARRIERS!~ against Halo! --- *is Karma Hunter* |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/21/2006 1:31:41 PM | message detail |
|
More like ALUCARD SHIELD! --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/21/2006 1:36:16 PM | message detail |
|
We may be wrapping up Part 295 as the contest is starting.
Unless, of course, discussion breaks out over a match we've beaten to
death. --- "Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again ..." |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 6/21/2006 1:36:44 PM | message detail |
|
I consider Oblivion the winner of the poll, but it still stands that
KH2 is the GotY thus far. It's also still the last huge hit to be
released, too...and I assume its over-lap with KH and KH:CoM is much
smaller than Halo 2's over-lap with Halo. Now, whether Halo 2 did more
for the Halo series than KH did for the KH series, it's debatable, but
I'm going with KH. But...Halo 2 sold better than Halo and KH2 sold worse than KH. KH2 may have made KH fans like the series more, but Halo 2 actually created new fans. But you used their matchups against Starcraft as an example of why Halo should be the favorite. And going solely by that, the difference really isn't that big in 2k4. I'm just stating the facts. It's not an indication of what's going to happen now. Halo did have a huge rally back then, and that's the main reason why it did better against Starcraft. And after the fact, the difference isn't that big. As I understood it, the games contest matches looked better for Halo than KH. IIRC, there was a lot more Starcraft rallying against Halo than against KH, because a victory for Starcraft against KH was never really in doubt. --- Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent. |
| Quaarma Hunter | Posted 6/21/2006 1:37:22 PM | message detail |
|
I don't think we've had enough discussion of Zelda/Metal Gear, if you know what I mean =D --- *is Karma Hunter* |
| Quaarma Hunter | Posted 6/21/2006 1:38:44 PM | message detail |
|
As I understood it, the games contest matches looked better for Halo
than KH. IIRC, there was a lot more Starcraft rallying against Halo
than against KH, because a victory for Starcraft against KH was never
really in doubt. o_____O Do you know how many people had KH taking that fourpack??? --- *is Karma Hunter* |
| kungfu chicken | Posted 6/21/2006 1:38:49 PM | message detail |
|
i think that kh2 has sold more than kh for the ammount of time its been out. --- currently playing: ds lite |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 6/21/2006 1:43:11 PM | message detail |
|
Do you know how many people had KH taking that fourpack??? Heh, I meant during the actual match, not the prediction period. i think that kh2 has sold more than kh for the ammount of time its been out. Sequels are always more frontloaded than the original. Nobody here would take FFVIII over FFVII, I hope? --- Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent. |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/21/2006 1:46:00 PM | message detail |
|
Leonhart would ... ... in his favorites bracket anyway!! --- "Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again ..." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 6/21/2006 1:51:38 PM | message detail |
|
Yes, it created new fans by selling more, but we're looking at the Xbox
and GameFAQs here...there's going to be a huge over-lap of Halo and
Halo 2 owners/players anyway, and GameFAQs visitors have Xbox owners as
a small group anyways (in comparison to PS2 owners and GC owners). Now,
it may have made previous fans of the series BIGGER fans, but I don't
think it actually did much for expanding the fanbase, and the series
dedication was already plenty strong from what we've seen and assumed. --- Miss my Four-Pack Of Fun? Go here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 |
| cyko | Posted 6/21/2006 5:57:21 PM | message detail |
|
i would have to agree with HaRRicH on that one. it seems to me that KH2
and KH: CoM both created more new fans of the series than Halo 2 did
for it's series. for proof of that, look at how many copies of KH1 and
KH:CofM were sold last month. the original KH made it into the freaking
Top 10 best selling games of the month. how many copies of Halo 1 were
sold after Halo 2 came out? not that many. --- "In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women...." - Homer Simpson |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 6/21/2006 7:43:58 PM | message detail |
|
Hey, what was HaloKiller famous for again? I remember he was on the Top
50 for a long time with some ridiculous pick to win, but I can't
remember the contest or his champ. --- Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent. |
| cyko | Posted 6/21/2006 8:01:13 PM | message detail |
|
heh, i remember that guy. it was S2k4 and he had the ultimate loser, Gordon Freeman, winning the whole contest. --- "In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women...." - Homer Simpson |
| yoblazer33 | Posted 6/21/2006 8:07:37 PM | message detail |
|
I thought his name was HaloSniper... --- Board 8: Where Wii treat each other right. |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 6/21/2006 8:12:55 PM | message detail |
|
Ah, you're right yoblazer. HaloKiller must've been someone else. HaloSniper was a classic though...I hope we get someone like that again. It kinda makes me wish I had a joke bracket with something like Madden winning the whole thing. --- Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent. |
| ChichiriMuyo | Posted 6/21/2006 8:28:07 PM | message detail |
|
"Just wait until Castlevania starts throwing out BARRIERS!~ against Halo!" I suppose the only way it could win would be to cheat, sadly enough. --- Take a hike, and don't forget the trail mix *****. Hijack - MC Chris Detective in Sir Chris' Police |
| Slowflake | Posted 6/21/2006 9:21:19 PM | message detail |
|
Yeah, now that the poll is back in its proper place and everything. Bold prediction: The Fire Emblem/Silent Hill match pic will really, really suck. Look at it this way: compare it to Vergil/Ghaleon. Same bracket placement, two entrants few people even care about, an obvious winner, many people going with the underdog for whatever reason... yep. --- Got a craving while you're watching training holos on your rest cycle? Try new PHAZONETS - a mouthful of mutation in every morsel! |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 6/21/2006 9:23:46 PM | message detail |
|
Does Silent Hill really have to take a crap, though? That is clearly the relevant question. --- This was Ed Bellis. Summer 2005 Fanfiction Project: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=28403845 |
| Lopen | Posted 6/21/2006 9:25:54 PM | message detail |
|
You're comparing Silent Hill to Ghaleon? Even if Silent Hill does lose, it's not going to be that bad. Actually, I suppose my feelings on that match are more close to "You're comparing Fire Emblem to Vergil"? I actually liked that match pic. Ghaleon looked funny, and Vergil looked decent. --- Raiden is still [!!] nominations short! http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs9/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=27664244 |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/21/2006 9:27:22 PM | message detail |
|
What picture did Vergil have again? --- "Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again ..." |
| Slowflake | Posted 6/21/2006 9:27:41 PM | message detail |
|
Vergil's pic was ripped from a calendar. When you can notice that on the match pic, you got a huge failure on your hands. --- Got a craving while you're watching training holos on your rest cycle? Try new PHAZONETS - a mouthful of mutation in every morsel! |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 6/21/2006 9:29:34 PM | message detail |
|
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/vergilbroken/devil3_c_vergil_3.jpg I originally thought it was a calculator. ~*ST*~ --- Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best. Game. Ever." Contest Currently Playing: Resident Evil 4, KH:COM (Sora), Larussa 92 (NYY), NSMB, FE8, WC3: Frozen Throne |
| Slowflake | Posted 6/21/2006 9:31:36 PM | message detail |
|
That pic was terrible, but nothing beats Dee Snider vs. Colette. Nothing. --- Got a craving while you're watching training holos on your rest cycle? Try new PHAZONETS - a mouthful of mutation in every morsel! |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/21/2006 9:32:03 PM | message detail |
|
Ah, yeah. I never understood why he used that particular picture, as
Vergil has that same art without the calendar. But that's the best
picture of him you're going to get it. It looks pretty awesome,
calendar not included. --- "Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again ..." |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 6/21/2006 9:32:06 PM | message detail |
|
That pic was terrible, but nothing beats Dee Snider vs. Colette. XFD --- This was Ed Bellis. Summer 2005 Fanfiction Project: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=28403845 |
| Vergil Sparda | Posted 6/21/2006 9:32:07 PM | message detail |
|
http://www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=1&pos=5 If you had played Devil May Cry 3, you'd know that was an easter egg. I was ready to clear stage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... and Ghaleon was in my way. I looked wonderful in that match pic. --- My sincerest apology, brother. I was so eager to see you and couldn't concentrate on the preparation of the bash. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 6/22/2006 12:07:37 AM | message detail |
|
Yes, nobody can play as well as I do 9.83% 34 Pretty much, I could be a pro 26.3% 91 Not really, but I'm above average 50% 173 Not at all, but I'm not that bad 12.14% 42 No, I'm terrible, that's why I'm here! 1.73% 6 TOTAL VOTES 346 86.13% cannot be above average, heh. --- Miss my Four-Pack Of Fun? Go here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 |
| Guess how many teens | Posted 6/22/2006 3:30:05 AM | message detail |
|
So when do the gurus have to send their brackets in? --- There are 2 rules to being a success in life: 1. Never give out all the information. |
| transience | Posted 6/22/2006 3:36:51 AM | message detail |
|
I would expect the type of people to hang out on gaming websites to be people that are above average... ..though, on the other hand, if they're coming here to get help.. maybe not. --- xyzzy I have been RKOwned by ExTha and D-Wade! I am most assuredly a witness! |
| Applause Sign | Posted 6/22/2006 3:47:35 AM | message detail |
|
I picked above average, the number of people saying they could be pros is hilarious though. Also, I find it hilarious how people want to completely disregard Halo 2 outselling Halo as a larger factor for an increase in fanbase than KHII having a better story and battle system, which is complete opinion, and based on nothing but anecdotal evidence. I'm not saying it's not here either, I just think it's funny how people are choosing to completely ignore Halo's potential boost as compared to KH's, especially when it starts out already stronger than KH. I don't have time to argue this now either, 'cause I'm late! --- Explicit Content Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| XIII_rocks | Posted 6/22/2006 3:54:42 AM | message detail |
|
When do the gurus have to send their brackets in? This --- Sign my petition! Topic ID: 22242738 Beef Jerky, Catgirls, DESU DESU DESU! O_o |
| XIII_rocks | Posted 6/22/2006 4:30:50 AM | message detail |
|
XD, I love looking at old stats topics. Especially on the day of Cloud/Link 2003, when the noble nine thing started up. I wonder when that phrase was first actually created? I saw the words "Elite 9" thrown around. --- Sign my petition! Topic ID: 22242738 Beef Jerky, Catgirls, DESU DESU DESU! O_o |
| red sox 777 | Posted 6/22/2006 4:31:08 AM | message detail |
|
Ngamer or Ulti or someone will make a topic after bracket lockdown in
which you must post your bracket. Assuming no one would consider
Civilization over Legend of Zelda, you'd have until the end of that
match (or the next one?) to post your bracket. Now, comparing vote totals from various years: June 19-21, 2006 (Polls 2412-2414) 87236 (FFVII Remake; poll at bottom for IE for half the day) 88361 (How often do you play video games?) 88738 (Where do you usually play video games at home?) June/July 2005, depending on number of bonus polls during SC2K5. (Polls 2047-2049) 56373 (July Releases) 58464 (Are your parents aware of what kinds of games you play?) 62519 (Can Revolution compete with PS3 and Xbox360?) June 19-21, 2003 (Polls 1293-1295- doesn't match up with date obtained by subtracting 3 years from today's poll because of bonus polls. I just used Link/Aiai as July 1, 2003, and subtracted from there.) 37692 (Do you own a DVR?) 68300 (What time do you wake up?) 53703 (Got Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix?) Hello SC2K3-esque vote totals! The strange thing is, the jump from before contest to contest vote totals was much much larger in 2003 than in 2005. I'm going to guess that it was due to the lower poll location in 2005, which led to a sharp reduction in the casual votes from those who would vote in a contest, but not in a normal PotD, while the regulars tend to vote in both. With the poll again in its rightful location this year, 2003 would probably be a better comparison. Let's go for 200,000 votes in FF vs. Zelda! --- 1123581321345589 |
| Zylo the wolf | Posted 6/22/2006 6:35:19 AM | message detail |
|
That pic was terrible, but nothing beats Dee Snider vs. Colette. Heh I'm a huge TS fan, why didn't I think of that? --- Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is the best. |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/22/2006 7:40:35 AM | message detail |
|
I wonder when that phrase was first actually created? I saw the words "Elite 9" thrown around. Well it was first referred to as the Elite 8 in 2k3, as everybody in the Noble Nine made the Elite 8 that year except for Crono due to Mario/Crono being in the Sweet Sixteen. So everybody started saying "The Elite 8 + Crono" for a while. Then they just eventually added Crono to the group since it made sense, and Noble Nine was adopted to stay true to the alliteration. --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| HaRRicH | Posted 6/22/2006 8:49:03 AM | message detail |
|
Who does everyone think the strongest snub was? I would think Chrono by
a mile, and I figure most will agree, but I mean after that? Half-Life immediately comes to mind. --- Miss my Four-Pack Of Fun? Go here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 |
| jonthomson | Posted 6/22/2006 9:19:35 AM | message detail |
|
Donkey Kong --- Jon Thomson - CATS, Jay Solano, Ridley, Scorpion, Alien Hominid, Duke Nukem, The Prince, Johnny Rocketfingers, two TBA |
| SephirothG | Posted 6/22/2006 9:21:35 AM | message detail |
|
DKC, Half-Life, Chrono, Streets of Rage --- [Something clever was here before the sig wipe] http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585012 |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/22/2006 9:28:09 AM | message detail |
|
Chrono by far... I think there are far too many RPG types in the
bracket as well. Fire Emblem, Harvest Moon, Star Ocean, Pokemon,
Suikoden, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Diablo, Elder
Scrolls, Shadow Hearts, and arguably Warcraft (WoW). This bracket
definitely needed more variety. Biggest snubs outside of Chrono? Donkey Kong (Country) Half-Life Pac-Man Contra Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tony Hawk Pro Skater Burnout Gran Turismo One of the PS2 Platformers (Jak, Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper) A whole lot more that I'm forgetting about. Not saying these would necessarily be stronger than some of the lesser RPGs, but it at least adds some variety to the bracket. <_<; --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 6/22/2006 9:30:56 AM | message detail |
|
At lockdown, I make a topic. You've got 48 hours to post your bracket from there. ~*ST*~ --- Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best. Game. Ever." Contest Currently Playing: Resident Evil 4, KH:COM (Sora), Larussa 92 (NYY), FE8, WC3: Frozen Throne |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 6/22/2006 9:34:47 AM | message detail |
|
I think Half-Life is easily the biggest snub outside of (and possibly
even including) Chrono. I don't see DKC doing anything spectacular here. --- This was Ed Bellis. Summer 2005 Fanfiction Project: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=28403845 |
| SephirothG | Posted 6/22/2006 9:36:28 AM | message detail |
|
How dare you Ed Bellis! --- [Something clever was here before the sig wipe] http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585012 |