GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 295
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| LeonhartForever | Posted 6/25/2006 10:02:52 PM | message detail |
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Granted, I haven't played a great deal of NSMB, but I wasn't very
impressed. It definitely doesn't measure up to the classic 2-D
platforming standard the series has set. Maybe that'll change once I
get around to actually purchasing the game and having a chance to get
it some play time. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| Adept of Aiur | Posted 6/25/2006 10:04:17 PM | message detail |
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Nah, it is underwhelming. I'm just saying I'd take it now
because it just came out, and a lot of people have convinced themselves
it's amazing simply because they're craving a new 2D Mario experience.
By next year, KH2 would dispatch it with a high level of ease. As for yoblazer's handheld comment... I disagree. --- "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows." |
| RPGuy96 | Posted 6/25/2006 10:04:32 PM | message detail |
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I thought NSMB poll numbers were rather disappointing...but I thought
the same thing about KHII. Dunno which I'd pick in a match. --- Mustache...and green... http://www.rit.edu/~zmb0386/NintendoDesktop2.jpg |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 6/25/2006 10:05:55 PM | message detail |
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I can't see KHII being much weaker than the original KH, if at all. I can't see NSMB ranking THAT high, that's for sure. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| yoblazer33 | Posted 6/25/2006 10:06:20 PM | message detail |
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As for yoblazer's handheld comment... I disagree. The only impressive moment I can remember is Mario Kart DS's great performance in the BEST OF 2005 polls. Ironically, that's one of the main pieces of evidence that shaped my MK>MM pick. Other than that... I can't really recall much. --- Board 8: Where Wii treat each other right. Proud member of the Putty Patrol |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 6/25/2006 10:27:11 PM | message detail |
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The match is interesting for a couple other reasons as well. Glancing
over the GameFAQs reviews for both games, they seem to be about the
same, and their GameRankings reviews are also nearly equal. Mario games
tend to have incredible longevity sales-wise as well, so NSMB should
only do better on KH2 as more time passes. I think I'd take KH2 if the
match happened this year, but in 2k7 and beyond there'd be some doubt. --- Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent. |
| outback | Posted 6/25/2006 11:12:33 PM | message detail |
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I don't really think NSMB is as amazing as SMB3 or SMW, but it was
still a damn good game, and for somebody playing their first Mario, it
might be as good for them as SMB3 or SMW was for us. --- Don't quote me. - Blulum øütßá©k |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/25/2006 11:47:49 PM | message detail |
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Could it measure up to KH2 in a contest? I'd take KHII over NSMB and not worry about it at all. --- "Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again ..." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 6/25/2006 11:58:57 PM | message detail |
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Well that's not surprising English major!!! I'm on the other side of the spectrum... You should do a write-up in binary. =P As for hand-held games' pull around here, sure, it's got some...just don't over-estimate it. Tetris, Pokemon G/S/C, and Fire Emblem all came off as under-whelming stat-wise (I know there's theories and reasons for some, apply them as you may), with only FFTA coming out alright, and here's how all the hand-held games faired in the Top 100 List: #28 - Pokemon Red #34 - Tetris #54 - Fire Emblem #55 - Advance Wars #59 - Pokemon Gold #89 - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Snubbed - Metroid Fusion It's rather unimpressive, given that there were only seven handheld titles on the list (not counting ports of games like LoZ:LttP), though it does suck that there weren't more handheld games on the list (more LoZ's, Metroid's, Mario's, Golden Sun's, Castlevania's...what have you); it's just that we see several of its top reps and they aren't that high. From there, handheld-ownership just doesn't compare to console-ownership on GameFAQs, and MKDS has easily had the best showing in an overall-GotY poll yet. It doesn't help that consoles have been around longer, receive the biggest games, and get the most attention, either... ...I don't think anybody's arguing they're more important here than consoles, but I don't think people should fool themselves into thinking they're nearly as strong as consoles here as far as pull. Unless it's a port from a popular classic (LoZ:LttP) or is part of a well-received series (FFTA)...or Tetris...I wouldn't take a handheld game over most console games. --- Miss my Four-Pack Of Fun? Go here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 |
| HaRRicH | Posted 6/26/2006 12:04:35 AM | message detail |
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It looks like these polls are one-seed type deals. I really wish today's poll had a "Yes, but I didn't like it" option..... --- Miss my Four-Pack Of Fun? Go here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 |
| ChichiriMuyo | Posted 6/26/2006 12:08:52 AM | message detail |
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The original Zelda is very well played. It's on the level of FF7
playership, maybe higher. I don't think it'll ever take a dive in
strength if we ever get another games contest. --- Take a hike, and don't forget the trail mix *****. Hijack - MC Chris Detective in Sir Chris' Police |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/26/2006 12:45:11 AM | message detail |
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Looks like we are going to get a "Metal Gear" poll. Awesome. --- "Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again ..." |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/26/2006 12:46:13 AM | message detail |
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I wonder what other poll he will do. Assuming he's going to have the
same one for Super Mario Bros. and I guess Metal Gear (since it's a
1-seed), and also assuming that Friday's poll will be asking if we have
our brackets in yet, I wonder what Thursday's poll will be? Will he ask
about one more series (Sonic? Mega Man?) or will it be some other
contest related question? --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| Lopen | Posted 6/26/2006 1:05:01 AM | message detail |
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I just realized I'm competing against HM and Leon in the Analysis Crew. Man, my write-ups are going to look absolutely pitiful! You know... just yesterday, I said the same thing. But then, it dawned on me... this isn't some sort of length competition. Something is often said best in the fewest amount of words. (I think some wise old guy said that once) Don't worry about it. --- Raiden is still [!!] nominations short! http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs9/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=27664244 |
| Applause Sign | Posted 6/26/2006 6:22:35 AM | message detail |
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I've come to the conclusion that if the Top 100 List was a hooker, HaRR would do lines of coke of its ass. --- Explicit Content Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/26/2006 6:25:06 AM | message detail |
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XD --- "A legend is nothing but fiction. Someone tells it, someone else remembers, everybody passes it on." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 6/26/2006 8:02:18 AM | message detail |
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That hasn't stopped me from doing lines of coke off of the Top 100 List though. Seriously, so I try to acknowledge the Top 100 List...forgive me. I made quite afew others points and noted that the Top 100 List goes along with what I'm saying AND pointed out its flaws and ways it could have been better just for judging the handheld's pull here; where's the wrong in that? --- Miss my Four-Pack Of Fun? Go here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/26/2006 9:10:25 AM | message detail |
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Nobody still has answered my question about knowing how
many entrants there were in the Top 100 List. Did Ceej ever release
that data? That plays a big part on how valid the list is... --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| yoblazer33 | Posted 6/26/2006 9:11:25 AM | message detail |
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I think there were around 130... --- Board 8: Where Wii treat each other right. Proud member of the Putty Patrol |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/26/2006 9:16:24 AM | message detail |
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I also wonder how many points each game got. Sure, the top entries probably got a number of points, but there has
to be a dropoff at some point. Like for instance, I wonder how much my
having Xenogears at #1 played in getting it at #32? Would it drop if I
hadn't listed it at all? And if so, how far? --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 6/26/2006 9:21:07 AM | message detail |
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I think there were around 130... That's it? Holy unreliable sample size, Batman! --- This was Ed Bellis. Summer 2005 Fanfiction Project: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=28403845 |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/26/2006 9:23:36 AM | message detail |
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Seriously, so I try to acknowledge the Top 100 List...forgive me. The problem I personally have with it is that you reference the Top 100 list at almost ever single turn. I still don't understand why you think it holds enough validity to be looked at so much. I'm not trying to say "Hey, Harrich, stop," but it is a little much. That thing is far too inaccurate to be looked at so much. --- "A legend is nothing but fiction. Someone tells it, someone else remembers, everybody passes it on." |
| Tai | Posted 6/26/2006 9:27:58 AM | message detail |
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I wonder where MP:H would rank in the top 100.... --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| outback | Posted 6/26/2006 9:30:35 AM | message detail |
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MP:H wouldn't make it. --- Don't quote me. - Blulum øütßá©k |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/26/2006 9:33:16 AM | message detail |
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Do you really like that game or something? It's not like it would do that well, or even make the list at all. --- "A legend is nothing but fiction. Someone tells it, someone else remembers, everybody passes it on." |
| Tai | Posted 6/26/2006 9:33:17 AM | message detail |
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Why not? It's one of the biggest games on the DS right now... :-( --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| Tai | Posted 6/26/2006 9:34:01 AM | message detail |
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Uh..yeah, I do. lol --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/26/2006 9:40:17 AM | message detail |
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I figured as much. That would be an odd game to worry about unless it was a favorite of somebody's or something. --- "A legend is nothing but fiction. Someone tells it, someone else remembers, everybody passes it on." |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 6/26/2006 10:14:05 AM | message detail |
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MP:H isn't very big, even on the DS. There are probably half a dozen DS games out now that would beat it. --- Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent. |
| WiggumFan267 | Posted 6/26/2006 10:17:37 AM | message detail |
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MP:H is too deviating from the MP series, more than you might think. The feel is complteley off. While the touch pad thing is quite nice for accuracy, the lack of lock on makes WIGS ANGRY! WIGS SMASH! If Nintendo gave this game normal MP controls, (or included lock on with the stylus some how), it'd make my Top 50. As of now, it's close, but not quite (granted, I haven't finsihed yet.) I also preferred MP's style of HUUUGE levels you can go back and revisit like 10 times and discover new things each time. Not multiple tiny levels that you can revisit MAYBE NOT EVEN ONCE (twice if you're lucky). That all said, it IS an enjoyable game, wrist pains aside. --- "their is no sailor ertyu" ~The Man Who Will Save B8, ertyu Happily married to Alanna82 on V-Day 2005 |
| jrdebo | Posted 6/26/2006 10:19:17 AM | message detail |
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Here is my screwed up bracket, I think I went with a few too many wild cards though (comments welcome)... Round One Legend of Zelda Mega Man X Pokemon Metroid Metal Gear Fire Emblem Castlevania Kingdom Hearts Super Mario Brothers Grand Theft Auto Sonic Dragon Quest Final Fantasy Mega Man Street Fighter Resident Evil Round Two Legend of Zelda Pokemon Metal Gear Castlevania Super Mario Brothers Dragon Quest Final Fantasy Street Fighter Round Three Legend of Zelda Metal Gear Super Mario Brothers Final Fantasy Round Four Legend of Zelda Final Fantasy FINALS Final Fantasy --- *is currently waiting for a classic style sheet to be made* |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 6/26/2006 10:27:49 AM | message detail |
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I've got to wonder how low the last two options will be for a Super
Mario Brothers poll would be. Are there REALLY video gamers out there
who have NEVER played a Mario game? Heck, I know kids who weren't even born before the PSX/N64 era began, and they recognize the original Super Mario Brothers tune (I have it as a ringtone on my phone, and right away they're like, "Hey! That's Mario!"). --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/26/2006 10:33:43 AM | message detail |
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Heck, I know kids who weren't even born before the PSX/N64 era
began, and they recognize the original Super Mario Brothers tune (I
have it as a ringtone on my phone, and right away they're like, "Hey!
That's Mario!") It's not like Nintendo hasn't used that theme in other games... <_< But yeah, that probably is the most universal video game theme in history. EVERYBODY knows that theme, kids, mothers, hot college women... --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| WildCherrySoul | Posted 6/26/2006 10:34:52 AM | message detail |
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I'm lazy with writeups, but generally launch one nuclear weapon per contest. Ah, brings back some memories of the Sonic/Mega Man match. --- Good to the last drop |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 6/26/2006 10:35:13 AM | message detail |
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But Nintendo has remixed the theme and given it different sounds
throughout their history. I have the music from the original SMB as a
ringtone, and it's still immediately recognizable. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| Applause Sign | Posted 6/26/2006 10:36:04 AM | message detail |
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Seriously, so I try to acknowledge the Top 100 List...forgive me. Hah, it was only a joke. You know you're one of my favorite stats guys. I just honestly couldn't remember the last time you made a post without referring to it. --- Explicit Content Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 6/26/2006 10:37:01 AM | message detail |
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Ah, brings back some memories of the Sonic/Mega Man match. Memories of ANGER for me. And I know that write-ups don't HAVE to be long to be effective or say everything there is to say, but I like covering my bases. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 6/26/2006 10:38:02 AM | message detail |
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It has just occurred to me that CJayC needs an option labeled "METAL GEAR!?" when the poll for it goes up. --- "A legend is nothing but fiction. Someone tells it, someone else remembers, everybody passes it on." |
| Applause Sign | Posted 6/26/2006 10:38:06 AM | message detail |
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I'll be interested to see how many people have never played a Mario game. If it's higher than 2% I'll be shocked. --- Explicit Content Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| WiggumFan267 | Posted 6/26/2006 10:52:43 AM | message detail |
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BTW, here's my bracket. LoZ MMX Pokemon Kirby MG FE Halo KH SMB WC Sonic SSB FF MK SF RE --- LoZ Kirby MG KH SMB SSB FF RE --- LoZ MG SSB FF --- LoZ FF --- FF --- "their is no sailor ertyu" ~The Man Who Will Save B8, ertyu Happily married to Alanna82 on V-Day 2005 |
| Dark115 | Posted 6/26/2006 11:03:20 AM | message detail |
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I'll be interested to see how many people have never played a Mario game. If it's higher than 2% I'll be shocked. I'm sure less than 2% have never actually played a Mario game, but you have to account for joke votes. --- Currently Playing: Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1), Super Mario 64 DS (DS), Mario Kart DS (DS), New Super Mario Bros (DS) |
| SquallidSnake | Posted 6/26/2006 12:12:23 PM | message detail |
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I just realized that this contest will FINALLY be starting in five days. And it looks like I will be missing the following matches: Pokemon/Star Ocean Metroid/Kirby (4th of July, baby!) Metal Gear/Soul Calibur Fire Emblem/Silent Hill Well, I'll miss the END of Pokemon/Star Ocean anyway, and I'll be back to catch the end of Castlevania/Halo, at least. --- Some stories can't be told by words. Some legends are meant to die. Knowing your enemy is the quickest path to victory. |
| Applause Sign | Posted 6/26/2006 12:13:18 PM | message detail |
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Well, I'll miss the END of Pokemon/Star Ocean anyway Whew.... I was worried for a second there, but now you'll leave already fully knowing that Star Ocean has secured the victory. --- Explicit Content Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| therealmnm | Posted 6/26/2006 12:40:28 PM | message detail |
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Meh. I'm making a vow to not try and stay up for these matches to see
who wins. I need to get back on a normal schedule quickly. This year
off has been bad for my mental clock. I like the speed of the stats
topic now. I hope it doesn't go back to those crazy days of 2k5... --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
| SquallidSnake | Posted 6/26/2006 12:44:13 PM | message detail |
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Insta-updating was bad for the stats topic. Ceej instituting five
minute updates and creative using the updater on gamefaqscontests.com
really helped pace the topic better. We went through WAY too many
topics on the day of Kefka/Vercetti and most of them were just dealing
with minor pushes/pulls. --- Some stories can't be told by words. Some legends are meant to die. Knowing your enemy is the quickest path to victory. |
| yoblazer33 | Posted 6/26/2006 12:45:38 PM | message detail |
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Vercetti within 100... --- GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK! GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK! |
| yoblazer33 | Posted 6/26/2006 12:45:57 PM | message detail |
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OH NO WAIT HE ISN'T ****ING BARRIERS --- GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK! GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK! |
| red sox 777 | Posted 6/26/2006 12:54:04 PM | message detail |
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We need to reinstitute the old update topics so that the stats topic isn't used for their purpose. --- 1123581321345589 |
| Lopen | Posted 6/26/2006 1:11:47 PM | message detail |
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On the subject of the top 100 list, I don't think there really was a
huge front page turnout for it. I was looking at it last night when I
was doing my FE/SH writeup (I'm skipping around, honest!) and I was
thinking about it. No fewer than 6/15 of the winners are Board 8ers.
That's a much higher proportion than most contests, isn't it? I'd also say that Tales of Symphonia, at the time one of this Board's favorite games getting #81 as a write-in suggests that too. --- Raiden is still [!!] nominations short! http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs9/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=27664244 |
| SquallidSnake | Posted 6/26/2006 1:13:33 PM | message detail |
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Yeah, I also wonder about how large of a sample that list really got. --- Some stories can't be told by words. Some legends are meant to die. Knowing your enemy is the quickest path to victory. |