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Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 309
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| transience | Posted 7/10/2006 10:09:50 PM | message detail |
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Regular polls like that shouldn't be an indicator. It only got 58,000 votes. These matches have almost double that. if that's not good enough for ya, I can point to 46.5% vs. SSBM. I can't imagine WoW naturally getting that kind of support. either way, WoW in a Game Contest would be crazy to see. --- xyzzy |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/10/2006 10:09:59 PM | message detail |
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I do find the fact that this match has THIS many votes a bit suspect. --- Commit it to memory. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/10/2006 10:10:03 PM | message detail |
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Regular polls like that shouldn't be an indicator. It only got 58,000 votes. These matches have almost double that. I know it's not an indicator of strength, but Warcraft has flopped in any poll we've had here, and GTA's games have done nothing but impress. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| RPGuy96 | Posted 7/10/2006 10:10:06 PM | message detail |
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And Wind Waker started building its lead around 7:30 in the morning. --- "It's two children and a duck. Be careful!" ~ Leo, Suikoden III |
| longbladeofhiko | Posted 7/10/2006 10:10:17 PM | message detail |
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I'm totally posting an OG Loc quote in the next topic >_> --- WWEGSB Hardcore Legend Masa JUST LIKE UR MOM LOLO AND URS TO LALA-Tombolo |
| Eggplant Lord | Posted 7/10/2006 10:10:48 PM | message detail |
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Less than 150 ;-; /// *Stares at FFVA game info with bloodshot eyes* Release date... Coming... |
| Adept of Aiur | Posted 7/10/2006 10:11:03 PM | message detail |
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With any luck, GTA will show us the first match of this contest which actual changes from night to day votes. I'm really going to sleep now! --- "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows." |
| Applause Sign | Posted 7/10/2006 10:11:06 PM | message detail |
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Another 25 get knocked off.... slow and steady, but WC seems to have grabbed the momentum. --- Explicit Content Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 7/10/2006 10:11:07 PM | message detail |
| I don't trust the poll of the days for WoW. I'm sure theres alot more players here that didin't even bother to answer. |
| DeepHyren12 | Posted 7/10/2006 10:11:27 PM | message detail |
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"I've got to wonder if GTA anti-voting is a serious factor here, on top
of the rallying. I mean, the series has had two runners-up and one
winner of GotY, and it's performing like THIS?" That's because GOTY or any non-contest polls are meaningless, and I have no idea why the analysis crew keeps bringing them up. Lol FFX doubles SSBM. --- "Patriotism is clearly the greatest danger to which civilization is at present exposed" --Bertrand Russell |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/10/2006 10:12:13 PM | message detail |
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If GTA does better with the day vote though, it'll probably win
decisively. The fact that there's only one night vote now doesn't bode
well for Starcraft-esque entries. But we've never seen WC in action, so who knows what it'll do? --- Commit it to memory. |
| Tjian | Posted 7/10/2006 10:12:14 PM | message detail |
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I just threw in two votes for Warcraft with this account and a friends. You can blame me for the rallying. --- Happiness is like peeing on yourself. Everyone can see it, but only you feel it's warmth. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/10/2006 10:12:37 PM | message detail |
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In 2001, there's no doubt that FFX would've beaten SSBM and handily at that. Square's presence was still very heavy then. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/10/2006 10:12:59 PM | message detail |
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It's worth noting that Vercetti came back from down 1100 against Kefka,
a Square character on what is essentially Square's home site. This
match may not be over yet. ~*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 |
| Applause Sign | Posted 7/10/2006 10:13:02 PM | message detail |
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BREAKING NEWS: There is no hawaiian t-shirt in this pic. GTA is going to lose for sure. --- Explicit Content Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| Tai | Posted 7/10/2006 10:13:42 PM | message detail |
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358 to 384 for GTA. 742 in all for 01:10. 48.25% for GTA. :-( It's slowed down a bit...but GTA's still losing votes. --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| Sir Bormun | Posted 7/10/2006 10:13:51 PM | message detail |
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I don't understand why everyone thought this was going to be a blowout.
Blizzard has never failed to impress in these contests (except with
Kerrigan, but that's understandable). GTA, however... Tenpenny bombed.
Vercetti's been underwhelming in every contest, just barely squeaking
by fairly weak opponents. And GTA: VC only beat KOTOR 60-40. I'm
surprised that Warcraft actually has a shot to win, really... but I
have it in my bracket, so I ain't complaining. Still, nice to see another fun match. --- Need new sig. |
| swirIdude | Posted 7/10/2006 10:13:58 PM | message detail |
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GTA only has half the Italian power that SMB had, which explains the weak performance. --- Xbox 360 melts disks! And people made jokes about the PS3 being a grill. ~bokunokuso |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 7/10/2006 10:14:16 PM | message detail |
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I can't help but think that GTA will do really well during the day just
because of the type of series it is and who it appeals to. WarCraft
strikes me as something that would do really well at night whereas GTA
would do really well during the day. I suppose we'll find out soon
enough though ... --- "Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing." -- Solid Snake |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/10/2006 10:14:20 PM | message detail |
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It's worth noting that Vercetti came back from down 1100 against
Kefka, a Square character on what is essentially Square's home site. It's worth noting that Kefka almost lost to Pac-Man, who is a jobber...and that Vercetti should have been winning for most of the match in the first place. ...but I see what you're getting at. --- Commit it to memory. |
| swirIdude | Posted 7/10/2006 10:14:27 PM | message detail |
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Vercetti's been underwhelming in every contest, just barely squeaking by fairly weak opponents. DK was not weak. --- Xbox 360 melts disks! And people made jokes about the PS3 being a grill. ~bokunokuso |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/10/2006 10:15:10 PM | message detail |
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Odd that you excuse Blizzard's one failure of a CHARACTER entrant but
then use GTA's character in the opposite sense. Honestly, 46-47% on
SSBM is pretty good. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| Tai | Posted 7/10/2006 10:15:27 PM | message detail |
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There is no hawaiian t-shirt in this pic. GTA is going to lose for sure. Not to mention CJayC attacked Kefka for a massive damage of 2400 for cheating. :-) --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 7/10/2006 10:15:28 PM | message detail |
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-43 votes --- "Never argue with a fool, people may not tell the difference" - Murphy's Law |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 7/10/2006 10:15:52 PM | message detail |
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DK was not weak. Except he is a choke artist. --- "Never argue with a fool, people may not tell the difference" - Murphy's Law |
| swirIdude | Posted 7/10/2006 10:16:10 PM | message detail |
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Warcraft has brought it down to 106. QUICK WITHOUT THINKING: At what time does Warcraft take the lead, if at all? --- Xbox 360 melts disks! And people made jokes about the PS3 being a grill. ~bokunokuso |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/10/2006 10:16:17 PM | message detail |
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Focusing on only GAMES, Vice City got 46.5% on SSBM, which is *damn*
good. The only indicator of a flop were GTA's characters, and it's
never been thought of as a very character-centric game. But in the future you know they'll say "the writing was on the walls"... --- Commit it to memory. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/10/2006 10:16:29 PM | message detail |
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Looks like at least one lead change is inevitable. The question is...will GTA fight back when it loses the lead? --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| RPGuy96 | Posted 7/10/2006 10:16:52 PM | message detail |
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Well, does anyone remember how Vice City or, more likely, San Andreas did during the day in the GotY polls? --- "It's two children and a duck. Be careful!" ~ Leo, Suikoden III |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 7/10/2006 10:17:23 PM | message detail |
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No, GTA will continue to fall if Warcraft has either the day or night
vote. It'll then stabilize, so says previous Blizzard performances. --- "Never argue with a fool, people may not tell the difference" - Murphy's Law |
| Tai | Posted 7/10/2006 10:17:27 PM | message detail |
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359 to 402 for GTA. 761 votes in 01:15 update. 47.17% for GTA. :-( ACTIVATE 100-VOTE BARRIER!!!! --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| BeTheMan | Posted 7/10/2006 10:17:32 PM | message detail |
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I'd say Warcraft will be in the lead by 1:30 --- ALL YOUR VOTES ARE BELONG TO...Pac-Man? |
| Master Moltar | Posted 7/10/2006 10:17:42 PM | message detail |
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Warcraft takes the lead in 3 updates, and builds overnight. GTA then plays catch-up once morning hits and passes eventually. Oh, and Asia FTL --- Moltar Status: Disappointed, I lost my perfect bracket. Grand Theft Auto vs. Warcraft - Bracket: GTA - Vote: GTA (8/9) |
| NewLib | Posted 7/10/2006 10:17:49 PM | message detail |
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I will say it again. Both World of Warcraft and Warcraft II/III are stronger than most people thought coming into this contest. I dont think this match is because of a GTA weakness. --- Where am I? |
| Sir Bormun | Posted 7/10/2006 10:18:07 PM | message detail |
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DK was not weak. Eh. He sorta was in 2k3. 62-38 on Vyse, and all. And I think Arcadia was weaker then than it was the year after that. Maybe he's stronger now, but you can't judge anyone all that well over how well they do against MC. He's a bit of a special case. --- Need new sig. |
| Tai | Posted 7/10/2006 10:18:15 PM | message detail |
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QUICK WITHOUT THINKING: At what time does Warcraft take the lead, if at all? 1:35 --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 7/10/2006 10:19:51 PM | message detail |
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Donkey Kong is the ultimate choker in the contest, few will argue. --- "Never argue with a fool, people may not tell the difference" - Murphy's Law |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 7/10/2006 10:20:12 PM | message detail |
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-40 votes --- "Never argue with a fool, people may not tell the difference" - Murphy's Law |
| NewLib | Posted 7/10/2006 10:20:18 PM | message detail |
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The thing with this match is Warcraft is the first series we have seen
where it really does have two COMPLETELY different fanbases. --- Where am I? |
| swirIdude | Posted 7/10/2006 10:20:49 PM | message detail |
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-46 votes, actually. We're down to a 60 VOTE MARGIN! Looks like this contest WILL deliver a good match! --- Xbox 360 melts disks! And people made jokes about the PS3 being a grill. ~bokunokuso |
| Janus5000 | Posted 7/10/2006 10:21:17 PM | message detail |
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*lights 9-minute fuse on massive amounts of TNT* --- "Those who cast the vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." |
| DaruniaTheGoron | Posted 7/10/2006 10:21:23 PM | message detail |
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It'll take the lead at 1:30. --- ...little Weezing it's gonna stand up against my ****in' Charizard? Just get back on your bike and keep pretending to be cool with your lame ass mohawk ****er. - phoenix1487 Sp2k6: 8/9 |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/10/2006 10:21:23 PM | message detail |
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Questions: How long have GTA and WC been around as series? And when did they become popular? --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/10/2006 10:22:18 PM | message detail |
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If diversity of fanbase is the reason people are trying to use for this
performance, then Final Fantasy is going to absolutely WRECK the
competition. Like, 60/40 type destruction on Zelda. --- Commit it to memory. |
| dethfdddddh | Posted 7/10/2006 10:22:31 PM | message detail |
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The Castlevania factor rides on? --- Just Got Owned By Guru winner Voltch. |
| Tai | Posted 7/10/2006 10:23:02 PM | message detail |
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353 to 399 for GTA. 755 more votes in 01:20. 46.75% for GTA...... --- http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=579987 - Wanna report a TOS violation! Go to Snack Attack and we can help! |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 7/10/2006 10:23:32 PM | message detail |
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Questions: How long have GTA and WC been around as series? And when did they become popular? Warcraft since 1993, didn't become REALLY popular until WC2 was released in 1995. GTA was released in 1997 and was a pretty big hit (million seller) but didn't reach gargantuan proportions until GTA3 in 2001. --- "Never argue with a fool, people may not tell the difference" - Murphy's Law |
| swirIdude | Posted 7/10/2006 10:23:51 PM | message detail |
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I'd say GTA was around longer, at least it seems that way to me based
on when I learned of them. I would imagine GTA and WC got popular at
the release of their third installments. --- Xbox 360 melts disks! And people made jokes about the PS3 being a grill. ~bokunokuso |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 7/10/2006 10:24:07 PM | message detail |
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Sorry, WarCraft has been around since 1994. --- "Never argue with a fool, people may not tell the difference" - Murphy's Law |
| TheSwizzle | Posted 7/10/2006 10:25:05 PM | message detail |
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Warcraft now leads. --- "If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything." |