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Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 311
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Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 9:54:56 PM | message detail |
Yeah, DMC over DQ with at *least* 55%, and going that low just makes me
think I'm insulting DMC. I realize it's had a recent hit with DQVIII, I
know it's a long running series with some moderately impressive polls
in the past...but honestly, I can't see it hanging with DMC. --- Commit it to memory. |
transience | Posted 7/11/2006 9:55:00 PM | message detail |
and Bormun beats me by nearly a minute. --- xyzzy |
Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 7/11/2006 9:55:41 PM | message detail |
Yeah, DMC over DQ with at *least* 55%, and going that low just makes
me think I'm insulting DMC. I realize it's had a recent hit with
DQVIII, I know it's a long running series with some moderately
impressive polls in the past...but honestly, I can't see it hanging
with DMC. Exact same feelings. --- "Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing." -- Solid Snake |
Ed Bellis | Posted 7/11/2006 9:55:45 PM | message detail |
*watches poll* Ugh... stop the contest. I want to get off. >_> --- This was Ed Bellis. Summer 2005 Fanfiction Project: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=28403845 |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 9:56:15 PM | message detail |
If DMC/DQ had been set up in the bracket, at least 80% of the board would've picked DMC. Not to say they would be correct, but at first glance, that appears to be DMC's match to lose. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 9:56:26 PM | message detail |
WHAT THE CRUNK ED BELLIS?!?! What's your score, buddy? =D --- Commit it to memory. |
Ed Bellis | Posted 7/11/2006 9:57:23 PM | message detail |
Right now? 8/10. Tomorrow? 8/11. --- This was Ed Bellis. Summer 2005 Fanfiction Project: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=28403845 |
RPGuy96 | Posted 7/11/2006 9:59:06 PM | message detail |
Extremely impressive performance by Sonic...and next gen series (DMC
included) are tanking left and right. SSB has to hope that the whole
next gen = flop thing doesn't apply to Nintendo. --- "It's two children and a duck. Be careful!" ~ Leo, Suikoden III |
transience | Posted 7/11/2006 9:59:23 PM | message detail |
yep, I'd pick DMC as well - I just don't think that DMC is nearly as
strong as people think here. I agree with what mnm said a day or two
ago about this match: Sonic beating the hell out of DMC wouldn't really
convince me of anything, but DMC getting 40%+ would make me feel very,
very confident in SSB > Sonic. this is DMC getting exposed more than
Sonic showing true strength. DMC as a series is not close to Dante as a
character. --- xyzzy |
Tai | Posted 7/11/2006 9:59:38 PM | message detail |
*shakes head at GTA cheaters* Wow..just wow. A dozen? You mean if GTA came back....oh, n/m. :-( --- 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 7/11/2006 9:59:46 PM | message detail |
I'd probably have picked DMC too. But assuming that DMC takes out DQ
with 55-60% puts SSB with a lot to live up to for tomorrow. Man. What the hell is up with GameFAQs and this new shift away from current-gen stuff? --- Need new sig. |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 9:59:51 PM | message detail |
Dante may have more going for him in terms of character style and
appeal than most of the characters in the Summer Contest...but
honestly, Snake has even *more* going for him, and I'm not hearing
anyone considering taking him over ANY of his games...even the ones
that are less popular mainly because he doesn't star in them! Dante is popular because of DMC. You don't have many outs like you do for long-running established characters like Mega Man or Sonic...he's popular because of DMC. --- Commit it to memory. |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:02:01 PM | message detail |
Man. What is up with GameFAQs and this new shift away from current-gen stuff? I forget who said this a while ago (I think it was in reference to Sora getting a boost from KHII), but I think it may be correct: Something new may become popular, but it will be difficult for it to displace old favorites. It has to be VERY good for that to happen. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:02:55 PM | message detail |
That's mnm. And his picks contradict that argument WTF??? >.> --- Commit it to memory. |
Master Moltar | Posted 7/11/2006 10:02:56 PM | message detail |
I'd take DMC with 60% or over. To be honest, I'm probably
underestimating DQ heavily. Hell, I had it crushed by SSB until I got
some of the other analyses and lowered my pick. Yep...thanks guys. =P --- Moltar Status: Disappointed, I lost my perfect bracket. Sonic vs. Devil May Cry - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (8/10) |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/11/2006 10:03:11 PM | message detail |
RECORD UPDATES Most Popular Polls (by vote total) Summer 2003 - Final Four - (1) Link [71438] vs (1) Cloud [76199] - 147637 Summer 2003 - South Round 3 - (1) Mario [66571] vs (4) Crono [66434] - 133005 Summer 2002 - North Round 4 - (1) Mario [64990] vs (2) Cloud [64713] - 129703 July 2006 - Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto [63051] vs (5) Warcraft [64167] - 127218 Summer 2003 - Finals - (1) Cloud [64578] vs (2) Sephiroth [59865] - 124443 Summer 2004 - Finals - (1) Link [64443] vs (1) Cloud [59910] - 124353 Summer 2003 - Final Four - (2) Sephiroth [75979] vs (2) Mega Man [48213] - 124192 Summer 2003 - South Round 4 - (1) Mario [47458] vs (2) Sephiroth [76129] - 123587 Summer 2005 - Tournament of Champions Semifinal - (1) Link [62541] vs (2) Cloud [56724] - 119265 Summer 2005 - Tournament of Champions Final - (1) Link [65397] vs (3) Sephiroth [53628] - 119025 Most Impressive Losers (by vote total) Summer 2003 - Final Four - (1) Link - 71438 Summer 2003 - South Round 3 - (4) Crono - 66434 Summer 2002 - North Round 4 - (2) Cloud - 64713 July 2006 - Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto - 63051 Summer 2004 - Finals - (1) Cloud - 59910 Summer 2003 - Finals - (2) Sephiroth - 59865 Summer 2003 - North Round 1 - (5) Tidus - 57078 Summer 2005 - Tournament of Champions Semifinal - (2) Cloud - 56724 Spring 2004 - Division 128 Round 1 - (1) Halo: Combat Evolved - 56258 Summer 2003 - West Round 4 - (1) Solid Snake - 55322 Worth noting that the next-highest round 1 match was Zelda/Lara from 2003. ~*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 |
Blade Of Evils Bane | Posted 7/11/2006 10:03:16 PM | message detail |
How well did the Devil May Cry games do in the game contest, if any made it in? --- Can't think of a good sig. |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:03:37 PM | message detail |
At the 1:00 mark, this match has 12063 votes. To compare with other matches at the same time: Zelda/Civilization - 10256 Metal Gear/Soul Calibur - 10818 Castlevania/Halo - 11486 GTA/Warcraft - 12400 Heh, not bad. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
Master Moltar | Posted 7/11/2006 10:04:02 PM | message detail |
Oh, and given the chance, I would SO switch Sonic > SSB. Just because it seems like the much safer pick now. God, I'm pathetic. --- Moltar Status: Disappointed, I lost my perfect bracket. Sonic vs. Devil May Cry - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (8/10) |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:04:15 PM | message detail |
No DMC games made the Game Contest (to be fair the original was the only one viable, and the 32-64 division was STACKED). --- Commit it to memory. |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:05:25 PM | message detail |
How well did the Devil May Cry games do in the game contest, if any made it in? None made it in, but the original Devil May Cry placed two spots lower than Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the Top 100 Games List. Which either speaks of how worthless that list is in measuring this contest or how much actually being a series with diversity concerning the favorite is. Maybe both. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
transience | Posted 7/11/2006 10:06:01 PM | message detail |
yeah, this makes me wonder about some game contest matches, particularly between generations: Mario World / FF10? Sonic 3&K / Vice City? Mario 1 / Kingdom Hearts? --- xyzzy |
Janus5000 | Posted 7/11/2006 10:06:37 PM | message detail |
Worth noting that the next-highest round 1 match was Zelda/Lara from 2003. Tidus/Ganondorf. ...Or better yet, two days ago. --- "Those who cast the vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." |
therealmnm | Posted 7/11/2006 10:07:07 PM | message detail |
That's mnm. And his picks contradict that argument WTF??? >.> Huh? What picks do I have that contradict that? I think SSB would qualify as being something VERY good... Other than that, Mario Kart over Mega Man? I don't see how that contradicts it as well... --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:07:19 PM | message detail |
Yeah, maybe Division 128 games wouldn't be as dominant (or some Division 8 games so weak) in a mixed Games Contest. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/11/2006 10:07:19 PM | message detail |
JULY 2006 TOP FIVES Largest Vote Gaps (by vote total) Mushroom Round 1 - (1) Super Mario Brothers [108512] vs (8) Madden NFL [9168] - 99334 Hyrule Round 1 - (1) The Legend of Zelda [100163] vs (8) Civilization [11169] - 88994 Snake Round 1 - (2) Kingdom Hearts [81729] vs (7) Harvest Moon [30051] - 51678 Hyrule Round 1 - (4) Suikoden [28108] vs (5) Mega Man X [74270] - 46252 Snake Round 1 - (1) Metal Gear [77349] vs (8) Soul Calibur [33321] - 44028 Smallest Vote Gaps (by vote total) Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto [63051] vs (5) Warcraft [64167] - 1116 Snake Round 1 - (3) Castlevania [61073] vs (6) Halo [49929] - 11144 Snake Round 1 - (4) Fire Emblem [57798] vs (5) Silent Hill [43511] - 12487 Hyrule Round 1 - (3) Pokémon [71579] vs (6) Star Ocean [37307] - 34272 Hyrule Round 1 - (2) Metroid [75098] vs (7) Kirby [31312] - 43786 Largest Vote Gaps (by percentage) Mushroom Round 1 - (1) Super Mario Brothers [92.21%] vs (8) Madden NFL [7.79%] - 84.42% Hyrule Round 1 - (1) The Legend of Zelda [89.97%] vs (8) Civilization [10.03%] - 79.94% Snake Round 1 - (2) Kingdom Hearts [73.12%] vs (7) Harvest Moon [26.88%] - 46.24% Hyrule Round 1 - (4) Suikoden [27.39%] vs (5) Mega Man X [72.61%] - 45.22% Hyrule Round 1 - (2) Metroid [70.57%] vs (7) Kirby [29.43%] - 41.14% Smallest Vote Gaps (by percentage) Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto [49.56%] vs (5) Warcraft [50.44%] - 0.88% Snake Round 1 - (3) Castlevania [55.02%] vs (6) Halo [44.98%] - 10.04% Snake Round 1 - (4) Fire Emblem [57.05%] vs (5) Silent Hill [42.95%] - 14.10% Hyrule Round 1 - (3) Pokémon [65.74%] vs (6) Star Ocean [34.26%] - 31.48% Snake Round 1 - (1) Metal Gear [69.89%] vs (8) Soul Calibur [30.11%] - 39.78% Most Popular Polls (by vote total) Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto [63051] vs (5) Warcraft [64167] - 127218 Mushroom Round 1 - (1) Super Mario Brothers [108512] vs (8) Madden NFL [9168] - 117680 Snake Round 1 - (2) Kingdom Hearts [81729] vs (7) Harvest Moon [30051] - 111780 Hyrule Round 1 - (1) The Legend of Zelda [100163] vs (8) Civilization [11169] - 111332 Snake Round 1 - (3) Castlevania [61073] vs (6) Halo [49929] - 111002 Least Popular Polls (by vote total) Snake Round 1 - (4) Fire Emblem [57798] vs (5) Silent Hill [43511] - 101309 Hyrule Round 1 - (4) Suikoden [28108] vs (5) Mega Man X [74270] - 102288 Hyrule Round 1 - (2) Metroid [75098] vs (7) Kirby [31312] - 106410 Hyrule Round 1 - (3) Pokémon [71579] vs (6) Star Ocean [37307] - 108886 Snake Round 1 - (1) Metal Gear [77349] vs (8) Soul Calibur [33321] - 110670 |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/11/2006 10:07:30 PM | message detail |
Largest Individual Vote Totals (by vote total) Mushroom Round 1 - (1) Super Mario Brothers - 108512 Hyrule Round 1 - (1) The Legend of Zelda - 100163 Snake Round 1 - (2) Kingdom Hearts - 81729 Snake Round 1 - (1) Metal Gear - 77349 Hyrule Round 1 - (2) Metroid - 75098 Smallest Individual Vote Totals (by vote total) Mushroom Round 1 - (8) Madden NFL - 9168 Hyrule Round 1 - (8) Civilization - 11169 Hyrule Round 1 - (4) Suikoden - 28108 Snake Round 1 - (7) Harvest Moon - 30051 Hyrule Round 1 - (7) Kirby - 31312 Least Impressive Winners (by vote total) Snake Round 1 - (4) Fire Emblem - 57798 Snake Round 1 - (3) Castlevania - 61073 Mushroom Round 1 - (5) Warcraft - 64167 Hyrule Round 1 - (3) Pokémon - 71579 Hyrule Round 1 - (5) Mega Man X - 74270 Most Impressive Losers (by vote total) Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto - 63051 Snake Round 1 - (6) Halo - 49929 Snake Round 1 - (5) Silent Hill - 43511 Hyrule Round 1 - (6) Star Ocean - 37307 Snake Round 1 - (8) Soul Calibur - 33321 Easiest Matches to Predict (based on percentage of entrants choosing the winner) Hyrule Round 1 - (1) The Legend of Zelda vs (8) Civilization - 98.15% Mushroom Round 1 - (1) Super Mario Brothers vs (8) Madden NFL - 96.11% Snake Round 1 - (2) Kingdom Hearts vs (7) Harvest Moon - 90.3% Hyrule Round 1 - (2) Metroid vs (7) Kirby - 89.22% Snake Round 1 - (1) Metal Gear vs (8) Soul Calibur - 88.25% Hardest Matches to Predict (based on percentage of entrants choosing the winner) Snake Round 1 - (3) Castlevania vs (6) Halo - 31.49% Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto vs (5) Warcraft - 33.94% Snake Round 1 - (4) Fire Emblem vs (5) Silent Hill - 50.65% Hyrule Round 1 - (4) Suikoden vs (5) Mega Man X - 77.84% Hyrule Round 1 - (3) Pokémon vs (6) Star Ocean - 83.74% |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:09:00 PM | message detail |
Snake Round 1 - (3) Castlevania vs (6) Halo - 31.49% Mushroom Round 1 - (4) Grand Theft Auto vs (5) Warcraft - 33.94% Snake Round 1 - (4) Fire Emblem vs (5) Silent Hill - 50.65% "This bracket's way too predictable!" --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
Tai | Posted 7/11/2006 10:09:34 PM | message detail |
"This bracket's way too predictable!" XD --- 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 7/11/2006 10:09:35 PM | message detail |
Mario World / FF10? Sonic 3&K / Vice City? Mario 1 / Kingdom Hearts? We need another Games Contest!! --- "Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing." -- Solid Snake |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:09:56 PM | message detail |
Quiet with your facts, mnm, I'm rambling here. No DQ games made it on the list except the original Dragon Warrior at #77...but then again, I don't think any of its games were even on the drop-down list. I still *really* doubt it takes DMC though... --- Commit it to memory. |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/11/2006 10:10:04 PM | message detail |
Er, whoops. And yeah, I meant to say excluding this contest so far. ~*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 |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/11/2006 10:11:04 PM | message detail |
Ulti and the other pseudo-analysts... Getting lucky a couple of times doesn't make you much of anything else, much in the same way that my winning Sp2k4 doesn't make me any smarter at picking these things than anyone else. ~*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 |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:11:33 PM | message detail |
You know, it's interesting to note that 2 of the top 3 most predicted upsets in the BOP have happened so far. That can only be a good sign for Mario Kart... --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:11:36 PM | message detail |
Then why do you have it in your sig?! --- Commit it to memory. |
transience | Posted 7/11/2006 10:11:57 PM | message detail |
I'm pretty sure DW1 was on the list. so was FF1 though and it didn't place much higher. --- xyzzy |
Janus5000 | Posted 7/11/2006 10:12:23 PM | message detail |
Mega Man is so screwed --- "Those who cast the vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:13:07 PM | message detail |
FF1 had...well, in-series competition for it, though. --- Commit it to memory. |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/11/2006 10:13:37 PM | message detail |
From Karma Hunter Posted 7/12/2006 1:11:36 AM #235 Then why do you have it in your sig?! Can't think of anything better. I don't like quoting people. ~*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 |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:14:54 PM | message detail |
Can't think of anything better. I don't like quoting people. As long as you can admit you have a problem. =D --- Commit it to memory. |
transience | Posted 7/11/2006 10:15:29 PM | message detail |
you think it would have finished significantly higher if there were no
other FF games? I love FF1 more than anyone on this board, but I know
it's not the most loved thing in the world. DW1 is an archaic and slow
game. I still like it, but them's the facts. --- xyzzy |
therealmnm | Posted 7/11/2006 10:15:41 PM | message detail |
Getting lucky a couple of times doesn't make you much of anything
else, much in the same way that my winning Sp2k4 doesn't make me any
smarter at picking these things than anyone else. Yeah, that's why I hate upsets like GTA/Warcraft. Some of the people flaunting how great they are for calling it are the same ones that have things like SSB > SMB or Halo winning its division... --- Nominate Carmen Sandiego for SC2k6 Currently playing: Fable, MGS3:S, GTA:SA, MMAC |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 7/11/2006 10:16:03 PM | message detail |
You confuse me, KH. ~*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 |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:19:05 PM | message detail |
you think it would have finished significantly higher if there were
no other FF games? I love FF1 more than anyone on this board, but I
know it's not the most loved thing in the world. DW1 is an archaic and
slow game. I still like it, but them's the facts. I certainly do, even if you assume no franchise voting. Playership of the original FF is very high here, and while there is a big -- BIG -- diversity of fanbase among the FF crowd, when you limit it the drop-down list to one game you're essentially doing something similar to Sonic 2 being the only Sonic game on the drop-down list. Unification would be big for it...it could potentially have ended above DMC, and definitely would have beat out things like SoA and Shenmue in my mind... --- Commit it to memory. |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:19:38 PM | message detail |
You confuse me, KH. *sigh* I've had a rough...er, month. --- Commit it to memory. |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:20:12 PM | message detail |
when you limit it the drop-down list to one game you're essentially
doing something similar to Sonic 2 being the only Sonic game on the
drop-down list. ...I still don't buy Sonic fans "settling" for it. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
Karma Hunter | Posted 7/11/2006 10:21:16 PM | message detail |
...I still don't buy Sonic fans "settling" for it. Going by pure anecdote, I 'settled'...if only because I wasn't going to go through the trouble to put down Sonic 3 & Knuckles, a game I was reasonably sure wouldn't get counted. --- Commit it to memory. |
LeonhartForever | Posted 7/11/2006 10:22:14 PM | message detail |
Well, you couldn't put down Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Believe me, I tried. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
transience | Posted 7/11/2006 10:23:52 PM | message detail |
I agree that Sonic 2 being the only Sonic game helped its cause on the
list, but that's because Sonic 3 is so similar so they're bound to draw
votes away from each other. I don't see FF1 as being like that. most FF
fans here are fans of 6 and up. they may vote for FF because it's got
the name on it, but the original has a drastically different fanbase
than the FF7's and FF10's of the world. I don't think them being
eliminated from the list helps FF1 out all that much. a little, yes,
but it's not suddenly in the top 30. --- xyzzy |
Ed Bellis | Posted 7/11/2006 10:25:02 PM | message detail |
*sigh* I've had a rough...er, month. =( --- This was Ed Bellis. Summer 2005 Fanfiction Project: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=28403845 |