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Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 320
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| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 3:48:56 PM | message detail |
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actually, I made it to spite him, then felt bad because he said he
wanted the account. this caused my usermap to look like crap for months! --- yzzyx |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 3:49:45 PM | message detail |
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Owned by your pathetic emotions again. Tsk, tsk. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| LordOfDabu | Posted 7/20/2006 3:50:52 PM | message detail |
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Let's see what these three matches have in common: 1.) Super Metroid vs LttP (Spring 2004) 2.) Samus vs Mario (Summer 2005) 3.) Metroid vs Pokemon (July 2006) I notice two things: 1.) Samus/Metroid underperforms (perhaps significantly) 2.) Samus has the Super Metroid sprite Coincidence or a valid correlation? You decide! --- The GameFAQs StarCraft Tournament of Champions 2006 Bracket: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=2000184&topic=28995048 |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 3:53:44 PM | message detail |
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I said that was stupid when you first mentioned it, and it's still stupid. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 3:54:28 PM | message detail |
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man, I so wish we could get a good Metroid match. Zelda is going to
render that entire fourpack useless. put it in Street Fighter's spot or
something! --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 3:54:29 PM | message detail |
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So did Sora overperform on Samus, too? --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 3:55:09 PM | message detail |
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man, I so wish we could get a good Metroid match. We already had one yesterday! --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 3:55:57 PM | message detail |
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I knew you'd say that just to spite me. how's Metal Gear doing?! --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 3:56:21 PM | message detail |
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Better than Metroid! --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 3:57:12 PM | message detail |
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Metroid would be doing better! okay, maybe not. actually, yeah it probably would. --- yzzyx |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 3:58:05 PM | message detail |
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Hey, Metroid/Pokemon was at least relatively close, the second closest
match of the contest. It involved surprise, debate, and theories
abounded...I'd say that's a pretty good match no matter how you slice
it. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 7/20/2006 3:58:50 PM | message detail |
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Metal Gear wouldn't dare be seen barely getting by Pokemon!!!! --- "Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing." -- Solid Snake |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 3:58:55 PM | message detail |
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Metroid would be doing better! okay, maybe not. actually, yeah it probably would. Let the Pokemon > Metal Gear bandwagon commence! --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 3:59:06 PM | message detail |
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okay, maybe not. actually, yeah it probably would. The only way it would be doing better is if it were getting SFF, and we know Metroid can't get any of that! --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| TRE Public Account | Posted 7/20/2006 3:59:43 PM | message detail |
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Metal Gear wouldn't dare be seen barely getting by Pokemon!!!! http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/detail.php?board=8&topic=29384142&message=321205573 --- "Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..." "All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..." |
| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 3:59:47 PM | message detail |
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how's Kirby doing???? --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 4:00:29 PM | message detail |
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Very terribly, actually, but that isn't surprising! --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| LordOfDabu | Posted 7/20/2006 4:00:45 PM | message detail |
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Giving how well Samus did in her other matches that year, it wouldn't surprise me if Sora did! I'm surprised that people like Sora. Maybe he's better in the first game or Chain of Memories (I haven't played either), but when I played the second game I found him a very difficult character to like. --- The GameFAQs StarCraft Tournament of Champions 2006 Bracket: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=2000184&topic=28995048 |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 4:01:09 PM | message detail |
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Considering the source of that inequality, it's not valid, TRE. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 4:02:01 PM | message detail |
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Maybe he's better in the first game or Chain of Memories (I haven't
played either), but when I played the second game I found him a very
difficult character to like. I found him to be much more likeable in KHII than in the original. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 7/20/2006 4:10:17 PM | message detail |
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Yeah, KH and CoM Sora were average at best. KHII Sora is pretty good. And YES at FE avoiding the doubling. I called this last night, but I never thought it would happen. --- Angsty_Lou: Everything has a sexual connotation if you just look long and hard enough. Theo72: U SED LONG AND HARD LOL |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 7/20/2006 4:13:45 PM | message detail |
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That's nothing to be happy about. --- "Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing." -- Solid Snake |
| Read_Only_Thx | Posted 7/20/2006 4:19:48 PM | message detail |
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Considering the source of that inequality, it's not valid, TRE. It's not my fault you have poor taste in games. --- sig |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 4:21:48 PM | message detail |
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To expound on why the claim is ridiculous...why would sprites from
Super Metroid hurt the game when match is Link to the Past v. Super Metroid? Zelda SFFed the hell out of Metroid, that's obvious. Samus v. Squall? If anything, it looks like Squall's been underrated for a while. Not seeing an overperformance there on his part. Samus v. Mario? Same idea. It's not an underperformance, it's SFF. Who better to do that than it's freaking Mario? For all we know the match could've ended up 55-45 or 65-35. It's insane to draw conclusions there. Samus v. Sora? Sora was impressive right up until his roadblock with Snake, and even if you don't peg that as 'SFF', the kind of nosedive Alucard has to take to make that legitimate is unreasonable. And finally, Metroid v. Pokemon. While I can maybe see fans of Metroid Prime looking at the match picture and thinking it's only the 2D series in a select few cases, it's not the same as the difference between MG and MGS. Virtually no one likes the original MG games, and the sprites aren't recognizable either (whereas Samus clearly is). It's one thing to suggest it in cases where we've seen one of the biggest overperformances of all time and suspicions abound for others. But people know the 2D Metroid games, I'm inclined to say it's where the series gets the majority of its strength. To suggest that it gets hurt by sprites is to suggest that Link/Zelda gets hurt by sprites because the 3D fans won't vote for it. It gets a little funny. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 4:23:54 PM | message detail |
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It's not my fault you have poor taste in games. Very true, since I don't. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| ccbfan | Posted 7/20/2006 4:52:20 PM | message detail |
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Wow first Metroid and now Metal Gear. The last two days are the clearest examples that Characters != Series. Also it seems Metroid might not even be number 5 among the nintendo SSF ladder. Luckily for Metroid though it seems it has the least amount of hate. Some can argue that Metroid's strength come from outside the Nintendo click. As for Metal Gear, it seems none of the game are really that popular at all. With basically only a 3 game series and none of the 3 games in the top 16 according to last spring, plus other MEtal Gear characters bombing over and over, its seem Snake having strength might the thing thats out of wrack. Also, I just realised how freakin hard it is to get on the leader board. I'm perfect so far and even if I get the next 3 tough calls, I might still not be in the top 50. Anyone know what determines priority on the top 50 list? |
| Draco1214 | Posted 7/20/2006 4:53:23 PM | message detail |
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Anyone know what determines priority on the top 50 list? How fast you submitted your bracket. --- Organization XIII - Number III - Xordac Currently Playing - Suikoden V, Capcom vs. SNK 2 |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 4:54:54 PM | message detail |
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As for Metal Gear, it seems none of the game are really that popular
at all. With basically only a 3 game series and none of the 3 games in
the top 16 according to last spring, *sigh* Have you perchance ever heard of FF7/MGS? Or does MGS2 > MGS just resonate with you or something? plus other MEtal Gear characters bombing over and over, its seem Snake having strength might the thing thats out of wrack. This is blown far out of proportion. Liquid is a midcarder, Ocelot is probably still around the fodder line, and Raiden was SFFed. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| ccbfan | Posted 7/20/2006 4:55:35 PM | message detail |
| Crap, I guess, I'm probably at the end of that queue then. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 4:55:42 PM | message detail |
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I'd say Ocelot is above the fodder line. He could give Kefka a good fight, I'd wager. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 4:56:11 PM | message detail |
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I'm starting to wonder if MG just has a hard time with RPGs, not just FF7. this is another one it's not doing so well against. it'll be interesting to see how it does against KH if it wins tomorrow. --- yzzyx |
| The n00b Avenger | Posted 7/20/2006 4:56:14 PM | message detail |
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Well if Pac-Man can give Kefka a good fight then so can Ocelot >> --- ertyu and VeghEsther are truly proof that there is much about this world we still do not understand. |
| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 4:56:35 PM | message detail |
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you can throw FFT into the mix as well. --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 4:56:46 PM | message detail |
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I'm talking about potentially winning, not just keeping it close. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 4:58:01 PM | message detail |
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Pac-Man's probably a bit stronger than he used to be. Chalk it up to
GameFAQs being more favorable to the old-school than they used to be or
what have you, or just random variation. Kefka/Ocelot/Pac-Man is an
interesting trio. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 7/20/2006 4:58:07 PM | message detail |
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As for Metal Gear, it seems none of the game are really that popular
at all. With basically only a 3 game series and none of the 3 games in
the top 16 according to last spring, Metal Gear Solid is very underrated in those stats thanks to Final Fantasy VII. We also have not been able to see Metal Gear Solid 3 perform in a contest environment, which I believe would be a nice second place in the MGS line. plus other MEtal Gear characters bombing over and over, Liquid is really not too bad. Big Boss is nothing that special, but it's understandable as to why. Raiden was met with some nasty SFF. I think he has some really good potential to do well in a contest. And Ocelot ... yeah, he's just not too good. I'm not sure I'd call anything really "bombing" except for Ocelot. --- "Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing." -- Solid Snake |
| The n00b Avenger | Posted 7/20/2006 4:58:13 PM | message detail |
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I bet Young Ocelot could beat Lettuce Kefka. Anything else... I dunno --- ertyu and VeghEsther are truly proof that there is much about this world we still do not understand. |
| Tatsumaki Senpuu | Posted 7/20/2006 4:59:07 PM | message detail |
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And to clarify, I mean "bombing" by what the expectations were for
Ocelot, which were rather high from what I recall. He's certainly
lacking in strength, but he's not absolute fodder or anything. --- "Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing." -- Solid Snake |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 5:00:15 PM | message detail |
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Jeez, I thought I covered all my MGS bases, and still forgot Big
Boss...that's how forgettable he is. Naked Snake I imagine would be
quite strong here, probably the second strongest MGS character of them
all (for obvious reasons). And for obvious reasons, he'll never get in. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| Lopen | Posted 7/20/2006 5:01:51 PM | message detail |
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I'd totally anti-vote Naked Snake or X if they were to ever get in. Not to say I'm typical... just saying out of interest. --- Raiden is still [!!] nominations short! http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs9/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=27664244 |
| ccbfan | Posted 7/20/2006 5:03:27 PM | message detail |
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I doubt Ocelot can beat Kefka. Kefka beat Pacman when PAcman had a huge seed advantage. (Which mean more bracket votes) PAcman beat Ocelot when Ocelot had a huge seed advantage. Kefka is weak but not Ocelot weak. |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 5:08:00 PM | message detail |
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Pac-Man's seed advantage was not anything insane in his match with
Kefka (6/11 match, was it?). That's very tantalizing for upsets in a 16
seed division. Ocelot's was more decisive, but it assumes a completely
static Pac-Man, something I don't buy. Other people may not see much
reason for him to increase, but others saw little reason for Mario to
increase, either. Then 2k5 came and shut them up pretty fast. --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| Rodri316 | Posted 7/20/2006 5:11:03 PM | message detail |
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Kingdom Hearts will defeat Castlevania. That is all. --- Best. Series. Ever. Score: 18/20 Prediction: Metal Gear vs. Fire Emblem |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 5:11:13 PM | message detail |
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It was a 5/12 match. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| The n00b Avenger | Posted 7/20/2006 5:12:18 PM | message detail |
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Kefka had 43% of the brackets backing him in 03. Ocelot had about 62%. Not a HUGE difference. But, eh. --- ertyu and VeghEsther are truly proof that there is much about this world we still do not understand. |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 7/20/2006 5:13:45 PM | message detail |
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Kefka would probably be the favorite in that match, but I would
probably take Ocelot as an upset pick. Especially if he got Major
Ocelot as his picture... --- Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are codes of behavior. |
| trannyscience | Posted 7/20/2006 5:14:48 PM | message detail |
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Kefka/Ocelot would be the most anticipated match picture ever. then you
get lettuce kefka vs. old Ocelot and everyone gets pissed. --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 5:15:21 PM | message detail |
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Yeah, you're talking about one ugly match picture there, unless you get young Ocelot. --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |
| plasmabeam | Posted 7/20/2006 5:16:26 PM | message detail |
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Fresh produce vs. Hand gesture We all lose. --- Best Series Ever Contest - 14 pts, Next: Zelda Jacksonville Jaguars (12-5) Eliminated from playoffs |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 7/20/2006 5:17:07 PM | message detail |
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The hand gesture means everyone wins! Except for Kefka fans, but who cares about them?! --- SC2K6 Nominations: Squall, Roxas, Serge, Seifer, Laguna, The Prince of Persia, Nightmare, Sub-Zero, Captain Falcon, Raiden |