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| YoAriel33 | Posted 11/6/2006 9:40:36 PM | message detail |
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Heh, it looks like Snake will be the only character to DENY all
non-Noble 9 challengers of breaking 45%. God damn I love you Snake. --- I don't know when, I don't know how, but I know something starting right now... Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Yesmar | Posted 11/6/2006 9:40:55 PM | message detail |
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And yet Snake still puts up 57% on Yoshi with his worst sprite ever !! Aw yeah. I think you might just be cheering for Snake, but... He did have an identifiable face pic in the background, and Frog and Bowser have proven to be overrated. --- Z1mZum totally owned me in the July 2006 Guru Contest The Funky Chickens in Trivia XVIII |
| Majin Lou | Posted 11/6/2006 9:41:07 PM | message detail |
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Oh ****, Tifa's dying now. --- I like my coffee black, just like my metal. http://danceandstomp.net/forum/index.php |
| Kaxon | Posted 11/6/2006 9:42:18 PM | message detail |
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I really think that the picture is hurting Samus here. Plenty of
people have seen the trailer and the name Samus should attract voters,
but the same could be said for Solid **** and Snake bombed with that
pic. There's a big difference between a guy who looks like a turd, and a hot girl in skin-tight clothing. This isn't a Snake-level pic factor we're seeing here. --- ....TCELES B HSUP |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 11/6/2006 9:42:31 PM | message detail |
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Oh ****, Tifa's dying now. Getting over 44% in an update is "dying"? --- "Luckily, I brought my smart sword. It won't hurt anyone 'friendly'. In fact, it makes them talk!" - Princess Zelda |
| Majin Lou | Posted 11/6/2006 9:43:43 PM | message detail |
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Why yes, yes it is. *gets smacked* --- I like my coffee black, just like my metal. http://danceandstomp.net/forum/index.php |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 11/6/2006 9:44:37 PM | message detail |
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There's a big difference between a guy who looks like a turd, and a
hot girl in skin-tight clothing. This isn't a Snake-level pic factor
we're seeing here. Is it? Zero-Suit Samus is, I believe, in one game: Metroid: Zero Mission. That is also, I believe, her least popular game. I wouldn't be surprised if a large proportion of her fanbase didn't recognize her. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if a large proportion of her fanbase thought that the character in the SSBB trailer was someone entirely different. --- "Luckily, I brought my smart sword. It won't hurt anyone 'friendly'. In fact, it makes them talk!" - Princess Zelda |
| Majin Lou | Posted 11/6/2006 9:47:11 PM | message detail |
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Heh, Tifa gets beat 99 votes one update only to win the next update by 6. Yay randomness. </more posting than usually do> --- I like my coffee black, just like my metal. http://danceandstomp.net/forum/index.php |
| FourthDeus | Posted 11/6/2006 9:47:14 PM | message detail |
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Samus appears outside of her suit in Zero Mission and in the original Metroid. Not sure about Super Metroid. And nice update for Tifa. --- 5/18/05 Never forget. Never forgive. |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 11/6/2006 9:47:44 PM | message detail |
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Meh, anyone who's played a Metroid game knows it's a girl under there,
and you always see her at the end (and she was in the full Zero Suit
incarnation in MP2, as well). If this is hurting Samus it's due to the
fanbase that primarily knows her for SSB. Which isn't exactly
unexpected...though it begs the question, exactly how weak would Samus
be without SSB? --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 11/6/2006 9:48:20 PM | message detail |
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Samus appears outside of her suit in Metroid and Super Metroid for all of 3 seconds. TuRtLe ~~~ 81/88 in the contest. My analysis topic here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=30498383&page=1 |
| FourthDeus | Posted 11/6/2006 9:49:46 PM | message detail |
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Honestly, I originally thought the Zero Suit Samus would only help
Samus. I mean, real Metroid fans love Samus outside the suit, right? This is really a great indicator of how much popularity Samus has soely from Smash Bros. --- 5/18/05 Never forget. Never forgive. |
| Kaxon | Posted 11/6/2006 9:51:05 PM | message detail |
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Samus appears outside of her suit in Metroid and Super Metroid for all of 3 seconds. Uh, actually you can play all of Metroid with Samus out of the suit. --- ....TCELES B HSUP |
| Shivan Reincarnated | Posted 11/6/2006 9:51:26 PM | message detail |
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If Samus's fans are too stupid to realize that this is the same Samus, then Samus deserves to be doing this badly. --- Let the snow fall deep, the rain drive down, and the wind buffet my cloak. I care not for I've a road worth walking ~ Drizzt Do'Urden |
| FourthDeus | Posted 11/6/2006 9:52:20 PM | message detail |
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This also explains why Samus does well in the contests, but Metroid always fails. Samus is only popular thanks to Smash Bros. No one plays Metroid games. --- 5/18/05 Never forget. Never forgive. |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 11/6/2006 9:53:19 PM | message detail |
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Which isn't exactly unexpected...though it begs the question, exactly how weak would Samus be without SSB? The same might be asked of any Nintendo character. DK, Kirby, Luigi, Zelda, and even Mario and Link no doubt gain substantially from SSB/M. Just look at what KH/2 did for Squall to get an idea what SSB/M does for Samus. Could Squall 2k6 beat Samus 2k2? --- "Luckily, I brought my smart sword. It won't hurt anyone 'friendly'. In fact, it makes them talk!" - Princess Zelda |
| MyWorldIsZelda | Posted 11/6/2006 9:53:24 PM | message detail |
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It almost seems strange to blame this performance on the picture just because it isn't a bad
one. It's not like Snake's unrecognizable sprite from the 80s before
Metal Gear really took off and before people really started liking him.
Samus looks good in the picture, she's got the name down there, and there's even the ship in the background. ...But I can't think of any other reason for Samus to perform this poorly other than that picture. --- "Let's face it: the princess Zelda has always been a symbol of sexual desire." |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 11/6/2006 9:53:39 PM | message detail |
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http://www.smashbros.com/en/characters/chara5/img_main.html I'm begging you, Ceej. Use it. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 11/6/2006 9:55:05 PM | message detail |
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The same might be asked of any Nintendo character. DK, Kirby, Luigi,
Zelda, and even Mario and Link no doubt gain substantially from SSB/M. But not that substantially. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 11/6/2006 9:55:57 PM | message detail |
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I'm surprised no one has tried to tie this in with the Sephiroth/Bowser/Ganondorf fiasco in the villains contest. --- I don't know when, I don't know how, but I know something starting right now... Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 11/6/2006 9:57:03 PM | message detail |
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The thing is...do people even know that there is a male and female
half? It's not overt, like it was with the Villains Contest...nor is
Samus that overwhelming of a favorite. But it is possible, I'll wager. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 11/6/2006 9:57:15 PM | message detail |
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I would be willing to bet that without SSB and SSBM, Mario Link
Ganondorf and Luigi would be the only strong Nintendo characters. TuRtLe ~~~ 81/88 in the contest. My analysis topic here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=30498383&page=1 |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 11/6/2006 9:57:28 PM | message detail |
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Oh, and Yoshi and Bowser TuRtLe ~~~ 81/88 in the contest. My analysis topic here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=30498383&page=1 |
| MyWorldIsZelda | Posted 11/6/2006 9:57:51 PM | message detail |
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I'm surprised no one has tried to tie this in with the Sephiroth/Bowser/Ganondorf fiasco in the villains contest. I've always thought of that for a reason why Zelda might have been performing better in previous rounds. Doing better because she's up against other females and there is where she'd be more likely to perform well...but I didn't figure that Samus would get hurt by this, especially after she beat Rikku down right around where the expectations put her. But I guess Sephiroth didn't exactly look bad until then either. --- "Let's face it: the princess Zelda has always been a symbol of sexual desire." |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 11/6/2006 9:58:10 PM | message detail |
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This makes no sense though. Why would Samus benefit so MUCH from Smash
Bros? If it's all she really has then why is she a N9er? --- Demyx > Axel Currently Playing: Final Fantasy XII, Phoenix Wright 2: Justice For All |
| Keno316 | Posted 11/6/2006 10:00:09 PM | message detail |
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This makes no sense though. Why would Samus benefit so MUCH from Smash Bros? If it's all she really has then why is she a N9er? *looks at Crono* --- "Opinions are like butts, little girl. Everyone's got one and nobody thinks their's stink." -Lunar 2:EB |
| HaRRicH | Posted 11/6/2006 10:00:24 PM | message detail |
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It almost seems strange to blame this performance on the picture
just because it isn't a bad one. It's not like Snake's unrecognizable
sprite from the 80s before Metal Gear really took off and before people
really started liking him. Just to add to this, Solid Snake did better than expected against Squall with a MGS4-picture of himself. --- Diddy did it. Diddy did it. DAMMIT! What didn't Diddy do?! |
| transience | Posted 11/6/2006 10:00:46 PM | message detail |
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whelp, gotta hope this is all picture factor. I don't believe it, but
this is pretty pitiful either way. Samus might fall all the way to 51%
or something overnight. I'm gonna love it if Samus is constant and Peach is at 30% or something. --- xyzzy |
| FastFalcon05 | Posted 11/6/2006 10:00:52 PM | message detail |
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This makes no sense though. Why would Samus benefit so MUCH from Smash Bros? If it's all she really has then why is she a N9er? Exactly. Her primary strength does not come from Smash. Why do people want to ignore the old Metroid games as well as the much beloved Metroid Prime (series)? It would make no sense. --- Revenge is a dish best served by Z1mZum in the 2k6 Series Guru Contest. |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 11/6/2006 10:02:27 PM | message detail |
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I'm gonna love it if Samus is constant and Peach is at 30% or something. Same. I don't think it's that unrealistic for Samus to beat the male winner without much trouble. If she gets past Zelda, that is. --- I don't know when, I don't know how, but I know something starting right now... Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| MyWorldIsZelda | Posted 11/6/2006 10:03:34 PM | message detail |
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I'm gonna love it if Samus is constant and Peach is at 30% or something. Constant? She's totally underrated, man !! =p --- "Let's face it: the princess Zelda has always been a symbol of sexual desire." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 11/6/2006 10:03:41 PM | message detail |
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1) People say Kirby's primary strength comes from SSB/M. Let's pull that into question too then. 2) Metroid Prime wasn't out before the 2k2 contest, and Samus was still able to beat Sonic and compete with Sephiroth. --- Diddy did it. Diddy did it. DAMMIT! What didn't Diddy do?! |
| Cecil | Posted 11/6/2006 10:04:54 PM | message detail |
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Exactly. Her primary strength does not come from Smash. Why do
people want to ignore the old Metroid games as well as the much beloved
Metroid Prime (series)? It would make no sense. It would not be wise to overlook the fact that some strength does come from SSB series, the new SSB hasn't come out yet and Tifa has the HKII boost. It seems like difference in strength is only temporary at best. |
| Big Bob | Posted 11/6/2006 10:05:23 PM | message detail |
| By beating Luigi, Sonic has proven that he is no
longer fallible to Super Smash Bros. Samus and Snake will bow beneath
him. Crono is his only roadblock. </nonsensical babble> --- Gordon Freeman finally won, but somehow, the universe survived... thus allowing me to tell said universe about how I was owned by NClark128. |
| Draco1214 | Posted 11/6/2006 10:08:49 PM | message detail |
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If Samus gets most of her strength from SSB, then why is she lightyears ahead of the likes of Ness and Captain Falcon? --- Currently Playing: Final Fantasy XII, Tales of the Abyss, King of Fighters 2002/2003 |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 11/6/2006 10:09:43 PM | message detail |
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This is funny as hell. ~*ST*~ --- Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best. Game. Ever." Contest Now Playing: Disgaea 2, KH:COM (Sora), Castlevania: LoI, MMZX |
| ChichiriMuyo | Posted 11/6/2006 10:10:32 PM | message detail |
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"1) People say Kirby's primary strength comes from SSB/M. Let's pull that into question too then." Series contest. "2) Metroid Prime wasn't out before the 2k2 contest, and Samus was still able to beat Sonic and compete with Sephiroth." Barely beat Sonic. And, iirc, there were some hours of day vote missing from that match that would likely have reversed the match. Also, the game being brought into question as being a major contributor of her strength was already out at the time. Frankly, I'm thinking last year's match against Mario was more than just SFF. Samus probably dropped as SSBM's power fadded, while other Nintendites grew/maintained due to good facetime on the DS. --- If this post was overly verbose, that means I tried very hard to not call you an idiot. If you mark someone for flaming/trolling, you probably deserved it. |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 11/6/2006 10:10:42 PM | message detail |
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Just accept the fact that Samus is a Crono-like mystery, except not nearly as extreme. Please. --- I don't know when, I don't know how, but I know something starting right now... Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| FourthDeus | Posted 11/6/2006 10:11:19 PM | message detail |
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After this kind of showing, I think Tifa deserves some goddamn music on her Ulti/MMX page. --- 5/18/05 Never forget. Never forgive. |
| greatone10 | Posted 11/6/2006 10:11:58 PM | message detail |
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Yeah, Metroid and Super Metroid were total fodder in the Games contest, right!? --- RIP Eddie Guerrero 1967-2005 Z1mZum made me look like Shadow Hearts in the Guru contest. |
| transience | Posted 11/6/2006 10:14:49 PM | message detail |
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if this ends 55-45 and Samus is correctly adjusted last year, Tifa's at 37.52% and Peach is at 25.48%. hmm, I guess that isn't that
strange - I tend to forget that Tifa turned a poor showing into a
blowout - but it's still higher than I'm willing to go for Tifa. either
this picture is doing damage or Samus just isn't the Samus of old. --- xyzzy |
| ChichiriMuyo | Posted 11/6/2006 10:15:42 PM | message detail |
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"If Samus gets most of her strength from SSB, then why is she lightyears ahead of the likes of Ness and Captain Falcon?" Well, it's a bad choice to say most of her power. Even with what Tifa is getting on her, she clearly hasn't lost the majority of her support. Metroid is certainly a bigger deal to GF than EB or F-Zero, and chances are the popularity of a character's home game and the popularity of their other apperances (be it SSB or KH) feed off of eachother. SSBM introduced a lot of people to Metroid, making them Metroid fans. Metroid fans saw Samus in SSB and became SSB fans. It's this sorta thing that makes the Nintendo characters so strong to begin with. --- If this post was overly verbose, that means I tried very hard to not call you an idiot. If you mark someone for flaming/trolling, you probably deserved it. |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 11/6/2006 10:17:02 PM | message detail |
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The fact that Tifa potentially pulling over 49% here will likely be the highlight of my day both elates and saddens me. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| Gaddswell | Posted 11/6/2006 10:17:05 PM | message detail |
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Samus below 53%! Tifa with a 13 vote cut. --- By the time we localize the programs, kids don’t even know they’re from Japan any more. - 4Kids CEO Al Kahn |
| The n00b Avenger | Posted 11/6/2006 10:17:39 PM | message detail |
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Whoa... We may see Tifa take the lead in the night here... --- ertyu and VeghEsther are truly proof that there is much about this world we still do not understand. |
| kfleong2000 | Posted 11/6/2006 10:18:53 PM | message detail |
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Go Samus! This will certainly be a good match though... --- - Does money make the world go 'round??? ¥€$ |
| transience | Posted 11/6/2006 10:19:07 PM | message detail |
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I don't think she'll actually take the lead, but she could win some updates and maybe cut it down to 500 or so. what I'm wondering is if the "unrecognizable picture" will hurt her more in the daytime than it is right now. again, I don't think it's that much of a factor, but if it is I'd expect day people to go "who?" more than night people. --- xyzzy |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 11/6/2006 10:19:22 PM | message detail |
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Cloud > Link confirmed, baby. Believe it. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| transience | Posted 11/6/2006 10:19:38 PM | message detail |
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grrr voters --- xyzzy |
| Shivan Reincarnated | Posted 11/6/2006 10:19:40 PM | message detail |
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Samus, you were supposed to redeem yourself this year. What are you doing?!? --- Let the snow fall deep, the rain drive down, and the wind buffet my cloak. I care not for I've a road worth walking ~ Drizzt Do'Urden |
