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Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 436
| cyko | Posted 1/24/2007 7:11:12 PM | message detail |
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"I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier btw Leon - that is definitely my favorite quote of the game so far and i nominated it for the quote contest. ^_^ --- "I am the reinforcements." - Ashley Riot (Vagrant Story) |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 1/24/2007 7:14:47 PM | message detail |
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In terms of strength, Balthier > Ashe >= Vaan > Basch >
Fran. The only way this won't be true is if I'm massively
underestimating TJF here, but I don't think I am. --- "I am the Scourge of God, appointed to chastise you! You are wicked, but I am more wicked than you!" |
| ZFS | Posted 1/24/2007 7:15:38 PM | message detail |
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I definitely think we're going to see a couple of FFXII characters in
the next character contest. I think the two frontrunners would be
Balthier and Ashe, but I'm not sure who I would call the stronger of
the two, probably Balthier. I know I'll be nominating both of them,
though. --- "With each passing day, the world finds new and exciting ways to kill a man. " |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 6:41:01 AM | message detail |
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Revolver Ocelot, Tifa Lockhart and Sarah Kerrigan had already failed to make previous contests. But after the release of Snake Eater, there was no doubt in my mind that Ocelot was going to make SC2K5. Leon Kennedy was going to make it after RE4 anyway, considering he still got in SC2K6 with no help from us. The fact that Lloyd managed to snag a 2 seed means to tell me he was going to get in with room to spare anyway. If we had known Cloud and Sephy were going to be retired in advance, I would've considered Tifa a lock, too. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 6:42:16 AM | message detail |
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Oh, and if Vaan is stronger than Basch, I'll vomit. I don't really see it being the case either. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| TRE Public Account | Posted 1/25/2007 10:23:52 AM | message detail |
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I wouldn't count Tifa because at the time of the rally tournement, we
didn't know Cloud and Sephiroth were getting removed. While Lloyd did
get a ton of support, IIRC it was unexpectedly large. He probably would
have got in without the rally, but I don't think many people thought he
was a lock before the contest. I forgot about Snake Eater so I guess
Ocelot could be considered a lock like Leon was. But like Leon at least
he's had a chance to fail to make the contest. --- "Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..." "All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..." |
| wavedash101 | Posted 1/25/2007 11:06:38 AM | message detail |
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I have a feeling that we are gonna need to rally for some Rogue Galaxy characters...>_> --- Our shields cannot withstand wavedashing of this magnitude! Board 8's Unofficial Master of the Phoenix Down |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 11:22:48 AM | message detail |
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Ocelot and Leon were in different circumstances to where they didn't
become as popular until an awesome new role. Basically, after those
roles, they were locks. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| voltch | Posted 1/25/2007 11:39:31 AM | message detail |
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will that main character for FF versus XIII have any contest strength? he looks kinda cool in the trailer. --- Rufus shinra destroyed my bracket in the sc2k6 contest. |
| wavedash101 | Posted 1/25/2007 11:40:23 AM | message detail |
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Uhh..we wont know until the game comes out... --- Our shields cannot withstand wavedashing of this magnitude! Board 8's Unofficial Master of the Phoenix Down |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 11:41:55 AM | message detail |
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...He? --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| wavedash101 | Posted 1/25/2007 11:42:54 AM | message detail |
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Yeah, He...we are talking about FFXIII Versus, not FFXIII main... --- Our shields cannot withstand wavedashing of this magnitude! Board 8's Unofficial Master of the Phoenix Down |
| consolefreak | Posted 1/25/2007 11:43:57 AM | message detail |
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Yeah. You can find the trailers on gametrailers.com --- The blood of the weak shall be the ink with which we scribe great Yawgmoth's glorious name. - Stronghold Architect, journal (MTG) |
| TRE Public Account | Posted 1/25/2007 11:44:04 AM | message detail |
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Ocelot and Leon were in different circumstances to where they didn't
become as popular until an awesome new role. Basically, after those
roles, they were locks. I'll agree on those points. Out of interest, how popular was Ocelot after MGS2? I vaguely remember people being surprised that he didn't make the SC2k3 contest and Raiden making it in instead. --- "Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..." "All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..." |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 11:46:04 AM | message detail |
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I can't speak of Ocelot's popularity before Snake Eater because I
didn't get into MGS until like...two months before MGS3 came out. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/25/2007 11:47:04 AM | message detail |
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Ocelot was squarely below Liquid before MGS3 (and he still is, but at
least it's somewhat debatable now), and I would put him on the level of
Solidus or so. I know that means nothing to you, but I don't think he
would've beaten even Raiden's lower limit back then. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/25/2007 11:49:45 AM | message detail |
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I would consider Raiden to still be stronger than Revolver today, but that's not gonna be popular opinion. --- The Office > you. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 11:51:26 AM | message detail |
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Raiden's range is uncertain just because of how love/hate the guy was
back then. He doesn't seem to be as much now, and the trailer likely
did something to help reverse the trend, too. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/25/2007 11:52:02 AM | message detail |
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I think Raiden can be more popular than Ocelot today, it just all
depends on where he falls in that range (which is why I'd like to see
him in). I don't think it's the safest of bets, but his upper limit is
higher than Liquid's, not to mention that he's got nowhere to go but up
thanks to MGS4. But back then, Ocelot would have lost to Raiden regardless of where Raiden fell in that range. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 11:52:30 AM | message detail |
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No way I'd take Raiden over Liquid before MGS4. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/25/2007 12:08:50 PM | message detail |
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I wouldn't either, though it would still tempt me. --- The Office > you. |
| consolefreak | Posted 1/25/2007 12:15:33 PM | message detail |
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Hey LeonhartForever, how about the new nomination rally topic? --- The blood of the weak shall be the ink with which we scribe great Yawgmoth's glorious name. - Stronghold Architect, journal (MTG) |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 12:19:09 PM | message detail |
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I'll probably put it up in the next 45 minutes. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/25/2007 1:23:02 PM | message detail |
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Day 11 of the Nomination Rally Tournament here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=33257387 --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| ZFS | Posted 1/25/2007 1:31:28 PM | message detail |
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Oh, and if Vaan is stronger than Basch, I'll vomit. I don't really see it being the case either. Indeed. There's no way I can possibly see Basch being weaker than Vaan. I don't even think he'll make the contest, but if he did, I wouldn't expect anything from. --- "With each passing day, the world finds new and exciting ways to kill a man. " |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 1/25/2007 7:39:41 PM | message detail |
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I still dunno how Gray Fox would fare very well in a contest setting.
So far, its looking like most MGS characters with the exception of
Snake don't have much strength. --- Mr. Inverse Absolute Power WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/25/2007 8:17:08 PM | message detail |
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He wouldn't be a Liquid Snake, but he would do okay...probably fodder-line, give or take a lil' bit. --- The Office > you. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/26/2007 5:21:15 AM | message detail |
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Honestly, I think Gray Fox can do quite well. He has one of the most
memorable MGS roles. As long as he gets the cyborg ninja picture (and
unless CJayC just hates MGS that much, he should), he can do just fine. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/26/2007 5:25:06 AM | message detail |
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Gray Fox is one of those characters that I don't think you can get a
"bad" picture of, even if you go with melting art. His range is
actually quite high as well due to how badass he is, but sadly I'm
thinking more than a bit below the fodder line is where he'll end up. --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/26/2007 5:29:58 AM | message detail |
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But you never know, *MGS PORTABLE OPS SPOILERS* He might have gotten a boost from his appearance in Portable Ops! << --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| therealmnm | Posted 1/26/2007 6:45:48 AM | message detail |
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He might have gotten a boost from his appearance in Portable Ops! << Just like GTA:LCS boosted up GTA for the series contest! The PSP is awesome! Look out for "The Boost: PSP" this year! --- Currently playing: Resident Evil 4, Twilight Princess (GC), Castlevania PoR, Yoshi's Island DS |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/26/2007 7:33:19 AM | message detail |
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Hey now,, MGS:PO did outlast both FFVA and the PS3's main game right
now, Resistance, not to mention the crazy boosting Solid made since
E3...so I would totally count on a PSP boost this year! --- The Office > you. |
| therealmnm | Posted 1/26/2007 7:38:28 AM | message detail |
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Oh yes! MM:Powered up and Maverick Hunter X obviously did WONDERS for
Mega Man and Zero this contest! And now it's Sonic's turn with Sonic
Rivals! Oh yes! The Boost: The Remix --- Currently playing: Resident Evil 4, Twilight Princess (GC), Castlevania PoR, Yoshi's Island DS |
| PortugalTheMann | Posted 1/26/2007 9:13:12 AM | message detail |
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I can't help but think Gray Fox would fail miserably... I'd definitely
take Ocelot over him. As for Raiden, if he were to go up against
Liquid, I'd be really tempted to take Raiden. --- Explicit Content. Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/26/2007 9:35:22 AM | message detail |
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Yeah, I would probably take Ocelot and The Boss over Grey Fox, but I don't think I could take Raiden over Liquid. --- The Office > you. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/26/2007 10:11:53 AM | message detail |
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I've now decided that, as long as it gets a high seed so I feel
somewhat more justified in the upset, I'll be taking whatever
"SNAAAAAAAAKE!" quote that makes the bracket to win the contest for the
upset. It's a popular fad-phrase, it's a defining phrase from MGS, the
MG series is multi-platform and has been around since NES (or even
before, maybe?), MGS4 is highly anticipated despite the PS3 doing
everything it can to diminish its hype, and Solid Snake's appearance in
SSBB's trailers have obviously affected him in the character contest.
Besides all that, this contest is going to be a crapshoot anyway and --
though hopefully fun and all -- I don't plan to analyze anything
terribly hard for the contest. I mean, really...it's quotes. This
contest will probably feature my riskiest picks to date, whether I
really mean to or not. --- The Office > you. |
| Zylo the wolf | Posted 1/26/2007 10:15:30 AM | message detail |
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If a game over quote wins the contest, then I will forever leave gamefaqs...... --- Not Ghaleon Dear Quark, Magic Emperor Ghaleon! nominate that quote here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_bqe.php |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/26/2007 10:17:27 AM | message detail |
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Ha, I bet every gamer has seen more game over screens than game endings. --- The Office > you. |
| Zylo the wolf | Posted 1/26/2007 10:23:18 AM | message detail |
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Ha, I bet every gamer has seen more game over screens than game endings. I wouldn't argue against that, but a game over message is still a message you see when you failed. I would much rather see "Fission Mailed", Her codecnumber should be back on the CD case, Damn the Patriots or I'll see you in hell Liquid... than SSSSSNNNNAAAAAAAAAAAAKKEEEEE. --- Not Ghaleon Dear Quark, Magic Emperor Ghaleon! nominate that quote here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_bqe.php |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/26/2007 10:24:36 AM | message detail |
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I would prefer "...it's just a box." over any other MG quote, but I think SNAAAAKE would smash the quotes you mentioned. --- The Office > you. |
| Zylo the wolf | Posted 1/26/2007 10:29:39 AM | message detail |
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I'm sure it would. After all this is GameFAQS, many come here since they got stuck in a game and have seen to many game overs. --- Not Ghaleon Dear Quark, Magic Emperor Ghaleon! nominate that quote here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_bqe.php |
| MnMZero | Posted 1/26/2007 10:33:52 AM | message detail |
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"Nooooooo! Get uuuuuup! ;_; Snake? Snaaaaaaaaaaaaake! ;_;" --- *Is therealmnm* Proud Supporter of Zero |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/26/2007 10:36:15 AM | message detail |
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The Boss over Gray Fox? Get that junk outta here! --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/26/2007 11:25:08 AM | message detail |
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Oh, I've determined I'm going to be taking "SNAAAAAAAAKE" to win this thing since the beginning. Granted, I'm doing it purely out of fanboyism and have no real justification for it, but with this thing being as up in the air as it is I don't really care. Besides, I'm still reeling from the fact that my bracket got eliminated last contest due to Snake winning for once. =O --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/26/2007 11:27:07 AM | message detail |
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I don't particularly plan to fill out a serious bracket for this thing
and just pick my own favorites. It's all just a crapshoot anyway. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| MnMZero | Posted 1/26/2007 11:27:58 AM | message detail |
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Ha, HaRRicH (and others) are jumping on my bandwagon! What happened to
"SNAAAAKE!" having no chance against something like "It's a me,
Mario!"? :-P --- *Is therealmnm* Proud Supporter of Zero |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/26/2007 11:29:05 AM | message detail |
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I made the topic demanding people nominate "SNAAAAAAKE" within ten minutes of Ceej's sticky! I AM WHO I THOUGHT I WAS --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/26/2007 11:29:38 AM | message detail |
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I'm staying on the "...Whatever" bandwagon here! --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/26/2007 11:29:47 AM | message detail |
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And in all seriousness, that match probably goes down like Mario/Snake 2k5 right now... ...STILL GOING FOR THE UPSET THOUGH --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| MnMZero | Posted 1/26/2007 11:29:47 AM | message detail |
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Actually, never mind. It was Haste that wasn't a believer of SNAAAAAAKKKEEEE!!! --- *Is therealmnm* Proud Supporter of Zero |
