GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 444
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 5:43:24 PM | message detail |
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128 would run from september to.. new year's. --- xexyz |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 8/1/2007 5:45:55 PM | message detail |
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Two matches a day for the first round would shave off a month.
Regardless, I might enjoy such a lengthy contest after an equally
lengthy period of zilch. =) --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| ExThaNemesis | Posted 8/1/2007 5:46:35 PM | message detail |
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How on earth could they do more than 64 without doing 128? --- ~*~ExThaNemesis~*~ I've got balls of steel. This bold part is here until the New York Yankees are in first place in the AL East again. 7/2/07 |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 5:47:07 PM | message detail |
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the problem would be the sick amount of fodder and fodder vs. fodder
matches. I certainly wouldn't mind a 128 contest, but it might end up
feeling like that female bracket last year for a month straight. --- xexyz |
| MarioSuperstar | Posted 8/1/2007 5:48:08 PM | message detail |
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think of all the characters we could never imagine in, though. --- Network Premiere of: "GA All The Way." Watch one black kid's desperate search for his Wii. Pearl - 1289 4689 0002 |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 5:48:13 PM | message detail |
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'sides, 128 games >> 128 characters. --- xexyz |
| ZFS | Posted 8/1/2007 5:49:16 PM | message detail |
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Two matches a day for the first round would shave off a month. If it did got that route, this would be a pretty good idea. --- "We need to remember -- to spread the word -- to fight for change." - Snake |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 8/1/2007 5:49:22 PM | message detail |
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Should we nominate Ike since everyones splooging over him being in SSBB? >_> --- Pokemon Pearl Code: 2663-9266-2709 WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 5:50:02 PM | message detail |
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no. you should nominate him if you want, but, like, the contest is a month away. --- xexyz |
| Radix | Posted 8/1/2007 5:51:06 PM | message detail |
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Or instead of 2 matches a day, have a single 4 way match. It'd be harder to predict. Well except for the ones with Link and etc --- "You're nothing more than lowly cookie dough! Yet you would dare defy me!?" |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 8/1/2007 5:51:20 PM | message detail |
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As for a twist, I think running this content in World Cup-format would
be pretty cool. By World Cup, I mean starting off the contest with
several small groups (each consisting of anywhere from four to eight
characters). They'd all "play" each other, and the better performers
from each group will go on to the main bracket of 32 (seeing as how 64
entrants would be far too much after the initial phase). That would
certainly spice things up, and it would also easily allow several
matches per day during the knock out stage. Once again, though, the
problem here is that we'd have to see the same fodder take the field
multiple times. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| ExThaNemesis | Posted 8/1/2007 5:51:29 PM | message detail |
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Ugh. I feel the same way as transy, personally. I'd want 128 games LONG before I'd want 128 characters. And 2 matches a day would be kinda boring. v.v --- ~*~ExThaNemesis~*~ I've got balls of steel. This bold part is here until the New York Yankees are in first place in the AL East again. 7/2/07 |
| DomaDragoon | Posted 8/1/2007 5:51:55 PM | message detail |
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How on earth could they do more than 64 without doing 128? Three brackets of 32 with Clinkeroth as 1 seeds and a 3-way final? I'm just thankful that my initial fears of a Snubs tourney don't seem to be grounded. --- Rufus Shinra wanted me to nominate Wario. So I did. www.rpgdl.com - Because everybody loves violent arena battles, right? |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 5:52:33 PM | message detail |
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maybe I'm just an elitist traditionalist or whatever, but I think that
sounds too gimmicky. I like plain old-fashioned brackets. I wouldn't
really opposed to such an idea, but good luck making a bracket or
entering for a prize. --- xexyz |
| ZFS | Posted 8/1/2007 5:54:57 PM | message detail |
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And 2 matches a day would be kinda boring. In a 128 bracket, one match a day would be excruciatingly bad. --- "We need to remember -- to spread the word -- to fight for change." - Snake |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 8/1/2007 5:56:12 PM | message detail |
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Regular old 64 bracket would be 100 A-OK with me, but the 15
nominations leads you to believe that something else is happening. I
just pray that they stay away from any kind of team-based thing. That's
the worst-case scenario for me. --- Nominate Gilgamesh from Final Fantasy V for SC2k7! http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_cb6.php |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 8/1/2007 5:59:46 PM | message detail |
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Personally, while I'm overjoyed we're still getting contests at all,
I'd like to see something new. It might not be the popular here among
my fellow old fogies, but I'd prefer a radically different format to
add spice and challenge. Even if the idea doesn't appeal to you, you've
gotta admit that something like tag team or 4way matches would be a lot
more unpredictable and debatable than the same matches between (mostly)
the same characters. I'll probably be happy with anything as long as Snake gets good pictures, though. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 6:02:44 PM | message detail |
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I don't disagree with you. it'd be unpredictable, just like the quotes contest would have been. I just don't like the idea. a tag team contest is no longer about who's more popular and is instead about which two characters bridge the best fanbase. get the right nintendo-square team and it does fantastic, whereas if you stick Link with some bum and you're nerfing him. sure it's unpredictable, but I like the idea of intrinsic strength being the deciding factor instead of who your partner is. ..does that make sense? --- xexyz |
| ZFS | Posted 8/1/2007 6:19:35 PM | message detail |
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Yeah. Can't say I'm a big fan of the tag-team idea. --- "We need to remember -- to spread the word -- to fight for change." - Snake |
| FastFalcon05 | Posted 8/1/2007 6:20:28 PM | message detail |
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It makes sense, but I always thought we (collectively) were hoping for
a tag team contest as something both new and doable. The idea was
frequently tossed around, and I thought the unpredictability +
possibility of good teams makes up for the gimmick factor. For what
it's worth, sticking Link with Ms. Pacman probably doesn't hurt Link
much, but then, we'd have to see, I guess. --- Congratulations to Rufus Shinra, winner of the 2k6 Guru Character Battle contest! |
| swirIdude | Posted 8/1/2007 6:34:22 PM | message detail |
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HEY GUYS WHO DO I NEED TO NOMINATE TO SUPPORT THE STATS TOPIC RALLIES?! --- Pokemon FC: 0129 8285 9148 Dude, the Romans didn't slap two pieces of stone together, minus adhesive, and call it a day. ~WVI |
| __Mega64__ | Posted 8/1/2007 6:40:04 PM | message detail |
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Now to see if I'll be 2/2 in inspiring enough people to get a character into a contest. --- Nominate Matt from Wii Sports. http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_cb6.php |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 7:19:31 PM | message detail |
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Grrrrrreeeeeaaaaaat!!! I think we'll see more than sixty-four characters. Though I don't know how, I'm hoping for 9-seeds and maybe even 10-seeds...like, before a 64-character bracket starts, we see some lower fodder/fodder between the bottom seeds so it's not JUST decided by nominations...plus we get some more potentially-close matches instead of just seeing the bottom guys blasted, even if they're not everybody's favorite. You can't tell me Donkey Kong/Duck Hunt wasn't one of the best matches to watch... ...but then again, I don't think we'd get that kind of match again -- the odds are simply against it. Still, it gives fodder about a week or so of excitement before we see them waylayed by the greatest. --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 7:20:25 PM | message detail |
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To clarify, I suggest 8/9-matches and 7/10 matches, then let the winners face the 1-seeds and 2-seeds of each division. --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| ZFS | Posted 8/1/2007 7:40:37 PM | message detail |
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There's a couple of downsides to a 128 entry bracket, a big enough
downsides to make me almost not want to see it. The obvious problem is
a ton of fodder getting into the contest; entire divisions could end up
being just as bad as the female bracket from last year. The second is
that it would, in all likelihood, stick with the one match per day bit,
meaning the contest is going to inevitably drag on through a series of
terribly boring matches. If there's any twist, I think that's what it'll end up being, but I think the best option for a character battle this year might just be a standard 64 entry bracket with no gimmicks -- not even the ToC or whatever. If the contests are still around next year, GameFAQs could just run the always desired game contest to spice things up. --- "We need to remember -- to spread the word -- to fight for change." - Snake |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 8/1/2007 8:15:44 PM | message detail |
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Protoman Fox Pikachu Toad TuRtLe ~~~ "Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy" -trancer1 BlAcK TuRtLe. The cream of Zero fanboyism |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 8/1/2007 8:17:36 PM | message detail |
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Fox > Pikachu --- Nominate Gilgamesh from Final Fantasy V for SC2k7! http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_cb6.php |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 8:19:24 PM | message detail |
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I don't get it, why do people think Protoman is worth much of anything --- xexyz |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 8/1/2007 8:20:02 PM | message detail |
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He wears sunglasses. --- Nominate Gilgamesh from Final Fantasy V for SC2k7! http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_cb6.php |
| ZFS | Posted 8/1/2007 8:20:17 PM | message detail |
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That's a pretty weak four-pack you got there, chief. Fox > Toad --- "We need to remember -- to spread the word -- to fight for change." - Snake |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 8:20:57 PM | message detail |
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so does Luster Soldier LUSTER SOLDIER FOR 2k7 --- xexyz |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 8/1/2007 8:21:23 PM | message detail |
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Luster Soldier - Popular in GameFAQs contests. --- Nominate Gilgamesh from Final Fantasy V for SC2k7! http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/feedback/contest_nominate_cb6.php |
| FastFalcon05 | Posted 8/1/2007 8:22:59 PM | message detail |
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If there's any twist, I think that's what it'll end up being, but I
think the best option for a character battle this year might just be a
standard 64 entry bracket with no gimmicks -- not even the ToC or
whatever. If the contests are still around next year, GameFAQs could
just run the always desired game contest to spice things up. I'm okay with a standard 64 character battle, but I think I would prefer 128 with two matches a day. I mean, we all know we could have a really interesting 64 bracket if enough time/input were contributed, but I think we also know that that just isn't going to happen. i'm going to keep my fingers crossed for Tag Team, but, even if this year is a downer (and every battle has its moments no matter what), I'm sure we'll see another contest next year. Cnet would be stupid to let them discontinue based on the extra traffic they bring in. --- Congratulations to Rufus Shinra, winner of the 2k6 Guru Character Battle contest! |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 8:23:50 PM | message detail |
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I still say my idea's the best! --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| XxSoulxX | Posted 8/1/2007 9:02:45 PM | message detail |
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I think a 64 character bracket for this contest will be the best. With
so many great games out between last contest and this contest, many
characters could be stronger/weaker then before. Plus, with the last contest being as unpredictable as it was, I'd like to see if the trends continue this year or if it was just a fluke. --- - Owner of TWO sticky topics! Pearl Code: 3952 3520 2488 |
| therealmnm | Posted 8/1/2007 10:04:19 PM | message detail |
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Nominations! 15! Good stuff. More nominations mean that more contest regs can get their normal nominations. --- Currently playing: Guitar Hero 2, Gears of War, Saint's Row, SotN (XBLA), Burnout Revenge |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 10:19:57 PM | message detail |
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Oh, hey, I think we're forgetting something important here... ...Leonhart can happily come back now. LEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOON!!!!! --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 10:20:34 PM | message detail |
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Oh hell, maybe Slow too if we have a normal bracket. SLOOOOOOOOOOOOWFLAAAAAAAAAKE!!!!! --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 10:21:12 PM | message detail |
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I talked to him a couple weeks ago.. he said he wasn't gonna come back
even when the contest started. he said he'd be up for AIM chats during
close matches though. --- xexyz |
| trannyscience | Posted 8/1/2007 10:21:27 PM | message detail |
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that said, I'm sure we'll see him again. --- xexyz |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 8/1/2007 10:21:30 PM | message detail |
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I hope Magus and Knuckles have a chance of getting back in the contest.
I nominated Magus over Knuckles because I like him better however. --- Pokemon Pearl Code: 2663-9266-2709 WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 10:26:22 PM | message detail |
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I nominated Knuckles over Magus because Knuckles beat that ass for him in 2k5. --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 8/1/2007 10:27:05 PM | message detail |
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Yeah I totally hated that match, SO THERE HARRICH! :P --- Pokemon Pearl Code: 2663-9266-2709 WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 10:28:08 PM | message detail |
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Ha, it's cool. I've had favorites lose close matches before so I know how it goes. --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 8/1/2007 10:29:24 PM | message detail |
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Totally dude. I'm kind of looking forward to seeing if Midna will get in this contest. --- Pokemon Pearl Code: 2663-9266-2709 WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 10:31:29 PM | message detail |
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I'll be shocked if Midna misses out. I think she will make it in fine,
given how hot LoZ:TP and the Wii are here...plus Tingle made it in last
year's men's bracket. --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 8/1/2007 10:33:30 PM | message detail |
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Indeed. I have a feeling she has potential to be close to Zelda's
level, considering how well received TP is. But I might be overrating
her, who knows. --- Pokemon Pearl Code: 2663-9266-2709 WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| Big Bob | Posted 8/1/2007 10:34:31 PM | message detail |
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You all suck for not nominating Jigglypuff. I bet she could beat Ness! --- Nominate Jigglypuff! (and Wobbuffet!) http://youtube.com/watch?v=tQJLuFs49qk |
| HaRRicH | Posted 8/1/2007 10:36:35 PM | message detail |
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Ness > Wario >> Jiggly! --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| ZFS | Posted 8/1/2007 10:40:21 PM | message detail |
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Midna on Zelda's level? That's waaaaaay overrating her potential. --- "We need to remember -- to spread the word -- to fight for change." - Snake |
