GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 503
| charmander6000 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:27:26 PM | message detail |
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Right now Riku + Roxas are ahead of Ryu by 58 votes. They'll probably
finish ahead of Ryu, but how high does Ryu get during the night? --- The Board 8 BOP - http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB6%20BOP.xls Match 28: Ryu Hayabusa > Riku Points: 78/108 |
| Gaddswell | Posted 9/29/2007 9:27:27 PM | message detail |
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O_O When did Ryu Hayabusa get so strong? --- Finally a damn bracket! http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2636/ivotedphoenixyi0.png |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 9/29/2007 9:28:12 PM | message detail |
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Raiden was up a week before Halo 3 though. This is making Marcus Fenix look like a lock to advance, and making Master Chief look really sexy to put the fear into Ganondorf. TuRtLe ~~~ 79/104 in the contest. Next pick: Snake > Nightmare BlAcK TuRtLe. The cream of Zero fanboyism |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 9/29/2007 9:28:18 PM | message detail |
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Well if any character deserves this its Ryu. Theres no way he doesn't deserve to be up there with Kratos and Dante in strength. --- Demyx is better than Axel. I don't like Haley Scarnato |
| Draco1214 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:29:01 PM | message detail |
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I love seeing Ryu Hayabusa fanboyism in this topic. Kick ass match right here. --- Currently Playing: Wild Arms 3, Persona 3 |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:29:05 PM | message detail |
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44-45% is crazy. I didn't think Hayabusa would pull that against Riku alone. I still don't, at least not at the end of the match. This contest is just insane. There are so many things I don't understand. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 9/29/2007 9:30:18 PM | message detail |
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I think the beauty about Ninja Gaiden, is that it draws from both the
hardcore fanbase, and the casuals. Really, even at the peak of X-Box
hate, there were 2 games that nobody ever really hated on, and they
were KotOR and Ninja Gaiden. Maybe the PS3 port helped him expand to a (small) group that had previously not played his games due to not owning a Box. TuRtLe ~~~ 79/104 in the contest. Next pick: Snake > Nightmare BlAcK TuRtLe. The cream of Zero fanboyism |
| Lopen | Posted 9/29/2007 9:30:23 PM | message detail |
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So anyone considering Hayabusa to give Kratos and Kirby a scare in
round 3? I'd say this four pack is at least somewhat comparable to
theirs, to be honest. --- "GUYS I JUST DRANK A MASTER CHIEF SODA, MASTER CHIEF FOR 2007!" - Swirldude |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 9/29/2007 9:30:36 PM | message detail |
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argh stupid haseo ~~~ Ashe. The Cream of Final Fantasy Fanboyism. http://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/9855-550x-contra-poster-2-dsf.jpg |
| The n00b Avenger | Posted 9/29/2007 9:31:00 PM | message detail |
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I never would have expected Haseo and Vyse to perform about equally in their matches --- This story is not an end yet. Because only you are in the infinity loop. |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 9/29/2007 9:31:00 PM | message detail |
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Riku and Roxas are causing each other to implode so much that Haseo is shooting up. --- Demyx is better than Axel. I don't like Haley Scarnato |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:31:23 PM | message detail |
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and making Master Chief look really sexy to put the fear into Ganondorf. In the Ganon/Luigi/Chief/Yuna match? I'd call Chief a veritable lock right now. The fanbase overlap between Ganon and Luigi may not be as strong as Riku//Roxas, but it's certainly strong enough to let someone like Chief through without much trouble. As for the match after that, I still think he has to impress us more before I believe he can take out the lone Nintendo rep. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Draco1214 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:31:24 PM | message detail |
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Man, I can't wait to see Akuma own tomorrow. He's one of the franchise's most popular characters. --- Currently Playing: Wild Arms 3, Persona 3 |
| Master Moltar | Posted 9/29/2007 9:31:26 PM | message detail |
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So anyone considering Hayabusa to give Kratos and Kirby a scare in round 3? I think Snake and Kratos both being there hurt him alot, but let's see how he holds up with just Snake next round. --- Moltar Status: The Analysis Crew...believe Haseo/Riku/Roxas/Ryu H. - Bracket: Riku > Ryu H. - Vote: Riku (91/108) |
| creativename | Posted 9/29/2007 9:31:38 PM | message detail |
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Looks like Riku's overnight vote is going to suck. --- www.gamefaqscontests.com www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 9/29/2007 9:31:47 PM | message detail |
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The idea that Riku could be getting anywhere NEAR 80% of Roxas' votes
are foolish or haven't played KH2. Remember that game? The game where
Roxas gets ALL his strength from, and where Riku is basically
nonexistent? You can *easily* go Roxas > Hayabusa > Riku if
you're a pure KH2 fan - there's very little the game gives you to like
Riku until you start hitting endgame (which many casuals don't hit -
but EVERYONE has to go through Roxas' trials). --- Samus 2K5 is horribly underrated, and is indirectly stronger than Mario. KHF sucks and never existed either, much like my package. |
| Gaddswell | Posted 9/29/2007 9:32:40 PM | message detail |
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Hayabusa just keeps climbing. Ryu Hayabusa > Kirby? --- Finally a damn bracket! http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2636/ivotedphoenixyi0.png |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:32:41 PM | message detail |
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Maybe the PS3 port helped him expand to a (small) group that had previously not played his games due to not owning a Box. I'd attribute the zaniness of this contest to voters from another dimension before I believe a PS3 game is making a difference. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Seginustemple | Posted 9/29/2007 9:32:41 PM | message detail |
| Come to think of it, I have about three friends
who had never heard of Ninja Gaiden until Sigma came out, and now they
are fans. Maybe it really did help? Also Roxas + Riku > Ryu by only 34 votes now. --- If you fail at life you try suicide. If you fail at suicide, what's next? Failing at poetry... - Fidormula |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 9/29/2007 9:32:47 PM | message detail |
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From Karma Hunter Posted 9/30/2007 12:31:47 AM #366 (which many casuals don't hit - but EVERYONE has to go through Roxas' trials). ...? KH2 isn't exactly a difficult game. ~~~ Ashe. The Cream of Final Fantasy Fanboyism. http://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/9855-550x-contra-poster-2-dsf.jpg |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 9/29/2007 9:33:02 PM | message detail |
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You really think that many KH fans haven't played KH or beaten KH2? KH fans are a diehard bunch. --- Demyx is better than Axel. I don't like Haley Scarnato |
| transience | Posted 9/29/2007 9:33:18 PM | message detail |
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Hayabusa's not going near Kratos, no. --- ZFStix: nin nin nin ima ninja!!! nin nin nin XD ZFStix: kill it |
| HaRRicH | Posted 9/29/2007 9:33:19 PM | message detail |
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Freak out all you guys want, but -- like Kirby/L-Block -- this is going
to look a lot more reasonable by the end of the match. Not that
Hayabusa/L-Block didn't impress, but things will most likely even up
more. That said, GREAT job so far by the ninja so far...according to last year, Hayabusa should only get 38.4% against Riku alone. Right now, he's got 44.5% against Riku and two other opponents, and he's nearly beat Riku and Roxas combined for now. That will change by the end of the day, but Hayabusa's day-vote isn't too shabby either...he's going to hold up well enough. My Snake > Hayabusa upset is looking less and less like a mistake right now...hopefully this keeps up. Oh, and hurray for FINALLY making the leaderboard. Now it's just a matter of time before TRE mentions my name as somebody who drops off...but not today! --- PETITION: a "Contest Suggestions" board. Life-changing details below: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=7&topic=35717580 |
| ZFS | Posted 9/29/2007 9:33:55 PM | message detail |
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Come to think of it, I have about three friends who had never heard
of Ninja Gaiden until Sigma came out, and now they are fans. Maybe it
really did help? If it helped, it's by such marginal amounts that it's not even worth bringing up. --- let's mosey |
| Xcarvengerx | Posted 9/29/2007 9:34:05 PM | message detail |
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Anyone considering L-block in Round 3? --- Xcarvengerx (scar-fan-gear-rex) /n/ = A plethora of quixotic illumination. The cream of Chocobo fanboyism. |
| SonicRaptor | Posted 9/29/2007 9:34:10 PM | message detail |
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I'm just going to go ahead and say that Riku and Roxas are SFFing each
other...though that doesn't quite explain how strong Ryu Hayabusa. He
is just so far ahead of any predictions. --- Today's Subliminal Thought Is: |
| ZFS | Posted 9/29/2007 9:35:42 PM | message detail |
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why does haseo keep increasing --- let's mosey |
| GrapefruitKing | Posted 9/29/2007 9:35:44 PM | message detail |
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wait... Haseo stealed Ryu's update? --- Oracle Challenge - Today's prediction:~ Riku 36.03% - Ninja 35.21% - Roxex 20.76% - Hase-who? 8.00% ~ Status: ? |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 9/29/2007 9:35:51 PM | message detail |
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Haseo keeps going up! --- Demyx is better than Axel. I don't like Haley Scarnato |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:37:22 PM | message detail |
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The idea that Riku could be getting anywhere NEAR 80% of Roxas'
votes are foolish or haven't played KH2. Remember that game? The game
where Roxas gets ALL his strength from, and where Riku is basically
nonexistent? You can *easily* go Roxas > Hayabusa > Riku if
you're a pure KH2 fan - there's very little the game gives you to like
Riku until you start hitting endgame (which many casuals don't hit -
but EVERYONE has to go through Roxas' trials). They're in the same game. If Cloud can grab 70% of Sephiroth's votes when powerhouses like Snake and Link are there, why can't Riku pick up a higher percentage of Roxas's? They're both in there, mentioned often. The plot is advanced by searching for Riku, and you get to see him, and he joins your party, AND he's the biggest spoiler of the entire game. Also, how many voters are "pure" KHII fans? How many played through the start of the game and didn't bother to finish? On GameFAQs? I really doubt it's anything significant, and wouldn't those people be voting for Ryu or Haseo in the first place? If I quit midway through a game, I probably wouldn't be supporting any of its characters. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 9/29/2007 9:37:25 PM | message detail |
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wtf Haseo --- The apples were too strong for him.- Abomstar |
| Master Moltar | Posted 9/29/2007 9:37:33 PM | message detail |
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Of course there's SFF going on between Riku and Roxas. That's not even the issue here. It's GameFAQs finally recognizing the awesome of Hayabusa! --- Moltar Status: The Analysis Crew...believe Haseo/Riku/Roxas/Ryu H. - Bracket: Riku > Ryu H. - Vote: Riku (91/108) |
| creativename | Posted 9/29/2007 9:37:39 PM | message detail |
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BT: This is making Marcus Fenix look like a lock to advance, and making Master Chief look really sexy to put the fear into Ganondorf. I agree with YoAriel, MC>Ganon (or MC>Luigi) was already a virtual lock. Ganon/Luigi will really hurt each other. And Marcus was a big favorite already. Not a lock over Ocelot, but it'd be a huge upset if he lost. Lopen: So anyone considering Hayabusa to give Kratos and Kirby a scare in round 3? I'd say this four pack is at least somewhat comparable to theirs, to be honest. It would be, except for the LFF. I'd love for Hayabusa to be stronger than Kratos though. The NES Ninja Gaiden games were really cool. (too hard for me back then though) KH The idea that Riku could be getting anywhere NEAR 80% of Roxas' votes are foolish I haven't played the game, but we've already seen how big such splits can be. It'd absurd to say that 80% is "foolish". It's obviously possible. You can use your logic to say that it's probably wrong to expect that, but no way can you say it's foolish. --- www.gamefaqscontests.com www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery |
| Keno316 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:39:10 PM | message detail |
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Haseo doesn't appear to be bottom of the barrel fodder...He'd probably double Yuri and Nathan Hale... --- "Opinions are like butts, little girl. Everyone's got one and nobody thinks their's stink." -Lunar 2:EB *Claims KG's Eclair, C.C. & Tear Grants* |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 9/29/2007 9:40:00 PM | message detail |
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So anyone considering Hayabusa to give Kratos and Kirby a scare in
round 3? I'd say this four pack is at least somewhat comparable to
theirs, to be honest. I expected Riku/Kirby/Kratos to be close, and since I'd peg Ryu and Riku at about equal to eachother (Riku and Roxas WILL increase with the day vote), that should be one hell of a match. TuRtLe ~~~ 79/104 in the contest. Next pick: Snake > Nightmare BlAcK TuRtLe. The cream of Zero fanboyism |
| transience | Posted 9/29/2007 9:40:30 PM | message detail |
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aw yeah SUCK IT HASEO --- ZFStix: nin nin nin ima ninja!!! nin nin nin XD ZFStix: kill it |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 9/29/2007 9:40:57 PM | message detail |
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Riku finally goes up in percentage. --- Demyx is better than Axel. I don't like Haley Scarnato |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 9/29/2007 9:41:10 PM | message detail |
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You really think that many KH fans haven't played KH or beaten KH2? KH fans are a diehard bunch. This is the same site where an upper-midcarder from perhaps the most 'diehard' fanbase (Big Boss, MGS) can't get above the fodder line because people can't make the obvious as hell 'connection' to who he is. ...but enough of my seemingly irrelevant tangent - there ARE casual KH fans as well as a bevy of hardcore ones. The casuals are quite numerous, actually, and you better believe Roxas being the first playable character off the bat (and a veritable Sora proxy for obvious reasons) counts for anything Riku did in KH2. There's a considerable overlap there, which is why Hayabusa is looking SO good, but don't give me that. --- Samus 2K5 is horribly underrated, and is indirectly stronger than Mario. KHF sucks and never existed either, much like my package. |
| ZFS | Posted 9/29/2007 9:41:14 PM | message detail |
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He'd probably double Yuri It hurts. --- let's mosey |
| GrapefruitKing | Posted 9/29/2007 9:41:14 PM | message detail |
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good job Riku --- Oracle Challenge - Today's prediction:~ Riku 36.03% - Ninja 35.21% - Roxex 20.76% - Hase-who? 8.00% ~ Status: ? |
| TexasAggie | Posted 9/29/2007 9:42:46 PM | message detail |
| Ryu winning should have been obvious. Even if you
believed the lol x-stats that Riku could get 61% head to head on Ryu,
you'd also have to believe that Riku could get more than 77% head to
head on Roxas to believe Riku could win in this format. --- Contest pts: 88 (leaderboard position #11) Today: Riku>Ryu H |
| Heroic_Vyers | Posted 9/29/2007 9:43:26 PM | message detail |
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Also the fact Kingdom Hearts featured a nice little movie so technically you didn't have to play the original KH. -SC --- Next Game: The Orange Box http://www.geocities.jp/iwamitsujp/top/top18/top342.jpg |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 9/29/2007 9:43:33 PM | message detail |
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I'd attribute the zaniness of this contest to voters from another dimension before I believe a PS3 game is making a difference. Think about it though, the PS3 has... what, 1 million units in North America? Sigma is pretty much the only must-own for the console right now. And given how I would imagine a lot of the PS3 owners to be the "eww x-box" type, I can see Sigma has having boosted him a bit. I still think this is more due to Halo 3 than anything. And I was talking about Chief/Ganon/Dante/Leon. I think Chief might be able to scare Ganon there. I doubt he'd beat him, but I can see him coming to within a few percent. TuRtLe ~~~ 79/104 in the contest. Next pick: Snake > Nightmare BlAcK TuRtLe. The cream of Zero fanboyism |
| creativename | Posted 9/29/2007 9:44:08 PM | message detail |
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I just checked the CBV stats, and Riku is actually ahead of Kratos and Kirby there. I didn't realize this. Kratos should have gone up since then, and I'd guess Riku to be overrated relative to Kratos and Kirby then. But looks like if you set Hayabusa>=Riku he actually does have a real good shot at finishing 2nd to Snake in the division finals. I still see Kirby getting 2nd there because he's got the most independent fanbase, but Hayabusa has a better shot than I realized. --- www.gamefaqscontests.com www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery |
| transience | Posted 9/29/2007 9:46:10 PM | message detail |
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Riku's inflated thanks to Yoshi. I take Kratos over Riku last year, though it's debatable. --- ZFStix: nin nin nin ima ninja!!! nin nin nin XD ZFStix: kill it |
| creativename | Posted 9/29/2007 9:46:31 PM | message detail |
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There's a considerable overlap there, which is why Hayabusa is looking SO good, but don't give me that. Calling an 80% overlap belief 'foolish' is still pretty darn inexcusable. It was just standard bloated hyperbole. An 80% overlap is quite possible. --- www.gamefaqscontests.com www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:46:35 PM | message detail |
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haseo what are you doing --- Kleenex - Now with an invigorating blast of citrus cherry flavor. CB6 - 79/108; Oracle - 29th |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 9/29/2007 9:46:36 PM | message detail |
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There's a considerable overlap there, which is why Hayabusa is looking SO good, but don't give me that. ? We've already seen at least one case of massive overlap. Ryu put up 36% against Bowser, Mewtwo, and Toad. Two years ago, he put up 41% against Bowser alone. Even if we assume Bowser is weaker and he only defeats Ryu 55/45 in a rematch, that'll still give him approximately 71% of the votes that Mewtwo and Toad earned. There's a 70%+ correlation right there, and that's between three characters. Why is it so illogical to assume to characters from the same game can match or outdo that? --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| BDawg | Posted 9/29/2007 9:47:10 PM | message detail |
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The fact that Hayabusa is gonna be pushing a 1500 vote lead in the first hour, with the night vote ahead, is just stunning. --- Should I start running now? |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 9/29/2007 9:47:32 PM | message detail |
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Well, I think Riku might have been a tad overrated due to KH2 being so
recent last year, so he's probably dropped a bit, and Kratos is
stronger this year for very obvious reasons. Kirby is the only oddball
there. I think a lot of people are putting too much stock in his 2k5
performance, but he does have some advantages going for him in terms of
being the only non-action game character and only Nintendo in the poll
(not that that really helped Ness) TuRtLe ~~~ 79/104 in the contest. Next pick: Snake > Nightmare BlAcK TuRtLe. The cream of Zero fanboyism |
