GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 538
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 10/29/2007 10:30:31 PM | message detail |
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Halloween! *Creativename's websites* Everything you could ever imagine: http://www.GameFAQsContests.com http://www.sc2k5.com http://www.sc2k4.com Sortable Table for Every Contest Match: http://sc2k5.com/drupal/node/19 *Extrapolated Standings* Explanation of Extrapolated Standings: http://sc2k5.com/drupal/node/11 Simple Explanation of Extrapolated Standings: A = Strongest Character B = Character Weaker than A C = Character Weaker than B To figure out a character's Xsts Percentage ---> [(CvB)(BvA)]/50 = CvA To compare how C would do against B ---> [(CvA)/(BvA)]*50 = CvB To figure out how B would do against A ---> [(CvA)/(CvB)]*50 = BvA Extrapolated Standings for All Contests (links to all brackets are on the left): http://www.gamefaqscontests.com/drupal/ *Solarshadow's Sites* Summer 2002 Contest: http://solarshadow2002.tripod.com Summer 2003 Contest: http://solarshadow-stats.tripod.com/2003/index.html Spring 2004 Contest: (not currently updating) http://solarshadow-stats.tripod.com/sp2004/index.html *Old Stats topics* Summer 2002 Contest: http://solarshadow2002.tripod.com/page1.html Summer 2003 Contest: http://solarshadow-stats.tripod.com/archive/topic1p1.html http://www.angelfire.com/games5/sum_contest/Page1.htm (See note) 2003-2004 Off-Season: http://membres.lycos.fr/shindohikaru/stats1.htm (See note) Note: Don't use the links in the topic to browse through the pages, change the page number in the URL. Spring 2004 Pre-Season (Chance the number after "Season" to view other pages; there are three of them): http://sc2k4.com/archive/04SpringPreSeason1.htm Spring 2004 Contest (Change the number after "Stats" to view other pages; there are eight of them): http://sc2k4.com/archive/04SpringStats1.htm *Match Pictures* All the match pics, and thanks to RockMFR for finding the missing ones! http://sc2k5.com/gallery/index.php *Miscellaneous* Creativename's Page of Links: http://sc2k4.com/links.php UltimaterializerX's Contest Sites (some offensive language): http://prophetchallenge.hyperboards2.com/index.cgi http://freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/ NGamer64's Archive Site and (lol) X-Stats Sim (some offensive language): http://thengamer.com/gamefaqs/ http://thengamer.com/xstats http://thengamer.com/stats A List of Acronyms, A Lesson on Percentages, and Some Odd Matches: http://freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/acronymspercentsanomalies.htm All Time Top 10 Lists: http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/summer2002stats.htm http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/summer2003stats.htm http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/spring2004stats.htm http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/summer2004stats.htm http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/spring2005stats.htm http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/summer2005stats.htm http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/july2006stats.htm http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/summer2006stats.htm RPguy's Hourly Poll Updates: www.rit.edu/~zmb0386/contest.html HaRRicH's Fourpack of Fun Board: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=585007 TRE's poll listing (every poll!): http://members.shaw.ca/teamrocketelite/Polls.html Aprosenf's Poll Script: http://adamrose.mit.edu/allpolls.txt GameFAQs' Top 100 Games http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/top10 Manual Poll Updater: http://www.gamefaqscontests.com/pollupdate.php ~*ST*~ |
| RockMFR 5 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:31:53 PM | message detail |
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OH LAWD --- Are you just going to eat peaches?! o_0 The Ohio State University: We are so much better than m*ch!g@n. |
| Xcarvengerx | Posted 10/29/2007 10:32:06 PM | message detail |
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So this is why Sephiroth is going strong here... damn Halloween! --- Xcarvengerx (scar-fan-gear-rex) /n/ = A plethora of quixotic illumination. The cream of Chocobo fanboyism. |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:32:13 PM | message detail |
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link is done --- CB6 - 290/406; Oracle - 33rd http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/Afroking97/sonicwii.jpg |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:32:42 PM | message detail |
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It's not halloween, though. <_< --- CB6 - 290/406; Oracle - 33rd http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/Afroking97/sonicwii.jpg |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:32:49 PM | message detail |
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Sephiroth is one of the most popular Halloween costumes. I think this is because it works for girls and boys. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Seginustemple | Posted 10/29/2007 10:33:03 PM | message detail |
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Vincent > Link at this rate IMO --- If you fail at life you try suicide. If you fail at suicide, what's next? Failing at poetry... - Fidormula |
| wavedash101 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:33:31 PM | message detail |
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To follow up on what Kleenex said, it surprises me too...I thought
they'd be marketing the hell out of PH after it revived the series in
Japan --- Our shields cannot withstand wavedashing of this magnitude! Annoying posters! I am the great wavedash! [no u cru] |
| MultipleOrgasms | Posted 10/29/2007 10:33:36 PM | message detail |
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Link is definitely a more popular halloween costume. --- ~*~ExThaNemesis~*~ "This topic is pretty hot and exciting to read." - LusterSoldier Arsenal FC: 8-0-2. Pts: 26. Position: 1st L5: W-W-W-W-D |
| Sonic_Factor | Posted 10/29/2007 10:34:10 PM | message detail |
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You just said he's taking control of the match kleenex! DAMN Link just
bent down to pick up his lon lon milk, and seph stuck him with his
masamune! --- Hi. Hello. Howdy. |
| creativename | Posted 10/29/2007 10:34:24 PM | message detail |
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after it revived the series in Japan What? --- www.gamefaqscontests.com www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:34:32 PM | message detail |
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The fact that Wii Fit will receive more advertising than Galaxy or Brawl makes me a sad, bitter man. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 10/29/2007 10:34:54 PM | message detail |
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Pikachu is apparently the most popular costume of them all. I love scaring little dumbassed kids dressed as the Chu. --- Hi |
| ZFS | Posted 10/29/2007 10:34:54 PM | message detail |
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nintendo doesn't advertise unless its a non-game or http://youtube.com/watch?v=0WPteMFkI2k --- "With each passing day, the world finds new and exciting ways to kill a man." |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:36:29 PM | message detail |
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Twice in one day is about eight times too many. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:36:34 PM | message detail |
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I have found the culprit for today's match. http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/ds/data/930503.html --- CB6 - 290/406; Oracle - 33rd http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/Afroking97/sonicwii.jpg |
| creativename | Posted 10/29/2007 10:36:55 PM | message detail |
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That commercial was worse than my Oracle pick for this match. --- www.gamefaqscontests.com www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery |
| wavedash101 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:37:51 PM | message detail |
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Zelda was a dying series in Japan...TP didnt even manage to pass half a
million...then PH came in and is around 800k already going into the
holiday season...thats the most a Zelda game has sold since OoT by a
large margin --- Our shields cannot withstand wavedashing of this magnitude! Annoying posters! I am the great wavedash! [no u cru] |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 10/29/2007 10:38:11 PM | message detail |
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after it revived the series in Japan What? Before PH, Zelda in Japan was pretty much dead. Its success was a huge surprise. The fact that Wii Fit will receive more advertising than Galaxy or Brawl makes me a sad, bitter man. Uh...is it even possible for a game to be more hyped up than Brawl? Seriously, the hype machine for it is ridiculous, and we still have four months 'til the launch. --- Rapid analysis, accurate judgment, and superb powers of concentration. That is all we need. |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:39:30 PM | message detail |
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Good lord, Sephiroth has taken everything from Link (and nothing from
Mario) for the past twenty minutes. If we're in store for another five
hours of this, things will be pretty damn even by the morning vote. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 10/29/2007 10:39:41 PM | message detail |
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Wow. That SMS commercial is the worst ad I've ever seen, I think. --- Rapid analysis, accurate judgment, and superb powers of concentration. That is all we need. |
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 10/29/2007 10:41:48 PM | message detail |
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=0WPteMFkI2k I remember that, sadly. What the hell was Nintendo Thinking when they made that? Why couldnt they just smoke the same stuff that made them come up with The Epic SSB commercial? --- Hi |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:42:28 PM | message detail |
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lol seph --- CB6 - 290/406; Oracle - 33rd http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/Afroking97/sonicwii.jpg |
| wavedash101 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:43:14 PM | message detail |
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No nintendo doesnt advertise the games, at least not here...a majority
of the marketing budget goes into pushing the system itself - the Wii
brand, Wii Sports and the remote Non games get the shaft too...whoever handled the marketing for the Training games should be shot...the other regions make them look pathetic NoJ, and NoE are much better at marketing....however NoE also sucks at keeping release dates and getting a good supply, so you get screwed unless you live in Japan The also never advertise games before hand...they'd rather hit you when the game is actually availible --- Our shields cannot withstand wavedashing of this magnitude! Annoying posters! I am the great wavedash! [no u cru] |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:43:17 PM | message detail |
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The pinnacle of Nintendo advertising will forever be the ten minute Star Fox 64 hype video. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 10/29/2007 10:47:26 PM | message detail |
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=nCGTEaLuOFM Oh you wacky eastern folk. --- Hi |
| Iubaris | Posted 10/29/2007 10:47:36 PM | message detail |
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From YoAriel33 Posted 10/29/2007 10:43:17 PM The pinnacle of all advertising will forever be the ten minute Star Fox 64 hype video. Fixed. --- It's iubaris, not Lubaris. Bracket: 278/416; Oracle: 66th |
| MultipleOrgasms | Posted 10/29/2007 10:50:08 PM | message detail |
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WTF, those last two updates, Link was like "okay that's enough", and then Sephiroth, the next update was like " k no its not" --- ~*~ExThaNemesis~*~ "This topic is pretty hot and exciting to read." - LusterSoldier Arsenal FC: 8-0-2. Pts: 26. Position: 1st L5: W-W-W-W-D |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 10:52:13 PM | message detail |
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It's a slugfest. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| MultipleOrgasms | Posted 10/29/2007 10:57:29 PM | message detail |
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Reminds me of how an actual fight between Link and Sephiroth would go. Except Sephiroth would be winning --- ~*~ExThaNemesis~*~ "This topic is pretty hot and exciting to read." - LusterSoldier Arsenal FC: 8-0-2. Pts: 26. Position: 1st L5: W-W-W-W-D |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 11:04:07 PM | message detail |
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Yeah, even I wouldn't give it to Link in a real fight. Also, someone commented on it earlier, but I can't help but look at this result and feel a bit more confident in Luigi. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| MultipleOrgasms | Posted 10/29/2007 11:11:19 PM | message detail |
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I have a hard time having confidence in anyone that lost to Pikachu no matter what the circumstances. >.> --- ~*~ExThaNemesis~*~ "This topic is pretty hot and exciting to read." - LusterSoldier Arsenal FC: 8-0-2. Pts: 26. Position: 1st L5: W-W-W-W-D |
| MultipleOrgasms | Posted 10/29/2007 11:16:27 PM | message detail |
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Link really isn't giving a **** what Sephiroth's night vote is supposed to be like. --- ~*~ExThaNemesis~*~ "This topic is pretty hot and exciting to read." - LusterSoldier Arsenal FC: 8-0-2. Pts: 26. Position: 1st L5: W-W-W-W-D |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 11:18:45 PM | message detail |
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Luigi hasn't been in a match with Pikachu yet. On the contrary, he beat
a Nintendo character that's clearly stronger in non-SFF situations,
which, picture or not, seems to hint that this format may favor him. I
still think Luigi has a chance, but only if two conditions (one of them
being very unlikely) are met: 1. He beats the hell out of Pikachu 2. Master Chief and Dante split votes relatively evenly --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Big Bob | Posted 10/29/2007 11:37:58 PM | message detail |
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I'm supporting Master Chief > Pikachu for the next match, relying
completely on theories and relying on no evidence whatsoever, letting
my fanboyism decide the outcome. I think that no matter what way you look at it, Master Chief has first. He had zero fanbase split here, so he should comfortably come in first. That just leaves Dante, Luigi, and Pikachu fighting for second. Now, my theory is that, similar to Master Chief, Pikachu ALSO has a hardcore fanbase fighting for second. While a bit out there, is it really that hard to believe? Pokemon is one of Nintendo's biggest franchises; you all saw how well Diamond and Pearl sold. Mudkip did much better than anybody expected against Luigi and Ganondorf, and Pikachu's certainly a step up from him. Though even if Pikachu was stronger than Luigi in this format, Dante remains a problem. He's the sole Sony character in this poll, and he comes from a weaker, but still popular game series. However, if you recall Hayabusa, you'll see a problem. Ryu was absolutely stunning in his first match, but he up and folded against Snake, despite not even sharing a fanbase with him. The only link between the two is MGS2 being released on the Xbox long after the original game's hype had died down. Yet, Ryu crumbled against Snake. Could "badass" SFF really exist? Maybe. Regardless, this is all just speculation and fanboyism favoring a certain result. I'll eat my words quite honestly if I'm wrong. --- It was merely a simple greeting. A friendly tap on the shoulder... with my whip. |
| transience | Posted 10/29/2007 11:41:58 PM | message detail |
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using Pokemon sales as an argument for its characters is about as bad
of an idea as you can have. I would rely on the "nothing has SFFed
Pokemon yet -- why start now?" argument if I, for some reason, decided
to become a Pikachu fanboy. --- "i go by statisticss put them all in an arena sepphroth="why arent your hair and mustache the same color?!" BAM dead mario" -Rathalownage |
| Shaggy_Heru | Posted 10/29/2007 11:42:16 PM | message detail |
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I think it will be MC > Pikachu. and I hope that's how it goes down really. I can't imagine to many people who had pikachu would have also had MC, so since I am screwed for having Ganon there anyway, at least I shouldn't be worse off than most other people. ~Shaggy~ --- Moo? hello - hope your life sucks - tranny |
| Shaggy_Heru | Posted 10/29/2007 11:43:34 PM | message detail |
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and if fanboyism plays a factor in how valid an opinion is, I do favor MC a little, but I have no love for the rat. at all. ~Shaggy~ --- Moo? hello - hope your life sucks - tranny |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 11:44:42 PM | message detail |
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I don't think most people are giving
Pikachu a realistic shot at beating Luigi, but for those who are, just
remember: Bowser beat Mewtwo easily, and I wouldn't argue that Pikachu
is stronger than Mewtwo. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| PokemonPatriarch | Posted 10/29/2007 11:44:49 PM | message detail |
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Uuuugh oh Chief why didn't I see the LIGHT?! :( If only I did then I'd be on that damn leaderboard *sigh*. But yeah, Chief>Dante in this one...orrrr Dante>Chief?! ...Nah, Chief>Dante easily. Pikachu and Luigi will just split too much (although you make a convincing case for the rat, Bob) (and yes, badass SFF "does" exist :D) _____________________________________ hopeless supporter of Lans Tartare for CB2K8! |
| Big Bob | Posted 10/29/2007 11:45:42 PM | message detail |
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Well, saying that Pokemon's sales don't represent its strength is
certainly a valid argument...in the past. After the series contest,
it's clear that Pokemon gained some momentum, and the explosion caused
by Diamond and Pearl seems to have rocketed the series back to the
popularity it had in the Red/Blue days (don't quote me on this).
Pikachu's always been the face of the series, so I can see why people
would support him. I considered bringing up the point about Tidus and Vivi having some kind of RPG fanbase overlap with Pikachu, but that would be inconsistent with my hardcore fanbase theory, so it wouldn't make sense for me to accept it. Regardless, we will all find out in 24 hours. Should be quite the interesting match. --- It was merely a simple greeting. A friendly tap on the shoulder... with my whip. |
| transience | Posted 10/29/2007 11:46:33 PM | message detail |
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it's not the sales that are changing, though. it's the audience. Pokemon sales have been huge for years, and that never mattered before. --- "i go by statisticss put them all in an arena sepphroth="why arent your hair and mustache the same color?!" BAM dead mario" -Rathalownage |
| Draco1214 | Posted 10/29/2007 11:49:03 PM | message detail |
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I'm thinking next match will be Chief > Dante. Dante has a great shot at first, too. --- Currently Playing: Fire Emblem Path of Raidance (replay), Wild Arms 3, Persona 3 |
| Shaggy_Heru | Posted 10/29/2007 11:51:27 PM | message detail |
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has anyone been able to explain why pikachu took ~44k votes his first
match, then 30k his second, and then back up to ~44k the last? that just seems awfully strange to me. ~Shaggy~ --- Moo? hello - hope your life sucks - tranny |
| Big Bob | Posted 10/29/2007 11:51:41 PM | message detail |
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I guess I'm not going to argue about sales mattering or not; don't have anything to back that up. However, with the Bowser/Mewtwo thing...for one, I would EASILY take Bowser to beat Luigi. Not even a second thought. I'm that confident in him. And...it may sound strange, but I think it's possible Pikachu could be on par with Mewtwo. Once again, nothing to back me up. Oh, where's my evidence when I need it, Maya!? --- It was merely a simple greeting. A friendly tap on the shoulder... with my whip. |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 10/29/2007 11:52:30 PM | message detail |
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Probably because Dante and Leon are very similar characters and Amaterasu is fodder. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Keno316 | Posted 10/29/2007 11:52:33 PM | message detail |
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Wonder if Sephy can get as close to Link as 3% before morning... --- "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* |
| transience | Posted 10/29/2007 11:53:15 PM | message detail |
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Bowser (2006c) VS Luigi (2006c) Bowser has a strength of 32.44. Luigi has a strength of 30.81. Bowser wins with 52.51% of the vote! A win of 6,323 with 125,845 total votes cast. I don't know what I think of this at all, but... it's arguable. oh, and Luigi beat Kirby by more than Bowser did. --- "i go by statisticss put them all in an arena sepphroth="why arent your hair and mustache the same color?!" BAM dead mario" -Rathalownage |
| Big Bob | Posted 10/29/2007 11:54:32 PM | message detail |
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I suppose the fact that Toad was in the match alongside Bowser doesn't help my case... --- It was merely a simple greeting. A friendly tap on the shoulder... with my whip. |
| Shaggy_Heru | Posted 10/29/2007 11:58:05 PM | message detail |
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From YoAriel33 Probably because Dante and Leon are very similar characters and Amaterasu is fodder. Dante and Leon leeching each other's votes has nothing to do with the number of votes Pika got. I'm just wondering where the 14k votes in his second match went to. ~Shaggy~ --- Moo? hello - hope your life sucks - tranny |
