GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 548
| Ngamer64 | Posted 11/30/2007 9:19:28 PM | message detail |
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I've got a ton of respect for everything CJay did for us, and I agreed
when people didn't appreciate SB's hands-off attitude to questionable
results in the past contest, but polls like today prove that hey,
here's a guy who gets it. Do you think you'll get a new game system for Christmas? Jeff gets hired back 17.64% 285 CNET begs for user mercy 12.13% 196 GameSpot begins it's steady decent 25.19% 407 The Eidos Empire crumbles 5.82% 94 No Comment 25.5% 412 No Comment 13.74% 222 TOTAL VOTES 1616 +5 points for having the pulse of the boards, +2 for not taking PotD too seriously and tossing out fun wacky polls like this every once in a while, but -1 for "it's" (that mistake always really bothers me). --- Hot Content A'hoy: thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com PARENTAL ADVISORY - This signature contains Explicit Content. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 11/30/2007 9:27:09 PM | message detail |
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Jeff's in third...sad. And, though it's actually a good thing, GameSpot
should never beat him in ANY kind of poll in Jeff's home territory! --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 11/30/2007 9:42:08 PM | message detail |
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Hey, maybe we can actually glean some useful info from this. The last
two options are identical, yet the one on top has (had) nearly the
double the percentage. Maybe it's not crazy to wonder whether or not
the top entrant/character enjoys a very tiny advantage in any given
match. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... Explicit Content pwn me... in the Guru Contest! |
| HaRRicH | Posted 11/30/2007 9:56:16 PM | message detail |
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Aaannnddd...hey, look, new poll. --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| Yesmar | Posted 11/30/2007 9:57:56 PM | message detail |
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People have always joked about a Left Pong Paddle Vs. Right Pong Paddle
match, but I've always suspected that in that case the Left Paddle
would win by AT LEAST 60% if not way more, due to people just picking
the top option. --- Congratulations to Explicit Content, the 2007 Guru Winner!! |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 11/30/2007 10:03:12 PM | message detail |
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Left Pong Paddle has a huge advantage. I think, in any old school 2D
vs. match, a vast majority of gamers want to start on the left side of
the screen, and guess who just happens to be there. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... Explicit Content pwn me... in the Guru Contest! |
| redrocket | Posted 11/30/2007 11:35:48 PM | message detail |
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Maybe it's not crazy to wonder whether or not the top entrant/character enjoys a very tiny advantage in any given match. http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=848 --- From his looks Magus is Macho Man Randy Savage as an anime zombie. The black wind howls, and one of you will snap into a Slim Jim ooh yeeeah! -sonicblastpunch |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 12/1/2007 4:24:28 PM | message detail |
| Yeah, was just about to link that Xbox poll. I
actually looked that one up just a few weeks back when the same "first
choice bias" debate came up elsewhere. --- Hot Content A'hoy: thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com PARENTAL ADVISORY - This signature contains Explicit Content. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/1/2007 7:35:44 PM | message detail |
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I thought the Xbox poll was based on the actual options being labeled stuff other than Xbox. --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| redrocket | Posted 12/1/2007 9:26:59 PM | message detail |
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No, the actual options really were all Xbox. --- From his looks Magus is Macho Man Randy Savage as an anime zombie. The black wind howls, and one of you will snap into a Slim Jim ooh yeeeah! -sonicblastpunch |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 12/2/2007 6:48:30 PM | message detail |
| Yeah, the next year CJay asked something like "How
would you rate yourself as a gamer?" and if you voted the most bragging
option it turned out you had ACTUALLY said that you're awful. --- Hot Content A'hoy: thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com PARENTAL ADVISORY - This signature contains Explicit Content. |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 12/4/2007 1:30:40 PM | message detail |
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Come on fellas, we shouldn't be having to resort to purge-saving bumps! --- Hot Content A'hoy: thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com PARENTAL ADVISORY - This signature contains Explicit Content. |
| PortugalTheMann | Posted 12/4/2007 1:32:30 PM | message detail |
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The last two contests have left us with very little to talk about post-contest. --- Explicit Content. hungry like the wolf |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 12/4/2007 1:33:09 PM | message detail |
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I think we had a Stats Topic actually purge at around 250ish last off season. --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... Explicit Content pwn me... in the Guru Contest! |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/4/2007 2:31:08 PM | message detail |
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Yeah...think it was #276 or something. That's been awhile back! --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| swirIdude | Posted 12/4/2007 2:44:50 PM | message detail |
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At some point, there is going to be some spark, some random thought, that gets us going again. Just isn't happening yet. --- I got L-Blocked into a corner by Explicit Content. National Shoddy Battle League: 2-2 |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/5/2007 1:10:36 AM | message detail |
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Ha...Ness would beat Wario head to head, and this year doesn't mean a damn thing about proving it! --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| Haste_2 | Posted 12/5/2007 1:13:50 AM | message detail |
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Hm... if Alucard and Meta Knight were both in a 4-way poll, assuming no factors, who'd win? --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. So...what is a party?" "Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/5/2007 1:17:27 AM | message detail |
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I'd take Alucard, but I also think Ness was in a more favorable
position than Wario in either of his matches. I'm also assuming
(perhaps blindly?) that Alucard hasn't dropped as much as the past two
years might suggest. --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/6/2007 11:30:26 PM | message detail |
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...so, uh, Alucard VS Tidus. --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| Lopen | Posted 12/7/2007 1:06:38 AM | message detail |
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Yeah, this contest sucked for speculation. Hell, even if you want to
consider basing things offa 4 way results L-Block kinda threw that out
the window. There's nothing to analyze here! --- Explicit Content: Shaped like a GAME FUEL to kick my ass! |
| Lopen | Posted 12/7/2007 1:07:22 AM | message detail |
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And uh... I take Alucard over Tidus! He looked better this year! --- Explicit Content: Shaped like a GAME FUEL to kick my ass! |
| __Mega64__ | Posted 12/7/2007 1:20:03 AM | message detail |
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Any notable newcomers? Oh, I know, the guy from Uncharted VS Nathan Hale. I don't know, I think the Uncharted guy would win. --- Save the box, save the world. |
| swirIdude | Posted 12/7/2007 6:19:25 AM | message detail |
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Nathan Drake beats Nathan Hale. I think... --- I got L-Blocked into a corner by Explicit Content. National Shoddy Battle League: 2-2 |
| MnMZero | Posted 12/7/2007 6:23:29 AM | message detail |
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...so, uh, Alucard VS Tidus. Alucard's actually got a damn good bit of exposure as of late, across all fronts... Aria of Sorrow Dawn of Sorrow Symphony of the Night (XBLA) Dracula X Chronicles I think it's pretty safe to take him over Tidus. --- Proud Supporter of Zero |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 12/7/2007 7:10:34 AM | message detail |
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Yeah, DXC wasn't out yet at the time of the contest. And when was SotN released on PSN? --- I got surprise sex'd by a Gyrating Grandma in the Guru Contest. |
| PortugalTheMann | Posted 12/7/2007 11:38:05 AM | message detail |
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Anyone else get an e-mail about prizes? I got one but it was
surprisingly vague and just told me to email them back with a bunch of
information. --- Explicit Content. hungry like the wolf |
| WarThaNemesis2 | Posted 12/7/2007 11:41:11 AM | message detail |
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Nathan Drake beats Nathan Hale. Adrian Andrews probably beats Nathan Hale. >.> --- Watch out, 'cause now I'm back! ...I'm still Warsola/War13104. I repeat, I'm not ExTha. I'm as much ExTha as the above poster. |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 12/7/2007 11:41:23 AM | message detail |
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L-Block made this contest the best one ever IMO Lopen He basically said "lol x-stats" on his way out too. --- YEAHDUDE! WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| Haste_2 | Posted 12/7/2007 12:13:30 PM | message detail |
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Actually, saying L-Block messed up the stats couldn't be more wrong.
That's why you measure from others. Thanks to the matches being 4-way
there are many ways to measure the stats, without even adjusting. SC2K6 is actually a much bigger mess with trying to measure x-stats. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. So...what is a party?" "Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/7/2007 12:18:26 PM | message detail |
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I got an e-mail too and have now got my official $50 certificate. --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| PortugalTheMann | Posted 12/7/2007 12:21:15 PM | message detail |
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Alright good to know... Call of Duty shall now soon be mine! And I
totally shouldn't have asked for Mass Effect/Galaxy/Creed for Christmas
now! --- Explicit Content. hungry like the wolf |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/7/2007 3:32:10 PM | message detail |
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It doesn't look like the certificate expires though...like, ever. I think you'll be fine! --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| Xcarvengerx | Posted 12/9/2007 3:52:40 AM | message detail |
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stats topic in the verge of purging! --- Xcarvengerx: The cream of Chocobo fanboyism. All you need --> www.board8.wikia.com |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/9/2007 10:59:31 AM | message detail |
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Ummm...like, let's see. Vincent VS Crono Ryu Hayabusa VS Riku Kirby VS Kratos WE NEED SOME GODDAMNED DEBATE!!! --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| PortugalTheMann | Posted 12/9/2007 11:00:28 AM | message detail |
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Vincent Rikku Kratos Only one I'm pretty confident about is Kratos. --- Explicit Content. hungry like the wolf |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 12/9/2007 11:02:32 AM | message detail |
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Vincent Riku Kirby The more time passes between now and the next Character Battle, the more confident I feel in Vincent and Riku (the Kingdom Hearts series has several games coming down the pike). --- yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 12/10/2007 8:47:17 AM | message detail |
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Vincent(Unless Crono somehow makes Brawl) Ryu Hayabusa(Ninja Gaiden 2 anyone?) Kirby --- YEAHDUDE! WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| Haste_2 | Posted 12/10/2007 12:25:23 PM | message detail |
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I think I'd take Tidus over Alucard. Alucard seemed like he was worse
than ever last contest...why? Dante got 26.59% compared to MC's 32.02%,
while Alucard only managed 19.22% compared to MC's 43.78%. Based on
this assumption... Dante basically doubles Alucard (or a little worse
than that using Morgoth's formula). And, Tidus did only a point worse
than Vivi, and I don't think Dante doubles Vivi...well... Dante - 30.43% Leon - 23.85% Leon - 40.13% Vivi - 30.87% So, Vivi gets an expected.... 38% (or a little less using the 4-way formula). Maybe Dante was a real beast (his strongest yet) in the last contest, after all. Of course, this is ignoring anomalies and such, heh, not to mention 4-way causes some characters to perform differently. Vincent VS Crono...Vincent, I guess. However, I must note that people are still playing CT for their first time by the day! In fact, I have a little cousin that's just borrowed CT from me...CT is indeed being passed on through the generations. =P Ryu Hayabusa VS Riku...Riku. Nothing decisively points to Hayabusa winning except that R1 match... but Riku outright beat him the next round, and past contests suggest Riku wins by more...even pre-KH2 Riku's expected to beat Hayabusa before this year. Kirby VS Kratos.... Kratos. Kratos flattened Kirby, and DK couldn't have hurt Kirby too much, as DK did horrible in that R2 match. It's true that Kratos didn't do too much better than Riku the following round... I think it was a result of Kratos being hurt by some SFF/LFF, but you never know. I can't wait to see Kratos in a 1-on-1 match. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. So...what is a party?" "Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 12/10/2007 10:48:19 PM | message detail |
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Ah cool, another poll showing that SB "gets it." (though apparently the
last funny poll was a server glitch or something, cough cough) What do you think about polls with silly or nonsensical options? I hate them, they make the whole poll meaningless 5.95% 750 I don't like them, it skews the results too much 9.69% 1222 They're okay, I don't mind them at all 14.12% 1781 They're great, polls are supposed to be fun 11.61% 1465 Do a barrel roll! 58.64% 7397 TOTAL VOTES 12615 Barrel roll would have been a monster in the Quotes Contest confirmed! Though I don't think there was ever really any doubt, at least not in a post L-Block world. --- Hot Content A'hoy: thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com PARENTAL ADVISORY - This signature contains Explicit Content. |
| Xcarvengerx | Posted 12/10/2007 10:51:05 PM | message detail |
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All your base would like to have a word with you! --- Xcarvengerx: The cream of Chocobo fanboyism. All you need --> www.board8.wikia.com |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/10/2007 10:56:25 PM | message detail |
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All your base would be barrel-rolled by L-Block. --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 12/10/2007 11:09:32 PM | message detail |
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Well AYB would have been a heavy hitter for sure, but I think it could
have gotten into trouble against a quote that, through SF64, has surely
been seen first-hand by a greater portion of the site, and which
spawned a fad that I think was more GameFAQs-centric than AYB ever
managed. Anyways while we're on the subject of poll results, here's one that just finished up at LL which pretty much confirms what we'd all been expecting. Which is the greatest Pokemon generation? Red/Blue/Yellow 49.16% 1263 Gold/Silver/Crystal 23.24% 597 Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald 2.57% 66 Diamond/Pearl 9.54% 245 Stadium/Colosseum/Battle Revolution 0.35% 9 Mystery Dungeon 0.31% 8 XD 8.17% 210 I've never played pokeymans 6.66% 171 TOTAL VOTES 2569 Obviously the "never played" option is tiny compared to what we'd see across the whole site, since LUEsers are big into anything older Nintendo oriented. And that RBY number is clearly at least a little inflated, since for most of the site Pokemon is nostalgic rather than something they're playing at the moment, and of course on GameFAQs you'd have a number of younger viewers voting strictly DP just because it's the only generation they've played. BUT, all things considered, it's very apparent which generation should be rallied behind next Games Contest. --- Hot Content A'hoy: thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com PARENTAL ADVISORY - This signature contains Explicit Content. |
| Haste_2 | Posted 12/11/2007 12:54:59 AM | message detail |
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I'm surprised at how poorly DP did. After all the smoke (hype) cleared,
I decided DP was my favorite generation. The only that bugs me is the
slow battles and inconvenient menus... --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. So...what is a party?" "Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." |
| PortugalTheMann | Posted 12/11/2007 11:24:20 AM | message detail |
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i want my money. damn you cnet. --- Explicit Content. hungry like the wolf |
| Haste_2 | Posted 12/12/2007 8:41:04 PM | message detail |
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Dead. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. So...what is a party?" "Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." |
| swirIdude | Posted 12/13/2007 10:59:56 AM | message detail |
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Dead?! --- At least you don't have death perception. Then you'd have to fight vampires and stuff. ~paperwarrior National Shoddy Battle League: 2-2 |
| HaRRicH | Posted 12/13/2007 2:09:50 PM | message detail |
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As a dodo. --- I have a beerpong table designed like a NES controller in my apartment. House rules: hit Start for a piss-break, hit Select for a re-rack. |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 12/14/2007 7:22:12 AM | message detail |
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Yes. ~*ST*~ --- 2/4/2007 - SUPER BOWL CHAMPION COLTS!! Now Playing: FF12, FFT: WotL, Etrian Odyssey |
| Haste_2 | Posted 12/14/2007 7:23:21 AM | message detail |
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Who said anything was dead, let alone this topic?! --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So...what is a party?" "Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." |
