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Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 584
| Denzokuken | Posted 10/3/2008 7:28:28 AM | message detail |
| ****ing bull**** I could have gone first with this and now you all cheaters do this gg Ike you did well but the power of the nerd was too great. |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/3/2008 7:33:20 AM | message detail |
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You should have taken the power of the nerd into account when making your prediction then. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 45/60 Today's Match: Pikachu > Ike |
| M_e_g_a_6_4 | Posted 10/3/2008 7:34:27 AM | message detail |
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Why do people always underestimate Blizzard? Wait, I have Ramza advancing instead of Hogger. Shows what I know. --- SNES Reviews - http://mega64.20ehost.com/ "[Wylvane]'s the type of guy we probably need more of around here to keep the place interesting." ~Smurf |
| Lightning Strikes | Posted 10/3/2008 7:34:45 AM | message detail |
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Also, this match also has more votes than any match involving Mudkip, and we all know what was going on there. Either Arthas has a shocking amount of rally power or I'm actually right. --- The below statement is the most false thing in the world. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/B8sigbet.jpg?t=1221767288 |
| HaRRicH | Posted 10/3/2008 7:34:47 AM | message detail |
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Apparently somebody forgot to consider the demographic of the internet -- especially GameFAQS. So...Ike or CF? --- NRT winners: Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow, Star Fox 64, Donkey Kong Country 2 Remember these games! |
| Denzokuken | Posted 10/3/2008 7:39:26 AM | message detail |
| I appreciate the power of the nerd but I didn't think they would cheat so much |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 10/3/2008 7:40:39 AM | message detail |
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How am I being lol? And Ike is stalling with the Europe pre-ASV. Expect him to make some small gains soon. If he does anything signifcant, he still has a shot. well I see you answered your own question --- turnturnturn your brain in turnturnturn your brain in |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/3/2008 7:40:44 AM | message detail |
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Ike > Falcon Though after his performance yesterday I may reconsider my placement. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 45/60 Today's Match: Pikachu > Ike |
| M_e_g_a_6_4 | Posted 10/3/2008 7:44:02 AM | message detail |
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Lightning Strikes (#404) Blizzard has shown it has a shocking amount of rally power in the past. Starcraft, anyone? It's sad how now every time someone does better than expected, people claim it's because of cheating and their evidence is a vote spike every now or then, which you see in every match anyway. Hell, many of Arthas' gains early on were more because of Ike having low spikes than Arthas rallying. This match is really not so much Arthas exploiting rallying than it is Ike choking. If you're pissed about the outcome of this match, blame Ike for pulling a Donkey Kong-like performance. --- SNES Reviews - http://mega64.20ehost.com/ "[Wylvane]'s the type of guy we probably need more of around here to keep the place interesting." ~Smurf |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/3/2008 7:45:12 AM | message detail |
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Also, this match also has more votes than any match involving Mudkip, and we all know what was going on there. Either Arthas has a shocking amount of rally power or I'm actually right. The WC vs GTA match had one of the highest vote totals in the series contest. Cjay said that if anything GTA cheated more than WC, though the votes were blocked. Warcraft has a strong rallying power. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 45/60 Today's Match: Pikachu > Ike |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 7:50:14 AM | message detail |
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How in the world is this a DK-like performance? This match puts both Arthas and Ike at very respectable levels. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| Master Moltar | Posted 10/3/2008 7:55:45 AM | message detail |
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So this is what it feels like to want the Blizzard-rallied character to win. Man I feel so dirty and bad augh hopefully I'm not put in this situation again darn you bracket. Anyway, Arthas looks very good from here on out. Ike did almost nothing with the morning vote, and now Arthas gets more time to build his lead. --- Moltar Status: augh Arthas/Ike/Pikachu/Spy - Bracket: Pikachu > Arthas - Vote: Uhh... (46/60) |
| Lightning Strikes | Posted 10/3/2008 7:58:29 AM | message detail |
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What, saying Europe doesn't matter...? See Crono's vote patterns. I rest my case. Also, while there probably isn't a significant amount of cheating going on, that update where he cut on Pikachu and gained like 40 on Ike was at least a little suspicious. --- The below statement is the most false thing in the world. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/B8sigbet.jpg?t=1221767288 |
| Kegger9 | Posted 10/3/2008 8:01:48 AM | message detail |
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LS, dont make me bust a whiner seconds post thing on you, just accept that you got this match wrong and move on. --- what ever i always new bruce wayne was batman anyway - ertyu |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/3/2008 8:02:32 AM | message detail |
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Europe only matters for games that weren't released in that area (see
SMRPG vs. SFII). Their affect is minimal at best which is represented
as the DSV being a weak night vote. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 45/60 Today's Match: Pikachu > Ike |
| Lightning Strikes | Posted 10/3/2008 8:04:34 AM | message detail |
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Fine. But. STREET FIGHTER 2 LOST? --- The below statement is the most false thing in the world. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/B8sigbet.jpg?t=1221767288 |
| hellfire104 | Posted 10/3/2008 8:06:25 AM | message detail |
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Ike is dead. --- Contest Point Total: 46 Rank: 96.7%tile, Tied for 1460 This Pick: Pikachu > Arthas |
| Denzokuken | Posted 10/3/2008 8:09:54 AM | message detail |
| your bracket is dead. |
| hellfire104 | Posted 10/3/2008 8:20:26 AM | message detail |
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Hardly, I'll be in the top 1% after today. --- Contest Point Total: 46 Rank: 96.7%tile, Tied for 1460 This Pick: Pikachu > Arthas |
| Lightning Strikes | Posted 10/3/2008 8:20:51 AM | message detail |
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It's definitely over for Ike. He'll probably make big cuts with the day vote even in presence of Pikachu, but by the time the ASV kicks in Arthas will be about 3000-3500 votes ahead. Scre Axel vs. Frog, it'd take a Sonic vs. Crono to beat that, and that isn't happening. I'll still say that Ike actually impressed here(unlike EVERYONE ELSE IN BRAWL who wasn't in Melee) but Arthas even more so. --- The below statement is the most false thing in the world. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/B8sigbet.jpg?t=1221767288 |
| hellfire104 | Posted 10/3/2008 8:20:58 AM | message detail |
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Don't whine because you missed today's pick. --- Contest Point Total: 46 Rank: 96.7%tile, Tied for 1460 This Pick: Pikachu > Arthas |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 8:53:45 AM | message detail |
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Why are all the die-hard Arthas supporters in this topic acting like jerks? --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| Crimson Dragoon | Posted 10/3/2008 8:55:39 AM | message detail |
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I thought it was standard fare for the supporters on the winning side of a close pick to douche it up for the day. It happens all the time, so I don't see why you're drawing specific attention to this group. >_> --- ~FFDragon. (at Work !!) The Cream of Resident Evil Fanboyism. |
| Kegger9 | Posted 10/3/2008 8:55:58 AM | message detail |
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Because we were right and you weren't that's what I would be saying if I was a diehard Arthas supporter, but I only picked him because I thought he would do better than Ike, not because I like him.... in fact I know nothing about Arthas other than he comes from the Warcraft series --- what ever i always new bruce wayne was batman anyway - ertyu |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 8:56:48 AM | message detail |
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Gloating is standard fare, but the amount of douchiness being radiated by them seems worse than normal. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| _Hogger_ | Posted 10/3/2008 9:02:11 AM | message detail |
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Well, it was one of the most hotly contested matches. Plus, its fun to
laugh at people who seriously didn't think that Blizzards two biggest
characters didn't LFF eachother. Its just HILLARIOUS --- Vote for Arthas Menethil in the Character Contest! http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| H__RR____H | Posted 10/3/2008 9:02:49 AM | message detail |
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I barely know Arthas and have Pika > Arthas solely by statistical
reasoning, but I think there's a lot of Arthas-related gloating because
this was a very controversial match and a lot of people were being very
ignorant with Ike. Not that taking Ike was ever a bad idea, but some of
the arguments, the lengths of those arguments, and the lack of thought
in those arguments...man, my head still hurts. Even if Ike beats
Arthas, there were a lot of blind picks that people were trying too
hard to justify. --- Lobby Hero http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3079/lobbyheroauditionflyerssv6.jpg |
| LeonhartFour | Posted 10/3/2008 9:04:08 AM | message detail |
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Yep, Ike's finished. I dunno why I never even really considered Arthas
in my bracket. I took Ike and Pikachu from the start and never really
thought twice about it. Either way, he's doing really well here, and if
Falcon and Pikachu split, Arthas could advance again. By the way, I still take Ike > Falcon, which is why I think Alucard > Pikachu (or maybe even Pikachu > Alucard) is the most likely result next round. I take Pikachu > DK in this format, and he darn well better be or Tidus is in trouble. Argh, I'm okay with WCC advancing as long as it isn't as the expense of Tidus. Come on, DK! Work your choking magic! --- Squall Leonhart's Path to the CBVII Championship Round 1: CATS, Nathan Drake, Yoshi |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 9:04:38 AM | message detail |
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I'd say that thinking Ike weaker would be than Marth is worse than any 'Arthas didn't get LFFd' argument I saw. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| LeonhartFour | Posted 10/3/2008 9:04:54 AM | message detail |
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Hey Ike, let's try some more updates like that the rest of the day! --- Squall Leonhart's Path to the CBVII Championship Round 1: CATS, Nathan Drake, Yoshi |
| PartOfYourWorld | Posted 10/3/2008 9:05:44 AM | message detail |
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Tomorrow is the real match, guys. Anyway, what do you guys think about Pikachu/Falcon in relation to Pikachu/Ike? If the Captain Falcon we saw yesterday was real, he'd likely be able to split Pikachu even better than Ike right now (unless Ike is getting a lot more Fire Emblem support than I'm assuming). Does this open the door for Alucard, and could Arthas's presence now hinder him? --- Yoblazer: NO LIMITZ Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 9:05:53 AM | message detail |
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Hey look, a cut gg Arthas, Ike has this in the bag --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 9:07:17 AM | message detail |
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Pika>Arthas next round seems very, very likely at this point. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| LeonhartFour | Posted 10/3/2008 9:07:17 AM | message detail |
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...When was the door closed for Alucard? I thought he was the favorite for first place next round with the Guru. And yeah, Ike cut Pikachu there. Game over, everyone. Here we go! --- Squall Leonhart's Path to the CBVII Championship Round 1: CATS, Nathan Drake, Yoshi |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 9:09:51 AM | message detail |
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STALL STAAAALL Ike needs 16 votes and update to win, GG LICH KING I don't think Alucard has the strength to win next round. Arthas is doing very, very well here, and while CF has more reason to split with Pikachu he's also weaker than Ike is. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| LeonhartFour | Posted 10/3/2008 9:12:11 AM | message detail |
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I thought Alucard did well enough last round. While Arthas is doing
very well here and while Alucard is seemingly constantly on the way
down, I don't know what was wrong with Alucard's performance. Sure,
Falcon maybe got a little too close for comfort, but I guess it depends
on what you think of it in relation to what you think of Ike's strength. --- Squall Leonhart's Path to the CBVII Championship Round 1: CATS, Nathan Drake, Yoshi |
| _Hogger_ | Posted 10/3/2008 9:13:14 AM | message detail |
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Next rounds match is even closer to release of Wrath of the Lich King,
and I expect Arthas to grow stronger when hype for it builds more and
more. --- Vote for Arthas Menethil in the Character Contest! http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 9:13:24 AM | message detail |
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Even using a comparison to Kratos rather than CF to gauge how well
Alucard did last round, I think Arthas is doing better than that right
now. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| H__RR____H | Posted 10/3/2008 9:17:26 AM | message detail |
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I feel comfortable enough about Alucard > Arthas (though the upset
could happen). I also feel comfortable enough with Pika > CF, and
probably by more than what we're seeing today (though close). It should
be a battle between Pika and Arthas for second, and if Arthas can't
beat Pika with Ika here, I doubt he can when Ike's replaced with CF and
there'll be fewer votes to contend for; Pokemon seem to be good for
hardcore votes. Perhaps that's countered with rallying potential, but I
still like Alucard > Pikachu. --- Lobby Hero http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3079/lobbyheroauditionflyerssv6.jpg |
| voltch | Posted 10/3/2008 9:27:59 AM | message detail |
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heh,sinc when has Ike been crashing vs Arthas? --- Del Boy:He who dares, wins! |
| Lightning Strikes | Posted 10/3/2008 9:42:59 AM | message detail |
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I still find it suspicious how every time Ike stalls or gains, Arthas makes an even bigger cut than usual. Although, I must wonder about the next round. If Falcon does to Pikachu what he did to Diddy, could we get Alucard>Arthas? Then again, Fox destroyed Falcon, but Pikachu IS quite a bit different to Fox. --- The below statement is the most false thing in the world. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/B8sigbet.jpg?t=1221767288 |
| LeonhartFour | Posted 10/3/2008 9:49:23 AM | message detail |
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Pikachu destroying Captain Falcon is more likely than a split like we
see today. I still don't see Arthas finding a way to beat Pikachu next
round, unless Spy is hindering him a lot or something. I just feel good
about Pikachu and Alucard. Would you take Ike over Alucard? I'd have a
hard time doing that. --- Squall Leonhart's Path to the CBVII Championship Round 1: CATS, Nathan Drake, Yoshi |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 9:50:22 AM | message detail |
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I would consider it, but Alucard would be the favorite there. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| H__RR____H | Posted 10/3/2008 9:50:38 AM | message detail |
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Yeah, for whatever it's worth, Fox did SFF Pikachu pretty hard in 2k3
and Fox is a favorite in the SSB series. There's reason to think Pika
can't SFF CF as hard as Fox did. Then again, that was one-on-one, five
years ago, and pre-SSBB...so who knows how much that has changed. --- Lobby Hero http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3079/lobbyheroauditionflyerssv6.jpg |
| Lightning Strikes | Posted 10/3/2008 9:51:15 AM | message detail |
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In a heartbeat. Well, not in this format(which helps Alucard A LOT) but 1 on 1. --- The below statement is the most false thing in the world. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/B8sigbet.jpg?t=1221767288 |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 10/3/2008 9:51:34 AM | message detail |
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I'd be pretty surprised if Alucard and Pikachu aren't the ones moving
on next round, even if Ike somehow comes back here (let's do this). --- CB7 Score: 48/60 http://www.rosebride.com/lyn/otakon2k6/chronotrigger.jpg |
| LeonhartFour | Posted 10/3/2008 9:51:38 AM | message detail |
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It was also before the Nintendo shift, which apparently helped Pokemon
tremendously. Fox probably beats Pikachu still today, but I doubt he
doubles him anymore. --- Squall Leonhart's Path to the CBVII Championship Round 1: CATS, Nathan Drake, Yoshi |
| Lightning Strikes | Posted 10/3/2008 9:54:22 AM | message detail |
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I will say, Arthas hasn't been gaining as much as I thought he would
after that first huge DSV spike. I won't say a comeback is likely, but
it could happen if Ike can even split the ASV even with Pikachu. Maybe.
And Arthas would have to flatline, I guess. --- The below statement is the most false thing in the world. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/B8sigbet.jpg?t=1221767288 |
| H__RR____H | Posted 10/3/2008 9:54:34 AM | message detail |
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I'm certain it's not a doubling one-on-one, but Pika probably wouldn't
break 40%...in this format though, I could see Pika keeping close with
Fox. --- Lobby Hero http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3079/lobbyheroauditionflyerssv6.jpg |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/3/2008 9:55:18 AM | message detail |
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Ike could easily shave off 1000 votes with the ASV; he's very good with it. But winning? Come on, LS. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
