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Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 599
| PartOfYourWorld | Posted 10/15/2008 9:01:37 PM | message detail |
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An item that appears in the Home-Run Contest, where the goal is to
do lots of damage to Sandbag, then send it flying as far as you can. It
also appears in the regular game. If you smash it, a storm of confetti
and items will burst out. Sandbag doesn't feel pain, though; in fact,
it's happy to be of service. ~*creativename's contest site (all things contest!)*~ www.gamefaqscontests.com ~*The Board 8 Wiki (lots of useful contest and board information, including all past Post-Contest Analysis from Ulti, transience, Ed Bellis and others)*~ http://board8.wikia.com/ ~*NGamer64's Archive Sites (good stuff!) and (LOL) X-Stats Sim (some offensive language)*~ http://thengamer.com/gamefaqs/ http://thengamer.com/xstats http://thengamer.com/stats ~*Ulti and MMX's Contest Site (some offensive language)*~ http://freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/ ~*TRE's poll listing (every poll!)*~ http://members.shaw.ca/teamrocketelite/Polls.html ~*aprosenf's poll script*~ http://web.mit.edu/adamrose/Public/allpolls.txt ~*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 ~*All the match pics*~ http://sc2k5.com/gallery/index.php ~*Acronyms and Percentages for Dummies*~ http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Acronyms_and_Percentages ~*Say What? Some Common Stat Topic Lingo Defined*~ SFF (Same Fanbase Factor) - Same Fanbase Factor is the theory that, if two contestants share a common fanbase, the weaker of the two options will underperform in a direct matchup. For instance, Link was expected to defeat Ganon with 65% of the vote in 2004, based on their 2003 values. Instead, Link collected near 88% of the vote, because the Zelda fanbase so clearly sided with him. However, take some SFF labels with a grain of salt, as many people will slap it onto any match that doesn't make total sense. This has caused a few SFF jokes, with LordOfDabu's "Some Frivolous Factor" being the funniest of them. X-Stats - Short form of Extrapolated Statistics, aka the mathematical "strength" of a contestant that can be determined based on their performance in any given matchup. See above for a detailed explanation of the x-stat process. rSFF (Reverse Same Fanbase Factor): An unproven theory that states that an SFF match will feature the expected weaker character receiving more benefit from SFF than the stronger character. For example, all evidence supports Samus being indirectly stronger than Mario, yet Mario blew Samus away during their 2005 match. That's rSFF in action, and the one case we have of the weaker statistical character winning with it. For other information, surf the contest sites a bit. They have everything. --- Yoblazer: http://i33.tinypic.com/16hnm05.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| LinkLegend27 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:02:08 PM | message detail |
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sandbag --- DIFTS |
| Sounds_O_Spunos | Posted 10/15/2008 9:02:11 PM | message detail |
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Neat! --- If you think my name is stupid, look at it upside down... and be amazed. Posters amazed: 73 |
| SuperAngelo128 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:02:28 PM | message detail |
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Sonic ^.^ --- ~B8's Sonic and Tales fan~ Serious: 75, Favorites: 30 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/Danielyoon10/0916081823.jpg?t=1221614801 |
| RockMFR 5 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:14:50 PM | message detail |
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Mega Man WCC Sephiroth Sandbag Who ya got? --- Be a good little washing machine, now... o_0 The Ohio State University: We are so much better than m*ch!g@n. |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 10/15/2008 9:14:54 PM | message detail |
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sonic boom sonic boom sonic booom! --- Albion Hero http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| Xuxon | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:18 PM | message detail |
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uh oh magus --- DQVIII LLG - level 1/6/10/19, before Captain Crow Brawl FC: 0344-9611-6716 |
| PartOfYourWorld | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:20 PM | message detail |
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oh no! --- Yoblazer: http://i33.tinypic.com/16hnm05.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Janus5000 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:27 PM | message detail |
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JUSTICE --- http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/HowDisturbing/stayawhile.jpg Stay a while and breathe me in. |
| XxSoulxX | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:28 PM | message detail |
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That's how you do it Magus. --- Good Times, Great Memories |
| RPGGamer0 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:33 PM | message detail |
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Magus in the lead! --- |PM| http://img.imgcake.com//lastcalvin&hobbes.jpg |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:36 PM | message detail |
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aww yea magus --- Albion Hero http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| WarThaNemesis2 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:36 PM | message detail |
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oh god Magus slowed down Sonic. --- "Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day." ~Bagon's Pokedex entry |
| ZFS | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:39 PM | message detail |
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Magus stuffing that's what's going on here --- kept you waiting, huh |
| Gaddswell | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:41 PM | message detail |
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Magus back on top! --- http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/MapleMasta/IkeClimbers2.jpg |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:41 PM | message detail |
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hello bracket voters --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| satai_delenn | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:43 PM | message detail |
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YES MAGUS GO --- Attention, all yoctograms! (It's x2) DIE! |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:58 PM | message detail |
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Mega Man > Sephiroth Finally revenge for 2002! --- I want adventure in the great wide somewhere... I want it more than I can tell! - Belle http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3949/beautyandthebeast21024uh9.jpg |
| hailEC | Posted 10/15/2008 9:15:58 PM | message detail |
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lol sonic lol sandbag Sandbag > Auron looking really great. lol lol did i mention lol --- all hail ec your lord and savior |
| red sox 777 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:04 PM | message detail |
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YES Magus back in the lead! --- Evvivan: Character Battle VII --- Score: 88/112 --- T-300 (103 way) Bracket: Sonic > Magus --- Vote: Magus |
| Fayt_Esteed | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:04 PM | message detail |
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Sonic boom sonic boom sonic boom! --- Isaac and Princess Kumatora for SSB4! SSBB Mains: Zelda, Peach, Lucas, Ness Now we must duel, like two gleaming banjos on a moonlit stoop! -Dimentio, SPM |
| Draco1214 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:10 PM | message detail |
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Go Magus! --- "Men that are trapped by chains of 'maybe' can never reach their dreams!" Explicit Content > me in the Guru |
| transients | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:14 PM | message detail |
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let's wait until we see the day vote before saying much here. Magus is
VERY frontloaded, and the Bag is a complete unknown. I expect it to
hold up better than Magus though given L and Cube's trends, and then
Smash's trends. Sandbag, Sonic, Auron -- any order could happen. --- zfs: man i'm reading an argument about whether or not midna is fat zfs: come on mgs4 |
| nintendogirl1 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:23 PM | message detail |
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YES MAGUS YES! --- Bash that pinata! |
| Lopen | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:33 PM | message detail |
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!$@$ YOU SANDBAG! DIE IN A @!#!# YEAH BLACK WIND !##%! --- Master Chief's quest to defeat Cloud: Round 1 - Raiden/Kain/Other Dude. Target: 48%. GAME FUEL. Believe |
| eaglesarebeasts | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:33 PM | message detail |
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Hell yeah Magus! Put an end to this unfunny bag. --- "I'm Vyse of the Blue Rogues. And in a few moments, I'll be relieving you of your valuables." |
| Master Moltar | Posted 10/15/2008 9:16:58 PM | message detail |
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sorry now the match is over jokefaqs is dead long live magus done --- Moltar Status: augh Shepard/Magus/Sandbag/Sonic - Bracket: Sonic > Magus - Vote: Shepard (87/112) |
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 10/15/2008 9:17:02 PM | message detail |
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Ah lame, Im not going to be here for tommorows match when it starts. So I can try to smite a whole lot of you assbandits! --- Warning, there is a bear right behind you. Ride Him. |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 10/15/2008 9:17:17 PM | message detail |
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Man I'd love this to be Magus > Sonic would be full of lulz --- Albion Hero http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 10/15/2008 9:17:23 PM | message detail |
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This is the power hour... Can anyone imagine Sonic during the night vote? Oh god. --- Demyx is better than Axel. |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/15/2008 9:17:39 PM | message detail |
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Sandbag is going to destroy Magus in the day. --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 10/15/2008 9:17:55 PM | message detail |
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someone AIM me when Magus is OVER 9000!!!!! votes. --- Warning, there is a bear right behind you. Ride Him. |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 10/15/2008 9:17:55 PM | message detail |
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If Sandbag can barely get past Magus, how will he have a shot against Auron? And to take our minds off of this display of poor taste today (Shepard not winning by 60%), anybody else feeling Fenix > Sub-Zero? --- I want adventure in the great wide somewhere... I want it more than I can tell! - Belle http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3949/beautyandthebeast21024uh9.jpg |
| PartOfYourWorld | Posted 10/15/2008 9:18:17 PM | message detail |
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If Sandbag gets through this, I'll feel pretty good about him beating Sonic next round. --- Yoblazer: http://i33.tinypic.com/16hnm05.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 10/15/2008 9:18:24 PM | message detail |
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Hmm... I actually like Magus here, even though he's clearly being
propped up on BRACKETS I expected Sandbag to be, like... leading Sonic
at this point. Not that it's out of the question but it's for the wrong reasons --- turnturnturn your brain in turnturnturn your brain in |
| WarThaNemesis2 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:18:25 PM | message detail |
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MegatokyoEd (#027) Magus will be tearing into Sonic during the night vote. --- "Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day." ~Bagon's Pokedex entry |
| Xcarvenger | Posted 10/15/2008 9:18:43 PM | message detail |
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shepard is going to cut sonic during the night or better yet sandbag AND magus will take the lead for a brief moment <_< --- Kweh! Kweh!!! --> http://backloggery.com/main.php?user=xcarvenger For all your board 8 needs: www.board8.wikia.com |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:19:11 PM | message detail |
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Maybe the epic Sonic/Magus match from 2003 can still happen. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 85/112 Today's Match: Sonic > Magus |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 10/15/2008 9:19:21 PM | message detail |
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So either Magus is back at his old levels, or Sonic would lose handily to guys like Dante and Zero. --- I want adventure in the great wide somewhere... I want it more than I can tell! - Belle http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3949/beautyandthebeast21024uh9.jpg |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 10/15/2008 9:19:24 PM | message detail |
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Sonic may get under 30% with the night vote tbh --- Albion Hero http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| paraboxx | Posted 10/15/2008 9:19:34 PM | message detail |
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Well this topic is certainly living up to expectations. *ten minutes in* IT'S ALL OVER MAGUS YOU FAILURE LOL *five minutes later* HELL YEAH MAGUS KILL THAT UNFUNNY BAG LOL |
| satai_delenn | Posted 10/15/2008 9:19:51 PM | message detail |
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I like Sonic better, but Magus > Sonic would actually be a really hilarious result. --- Attention, all yoctograms! (It's x2) DIE! |
| PartOfYourWorld | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:15 PM | message detail |
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Sonic is pathetic! --- Yoblazer: http://i33.tinypic.com/16hnm05.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| transients | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:22 PM | message detail |
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man, Sonic. BRAWL LFF CONFIRMED --- zfs: man i'm reading an argument about whether or not midna is fat zfs: come on mgs4 |
| HeroicTronBonne | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:29 PM | message detail |
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So how many of you actually voted for the Bag but are pretending you didn't? >_> --- Albion Hero http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| RockMFR 5 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:32 PM | message detail |
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XD nice update Sonic --- Be a good little washing machine, now... o_0 The Ohio State University: We are so much better than m*ch!g@n. |
| WarThaNemesis2 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:33 PM | message detail |
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Ha ha ha. Magus, what are you doing? --- "Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day." ~Bagon's Pokedex entry |
| Janus5000 | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:40 PM | message detail |
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Increase. Whew. Magus should start cutting Sonic within an hour. --- http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/HowDisturbing/stayawhile.jpg Stay a while and breathe me in. |
| MegatokyoEd | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:48 PM | message detail |
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WHAT THE **** SONIC?! --- Demyx is better than Axel. |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 10/15/2008 9:20:49 PM | message detail |
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Magus stalling Sonic --- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
