GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 610
| Gaddswell | Posted 10/25/2008 10:06:05 PM | message detail |
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Shaped like a boot...! ~*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. --- sig |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:06:30 PM | message detail |
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At least Crono is kicking ass. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 125/176 Today's Match: Crono > Ryu |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:06:38 PM | message detail |
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Shaped like a boot to lose to Crono. --- CB7 Score: 128/168 http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w333/usagiaruku/1224857053726.jpg |
| red sox 777 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:06:55 PM | message detail |
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Shaped like a boot to prove Crono > Link! --- Character Battle VII --- Score: 126/180 --- T-767 (128 way) Bracket: Crono > Ryu --- Vote: Crono |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:07:11 PM | message detail |
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I gotta say though, Crono is impressing me. He didn't look very good in round 1 --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| ffmasterjose | Posted 10/25/2008 10:07:23 PM | message detail |
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unfunny joke is unfunny --- 131/176 points - The Great GameFAQs Character Battle VII NP: Crono > Ryu SF | http://www.thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=0 |
| idyvino | Posted 10/25/2008 10:07:55 PM | message detail |
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I think it will be Crono>L Block.. It needs a lot of miracle for L Block>Crono.. And more surprising for Ryu to get second based on the early 1 hour vote and for Ryu to dethrone L Block.. The boot gonna walk out in the next round I guess?? |
| WarThaNemesis2 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:07:56 PM | message detail |
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Shaped like a boot to time travel! --- It has War, ExTha, and Crasty insulting each other as hedgehogs while being vaguely about your boobs. What did you expect. - Shadow The ExTha |
| transience | Posted 10/25/2008 10:08:11 PM | message detail |
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save_us.cro actually, Ryu/Amaterasu is going to be tougher than whoever the hell shows up next round, so even when Crono dies in the day and L comes back, Crono's got a chance for first next round. really nice show from him. --- xyzzy la la la you're dead la la la la we killed you la la la |
| paraboxx | Posted 10/25/2008 10:08:30 PM | message detail |
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I approve of this tagline. Let's Go L-Block Let's Go *clap clap* |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:10:00 PM | message detail |
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We're more then likely having Crono/Block/Pikachu/Arthas next round. What happens there? --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| Gaddswell | Posted 10/25/2008 10:10:36 PM | message detail |
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RYU CUT --- sig |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:10:46 PM | message detail |
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woot ryu cut block --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| __hiei__ | Posted 10/25/2008 10:10:46 PM | message detail |
| Crono takes a distant first and hopefully Blizzard rally takes out the joke. |
| red sox 777 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:10:52 PM | message detail |
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Crono > Block, easily. --- Character Battle VII --- Score: 126/180 --- T-767 (128 way) Bracket: Crono > Ryu --- Vote: Crono |
| Xcarvenger | Posted 10/25/2008 10:10:53 PM | message detail |
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hey a cut --- Kweh! Kweh!!! --> http://backloggery.com/main.php?user=xcarvenger For all your board 8 needs: www.board8.wikia.com |
| Lopen | Posted 10/25/2008 10:11:03 PM | message detail |
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RYU CUT BONUS STAGE ACTIVATED. BLOCK BREAKIN TIME. --- Master Chief's quest to defeat Cloud: Round 2 - Raiden/Big Boss/Kirby. Target: 48%. Kain Stronger than Kirby & Big Boss!?!? Believe |
| Draco1214 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:11:24 PM | message detail |
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Pikachu isn't advancing. Remember the last time two characters who only
had Brawl connection were in the same match (hint: Marth didn't
advance). --- "Men that are trapped by chains of 'maybe' can never reach their dreams!" Explicit Content > me in the Guru |
| Mumei | Posted 10/25/2008 10:11:42 PM | message detail |
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Isn't that more of a stall than a real cut? <_< --- "I believe that words uttered in passion contain a greater living truth than do those words which express thoughts rationally conceived" - Sensei |
| ffmasterjose | Posted 10/25/2008 10:11:47 PM | message detail |
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If that is indeed the next round, it's still going to be Crono > L-Block --- 131/176 points - The Great GameFAQs Character Battle VII NP: Crono > Ryu SF | http://www.thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=0 |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:11:47 PM | message detail |
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Finally a cut, let's get this party started. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 125/176 Today's Match: Crono > Ryu |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:11:55 PM | message detail |
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__hiei__ (#014) This is what I'm hoping for... its round 3, and thats about the time that Blizzard rallying really comes full force if Starcraft beating Wind Waker and nearly beating Smash Bros Melee are to be believed. --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| transience | Posted 10/25/2008 10:12:10 PM | message detail |
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hrm, maybe Crono *can* win this - 200 votes in 20 minutes with the
night vote coming. he'll have a bigger lead than Magus had on Sandbag,
and L-Block doesn't have a day vote like Sandbag does. that said, NO ONE here has a good day vote. --- xyzzy la la la you're dead la la la la we killed you la la la |
| Gaddswell | Posted 10/25/2008 10:12:16 PM | message detail |
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Isn't that more of a stall than a real cut? <_< We'll take what we can get! --- sig |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:12:48 PM | message detail |
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transience (#023) Crono doesn't collapse like Magus does at day either --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| Fayt_Esteed | Posted 10/25/2008 10:13:17 PM | message detail |
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Go Ryu! Cut that block down to size! --- 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 |
| red sox 777 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:14:51 PM | message detail |
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Keep in mind the day vote is much weaker on the weekend. --- Character Battle VII --- Score: 126/180 --- T-767 (128 way) Bracket: Crono > Ryu --- Vote: Crono |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:14:53 PM | message detail |
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Pikachu isn't advancing. Remember the last time two characters who
only had Brawl connection were in the same match (hint: Marth didn't
advance). Pikachu had Ike and had no trouble beating Arthas. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 125/176 Today's Match: Crono > Ryu |
| Lopen | Posted 10/25/2008 10:15:23 PM | message detail |
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Yeah, no chance L-Block overcomes Crono here. L-Block's comeback
against Ryu was a very modest one. He wasn't ever down more than 500 or
600 or so. And Ryu's day vote is terrible. --- Master Chief's quest to defeat Cloud: Round 2 - Raiden/Big Boss/Kirby. Target: 48%. Kain Stronger than Kirby & Big Boss!?!? Believe |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:15:32 PM | message detail |
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charmander6000 (#028) Arthas is a different beast this round though, I'm expecting an Orange box type of boost that Gordon had between rounds last round. --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:15:43 PM | message detail |
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Comeback deactivated. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 125/176 Today's Match: Crono > Ryu |
| Justin_Crossing | Posted 10/25/2008 10:16:41 PM | message detail |
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>.> I still think Ryu has a chance. It may be miniscule, but still a chance. --- # of Days until things start looking up for me: 9 All started when: I broke my arm. November 3rd, 2007 |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:17:34 PM | message detail |
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Cuz last round, Arthas wasn't yet in WoW, and it was just hype of
Wotlk. But the day before Hoggers match, the Wotlk patch hit and Arthas
is now in the game and on the title screen, and he started his invasion
of Azeroth a couple days ago. --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:17:59 PM | message detail |
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I can see Ryu coming back throughout the European Day Vote and tie L-Block only to lose it throughout the day. Remember how SFII lost. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 125/176 Today's Match: Crono > Ryu |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:19:17 PM | message detail |
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Yeah, Ryu's done here, people thinking otherwise are just being
delusional. Crono looks like he should be good for this, though. Nice
show there. --- CB7 Score: 128/168 http://64.81.113.250/a-kon-12/000177.jpg |
| MoogleKupo141 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:20:39 PM | message detail |
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Cuz last round, Arthas wasn't yet in WoW, and it was just hype of
Wotlk. But the day before Hoggers match, the Wotlk patch hit and Arthas
is now in the game and on the title screen, and he started his invasion
of Azeroth a couple days ago. I've been playing a lot since the patch and I've yet to see Arthas anywhere... I don't even see him on the title screen.... --- For your health. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/Cyclo/pokewhat.jpg This is my Chocomander, Steve! |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:20:45 PM | message detail |
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uhh Crono why you letting block cut ya dude --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:21:45 PM | message detail |
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At least Ryu has cut a full percent against L-Block. Percent cut does not equal vote cut. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 125/176 Today's Match: Crono > Ryu |
| red sox 777 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:21:45 PM | message detail |
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Bah, why does Crono have to go let L-Block cut him just as I was about to go to sleep? Now I have to wait for a good update. --- Character Battle VII --- Score: 126/180 --- T-767 (128 way) Bracket: Crono > Ryu --- Vote: Crono |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:23:34 PM | message detail |
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MoogleKupo141 (#036) I coulda sworn he was on the title screen, though I haven't played in nearly 2 weeks cuz I quit over the nerfing of warlocks. But I remember hearing about the zombie invasion being prompted by Arthas. --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| charmander6000 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:27:03 PM | message detail |
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In about 20 min. is when L-Block had its biggest lead on Ryu. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB7%20BOP.xls Character Battle 2008: Points 125/176 Today's Match: Crono > Ryu |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:27:36 PM | message detail |
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Ryu needs to get his ass in gear --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| Masato_Tanaka | Posted 10/25/2008 10:27:37 PM | message detail |
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The Block...is failing? :/ Yes, in my opinion, this is a disappointment. I suppose it was only time before this occured. --- The Straight Up G The WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| Masato_Tanaka | Posted 10/25/2008 10:28:06 PM | message detail |
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At least he's jobbing to someone who really needed a big win though. Yay for Crono. --- The Straight Up G The WWEGSB Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| MoogleKupo141 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:28:21 PM | message detail |
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I coulda sworn he was on the title screen, though I haven't played
in nearly 2 weeks cuz I quit over the nerfing of warlocks. But I
remember hearing about the zombie invasion being prompted by Arthas. There's one of those frost dragon things on the title screen... no Arthas. And there's a Scourge invasion happening, but Arthas is nowhere to be seen. --- For your health. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/Cyclo/pokewhat.jpg This is my Chocomander, Steve! |
| Lopen | Posted 10/25/2008 10:29:08 PM | message detail |
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After last round, no doubt in my mind this is a disappointment.
Especially since Block probably finishes around 27ish, which I believe
is its lowest percentage ever. Ryu won't win, but this isn't the disaster I thought it'd be coming in. --- Master Chief's quest to defeat Cloud: Round 2 - Raiden/Big Boss/Kirby. Target: 48%. Kain Stronger than Kirby & Big Boss!?!? Believe |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 10/25/2008 10:29:43 PM | message detail |
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Theres a scourge invasion, but they don't have Arthas as part of it at
all? I assumed a Scourge invasion at the impending release would be all
about Arthas.. wtf blizz --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/rydia.gif http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/Albion+Hero.png |
| PegasusLover123 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:30:24 PM | message detail |
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Well it looks like Crono should maintain 1st and it seems L-block has at least 2nd place locked down. As for the next match, whoever wins that ultimately will determine how much of a chance Crono has to finally kill off L-Block. Looking at that match i'm suspecting it will be Arthas>Pikachu. The problem with this result is that Pikachu could weaken Crono enough for L-block to sneak through. If it goes Arthas>Alucard, it could also be a problem but since i'm not a Castlevania player i wouldn't know if it will hurt Crono or not. If somehow it goes Arthas>Falcon, then i think L-block will meet his end then as Falcon won't faze Crono as much as Pikachu would. Which next match win do you guys think will give the best chance at eliminating L-Block? --- BC: 0774-7368-9787 name: EDS "Casual player" so dont count me in for no item matches. |
| MoogleKupo141 | Posted 10/25/2008 10:30:51 PM | message detail |
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Theres a scourge invasion, but they don't have Arthas as part of it
at all? I assumed a Scourge invasion at the impending release would be
all about Arthas.. wtf blizz I think there may have been some mention of "The Lich King" in some quest dialogue, but Arthas isn't like hanging out in Kalimdor now or anything. --- For your health. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/Cyclo/pokewhat.jpg This is my Chocomander, Steve! |
| Master Moltar | Posted 10/25/2008 10:32:28 PM | message detail |
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l-block to lose momentum the farther it goes confirmed --- Moltar Status: augh Crono/Ammy/L/Ryu - Bracket: Crono > Ryu - Vote: Ammy (125/176) |
