GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 633
| transience | Posted 11/14/2008 12:35:02 PM | message detail |
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contest spoilers -- Vincent takes the lead on post #337 ~*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 ~*Character Contest Histories*~ http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Contest_Histories ~*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. |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 11/14/2008 12:36:20 PM | message detail |
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well you stop that already --- CB7 Score: 312/416 http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w333/usagiaruku/1224857053726.jpg |
| paulg235 | Posted 11/14/2008 12:36:33 PM | message detail |
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Vincent will take the lead 5 minutes before the match ends? Wow. What an upset that would be. --- The Gamer In Me |
| red sox 777 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:09:58 PM | message detail |
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Keep doing that; it's stopped Vincent twice already! --- Crono's quest to beat Link: This it it! Crono vs. Samus vs. Vincent vs. Pikachu |
| tee316 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:10:47 PM | message detail |
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Haha, if Vincent doesn't have the lead by then Crono will win. --- "Mewtwo is a major joke."- Vlado |
| KommunistKoala | Posted 11/14/2008 1:34:16 PM | message detail |
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paulg more like guy who tried to get post 500 and failed owned --- sometimes when i play tetris and nobody is home i make male genitals out of the blocks and pleasure myself~Alex Shelley |
| Starion | Posted 11/14/2008 1:34:40 PM | message detail |
| Go Kirby. |
| Biolizard28 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:35:25 PM | message detail |
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Vincent breaches the triple digits. Crono needs a rally right now. *hint* --- Biolizard28: The cream of Fire Emblem fanboyism. ALLEN LIED! PEOPLE LOST THEIR ABILITY TO CONTEST! |
| paulg235 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:36:06 PM | message detail |
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By three seconds. I blame the author of the 500th post who was 4 seconds late. --- The Gamer In Me |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 11/14/2008 1:36:11 PM | message detail |
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User Name jonthomson User ID 453709 Board User Level 36: Ancient Awarded to users with at least 2000 Karma. No posting restrictions. Account Created Friday, August 9, 2002 5:31 PM Last Visit Friday, November 14, 2008 4:34 PM Signature Jon Thomson - 1:10 pure 1:43 100% - HKP: 179 space reserved for guru winner Quote (SpC2k4 - 138, SC2K4 - 128, SpC2k5 - 70, SC2k5 - 153) Miliband wouldn't be a breath of fresh air, he'd just be very slightly different. Vin Diesel would be a breath of fresh air. Or Sgt Bash from Robot Wars Karma 2799 Contributor Page Contributor Page My Games My Games Page Oh, so you're one of the mods that voluntarily stepped down following the FD nonsense. --- TurnTurnTurn your brain in. ~*ST*~ Now Playing: Mother 3, Castlevania: OoE, MGS2 |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 11/14/2008 1:38:23 PM | message detail |
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I think everyone can agree now that Vince IS stronger then Crono, and it wasn't just Link SFFing Crono last year --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/hansen.jpg http://card.mygamercard.net/aero/Albion+Hero.png |
| Nyah | Posted 11/14/2008 1:38:59 PM | message detail |
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no crono is getting sffed by nintendo --- "If truly there is evil in this world it lurks in the hearts of man" -- Edward D. Morrison |
| paulg235 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:39:09 PM | message detail |
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0.1% to go. --- The Gamer In Me |
| Biolizard28 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:39:27 PM | message detail |
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Not AS bad Crono, but you can't let Vincent cut like that! --- Biolizard28: The cream of Fire Emblem fanboyism. ALLEN LIED! PEOPLE LOST THEIR ABILITY TO CONTEST! |
| Sonic_Factor | Posted 11/14/2008 1:39:57 PM | message detail |
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You have 2 Nintendo characters, so It's really hard tell.. but yea, it seems the gap between them is even less. --- Nominate Red XIII for the Character Battle VII! He's the Lion with a fire tail from Final Fantasy VII. |
| KommunistKoala | Posted 11/14/2008 1:40:13 PM | message detail |
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CRONO IS GETTING SAPPED BY PIKACHU ALIBON WHAT DONT YOU UNDERSTAND what an alibon jeez --- sometimes when i play tetris and nobody is home i make male genitals out of the blocks and pleasure myself~Alex Shelley |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 11/14/2008 1:40:42 PM | message detail |
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Where are those 4 votes from Albion when Crono needs them most? --- TurnTurnTurn your brain in. ~*ST*~ Now Playing: Mother 3, Castlevania: OoE, MGS2 |
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 11/14/2008 1:41:26 PM | message detail |
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GOOOO C-MAN --- Warning, there is a bear right behind you. Ride Him. |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 11/14/2008 1:42:17 PM | message detail |
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crono is toast, next match --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/hansen.jpg http://card.mygamercard.net/aero/Albion+Hero.png |
| BDawg | Posted 11/14/2008 1:42:41 PM | message detail |
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How far do we have to get through another stats topic before the Crono zealots give up? --- Should I start running now? |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 11/14/2008 1:42:59 PM | message detail |
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From: BDawg | Posted: 11/14/2008 4:42:41 PM | #018 337 --- TurnTurnTurn your brain in. ~*ST*~ Now Playing: Mother 3, Castlevania: OoE, MGS2 |
| Biolizard28 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:43:23 PM | message detail |
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To infinity and beyond. Crono to cut Samus COMING UP NEXT STAY TUNED --- Biolizard28: The cream of Fire Emblem fanboyism. ALLEN LIED! PEOPLE LOST THEIR ABILITY TO CONTEST! |
| trannyscience | Posted 11/14/2008 1:43:53 PM | message detail |
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well, at least Crono's not COMPLETELY dying here - if he keeps this
within striking range maybe he can pull one of those Frog cheat jobs. it's looking to be a 600 vote lead by 10 though, if not bigger, so it's pretty damn unlikely. --- xyzzy http://isobamapresident.com/ |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 11/14/2008 1:43:55 PM | message detail |
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*BEYOND* over, G_G wannabe script kiddies. --- TurnTurnTurn your brain in. ~*ST*~ Now Playing: Mother 3, Castlevania: OoE, MGS2 |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:44:11 PM | message detail |
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hey ulti i thought you were leaving --- CB7 Score: 312/416 http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w333/usagiaruku/1224857053726.jpg |
| paulg235 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:44:35 PM | message detail |
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61 votes. --- The Gamer In Me |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 11/14/2008 1:44:37 PM | message detail |
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I decided to drive to work instead of walk. but I really do have to run. Oh well. --- TurnTurnTurn your brain in. ~*ST*~ Now Playing: Mother 3, Castlevania: OoE, MGS2 |
| Biolizard28 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:45:07 PM | message detail |
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Okay, Crono, you can stop failing now. Also, Albion needs to get on the ball. --- Biolizard28: The cream of Fire Emblem fanboyism. ALLEN LIED! PEOPLE LOST THEIR ABILITY TO CONTEST! |
| The n00b Avenger | Posted 11/14/2008 1:45:34 PM | message detail |
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Hurry we won't make it to 337 in time --- A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice. |
| ZFS | Posted 11/14/2008 1:45:46 PM | message detail |
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Hey Crono is still leading. Not bad. --- "You don't have to worry about me." |
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 11/14/2008 1:46:40 PM | message detail |
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C-Cannot be close, he never wins the close ones! <_< --- Warning, there is a bear right behind you. Ride Him. |
| red sox 777 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:47:04 PM | message detail |
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Still not completely done. I don't really believe in him getting a
miracle rally though- he's never done it before. Crono just needs to
stall Vincent for a good while, like he did the second half of the 3-4
hour. --- Crono's quest to beat Link: This it it! Crono vs. Samus vs. Vincent vs. Pikachu |
| Biolizard28 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:47:16 PM | message detail |
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HE WILL DAMMIT FIGHT --- Biolizard28: The cream of Fire Emblem fanboyism. ALLEN LIED! PEOPLE LOST THEIR ABILITY TO CONTEST! |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 11/14/2008 1:47:46 PM | message detail |
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From: Biolizard28 | #028 no u --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/hansen.jpg http://card.mygamercard.net/aero/Albion+Hero.png |
| ZFS | Posted 11/14/2008 1:47:55 PM | message detail |
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Also, Albion needs to get on the ball. Haha. --- "You don't have to worry about me." |
| trannyscience | Posted 11/14/2008 1:48:03 PM | message detail |
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given the blatant fanboyism I've been seeing over the past 16 hours (and days leading up to this match) I wouldn't be surprised! --- xyzzy http://isobamapresident.com/ |
| RockMFR 5 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:48:20 PM | message detail |
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stall! yes! --- Be a good little washing machine, now... o_0 The Ohio State University: We are so much better than m*ch!g@n. |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:49:03 PM | message detail |
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Eh, Crono failed because he was trying to beat Mario. You can't rally against Mario! Vincent would be much easier to come back on. Just look how awful he does with the board vote. --- Check out the '08 Guru Site! http://thengamer.com/guru/ Other Hot Content: thengamer.com/xstats | board8.wikia.com |
| Biolizard28 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:49:21 PM | message detail |
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Crono needs to go Super Saiyan right about now. --- Biolizard28: The cream of Fire Emblem fanboyism. ALLEN LIED! PEOPLE LOST THEIR ABILITY TO CONTEST! |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 11/14/2008 1:49:36 PM | message detail |
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I'm too busy killing random undead mobs in Northrend to rally for Crono sry --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/hansen.jpg http://card.mygamercard.net/aero/Albion+Hero.png |
| paulg235 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:49:55 PM | message detail |
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The future is refusing to change. --- The Gamer In Me |
| red sox 777 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:49:58 PM | message detail |
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That's the thing- Vincent won the board vote last night, as strange as that sounds. --- Crono's quest to beat Link: This it it! Crono vs. Samus vs. Vincent vs. Pikachu |
| ZFS | Posted 11/14/2008 1:50:45 PM | message detail |
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Man, the stats topic has it bad for Crono. next round won't be pleasant ! --- "You don't have to worry about me." |
| red sox 777 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:50:51 PM | message detail |
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Maybe I'm being too down on Crono because he couldn't do anything with
the second night vote on Sonic or Vincent last year though. He was down
by a lot more than he'll be down tonight in both of those, so maybe..... --- Crono's quest to beat Link: This it it! Crono vs. Samus vs. Vincent vs. Pikachu |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 11/14/2008 1:51:41 PM | message detail |
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I'm liking Crono here. Vincent will probably build up a lead of a few
hundred, but Crono's second night vote is killer. Should be a good
finish to watch, if only I didn't have to work =( --- 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 |
| MichaelWClark | Posted 11/14/2008 1:51:49 PM | message detail |
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From: MyWorldIsCrono | #040 Warcraft will always be there, Crono will not be after tonight if you don't do something. --- Gunner is, what is the word... passionate. but i think that MichaelWClark dude is far crazier than anything Gunner has posted. Posted by Mark Milton |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 11/14/2008 1:52:54 PM | message detail |
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--- Bracket: http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=10 |
| Biolizard28 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:53:10 PM | message detail |
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O night vote, save my bracket so the Gurus can all nominate Charizard for next year. --- Biolizard28: The cream of Fire Emblem fanboyism. ALLEN LIED! PEOPLE LOST THEIR ABILITY TO CONTEST! |
| red sox 777 | Posted 11/14/2008 1:53:18 PM | message detail |
| Crono wants us to all give up before starting his
miracle rally. Look at all the miracle final hour rallies that have
happened in the past (ok, all 2 of them). What was the common thread?
Mario fans and Frog fans both gave up all hope before they started! --- Crono's quest to beat Link: This it it! Crono vs. Samus vs. Vincent vs. Pikachu |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 11/14/2008 1:53:36 PM | message detail |
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Crono why do you do this to us --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/hansen.jpg http://card.mygamercard.net/aero/Albion+Hero.png |
