GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 680
| Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 4/17/2009 2:07:23 PM | message detail |
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Oh cmon, 4%? I doubt Lufia 2 is Tanner/Lucas bad |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 2:07:44 PM | message detail |
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From: Shoenin_Kakashi | #301 Oh, its not. But against 2 SNES rpgs? Its in for a big time beating. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 2:09:57 PM | message detail |
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I can't see YI being stronger than DKC, Mario name or otherwise. YI is
about as obscure and 'who cares' as it gets for a Mario/Zelda/FF game. --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| MarioSuperstar | Posted 4/17/2009 2:14:53 PM | message detail |
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From: MyWorldIsCrono | #299 Considering it was nowhere near Sunshine in the favorites poll for whatever's worth. I really have no idea how Yoshi's Island is received besides the list, but at this point, how much is the list worth when it trounces Sonic and nearly beats Super Metroid? YI is going to get casual votes.. it just depends on if those casual votes like it more than Earthbound. --- *is Dranze* BGE2 - Today: FFVI > MMX - Points: 28/40 Vote: MMX |
| HaRRicH | Posted 4/17/2009 2:15:55 PM | message detail |
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Pretty true, though it is SO good. I would love to see it straight-up
win the match...but SMW2:YI's more obscure than LoZ:LA and doesn't look
to have a true big fanbase here, judging from the old SMB-polls and its
place in the Top 100 List (the only Nintendo games it beat was F-Zero
and Metroid: Zero Mission). That's what EB's gotta count on if it's
going to win. --- Prototype Shorthand, do you speak it?! |
| MarioSuperstar | Posted 4/17/2009 2:17:01 PM | message detail |
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What I mean by the list's worth is that Super Mario Kart was ranked
pretty low, but still managed to come close to games ranking higher
than it... waaaay higher. --- *is Dranze* BGE2 - Today: FFVI > MMX - Points: 28/40 Vote: MMX |
| HaRRicH | Posted 4/17/2009 2:19:03 PM | message detail |
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I really have no idea how Yoshi's Island is received besides the
list, but at this point, how much is the list worth when it trounces
Sonic and nearly beats Super Metroid? SM still won and Sonic 3 wasn't on the Top 100 List, but I feel ya. I'm just saying that's a BIG turn-around for two games with no reason to change due to just the format of asking people what their favorite games are. --- Prototype Shorthand, do you speak it?! |
| greatone10 | Posted 4/17/2009 2:19:26 PM | message detail |
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Even if Yoshi's Island is about as obscure and "who cares" as a Mario
game can get, it's still not going to have trouble beating Earthbound.
Earthbound is fodder, and has never won a match with another Nintendo
entrant present. Any fans that would vote Earthbound based off SSB's
popularity (the source of about 80% of Ness's votes) would go for
Yoshi's Island anyway, and that's assuming they even know what
Earthbound is. --- Donkey Kong Country 2's path to Best Game Ever '09. vs. Super Mario RPG, Goldeneye, Resident Evil 2. Ugh, my top 3 games in the same match. |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 2:21:43 PM | message detail |
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Just a comparison between Super Metroid and Yoshis Island sales: Yoshi Island sold about 1.5 million in America and Super Metroid sold 500k. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| RockMFR 5 | Posted 4/17/2009 2:22:56 PM | message detail |
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Earthbound won't even get close to Yoshi's Island. Chrono Trigger >
YI is a lock. Probably one of the easiest picks of the whole contest. --- Be a good little washing machine, now... o_0 The Ohio State University: We are so much better than m*ch!g@n. |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 2:23:27 PM | message detail |
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From: RockMFR 5 | #310 Totally. Only people giving Earthbound a chance are biased Earthbound fans. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| MarioSuperstar | Posted 4/17/2009 2:24:32 PM | message detail |
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.. I don't even like Earthbound. I actually prefer YI. --- *is Dranze* BGE2 - Today: FFVI > MMX - Points: 28/40 Vote: MMX |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 2:25:47 PM | message detail |
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Earthbound (2004g) VS Shenmue (2004g) Earthbound has a strength of 20.32. Shenmue has a strength of 20.70. Shenmue wins with 50.92% of the vote! A win of 1,502 with 81,838 total votes cast. imho --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| PartOfYourWorld | Posted 4/17/2009 2:30:06 PM | message detail |
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I'll take RBY > LA. All LA has over it is the Zelda name; RBY was a much bigger game in pretty much all respects. That doesn't seem very fair or accurate. It's like saying all LttP has over RBY is the Zelda name and the fact that it was on a console. --- Yoblazer: http://i44.tinypic.com/25z1non.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| XxSoulxX | Posted 4/17/2009 2:31:44 PM | message detail |
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... Are people seriously considering EB over a Mario game? What the hell people. --- Good Times, Great Memories |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 2:32:40 PM | message detail |
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The only Mario game EB has a shot against is Mario 2. And even that would be an upset. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| red sox 777 | Posted 4/17/2009 2:38:57 PM | message detail |
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EB got pretty much the worst possible bracket placement it could have
gotten. It's up against Chrono Trigger, another SNES RPG, and a
Mario/Yoshi game. --- Link he come to town to win the Gamefaqs Contests. |
| alexazx | Posted 4/17/2009 2:49:05 PM | message detail |
| Yes, it's pretty insane to expect Earthbound to beat Yoshi's Island after what we're seeing happening today, Link's Awakening, a low tier Zelda game, beating one of the most popular Mega Man titles. I can't see Earthbound being even near as popular as Mega Man X. Yoshi's Island will win a lot of votes just by recognition. It may not be one of the best games from that time, but it certainly is one of the most well-known SNES titles. And besides, Earthbound will suffer greatly in Europe, more than Mega Man X did. |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 2:49:07 PM | message detail |
| Even if EB was against a game of its same
strength, I'd say it didn't have a chance due to Chrono Trigger there.
A SNES RPG doesn't need the biggest SNES rpg in the same poll sapping
away its votes. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| edwardsdv | Posted 4/17/2009 2:54:13 PM | message detail |
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I'm an earthbound/mother fanboy and not even I have EB winning,sadly. --- http://www.thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=212 |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 3:20:44 PM | message detail |
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...Jeez guys, EB is at a disadvantage but anyone calling that (or any) match a lock is looking to get bit in the butt. --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:21:11 PM | message detail |
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From: KamikazePotato | #321 but it is a lock. A mario SNES game against a handicapped EB is as much of a lock as you can get --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 3:22:31 PM | message detail |
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Just like Doom versus an SFFd DKC was a lock, mirite? --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| Masato_Tanaka | Posted 4/17/2009 3:22:54 PM | message detail |
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I'm looking forward to tomorrow's match for some reason. Will Sonic 2
disappoint as much as Sonic 3? Will MKII prove it's worth anything?
Let's find out! --- The Straight Up G The Palace of Wisdom Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 4/17/2009 3:23:07 PM | message detail |
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Obviously nothing's a lock, but EB's chances there are pretty damn slim. --- In-de-structable. Nothing's gonna stop me now. http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w333/usagiaruku/1224857053726.jpg |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:23:27 PM | message detail |
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you realize using doom as an example hurts your case, yeah? --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| Masato_Tanaka | Posted 4/17/2009 3:24:04 PM | message detail |
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Just like Doom versus an SFFd DKC was a lock, mirite? Doom really did deserve that win though. Both games are great, but let's think about it for a second. Which one brought more to the table of it's respective genre? Doom...by a longshot --- The Straight Up G The Palace of Wisdom Hardcore Legend and Board 8er Masa/Hiko |
| PartOfYourWorld | Posted 4/17/2009 3:25:35 PM | message detail |
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Yoshi's Island has got to be, at best, the sixth strongest Mario title,
but we're watching the sixth or seventh strongest Zelda game beat up on
the strongest Mega Man game (a game that would trounce Earthbound
easily). I'd be shocked to see Earthbound contend, especially with
other SNES RPGs in the poll. --- Yoblazer: http://i44.tinypic.com/25z1non.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
| XxSoulxX | Posted 4/17/2009 3:26:47 PM | message detail |
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...Jeez guys, EB is at a disadvantage but anyone calling that (or any) match a lock is looking to get bit in the butt. No. Just no. Sorry, but you can chalk up this as another "looking for an upset where there is no chance of any upset" argument. EB is at the worst disadvantage out of every game in this contest. It's getting double SFFed, and has to beat two very mainstream games in doing so. It's just... why even bring this up? Seriously, it's not going to happen. It's almost as dumb as people saying MKII > Sonic 2 is a possibility. --- Good Times, Great Memories |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 4/17/2009 3:30:31 PM | message detail |
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CT - 50% YI - 29% EB - 21% Lufia 2 - 0% --- Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy. -trancer1 |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:30:58 PM | message detail |
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If Earthbound can't even beat Doom on an rpg/nintendo dominated site,
and loses 57-43% to doom... what makes you think it being SFF'd by two
SNES rpgs will let it compete with a mario title? Its just something so
out there I don't understand. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:31:14 PM | message detail |
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From: BlAcK TuRtLe | #330 Hey I'm voting for Lufia 2, so it should get at least 1%! --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 3:31:37 PM | message detail |
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Oh, it would be shocking to see EB contend, but I've seen waaaay too
many matches people called 'locks' go awry to count EB out yet. --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 4/17/2009 3:31:39 PM | message detail |
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Going by the Guru picks, Doom vs. DKC was much more debated than Earthbound vs. YI, and for good reason. --- All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 4/17/2009 3:31:48 PM | message detail |
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And whatever small percentage Lufia does get will be coming from EB's pile. --- Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy. -trancer1 |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 4/17/2009 3:32:32 PM | message detail |
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And yeah, I don't recall anyone (except maybe Lopen!) saying Doom was a lock in that match. --- In-de-structable. Nothing's gonna stop me now. http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w333/usagiaruku/1224857053726.jpg |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:33:27 PM | message detail |
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Honestly, I could make a better case saying that Phoenix Wright advances then Earthbound. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 3:34:17 PM | message detail |
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If Earthbound can't even beat Doom on an rpg/nintendo dominated
site, and loses 57-43% to doom... what makes you think it being SFF'd
by two SNES rpgs will let it compete with a mario title? Its just
something so out there I don't understand. EB definitely does better in this format, for one. And yeah, I don't recall anyone (except maybe Lopen!) saying Doom was a lock in that match. The entire Analysis Crew had DKC losing by 4% or worse (usually around 7%). That's about as close to a lock as it gets around here. --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 3:34:43 PM | message detail |
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Honestly, I could make a better case saying that Phoenix Wright advances then Earthbound. No, you can't. Don't be stupid. --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:35:45 PM | message detail |
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From: KamikazePotato | #339 Well, seeing as how Earthboudn has NO case, its not hard to. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| KanzarisKelshen | Posted 4/17/2009 3:35:52 PM | message detail |
| The ONLY way EB can win is if its fanbase has remained static from 2004 until now and they all vote for it. Seriously, if EB can't pull that off, there's no way for it to win, so CT>YI is as close as you can get to "Mortal Lock" before using FPS and graphic adventure games from years ago. |
| KleenexTissue50 | Posted 4/17/2009 3:36:23 PM | message detail |
| Just because someone predicts a match one way
doesn't mean it's a lock. I had Doom getting somewhere around that as
well, and no time before or during the match did I think either game
was a lock to win. --- I'm gonna keep on going, I know I'll be strong. http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z114/Javer8000/FanimeCon2008/Sandbag.jpg |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:37:24 PM | message detail |
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Doom was a heavy favorite, but hardly a lock. I see YI > EB as a 10% difference, aka a lock. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 4/17/2009 3:38:18 PM | message detail |
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EB definitely does better in this format, for one. Yeah, Ness taking advantage of triple PS1 SFF to beat Alucard and Liquid Snake was a great example of this. o wate --- Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy. -trancer1 |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 3:39:22 PM | message detail |
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Post 1 is from someone I've never seen before. Post 3 is from...Albion. Post 4 is from...BT. All are directed at me. Time to bail on this conversation/topic. --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:39:50 PM | message detail |
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http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Mewtwo_vs_Pac-Man_vs_Ness_vs_Travis_2008 http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Big_Boss_vs_Kirby_vs_Jinjo_vs_Lucas_2008 Mother is a monster in this format IMHO --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| KamikazePotato | Posted 4/17/2009 3:40:29 PM | message detail |
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Did you seriously just use Lucas Whose game was never released here Just...just shut up. --- http://thengamer.com/guru/ |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:41:05 PM | message detail |
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Also check prediction precentage for both of those matches. They performed about 10% under prediction People always overestimate Earthbound/Mother in these things. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/17/2009 3:41:19 PM | message detail |
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From: KamikazePotato | #347 He actually did better in America then Asia. --- http://card.mygamercard.net/geothermal/blue/Albion+Hero.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/RyanSaotome/voteps4plz.jpg |
| red sox 777 | Posted 4/17/2009 3:46:59 PM | message detail |
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Earthbound won't win the Smash fanbase over Yoshi's Island, and it
won't be winning the SNES RPG fanbase over CT. It has less chance of
placing there than WoW has of winning the contest. No, it's not a 0%
chance because this is a 4-way games contest after 5 years and we've
never seen Yoshi's Island before. --- Link he come to town to win the Gamefaqs Contests. |
