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UltimaterializerX | Posted 4/21/2009 4:41:11 PM | message detail

EARTHBOUND EDITION!

YOU CANNOT GRASP THE TRUE FORM OF GIYGAS' ATTACK!

The key didn't work, did it? I thought that might be the case. So I just invented this "Machine that Opens Doors, especially when you have a slightly bad key." Sorry for the inconvenience.

Ness used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily.

Ness used Protractor! Now, he can figure out the angles of various things easily.

Don't you think my eyebrows rock?

Pictures taken instantaneously! I'm a photographic genius, if I do say so myself! Okay, get ready for an instant memory. Okay, say.... FUZZY PICKLES!!

~*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 (Thanks to Raven 2 for the info transfer)*~
http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Contest_Histories

~*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.

YOU CANNOT GRASP THE TRUE FORM OF GIYGAS' ATTACK!

The key didn't work, did it? I thought that might be the case. So I just invented this "Machine that Opens Doors, especially when you have a slightly bad key." Sorry for the inconvenience.

Ness used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily.

Ness used Protractor! Now, he can figure out the angles of various things easily.

Don't you think my eyebrows rock?

Pictures taken instantaneously! I'm a photographic genius, if I do say so myself! Okay, get ready for an instant memory. Okay, say.... FUZZY PICKLES!!

Internet_Warbot | Posted 4/21/2009 4:43:18 PM | message detail

oh look Ulti jumping the gun to make a stats topic. There's something you don't see every day!
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UltimaterializerX | Posted 4/21/2009 4:44:28 PM | message detail

Oh look, Smurf on a low-karma alt, acting like people don't know who he is. NEW AND EXCITING OMFG CREAMED MY PANTZ
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Now Playing: Etrian Odyssey 2, Lunar 2, Devil May Cry 3

KamikazePotato | Posted 4/21/2009 4:45:29 PM | message detail

If you stay here too long, you'll end up frying your brain. Yes, you will. No, you will...not. Yesno, you will won't.

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nintendogirl1 | Posted 4/21/2009 4:45:36 PM | message detail

Why the quotes twice?
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AnagramB | Posted 4/21/2009 4:45:54 PM | message detail

Posting because it's the Earthbound edition.

This is my second post in one of your stats topics, Ulti.
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UltimaterializerX | Posted 4/21/2009 4:46:51 PM | message detail

From: nintendogirl1 | Posted: 4/21/2009 7:45:36 PM | #005
Why the quotes twice?

WELCOME TO MOONSIDE

COMEWEL OT SIDEMOON

MOONCOME TO WELSIDE
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Internet_Warbot | Posted 4/21/2009 4:47:58 PM | message detail

Yeah it's not like Internet Warbot's identity hasn't been plastered on my wiki for years or anything. Everyone knows who this is.
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KamikazePotato | Posted 4/21/2009 4:48:17 PM | message detail

Say "Fuzzy Pickles!"

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UltimaterializerX | Posted 4/21/2009 4:49:35 PM | message detail

FUZZY PICKLES
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Now Playing: Etrian Odyssey 2, Lunar 2, Devil May Cry 3

Starman0 | Posted 4/21/2009 4:54:17 PM | message detail

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KamikazePotato | Posted 4/21/2009 6:53:55 PM | message detail

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ZenOfThunder | Posted 4/21/2009 8:51:38 PM | message detail

I HAVE ONLY ONE THING TO SAY TO SMW2 AND CRYING BABY MARIO!

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Fayt_Esteed | Posted 4/21/2009 8:55:30 PM | message detail

Tag
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MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/21/2009 8:59:47 PM | message detail

time to do this
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Starcraft >= Diablo 2 > The Lost Vikings 2 >> trash >>>> World of Warcraft

KamikazePotato | Posted 4/21/2009 8:59:52 PM | message detail

Debating till the very end, huh.

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LeonhartFour | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:19 PM | message detail

Chrono Trigger 40%

8
Earthbound 10%

2
Lufia II 15%

3
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 35%

7
TOTAL VOTES 20

Close the poll!
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MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:21 PM | message detail

lol earthbound
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Starcraft >= Diablo 2 > The Lost Vikings 2 >> trash >>>> World of Warcraft

Master Moltar | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:25 PM | message detail

lol EB's board vote
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Match 16 - Bracket: CT > SMW2 - Vote: Earthbound (46/60)

trannyscience | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:25 PM | message detail

kay next
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Majin Lou | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:28 PM | message detail

Chrono Trigger 36%

9
Earthbound 8%

2
Lufia II 12%

3
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 44%

11
TOTAL VOTES 25
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PartOfYourWorld | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:30 PM | message detail

Chrono Trigger 37.93%

22
Earthbound 17.24%

10
Lufia II 10.34%

6
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 34.48%

20
TOTAL VOTES 58

Not a great refresh.
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M_e_g_a_6_4 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:32 PM | message detail

This match is over.
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LeonhartFour | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:39 PM | message detail

Yeah, it's over already.
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ZFS | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:46 PM | message detail

lol earthbound

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greatone10 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:50 PM | message detail

Earthbound's getting buried with the board vote, ending all talk of this ridiculous upset.
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Not even 10%? What is wrong with you people? At least SMRPG and Goldeneye moved on.

MyWorldIsCrono | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:55 PM | message detail

THIS was the match we were debating for weeks?
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Starcraft >= Diablo 2 > The Lost Vikings 2 >> trash >>>> World of Warcraft

BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 4/21/2009 9:00:56 PM | message detail

What'd I say. Didn't even last 30 seconds
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red sox 777 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:22 PM | message detail

Chrono Trigger 49.64% 138
Earthbound 16.19% 45
Lufia II 5.4% 15
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 28.78% 80
TOTAL VOTES 278

Woo let's go Chrono Trigger!!!
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MarioSuperstar | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:23 PM | message detail

Noooooo
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BGE2 - Today: CT > EB - Points: 46/60 Vote: YI

LeonhartFour | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:25 PM | message detail

Well, Earthbound's trying to stall now. Let's see what happens.
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greatone10 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:28 PM | message detail

From: MyWorldIsCrono | Posted: 4/21/2009 9:00:55 PM | #027
THIS was the match we were debating for weeks?

You people were. Anyone with half a brain didn't.
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Donkey Kong Country 2's path to Best Game Ever '09.
Not even 10%? What is wrong with you people? At least SMRPG and Goldeneye moved on.

trannyscience | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:37 PM | message detail

CT looks good early.

(the only thing that matters)
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Childproof | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:51 PM | message detail

yeah, EB isn't even gonna get 15%
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Today's prediction: Crono 48.65% - waaah! waaah! 31.50% - fuzzy pickles 14.60% - Lufia II 5.25% Status:

The n00b Avenger | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:54 PM | message detail

Lufia 2 at 5% alright doing well
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charmander6000 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:01:56 PM | message detail

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3460&region=ASI

SotN > RE

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3460&region=EUR

SM64 > RE
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Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/BGE2%20BOP.xls
BGE2 - Today's Match: Chrono Trigger > SMW2: YI Points: 45/60

KamikazePotato | Posted 4/21/2009 9:02:01 PM | message detail

Woah, CT isn't exactly bombing here.

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eaglesarebeasts | Posted 4/21/2009 9:02:06 PM | message detail

Commen sense prevails again!

M_e_g_a_6_4 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:02:14 PM | message detail

Solid performance by CT so far.
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BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 4/21/2009 9:02:29 PM | message detail

Chrono Trigger: OM NOM NOM PERCENTAGE
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charmander6000 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:02:33 PM | message detail

Hmm... I'm surprised YI got the board vote.
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Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/BGE2%20BOP.xls
BGE2 - Today's Match: Chrono Trigger > SMW2: YI Points: 45/60

hochiminhX | Posted 4/21/2009 9:02:41 PM | message detail

Were you guys seriously debating this match? Earthbound. Earthbound. EARTHBOUND? Really? That game is joke fodder and you all should have known this
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LeonhartFour | Posted 4/21/2009 9:02:45 PM | message detail

List and VC poll = Invalidated

Don't play Earthbound, etc.

I suppose the only issue is whether or not CT breaks 50% by the end.
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red sox 777 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:03:21 PM | message detail

CT over 50% already. Time to go for 55% next!

Most important match of round 1 starting off well. CT shouldn't collapse later today, not against these games, and hopefully we'll get to see its CTDS-fueled day vote in action.
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PartOfYourWorld | Posted 4/21/2009 9:03:21 PM | message detail

Earthbound got dicked by the early board vote but seems to be on the rebound now. Cant' say I expected that.
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M_e_g_a_6_4 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:03:38 PM | message detail

It was mainly one or two morons trying to defend Earthbound using that ****ing list and the freaking VC poll of all things and everyone else trying to introduce some common sense to them.
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Childproof | Posted 4/21/2009 9:03:55 PM | message detail

Were you guys seriously debating this match?

only extremely-biased people who worship an average RPG
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LeonhartFour | Posted 4/21/2009 9:03:57 PM | message detail

And if you take this performance at direct value, Yoshi's Island = Super Mario RPG!

No one really believes that though, do they?
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MarioSuperstar | Posted 4/21/2009 9:04:03 PM | message detail

Just wait 'till Starmen.net wakes up and... stuff.
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BGE2 - Today: CT > EB - Points: 46/60 Vote: YI

EggDragon2001 | Posted 4/21/2009 9:04:06 PM | message detail

Poor Lufia.
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