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~*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://www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery/index.php

~*Acronyms and Percentages for Dummies*~
http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Acronyms_and_Percentages

~*Poll Start Times*~
http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Character_Battle_8_Poll_Start_Times

~*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.

Noble Nine - Link, Cloud, Sephiroth, Mario, Crono, Solid Snake, Sonic, Samus and Mega Man.

Near-Elite - The Squall, Auron, Tifa, Vincent, Zelda, Kirby, etc group that has come at, near or even ahead of Noble Nine characters in the past.

For other information, surf the contest sites a bit. They have everything.
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Arthas with 57%

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

HA! I HAVE A GAMESPOT AND GAMEFAQS ACCOUNT!

Hopefully not for much longer!
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"The great GF...Bahamut."
"...GF? I...? Using my powers...It is you humans...I fear..."

don't we all have joints anyway?
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Shakes Fist!

Yeah, Mountain Dew is US only. Shame really, because it's actually quite good.

Mountain Dew is not a US only thing. Mountain Dew is also available in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, but they don't have caffeine in them due to laws in those countries. In those countries, only the original flavor is available. You won't find any other flavors of Mountain Dew there.

Mountain Dew is also available in some European countries, like Germany, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and Romania. It is not available in the UK.
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Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~
Popular at school, but not as cool as KrahenProphet, Guru Champ!

If Kefka loses, my bracket's going to be hurting. Lake and Neku were bad enough, I don't want a second loss in a row.
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The Gamer In Me
"paulg is a genius." - MajinZidane

From: KamikazePotato | #003
Arthas with 57%

Iuno, I see him closer to 52%. For all the hyping I do of Arthas, for some reason I don't feel too confident about him doing that well in this match.
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

Mountain Dew has caffeine in Canada.
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Good Times,
Great Memories

i can't believe it, of all the places a tiny **** shop imports it.
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Shakes Fist!

Wait, Caffeine is illegal or something in some countries?! I'd never be able to wake up without my daily caffeine
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

Mountain Dew has caffeine in Canada.

Are you sure? Has that changed recently where Canada now allows caffeine in all soda products instead of only cola-based products (like Coke and Pepsi)?
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Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~
Popular at school, but not as cool as KrahenProphet, Guru Champ!

I have absolutely no faith in Kefka. None.

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

Wait, Caffeine is illegal or something in some countries?!

It's not illegal in any country that I know of. Some countries don't allow caffeine in soda or certain types of soda, but energy drinks and coffee can still be sold there.
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Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~
Popular at school, but not as cool as KrahenProphet, Guru Champ!

Mountain Dew is not a US only thing. Mountain Dew is also available in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, but they don't have caffeine in them due to laws in those countries. In those countries, only the original flavor is available. You won't find any other flavors of Mountain Dew there.

What? It's got caffeine over here in Canadurrr... Also, we have more than one flavor of Mountain Dew.

Are you sure? Has that changed recently where Canada now allows caffeine in all soda products instead of only cola-based products (like Coke and Pepsi)?

I'm sure seeing as I live here, and I used to drink Mountain Dew all the time. Also when did Canada not allow caffeine in any product except cola based products? o.O
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I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

Are you sure? Has that changed recently where Canada now allows caffeine in all soda products instead of only cola-based products (like Coke and Pepsi)?

Um... that's never been a rule here. My Sprite, Orange, Root Beer, and other drinks all have caffeine in them.
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Good Times,
Great Memories

so moutain dew is available in germany, but not Red Bull, dunno why, but all these drinks should be available everywhere.
Heck it was only this year that i discovered vimto.
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Shakes Fist!

Also when did Canada not allow caffeine in any product except cola based products? o.O

I read about it on Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Dew

Here is the relevant part I saw on the above page:

(Health Canada prohibits caffeine in non-cola soft drinks, while Australia has a similar law)
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Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~
Popular at school, but not as cool as KrahenProphet, Guru Champ!

(Health Canada prohibits caffeine in non-cola soft drinks, while Australia has a similar law)

You're right, but cola =/= just coke. Basically if it isn't Soda (I think that's what you guys call it) then it should have caffeine.
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Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

*shouldn't
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Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

Yeah that is made up, because we've had caffeine in other sodas forever.
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Curt - PSN - CPhoenixM
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

we don't call em sodas over here do we?
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Shakes Fist!

Pop > All

FACT.
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Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls
Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

From: voltch | #022
we don't call em sodas over here do we?

We generally stick to "soft drinks" or more specifically "fizzy drinks".
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You should know this!

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3550
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

I went to a french school!
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Shakes Fist!

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3550&region=CA
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Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls
Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

Soda is the only correct name. Anything else is a joke or wrong.
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3550&region=GB
that's better.
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Shakes Fist!

Soda is the only correct name. Anything else is a joke or wrong.

That's very American of you.
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Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

From: charmander6000 | Posted: 1/28/2010 8:37:28 PM | #030
Soda is the only correct name. Anything else is a joke or wrong.

That's very American of you.

I live in the best country in the world. Got a problem with that?
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You live in Sweden?
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Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

But do you live in the best STATE of the best country in the world?
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Shakes Fist!

Yeah that is made up, because we've had caffeine in other sodas forever.

But I also checked out the reference provided by Wikipedia and got to this page:

http://lois.justice.gc.ca/en/showdoc/cr/C.R.C.-c.870/bo-ga:l_B-gb:l_16//en

Do a simple "Ctrl + F" for "Cola type beverages" and you will see what I mean.
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Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~
Popular at school, but not as cool as KrahenProphet, Guru Champ!

From: voltch | Posted: 1/28/2010 8:39:06 PM | #033
But do you live in the best STATE of the best country in the world?

Maybe one day.
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The wheel of fate is turning.

hey if I screen shot my bracket can I join the guru contest?
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Mountain Dew =/= Pop iirc.
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Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

charmander raises a good point, us UK losers should technically love sweden thanks to ABBA, oh dancing queen.....yeah i liked mamma mia!
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Shakes Fist!

*users not losers
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I must be getting tired.

hey if I screen shot my bracket can I join the guru contest?

It's getting a bit late at this point, but try asking Ngamer64 and he might let you in.
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"Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..."
"All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..."

Can you hear the drums Fernando?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8bm6XlxuCY
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Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

From: Team Rocket Elite | #040
hey if I screen shot my bracket can I join the guru contest?

It's getting a bit late at this point, but try asking Ngamer64 and he might let you in.

will do!
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From: UltimaterializerX | #031
I live in the best country in the world. Got a problem with that?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_unemployment_rate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_income_equality
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate

Feel free to call me a communist if you want!
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I can take it. :p

Muriel's wedding was such a good movie, but screw you australia, the UK worships ABBA more than you guys.
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Dancing Queen>Mamma Mia>SOS>The Winner Takes it All>Waterloo

ngirl isn't it gonna suck to watch us beat you at your own game this summer? USA > England 2-1 BOOK IT
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"I learned in England not to deceive the referees" - Cristiano Ronaldo
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To use the word "pop" to describe soda is an abomination and should be censured heavily.
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"The great GF...Bahamut."
"...GF? I...? Using my powers...It is you humans...I fear..."

From: ExThaNemesis | #045
ngirl isn't it gonna suck to watch us beat you at your own game this summer? USA > England 2-1 BOOK IT

This is the funniest thing I've heard you say in ages. But sure, scrape together a team around Landon Donovan and then I'll laugh as you get blown out the water.
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Ahahaha

From: ExThaNemesis | #042
ngirl isn't it gonna suck to watch us beat you at your own game this summer? USA > England 2-1 BOOK IT

HAVE YOU SEEN ROONEY'S FORM?
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Shakes Fist!

I don't understand you Leon, why don't you start speaking in Canadian, eh?
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Character Battle VIII - 18/24 - Today's Winners: Sora and Neku

From: nintendo girl | #047
From: ExThaNemesis | #045
ngirl isn't it gonna suck to watch us beat you at your own game this summer? USA > England 2-1 BOOK IT

This is the funniest thing I've heard you say in ages. But sure, scrape together a team around Landon Donovan and then I'll laugh as you get blown out the water.

I'd take Landon Donovan before I'd take a group of ugly mongs like Ashley Cole, John Terry, and Wayne Rooney. Enjoy dealing with the fact that you've gotta cheer for all those ****s!
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