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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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Rolled.
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"GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site." -CJayC

I would never finish the game on GBA. I just don't like playing on handhelds.

You can play GBA games on a Gamecube, if you have a GBA player. Although if you don't then it would be silly to buy it just for this reason.
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"Hey, genius, I'm on your side!"--Falco Lombardi
Yesmar

I'm just going back on how some people didn't think Castlevania was going to win despite having such a big lead on Halo after the first hour.

Didn't someone say that Halo could swing 10000 votes on Castlevania with the day vote?
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"Spoil it for me. I'm never going to play that game so I want to know if he's going to be another Auron or another Sin." - Soul about Jecht vs. PW

Sox, just emulate it.
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

So...George Romero has returned, clearly. KEFKA TO THE FINALS!
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I've tapped into the ultimate power. Observe...!
Such magnificant power! You are like insects to me! I will exterminate everyone, and everything!
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"Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..."
"All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..."

Maybe Arthas can still come back

guys convince me of this so I don't have to go to bed
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Arthas = embarrassed.
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T E A M C H O C O L A T E
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Arthas = Ultimate Loser!

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Kefka's match picture is the best of the contest.
Characters who messed up my bracket: Shadow, Drake, Fawful, Liquid

From: Karma Hunter | #008
Maybe Arthas can still come back

guys convince me of this so I don't have to go to bed

Of course he can come back. He's only down 1400+ votes.
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holy crap, you used an apostrophe to make a word plural at least 3 times in that post. that's like cryptonite to me if I was batman - Bako Ikporamee

From: LeonhartFour | #004
I'm just going back on how some people didn't think Castlevania was going to win despite having such a big lead on Halo after the first hour.

Didn't someone say that Halo could swing 10000 votes on Castlevania with the day vote?

XFD probably.

*is playing Dancing Mad*
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CBVIII: 24/26 - 24 pts - Losses: Ocelot, Liquid
Night Pick: Kefka Day Pick: Bowser

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3283

Kefka>Pikachu and Alucard? Commandingly?!?

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

So with Altair and Kefka impressing in that lower pack what else are we up for?

Duke > Charizard
Niko > Jill
Marth > Sephiroth

>_>
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Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls
Character Battle VIII - 19/26 - Today's Winners: Kefka and Bowser

From: TheCodeisBosco | #010
Arthas = Ultimate Loser!

Arthas being the Ultimate Loser of the Contest means Cloud > Link!
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"But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside."
"I am lightning...the rain transformed."

Life... dreams... brackets... Where'd they come from? And where are they headed? These things... I am going to destroy!
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Mustache...and Green...
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From: KamikazePotato | Posted: 1/29/2010 12:33:57 AM | #013
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3283

Kefka>Pikachu and Alucard? Commandingly?!?

LOL 4WAYS
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From: UltimaterializerX | #017
LOL 4WAYS

This is like reading chapters from a self-help booklet!
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"But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside."
"I am lightning...the rain transformed."

THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE IN 1-WAYS EITHER

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

Damn, Kefka. Boost much?

Have to wait to see if this holds, but if it does, I'm officially throwing in the towel on my "1v1 results will be more reliable than 4-ways" prediction. Any Gamefaqs contest where Kefka wins with over 60% is unreliable by default.

In the meantime, I'll be reading through all the posts in 806 declaring Kefka the obvious winner.
This topic's a comedy goldmine sometimes. :)

What the bloody hell, Arthas? What are you doing!?
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"Here I go! Divine judgment for an evil soul! Sacred Penance! Rest in peace." - Estellise Sidos Heurassein, Tales of Vesperia

At least this match doesn't upset me that much... Kefka is one of my top 5 characters after all. At least its better he beat Arthas then some Nintendo character.
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

From: TheCodeisBosco | #010
Arthas = Ultimate Loser!

So you've got Cloud > Link and Kratos/Charizard > Sora, huh?
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Not Wylvane

I command the greatest power in the universe! You are all helpless before me! I will destroy everything... I will create a monument to non-existence!
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"Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..."
"All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..."

Oh god, I love you Kefka. You've just saved my ass after I had Neku > Laharl.
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~ Birth by Sleep ~
A flat chest is a status symbol, it has immeasurable value. - Mayumi-chan

Cloud is going to beat Link this year guys.

CLOUD IS GOING TO BEAT LINK THIS YEAR GUYS.
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"I learned in England not to deceive the referees" - Cristiano Ronaldo
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The Battle Of Wyoming (TBOW)

DEADLOCK EDITION
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"I think the problem with The Pixies is that they are popular"
~*~RustyMrMokka~*~

It's not a contest if people don't ramble about Cloud > Link somehow happening
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From: KamikazePotato | #013
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3283

Kefka>Pikachu and Alucard? Commandingly?!?

Sad thing is, before this match I'd have taken Captain Falcon over Kefka.

Admit it, how many of you would have as well?
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Not Wylvane

I blame this on Arthas being a joke storywise now <_<
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Ah, you know it's funny, these people, they go to sleep. They think everything's fine, everything's good... They wake up the next day and they're on fire.

You know, I'm kinda curious to see what the final percentage would be if this match lasted for 24 hours.
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"Spoil it for me. I'm never going to play that game so I want to know if he's going to be another Auron or another Sin." - Soul about Jecht vs. PW

From: GameBopAdv | #029
Where's that one site that updates with a chart with all the votes again?

http://gamefaqscontests.com/drupal/node/22?matchnum=3756&sort=time&type=ASC&num=2
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Crono/Vincent comparisons clearly are not sufficient tonight.

Time for Link/L-Block comparisons. That gives......Kefka with 51.47%.

Darn, let's try Cloud/L-Block comparisons then. That gives......Kefka with 50.29%.

It looks like Kefka wins!
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6 years later, Crono's quest to defeat Sephiroth -- Round 1: Missingno
'Till shade is gone, 'till water is gone, into the shadow with teeth bared....

I wonder if Arthas would be stronger if he was called the Lich King... since thats what he's called more these days in WoW.
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Even Crono/Vincent fails us?

Excuse me, I'll be weeping gently in a corner

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

This match is TITILLATING
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Well there goes my perfect. I don't think I have ever predicted that silly clowns match right. I was so close to number 1 too.

Man, anyone else remember in 05 sitting there and blasting 'Those Who Fight Further' while Cloud was cutting into Link's lead?

Let's have that happen again with Cloud actually winning please.
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"I learned in England not to deceive the referees" - Cristiano Ronaldo
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Kefka has that "The Dark Knight Joker" vote
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From: ExThaNemesis | #039
Man, anyone else remember in 05 sitting there and blasting 'Those Who Fight Further' while Cloud was cutting into Link's lead?

Let's have that happen again with Cloud actually winning please.

I was here when Cloud took the lead, and we were all marking out.

And then morning came.
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"Stay with me until the end. Please."
"Not until the end. Always."

You know, this makes Arthas look weaker than Thrall.
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Arthas is stronger than Thrall. No reason for him not to be.

Kefka is just...Kefka.

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

It might mean that hardcore fanbases actually applies to World of Warcraft. It's the most love/hate thing there is, after all.
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6 years later, Crono's quest to defeat Sephiroth -- Round 1: Missingno
'Till shade is gone, 'till water is gone, into the shadow with teeth bared....

From: MyWorldIsCrono | #042
You know, this makes Arthas look weaker than Thrall.

Or does it make Kefka look stronger than Link?


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"I learned in England not to deceive the referees" - Cristiano Ronaldo
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Fact or Fiction:

Kefka does better on Bowser than Frog.
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So... how badly does Bowser need to do for Kefka to have a chance next round?
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KEFKA COMEBACK YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
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~*~RustyMrMokka~*~

From: Xuxon | #047
So... how badly does Bowser need to do for Kefka to have a chance next round?

49.99%
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"Spoil it for me. I'm never going to play that game so I want to know if he's going to be another Auron or another Sin." - Soul about Jecht vs. PW

More like Kefka vs. Frog next round!
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6 years later, Crono's quest to defeat Sephiroth -- Round 1: Missingno
'Till shade is gone, 'till water is gone, into the shadow with teeth bared....