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~*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.

The Fodder Line - A final X-Stat value of 15% or below.

For other information, surf the contest sites a bit. They have everything.
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It may be insulting, but it's true!
Now this is entertainment!

http://curmudgeongamer.com/uploaded_images/tfbox2big.jpg

man its amazing how much they changed the art direction of TF
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

It's super effective!

KRATOS fainted!

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

For the better too.

Oh hey, Kratos got 60% on Tails. wheeee
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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

What's a "flare blitz" anyway? I see that a lot with Charizard fans, but I googled and it said something about Bulbasaur.
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A generic kickass fire-type move. Seismic Toss would probably be more appropriate for Charizard, but Flare Blitz is just fun to say.

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

It just occurred to me how FF5 would've been cooler if the dude's name had been 'Blitz' instead of Butz/Bartz.

Would've fit with the name theme too - Blitz/Cloud/Tidus/Squall/Lightning.
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jesus kratos tor off like 1% in 30min =/ He still gonna lose to char.
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Nominate Red XIII for the Character Battle VII!
He's the Lion with a fire tail from Final Fantasy VII.

http://www.lowpings.net/gamingnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/tfc.png

lets say heavy gets this pic against roxas

how badly does he do
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

O_O
Charizard captures the division confirmed!
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I wouldn't mind char winning, but I think Sora will beat him.
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Nominate Red XIII for the Character Battle VII!
He's the Lion with a fire tail from Final Fantasy VII.

http://www.gamesprays.com/images/icons/happy-heavy-2075_preview.jpg

this is why heavy needs to make round 2

best face pic ever
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

Kratos is flying.

And he still looks terrible!

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KrahenProphet lived up to his name.

Holy freaking bollocks, Kratos. You suck, man.

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Where's lettuce when you need it?
Wrong choices: Shadow, Drake, Fawful, Liquid, Arthas

So either Tails is high fodder by the time this is over or Kratos has somehow gotten weaker since last contest.

Kratos has pretty much eliminated himself from contention. I still consider Sora to be the slight favourite.
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Character Battle VIII - 22/30 - Today's Winners: Charizard and Kratos

I guess there's a chance Kratos could perform better with a good picture - his picture today is pretty mediocre. Still though, Arthas has some serious competition for "Turkey of the Division" now.

Shocked so many people took Duke > Charizard. I figured Charizard would have around 65% bracket support, if not higher!

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KRATOS > CHARIZARD:
Somehow, I found an upset even dumber than Fawful > GlaDOS.

Shocked so many people took Duke > Charizard. I figured Charizard would have around 65% bracket support, if not higher!

Random pokemon vs. The Duke

shouldnt be a surprise it was nearly even in brackets.
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Kratos's picture looks fine to me. You can clearly tell who it is and he's holding a large sword.
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"Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..."
"All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..."

Random pokemon vs. The Duke

shouldnt be a surprise it was nearly even in brackets.

What happened to "a mid 90s PC fps character who hasn't had a new game since then sounds cult to me"? <_<
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"Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..."
"All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..."

Random pokemon vs. The Duke

shouldnt be a surprise it was nearly even in brackets.

Charizard isn't a random Pokemon ;>_>

I'd take a bunch of random Pokemon to beat Duke too, though. Like Koffing. Koffing could totally beat Duke.
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For your health.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/Cyclo/pokewhat.jpg This is my Chocomander, KrahenProphet

From: Team Rocket Elite | #019
Random pokemon vs. The Duke

shouldnt be a surprise it was nearly even in brackets.

What happened to "a mid 90s PC fps character who hasn't had a new game since then sounds cult to me"? <_<

A cult classic character would still get more respect from the gamers who take the time to fill out brackets then 1 of what, 700 pokemon?
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1 out of 493
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For your health.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/Cyclo/pokewhat.jpg This is my Chocomander, KrahenProphet

You can clearly tell who it is and he's holding a large sword.

True, but I still think there's a lot of better artwork of the guy. Just my opinion though.

And yeah, Charizard isn't a "random Pokemon" - he's possibly the most beloved Pokemon of all time! Even Mewtwo isn't as well-liked as him, and Mewtwo was very impressive against Ganondorf.

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KRATOS > CHARIZARD:
Somehow, I found an upset even dumber than Fawful > GlaDOS.

I'm guessing a good amount of bracket makers are like me; not pokemon fans, so they don't know the heirarchies of pokemon. To me, he's just another pokemon if I didn't know any better. For other people like me, it is not out of the question for them to think the same.
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which pokemon would you take over duke?

for sure:
charmander
charizard
blastoise
bulbasaur
squirtle
magikarp
ditto
zapdos
mewtwo
pikachu

thats just 10, i'd probably take at least 100 over him.

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Ditto?
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Ngamer64: Zylo, you're making less sense every day. KrahenProfit > Me

Most of the bracketmakers are aware that Charizard isn't just any Pokemon. Certainly most of the voters are aware of this!
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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....

ooo let's get Meowth into the contest next year

Meowth could beat Duke
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For your health.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/Cyclo/pokewhat.jpg This is my Chocomander, KrahenProphet

god of war III, you cannot come any sooner.
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Shakes Fist!

I'm guessing a good amount of bracket makers are like me; not pokemon fans, so they don't know the heirarchies of pokemon. To me, he's just another pokemon if I didn't know any better. For other people like me, it is not out of the question for them to think the same.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3432
You're the minority regarding Pokemon. If you're spent any decent amount of time with Pokemon, it's pretty obvious Charizard is on another level compared to Pokemon like Nidoran F. They may not know just how strong Charizard is, but they'll know he's more than just one of the 493 Pokemon.
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"Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..."
"All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..."

I would take the following over Duke:

Pikachu
Charizard
Mewtwo
Missingno.
Magikarp
Alakazam
Blastoise
Charmander
Zapdos
Typhlosion
Snorlax

Meowth, Gyarados and Gengar could possibly win as well.

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KRATOS > CHARIZARD:
Somehow, I found an upset even dumber than Fawful > GlaDOS.

[This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]

Honestly, if I didn't see you all hyping zard for so long, I woulda thought mudkipz would be stronger just cuz of the meme I saw everywhere a couple years ago >>
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli Fanboyism

Stop speaking to Albion.
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*is Dranze*
Krahen Prophet did a fatality.

From: MarioSuperstar | #034
Stop speaking to Albion.

Hello Dranze ^_^
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Kratos's picture looks fine to me. You can clearly tell who it is and he's holding a large sword.

Yeah this is assuredly not the picture, at all.

Just an epic choke where even your most ardent "Charizard>Kratos, get that crap outta here" backers can't throw you under the bus fast enough 5 freakin' minutes into the match.
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*logs on; checks poll*

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http://www.ct4me.net/images/paper_on_fire.gif

(That's my bracket by the way)
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"But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside."
"I am lightning...the rain transformed."

If Hayabusa and Auron can pull off their respective miracles, maybe I can finish on the leaderboard (provided Charizard actually does beat Kratos and loses to Sora).
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No match for KrahenProphet's extreme Guru skills.

On the other hand, this makes Tidus look great...sorta!
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"Hold on a minute! That testimony stinks!"
"Witness! You can't just say 'Hello' and expect us to get anywhere! I want you to testify!"

Holy crap, Kratos. You suck, man.
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"Here I go! Divine judgment for an evil soul! Sacred Penance! Rest in peace." - Estellise Sidos Heurassein, Tales of Vesperia

LOL

Charizard wins.
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"Oh that the world were more like Ulti." -Meeks54

From: LeonhartFour | #039
On the other hand, this makes Tidus look great...sorta!

I bet Sub-Zero would be doing better than this. He's got the badass appeal, pretty decent nostalgia for his type of character, and has (from what I've seen) just about zero haters. I would have always taken Sub-Zero over Kratos.
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Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

You guys are worse than sports fans when it comes to these characters...

So glad I picked Kefka. :3

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Honestly, if I didn't see you all hyping zard for so long, I woulda thought mudkipz would be stronger just cuz of the meme I saw everywhere a couple years ago >>

I know you didn't play Pokemon, but were you living under a rock during the whole fad?

There's a reason why people rallied Charizard.
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Character Battle VIII - 22/30 - Today's Winners: Charizard and Kratos

Tidus is beating Tails worse than Kratos though! That's the point!

Bah, I always had the feeling that Kratos wasn't as strong as people were saying. Of course, I wasn't expecting the 'Zard to be much stronger than Mewtwo, and I figured Kratos could at least beat him.

Speaking of, Kratos vs. Mewtwo: Take your pick.

(Midna > Duke, by the way)
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"Hold on a minute! That testimony stinks!"
"Witness! You can't just say 'Hello' and expect us to get anywhere! I want you to testify!"

Mewtwo in a heartbeat, especially after this. I'd still Kratos over Pikachu and would nerdrage to the heavens if he lost.
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Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

By the way

God of War III - March 16
Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver - March 14

Just sayin is all just sayin
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This makes me feel great about my Charizard over Kratos pick.
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"Fondly we think we honour merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men."- Alexander Pope

Aww yeah Charizard to the Division Finals!

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25/31 points - The Great GameFAQs Character Battle VIII
NP: Charizard > Duke Nukem | Kratos > Miles "Tails" Prower

From: tee316 | Posted: 1/31/2010 2:28:51 PM | #048
This makes me feel great about my Charizard over Kratos pick.

And you should be. I knew THE ZARD would be strong, but Kratos falling flat on his face like this is embarrassing.
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