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Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 828
LOLContests | Posted 2/13/2010 9:32:58 AM | message detail |
Well some of you have just lost your privilege to ever complain about the contests being entertaining. --- "War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other"--Niko Bellic Yesmar |
vcharon | Posted 2/13/2010 9:33:08 AM | message detail |
From: Cyclo_Reaper | #400 Bad example. Teams change, are you even being serious? Guybrush sucks and he always will. There is no changing. --- :> |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:33:18 AM | message detail |
From: charmander6000 | #391 Respected doesn't mean he has any strength. He just happened to face two characters in 2002 he could easily overperform against (Guybrush and Lara Croft). I doubt he was much stronger in 2002 than he was in 2003. --- "I couldn't stand a day without a past or future. I need to live each moment to keep fighting here and now." |
Fayt_Esteed | Posted 2/13/2010 9:33:54 AM | message detail |
Bowser
didn't even sextuple him in that match. He couldn't even reach the
quintupling either. A quintupling requires a minimum of at least 83.33%. Ah well. At least I can safely say that Bowser quadrupled him. --- "Here I go! Divine judgment for an evil soul! Sacred Penance! Rest in peace." - Estellise Sidos Heurassein, Tales of Vesperia |
Not_Wylvane | Posted 2/13/2010 9:34:02 AM | message detail |
From: vcharon | #398 Apparently you don't understand that some people like these contests for different reasons than us. Believe it or not, there are people who are more interested in seeing their favorites make the contest than seeing exciting matches! Just like how there are more people who find voting a Tetris block to win the contest funnier than protecting the "integrity" of the contest. You're free to disagree, but it's a bit ridiculous that you act so incredulous that other people may have different opinions than you. --- Not Wylvane |
XIII_rocks | Posted 2/13/2010 9:34:05 AM | message detail |
From: vcharon | #398 It is not our place to decide what is good or bad foer the contest. Where's the ****ing romance? Guybrush might be weak but the fact that he repeatedly appears in these is great mostly because he for the most part represents the adventure genre and is a very fun character. --- "Go and read some more Wikipedia I'm sure they have a good article on spases." - Lil69Leo |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:34:58 AM | message detail |
From: Cyclo_Reaper | #400 Man, if you can get in the playoffs over the course of a season, you've earned it, unless the games were rigged. Plus, sports are a bit different than this. Big upsets happen in sports. In March Madness, you can see the Guybrush Threepwoods of college basketball beat the Vincent Valentines in one big game. Here, that ain't happening. --- "So cold. I am always by your side." "There ain't no gettin' off of this train we on!" |
Cyclo_Reaper | Posted 2/13/2010 9:35:05 AM | message detail |
I nominate the characters I like the best. I wasn't aware I was supposed to nominate the strongest characters. --- http://cache-07.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_lp2_x10_005.jpg I Am Albion Hero! |
LOLContests | Posted 2/13/2010 9:35:08 AM | message detail |
the most part represents the adventure genre Which can be represented by the much more popular Phoenix Wright. --- "War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other"--Niko Bellic Yesmar |
vcharon | Posted 2/13/2010 9:35:11 AM | message detail |
If you guys are casual fans and want to love your favorite characters that's fine and all. This is the stats topic however. Don't talk down to people who are interested in that aspect of the contest or want to see something exciting. --- :> |
Cyclo_Reaper | Posted 2/13/2010 9:35:32 AM | message detail |
From: LeonhartFour | #407 Jets --- http://cache-07.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_lp2_x10_005.jpg I Am Albion Hero! |
XIII_rocks | Posted 2/13/2010 9:35:33 AM | message detail |
From: LOLContests | #401 Rubbish, completely diffewrent things (presuming you're talking to Cyclo and the others defending Guybrush). --- "Go and read some more Wikipedia I'm sure they have a good article on spases." - Lil69Leo |
Not_Wylvane | Posted 2/13/2010 9:36:35 AM | message detail |
From: vcharon | #410 Yet people here are talking down to others that simply want to see their favorites in the contest. --- Not Wylvane |
vcharon | Posted 2/13/2010 9:36:57 AM | message detail |
From: Cyclo_Reaper | #411 Yeah, let's see Guybrush have a winning record over 16 matches no matter who he faces. He wouldn't. The Jets also won against good teams. Guybrush wouldn't win against anyone that's good, ever. It doesn't matter if Vincent had only a picture of his gun, on Chaos form or no picture at all. He'd still win and win big. --- :> |
nintendogirl1 | Posted 2/13/2010 9:37:19 AM | message detail |
From: vcharon | #402 Bad example. Teams change, are you even being serious? Guybrush sucks and he always will. There is no changing. So what. I still root for him to be given a winnable shot. It's not likely, but he's awesome and I love him, so why shouldn't I want it to happen? How is it any better than wanting Cloud to win? Because Guybrush is weak I shouldn't want him to be strong? --- Jeez. |
charmander6000 | Posted 2/13/2010 9:37:24 AM | message detail |
Respected
doesn't mean he has any strength. He just happened to face two
characters in 2002 he could easily overperform against (Guybrush and
Lara Croft). I doubt he was much stronger in 2002 than he was in 2003. Ryo Hazuki (2003c) VS Ryo Hazuki (2002c) Ryo Hazuki has a strength of 12.62. Ryo Hazuki has a strength of 17.71. Ryo Hazuki wins with 64.37% of the vote! A win of 21,079 with 73,342 total votes cast. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls Character Battle VIII - 46/56 - Today's Winners: Sephiroth and Vincent |
Not_Wylvane | Posted 2/13/2010 9:37:50 AM | message detail |
And
I'd be more apt to blame crappy bracket making for boring contests than
an influx of fodder, which we'd be forced to have in a 128-character
bracket regardless. --- Not Wylvane |
Cyclo_Reaper | Posted 2/13/2010 9:38:09 AM | message detail |
And
all this whining makes me want to nominate Guybrush even more, since
you all take the stats too seriously. This is supposed to be fun, and
have our favorite characters going at it in a popularity contest. Its
not serious business. --- http://cache-07.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_lp2_x10_005.jpg I Am Albion Hero! |
XIII_rocks | Posted 2/13/2010 9:38:55 AM | message detail |
*different, obviously From: vcharon | #410 There are plenty of opportunities for "exciting" matches, while blowouts like these will always happen. If it's not Guybrush it'll be someone else, and I can guarantee that character won't be anything like as fun. You're one to talk about talking down, as well. From: LOLContests | #409 Sure. But I think such a genre requires more than one representative in a 128 character field, personally. Considering the amount of shooter and RPG characters we get. --- "Go and read some more Wikipedia I'm sure they have a good article on spases." - Lil69Leo |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:39:30 AM | message detail |
Tripling is the new quadrupling. --- "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!" |
Cyclo_Reaper | Posted 2/13/2010 9:39:43 AM | message detail |
From: XIII_rocks | #419 And not even to mention Phoenix Wright is nothing like the LucasArts adventure games. --- http://cache-07.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_lp2_x10_005.jpg I Am Albion Hero! |
LOLContests | Posted 2/13/2010 9:40:26 AM | message detail |
This is supposed to be fun, Which is why I'm arguing for interesting matches? Who cares about legitimacy? Guybrush isn't fun. This is the same logic that lead to Fire Emblem replacing Golden Sun. --- "War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other"--Niko Bellic Yesmar |
XIII_rocks | Posted 2/13/2010 9:40:55 AM | message detail |
I
wouldn't mind seeing Guybrush in a 64 battle for the record, though I
wouldn't be gutted if he was snubbed because of how weak he is - I can
accept there would be better characters taking his place. --- "Go and read some more Wikipedia I'm sure they have a good article on spases." - Lil69Leo |
nintendogirl1 | Posted 2/13/2010 9:41:04 AM | message detail |
I
mean christ how many damned Tails characters are there that have never
won anything? RPG characters are the most represented group. Have a go
at them. I don't find them fun, but if they get the nominations they get a slot. --- Stop whining. |
Not_Wylvane | Posted 2/13/2010 9:41:07 AM | message detail |
For
the record, Guybrush's appearances were an influence in me playing
Secret of Monkey Island, which I enjoyed a lot, enough that I later
bought the remake on my 360. If Guybrush's constant appearances can pique enough interest that a few people try out his games and discover a genre of old games they may like, more power to the people who keep nominating him. --- Not Wylvane |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 2/13/2010 9:41:19 AM | message detail |
Lumpy doesn't ever get to accuse anyone of taking something too seriously. --- Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best. Game. Ever." Contest http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/ ; Rest in peace, Mitch Stuekerjuergen :( |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:41:24 AM | message detail |
From: Cyclo_Reaper | #411 Yeah, they sure proved they didn't deserve to be in the playoffs this year. Oh wait. From: charmander6000 | #416 Did you miss the point of my post? You know, the part where I said Ryo got lucky to face two characters he could vastly overperform against. In fact, you posting that pretty much reinforces my point because that's a ridiculously large difference for one year. --- "But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside." "I am lightning...the rain transformed." |
Cyclo_Reaper | Posted 2/13/2010 9:41:25 AM | message detail |
From: LOLContests | #422 Tell me one 9 seed that coulda replaced Guybrush from this contest that coulda made this match any more interesting. --- http://cache-07.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_lp2_x10_005.jpg I Am Albion Hero! |
XIII_rocks | Posted 2/13/2010 9:41:51 AM | message detail |
From: Cyclo_Reaper | #421 Of course it is, but I said "adventure games" so can't exactly criticise him for bringing up another adventure game, different as they obviously are. --- "Go and read some more Wikipedia I'm sure they have a good article on spases." - Lil69Leo |
LOLContests | Posted 2/13/2010 9:41:54 AM | message detail |
In
all fairness, if this keeps up, Guybrush will not look that bad when
all is said and done, but why is he randomly gaining so fast in America? --- "War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other"--Niko Bellic Yesmar |
nintendogirl1 | Posted 2/13/2010 9:42:07 AM | message detail |
From: LOLContests | #422 Guybrush isn't fun. Whoo opinions! --- Lrnthem |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:42:27 AM | message detail |
This is supposed to be fun Yeah, I know I'm having a blast, eagerly hitting F5 a minute in advance waiting to see how the next update of this match is going. How 'bout you? --- "So cold. I am always by your side." "There ain't no gettin' off of this train we on!" |
charmander6000 | Posted 2/13/2010 9:43:21 AM | message detail |
I
mean christ how many damned Tails characters are there that have never
won anything? RPG characters are the most represented group. Have a go
at them. I don't find them fun, but if they get the nominations they get a slot. I don't think anyone wants them in either. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls Character Battle VIII - 46/56 - Today's Winners: Sephiroth and Vincent |
vcharon | Posted 2/13/2010 9:43:32 AM | message detail |
What part about this being the Stats topic do people not get? You're in the Stats
topic. Tell me how Guybrush is fun stat wise. To see just how pathetic
he is each year? To see if he can possibly do even worse? --- :> |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 2/13/2010 9:43:47 AM | message detail |
If there's ever a character to prove the vote cap theory, it's Guybrush. --- Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best. Game. Ever." Contest http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/ ; Rest in peace, Mitch Stuekerjuergen :( |
Cyclo_Reaper | Posted 2/13/2010 9:44:05 AM | message detail |
From: charmander6000 | #433 You all want Jigglypuff to get into the contest to "have the full SSB set", but she'd be complete fodder. Let people have their fodder if you want fodder as well. --- http://cache-07.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_lp2_x10_005.jpg I Am Albion Hero! |
Not_Wylvane | Posted 2/13/2010 9:44:14 AM | message detail |
From: LeonhartFour | #432 Yeah, this match sure would be more exciting if, say, Kirby or Pikachu or Sora were here instead! --- Not Wylvane |
XIII_rocks | Posted 2/13/2010 9:44:28 AM | message detail |
From: Cyclo_Reaper | #428 His argument seems to be that you shouldn't be nominating Guybrush in the first place, meaning one of the 10 seeds would be in this match. So Tifa. Argument is crap either way, of course; just pointing that out. --- "Go and read some more Wikipedia I'm sure they have a good article on spases." - Lil69Leo |
vcharon | Posted 2/13/2010 9:45:12 AM | message detail |
From: Cyclo_Reaper | #436 Bad example #567533 Jigglypuff's strength wasn't known before this year. It still isn't really, but I am thinking most of those supporters will be moving on and forgetting about her. Care to present another terrible argument? --- :> |
charmander6000 | Posted 2/13/2010 9:45:30 AM | message detail |
You
all want Jigglypuff to get into the contest to "have the full SSB set",
but she'd be complete fodder. Let people have their fodder if you want
fodder as well. Except Jigglypuff has never been in a contest and was SFF to hell in the vote-in. --- Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls Character Battle VIII - 46/56 - Today's Winners: Sephiroth and Vincent |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 2/13/2010 9:45:35 AM | message detail |
Symphonia
is one of my favorite games, and I'd have no problems with them ceasing
to stink up the joint. Lloyd and Kratos are the only ones deserving of
the field, but them not being here would be no loss. --- Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best. Game. Ever." Contest http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/ ; Rest in peace, Mitch Stuekerjuergen :( |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:45:48 AM | message detail |
From: Not_Wylvane | #437 Actually, it would. I'd be very interested to see how strong, established contest near elites (or close to it) would perform relative to Vincent. But you're throwing a red herring at me with that, so whatever. --- "Stay with me until the end. Please." "Not until the end. Always." |
GrapefruitKing | Posted 2/13/2010 9:46:09 AM | message detail |
not sure what's going on right now --- Oracle Challenge 2k10 - Rank: 14th Today's prediction: Vincent with 77.80% Status: |
Cyclo_Reaper | Posted 2/13/2010 9:46:09 AM | message detail |
and
honestly, we have like half the fields as nintendo or square. is it
really that much to ask to have ONE lucasarts character? I mean, really? --- http://cache-07.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_lp2_x10_005.jpg I Am Albion Hero! |
nintendogirl1 | Posted 2/13/2010 9:46:12 AM | message detail |
From: vcharon | #434 What part about this being the Stats topic do people not get? You're in the Stats topic. Tell me how Guybrush is fun stat wise. To see just how pathetic he is each year? To see if he can possibly do even worse? Right. I am in the stats topic. I'm not allowed opinions. I must nominate the 15 strongest characters to enable them to receive the right seeds so we can have a bracket with perfect seedings and no seeding upsets from the first round to the last. Someone always has to lose to Link, does it matter if they get 7% or 22%? --- Really? |
UltimaterializerX | Posted 2/13/2010 9:46:23 AM | message detail |
There is absolutely no possible way Jigglypuff would be fodder. I 100% guarantee it. --- Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best. Game. Ever." Contest http://www.freewebs.com/mmxcalibur/ ; Rest in peace, Mitch Stuekerjuergen :( |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:46:33 AM | message detail |
Oh, and Tales of has exactly two more wins than Guybrush has or ever will have, for the record. --- "The great GF...Bahamut." "...GF? I...? Using my powers...It is you humans...I fear..." |
Not_Wylvane | Posted 2/13/2010 9:47:17 AM | message detail |
From: vcharon | #434 Contest Stats and Discussion. Have you missed the hundreds of conversations here that had nothing to do with Contest Stats? Hell, there have been conversations here that had nothing to do with the Contests! Last I checked, there was no rule set on what you can and can't discuss here. Obviously, the topic's about the contests and if you try to derail you'll probably get modded for off topic or flat-out ignored if you constantly post unrelated stuff, but pretty much anything contest-related is fair game here, whether it relates to numbers or not. --- Not Wylvane |
LeonhartFour | Posted 2/13/2010 9:47:48 AM | message detail |
Meh,
every contest needs fodder. I'm not arguing against Guybrush being in
this contest, really. If you want to nominate him, knock yourself out.
He'll never provide an entertaining match though, so I just don't
understand why you guys say it's fun having him in here. That's what
confuses me. --- "I can set you free, mate." "My freedom was forfeit long ago!" |
Lieutenant Kettch | Posted 2/13/2010 9:47:52 AM | message detail |
From: charmander6000 | #397 While you're right about percentage, characters do have a vote total cap. Whatever they'd get being the only option in the poll would be their max (I don't think anti-votes could make up for votes lost to the other character, that would require some extreme hate). --- KrahenProphet and Nintendo cleaned me out in the Guru Contest. |
