GameFAQs Contests

Doubt there's many theater buffs here, but http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmKxgRzc3f0

Harrich will be the only one who gets this joke =p



~*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, Missingno 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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Luigi, Luigi, oh yeah, oh yeah!
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Squall Leonhart is the worst Final Fantasy character ever created.

I don't think Link's gonna have it in time to quadruple Luigi this year. Zelda in general seems like it's the weakest it's been since the pre-TP announcement days, for whatever the reason. Zelda and Ganon haven't looked great, and Link hasn't been as crushing as usual.

He'll still win though, simply because he has no competition.
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Squall Leonhart is the worst Final Fantasy character ever created.

Luigi Numbah 1

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No, I mean I legitimately doubt there are a lot of theater fans in the stats topic. Basically there's a character named Big Daddy in a 60s Broadway musical called Sweet Charity, and it's hilarious picturing the BioShock version as a 1960s hippie pimp.
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You can't hide forever!

Tag
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"Here I go! Divine judgment for an evil soul! Sacred Penance! Rest in peace." - Estellise Sidos Heurassein, Tales of Vesperia

Chief Wiggum P.I
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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.

At least Big Daddy got revenge for his game losing in the first round of the games contest lol.

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-113-1.jpg

AHAHAHAHA

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-113-3.jpg

**** YEAH! So glad someone listened to my advice and made a pic with Mr. L! Mr. L is awesome as ****.

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-113-4.jpg

Hahaha wtf

Luigi overperformance, here we come!

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-114-2.jpg

That's pretty brilliant, really.

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-114-3.jpg

Hahaha, what the hell, Kirby.

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-115-3.jpg

Jesus Christ, these pics keep getting better and better!

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-116-3.jpg

Contender for most badass contest pic of all time?

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-116-4.jpg

Had to be done.

Every single one of the pics chosen were awesome, including the ones I didn't comment on. Fantastic work, guys!
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Not Wylvane

http://image.com.com/gamefaqs/images/cb8/cb8-116-3.jpg

Contender for most badass contest pic of all time?

:D
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All you love is a lie.

It's a match with two dragon-like characters. The match pics practically make themselves!

Speaking of which, if Bowser wins, we'd better get some great Mario/Bowser pics.
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Squall Leonhart is the worst Final Fantasy character ever created.

So that one's yours, Ulti? Great work on that one.

And yeah, Mario/Bowser better be epic as hell. I mean, it's Mario vs Bowser!

And 6 minutes until Luigi rSFFs Link into oblivion!
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Not Wylvane

Still mad about my Sonic pic, but I can live with having the best pic of round 4 so far =p
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There are two types of people: Those who love Portal, and those who haven't played it yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpsN14TFy90

Can't ignore this.

Mario/Mega Man pics are... boring.

Go Mega Man!

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GT: TriggerTRE
"Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."

Link 57.14%

4
Luigi 42.86%

3
TOTAL VOTES 7
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Moltar Status: Prediction: Link > Luigi (154/192)
Contest Analysis Crew Archives: http://thecrew.speedrunwiki.com/

Link 60%

3
Luigi 40%

2
TOTAL VOTES 5

Hero of Time!
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Yoblazer: http://i43.tinypic.com/25z1non.jpg
Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

Vote Accepted
Link 40.91%

9
Luigi 59.09%

13
TOTAL VOTES 22

STOP THE POLL

28.74% for Tifa.
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Squall Leonhart is the worst Final Fantasy character ever created.

yesss Luigi
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Oracle Challenge 2k10 - Rank: 11th
Today's prediction: Link - 69.28% Status:

Link 42.11% 8
Luigi 57.89% 11
TOTAL VOTES 19

I'm-a Luigi Number-a One!
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Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls
Character Battle VIII - 157/192 - Today's Winners: Link and Sonic

Vote Accepted

Link 46.88% 15
Luigi 53.13% 17
TOTAL VOTES 32
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Voted For: Tifa
Tomorrow's Prediction: Link

Vote Accepted

Link 49.02% 25
Luigi 50.98% 26
TOTAL VOTES 51

hahahahahahahahahaha

Vote Accepted
Link 54.26%

51
Luigi 45.74%

43
TOTAL VOTES 94
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Vote Accepted
Link 44.44%

16
Luigi 55.56%

20

Just so we have evidence of a lead of sorts.
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You may take Mr. Rogers down, but I will be back and become more powerful than you ever imagine
"tgs is taking it alone"

Weegi time

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LMAO

MEAN AND GREEN
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Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

I didn't get the first post at first Ulti, but that's mainly because I stay away from many musicals...! I get it now that you clarified though, so congrats, you stumped an actor in a theatre-referencing joke.


Good luck beating the best pic of R5, by the way...!

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/7404/linkvssonicwereanimals.png
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Picking Auron > Squall was dumb, but not as dumb as thinking I could beat Leonhart!
Keep on smilin'! http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8863/72571365.jpg

Mario > Link, here we go!

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GT: TriggerTRE
"Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."

WEEGEE TIME
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Good luck Freeman! Be Adequate!

Man, he stayed above 40% for the entire first minute. That was awesome.
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Squall Leonhart is the worst Final Fantasy character ever created.

Luigi hovering above 40%.

Stop the match, I'm content with this outcome.
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Not Wylvane

Oh come on board vote. Do you really hate Link so?
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2010 Extrapolated Standings: Crono gets 46.85% on Sephiroth.
All you need now is KH3 or SSB4, Crono. Then your quest shall be fulfilled!

I want the Link/Cloud final now just to see 18 votes at the freeze.
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Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

Ladies and Gentlemen, the King of SFF


AHAHAHAHAHA

Link not messin' around now though! Good grief, man!
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Squall Leonhart is the worst Final Fantasy character ever created.

From: red sox 777 | #033
Oh come on board vote. Do you really hate Link so?

why would you vote for the obvious winner? I always underdog vote myself
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Albion Hero is the Cream of Loli fanboyism

SFF is dead!

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Thank you, board vote, you've made me most pleased.
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Mustache...and Green...

Link seems set at break 70%.
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Board 8 BOP: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/CB8%20BOP.xls
Character Battle VIII - 157/192 - Today's Winners: Link and Sonic

Link 67% 406
Luigi 33% 200
TOTAL VOTES 606

Can't let you escape the doubling!

Holy crap, the Hero of Time reminding us why he is named so.

The king of the contests, ladies and gentlemen. We bow.
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Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

Wow, Luigi's trying to escape the doubling.
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Not Wylvane

why would you vote for the obvious winner? I always underdog vote myself

Because Link is my 3rd most favorite character in all of video games.
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2010 Extrapolated Standings: Crono gets 46.85% on Sephiroth.
All you need now is KH3 or SSB4, Crono. Then your quest shall be fulfilled!

Quick Bacon, fix it so it only shows the Mr. L pic!
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Not Wylvane

Why doesn't Link have 70%? He got 80% on Yoshi in 2004

If my 3rd favorite character ever won the contest five god damn times, I would never vote for him anymore.

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Because Luigi is that ****ing awesome.
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Not Wylvane

From: HaRRicH | #028
I didn't get the first post at first Ulti, but that's mainly because I stay away from many musicals...! I get it now that you clarified though, so congrats, you stumped an actor in a theatre-referencing joke.


Good luck beating the best pic of R5, by the way...!

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/7404/linkvssonicwereanimals.png

Too good. Bacon won't pick it.
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"Final Fantasy XI is a bad game that no one should care about for any reason." -FFDragon

hey guys it took cloud thirty-five minutes to double ridley
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Picking Auron > Squall was dumb, but not as dumb as thinking I could beat Leonhart!
Keep on smilin'! http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8863/72571365.jpg