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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)*~
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~*NGamer64's Archive Sites (good stuff!) and (LOL) X-Stats Sim (some offensive language)*~
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~*GameFAQs Contests Hall of Fame*~
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~*Character Contest Histories*~
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

~*Say What? Common Stats 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. This is the best example of SFF we've ever seen. However take some SFF labels with a grain of salt, as many people will slap it onto any match that doesn't make perfect sense.

Extrapolated Standings - The mathematical "strength" of a contestant that's determined based on their performance relative to the rest of the field. This number is typically based on the contest entrant's loss, but adjustments are sometimes made. See above for a watered down explanation for how the stats are calculated.

Noble Nine - Link, Cloud, Solid Snake, Sephiroth, Mario, Crono, Sonic, Samus and Mega Man.
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Watch and you'll see... some day I'll be... part of your world!

Mass Effect FTW
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Operator of the Would You Hit It Topics! They're Back!
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That song is awesome. My roommate played it non-stop for a few days after he beat ME1.
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Gamertag: PhoenyX101

I am confident that, after ME3, Mass Effect will be seen as an all-time great gaming series.
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Watch and you'll see... some day I'll be... part of your world!

If it improves on ME2 as much as ME2 improved on ME1 then it should be.
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Gamertag: PhoenyX101

Icehawk nommed a great song from ME2 in VGMC4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTsD2FjmLsw&fmt=18
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~ Ange

And I bought Mass Effect recently but havent played too much of it

but I plan to soon
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~ Ange

I don't understand the love for Mass Effect. I was extremely hyped for the first one but it was extremely disappointing and I've heard the second one is even less like an RPG.
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Less of an RPG, more of an awesome game that reeks of awesomeness.

Seriously, ME2 is miles ahead of the first game and the first is pretty good.
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Gamertag: PhoenyX101

From: PartOfYourWorld | #004
I am confident that, after ME3, Mass Effect will be seen as an all-time great gaming series.

I agree. It is already high on my list and if ME3 improves on ME2 then it will definitely be top 3 for me. Speaking of Mass Effect, I'm still deciding whether I like 1 or 2 the best. I know most people say 2 but I'm still not sure.

Where do people think ME2 is in terms of popularity on this site. How would it do against Half-Life 2?
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Hmph, I'll consider it when they actually give us ME1 on the PS3!
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From: LeonhartFour | #011
Hmph, I'll consider it when they actually give us ME1 on the PS3!

That'll never happen. Microsoft owns the publishing rights.
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Gamertag: PhoenyX101

Well, that's a shame.
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"But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside."
"I am lightning...the rain transformed."

Mass Effect must be experienced in its truest form (ie: on the Zobox). Just wait a few years until the console is really cheap. I'll let you borrow my copies if you ever buy an Xbox.
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Haven't played Mass Effect, though I got kinda interested when I saw ME2 for $20 new at the store the other day.

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From: PartOfYourWorld | #014
Mass Effect must be experienced in its truest form (ie: on the Zobox). Just wait a few years until the console is really cheap. I'll let you borrow my copies if you ever buy an Xbox.

ME is awesome on the PC TBQH.
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Operator of the Would You Hit It Topics! They're Back!
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=50421416

Yeah, might as well play both on the PC if you don't have a 360.

That or get a 360 like the rest of the cool people.
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Might get Mass Effect for the PC so I can play the sequel on the PS3. Or I probably won't bother!
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From: PartOfYourWorld | #014
Mass Effect must be experienced in its truest form (ie: on the Zobox). Just wait a few years until the console is really cheap. I'll let you borrow my copies if you ever buy an Xbox.

PC Mass Effect > that
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I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite topic on Board 8.
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Around here, I'm the father, the son, and the Holy ****ing Spirit all rolled into one - Red Crow

To whoever said we're probably reaching Topic #1,000 this contest, allow me to guarantee it. In fact, we should be closer to hitting it by the end of the first round than not hitting it at all this contest.
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Can you refuse nominating Epona? NEIGH, you can't!
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Well, we usually go through one topic per day, sometimes more than one, depending on how close the match is, so yeah, there's a good shot at it.
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Predicting we hit 1000 during Golden Sun/San Andreas.
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A ghost cannot disobey the orders of the living.

If Melee/Brawl is 50/50, we'll probably hit Part 2000!
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Watch and you'll see... some day I'll be... part of your world!

I'll go a little earlier and say ToS/GoW in R2.
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What do Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess have in common? EPONA!
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I say we spent 5 topics shouting SA2 and SFIV quotes in a few days.

And another 2 shouting WWF catchphrases.
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Yes, it's so certain I'm already speaking of it in the past tense.
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From: LeonhartFour | #026
I say we spent 5 topics shouting SA2 and SFIV quotes in a few days.

Way ahead of you. I already got a ton of quotes lined up.
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Layton vs Ace Attorney for game of the next decade contest

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<Die the death>! <Sentence to death>! <Great equalizer is the death>!!

Wait a second, what the hell guys

RE5 is suddenly stupid weak?
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I like how each new topic you make reveals such varied facets of your idiocy. - foolmo
Now this is entertainment!

Suddenly?

When was it strong?

(Hint: Symphonia isn't exactly bottom feeding fodder either, even if you make Tales of Symphonia vs. SA/GoW1/Oblivion a 1-on-1 match, it doesn't get killed)
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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!"

Wait a second, what the hell guys

RE5 is suddenly stupid weak?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=4049

How highly do you think of Metroid Fusion?
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Dr_Football punted my bracket across the field.
Congrats to Dr_Football for winning the Character Battle 8 Guru Contest!

I am shocked by how low all the picks for Rock Band 2 are in the Oracle. I would be surprised if it didn't break 70%. Deus Ex is really really weak.
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"Ahem! There is *sand* on my *boot*!"--Kefka
Dr. Football beat me, Yesmar in the 2010 Guru Contest!

I'll be shouting CT quotes, regardless of the fact that it isn't in the contest. Yes, based on my quotes, people will think this is GOTD of the 90s.
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Crono > Sephiroth. 7 years of waiting, and perhaps many more to go. Remain steadfast.

I really have no idea what to put my any of my Oracle picks. I feel like I've been shooting low on everything. I think I have Anti-blowoutFAQs Fear.
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"Stay with me until the end. Please."
"Not until the end. Always."

I'm getting antsy. I'm starting to think I should have left Pokemon G/S/C beating FFX, but I'm too nervous to change my bracket now.
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Where Batman goes, adventure follows!
Aquaman

Pokemon is so losing to Snake.
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The urge to switch from Half-Life 2 > God of War to God of War > Half-Life 2 nearly got me there. I think there's a very good chance that match kills a lot of us.

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You're pretty good, Dr_Football.

I assume the first match is starting roughly 31 hours from now

and not 7?
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~Ange

Usually the "Have you entered your bracket yet?" poll is the last one before the contest begins, so...

I'm not sure.
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From: red sox 777 | #035
I'll be shouting CT quotes, regardless of the fact that it isn't in the contest. Yes, based on my quotes, people will think this is GOTD of the 90s.

C(H)RONO: "..."

LUCCA: THE CUTE NERD WHO MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE A CRUSH ON MARLE

MARLE: THE PRINCESS WHO DOES NOT WANT TO BE A PRINCESS

ROBO: BEEPBEEP

AYLA: GRUNT GRUNT ME CAVEWOMAN WHO OFFERS NOTHING TO STORY

FROG: I SPEAKETH IN YE OLDE ENGRISH WHILE SITTING IN MY HOLE AND LETTING YOU GUYS DO ALL THE WORK

MAGUS: THE GOTHIC DUDE ALL THE 13 YEAR-OLDS WANT TO BE LIKE




Chrono Trigger has some baaaaad characters.
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All you love is a lie.

From: LeonhartFour | #041
Usually the "Have you entered your bracket yet?" poll is the last one before the contest begins, so...

I'm not sure.

oh really?

hmmm

just makin sure so Im prepared for "If It Were up To Board 8"
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~Ange

the site seems more down on this contest than any previous one. those poll results are damning, man.

oh well, more money for us
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Well, we had a pretty low number of entries for the last Character Battle, too. I think people just don't want to fill out 127 matches.
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"But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside."
"I am lightning...the rain transformed."

I checked all the other polls. The people who don't enter (I also add up the people who don't know a contest is going on) is around the 67-69% range.
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*is Dranze*

Gotta start tonight to finish on December 23rd. 124 12-hour matches + 3 24-hour matches = 65 days
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Crono > Sephiroth. 7 years of waiting, and perhaps many more to go. Remain steadfast.

Man, this contest more than any other I feel terrible about my picks.

I say this honestly having no idea who I have in multiple debated matches, but I know that if I look at it I'll end up being wrong.
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[16:44] <transience> i just gave up on my bracket
[16:44] <transience> whatever
[16:44] <transience> i ended up stuck on fire emblem vs. tony hawk at the last second
[16:44] <transience> and then said 'you know what? who ****ing cares' and posted it
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xyzzy

AIM logs or IRC logs?
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