GameFAQs Contests

A little early, but I wanted to add something to the first post here...




~*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/

~*List of All Polls (a search bar is at the bottom)*~
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html

~*NGamer64's Archive Sites (good stuff!) and (LOL) X-Stats Sim (some offensive language)*~
http://www.thengamer.com/
http://thengamer.com/xstats

~*GameFAQs Contests Hall of Fame*~
http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/GameFAQs_Contests_Hall_of_Fame
http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/GameFAQs_Contests_Match_Hall_of_Fame

~*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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"Because your so damn ugly, Rice Krispies won't even talk to your sorry ass." -dr pizza's attempt at insulting me

We got ourselves a match!
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Wylvane
XIII_rocks is a horrible user.

So the theme of this contest is going to be America vs. the World?
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For the record:

From: Not_Wylvane | #004
Probability that Team Fortress 2 will beat Fable

Count: 29
Average: 66.62%
Mode: 70
Minimum: 50
Median: 70
Maximum: 90

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Wylvane
Shadow_Ryoko is a horrible user.

From: Not_Wylvane | Posted: 10/21/2010 11:16:31 AM | #004
For the record:

From: Not_Wylvane | #004
Probability that Team Fortress 2 will beat Fable

Count: 29
Average: 66.62%
Mode: 70
Minimum: 50
Median: 70
Maximum: 90

Never trust those again lol.
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New Orleans Saints (4-2) Week 7: vs Browns

And TF2 takes the lead!
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New Orleans Saints (4-2) Week 7: vs Browns

Well at least I still have TF2 in my bracket

HA!
I CAN'T LOSE
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Kevin Butler is God.

North America is the only thing keeping. It's doing horribly everywhere else.

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DFF

From: LeonhartFour | #467
Crisis Core > FFXII is about as sensible as Peace Walker > MGS2

Since that's essentially what it would be.

You act like we haven't seen crazy things happen in these contests.

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GOTD SWEET 16: FO3, Halo, MP, GTA3, SSBM, SSBB, Z:TP, KH2, FFX, FFIX, RE4, CC:FF7, MSG3, MGS4, Z:MM, Z:WW

*keeping TF2 alive

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DFF

Should've bet on TF2's rallying powers. Oh well.
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Wylvane
shadosneko is a horrible user.

From: KamikazePotato | Posted: 10/21/2010 11:22:57 AM | #008
North America is the only thing keeping. It's doing horribly everywhere else.

I feel that might become the story of this contest.
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New Orleans Saints (4-2) Week 7: vs Browns

TF2 is just toying with Fable cause Saxton Hale likes its tabasco
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From: Dilated Chemist | #009
You act like we haven't seen crazy things happen in these contests.

There's crazy, and there's impossible.

Peace Walker > MGS2 falls in the latter category.
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Once again.

PINK.

METAL.

GEAR.

Peace Walker with 90%
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"SEXTON HILLBEAST" - TimJab

Oh, and when MW2 wrecks Dissidia, people will realize Crisis Core has no chance.

Because people don't actually like Crisis Core.

People like Zack.
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What the **** Zen? What's the point of having an upset if you're going to root against it?
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Dr. Football beat me, Yesmar in the 2010 Guru Contest!

Well, good thing this isn't Peace Walker > MGS2. This is CRISIS CORE > FFXII!

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GOTD SWEET 16: FO3, Halo, MP, GTA3, SSBM, SSBB, Z:TP, KH2, FFX, FFIX, RE4, CC:FF7, MSG3, MGS4, Z:MM, Z:WW

Because these contests are for fun
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THIS DID NOT JUST HAPPEN
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I like how each new topic you make reveals such varied facets of your idiocy. - foolmo
Now this is entertainment!

Fable's got this. TF2 is living on rallies.
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Clannad love!
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Also, checked the TF2 board and someone is claiming that we should all vote TF2 to "stomp the console turds"

GLORIOUS PC GAMING MASTER RACE
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From: Dilated Chemist | #018
Well, good thing this isn't Peace Walker > MGS2. This is CRISIS CORE > FFXII!

There's virtually no difference.

In fact...!

Final Fantasy 12 (2009g) has a strength of 29.16 against Base Link.
Metal Gear Solid 2 (2009g) has a strength of 28.15 against Base Link.

Final Fantasy 12 51.73% 64,202
Metal Gear Solid 2 48.27% 59,903
TOTAL VOTES 124,105
Final Fantasy 12 wins with 51.73% of the vote!
A 4,299 vote margin of victory.
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And Fable's living on being a ****ty game, deal with it.
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I like how each new topic you make reveals such varied facets of your idiocy. - foolmo
Now this is entertainment!

Taking Fable was a foolish risk. There was no way it could have won.

From: Hochimihnister | #025
Taking Fable was a foolish risk. There was no way it could have won.

You mean with it being a grand total of 8 votes behind so far?
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From: AlecTrevelyan006 | Posted: 10/21/2010 11:27:06 AM | #026
You mean with it being a grand total of 8 votes behind so far?

And being only 28 minutes in?
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From: AlecTrevelyan006 | #026
You mean with it being a grand total of 8 votes behind so far?

You dare question Hochi?!
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"Stay with me until the end. Please."
"Not until the end. Always."

Team Fortress 2 might be ahead in America now, but that's with the initial pro-TF2 rush. If this wears off, well, we'll see what happens. At least I have a good Oracle for this match.
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Dr. Football beat me, Yesmar in the 2010 Guru Contest!

When did Hochi get back?! oh my god it really is contest season
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I can't believe Asia and Europe actually support an Xbox game...

I find it more surprising that South America is supporting an Xbox game. In the past, I have noticed that any polls specifically related to the Xbox/Xbox 360 tend to get terrible support from South America. Xbox ownership for South America is terrible:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3537&region=SAM
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Popular at school, but not as cool as Dr_Football, Guru Champ!

From: LeonhartFour | #028
You dare question Hochi?!

No, I merely dare to ask Hochi to clarify!
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From: AlecTrevelyan006 | #032
No, I merely dare to ask Hochi to clarify!

Oh.

Well, that's fine!
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if you know a Tf2 player, let him know about this poll. So he can vote and tell his friends too. Thanks.
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O no here we go again.I'm siding with America and TF2 this time.
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Well that's flawed since MGS2 would wreck FFXII.

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GOTD SWEET 16: FO3, Halo, MP, GTA3, SSBM, SSBB, Z:TP, KH2, FFX, FFIX, RE4, CC:FF7, MSG3, MGS4, Z:MM, Z:WW

Never doubt Hochi, Gentlemen!
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"Stay with me until the end. Please."
"Not until the end. Always."

TF2 is still winning NA and doing poorly everywhere else. This seems like it should have the same trends as yesterday, only with TF2 already ahead.

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DFF

From: Dilated Chemist | #036
Well that's flawed since MGS2 would wreck FFXII.

...Why?

MGS2 is the FFXII of the MGS series. It got wrecked by FFX and KH, and it didn't beat Vice City by a whole lot.
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The Hochi has spoken! 23-vote gain.

Did Hochi get Deus Ex > Rock Band 2 right?
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Fable was also released on PC, for the record.
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Wylvane
ctesjbuvf is a horrible user.

From: LeonhartFour | Posted: 10/21/2010 12:31:01 PM | #039
MGS2 is the FFXII of the MGS series.

Hold your tongue, knave.

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KH & VC would wreck FFXII too.

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GOTD SWEET 16: FO3, Halo, MP, GTA3, SSBM, SSBB, Z:TP, KH2, FFX, FFIX, RE4, CC:FF7, MSG3, MGS4, Z:MM, Z:WW

From: ZenOfThunder | Posted: 10/21/2010 11:31:27 AM | #041
Did Hochi get Deus Ex > Rock Band 2 right?

Wouldn't doubt it.
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From: Dilated Chemist | #044
KH & VC would wreck FFXII too.

Vice City would, huh?

So you'd take Vice City over Half-Life 2, then
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From: KamikazePotato | #038
TF2 is still winning NA and doing poorly everywhere else. This seems like it should have the same trends as yesterday, only with TF2 already ahead.

Which means that TF2 should actually win, right?
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Come on, let's go wire to wire on this.

Doesn't seem likely, but a man can dream.
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TF2 is doing much better in Europe than RB2 yesterday so i should say TF2 is fine as long as America doesn't do something stupid and start voting Fable >_>
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