GameFAQs Contests

No, you see, I may have picked GTA4 to win and bragged about it incessantly, but it's still alright because Pokemon RSE is one of my favorite games of all time!

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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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Wylvane
beavis666x2 is a horrible user.

The weakest Pokemon game is beating GTA IV...Man amazing!
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GameFaqs is NOT the place to go for relationship advice.Nobody here gets any action unless it is their right or left hand.Including me.~Dawn and Dusk~

Big Bob likes this.
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http://backloggery.com/big_bob

Come on, RSE!!

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raytan. The Cream of Terra Branford Fanboyism.
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/raytan7585

This is gonna be fun.
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James - Board 8's Resident Warm And Safe, Slipper-Wearing User
& The Cream of Porcupine Tree Fanboyism

Damn it Pokemon, you better start to win!

u see me stallin
you hatin
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Oracle contest - 42nd
Today's pick: GTAIV - 51.13% Status:

From: Safer Sephiroth 777 | #002
The weakest Pokemon game is beating GTA IV...Man amazing!

Diamond/pearl is weaker.
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l271/Mithos_2006/SpringFR.png

looks like another wave is incoming
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/Shaneh87/Haruhi/Kyonexplanation.jpg

25+ vote cut this update.

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I predict and analyse the Game of the Decade contest here:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/56817040

I hope that was just a rally for Pokemon...

If Pokemon owns this hour like it did the last, it takes the lead. Three 'blasts' of ASV for each timezone might be enough to see it to victory, here.

Or maybe not. Who knows?
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James - Board 8's Resident Warm And Safe, Slipper-Wearing User
& The Cream of Porcupine Tree Fanboyism

That last update was exactly 1 hour after GTA had it's biggest lead.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/Shaneh87/Haruhi/Kyonexplanation.jpg

i kinda want to see RSE vs DPP after this. i mean, every bit of common sense i have is telling me that Platinum would throttle it off of massive hardcore fan preference, but actually seeing them in action in the same contest...

(or a Pokemon game just gets stronger every year off of nostalgia powers and B/W wins in 2021.)
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Maple Leafs: 5-2-1 / Raptors: top 3 pick plz / Jays / TFC: legit DPs plz / Argos: 8-8 /
SS - 3052 0230 3247 | Platinum (legalhacks) - 0775 7164 7136

not looking good for GTA
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Oracle contest - 42nd
Today's pick: GTAIV - 51.13% Status:

Right on schedule.
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"SEXTON HILLBEAST" - TimJab

Pokemon series got weaker every gen. Red>Gold>Ruby>Diamond
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l271/Mithos_2006/Ayaneff13.png

It begins.
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Rs Name: I g g l y - Skill Total - 2100+ - Combat level 130, 309/309 Quest Points

Again.
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James - Board 8's Resident Warm And Safe, Slipper-Wearing User
& The Cream of Porcupine Tree Fanboyism

If GTA can keep this to like a 150 vote lead by Pokemon by 9 PM EST, I think its got a chance. GTA4 should have the better SNV.
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BOLTBEAM'd
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Maple Leafs: 5-2-1 / Raptors: top 3 pick plz / Jays / TFC: legit DPs plz / Argos: 8-8 /
SS - 3052 0230 3247 | Platinum (legalhacks) - 0775 7164 7136

Actually if you look at this:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3981

R/S/E could be about the same level as D/P/P, as long as you ignore the supposed hate 3rd gen gets.
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http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=207

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw622RKB8Nk

Go RSE!
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This space for rent.

that doesn't tell us anything. Apart from the fact that the series is declining in terms of core fans.
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l271/Mithos_2006/Ayaneff13.png

This wave seems a bit weaker than the last one.
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Rs Name: I g g l y - Skill Total - 2100+ - Combat level 130, 309/309 Quest Points

So 68% don't care about Pokemon?That means 1/3 cares for Pokemon in this site eh?Nice.
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GameFaqs is NOT the place to go for relationship advice.Nobody here gets any action unless it is their right or left hand.Including me.~Dawn and Dusk~

50 votes in 15 mins? not very flashy. hope it's enough.
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Maple Leafs: 5-2-1 / Raptors: top 3 pick plz / Jays / TFC: legit DPs plz / Argos: 8-8 /
SS - 3052 0230 3247 | Platinum (legalhacks) - 0775 7164 7136

GTA is so screwed
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Oracle contest - 42nd
Today's pick: GTAIV - 51.13% Status:

Maybe a dumb question, but: http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=4094&region=USXCA

Does that means GTA could actually hand on here?
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The rent is too damn high.

Depends how strong the ASV is there. It hasn't happened in California yet.... GTA's lead will definitely drop.
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Rs Name: I g g l y - Skill Total - 2100+ - Combat level 130, 309/309 Quest Points

ff6man
This wave seems a bit weaker than the last one.

There are still two waves left (the last one including California).
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Last boss defeated: Aps
http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=62 / $2,550.00

From: UltimaterializerX | #029
Maybe a dumb question, but: http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=4094&region=USXCA

Does that means GTA could actually hand on here?

No, this one's over.

People need to stop using Geolocation stats to try to predict trends. The ASV is a completely different demographic, so those numbers will change. This is akin to saying "GTA has 55% now, so it will still have 55% in five hours." You're forgetting that the ASV is a different voting demographic than the DSV.
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"But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside."
"I am lightning...the rain transformed."

Not to stereotype or anything..but I can't believe GTA is killing it in Asia! XD
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"Of course I'm going to rig the contest in my favor." - SBAllen

wha...what was that?
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No need for words,
Just cast Luminaire and be done with it.

Pokemon RSE used Dragon Rush! It's Super Effective!
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Rs Name: I g g l y - Skill Total - 2100+ - Combat level 130, 309/309 Quest Points

Welp sorry GTA
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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"

wow, GTA's not even gonna fight for it
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Oracle contest - 42nd
Today's pick: GTAIV - 51.13% Status:

There are still two waves left (the last one including California).

I know <_<
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Rs Name: I g g l y - Skill Total - 2100+ - Combat level 130, 309/309 Quest Points

56 vote cut. Well then.
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Chart from the night match:

Time | Galaxy | BG&E | Votes
0:05 | 80.40% | 19.60% | 1010
1:00 | 77.31% | 22.69% | 6888
2:00 | 75.76% | 24.24% | 4117
3:00 | 73.78% | 26.22% | 2887
4:00 | 73.15% | 26.85% | 2164
5:00 | 70.94% | 29.06% | 1958
6:00 | 70.83% | 29.17% | 1779
7:00 | 73.44% | 26.56% | 2169
8:00 | 74.90% | 25.10% | 2590
9:00 | 73.22% | 26.78% | 2995
10:00 | 75.66% | 24.34% | 3135
11:00 | 75.64% | 24.36% | 3066
12:00 | 75.37% | 24.63% | 2927

Strong Power Hour, awful Europe vote, strong morning vote, pretty much what we expected.
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"Why must we always choose between certain death and probable death?"
"I'm in an epic battle to the death, FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF!"

*checks most recent update*

Yeah, definitely over.
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"So cold. I am always by your side."
"There ain't no gettin' off of this train we on!"

I say in 2 more updates pokemon takes the lead.
I have missed out. How many lead changes have there been?
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R.I.P Halo 2

From: lightsout06 | #042
I say in 2 more updates pokemon takes the lead.
I have missed out. How many lead changes have there been?

One.
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1
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Thank you, Eddie Guerrero.
http://i.neoseeker.com/n/2/nintendo_quality_seal.jpg

Well, I guess what's really left to figure out about this match is if GTA4 dropped or Pokemon's weakest link (or second weakest, whatever) is this good. GTA4's just minutes away from losing this one.
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What has four hooves, three major LoZ-appearances, two eyes, and a song?
EPONA for CB9!

None, I believe that GTA IV held onto the lead for pretty much this whole time, though it looks like it's about to lose it.
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http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=207

From: HaRRicH | #045
Well, I guess what's really left to figure out about this match is if GTA4 dropped or Pokemon's weakest link (or second weakest, whatever) is this good. GTA4's just minutes away from losing this one.

Well, we'll get a decent point of reference next round since Galaxy faced D/P last year. Things could be different since it's 1-on-1 instead, but it should give us a decent read.
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"So cold. I am always by your side."
"There ain't no gettin' off of this train we on!"

GTA IV's probably being anti-voted, partly.
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"Ahem! There is *sand* on my *boot*!"--Kefka
Dr. Football beat me, Yesmar in the 2010 Guru Contest!

And Pokemon takes the lead!
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http://thengamer.com/guru/bracket.php?id=207

Rayquaza used Extremespeed!
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Dr_Football punted my bracket across the field.
Congrats to Dr_Football for winning the Character Battle 8 Guru Contest!