GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 1009
nonsense, ascii maps are the future --- Smurf, the cream of Sonic fanboyism |
 
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I'm
just thinking about it, and the only time I use GameFAQs is when I'm
playing some really old game, or I'm looking for a list of some sort
(Beastiarys in FF games for instance). Anytime I'm stuck in a game and
need a walk through, I just go to youtube. --- Game of the Decade? More like Guru of the Decade mirite? |
I
think the last time I really delved into and fun with a FAQ was in late
2008 with Kao Megura's FFVII walkthrough. Strangely fitting. --- Yoblazer: http://i32.tinypic.com/zlf1w7.gif Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
So who's winning between DK/Ezio? --- ziggie ziggie wop wop |
I only use this site for FF faqs. They are easy to find and usually very complete. --- caps |
So, I notice Poo has made some serious percentage cuts. Is someone rallying on 4chan? --- http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy/images/0/0e/Ffx-bahamut.jpg Support Bahamut if we ever get another real contest. |
Eh, he's not doing that much now. --- "I can set you free, mate." "My freedom was forfeit long ago!" |
I haven't see any 4chan rallies yet. --- Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~ Popular at school, but not as cool as BlAcK TuRtLe, Guru Champ! |
Well, I was gone for 30 minutes and he went from 40.90 to 42.25, so I was curious. But speaking of 4chan, I have a feeling those abysmal votals could massively increase their influence. --- http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy/images/0/0e/Ffx-bahamut.jpg Support Bahamut if we ever get another real contest. |
But speaking of 4chan, I have a feeling those abysmal votals could massively increase their influence. http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=4481 Though that was a 24 hour poll and they didn't come close to getting Hitler over the Bosses. In fact, I estimated the rallied votes to be somewhere in the range of about 800 or so (based on the trends), so Hitler would have only beaten Catherine by about 200 votes or so. --- Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~ Popular at school, but not as cool as BlAcK TuRtLe, Guru Champ! |
13 Pokefear 1 Pokemon Trainer Red vs. Pokemon Trainer Blue I lol'd --- Game of the Decade? More like Guru of the Decade mirite? |
Low votes probably means Nintendo and Square are going to dominate this contest. --- "Oh god my uterus just throbbed in tune to Ode to Joy composed by Ulthoven." -ToukaOone |
4chan doesn't really care enough about our contests to stick with them. --- "The great GF...Bahamut." "...GF? I...? Using my powers...It is you humans...I fear..." |
PartOfYourWorld posted... I think the last time I really delved into and fun with a FAQ was in late 2008 with Kao Megura's FFVII walkthrough. Strangely fitting. and here I thought I was being grim! anyway, I'm enjoying this contest more than I thought I would. I had pretty much zero interest pre-contest and didn't even know who I had picked come lockdown, but I'm at least paying attention for now, pathetic turnout and all. --- add the c and back away iphonesience |
http://www.gamefaqs.com/images/rivals/rivals-03.jpg http://www.gamefaqs.com/images/rivals/rivals-04.jpg --- I am insulted that you think I'm not happy for my friend getting over his addiction. -Albion I am insulted that you think you're my friend. -joyrock |
I made Kirby and Sonic, I think yoblazer made Jill's. --- "I made a topic yesterday that said God couldnt save the board from Ulti. I realize now after more posts like this that he's just God." -Sess |
I'm still proud that I took Conker/Poo to win this. (Though I had the FE pair winning in my battle bracket! I'm not that stupid. :P) --- [NO BARKLEY NO PEACE] |
Oh man the debut of Double TJF Too bad it's going to go to waste --- http://i.minus.com/iH9vIGOBoyTQ2.gif |
I've got to be the only one who thinks Katherine with a K is way hotter. Blondes are boring. --- `·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.~*ST*~.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.· http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z277/raptorlc/facepalm.jpg |
I
don't play games much anymore myself, but I can't imagine using a
Youtube video instead of something I can search for where I am and read
what the player is doing. I mean I know this doesn't match up
anecdotally, but intuitively I can't see how a video walkthrough would
be easier to use. --- "Ahem! There is *sand* on my *boot*!"--Kefka Black Turtle beat me, Yesmar in the Fall 2010 Guru Contest! |
Catherine with a C is the blonde one! --- "Why must we always choose between certain death and probable death?" "I'm in an epic battle to the death, FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF!" |
Whoever made the C/Katherine pic did an amazing job. They're gonna seriously overperform, IMO. --- [NO BARKLEY NO PEACE] |
Sonic is going to have a huge underperformance here. |
The one on the left, then! Shows what I know. From: LOLContests | #221 Video walkthroughs are a godsend for specific items that you need a visual for, but obviously not an entire game. Random example: BSAA emblems in RE5. Text won't help you there. --- `·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.~*ST*~.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.· http://i46.tinypic.com/nybgog.jpg |
From: UltimaterializerX | #225 All you have to do is read the name under the picture...! --- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/26leonpngat.png http://img.imgcake.com/nio/daigohadoupnguj.png |
Sweet, 1-for-1 with Resident Evil pictures! I submitted three for Jill, so losing out there woulda been serious failure. Ulti, how do you get that hazy/distant/transparent look for the Kirby/Sonic backgrounds? It looks really good for match pics. --- Yoblazer: http://i33.tinypic.com/ml36gl_th.gif Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
TheOneAboveAll posted... Sonic is going to have a huge underperformance here. Sonic Generations comes out in Europe tomorrow! THIS MATTERS |
Filter -> Blur -> Gaussian Blur on the layer you're going for. You can't do it for an entire image. I like messing with opacity and pixel radius in certain spots, too. But yeah basically you put the layer down and gaussian blur it. --- "There does not exist suspenders that do not instantly snap furiously when Ulti flexes his shoulders." -foolmo |
From: XIII_rocks | #228 My copy of Sonic Generations arrived literally two minutes ago! Hype train choo chooooooooo --- http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2369/mythbattlers.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/Sensui22/1248835958206.png |
That game looks freaking amazing. --- `·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.~*ST*~.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.· http://i43.tinypic.com/dgwh0.gif |
Isn't there an analysis crew and a prediction crew for this contest? --- 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~ |
I
hope we get something crazy tonight to get me a little more excited
about this contest. Even if Jill/Nemesis don't win, I at least want them
to threaten to win for a while. --- http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab48/Leonhart4/Squall.jpg |
Well, Kirby will probably be out to a big lead early. If it looks like Jill is threatening early, she'll probably win. --- 90s games > 00s games |
I
wonder what the first match will be with less than 50% prediction
percentage. Conker/Poo is the higher seed, but I think Ike/Black Knight
will be the bracket favorite. --- http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2369/mythbattlers.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/Sensui22/1248835958206.png |
Kirby
doesn't have much of a morning vote either, just a stellar ASV and
opening, so he probably wants around 52.5% at the end of the power hour. --- 90s games > 00s games |
I
wonder what the first match will be with less than 50% prediction
percentage. Conker/Poo is the higher seed, but I think Ike/Black Knight
will be the bracket favorite. Assuming my bracket is correct I think it'll be when the bosses beat Tidus/Jecht. --- BOP Results: http://www.freewebs.com/charmander6000/Rivalry%20BOP.xls BOP Topic: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60566352 |
Whoa, big spike for Ike/Black Knight there. May be a precursor to the ASV. They've been getting some 60%+ updates this hour. --- "But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside." "I am lightning...the rain transformed." |
It feels weird to see signs of the ASV at 11 AM. --- 90s games > 00s games |
I
already know Kirby will wreck it early. His board vote is insane, he'll
have brackets, and Resident Evil has one of the worst board votes
around. I just hope it's kept within striking distance after all the
Nintendo fans go to sleep. --- Yoblazer: http://i32.tinypic.com/zlf1w7.gif Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
More like 2 PM in the more superior timezone. But don't worry, the ASV will kick in during the next 30 to 60 minutes. --- Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~ Popular at school, but not as cool as BlAcK TuRtLe, Guru Champ! |
Nah,
PT is definitely better for watching contests. I can watch several
hours of the start of a match now without staying up to an absurdly late
hour. --- 90s games > 00s games |
From: red sox 777 | #069 I had no idea EWJ was in a contest before and I predicted 85% here. My main theory for this contest is that anti-blowoutfaqs is done. It's all about the competition. In the early rounds, you normally have TWO strong competitors against two weaklings. This will only exaggerate blowouts. From: Haste_2 | #095 I don't think it's insane at all - look at the competition. It was pathetic. Also 12 hour match doesn't affect percentages, I assume you mean night match. Zelda and FF7 are facing significantly stronger competition. Arthas isn't turbofodder, and we knows Tales is fairly liked around here. I don't think Zelda or FF7 are likely to break 85%. If they do, they would beat Mario/Bowser down with ease, barring some big bandwagon for Mario/Bowser late. From: __Smurf__ | #176All fictional is a boring idea, it's already been done by gamespot and wasn't especially exciting there. Bear in mind we've had people on board 8 trumpeting the merits of all-female (this was literally a popular idea prior to it actually happening) and tag team brackets before and look how horrible those ideas were. ...you're kidding right? No one with a clue thought these two contests would have characters with any strength. The only reason anyone wanted them was to see fodder characters they liked who wouldn't make a regular contest in a hundred years. They were hardly "popular" ideas amongst most of us, they were actually mocked before the fact. Then when we saw the brackets the mockery only got worse. A "starred in a video game" contest would definitely be a boost. The vote totals wouldn't be great since this website is a relic, but they'd be a lot better than this. Batman, Darth Vader, Spider-Man, The Joker, Han Solo, Jack Sparrow etc. couldn't help but draw interest. That's like impossible. From outside the site as well. --- www.gamefaqscontests.com www.gamefaqscontests.com/gallery |
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=4511®ion=ASI&map=1 Okay, yes, the percentages still show a huge favorite towards the JRPG pairing for the continent overall, but... Conker and the Great Mighty Poo are winning in both China and India. What. --- mnkboy: I think they've put on their "scare new users away" pants. Haguile: Wouldn't it be easier to scare new users if they weren't wearing pants? |
http://www.gamefaqscontests.com/drupal/node/22?matchnum=4112&num=2 About 1200 votes behind Persona 4/Braid at this point in time, so this match will probably finish slightly under 38000 votes. --- Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~ Popular at school, but not as cool as BlAcK TuRtLe, Guru Champ! |
creativename posted... ...you're kidding right? No one with a clue thought these two contests would have characters with any strength. The only reason anyone wanted them was to see fodder characters they liked who wouldn't make a regular contest in a hundred years. They were hardly "popular" ideas amongst most of us, they were actually mocked before the fact. Then when we saw the brackets the mockery only got worse. A "starred in a video game" contest would definitely be a boost. The vote totals wouldn't be great since this website is a relic, but they'd be a lot better than this. Batman, Darth Vader, Spider-Man, The Joker, Han Solo, Jack Sparrow etc. couldn't help but draw interest. That's like impossible. From outside the site as well. Yeah, except due to the number of crappy licensed games that are put out every year, this wouldn't be all that different from an "all fictional characters" contest. --- mnkboy: I think they've put on their "scare new users away" pants. Haguile: Wouldn't it be easier to scare new users if they weren't wearing pants? |
What a stupid gamble. Had Ike/Black Knight for the longest time, then changed it to be cute. --- Love was invented by guys like me, to sell nylons. |
I'm just interested in seeing newer more exciting characters lose to Link. --- "Link has spoken for years. And music is his language" -YoBlazer |
The
field would still skew toward traditional video game characters. A vast
majority of the fictional reps who emerge from the nomination process
will be ones worth seeing. SBAllen's justification for balking on the
idea was extremely weak characters making the bracket and ruining
things, which I thought was baseless and silly. Salacious Crumb is not
making the bracket, hope as I may. --- Yoblazer: http://i32.tinypic.com/zlf1w7.gif Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! |
