Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 1073

#201 | redrocket | Posted 7/23/2013 7:07:47 AM | message detail
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest,

I can't believe that anyone on this board was actually fooled into believing this. Master level trolling by whoever came up with this. Props.
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#202 | Rad Link 5 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:08:04 AM | message detail
Ultimaphazon posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest, and she absolutely bombed.

No one thinks N will be strong at all. It's a matter of just how weak Bayonetta will end up being.


Bayonetta is much bigger than Lollipop Chainsaw. Those two characters really shouldn't be compared to each other.

You have a better parallel for her?
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#203 | Denzokuken | Posted 7/23/2013 7:08:29 AM | message detail
time to get those rallies revved up again
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#204 | turbopuns | Posted 7/23/2013 7:08:40 AM | message detail
7 for falcon

a cut is a cut is a cut
#205 | ZinsanityCraze | Posted 7/23/2013 7:09:16 AM | message detail
Rad Link 5 posted...
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest, and she absolutely bombed.

No one thinks N will be strong at all. It's a matter of just how weak Bayonetta will end up being.


You seriously know nothing about Bayonetta so i would just keep quiet if i were you.
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#206 | Kotetsu534 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:09:30 AM | message detail
I'm actually a bit scared of N being turbo-fodder and losing to Wander. It shouldn't happen, but it wouldn't shock me if it did.

Falcon's in the slipstream...
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#207 | FranzyvonKarma | Posted 7/23/2013 7:11:57 AM | message detail
Rad Link 5 posted...
Ultimaphazon posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest, and she absolutely bombed.

No one thinks N will be strong at all. It's a matter of just how weak Bayonetta will end up being.


Bayonetta is much bigger than Lollipop Chainsaw. Those two characters really shouldn't be compared to each other.

You have a better parallel for her?


How about, well, Bayonetta, whose performance in that nine-way was way, way better than anything Juliet could have possibly done?
#208 | SliceSabre | Posted 7/23/2013 7:12:02 AM | message detail
Its really between Bayonetta and N. I think Wander will have a strong showing but he won't beat either of them.
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#209 | tennisboy213 (Topic Creator) | Posted 7/23/2013 7:12:03 AM | message detail
Falcon's gonna win by about 200 votes if he keeps this pace up.
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#210 | BK_Sheikah00 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:13:26 AM | message detail
Denied
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#211 | Qwaar | Posted 7/23/2013 7:13:34 AM | message detail
Alucard increases.
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#212 | tennisboy213 (Topic Creator) | Posted 7/23/2013 7:13:49 AM | message detail
And right on cue, a gain from Alucard.
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#213 | machinegungeek | Posted 7/23/2013 7:13:50 AM | message detail
Alucard cut by 6. This isn't ending till 9 AM (PST), is it?
#214 | XIII_rocks | Posted 7/23/2013 7:15:07 AM | message detail | (edited)
We got a real barnburner here. Hope we don't get a triple figure win.
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#215 | Qwaar | Posted 7/23/2013 7:14:36 AM | message detail
machinegungeek posted...
Alucard cut by 6. This isn't ending till 9 AM (PST), is it?


Doubt it.
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#216 | --Smurf-- | Posted 7/23/2013 7:17:22 AM | message detail
Rad Link 5 posted...
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest, and she absolutely bombed.

No one thinks N will be strong at all. It's a matter of just how weak Bayonetta will end up being.


She didn't "absolutely bomb" at all. Did better than I was expecting and probably on par with most peoples expectation.
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#217 | tennisboy213 (Topic Creator) | Posted 7/23/2013 7:17:35 AM | message detail
Welp
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#218 | Rad Link 5 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:17:39 AM | message detail
FranzyvonKarma posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
Ultimaphazon posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest, and she absolutely bombed.

No one thinks N will be strong at all. It's a matter of just how weak Bayonetta will end up being.


Bayonetta is much bigger than Lollipop Chainsaw. Those two characters really shouldn't be compared to each other.

You have a better parallel for her?


How about, well, Bayonetta, whose performance in that nine-way was way, way better than anything Juliet could have possibly done?

You mean the one where she lost to Etna from Disgaea, Ridley lost to Spy, etc?

The one with the really unreliable results like every nine-way? Where Bayonetta lost to Etna from Disgaea?
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#219 | CrushDavis | Posted 7/23/2013 7:18:16 AM | message detail
FranzyvonKarma posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
Ultimaphazon posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest, and she absolutely bombed.

No one thinks N will be strong at all. It's a matter of just how weak Bayonetta will end up being.


Bayonetta is much bigger than Lollipop Chainsaw. Those two characters really shouldn't be compared to each other.

You have a better parallel for her?


How about, well, Bayonetta, whose performance in that nine-way was way, way better than anything Juliet could have possibly done?


You really don't think Juliet could beat Etna?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/3693

Or Juliet could beat Aya Brea?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/4481

We pretty much know Bayonetta is turbofodder... the question is if a Pokemon character can also be turbo fodder, which I doubt.
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#220 | Qwaar | Posted 7/23/2013 7:19:04 AM | message detail
Alucard up by 11. How many matches in history have been better than this?
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#221 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 7/23/2013 7:19:47 AM | message detail
39.

Is this the end?
#222 | SliceSabre | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:07 AM | message detail
Looks like Alucard is trying to pull away!
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#223 | tennisboy213 (Topic Creator) | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:21 AM | message detail
It's been in the double digits for 2 hours now.
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#224 | Nanis23 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:22 AM | message detail
Wait
So those polls are the only indication of Bayonetta strength? Are you kidding me?
#225 | FranzyvonKarma | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:22 AM | message detail
CrushDavis posted...
FranzyvonKarma posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
Ultimaphazon posted...
Rad Link 5 posted...
That match has hype because Juliet Starling was probably Bayonetta's best parallel coming into this contest, and she absolutely bombed.

No one thinks N will be strong at all. It's a matter of just how weak Bayonetta will end up being.


Bayonetta is much bigger than Lollipop Chainsaw. Those two characters really shouldn't be compared to each other.

You have a better parallel for her?


How about, well, Bayonetta, whose performance in that nine-way was way, way better than anything Juliet could have possibly done?


You really don't think Juliet could beat Etna?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/3693

Or Juliet could beat Aya Brea?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/4481

We pretty much know Bayonetta is turbofodder... the question is if a Pokemon character can also be turbo fodder, which I doubt.


I would have taken Etna over Juliet without a second thought, and after seeing Juliet in action I have major doubts she'd be able to avoid a doubling.
#226 | Kotetsu534 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:31 AM | message detail
Depends how much emphasis you put on the strength of the competitors and the importance of the match. This is pretty awesome stuff though!
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#227 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:47 AM | message detail
Qwaar posted...
Alucard up by 11. How many matches in history have been better than this?


The closest match ever, according to the wiki, was Liquid Snake > Alucard in 2007, with a 3 vote win.

Alucard, master of close matches.
#228 | XIII_rocks | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:52 AM | message detail
It's only one point but it's a top 40 match I'd say
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#229 | BK_Sheikah00 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:20:58 AM | message detail
Qwaar posted...
Alucard up by 11. How many matches in history have been better than this?


The bronze match last contest had lead changes in the final half hour, and it was between massive fanbases that really cared for the characters.

Then, pretty much every close match with CT has been this awesome, if not better.
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#230 | pjbasis | Posted 7/23/2013 7:21:55 AM | message detail
Time to start blasting that Bloody Tears
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#231 | FranzyvonKarma | Posted 7/23/2013 7:21:56 AM | message detail
Also if you're using the Rivalry Rumble to judge individual characters you better have Red as above Cloud and Lightning as the weakest FF character we've seen aside from *maybe* Midgar Zolom.
#232 | Rad Link 5 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:22:45 AM | message detail
FranzyvonKarma posted...
I would have taken Etna over Juliet without a second thought

Not something you want to brag about, chief.
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#233 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 7/23/2013 7:23:16 AM | message detail
Liquid Snake > Alucard 2007, 3 vote win
Frog > Master Chief 2004, 7 vote win
Red/Blue > Cloud/Sephiroth 2011, 10 vote win
Peach > Jill 2006, 27 vote win
Ryu Hayabusa > Jill 2004, 27 vote win
Samus > Sonic 2002, 34 vote win
Team Fortress 2 > Fable 2010, 37 vote win
Metal Gear Solid > Final Fantasy Tactics 2004, 38 vote win
Super Mario Bros. 3 > The Legend of Zelda 2009, 39 vote win*
Shadow of the Colossus > Metal Gear Solid 2 2010, 45 vote win
Snake > Sephiroth 2006, 56 vote win (to avoid elimination in the Battle Royale)
Super Metroid > Super Mario Kart 2009 (R2), 56 vote win*
Crono > Vincent 2008, 78 vote win*
Phoenix Wright > Bomberman 2007, 81 vote win*
Frog > Liquid Snake 2004, 93 vote win
Metal Gear Solid 4 > Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2009, 105 vote win
Mario > Crono 2002, 115 vote win
Frog > Axel 2007, 128 vote win*
Mario > Crono 2003, 137 vote win
Donkey Kong > Duck Hunt 2004, 143 vote win
Hogger > Ramza 2008, 150 vote win*
Super Metroid > Super Mario Kart 2009 (R1), 154 vote win
StarCraft > Wind Waker 2004, 171 vote win
Pokemon Trainer Red > Revolver Ocelot 2010, 182 vote win
Majora's Mask > Final Fantasy X 2010, 211 vote win

* for second place in a 4-way match

This match is getting into the rank.
#234 | Ultimaphazon | Posted 7/23/2013 7:23:38 AM | message detail
That vote-in was before her game was even out. It was well received, and the sequel has some hype. Bayonetta wins that match.
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#235 | tennisboy213 (Topic Creator) | Posted 7/23/2013 7:23:41 AM | message detail
#236 | machinegungeek | Posted 7/23/2013 7:23:47 AM | message detail
FALCON CUT! (by 9)
#237 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 7/23/2013 7:23:55 AM | message detail
And Falcon cuts by 9 votes!
#238 | CrushDavis | Posted 7/23/2013 7:25:05 AM | message detail
FranzyvonKarma posted...
Also if you're using the Rivalry Rumble to judge individual characters you better have Red as above Cloud and Lightning as the weakest FF character we've seen aside from *maybe* Midgar Zolom.


The point is if you look at any poll, Bayonetta never does well. I don't understand why people think she'll suddenly do well in THIS poll.
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#239 | Rad Link 5 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:25:06 AM | message detail
This is absolutely the best.

I don't even care who wins, this is just awesome. Already ranking in my favorite matches.
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#240 | Qwaar | Posted 7/23/2013 7:25:08 AM | message detail
Unless there is a lead change, the cuts don't seem to matter much atm.
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#241 | SliceSabre | Posted 7/23/2013 7:25:27 AM | message detail
[Alucarding Intensifies]
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#242 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/23/2013 7:25:55 AM | message detail
#243 | charmander6000 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:26:24 AM | message detail
Also remember Bayonetta's vote-in result was before her game came out.
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#244 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 7/23/2013 7:28:06 AM | message detail | (edited)
And Alucard cuts by 10. Back to 40.
#245 | Nanis23 | Posted 7/23/2013 7:28:15 AM | message detail
I will lol somuch if Alucard lose by 3 votes..,again
#246 | Qwaar | Posted 7/23/2013 7:28:29 AM | message detail
This match has really got me back in love with these contests again. Stupidly exciting.
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#247 | FranzyvonKarma | Posted 7/23/2013 7:28:32 AM | message detail
ZeldaTPLink posted...
And Alucard cuts by 10. Back to 40.


It's not a cut if you're leading!
#248 | KingBartz | Posted 7/23/2013 7:28:36 AM | message detail
It this Brawl? Because I think Captain Falcon just tripped!
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#249 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/23/2013 7:28:42 AM | message detail
Imagine if this match was Alucard/Falcon/Liquid

oh my god the universe would collapse
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#250 | machinegungeek | Posted 7/23/2013 7:28:44 AM | message detail
ZeldaTPLink posted...
And Alucard cuts by 10. Back to 40.


It's not a cut if he is already in the lead.

Clicking the top link from Zen was fitting for this update.