Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 1080

#401 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 10:58:24 AM | message detail
I think we can agree GNF is highly dependent on the quality/exposure of the game

It probably only very rarely comes into effect, like with today's match. That liiiittle bit of GNF is helping push Joe, methinks. He'd be a bit weaker if he was named "Super Sentai Red" or something else that isn't "Viewtiful Joe."
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#402 | CrushDavis | Posted 7/27/2013 10:59:37 AM | message detail
Jack has taken over the lead in US, and will probably keep on gaining there as the match goes on.
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#403 | tennisboy213 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:01:22 AM | message detail
This is the 2nd time this contest someone with the username sballen has posted a rally somewhere. I can't recall who the other rally was for.
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#404 | Kibago | Posted 7/27/2013 11:02:04 AM | message detail
think the Skullgirls forums had a 'SBAllen' on them to rally.
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#405 | foxhead84 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:02:50 AM | message detail
ZenOfThunder posted...
As of right now Frog has 65% on Joe I think (I dunno if I did it right. I followed a formula posted here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/66684669)


yeah it's right but next time if you want, you can use this site: http://www.gamefaqscontests.com/drupal/node/22?matchnum=5180&num=3

It give you the same information instantly
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#406 | Ytterbium_70 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:04:02 AM | message detail
I had Handsome Jack at 1st place!

*facepalm*
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#407 | hylianknight3 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:04:06 AM | message detail
Same Name As Game Factor...

SNAG Factor!
#408 | tennisboy213 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:05:59 AM | message detail
I guess Frog's presence in this match will make it go down to the wire for 2nd/3rd.
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#409 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 11:11:19 AM | message detail | (edited)
foxhead84 posted...
ZenOfThunder posted...
As of right now Frog has 65% on Joe I think (I dunno if I did it right. I followed a formula posted here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/66684669)

yeah it's right but next time if you want, you can use this site: http://www.gamefaqscontests.com/drupal/node/22?matchnum=5180&num=3

It give you the same information instantly



oh cool thanks a lot
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#410 | Glenn_and_Toad | Posted 7/27/2013 11:09:19 AM | message detail
tennisboy213 posted...
I guess Frog's presence in this match will make it go down to the wire for 2nd/3rd.


Frog will find a way to start bleeding massive % throughout the day, letting both Joe and Jack pass him before a final-hour rally lets him storm back into the lead and finish the poll with over 80%
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#411 | Nanis23 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:12:52 AM | message detail
ZenOfThunder posted...
http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?p=4409638

Post by...

SBALLEN?!

oh my


Oh no not again
#412 | Nanis23 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:13:49 AM | message detail
Kibago posted...
think the Skullgirls forums had a 'SBAllen' on them to rally.


Yes
http://skullgirls.com/forums/forums/index.php?threads/vote-for-peacock-at-gamefaqs-com-character-battle.2085/
#413 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 11:19:38 AM | message detail | (edited)
It's weird that most people seem to only care about the winner. "Link always wins, who cares about the rest?"

How can you have that mindset? Everyone seems to want instant gratification these days. Do they want us to skip over great matches like today's to get to the end?

EDIT: I don't know how people can prefer this over Character Battle:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/3392
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#414 | spooky96 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:18:53 AM | message detail
Eww who's that pathetic impostor...
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#415 | Shoenin_Kakashi | Posted 7/27/2013 11:19:19 AM | message detail
charmander6000 posted...
Claptrap > Handsome Jack IMO


*smack head*
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#416 | DoctorJimmy133 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:25:54 AM | message detail
This is looking kinda over :(

Rallies must be responsible for the temporary excitement.
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#417 | charmander6000 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:28:17 AM | message detail
*smack head*

In terms of contest strength.
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#418 | Then00bAvenger | Posted 7/27/2013 11:33:44 AM | message detail
It won't be over until we know how the last few hours ago.

At this rate, the match will probably still be in range by that point.
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#419 | charmander6000 | Posted 7/27/2013 11:39:08 AM | message detail
Frog really going for that 50%
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#420 | LinkMarioSamus | Posted 7/27/2013 11:56:48 AM | message detail
Lol I had Jack winning in my bracket.

Goodbye leaderboard, this time for sure.
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#421 | Sorozone | Posted 7/27/2013 12:01:11 PM | message detail
Good show for Joe. I just picked him second, for one, I like him, and two he's from a Kamiya game. He just has a knack on this site for people it seems.
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#422 | BlAcK TuRtLe | Posted 7/27/2013 12:08:02 PM | message detail
Frog should break 50% pretty easily here. Not bad. Also surprised Jack is keeping as close as he is to Joe, I figured he'd be at least 5% off.
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#423 | LinkMarioSamus | Posted 7/27/2013 12:10:44 PM | message detail
Uh congratulations Viewtiful Joe for finally beating someone.

Seeing a 22 seed beat a 6 seed is weird after all those fodderrific 22 seeds like your Alan Wakes and Caims. Uh who's left there?

-Big Daddy should fodderize Lloyd unless he somehow took a massive drop in strength.
-Catherine is the board favorite to win her match, no?
-Marisa could beat Adam Jensen, as characters in his mold have bombed hard this contest so far.
-XFD Recette Lemongrass, maybe The Cute Factor (TCF) will mean something for her?
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#424 | --Smurf-- | Posted 7/27/2013 12:19:24 PM | message detail
LinkMarioSamus posted...
The Cute Factor (TCF) will mean something for her?


Y'know you can just say "cute/visual/pic appeal"
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#425 | Crimson Dragoon | Posted 7/27/2013 12:20:49 PM | message detail
If Recette doesn't win I hate each and every one of you.
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#426 | LordoftheMorons | Posted 7/27/2013 12:24:12 PM | message detail
Don't know whether to be happy for Joe or sad for my expert bracket
Probably depends on how many people picked him for second!
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#427 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 1:46:43 PM | message detail
Neku/Catherine/Vaas

this match is still confusing to me

Catherine has dat Game Name Factor, dat TJF and, surprisingly, fighting game fanbase support, Vaas has a lot of exposure thanks to the Far Cry 3 marketing blitz/just being awesome, and TWEWY is a classic that recently got an iOS port (even though Neku is still pretty weak)

Vaas should bomb like all other recent Western guys, and the argument that he's a cool villain and people like him didn't help Handsome Jack much at all.

Catherine could go the way of Juliet, except her game has a stronger niche hold than Lollipop Chainsaw (it's Atlus), and people who heard Catherine is p good should vote for her if they don't know the other two. Also, her game was free on PS+ in Europe, so that might boost her there a liiiittle bit. Also boobs.

Neku put up 43% on Laharl back in the day. I'm not sure if Catherine will be stronger than Laharl or not. It's arguable.

Gonna gestate on all of this but I'm leaning Catherine > Neku > Vaas at this point. Western characters are just that bad.
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#428 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 7/27/2013 2:00:44 PM | message detail
Borderlands 2 earns a place in contest history for having the first character who allowed Viewtiful Joe not to end a match in last place. Congratulations.
#429 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 7/27/2013 2:01:49 PM | message detail
ZenOfThunder posted...
Neku/Catherine/Vaas

this match is still confusing to me

Catherine has dat Game Name Factor, dat TJF and, surprisingly, fighting game fanbase support, Vaas has a lot of exposure thanks to the Far Cry 3 marketing blitz/just being awesome, and TWEWY is a classic that recently got an iOS port (even though Neku is still pretty weak)

Vaas should bomb like all other recent Western guys, and the argument that he's a cool villain and people like him didn't help Handsome Jack much at all.

Catherine could go the way of Juliet, except her game has a stronger niche hold than Lollipop Chainsaw (it's Atlus), and people who heard Catherine is p good should vote for her if they don't know the other two. Also, her game was free on PS+ in Europe, so that might boost her there a liiiittle bit. Also boobs.

Neku put up 43% on Laharl back in the day. I'm not sure if Catherine will be stronger than Laharl or not. It's arguable.

Gonna gestate on all of this but I'm leaning Catherine > Neku > Vaas at this point. Western characters are just that bad.


When in doubt, go for the boobs.
#430 | isNotPerfect | Posted 7/27/2013 2:04:12 PM | message detail
I debated that one a lot in my head, but went with Neku.
#431 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 2:05:54 PM | message detail
I think Neku has a fair shot. He came close to Laharl and I don't think his fans would vote for someone else. His fan base has probably grown. The diehards didn't go anywhere and the iOS port may have helped a bit

But then again, boobs
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#432 | Nintendoboy375 | Posted 7/27/2013 2:07:56 PM | message detail
GNF + TJF = auto victory

Catherine with 100% of the vote.
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#433 | StarStormScream | Posted 7/27/2013 2:08:41 PM | message detail
Neku was in the KH 3DS game, that's probably enough to push him over the top
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#434 | Nanis23 | Posted 7/27/2013 2:09:13 PM | message detail
Europe going to sleep in 1-2 hours
If there is going to be any change in trends,it's time to start paying attention...the gap is not too big
And from what I can see,most of Europe favors Joe..so who knows?
#435 | --Smurf-- | Posted 7/27/2013 2:09:55 PM | message detail
Neku is from the best received game that the most people have played of the 3. He's had a cameo in a kingdom hearts game. He'll coast it.
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#436 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 2:10:07 PM | message detail
Oh I forgot about that

Yeah Neku gets a boost for sure. So unless Catherine is significantly stronger than Laharl, it shouldn't even be that close
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#437 | isNotPerfect | Posted 7/27/2013 2:11:32 PM | message detail
I can't wait to see the match pic to see how big TJF will be (no pun intended). Are there any pics of Catherine that don't have her showing off her gallon jugs?
#438 | paulg235 | Posted 7/27/2013 2:12:03 PM | message detail
Just went with Catherine pre-contest, but now remembering Neku was in KH:DDD, he might win that match.
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#439 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 2:14:49 PM | message detail
I submitted a nice artsy pic of her sipping wine. Catherine doesn't actually have mega crazy boobs, she's hot from her personality and how she carries herself and her sexy clothes, so you have to convey that in a pic differently than most TJF chicks

I mean one of her official art pics is just her eating really gooey cheese pizza and its hotter than any lollipop chainsaw pic
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#440 | Safer_777 | Posted 7/27/2013 2:17:44 PM | message detail
People when you submit pictures of females,please find ones that have as much boobs as possible.That way people will vote for them.Use common sense!
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#441 | Kotetsu534 | Posted 7/27/2013 2:21:00 PM | message detail
Goodnight, Jack. Losing 40 votes in two updates when the votals are this low and you're already ~300 behind is enough for me to call it.
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#442 | ZenOfThunder | Posted 7/27/2013 2:28:26 PM | message detail
Catherine really isn't about boobs, though, and her art reflects that. She's a temptress in other ways. She'll probably get some sub-form of TJF voting like Bayo did with her butt.
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#443 | Nanis23 | Posted 7/27/2013 2:31:54 PM | message detail
This is all part of Jack plan
He is letting Joe lead to let his defense down,and at the last second he will beat him
Jack planned it all from the beginning
#444 | Nanis23 | Posted 7/27/2013 3:01:24 PM | message detail
Joe is only 4 votes away from his peak lead over Jack
Going to sleep now,and this is pretty much night for Europe now..if it changes anything
Not like Jack has any reason to be more popular in the US than Joe but I hope (for my expert challenge sake and better character sake)
#445 | Kotetsu534 | Posted 7/27/2013 3:24:28 PM | message detail
But if I wasn't going to call this match completely over, I'd say...

With 67 updates to go, Jack needs to cut 4.57 votes per update to tie.
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#446 | Lightning Strikes | Posted 7/27/2013 3:27:25 PM | message detail
Safer_777 posted...
People when you submit pictures of females,please find ones that have as much boobs as possible.That way people will vote for them.Use common sense!


Creepiest thing I've read all day. Thank you
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#447 | Then00bAvenger | Posted 7/27/2013 3:35:24 PM | message detail | (edited)
When submitting pictures of males, try to get a nice shot of their package

TJF. The Junk Factor
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#448 | GloryChaos | Posted 7/27/2013 3:45:58 PM | message detail
So Sly>Lugia?

Then00bAvenger posted...
When submitting pictures of males, try to get a nice shot of their package

TJF. The Junk Factor


Maybe Ganondorf can finally beat Link in one of these contests if they use a picture of him from Melee!
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#449 | Kibago | Posted 7/27/2013 3:49:54 PM | message detail
I'd love to see the effect of Crotch Link in a match. or Closely Zoomed In On One Pixel Of His Hat Link.
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#450 | LeonhartFour | Posted 7/27/2013 4:00:50 PM | message detail
I know I'm late to the discussion on this one, but it's pretty much flat out undeniable that Link is weaker now than he used to be if you accept that Cloud is also weaker.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/3856
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/2566

There's no way Cloud improves on his 2006 performance otherwise.
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