Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 1150

#1 | ProtosHeis | Posted 9/2/2013 6:43:46 PM | message detail
TrentBarettaFAQs

~*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

~*Leonhart4's Trend Charts*~
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?hl=en&key=tOGmynfNIiNy5VukpEF-PdA&hl=en#gid=0

~*Daily Vote Trends - An Explanation for Dummies*~
http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Daily_Vote_Trends

~*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.
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#2 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/2/2013 6:48:16 PM | message detail
#3 | Soul_Devour | Posted 9/2/2013 6:48:36 PM | message detail
#4 | _SecretSquirrel | Posted 9/2/2013 6:48:51 PM | message detail
WHERE'S TRENT!
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#5 | nintendogirl1 (Moderator) | Posted 9/2/2013 6:48:53 PM | message detail
I need to remember I can do that because I keep doing it by accident.
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#6 | Lightning Strikes | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:02 PM | message detail
So there are at least 3 Brits up watching this right.

What are we doing.

...something great, I know.
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Something something something
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#7 | -hotdogturtle-- | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:07 PM | message detail
Forget anything else that's happened so far (if you can). This is the new most ridiculous thing that's ever happened in a contest.
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#8 | Mershaaay | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:18 PM | message detail
Good thing Trent owed me one
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#9 | TheOneAboveAll | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:27 PM | message detail
The Trent tweet is still getting traffic. It's picked up 3 RTs in the last 3 minutes.
#10 | nintendogirl1 (Moderator) | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:39 PM | message detail
Lightning Strikes posted...
So there are at least 3 Brits up watching this right.

What are we doing.

...something great, I know.


It's this or mourn a lack of newcastle signings. This numbs the pain.
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#11 | Kibago | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:46 PM | message detail
TRENT
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Leafs / Raptors / Blue Jays / TFC / Argos / Tottenham
We'll get 'em next year.
#12 | TheCodeisBosco | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:54 PM | message detail
Who is Trent's scientist friend lmao?
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#13 | eaglesarebeasts | Posted 9/2/2013 6:49:56 PM | message detail
I really need to get a good nights sleep tonight, but no way can I stop watching this match.
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#14 | OmgitsMario | Posted 9/2/2013 6:50:11 PM | message detail
This is one of the best matches ever. Right up there with the Mario/Crono match. Wow!
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#15 | Soul_Devour | Posted 9/2/2013 6:50:11 PM | message detail
TheOneAboveAll posted...
The Trent tweet is still getting traffic. It's picked up 3 RTs in the last 3 minutes.


You're welcome.
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#16 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 9/2/2013 6:50:11 PM | message detail
Who is this Trent guy everyone is talking about?
#17 | Zabie_W | Posted 9/2/2013 6:50:31 PM | message detail
Lightning Strikes posted...
So there are at least 3 Brits up watching this right.

What are we doing.

...something great, I know.


3 brits and 1 spainiard
#18 | perfectchaos83 | Posted 9/2/2013 6:50:49 PM | message detail
ZeldaTPLink posted...
Who is this Trent guy everyone is talking about?


He's a Wrestler. And that's all I know
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#19 | ZFS | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:00 PM | message detail
OmgitsMario posted...
This is one of the best matches ever. Right up there with the Mario/Crono match. Wow!


Could be better if Link wins.
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#20 | SnoicFactor | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:09 PM | message detail
You guys can never complain about Link winning ever again if he pulls this off.
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#21 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:21 PM | message detail
20 votes. Good.
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#22 | Then00bAvenger | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:21 PM | message detail
Welp.

There's the stall that ends it all
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#23 | Kibago | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:26 PM | message detail
oh no
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Leafs / Raptors / Blue Jays / TFC / Argos / Tottenham
We'll get 'em next year.
#24 | Metal_DK | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:27 PM | message detail
to the person who mentioned cody rhodes, I actually live in the same neighborhood as dusty, who could maybe get in touch with him. Not sure if i wanna knock on his door at 10pm though
#25 | KamikazePotato | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:27 PM | message detail
Need to go faster than that, Link!
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#26 | Karma Hunter | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:29 PM | message detail
Never has a 20 vote cut looked so painful.
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#27 | LOLContests | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:30 PM | message detail
Is Omegle still around? Just ask people "Do you like Nintendo?" and if so have them vote Link.
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#28 | RockMFR | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:31 PM | message detail
We need to get Obama to RT that.
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#29 | OmgitsMario | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:33 PM | message detail
ZeldaTPLink posted...
Who is this Trent guy everyone is talking about?

Professional wrestler who tweeted about the poll and to vote Link. Celebrity rally FTW.
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The blue moon has risen!
#30 | _SecretSquirrel | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:35 PM | message detail
SnoicFactor posted...
You guys can never complain about Link winning ever again if he pulls this off.


Never again.
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#31 | FFDragon | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:38 PM | message detail
ZeldaTPLink posted...
Who is this Trent guy everyone is talking about?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je6I-OaCsds
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#32 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:40 PM | message detail
lmao Draven's gaining momentum again.
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#33 | -hotdogturtle-- | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:41 PM | message detail
-12 everywhere
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Hey man, LlamaGuy did encrypt the passwords.
With what? ROT-13? -CJayC
#34 | NM4 | Posted 9/2/2013 6:51:46 PM | message detail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fpyi2iTQrQ

spoilers btw
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#35 | MZero11 | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:01 PM | message detail
Ouch

that hurts
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#36 | TheOneAboveAll | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:04 PM | message detail
That stall was huge for Draven. It came from a spike and a slight Link lull, though, so (assuming it didn't come from stuffed votes) Link should be able to swing that back next update.
#37 | MegatokyoEd | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:04 PM | message detail
We need someone like Cena or Punk to rally, not Trent Baretta.
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#38 | Mershaaay | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:05 PM | message detail
TheCodeisBosco posted...
Who is Trent's scientist friend lmao?


Me. I was really good at math and science when we were kids.
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#39 | ZinsanityCraze | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:25 PM | message detail
If Link wins here, this will be the finals.

Link: 70%
Snake: 20%
Samus: 10%
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#40 | Then00bAvenger | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:27 PM | message detail
In before Draven starts pulling in 200+ updates again for no explicable reason
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#41 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:32 PM | message detail
I wonder if anyone's been counter-rallying Draven on some big LoL Twitter accounts.
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#42 | WellThoughtName | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:36 PM | message detail
as if Link hadn't come back from pitiful updates numerous time.

DON'T LOSE HOPE.
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#43 | SubDeity | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:38 PM | message detail
Blurgh my version got closed to here's the music I had:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDuhSdtvhUY
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#44 | nintendogirl1 (Moderator) | Posted 9/2/2013 6:52:51 PM | message detail
Link needs 62 votes to win.
In the last half hour, Link has cut 61 votes per update. At this rate, Draven wins by 40 votes.
In the last hour, Link has cut 56 votes per update. At this rate, Draven wins by 166 votes.

Ouch.
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#45 | Lightning Strikes | Posted 9/2/2013 6:53:00 PM | message detail
nintendogirl1 posted...
Lightning Strikes posted...
So there are at least 3 Brits up watching this right.

What are we doing.

...something great, I know.


It's this or mourn a lack of newcastle signings. This numbs the pain.

Newcastle eh.

I am under sworn oath to hate them as they are the team my parents support.

Anyway, that relative stall was all Draven he's spiking from somewhere. Maybe the stuffer woke up from his nap.
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#46 | TheCodeisBosco | Posted 9/2/2013 6:53:04 PM | message detail
SephyG, you magnificent bastard.
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#47 | TheOneAboveAll | Posted 9/2/2013 6:53:06 PM | message detail
Metal_DK posted...
to the person who mentioned cody rhodes, I actually live in the same neighborhood as dusty, who could maybe get in touch with him. Not sure if i wanna knock on his door at 10pm though


Do it! If only to make this ridiculously epic match even more epic. And more ridiculous!
#48 | LOLContests | Posted 9/2/2013 6:53:39 PM | message detail
You're now chatting with a random stranger. Say hi!

You: Do you like Nintendo?

Stranger: Atari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


OK, not a great start. Let's try this again.
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#49 | ZeldaTPLink | Posted 9/2/2013 6:53:40 PM | message detail
ZinsanityCraze posted...
If Link wins here, this will be the finals.

Link: 70%
Snake: 20%
Samus: 10%


The finals are going right now.
#50 | WellThoughtName | Posted 9/2/2013 6:53:57 PM | message detail
TheOneAboveAll posted...
Metal_DK posted...
to the person who mentioned cody rhodes, I actually live in the same neighborhood as dusty, who could maybe get in touch with him. Not sure if i wanna knock on his door at 10pm though


Do it! If only to make this ridiculously epic match even more epic. And more ridiculous!


Seriously.

It'd be the greatest thing of ALL TIME.
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