Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 1177

#251 | Safer_777 | Posted 9/15/2013 2:53:23 AM | message detail
So why is Samus is getting owned? I know that people rally for Snake but man! She will end up with less than 15%!
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#252 | -LusterSoldier- | Posted 9/15/2013 2:54:13 AM | message detail
Samus won't end up with less than 15%. Also, the Draven rally is going to die down eventually and Samus will start going back up again.
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#253 | Karma Hunter | Posted 9/15/2013 2:54:37 AM | message detail
Samus is getting LPFed like a champ right now.
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#254 | spooky96 | Posted 9/15/2013 2:54:52 AM | message detail
-LusterSoldier- posted...
Samus won't end up with less than 15%. Also, the Draven rally is going to die down eventually and Samus will start going back up again.


You did not mention about Snake taking over.
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#255 | Czill | Posted 9/15/2013 2:55:03 AM | message detail
Safer_777 posted...
So why is Samus is getting owned? I know that people rally for Snake but man! She will end up with less than 15%!


I think some people who wanted to vote Samus are actually showing up to the poll and seeing that the real battle is between Snake and Draven. They'd rather see Snake win than Draven, so instead of voting for Samus they'll vote for Snake.

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#256 | meisnewbie | Posted 9/15/2013 2:55:14 AM | message detail
kh you should tweet amane boobs at reddit that'll help

the way they sag juuusssstttt a little would drive enthusiasts insane
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#257 | -LusterSoldier- | Posted 9/15/2013 2:57:53 AM | message detail | (edited)
Well, of course Snake is going to gain percentage when the Draven rally dies down, but so will Samus too.
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#258 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 2:56:29 AM | message detail
-LusterSoldier- posted...
Samus won't end up with less than 15%. Also, the Draven rally is going to die down eventually and Samus will start going back up again.

Is it?

I've always been uneasy about that. I don't actually expect it to truly die down as long as Snake is a threat. I mean, not to the levels we saw in say, the Mewtwo match.
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#259 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/15/2013 2:57:54 AM | message detail
Since I don't want to read through three or so stat topics, a summary of what's happening so far?

Funny that during a close final such as this, I'll be gone most of the day and won't be able to watch the ending.
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#260 | Karma Hunter | Posted 9/15/2013 2:57:57 AM | message detail
I don't expect Snake to even get a breather like Link did with Draven's rally needing to reload, downtime aside.

Looks like a Snake victory will have to take THE NEW MOST IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE IN CONTEST HISTORY
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#261 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/15/2013 2:58:32 AM | message detail
Also, holy s*** those poor x-stats.

Holy s***, Kefka's going to look so f***ing good.
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#262 | Czill | Posted 9/15/2013 2:59:23 AM | message detail
Not_Wylvane posted...
Since I don't want to read through three or so stat topics, a summary of what's happening so far?

Funny that during a close final such as this, I'll be gone most of the day and won't be able to watch the ending.


Started out fairly close, then Solid Snake's VA Hayter and Hideo Kojima got involved, Draven lead went from ~1000 to <300. Since then it's slowed down, but Dravenmachine keeps steaming ahead and is picking up a lead.
#263 | AxemRedRanger | Posted 9/15/2013 2:59:31 AM | message detail
Snake's doubling Samus.

He failed to double Kefka!
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#264 | DidYouMWISMe | Posted 9/15/2013 2:59:39 AM | message detail
Karma Hunter posted...
Samus is getting LPFed like a champ right now.


Wasn't too long ago that folks like you and I would've been shocked just to see Snake leading Samus by this margin in a poll here.

For a character once considered the weak link of the Noble Nine back during its founding, Snake sure has made strides. Looking at this year's results, you could genuinely make a case he's #2, or would be #2 if we saw the more traditional 1 v 1 matches. Looks like the FFVII cast lost a step, Mario and Crono aren't what they used to be, though Mega Man did surprisingly well.
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#265 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 2:59:45 AM | message detail
Not_Wylvane posted...
Since I don't want to read through three or so stat topics, a summary of what's happening so far?

Funny that during a close final such as this, I'll be gone most of the day and won't be able to watch the ending.

Snake is holding up better than Link? During the Power Hour?

oh damn here comes the hammer

HAYTER TWEETED IN SUPPORT OF SNAKE

SNAKE COMEBACK

OH MY GOD KOJIMA TOO

oh wait that runs out eventually

And now we're just waiting until there are actually votes again so Snake can stop this.
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#266 | Qwaar | Posted 9/15/2013 2:59:46 AM | message detail
Against Snake, I don't think the Draven rallies will ever truly die down.
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#267 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/15/2013 2:59:53 AM | message detail
Oh s***, Hayter and Kojima actually happened? Awesome.
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#268 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:01:00 AM | message detail
Karma Hunter posted...
I don't expect Snake to even get a breather like Link did with Draven's rally needing to reload, downtime aside.

Looks like a Snake victory will have to take THE NEW MOST IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE IN CONTEST HISTORY

can't be the most impressive performance in contest history without multiple 5000+ vote comebacks

sorry

link wins even when he loses
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#269 | Karma Hunter | Posted 9/15/2013 3:03:58 AM | message detail
xp1337 posted...
Karma Hunter posted...
I don't expect Snake to even get a breather like Link did with Draven's rally needing to reload, downtime aside.

Looks like a Snake victory will have to take THE NEW MOST IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE IN CONTEST HISTORY

can't be the most impressive performance in contest history without multiple 5000+ vote comebacks

sorry

link wins even when he loses


I refuse to hold Snake not letting the lead get there to begin with against him

refuse I say
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#270 | perfectchaos83 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:04:11 AM | message detail
Not_Wylvane posted...
Oh s***, Hayter and Kojima actually happened? Awesome.


Kojima has yet to tweet on his english feed however.
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#271 | Czill | Posted 9/15/2013 3:04:45 AM | message detail
That was Samus's best update in 40 minutes.
#272 | Not_Wylvane | Posted 9/15/2013 3:05:11 AM | message detail
So why isn't everybody and their mother retweeting that s*** already?
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#273 | LordoftheMorons | Posted 9/15/2013 3:05:38 AM | message detail
KanzarisKelshen posted...
Yes, that's why we're getting the bonus match to clear all doubts. No one knows what would've happened, but if Draven wins this (not yet certain) we will see who's the true king of GameFAQS tomorrow.

I don't think you'll be able to conclude much from tomorrow. I'm guessing Link's machine will be severely weakened (a lot of the places that spread the word might not do it a second time such a short time later).
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#274 | LeonhartFour | Posted 9/15/2013 3:06:01 AM | message detail
Coming out of the traditional dead of night vote. Comparisons to the Link match after 6 hours:

Draven's lead on Snake - 1957
Total votes - 48840

Draven's lead on Link - 5233
Total votes - 43513

Over 5300 votes ahead of the pace now.
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#275 | wedgeskywalker9 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:06:41 AM | message detail
There's also a non-zero chance of a John Cena tweet In the morning apparently
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#276 | LeonhartFour | Posted 9/15/2013 3:07:13 AM | message detail
If Link had a voice actor, he never would've gone down that far to start with!

Another strike against silent protagonists
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#277 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:07:24 AM | message detail
Yeah, despite voting for Link/Draven for admittedly just wanting to see Link try to be a hero again, I don't think it proves much regardless of what happens.

It's highly unlikely Link and Draven will be the same as they were in that match. And depending on what happens here it might be a foregone conclusion before it even starts.
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#278 | Czill | Posted 9/15/2013 3:07:52 AM | message detail
LeonhartFour posted...
Coming out of the traditional dead of night vote. Comparisons to the Link match after 6 hours:

Draven's lead on Snake - 1957
Total votes - 48840

Draven's lead on Link - 5233
Total votes - 43513

Over 5300 votes ahead of the pace now.


Averaging almost 870 votes per hour more than Draven/Link.
#279 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:09:07 AM | message detail
Honestly, that's probably the reason I most want Snake to win this. Link/Snake way more interesting even if it'll be, by necessity, a turbo-charged Snake.

I mean, is Link really going to replicate that again against Draven?
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#280 | spooky96 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:09:29 AM | message detail
Wow so this poll is monstrous.
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#281 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:09:39 AM | message detail
Lead at 2000 now.
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#282 | KanzarisKelshen | Posted 9/15/2013 3:10:22 AM | message detail
xp1337 posted...
Honestly, that's probably the reason I most want Snake to win this. Link/Snake way more interesting even if it'll be, by necessity, a turbo-charged Snake.

I mean, is Link really going to replicate that again against Draven?


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#283 | LeonhartFour | Posted 9/15/2013 3:10:22 AM | message detail
#284 | Karma Hunter | Posted 9/15/2013 3:11:18 AM | message detail
Draven really slowing to a crawl here. Snake just needs a push here to get back in the game, natural or otherwise.
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#285 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:11:28 AM | message detail
I'm betting against it! Even with a more-prepared Board 8, I'm not sure the energy/will is going to be there after this match.
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#286 | Czill | Posted 9/15/2013 3:12:10 AM | message detail
Draven thread is down to 9 overall, with Worlds threads in the next few hours it should drop down even further.
#287 | LeonhartFour | Posted 9/15/2013 3:12:13 AM | message detail
I dunno if the Draven support will be there either. Won't these World Championships flow over into Monday?
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#288 | Qwaar | Posted 9/15/2013 3:12:31 AM | message detail
Karma Hunter posted...
Draven really slowing to a crawl here. Snake just needs a push here to get back in the game, natural or otherwise.


Yeah, but he isn't getting that push, and probably won't for a few hours.
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#289 | Czill | Posted 9/15/2013 3:13:10 AM | message detail
LeonhartFour posted...
I dunno if the Draven support will be there either. Won't these World Championships flow over into Monday?


But new poll = new rally thread too, plus LoL casters on stream can promote it.
#290 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:14:04 AM | message detail
LeonhartFour posted...
I dunno if the Draven support will be there either. Won't these World Championships flow over into Monday?

That's the other wildcard, and admittedly, it's probably the more important one.

Can Draven manage a 48 hour rally?

Kind of feel like what happens to Snake will be the indicator. If Draven just goes crazy because of that tournament, doubt Link can do anything. If not, Link is probably looking pretty good regardless of whether he's boosted up or not.
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#291 | Denzokuken | Posted 9/15/2013 3:14:17 AM | message detail
Snake can has a real chance of a comeback here. He's doing far better than Link ever was.

That said, this match is still all about Draven... Draven and his rallies. The LoL rallies control the result. I'm not sure if this match can be won by Snake; it's more that Draven can definitely lose it.
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#292 | UltimaterializerX | Posted 9/15/2013 3:17:35 AM | message detail
The fact that Snake won't ever trail by as much as Link did shows the massive respect gamers have for him.

I haven't hardcore played LoL, but that community being bad is overblown from what I've seen. Reddit's is awful, yes, but League is fine.
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#293 | LeonhartFour | Posted 9/15/2013 3:18:56 AM | message detail
C'mon Snake, all you need is a little push.
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#294 | snoocete | Posted 9/15/2013 3:19:06 AM | message detail
xp1337 posted...
Honestly, that's probably the reason I most want Snake to win this. Link/Snake way more interesting even if it'll be, by necessity, a turbo-charged Snake.

I mean, is Link really going to replicate that again against Draven?


Until this poll I always voted for Draven.

(This round I voted Samus, lol)

When Link vs Draven happens I'll vote for Link since Draven already got a shot at the finals.
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#295 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:19:35 AM | message detail
UltimaterializerX posted...
The fact that Snake won't ever trail by as much as Link did shows the massive respect gamers have for him.

Probably more likely that Hayter (and Kojima) single-handedly bailed him out!

Though, I suppose even if that hadn't happened Snake would probably still be ahead of Link right now.
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#298 | DidYouMWISMe | Posted 9/15/2013 3:20:37 AM | message detail
xp1337 posted...

Kind of feel like what happens to Snake will be the indicator. If Draven just goes crazy because of that tournament, doubt Link can do anything. If not, Link is probably looking pretty good regardless of whether he's boosted up or not.


In a 1 v 1 match, I'd like Link's odds, especially if Snake lost. Snake and Link have disparate fanbases, a lot of Snake's supporters who will vote again will support Link out of spite (like me, despite the fact I personally can't stand Link), and I'm willing to wager a vast majority of those voting for Snake and Samus here (who outnumber Draven's total support) aren't voting for Draven.

Draven's support is static, whereas voting for Link would be equally a sign of support from his legion of fans *and* a Draven anti-vote from the legions of folks here who supported anyone-but-Draven.
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#299 | xp1337 | Posted 9/15/2013 3:21:25 AM | message detail
LeonhartFour posted...
It helps that Snake's night vote is leagues (LOL) better than Link's.

Well, yeah, that's why I think he'd be better off than Link right now lead-wise. Not so sure Snake wouldn't fall behind from a slower/weak morning though!

But hey, no sense thinking about that!
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#300 | Karma Hunter | Posted 9/15/2013 3:21:28 AM | message detail
Yeah, Snake's been fighting like a champ all match so far against an overwhelming tide. His high profile friends are just icing on the cake (who he will probably need again for a prayer of pulling such a ridiculous upset).
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