GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 1286
I just realized I bet against Pokemon every time this contest at the first chance I reasonably could: Yoshi > Pikachu Sora > Red Bowser > Charizard GLaDOS > Mewtwo Nothing conscious avout this pattern, it just happened. Just gimme GLaDOS and I'll be glad to take those other hits...! Nominate METAL MAN for 20XX! https://imgur.com/Dr4NAeq |
swordz9 posted... Smash beasts because of it having so much Nintendo and it being easy to get into. It’s like a Nintendo nerd’s dream because it has almost everything you could ask for in it. Xbox and Sony could copy it exactly and their versions would flop here because nobody would care Team Rocket Elite posted... Sony can attest to that from experience. It is a bit surprising that Sony's attempt failed given that Sony is still popular on this website and is probably a narrow second place to Nintendo here. I can't ever see a Microsoft All-Star fighting game having any success, though. Luster Soldier --- ~Shield Bearer~ | ~Data Analyst~ Popular at school, but not as cool as BK_Sheikah00, Guru Champ! |
HaRRicH posted... I just realized I bet against Pokemon every time this contest at the first chance I reasonably could: well if GlaDOS hits then all the other ones have a pretty great chance of hitting too (except for Yoshi > Pikachu) (Yoshi is so boned) |
LusterSoldier posted... Microsoft All-Star fighting game Finally, Master Chief versus Clippy. Nominate METAL MAN for 20XX! https://imgur.com/Dr4NAeq |
I
feel like Velvet/James would be closer to 50/50 if it said "James from
Silent Hill 2." Plus, that's not even a good pic of him. Congrats to BKSheikah, the new Guru champ! Not that I'm bitter or anything... |
Well, I doubt it swings things 10% in the other direction, but he probably is performing worse than he otherwise would. |
He
really isn't, and I'm saying this as a huge James fanboy. Silent Hill
has never once amounted to a Hill of beans on this site, and James isnt
exactly designed to be a popularity contest draw. And it ain't even a
bad picture - it looks just like him! 38% against generic anime girl is
about what I'd expect from someone with his awfully low ceiling. At
least he isn't getting doubled or worse. All that said, I'm happy this contest gave me the opportunity to finally vote for him. Yoblazer https://imgur.com/gByqgPg (edited 10/21/2018 10:36:19 PM)report |
I love the plot in Silent Hill games, but the gameplay is atrocious and the main characters are usually Generic McDudes. This is why there can’t really be a Lovecraftian movie with a glorious triumph and happy ending. It wouldn’t sell. The characters are too normal. Audiences want awesome characters, not “this is something I can do”. That’s why Dude McDude always bombs. That’s why sports games don’t work on this site. We want the fantastical, not the generic. Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
So who wins between Shantae and Marston? Dilated Chemist |
Marston. No one knows wtf a "Shantae" is. Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
Vote totals at this point compared to previous days: Day 1 - 11733, 11738, 11731, 11740 Day 2 - 11700, 11716, 11718, 11710 Day 3 - 12721, 12721, 12723, 12727 Day 4 - 13258, 13263, 13256, 13261 So we've got higher vote totals today than the after the DDLC rally. Maybe some of them stuck around...! Or there's someone always rallying for a Pokemon somewhere. Either way, it's nice to see the vote totals on an upward trend, even if it's early. |
I've got Pikachu beating Zero and taking this whole division. That pick is looking pretty good right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6rnkFNRpPI This signature won't change until Chrono Trigger gets a re-release on a modern Nintendo console. |
LeonhartFour posted... So we've got higher vote totals today than the after the DDLC rally. Maybe some of them stuck around...! Or there's someone always rallying for a Pokemon somewhere. Either way, it's nice to see the vote totals on an upward trend, even if it's early. There might be some DDLC spillover involved, but I think it's really just a matter of having two really strong Nintendo icons in the mix. Adding in Kratos and Scorpion, and this is probably the overall strongest eight pack so far, even with weaksauce Velvet and James in the mix. Even Marston has a bit going for him with RDR2 dropping this week. Agent Triple Zero at your service! This line reserved for the true greatone, the 2018 Guru Contest winner. (edited 10/21/2018 11:20:35 PM)report |
UltimaterializerX posted... Marston. No one knows wtf a "Shantae" is. That makes me wonder how Shantae's pulling over 25% on Yoshi. I'm not even talking about the other match, since I actually think Kratos is SFFing Marston there. |
MetalmindStats posted... UltimaterializerX posted...Marston. No one knows wtf a "Shantae" is. http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/(3)Yoshi_vs_(6)Laharl_2005 http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/(9)Yoshi_vs_(10)Solaire_of_Astora_vs_(19)Demi-Fiend_2013 This is pretty in line with what Yoshi is capable of doing against cult classic characters. Like Laharl, Shantae has a small but dedicated fanbase that will prevent her from going too deep in a blowout. Agent Triple Zero at your service! This line reserved for the true greatone, the 2018 Guru Contest winner. |
UltimaterializerX posted... Marston. No one knows wtf a "Shantae" is. Sigh 3DS FC : 3411-1762-0066 |
I mean, stop repeating history http://board8.wikia.com/wiki/Agent_47 In the Summer 2005 Contest, 47 made the bracket despite being considered a virtual unknown, and was considered to be that year's equivalent of Tanner. He surprised the board by managing a respectable 30% against Sora, but still ended up looking pathetic in the stats after Sora got crushed by Snake. 3DS FC : 3411-1762-0066 |
I just noticed Shantae's ponytail is gone from her match pic. That's her strongest weapon! official art for comparison: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/p__/images/8/89/Shantae_artwork.png/revision/latest?cb=20180122054019&path-prefix=protagonist n2k (edited 10/22/2018 1:36:22 AM)report |
RDR2 is out in four days. Marston can't have weakened that much. Kratos is an absolute beast here. Him beating Pikachu looks more likely than Yoshi doing it! I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh BKSheikah |
Lightning Strikes posted... Kratos is an absolute beast here. Yeah, makes me wish he was in Geralt's spot rather than going up against Pikachu in Round 2. Unless he wins, of course. That would be an insanely cool upset. In other news, Pikachu and Velvet are the first characters to defeat opponents who predate them. If all else fails use fire. |
Well,
Pikachu has been dropping a bit, will probably continue and he'll end
around 65%. I don't see how Scorpion should've done anything but fallen
this year. Guinness Book of World Records is the name of the diary that belongs to BKSheikah, the winner of the Best Year in Gaming contest. (edited 10/22/2018 5:20:13 AM)report |
Kratos going for the tripling. THAT MAN HAS A FAMILY! I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh BKSheikah |
Nanis23 posted... I mean, stop repeating history It is true though. This site doesn’t know or care about Hitman. Or Shantae. Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
HaRRicH posted... I just realized I bet against Pokemon every time this contest at the first chance I reasonably could: I like Glados but against mewtwo... doesnt look promising yep, don't mind, I've already won one and I'm rich, it's not like I need 1k for video games - UltimaterializerX |
I
feel like people overrate Shantae's obscurity for whatever reason.
She's reasonably niche of course, but it's still a game series I've
heard about periodically for years now. She had a pretty successful
Kickstarter a couple years back. She's likely comparable to Shovel
Knight or Cuphead but for some reason gets a bit underestimated. Which
just means she avoids a quadrupling by Yoshi, but hey. _SecretSquirrel posted... Anyways, I look forward to Yoshi killing Velvet next round, because Velvet/James has got to be the worst match strength wise since Serious Sam and Mr. Driller. That... seems possible. Don't care though. I beat Tales of Berseria a few days ago and Velvet is freaking fantastic so I'm savouring the fact that she gets to win a contest match as a relatively obscure character. The RPG Duelling League: www.rpgdl.com An unparalleled source for RPG information and discussion |
GLaDOS
beat Kefka and that's no joke. She'd be the favorite over Epona
one-on-one too, and Epona beat Ike very nearly as bad as Pikachu once
did Ike. Pokemania may run wild, but I believe in GLaDOS having made a significant jump from Portal 2. We'll see if that jump has lasted since 2013. Nominate METAL MAN for 20XX! https://imgur.com/Dr4NAeq |
@UltimaterializerX I always like your post analysis man! Don't let the haters affect you! I came back from work and check the results. This is what I have to say. Yoshi is doing really well. I expected James to keep it closer. Pikachu is doing really well. Kratos is doing really well. Man too back Pikachu vs Kratos is so soon. Eh I lose another point today though. Man I lose a point each day in this contest! So why we exist? What happens when we stop existing? |
Jesus I forgot we got Epona in a Contest once. 10/12 pts - The Great GameFAQs Character Battle X contest! NP: Yoshi/Velvet Crowe/Pikachu/Kratos |
I
feel like there's a certain floor most colorful female characters will
have in these things. Taking a brief glimpse through the x-stats from
2013, the weakest women we had were: Jade, who is one of the rare women in these things I'd say has a 'generic' design on par with someone like James the Touhou characters, who are children (?) and likely pushed the cutesy design too far to be appealing to the average person Kat, who is rather obscure and also doesn't really have an appealing design (?, help I'm gay and just making a guess here) Recette, who is a child There are very few women in the lowest rungs of the x-stats, and I feel someone like Shantae has an appealing enough design to gain apathy votes. Likewise, I feel there are likely to be ceilings for characters like Yoshi who exist more as icons than three-dimensional characters. I think 75/25 is actually a pretty great performance against Shantae. Board 8's Top 250 Games 2016 Edition: https://casanovazelos.wordpress.com/2016/04/26/b8top250/ |
Are you saying you've never been moved to tears by Yoshi fan fiction |
NeoElfboy posted... I feel like people overrate Shantae's obscurity for whatever reason. She's reasonably niche of course, but it's still a game series I've heard about periodically for years now. She had a pretty successful Kickstarter a couple years back. She's likely comparable to Shovel Knight or Cuphead but for some reason gets a bit underestimated. Which just means she avoids a quadrupling by Yoshi, but hey. At some point we have to understand that not every character is going to be super well known just because they make a bracket, especially with B8 deciding like 90% of nominations. And Mighty No. 9 had a "successful kickstarter". Means nothing. Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
Safer_777 posted... @UltimaterializerX I always like your post analysis man! Don't let the haters affect you! Never have, never will. Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
CasanovaZelos posted... I feel like there's a certain floor most colorful female characters will have in these things. Taking a brief glimpse through the x-stats from 2013, the weakest women we had were: I think people forget just how hard it is to get 80% nowadays. |
Man, Pikachu is beasting. I am never listening to you people ever again. Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
Mighty
No. 9's kickstarter was successful due to Mega Man, not Beck. Beck had
no games before his KS and the one he got after was not well-received,
so obviously he'd be a dud if he ever got in a contest. Shantae's
successful kickstarter was because of her and her games, which are
reasonably well-liked. The proof is in the pudding anyway. She's currently putting up 26% on Yoshi, which is certainly far from ultrafodder. Better than what Marsten is doing for instance, unless you believe Kratos could take on Yoshi. The RPG Duelling League: www.rpgdl.com An unparalleled source for RPG information and discussion |
I think this is because Fighthing game characters aren't popular anymore. So why we exist? What happens when we stop existing? |
Kratos
is probably SFFing Marston, though. Either that or Marston had an epic
fall in popularity over the past five years similar to Ryo Hazuki after
2002. "Ah, a party! We
haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?"
"Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." |
NeoElfboy posted... Mighty No. 9's kickstarter was successful due to Mega Man, not Beck. Beck had no games before his KS and the one he got after was not well-received, so obviously he'd be a dud if he ever got in a contest. Shantae's successful kickstarter was because of her and her games, which are reasonably well-liked. I'm not doubting the game is good or whatever else. I've never played it, so I wouldn't know. My only point is people don't know what it is. I'm a pretty hardcore gamer and I'd never even heard of it before this bracket, and I would be willing to bet *well* over half of the people who voted are in the same boat. And this is a hardcore gaming site where most people here game like I do. Actually that's a good list. Stuff I never heard of before this bracket: Monika (ended up playing DDLC before lockdown) Chloe Price (I know what Life is Strange is, but I've never played it so I couldn't tell you a single character name) Yu Narukami Victor Sullivan Primrose Shantae Neptune Kazuma Kiryu Hat Kid Ren Amamiya Monokuma Goro Majima Never played a Yazuka. I keep meaning to play some Persona games but those fans are such an annoyance every contest that I keep putting it off, lest I actually become like that. Indie games are, well, indie games. There are way too many of them anymore, but I get to all the big ones eventually. I would actually be shocked if people weren't in a similar boat to me, where these contests have introduced people to some good new games. Take 2002 for instance. I had no idea who Alucard was, ended up loving his game. I knew who Crono was, but I never bothered playing Chrono Trigger before that contest. The only game I had played with Samus in it were Smash 64 and Melee; that contest got me to finally play some Metroid games. Ditto for Parasite Eve. Jill's run got me to eventually play some Resident Evil games. Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
Haste_2 posted... Kratos is probably SFFing Marston, though. Either that or Marston had an epic fall in popularity over the past five years similar to Ryo Hazuki after 2002. I'm willing to believe this. RDR and GoW having the exact same fanbase makes a lot of sense. We'll know in round 2! Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n |
I'm surprise Shantae's at 25%. Expecting her a low 15%. >_> IGN: Raymond, 3DS FC :1349-7340-1111 (ORAS & Moon) / GURU Champ BKSheikah used Shoryuken. http://myanimelist.net/animelist/raytan7585 |
You
had to have heard of Yu Narukami at some point, if only due to him not
being a newcomer and you writing a post-contest analysis of every match! [NO BARKLEY NO PEACE] [NO BKSheikah NO PEACE] |
AxemRedRanger posted... You had to have heard of Yu Narukami at some point, if only due to him not being a newcomer and you writing a post-contest analysis of every match! lol you're right, and I still forgot because Persona's characters don't matter to me. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/poll/5185-character-battle-ix-division-5-round-1-yu-vs-shadow-vs-kat https://board8.wikia.com/wiki/(3)Yu_Narukami_vs_(16)Shadow_the_Hedgehog_vs_(25)Kat_2013 They clearly don't matter to voters either! Winner of the Spring 2004 "Best Game Ever" Contest http://www.twitch.tv/ultimaterializerx ; https://imgur.com/dsnL40n (edited 10/22/2018 8:32:48 AM)report |
wow Pikachu is bleeding percentage like crazy he might not hold onto the doubling at this rate |
I think theres only like 5 characters I didn't know anything about Velvet Neptune The Yakuza bros. Cayde-6 (had no clue who this guy was and I played Destiny!) My Quest to beat the Final Fantasies: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XII XIII XV |
Word
of caution regarding GoW/Red Dead SFF: there is no way they overlap
more than Yoshi/Shantae. Shantae is a Nintendo-associated (almost
exclusive) platformer mascot. She is almost as close to Yoshi's audience
as possible. Really I think Shantae is better than we thought, and
Kratos is at Yoshi's level. He was in 2010, I think he's back to that
peak now. I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh BKSheikah |
Is Yu actually referred to as Yu during Persona though? Because can't you rename him? Every one of Ulti's list I had no clue who they were other than Yu. I mean I've heard of Hat kid (because of B8 topics) and Victor Sullivan in passing but wouldn't have been able to point out their picture in a group of people. Theres definitely more in the bracket I didn't know too |
Yeah
I think the only characters I knew precisely zero about were Cayde-6,
Monokuma and the Yakuza guys. It helped that a lot of the obscure
characters were from obscure JRPGs which I had played before, though. |
LeonhartFour posted... wow Pikachu is bleeding percentage like crazy Yeah at this rate we can argue that Scorpion didn't drop and that Pikachu is an elite character, which is what is expected. CBX - Today's Winners: Yoshi, James Sunderland, Pikachu, Kratos Score: 9/12 |
ShatteredElysium posted... Is Yu actually referred to as Yu during Persona though? Because can't you rename him? He's referred to as Yu Narukami in the Persona 4 Arena games and Dancing All Night. He's never called that in Persona 4 itself. At the very least, I'd imagine more people have heard the name Yu Narukami at this point than Ren Amamiya, which has only shown up in the anime thus far. |
Yeah, there’s a dedicated Shantae fan base. And her games are pretty good. She’s wanted in Smash. Dilated Chemist |
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