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From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/30/2005 7:36:05 PM | Message Detail
| #051
Tommy Vercetti...............29.15% 29182
Crono...............................70.85% 70921
TOTAL VOTES............................100103
61.09% of the brackets called this match correctly.
Well, that surely WAS expected. After DK's surprise yesterday, this match goes mostly and everyone predicted. At least we see that it's only Magus and Frog losing steam, and not Red Hair Goku.
Today, Dante is doing good. He's holding Vincent under 54%. The FF7 fanboys are silenced.
CLOSEST PREDICTIONS
Tnote - 7
Soul - 7
Vlado - 6
Ulti - 5
Inviso - 5
Outback - 5
Moltar - 4
MasterMage - 1
Tnote stole my point =( Alright, I might have gotten a perfect pick in the Oracle, but I round here, so yeah...
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
Crono...............................70.85% 70921
TOTAL VOTES............................100103
61.09% of the brackets called this match correctly.
Well, that surely WAS expected. After DK's surprise yesterday, this match goes mostly and everyone predicted. At least we see that it's only Magus and Frog losing steam, and not Red Hair Goku.
Today, Dante is doing good. He's holding Vincent under 54%. The FF7 fanboys are silenced.
CLOSEST PREDICTIONS
Tnote - 7
Soul - 7
Vlado - 6
Ulti - 5
Inviso - 5
Outback - 5
Moltar - 4
MasterMage - 1
Tnote stole my point =( Alright, I might have gotten a perfect pick in the Oracle, but I round here, so yeah...
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:43:37 PM | Message Detail
| #052
Devil Division Round 2 - Match 44 – (6)Knuckles vs. (2)Squall
Knuckles - He’s like the little Echidna who could!
Round 1 – vs. Magus (Knuckles: 50.86% - Magus: 49.14%)
In the upset no one on the board predicted, Knuckles…manages to beat Magus.
Squall - I bet the thought of facing Knuckles put a few more scars on his arms.
Round 1 – vs. Geno (Squall: 74.84% - Geno: 25.16%)
Squall fails to triple Geno, but he still wins the match, and that’s what’s important.
Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting this. Hoping for it, but not expecting it. Let’s get down to business.
Well, this sure is strange. I was expecting to write an analysis trying to explain why Magus would beat Squall, but now I’m going to have to write about Knuckles facing Squall…oh boy. Well, first let’s look at past Contest history for the two.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=955 – Snake/Squall
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=979 – Snake/Knux
Pretty easy to see who was stronger in 2002. Squall lost to Snake with 34.57%, while Knuckles did about 5% better. But 2002 results mean little in 2005, let’s go to 2003. In 2003, Squall, along with other FF characters, jumped up to new strengths for no reason (except maybe higher vote totals) at all. Squall gets past Jill, then beats Luigi by MORE than he beat Jill by, and then loses to Samus with 41%. Knuckles also gets stuck against a stronger Snake in 2003, and gets 37% on him. With Mega Man bombing to Seph, Knuckles value is hurt, and he ends up 5% behind Squall in the stats. In 2004, Squall gets to the Sweet 16 again, only to get SFFed by Cloud, while Knuckles does the best he has ever done on Snake, gathering up over 40% on the vote on him. It turns out though that Snake dropped in strength that year, but Link/Mega screws a lot up.
So where does this put them in the Un-Adjusted 2004 stats? Squall at 24.58%, and Knuckles at 24.07%. Pretty close, eh? This match wouldn’t be as heavily disputed if it weren’t for one thing: Knuckles beat Magus. No matter how you twist, turn, or shake it, that is darn impressive. Only 1/3rd of the brackets had that crazy upset, and no one on the board saw it coming. Some call it the biggest upset since Squall/Luigi. Most Magus brackets are now backing Knuckles to ruin this division, while the Squall fans have actually gotten more confident. This is going to be one interesting match.
In short, Knuckles was stronger in 2002, but Squall ranked higher in 2003 and 2004. If you believe Squall suffered SFF against Cloud, and that Magus was extremely overrated, then Squall should win. If you think there was no SFF in Cloud/Squall, and Knuckles beat the Noble Nine contender Magus, then Knuckles is looking good to pull of another upset. Squall has the statistical advantage, but then again, the stats have failed us many times so far this Contest. So, even though I’m rooting for the Echinda to win this, I’m…*gulp*…predicting Squall. Oh God it hurts.
Squall will win.
Moltar’s Bracket Says: Let me die!
Moltar’s Prediction is: Knuckles: 48% - Squall: 52%
Ulti’s Analysis
(Special note from Ulti: I'm either getting married or on my honeymoon as you're reading this, so know that all of my second round writeups will suck. I'm doing the same short writeups that I did for the last round, because I don't have time to be extensive.)
(Special note from Moltar: Knuckles > Magus!)
I'm picking Knuckles to win this, but for the sole fact that it would be hilarious to see him pull of two stunning upsets in a row.
Prediction: Knuckles with 50.89%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
Knuckles - He’s like the little Echidna who could!
Round 1 – vs. Magus (Knuckles: 50.86% - Magus: 49.14%)
In the upset no one on the board predicted, Knuckles…manages to beat Magus.
Squall - I bet the thought of facing Knuckles put a few more scars on his arms.
Round 1 – vs. Geno (Squall: 74.84% - Geno: 25.16%)
Squall fails to triple Geno, but he still wins the match, and that’s what’s important.
Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting this. Hoping for it, but not expecting it. Let’s get down to business.
Well, this sure is strange. I was expecting to write an analysis trying to explain why Magus would beat Squall, but now I’m going to have to write about Knuckles facing Squall…oh boy. Well, first let’s look at past Contest history for the two.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=955 – Snake/Squall
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=979 – Snake/Knux
Pretty easy to see who was stronger in 2002. Squall lost to Snake with 34.57%, while Knuckles did about 5% better. But 2002 results mean little in 2005, let’s go to 2003. In 2003, Squall, along with other FF characters, jumped up to new strengths for no reason (except maybe higher vote totals) at all. Squall gets past Jill, then beats Luigi by MORE than he beat Jill by, and then loses to Samus with 41%. Knuckles also gets stuck against a stronger Snake in 2003, and gets 37% on him. With Mega Man bombing to Seph, Knuckles value is hurt, and he ends up 5% behind Squall in the stats. In 2004, Squall gets to the Sweet 16 again, only to get SFFed by Cloud, while Knuckles does the best he has ever done on Snake, gathering up over 40% on the vote on him. It turns out though that Snake dropped in strength that year, but Link/Mega screws a lot up.
So where does this put them in the Un-Adjusted 2004 stats? Squall at 24.58%, and Knuckles at 24.07%. Pretty close, eh? This match wouldn’t be as heavily disputed if it weren’t for one thing: Knuckles beat Magus. No matter how you twist, turn, or shake it, that is darn impressive. Only 1/3rd of the brackets had that crazy upset, and no one on the board saw it coming. Some call it the biggest upset since Squall/Luigi. Most Magus brackets are now backing Knuckles to ruin this division, while the Squall fans have actually gotten more confident. This is going to be one interesting match.
In short, Knuckles was stronger in 2002, but Squall ranked higher in 2003 and 2004. If you believe Squall suffered SFF against Cloud, and that Magus was extremely overrated, then Squall should win. If you think there was no SFF in Cloud/Squall, and Knuckles beat the Noble Nine contender Magus, then Knuckles is looking good to pull of another upset. Squall has the statistical advantage, but then again, the stats have failed us many times so far this Contest. So, even though I’m rooting for the Echinda to win this, I’m…*gulp*…predicting Squall. Oh God it hurts.
Squall will win.
Moltar’s Bracket Says: Let me die!
Moltar’s Prediction is: Knuckles: 48% - Squall: 52%
Ulti’s Analysis
(Special note from Ulti: I'm either getting married or on my honeymoon as you're reading this, so know that all of my second round writeups will suck. I'm doing the same short writeups that I did for the last round, because I don't have time to be extensive.)
(Special note from Moltar: Knuckles > Magus!)
I'm picking Knuckles to win this, but for the sole fact that it would be hilarious to see him pull of two stunning upsets in a row.
Prediction: Knuckles with 50.89%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:44:21 PM | Message Detail
| #053
Soul’s Analysis
How they got here
Knuckles defeated Magus: 50.86% - 49.14%
Squall defeated Geno: 74.84% - 25.16%
Well, here comes, in my opinion, the best match of round 2. Not only was this the most hyped round 2 match during the first round, but the most likely victor of this four-pack actually lost in round one.
That's right, the mighty Magus Vs. Squall match is not happening because of a fast, red rodent by the name of Knuckles. Yes, the Knuckles who had no shot against Magus. The same Knuckles that created the absolutely best upset of all time.
Yes, we all know how seriously awesome it was for Knuckles to continue his round 1 winning streak, so let's get on with the actual match. Surprisingly, both opponents have a lot to work with as well. Both were in every contest. Both had their fair share of upsets. Both perform rather respectably every year as well.
In 2002, Squall was placed as a 15 seed. I'll allow you guys to let that sink in for a while... Yes, a 15 seed. Severe under-seeding caused for an almost impossible match against Solid Snake in round 1. Squall would end up losing to Snake, while getting 34.57% of the vote. Still, it was pretty good score to get against Snake back then. Knuckles, on the otherhand, defeated Akira in round one with over 80% of the vote. That's right, the first ever character to break 80% was none other then Rad Red. Anyways, Knuckles then went on to lose to Solid Snake in round 2. But, the thing here is that Knuckles actually scored higher then Squall. Knuckles went on to almost get 40% on Snake in round 2. That's a 5% difference right there.
Fast forward to trustworthy </sarcasm> 2003. Knuckles, once again, was stuck in the same four-pack with Solid Snake. After dispatching Yuna with 55% of the vote, he went on to lose to Snake yet again. This time, only putting up 36% of the vote. Let's remember one thing though, 2003 was the worst year for Sonic as well. So his drop in the stats was not surprising. Squall, of course, did his miracle run in 2003. Fresh off of a starring role (I believe) in Kingdom Hearts, he went on to get 60% on both Jill Valentine and Luigi, before getting 41% on Samus. Not too bad of a run, which caused him to gain in the stats.
In 2004... well, wouldn't you know it? Knux was once again put in Snake's four-pack. Yes, we all believed that CJayC hated Knux from then onwards, but there was nothing to do about it. Knux went on to "upset" Kefka while getting 57% on the FF villain. He would lose to Snake again, but this time, managed to get over 40% on Snake. Was this a sign of Sonic characters regaining some strength? Well, Tails won his first ever match, and Sonic made it to the elite eight, and finished in front of Mega Man and Snake in the un-adjusted X-Stats. Squall, on the otherhand, was showing weakness. After easily dispatching Bomberman in round 1, he struggled against Kirby in round 2. He went on to win with 55%, but he was expected to get higher. He then got steam-rolled by Cloud in round 3, probably due to SFF.
Looking at the unadjusted stats, Squall would barely squeak by Knuckles. But, let's not forget something here. Squall has shown signs of weakness suddenly. Rather it be the Kingdom Hearts factor wearing off (as shown by Cloud in 2004, and Sephiroth in Spring), or something else, he's not as strong as 2003 suggests. So, his adjusted stats could be off by a percent or two. If that's the case, then this match becomes rather interesting yet again.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
How they got here
Knuckles defeated Magus: 50.86% - 49.14%
Squall defeated Geno: 74.84% - 25.16%
Well, here comes, in my opinion, the best match of round 2. Not only was this the most hyped round 2 match during the first round, but the most likely victor of this four-pack actually lost in round one.
That's right, the mighty Magus Vs. Squall match is not happening because of a fast, red rodent by the name of Knuckles. Yes, the Knuckles who had no shot against Magus. The same Knuckles that created the absolutely best upset of all time.
Yes, we all know how seriously awesome it was for Knuckles to continue his round 1 winning streak, so let's get on with the actual match. Surprisingly, both opponents have a lot to work with as well. Both were in every contest. Both had their fair share of upsets. Both perform rather respectably every year as well.
In 2002, Squall was placed as a 15 seed. I'll allow you guys to let that sink in for a while... Yes, a 15 seed. Severe under-seeding caused for an almost impossible match against Solid Snake in round 1. Squall would end up losing to Snake, while getting 34.57% of the vote. Still, it was pretty good score to get against Snake back then. Knuckles, on the otherhand, defeated Akira in round one with over 80% of the vote. That's right, the first ever character to break 80% was none other then Rad Red. Anyways, Knuckles then went on to lose to Solid Snake in round 2. But, the thing here is that Knuckles actually scored higher then Squall. Knuckles went on to almost get 40% on Snake in round 2. That's a 5% difference right there.
Fast forward to trustworthy </sarcasm> 2003. Knuckles, once again, was stuck in the same four-pack with Solid Snake. After dispatching Yuna with 55% of the vote, he went on to lose to Snake yet again. This time, only putting up 36% of the vote. Let's remember one thing though, 2003 was the worst year for Sonic as well. So his drop in the stats was not surprising. Squall, of course, did his miracle run in 2003. Fresh off of a starring role (I believe) in Kingdom Hearts, he went on to get 60% on both Jill Valentine and Luigi, before getting 41% on Samus. Not too bad of a run, which caused him to gain in the stats.
In 2004... well, wouldn't you know it? Knux was once again put in Snake's four-pack. Yes, we all believed that CJayC hated Knux from then onwards, but there was nothing to do about it. Knux went on to "upset" Kefka while getting 57% on the FF villain. He would lose to Snake again, but this time, managed to get over 40% on Snake. Was this a sign of Sonic characters regaining some strength? Well, Tails won his first ever match, and Sonic made it to the elite eight, and finished in front of Mega Man and Snake in the un-adjusted X-Stats. Squall, on the otherhand, was showing weakness. After easily dispatching Bomberman in round 1, he struggled against Kirby in round 2. He went on to win with 55%, but he was expected to get higher. He then got steam-rolled by Cloud in round 3, probably due to SFF.
Looking at the unadjusted stats, Squall would barely squeak by Knuckles. But, let's not forget something here. Squall has shown signs of weakness suddenly. Rather it be the Kingdom Hearts factor wearing off (as shown by Cloud in 2004, and Sephiroth in Spring), or something else, he's not as strong as 2003 suggests. So, his adjusted stats could be off by a percent or two. If that's the case, then this match becomes rather interesting yet again.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:45:05 PM | Message Detail
| #054
Knuckles has been in more games then Squall. That's a given. Knuckles
is riding high on the momentum after upsetting Magus. Squall didn't
even get 75% on a side character from SM:RPG. Some signs show that the
KHF is weakening, therefore causing Squall to be weaker then his 2003
(hello trustworthy year) numbers show.
Sure, Squall is the favorite to win. But, Magus was an even heavier favorite to win, and that got him nowhere. Hell, even Kefka was the favorite in 2004. Wasn't Yuna the favorite against Knuckles as well?
Basically, it doesn't matter if you're the favorite against Knuckles, and especially in this contest. Everyone should know by now that this contest is as unpredictable, if not more, then the 2002 contest. Therefore, I'm sticking with Knuckles to win this match, and I hope others do as well.
My prediction: Knuckles wins with 50.99% of the vote. And with that, there are no other close matches left in this round. Let's hope Luigi keeps it somewhat close against Tifa.
Outback’s Analysis
Since Knuckles beat Magus, Magus obviously decreased right? Not necessarily. Surely it wasn't ALL Knuckles increasing, but I have no doubt that Knuckles received a substantial increase. Geno is weak, and Squall's R1 performance was not impressive. Knuckles continues his run.
Knux with 50.01%
Inviso’s Analysis
And here we come, to the brain buster of the second round. After Knuckles went all out to beat Magus, his strength really is an unknown, and the stats were put into question. Knuckles and Magus were very close in the non-SFF adjusted rankings, but Magus must’ve been somewhat SFF-ed by Crono, and hence, I believe Knuckles has actually increased in strength. Now, in those same non-SFF adjusted stats, Squall is also quite near to Knuckles, albeit stronger than Magus. Squall also underperformed in a match where he should’ve been able to destroy his opponent. Geno was a Square character with little Nintendo fanbase, and Squall should’ve SFF-ed him to hell and back, yet didn’t. Knuckles and Squall will be very close, but I think it could come down to anti-votes against Squall.
My Bracket: Magus Zeal
My Vote: Knuckles the Echidna
My Prediction: Knuckles the Echidna with 50.11%
Tnote’s Analysis
Blah, I am a moron. I knew in my head Squall would SFF Magus if the match ever happened, and as such should have had Squall winning the division. Not saying he would actually SFF him, but the fact that, in my head, I KNEW it would happen, says enough for my stupidity. Magus, Tidus, Frog… all ridiculously overrated. That makes Knuckles victory a little less stellar. I think Squall easily breaks 45% on Solid, something Knux has never done. This match could get some undeserved hype, but if the echidna couldn’t crack 51% on Magus, he certainly will not be cracking 50% on Squall.
Pick: Squall with 54.83%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
Sure, Squall is the favorite to win. But, Magus was an even heavier favorite to win, and that got him nowhere. Hell, even Kefka was the favorite in 2004. Wasn't Yuna the favorite against Knuckles as well?
Basically, it doesn't matter if you're the favorite against Knuckles, and especially in this contest. Everyone should know by now that this contest is as unpredictable, if not more, then the 2002 contest. Therefore, I'm sticking with Knuckles to win this match, and I hope others do as well.
My prediction: Knuckles wins with 50.99% of the vote. And with that, there are no other close matches left in this round. Let's hope Luigi keeps it somewhat close against Tifa.
Outback’s Analysis
Since Knuckles beat Magus, Magus obviously decreased right? Not necessarily. Surely it wasn't ALL Knuckles increasing, but I have no doubt that Knuckles received a substantial increase. Geno is weak, and Squall's R1 performance was not impressive. Knuckles continues his run.
Knux with 50.01%
Inviso’s Analysis
And here we come, to the brain buster of the second round. After Knuckles went all out to beat Magus, his strength really is an unknown, and the stats were put into question. Knuckles and Magus were very close in the non-SFF adjusted rankings, but Magus must’ve been somewhat SFF-ed by Crono, and hence, I believe Knuckles has actually increased in strength. Now, in those same non-SFF adjusted stats, Squall is also quite near to Knuckles, albeit stronger than Magus. Squall also underperformed in a match where he should’ve been able to destroy his opponent. Geno was a Square character with little Nintendo fanbase, and Squall should’ve SFF-ed him to hell and back, yet didn’t. Knuckles and Squall will be very close, but I think it could come down to anti-votes against Squall.
My Bracket: Magus Zeal
My Vote: Knuckles the Echidna
My Prediction: Knuckles the Echidna with 50.11%
Tnote’s Analysis
Blah, I am a moron. I knew in my head Squall would SFF Magus if the match ever happened, and as such should have had Squall winning the division. Not saying he would actually SFF him, but the fact that, in my head, I KNEW it would happen, says enough for my stupidity. Magus, Tidus, Frog… all ridiculously overrated. That makes Knuckles victory a little less stellar. I think Squall easily breaks 45% on Solid, something Knux has never done. This match could get some undeserved hype, but if the echidna couldn’t crack 51% on Magus, he certainly will not be cracking 50% on Squall.
Pick: Squall with 54.83%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:47:31 PM | Message Detail
| #055
Vlado’s Analysis
After a relatively easy win over Geno, Squall is facing Knuckles now. Knuckles beat Magus, and I was pretty sure Magus would beat Squall if the two faced. It turned out that Magus was overestimated by the stats, but... Who cares about stats anymore? Knuckles is the better known character and, this year, better known characters seem to dominate. Squall... Could he really beat Magus? I don't think so. Not even the huge support of the bracket votes could help Magus win against Knuckles. Squall will get much less bracket votes, due to most having already lost this division. I just don't see what could give Squall the win here.
Squall does have some rabid supporters on the board... But let's get serious. Tidus got owned by Kirby. He lost REALLY badly. Knuckles has always been around Kirby's level, sure, he can't benefit from the Nintendo increase this year, since he's not a Nintendo character, but I believe he will still be relatively close to Kirby. And despite some people claiming that Squall is MUCH stronger than Tidus, I just don't buy this. Sure, he's somewhat stronger, mostly thanks to Kingdom Hearts, but that's about it. He beat Kirby really badly last year. But if they met right now, I'm POSITIVE that Kirby would win. Maybe not by as much as against Tidus, but he'd still win.
Knuckles will prove to be one of the strongest characters this contest. I don't think he'll be able to take Vincent, but Squall will be his second victim, after Magus. It's really interesting that Kncukles just refuses to lose against anyone but Snake... And if these two were to meet again, it would be no earlier than the finals. Well, to be honest, who wouldn't love such a final? Too bad Vincent will beat Knuckles, no matter what happens.
Predicted percentage: Knuckles the Echidna with 50.83%.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
After a relatively easy win over Geno, Squall is facing Knuckles now. Knuckles beat Magus, and I was pretty sure Magus would beat Squall if the two faced. It turned out that Magus was overestimated by the stats, but... Who cares about stats anymore? Knuckles is the better known character and, this year, better known characters seem to dominate. Squall... Could he really beat Magus? I don't think so. Not even the huge support of the bracket votes could help Magus win against Knuckles. Squall will get much less bracket votes, due to most having already lost this division. I just don't see what could give Squall the win here.
Squall does have some rabid supporters on the board... But let's get serious. Tidus got owned by Kirby. He lost REALLY badly. Knuckles has always been around Kirby's level, sure, he can't benefit from the Nintendo increase this year, since he's not a Nintendo character, but I believe he will still be relatively close to Kirby. And despite some people claiming that Squall is MUCH stronger than Tidus, I just don't buy this. Sure, he's somewhat stronger, mostly thanks to Kingdom Hearts, but that's about it. He beat Kirby really badly last year. But if they met right now, I'm POSITIVE that Kirby would win. Maybe not by as much as against Tidus, but he'd still win.
Knuckles will prove to be one of the strongest characters this contest. I don't think he'll be able to take Vincent, but Squall will be his second victim, after Magus. It's really interesting that Kncukles just refuses to lose against anyone but Snake... And if these two were to meet again, it would be no earlier than the finals. Well, to be honest, who wouldn't love such a final? Too bad Vincent will beat Knuckles, no matter what happens.
Predicted percentage: Knuckles the Echidna with 50.83%.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
From: shadow8021
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:48:13 PM | Message Detail
| #056
Wow, the majority picked Knux!
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Knuckles the Echidna's Road to SC2K5 Glory!
Round 2: vs. (2) Squall Leonhart
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Knuckles the Echidna's Road to SC2K5 Glory!
Round 2: vs. (2) Squall Leonhart
From: Sir Crono
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:48:59 PM | Message Detail
| #057
*sighs*
Tnote is the only one who even knows what he's talking about.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 2: (3) Mag...Er...(6) Knuckles the Echidna
Tnote is the only one who even knows what he's talking about.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 2: (3) Mag...Er...(6) Knuckles the Echidna
From: Sir Bormun
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:52:10 PM | Message Detail
| #058
I'm amazed at the faith in Knuckles. I'm even more amazed at all the
Knux pickers thinking that he'll get under 51%... matches ain't that
close all too often, and throughout the whole Gauntlet, people were
picking close matches when it just wasn't going to happen.
My money's on TNote here.
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I can't think of anything to put here, but I can't just leave it blank, can I?
My money's on TNote here.
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I can't think of anything to put here, but I can't just leave it blank, can I?
From: shadow8021
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:53:10 PM | Message Detail
| #059
Be gone, Squall fanboy.
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Knuckles the Echidna's Road to SC2K5 Glory!
Round 2: vs. (2) Squall Leonhart
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Knuckles the Echidna's Road to SC2K5 Glory!
Round 2: vs. (2) Squall Leonhart
From: Sir Crono
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:55:04 PM | Message Detail
| #060
Fine, I'll leave you Knuckles supporters to your fantasies.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 2: (3) Mag...Er...(6) Knuckles the Echidna
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 2: (3) Mag...Er...(6) Knuckles the Echidna
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/30/2005 8:56:37 PM | Message Detail
| #061
Fine, I'll leave you Knuckles supporters to your fantasies.
Thank you.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
Thank you.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Dante vs. Vincent - Bracket: Vincent - Vote: Vincent (46/52)
From: DBZFIGHTERS
| Posted: 8/30/2005 11:01:29 PM | Message Detail
| #062
Knuckles = RPG killer.
Squall is an odd-ball that fluctuates in strength.
As much as I want Knuckles to win, I think Squall will actually run away with this. I say around 53%
I hope Vincent destroys Squall.
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Squall is an odd-ball that fluctuates in strength.
As much as I want Knuckles to win, I think Squall will actually run away with this. I say around 53%
I hope Vincent destroys Squall.
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From: Invisa
| Posted: 8/30/2005 11:08:36 PM | Message Detail
| #063
Knux has never lost to a Square character...which...if things continue
the way they're going, means Knux will make the finals >_>
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GameOver4Joo (11:11:08 PM): You don't grasp the concept of Survivor
GameOver4Joo (11:11:16 PM): And whine when someone outsmarts you
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GameOver4Joo (11:11:08 PM): You don't grasp the concept of Survivor
GameOver4Joo (11:11:16 PM): And whine when someone outsmarts you
From: DBZFIGHTERS
| Posted: 8/30/2005 11:10:30 PM | Message Detail
| #064
Unless both Sonic and Mega Man loses to Tifa, that won't happen.
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Owl Squad Member ( ēvē( ēvē )ēvē ) O RLY?
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Owl Squad Member ( ēvē( ēvē )ēvē ) O RLY?
From: Invisa
| Posted: 8/30/2005 11:11:04 PM | Message Detail
| #065
Here's hoping that it does. Because the blue bomber and the blue blur, in my opinion, are lame.
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GameOver4Joo (11:11:08 PM): You don't grasp the concept of Survivor
GameOver4Joo (11:11:16 PM): And whine when someone outsmarts you
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GameOver4Joo (11:11:08 PM): You don't grasp the concept of Survivor
GameOver4Joo (11:11:16 PM): And whine when someone outsmarts you
From: sidharta
| Posted: 8/30/2005 11:26:56 PM | Message Detail
| #066
Inviso, did something happen to your main?
I've never seen you post using an alt before...
On a separate note, LONG LIVE TNOTE!
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I've never seen you post using an alt before...
On a separate note, LONG LIVE TNOTE!
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From: JonesSodaMaster 2
| Posted: 8/31/2005 6:57:55 AM | Message Detail
| #067
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From: UltimaterializerX
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:05:05 AM | Message Detail
| #068
God, I can't wait until Squall loses. He ranks right up there with Sonic when it comes to annoying fanboys.
~*ST*~
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"If my fate is to be destroyed... I must simply laugh!" -Magus
From: Tatsumaki Senpuu
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:16:30 AM | Message Detail
| #069
Other than one choice person, I can't think of a Squall fanboy that's annoying.
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Sullen and unrefined; only speaks to others when absolutely necessary. His fighting moves, while rough and unpolished, are executed with absolute precision.
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Sullen and unrefined; only speaks to others when absolutely necessary. His fighting moves, while rough and unpolished, are executed with absolute precision.
From: BlAcK TuRtLe
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:36:34 AM | Message Detail
| #070
I simply don't understand this contest. A side character from the Sonic
series beats one of the favourites in what's hailed by people with
taste as the greatest game ever. Then he proceeds to lose to the main
character of the FF game that is probably the least liked in the
series... I also don't understand the KHF. Squall was merely a cameo
and didn't even use his real name. Ugh, now we get to see an SFF fest
next round where Squall will get pwned by Vincent. I couldn't have
called this division any more wrongly.
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From: Sir Crono
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:37:38 AM | Message Detail
| #071
He ranks right up there with Sonic when it comes to annoying fanboys.
...? I think somebody's just bitter.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 2: (3) Mag...Er...(6) Knuckles the Echidna
...? I think somebody's just bitter.
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Squall Leonhart's Road to the Summer Contest 2005 Championship
Round 2: (3) Mag...Er...(6) Knuckles the Echidna
From: SephirothG
| Posted: 8/31/2005 4:59:32 PM | Message Detail
| #072
Bump
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"Let's mosey"
Summer Contest Score: 50/54, Predicted Winner: Crono
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"Let's mosey"
Summer Contest Score: 50/54, Predicted Winner: Crono
From: TheCruelAngel
| Posted: 8/31/2005 5:02:37 PM | Message Detail
| #073
God, I can't wait until Squall loses. He ranks right up there with Sonic when it comes to annoying fanboys.
But Ulti, we love you! :P
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Warden: Talk! What is SeeD all about!?
Squall: ...Flower.
But Ulti, we love you! :P
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Warden: Talk! What is SeeD all about!?
Squall: ...Flower.
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:16:03 PM | Message Detail
| #074
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From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:19:59 PM | Message Detail
| #075
Dante.......................46% 45893
Vincent Valentine..........54% 53882
TOTAL VOTES....................99775
25.14% of the brackets called this match correctly.
Oh...silly bracketmakers. Only 25% had Vincent over Dante? Wow. This probably means less than 10% will have him winning the division! Anyway, it's alot closer than most expected, but Vincent still pulled off the win.
Today, Squall is winning, but Knuckles is doing very well. Go Knux!
CLOSEST PREDICTIONS
Tnote - 8
Soul - 7
Vlado - 6
Ulti - 5
Inviso - 5
Outback - 5
Moltar - 4
MasterMage - 1
Another win for Tnote! He had the lowest Vincent pick.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Knuckles vs. Squall - Bracket: Magus - Vote: Knuckles (48/54)
Vincent Valentine..........54% 53882
TOTAL VOTES....................99775
25.14% of the brackets called this match correctly.
Oh...silly bracketmakers. Only 25% had Vincent over Dante? Wow. This probably means less than 10% will have him winning the division! Anyway, it's alot closer than most expected, but Vincent still pulled off the win.
Today, Squall is winning, but Knuckles is doing very well. Go Knux!
CLOSEST PREDICTIONS
Tnote - 8
Soul - 7
Vlado - 6
Ulti - 5
Inviso - 5
Outback - 5
Moltar - 4
MasterMage - 1
Another win for Tnote! He had the lowest Vincent pick.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Knuckles vs. Squall - Bracket: Magus - Vote: Knuckles (48/54)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:21:56 PM | Message Detail
| #076
Chaos Division Round 2 - Match 45 – (1)Sonic vs. (5)Diablo
Sonic - The blue streak speeds by Diablo.
Round 1 – vs. Jin (Sonic: 76.15% - Jin: 23.85%)
Not an impressive performance by the Hedgehog.
Diablo - See kids? People love the Devil!
Round 1 – vs. Kratos (Diablo: 56.76% - Kratos: 43.24%)
Kratos performs better than expected against Diablo, which is good to see.
Not much to analyze here. Diablo can beat lower mid-carders, but crumbles like dirt against stronger opponents. Ganondorf broke 65% on him, so Sonic could possibly pull the doubling. He’ll need to impress this time though, since no heads were turned by his performance from Jin.
Moltar’s Bracket Says: Sonic will win.
Moltar’s Prediction is: Sonic: 69% - Diablo: 31%
Ulti’s Analysis
(Special note from Ulti: I'm either getting married or on my honeymoon as you're reading this, so know that all of my second round writeups will suck. I'm doing the same short writeups that I did for the last round, because I don't have time to be extensive.)
(Special note from Moltar: Mmmm, blowouts.)
..I've got nothing interesting to say here.
Prediction: Sonic with 68.48%
Soul’s Analysis
How they got here
Sonic defeated Jin Kazama: 76.15% - 23.85%
Diablo defeated Kratos Auron: 56.76% - 43.24%
Well, nothing really needs to be said here. Sonic is the heavy favorite going into this match, but some people, blinded by Diablo's miracle run in the Spring, are hoping for an upset.
Right. Coming from someone who predicted all of Diablo's matches right, I know an upset possibility by Diablo when I see it. Sadly, he has no chance to survive make his time in this match. Yes, Diablo defeated three people on his way to losing to Ganondorf. Know what that means? He lost to Ganondorf. You can tell me about his miracle run for as long as you want, but the main part is he lost to Ganondorf. Sonic is stronger then Ganondorf. I think that all that needs to be said.
But wait, there's more. The infamous B.Net voters that have "helped" Diablo in the Spring and Starcraft last year in Spring. Well, we all know that B.Net doesn't offer much votes, if any. If they did, then Kerrigan would be fighting against Dante instead of Vincent.
Basically, this match is Sonic's to lose. As a Diablo 2 fanboy and considering the Diablo series as one of the best series ever, I can safely say that Sonic is not going to lose this match.
My prediction: Sonic wins with 68.00%. Next match should be exciting to watch.
Outback’s Analysis
Gas prices over $3.00 here today; Sonic might want to watch his mileage.
Sonic with 61.00%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Knuckles vs. Squall - Bracket: Magus - Vote: Knuckles (48/54)
Sonic - The blue streak speeds by Diablo.
Round 1 – vs. Jin (Sonic: 76.15% - Jin: 23.85%)
Not an impressive performance by the Hedgehog.
Diablo - See kids? People love the Devil!
Round 1 – vs. Kratos (Diablo: 56.76% - Kratos: 43.24%)
Kratos performs better than expected against Diablo, which is good to see.
Not much to analyze here. Diablo can beat lower mid-carders, but crumbles like dirt against stronger opponents. Ganondorf broke 65% on him, so Sonic could possibly pull the doubling. He’ll need to impress this time though, since no heads were turned by his performance from Jin.
Moltar’s Bracket Says: Sonic will win.
Moltar’s Prediction is: Sonic: 69% - Diablo: 31%
Ulti’s Analysis
(Special note from Ulti: I'm either getting married or on my honeymoon as you're reading this, so know that all of my second round writeups will suck. I'm doing the same short writeups that I did for the last round, because I don't have time to be extensive.)
(Special note from Moltar: Mmmm, blowouts.)
..I've got nothing interesting to say here.
Prediction: Sonic with 68.48%
Soul’s Analysis
How they got here
Sonic defeated Jin Kazama: 76.15% - 23.85%
Diablo defeated Kratos Auron: 56.76% - 43.24%
Well, nothing really needs to be said here. Sonic is the heavy favorite going into this match, but some people, blinded by Diablo's miracle run in the Spring, are hoping for an upset.
Right. Coming from someone who predicted all of Diablo's matches right, I know an upset possibility by Diablo when I see it. Sadly, he has no chance to survive make his time in this match. Yes, Diablo defeated three people on his way to losing to Ganondorf. Know what that means? He lost to Ganondorf. You can tell me about his miracle run for as long as you want, but the main part is he lost to Ganondorf. Sonic is stronger then Ganondorf. I think that all that needs to be said.
But wait, there's more. The infamous B.Net voters that have "helped" Diablo in the Spring and Starcraft last year in Spring. Well, we all know that B.Net doesn't offer much votes, if any. If they did, then Kerrigan would be fighting against Dante instead of Vincent.
Basically, this match is Sonic's to lose. As a Diablo 2 fanboy and considering the Diablo series as one of the best series ever, I can safely say that Sonic is not going to lose this match.
My prediction: Sonic wins with 68.00%. Next match should be exciting to watch.
Outback’s Analysis
Gas prices over $3.00 here today; Sonic might want to watch his mileage.
Sonic with 61.00%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Knuckles vs. Squall - Bracket: Magus - Vote: Knuckles (48/54)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:22:04 PM | Message Detail
| #077
Inviso’s Analysis
Sonic is the one seed of his division, and until recently, I believed him to be the second weakest of the noble nine. I’ve since realized that this position is taken by Megaman, and Sonic is actually third. Sonic, sadly, did poorly against a mainstream fighting game character. Fighting games get no love on Gamefaqs, and mainstream games get even worse, and Jin still broke 22%. Diablo though, is not looking to be a strong opponent. He did poorly against Kratos, who is, like Lloyd, a cult RPG character. Diablo may have performed well against the losers of the villains contest, but this is a contest of importance. Sonic will win, but Diablo is stronger than Jin, so he’ll obviously perform better.
My Bracket: Sonic the Hedgehog
My Vote: Diablo
My Prediction: Sonic the Hedgehog with 67.59%
Tnote’s Analysis
Well this is no fun. Ganondorf slapped up 65.2% on Diablo, and Sonic is well known to be stronger than Ganon. Sure, this recent SSB:M boom probably makes a Sonic/Dorf match much closer than it would have been a few years ago, but there is little doubt in who would wind up victorious. Solely looking at Sonic in relation to Ganon, and a victory in excess of 70% seems logical, on paper. In practice, I think Diablo has a fairly loyal fanbase that should help skew the transitivity of such a comparison. Still, I will probably be a bit concerned for Sonic’s likelihood of defeating Tifa if he does not outperform Link’s nemesis.
Pick: Sonic with 66.67%
Vlado’s Analysis
Another boring match that people who don't really pay attention might believe would be interesting. Sure, Diablo got three wins in the spring, but all three were over contest weaklings. In fact, it was easily predictable that he'd win his division, despite his 7th seed. The very best he can do here is avoid getting doubled. Sonic's lackluster performance against Jin gives the Blizzard star some hopes that he could achieve that, but his win over Kratos, who's likely weaker than Lloyd, wasn't a proof of any strength, either.
Is Sonic stronger than Ganondorf in this contest? I'd imagine their strength is pretty close right now, so they should get similar wins against Diablo. If he has kept his strength from the spring, Diablo should be able to avoid a doubling. However, his chances of even breaking 40% are close to zero. This match will not tell us much about Sonic, either... Unlike the battle on the following day, where we'll get to know a bit more about Tifa's strength and whether she can stop the Blue Blur on his way to the championship.
Predicted percentage: Sonic the Hedgehog with 64.39%.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Knuckles vs. Squall - Bracket: Magus - Vote: Knuckles (48/54)
Sonic is the one seed of his division, and until recently, I believed him to be the second weakest of the noble nine. I’ve since realized that this position is taken by Megaman, and Sonic is actually third. Sonic, sadly, did poorly against a mainstream fighting game character. Fighting games get no love on Gamefaqs, and mainstream games get even worse, and Jin still broke 22%. Diablo though, is not looking to be a strong opponent. He did poorly against Kratos, who is, like Lloyd, a cult RPG character. Diablo may have performed well against the losers of the villains contest, but this is a contest of importance. Sonic will win, but Diablo is stronger than Jin, so he’ll obviously perform better.
My Bracket: Sonic the Hedgehog
My Vote: Diablo
My Prediction: Sonic the Hedgehog with 67.59%
Tnote’s Analysis
Well this is no fun. Ganondorf slapped up 65.2% on Diablo, and Sonic is well known to be stronger than Ganon. Sure, this recent SSB:M boom probably makes a Sonic/Dorf match much closer than it would have been a few years ago, but there is little doubt in who would wind up victorious. Solely looking at Sonic in relation to Ganon, and a victory in excess of 70% seems logical, on paper. In practice, I think Diablo has a fairly loyal fanbase that should help skew the transitivity of such a comparison. Still, I will probably be a bit concerned for Sonic’s likelihood of defeating Tifa if he does not outperform Link’s nemesis.
Pick: Sonic with 66.67%
Vlado’s Analysis
Another boring match that people who don't really pay attention might believe would be interesting. Sure, Diablo got three wins in the spring, but all three were over contest weaklings. In fact, it was easily predictable that he'd win his division, despite his 7th seed. The very best he can do here is avoid getting doubled. Sonic's lackluster performance against Jin gives the Blizzard star some hopes that he could achieve that, but his win over Kratos, who's likely weaker than Lloyd, wasn't a proof of any strength, either.
Is Sonic stronger than Ganondorf in this contest? I'd imagine their strength is pretty close right now, so they should get similar wins against Diablo. If he has kept his strength from the spring, Diablo should be able to avoid a doubling. However, his chances of even breaking 40% are close to zero. This match will not tell us much about Sonic, either... Unlike the battle on the following day, where we'll get to know a bit more about Tifa's strength and whether she can stop the Blue Blur on his way to the championship.
Predicted percentage: Sonic the Hedgehog with 64.39%.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Knuckles vs. Squall - Bracket: Magus - Vote: Knuckles (48/54)
From: Heroic Viktor
| Posted: 8/31/2005 7:33:04 PM | Message Detail
| #078
Outback’s Analysis
Gas prices over $3.00 here today; Sonic might want to watch his mileage.
I actually laughed out loud reading that. Perhaps it has something to do with having just shelled out $3.35/gallon for regular unleaded.
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/2005
SC2k5 - 49/56 (Kefka, Magus (x2), Ocelot, Tidus)
Gas prices over $3.00 here today; Sonic might want to watch his mileage.
I actually laughed out loud reading that. Perhaps it has something to do with having just shelled out $3.35/gallon for regular unleaded.
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/2005
SC2k5 - 49/56 (Kefka, Magus (x2), Ocelot, Tidus)
From: BlAcK TuRtLe
| Posted: 8/31/2005 8:03:45 PM | Message Detail
| #079
Gas just jumped $.20/liter here up to $1.24/liter Canadian... damn stupid selfish hurrican jerk making all my money go bye bye.
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From: Heroic Viktor
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:24:18 PM | Message Detail
| #080
Barring a complete Squall night time tank, this'll be three in a row.
<Lou Brown from Major League> That is what's called a winning streak. </Lou>
Booyah.
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/2005
SC2k5 - 49/56 (Kefka, Magus (x2), Ocelot, Tidus)
<Lou Brown from Major League> That is what's called a winning streak. </Lou>
Booyah.
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/2005
SC2k5 - 49/56 (Kefka, Magus (x2), Ocelot, Tidus)
From: RPGGamer0
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:32:17 PM | Message Detail
| #081
Whoa, go Tnote.
~RPGGamer~
~RPGGamer~
From: LeonhartForever
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:33:35 PM | Message Detail
| #082
Considering 5/6 of his competition was eliminated from the start, it was a relatively easy win.
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It's just not the same without this name.
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It's just not the same without this name.
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From: Slowflake
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:34:39 PM | Message Detail
| #083
It's amazing that Vlado wouldn't have a percentage in the 70s after hypothesizing that Lloyd > Kratos. Seriously.
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From: Vlado
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:36:19 PM | Message Detail
| #084
I go by the "**** the stats" rule since I started losing matches like
crazy because I relied on them too much for my predictions.
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From: RPGGamer0
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:37:24 PM | Message Detail
| #085
Sure you did. Weren't you doing real well, you stopped gaining points just recently... hmm...
~RPGGamer~
~RPGGamer~
From: LeonhartForever
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:38:17 PM | Message Detail
| #086
You would only have the wrong winner three times (only one of which
seemed implausible before the contest started) just by going straight
up who the stats said would win.
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It's just not the same without this name.
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It's just not the same without this name.
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From: Vlado
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:39:32 PM | Message Detail
| #087
No... I was going by the stats up until Tidus' embarrassing loss or so.
Then I decided I might as well just make the picks myself.
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From: LeonhartForever
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:40:34 PM | Message Detail
| #088
...But the stats predicted an easy Kirby win.
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It's just not the same without this name.
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From: Vlado
| Posted: 8/31/2005 11:41:28 PM | Message Detail
| #089
Well, it was around that time, maybe a little before it.
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From: Ryll
| Posted: 9/1/2005 3:10:29 AM | Message Detail
| #090
Hmm...makes me wonder how Sonic/Tifa will go down.
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From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 9/1/2005 5:41:04 PM | Message Detail
| #091
Knuckles the Echidna..........46.2% 45780
Squall Leonhart....................53.8% 53310
TOTAL VOTES...............................99090
43.98% of the brackets called this match correctly.
Knuckles loses, which is disappointing, but at least he lost in a close match. Putting up 46%+ on Squall is no easy task, so I'm glad Knuckles could do so well. Squall did have a good bracket percentage, seeing as how most planned that he would be facing Magus.
Today, Sonic is creaming Diablo. 69%+ creaming, and Ganon could only get 65%. Oh noes!!
CLOSEST PREDICTIONS
Tnote - 9
Soul - 7
Vlado - 6
Ulti - 5
Inviso - 5
Outback - 5
Moltar - 4
MasterMage - 1
Three straight for Tnote! And the second where he JUST stole the point from me. =(
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
Squall Leonhart....................53.8% 53310
TOTAL VOTES...............................99090
43.98% of the brackets called this match correctly.
Knuckles loses, which is disappointing, but at least he lost in a close match. Putting up 46%+ on Squall is no easy task, so I'm glad Knuckles could do so well. Squall did have a good bracket percentage, seeing as how most planned that he would be facing Magus.
Today, Sonic is creaming Diablo. 69%+ creaming, and Ganon could only get 65%. Oh noes!!
CLOSEST PREDICTIONS
Tnote - 9
Soul - 7
Vlado - 6
Ulti - 5
Inviso - 5
Outback - 5
Moltar - 4
MasterMage - 1
Three straight for Tnote! And the second where he JUST stole the point from me. =(
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 9/1/2005 5:42:17 PM | Message Detail
| #092
Chaos Division Round 2 - Match 46 – (3)Tifa Lockheart vs. (2)Luigi
Tifa - No boob jokes here.
Round 1 – vs. Vyse (Tifa: 78.07% - Vyse: 21.93%)
Tifa treats fodder like fodder should be treated.
Luigi - He used to be cool, then his career on the Cube came along.
Round 1 – vs. KOS-MOS (Luigi: 66.00% - KOS-MOS: 34.00%)
Luigi impresses against KOS-MOS. That’s a surprise.
Final Fantasy is strong at GameFAQs. FF7 is a behemoth. Luigi has fallen to the power of Final Fantasy once before, but will he fall to the behemoth that is FF7?
Tifa faced Vyse last round, and made mince meat out of him. Those are near Cloud-like numbers on him. Tifa was destroying Vyse, while Luigi had to go in what was considered a toss-up match with KOS-MOS. Luigi not only won the toss, he won the coin and the game. Luigi nearly doubles KOS-MOS, and scores 4% better on her than Ryu did. Luigi might get praise for that, but the praise will be short lived.
Yep, Tifa is looking to win this match. At first she was being compared to Aeris in terms of Contest strength, but now she’s looking to not only give Sonic a run for his money, but the whole damn bracket! Luigi showed that he’s not going to roll over and die though. I’m going to say if Tifa can pull a doubling here, Sonic might want to start packing his bags.
Moltar’s Bracket Says: Tifa will win.
Moltar’s Prediction is: Tifa: 60% - Luigi: 40%
Ulti’s Analysis
(Special note from Ulti: I'm either getting married or on my honeymoon as you're reading this, so know that all of my second round writeups will suck. I'm doing the same short writeups that I did for the last round, because I don't have time to be extensive.)
(Special note from Moltar: I’d cover Tifa in chocolate and eat her all up, because I am a cannibal.)
Bewbs versus a boob. Two > one.
Prediction: Tifa with 58.35%
Outback’s Analysis
Tifa and Luigi both had very impressive performances against their first round opponents. However, no matter how much I hate to do it, I have to go against my heart and pick Tifa with my head (and perhaps a certain other body part). It still disappoints me that the character from the superior games loses once again.
Tifa with 56.50%
Inviso’s Analysis
Here’s my girl, Tifa Lockheart. She’s one of the three characters I’m mainly supporting in this second round, alongside Zelda and Knuckles. She, along with the other two, had the best chances of upsetting certain characters that have been deemed quite strong. She proved to be up around Cloud’s level in strength against Vyse, getting only a few points lower on Vyse than Cloud did. Luigi performed better than expected on KOS-MOS, but that’s only if you don’t realize that Luigi is Nintendo, which has definitely increased recently, and KOS-MOS is from a non-Square RPG, and hence, was lucky to get what she did. Now, Tifa is definitely from a Square RPG, and she is from the biggest of them all, Final Fantasy VII. After the match with Yoshi, any question over the winner was over. It’s a simple statement of facts. Tifa got 78% on Vyse. Yoshi got less than that against Laharl. Vyse beat Laharl. Therefore, Tifa is stronger than Yoshi. And Yoshi beat Luigi last year, hence Tifa is stronger than him as well, and she has a good chance at beating Sonic.
My Bracket: Tifa Lockheart
My Vote: Tifa Lockheart
My Prediction: Tifa Lockheart with 62.34%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
Tifa - No boob jokes here.
Round 1 – vs. Vyse (Tifa: 78.07% - Vyse: 21.93%)
Tifa treats fodder like fodder should be treated.
Luigi - He used to be cool, then his career on the Cube came along.
Round 1 – vs. KOS-MOS (Luigi: 66.00% - KOS-MOS: 34.00%)
Luigi impresses against KOS-MOS. That’s a surprise.
Final Fantasy is strong at GameFAQs. FF7 is a behemoth. Luigi has fallen to the power of Final Fantasy once before, but will he fall to the behemoth that is FF7?
Tifa faced Vyse last round, and made mince meat out of him. Those are near Cloud-like numbers on him. Tifa was destroying Vyse, while Luigi had to go in what was considered a toss-up match with KOS-MOS. Luigi not only won the toss, he won the coin and the game. Luigi nearly doubles KOS-MOS, and scores 4% better on her than Ryu did. Luigi might get praise for that, but the praise will be short lived.
Yep, Tifa is looking to win this match. At first she was being compared to Aeris in terms of Contest strength, but now she’s looking to not only give Sonic a run for his money, but the whole damn bracket! Luigi showed that he’s not going to roll over and die though. I’m going to say if Tifa can pull a doubling here, Sonic might want to start packing his bags.
Moltar’s Bracket Says: Tifa will win.
Moltar’s Prediction is: Tifa: 60% - Luigi: 40%
Ulti’s Analysis
(Special note from Ulti: I'm either getting married or on my honeymoon as you're reading this, so know that all of my second round writeups will suck. I'm doing the same short writeups that I did for the last round, because I don't have time to be extensive.)
(Special note from Moltar: I’d cover Tifa in chocolate and eat her all up, because I am a cannibal.)
Bewbs versus a boob. Two > one.
Prediction: Tifa with 58.35%
Outback’s Analysis
Tifa and Luigi both had very impressive performances against their first round opponents. However, no matter how much I hate to do it, I have to go against my heart and pick Tifa with my head (and perhaps a certain other body part). It still disappoints me that the character from the superior games loses once again.
Tifa with 56.50%
Inviso’s Analysis
Here’s my girl, Tifa Lockheart. She’s one of the three characters I’m mainly supporting in this second round, alongside Zelda and Knuckles. She, along with the other two, had the best chances of upsetting certain characters that have been deemed quite strong. She proved to be up around Cloud’s level in strength against Vyse, getting only a few points lower on Vyse than Cloud did. Luigi performed better than expected on KOS-MOS, but that’s only if you don’t realize that Luigi is Nintendo, which has definitely increased recently, and KOS-MOS is from a non-Square RPG, and hence, was lucky to get what she did. Now, Tifa is definitely from a Square RPG, and she is from the biggest of them all, Final Fantasy VII. After the match with Yoshi, any question over the winner was over. It’s a simple statement of facts. Tifa got 78% on Vyse. Yoshi got less than that against Laharl. Vyse beat Laharl. Therefore, Tifa is stronger than Yoshi. And Yoshi beat Luigi last year, hence Tifa is stronger than him as well, and she has a good chance at beating Sonic.
My Bracket: Tifa Lockheart
My Vote: Tifa Lockheart
My Prediction: Tifa Lockheart with 62.34%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 9/1/2005 5:42:49 PM | Message Detail
| #093
Soul’s Analysis
How they got here
Tifa defeated Vyse: 78.07% - 21.93%
Luigi defeated KOS-MOS: 66% - 34%
The last somewhat exciting match of the round comes from two side characters from very popular games. Tifa, from FF7, and Luigi, from the Mario series. Like Vincent, we don't have any history on her other then her first match this year. Luigi, however, has been in many battles.
Both characters were snubbed in 2002, so let's move on to 2003. Luigi made his anticipated debut to the Summer Contest against fodder that is known as Ratchet. After a 74.5% win over him, Luigi made his way to the second round to face Squall Leonhart. What was supposed to come as an easy win for Luigi actually became a loss by the green plumber. In fact, Luigi couldn't even break 40% on Squall, creating one of the biggest explosion ever seen on this board.
In 2004, Luigi was out to show us all that his horrible loss was a once in a lifetime occurence. He defeated Pac-Man by 67%, and was ready to tackle the monster known as Yoshi. After a long fight, Luigi once again was overpowered, and suffered a SFF ridden lost to the loveable pet dinosaur.
Now, this year, knowing full well his strength, he was doubted to beat against KOS-MOS because they place almost even in the stats. Luigi came out of the gates with a vengeance though. What was supposed to be a 50/50 match quickly became a one-sided affair, when Luigi just destroyed KOS-MOS with 66%.
Of course, he wasn't the only one surprising us during the first round. Tifa shocked the hell out of almost everyone when she put up Cloud like numbers against Vyse. Of course, many fans of Tifa began thinking that she can defeat everyone in this contest based on that match. I don't blame them really. I would do the same if Knux, Sonic or Mario got that high against Vyse.
So, what was once a match where it could go either way became a blow-out for Tifa, before becoming a match that could go either way again. After two great performances in round 1, one of these characters have to be eliminated. Who to choose...
Going back to my first paragraph, I explained that Tifa and Luigi are sidekicks to two great games. What I said was true to a degree, but as you all know, FF7 is leagues away from Mario and his series on this site. So therefore, I believe that Tifa is stronger then Luigi. Strong enough to take the division? Highly unlikely, but stranger things have happened I guess (hello Magus!).
My prediction: Tifa wins with 58.00% of the vote. With that ends the exciting matches for a while. Sit back, relax, have a Dr. Pepper, enjoy this time of rest. Squall/Vincent is just around the corner.
Tnote’s Analysis
Well, my account is on the line here, so if you hope to see me any longer, Tifa best prove that her throttling of Vyse had absolutely nothing to do with the enormous jugs she was rolling with in the first round picture. Luigi beat KOS-MOS by more than Haaaaaadoken boy did, slapping up a percentage that has him on the cusp of the noble nine. This fresh off his first round throttling of Pac Man last year, Luigi looks like a first round wonder, and second round fodder. Both Yoshi and Squall had no trouble defeating Yoshi with over 55% of the vote, and while I expect Tifa to be weaker than both of those characters, it should not be by enough to make the match a threat to my GameFAQs lifespan. When Luigi/Tifa ends, either one awesome, well-respected and knowledgeable user will be gone… or I’ll be. I have hitched my trailor to the FFVII bandwagon, and if Vincent>Tifa, then I think I backed the wrong horse. But I doubt that will be the case.
Pick: Tifa with 53.83%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
How they got here
Tifa defeated Vyse: 78.07% - 21.93%
Luigi defeated KOS-MOS: 66% - 34%
The last somewhat exciting match of the round comes from two side characters from very popular games. Tifa, from FF7, and Luigi, from the Mario series. Like Vincent, we don't have any history on her other then her first match this year. Luigi, however, has been in many battles.
Both characters were snubbed in 2002, so let's move on to 2003. Luigi made his anticipated debut to the Summer Contest against fodder that is known as Ratchet. After a 74.5% win over him, Luigi made his way to the second round to face Squall Leonhart. What was supposed to come as an easy win for Luigi actually became a loss by the green plumber. In fact, Luigi couldn't even break 40% on Squall, creating one of the biggest explosion ever seen on this board.
In 2004, Luigi was out to show us all that his horrible loss was a once in a lifetime occurence. He defeated Pac-Man by 67%, and was ready to tackle the monster known as Yoshi. After a long fight, Luigi once again was overpowered, and suffered a SFF ridden lost to the loveable pet dinosaur.
Now, this year, knowing full well his strength, he was doubted to beat against KOS-MOS because they place almost even in the stats. Luigi came out of the gates with a vengeance though. What was supposed to be a 50/50 match quickly became a one-sided affair, when Luigi just destroyed KOS-MOS with 66%.
Of course, he wasn't the only one surprising us during the first round. Tifa shocked the hell out of almost everyone when she put up Cloud like numbers against Vyse. Of course, many fans of Tifa began thinking that she can defeat everyone in this contest based on that match. I don't blame them really. I would do the same if Knux, Sonic or Mario got that high against Vyse.
So, what was once a match where it could go either way became a blow-out for Tifa, before becoming a match that could go either way again. After two great performances in round 1, one of these characters have to be eliminated. Who to choose...
Going back to my first paragraph, I explained that Tifa and Luigi are sidekicks to two great games. What I said was true to a degree, but as you all know, FF7 is leagues away from Mario and his series on this site. So therefore, I believe that Tifa is stronger then Luigi. Strong enough to take the division? Highly unlikely, but stranger things have happened I guess (hello Magus!).
My prediction: Tifa wins with 58.00% of the vote. With that ends the exciting matches for a while. Sit back, relax, have a Dr. Pepper, enjoy this time of rest. Squall/Vincent is just around the corner.
Tnote’s Analysis
Well, my account is on the line here, so if you hope to see me any longer, Tifa best prove that her throttling of Vyse had absolutely nothing to do with the enormous jugs she was rolling with in the first round picture. Luigi beat KOS-MOS by more than Haaaaaadoken boy did, slapping up a percentage that has him on the cusp of the noble nine. This fresh off his first round throttling of Pac Man last year, Luigi looks like a first round wonder, and second round fodder. Both Yoshi and Squall had no trouble defeating Yoshi with over 55% of the vote, and while I expect Tifa to be weaker than both of those characters, it should not be by enough to make the match a threat to my GameFAQs lifespan. When Luigi/Tifa ends, either one awesome, well-respected and knowledgeable user will be gone… or I’ll be. I have hitched my trailor to the FFVII bandwagon, and if Vincent>Tifa, then I think I backed the wrong horse. But I doubt that will be the case.
Pick: Tifa with 53.83%
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 9/1/2005 5:43:19 PM | Message Detail
| #094
Vlado’s Analysis
Aah... The second match I've been waiting for. After thoroughly owning Vyse and doing just 3% worse than what Cloud did on him, Tifa showed that she could be a true force in this contest. And while Vyse is quite likely to have remained constant, proving her strength, her next opponent has more than likely become stronger since last year. Surely, thanks to the overall Nintendo increase. Luigi is not the kind of character that can get stronger by himself, he simply rides on the popularity of his company, his games and his brother. Much like Ganondorf, except Link is not Ganon's brother.
So, what do we have as a result? An interesting, close battle? I don't really agree. Tifa should win comfortably here, and she had better do so, because otherwise that might mean that we'd lose another serious contestant for the championship... We've pretty much lost Vincent now, since his win over Dante wasn't all that impressive. However, there's still hope for him, as Dante hugely benefited from the bracket vote, which might have given him a percent or two more than what he would have normally received.
Luigi did pretty well against KOS-MOS, however, I'm pretty sure that she has dropped since last year. People think that's impossible, since she had a new game out, but, let's look at things seriously... Could one gain from a BAD game that sold poorly AND after having a much more minor role in it than in the first? Luigi is stronger, KOS-MOS is weaker, hence the result in their match. Not to mention the seeding. And Luigi didn't even double her.
I'm pretty sure that Tifa is much stronger than KOS-MOS. I believe she's stronger than Vincent, who himself will prove to be stronger than Squall. Which would make her the top Final Fantasy character in the cotnest. Not bad, is it? Her win against Vyse gave me high hopes. Vyse is one of the most consistent contestants and has his solid fanbase behind him, even if he's borderline fodder. To be able to get 78% on Vyse, you just HAVE to be one of the strongest in the contest. And Tifa is. I still believe that she even can beat Sonic. Against Luigi, she'll merely make her second step towards that.
Predicted percentage: Tifa Lockheart with 57.44%.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
Aah... The second match I've been waiting for. After thoroughly owning Vyse and doing just 3% worse than what Cloud did on him, Tifa showed that she could be a true force in this contest. And while Vyse is quite likely to have remained constant, proving her strength, her next opponent has more than likely become stronger since last year. Surely, thanks to the overall Nintendo increase. Luigi is not the kind of character that can get stronger by himself, he simply rides on the popularity of his company, his games and his brother. Much like Ganondorf, except Link is not Ganon's brother.
So, what do we have as a result? An interesting, close battle? I don't really agree. Tifa should win comfortably here, and she had better do so, because otherwise that might mean that we'd lose another serious contestant for the championship... We've pretty much lost Vincent now, since his win over Dante wasn't all that impressive. However, there's still hope for him, as Dante hugely benefited from the bracket vote, which might have given him a percent or two more than what he would have normally received.
Luigi did pretty well against KOS-MOS, however, I'm pretty sure that she has dropped since last year. People think that's impossible, since she had a new game out, but, let's look at things seriously... Could one gain from a BAD game that sold poorly AND after having a much more minor role in it than in the first? Luigi is stronger, KOS-MOS is weaker, hence the result in their match. Not to mention the seeding. And Luigi didn't even double her.
I'm pretty sure that Tifa is much stronger than KOS-MOS. I believe she's stronger than Vincent, who himself will prove to be stronger than Squall. Which would make her the top Final Fantasy character in the cotnest. Not bad, is it? Her win against Vyse gave me high hopes. Vyse is one of the most consistent contestants and has his solid fanbase behind him, even if he's borderline fodder. To be able to get 78% on Vyse, you just HAVE to be one of the strongest in the contest. And Tifa is. I still believe that she even can beat Sonic. Against Luigi, she'll merely make her second step towards that.
Predicted percentage: Tifa Lockheart with 57.44%.
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SC2K5: Samus is going all the way!
Sonic vs. Diablo - Bracket: Sonic - Vote: Sonic (48/56)
From: Heroic Viktor
| Posted: 9/1/2005 5:44:11 PM | Message Detail
| #095
I guess if I lose my account tomorrow somebody is bound to catch me <_<
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/2005
SC2k5 - 51/58 (Kefka, Magus (x2), Ocelot, Tidus)
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/2005
SC2k5 - 51/58 (Kefka, Magus (x2), Ocelot, Tidus)
From: XxSoulxX
| Posted: 9/1/2005 5:46:39 PM | Message Detail
| #096
Tifa will need much more then 57% on Luigi to compete with Sonic.
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
*Waiting for Guru winner's sig*
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
*Waiting for Guru winner's sig*
From: Inviso
| Posted: 9/1/2005 5:57:54 PM | Message Detail
| #097
Soul, Nintendo has had an inexplicable boost this year. Luigi may very
well be MUCH stronger. It's unknown how strong she needs to be in order
to stand a chance at Sonic.
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Every night I commemorate that match by pretending my left hand is Master Hand and having him beat "Kuja"-Swiss_Bean_2
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Every night I commemorate that match by pretending my left hand is Master Hand and having him beat "Kuja"-Swiss_Bean_2
From: XxSoulxX
| Posted: 9/1/2005 6:37:22 PM | Message Detail
| #098
Kind of off topic, but Moltar, please check this link:
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=23272192
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
*Waiting for Guru winner's sig*
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=23272192
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
*Waiting for Guru winner's sig*
From: Heroic Viktor
| Posted: 9/2/2005 11:41:23 AM | Message Detail
| #099
Yesterday was nothing more than a minor blip in my 2nd round 2nd half dominance!
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/05
Fighting Illini (37-2): #2 in the nation, #1 in our hearts
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RIP: Tnote827 - 4/4/05
Fighting Illini (37-2): #2 in the nation, #1 in our hearts
From: shadow8021
| Posted: 9/2/2005 1:28:17 PM | Message Detail
| #100
Wow, Tnote is on fire!
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SC2K5 Score: 51/58
Today's Pick: Tifa Lockheart
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SC2K5 Score: 51/58
Today's Pick: Tifa Lockheart
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