1 ) 3014 votes separated 2nd from 4th today. Will we get a match where the last character comes even closer to moving on by the end of the round? by the end of the contest?

Yes, Alucard/Ness/Liquid/Zidane looks very possible.

2 ) Who's the strongest newcomer in your opinion?

Mewtwo, as Fox has been in 2 contests before.

3 ) The most impressive?

Mewtwo again.

4 ) Rank the Noble Niners according to their Round 1 matches: (Suggested by Ngamer)

Mega Man : 50.49% on Arthas, Diablo & KOS-MOS
Samus : 51.75% on Axel, Frog & Kerrigan
Cloud : 61.24% on Jill, Ocelot & Zolomy
Sephiroth : 55.23% on CATS, MK & Peach
Mario : 57.91% on Big Boss, Pac-Man & Wander
Link : 70.50% on Agent J, Bidoof & Edgey
Crono : 48.18% on Sam Fisher, Simon Belmont & Raiden

In order of meeting expectations:

Megaman > Samus >> Cloud > Mario > Crono >> Link >> Sephiroth

5 ) Star(s) of the first half of round 1?

Phoenix Wright, Sam Fisher, the Pokemon, Vincent, Meta-Knight, Fox, Crash Bandicoot, Pyramid Head, Tom Nook, Arthas

6 ) Turd(s) of the first half of round 1?

Zelos, Kefka, Vaan, Sephiroth, Midna, Zelda, Tingle


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Character Battle VI -- Points: 51/64 -- T-128 (36 way)
Bracket: Luigi > Pit -- Vote: Pit