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From: Ikon
| Posted: 7/19/2006 7:24:53 PM | Message Detail
Super Smash Brothers over Sonic with 58.11%
Final Fantasy over MegaMan with 66.89%
Street Fighter over Resident Evil with 52.00%
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%$*&@!!
Final Fantasy over MegaMan with 66.89%
Street Fighter over Resident Evil with 52.00%
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%$*&@!!
From: Darkash
| Posted: 7/19/2006 7:26:29 PM | Message Detail
You know what? I don't care anymore. What is behind does not matter!
Metal Gear w/ 71.36%
NUTS!
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1st place in scientist pg's TLoZ MM riddle contest!
12th in the SpC2k4 Oracle Challenge!
Metal Gear w/ 71.36%
NUTS!
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1st place in scientist pg's TLoZ MM riddle contest!
12th in the SpC2k4 Oracle Challenge!
From: FlamboyantSpy
| Posted: 7/19/2006 7:50:00 PM | Message Detail
METAL GEAR?! with 76%
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Explicit Content
Cheer Up Emo Kids
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Explicit Content
Cheer Up Emo Kids
From: Soup Blazer
| Posted: 7/19/2006 7:53:30 PM | Message Detail
Metal Gear with 65.09%
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lol internet redux
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lol internet redux
From: RPGuy96
| Posted: 7/19/2006 7:55:50 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE
Metal Gear with 75.00%
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Mustache...and green...
Metal Gear with 75.00%
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Mustache...and green...
From: Lady Celes
| Posted: 7/19/2006 7:57:07 PM | Message Detail
Metal Gear with 72.25%
From: LusterSoldierRV
| Posted: 7/19/2006 7:58:14 PM | Message Detail
Change:
Metal Gear with 71.89%
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~Luster Soldier~
Metal Gear with 71.89%
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~Luster Soldier~
From: creativename
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:06:54 PM | Message Detail
*Tries to stay calm*
For the 20th time this contest, if your post was AFTER the "LAST UPDATED" time on the website, then, we're obviously not there yet. And yes we're one day behind, working on it right now. It's the yellow box. The one that jumps in your face. Yes THAT one.
Sorry about that, no intent to be rude, it's just an overly asked question. I think I'll make a FAQ in the second post next topic....
To be honest it doesn't jump out as much as one would think, which I think is why so many people miss it. The yellow box actually might steer the eye away from that area (most magazine and internet ads aren't that harsh a color for a reason). Perhaps you could try doubling the font size.
A cute widdle (or not-so-widdle) pointy arrow might also help ;)
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For the 20th time this contest, if your post was AFTER the "LAST UPDATED" time on the website, then, we're obviously not there yet. And yes we're one day behind, working on it right now. It's the yellow box. The one that jumps in your face. Yes THAT one.
Sorry about that, no intent to be rude, it's just an overly asked question. I think I'll make a FAQ in the second post next topic....
To be honest it doesn't jump out as much as one would think, which I think is why so many people miss it. The yellow box actually might steer the eye away from that area (most magazine and internet ads aren't that harsh a color for a reason). Perhaps you could try doubling the font size.
A cute widdle (or not-so-widdle) pointy arrow might also help ;)
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From: RX7InfinitiIII
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:12:57 PM | Message Detail
This match has me scared. I think it could quite reasonably range anywhere from 65.00 to 85.00 in MG's favor.
RX7
RX7
From: meche313
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:14:52 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE:
Metal Gear with 71.71%
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“Impossible is a word people use to make themselves feel better when they quit.” - Vyse
Currently playing: Zelda: Alttp, Donkey Kong Country, Rogue Squadron II. Resident Evil: Code Veronica X, Kirby SuperStar
Metal Gear with 71.71%
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“Impossible is a word people use to make themselves feel better when they quit.” - Vyse
Currently playing: Zelda: Alttp, Donkey Kong Country, Rogue Squadron II. Resident Evil: Code Veronica X, Kirby SuperStar
From: Soup Blazer
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:15:00 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE
Metal Gear with 66.29%
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lol internet redux
Metal Gear with 66.29%
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lol internet redux
From: BlAcK TuRtLe
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:19:09 PM | Message Detail
Metal Gear with 74.23%
TuRtLe
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Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy. -trancer1
TuRtLe
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Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy. -trancer1
From: RX7InfinitiIII
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:29:13 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE:
Metal Gear with 76.80%
RX7
Metal Gear with 76.80%
RX7
From: Xuxon
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:29:53 PM | Message Detail
I'm too much of a believer in sprites actually affecting Snake in the past not to drop this. I think it will probably be lower than this even, but it's hard to say. Fire Emblem isn't much of an entity like Bowser or even Frog (everyone knows who he is, at least).
Metal Gear with 71%
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"Let's drop this Xbox statue on Naomi's head! Oof! This thing's big! It'll take over 3 years for it to start selling!" ~ Jaguar, Sega Fantasy VI
Metal Gear with 71%
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"Let's drop this Xbox statue on Naomi's head! Oof! This thing's big! It'll take over 3 years for it to start selling!" ~ Jaguar, Sega Fantasy VI
From: Master Moltar
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:32:06 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE
Metal Gear with 77.07%
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Moltar Status: Disappointed, I lost my perfect bracket.
Pokemon vs. Metroid - Bracket: Metroid - Vote: Metroid (16/18)
Metal Gear with 77.07%
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Moltar Status: Disappointed, I lost my perfect bracket.
Pokemon vs. Metroid - Bracket: Metroid - Vote: Metroid (16/18)
From: Camden
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:32:37 PM | Message Detail
These high picks are making me chicken out... >_>
Other peoples high predictions shouldn't be an issue after today.
Metal Gear with 72.5%
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Huh? Finger!? What the hell? -Cloud
Don’t worry. Have a nectarine. -Christopher Walken
Other peoples high predictions shouldn't be an issue after today.
Metal Gear with 72.5%
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Huh? Finger!? What the hell? -Cloud
Don’t worry. Have a nectarine. -Christopher Walken
From: TheKnightOfNee
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:33:21 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE
Metal Gear with 78.01%
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Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nippon-Ichi...
"i love you and aiya" - An IM from Richie259. Awww.
Metal Gear with 78.01%
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Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nippon-Ichi...
"i love you and aiya" - An IM from Richie259. Awww.
From: BlAcK TuRtLe
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:36:41 PM | Message Detail
Change!
Metal Gear with 78%
And don't worry Knight, I had that number decided before posting this. I realized in my head just how fodderific Fire Emblem is and how my previous pick didn't take into consideration the lack of Marth or Roy in the match pic.
TuRtLe
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Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy. -trancer1
Metal Gear with 78%
And don't worry Knight, I had that number decided before posting this. I realized in my head just how fodderific Fire Emblem is and how my previous pick didn't take into consideration the lack of Marth or Roy in the match pic.
TuRtLe
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Like Darth Maul, the bastard child of Michael Flatley and Hellboy. -trancer1
From: RX7InfinitiIII
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:38:21 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE:
Metal Gear with 75.98%
RX7
Metal Gear with 75.98%
RX7
From: RX7InfinitiIII
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:39:42 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE:
Metal Gear with 80.04%
OH JEEZ I CAN'T DECIDE
RX7
Metal Gear with 80.04%
OH JEEZ I CAN'T DECIDE
RX7
From: PeaceOut64
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:40:28 PM | Message Detail
Change
Metal Gear with 77.6%
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My goal since I joined the Leafs has always been to have on the ice a team as good as our fans. We have never quite gotten there. Some day we will. - Ken Dryden
Metal Gear with 77.6%
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My goal since I joined the Leafs has always been to have on the ice a team as good as our fans. We have never quite gotten there. Some day we will. - Ken Dryden
From: BeTheMan
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:51:06 PM | Message Detail
Change:
Metal Gear with 75.81%
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ALL YOUR VOTES ARE BELONG TO...Pac-Man?
Metal Gear with 75.81%
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ALL YOUR VOTES ARE BELONG TO...Pac-Man?
From: Camden
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:51:22 PM | Message Detail
Metal Gear with 74.4%
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Huh? Finger!? What the hell? -Cloud
Don’t worry. Have a nectarine. -Christopher Walken
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Huh? Finger!? What the hell? -Cloud
Don’t worry. Have a nectarine. -Christopher Walken
From: cyko
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:53:09 PM | Message Detail
CHANGING YOUR PICKS AT THE LAST MINUTE IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA!!!!!
change:
Metal Gear - 76.54%
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"In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women...." - Homer Simpson
change:
Metal Gear - 76.54%
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"In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women...." - Homer Simpson
From: RX7InfinitiIII
| Posted: 7/19/2006 8:56:34 PM | Message Detail
...Oops, I think I forgot to change back. =\
80.04 it is, then! Don't let me down, METAL GEAR?!
RX7
80.04 it is, then! Don't let me down, METAL GEAR?!
RX7
From: RX7InfinitiIII
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:02:04 PM | Message Detail
Welp, I'm ****ed.
RX7
RX7
From: ObscureMammoth
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:05:58 PM | Message Detail
Damn I was on vacation for 2 weeks. Sorry Seginus.
Kingdom Hearts - 72.93%
Mushroom Division
Super Mario Bros. - 80.79%
Super Smash Bros - 53.48%
Ultima Division
Final Fantasy -71.42%
Resident Evil - 55.98%
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Mammoth
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/531/gfscreenshot4zg.jpg
Kingdom Hearts - 72.93%
Mushroom Division
Super Mario Bros. - 80.79%
Super Smash Bros - 53.48%
Ultima Division
Final Fantasy -71.42%
Resident Evil - 55.98%
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Mammoth
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/531/gfscreenshot4zg.jpg
From: TheKnightOfNee
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:07:43 PM | Message Detail
Changing my pick by 4% may have been a bad idea...
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Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nippon-Ichi...
"i love you and aiya" - An IM from Richie259. Awww.
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Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nippon-Ichi...
"i love you and aiya" - An IM from Richie259. Awww.
From: cyko
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:08:14 PM | Message Detail
told ya that last second changes are always a bad idea.............. i just cost myself three more points and a possible Top 5 pick. *sigh*
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"In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women...." - Homer Simpson
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"In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women...." - Homer Simpson
From: hero of time 43
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:10:51 PM | Message Detail
Dead last. Love it.
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"Just because you overheard that conversation between Chloe and me doesn't mean I'm your *****."
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"Just because you overheard that conversation between Chloe and me doesn't mean I'm your *****."
From: Xuxon
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:18:24 PM | Message Detail
Wow, that lowered most of the averages at the top by over half a point, in some cases almost a full point.
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"Let's drop this Xbox statue on Naomi's head! Oof! This thing's big! It'll take over 3 years for it to start selling!" ~ Jaguar, Sega Fantasy VI
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"Let's drop this Xbox statue on Naomi's head! Oof! This thing's big! It'll take over 3 years for it to start selling!" ~ Jaguar, Sega Fantasy VI
From: transience
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:21:12 PM | Message Detail
I was nearly 10% off and gained 12 places. woohoo!
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xyzzy
I lost a sig bet to War13104. Yes, the same guy who had Kefka over Crono. FOR THE HORDE!
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xyzzy
I lost a sig bet to War13104. Yes, the same guy who had Kefka over Crono. FOR THE HORDE!
From: RX7InfinitiIII
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:21:28 PM | Message Detail
****ing Metal Gear. ****ing Metroid.
Bye, top 5. It was nice. ;_;
RX7
Bye, top 5. It was nice. ;_;
RX7
From: The n00b Avenger
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:30:39 PM | Message Detail
Castlevania with 50.01%
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ertyu and VeghEsther are truly proof that there is much about this world we still do not understand.
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ertyu and VeghEsther are truly proof that there is much about this world we still do not understand.
From: TheKnightOfNee
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:47:44 PM | Message Detail
Whoo, up to first place! Now I just hope I can hold this through the rest of this. >_>
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Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nippon-Ichi...
"i love you and aiya" - An IM from Richie259. Awww.
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Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nippon-Ichi...
"i love you and aiya" - An IM from Richie259. Awww.
From: MegatokyoEd
| Posted: 7/19/2006 9:48:14 PM | Message Detail
Oh man is my pick for today looking to pay off. Metal Gear with 67.33% ftw.
From: ad00
| Posted: 7/19/2006 10:01:14 PM | Message Detail
*cries*
Maybe I shouldn't have cancelled my change 2 mins later.
Shame because I had been doing so so well... I've gone from the depths to sitting pretty at number 15... if id kept that 70.70 I'd have a shot at breaking the top 10.
Wish TCA would predict though, we'd be in the top 5 teams if he'd put in round 2 predictions!
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You made the universe implode, what are we supposed to say? - Smurf
I apologize. It needed to happen sometime. - Josh Hartigan
Maybe I shouldn't have cancelled my change 2 mins later.
Shame because I had been doing so so well... I've gone from the depths to sitting pretty at number 15... if id kept that 70.70 I'd have a shot at breaking the top 10.
Wish TCA would predict though, we'd be in the top 5 teams if he'd put in round 2 predictions!
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You made the universe implode, what are we supposed to say? - Smurf
I apologize. It needed to happen sometime. - Josh Hartigan
From: XxSoulxX
| Posted: 7/19/2006 10:29:52 PM | Message Detail
*CHANGE*
Super Smash Bros. with 57.50% of the vote.
*Hopes this pays off*
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
Not changing signature until HHH pedigrees Candice through a table. 07/07/06
Super Smash Bros. with 57.50% of the vote.
*Hopes this pays off*
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
Not changing signature until HHH pedigrees Candice through a table. 07/07/06
From: GoldSlime35
| Posted: 7/19/2006 10:55:11 PM | Message Detail
I was off by 5 points and got 14th place. Pretty funny.
Damn...I'd be in the lead or close to it if not for my 2 stupid picks.
Damn...I'd be in the lead or close to it if not for my 2 stupid picks.
From: Shivan Reincarnated
| Posted: 7/19/2006 10:57:30 PM | Message Detail
CHANGE: SMB with 72.80%
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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." ~ Benjamin Franklin
From: TenkoStar17
| Posted: 7/19/2006 11:11:22 PM | Message Detail
Castlevania - 54.00%
Super Mario Bros. - 82.53%
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"Tenko sleeping on me = Cowboy Ackbar! (proof inside)" - perdevious
Level 5: "Digital Watch" (560 points)
Super Mario Bros. - 82.53%
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"Tenko sleeping on me = Cowboy Ackbar! (proof inside)" - perdevious
Level 5: "Digital Watch" (560 points)
From: Camden
| Posted: 7/19/2006 11:13:42 PM | Message Detail
I'll just treat this as a training session for the Summer Contest.
Castlevania with 51.5%
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Huh? Finger!? What the hell? -Cloud
Don’t worry. Have a nectarine. -Christopher Walken
Castlevania with 51.5%
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Huh? Finger!? What the hell? -Cloud
Don’t worry. Have a nectarine. -Christopher Walken
From: Ngamer64
| Posted: 7/19/2006 11:20:06 PM | Message Detail
I'd have said Metal Gear with around 78%, so at least it looks like this mistake of mine will end up doing wonders for my average.
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"lol x-stats" - The Contest Simulator: http://thengamer.com/xstats
Ngamer's Contest Archives: http://thengamer.com/gamefaqs/
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"lol x-stats" - The Contest Simulator: http://thengamer.com/xstats
Ngamer's Contest Archives: http://thengamer.com/gamefaqs/
From: XxSoulxX
| Posted: 7/19/2006 11:23:29 PM | Message Detail
God dammit!
*CHANGE*
Sonic wins with 52.00% of the vote.
*Hopes this pays off*
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
Not changing signature until HHH pedigrees Candice through a table. 07/07/06
*CHANGE*
Sonic wins with 52.00% of the vote.
*Hopes this pays off*
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"ertyu is actually a language. For example, 'dum' is ertyunese for 'godly'." - Topaz Kitsune
Not changing signature until HHH pedigrees Candice through a table. 07/07/06
From: Menji76
| Posted: 7/19/2006 11:57:12 PM | Message Detail
Hmm, does this mean that Fire Emblem would beat Soul Calibur? That just doesn't seem right.
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Board 8's #1 Duke fan; http://www.theautolog.com
Now Playing; SSBM, ToS, FF2, HSG4
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Board 8's #1 Duke fan; http://www.theautolog.com
Now Playing; SSBM, ToS, FF2, HSG4
From: Xuxon
| Posted: 7/20/2006 12:11:23 AM | Message Detail
NGamer, how come you don't make safety predictions? It seems like every contest you miss a match. It's sort of a shame.
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"Let's drop this Xbox statue on Naomi's head! Oof! This thing's big! It'll take over 3 years for it to start selling!" ~ Jaguar, Sega Fantasy VI
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"Let's drop this Xbox statue on Naomi's head! Oof! This thing's big! It'll take over 3 years for it to start selling!" ~ Jaguar, Sega Fantasy VI
From: somdude04
| Posted: 7/20/2006 12:23:09 AM | Message Detail
Looking at Oracle stats, although I've never finished better than 36th overall, I think I might hold the records for highest averaged score of top 5 invidual predictions with 49.972 (take each person's 5 best predictions over all contests and average them) and highest 5th best all time prediction with 49.95 (the 5th ranked prediction for each person). Well, none of that really matters, since I still haven't hit either of my personal goals. 1. A perfect prediction (off by .01 twice) and 2. A top 20 overall finish. Today's huge misprediction won't get me any closer to either of those.
GJ
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GJ
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Me: http://baylor.facebook.com/profile.php?id=9202808
From: Menji76
| Posted: 7/20/2006 12:30:55 AM | Message Detail
I have the same goals.
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Board 8's #1 Duke fan; http://www.theautolog.com
Now Playing; SSBM, ToS, FF2, HSG4
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Board 8's #1 Duke fan; http://www.theautolog.com
Now Playing; SSBM, ToS, FF2, HSG4
From: Seginustemple
| Posted: 7/20/2006 12:33:07 AM | Message Detail
Lol It's cool Obscure, it's not like the team picks are penalized (other than the fact that I've had crappy picks for a while). I'm actually really glad you came back, I thought you had forgotten about this or something. And now that you are back, my pick is doing well. Coincidence? Maybe....
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Madden sucks BECAUSE it revolutionized the sports game industry. - Crazyhead
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Madden sucks BECAUSE it revolutionized the sports game industry. - Crazyhead
From: Kaxon
| Posted: 7/20/2006 12:45:24 AM | Message Detail
Match #18 Results
Pokemon 47.44%
Metroid 52.56%
Pokemon managed to keep it unexpectedly close to Metroid, surprising a lot of people who overshot with their predictions. There were 128 Metroid picks and 3 Pokemon picks today, a bad split for such a close match. The consensus was Metroid with 66.37% and the average score was a low 35.62 points.
Best Five Picks:
1) bigkevinm84 - Metroid 53.00% (+49.56)
1) IhatethisCPU - Metroid 53.00% (+49.56)
3) Jecht - Metroid 53.20% (+49.36)
4) Redtooth - Metroid 54.20% (+48.36)
5) Coffee Ninja - Metroid 54.32% (+48.24)
Today we have a tie for the top prediction: bigkevinm84 and IhatethisCPU both picked Metroid with 53%. This is the third top five of the contest for IhatethisCPU and the first for bigkevinm. Jecht gets the third best prediction, for his second top five (contest and lifetime). Everyone else was more than a point and a half off - Redtooth gets fourth and Coffee Ninja gets fifth, each with their first top five.
Current Leaderboard:
1) TheKnightOfNee - 812.13
2) RX7InfinitiIII - 810.10
3) GalacticMage777 - 804.96
4) Z1mZum - 804.94
5) steve illumina - 803.63
TheKnightOfNee takes the lead! After one day in first place, RX7 drops down into second. GalacticMage777 moves up two spots from fifth to third. Z1mZum stays right where he is in fourth place he trails GalacticMage by only .02 points. Steve illumina drops two spots, but stays on the leaderboard in 5th place. He currently has an 8 day leaderboard streak going.
Full Standings:
http://www.oraclechallenge.com/archives.php?contest=SpC2k6&type=total&match=18
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Nominate Aeris for SC2k6
Pokemon 47.44%
Metroid 52.56%
Pokemon managed to keep it unexpectedly close to Metroid, surprising a lot of people who overshot with their predictions. There were 128 Metroid picks and 3 Pokemon picks today, a bad split for such a close match. The consensus was Metroid with 66.37% and the average score was a low 35.62 points.
Best Five Picks:
1) bigkevinm84 - Metroid 53.00% (+49.56)
1) IhatethisCPU - Metroid 53.00% (+49.56)
3) Jecht - Metroid 53.20% (+49.36)
4) Redtooth - Metroid 54.20% (+48.36)
5) Coffee Ninja - Metroid 54.32% (+48.24)
Today we have a tie for the top prediction: bigkevinm84 and IhatethisCPU both picked Metroid with 53%. This is the third top five of the contest for IhatethisCPU and the first for bigkevinm. Jecht gets the third best prediction, for his second top five (contest and lifetime). Everyone else was more than a point and a half off - Redtooth gets fourth and Coffee Ninja gets fifth, each with their first top five.
Current Leaderboard:
1) TheKnightOfNee - 812.13
2) RX7InfinitiIII - 810.10
3) GalacticMage777 - 804.96
4) Z1mZum - 804.94
5) steve illumina - 803.63
TheKnightOfNee takes the lead! After one day in first place, RX7 drops down into second. GalacticMage777 moves up two spots from fifth to third. Z1mZum stays right where he is in fourth place he trails GalacticMage by only .02 points. Steve illumina drops two spots, but stays on the leaderboard in 5th place. He currently has an 8 day leaderboard streak going.
Full Standings:
http://www.oraclechallenge.com/archives.php?contest=SpC2k6&type=total&match=18
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Nominate Aeris for SC2k6