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| From: Devin Morgan | Posted: 1/21/2004 6:49:20 PM | Message Detail |
| Okay, we made it through 3 full rounds of matchups, and we are left with 16 authors from the original 128. As for yesterday's winners, there were some REALLY close matches, right to the wire, but those who got through are... Division 7: 30 - Minesweeper 46 - Daniel Engel Division 8: 70 - Shdwrlm3 11 - Mysticcat 2 things I will be pointing out here... First, you already know this, but reasons are required in order for votes to be counted! And second, since I had to make an example out of someone in this past round, I added a new clause to the bracket page (about posting tallies prematurely). Thanks. Anyway, the bracket, as well as CRP links to everyone's work, can be found here: http://members.verizon.net/~vze4c9cs/pbracket6.htm Good luck to all! Division 1: 1 - Devin Morgan vs. 81 - Meowthnum1 Division 2: 40 - Aaron Tadeo vs. 24 - marshmallow Division 3: 36 - Adrenaline SL vs. 13 - CVXFREAK Division 4: 37 - AstroBlue vs. 12 - Brian P. Sulpher --- Devin Morgan | CRP #3579 Prolific Writers' Ranking Page: http://www.accentral.net/list.php |
| From: arminjewell | Posted: 1/21/2004 7:06:25 PM | Message Detail |
| Division 1: 1 - Devin Morgan - Although he is great and has lots and lots of detail, Morgan has good detail in an easier to read format. Division 2: 40 - Aaron Tadeo - I love his format, and though he beat me, no hard feelings though ;). He has great detail and has great formatting. Division 3: 36 - Adrenaline SL - CVX and SL both have awesome detail, but SL's format wins it here. Division 4: 37 - AstroBlue - SUlpher is a great writer, but Blue has all the stuff with great formatting, information, and attention to detail. --- RPG Elite (298) Nemesis : little_jewell | FAQs: 6 (2398 KB) | Reviews: 5 (20 KB) | Codes: 7 |
| From: Merca | Posted: 1/21/2004 7:39:50 PM | Message Detail |
| 1 - Devin Morgan: This is one of the hardest matches to decide on thus far. They both have terrific detail and formatting, but it ultimately boiled down to the fact that all of Devin's FAQs are complete while Meowth still has a couple of incomplete guides laying around. 40 - Aaron Tadeo: marshmallow is a great writer and all, but he doesn't go as in-depth as his opponent and I prefer Tadeo's layout. 36 - Adrenaline SL: While CVX's FAQs provide insane detail, Adrenaline's provide insane detail, amazing formats, and tons of humor that keeps the writing more interesting. Adrenaline > All. 37 - AstroBlue: Although I cannot deny the greatness of Sulpher's old school FAQs, AstroBlue's formatting and writing style are simply amazing. Astro's guides are better to look at and are every bit as detailed as Brian's. --- "I meditate diligently every morning. The subjects are life and love. I quit after three seconds." ~ Vash the Stampede, Trigun |
| From: CVXFREAK | Posted: 1/21/2004 8:14:44 PM | Message Detail |
| 81 - Meowthnum1 - both are very, very similar writers, but Trace has more humor in it, and pushes the information across my head a bit more. Close match overall. 24 - marshmallow - marshmallow's FAQs are more specific than Tadeo's, and the format's better. ABSTAIN. Good luck ASL. 12 - Brian P. Sulpher - both are good, but Brian's FAQs are the better ones because they're simpler to read, yet effective in presentation. --- "I pwned Link316!!!" - Me "Don't brag. Everyone's pwned Link316 at least once." - A Link to the Past |
| From: ZoopSoul | Posted: 1/21/2004 8:39:21 PM | Message Detail |
| 1 - Devin Morgan (I really, really like Trace's format for his MM FAQs. It's really charming and such, although it can get confusing at times. Regardless, you get the Zoop Stamp of Approval for using it, as it's different. Even so, Devin is just so damn helpful. I'm using the M&L FAQ whenever Brian's IGN Guide blows ass. ;D) 40 - Aaron Tadeo (very unique formatting, and one of the easiest layouts ever. Rock on.) 36 - Adrenaline SL (Looking at Adrenaline's guides is masturbation for your eyes. Besides, enough of formatting. You want a legit reason? Adrenaline uses very David Cross-esque humor in the vital parts of her guides that makes me want to hug her. She comes off as a complete smart ass, which I also love. The only person to have this much personality in a guide without coming off as self-centered is... well, no one. Much love to CVX, because he's the master at what he does, but Adrenaline is the master of everything. Including my ****. And she has gigantic boobs.) 12 - Brian P. Sulpher (Brian, Brian, Brian... One of the few (very few) authors that actually has personality throughout his FAQs. He comes off as a huge weenie, but I do in my RECVX guide, so it works out. Regardless, Brian just works so hard and never slows down. STOP MAN!! GO OUTSIDE! FROLIC IN THE SNOW, OR WHATEVER YOU CANADIANS DO!! When we did SM64, he literally carried me through it. "Be sure to add this really ****ed up strategy for those that like things complex, or need a challenge!" **** you, Brian, do it your own goddamn self. Perfectionist freak. And not to say that Astro isn't this way, but I highly doubt he is. I love Astro, as he's much like Adrenaline with his dead aim to detail without going overboard, but Brian is one of the only writers that could make a great strategy guide that you could buy in the store. He's just overflowing with knowledge and alternative routes OFF OF THE TOP OF HIS HEAD. He's one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to writing, and he is destined to be in the industry. Bravo.) --- ZoopSoul FAQs: 19 - KB: 3760 - CRP: 26774 IGN Guides: http://guides.ign.com/ |
| From: SubSane | Posted: 1/22/2004 12:56:42 AM | Message Detail |
| 1 - Devin Morgan: This one was too close. Both have well-written FAQs, and both have large paragraphs that irk me so much. The deciding factor was Morgan's smoother layout. No excess, ya know? 24 - marshmallow: marshmallow's walkthroughs had some humor in them while getting the information to the reader, which Tadeo's didn't seem to. Plus there were those dang long paragraphs... 13 - CVXFREAK: Damn you guys. You keep voting these good authors through... So, this match depended entirely on the style of writing one prefers. SL's stuff was lengthy but humorous, while CVXFREAK is more to the point. In the end I preferred CVXFREAK's FAQs because it was easier to find info. 12 - Brian P. Sulpher: AstroBlue's stuff is good, but Sulpher has him beat. I mean look through his NES FAQs. The amount of detail he has for these simple NES games is insane, as well as kick-ass! --- ........SERENITY NOW!!!........ ::Elite Rogue:: {//=|RDoN|=\\} |
| From: mysticcat | Posted: 1/22/2004 1:53:53 AM | Message Detail |
| Division 1 : Devin Morgan : Both writers are great equally. But I think that veteran Devin Morgan is really better at both quantity and writing skills. Division 2 : Aaron Tadeo : Marshmallow is really good at humour in his works. But about quality and formatting, I think Aaron Tadeo surpasses. Division 3: CVXFREAK : This is really a hard match. Both Adrenaline and CVXFREAK are great writers as well as my favourite ones. I have read guides of both carefully and I decided to choose CVXFREAK, since maybe he doesn't have such good formatting as Adrenaline, but he works very hard on his guides with detailed and useful information as much as he can. Division 4: Another tough couple. I myself can't make up my mind who the winner should be. Abstain. --- Houpa, houpa, teehee --- Marsupilami |
| From: antseezee | Posted: 1/22/2004 2:49:54 AM | Message Detail |
| Division 1: 1 - Devin Morgan - better writer when it comes to actual content. Meowth has a much improved format, but many of his guides just seem filled with perhaps too many formatting options (Chrono Trigger with all of the selection screens near the top). Division 2: 40 - Aaron Tadeo - marsh's walkthroughs simply don't have the "umph" that many other guides can leader readers to. Great humor, but other than that, they're short on descriptions and directions. Tadeo takes this one. Division 3: 13 - CVXFREAK - Both have fairly similar formats, but CVX has a much higher quality on RE guides. In-depth knowledge of a long time series truly benefits the reader. Division 4: 37 - AstroBlue - Both write amazing guides, but I felt Astro really had it stamped when it came to format & the walkthroughs. Everything was organized really well, along with Sulpher's, but the formatting makes it easier to follow through. Sulpher does have extremely great strategy guides though. --- "Some people make sacrifices to make other people happy." http://antseezee.sphosting.com/ - An updated NES Rarity Guide is out! |
| From: Psycho Penguin | Posted: 1/22/2004 9:56:28 AM | Message Detail |
| 1 - Devin Morgan: I like Trace's work for the most part, but his Mega Man guides aren't good at all, and Devin is overall more consistent and better. 40 - Aaron Tadeo - Can I vote for both? I love marshmallow's humor and writing ability, but Tadeo is a true legend in my eyes, and he has done some fabulous RPG guides in a short amount of time. 36 - Adrenaline SL - Still one of my favorite writers on the entire site. 12 - Brian P. Sulpher - Argh, tough matches. Brian is overall more consistent, and I love how he writes for NES games. He brings the same quality Astro does, but has covered more games that needed guides. And his OB guide is brilliant, as is Excitebike. --- [ #3 ] No more games, I'm gonna change what you call rage. <Proud Fiance of Karpah> |
| From: CWall | Posted: 1/22/2004 10:31:02 AM | Message Detail |
| Devin Morgan - Both are great, but I've stated earlier that I like Devin's work and I simply think that his rock solid information, flawless strategies and well organised FAQs beat most writers here. Trace is good, but I think Devin is a little better at most things. Abstain - I've read a lot of both, but I just can't make up my mind. Abstain - Haven't read enough. Brian P. Sulpher - Have read some of Astro's work, but I just don't think it matches up to the comprehensiveness, organization, detail and variation of Brian's. Besides, Brian has written for so many games having no FAQs and that's a big accomplishment in itself. Zoopsoul, I read what you wrote in the last topic and I stand by what I said. You are not a bad writer and I think you seem like a good dude, but I don't like your writing and format. I hold Kao's writing in very high regards, and it made me very surprised when he was eliminated as early as in the third round, even dominated. And it is a fact that many of those who vote doesn't know Kao's work enough to make a fair judgment, while they've read a lot of yours. --- Sign Duffman's petition for a History Board: http://cgi.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.asp?board=7&topic=11037045 |
| From: brian sulpher | Posted: 1/22/2004 10:45:59 AM | Message Detail |
| Division 1: 81 - Meowthnum1 (Buddies with both, but one does write a slightly more appealing style. Trace has been workinghard on re-writing his odler FAQs, giving them better format, better info, and a far better flow to his work. Having seen his work as he moves along, I am impressed enough to say that Trace does beat Devin on his latest stuff). Division 2: 40 - Aaron Tadeo (marshmallow beating War Doc was a travesty, and if Tadeo loses here it will be an even bigger one. Aaron writes a nice, complete style that has comprehensiveness as well as neatness. He offers a simplistic package that does not cheat the reader on info, so he wins). Division 3: Neither (I am torn here and unable to vote, so I will leave it up to the rest of the board). Division 4: Abstain (good luck to Astro as he is a worthy opponent). --- 34 FAQs for games never covered at www.GameFAQs.com. |
| From: Phoenix 1911 | Posted: 1/22/2004 11:29:41 AM | Message Detail |
| 24 - marshmallow - both authors and their works are good, but I have to give the nod to marsh for his writing. 36 - Adrenaline SL - my all-time favorite prolific author <3 (for many reasons I don't think I have to elaborate on... otherwise, see previous rounds) 37 - AstroBlue - Sulpher rules when it comes to covering old and unFAQed games, but I prefer Astro's high-quality FAQs for popular games over Sulpher's big quantity of not-really-in-depth general FAQs. |
| From: Joni Philips | Posted: 1/22/2004 11:41:18 AM | Message Detail |
| I'm going to vote later but I want to make a small comment. Astro's FAQ's are usually the first so he covers unFAQed games too. 1 - Devin Morgan: Simple but effective format. More in depth walkthroughs. 40 - Aaron Tadeo: Better format and a hell of a FFX FAQ. 36 - Adrenaline SL: Simple but super efficient format and a very good writing style. 37 - AstroBlue: Very indepth FAQ before anyone else can even attempt to FAQ a game. --- Goku- Look Vegeta! People popcorn! Vegeta- Ah! What is he on?! |
| From: Devin Morgan | Posted: 1/22/2004 12:13:46 PM | Message Detail |
| Abstain (can't vote my own match :P). 40 - Aaron Tadeo - While MM has done many FAQs in his past prime, Tadeo just does an overall better job of it. He goes into way more detail, from what I've seen (MM's Blast Corps FAQ, for instance, did him no justice there). All his FAQs are well-presented, with a clear format going with each, making things overall better for the readers. I just think there's something missing in alot of MM's guides, so he won't be getting my vote. 36 - Adrenaline SL - While I like both writer's work, I have to go with ASL on this one. Her FAQs, simply put, have a better flow to them, and the format is admirable. I feel CVX could work on making section headers standing out better (capital letters won't do the trick by themselves!) 37 - AstroBlue - While I'm good friends with both, AstroBlue is clearly the better of the two in this matchup. I've known him for quite some time, and I've noticed he puts ALOT of effort into making his FAQs the best. Even working with him on FFTA, he strives to gather every bit of information, thus making the FAQ as accurate as possible, which is a major plus. That, and he simply excels in the detail department (Brian is very detailed as well, but I prefer Blue's style overall, sorry). --- Devin Morgan | CRP #3579 Prolific Writers' Ranking Page: http://www.accentral.net/list.php |
| From: Adrenaline | Posted: 1/22/2004 1:31:32 PM | Message Detail |
The matches are getting tougher and tougher. I'm rooting for Shdw to win this tourney. Division 1: 1 - Devin Morgan - I feel Meowthnum is overrated. I heard plenty of times that his CT FAQ "IS THE BEST FAQ ON THE ENTIRE SITE." But when I look at it most of his crucial (yet unique) info is a messy C&P of someone else's existing work. It just isn't good. Sorry, but I think it's preposterous that anyone could think that CT FAQ is better than Phoenix' or even ATadeo's. His formatting isn't spectacular either. I can't say the same for his other FAQs, though. They may or may not be good. Not that this has to do with his FAQs but his "n00bs are beautiful people! respect them!" act irks me. Division 2: 40 - Aaron Tadeo - He was once my mentor, except he didn't know it. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to write FAQs. He gets his information across in a very detailed and accurate manner. Division 3: Ack, it's CVX. ;p Division 4: 37 - AstroBlue - As awesome as Brian is, I believe he can't reach the level of perfection AstroBlue has attained in his FAQs. 'Blue simply can't settle with anything short of 110% accuracy. That is admirable. |
| From: Minesweeper | Posted: 1/22/2004 6:40:32 PM | Message Detail |
| Division 1: 1 - Devin Morgan - A bit dry in his writing, but he's devoted an incredibly large amout of time to this hobby even after being at it for so long. Division 2: 24 - marshmallow - He's got the funniest FAQs I've ever read on the site, and the content matches it as well. If it were not for him, I would have never started writing. Division 3: 13 - CVXFREAK - He's got an INCREDIBLE devotion to the Resident Evil series and the survival horror gerne in general. He's even gone so far as to buy Japanese and American versions of many survival horror titles out there. Division 4: 12 - Brian P. Sulpher - He writes for old NES games, which I think need FAQs just as much or even more than the newer games. --- Nathan Norris | CRP # : 6165 | FAQs: 30 | KB : 4227KB | |