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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Money In the Bank---
Icehawk
06/15/18 6:49:21 PM
#23
I believe @greengravy294 and @JONALEON1 are the only guys in the top 10 that haven't picked here yet.
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: NXT Takeover: Chicago---
Icehawk
06/15/18 6:47:46 PM
#17
Deadline tomorrow at 8 for this OMGGG
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Money In the Bank---
Icehawk
06/15/18 6:47:27 PM
#22
Takeover is TOMORROW
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: NXT Takeover: Chicago---
Icehawk
06/14/18 9:21:47 PM
#16
NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Undisputed Era (c) vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch
2 Points

A. Undisputed Era

NXT Championship Match: Aleister Black (c) vs. Lars Sullivan
3 Points

A. Aleister Black

Chicago Street Fight: Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa
3 Points

B. Tommaso Ciampa

Singles Match: Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream
2 Points

A. Ricochet

NXT Women's Championship Match: Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Nikki Cross
3 Points

A. Shayna Baszler

---BONUS QUESTIONS---

1. What will be the main event?
Gargano-Ciampa

2. What will be the longer match: Women's title or Men's title match?
Men's

3. Will Kyle O'Reilly play his title like an air guitar before the match, after the match, or both? (obviously, has to be shown on TV to count)
Both

4. What will be the opening match?
Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream

5. Will there be physical interference in the tag title match? (so a blow has to actually be landed by an outside person on a competitor)
Yes
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: NXT Takeover: Chicago---
Icehawk
06/14/18 9:17:02 PM
#15
GTM posted...
Dq as in double dq and no winner, right?


Yeah, DQ/No contest means draw/dq/match is thrown out.
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Money In the Bank---
Icehawk
06/14/18 9:16:13 PM
#21
--MONEY IN THE BANK--

Women's Money in the Bank Match
4 Points

Pick between...

Natalya,

Men's Money in the Bank Match
4 Points

Pick Between...

The Miz

WWE Championship Last Man Standing Match: AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
3 Points

B. Shinsuke Nakamura

WWE Raw Women's Championship Match: Nia Jax (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
3 Points

B. Ronda Rousey

WWE Smackdown Women's Championship Match: Carmella (c) vs. Asuka
3 Points

C. DQ/No Contest

Singles Match: Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal
1 Point

A. Roman Reigns

WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship Match: The Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
1 Point

A. Bludgeon Brothers

Singles Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn
1 Point

A. Bobby Lashley

Intercontinental Championship Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Elias
3 Points

A. Seth Rollins

Singles Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass
2 Points

B. Big Cass

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----BONUS QUESTIONS----
Each worth one point

1. What match will be the main event?
Ronda vs. Nia

2. Who will be the competitor to represent the New Day in the MitB match?
Xavier Woods

3. Who will get the last entrance in the Women's MitB match?
Charlotte

4. Who will get the last entrance in the Men's MitB match?
Braun

5. Which women's title match will be longer?
Asuka vs. Charlotte
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/14/18 6:27:44 PM
#174
I just saw that too fool. Incredible.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/14/18 6:23:35 PM
#172
LordoftheMorons posted...
https://twitter.com/kyledcheney/status/1007317351031861248

lmao


Yeah, and Trump and staff have been notably lax on computer security standards. It is literally unbelievable in retrospect that Clinton's emails remained such a huge issue leading up to the election. It really speaks to how shameless republicans are, and how bad news media can be with their "both sides" shtick.
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: NXT Takeover: Chicago---
Icehawk
06/14/18 11:16:42 AM
#6
Some solid disagreement early on!
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Money In the Bank---
Icehawk
06/14/18 11:15:53 AM
#16
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/76710571?jumpto=5#5

Don't forget the nxt picks!
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: NXT Takeover: Chicago---
Icehawk
06/13/18 9:05:48 PM
#1
NEW! There is now an option for DQ/No Contest in each match, instead of those matches just being taken off the books

RULES
1. You must select each match before the PPV begins.
2. You will be rewarded points for each match. I will decide how much each match is worth from 1-3 point scale, based arbitrarily by me based on a mix of importance and unpredictability. More weight will be placed on importance.
3. There will be 5 bonus questions on most PPVs that are all worth one point. 10 bonus questions for Mania and the Royal Rumble.

--NXT TAKEOVER: CHICAGO

NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Undisputed Era (c) vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch
2 Points

A. Undisputed Era
B. Lorcan and Burch
C. DQ/No Contest

NXT Championship Match: Aleister Black (c) vs. Lars Sullivan
3 Points

A. Aleister Black
B. Lars Sullivan
C. DQ/No Contest

Chicago Street Fight: Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa
3 Points

A. Johnny Gargano
B. Tommaso Ciampa
C. No Contest

Singles Match: Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream
2 Points

A. Ricochet
B. Velveteen Dream
C. DQ/No Contest

NXT Women's Championship Match: Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Nikki Cross
3 Points

A. Shayna Baszler
B. Nikki Cross
C. DQ/No Contest

---BONUS QUESTIONS---

1. What will be the main event?

2. What will be the longer match: Women's title or Men's title match?

3. Will Kyle O'Reilly play his title like an air guitar before the match, after the match, or both? (obviously, has to be shown on TV to count)

4. What will be the opening match?

5. Will there be physical interference in the tag title match? (so a blow has to actually be landed by an outside person on a competitor)
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/13/18 9:03:17 PM
#16

I would have paid a billion for Kazama. I look forward to seeing if you live up to it


Paraphrasing because I forget the exact quote, but GOD IT'S SO GOOD GUYS WHAT TOOK ME SOOO LOOOONG
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Money In the Bank---
Icehawk
06/13/18 7:48:41 PM
#12
Yaaaaas
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TopicAll-Purpose Wrestling Topic 447: Change The World
Icehawk
06/12/18 10:13:40 PM
#156
Wait, someone doesn't like Iiconics promos?!?!

Also, for those that participate, or who want to start, the prediction topic for MitB is up!

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/76706180
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Money In the Bank---
Icehawk
06/12/18 10:03:24 PM
#2
Current Standings
T1. illuminatusbubu- 70
T1. Strife2- 70
3. TheKnightofNee- 65
T4. Jonaleon- 64
T4. GTM- 64
6. Dante- 63
7. Jakyl- 62
8. Greengravy- 61
9. ScareChan- 59
10. Icehawk- 58
11. RPGLord/Whiskey Nick- 54
12. junk funk- 51
13. ZeroSignal- 48
14 Lopen- 42
T15. Bryans7- 30
T15. Hardcore Adult- 30
T17. PaulG- 26
T17. HBJDubs- 26
19. chocobo- 21
20. Inviso- 20
21. Eddv- 19
22. ffmasterjose- 14
T23. Apollo Phoenix- 13
T23. Steiner- 13
25. PrestonStarry- 10
T26. ScarletSpeed- 7
T26. Ulti- 7
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Money In the Bank---
Icehawk
06/12/18 10:02:46 PM
#1
NEW! There is now an option for DQ/No Contest in each match, instead of those matches just being taken off the books

RULES
1. You must select each match before the PPV begins.
2. You will be rewarded points for each match. I will decide how much each match is worth from 1-3 point scale, based arbitrarily by me based on a mix of importance and unpredictability. More weight will be placed on importance.
3. There will be 5 bonus questions on most PPVs that are all worth one point. 10 bonus questions for Mania and the Royal Rumble.

--MONEY IN THE BANK--

Women's Money in the Bank Match
4 Points

Pick between...

Ember Moon, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Lana, Naomi, Sasha Banks

Men's Money in the Bank Match
4 Points

Pick Between...

Braun Strowman, Finn Balor, The Miz, Rusev, Bobby Roode, Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe, New Day Competitor (even if you aren't right about the competitor, if a new day member wins, you will get the points)

WWE Championship Last Man Standing Match: AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
3 Points

A. AJ Styles
B. Shinsuke Nakamura
C. DQ/No Contest

WWE Raw Women's Championship Match: Nia Jax (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
3 Points

A. Nia Jax
B. Ronda Rousey
C. DQ/No Contest

WWE Smackdown Women's Championship Match: Carmella (c) vs. Asuka
3 Points

A. Carmella
B. Asuka
C. DQ/No Contest

Singles Match: Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal
1 Point

A. Roman Reigns
B. Jinder Mahal
C. DQ/No Contest

WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship Match: The Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
1 Point

A. Bludgeon Brothers
B. Gallows and Anderson
C. DQ/No Contest

Singles Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn
1 Point

A. Bobby Lashley
B. Sami Zayn
C. DQ/No Contest

Intercontinental Championship Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Elias
3 Points

A. Seth Rollins
B. Elias
C. DQ/No Contest

Singles Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass
2 Points

A. Daniel Bryan
B. Big Cass
C. DQ/No Contest

-----------------------------------
----BONUS QUESTIONS----
Each worth one point

1. What match will be the main event?

2. Who will be the competitor to represent the New Day in the MitB match?

3. Who will get the last entrance in the Women's MitB match?

4. Who will get the last entrance in the Men's MitB match?

5. Which women's title match will be longer?

ALSO, Make sure to keep an eye out for the NXT Takeover prediction topic tomorrow!
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 9:31:22 PM
#70
Side note, in primary news, the most vulnerable Republican, comstock had an awful performance. Dem turnout way better. She gone.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 9:27:49 PM
#68
xp1337 posted...
i dunno i think you underestimate the ability of trump and the right to whip up their base into a frenzy over this

Again, most people would not care, but this could give another reason for his base to turn out in an election if for no other reason than another way to "own the libs"


They literally try and whip their base into a frenzy about MS-13, including in places where MS-13 is nowhere even close to be found. I'm not denying that they might use it, but it will go in a pile with all the other dumb stuff they use. There is a very clear enthusiasm gap for the mid terms. The only reason dems might not take the house back is the way the lines are drawn in so many states. (when you can win by 4-5 percentage points and still not take back the house, that is pretty bad). This issue alone isn't going to be the one that fires up struggling working class or middle class people. It's just not.

I saw a news segment (I think Nightly News) about how Trump voters were so FIRED UP to take down Tester because of his role in taking down Ronny Jackson, who was an awful friggin pick to head up the VA. Once again, there are a million of these dumb things they try and use. It'll just be a blip.
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 9:13:20 PM
#14
Punnyz posted...
Icehawk posted...
well yeah but like I don't want to wait forever to play them all! Are you advocating EXTREME patience and waiting for each remaster to come out as well before going to 6?

by the time you finish 1 and 2, they remasters will be out


Where are you seeing this? I see Japanese release date for 3 and that is it.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 9:11:06 PM
#60
Once again, I just don't see that. I don't see people being fired up to PROTECT TRUMP'S MONEY. The stuff that fires these people up are guns and their fear of people different from them coming into the country.
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 9:07:50 PM
#12
Also, I'm not seeing American release dates for Yakuza 3-5, so I'm probably just going to go to 6 after Kiwami 2. That might kill my desire to play those games, but oh well!
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 9:06:41 PM
#11
Interesting.

I'm actually more into Kiryu's overall. They've done a better job of establishing the family hierarchy with Kiryu, and his relationships with his friends and mentors are very interesting as well. A couple of the main mysteries are really cool. And his faceoffs with the family top dogs have been intense. Since I haven't played the other games, the path of manhood isn't stale in anyway for me.

Majima has had lots of interesting stuff too, I think Kiryu is just way more likeable. But also not having super clear villains till about halfway through hurt the plot in spots imo.

In terms of gameplay, Kiryu's side of town is bigger and more fun to explore. But now that both the "business" things have come out for both of them, Goro's is clearly way more interesting and fun. So that is a big edge to him. But like I said, I'm always disappointed when characters change, but it doesn't take long to be super invested again.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 9:02:33 PM
#58
red sox 777 posted...
As for Republicans in Congress stopping Trump's tariffs, that's very unlikely. Republicans are generally not dumb enough to undercut their own negotiator, projecting weakness, when he's in the middle of a negotiation. They did it to Obama, sure, but he was a Democrat.


Several republicans have come out against the tariffs, they are just too scared to do anything outside of a strongly worded tweet. Not for any "negotiation" reasons, but because they are cowardly and scared of hurting themselves among their base. In the case of Jeff Flake, I think he is scared to put his fellow Republicans in a tough spot.

Also, this isn't a negotiation. We set tariffs, and now equal tariffs are coming our way. If we up them, they will be upped back. This is how trade wars start. Trade negotiations happen in agreements like TPP, which Trump threw out.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 8:59:30 PM
#57
red sox 777 posted...
Icehawk posted...
How does it dictate their choice of president? The logic in sanctioning Trump businesses is that Trump doesn't care about how trade wars affect every day Americans. The only thing he cares about is himself. Hurting Trump instead of actual people is the most effective way to get through to him. He is only vulnerable to this because he lied, as always, and did not divest from his businesses.


Getting through to Trump is not the important thing. Getting through to the American people is the important thing.

And if other countries are really going to trade 100 billion in tariffs on them for 10 million in tariffs on Trump businesses, that's a big win for Americans. It's basically putting in tariffs without any retaliation. After "negotiating" a deal that good, Trump could start a donation site and get back more than he lost from the sanctions from Americans happy about what a great job he did renegotiating our trade deals.


I agree that they would have to put the trump tariffs on top of other tariffs. But getting through to trump is the important thing. He is the one with this power. The American people aren't going to feel any sympathy for trump if he gets personally sanctioned. It is his own damn fault.
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:55:35 PM
#9
BLAH, I imagine I'll have to wait a month or more then.

But you know, maybe thats a good thing. A small break. Mario Tennis and Octopath come out in June, and I think a few other things. I'm sure I'll be able to keep myself busy.

SINCE I HAVE YOU HERE, who do you like more, Kiryu or Goro? Who's plot/game do you prefer in Yakuza 0? I have opinions.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:53:35 PM
#49
How does it dictate their choice of president? The logic in sanctioning Trump businesses is that Trump doesn't care about how trade wars affect every day Americans. The only thing he cares about is himself. Hurting Trump instead of actual people is the most effective way to get through to him. He is only vulnerable to this because he lied, as always, and did not divest from his businesses.
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:47:01 PM
#7
Well, I guess here's the other question, how much game time is in Kiwami?

I'm in Chapter 9 of Yakuza 0, it has taken me like 3 weeks to get that far. So if I finish Yakuza 0 by end of the month, how long would you expect Kiwami to take me to get through? If I have to wait less than 3 weeks, thats not too bad. I just have a feeling once I finish Kiwami, I'm gonna have an itch to keep going.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:44:31 PM
#47
red sox 777 posted...
Icehawk posted...
I know the NK thing is HOT, but we have an "agreement" on both sides that means absolutely nothing, so I don't think it warrants tons of conversation, outside of several embarrassing Trump moments the last 24 hours. There is nothing on paper, and NK is not serious about this. Nothing serious is going to come from a meeting between the two top leaders, "planned" out like a month in advance, and a president who thinks attitude is all that matters. It's all just a photo op.

I'm more interested in what will actually matter, trade wars that are inbound.

A. Do you think there are enough republicans with balls to actually get legislation through that stops trump's tariffs? (No)

B. Do you agree with this article, that the best way to handle trump would be to sanction his own businesses instead of the country at large? I think it makes sense, though I imagine the politics in the home countries would be bad, as it wouldn't be a strong enough response in terms of pure dollars..

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/6/5/17422492/sanction-trump-organization


If they want to guarantee Trump and the Republicans win reelection, they can try that. Americans won't take well to that kind of interference.


Yeah, Americans don't give a damn about tariffs on normal American goods due to Trump's trade policies, but putting sanctions on a "billionaire"'s businesses would be going TOO FAR for the middle class of America. MAGAAAAAAA
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:38:12 PM
#6
Xiahou Shake posted...
Kiwami 2 is so close that you might as well wait and experience that story for yourself. FWIW it's still IMO the best story Yakuza has ever had. (With 0 very, very close behind.)

Only thing I might mention is that 6 might feel like a slight downgrade mechanically after Kiwami 2 since they apparently tune up the new systems a good amount there. Other than that though in your situation it should be a pretty good way to go.


0's story is amazing, so MAN that'd be crazy if 2 is better.

Everytime the game switches stories I'm like "maaaaan, I want to continue this", but within 10 or 15 minutes I'm back to being 100% invested in the other story.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:36:15 PM
#43
I know the NK thing is HOT, but we have an "agreement" on both sides that means absolutely nothing, so I don't think it warrants tons of conversation, outside of several embarrassing Trump moments the last 24 hours. There is nothing on paper, and NK is not serious about this. Nothing serious is going to come from a meeting between the two top leaders, "planned" out like a month in advance, and a president who thinks attitude is all that matters. It's all just a photo op.

I'm more interested in what will actually matter, trade wars that are inbound.

A. Do you think there are enough republicans with balls to actually get legislation through that stops trump's tariffs? (No)

B. Do you agree with this article, that the best way to handle trump would be to sanction his own businesses instead of the country at large? I think it makes sense, though I imagine the politics in the home countries would be bad, as it wouldn't be a strong enough response in terms of pure dollars..

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/6/5/17422492/sanction-trump-organization
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 180: The Summit All Fears
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:25:32 PM
#36
why doesn't this topic have a "politics" tag I am very offended
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:25:07 PM
#3
well yeah but like I don't want to wait forever to play them all! Are you advocating EXTREME patience and waiting for each remaster to come out as well before going to 6?
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TopicImportant Yakuza question, HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:20:21 PM
#1
I'm in the middle of Yakuza 0, and it is hot, glorious sex, and I am loving the hell out of it.

I planned on playing Kiwami next... then I saw Kiwami 2 is on the way in August. My original plan was to play Kiwami, youtube plot summaries of 2-5, then play 6. Is 2 important enough that I should wait to play it before jumping into 6 to really get the full extent of the plot/character development and such?

Thanks bros.
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Topicoh sweet ni no kuni ii is on steam
Icehawk
06/12/18 7:16:00 PM
#7
You don't have to play the first at all.
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TopicNBA Playoffs - Where Home Blowouts Happen
Icehawk
05/13/18 12:33:00 PM
#337
If only we had no conference based playoffs, it wouldn't be the NBA finals starting tomorrow, and maybe a series would have gone past 5!

And yeah, I assume the Celtics-Cavs series will be pretty competitive.

A. Celtics have a decent amount of guys that can switch onto lebron.
B. More importantly, they have the guys and the coach that will find ways to attack Korver and Love. They might even be able to force Korver off the court, which would be huge.

I have Cavs in 7. Just tough to pick against Lebron, especially with the Celtics running so thin at guard. I don't love Larkin, but not having him hurts.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 172: The Cohen Bothers
Icehawk
05/08/18 8:32:09 PM
#308
Very early, but looks like Republicans are going to avoid the humiliation of nominating Blankenship... if they feel shame anymore anyways.

Also, once again very early and could change, but the amount of votes is in favor of dems early on. And this is with a much more competitive primary for Republicans. We will have to track this as the night goes on, and this a foolproof method or anything, but a good sign for dems there for sure. No real way to track that with Ohio and Indiana since Brown and Donnelly were uncontested.
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TopicGod of War discussion topic?
Icehawk
05/08/18 8:28:00 PM
#72
So I just picked this game up today. Just made it through the 2nd boss (the really big/long fight)... Holy crap. This game is so friggin intense and so different than I expected. Wow. I did not really care for the original games, so I didn't even expect to buy it until the reviews came out.

I'm pretty engaged into the story, even though I don't really 100% know what is going on. Out of curiosity, is this by design, or are a lot of things that they don't directly address that those familiar with the original series would get?
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TopicAll-Purpose Wrestling Topic 443: The Decent Backlash
Icehawk
05/07/18 6:33:13 PM
#497
scarletspeed7 posted...
Icehawk posted...
scarletspeed7 posted...
We live in an age with the current PPVs in NJPW. One good match does not a good show make anymore.


Me and jakyl had miz-rollins at ****1/2, aj vs shinsuke at ****. I have no idea why that match is being tossed aside due to a nonfinish. They put in good work. A wwe ppv with 2 4 star matches makes it at least passable.

First of all, good for your subjective rankings, but I did not rate those matches remotely in that sphere. And quite frankly, 40 good minutes on a 3.5 hour show in anything else but wrestling would be lambasted. I refuse to give it a pass because we've been taught to accept 3 hours of shit when it comes with a brief reprieve.


Then don't watch? I haven't spent much time on b8 for like 4+ years. I come back, and this topic is the same outrage machine it has always been. That's mainly what I find ridiculous. The rest of the card was mostly inoffensive in my view, but if people hate it so much, just go watch alternatives! But my personal view is people in this topic obsess over finishes and the main event as a general barometer for most wwe shows.

And I disagree with your assessment too about 40 minutes out of 3 hours. There are generally plenty of dull spots in almost any sport. People watch baseball for example. Especially fighting sports too. 2 great fights out of 8 would be a passable UFC show.
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TopicAll-Purpose Wrestling Topic 443: The Decent Backlash
Icehawk
05/07/18 6:16:32 PM
#495
NBIceman posted...
Icehawk posted...
PrivateBiscuit1 posted...
Icehawk posted...
SmartMuffin posted...
RaidenZeroX posted...
If people started leaving to go to the bathroom/concessions/home every time Roman's music hit I don't think they'd get the point, even if Roman was cutting a promo about how management hates him to an empty arena that magically fills up as soon as he goes backstage.


To play devils advocate - how exactly are they making record revenues if everyone hates the main event?


I find it interesting how much we obsess over the main event. It was an OK show, with one amazing match to kick it off. When I think back on Backlash, I'm going to remember Rollins-Miz and have a somewhat positive impression due to that. Why in the world would I let one match dictate my entire opinion of the show? I don't think most people do that, just people in forums like this.

Uh, I'm pretty sure it was the entirety of the show everyone hated except for that one match and the AJ/Nakamura match until the finish.


Yeah that is so clear based on the conversation here. It has always been this way. When Cena was on top, there could be a killer show (and honestly, Cena was a great worker, and certainly didn't illicit indifference from crowds), and all anyone would talk about is Cena winning. That is all you, and most of the people here care about, who wins the main event.

AKA, YA'LL MARKS LOOOL

Ah, you're one of those people that doesn't realize that internet fans vastly outnumber "casual" fans these days because the casual fans have all been chased away by now.


I know several casual fans, my wife included. Kids also remain a core constituency of wwe. This is just you spitballing to fit a preconceived narrative. Wwe has lost viewers over the years like literally everything else on tv, nothing more.
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TopicAll-Purpose Wrestling Topic 443: The Decent Backlash
Icehawk
05/07/18 6:11:34 PM
#494
scarletspeed7 posted...
We live in an age with the current PPVs in NJPW. One good match does not a good show make anymore.


Me and jakyl had miz-rollins at ****1/2, aj vs shinsuke at ****. I have no idea why that match is being tossed aside due to a nonfinish. They put in good work. A wwe ppv with 2 4 star matches makes it at least passable.
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TopicAll-Purpose Wrestling Topic 443: The Decent Backlash
Icehawk
05/07/18 6:02:00 PM
#489
PrivateBiscuit1 posted...
Icehawk posted...
SmartMuffin posted...
RaidenZeroX posted...
If people started leaving to go to the bathroom/concessions/home every time Roman's music hit I don't think they'd get the point, even if Roman was cutting a promo about how management hates him to an empty arena that magically fills up as soon as he goes backstage.


To play devils advocate - how exactly are they making record revenues if everyone hates the main event?


I find it interesting how much we obsess over the main event. It was an OK show, with one amazing match to kick it off. When I think back on Backlash, I'm going to remember Rollins-Miz and have a somewhat positive impression due to that. Why in the world would I let one match dictate my entire opinion of the show? I don't think most people do that, just people in forums like this.

Uh, I'm pretty sure it was the entirety of the show everyone hated except for that one match and the AJ/Nakamura match until the finish.


Yeah that is so clear based on the conversation here. It has always been this way. When Cena was on top, there could be a killer show (and honestly, Cena was a great worker, and certainly didn't illicit indifference from crowds), and all anyone would talk about is Cena winning. That is all you, and most of the people here care about, who wins the main event.

AKA, YA'LL MARKS LOOOL
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TopicAll-Purpose Wrestling Topic 443: The Decent Backlash
Icehawk
05/07/18 5:43:30 PM
#486
SmartMuffin posted...
RaidenZeroX posted...
If people started leaving to go to the bathroom/concessions/home every time Roman's music hit I don't think they'd get the point, even if Roman was cutting a promo about how management hates him to an empty arena that magically fills up as soon as he goes backstage.


To play devils advocate - how exactly are they making record revenues if everyone hates the main event?


I find it interesting how much we obsess over the main event. It was an OK show, with one amazing match to kick it off. When I think back on Backlash, I'm going to remember Rollins-Miz and have a somewhat positive impression due to that. Why in the world would I let one match dictate my entire opinion of the show? I don't think most people do that, just people in forums like this.
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TopicThe definitive movie voice on the board is ready to talk avengers. AMA spoilers
Icehawk
05/07/18 5:39:51 PM
#8
Would you say that being the definitive movie and politics voice on B8 is a pretty remarkable achievement, that you should definitely brag to your friends about?
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Backlash---
Icehawk
05/07/18 5:38:43 PM
#36
Updated Standings
T1. illuminatusbubu- 70
T1. Strife2- 70
3. TheKnightofNee- 65
T4. Jonaleon- 64
T4. GTM- 64
6. Dante- 63
7. Jakyl- 62
8. Greengravy- 61
9. ScareChan- 59
10. Icehawk- 58
11. RPGLord/Whiskey Nick- 54
12. junk funk- 51
13. ZeroSignal- 48
14 Lopen- 42
T15. Bryans7- 30
T15. Hardcore Adult- 30
T17. PaulG- 26
T17. HBJDubs- 26
19. chocobo- 21
20. Inviso- 20
21. Eddv- 19
22. ffmasterjose- 14
T23. Apollo Phoenix- 13
T23. Steiner- 13
25. PrestonStarry- 10
T26. ScarletSpeed- 7
T26. Ulti- 7

-We now have a tie for first! Nee's rough night set him back A TAD, but he is still in the hunt.
-Solid debut by Steiner
-DANTE vs. JAKYL REMAINS THE BEST RIVALRY

Between a takeover, and MITB, expecting some solid movement a month from now. See you all then!
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Backlash---
Icehawk
05/07/18 5:31:01 PM
#35
Backlash Results

ScareChan- 16
Nick- 14
Strife- 14
HBJDubs- 14
Dante- 14
GTM- 14
greengravy- 14
ffmasterjose- 14
Icehawk- 13
illuminatus- 13
Inviso- 13
junk- 13
Steiner- 13
Jonaleon- 11
Jakyl- 11
Hardcore Adult- 10
PrestonStarry- 10
Nee- 9
ZeroSignal- 8
bryans- 3

-DANTE IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE
-Mad props to Scare, for being the only one to get 4 low blows right.
-Not much separation here obviously. The match that was the most down the middle was AJ vs. Shinsuke, which didn't end up counting for anything. Lulz.

MitB should be much more interesting I imagine! Updated standings next.
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Backlash---
Icehawk
05/07/18 5:19:02 PM
#34
Official Results

WWE Championship No Disqualification Match: AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
3 Points

NO CONTEST

IC Title Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. The Miz
2 Points

A. Seth Rollins

US Title Match: Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Randy Orton
2 Points

A. Jeff Hardy

WWE Raw Women's Championship Match: Nia Jax (c) vs. Alexa Bliss
2 Points

A. Nia Jax

WWE Smackdown Women's Championship Match: Carmella (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
3 Points

A. Carmella

Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe
2 Points

A. Roman Reigns

Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass
1 Point

A. Daniel bryan

Tag Match: Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
1 Point

A. Strowman and Lashley

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----BONUS QUESTIONS----
Each worth one point

1. What match will kick off the show?
IC Title

2. What will be the longest match of the night?
AJ vs. Shinsuke

3. What will be longer- the IC title match or the US title match?
IC title

4. Who takes the pin in the tag match?
Kevin Owens (EVEN THOUGH IT WASNT LEGAL)

5. What will be the combined amount of lowblows performed in AJ vs. Shinsuke?
4

Tally time!
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Backlash---
Icehawk
05/06/18 11:31:04 PM
#33
I'll update this tomorrow or Tuesday
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Backlash---
Icehawk
05/06/18 10:46:49 PM
#32
Yes, 4 is the count!
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Backlash---
Icehawk
05/06/18 7:07:12 PM
#29
Last chance!
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Topic---WWE PPV Prediction Challenge: Backlash---
Icehawk
05/06/18 8:16:07 AM
#25
@JONALEON1

@greengravy294

@Lopen

Only 3 that I see that haven't picked yet that are regulars.
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