Board 8 > [VGMC] d47: Octopunch/Bodhi Kill, Fallen Angel/Become Foundation + TIEBREAKER

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Thanks to Janus yesterday for putting the topic up. I decided to piggyback his poll idea.

Welcome to today's topic for Video Game Music Contest 12, a tournament of the best tracks from games, as decided upon by you, the voters.

Links:
Bracket - http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=469506
Contest info - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lzzbpDP2whgvOTN2XHETfWg79IyPs01jdwIQu_L2C7k/
Discussion and results thread - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/76419785
Main bracket playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9O9mntH1RFBXCwz0vAKZg8V0rnrKHsE
Side bracket playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9O9mntH1RFI-vkdyFa8-bXzbFLMLl1X

Rules:

- Listen to both of the songs. Links have conveniently been provided for both songs. Even if Song A is your favorite of all-time and Song B is from a series you hate... Listen. To. Both. (If I have suspicions your vote is not based on a fair and impartial preference, it will be disqualified.)
- Obvious contest rules apply (no alts, one vote per person, no rallying, etc.).
- Please make your voting options clear, rather than burying them in text.
- Each set of matches lasts 24 hours, even if the new one isnt up by then.
- Always vote on the versions of the song provided, not versions from different sources.
- If you know ahead of time that you're not going to be around and you want to vote in advance, post your choices in the discussion/bracket topic.
- Please do NOT post tallies/score updates in the middle of the match, as this has a tendency to directly influence matches.
- You don't have to vote in all the matches, but it'd be cool if you did!

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Match #1:

Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - Striking the Octopus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AILlB4viRAA" data-time="

Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! - Bodhisattva Kill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwVlXEuaZ80" data-time="

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Match #2:

Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 5 - Fallen Angel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvL7l5qyizs" data-time="

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - To Become the Foundation of the World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JDWIPftf1M" data-time="

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TIEBREAKER:

Fire Emblem: Awakening - Id ~ Purpose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bio99hoZVYI" data-time="

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC - Fateful Confrontation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ok9bzDzaS0" data-time="

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Easy vote form:<

Bodhisattva Kill
To Become the Foundation of the World
Id ~ Purpose
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Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - Striking the Octopus
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - To Become the Foundation of the World
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC - Fateful Confrontation
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Striking the Octopus
To Become the Foundation of the World
Id ~ Purpose

5 great songs and Fallen Angel.
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Advance votes (Ed):
Striking the Octopus
Fallen Angel
Id ~ Purpose

In an ideal world:
Striking the Octopus > Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel > Your Contrast Has Expired
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Striking the Octopus
To Become the Foundation of the World
Fateful Confrontation

Man that second match is hype

not especially hard, but hype
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Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - Striking the Octopus
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - To Become the Foundation of the World
Fire Emblem: Awakening - Id ~ Purpose
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Bodhisattva Kill
To Become the Foundation of the World
Id ~ Purpose

Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel
Id ~ Purpose
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l8r
Foundation
Fateful
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Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - Striking the Octopus
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - To Become the Foundation of the World
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC - Fateful Confrontation
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Striking the Octopus
Fallen Angel
Fateful Confrontation
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Octopus
Angel
Confrontation
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Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel
Fateful Confrontation
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Bodhisattva Kill
To Become the Foundation of the World
Fateful Confrontation

Striking the Octopus
To Become the Foundation of the World
Fateful Confrontation

Striking the Octopus
Fallen Angel
Fateful Confrontation
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Bodhisattva Kill
To Become the Foundation of the World
Fateful Confrontation
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Kill
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takoPUNCH!
Foundation
Fateful Confrontation
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Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - Striking the Octopus
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - To Become the Foundation of the World
Fire Emblem: Awakening - Id ~ Purpose
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Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel
Fateful Confrontation

First match is close, giving it to Bodhisattva Kill since it manages to stay interesting through its entire 8 minutes.

I find it a lot easier to vote for Fallen Angel after it has already killed off my pet nom.

Tiebreaker match is a tiebreaker match.
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Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel
Id ~ Purpose
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Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel
Id ~ Purpose
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Striking the Octopus
Fallen Angel
Id ~ Purpose

Striking the Octopus
Fallen Angel
Fateful Confrontation

Pretty good day! Small gaps between every song too.

-Close-ish first match. Bodhisattva, while interesting throughout its entire duration (as mentioned above), lacks punch throughout too.
-Close-ish second match. Falcom sounding Falcom but nothing special added to the mix; Fallen Angel is TRANNNNCE... So soothing and upbeat at the same time. This song actually makes me feel a little in love, so if I was currently actually in love with somebody, the emotion would multiply enormously.
-Easy third match; better-sounding Falcom song in here than in the main bracket.

Fallen Angel >> Fateful Confrontation >> To Become the Foundation of the World >> Striking the Octopus >> Bodhisattva Kill >> Id ~ Purpose
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Advokaiser posted...

-Easy third match; better-sounding Falcom song in here than in the main bracket.

FC from SC is in the main bracket
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NFUN posted...

Advokaiser posted...

-Easy third match; better-sounding Falcom song in here than in the main bracket.

FC from SC is in the main bracket

Oh, shoot! Somehow my mind bypassed for a short time that this was a tiebreaker. >_>
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id purpose in snubs next year
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Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel
abstain
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Bodhisattva kill
Id purpose
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Bodhisattva Kill
Fallen Angel
Id ~ Purpose

Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - Striking the Octopus
Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 5 - Fallen Angel
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC - Fateful Confrontation
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Striking the Octopus
To Become the Foundation of the World
Fateful Confrontation

Striking the Octopus
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Id ~ Purpose
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Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - Striking the Octopus
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - To Become the Foundation of the World
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC - Fateful Confrontation
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Striking the Octopus
Fallen Angel
Id ~ Purpose
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