Board 8 > [VGMC] QF3: 13 Sentinels - Isoleucine vs Pokemon SMD - Second Dark Matter Battle

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azuarc 07/29/20 10:00:08 PM #1:	These are the last ten comments from unique users in discord: at least i feel like i tend to like slower/ballad stuff more than most people here; but ESPECIALLY over the top dramatic stuff like fntn and hd lol vocal ballad is a very hard sell for me, something i didn't realize until i did a few ranking topics and vgmcs I also like ballads more than Tox does in general I think? so yeah >_> Fear Not This Night > Heaven's Divide somebody needs to tell that to uf8 Is there a pokemon attack resembling heaven's divide... iwill nomonate masashi hamauszu well actually maybe not because this year was actual insanity and people kept nominating literally top 100 songs so things i think... I think it was Umineko > VVVVVV for winners finals and Umineko > Blue Reflection for winner of winners bracket vs. winner of losers bracket wasnt it over vvvvvv or somethin lol These are the last ten comments from unique users in discord: - Results (0 votes) at least i feel like i tend to like slower/ballad stuff more than most people here; but ESPECIALLY over the top dramatic stuff like fntn and hd lol % (0 votes) 0 vocal ballad is a very hard sell for me, something i didn't realize until i did a few ranking topics and vgmcs % (0 votes) 0 I also like ballads more than Tox does in general I think? so yeah >_> % (0 votes) 0 Fear Not This Night > Heaven's Divide % (0 votes) 0 somebody needs to tell that to uf8 % (0 votes) 0 Is there a pokemon attack resembling heaven's divide... % (0 votes) 0 iwill nomonate masashi hamauszu % (0 votes) 0 well actually maybe not because this year was actual insanity and people kept nominating literally top 100 songs so things i think... % (0 votes) 0 I think it was Umineko > VVVVVV for winners finals and Umineko > Blue Reflection for winner of winners bracket vs. winner of losers bracket % (0 votes) 0 wasnt it over vvvvvv or somethin lol % (0 votes) 0 Welcome to today's topic for Video Game Music Contest 14, a tournament of the best tracks from games, as decided upon by you, the voters. Links: Contest info - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VNrPnFRI7nJ4PqFiURBW0NWqxvXiuasoq8Sn_O169ss/edit#gid=1760189992 Bracket - (RIP bracketmaker) Discussion and results thread - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/78865287 Bracket playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9O9mntH1REnVI_W6yELaDP6Zac8b0Wq VGMC compability sheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lpX4faqnn_geI0y4i6MrZ2AXpV6SWXoWrIA6_eyx-yM/edit 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. (Matches do not begin until at least 10:00 EDT.) - 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! . Quarterfinal #3 13 Sentinels: <cite>azuarc posted [p:942755999] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote> These are the last ten comments from unique users in discord: at least i feel like i tend to like slower/ballad stuff more than most people here; but ESPECIALLY over the top dramatic stuff like fntn and hd lol vocal ballad is a very hard sell for me, something i didn't realize until i did a few ranking topics and vgmcs I also like ballads more than Tox does in general I think? so yeah >_> Fear Not This Night > Heaven's Divide somebody needs to tell that to uf8 Is there a pokemon attack resembling heaven's divide... iwill nomonate masashi hamauszu well actually maybe not because this year was actual insanity and people kept nominating literally top 100 songs so things i think... I think it was Umineko > VVVVVV for winners finals and Umineko > Blue Reflection for winner of winners bracket vs. winner of losers bracket wasnt it over vvvvvv or somethin lol Vote View Results These are the last ten comments from unique users in discord: - Results (0 votes) at least i feel like i tend to like slower/ballad stuff more than most people here; but ESPECIALLY over the top dramatic stuff like fntn and hd lol % (0 votes) 0 vocal ballad is a very hard sell for me, something i didn't realize until i did a few ranking topics and vgmcs % (0 votes) 0 I also like ballads more than Tox does in general I think? so yeah >_> % (0 votes) 0 Fear Not This Night > Heaven's Divide % (0 votes) 0 somebody needs to tell that to uf8 % (0 votes) 0 Is there a pokemon attack resembling heaven's divide... % (0 votes) 0 iwill nomonate masashi hamauszu % (0 votes) 0 well actually maybe not because this year was actual insanity and people kept nominating literally top 100 songs so things i think... % (0 votes) 0 I think it was Umineko > VVVVVV for winners finals and Umineko > Blue Reflection for winner of winners bracket vs. winner of losers bracket % (0 votes) 0 wasnt it over vvvvvv or somethin lol % (0 votes) 0 Show Voting Form Welcome to today's topic for Video Game Music Contest 14, a tournament of the best tracks from games, as decided upon by you, the voters. Links: Contest info - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VNrPnFRI7nJ4PqFiURBW0NWqxvXiuasoq8Sn_O169ss/edit#gid=1760189992 Bracket - (RIP bracketmaker) Discussion and results thread - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/78865287 Bracket playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9O9mntH1REnVI_W6yELaDP6Zac8b0Wq VGMC compability sheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lpX4faqnn_geI0y4i6MrZ2AXpV6SWXoWrIA6_eyx-yM/edit 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. (Matches do not begin until at least 10:00 EDT.) - 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! . Quarterfinal #3 13 Sentinels:</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NFUN 07/29/20 10:00:53 PM #2:	Isoleucine --- You shine, and make others shine just by being near them. <cite>NFUN posted [p:942756034] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Isoleucine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GameBopAdv 07/29/20 10:03:48 PM #3:	Isoleucine --- luigi says: "and" <cite>GameBopAdv posted [p:942756162] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Isoleucine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Place 07/29/20 10:05:34 PM #4:	year of pokem----oh. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- --- Hi. I wanna play you something. <cite>Place posted [p:942756236] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>year of pokem----oh. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DireKrow 07/29/20 10:07:31 PM #5:	Second Dark Matter Battle <cite>DireKrow posted [p:942756308] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Second Dark Matter Battle </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Toxtricity 07/29/20 10:08:59 PM #6:	13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- I LOVE dramatic slow vocal ballads like Isoleucine~! --- time <cite>Toxtricity posted [p:942756376] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- I LOVE dramatic slow vocal ballads like Isoleucine~!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoctorJimmy133 07/29/20 10:09:55 PM #7:	Ilueocisne --- azuarc is quite good at predicting GameFAQs bracket battles. <cite>DoctorJimmy133 posted [p:942756415] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Ilueocisne </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tgs2 07/29/20 10:10:52 PM #8:	-(Isoleucine)- (9.55) > Second Dark Matter Battle (9.1) Optimum "what if" C final based on ratings: The exact same as above! Two weeks ago, I would be considering SDMB here as I considered the two even at one point. My opinion on SDMB has fallen a bit compared to back then, but it's still a great song in its own right. <cite>tgs2 posted [p:942756444] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- (9.55) > Second Dark Matter Battle (9.1) Optimum "what if" C final based on ratings: The exact same as above! Two weeks ago, I would be considering SDMB here as I considered the two even at one point. My opinion on SDMB has fallen a bit compared to back then, but it's still a great song in its own right. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 07/29/20 10:13:55 PM #9:	Pokmon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle I feel that the winner of this has a strong shot at winning the whole contest. --- Thanks to Proofpyros for the sig images https://imgur.com/Nv4Pi1v https://imgur.com/N43HJYv <cite>FL81 posted [p:942756577] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Pokmon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle I feel that the winner of this has a strong shot at winning the whole contest. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Raetsel_Lapin 07/29/20 10:15:30 PM #10:	Second Dark Matter Battle --- Temporary signature. <cite>Raetsel_Lapin posted [p:942756645] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Second Dark Matter Battle</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UF8 07/29/20 10:18:13 PM #11:	fine, guess i'm checking discord after this isoleucine <cite>UF8 posted [p:942756755] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>fine, guess i'm checking discord after this isoleucine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheArkOfTurus 07/29/20 10:28:00 PM #12:	13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- --- Our eyes were removed For our own safety <cite>TheArkOfTurus posted [p:942757157] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
banshiryuu 07/29/20 10:30:05 PM #13:	-(ISOLEUCINE)- but i am very sad about it (sorry sdmb :< ) <cite>banshiryuu posted [p:942757249] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(ISOLEUCINE)- but i am very sad about it (sorry sdmb :< )</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mac Arrowny 07/29/20 10:30:41 PM #14:	13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- --- All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. <cite>Mac Arrowny posted [p:942757273] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)-</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hbthebattle 07/29/20 10:32:41 PM #15:	Second Dark Matter Battle --- Congrats to azuarc for winning the GotD Guru! <cite>Hbthebattle posted [p:942757355] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Second Dark Matter Battle</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Arti 07/29/20 10:42:28 PM #16:	13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- --- http://backloggery.com/articuno2001/sig.gif azuarc may not know the strength of songs in VGMC, but he conquered the guru in Game of the Decade 2! Congrats! <cite>Arti posted [p:942757744] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Team Rocket Elite 07/29/20 10:50:39 PM #17:	Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle --- My bracket looked like random picks compared to his. Congrats to azuarc for winning the GotD 2020 Guru Contest! <cite>Team Rocket Elite posted [p:942758026] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PIayer_0 07/29/20 11:02:21 PM #18:	6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 -(Isoleucine)- 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 Second Dark Matter Battle Vote: Second Dark Matter Battle Very close match, these are just two spots away in my retiree ranking! It feels like I'm going for the boring vote, because Isoleucine has definitely done a better job of challenging my traditional tastes and introducing new forms of appeal. But as much as it's grown on me each round, I still find it hard to enjoy the part at 2:49 (at least it's sandwiched between the two best sections). --- -Abraham Lincoln <cite>PIayer_0 posted [p:942758426] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 -(Isoleucine)- 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 Second Dark Matter Battle Vote: Second Dark Matter Battle Very close match, these are just two spots away in my retiree ranking! It feels like I'm going for the boring vote, because Isoleucine has definitely done a better job of challenging my traditional tastes and introducing new forms of appeal. But as much as it's grown on me each round, I still find it hard to enjoy the part at 2:49 (at least it's sandwiched between the two best sections). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
loweffortmemes 07/29/20 11:07:31 PM #19:	Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle Hooray, I made the poll. <cite>loweffortmemes posted [p:942758584] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle Hooray, I made the poll. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Haste_2 07/29/20 11:30:48 PM #20:	Place posted... year of pokem----oh. Stop that! SDMB retired! Year of Pokemon! (comparing Pokemon across years, not comparing Pokemon to other games or series this contest, hrhr) Second Dark Matter Battle --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?" "You drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." <cite>Haste_2 posted [p:942759407] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Place posted... </cite> <quote>year of pokem----oh.</quote> Stop that! SDMB retired! Year of Pokemon! (comparing Pokemon across years, not comparing Pokemon to other games or series this contest, hrhr) Second Dark Matter Battle </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Collen 07/30/20 12:23:39 AM #21:	-(Isoleucine)- --- Oh yeah I used to know Quentin, he's a real... he's a real jerky. <cite>Collen posted [p:942761214] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hbthebattle 07/30/20 12:26:52 AM #22:	Haste_2 posted... Stop that! SDMB retired! Year of Pokemon! (comparing Pokemon across years, not comparing Pokemon to other games or series this contest, hrhr) Second Dark Matter Battle Pokemon did better that most series this contest, honestly. The only series that you could really say did better are Phantasy Star and 13 Sentinels, and the latter is just one single game. --- Congrats to azuarc for winning the GotD Guru! <cite>Hbthebattle posted [p:942761322] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Haste_2 posted...</cite> <quote> Stop that! SDMB retired! Year of Pokemon! (comparing Pokemon across years, not comparing Pokemon to other games or series this contest, hrhr) Second Dark Matter Battle </quote> Pokemon did better that most series this contest, honestly. The only series that you could really say did better are Phantasy Star and 13 Sentinels, and the latter is just one single game.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PabloSmith 07/30/20 12:33:54 AM #23:	-(Isoleucine)- --- We schlitty <cite>PabloSmith posted [p:942761492] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KCF0107 07/30/20 12:59:41 AM #24:	Iso --- KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu <cite>KCF0107 posted [p:942762255] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Iso</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HBJDubs 07/30/20 3:52:53 AM #25:	Second Dark Matter Battle --- Save in the name of true love ~Project 1000~ <cite>HBJDubs posted [p:942765933] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Second Dark Matter Battle </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prody Parrot 07/30/20 4:08:33 AM #26:	13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- <cite>Prody Parrot posted [p:942766178] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xp1337 07/30/20 4:55:20 AM #27:	Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle --- xp1337: Don't you wish there was a spell-checker that told you when you a word out? <cite>xp1337 posted [p:942766808] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 07/30/20 5:14:58 AM #28:	-(Isoleucine)- --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:942767081] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
th3l3fty 07/30/20 5:58:51 AM #29:	13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)- --- thelefty for analysis crew 2008 imo -transience I have a third degree burn in flame-o-nomics -Sir Chris <cite>th3l3fty posted [p:942767632] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - -(Isoleucine)-</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperNiceDog 07/30/20 6:20:33 AM #30:	Aegis Rim --- Azuarc is the 2020 Guru GOTD 2 Contest Champion! <cite>SuperNiceDog posted [p:942767875] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Aegis Rim </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flamander 07/30/20 8:47:01 AM #31:	Second Dark Matter Battle --- cathode on discord <cite>Flamander posted [p:942770304] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Second Dark Matter Battle </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tennisboy213 07/30/20 9:44:39 AM #32:	Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle --- When somebody's the president of the United States, the authority is total. <cite>tennisboy213 posted [p:942771945] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon - Second Dark Matter Battle </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-hotdogturtle-- 07/30/20 10:57:29 AM #33:	-(Isoleucine)- --- Hey man, LlamaGuy did encrypt the passwords. With what? ROT-13? -CJayC <cite>-hotdogturtle-- posted [p:942774369] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JONALEON1 07/30/20 11:00:31 AM #34:	-(Isoleucine)- --- Congrats to azuarc who beat me by 1 point! <cite>JONALEON1 posted [p:942774505] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xx521xx 07/30/20 11:50:14 AM #35:	Second Dark Matter Battle --- Optimism is the first step to disappointment. xx521xx <cite>xx521xx posted [p:942776404] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Second Dark Matter Battle</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dowolf 07/30/20 2:54:20 PM #36:	Second Dark Matter Battle --- Nonsense. "Testing" is for when you're still guessing--and now, I have no need to guess. -- Agatha, Girl Genius <cite>dowolf posted [p:942783856] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Second Dark Matter Battle</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 07/30/20 3:16:34 PM #37:	Isoleucine. <cite>rwlh posted [p:942784835] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Isoleucine. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 07/30/20 3:46:47 PM #38:	Isoleucine --- Video Game Music Contest 14: Now in progress. <cite>azuarc posted [p:942785974] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>Isoleucine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Janus5k 07/30/20 5:37:20 PM #39:	-(Isoleucine)- Feels like a betrayal of sorts but man this one has grown on me. --- As a guru, only azuarc truly knew what it meant to Reach for the Moon. <cite>Janus5k posted [p:942790636] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- Feels like a betrayal of sorts but man this one has grown on me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kaonashi1 07/30/20 7:57:46 PM #40:	-(Isoleucine)- <cite>kaonashi1 posted [p:942796297] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)-</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sergiocornaga 07/30/20 9:14:33 PM #41:	-(ISOLEUClNE)- <cite>sergiocornaga posted [p:942799462] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(ISOLEUClNE)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZelRaat 07/30/20 9:17:24 PM #42:	-(Isoleucine)- It's sad when Isoleucine is technically one of the only good songs left lol Better luck next year (even though Iso arguably is still very good). <cite>ZelRaat posted [p:942799564] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- It's sad when Isoleucine is technically one of the only good songs left lol Better luck next year (even though Iso arguably is still very good). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cakophon 07/30/20 9:17:39 PM #43:	isolucina --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdnOym-kbh4 <cite>cakophon posted [p:942799576] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>isolucina</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MoonRunes 07/30/20 9:45:01 PM #44:	-(Isoleucine)- <cite>MoonRunes posted [p:942800573] in [VGMC] QF3... [t:78880242]...</cite> <quote>-(Isoleucine)- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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