Board 8 > My history in Board 8 (who is Advokaiser?) + The downside to winning the Guru

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Advokaiser 12/14/18 8:14:10 PM #1:	Backstory: Hi, fellow friends. I'm Advo, I'm from Mexico, and I'm 23 years old. English is my second language. I'm a huge fan of videogame music, and have participated in many Board 8 projects, although I've yet to start a board project of my own. I joined GameFAQs in 2010. I was 14 at the time. I had previously been using the site for cheats and guides since around 2007 or so. I especially remember following a guide for Castlevania: Curse of Darkness -- the brand new game I was playing at the time. My older brother saw that I was using the site a lot, so he said to me: "Why don't you create an account there?" I was unsure, but I ultimately went for it. I saw that there was a Character Battle going at the time, but didn't pay attention to it, especially after I was a little disappointed with the match I had been looking for: Link vs. Alucard, since I thought it was gonna be close (how far have we come, huh?). At that time I thought Mario was the strongest character on the site. I used to hang out in the Poll of the Day board, but I didn't feel too comfortable there, so I switched to the GameFAQs Contests board. My first real contest was Game of the Decade. For some reason, I didn't nominate any games, but I still entered a bracket anyway. I looked at it, having not heard of half of the entire bracket's games. I don't know exactly how it happened, but I stumbled upon a certain user's prediction and analysis topic. His name was @KamikazePotato. Long story short, I managed to finish 11th (I think?) in the Guru thanks to it, without ever participating in a contest before, and having no idea of any contest's stats prior. How did I achieve that? I did some tweaks to KP's predictions in debatable matches: Metroid Prime > Half-Life 2, Brawl > Melee, Majora's Mask > GSC, etc. I was really happy with my result, and didn't have a remotely better result than that in the following contests... until now. I discovered some other projects along the way, my favorite being the Oracle Challenge, and I enjoyed the board's overall mood while it lasted. I was also going through a beautiful part in my lifetime, so that contest definitely holds a special place in my heart. So I decided to stay here and participate in every contest since. My first actual Character Battle was 2013's. I was so confused by so many unrecognizable names and overall difficulty to even make a bracket. I also skipped the Oracle since the 3-way format was nearly impossible for me to figure out. Draven was the icing on the cake for a truly devastating contest experience. BGE 2015 ran in a somewhat similar fashion, so I was disappointed and thought contests would never be fun anymore. By the time BYIG came along, my family and I where going through harsh times, but I enjoyed the contest since it was short and sweet, but most importantly, there weren't any rallies. Whatever happened to the questionable management of the contest is something I won't take into account because I still enjoyed the contest a good amount. Fast-forward to October 2018. I followed KP's topic and went for the same strategy as years prior: Listen to him, but pull the trigger in debatable matches. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have known about KOS-MOS backstory, Tifa's superpower, or Pokmon's normal strength. I went for Tifa reaching Samus, but I also almost went for Zelda going all the way to Snake and losing to Auron. I figured Crono would boost from his game's performance in 2015, but not enough to beat Cloud, who I figured would have enough of a Smash boost to catapult himself to #2 again. All-in-all, this is the most fun I've had since 2010, and I can't believe I am where I am right now. This is my biggest accomplishment on the site's history, and I think my Oracle performance is the best I've had as well. <cite>Advokaiser posted [p:914140373] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Backstory: Hi, fellow friends. I'm Advo, I'm from Mexico, and I'm 23 years old. English is my second language. I'm a huge fan of videogame music, and have participated in many Board 8 projects, although I've yet to start a board project of my own. I joined GameFAQs in 2010. I was 14 at the time. I had previously been using the site for cheats and guides since around 2007 or so. I especially remember following a guide for Castlevania: Curse of Darkness -- the brand new game I was playing at the time. My older brother saw that I was using the site a lot, so he said to me: "Why don't you create an account there?" I was unsure, but I ultimately went for it. I saw that there was a Character Battle going at the time, but didn't pay attention to it, especially after I was a little disappointed with the match I had been looking for: Link vs. Alucard, since I thought it was gonna be close (how far have we come, huh?). At that time I thought Mario was the strongest character on the site. I used to hang out in the Poll of the Day board, but I didn't feel too comfortable there, so I switched to the GameFAQs Contests board. My first real contest was Game of the Decade. For some reason, I didn't nominate any games, but I still entered a bracket anyway. I looked at it, having not heard of half of the entire bracket's games. I don't know exactly how it happened, but I stumbled upon a certain user's prediction and analysis topic. His name was @KamikazePotato. Long story short, I managed to finish 11th (I think?) in the Guru thanks to it, without ever participating in a contest before, and having no idea of any contest's stats prior. How did I achieve that? I did some tweaks to KP's predictions in debatable matches: Metroid Prime > Half-Life 2, Brawl > Melee, Majora's Mask > GSC, etc. I was really happy with my result, and didn't have a remotely better result than that in the following contests... until now. I discovered some other projects along the way, my favorite being the Oracle Challenge, and I enjoyed the board's overall mood while it lasted. I was also going through a beautiful part in my lifetime, so that contest definitely holds a special place in my heart. So I decided to stay here and participate in every contest since. My first actual Character Battle was 2013's. I was so confused by so many unrecognizable names and overall difficulty to even make a bracket. I also skipped the Oracle since the 3-way format was nearly impossible for me to figure out. Draven was the icing on the cake for a truly devastating contest experience. BGE 2015 ran in a somewhat similar fashion, so I was disappointed and thought contests would never be fun anymore. By the time BYIG came along, my family and I where going through harsh times, but I enjoyed the contest since it was short and sweet, but most importantly, there weren't any rallies. Whatever happened to the questionable management of the contest is something I won't take into account because I still enjoyed the contest a good amount. Fast-forward to October 2018. I followed KP's topic and went for the same strategy as years prior: Listen to him, but pull the trigger in debatable matches. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have known about KOS-MOS backstory, Tifa's superpower, or Pokmon's normal strength. I went for Tifa reaching Samus, but I also almost went for Zelda going all the way to Snake and losing to Auron. I figured Crono would boost from his game's performance in 2015, but not enough to beat Cloud, who I figured would have enough of a Smash boost to catapult himself to #2 again. All-in-all, this is the most fun I've had since 2010, and I can't believe I am where I am right now. This is my biggest accomplishment on the site's history, and I think my Oracle performance is the best I've had as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NowItsAngeTime 12/14/18 8:16:04 PM #2:	Where's the downside? --- Congrats Advokaiser for believing in Cloud in the Characters 2018 Guru ISFJ Big on Visual Novels, Anime, Video games. Twitter: superange128 <cite>NowItsAngeTime posted [p:914140454] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Where's the downside?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Advokaiser 12/14/18 8:16:58 PM #3:	Shoutouts and Special Thanks: - God. I believe in Him, He's my Lord and Savior and I've been enormously blessed by Him. - My brother and mother, for their endless support in everything I do and care about. - Kamikaze Potato, because without his contest analysis, my bracket would have gone an entirely different way (you should pay closer attention to his analysis next time!). - @Ngamer64, for hosting the Guru; @NowItsAngeTime for co-hosting it, as well as everyone involved in the process. - @Team_Rocket_Elite for hosting the Oracle, participating in the Stats and Discussion topics and being an overall awesome authority here. - @Steiner, for hosting the Battle Challenge, in which I also participated in. - @hylianknight3, for never letting me catch up to him in the Oracle Challenge, and both @tennisboy213 and @LusterSoldier for reinforcing that barrier. - @ZenOfThunder for making me laugh continuously with his great GIFs and memes. - Luster, TRE and @LeonhartFour, for contributing nice info and updates in the Stats topics, as well as everyone who also contributed to it. - @charmander6000, for his pre-matches' analysis, which I also took into account to make my own predictions. - And everyone who makes their own projects, write-ups, etc., and that overall make this board a really cool place to hang out (and that I may have forgotten to mention). The Guru Champ Dilemma... Due to the financial situation I've been in since I was a pre-teen, being a relatively young gamer, as well as having only become a "true" gamer until around 2009 (that is, actively looking to play critically acclaimed games, classics, and wanting to learn more about the industry in general), I haven't had much recent gaming experience. To be more precise, I haven't gone past the 6th Gen. Yes, that's right; I haven't really gone past the PS2 era. It's pretty hard to say it, honestly. "But... What does that mean?" It means that if GotD 2 was our next contest, I wouldn't have a thing to say, and I wouldn't want to do things like nominating Xenoblade Chronicles just because I love Shulk and mained him from the little time I played Smash 4. And do you know what game I'm playing right now? Surprise surprise, Undertale! That would be a really cruel thing to do (and besides, it will probably get in and perform realtively well anyway). If we somehow had something like another Character Battle, another Best Game Ever (which is not happening soon), Best Item, or another Rivalry Rumble (which is probably never going to happen anyway), another story could be told. "So, what's your plan?" I guess I could wait until there is another contest that fits my own situation (sort of what happened in BYIG where DpObliVion had to wait for the next contest to make his nomination valid). I wouldn't feel good by relegating my nomination to someone else, but if I have to do it and you consider it fair, I'd be willing to do it. What do you guys think? Again, thanks to all of you. Love you guys so much. <cite>Advokaiser posted [p:914140501] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Shoutouts and Special Thanks: - God. I believe in Him, He's my Lord and Savior and I've been enormously blessed by Him. - My brother and mother, for their endless support in everything I do and care about. - Kamikaze Potato, because without his contest analysis, my bracket would have gone an entirely different way (you should pay closer attention to his analysis next time!). - @Ngamer64, for hosting the Guru; @NowItsAngeTime for co-hosting it, as well as everyone involved in the process. - @Team_Rocket_Elite for hosting the Oracle, participating in the Stats and Discussion topics and being an overall awesome authority here. - @Steiner, for hosting the Battle Challenge, in which I also participated in. - @hylianknight3, for never letting me catch up to him in the Oracle Challenge, and both @tennisboy213 and @LusterSoldier for reinforcing that barrier. - @ZenOfThunder for making me laugh continuously with his great GIFs and memes. - Luster, TRE and @LeonhartFour, for contributing nice info and updates in the Stats topics, as well as everyone who also contributed to it. - @charmander6000, for his pre-matches' analysis, which I also took into account to make my own predictions. - And everyone who makes their own projects, write-ups, etc., and that overall make this board a really cool place to hang out (and that I may have forgotten to mention). The Guru Champ Dilemma... Due to the financial situation I've been in since I was a pre-teen, being a relatively young gamer, as well as having only become a "true" gamer until around 2009 (that is, actively looking to play critically acclaimed games, classics, and wanting to learn more about the industry in general), I haven't had much recent gaming experience. To be more precise, I haven't gone past the 6th Gen. Yes, that's right; I haven't really gone past the PS2 era. It's pretty hard to say it, honestly. "But... What does that mean?" It means that if GotD 2 was our next contest, I wouldn't have a thing to say, and I wouldn't want to do things like nominating Xenoblade Chronicles just because I love Shulk and mained him from the little time I played Smash 4. And do you know what game I'm playing right now? Surprise surprise, Undertale! That would be a really cruel thing to do (and besides, it will probably get in and perform realtively well anyway). If we somehow had something like another Character Battle, another Best Game Ever (which is not happening soon), Best Item, or another Rivalry Rumble (which is probably never going to happen anyway), another story could be told. "So, what's your plan?" I guess I could wait until there is another contest that fits my own situation (sort of what happened in BYIG where DpObliVion had to wait for the next contest to make his nomination valid). I wouldn't feel good by relegating my nomination to someone else, but if I have to do it and you consider it fair, I'd be willing to do it. What do you guys think? Again, thanks to all of you. Love you guys so much.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NowItsAngeTime 12/14/18 8:24:20 PM #4:	Thanks for the shoutout That said, you likely still have at least a year and half before that GotD noms form would come out which does give you time to try games you may find interesting that you think could be a guru nom --- Congrats Advokaiser for believing in Cloud in the Characters 2018 Guru ISFJ Big on Visual Novels, Anime, Video games. Twitter: superange128 <cite>NowItsAngeTime posted [p:914140823] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Thanks for the shoutout That said, you likely still have at least a year and half before that GotD noms form would come out which does give you time to try games you may find interesting that you think could be a guru nom</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hylianknight3 12/14/18 8:36:37 PM #5:	Advokaiser posted... Special Thanks: - @hylianknight3, for never letting me catch up to him in the Oracle Challenge youre welcome lol --- If I only consulted the Gossip Stones like BKSheikah, instead of listening to Tingle, maybe I could have been the 2017 Guru Champ! <cite>hylianknight3 posted [p:914141393] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Advokaiser posted...</cite> <quote>Special Thanks: - @hylianknight3, for never letting me catch up to him in the Oracle Challenge </quote> youre welcome lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dva69 12/14/18 8:39:43 PM #6:	You're thanking god for helping you win a video game contest? You dont think theres more pressing matters he could care about --- I want these Final Fantasy protagonists to be my pallbearers so that they can let me down one last **ing time - TheCodeIsBosco <cite>Dva69 posted [p:914141555] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>You're thanking god for helping you win a video game contest? You dont think theres more pressing matters he could care about</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Advokaiser 12/14/18 8:59:46 PM #7:	Dva69 posted... You're thanking god for helping you win a video game contest? You dont think theres more pressing matters he could care about Oh, don't misunderstand me, He really does. It's just that, to be fair, I thank God for everything in my life, including every accomplishment, be it big or small. <cite>Advokaiser posted [p:914142402] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dva69 posted...</cite> <quote>You're thanking god for helping you win a video game contest? You dont think theres more pressing matters he could care about</quote> Oh, don't misunderstand me, He really does. It's just that, to be fair, I thank God for everything in my life, including every accomplishment, be it big or small.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Waluigi1 12/14/18 8:59:47 PM #8:	How dare you do this instead of your Undertale write up! Jk jk --- NNID, PSN, and GT: Waluigi1 DD:DA Pawn: Xekoben the support mage <cite>Waluigi1 posted [p:914142403] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>How dare you do this instead of your Undertale write up! Jk jk</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 12/14/18 9:04:15 PM #9:	Kamikaze Potato, because without his contest analysis, my bracket would have gone an entirely different way (you should pay closer attention to his analysis next time!) Appreciate the shoutout, but I did bad this contest so apparently you were really good at picking only the correct parts out of that analysis topic! Congrats on the Guru win! --- Black Turtle did a pretty good job. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:914142613] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><quote>Kamikaze Potato, because without his contest analysis, my bracket would have gone an entirely different way (you should pay closer attention to his analysis next time!)</quote> Appreciate the shoutout, but I did bad this contest so apparently you were really good at picking only the correct parts out of that analysis topic! Congrats on the Guru win!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 12/14/18 9:05:44 PM #10:	And as far as the Guru choice goes - pick whatever you want. We've gotten basically everything worth having into contests. --- Black Turtle did a pretty good job. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:914142692] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>And as far as the Guru choice goes - pick whatever you want. We've gotten basically everything worth having into contests.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MZero11 12/14/18 10:04:59 PM #11:	I always thought you were someone's alt but now I can't remember who --- MZero, to the extreme "2017 Guru champ BKSheikah is racist against cute Pokemon." - Luster <cite>MZero11 posted [p:914145416] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>I always thought you were someone's alt but now I can't remember who</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CaptainOfCrush 12/14/18 10:50:12 PM #12:	Congrats on the win! --- Yoblazer: Rekt by Advokaiser in the Guru Contest https://imgur.com/gByqgPg <cite>CaptainOfCrush posted [p:914147322] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Congrats on the win!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Haste_2 12/14/18 10:56:35 PM #13:	Congrats to Advokaiser for winning the Guru! Also, to do that well in the Oracle Challenge despite being a relatively new Oracle participant is impressive, too. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?" "Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." <cite>Haste_2 posted [p:914147567] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Congrats to Advokaiser for winning the Guru! Also, to do that well in the Oracle Challenge despite being a relatively new Oracle participant is impressive, too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperNiceDog 12/14/18 10:59:51 PM #14:	hi --- Advokaiser <cite>SuperNiceDog posted [p:914147701] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>hi</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mnkbear907 12/14/18 11:00:32 PM #15:	MZero11 posted... I always thought you were someone's alt but now I can't remember who For some reason I used to get him and Robazoid mixed up. --- Bear Love! https://imgur.com/PMeBR <cite>mnkbear907 posted [p:914147734] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>MZero11 posted...</cite> <quote>I always thought you were someone's alt but now I can't remember who</quote> For some reason I used to get him and Robazoid mixed up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 12/14/18 11:00:36 PM #16:	Congrats and thanks for the shoutout --- http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/080/145/638.png https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:914147739] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Congrats and thanks for the shoutout</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
charmander6000 12/14/18 11:41:57 PM #17:	Congrats and thanks for the special thanks. --- Congratulations to Advokaiser for winning the guru contest. <cite>charmander6000 posted [p:914149402] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Congrats and thanks for the special thanks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ngamer64 12/15/18 1:01:47 AM #18:	Great job Advo! But perhaps the best... is yet to come? --- Advo bested even The Show hosts in 2018, yowza! board8.wikia.com \| thengamer.com/xstats <cite>Ngamer64 posted [p:914152014] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Great job Advo! But perhaps the best... is yet to come? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bane_Of_Despair 12/15/18 1:04:15 AM #19:	sig updated, congrats --- You were the cancer, that's all you'll ever be ...and when the Clouds cleared,Advokaiser stood alone as CBX Guru Champ <cite>Bane_Of_Despair posted [p:914152101] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>sig updated, congrats</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ngamer64 12/15/18 1:23:03 AM #20:	Advokaiser posted... The Guru Champ Dilemma... To be more precise, I haven't gone past the 6th Gen. Yes, that's right; I haven't really gone past the PS2 era. It's pretty hard to say it, honestly. Don't stress about it, you've got a year and there's so many great indy games on steam from the past decade that you could pick up for just a few dollars during their frequent sales. And they'll run fine on even a slower/older PC. I'm sure we'll be able to find something you'll love and want to get into the bracket. In fact here are some matching that description to get you started, pick a few that interest you, add them to your Wishlist, and steam will e-mail you when they go on sale. Stardew Valley (2016) https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/Stardew_Valley/ Celeste (2018) https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/Celeste/ Life is Strange (2015) https://store.steampowered.com/app/319630/Life_is_Strange__Episode_1/ (the first episode is free so you can try it and see if you like it) FTL (2012) https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/FTL_Faster_Than_Light/ A Hat In Time (2017) https://store.steampowered.com/app/253230/A_Hat_in_Time/ To The Moon (2011) https://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/To_the_Moon/ (more of a narrative experience than a game, but very well done) Bastion (2011) https://store.steampowered.com/app/107100/Bastion/ Ori and the Blind Forest (2016) https://store.steampowered.com/app/387290/Ori_and_the_Blind_Forest_Definitive_Edition/ Crypt of the Necrodancer (2015) https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/Crypt_of_the_NecroDancer/ Shovel Knight (2014) https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/Shovel_Knight_Treasure_Trove/ If you don't have any spare money to spend on new games... post your steam name, someone who loves one of the above games just might gift it to you (since you missed out on $500 in prize money by not being from the USA or Canada)! --- Advo bested even The Show hosts in 2018, yowza! board8.wikia.com \| thengamer.com/xstats <cite>Ngamer64 posted [p:914152598] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Advokaiser posted...</cite> <quote>The Guru Champ Dilemma... To be more precise, I haven't gone past the 6th Gen. Yes, that's right; I haven't really gone past the PS2 era. It's pretty hard to say it, honestly.</quote> Don't stress about it, you've got a year and there's so many great indy games on steam from the past decade that you could pick up for just a few dollars during their frequent sales. And they'll run fine on even a slower/older PC. I'm sure we'll be able to find something you'll love and want to get into the bracket. In fact here are some matching that description to get you started, pick a few that interest you, add them to your Wishlist, and steam will e-mail you when they go on sale. Stardew Valley (2016) https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/Stardew_Valley/ Celeste (2018) https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/Celeste/ Life is Strange (2015) https://store.steampowered.com/app/319630/Life_is_Strange__Episode_1/ (the first episode is free so you can try it and see if you like it) FTL (2012) https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/FTL_Faster_Than_Light/ A Hat In Time (2017) https://store.steampowered.com/app/253230/A_Hat_in_Time/ To The Moon (2011) https://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/To_the_Moon/ (more of a narrative experience than a game, but very well done) Bastion (2011) https://store.steampowered.com/app/107100/Bastion/ Ori and the Blind Forest (2016) https://store.steampowered.com/app/387290/Ori_and_the_Blind_Forest_Definitive_Edition/ Crypt of the Necrodancer (2015) https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/Crypt_of_the_NecroDancer/ Shovel Knight (2014) https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/Shovel_Knight_Treasure_Trove/ If you don't have any spare money to spend on new games... post your steam name, someone who loves one of the above games just might gift it to you (since you missed out on $500 in prize money by not being from the USA or Canada)! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OrangeCrush980 12/15/18 6:42:40 AM #21:	Congratulations on winning the Guru as well as earning 4th place in the sitewide standings! There's a decent chance that next contest won't be Game of the Decade 2. It's mainly thrown around due to the first one being one of our favorite contests, but Allen could pass it up for some reason or we could get a contest in 2019. --- Advokaiser rekt me in the GameFAQs fall 2018 character contest! <cite>OrangeCrush980 posted [p:914158671] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Congratulations on winning the Guru as well as earning 4th place in the sitewide standings! There's a decent chance that next contest won't be Game of the Decade 2. It's mainly thrown around due to the first one being one of our favorite contests, but Allen could pass it up for some reason or we could get a contest in 2019.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeldaTPLink 12/15/18 6:49:37 AM #22:	Add Transistor to that list, it's from the same studio as Bastion and it's great. --- The largest bracket ever was not a problem for Advokaiser. Congratulations! <cite>ZeldaTPLink posted [p:914158799] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Add Transistor to that list, it's from the same studio as Bastion and it's great.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeldaTPLink 12/15/18 6:53:27 AM #23:	Well I don't know if this could be done but I wouldn't mind waiting till a post-2020 contest to nominate a guru pick, then nominate two at once. Like we did in this contest. I gotra say, it would be the most gameFAQs thing ever for we to skip a Guru pick because the champion didn't play games in this decade, lol. But I sympathize with you. The last console where I really played most of the library was the Gamecube. My sister bought a Wii but it came around a time where I wasn't doing much console gaming anymore so I barely touched it. I have a 3DS too but haven't played that many games either. I wouldn't be as lost as you if I had to pick a nom, but wouldn't have that many options either. --- The largest bracket ever was not a problem for Advokaiser. Congratulations! <cite>ZeldaTPLink posted [p:914158864] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Well I don't know if this could be done but I wouldn't mind waiting till a post-2020 contest to nominate a guru pick, then nominate two at once. Like we did in this contest. I gotra say, it would be the most gameFAQs thing ever for we to skip a Guru pick because the champion didn't play games in this decade, lol. But I sympathize with you. The last console where I really played most of the library was the Gamecube. My sister bought a Wii but it came around a time where I wasn't doing much console gaming anymore so I barely touched it. I have a 3DS too but haven't played that many games either. I wouldn't be as lost as you if I had to pick a nom, but wouldn't have that many options either.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Steiner 12/15/18 1:00:59 PM #24:	Ngamer64 posted... If you don't have any spare money to spend on new games... post your steam name, someone who loves one of the above games just might gift it to you (since you missed out on $500 in prize money by not being from the USA or Canada)! this is probably also a good way to claim your battle challenge prize --- This body makes me feel eternal. All this pain is an illusion. <cite>Steiner posted [p:914169605] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ngamer64 posted...</cite> <quote>If you don't have any spare money to spend on new games... post your steam name, someone who loves one of the above games just might gift it to you (since you missed out on $500 in prize money by not being from the USA or Canada)! </quote> this is probably also a good way to claim your battle challenge prize</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Advokaiser 12/15/18 8:42:27 PM #25:	Ngamer64 posted... To The Moon (2011) https://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/To_the_Moon/ (more of a narrative experience than a game, but very well done) I've been wanting to play this game once I saw like 3-4 years ago that there were lots of people moved by it. It's actually on my Steam wishlist. Anyway, our account (mine and my brother's) is elcochran90. --- It's an honor being part of Board 8's community. <cite>Advokaiser posted [p:914189961] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ngamer64 posted...</cite> <quote>To The Moon (2011) https://store.steampowered.com/app/206440/To_the_Moon/ (more of a narrative experience than a game, but very well done)</quote> I've been wanting to play this game once I saw like 3-4 years ago that there were lots of people moved by it. It's actually on my Steam wishlist. Anyway, our account (mine and my brother's) is elcochran90.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jcgamer107 12/15/18 8:53:58 PM #26:	Conversely, I curse god for allowing me to make such bad picks --- Official Advokaiser advocate <cite>jcgamer107 posted [p:914190504] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Conversely, I curse god for allowing me to make such bad picks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OrangeCrush980 12/15/18 10:21:37 PM #27:	I wish god had told me that Kingdom Hearts was garbage --- Advokaiser rekt me in the GameFAQs fall 2018 character contest! <cite>OrangeCrush980 posted [p:914194593] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>I wish god had told me that Kingdom Hearts was garbage</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Whiskey_Nick 12/15/18 10:26:06 PM #28:	Captain Toad --- I am Nick. Go Sens, Bills, Blue Jays! UotY 2015, You should listen to The Show w/ Ngamer and Yoblazer <cite>Whiskey_Nick posted [p:914194797] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Captain Toad</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Waluigi1 12/15/18 10:52:28 PM #29:	OrangeCrush980 posted... I wish god had told me that Kingdom Hearts was garbage Rood --- NNID, PSN, and GT: Waluigi1 DD:DA Pawn: Xekoben the support mage <cite>Waluigi1 posted [p:914196013] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>OrangeCrush980 posted...</cite> <quote>I wish god had told me that Kingdom Hearts was garbage</quote> Rood</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ngamer64 12/16/18 3:01:05 AM #30:	ZeldaTPLink posted... Well I don't know if this could be done but I wouldn't mind waiting till a post-2020 contest to nominate a guru pick, then nominate two at once. Like we did in this contest. If he does something along the lines of Best System Ever in 2019, he'd probably just pick the top 32 himself and seed them by sales numbers. If so, yeah, we could roll it over and do two picks for GotD. --- Advo bested even The Show hosts in 2018, yowza! board8.wikia.com \| thengamer.com/xstats <cite>Ngamer64 posted [p:914204440] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>ZeldaTPLink posted...</cite> <quote>Well I don't know if this could be done but I wouldn't mind waiting till a post-2020 contest to nominate a guru pick, then nominate two at once. Like we did in this contest.</quote> If he does something along the lines of Best System Ever in 2019, he'd probably just pick the top 32 himself and seed them by sales numbers. If so, yeah, we could roll it over and do two picks for GotD. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Polycosm 12/16/18 3:16:39 AM #31:	Hold onto that nom'-- you earned it! I'll be more than happy to put my vote towards whatever you choose, whenever we wind up cashing it in. (Here's hoping the wait isn't too long). --- I bow before my emperor, Advokaiser-- winner of the 2019 guru contest. (thengamer.com/guru) <cite>Polycosm posted [p:914204742] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Hold onto that nom'-- you earned it! I'll be more than happy to put my vote towards whatever you choose, whenever we wind up cashing it in. (Here's hoping the wait isn't too long).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trdl23 12/16/18 3:30:44 AM #32:	OrangeCrush980 posted... I wish god had told me that Kingdom Hearts was garbage I wish I could have prevented your mistake as well. Congrats, Advokaiser. --- E come vivo? Vivo! <cite>trdl23 posted [p:914204998] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>OrangeCrush980 posted...</cite> <quote>I wish god had told me that Kingdom Hearts was garbage</quote> I wish I could have prevented your mistake as well. Congrats, Advokaiser.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Advokaiser 12/16/18 11:09:45 AM #33:	Polycosm posted... Hold onto that nom'-- you earned it! I'll be more than happy to put my vote towards whatever you choose, whenever we wind up cashing it in. (Here's hoping the wait isn't too long). Thanks! This really motivates me. I'll hold on to it. =) --- It's an honor being part of Board 8's community. <cite>Advokaiser posted [p:914214324] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Polycosm posted...</cite> <quote>Hold onto that nom'-- you earned it! I'll be more than happy to put my vote towards whatever you choose, whenever we wind up cashing it in. (Here's hoping the wait isn't too long).</quote> Thanks! This really motivates me. I'll hold on to it. =)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Keltiq 12/16/18 1:13:39 PM #34:	If you're looking for games this decade, there's few I could recommend higher than Trails in the Sky. https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky/ It came out in Japan in 2004, but its NA release date was 2011, so I think it's eligible. (Congrats on the Guru win and such) --- I can't believe I lost the Character Battle X guru contest to some guy named Advokaiser <cite>Keltiq posted [p:914219563] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>If you're looking for games this decade, there's few I could recommend higher than Trails in the Sky. https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky/ It came out in Japan in 2004, but its NA release date was 2011, so I think it's eligible. (Congrats on the Guru win and such)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
garetha200 12/16/18 1:14:37 PM #35:	Trails games are amazing!! First one is a little slow, but Second Chapter is one of the best games I have ever played. Definitely worth it. --- Advokaiser made an above average bracket, I'd say. <cite>garetha200 posted [p:914219600] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Trails games are amazing!! First one is a little slow, but Second Chapter is one of the best games I have ever played. Definitely worth it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Natwaf_akidna 12/16/18 1:19:21 PM #36:	Oh right forgot to change my sig. congrats man --- No more Waifus, just Wife for me thanks. Congrats to Advokaiser, winner of the 2018 b8 Guru contest. Goddammit Sephy. <cite>Natwaf_akidna posted [p:914219809] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Oh right forgot to change my sig. congrats man</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vlado 12/16/18 1:25:11 PM #37:	Advokaiser posted... - God. I believe in Him, He's my Lord and Savior and I've been enormously blessed by Him. Good man. Again, congrats on the achievement! :) --- Blitzball fan? Try Captain Tsubasa II (in English) for NES! *Best game reviews: http://betweenlifeandgames.com* <cite>Vlado posted [p:914220086] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Advokaiser posted...</cite> <quote>- God. I believe in Him, He's my Lord and Savior and I've been enormously blessed by Him.</quote> Good man. Again, congrats on the achievement! :)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ilishe 12/16/18 1:47:56 PM #38:	Add Into the Breach and Dead Cells to that list. --- ~Phoenix Nine~ ~Victory needs no explanation; defeat allows none.~ <cite>Ilishe posted [p:914221190] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Add Into the Breach and Dead Cells to that list.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NFUN 12/16/18 1:48:26 PM #39:	play trails --- Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. <cite>NFUN posted [p:914221209] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>play trails</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ngamer64 12/16/18 8:49:52 PM #40:	Ilishe posted... Add Into the Breach and Dead Cells to that list. Into the Breach (2018) https://store.steampowered.com/app/590380/Into_the_Breach/ Dead Cells (2018) https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/Dead_Cells/ --- Advo bested even The Show hosts in 2018, yowza! board8.wikia.com \| thengamer.com/xstats <cite>Ngamer64 posted [p:914244096] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ilishe posted...</cite> <quote>Add Into the Breach and Dead Cells to that list.</quote> Into the Breach (2018) https://store.steampowered.com/app/590380/Into_the_Breach/ Dead Cells (2018) https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/Dead_Cells/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jacko_vdz 12/16/18 11:02:58 PM #41:	Congrats on the win! I think I was 21st out of the Gurus and just missed top 50 on the site. --- Not even a hentai rally could stop Advokaiser, Guru champion! FFBE: 216 082 611 <cite>jacko_vdz posted [p:914252743] in My history... [t:77303003]...</cite> <quote>Congrats on the win! I think I was 21st out of the Gurus and just missed top 50 on the site.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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