GameFAQs Contests
*-*-* The Top 50 Users of 2006 (and more!) Part 2 *-*-*
| Ed Bellis | Posted 1/3/2007 10:52:27 AM | message detail | #001 |
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(Well, at least in my skewed perspective. But that's not as catchy of a title!) I wanted to do this ever since Josh's "Best of 2006" topics caught on and I realized I remembered a lot more of the year than I thought. This was my first full year as an integrated member of the Board 8 community, and I've really enjoyed myself - otherwise, why would I keep coming back? As much as people like to moan and complain about the board, there's a lot of good that happened this year, and while of course I can't remember all of it, here's what I do remember, in handy list form! I compiled this list of 50 users (narrowing it down was not easy) based on the simple question of "Did they make the board a better place to be in 2006?" How I define "better place" is different from how others would, of course, but I tried to capture diverse opinions as well as mine just for the sake of completeness. I don't pretend (apart from in the title >_>) to make this a list representing the entire board as a whole: this is the board as Ed Bellis sees it, plain and simple. To that end: If you're not on this list, it doesn't mean I hate you or that it's personal or some other bullcrap whining that certain people will likely do. Like I said, it was tough narrowing it down, and it meant a lot of users I really, really like didn't make the cut in favor of some users I don't care for nearly as much. (Like I said, going for a board-as-a-whole approach instead of just are-you-my-friend approach.) If you want to name people who didn't make it, feel free - this is meant to be a topic for reminiscing and having fun, so by all means don't let me by the one to do it all. In summary: DON'T. WHINE. Or I'll get MWIS to put you in the box. Every ten users or so I'll be posting one of four smaller lists - best topics, best projects, most embarrassing moments and the best things/concepts to come from the board. Like I said, not around for everything, so feel free to list your own memories and such. This'll... probably take a while and fill up a few topics, so have fun, drink champagne, whatever. It's the new year, Board 8. Party like you mean it! =D --- This was Ed Bellis. Rufus Shinra 18 took a shotgun to my bracket. Congrats, Guru champ! |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 1/3/2007 10:52:40 AM | message detail | #002 |
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first ~~~ Larsa > Balthier > Basch > Fran > Vaan > Vayne > Penelo > Montblanc > The Dungeon Seeqs > Ashe http://www.flowsion.net/blogs/?w=Genesis |
| andymancan1 | Posted 1/3/2007 10:53:01 AM | message detail | #003 |
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Tragged --- This space for lease. |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 1/3/2007 10:53:28 AM | message detail | #004 |
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Oh, and: lol vlado ~~~ Larsa > Balthier > Basch > Fran > Vaan > Vayne > Penelo > Montblanc > The Dungeon Seeqs > Ashe http://www.flowsion.net/blogs/?w=Genesis |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 10:53:58 AM | message detail | #005 |
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Huzzah! Not even halfway done yet! --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 1/3/2007 10:54:12 AM | message detail | #006 |
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THE TOP 50 USERS SO FAR: 50. Elite Hunter (oli/worlddude) 49. wavedash101 48. Princess Anri 47. UltimaterializerX 46. Repus Yortsed 45. WVI 44. Mega Mana 43. BBallman7 42. Draco1214 41. BIGPUN1999 40. WiggumFan267 39. Rad Link 5 38. Bokonon_Lives 37. Ngamer64 36. Pathetique 35. gotspork 34. MyWorldIsSquare 33. satai_delenn 32. Rikku Almighty 31. SineNomine Check the old topic for the best topics of the year and most embarrassing moments of the year, as well. Not sure if I should repost them here. Every user also received writeups in the previous topic. Speaking of which, now that GameFAPs is defunct, would anyone be willing to archive/find a suitable archival site for these topics? I imagine we'll burn through this one at least before we're done at this rate. =) --- This was Ed Bellis. Rufus Shinra 18 took a shotgun to my bracket. Congrats, Guru champ! |
| KingBartz | Posted 1/3/2007 10:54:51 AM | message detail | #007 |
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I probably didn't make this list, but I never do. Oh well. --- Shareing what I can share... Happiness! Rufus made a missionary out of me in the Guru Contest! |
| yazzy14 | Posted 1/3/2007 10:57:46 AM | message detail | #008 |
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*tracks topic* Yeah, I use it. --- Check out the Ultimate User League! http://scriptor-clausus.com/uul/ |
| Vlado | Posted 1/3/2007 10:59:38 AM | message detail | #009 |
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To carry on from last topic, "*battery dies*" was another true low point of 2006. --- Vlado's Awards for Posting Excellence: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=30885086 |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:00:56 AM | message detail | #010 |
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I'm rather surprised the lolicon stuff wasn't mentioned, even though I
didn't pay much attention to the topics themselves. That stuff was all
over the board for a while, and both sides were difficult to tolerate.
A lot of it was arguing for the sake of arguing and whatnot. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 1/3/2007 11:01:04 AM | message detail | #011 |
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From Lady Ashe Oh, and: lol vlado To carry on from last topic, of course. ~~~ Larsa > Balthier > Basch > Fran > Vaan > Vayne > Penelo > Montblanc > The Dungeon Seeqs > Ashe http://www.flowsion.net/blogs/?w=Genesis |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 1/3/2007 11:05:13 AM | message detail | #012 |
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30. Shake A grizzled old veteran, yes, but certainly not past his prime. One of the most influential users during the board's "golden days" of 2003, Shake was unable to post for the longest time due to a KOS ban, which meant he was instantly banned whenever he identified himself by name (or, in some cases, even tried to make an account). After Ail sort of... disappeared, Shake was able to return to us once more, and he largely seemed to have given up the large-scale drama-inducing reputation he'd cultivated over the years, instead preferring the persona of almost a "mentor," a dude with a lot of Board 8 experience who tries to nurture both his new projects and those projects of others that he considers exciting and original. Shake's been one of the biggest movers around the Board 8 Boxing League, one of the most intensive and creative board projects of the year, as well as spearheading a Kana: Little Sister CYOA (multiple times) and a number of other things as well. He's also been instrumental in drumming up a fanbase for MWIS's projects and for praising Smurf's efforts in becoming the most well-known user of the year. Shake's biggest contribution this year has likely been his personality, though. His "A trip down memory lane" topic definitely shows that he's got a wealth of stories to tell, and that it's likely he'll still have plenty more to share before he's done. --- This was Ed Bellis. Rufus Shinra 18 took a shotgun to my bracket. Congrats, Guru champ! |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 1/3/2007 11:06:25 AM | message detail | #013 |
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Another good pick. :) ~~~ Larsa > Balthier > Basch > Fran > Vaan > Vayne > Penelo > Montblanc > The Dungeon Seeqs > Ashe http://www.flowsion.net/blogs/?w=Genesis |
| yazzy14 | Posted 1/3/2007 11:07:01 AM | message detail | #014 |
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Nice. Now if only he didn't whoop me in Mercs. <_< --- Check out the Ultimate User League! http://scriptor-clausus.com/uul/ |
| Big Bob | Posted 1/3/2007 11:08:15 AM | message detail | #015 |
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There better be a list with "SNAKE'S IN SUPER SMASH BROS?!" on it. That was one of the best times to be on the internet: http://www.thengamer.com/gamefaqs/06Spring/06-SnakeStrikesSSB.jpg --- I am unable to break free from this curse only known as Disgaea 2. Help me, zam! |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 1/3/2007 11:11:09 AM | message detail | #016 |
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http://www.thengamer.com/gamefaqs/06Spring/06-SnakeStrikesSSB.jpg XD Hey, there's me! --- This was Ed Bellis. Rufus Shinra 18 took a shotgun to my bracket. Congrats, Guru champ! |
| MyworldisSmurf | Posted 1/3/2007 11:12:04 AM | message detail | #017 |
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Another good pick. Shake had a good comeback year, pity some of his projects didn't get the attention they deserved. --- Smurf The cream of Sonic Fanboyism. Wii Code - 2163 7956 7898 5795 (Ask to be added) |
| ShatteredElysium | Posted 1/3/2007 11:12:23 AM | message detail | #018 |
| Tag. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:12:42 AM | message detail | #019 |
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Solid Snake steals e3! That was definitely awesome. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| _Tremble_ | Posted 1/3/2007 11:13:49 AM | message detail | #020 |
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::sigh:: Someday, Shake. Someday Ed Bellis will rank me better than you! -- MWIS |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:14:00 AM | message detail | #021 |
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Hey! I have a topic there, too! --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 1/3/2007 11:14:27 AM | message detail | #022 |
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Don't make me make you put you in the box !! --- This was Ed Bellis. Rufus Shinra 18 took a shotgun to my bracket. Congrats, Guru champ! |
| transience | Posted 1/3/2007 11:14:57 AM | message detail | #023 |
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Nintendo fanboyism at its finest, yo. --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:16:00 AM | message detail | #024 |
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Hey! Whatever it takes to put Solid Snake in the upper half of the Noble Nine, baby! --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| MyworldisSmurf | Posted 1/3/2007 11:16:22 AM | message detail | #025 |
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It's sad that the board creams itself because Snake will be in Smash
Bros and practically ignores an entire Metal Gear game on the PSP.
>_< --- Smurf The cream of Sonic Fanboyism. Wii Code - 2163 7956 7898 5795 (Ask to be added) |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:17:40 AM | message detail | #026 |
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I didn't ignore Portable Ops! I obviously didn't play it, but I learned
all about the plot and even watched some of it on YouTube. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| SwissMWIS | Posted 1/3/2007 11:19:46 AM | message detail | #027 |
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Don't make me make you put you in the box !! But it'd be a neato experience to have myself somehow put me in the box! --- MyWorldIsSquare Besides, I'm an MGS fan. We ADORE cardboard boxes. |
| transience | Posted 1/3/2007 11:20:16 AM | message detail | #028 |
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you mean a trailer that does nothing other than align him with Nintendo
fans that have no idea who he is and were on the fence before? oh yeah,
baby! --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:20:51 AM | message detail | #029 |
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Results don't lie! That's all it takes for Nintendites, friend! --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 1/3/2007 11:21:18 AM | message detail | #030 |
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From SwissMWIS Don't make me make you put you in the box !! But it'd be a neato experience to have myself somehow put me in the box! Not really. Solid ****ing Snake does it all the time. ~~~ Larsa > Balthier > Basch > Fran > Vaan > Vayne > Penelo > Montblanc > The Dungeon Seeqs > Ashe http://www.flowsion.net/blogs/?w=Genesis |
| transience | Posted 1/3/2007 11:21:19 AM | message detail | #031 |
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I know! isn't it great? --- yzzyx |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:22:03 AM | message detail | #032 |
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Anything making Solid Snake look better is ALWAYS great! --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| SwissMWIS | Posted 1/3/2007 11:24:07 AM | message detail | #033 |
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I like how the Nintendrones are proven to be totally shallow voters
when they decide to elevate Solid Snake just because he's in a thirty
second trailer for their flagship franchise and not because Solid Snake has the most badass characterization of all-time. --- MyWorldIsSquare |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 1/3/2007 11:25:15 AM | message detail | #034 |
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Yuna > Skane. ~~~ Larsa > Balthier > Basch > Fran > Vaan > Vayne > Penelo > Montblanc > The Dungeon Seeqs > Ashe http://www.flowsion.net/blogs/?w=Genesis |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/3/2007 11:25:40 AM | message detail | #035 |
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Yuna > Most, but that definitely does not include Solid Snake. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| SwissMWIS | Posted 1/3/2007 11:25:49 AM | message detail | #036 |
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Lady Ashe's delusions are funny! --- MyWorldIsSquare |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 1/3/2007 11:32:13 AM | message detail | #037 |
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29. Ayvuir Looking out the little guy. As one of those "on-the-fence" users in terms of popularity, Ayvuir always seemed to be looking out for te underappreciated users. A list of his favorite users often includes some lesser-known gems, and a list of some of those gems often includes him. To this end he also did things that managed to separate him from that class of users who just whine about their popularity by making inventive contests and being an all-around-nice guy - same with BBallman, really. Ayvuir's biggest "triumph" was likely the creation of the Ultimate User League (UUL), the epitome of "looking out for the little guy," which actually gives lesser-known users a chance to do well. He sadly left the board and yazzy14 took it over, but it was still his baby, and he deserves proper credit for it as well. Shame he's gone - this year especially, with so many new faces in the crowd vying for attention, Ayvuir was definitely a breath of fresh air. --- This was Ed Bellis. Rufus Shinra 18 took a shotgun to my bracket. Congrats, Guru champ! |
| Vlado | Posted 1/3/2007 11:33:03 AM | message detail | #038 |
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I like how the Nintendrones are proven to be totally shallow voters
when they decide to elevate Solid Snake just because he's in a thirty
second trailer for their flagship franchise and not because Solid Snake
has the most badass characterization of all-time A+ would read posts from again! --- Vlado's Awards for Posting Excellence: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=30885086 |
| yazzy14 | Posted 1/3/2007 11:41:12 AM | message detail | #039 |
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Ayvuir's biggest "triumph" was likely the creation of the Ultimate
User League (UUL), the epitome of "looking out for the little guy,"
which actually gives lesser-known users a chance to do well. He sadly
left the board and yazzy14 took it over, but it was still his baby, and
he deserves proper credit for it as well. *agrees* And I gave him all the credit when I was re-starting it up. --- Check out the Ultimate User League! http://scriptor-clausus.com/uul/ |
| Lady Ashe | Posted 1/3/2007 11:42:33 AM | message detail | #040 |
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I don't know him at all, so I can't judge that choice. ~~~ http://www.flowsion.net/blogs/?w=Genesis Yuna. |
| Ed Bellis | Posted 1/3/2007 11:52:47 AM | message detail | #041 |
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And I gave him all the credit when I was re-starting it up. Oh yeah, not saying you didn't, but some people think it was your idea in the first place. To be fair, you deserve as much (and probably more) credit for running with it. =) --- This was Ed Bellis. Rufus Shinra 18 took a shotgun to my bracket. Congrats, Guru champ! |
| ShatteredElysium | Posted 1/3/2007 11:55:10 AM | message detail | #042 |
| Ayvuir even gets credit on the UUL spreadsheet which is something only a few of us use, actually probably just me and Yazzy use it now >.> |
| SmurfFAQs | Posted 1/3/2007 12:16:52 PM | message detail | #043 |
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Unlike 95% of the goodbye topics. When Ayvuir said it, he meant it. :( --- President Of Board 8. (10/14/2006 onwards) Ranked: #16th in the Character Battle 2006. (207 Points) |
| Villainous M Bison | Posted 1/3/2007 12:17:56 PM | message detail | #044 |
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MYC wants on list :( --- MakeYourChance |
| Bokonon_Lives | Posted 1/3/2007 12:18:03 PM | message detail | #045 |
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tag --- Would God appear in every Adam Sandler movie? - trizob the hedgehog, on why God is probably not Rob Schneider. |
| ShatteredElysium | Posted 1/3/2007 12:18:26 PM | message detail | #046 |
| And he actually had a valid reason for it unlike some other people who were just being attention whores. |
| yazzy14 | Posted 1/3/2007 12:24:01 PM | message detail | #047 |
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Here's hoping Ayvuir has managed to get his life back in order! *raises glass and takes a drink of champagne* |
| raytan7585 | Posted 1/3/2007 12:25:12 PM | message detail | #048 |
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I miss Ayvuir. =( --- FFVI say, "A Love between Human and Esper." "She's (Rikku) as deep as a mountain for God's sake" - Inviso. |
| SmurfFAQs | Posted 1/3/2007 12:25:35 PM | message detail | #049 |
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And he actually had a valid reason for it unlike some other people who were just being attention whores. Yeah, I hate those kind of people!!! --- President Of Board 8. (10/14/2006 onwards) Ranked: #16th in the Character Battle 2006. (207 Points) |
| wavedash101 | Posted 1/3/2007 12:28:15 PM | message detail | #050 |
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MYC!?! ^_^ --- Our shields cannot withstand wavedashing of this magnitude! Board 8's Unofficial Master of the Phoenix Down |
