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banshiryuu
07/20/19 10:01:47 PM
#1:


Greetings, and welcome to the nomination and support topic for Best OST Contest 5! In this contest, you and fellow video game soundtrack lovers will come together to once and for all answer the question "What is the best video game soundtrack? (For now.)" I'm your host deogenerate (or deo for short, or banshiryuu going by my GameFAQs handle) and this time around I'll be taking the reigns from BOST's innovator, azuarc. Having only been in the community for about two years now, far after the last BOST happened, I'm running into this somewhat blind, but I'm super excited to run this for you guys!

This is the thread for nominating soundtracks, and supporting lists nominated by others! For general information on the rest of the contest structure, please check the pre-contest discussion thread here: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/77845973
(Do note some information on the nomination phase has changed since this topic went up!)

OFFICIAL CONTEST SPREADSHEET - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sD964sXfa3trbXrr14mFKeEIA14cGM2RtHmW9TqGBmw
This spreadsheet is where nomination and support tracking will happen, as well as match data once the contest starts.

Previous year's spreadsheets for reference:
Year 1 - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zPlgjoCt7gdId-5z7aO5How5MJhKMng3eQurgWDmQ-o
Year 2 - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19KmZ_2B9FaOcWuZBMlfLNl3gGM8rBSDCgoCaKPIeOSs
Year 3 - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/188lBqOWw0LCYIryl2LbA1SRFCuMFx6-9xr6IRmiV5-E
Year 4 - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eCbe24cwmHBdcOr3WgjtiaT-tioUGI-zkjrQgZuGMp0

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Some advice on nominations from the contest's previous runner, azuarc:

azuarc posted...
* Turn off embedded videos so you can actually see everything. Yeah, you have to right-click links, but much easier to view the page.
* If you're trying to decide between a few nominations, go with either the one that's most important or most obscure first because earlier nominations will get more exposure.
* Remember to put your best songs up front!
* Accept input graciously on your nominations and take others' suggestions seriously (bot not unequivocally.)
* Don't beg. It's very easy to assume your nomination has gotten lost in the shuffle. Maybe once or twice you can make a minor change to the setlist as a way of saying "bump!"
* Don't wait until the very end to support, but don't do them one at a time, either, unless you're just very emphatic about that nomination.
* Give us the best, coolest, most interesting, most unique, newest, awesomest soundtracks to vote on!
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banshiryuu
07/20/19 10:02:02 PM
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NOMINATION RULES:

1) Nominations will start Saturday, July 20th and end at the end of Saturday, July 27th, for a total of 7 days.

2) Each day starts at 10pm EDT (UTC-04:00), and ends exactly 24 hours after a new day post is made. You may nominate one game using the format provided. Please try to nominate with the "strongest perceived" song in Slot 1, and the "weakest perceived" song in Slot 6. (Note this has changed since the contest was announced!)

Game: [game name]
1: [song name] - [song link]
2: [song name] - [song link]
3: [song name] - [song link]
4: [song name] - [song link]
5: [song name] - [song link]
6: [song name] - [song link]
Alt: [song name] - [song link]

3) If you miss a day of nomination, you have a grace period during the very next day to make it up. 24 hours after a missed day ends, the nomination cannot be made up unless the host was notified earlier.

4) You are responsible for the games that you nominate! You must be willing to take feedback on your lineup and adjust to what potential supports think, but ultimately it is your decision. Extreme cases of "taking soundtracks hostage" will be dealt with by the host if necessary. Do note the removal of "alternate set lists" that have been a thing in the past.

5) You can make edits to your lineup at any point until two days after the end of nominations, on Monday, July 29th at 10pm EDT. There's no specific format for posting edits, just make it clear exactly what about your nomination is changing. If I have any questions due to any sort of confusion, I'll be sure to let you know.

6) As long as every song in its lineup follows eligibility rules, any video games' soundtrack may be nominated! Fan games, visual novels, rhythm games, ROM hacks, etc. all will work. Similar "could argued to be like a game" works such as Homestuck are acceptable.

7) Unreleased games may be nominated if: a complete official soundtrack has been released, the game was completed but cancelled, or the game is in early access.

8) Songs from add-ons and expansions are to be added to a nomination of the base game. Episodic games can be nominated under a common name if there is significant overlap in used music, such as .hack or Umineko no Naku Koro ni. Do note that Umineko and Umineko Chiru are counted as different games in this case.

9) Past champions of the contest may not be nominated, which includes: Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica, Shatter, Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk, and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy.

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ELIGIBILITY RULES:

The eligibility rules for this contest will be rather thorough and extensive, so in order to save space on this page, please check out this Google Doc created to answer all your questions as far as what you can nominate goes!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qF4X1pPfinqpMZU3MZtmsWYNsyJDJL70OCulhbJlVyA/edit?usp=sharing
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banshiryuu
07/20/19 10:03:19 PM
#3:


SUPPORT RULES:

1) Beginning concurrently with the nomination phase on Saturday, July 20th at 10pm EDT, you will be able to support another members soundtrack nomination in the nomination thread by giving it a "Support Vote (SV)". This support period will end several days after nominations conclude, on Wednesday, July 31st at 10pm EDT.

2) To support a soundtrack, simply make a post with a statement of support. You may support any numbers of soundtracks as you like, and may support multiple at once. Make it very clear that you are supporting, and what specific games you are supporting in your post.

3) You may not add an SV to your own nominations.

4) You will not be able to retract an SV, unless the songlist has been changed since you supported the game.

5) Following the end of the support phase on Wednesday, July 31st, the 64 games with the most support votes will be used in the contest. This will be determined first by number of support votes, followed by the time nominated with earliest nominations taking priority.

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If there are any remaining question about the contest, please feel free to ask in thread, or message me on GameFAQs or on Discord (deogenerate#3993, I'm in the B8 server).
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Team Rocket Elite
07/20/19 10:03:54 PM
#4:


Game: Fire Emblem Fates
1: End of All (Land) (EN) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4F7MhS1ATU" data-time="

2: Lost in thoughts all alone (EN) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENwFAmeWEYk" data-time="

3: Thorn in You -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQD11drYtpE" data-time="

4: Alight (Storm) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxHJ3ca4lps" data-time="

5: Dusk Falls (Fire) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4CCWWOoC1M" data-time="

6: Road Taken -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcJ-iFIIHOQ" data-time="

Alt: Vanity Judge (Roar) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr6rFjIyhPU" data-time="

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banshiryuu
07/20/19 10:03:59 PM
#5:


As an example for a nomination post... here's my first nomination! If you're a fan of FM synth and are in for a mix of FM and more modern techno elements, let Yousuke Yasui blow you away with these bangers!

Game: Eschatos
1: Point of No Return -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOSRTILzl1s" data-time="

2: Massive X -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntYvtxfl-k" data-time="

3: Silver Lining -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWZ6pqzKc28" data-time="

4: Survive -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKtZ1OoWuFg" data-time="

5: Extermination -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_j2u9A_1P0" data-time="

6: Stellar Light -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTOJtEOPaHE" data-time="

Alt: clair de lune -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oieKkeLNYto" data-time="


Let's see what you all have in store for this contest!! Have fun, and show us the best of the best OSTs!
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azuarc
07/20/19 10:04:11 PM
#6:


Hey everyone, please thank deo for running this latest rendition of Best OST. You don't have to listen to me any more than anyone else participating in the contest, but here are a few general suggestions for the nominations phase:
* Turn off embedded videos so you can actually see everything. Yeah, you have to right-click links, but much easier to view the page.
* If you're trying to decide between a few nominations, go with either the one that's most important or most obscure first because earlier nominations will get more exposure.
* Remember to put your best songs up front!
* Accept input graciously on your nominations and take others' suggestions seriously (bot not unequivocally.)
* Don't beg. It's very easy to assume your nomination has gotten lost in the shuffle. Maybe once or twice you can make a minor change to the setlist as a way of saying "bump!"
* Don't wait until the very end to support, but don't do them one at a time, either, unless you're just very emphatic about that nomination.
* Give us the best, coolest, most interesting, most unique, newest, awesomest soundtracks to vote on!

Game: Cloudbuilt
1: Monolith -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgBy_m3nRbs" data-time="

2: Cloudscapes and Speed -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMwwGdVX_OU" data-time="

3: Blood Moon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mCf8cizbKg" data-time="

4: Initial Entry -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgKrifAtk1E" data-time="

5: Cloudbits -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9sNm2BHR28" data-time="

6: Sinister Gale -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlnGQern1rM" data-time="

Alt: Aurora -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwCh6F4TSfM" data-time="


Also consider:
* Aerial Walkways -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q3kkknSZUs" data-time="

* Solar Eclipse -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm7Aq_WvOPw" data-time="

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Baconus_Yum
07/20/19 10:06:59 PM
#8:


Might as well put this here:

Nominate: Cadence of Hyrule
1. Windmill Hut (Combat) |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhPKbDPsrT8" data-time="

2. Lost Swamp (Combat) | https://tinyurl.com/y6n25tg8
3. Overworld (Pause) |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh3J4zNY5v0" data-time="

4. Wizzroboe |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmAj0SvxxMg" data-time="

5. Gleeokenspiel |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PptaG0-3qPg" data-time="

6. Temple of Storms (Combat) |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDr5yPtr1ng" data-time="

Alt. Gerudo Desert (Combat) |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK2vNZGwOmM" data-time="


(Note: Lost Swamp has to be in a tinyurl because it's youtube automatic link sets off the filter.)
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pyresword
07/20/19 10:07:04 PM
#9:


Aw yes tag. Will nominate a bit when I am able.

Question I thought of yesterday: Are we supposed to nominate based on perceived strength in general or with this group specifically? Leaning towards the former as making more sense but idk.

In particular what's coming to mind is that for visual novels, things like vocal OP's and ED's are typically among the most popular songs, but I'm uncertain how true that would he here specifically.
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dowolf
07/20/19 10:09:56 PM
#10:


Nomination: Soul Nomad and the World Eaters
1. Crash Landing -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtvdQkS-Fjc" data-time="

2. Rock'n Rocks -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD9Vho0SVCU" data-time="

3. Speed Queen -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKsWTPSlBCE" data-time="

4. Dragon's Eye -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY4_eJn5dbE" data-time="

5. Crying for the Dark Sky -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB6KVll3Hcw" data-time="

6. Requiem of Gemini -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHh2Tqz8ebA" data-time="

Alt. Cradle of the Ivory Moon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cuk1HmuRJY" data-time="


I'm mostly set on these 7, though I'm open to suggestions. Order could probably be improved on I dunno.
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PIayer_0
07/20/19 10:14:21 PM
#11:


I'm doubling down on all the heart attacks Raging Waves gave me in VGMC!

Game: Etrian Odyssey V
1. Unrest - End of the Raging Waves (Arranged Version) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOLnEOfs5PQ" data-time="

2. Labyrinth II - Shrine Road of Monoliths -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0omuIyEgosI" data-time="

3. Battlefield - Life or Death Struggle to Seize the Future -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7wNtsK3fT4" data-time="

4. Town - Source of the Morning Glow's Smiling Face -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsakPjMQk7Q" data-time="

5. Battlefield - Activation -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c511OJ1JNEA" data-time="

6. Labyrinth V - Primeval Forest Ring -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_c4hphOJn8" data-time="

Alt: Battlefield - Critical Situation -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lFtVmFvZy8" data-time="


Potential swaps would be Redshift Corridor (which I love but may be too unstructured) and Graveyard of Darkness...maybe Waning Twins' Party and Rainbow Druse as well?

Critical Situation may deserve to be higher up, but it's too funny to have the FOE theme as the alternate. Definitely thinking about EO4 as well, which I feel is more well-known and can probably be left for later.
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rwlh
07/20/19 10:17:13 PM
#12:


Aww yeah!

Nomination #1: Rockman 4 Minus Infinity

This is a romhack of Mega Man 4. Almost all of the original music has been replaced with chiptune covers of other VGM. Often these originals are from Japan-only games. Source info can be found in each link.

1. Wily Capsule:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGSwy70E20o" data-time="

2. Toad Man:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU0LA0S7ytk" data-time="

3. Wily Machine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-BI8jZF3eQ" data-time="

4. Bright Man:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3itSyr1-d4" data-time="

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

6. Ring Man:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AglG2WiuBrM" data-time="

Alt. Wily 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoKnUiNuaBs" data-time="


Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9FyX-bNcVjMjZWGw4i2gIUEqZ4dLTavo
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cakophon
07/20/19 10:17:39 PM
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Zigzagoon
07/20/19 10:18:16 PM
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UF8
07/20/19 10:20:49 PM
#15:


PIayer_0 posted...
I'm doubling down on all the heart attacks Raging Waves gave me in VGMC!

Game: Etrian Odyssey V
4. Town - Source of the Morning Glow's Smiling Face -

Oh boy town themes yes please

hot take most of the fm themes are meh but fm towns are also great

I extremely want to delete raging waves tho

Actually after checking wow i really don't like the inclusion of all of those battle themes. How is not a single one of them even shining dagger?
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MoonRunes
07/20/19 10:24:01 PM
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Janus5k
07/20/19 10:37:26 PM
#17:


Game: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
1: Sunshine Coastline -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvBla5NUlvk" data-time="

2: Iclucian Dance -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xogTY-BvV6s" data-time="

3: Theos-De-Endrogram -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzVvqcUHbhk" data-time="

4: A-to-Z -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz9yQ-qzWiM" data-time="

5: You'll See Out the End of the Tales -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh849LiYDPQ" data-time="

6: Next Step Toward the Unknown -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K4Ad5XCxlI" data-time="

Alt: A Footprint in the Wet Sand -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XhkaxG6Zyw" data-time="


Only change from my draft list was replacing Pan-Gaia with End of All (Tales) per xp/deo's suggestions.
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pyresword
07/20/19 11:15:18 PM
#18:


Game: Hollow Knight
1: Daughter of Hallownest -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5_nMrARi-k" data-time="

2: Sealed Vessel -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdWkZOo-p0M" data-time="

3: Nightmare King -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGhZsiRCvYc" data-time="

4: Mantis Lords -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbDkU65pJNQ" data-time="

5: City of Tears -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1unm0LS10ao" data-time="

6: Greenpath -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABXga9y0B3I" data-time="

Alt: Truth, Beauty and Hatred -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DayjA0isJLs" data-time="


Other considerations:
Radiance -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW3o-eIko5Q" data-time="

White Palace -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSl1cMB1j7M" data-time="

Nosk -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzmmCBTJZ0" data-time="
(Courts the odd time contingent? Technically not really all that odd of a time signature if you actually map it out I don't think, but the way it's accented really makes it sound like it is)

I'm not putting Hornet and Daughter of Hallownest on the same list even though technically it should be legal and would result in a stronger nomination set almost assuredly. (They are the same song with different instrumentation.) It just feels really dumb to me to do that. However, I am willing to switch song #1 from Daughter of Hallownest to Hornet if there's a desire for me to do that.

Also the same general comment as above applies to Mantis Lords and Sisters of Battle.

General suggestions on the order of these songs are greatly appreciated if anyone feels I've messed up, as there's a bunch I'm not sure on.
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Plasman
07/20/19 11:22:46 PM
#19:


My first time doing noms, hope this works

Nomination: Spark the Electric Jester
1: Lunar Bass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zgEAV4C2Us" data-time="

2: Megaraph Fortress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbi4lpLIa6w" data-time="

3: Special Boss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGC4ce_AVcc" data-time="

4: vs. FARK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzkj6fFYy9Y" data-time="

5: Ultimate Final Boss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyugYwuY5M" data-time="

6: Flower Mountain Canyon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEojs3W-pEQ" data-time="

Alt: Megaraph Fleet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvA5kk3MQMI" data-time="


Tbh I am very open to other considerations of songs on this ost, this was super hard to make because I really like literally every song from this game
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UF8
07/21/19 12:06:40 AM
#20:


Looks like I'll have to delay my Tsurugi nom till tomorrow, so in the meantime...

Game: Acceleration of SUGURI 2
1: Swordfish -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvoVOxesQaI" data-time="

2: Rendezvous (Realism ver.) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6vFkWU6Xzc" data-time="

3: Movin' Out -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ISqBnTi-s" data-time="

4: Accelerator -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg5uhax3OMs" data-time="

5: Remember Me -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhJt5PkOfuM" data-time="

6: Stratosphere (Suguri the Best ver.) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvtNbMp32J0" data-time="

Alt: Nazca -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gj1Da_2iXU" data-time="


This is a very "personal bias" nom and while I did preview this to esteemed user FL81, not an awful lot was exactly changed at all, so feedback is welcome. (i definitely don't feel 100% confident on what i should do with accelerator, for example)
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GameBopAdv
07/21/19 1:09:32 AM
#21:


Here's my first nomination hope a 1 am nomination isn't a bad idea well we'll see. Also I might be a really bad judge at strengths but oh well, we'll see.

Game: Vision Soft Reset
1: Dual Rewind -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A6JRuhqlGQ" data-time="

2: Ring Scythe -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REhe4hullIE" data-time="

3: Lava Peak -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41hBUPzRANE" data-time="

4: Augur of Darkness -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnITB5DyT-I" data-time="

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

6: Floatlands -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSSjxzdPSBc" data-time="

Alt: Frigid Ascent -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quRnQsnzhhk" data-time="

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loweffortmemes
07/21/19 1:54:53 AM
#22:


Game: Rewrite
1: Deep Forest -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5cgX1Pxx-U" data-time="

2: Scattered Flowers -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FqoqxD-DHA" data-time="

3: Scene Shifts There -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TTzGc6rCa0" data-time="

4: Soft Windflower -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp0xitgAc4A" data-time="

5: Philosophyz -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWUE4R2pRs" data-time="

6: Phobia -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GcX-HDyUwk" data-time="

Alt: Raised Bed -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygur5AaVzgA" data-time="


Other Considerations: Pretty much anything. Anthurium would likely be at the top of my honorable mentions if I had to pick. Probably wouldn't add something like Frozen Soil, but most other tracks from the game are ones I'd be okay with adding if there's any consensus on it being a better inclusion than another song I have on this list.

Note: Deep Forest wouldn't be my #1 in strength going off of my personal tastes alone, but I have it there because of its success in VGMC12's side bracket. I'm hoping that means that Deep Forest has a good chance of getting a better reception than the other tracks on my list, hence why I put it first. Let me know if you're doubtful that this would be the case or just if you have any input at all and I'll be more than happy to consider any changes.
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Team Rocket Elite
07/21/19 1:59:47 AM
#23:


Support Vote for Rewrite
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07/21/19 2:01:46 AM
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pyresword
07/21/19 2:17:01 AM
#26:


Phobia is another case for which this is probably relevant:

pyresword posted...
Question I thought of yesterday: Are we supposed to nominate based on perceived strength in general or with this group specifically? Leaning towards the former as making more sense but idk.

Like you're probably right that Phobia is one of the strongest here, but on the other hand if I were trying to pick what I thought were the 7 most liked songs with fans of the game then I'm not sure Phobia would even make the list at all. Same with Deep Forest for that matter

Clarification: The original question was intended to be about ordering within nominations and not about what songs to nominate in the first place. I'm not suggesting getting rid of either of the songs I mentioned.
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pyresword
07/21/19 2:23:36 AM
#27:


Also Scattered Flowers would probably be my pick for #1. I'd probably put Deep Forest at like the 3 or 4 spot.
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07/21/19 2:36:47 AM
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loweffortmemes
07/21/19 2:53:53 AM
#29:


I'll definitely think about where to move Phobia up to, then. I didn't think that the board might react to it any more favorably than the other songs. Is Phobia strong enough to be worthy of being #2? If so, I can definitely move it up there (assuming we are supposed to nominate based on perceived strength within the board in particular, like what pyre was asking about).
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07/21/19 3:15:49 AM
#30:


Support Vote for Pokemon Card GB2
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07/21/19 8:23:47 AM
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07/21/19 10:15:12 AM
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Nomination playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9O9mntH1RE62d-eZp5GO5wGT6tlnkd2

I make no promises I will continue to maintain this, but I wanted to have something I could listen to when I wasn't right in front of my computer, and therefore the spreadsheet, that would let me preview the nominations I haven't checked out yet. I might as well share.

This contains only the first two tracks from each game. As such, it's obviously just a tool, and not the complete story. Anything I like from here I'm going to look into a little more deeply, and I encourage you to listen to more than 2 per, anyway, but if the choice is listen to first two or just wait for games that you recognize and love, I'd rather have the former.
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PIayer_0
07/21/19 10:45:30 AM
#33:


UF8 posted...
PIayer_0 posted...
I'm doubling down on all the heart attacks Raging Waves gave me in VGMC!

Game: Etrian Odyssey V
4. Town - Source of the Morning Glow's Smiling Face -

Oh boy town themes yes please

hot take most of the fm themes are meh but fm towns are also great

I extremely want to delete raging waves tho

Actually after checking wow i really don't like the inclusion of all of those battle themes. How is not a single one of them even shining dagger?

I did include the 6th labyrinth battle theme for EO4, but Shining Dagger didn't seem as interesting. I would swap it in for Primeval Forest Ring; I have no problem saturating the list with battle themes since most of the bracket is just song-against-song matchups. If you want to avoid bringing it to 5/7 battle themes, then it can replace Activation or Critical Situation?

Raging Waves does seem polarizing...I guess it did "well" in VGMC by winning 2 rounds after the bye, but they were hair-splittingly close matches. It's definitely the one track that feels like a must-include for me, assuming it doesn't actively hurt the nomination as a whole.

Since I accidentally sniped this one, I should probably ask if you're considering EO4 as well? I have a set planned here, but I'd be fine with someone else claiming it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt96v3LAfrDZ7Tqj_Hp3ZK6oemEsyNTU8
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NFUN
07/21/19 12:00:12 PM
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Terraria Calamity:
1. Scourge of the Universe ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Syn1mJVt7U" data-time="

2. Raw, Unfiltered Calamity ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysBWFTxxoak" data-time="

3. Interstellar Stomper ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NKaXqLhN3c" data-time="

4. Fly of Beelzebub ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmt-2Uqx0K4" data-time="

5. Feral Amalgamation ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abkUjD3qark" data-time="

6. Return to Slime ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W70Q1R-inLc" data-time="

Alt. Roar of the Jungle Dragon ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GcPA3C0QeI" data-time="

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banshiryuu
07/21/19 12:02:07 PM
#35:


Just some ideas on the Fire Emblem Fates list. Since it's such a big game it's probably harder than other games to make a list everyone will be happy with, but this is just what I was thinking of while looking it over.

End of All (Land) and Lost in Thoughts All Alone both together are kind of redundant, and honestly the former works a lot better as a representative. Lost in the Waves bias be damned but I'd rather see it there over the original LiTAA... but still would also rather not see it lol. Alight (Storm) and Dusk Falls (Fire) are great, great picks. Honestly, I'd rather see one of them, preferably Alight (Storm), in the second/third slot over LiTAA/Thorn in You. If it were Thorn in You (Roar)... maybe not. There's not much substance to Thorn in You's normal variation that something like... ironically, Road Taken offers. Road Taken might be the only song in the game I prefer the normal to its variations, so it's cool to see that here in recognition of that. Vanity Judge (Roar) is pretty whatever; I feel like one of the (Flow)s would compliment the list very well in the alternate instead.

tl;dr of some suggestions:
- Thorn in You -> Thorn in You (Roar)
- Vanity Judge (Roar) -> Past Below (Flow)/Land Below (Flow)/Desire Below (Flow)
- have Alight (Storm) come up to take Lost in Thoughts All Alone's place, in its stead allow one of the below into the bottom 3
- Condemnation, Path of the Hero-King, or You of the Dark; or one of the Flows from above; Lost in the Waves

Note that regardless of changes... I'll very likely still support this if its even close to how it is now, including if it goes unchanged lol. Just has some holes that'll make it easier to vote against for me.
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pyresword
07/21/19 12:09:41 PM
#36:


I don't know every song on the list yet, but whether or not Lost in Thoughts All Alone is on the list could easily be the deciding factor in whether or not I support it.
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07/21/19 12:31:48 PM
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07/21/19 12:55:07 PM
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kaonashi1
07/21/19 2:06:20 PM
#39:


for your listening pleasure, and to no one's surprise

Game: Caravan Stories
1: Demon Transformation -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYSN845wWFU" data-time="

2: Bunwaii Desert -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g18fx7FHYjc" data-time="

3: Raging Spirits -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-8kfkJPODQ" data-time="

4: Laurara's Dance -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPOO2zcyy90" data-time="

5: Muddy Warrior -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jECd5xTsf4E" data-time="

6: Waterling Main Road -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77HdatZj8HM" data-time="

Alt: Blasting Blade -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmiIYwfii_k" data-time="


There are eight soundtrack volumes in the Caravan Stories soundtrack (with the middle six representing the music for a different race in the game); one challenge I set out to tackle was to make each pick come from a different volume. Here's some more extensive information on each:

Demon Transformation - Vol. 8 [story music]; composed by Mitsuhiro Kaneda
Bunwaii Desert - Vol. 7 [Lizardman areas]; composed by Yoshimi Kudo
Raging Spirits - Vol. 5 [Elf areas]; composed by Azusa Chiba
Laurara's Dance - Vol. 6 [Gessy areas]; composed by Rikako Watanabe
Muddy Warrior - Vol. 3 [Orc areas]; composed by Mitsuhiro Kaneda
Waterling Main Road - Vol. 2 [Human areas]; composed by Mitsuhiro Kaneda
Blasting Blade - Vol. 1 [common areas]; composed by Yoshimi Kudo

(what is a Gessy? these guys, apparently: https://caravan-stories.com/event/gessy-update/)
(volume 4-- the Dwarf volume-- turned out to be the odd one out in this scenario, which is by no means a criticism of that volume! I just had a tougher time finding one particular standout track from it)

This list was created with extensive mycro consultation; ask your local Electrike about the Caravan Stories OST today!

This is one of my favourite VGM soundtracks and it's been great sharing pieces of it with everyone; I hope you'll enjoy this nomination as well.
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azuarc
07/21/19 4:11:32 PM
#40:


Support:
Aurora Memoria -- songs are only maybe 7/10 for me, but it's neat and deserves to be included
Etrian Odyssey V -- on the edge, but gonna go ahead
Spark the Electric Jester -- wth is this game? Super hasty ranking: M.Fortress > M.Fleet > Ultimate > FARK > Flower > Special > Lunar...don't read anything into this other than Lunar Bass isn't my kind of tune. Well, and I really liked your alt.

Close to supporting:
Cadence of Hyrule -- but man, that's a weird set of choices. You and I were usually highly compatible in VGMC, but this sounds like a completely different line-up than I'd have chosen. That said, I don't know the OST well enough to say what the best 7 are, which is why I didn't look at your list in the first thread. I guess I should have.
Soul Nomad
Prinny: Can I really be the Hero?
Wanderers From Ys
Acceleration of Suguri 2
Unreal Tournament '99

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Arti
07/21/19 5:10:40 PM
#41:


Since I have been informed my nomination for Pokemon Card GB2 breaks the contest rules, I'm changing it to the following

Game: Pokemon Card GB2
1: GR Fort Leader Battle -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IlEZyiegBM" data-time="

2: GR Normal Battle -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPl-ns-yIUE" data-time="

3: Ending -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3tR56d2oiI" data-time="

4: Colorless Altar and Sealed Fort -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtNYckmNBfY" data-time="

5: GR Challenge Cup -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFoC5urI8AI" data-time="

6: GR Lightning and Psychic Fort -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJQIRt-cskA" data-time="

Alt: GR King Battle -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sro3RufyrUc" data-time="

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MC_XD
07/21/19 5:17:35 PM
#42:


Continuing from Arti's post above, I'm nominating the first game myself so the cool songs from it don't go unrepresented now~

Game: Pokmon Trading Card Game
1: Club Leader Duel -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv9VE-IJ-eo" data-time="

2: Normal Duel -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNGX9rcfLnE" data-time="

3: Grandmaster Theme -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCOKTfkXykE" data-time="

4: Credits -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZxjAjBZOXA" data-time="

5: Mason's Lab / World Map -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7TiDOt6e2w" data-time="

6: Fire, Fighting, & Science Clubs -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqUHBvWGu1Q" data-time="

Alt: Ronald's Theme -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDwFvkr8z2U" data-time="


(Got permission from deo to use the TCG2 uploads of songs that appear in TCG1)
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07/21/19 5:21:27 PM
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07/21/19 5:47:22 PM
#44:


azuarc posted...
Close to supporting:
Cadence of Hyrule -- but man, that's a weird set of choices. You and I were usually highly compatible in VGMC, but this sounds like a completely different line-up than I'd have chosen. That said, I don't know the OST well enough to say what the best 7 are, which is why I didn't look at your list in the first thread. I guess I should have.


I know the list probably isnt the best, probably going to do another relisten to make sure the songs I chose were actually the best or not. Thinking about it I should of put
Kakariko Crypt, but I didnt include it because it was a lot like cotn 1-1.

Also I am open to any suggestion.
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Raetsel_Lapin
07/21/19 7:58:48 PM
#48:


Support Votes: Aurora Memoria, Terraria Calamity Mod, Unreal Tournament '99
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UF8
07/21/19 9:47:19 PM
#49:


PIayer_0 posted...
UF8 posted...
PIayer_0 posted...
I'm doubling down on all the heart attacks Raging Waves gave me in VGMC!

Game: Etrian Odyssey V
4. Town - Source of the Morning Glow's Smiling Face -

Oh boy town themes yes please

hot take most of the fm themes are meh but fm towns are also great

I extremely want to delete raging waves tho

Actually after checking wow i really don't like the inclusion of all of those battle themes. How is not a single one of them even shining dagger?

I did include the 6th labyrinth battle theme for EO4, but Shining Dagger didn't seem as interesting. I would swap it in for Primeval Forest Ring; I have no problem saturating the list with battle themes since most of the bracket is just song-against-song matchups. If you want to avoid bringing it to 5/7 battle themes, then it can replace Activation or Critical Situation?

Raging Waves does seem polarizing...I guess it did "well" in VGMC by winning 2 rounds after the bye, but they were hair-splittingly close matches. It's definitely the one track that feels like a must-include for me, assuming it doesn't actively hurt the nomination as a whole.

Since I accidentally sniped this one, I should probably ask if you're considering EO4 as well? I have a set planned here, but I'd be fine with someone else claiming it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt96v3LAfrDZ7Tqj_Hp3ZK6oemEsyNTU8

Honestly, I don't really consider myself representative of whatever average EO music fans like. I was only considering V since i figured stuff like 4 or 3 would be prioritised instead (or nexus, which i haven't played since my 3ds is essentially dead now), so you're good. Personally, I'm hoping you can sneak in A Town Embraced by the Azure Sky even though it'd bomb because it's lowkey one of my favourites for it.

Shining Dagger is... admittedly not that great, but I feel it definitely stands out compared to the other battle themes in 5. Not that the others are necessarily bad, they're just very samey and that's not a good thing. I would've definitely put it in my lower 3.

I'm also a fan of how consistently solid the labyrinth themes are in 5 and would be cool with any of them between 2 and 6. So... Needless to say, I didn't mention it before but I'm all for any of your any initial potential swaps you mentioned.
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azuarc
07/21/19 9:59:05 PM
#50:


Day 2, page 2.
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