Runoff, 2002, Game of the Year

[Veknoid_Outcast]

The_Liquid_Laser said:

Veknoid_Outcast said:

Sorry if I’m being dense, but why would a run-off be necessary if one game earns more votes than all “others” combined?

In the past "Other" has gotten 2nd place, and then one of the "Other" games ended up winning in the runoff.  For example this happened with Phantasy Star in 1987. 

Being one of the 9 games in the poll is an advantage.  So, if there are enough "Other" votes, then a different game needs to have a chance at winning.  This has already happened enough in past polls to show that 2nd place is the right amount for "Other" to cause a runoff.

Makes sense! Thanks!