CAOTIC
01-31-2007, 07:55 AM
WELCOME TO THE MOST AMAZING SMASH SCENE IN AUSTRALIA
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New to the scene?
If you're new to the tournament scene here is a couple of frequent Q&A's:
"Is this for pros only?" - The tournaments are open for everybody. The skill range is diverse, so don't be discouraged from attending. Not everyone that comes to the tournaments are competitive. Most are friendly and welcoming of new people. A lot of us are also a fair lot more outgoing than your average gamer. We are a community-based legion of Smash Brothers. Meet the tournament organisers! http://www.couchwarriors.org/real/index.php?selection=contrib
"What is the average age of a Smasher?" - Smashers are your typical gamer age. Those that come to the tournaments are between 14 and 26 years old. Bring your friends, your controller and a $5 entry free.
"Who can I call if I need help?" - Me, on 0466352145
This post is split into the following sections:
1. Upcoming Tournaments
2. Ranbat Power Rankings
3. Other Events
4. Smasher Finder
5. Tournament Results (Majors)
1. UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
The next tournament is confirmed for SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2008.
Main details:
Location - John Curtin Hotel (Bandroom, First Floor). 29 Lygon Street, Carlton.
Date - 23 November 2008
Time - 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Car parking - Parking is plentiful and Free on Sundays in the area. Driving is encouraged to help supply the event with equipment, such as TV's.
Public Transport - The John Curtin Hotel is a 5 minute walk from Melbourne Central Underground Station.
Map - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=John+Curtin+Hotel,+Carlton,+Victoria&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.806224,144.963613&spn=0.021667,0.037594&z=15
Equipment - We are currently facing a shortage of TV's. If you are able to, please bring TV's into the tournament. $5 will be put towards the Smash Bank for every TV allocated for Smash.
Controllers - Please bring your own.
Additional information about food and drinks:
Food - No food and drinks are to be allowed into the bandroom. Please eat and drink downstairs at the bar. The John Curtin Hotel allows us to use their space in exchange for the groups patronage at the bar and kitchen. In order to keep the venue, please buy your food, drinks and snacks at the bar downstairs. Dinner opens at 6pm. There is a great selection of food at good prices.
Alcohol - Anyone who wishes to consume alcohol may do so comfortably in the bar and not in the Bandroom. Minors are prohibited from purchasing alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
Schedule for the day:
1.30pm: Venue open for setups only
2.00pm: Venue open to the public, Registrations
2.15pm - 6.00pm: SSBB Singles (DE)
6.00pm - 9.30pm: SSBB Teams (DE)
7.30pm - 9.30pm: SSBM Singles (SE)
9.30pm - 10.00pm: Bump-out
Rules:
All matches are played in a pools, in a best of 3 set.
All matches are to be played with 3 stock, 7 minute time limit and no items.
All sets are to begin through choosing 'Random.' Each player is entitled to 1 stage strike if they play on a stage that they do not wish to play on (This is different to stage banning).
The loser of the match picks is entitled to pick a legal stage at will and also is to be the last person to select a character before the next match begins.
Blind character picks may be enabled. To enable this and for more information, contact the tournament organiser.
Banning Stages - Each player may ban ONE stage that they do not wish to play on. This stage may be from any legal stage. The player must ban their chosen stage either before the set starts or immediately after the first game.
Metaknight is banned until further notice.
Legal Stages on Random Select:
Battlefield, Final Destination, Yoshi's Island, Lylat Cruise, Castle Siege, Smashville, Pokemon Stadium, Corneria [D], Bridge of Eldin [D], Delfino Plaza, Luigi's Mansion, Mario's Circuit [D], Great Sea, Norfair, Frigate Orpheon, Battleship Halberd, Pokemon Stadium 2, Distant Planet, Skyworld, Pictochat, Green Hill Zone [D], Yoshi's Island (Melee), Jungle Japes, Rainbow Ride, Onett [D], Brinstar, Green Greens.
Illegal:
All other stages
Other rules:
The Dedede Rule - Dedede may not play on stages that have a 'D' next to them. Dedede's opponent may choose to play on one of these stages if they wish.
Ice Climber Chainthrowing - Is legal up to 300%. Players caught performing it beyond 300% will be disqualified.
Any player caught using unfair stalling techniques or glitches will be disqualified upon discretion by the Tournament Organiser.
Rules:
All matches are played in a set, which is best of 3. This includes finals.
All matches are to be played with 4 stock, 6 minute time limit and no items.
All sets are to begin through choosing 'Random.' Each player is entitled to 1 stage strike if they play on a stage that they do not wish to play on (This is different to stage banning).
The loser of the match picks is entitled to pick a legal stage at will and also is to be the last person to select a character before the next match begins.
Blind character picks may be enabled. To enable this and for more information, contact the tournament organiser.
Banning Stages - Each player may ban ONE stage that they do not wish to play on. This stage may be from any legal stage. The player must ban their chosen stage either before the set starts or immediately after the first game.
Legal Stages on Random Select:
Yoshi's Story, Fountain of Dreams, Pokémon Stadium, Battlefield, Dream Land (N64), Final Destination
Illegal:
Brinstar Depths, Flat Zone, Great Bay, Icicle Mountain, Hyrule Temple, Yoshi's Island (Pipes), Yoshi's Island (N64), Venom, Fourside, Mushroom Kingdom I, Big Blue, Mushroom Kingdom II
Other rules:
Banned techniques: Soul Breaker, Freeze Glitch, stalling Rising Pound, stalling Peach Bomber, Luigi Ladder (teams only)
Dave's Stupid Rule: The loser can also not choose any stage that has already been played earlier that round.
* As with the first match, in some tournaments players can strike stages from the opponent's selection.
Any player caught using unfair stalling techniques or glitches will be disqualified upon discretion by the Tournament Organiser.
2. MELBOURNE RANBAT RANKINGS
This is a list of the best performing Smashers over the 2008 Season of Brawl. This list is not indicative of true skill level.
Cobalt - 65 - Noble Park - Metaknight/Snake
Redact - 41 - Blackburn - King Dedede/Captain Olimar
CAOTIC - 38 - East Melbourne - Wolf/Peach
Erick - 36 - Altona - Falco
Jei - 35 - Delahey - Pit
X - 29 - Nunawading - Fox
Amaterasu - 27 - Mt. Waverley - Meta Knight
Dekar - 20 - Boronia - GAW/Donkey Kong/Marth
Devil - 19 - Whittlesea - Wolf
Ice K - 19 - Blackburn - Falco
Tak - 18 - Scoresby - Fox
Emily - 16 - Mulgrave - Marth/Ike
Atticus - 15 - Bulleen - Marth/Kirby
Shaz - 14 - Narre Warren - Ike/Robot
Everence - 8 - Mt. Eliza - Lucario/Snake
Nay - 6 - Sydenham - Toon Link
CATS - 5 - Monbulk - Marth/Donkey Kong
Atlas - 3 - Wantirna - Lucario
Syrick - 3 - Cheltenham - Lucario
Zax - 3 - Olinda - Snake
3. OTHER EVENTS
After the successful Ski/Snowboarding trip that happened in Hotham 08, everyone has promised to return to the slopes for Perisher 09.
Melbourne's next major National tournament will be either the GotGames Major Finals, or potentially Gamerthon 2009.
4. SMASHER FINDER
If you want to find someone close by to play, or just need some insider info on what's happening in the Melbourne Smash Community, feel free to use this index to contact some Smashers.
Additionally, if you want receive a monthly publication of Smash events here in Melbourne and in Australia, post your email in this thread and I'll add you to this list.
CAOTIC (East Melbourne) - caodav@gmail.com
Jamie/Cronorox - bombersrule_1@hotmail.com
Vermiis - darkvermiis@hotmail.com
Atticus (Bulleen) - stirfrymon@gmail.com
Freddo (Epping) - freddo2@hotmail.com
Red X (Greenvale) - matt_ani@hotmail.com
Devil (Whittlesea) - ecko159@hotmail.com
Strider (Broadmeadows) - strider_ani@hotmail.com
Zan3tsuken (Thornbury) - omeletta@hotmail.com
Anfology (Eltham) - anthvr4@hotmail.com
Richard (Epping) - mybigv8@hotmail.com
ZTV (Reservoir) - zemonoth@hotmail.com
Dohei (Lower Plenty) - matt_leees@hotmail.com
Cronos Rainbow/Shaz (Narre Warren) - omnimetrix@hotmail.com
Cobalt (Noble Park) - turkish_blood@hotmail.com
Mr.Phantasmo (Somerville, Mornington Peninsula) - adam_hocking@msn.com
Jared (Mt.Eliza) everence@hotmail.com
SabreAnt (Hampton Park) - sabreant@hotmail.com
Syrick (Cheltenham) - omega_syrick@hotmail.com
Emily/Kupo (Mulgrave) - ddrmaniac13@hotmail.com
Divine Crono (Parkdale) - divine_crono@hotmail.com
Reon (Langwarrin) - nintounk@hotmail.com
CATS (Monbulk, Yarra Ranges) - kyattsu@hotmail.com
Redact (Blackburn) - phil_mc_crack69@hotmail.com
Myst Walker (Glen Waverley) - mystdreamer@hotmail.com
Dekar (Boronia) - sticktail@gmail.com
Forte (Glen Waverley) - vlim15@hotmail.com
X (Nunawading) - masterx___@hotmail.com
Tak (Scoresby) - gtdrift@hotmail.com
Cella - cella_lina@hotmail.com
Atlas (Wantirna) - atlasmist@hotmail.com
Bylim15 (Hawthorn) - bryan_ys_lim@hotmail.com
Ammaren (Mount Waverley) - cwoo8888@hotmail.com
Gietz (Knoxfield) - gietz13@gmail.com
Moogleman (Upwey) - ibstar_moogleman@hotmail.com
Thundermistress (Kew) - epona_race_ash@hotmail.com
Duffman (East Malvern) - theonlyduffman@hotmail.com
Jei (Delahey) - jei.varas@gmail.com
Nay (Sydenham) - nathan.struzycki@gmail.com
Blazey (Hoppers Crossing) - forblaze71@hotmail.com
Ugly Is The New Black (Wyndham Vale) - thedorianmode@hotmail.com
Markarse (Seddon) - thom_markus@hotmail.com
Erick (Altona) - watchulookinat@hotmail.com
Plasia (Keilor) - robert_plasia@hotmail.com
V1p3r (Keilor) - v1p3rau@hotmail.com
Nick (St. Albans) - nickcaine87@hotmail.com
JM (Sydenham) - jm__04@hotmail.com
Mikul (Geelong) - ice-shaman@hotmail.com
Fierce Oni (Ballarat) - fierce_oni@hotmail.com
LemonManX (Bendigo) - kryan_25@hotmail.com
Hero (Essendon) - link_carlo@hotmail.com
Timic83 - timic83@gmail.com
linkmaster@iprimus.com.au
5. MAJOR TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Here is a list of the major national tournaments Melbourne has hosted, along with the top placing singles entrants:
@M, The University of Melbourne, Carlton (February 14, 2005)
1st. Captain Jack (Tokyo, Japan)
SEAT, Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin (September 30, 2005)
1st. Emily (Melbourne, VIC)
SEAT2, Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin (December 10, 2005)
1st. Emily (Melbourne, VIC)
Comrades of the Anfology, Lower Plenty (January 27, 2007)
1st. Bringer (Perth, WA)
Comrades 2, La Trobe University, Bundoora (June 9, 2007)
1st. SephirothKen (Orange County, California USA)
Rambo [Melee], University of Melbourne, Parkville (April 26, 2008)
1st. CAOTIC (Melbourne, VIC)
Rambo [Brawl], University of Melbourne, Parkville (April 26, 2008)
1st. Kulla (Sydney, NSW)
~ See you next tourney!
http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110130811564579511298.000459998d6827f908e42&t=h&ll=-37.837988,145.155487&spn=0.768952,1.235962&z=10
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2968477788_c1c0197d7b.jpg?v=0
New to the scene?
If you're new to the tournament scene here is a couple of frequent Q&A's:
"Is this for pros only?" - The tournaments are open for everybody. The skill range is diverse, so don't be discouraged from attending. Not everyone that comes to the tournaments are competitive. Most are friendly and welcoming of new people. A lot of us are also a fair lot more outgoing than your average gamer. We are a community-based legion of Smash Brothers. Meet the tournament organisers! http://www.couchwarriors.org/real/index.php?selection=contrib
"What is the average age of a Smasher?" - Smashers are your typical gamer age. Those that come to the tournaments are between 14 and 26 years old. Bring your friends, your controller and a $5 entry free.
"Who can I call if I need help?" - Me, on 0466352145
This post is split into the following sections:
1. Upcoming Tournaments
2. Ranbat Power Rankings
3. Other Events
4. Smasher Finder
5. Tournament Results (Majors)
1. UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
The next tournament is confirmed for SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2008.
Main details:
Location - John Curtin Hotel (Bandroom, First Floor). 29 Lygon Street, Carlton.
Date - 23 November 2008
Time - 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Car parking - Parking is plentiful and Free on Sundays in the area. Driving is encouraged to help supply the event with equipment, such as TV's.
Public Transport - The John Curtin Hotel is a 5 minute walk from Melbourne Central Underground Station.
Map - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=John+Curtin+Hotel,+Carlton,+Victoria&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.806224,144.963613&spn=0.021667,0.037594&z=15
Equipment - We are currently facing a shortage of TV's. If you are able to, please bring TV's into the tournament. $5 will be put towards the Smash Bank for every TV allocated for Smash.
Controllers - Please bring your own.
Additional information about food and drinks:
Food - No food and drinks are to be allowed into the bandroom. Please eat and drink downstairs at the bar. The John Curtin Hotel allows us to use their space in exchange for the groups patronage at the bar and kitchen. In order to keep the venue, please buy your food, drinks and snacks at the bar downstairs. Dinner opens at 6pm. There is a great selection of food at good prices.
Alcohol - Anyone who wishes to consume alcohol may do so comfortably in the bar and not in the Bandroom. Minors are prohibited from purchasing alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
Schedule for the day:
1.30pm: Venue open for setups only
2.00pm: Venue open to the public, Registrations
2.15pm - 6.00pm: SSBB Singles (DE)
6.00pm - 9.30pm: SSBB Teams (DE)
7.30pm - 9.30pm: SSBM Singles (SE)
9.30pm - 10.00pm: Bump-out
Rules:
All matches are played in a pools, in a best of 3 set.
All matches are to be played with 3 stock, 7 minute time limit and no items.
All sets are to begin through choosing 'Random.' Each player is entitled to 1 stage strike if they play on a stage that they do not wish to play on (This is different to stage banning).
The loser of the match picks is entitled to pick a legal stage at will and also is to be the last person to select a character before the next match begins.
Blind character picks may be enabled. To enable this and for more information, contact the tournament organiser.
Banning Stages - Each player may ban ONE stage that they do not wish to play on. This stage may be from any legal stage. The player must ban their chosen stage either before the set starts or immediately after the first game.
Metaknight is banned until further notice.
Legal Stages on Random Select:
Battlefield, Final Destination, Yoshi's Island, Lylat Cruise, Castle Siege, Smashville, Pokemon Stadium, Corneria [D], Bridge of Eldin [D], Delfino Plaza, Luigi's Mansion, Mario's Circuit [D], Great Sea, Norfair, Frigate Orpheon, Battleship Halberd, Pokemon Stadium 2, Distant Planet, Skyworld, Pictochat, Green Hill Zone [D], Yoshi's Island (Melee), Jungle Japes, Rainbow Ride, Onett [D], Brinstar, Green Greens.
Illegal:
All other stages
Other rules:
The Dedede Rule - Dedede may not play on stages that have a 'D' next to them. Dedede's opponent may choose to play on one of these stages if they wish.
Ice Climber Chainthrowing - Is legal up to 300%. Players caught performing it beyond 300% will be disqualified.
Any player caught using unfair stalling techniques or glitches will be disqualified upon discretion by the Tournament Organiser.
Rules:
All matches are played in a set, which is best of 3. This includes finals.
All matches are to be played with 4 stock, 6 minute time limit and no items.
All sets are to begin through choosing 'Random.' Each player is entitled to 1 stage strike if they play on a stage that they do not wish to play on (This is different to stage banning).
The loser of the match picks is entitled to pick a legal stage at will and also is to be the last person to select a character before the next match begins.
Blind character picks may be enabled. To enable this and for more information, contact the tournament organiser.
Banning Stages - Each player may ban ONE stage that they do not wish to play on. This stage may be from any legal stage. The player must ban their chosen stage either before the set starts or immediately after the first game.
Legal Stages on Random Select:
Yoshi's Story, Fountain of Dreams, Pokémon Stadium, Battlefield, Dream Land (N64), Final Destination
Illegal:
Brinstar Depths, Flat Zone, Great Bay, Icicle Mountain, Hyrule Temple, Yoshi's Island (Pipes), Yoshi's Island (N64), Venom, Fourside, Mushroom Kingdom I, Big Blue, Mushroom Kingdom II
Other rules:
Banned techniques: Soul Breaker, Freeze Glitch, stalling Rising Pound, stalling Peach Bomber, Luigi Ladder (teams only)
Dave's Stupid Rule: The loser can also not choose any stage that has already been played earlier that round.
* As with the first match, in some tournaments players can strike stages from the opponent's selection.
Any player caught using unfair stalling techniques or glitches will be disqualified upon discretion by the Tournament Organiser.
2. MELBOURNE RANBAT RANKINGS
This is a list of the best performing Smashers over the 2008 Season of Brawl. This list is not indicative of true skill level.
Cobalt - 65 - Noble Park - Metaknight/Snake
Redact - 41 - Blackburn - King Dedede/Captain Olimar
CAOTIC - 38 - East Melbourne - Wolf/Peach
Erick - 36 - Altona - Falco
Jei - 35 - Delahey - Pit
X - 29 - Nunawading - Fox
Amaterasu - 27 - Mt. Waverley - Meta Knight
Dekar - 20 - Boronia - GAW/Donkey Kong/Marth
Devil - 19 - Whittlesea - Wolf
Ice K - 19 - Blackburn - Falco
Tak - 18 - Scoresby - Fox
Emily - 16 - Mulgrave - Marth/Ike
Atticus - 15 - Bulleen - Marth/Kirby
Shaz - 14 - Narre Warren - Ike/Robot
Everence - 8 - Mt. Eliza - Lucario/Snake
Nay - 6 - Sydenham - Toon Link
CATS - 5 - Monbulk - Marth/Donkey Kong
Atlas - 3 - Wantirna - Lucario
Syrick - 3 - Cheltenham - Lucario
Zax - 3 - Olinda - Snake
3. OTHER EVENTS
After the successful Ski/Snowboarding trip that happened in Hotham 08, everyone has promised to return to the slopes for Perisher 09.
Melbourne's next major National tournament will be either the GotGames Major Finals, or potentially Gamerthon 2009.
4. SMASHER FINDER
If you want to find someone close by to play, or just need some insider info on what's happening in the Melbourne Smash Community, feel free to use this index to contact some Smashers.
Additionally, if you want receive a monthly publication of Smash events here in Melbourne and in Australia, post your email in this thread and I'll add you to this list.
CAOTIC (East Melbourne) - caodav@gmail.com
Jamie/Cronorox - bombersrule_1@hotmail.com
Vermiis - darkvermiis@hotmail.com
Atticus (Bulleen) - stirfrymon@gmail.com
Freddo (Epping) - freddo2@hotmail.com
Red X (Greenvale) - matt_ani@hotmail.com
Devil (Whittlesea) - ecko159@hotmail.com
Strider (Broadmeadows) - strider_ani@hotmail.com
Zan3tsuken (Thornbury) - omeletta@hotmail.com
Anfology (Eltham) - anthvr4@hotmail.com
Richard (Epping) - mybigv8@hotmail.com
ZTV (Reservoir) - zemonoth@hotmail.com
Dohei (Lower Plenty) - matt_leees@hotmail.com
Cronos Rainbow/Shaz (Narre Warren) - omnimetrix@hotmail.com
Cobalt (Noble Park) - turkish_blood@hotmail.com
Mr.Phantasmo (Somerville, Mornington Peninsula) - adam_hocking@msn.com
Jared (Mt.Eliza) everence@hotmail.com
SabreAnt (Hampton Park) - sabreant@hotmail.com
Syrick (Cheltenham) - omega_syrick@hotmail.com
Emily/Kupo (Mulgrave) - ddrmaniac13@hotmail.com
Divine Crono (Parkdale) - divine_crono@hotmail.com
Reon (Langwarrin) - nintounk@hotmail.com
CATS (Monbulk, Yarra Ranges) - kyattsu@hotmail.com
Redact (Blackburn) - phil_mc_crack69@hotmail.com
Myst Walker (Glen Waverley) - mystdreamer@hotmail.com
Dekar (Boronia) - sticktail@gmail.com
Forte (Glen Waverley) - vlim15@hotmail.com
X (Nunawading) - masterx___@hotmail.com
Tak (Scoresby) - gtdrift@hotmail.com
Cella - cella_lina@hotmail.com
Atlas (Wantirna) - atlasmist@hotmail.com
Bylim15 (Hawthorn) - bryan_ys_lim@hotmail.com
Ammaren (Mount Waverley) - cwoo8888@hotmail.com
Gietz (Knoxfield) - gietz13@gmail.com
Moogleman (Upwey) - ibstar_moogleman@hotmail.com
Thundermistress (Kew) - epona_race_ash@hotmail.com
Duffman (East Malvern) - theonlyduffman@hotmail.com
Jei (Delahey) - jei.varas@gmail.com
Nay (Sydenham) - nathan.struzycki@gmail.com
Blazey (Hoppers Crossing) - forblaze71@hotmail.com
Ugly Is The New Black (Wyndham Vale) - thedorianmode@hotmail.com
Markarse (Seddon) - thom_markus@hotmail.com
Erick (Altona) - watchulookinat@hotmail.com
Plasia (Keilor) - robert_plasia@hotmail.com
V1p3r (Keilor) - v1p3rau@hotmail.com
Nick (St. Albans) - nickcaine87@hotmail.com
JM (Sydenham) - jm__04@hotmail.com
Mikul (Geelong) - ice-shaman@hotmail.com
Fierce Oni (Ballarat) - fierce_oni@hotmail.com
LemonManX (Bendigo) - kryan_25@hotmail.com
Hero (Essendon) - link_carlo@hotmail.com
Timic83 - timic83@gmail.com
linkmaster@iprimus.com.au
5. MAJOR TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Here is a list of the major national tournaments Melbourne has hosted, along with the top placing singles entrants:
@M, The University of Melbourne, Carlton (February 14, 2005)
1st. Captain Jack (Tokyo, Japan)
SEAT, Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin (September 30, 2005)
1st. Emily (Melbourne, VIC)
SEAT2, Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin (December 10, 2005)
1st. Emily (Melbourne, VIC)
Comrades of the Anfology, Lower Plenty (January 27, 2007)
1st. Bringer (Perth, WA)
Comrades 2, La Trobe University, Bundoora (June 9, 2007)
1st. SephirothKen (Orange County, California USA)
Rambo [Melee], University of Melbourne, Parkville (April 26, 2008)
1st. CAOTIC (Melbourne, VIC)
Rambo [Brawl], University of Melbourne, Parkville (April 26, 2008)
1st. Kulla (Sydney, NSW)
~ See you next tourney!
http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110130811564579511298.000459998d6827f908e42&t=h&ll=-37.837988,145.155487&spn=0.768952,1.235962&z=10