Pacific West Orbitar: Ultimate every other Friday! (YOU MUST PREREGISTER)

[Cyrrona]

Bring your controller out every other Friday for Orbitar, Seattle's preeminent Smash Ultimate bi-weekly, at GameWorks! PREREGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. Sign up at the smash.gg link below before 10 PM on Thursday the week of the event, then pay at the venue with cash! Our player cap is 160 entrants, so make sure you sign up promptly if you plan on going.

In addition to the bracket, we’ll have setups dedicated to friendlies. Smashers of all skill levels--and ages--are welcome! (Minors normally have to leave GameWorks at 10 PM, but anyone attending our event can stay for the whole duration!)

If you can’t make it out, you should be able to catch some of the action at twitch.tv/SatelliteSmash. VODs will later be uploaded to www.satellitesmash.com.

NOTE: Bringing a setup (console with all characters + GameCube adapter) that we use for bracket can lower your venue fee to $5. We can only discount fees while there are still open monitors to pair the consoles with, so make sure you get here early!

Now featuring: Orbitar 86 on 2/21!

Schedule
Setup from 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM PT, bracket from 6:30 PM - 10 PM PT

Entry
Venue: $10
Bracket: $5

Rules

Orbitar uses the stage list put forth in the WWA recommended ruleset. You can find a full listing of rules here.

Payout
Fewer than 80 entrants

• 1st: 50%
• 2nd: 30%
• 3rd: 20%
• 4th: $10

80 or more entrants

• 1st: 40%
• 2nd: 20%
• 3rd: 15%
• 4th: 10%
• 5th: 5%, 5%
• 7th: 2.5%, 2.5%

 

[T0MMY]

Sounds like this tournament is well organized, fully supported by the community, and has a great ruleset for competition. Wish I knew about it a little earlier, would love to support a Mii-friendly event!

 

[Cyrrona]

Thanks! We're definitely off to a good start. The tournament recurs every other week, so there should be more opportunities for you coming up.

 

[Egg.]

So the next one is Friday of next week? I've been wanting to go another tourney but haven't had the time, but luckily I'm on break soon! It would be nice if it was a bit earlier in the day since I'm across the lake, but I might be able to make it.

 

[Luigiguy42]

This seems like a lot of fun! I've never been to a smash tourney before! Unfortunately I have something going on next weekend and the next weekend is my birthday, but I definitely will be sure to check it out sometime when I have the chance!

PS: I don't play Ness

 

[Deleted member]

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This ruleset, location, and timing are beautiful. I'd love to go.
Also, I should ask this now, when's the limit on registration?

 

[Cyrrona]

Registration is at the door and capped at 64, and yep--the next Orbitar is one week from now on Friday, 12/18. Hope to see you guys out there! Based on the feedback we've gotten so far, everyone's really enjoying the series.

 

[Zmadness]

While I've been playing Smash all my life, I'm very new to the competitive scene and I'm eager to learn more from veteran players!

 

[Luigiguy42]

It's kind of sad this is the closest tourney to me considering its 50 min away. I live in Everett and there's like no tourneys near me.

This seems like a great tourney and I hope you guys get a great turnout, but I can't go.

 

[garbonz]

i will definitely be attending this, made an account just to post here- are any controllers allowed?

from Auburn, never been to a tournament before but none of my friends really play smash so I'm hoping to find cool people to play with who enjoy the game as much as I do.

 

[Cyrrona]

i will definitely be attending this, made an account just to post here- are any controllers allowed?

from Auburn, never been to a tournament before but none of my friends really play smash so I'm hoping to find cool people to play with who enjoy the game as much as I do.

Yep, all controllers are allowed!

 

[TTGLViral]

It's kind of sad this is the closest tourney to me considering its 50 min away. I live in Everett and there's like no tourneys near me.

This seems like a great tourney and I hope you guys get a great turnout, but I can't go.

There is a weekly smash tournament every monday for melee, PM, and Smash 4 at game clucks in lynnwood.

 

[Papyrus]

Cyrrona this event sounds awesome! Planning to show up this Friday. Do you know where most people park for this event? I don't live in Seattle so I'm not too familiar with the area, not to mention Capital Hill parking can be a nightmare.

 

[Cyrrona]

Cyrrona this event sounds awesome! Planning to show up this Friday. Do you know where most people park for this event? I don't live in Seattle so I'm not too familiar with the area, not to mention Capital Hill parking can be a nightmare.

Paid street parking is available around the venue itself, but you'll only need to pay for about an hour--it becomes free after 8pm. If you're looking for a more defined lot, the Washington State Convention Center is just a quick walk away. Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

[Ryusuta]

I'm going to try my hardest to make it! I'm looking forward to seeing you guys!

 

[pseudonym]

heyo, I'm really interested in attending this local one day, but I have a few questions I would like to ask:

1) Is there any way the results/stats of each local can be published?
2) What are the payout percentages for the winner and runner-ups?
3) Are matches able to be uploaded onto YouTube? (other than watching the Twitch VOD)
4) Could one play on the Wii U Gamepad for bracket matches?
5) Is there an age limit?

 

[Ryusuta]

I had a lot of fun yesterday! I lost a couple of heartbreakers, but it was an exciting time and I met a lot of really cool people! If anyone ever wants to play some casuals or just say hi, please don't hesitate to drop me a note. =)

It's a bit of a drive for me to get up to Seattle, but I look forward to the next time I'm able to be there!

 

[Cyrrona]

heyo, I'm really interested in attending this local one day, but I have a few questions I would like to ask:

1) Is there any way the results/stats of each local can be published?
2) What are the payout percentages for the winner and runner-ups?
3) Are matches able to be uploaded onto YouTube? (other than watching the Twitch VOD)
4) Could one play on the Wii U Gamepad for bracket matches?
5) Is there an age limit?

1) We post the results on facebook after each event, but we'll look into getting those scores over here as well in the future.
2) We pay out to 4th--it's usually along the lines of 50%/30%/15%/5%.
3) They aren't at the moment, but we're aiming to work up to this eventually.
4) Yep.
5) Nope.

Hope to see you out at one sometime!

 

[Cyrrona]

Quick update: We're moving to second and fourth Fridays to better accommodate other tournaments in the Seattle metro area. We're also rolling back the bracket start time to 7:00 PM and lowering our registration cap, though the latter is subject to change depending on the number of setups the community can provide. We're looking forward to implementing these tweaks at our next event (still on 1/22)--make sure you're there in time to register!

 

[B-III]

I'll be to the next one absolutely.

 

[HappyRager]

Is 3ds a valid controller type

 

[Cyrrona]

Is 3ds a valid controller type

Yep, all controllers are allowed.

 

[Luigiguy42]

HappyRager and I will most likely be at the one on February 12th

 

[TheRamsicle]

Really excited to make the next one!

 

[Cyrrona]

Quick update: If anyone plans to bring a setup, please let us know what we can expect by adding it to this Google doc. We'll be using this to coordinate setups moving forward. Thanks, and looking forward to seeing new faces out here!

EDIT: Registration cap has been loosened to 64 thanks to the community's setup contributions. Thanks, everyone! If we get 2 more, we'll be able to remove the cap entirely.

 

[Xygonn]

Finally making it to my first local. No more wifi warrior only for me. See you guys on the 12th. I might be able to bring a full setup.

 

[Luigiguy42]

Considering the fact that Corrin and Bayonetta have been confirmed for release on Feb 3rd, are you going to allow them on the 12th or are you going to wait until one of the later events to allow them?

 

[ArNoh]

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Is it okay if I don't have these rules completely memorized by the day of the tournament? I'm talking about the Rock Paper Scissors thing. This will be my first ever tournament and I might not know some of the rules by heart.

 

[Luigiguy42]

Is it okay if I don't have these rules completely memorized by the day of the tournament? I'm talking about the Rock Paper Scissors thing. This will be my first ever tournament and I might not know some of the rules by heart.

Im sure that some of the more experienced players would be more than happy to explain when the time comes.

 

[ArNoh]

Im sure that some of the more experienced players would be more than happy to explain when the time comes.

Alright, good to know. I can't wait.

 

[Luigiguy42]

Alright, good to know. I can't wait.

Same. I'm just counting the days until the 12th!

 

[Cyrrona]

Considering the fact that Corrin and Bayonetta have been confirmed for release on Feb 3rd, are you going to allow them on the 12th or are you going to wait until one of the later events to allow them?

We plan to allow them on the 12th.

And yes, ArNoh , feel free to ask if you're unsure of anything. The community is pretty friendly--they'll help you out!

 

[Xygonn]

We plan to allow them on the 12th.

And yes, ArNoh , feel free to ask if you're unsure of anything. The community is pretty friendly--they'll help you out!

I'll be bringing a setup and it will have Bayo and Corrin available if that matters.

 

[ArNoh]

Same. I'm just counting the days until the 12th!

I am in the back of my head too. I have school to keep me busy for a while. But inside I am giddy with excitement!!!

 

[Nster]

I can probably go. Question: Will Bayonetta and Corrin be legal

 

[Cyrrona]

I can probably go. Question: Will Bayonetta and Corrin be legal

Yes.

 

[Nster]

Also, do you have gamecube adapters or do I have to bring mine?

 

[ArNoh]

Also, do you have gamecube adapters or do I have to bring mine?

I'm pretty sure they will have their own. People bring them in. However, you can still being yours in to waver the price fee.

 

[Nster]

Does anyone know how we are supposed to record our bracket matches?

 

[ArNoh]

Is there any chance we can get playercams during this Friday's tournament?