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Ups and downs, it was really fun overall. Obviously there were a lot of problems.
If we were going to do pro-AM shoulda just stuck with the original plan, and just make people not into skill groups but just do our best on trying to give em a skill number and just go from highest skill paired with lowest at random (no requests). So it was insanely stupid that there was hardly a balance across the board because of the requests and ended up with having teams that were both so far behind in skill. We wanted to have this event cater to the really low levels but it didn't at all so it was a failure in my book. Sorry TheRogueTwinkie (and probably many others), while the requests were going on, I knew that some people were going to have to get the bad end of the stick.
Crews. Still think we shouldn't have had any ranked players. Way too imbalanced, there's no way anyone should be able to 4 stock Zeo/Max in these crews. And the stream would be more into it since it wouldn't seem like the captains are just carrying.
I know everyone has been going on about the main problems. But the biggest time sinks = 1. the whole doubles signups/requests/etc 2. drafting crews (which slowed down pools/crews)
So we know that there were problems and ending at 3 AM is 100% avoidable. Not going to take the same path next time.
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SFS_Dayman - I was gettin real stressed. Thanks for holdin the bracket fort down! I'll definitely have to repay the favor. Always love seein ya around at tournaments.
OXY_Wieners - Felt bad but thanks so much. Wait, I thought you beat F1shy? Sorry I couldn't go around watching your matches exclusively. Next time we meet, we'll train!!!
OXY_JeezImSoBored - Feels like it's been forever, thanks for helpin me with the tape stuff. We definitely need to hang out this winter break! Need to unleash my inner masochist with something similar to that BASS.EXE battle.
OXY_2Jar - Too good man. Thanks for always helping out at every tournament. And ya almost had my first stock in crews O.O that woulda been hero status for sure LOL. Thanks for always showin up to tourneys too it's always a pleasure having you around.
OXY_DendyPretendy - Your help while teams were goin on is much appreciated. Looks like we got a lot of levelin up to do. Love ya man.
~I know some people asked if they could help out with anything too. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. I want all of yall to be godlike soon!!!
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Sorry CablePuff2 (Chun), I didn't give nearly enough attention to doubles since I was running it and I freakin lost my controller. Even though I told you communication was key I really didn't do anything about it. If you have a facebook, add me Sung Hyun Lee! Or just msg me on smashboards and we can have a convo. You were a lot better than I thought for someone who says they only play free for alls haha!
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Couldn't have asked for a more awesome team! We all wanted it so bad I could feel it. I put my absolute trust in my team. I can honestly say I couldn't have done half of what I did without you guys. Hecka proud of the way yall were playin outta your minds.
Team SUNG
RapidRage - How the fudge did you have the presence of mind to meteor cancel that suicide stomp by Zen omfg I literally would have never done that ever in my life #betterthansquidagainstzeo and your knowledge of good stages/counterpicks and stuff were right on the money. 2 smart 2 skilled
Turok - You're totally a bait luring Marth. Those AC FF nairs into dashes were gettin everyone and their mothers lol. You could take your game way further though. Delayed fair/nair/uair into dash through/dash away is godlike. Glad you were on my team and tasted victory.
CUK - Never seen someone make so much out of so little. Taking two stocks off Dante was clutch as heck. You did good man. Oh and ya gotta be careful about recovering against foxes with dj fair (cause of shield -> shine spike). Your timing is always slightly off when you try to go for u airs as they're recovering, have confidence in your abilities/reads and be as reactive as possible : ]
Skeeter - YES. YES. YES. NO. YES. NO. YES. Your intuition is insaaaane. Advice is top notch. I had to consult with you about everything hahaha. Ya had some moments but I want your whole match to be moments!
Combofest - 10stockopening. Well played. You knew you were in the money when you joined Team Sung. Cept you aren't so good at converting into guaranteed knees. Good stuff owning Squid LOL. You're awesome man.
Zeo - Lol double falcon 18 stocks. Soooooooo good. Don't even sweat against wes lol it was prime time, hard facin him with all that pressure on your back. *Ahem*
You did mad work, glad you were a part of my delicious crew. Can't believe you went for that d throw dair on Squid. We're definitely hangin out winter break!
F1SHY - AKA PETERTHEKILLER unleashed that BEAST in the last crew battle. You were mindgaming even me when I was watchin. Your tech punishes were great, your baits were amazing, and it seemed like you were fairly composed the whole time. F1shy4president.
~Seriously though, yall are awesome.
Team Squid - Tell me. Just tell me what was goin through your mind when Combo owned Lobo and continued to go HAM with ZEO. I ADMIT! Ya had me slightly shook near the end there. Maybe one millimeter. "YOU'RE SO SILENT NOW SUNG!" LOOOL. Yall were definitely bringin it back a bit. I'm sorry, but those Chokami chants were really hittin my funny bone. GGS yall!
Team Lil Fumi (AKA Team SD haha) - Valiant effort. But I took the best SD playa Turok! Good showin yall, takin out team Dendy hardly breakin a sweat? That's how I felt with this one
we didn't even use our anchor Zeo. Fun games!
Team Wes - Battle of the best captains obviously! I was savin both Combofest and Zeo for Sergio, wouldn't let em in no matter what. Definitely the closest battle. We were goin pretty much even the whole way through. But we won because we have the power of friendship. Not because my drafting skills are godlike, not because F1shy was goin ham, not because of Skeeters co-captaining awesomeness, but friendship. GGS!
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OXY_TheCrimsonBlur - Thanks for all the help and runnin this thing. Ya did pretty well but there's still that gap I feel like. Hope ya had an awesome time man.
OkamiBW - I might just have to go back to Sheik :X So inspirational. We'll definitely play on Friday... maybe the Friday 3 weeks from now I'll let ya know!
SD - Thanks for comin up! Sorry yall had to drive back so late. We'll be making a lot of changes. Lil Fumi, you're mad good, hope we'll see ya within a year again :] Zen your falcon is amazing it's so weird but super fast. PikaZoo thanks for coming all the time you're incredible man and I hope you can make the experience even more enjoyable for yourself. Leeland ya played well, I think Fly would be proud of some of those jab grabs.
SB - Thanks for comin down! Yall are seriously all awesome. Seriously.
Fresno/Cencal - Thanks for comin! Dunk and that one other guy I forgot who his name was but was the personal cheerleader for Obey aka TheMayorOfGimpCity - I have yet to see ONE gimp, but I guess that's why ya changed your tag. You were goin IN on this tournament. Impressive. Very impressive.
Studmuffin - I've learned the ways of pkmn. Very chill guy. Hope you do a full days work at the next tourney!
Khepri - Hmm, sheik lol. Didn't think you'd need that practice for this tournament. Not bad man but I did expect you to get top 3 though. I'm just glad you came and stayed.
Manatee - Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. Love seein ya and Peligro around.
OXY_PracticeMan - Thanks for helpin out when ya could. Was your experience dreamy? Too many people to hang out with this winter break O.O
Bardull - I heard about you vs Khepri. I got mad respect for your drive to win. You're so close. Can you taste it?
Jackpot - Good break. Utilize the cosmic energies and destroy some unsuspecting rankers.
Thanks to everyone who came. GGs to all I saw a lot of awesome sets. Hope yall had fun cause I know I did.
time to build up a reliable secondary to eventually surpass kirby
