Looking to get into the Competitive Scene (Chicago)

[Zujx]

Hello, my name is Jim
I'm 21 from the Chicagoland area

I've been creepin around the project M forums here on smashboards for awhile now and also play a ridiculous amount of P:M. I've always been lucky enough have a large group of friends that have been really into smash (Melee, Brawl, and P:M) and we've always just had mini-tournaments among ourselves so, I have a lot of people to practice with. I've never attended an official tournament of any kind, but me and some buddies are fairly interested. I really have no idea how these things work.

My main question here is: How do you know your ready for competitive play?

I'm not really looking to become the greatest P:M player of all times or make any money. I really don't care about any of that stuff just seems like it would be fun & I'm sure I'd get to learn something too. Main concern is I'd like to have a solid preparation for it. I don't really have any way to gauge my skill level accurately. I know I will most likely loose alot what you recommend that I know ?

On another note: Who here is from my area and whats going on out here?

 

[Vashimus]

You know you're ready for competitive play when you care enough about the game to make a Smashboards account after lurking for a long while.

Play friendlies with locals just so you can get good competition before you really decide you want to go to tournaments.

 

[9bit]

What part of Chicagoland? I'm about 45 minutes northwest of the city.

 

[SpankyOleary]

As for people in your area you could check out this thread, http://smashboards.com/threads/the-p-m-player-locator-project.334476/ and PM anybody that's close by

I'm just getting more competitive with P:M so I'm not much help with your other question

 

[SixSaw]

Start coming to these.

Luckily for you the Chicago area PM scene is MASSIVE (maybe one of the biggest local scenes?) and you've ample opportunity to play some insanely talented players.

 

[Scythe]

join the chicago melee group on facebook