I cannot begin to describe how good this tourney was. Every second of it was a pure blast. It's almost surreal looking in retrospect. 5 months ago I was just a WiFi player; I had virtually no hope of ever making it offline. Next thing you know, I'm playing people I never thought I'd even speak to in person and meeting people/making friends from all over the ****ed world.
I just can't depict how amazing each and every one of you was. People I never began to imagine I'd get along with were some of the coolest folks.
Just being able to play everyone in and of itself was amazing. But then the hotel? That place was ridiculous. Classy as ****! Aside from the fact that the stupid ***** in NJ see no need for refrigeration, so all the cereal and oatmeal I brought to save money on food was for naught, due to being unable to have milk at hand unless I kept it at a perpetual boil in the coffee maker.
The day then passed. Apex: Day 1. At the end of the day, I found myself with Praxis, Dark Pch., Adumbrodeus and Ed (Ed59, top-tier Zelda/Sheik) wandering around New Brunswicks in desperate search of good. We finally stumbled upon a 711 where I, in my fiscal conservatism, bought bread, jelly and peanut butter and ate 3 fatass PB&J sandwiches before I died of starvation.
God, I can't even recant all the memorable moments there. Met so many cool Melee players, too. In particular Shiz, Hungry, Kage, the Twins and so many others. At the hotel, I showed Kage how to do a Ganon back roll to FAir IRL. Earlier that night I was mimicking Sheik moves (badly) to Tutu (Endymion) and attracted a bunch of people inadvertently lol. I then proceeded to arm wrestle Hungrybox, and from there, 80% of the **** venue crowded around the table and I arm wrestled Hungry, the Twins, Ed and SK92. I was so ****ing tired afterward. All of 'em were strong as hell.
I also was told my Diem that me playing that MK on the big projector screen was livestreamed. Is that true? If so, sick. xD
Anyway, before I have a post-tourney hype hissy fit, I'd best get to the shoutouts and pictures! >:U Long-*** list.
Ed - I gotta say, man. I only met you 2 days ago, but you've got such an amazing character to you that I feel like I've known you forever. I'd definitely consider you an IRL friend. Top-tier player, too, man.
FWK - I never in a million years thought we'd meet. Yet there I saw you and your hat, standing before me. So glad I finally met you, Flame.
Tutu - Same as Ed. You and Ed are funny as **** and I loved every second hanging with you guys. Such an awesome Sheik, too.
Diem - We may have givene each other hell online, but ****, man, you're a solid dude. Really nice to have met you, Diem.
Vex - Same as Diem. Really enjoyed talking with you, Vex!
Inui - Same as Vex and Diem. XD We didn't talk too much, but you were a good dude as far as I could see.
SK92 - Fun arm wrestling matches, man. XD You're another person I never ever thought I'd meet. But I'm glad I did. You're a great guy.
Praxis - I watched you play San. You were SOOOO good until you got nervous! But aside from that, you're also such a wickedly awesome guy. It was fun as hell hanging with you to say the least.
Dark Pch - Same goes for Praxis, man. I nearly dropped a load when I saw you playing Rain. So ****ing legit.
KirinBlaze - I've heard so much about your Link, and was so stoked to finally get to play it. I was not at all disappointed. Impressed the hell out of me! Getting near you was like... oefrgnbaeoitnhb!r,tn[]pm
Shado - We only played one game, but **** your Sonic is good, man. Hanging with you was so fun. Hope to see you again sometime soon!
Jbandrew - Took me a second to realize Jband = Jbandrew. XD We didn't play or talk much, but you were such a cool guy. I hope we see more of each other come the MLGs and other big tourneys.
san - You're as good as they say, man. Your executions are phenomenal. I'm so glad we got to play. Impressive as hell, san! 'Grats on 9th AT A FREAKING NATIONAL!
Seagull - Your MK actually impressed me. It legit impressed me. I watched you play and you used him with such a unique flair. Good stuff, man.
NinjaLink - Ganon dittos were so fun lol. XD Good job on your set with BC, man. I love BC, but since he takes the game to heart, I could tell you felt pretty bad after the set. But good stuff nonetheless, dude! Nice to see you again.
Will - GET DAT DK OUTTA HEEEYA.
Cable - Saw you go vs. SK92. So **** good, man. XD Nice to meet you at long last.
Gunblade - I legit never thought we'd meet either. But we did, and it was magic. You're more legit than I expected. Not to say I didn't think that already though. XP
HolyNightmare - Nice meeting you, Holy. I wish we could've played though. D: I saw you play though and your ROB is definitely a beast. Also really cool, too. You impressed me, man!
Ally - Your ICs are too good! Sorry we didn't get to play either as well, man. :/ NEXT TIME, THOUGH!
Stroumbert - Easily one of the toughest players I had to fight. You knew the Ganon MU in and out and were one of the smartest players I've faced. Impressive, impressive!
King Kong - When I played you, I felt bad for having such a tough time against you. Then Vex told me you're probably the best Bowser your skill level suddenly made sense. XD
Bizkit - Nice job beating Nairo, dude. Amazing final match. Your grenade placement is SOOO good.
Sphere - What do YOU want?
Fats - Getcha *** outta here.
GAY - Great to meet you, man. Amazing Peach.
Kiwi, Tempest and Bill - Endless <3s your you guys as usual. X3 I don't think I laughed harder than when I was with Bill and Tempest. You guys are the best.
BC - You're better than most peopel you know. But your anxiety brings you so far down. If you can overcome that, you'd be top-tier, easily.
Mike and Hink - o u guise lol
Papa Saucem - Why do you even bring Saucem along any more?
Saucem - Just kidding, Sauce. <3 We all love you. XD
YoshQ - Best Falcon and Luigi I played all **** day. Sorry I kept making you hurt yourself. XD
Japanese players - E. Honda
Doom - Sick MK, dude. Nice to meet you.
Shadow - You did so good in pools. I'm majorly impressed.
KSizzle - Didn't get to see you play, but you're a cool guy. Glad we met, man.
Anti - So legit in your matches against Brood. XD
Swordgard - Nice job trading 3-stocks with Inui. XD
Sherise and Deven - Nice meeting you two. Sorry we didn't talk more.
Nicole - Really good stuff with Peach. Every Peach main there had such a different style. You all impressed me a ton. Glad we got to play. Keep it up!
TKO - You're such a good dude, man. So glad we met. Thanks for all the help with the situation again, dude. And thanks for letting me use your body wash, too lolol. I was so unclean. D:
Shiz - Not only was the fact that you shaved your name onto the side of your head effing amazing, but you're a great dude. It was a total pleasure.
Eggz - Man, whatchu talkin' 'bout Nordic Viking man, getcha *** outta hee. >w< Really nice meeting you, man. Wicked cool, dude. Beast Melee player, too. I also saw you play someone on RC as MK. Didn't know you played Brawl.
Hungry - Thanks for turning me into a sideshow exhibit you *** >:I
Vato - Really great meeting and playing you, dude. Beast Mario. Stylin' on that Samus on the projector. XD
The Twins - Beasts. Nothing else to say. Beast Bros. I love you guys. XD
Allied - YOU ARE SUCH A ***
Kage - Our destinies are entwined. The cosmos would not allow the two different versions of the same person not unite.
DEHF - Really good job in the tourney, man. You functioned so well under all that pressure.
Chair - Beast Wario. I seriously have never had an issue with any other Wario. It is such a good MU for Ganon considering Wario's tier placement. You're awesome as a person, too. Funny as hell, man. XD
NikeNick - We didn't get to play, but I saw you plan San, and your decision making and quick reactions impressed me a lot. Really good stuff, Nick!