[April 19th, 2015] Gamer's Gauntlet Smash Series #9 (PM and Smash 4 Wii U) (Clinton Township, MI)

[Swanky_]

So, what caused the switch from Smash 4 doubles to PM doubles? I personally like PM more, so this is exciting for me, but I'm curious.

I believe it is supposed to alternate. So the Jan 25th event will be Smash 4 singles again

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

At GG we try to support a diverse smash environment and PM is still very popular among the locals. The GGSS was set up from the start to be PM heavy on the 1st tournament of the month and Smash 4 heavy on the 2nd tournament of the month.

We have singles tournaments for both games always.

 

[Vayseth]

I am unlikely going to attend

You can say you're playing Pokeymans instead. It's OK.

 

[Liam_Butler]

At GG we try to support a diverse smash environment and PM is still very popular among the locals. The GGSS was set up from the start to be PM heavy on the 1st tournament of the month and Smash 4 heavy on the 2nd tournament of the month.

We have singles tournaments for both games always.

Ah, okay. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

The video playlist for GGSS#2 has finally been uploaded! Please let up to 2-3 days until all of them are fully processed.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL28AmArLA0EFZKLl6qXQTHvdrpFjIGa4B

 

[RocksteadyTheChiefRocka]

Myself and quite a few of my friends (a least 5) plan on attending on January 25.

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

February and March's dates have been finalized! The top post has been edited to reflect the new dates.

They are:
February 2015: Sunday, February 8th and Sunday, February 15th
March 2015: Sunday, March 8th and Sunday, March 15th

Note that unless otherwise stated the events on the 8th of each month will have 2 PM tournaments and 1 Smash 4 tournament and the the events on the 15th of each month will have 2 Smash 4 tournaments and 1 PM tournament.

 

[zyth]

just checking again to see if anyone could give me a ride to this tomorrow?

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

Due to increased attendance Smash 4 will now have pools and we will be opening two hours early! Enjoy friendlies for two hours until things start up at noon! Here's the new schedule (starting January 25th):

10:00 AM - Venue Opens/Registration
12:00 PM - Registration for Smash 4 WiiU Doubles and P:M Singles Ends
12:30 PM - Smash 4 WiiU Doubles and P:M Singles Begins
02:00 PM - Smash 4 WiiU Singles Registration Ends
02:30 PM - Smash 4 WiiU Wave A Pools Begins
03:30 PM - Smash 4 WiiU Wave B Pools Begins
04:30 PM - Smash 4 WiiU Singles Bracket Begins

Here is our Facebook event. Please sign up there if able! We had 85 unique players last time, I would like to break 100 this time!!

Additionally, the layout will change to allow us to have more room to play and we will now have a dedicated section for friendlies open all day!

 

[Ori_bro]

I'm ready for this. Gonna be a blast participating in my first double tourney weekend!

 

[Gidy]

Do you have gamecube adapters for Smash U?

 

[Ori_bro]

Do you have gamecube adapters for Smash U?

Those who bring setups are required to have a GCA.

 

[KentaKurodani]

Is there anyone with seats open in the general Novi/Livonia/Northville area? I can't get a ride with my planned one, I'm at my moms and nowhere near him

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

Hello everyone! Sorry about a lack of info lately. One TO has been incredibly ill for weeks and another has been getting killed at work. We have been getting updates through however. We have GGSS3 completely done! GGSS4 videos will be a few more days yet. Links are below.

• [Dec 7th, 2014] Gamer's Gauntlet Smash Series #1 -- Youtube Video Playlist for Smash 4
• [Dec 21st, 2014] Gamer's Gauntlet Smash Series #2 -- Youtube Video Playlist for Smash 4
• [Jan 11th, 2015] Gamer's Gauntlet Smash Series #3 -- Youtube Video Playlist for Smash 4
• [Jan 25th, 2015] Gamer's Gauntlet Smash Series #4 (COMING SOON)

Just a reminder that GGSS5 is TOMORROW. Check the facebook thread here: https://www.facebook.com/events/450071571807428/

 

[Railz]

Ill be there but a little late like usual

 

[Vayseth]

OK! Smash 4 pools probably won't start until around 1 pm

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

Just a reminder that this is THIS WEEK. THIS SUNDAY.

We have a strong group of regulars but we always seem to rotate a top 8 in and out due to people being unable to get rides or people showing up casually here and there. I want this next one to be huge! Hope everyone can get there and let's get rides figured out asap!

 

[Pr0fessor Flash]

Is this gonna be streamed? I'm kind of sad about no PM Doubles but whatever lol

 

[Vayseth]

The venue has had an issue with upload speeds so unfortunately streaming from the venue is impossible at this time. I record and put up videos after the fact (I'm super behind though, getting caught up now).

Smash 4 doubles and P:M doubles rotate every tournament. Last Sunday's (the 8th) was P:M doubles.

 

[Pr0fessor Flash]

The venue has had an issue with upload speeds so unfortunately streaming from the venue is impossible at this time. I record and put up videos after the fact (I'm super behind though, getting caught up now).

Smash 4 doubles and P:M doubles rotate every tournament. Last Sunday's (the 8th) was P:M doubles.

Didn't know The Doubles rotate lol. I'm ready to rek others lol

 

[Samn]

Can we get an updated stagelist for PM please? Right now the stagelist is really goofy and I really don't think we need as many stages as we do. If we could cut out stages from page two and maybe eliminate it to 2 counter pick bans and 10 stages I think it would be a lot more convenient and make the tourneys run a bit faster.

 

[Vayseth]

Gifts! Where you atttt

 

[Gifts]

Samn, I will definitely look into that. I just pretty much used the Apex 2013 ruleset as far as stages go. I'll give everyone an update once I figure it out. It may not be for this next tournament though.

 

[D e l t a]

Samn, I will definitely look into that. I just pretty much used the Apex 2013 ruleset as far as stages go. I'll give everyone an update once I figure it out. It may not be for this next tournament though.

I used the following stages at a tourney I ran recently and it seemed fairly balanced overall. Any thoughts?

Starter stages: Battlefield, Smashville, Pokemon Stadium 2.

Counterpick stages: Yoshi's Story, Green Hill Zone, Yoshi's Island, Final Destination, Dreamland, WarioWare

2-3 bans for CPs, RPS loser bans first stage, winner chooses from 1 of 2 starters

Starter stages:

Spoiler

Generally stage striking comes down to these 3. It saves time going through 4 other stages that are typically not played on first, and gets down to the point. Possible to add 2 or 4 stages, but will inevitably be these 3 most commonly started on.

Counterpick stages:

Spoiler

YS, WW, GHz allow for nice, small blast zones, perfect for chars like Yoshi, FireEmblem cast, Ness, etc. Good to also pick against campers and players that typically favor more space and room to work around with. GHz also good against chars that kill off the top such as Lucas and Fox. Dreamland obviously favors floaties better than the starter stages. FD for even more obvious reasons. YI helps out poor recoveries such as Lucas, Ness, Yoshi, etc.

I don't see too much favor in these CP stages as with 2-3 bans, the opponent still gets to choose a stage in their favor, while you ban the stages that may be the wrost for you.

EDIT:
Only dislikes/disagreement I potentially see with this list

• Starters being "too limited." "Add more starters"
  
• Stages possibly considered "jank" counterpicks would be Yoshi's Island (ghosts), GHz / FoD platforms (if FoD is included)
• WarioWare / Yoshi's Story being "too small"
• Dreamland being "too big"

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

OK guys! Bumping this thread as this is under a week away.

Updates:

• Rules for both Smash 4 and P:M have changed. Take a look at the link in the OP!
• Video playlists for GGSS 4-6 have finally started to upload. You can find those links in the 2nd post!
• Facebook events for both tournaments are coming very shortly.

EDIT: The Facebook event for GGSS#7 (March 8th) has been posted in the OP!
EDIT 2: The Facebook event for GGSS#8 (March 15th) has been posted in the OP!

 

[Samn]

Awesome! And may I say, thank you for keeping Yoshi's over fountain. **** fountain of dreams.

 

[D e l t a]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ x10000

 

[Ori_bro]

Hyped for this. I'll bring a Smash 4 Setup like usual~

@ D e l t a I will return your memory card finally.

 

[D e l t a]

@ D e l t a I will return your memory card finally.

Awesome. If I'm not there I'll have one of my crew mates grab it for me.

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

This thread wasn't updated! Curses!

THIS SUNDAY (March 15th) will be our Smash 4 heavy event. Be there!

 

[Gidy]

Out of curiousity do you think customs are a possibility for future events?

 

[Hyper Crasher]

Out of curiousity do you think customs are a possibility for future events?

In May, it's becoming a side event.

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

See everyone this weekend!

 

[ecstasy]

when's the next sm4sh tournament?

 

[preklin123]

Have you guys considered a melee tournament? If I bring a setup could we do some melee friendlies if possible? I just don't know a melee bi weekly in the metro detroit area. GG would definitely be the closest if you guys did add Melee. Could be an even bigger turnout.

 

[D e l t a]

Have you guys considered a melee tournament? If I bring a setup could we do some melee friendlies if possible? I just don't know a melee bi weekly in the metro detroit area. GG would definitely be the closest if you guys did add Melee. Could be an even bigger turnout.

There's been discussion on this. With the circuit coming up, Melee is postponed until after the circuit ends. SSBM was supposed to be featured last month or two, but was sadly delayed. Feel free to bring a Melee setup regardless. Myself and others will be more than happy to play Melee on the side. Unfortunately, an actual tourney for Melee won't be hosted at GG for a little while according to Gifts. I'm more than positive that Melee would attract dozens of smash players from the local scene once GG hosts Melee.

 

[preklin123]

There's been discussion on this. With the circuit coming up, Melee is postponed until after the circuit ends. SSBM was supposed to be featured last month or two, but was sadly delayed. Feel free to bring a Melee setup regardless. Myself and others will be more than happy to play Melee on the side. Unfortunately, an actual tourney for Melee won't be hosted at GG for a little while according to Gifts. I'm more than positive that Melee would attract dozens of smash players from the local scene once GG hosts Melee.

Okay cool. Thank you so much for the reply. I just started playing melee so even some friendlies with locals would be awesome.

 

[Gamers_Gauntlet]

Just want to announce that with all the new changes I will no longer be updating this thread. I will link the new thread once it has been uploaded.

New thread!