Well, if you don't think you're going to place just go Link all the way baby!
I'm only half serious GL
I've been thinking about it, and since In know I won't place anyway, I might as well go straight Link. Unless I go up against a ruthless MK who gimps like no other, then I might go Marth or Kirby or something.
Honestly, I don't think anything can prepare you for your first tourney experience (unless you play with a lot of people in real life often) except the tourney itself. You might find yourself being able to keep your cool during a fight, or you might find hands shaking and tingling with adrenaline uncontrollably. Either way, just remember:
keep your cool and keep your mind straight during matches.
That was my biggest problem starting out at tourneys; I'm just giving my personal advice to you. But most importantly, have fun and meet some new smashers and play a lot of friendlies. Lots of times the friendlies are what make a tournament more memorable than the actual brackets.
Yeah, I'll try to get in as many friendlies as possible. Seriously, I'll probably freak out during the matches (I get nervous whenever I do anything thats imporant, including tests) but hopefully that will decrease as I go to more tournaments.
Gl Joe!, all you need to focus on is getting as many friendlies with as many different characters as possible. This is your first competitive tournament so you dont need to focus on placing well. Your main goal should be to gain as much experience as possible. You're gunna get your *** handed to you no doubt, but youll also learn alot. Say hi to Anther for me & Let him know he owes me a rematch.
Lol, it looks like you put GI Joe instead of "good luck" Joe.
I'm dissapointed to hear that you aren't coming Legan, but I'll definately tell Anther about the rematch. >
i can almost guarantee you'll get tourney shakes, theres really no way around it. the only thing you can really do is play your hardest and learn from your mistakes. like legan said the more people you play the more matchup experience you'll gain and you'll learn the tricks and secrets of other characters.
as for playstyle during the tournament.....play extremely reserved. theres no need for you to go approaching anybody that can't out spam you. if your opponent is just chilling back trying to bait you, start raining bombs on his head. also stay calm when you're off the stage, DO NOT start recovering badly just because you think you'll be gimped or some **** and like always DI is a must.
GL homie, do work
Yeah, the tourney shakes will definately give me problems but I'll try my best nonetheless! Getting the match-up information will also help me with my guide... good deal. I planned on playing sort of adaptive, but defensive sounds like a good idea. This will be, after all, my first time playing a whole bunch of different characters and playing styles, so no need to get too flashy.
I'll do some work and rep us well! ( I hope
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Also get used to playing a lot of really long matches in a row. A problem I had in the tournament were people talking, maybe bring ear plugs, also get used to playing with ear plugs if you do decide to use them, and having three 6-7 minute long matches in a row. In one of those projectile fest it can get draining. Also you may have to be standing while your playing, so you might want to get used to standing while playing.
I don't mind a lot of noise in the backround, so the earplugs shouldn't be that big of a problem. As for long matches and standing up, I've done it before and it was a new experience, but nothing I can't handle.
Haha very nice NintenJoe. I'm gonna spend my November 1st playing some smash too. I'm going to a friendly tourney for Halloween with some of my friends. So do good man. Make us proud (btw, I'm going to start attending monthlies in the beginning of next year's semester (like after the summer)) And Metro, some tourneys have chairs lol So good luck, may the triforce help you.
Thanks Blu, good luck at your tournaments as well. I'm looking forward to seeing your first tournament debut as well.
Well, ive only been to one tourney ( the PnT NYC tourney on the 18th, only did doubles though) and im not gonna lie, you will get nervous, only if you seem to be losing. If that starts to happen to you, keep your cool, that's how a link is supposed to be anyway since you cant do anything stupid or you're f***. Just do your best, as others said before, get as much experience as you can, you're first tourney should be a memorable one.
Also, prepare to see ALOT of Meta knights XD
I've been getting prepared by writing the match-up for Meta Knight and hopefully that will help. None of my friends play MK, but I've been watching lots of videos to analyze his playing style and I've formulated some good counter-strategies. I pray that I won't get gimped too much.
Thanks for all the support guys, it means a lot. Just 3 more days until tourney time...
