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Smash Lord
Welcome to Melbourne's Official Super Smash Bros. Brawl Thread.
That Ain't Falco Saturdays and Sundays all Day Smashfest
CAN YOU DIG IT?!
DATE AND TIME
Date: Season will commence February 2010
28TH OF FEBRUARY
28TH OF FEBRUARY
***Doors must be locked by 11pm. That gives approx. 2 hours for the smashers who like to hang around after the tournament to play friendlies and pack their things.
LOCATION
The tournament will be held at the Abbotsford Convent Foundation.
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
MELWAY REFERENCE: 44 G5
The Abbotsford Convent
"The Abbotsford Convent is an extraordinary place and is fast becoming an important arts, educational and cultural precinct in Melbourne. Just 4 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, its 11 historic buildings, gardens and car park are spread over 6.8 hectares in a sweeping bend in the Yarra River and are surrounded by the Collingwood Children's Farm and Yarra Bend Park."
Getting there via Train: Victoria Park station on the Epping and Hurstbridge lines is the closest railway station to the Abbotsford Convent. Please note that some services express past Victoria Park station. Once out of the station and on Johnston St, walk east (away from the City) down Johnston St for around 12 minutes to Clarke St. Turn right into Clarke Street (the last right before the Yarra) and left into St Heliers St. The main entrance to Abbotsford Convent is on the right of St Heliers St before you reach the Collingwood Children's farm.
Via Tram: Catch any tram down Victoria St Abbotsford/Richmond and get off at Nicholson St Abbotsford (or Lennox St Richmond). Walk north up Nicholson St all the way to Abbotsford St and turn right. At the end of Abbotsford St turn left into Clarke St and then right into St Heliers St. This is a 20-25 minute walk.
Via Bus: From the City- the 200 City to Doncaster Shoppingtown/ Bulleen, The 201 City to Doncaster Shoppingtown/ Bulleen, and the 207 City to Doncaster Shoppingtown/ Donvale depart from Melbourne Central/ Lonsdale St in the city, run along Lygon St, Elgin St then Johnston St. Alight at Clarke Street bus stop (before Johnston Street crosses the Yarra). Turn right at Clarke St then turn left into St Heliers St. The 205 Melbourne University to Doncaster Shoppingtown begins at Melbourne University then proceeds down Elgin and Johnston St and pasts Clarke St.
Via Car: The Abbotsford Convent is located at the end of St. Heliers St, Abbotsford. The easiest way to get here is to go via Johnston St then onto Clarke St then into St Heliers St (See MELWAYS Ref 44 G5).
All day parking is available in the carpark opposite the site on St Heliers St for $4.00. Gold coins only.
THE VENUE
Once you reach the Convent, there will be signs up around the area pointing you in the correct direction.
The Rosina Auditorium
"Deep in the heart of the Rosina building is a beautiful big old Auditorium that lends itself perfectly to rehearsals and workshops for the performing arts. The Rosina Auditorium is a community access space of the Abbotsford Convent. It is ideal for workshops, rehearsals, research and development, warm up and physical classes.
Rosina Auditorium is a large area consisting of a proscenium stage with a dividable back stage area that can be separted by concertina dividing wall, two smaller back rooms and an outdoor courtyard area that is perfect for break outs. It features ground floor access, strong timber floors, mirrored wall with curtains.
The Rosina Auditorium is 22m x 13.5m sq. The height from ceiling to floor is approx 5m. "
THE COST
At registration there will be an entry fee to help pay for the venue. To enter the Singles tournament will cost $5 each. To enter the Doubles tournament will cost $5 per team. That would be $2.50 per person. No payment, no registration it's as simple as that. Every other Brawl related tournament will be free.
RULES
Singles:
1v1
3 stock each
8 minute timer
Items set to OFF and NONE
Best of 3 matches
Doubles:
2v2
3 stock each
8 minute timer
Items set to OFF and NONE
Best of 3 matches
Team Attack set to ON
Life Stealing is allowed
Additional Rules:
- No player may choose a stage they have already won on in that set unless agreed upon by both players.
- If the timer runs out, the victor is determined first by stock and then by percentage.
- Metaknight is NOT banned but his Infinite Cape glitch is.
- If a game ends with Bowser doing his suicide klaw and it ends in sudden death, the sudden death will be ignored and that game will count as a win for Bowser. Same rule applies for Ganondorf's suicide Flame Choke, Kirby and Dedede's neutral B and Donkey Kong's suicide grab.
- The Ice Climber's infinte chaingrab can only be performed up to 300%, any more after that can and will be considered stalling.
- Dedede cannot play on any stages with a (D) next to it (see stagelist below) unless agreed upon by both players.
- Wii-motes and Classic controllers are allowed, however they are discouraged due to battery life, connection issues, unreliablity and time hindrance. The GameCube controller is preferred.
- The Convent nor the Tournament Organizers are responsible for any lost or damaged equipment eg. TV's, controllers etc. so please take extra care of your belongings and label them if you must.
- Stalling is banned.
RUELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!
For a full detailed view of the rules feel free to check-it-out
Players are responsible for knowing the rules. No more than the previous match should be replayed in the event of a rule violation and it is recommended that any disputes be brought promptly and quickly to TO's attention
STAGELIST
***TBA***
PRIZES
***TBA***
Thanks again Jei for the write-up <3