Event - MLG Anaheim 2014 does it cost money to go to tourneys?

[Pikachu24]

does it cost money to go to tourneys???? ive heard this but didnt know if it was true

 

[Ussi]

NOTHING is free in life

 

[Dark 3nergy]

this MLG Columbus i spent 35$ on gas[i need to fill her up today], 15$ on food, 35$ entry fee, 50$ on the hoodie[optional], 20$ on parking

so like 155$ total

 

[OFY]

I didn't spend a dime getting to MLG and playing and all the other stuff.

 

[SOVAman]

$50 hoodie???

it better be good

 

[iiDEMIGODz]

does it cost money to go to tourneys???? ive heard this but didnt know if it was true

Nope, you are driven there for free, and provided free food....

Of course it costs money. I don't understand how someone could think it would be free. Unless it was in YOUR basement hosted by you. Even then, it'd probably end up costing you somehow.

 

[SFA Smiley]

lol@gas money

you guys should get a dragon like me, I don't pay for ****

 

[link2702]

of course it costs money, what did you think the tourny organizers were gonna give the prize money to the winner out of their own pockets?

 

[SOVAman]

lol@gas money

you guys should get a dragon like me, I don't pay for ****

You live in VA?

I haven't seen you at any tourneys, tell that dragon to step it up

 

[SFA Smiley]

You live in VA?

I haven't seen you at any tourneys, tell that dragon to step it up

I only go to mexican tourneys, my dragon has a thing for latino women

 

[Indigo Jeans]

Of course it costs money.

First of all, personal expenses. You're gonna need gas money if you're driving there. If it's a long tourney, add hotel money to the list. Some people offer housing, too. Then add food money. You can't place on an empty stomach.

Second, the TO's expenses. They've usually gotta pay for a venue, and if they're super awesome, they pay to get food on the spot for the attendees.

Finally, the actual tourney expenses. You've pretty much always got to pay a venue fee, or entrance fee. This is to actually get you into the place. Second, match fees. People usually have to pay to enter their matches of choice, i.e., singles or doubles. All of this is charged so as to pay for the TO's venue expenses and to fill the prize pot.



Eh, Lil' B/SOVAman, you going to any tourneys this summer?

 

[SOVAman]

Eh, Lil' B/SOVAman, you going to any tourneys this summer?

I will be at a lot of locals

but I am definally trying to make it to the MLG in Raleigh, and maybe Apex2.

But, Apex2 is probably a no

 

[Ussi]

lol@gas money

you guys should get a dragon like me, I don't pay for ****

I dunno about you but my dragon takes about 30 pounds of fresh noob meat an hour :X **** ain't easy to get

 

[global-wolf]

You live in VA?

I haven't seen you at any tourneys, tell that dragon to step it up

I just saw your location, I live literally a 5 minute walk from Reston.

Feels so weird when someone online is so close :x

 

[SOVAman]

I just saw your location, I live literally a 5 minute walk from Reston.

Feels so weird when someone online is so close :x

Lol yea

go to my tourney this weekend in Lanham MD. Pretty close from here

 

[global-wolf]

Lol yea

go to my tourney this weekend in Lanham MD. Pretty close from here

Can't, sorry. I don't have a ride. Plus I want to get better before I go to a tourney because I really suck D:

 

[SOVAman]

Can't, sorry. I don't have a ride. Plus I want to get better before I go to a tourney because I really suck D:

Lol that's cool

also where do you live, Herdon?

 

[global-wolf]

Lol that's cool

also where do you live, Herdon?

Yup. Not town of, I live in Oak Hill

 

[Jem.]

Coming from Washington, I spent around $380 on my plane tickets 2 weeks before the event, then 35 on my brawl pass. pitched in $25 for hotel, spent around 40 for food/etc. Not too bad considering how late I bought my tickets, and that WA has had the longest flights to the first two events, and will occur again for Raleigh

 

[Sharky]

My expenses coming from Central NY:

gas: $35, $5 to get from syracuse to rochester (driver was feeling nice lol) and $30 from rochester to Ohio.

Hotel: about $28. I managed to score a deal with the hotel for a free night at a different place, because the hotel overbooked for Saturday night, so the total was $138 for two nights. I told everyone that they would be paying $15 thinking we'd have 9 people. However, one person decided friday night that they were staying with someone else so that knocked it down to 8 people, and I didn't feel like getting an extra two bucks from everyone. One person was nice enough to give me $20 to make up for the extra change to make it even. I still haven't gotten money from two people but I'm in regular contact with them so I'm not concerned about that.

MLG Pass: $35, I couldn't find a partner for doubles =(

Food: Maybe $20 lol, I only payed for food once on friday night (and that stromboli was delicious). Other than that I took FULL advantage of the free doritos/hot pockets/dr pepper provided by the venue. Oh yeah I also bought food on the way home but that's it lol.


Total: $118 coming from Syracuse, NY. Not too shabby. =D

 

[Psychoace]

Let's see for Dallas it will be Nothing on gas, nothing on food, nothing on room, split parking so probably like 5 bucks i'm assuming it will be 20 dollars, and 35 for entry. I love living like a broke college student it really prepares you for life.

40 total.

 

[Pierce7d]

Not for me!!! :d

 

[D. Disciple]

35 bucks entry fee, free flights (Stand by baby) and discounts on hotels. Fairly cheap for me.

 

[Maripu]

of course it costs money, what did you think the tourny organizers were gonna give the prize money to the winner out of their own pockets?

That's not unheard of... lol

Also what's up with the entry fee being so high? I don't know what the prize is though but that's one big pot.

 

[Pierce7d]

I don't think it's all that high. I think Venues let us use their space/resources for pretty cheap on average, and a simple $10 entry to get into the tourney isn't much.