Gamestop Tournament Tips and Info!

[SilentDrifterZ]

Well when you have 32 people at the tournament and there is very little time we don't have 8 hours like we do in competitive tournaments so they get it done quick with 1 minute matches.

They also want to get it done by the time the Midnight Launch starts. Mine's starting at 7pm just so they can get the tournament done before then.

 

[ThePUNK]

I have a question. What were they thinking when they decided one minute rounds. Won't it be really hard for someone to die in this short amount of time?

Well they would need to have time for the 3rd rounnd because how many kills an opponent gets is how they take there 26 people and turn that into 8, and it woulnd work with stock. So they want to keep it all unified. that and they want to be quick about it.

 

[DykeLOL]

I think mine starts at 9.

 

[Platanos]

I don't understand the 1 minute rounds, either.
It's going to be extremely difficult.

 

[rklamer]

Wait, so the battles are Wiimote+Nunchuk? I thought they were just Wiimote...

 

[Onichi]

Well I am upset, my local Gamestop's Wii Station isn't working, so unless Nintendo sends another one, i just signed up for a Melee tournament by accident. Here I was, thinking i get to play brawl early trying out a new character and I get Melee. Since I mained Link in Melee i never really learned to wavedash.

At least it will be with a Gamecube controller at least.
I wonder if anyone else has run into this problem yet, with Gamestop individual stores making their own rules, either deliberately or due to circumstances?

 

[Testament27]

if anything these gamestop tourneys will be the end all argument on whether or not smashballs and items have a place in competitive play, since their seems to be an argument for them.

just have fun fellas

 

[Killer Tree]

if anything these gamestop tourneys will be the end all argument on whether or not smashballs and items have a place in competitive play, since their seems to be an argument for them.

just have fun fellas

No it won't be because they will have items like hammers and invincibility stars on.

 

[ThePUNK]

No it won't be because they will have items like hammers and invincibility stars on.

Just talked to 3 gamestops in my location in wisconsin and they said Items will be off

 

[peytar]

i just asked my gamestop and he said we wasn't sure but he thinks theyre having the tournament so i am very happy and the guy at gamestop also said he faced ken.... but that is a little off topic, but yeah thanks for the hints.

What's a faster character that has good kill moves?
cuz i wanna use a char like that

 

[Vulcan]

Hmm...
Just called up the gamestop i reserved it at, they said it was going to be first 32 people who sign up, matches will be 4-5 stock, items undecided, starts at 9. I mentioned I read it was going to be 1 min matches and he said that it was too short and they werent doing it. So...yeah. Sounds like it will be fun ;P

 

[Kasumi]

I wonder if anyone else has run into this problem yet, with Gamestop individual stores making their own rules, either deliberately or due to circumstances?

I'm kinda in the opposite boat as you. My gamestop was planning to have what they said was a melee tournament for like the last two months. They said, "You win, you get a free copy of brawl."

They just called me to apologize and tell me that now it's a brawl tournament. And not only that, if you win, you have to travel all across the country going to more "rounds" until you finally win the game.

I wouldn't be that upset if it was just a brawl tournament, and I could walk out with a copy brawl, but now I've gotta go to a bunch of rounds.

 

[Linkster47]

Wow, my local Gamestop rocks! They're doing BYOC and they're doing either tournament mode or normal battles. They didn't say anything about items or secret characters so I'll check into the store later.

 

[Brockman5]

Mine said brawl, no specifics though..

 

[Creo]

Mine said brawl, no specifics though..

..Same as mine...oh well. I just hope that if mine is Wiimote/Nunchuck combo, I'll be good with it.

 

[ThePUNK]

What is your guys take on this tournement? do you like it? To be honest I am glad that there having one but I would much rather have them just have a tournement where everyone who shows up could play and then the top 2 or 3 finishers would just get brawl for free in stead of the winner haveing to travel to all these rounds and ughh . . . idc just kinda something i dont really plan on doing.

 

[eazail]

So, when can I sign up at my local gamestop? Today?

 

[Umandsf]

Well, this would be the first video game tournament of any form I would go to, so I don't know. If I go on to the next rounds, I don't mind taking trips. At least it gets me outside. Also, I asked my mom that if I do have a chance to go to San Jose for the final, would I be able to go (alone)? I was surprised she said yes immediately but is wary of me going to Japan for three and a half months. We'll see, but I don't think I'll make it past Round 1, anyway.

I called my store, and they said sign-ups start at 10:00PM. Also, they said I shouldn't be surprised if we could use our own controllers, so I'm preparing for any possibility. No mather who, I'm using Mario, anyway.

 

[What's The Point]

So, when can I sign up at my local gamestop? Today?

For best results, call your local Gamestop and ask when you can sign up. Some places have already started, some places are waiting till the day off, and starting times all seem to vary. So call to be safe.

 

[Creo]

What is your guys take on this tournement? do you like it? To be honest I am glad that there having one but I would much rather have them just have a tournement where everyone who shows up could play and then the top 2 or 3 finishers would just get brawl for free in stead of the winner haveing to travel to all these rounds and ughh . . . idc just kinda something i dont really plan on doing.

Unfortunately, this is my problem as well. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind maybe traveling to New York from where I live [Woonsocket Rhode Island] but taking a plane isn't really my thing. I'm really in this to play it before it releases..I'll probably just let someone beat me in the Round 2 District Tourny.

 

[Collective of Bears]

What is your guys take on this tournement? do you like it? To be honest I am glad that there having one but I would much rather have them just have a tournement where everyone who shows up could play and then the top 2 or 3 finishers would just get brawl for free in stead of the winner haveing to travel to all these rounds and ughh . . . idc just kinda something i dont really plan on doing.

The rules suck, but I'll be going anyway.

 

[Phlemingo]

I went to my gamestop today and only 10 people had signed up!!! Whats up with that?

 

[Deleted member]

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[Umandsf]

I went to my gamestop today and only 10 people had signed up!!! Whats up with that?

Well, the tournamet is in a week, and not everyone may know about it.

 

[Vulcan]

I went to my gamestop today and only 10 people had signed up!!! Whats up with that?

Hrm, didnt know we could even sign up yet. Gamestop guy just said first 32 and that I should get there around 7 (starts at 9) to sign up. Planned to leave around 5, eat, then hang out until it starts.

 

[ThePUNK]

Announcement: this thread will be changed to "Gamestop Tournament Experience" on March 8th so you guys can share your Gamestop tournament experiences. The best of luck to all of you on the 8th!

 

[Golem the Stern Father]

Being that you cannot choose your own remote and secret characters are out, this will certainly feel weird. But I just have to accept it.
Yay, the best city in the world hosts round 1 and 2!

 

[f8lmatt]

Unfortunately, this is my problem as well. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind maybe traveling to New York from where I live [Woonsocket Rhode Island] but taking a plane isn't really my thing. I'm really in this to play it before it releases..I'll probably just let someone beat me in the Round 2 District Tourny.

thats dumb because you win something for winning Round 1 and Round 2, Why not travel to MA for round 3? isn't that closer to you?

 

[Creo]

thats dumb because you win something for winning Round 1 and Round 2, Why not travel to MA for round 3? isn't that closer to you?

Yes, I just figured that out today so my mistake. Where in Mass is it? I should be able to manage it.

 

[joeysmash]

Unfortunately, this is my problem as well. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind maybe traveling to New York from where I live [Woonsocket Rhode Island] but taking a plane isn't really my thing. I'm really in this to play it before it releases..I'll probably just let someone beat me in the Round 2 District Tourny.

you say that like you know you will win!

 

[Waddle]

This thread fails.

 

[CaliburChamp]

Dont misunderstand

I think everyone is confused, or the gamestop guy told me the wrong information.
I asked the gamestop associate if the tournament was for melee or brawl, and he said it was for super smash bros melee, brawl will only be released at midnight.

 

[Zevox]

I think everyone is confused, or the gamestop guy told me the wrong information.
I asked the gamestop associate if the tournament was for melee or brawl, and he said it was for super smash bros melee, brawl will only be released at midnight.

Neither, actually. If the info I got from my Gamestop is right, some Gamestops are doing Melee due to not having permission to use Brawl before its release (or something along those lines), while others are doing Brawl due to having such permission.

Zevox

 

[ThePUNK]

This thread fails.

Well you don't have to post in it then

I think everyone is confused, or the gamestop guy told me the wrong information.
I asked the gamestop associate if the tournament was for melee or brawl, and he said it was for super smash bros melee, brawl will only be released at midnight.

I think the gamestops are confused to be honest, I think all gamestops will be playing BRAWL on the 8th and your gamestop is just waiting for the confirmation e-mail. Even though they are saying MELEE I would train for brawl if i where you.

 

[Idfection]

How do I get my Gamestop to offer a prize? My gamestop is listed online, and is having a tourney, but isn't offering any prizes to the winner of the first round. Any tips on what to tell them?

 

[Minty]

its brawl and you play it with the nunchuck that is all

 

[Toesrus]

this is just so funny.
we are working up cheap strategies just to beat casual players.
all because the rules force us to.
what happens when we find a competitive player that will see through your strat? by then it will be too late.

 

[ThePUNK]

this is just so funny.
we are working up cheap strategies just to beat casual players.
all because the rules force us to.
what happens when we find a competitive player that will see through your strat? by then it will be too late.

meh there isn't anything wrong with it, where just trying to figure out ways to help our chance of winning thats all. . . if we don't win its not the end of the world WE HAVE BRAWL!

 

[Knyaguy]

Wait is the tournament at Midnight or during the daytime?

 

[GinRei]

Might depend on location, but most seem to be starting it a few hours early so that it'll be over just around Midnight.