How Did Your First Tournament Go?

[Karyuudo-Kite]

I'm Thinking Really Hard About Going To A Tournament And From What I Hear It's A Big One. I've Never Gone To A Tournament Before So I'm Pretty Nervous. And I Know Absolutely No One. ;u ; Any Tips?

 

[TheWorstMuppet]

My first official tournament was in November of last year. It was pretty big (though by Scotland's definition of big, you're looking at 40 people, max.) and everybody there was friendly and welcoming! I didn't go there with the expectation of winning anything, but I managed to get a few friendlies on the go with some professional players and I learned a whole lot from them. In short, it was a ton of fun! I won't lie, I was a nervous nelly. But the nerves calmed down as the day progressed.

My advice to you firstly is that you should go! There's nothing quite like being surrounded by people who likely share the same interests as you. It makes it easier to go up and talk to people you've never met before. I mean, you're all there for one thing, right? So use that as a starting point! Y'know, ask people who they main and suchlike!

Also try to remain calm during the first stock of your first fight. For me, the very beginning of that match was the most stressful. Figuring out someones style whom you've never met before is such an intense situation. It's not over if they get a stock off you and they're sitting at 45% or what-have-you. Don't despair! You can come back from that! Yeah!

And finally don't be afraid to ask for friendlies! Practise is good for everyone! Just pick a setup and if there are people playing, ask if you can get next game. In the meantime, watch them play out their matches. You might be facing them in the first round! Scan them for info on their playstyle!

-Ah ha! I have you now! Weak point at the back of the knee! HIYAAAH!! Watch 'em fold like a piece of paper!-

In the end I say go, because hopefully your first tournament will leave you hankering for more!

Hope this helped somehow. :^D


(Also, if you want some sparring practise I'm always down to clown!)

 

[Mazdamaxsti]

My first tournament will be McSmashter, and I can't wait. In trying to convince some friends to come hang out, but all aren't very interested. Still can't wait.

I've done some online tournaments, and I've definitely getting better, my first tournament I didn't win a match, same with the 2nd. The 3rd one I won 1, and my 4th one I won 3 (one of those I was winning and my power went out, but then he said he couldnt do the tournament so I moved up instead of him)

 

[Karyuudo-Kite]

I Hope It Goes Well, Thanks For The Advice ; u;. I've wanted to try some online tournaments just haven't gotten around to it. I might Try it out eventually.

 

[Sean²]

Get in early and get in with some groups playing friendlies before the tournament starts. That will get you some practice in and maybe make you some friends.

Mine was in the Fall of 2008 to a Brawl tournament. I went with 2 friends, so that helped with the nervousness thing. I won my first set, then lost a set, then won a set, then got knocked out. It was a lot of fun and I got to talk to a lot of cool people.

Just don't go in expecting to run train on everyone else, play friendlies, and have fun.

 

[Veskah]

Mine was a trainwreck. I lost my first two matches and was out in 15 minutes. The people seemed friendly enough, I just never did much chatting. It was a combination of nerves and using a gamecube controller for the first time. I really don't recommend switching controllers at the last minute. I'm going to try to get to one tomorrow and see if I've made any improvement.

 

[Raijinken]

Won my first round (Brawl). Then I was given a bye because my round 2 opponent didn't show on time, he showed late and the TO let him play (after giving me a bye), he won easily, mocked me openly during the match, didn't gg or handshake, and I've hated Olimar and had a generally bad view of competitive Smash players ever since.

And here I am thinking of entering a tournament in another few weeks.

 

[GalaxysAreRad]

Some smash players are total ***** but the majority are nice and friendly, I've never gone to a tournament where the people weren't hella nice and friendly tbh. Just dont sweat it, go and have fun, learn, and wrek

http://cards.n-masters.com/smash4/generatecard.php

 

[Substitution]

I once had a tournament against Me and Myself. I lost.

 

[Buffoon]

First tournament I went to was for Brawl. I was immediately knocked into the Loser's Bracket by a friend and proceeded to clean house until I encountered my friend again; the following match, I was knocked out of the tournament, but it was one of the best matches my buddy and I have ever had.

From this experience, I'd argue that you go to a tournament to have a good time.

 

[Crashfan1ooo]

Yesterday was my first Smash 4 mini tournament, I did pretty good for my first time. I managed to 2-0 my first 2 games and ended up on their stream! I lost hard to a Duck hunt though, the can pressure was too much. I also lost a close game 1-2 on losers bracket to a Yoshi. I was spiked so hard I got star KO'd.

 

[Smash_Veteran_Amtoj]

Well, if my school's tournament counts, I rekt a lot of newbs and won without breaking a sweat. Made all my friends jealous too.

Though I never joined an "official tournament".

 

[Karyuudo-Kite]

Well I went to my first tournament today and whoa. I had a blast. There were a loot of people there. I did a whole lot better than I thought I would do. I two stocked my first opponent and won the set, then lost my second set and was knocked into losers, won another set then Lost after that. It was suuuuper fun though and I plan on going to many more after this.

Thanks for all the advice guys. It helped lots.