SHOUTOUTS:
First of all I'd like to thank the UT Smash Club for securing this awesome venue. They graciously let us use this room and opted to move their Melee tournament to a smaller room. In the past, the Smash Club, being an almost entirely Melee-devoted organization, created a sharp divide within the Austin Smash community, with players of the two different games rarely interacting with one another. With the Smash Club now happy to meet the needs of both Brawl AND Melee players, I'm confident that the Brawl scene will have structure even after I move.
Thanks to everyone for making this a really fun tournament. Despite the fact that MU-wise this was literally the gayest tournament I've ever participated in, I loved getting to see everyone one last time, chilling with SoCal again, and meeting new friends like dabuz and M2K!
This was my last TX tournament before I move to SoCal in January, but as soon as Xyro confirms the date for WHOBO 3, I'll look into flying out for the weekend.
--Dabuz--You're really chill. I'm glad you had such a fun time in Texas even though you GAY AS HELL for always checking out my ballsigns. I had a lot of fun playing friendlies with you, and I really enjoyed our MM. I'm glad to hear you say Bowser's a lot harder than you thought! I hope we meet up at a SoCal tournament or WHOBO 3.
--M2k--You get a really bad rap for ruining peoples' places when they house you, and it's TOTALLY unwarranted. On the contrary, you're the one person EVER who's offered to pay for my food. I had a fun time getting to know you better, even with your constant trolling in New Super Mario Bros Wii!! I also hope you enjoyed getting Koopacided, Klawed out of your roll into me, and fsmashed out of Shuttle Loop.
I know you're gonna win Apex thanks to my Disney magic! Looking forward to seeing you in SoCal sometime in the future.
--Havok--Thanks for coming to this! Hope The Directors DVD set makes a great gift.
See ya soon!
--MikeHaze--Dude, you trolling the extra PO'd black woman at Whataburger and then her trolling you back was AMAZING. Great job taking out so many big names at this. I'll have your flipflops back to you before you know it.
--Tearbear--We always have fun games. You force me to play patient.
Good job at this, and I'm looking forward to more matches on a regular basis in January.
--Dakpo--I'm so glad you did so well in Amateur bracket, and I'm really happy you were able to make this! It seems every tournament you go to, you turn more and more heads. Aw yeah, and I love you, NO HOMO.
--Poltergust--Play more Brawl and less Marvel!
--Pj--You'll never get me. ACCEPT IT.
--Zori--Bro, why you so scared of challenging my STABLE OF THE GODS? These He-Man arms will DESTROY you and your TRASH team.
--Shlike--Thanks for coming to this, man! You seem like a really cool dude and a fun guy to hang around even though we didn't get a chance to talk much.
--F-Hero--Congrats on making it to Pro Bracket!
--Falln--Dude, our matches were so much fun!! Soooo many baited trips! I'm looking forward to a lot more matches with you in January.
BTW, you look like this:
--MegaFox--You did so well at this! Great job!!
--Nike--Dude, I felt so gayed when you and MegaFox went DOUBLE FREAKING FALCO.
That was honestly the gayest doubles match I've ever played. XD Thanks so much for bringing those TVs--they were a huge help!
--Mike2--HOLY FAT KIDS, WE DIDN'T PLAY IN TOURAMENT!!!!!
--Leaf--We're both part of the lost-in-losers-to-tripping club now.
--Sync--Come at my STABLE OF THE GODS, bro!
--KoN--I didn't feel like playing Bowser against you at all. I literally have no CP. XD
--Zekey--One day we'll actually play.
Thanks so much for helping me move those TVs and cleaning up afterwards. You're a really chill and helpful guy, and I can't wait to hang with you in January!
--Espy--Oh snap, we didn't do double Bowser at this! Thanks for coming up with Nike to drop off the TVs.
--Skypirate--FUTA
--Reigun--Glad you were able to make it after all!
--Gova--Thanks for streaming AND getting up replays stupid fast as always. You're gonna make the Texas scene spoiled at this rate!
--Cake--Dude, you're always so fun to chill with!! And all of our matches were hilarious! "WHY AM I HAVING A SPACING BATTLE WITH BOWSER?!" "ZIGSTA, WHY ARE SO GOOD WITH SUCH A BAD CHARACTER?!" "I'M SO GLAD I DON'T LIVE IN AUSTIN BECAUSE YOU WOULD TROLL ME EVERY DAY!!!"
--Boom--It's so great to see Amarillo travelling with Dakpo. I hope you guys come out to more events.
--Tree--Your Sheik is so ballin'! Don't quittttttttt!!!!!!!!!
--Redshadow--We're gonna play Skylanders soon.
--Tyson--Dude, I'm so glad you made it to this!! We didn't get to play, but it was as fun as always to talk with you and watch you COMPLETELY BODY THE PIECE OF SHEER DOGGY DOO DOO SCRUB THAT IS MIKE3 AKA MIKE FREE.
--P4--Eff yo tier ***** Pokemon and come at my crits, son! Glad to be able to house you guys.
--Derk--I didn't wanna play Bowser after getting gayed round 1, but I know the GW MU too well to not use him...should've gone with my gut and used Bowser from the get go. XD I was so sad when I tripped into your fsmash game 3.
--Swaka--Hope those matches helped! You've definitely gotten better.
--Paw--DAT CASTLE SEIGE.
--Suspect--You love Brawl. I know you do. Feel free to gimme yo money anytime.
--Big Boss--This is your last OoC tournament, right? I hope you had fun at this!
--Chris--I read your post in the Houston thread, Chris. I thought something seemed to be on your mind as the day dragged on. I know what it's like to have a lot on your mind and not tell people about it--it's always better to get things off your chest. So I wouldn't throw in the towel just yet--just take a break for a month and see how you feel. I've taken 3 breaks in my Smash career, and I always come back stronger than ever. Don't pressure yourself in teams, either. Getting gayed happens when you go D3 and Bowser! :D I'm humbled that you have so much respect for me. Now you just need to give yourself some of that respect.
--Zero--One day I'll let you try and get revenge.
--Panty--I beat Larry.
--Mystic--Thanks for helping Xyro and I call matches! My voice started to go after Xyro's, haha. I give you the same advice as Chris--don't completely call it quits. Just take a break for a month and see how you feel.
--Batou--It's always good to see you active again at tournaments. We need more knees in Texas. :D
--Mike3--What kind of Marth can't infinite Ness? MIKE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
--Philip--Good games, man. Hope you can make more tournaments because you've got he right attitude.
--Gnes--Keith doing his homework the night before a Smash tourament. SO IRRESPONSIBLE!
Good job running a train through losers and getting revenge on dabuz.
--Trela--Hahaha, our matches are always so fun! Congrats on top 10, and next time YOU can come at my Druddigon.
--Denti--Don't let your placing get you down. You're THIS close to S-tier!
--Razer--GOOD **** TAKING PAW'S MONEY ON CASTLE SIEGE. Saints>>>>>>>>>>>Texans FOREVER.
--Infinity--I'm really, really sorry about the misunderstanding. The lowest point of this tournament by far was knowing I upset you. I really hope this doesn't affect our friendship, Sean. You're one of my favorite guys to hang out with, and I always learn a lot about this game from you. I know words are a weak way to make up for something, but please know that I am truly sorry.
--Illmatic--As always, you're the funnest person to hang with at tournaments. Our set was a blast as always, and I enjoyed talking with you about all kinds of random stuff. We seriously almost share the same brain...except that dumb part of you that hates Lonely Island. Sorry we ran out of time to shoot your rap--I was REALLY looking forward to editing it together for you and proving to Nicole that she's MAD FREE!! I can't wait to see what kind of damage you do come January.
--Dojo--I'm really glad you could make this, Anthony. You're so fun to hang out with, and I love hearing your stories of epic Texas '08 tournaments. Your drive is really something (both in Brawl and from San Angelo to Austin, dohohoho)--I have absolutely no doubt that if you want to continue playing Brawl, you'll succeed with another character. Thank you so much for pushing for the Lone Star Circuit to be a reality. Without you, none of this would have been possible.
--Jerm--Sorry to hear about your asthma attack. I'm glad you held out okay.
--Xyro--Thank you SO much for running the majority of this tournament for me. You and I were the PERFECT one-two punch with you doing sign ups and seeding and me running around directing people and dropping people off. You were a huge help in structuring this tournament to be the best it could be--I can't thank you enough. Please let me know as soon as WHOBO's locked and ready to go because I'd love to come out.
--AlpacaMan--Thanks for helping out and counting all that money when my brain was tired.
I think that's everyone. If I forgot anyone, please let me know!
Texas, it's been a total blast hanging out and playing with and against you guys for the past 2 years. Don't change for anyone and always strive to show the world why we're the best place for Smash.