On October 24th & 25th, 2015, the 19th Avenue Exhibition Center will open its doors to welcome the fighting game community event Defend The North (DTN2015), a major fighting game tournament.
New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2015 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.
Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast as we try to defend our home court. New and upcoming fighting game enthusiasts will get the opportunity to enjoy our DTN after party, Costume play contest, speed tournaments, Vendor attractions and "FGC Dojo" (a class/tutor session dedicated to helping players of all levels become better players), which will provide free hourly sessions for the community to learn new and vintage games from top players in the community.
~REGISTER NOW!~
(Please bring setups! ^_^)
Bring a FULL SETUP (Monitor, Console/GC Adapter, Game) - $30 off venue fee!
Bring a HALF SETUP (Console/GC Adapter, Game) - $15 off venue fee!
(Setups must be brought to the venue on Friday, October 23rd
or to Next Level Arcade in Brooklyn, NY on Sunday-Thursday Oct 18th-22nd
to be eligible for a venue fee discount!)
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Super Smash Bros. Wii U (1v1)
Super Smash Bros. Melee (1v1)
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Essential Information
Venue Fees:
Online Pre-Registration: $40
On-site Registration: $50 / $20 for Teens 17 and Under
(Please be prepared to show proof of age onsite)"
Casual Pass: $20 per day
(For playing casual games, spectating, participating in side-events, etc.)
VENUE DISCOUNT:
Bring a FULL SETUP (Monitor, Console/GC Adapter, Game) - $30 off venue fee!
Bring a HALF SETUP (Console/GC Adapter, Game) - $15 off venue fee!
(Setups must be brought to the venue on Friday, October 23rd
or to Next Level Arcade in Brooklyn, NY on Sunday-Thursday Oct 18th-22nd
to be eligible for a venue fee discount!)
Entry Fees:
$10 per game
Contact Information:
General questions/comments/concerns/feedback/suggestions: Contact@DefendTheNorth.com
To become a sponsor, advertiser, or to seek vendor space: Marketing@DefendTheNorth.com
Event Director:
Andy Dumornay: Andy@DefendTheNorth.com
Social Media:
Facebook Event Page
Twitter
Instagram
Tumblr
TeamPieNyc Social Media:
Facebook: Professional Instigators Entertainment
Twitter: Teampienyc
Twitch.tv: Teampienyc
Capcom Pro Tour:
DTN2015 is proud to be part of the Capcom Pro Tour!
You can find all Capcom Pro Tour details here: http://capcomprotour.com/
Contact Information:
General questions/comments/concerns/feedback/suggestions: Contact@DefendTheNorth.com
To become a sponsor, advertiser, or to seek vendor space: Marketing@DefendTheNorth.com
Event Director:
Andy Dumornay: Andy@DefendTheNorth.com
Social Media:
Facebook Event Page
Tumblr
TeamPieNyc Social Media:
Facebook: Professional Instigators Entertainment
Twitter: Teampienyc
Twitch.tv: Teampienyc
Capcom Pro Tour:
DTN2015 is proud to be part of the Capcom Pro Tour!
You can find all Capcom Pro Tour details here: http://capcomprotour.com/
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-Game-breaking glitches are banned.
-All events are Bring Your Own Controller
-Turbo button features are not allowed.
-Pausing a game will result in forfeit of that round unless the opponent chooses to waive this option.
-All brackets are double-elimination.
-Please contact a tournament organizer in the case of a pause or a hardware malfunction during a match. A pause is a stock loss for the offending player.
-You will be disqualified immediately without refund for interfering with the tournament and its staff, or altering/tampering with event equipment without permission.
-Collusion of any kind will result in immediate disqualification.
-Matches are not to be replayed due to a misinterpretation of the rules; it is the players' responsibility to ask the TO for any clarification of the rule set in the event of a disagreement. The outcome of a game or set will not be changed after the fact unless under extreme circumstances at the TO's discretion/.
-Tardiness will not be tolerated.
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Super Smash Bros. Wii U - Ruleset
Bracket/Set Rules:
-Bracket is double-elimination.
-[SINGLES] 2 stocks 6 minutes 1v1.
-All items are set to OFF and NONE.
-Custom Moves are DISABLED.
-Equipment is BANNED (any player caught trying to enable equipment will be disqualified).
-Miis are LEGAL. Mii players must use GUEST MIIs and cannot alter the Mii's body proportions. Mii players must choose only four specials for their Mii per set and CANNOT CHANGE moves mid-set.
-Double-blind character pick can be requested for Game 1.
-All wireless controllers are BANNED except for the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U Pro Controller. If you are using a Wii U Pro Controller, you must REMOVE THE BATTERIES and use a wired USB cable.
-All sets are Best of 3, except Winners Bracket Finals, Lower Bracket Finals, and Grand Finals, which are Best of 5.
-Stage Clause: A player cannot counterpick to the stage he/she most recently won on in the set.
-Stalling the game in an unplayable or uncontrollable state is banned.
-Controller ports are decided by players. If there is a conflict, use the G&W hammer method.
-Coaching mid-match is banned.
-Hand-warmers must be no longer than 30 seconds. Players will be warned for excessive hand-warmers.
-If both players die simultaneously on their last stock, the game goes to who the game declares as the winner.
-If the timer runs out or both players die simultaneously on their last stocks, Sudden Death is NOT played out. Instead, the victor is determined first by stock and then by percentage. If there is a tie in percentage, then a 1 stock 3 minute overtime match will determine the winner.
Stage List:
Starter:
-Final Destination
-Battlefield
-Smashville
-Dreamland 64
-Town & City
Counter-pick:
-Lylat Cruise
-Duck Hunt
If Final Destination is selected, players can agree to go to an Omega variant. If Final Destination is banned, all Omega variants are banned.
Set Procedure:
1) Character selection for Game 1
2) Each player takes turns striking 1 stage from the entire legal stage list. Remaining stage is played on. (If players can't agree on who strikes first, they can play rock-paper-scissors and have the winner decide)
3) Play Game 1
4) Winner of previous game bans one stage from entire stage list.
5) Loser of previous game selects stage not struck by other player (Game 1 strikes do not carry over).
6) Winner of previous match chooses character.
7) Loser of previous match chooses character.
8) Play next game
9) Repeat 4-8 for further games if necessary
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Super Smash Bros. Melee - Ruleset
Bracket/Set Rules:
-Bracket is double-elimination.
-4 stocks 8 minutes.
-All items are set to OFF and NONE.
-Double-blind character pick can be requested for Game 1.
-All sets are Best of 3, except Winners Bracket Finals, Lower Bracket Finals, and Grand Finals, which are Best of 5.
-Stage Clause: A player cannot counterpick to the stage he/she most recently won on in the set.
-Stalling the game in an unplayable or uncontrollable state is banned.
-Controller ports are decided by players. If there is a conflict, use the G&W hammer method.
-Coaching mid-match is banned.
-Hand-warmers must be no longer than 30 seconds. Players will be warned for excessive hand-warmers.
-If both players die simultaneously on their last stock, the game goes to who the game declares as the winner.
-If the timer runs out or both players die simultaneously on their last stocks, Sudden Death is NOT played out. Instead, the victor is determined first by stock and then by percentage. If there is a tie in percentage, then a 1 stock 3 minute overtime match will determine the winner.
Stage List:
Starter:
-Yoshi's Story
-Fountain of Dreams
-Battlefield
-Final Destination
-Dreamland
Counter-pick:
-Pokemon Stadium
Set Procedure:
1) Character selection for Game 1
2) Each player takes turns striking 1 stage from the entire legal stage list. Remaining stage is played on. (If players can't agree on who strikes first, they can play rock-paper-scissors and have the winner decide)
3) Custom movesets are selected.
4) Play Game 1
5) Winner of previous game bans one stage from entire stage list.
6) Loser of previous game selects stage not struck by other player (Game 1 strikes do not carry over).
7) Winner of previous match chooses character.
8) Loser of previous match chooses character.
9) Play next game
10) Repeat 5-9 for further games if necessary
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SCHEDULE for SUPER SMASH BROS. for WII U:
SATURDAY
On-Site Venue Registration: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Singles registration ends at 1:00 PM
Singles Pools: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Singles Pools Overflow (if necessary): 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Singles Semi-finals: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
SUNDAY
Singles Top 4: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
SCHEDULE for SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE:
SATURDAY
1:45 signups for doubles close
2:00 doubles bracket
4:30 signups for singles close
5:00 singles bracket
Additional Event InformationFull Game List:
-Ultra Street Fighter 4 (Playstation 4)
-Ultimate Marvel VS. Capcom 3 (Xbox 360)
-Mortal Kombat X (Playstation 4)
-Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U)
-Super Smash Bros. Melee (Gamecube)
-Killer Instinct (Xbox ONE)
-Guilty Gear Xrd (PlayStation 3)
-Persona 4 (PlayStation 3)
-Injustice: Gods Among Us (Xbox 360)
-Skull Girls Encore (PlayStation 3)
-Dead Or Alive 5: Last Round (PlayStation 3)
-Under Night In-Birth EXE: Late (Playstation 3)
-Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (PlayStation 3)
-Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo (Super Gun Arcade)
-Soul Caliber V (PlayStation 3)
-Capcom VS SNK 2 (PlayStation 2)
-Marvel VS Capcom 2 (Dream Cast)
-Virtual Fighter 5: Final Showdown (PlayStation 3)
-Blazblue Chrono Phantasma (PlayStation 3)
-Dark Stalkers: Vampire Savior (PlayStation 3)
-King Of Fighters XIII (PlayStation 3)
-Street Fighter 3: Third Strike (Super Gun Arcade)
Other Events:
Cosplay Competition: a week before Halloween, why not!
Details and Signups here: http://www.defendthenorth.com/dtn-cosplay-contest
Bboy Crew Freestyle Exhibition with more details to come.
Bring Your Own Console Area: more details will be provided
Retro games and Co-operative games section: the list of games will be given soon
Contest's and more events will be provided soon.
Vendor sales and attractions: will be updated soon
Hotel Recommendation:
ATTN: Out of Townees, as you well know, New York City is a very high tourist location. Considering the distance and rate, the best location for hotel stay is here:
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
45-20 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY 11103
718-267-0008
$159 per night. --- 5min drive 1.0 miles---- Q101 bus----
To book, call hotel directly at 718-267-0008 or call 1-800-MARRIOTT and ask for the “Defend the North rate”.
You are not limited to this hotel. if you can find something cheaper then great!
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Join us for one of the biggest East Coast fighting game events of the year!
~See you there!~
Join us for one of the biggest East Coast fighting game events of the year!
~See you there!~
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