Esports Initiative
Smash Journeyman
- Joined
- Nov 1, 2012
- Messages
- 240
All Mid Invitational
A Regional Smash 4, Melee, and Project M Tournament
October 3rd-4th, 2015
Columbus, OH
Introduction
E-Sports Initiative,The TO's behind the Shuffle Series (most recent had 400 entrants for Melee, PM, and Smash 4) , is coordinating with UCLoL as well as many other gaming organizations in the Midwest to give you the best multi-platform gaming event you have ever attended. There will be a Midwest Regional League of Legends Tournament with all the top schools in attendance, as well a general gaming areas for free-play. Bring your own computer if you would like, there is plenty of room, and we will be gaming all night long (after pools are done of course).
ESI Event History
Shuffle V
Shuffle VI
Shuffle VII
E-Sports Initiative (formerly OSI) is a student organization that partners with companies in the digital media and e-sports industries. We equip entry-level talent with the skills, insight, and experiences that will help them launch their careers in the rapidly-maturing interactive media and video game development space, while connecting companies in the industry to this talent pool. As of fall 2013, E-Sports Initiative is focused on addressing the specific subset of STEM education that relates to the video game industry- computer science and engineering, data analytics, mathematics, and technical design and graphics. We aim to provide certification programs, unique insight into the industry, and networking and leadership development opportunities to future employees in the industry on a national scale through our network.
- Venue -
2700 Bearcats Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
Capacity: 13,176
Amazing Venue that we have the opportunity of using for this special event. This Venue includes:
Over 18,000 Feet with a capacity of 13,000 Attendees.
24/7 Free Play
On the first floor so no carrying CRT's up stairways!
Travel:
A Regional Smash 4, Melee, and Project M Tournament
October 3rd-4th, 2015
Columbus, OH
Introduction
E-Sports Initiative,The TO's behind the Shuffle Series (most recent had 400 entrants for Melee, PM, and Smash 4) , is coordinating with UCLoL as well as many other gaming organizations in the Midwest to give you the best multi-platform gaming event you have ever attended. There will be a Midwest Regional League of Legends Tournament with all the top schools in attendance, as well a general gaming areas for free-play. Bring your own computer if you would like, there is plenty of room, and we will be gaming all night long (after pools are done of course).
ESI Event History
Shuffle V
Melee:
Project M:
Project M:
Shuffle VI
Melee:
![Shuffle VI Melee Single]()
Project M:
![Shuffle VI PM Singles]()
Rank
Player
1st
S0ft
2nd
Drephen
3rd
Fizzle
4th
Prince Abu
5th
Jiano
5th
Hanky Panky
7th
Voorhese
7th
Tm
9th
Goodin
9th
Reeve
Project M:
Rank
Player
1st
Fizzle
2nd
Hanky Panky
3rd
ESI.gg Prince Abu
4th
Lain
5th
SS Soft
5th
Village Mascot
7th
Meekspeedy
7th
LOE1
9th
Carls493
9th
Fumbles
Shuffle VII
Smash 4 Singles
![Shuffle VII Smash 4 singles seeds]()
Rank
Player
1st
Boreal Ally
2nd
Pulse | Zinoto
3rd
COG MVG Mew2King
4th
LOE1
5th
Katakiri
5th
Mister Eric
7th
Nom
7th
SETHsational
9th
Absol
9th
Smasher1001
9th
Ksev
9th
SH | juice.Max Ketchum
13th
DtJ XeroXen
13th
Carls493
13th
KERO
13th
Kipdog
17th
Hyper Crasher
17th
IThrowThings
17th
M@V
17th
Fumbles
17th
Karaoke Man
17th
ZTD | Technology
17th
AceStarThe3rd
17th
Fizzle
25th
Muhawk
25th
Delta Fist
25th
Xane
25th
Amida
25th
H-Man
25th
Pitzer
25th
quinfordmac
25th
Links24
33rd
<blank0.>
33rd
Avion
33rd
Potatoharbinger
33rd
Sombra
33rd
Gallagher
33rd
Aura
33rd
King Chaos
33rd
Sofa King
33rd
Thexy
33rd
Karinole
33rd
1der
33rd
Pulse | Ori
33rd
exJORDANary
33rd
Raichu4U
33rd
MR. L
33rd
KassandraNova
49th
Jarvitz
49th
Marquis
49th
Perkinips
49th
The Oiler
49th
cosmic
49th
Burger
49th
Tipir
49th
Pennywise
49th
Zareidriel
49th
Jeff Fuel
49th
Toast
49th
Solecalibur
49th
Cilvanis
49th
BlitzkriegDeity
49th
norz40k
49th
Lv. 10
E-Sports Initiative (formerly OSI) is a student organization that partners with companies in the digital media and e-sports industries. We equip entry-level talent with the skills, insight, and experiences that will help them launch their careers in the rapidly-maturing interactive media and video game development space, while connecting companies in the industry to this talent pool. As of fall 2013, E-Sports Initiative is focused on addressing the specific subset of STEM education that relates to the video game industry- computer science and engineering, data analytics, mathematics, and technical design and graphics. We aim to provide certification programs, unique insight into the industry, and networking and leadership development opportunities to future employees in the industry on a national scale through our network.
- Venue -
2700 Bearcats Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
Capacity: 13,176
Amazing Venue that we have the opportunity of using for this special event. This Venue includes:
Over 18,000 Feet with a capacity of 13,000 Attendees.
24/7 Free Play
On the first floor so no carrying CRT's up stairways!
Travel:
PARKING:
Housing:
Food:
- Money -
Preregistration Only!
Singles $10 per event
Doubles $10 per event
100% Payout per event
We are offering a $5 refund at the door if you bring a complete setup for Smash 4/ Melee/ or PM.
Singles & Doubles Payouts
100% per event payout
Breakdown will be added later
- Registration -
Online Pre-registration/pre-payment is a requirement for all of those who will be attending, NO EXCEPTIONS.
In order for us to run an effective tournament there will be no registration at the door.
Registrations are not refundable after September 30th (pools be created). If you wish to be refunded prior to that date then email osusmash@gmail.com
Registration Form: http://allmid.gg/
- Schedule -
TBA
List of Events (6 total)
Melee Singles
Melee Doubles
Smash 4 Singles
Smash 4 Doubles
Project M Singles
Project M Doubles
- Rules -
These rules are subject to change leading up to the event date. The Tournament Operators ( Dylan Fraley, Mark Ebert, Derek Spinell, and Brett Hutton) reserve the right to remove you from the venue at their discretion for any reason. Note: ESI and its members,UCLoL and its affiliates, and any persons helping run the event may not be held liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged goods during this event, nor will they be held liable or responsible for any injury or harm that may befall a person during the course of this event. By entering the venue during the posted date you are displaying your agreement with this policy. Side Note Many people require housing for this event, since it is two days. If you are able to help any of the following people or groups with housing, definitely contact them and let them know!
Housing:
If you cannot afford lodging or just want to save some cash there are plenty of side hallways and rooms for you to sleep in but please make sure you bring a sleeping bag. Showers will also be available as well as bag check.
Food:
Many food options around the Arena including Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera Bread, and Jimmy Johns.
- Money -
Preregistration Only!
Singles $10 per event
Doubles $10 per event
100% Payout per event
We are offering a $5 refund at the door if you bring a complete setup for Smash 4/ Melee/ or PM.
Singles & Doubles Payouts
100% per event payout
Breakdown will be added later
- Registration -
Online Pre-registration/pre-payment is a requirement for all of those who will be attending, NO EXCEPTIONS.
In order for us to run an effective tournament there will be no registration at the door.
Registrations are not refundable after September 30th (pools be created). If you wish to be refunded prior to that date then email osusmash@gmail.com
Registration Form: http://allmid.gg/
- Schedule -
TBA
List of Events (6 total)
Melee Singles
Melee Doubles
Smash 4 Singles
Smash 4 Doubles
Project M Singles
Project M Doubles
- Rules -
4 Stock, 8:00 Minute Timer
All Items Set to OFF, Item Frequency set to NONE
Input Assist set to OFF
Ties after time limit is reached are determined by stocks, then percentage
You cannot counter-pick any stage you have won on unless it's agreed upon by the opponent.
The TO Staff reserves the right to change rule sets prior to the event.
Stage Striking
1. First player strikes one stage.
2. Second player strikes two stages.
3. First player strikes one stage.
Starter
Battlefield
Dreamland
Green Hill Zone
Pokémon Stadium 2
Smashville
Counterpick
Final Destination
Warioware
Yoshi's Island Brawl
Yoshi's Story
Fountain of Dreams
After each match:
1. Winner announces two (2) stage bans
2. Loser chooses counterpick stage
3. Winner chooses their character
4. Loser chooses their character
All Items Set to OFF, Item Frequency set to NONE
Input Assist set to OFF
Ties after time limit is reached are determined by stocks, then percentage
You cannot counter-pick any stage you have won on unless it's agreed upon by the opponent.
The TO Staff reserves the right to change rule sets prior to the event.
Stage Striking
1. First player strikes one stage.
2. Second player strikes two stages.
3. First player strikes one stage.
Starter
Battlefield
Dreamland
Green Hill Zone
Pokémon Stadium 2
Smashville
Counterpick
Final Destination
Warioware
Yoshi's Island Brawl
Yoshi's Story
Fountain of Dreams
After each match:
1. Winner announces two (2) stage bans
2. Loser chooses counterpick stage
3. Winner chooses their character
4. Loser chooses their character
Stocks: 4
Time Limit: 8 Minutes
Ties after the time limit are determined by stocks, then by percentage.
Wobbling is legal. Wobbling beyond 300% will result in forfeit of the current match.
Dave's Stupid rule: You cannot counter pick any stage you have won in a set unless agreed upon by the opponent.
Stage List:
Yoshi's Story
Fountain of Dreams (singles only)
Battlefield
Final Destination
Dream Land
Pokemon Stadium (doubles only)
Counterpicks:
Pokemon Stadium
Kongo Jungle 64 (doubles only)
Striking will be done in a 1-2-1 fashion
After each match:
1. Winner announces stage ban (except in best-of-5 sets)
2. Loser chooses counterpick stage
3. Winner chooses their character
4. Loser chooses their character
Time Limit: 8 Minutes
Ties after the time limit are determined by stocks, then by percentage.
Wobbling is legal. Wobbling beyond 300% will result in forfeit of the current match.
Dave's Stupid rule: You cannot counter pick any stage you have won in a set unless agreed upon by the opponent.
Stage List:
Yoshi's Story
Fountain of Dreams (singles only)
Battlefield
Final Destination
Dream Land
Pokemon Stadium (doubles only)
Counterpicks:
Pokemon Stadium
Kongo Jungle 64 (doubles only)
Striking will be done in a 1-2-1 fashion
After each match:
1. Winner announces stage ban (except in best-of-5 sets)
2. Loser chooses counterpick stage
3. Winner chooses their character
4. Loser chooses their character
* 3 stock, 8:00 minute timer.
* Items OFF.
* Ties after the time limit are determined by stocks, then by percentage.
* Custom Moves are not allowed.
* No Mii Fighters
* Custom Equipment is banned.
* You cannot counterpick any stage you won on in the set unless agreed upon by the opponent.
* Best out of 5 sets will only have one ban
* All finals sets are best out of 5
Stage Strike from Neutrals for the first match of the set in “2-3-1″ fashion:
1. First player strikes two stages.
2. Second player strikes three stages.
3. First player strikes one stage.
Stage list: 2 Bans
Starters:
-Battlefield/MiiVerse
-Town and City
-Smashville
-Dreamland
-Final Destination (Including all Omega)
-Duck Hunt
-Lylat Cruise
Counterpicks:
-Delfino Plaza
-Halberd
-Castle Siege
After each match:
1. Winner announces stage ban
2. Loser chooses counterpick stage
3. Winner chooses their character
4. Loser chooses their character
* Items OFF.
* Ties after the time limit are determined by stocks, then by percentage.
* Custom Moves are not allowed.
* No Mii Fighters
* Custom Equipment is banned.
* You cannot counterpick any stage you won on in the set unless agreed upon by the opponent.
* Best out of 5 sets will only have one ban
* All finals sets are best out of 5
Stage Strike from Neutrals for the first match of the set in “2-3-1″ fashion:
1. First player strikes two stages.
2. Second player strikes three stages.
3. First player strikes one stage.
Stage list: 2 Bans
Starters:
-Battlefield/MiiVerse
-Town and City
-Smashville
-Dreamland
-Final Destination (Including all Omega)
-Duck Hunt
-Lylat Cruise
Counterpicks:
-Delfino Plaza
-Halberd
-Castle Siege
After each match:
1. Winner announces stage ban
2. Loser chooses counterpick stage
3. Winner chooses their character
4. Loser chooses their character
These rules are subject to change leading up to the event date. The Tournament Operators ( Dylan Fraley, Mark Ebert, Derek Spinell, and Brett Hutton) reserve the right to remove you from the venue at their discretion for any reason. Note: ESI and its members,UCLoL and its affiliates, and any persons helping run the event may not be held liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged goods during this event, nor will they be held liable or responsible for any injury or harm that may befall a person during the course of this event. By entering the venue during the posted date you are displaying your agreement with this policy. Side Note Many people require housing for this event, since it is two days. If you are able to help any of the following people or groups with housing, definitely contact them and let them know!