Syke the ever complainer.
Firstly, the melee bracket actually was perfect, we had everyone in good positions, the newcomers were added, and things were ready to take off. What proceeded to occur next was Syke adjusted the bracket of his own free will, which then had to be rectified (as Cal was put in an even worse position than he was), and re-adjusted again. Syke played his match that he adjusted to his line on the bracket, and so Cal's position had to be messed around so many times to get the bracket to a reasonable playing state. The major hold-ups to the melee singles bracket, were some borderline late newcomers to singles, and Syke's adjustment to the bracket. No ifs, no buts, that is what occurred. However, the singles bracket finished on time, with all matches played, and the vast majority of my time was spent sending Gords and Cal to their respective games, along with making sure everyone was playing their matches (80% of my time actually).
Secondly, we ran on time. If people had to leave early, that is simply an issue with your personal need to leave early. We actually exited the building right on 6 (with all matches completed, and played at full length) which was our designated time to finish the event.
I spoke to @
Mytus
after the event @
smopup
, and we agreed that melee can be shuffled upstairs to accommodate the player base. I like the idea, and as we go into winter, the extra degree or 2 of heat for the sake of space shouldn't be an issue.
I will post the code for the gate the back of my laptop at the next event. The gate is supposed to stay locked open between 9-5, so if it closed, I apologise, but this is an easy fix.
I'd like to shout-out to @
phrase for the stream set-up. Was really good to have up and running, and definitely something I want to run in the future.
Smoking Puppy: Thanks for looking after the bracket when I couldn't be behind my laptop. Thanks for also seeding the bracket with me (the first bracket we put together was, in my opinion, perfect). I'm glad my melee pot boost went to a worthy competitor.
Kansho: For being a good guy and helping out with melee.
Mytus: Always helpful, and it's hugely appreciated. It definitely doesn't go unnoticed.
Kaion: Thanks for taking care of the brawl recordings and character logs for characters, you were a massive help.
Zydro: Super boss dude, helping me set-up, pack-up and general maintenance of the event. Great to have you around for an extra set of hands. Cheers.
Everyone who brought gear and equipment. Was amazing, and very glad we had everything covered.
To the newcomers, I hope you enjoyed yourselves. I tried to chat to all the new guys and people I hadn't seen previously. If I didn't get a chance to have a chat and catch up, come have a few words at the next event. Likely I'll be behind the counter for most of the day again anyway
Will update the OP tonight with the Lansmash info, I have a few trips to the airport to do, and have to see the venue owners today about keys, giving out the front pass-code, and a few other general things I would like them to add to the venue (ie, blinds on the upstairs window).
Great tourney all, and keen to see you all again in a month.
