Yokai
Smash Ace
Hi all, for those who don't know me because of my ridiculously low profile I am a smasher from QLD and part of the "Ward".
For those uninformed with QLDs smash-history, we started out basically as two rival factions from brisbane and the gold coast, and competition is what drove us to new heights. I loved this, the crew atmosphere, everything. You didnt need to be the best smasher, you didnt need to have the best skill, you just needed to try your best and rely on your team.
This concept of crews and teams has so far had little notice in QLD smash scene ( I cannot comment on other states as I have not investigated thoroughly). What I propose is that we bring back the crew battles, but in a unique and fun way.
My proposal, is that smash scenes divide themselves into groups of 4 of or 5, these "tribes" compete at a tribal tourny in the same mannor as a crew battle, but have a round robin type arrangement.
The concept of fairness is one that needs to be taken seriously, so I would put forward my idea that in upcoming singles tournaments (im thinking of QBB for queensland), the top ten (for arguments sake) are given a rank S (aka highly ranked).
These eliet players, can be captains, and choose team mates, making the concept of crews balanced and fair.
I realise this idea may not be original, but I have been pondering it for the last few weeks. brawl has many new players and we need to make sure they stay. Many new players will just up and quit competitive tournaments if they know they have no chance to win. With crew or "tribal" tournaments individual skill is supplemented by good team work and strategy.
as for rules, I suggest making blind pick of characters, and line ups. meaning that there is a factor of randomness. Using the standard melee crew rules, but with 3 stock instead of 4 as per brawl.
the reason for small crews is so there can be few of them to fill a round robin draw, is to get the competitive edge back, the team sort of environment, everyone has alot more fun in my experience.
With reguards to a round robin draw, something like 2 points for a win 1 point for a loss, with the top teams playing off for 1st 2nd 3rd ect. I dont know how this would affect time constraints, or if stock may need to be reduced but this is just a proposal.
I would also encourage people to have team colours or a theme/ mascot. just to enhance the team environment. Im not sure what australia has to say about these ideas, but if people think it could be as much fun as I do, or would love to try it anyway, I think I may ask Vyse to help me organise one and such. This is just putting it out there and seeing what everyone has to say. I by no means have anything set in concrete, and my suggestions are open for debate.
Throw some ideas around. Yokai for tribes.
EDIT1: These are the current crews by Vyses reckoning.
NEW CREW YEHUZ
The idea of area crews has taken off. and subregion idea (thanks paff) is also being discussed, we need a way to devide up SE qld effectivly. Ideas?
For those uninformed with QLDs smash-history, we started out basically as two rival factions from brisbane and the gold coast, and competition is what drove us to new heights. I loved this, the crew atmosphere, everything. You didnt need to be the best smasher, you didnt need to have the best skill, you just needed to try your best and rely on your team.
This concept of crews and teams has so far had little notice in QLD smash scene ( I cannot comment on other states as I have not investigated thoroughly). What I propose is that we bring back the crew battles, but in a unique and fun way.
My proposal, is that smash scenes divide themselves into groups of 4 of or 5, these "tribes" compete at a tribal tourny in the same mannor as a crew battle, but have a round robin type arrangement.
The concept of fairness is one that needs to be taken seriously, so I would put forward my idea that in upcoming singles tournaments (im thinking of QBB for queensland), the top ten (for arguments sake) are given a rank S (aka highly ranked).
These eliet players, can be captains, and choose team mates, making the concept of crews balanced and fair.
I realise this idea may not be original, but I have been pondering it for the last few weeks. brawl has many new players and we need to make sure they stay. Many new players will just up and quit competitive tournaments if they know they have no chance to win. With crew or "tribal" tournaments individual skill is supplemented by good team work and strategy.
as for rules, I suggest making blind pick of characters, and line ups. meaning that there is a factor of randomness. Using the standard melee crew rules, but with 3 stock instead of 4 as per brawl.
the reason for small crews is so there can be few of them to fill a round robin draw, is to get the competitive edge back, the team sort of environment, everyone has alot more fun in my experience.
With reguards to a round robin draw, something like 2 points for a win 1 point for a loss, with the top teams playing off for 1st 2nd 3rd ect. I dont know how this would affect time constraints, or if stock may need to be reduced but this is just a proposal.
I would also encourage people to have team colours or a theme/ mascot. just to enhance the team environment. Im not sure what australia has to say about these ideas, but if people think it could be as much fun as I do, or would love to try it anyway, I think I may ask Vyse to help me organise one and such. This is just putting it out there and seeing what everyone has to say. I by no means have anything set in concrete, and my suggestions are open for debate.
Throw some ideas around. Yokai for tribes.
EDIT1: These are the current crews by Vyses reckoning.
NEW CREW YEHUZ
The idea of area crews has taken off. and subregion idea (thanks paff) is also being discussed, we need a way to devide up SE qld effectivly. Ideas?
You should come along to it! I don't think a structure such as the one you proposed could possibly fail, it simply exacurbates everything that makes competitive Smash worth it.
