We will be at Melbourne University to promote competitive fighting games to a public audience. Manifest has kindly granted us permission to run the event however we please and spread the wonder of cult gaming culture! Not only is it Australia's debut Brawl Major, not only will it uphold the legacy of competitve Melee, it is also the prelude to the Melbourne Anime Festival! Do not miss out on this awesome spectacle!
HOW TO GET THERE
Where it is - Old Arts Hall, The University of Melbourne, Parkville
When it is - Saturday 26 April, 2008
Google Map Link and Directions:
MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP LINK:
http://www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/CampusMaps/Parkville.pdf
No. 149 - OLD ARTS BUILDING
No. 195 - UNDERGROUND CAR PARK (ENTER VIA GATE 10)
TRAM USERS (ENTER VIA GATE 4)
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U....807411,144.967132&spn=0.034178,0.080338&z=14
From either Flinders Street or Melbourne Central Train Stations, catch any Melbourne University bound Tram on Swanston Street. It will take you to the Melbourne University Tram Stop. Head west towards the University. What you'll encounter is an ordered mess of clustered buildings, but continue heading in a western direction and look for the Clock Tower Landmark. It lies besides a giant green lawn. The Rambo venue is next to that tower.
This is what you're looking for:
SCHEDULE
8am setup
9am - 12pm - SSBM Singles
12pm - 2pm - SSBM Teams
2pm - 4pm - SSBB Teams
4pm - 7pm SSBB Singles
(1-3 hour time buffer)
10pm close
REGISTRATION
Rambo will be held in conjunction with Couch Warriors Staff, CAOTIC, Strider and the Vengeance Crew.
Due to the Rambo event running alongside Minifest and Couch Warriors, registration and payment for this major must be handled differently this year.
*ALL MELBOURNE PLAYERS*
- Registration deadlines for all Melbourne players close on - April 25
- $15 payment (access to all Rambo Smash competitions) can be paid at the following Couch Warrior Ranbats at La Trobe University: March 22 and April 19. This also be paid directly to my bank account - for details, send me a Private Message.
- Failure to complete registration and payment before the deadline will deny you entry to Rambo's competitive events.
*ALL INTERSTATE PLAYERS*
- Registration deadlines for all Interstate players close on - April 25
- $15 payment (access of to Rambo Smash competitions) can be paid direct to myself before the 25th of April.
You may be asking why the money is not handled on the day of the event. There are a number of reasons which are outlined as follows:
- Greater preparation and organisation of Rambo
- Greater control and player capping, especially at a public event like Minifest, which may attract a lot of casual interest. It will not be possible to accommodate for all entrants with the limited resources and time restrictions available.
- Any payments handled on site will inherently become the responsibility of the Manifest Committee, which creates undesirable administrative complications. We are advised to independently administer Rambo registrations and payments through Couch Warriors and not through Manifest.
- Casual setups will be set in place to accommodate for people who wish to play friendlies, yet are unable to enter the tournaments.
MINIFEST ENTRY FEE
- All players will need to pay an entry fee to Minifest which is $5. This can be paid upon entry on the day. It gives you access to all other parts of Minifest, which usually involves Anime Screenings, Stalls, Panels, DDR and other fighting videogames. Make sure you arrive early to pay for the Minifest Fee, to avoid long queues and missing out on Smash tournaments!
PRIZES AND DISTRIBUTION
Super Smash Bros. Melee (1v1)
25% of the registration payments
1st - 70%, 2nd - 30%
Super Smash Bros. Melee (2v2)
25% of the registration payments + 50% of the Smash Bank
1st - 70%, 2nd - 30%
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (1v1)
25% of the registration payments
1st - 70%, 2nd - 30%
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2v2)
25% of the registration payments + 50% of the Smash Bank
1st - 70%, 2nd - 30%
CAOTIC's Stupid Rule - If CAOTIC were to somehow place within top 2 in 1v1 or 2v2 (subject to teammate approval), he will surrender his winnings to the next highest placed interstate smasher, since he is too good
RULES
Super Smash Bros. Melee
MLG (Major League Gaming) ruleset
Refer to the following link for details:
http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/43964
Swiss System for Singles, SE/DE for teams depending on time constraints. The top players will have access to best of 3 and best 5 of sets.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Swiss System for Singles, SE/DE for teams depending on time constraints, 3 stock, 7 minute time limit. Advaned slob picks, Blind Picks, 1 Stage Cancel (on Random Select) and 1 Stage Ban applies per set. The top players will have access to best of 3 and best 5 of sets.
BASIC STAGES
Battlefield
Final Destination
Yoshi's Island
Pokemon Stadium (Melee)
Lylat Cruise
Castle Siege
Smashville
Bridge of Eldin (D)
Corneria (D)
COUNTERPICK STAGES
Luigis Mansion
Great Sea
Norfair
Frigate Orpheon
Yoshi's Island (Melee)
Jungle Japes
Battleship Halberd
Rainbow Ride
Brinstar
Pokemon Stadium 2
Distant Planet
Skyworld
Pictochat
Delfino Plaza (D)
Mario Circuit (D)
Onett (D)
Green Greens (D)
Shadow Moses Island (D)
Green Hill Zone (D)
BANNED
All other stages
(D) signifies the stage is not selectable if someone is using Dedede, unless both players agree.
HOSTEL ACCOMODATION AND HOUSING
It is highly recommended that visitors stay at a hostel in the city. Anyone who has previously been to a Melbourne tournament before knows how spaced out everyone and everything was - Rambo aims to be completely centralised.
Hostel information:
Greenhouse Backpackers
Level 6, 228 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, Australia 3000
$30 a night
http://www.friendlygroup.com.au/greenhouse_home.asp
If you need assistance with Hostel bookings, please let me know and I'll sort you out. Naw, Jaz'll sort you out <3
Likewise for housing, anyone who requests housing can do so on this thread. Bear in mind just about everyone in Melbourne lives in outer suburban areas.
WATCH OUT FOR ~ PONY! ~
RAMBO PAYMENT CONFIRMED LIST:
- CAOTIC
- Myst Walker
- Loki
- Zan3tsuken
- Strider
- Forte
- Mikul
- Devil
- X
- Dekar
- Cobalt
- Ice K
- Bryan
- Nay
- Jei
- Geitz
- Tak
- Atticus
- Redact
- Ugly is the New Black
- Joemo
- Erick
- Blazey
- Emily
- Nick Caine
- Ugly Man
- Vermiis
- Syrick
- Divine Crono
- Jared
- Mr. Phantasmo
- Ammeren
- Plasia
- Benji
- Nick Sniper
- eXc
PAYMENTS PENDING/WAITING TO CLEAR (AND CONFIRMED):
- Wulfis
- NCN18
- 2t
- SS Ben
- IGIF
- CATS
- Shaz
- Hybrid
- Bringer
- Sloth
- Kulla
- Berimbau
- Jaz
- Dedu
- Bjay
- Turtle
- Timmypoo/Daltsy
- Unreon
- Zax
- Loudassasin + 2 friends
So far 58 entrants confirmed, and more to come! Set to be a new record!
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Call me if you need something: 0420 824 348 (David Caotique)