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Purple

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Actually, yes I can understand that very well Cam. I remember i got 9th at a tournament even through i didn't beat ANYONE (this was a 50 man tournament or so). while someone got the same placing and beat multiple people (i got a double bye in winners btw).

Anyways, you guys shouldn't be afraid of making a tournament invalid if the brackets weren't done correctly.

Cam, did cheap lose first round of winners, then proceed to beat four people, while zero got a bye and won once in winners bracket, then proceeded to lose every match? Because that's just how double elimination works iirc.
 

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Cam, did cheap lose first round of winners, then proceed to beat four people, while zero got a bye and won once in winners bracket, then proceeded to lose every match? Because that's just how double elimination works iirc.
Your right about me, but Zero byed, lost, byed, won, lost.

Generally speaking, the more you beat, the better your placing
Generally, but luck is a pretty huge factor in brackets, at least if the brackets are poorly setup.
 

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I sent you a friend request. I'm tired of people calling me pika_cam.

EIDT: A lot of people got byes at that tournament. I know I got a bye. Mine was bye, W, L, W, L.
 

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Well, I guess the point is that who you beat and lose to is a more accurate skill gauge than placement.

gtg, for now.
 

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Well, I guess the point is that who you beat and lose to is a more accurate skill gauge than placement.

gtg, for now.
Yeah, we need to work on how we set up brackets. Placement is a lot about luck really. Another guy and I beat one person each at a tournament, and each of us beat the same person. I was just unfortunate enough to play the guy in loser's and not winner's bracket.

True, placement can definitely reflect skill, but low placement does not necessarily mean someone is bad. If someone had to play Reflex in winner's then immediately play Will_ in loser's, that doesn't make them bad to get out early.
 

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Your right about me, but Zero byed, lost, byed, won, lost.



Generally, but luck is a pretty huge factor in brackets, at least if the brackets are poorly setup.
Ah, well, that extra spot that happened in winners is what did you in. Winner's bracket wins GREATLY effect placing.

That bracket would've been invalid, because byes shouldn't be given to people who aren't high-seeded
 

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Yeah, but not by much. I'm just saying that the byes skew placement a lot, especially when they are in winner's brackets.
 

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It doesn't make much sense to me to invalidate a whole tournament based on some lucky byes. I mean, that would kind of suck for whoever got first.
 

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It doesn't make much sense to me to invalidate a whole tournament based on some lucky byes. I mean, that would kind of suck for whoever got first.
Well, you could always ignore that person's point increase he might've gotten in that tournament. However the problem with that is that what if he happened to beat some really good people, those good people get off the hook because of something that shouldn't have happened.

Basically, just make your tournaments seeded correctly and you shouldn't have a problem like that.
 

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I loved the way the PR was formatted a year ago. With just a few sentences describing the Smashers on the PR, I felt I really knew the AL scene before I even attended a tournament there. I knew Reflex acted out his characters so much that people actually watch him and not the game, Janitor used unconventional moves, Kalm said he was gonna bring the pain his very first tournament, etc.

AL PRs since then, though, have lacked these sentences. In my opinion, it makes your PR must less personal. Every other PR I've seen is always just a list, with most nowadays having some kind of theme. This older AL PR has by far my favorite format, and it was a simple one to boot.

Just my two cents.
 

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:D don't worry we'll get the bios back after we get a system set up.

I'm sure that the panel could have them written up in a jippy.
 

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I loved the way the PR was formatted a year ago. With just a few sentences describing the Smashers on the PR, I felt I really knew the AL scene before I even attended a tournament there. I knew Reflex acted out his characters so much that people actually watch him and not the game, Janitor used unconventional moves, Kalm said he was gonna bring the pain his very first tournament, etc.

AL PRs since then, though, have lacked these sentences. In my opinion, it makes your PR must less personal. Every other PR I've seen is always just a list, with most nowadays having some kind of theme. This older AL PR has by far my favorite format, and it was a simple one to boot.

Just my two cents.
Honestly, I agree wholefully with this statement. Georgia was highly considering doing the same thing. Instead we only did it for the salt pr.
 

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I now dub this thread ALIAS worthy *standing ovation*

anywho's yeah me and Brannon are gonna be in Mobile for a while so get ready Ragnarock and Ryker cause we are deffinitely gonna light it up in MOB town
 

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I now dub this thread ALIAS worthy *standing ovation*

anywho's yeah me and Brannon are gonna be in Mobile for a while so get ready Ragnarock and Ryker cause we are deffinitely gonna light it up in MOB town
Oh please. I'm just gonna put up with you so you can help split the price on carpools.

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looks good kola

also I agree with Zigsta, having a short bio or description is really great for OoS'ers and new AL brawlers

it doesn't have to be long (in fact it shouldn't be more than a few sentences), but it's a really nice touch
 

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I made a couple of descriptions.

Reflex - The Villain. Has attained a legendary status as the "perfect smasher" in Alabama, none have come close to taking his crown. Originally thought to be The Hero, but recent challenges have revealed a much darker side. No longer confined to the mere bottom tier or the top tier, Reflex has begun to scheme and use the middle tier. Fair warning, we stopped holding low-tier tourneys once we realized it'd be quicker to just hand reflex $5 directly. A dastardly man, beware The Villain's drive for perfection.

Elev8 - The Hero. Who is it that has experienced a meteoric rise to stardom and may legitimately challenge Reflex's record as Alabama's "perfect smasher?" That would be Elv8, the Best Around 2010. The key to his victory is not focusing on any one character for too long, quickly moving to new pieces of 'evidence' to prove his dominance in the smash scene. With a lot of skill, and a little bit of divine intervention, The Hero has managed to wrest some recent top spots from The Villain. Beware his ability to pull a Magical Counter out of his hat. No matter what you may bring to the table, The Hero always has the solution for it waiting to be revealed!

Will_ - The Mentor. Long thought to be secured in his number 2 spot, Will_ has finally lost his placement to Elev8. But he is not disheartened, he is planning his revenge on The Hero as we speak, constantly training for the opportunity to take him down and prove his worth. Extremely aggressive, his playstyle demands constant attention. The slightest error will be capitalized on, and you will suddenly find yourself at the mercy of a whirlwind of terror. Be on your guard, or you shall be schooled by The Mentor.

Billy - The Student. After ages of training, Billy has finally caught up to Will_. The Student has met The Mentor on the field, and they are as equals. Billy's strategies center around trapping you in an unwinnable situation: chaingrabbed or flipkicked until you surrender helplessly. By falcon or by femme fatale, he will bring you to your knees. Always be careful: The Student is always prepared to teach you a lesson or two.

George - The Prodigal Son. Is he going? Is he staying? George's future in the Alabama Smash Scene (tm) is unclear, but his legacy has been established. George is a tenacious player who dominates when he sustains a leading momentum. Do not let him establish a foothold, he has toppled greater men on his way to this moment. But now we are at the crossroads of his career: will the Prodigal Son return to the smash scene as The Hero, or will he leave the scene forever?

Kola - The Challenger. Where did he come from? How did he learn his moves? Kola has suddenly appeared on the Alabama Smash Scene as The Challenger to the established Smashocracy. In one season he has moved from an unknown contender to a known force to be reckoned with. His skill with the sword is particularly effective against The Villain of Brawl: Metaknight. Careful spacing and methodical placement are keystones to his playstyle. And you must be ever cautious. Don't be too eager to touch the sweet embrace of victory or you shall find the wretched face of defeat. One deft slash of his blade you are spiked into oblivion. Beware when you challenge The Challenger.

Munkus - The Schemer. Do you like mindgames? I hope you do, because that is all you shall find here.The Schemer has garnered a reputation for restorting to the unconventional in order to win. Did you forget to use your stage ban? I hope you enjoy Norfair. Is Norfair banned? Because Brinstar is feeling warm this time of year. You must enjoy familiarity with a wide range of stage selections, or you will feel nothing but disappointment. The Schemer's mindgames are mysterious, but his character selection is not. (Hint: It's always metaknight).
 

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Kalm said he was gonna bring the pain his very first tournament, etc.


Just my two cents.
Did I say that? I never recall having that mindset at all early on.
Oh well, I never was good at making people think I'm humble.

Name search ftw!
*Smoke Bomb Vanish*
 

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It's not as heart warming as the original. However it does make elev8 sound like a certified ****** and reflex sound like an *******.
 
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