CT Chia
Smash Obsessed
Hi everyone, I'm sure most of you know who I am, but I come to you here as the Manager for the Brawl Division with vVv Gaming. I have this thread here for everyone to familiarize themselves with vVv, learn about what we do, get to know our members, and serve as an info-hub in-case you are interested in applying! Think of it as a crew thread of sorts, as when it comes down to it - that's what we are. Just with some awesome perks!
The Five Pillars of Our Community
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- Excellence: This is really what vVv Gaming is all about. There are two ways to demonstrate excellence in vVv Gaming. The first way is by winning prizes at tournaments. The second way is by being a good community member that adds value to vVv Gaming.
[*]Value: Having members that are all adding value is a critical part of having a rich and vibrant community. There are many ways to add value: creating vVv GFX, videos, helping people in the forums, posting on our YouTube, MySpace and Twitter, as well as donating, just to name a few. Always ask, if you are not sure how to add value.
[*]Chain of Command: If you have a problem with someone, please talk to them directly and IN PRIVATE. Always start with the person that you are having the problem with. DO NOT bring it to the Shoutbox or post about your problem. If you can't resolve it, then bring it to staff.
[*]Diversity: vVv Gaming is a diverse community. This is our strength! vVv Gaming has people that come from various backgrounds and we openly embrace differences in race, national origin, ages, disability, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs and gender. In order to get the best people, we want all people to feel welcome and open.
[*]Sponsors: Just as you have to add value to vVv, so does vVv Gaming have to add value to its sponsors. In order for vVv Gaming to support the best gamers, you need to show sponsors that you care. Represent their products, promote them and help spread the word by adding their banner ads in your signatures and include their logos in your graphics and videos.
We are a community of gamers with a passion in what we do. We come together for the better of not just our respective communities, but for all communities in general. We aren't just a bunch of hermits here for money, we help each other out, practice together, grow together, and learn together. Have fun meeting some of the coolest people you'll get to know in the gaming community, try out some new games, make new friends, and bring your own unique style to us.
vVv Brawl Management Division
Our manager division are those of us that are responsible for vVv's ties to the Brawl community. We scout out new members to potentially recruit, work with players interested in joining, and act as a bridge of communication between our players and the other vVv staff. Beyond management we are also all competitive players representing vVv.
ChiboSempai
vVv Brawl Division Head Manager
Name: Mark Korsak
Age: 22
Location: Eastern Pennsylvania
Member Since: July 8th, 2010
Original Application: Link
Other Positions and Achievements:
- Interviewer for vVv
- Developer and Super Moderator on Smashboards
- Tournament Admin on All is Brawl
- Power ranked player in Pennsylvania since Brawl's release
- Known Tournament Organizer hosting events such as CoT4
Cheese
vVv Brawl Division Manager
Name: Albert Vetere
Age: 21
Location: New York City
Member Since: July 8th, 2010
Original Application: Link
Other Positions and Achievements:
- Administrator on All is Brawl
- Consistently power ranked in New York City
- MLG 2010 Semi-pro
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vVv Brawl Division Manager
Name: Joe Cordova
Age: 21
Location: Northern California
Member Since: September 30th, 2010
Original Application: Link
Other Positions and Achievements:
- Consistently power ranked in Northern California
- MLG 2010 Semi-pro
vVv Brawl Sponsored Division
Our sponsored division are our players at the forefront of everything Brawl related in vVv. These are the players that have and will been with us the longest, survive through thick and thin, and will contribute a significant amount to both the vVv community, and the Smash community in general. Being a sponsored member offers special perks that no other division gets. These players are what the vVv Brawl community is about.
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vVv Brawl Division Sponsored Player
Name: Anthony Moorman
Age: 21
Location: Maryland
Member Since: January 12th, 2011
Original Application: Link
Other Positions and Achievements:
- Consistently power-ranked in MD/VA
- MLG 2010 Pro Player
vVv Brawl Competitive Division
Our competitive division is for members who aren't currently ready to be moved up to a full sponsored player, but are apart of vVv primarily for their contributions to the competitive scene and their accomplishments. Competitive members are by all means still part of vVv and can still enjoy basic perks in doing so. Competitive members are always under watch for contributing more and hopefully reaching full sponsored status!
DJ_Iskascribble
vVv Brawl Division Competitive Member
Name: Ethan Vawter
Age: 20
Location: Ohio
Member Since: November 3rd, 2010
Original Application: Link
Other Positions and Achievements:
- Consistently power ranked in Ohio
vVv Brawl Community Division
Our community division is very similar to our competitive division in that they are not fully sponsored members, but strive to make significant contributions to the vVv community. Community members rep vVv and put in work for their love of the game and the community they are a part of. Community members are certainly a part of vVv and enjoy basic perks.
Havok
vVv Brawl Division Community Member
Name: Carlos Zambrano
Age: 23
Location: Southern California
Member Since: August 12th, 2010
Original Application: Link
Other Positions and Achievements:
- MLG 2010 Professional
- Consistently power ranked in Southern California
Current Applicants
Sumer (Competitive Member)
Xzax (Competitive Member)
Benefits of Being With vVv
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Community and Competitive Members
-Basic vVv T-Shirt
-Access to vVv hotel rooms at large events
-Being a part of the community and access to vVv specific events
Sponsored Members
-Basic vVv T-Shirt
-vVv Pullover Hoodie
-Access to vVv hotel rooms at large events
-Being a part of the community and access to vVv specific events
-Mentioned as an official part of the vVv Brawl Division
-vVv marketing and promotional mentoring
-Access to Monetary Stipends
Note for T-Shirts and Hoodies: If you are interested in printing your name on the back of the shirt, you are by all means welcome to! Shirts are ordered in bulk by vVv and custom ordering them can be tough so it is encouraged to have name printing done on your own after you receive your shirt/hoodie. Name printing can come extremely cheap, and is by far the best option. So your shirt comes out the best way possible be sure to use the "Garamond" font, and print your name in all capital letters (no lowercase), with characters that would be upper cased just be done in a slightly larger font.
Example: VVV CHIBOSEMPAI
I'm sure the last part there for sponsored members has everyone interested, and it's a new benefit of the division that I'm glad to announce!
There are three types of monetary stipends that players can receive - Community Kickers, Event Kickers, and Local Stipends. Community and Event Kickers deal with National and Major events and Local Stipends deal with all other events. It is important that we include local stipends in our plan seeing how much the Brawl community is based around them.
Community Kicker:
If a player is fully active in the community and intends on attending a major event, they will receive $50 before the event. In order to be fully active in the community, said member must be active on the vVv forums 3+ days a week, retweet tweets posted by vVv on Twitter, update their Facebook status, post on the vVv Facebook page, and generally be a part of the community.
Competitive Kicker:
We love to see our players strive to be the best and be at the top of the competition. If a player places top 4 at a major tournament and represents vVv gaming well by wearing our shirt, taking pictures, and providing a write-up about the event, they will earn additional money.
4th Place - $50
3rd Place - $75
2nd Place - $100
1st Place - $125
Local Stipend:
The smash community relies on it's local tournament scene, and we want our members to attend as many of them as possible. When a Sponsored vVv member plans to attend a local tournament, vVv will provide the player their entrance fees before the tournament takes place. Local tournaments must be hosted in a public venue (so no tiny apartment/house gatherings). Players are expected to still wear their vVv apparel and do things such as taking pictures, make a write up about the event, etc.
Sometimes it sounds like a lot with taking pictures, making write ups, and wearing apparel - but it's worth it! For those of you out there that attend tourneys nearly every weekend you could be earning over $100 per month from just local stipends alone!
I will decide which tournaments are valid for the Community and Competitive Kickers and let everyone know here in the Brawl section on vVv via a stickied thread I will make in the future. To apply for a local stipend, players will have to PM me here on vVv Forums with basic information about the tournament and a link to either a tournament thread on Smashboards or an event page on AllisBrawl. More details on local stipends will be posted soon.
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Recent Accomplishments
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How to Join
vVv is a real company providing real players with real money. Unfortunately because of this we can't just accept any Brawler that wants in. However, we are always looking for great players to bring aboard that are interested! Becoming a part of vVv is certainly a process. Also consider which division you want to apply for - Community, Competitive, or Sponsored. Obviously getting into the competitive division is easier than sponsored, and is a great place for players to start. Unless you already know many of us with a lot to show, being a part of the competitive division is a great place to get accustomed with vVv, and eventually work towards being promoted to sponsored status and earn the perks with that level.
Recommended action for joining vVv:
- Join the forums at vvv-gaming.com and get used to the community. Meet some new people, check out our podcasts (The Loser's Bracket and Directional Influence), check out some articles, etc. Make sure to completely fill out your profile as much as you can with things like a picture, filling out the About Me section, etc.
- Keep active in the Smash community and on sites like Smashboards, AllisBrawl, and vVv Gaming. Continue to attend tournaments, give it your all, and make a name for yourself.
- Make it an effort to get to know me if you haven't. Getting brownie points with the Brawl Manager can't hurt right?
I attend tons of local Atlantic North events and a lot of major/national events so it's not hard to meet me. Convince me that you should be a part of vVv. - When you're ready apply for the division of your choice on the vVv Gaming Forums. Some members jump in and apply as soon as they join the site which has worked for some, but I would suggest following the other steps and getting to know some people prior.
- If your application looks good and you have some support you will land an interview. Go through that fine and you will be accepted!
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Feel free to reply with any questions, cool comments, discussion about vVv members and upcoming events, etc. Let's keep it civil though everyone, no hate. Feel free to contact me via pm with any private questions or concerns.
