The Imperial Legion, MD/VA crew. Xanadu Tuesdays, Legionary Wednesdays

[TheTantalus]

Nintendo wouldn't allow it.

Bottom line- MLG wasn't making that much money off brawl and there was no growth. Alpha Zealot was basically the reason it ever got on in the first place, and the ideas he sold them on didn't completely come true in the end. If every event had capped, i guarantee you it would still be on.

 

[Laijin]

I simply fail to understand the legal reasoning behind why Brawl could not get a live stream up if literally every other large tournament brawl or melee could play live streams without any issues.
Explain?

 

[TheTantalus]

Because it's pretty hard for Nintendo (and not benefical, mind you) to sue an individual for displaying their game on an official website as an official competition vs MLG which is blatantly using their product for its own advertising, and is a corporation that can easily be sued.

 

[Laijin]

Man. Nintendo needs to lighten the **** up. The game industry these days are being ridiculous. "I do not want the game I have created to be displayed while being played by the people who have purchased it".
wtf is up with developers nowadays. Thats absolutely absurd.
Blizzard is doing the same BS with StarCraft in Korea.
SquareEnix is also pretty tight with their games as well(Ex: The way they shut down Chrono Ressurection).

This gives me a growing hate for companies like that, while on the other hand you have companies like Capcom(and others) that support their fans 100%. They listen to their community, give their full support for events like EVO, support talented artists that make music about their games, etc etc.

 

[ThatGuyYouMightKnow]

Another reason to play a real fighter. X3

 

[Laijin]

I have been playing other fighting games for a couple of years now actually. I was part of the FL BlazBlue & Guilty Gear community and now I'm getting into SSF4

 

[ThatGuyYouMightKnow]

Eh, SSF4 is fun and all, but playing it competitively can be as boring as Brawl (not really, Brawl is on an entirely different level).

I enjoy it a lot though.

 

[TheTantalus]

SSF4 is always boring, competitive or not.

 

[Laijin]

SSF4 ISN'T the greatest game ever. In fact it kinda sucks..
but things are looking up actually with Arcade Edition coming out.
All of the projectile based characters are getting nerfed while everyone else is getting buffed. So its gonna become more of a rush down game. Even Daigo is dropping Ryu for Yun.
Its already looking more fun

 

[Thunderhorse+]

So it's safe to assume Vega's getting buffed?

I like the sound of this already. Maybe Scarlett Terror will get invulnerable frames again like in SSF2 Turbo so he won't be a complete joke on wake up.

 

[Laijin]

Yup.
Zangief's grab range was even increased lol.
http://shoryuken.com/content/zangief-jab-spinning-pile-driver-range-comparison-2963/

 

[ThatGuyYouMightKnow]

Nah, most of the buffs/nerfs are bs. Lots of people (including the pros) *****ing everywhere. It's probably going to die soon, around when MvC3 drops. Good thing too.

 

[Thunderhorse+]

Blah blah blah

SO GENEROUS THANK U BASED GOD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8u6EodZseg

 

[Laijin]

Yo Thundahorse. Just let that boi cook dawg.
#BASED.
That song is too #BASED.
SWAG.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik7WY4t2pS0

 

[JCaesar]

Definitive proof that black people shouldn't have money.

So anyway, Magfest this weekend! Who's hyped? I know I am. ****ing Armcannon and the Megas? Can't get much better than that without a Sixto in your name.


****, just realized it's in 2 weeks -_-

Well, that means this weekend is open. Smashfest in Westminster? Guy? Count Kaiser?

 

[TheTantalus]

I would but I'm going to bolts.

BTW, magfest encourages the use of user supplied setups. If you want a kagillion people to try project m, just check in your wii at the front and get it registered, then put a p:m sign up for it.

 

[JCaesar]

Eh, I don't really see the point. There's too much other stuff going on. I don't wanna spend my time doing something I do nearly every other weekend.

 

[Laijin]

Still need to fill up my room for magfest >__>
Otherwise I'm definitely canceling it. Everyone I have asked has given me "Maybes"

 

[JCaesar]

If I knew someone else who might wanna go, I'd ask. Hmm, maybe Jason? If you don't mind sharing a hotel room with a sociopath...

Waffle, what days do we have the room? I saw Magfest starts on Thursday. It would suck if Armcannon or the Megas were only playing Thursday night or something and we missed it.


I've been reading through all the bands and special guests coming and stuff ... **** I'M SO HYPED!!!!

Edit: Laijin: http://magfest.org/roomlist. Problem solved.

 

[TheTantalus]

I believe Taj and Lil'b and maybe Oath/BMX will be at MAGfest as well. FYI

Looks like I may be making an appearance for the whole event...we will discuss tomorrow at Bdubs

 

[JCaesar]

OMFG Powerglove just confirmed for Magfest!!!

 

[TheTantalus]

Finally, it's about time they returned.

Me and Nate had lunch with them when they were still a small band. Our first MAGfest was their first live show IIRC.

I'm going to share the story about how I came to find MAGfest tomorrow at bdubs, it's quick and short and you guys will find it hiliarous.

 

[Laijin]

If I knew someone else who might wanna go, I'd ask. Hmm, maybe Jason? If you don't mind sharing a hotel room with a sociopath...

Waffle, what days do we have the room? I saw Magfest starts on Thursday. It would suck if Armcannon or the Megas were only playing Thursday night or something and we missed it.


I've been reading through all the bands and special guests coming and stuff ... **** I'M SO HYPED!!!!

Edit: Laijin: http://magfest.org/roomlist. Problem solved.

Thanks bro!
I'm trying my best to get as many people as I personally know before asking random people.

 

[Laijin]

Alright change of plans. Everyone bailed out on me for the magfest room. So waffles, would you mind just fitting me in your room as well? I'd rather not spend all weekend in a room with a ton of strangers.

 

[VanillaWaffle]

ive booked the room for thursday til sunday, i plan on arriving thurs and would love to carpool with people as to keep parking fee's to a minimum but we'll discuss that sometime later.

 

[JCaesar]

We can discuss things tomorrow at dinner. And for the record, I'm ok with Laijin (and only Laijin) joining our room.

And I'm reeeeeally glad we're going on Thursday :D I don't wanna miss anything.

 

[Laijin]

Not to worry. It is only me. But I need to know pretty soon so I can cancel my room before I'm stuck with it.

 

[Thunderhorse+]

For some reason, I remember the venue being pretty close to my place. If it is, then I can just give up my spot in the room for Laijin. It should only be a 30 minute drive to Magfest and I can't make use of the room on Thursday since I have work early morning Friday.

But again I need to double check where it's being held at for sure.

Edit: yeah, it's on Seminary road. It takes longer for me to get to Sage's old house than the Magfest venue. So if you're hurting for a room Clyde, I can just give you my spot.

 

[Laijin]

But Oliver! If you don't stay in the hotel room how are we gonna drink? I wanna spend at least sometime on one of the magfest days getting some drinks. Brett? Waffles? Would you be up for that?

Besides. 5 people in one room shouldn't that bad.

 

[JCaesar]

If we're all going out somewhere I'll go, but I don't drink.

I'm not gonna miss any concerts for it though.

 

[Laijin]

If we're all going out somewhere I'll go, but I don't drink.

I'm not gonna miss any concerts for it though.

I'm all for going to all the concerts and any of the other awesome stuff. No problem with that. Maybe if we go out for food and what not I guess

 

[TheTantalus]

This might work out TH, as Nathan and I were in discussions about me joining the room also, becuase specifically i wanted to room with Nick (our friend from high school), the three of us are really good friends but Nick is always extremely busy and has trouble finding time to come hang out and stuff.

 

[Thunderhorse+]

I had accounted for that as well when I made the offer. You mentioned that you were going to make the full trip now instead of just one day as originally planned, and I figured you weren't going to drive back and forth from Westminster each day . Nate may or may not have been ok with 5 people, but I know he wouldn't have gone for 6. You and Clyde need the space much more than I do since I have a much more reasonable commute to the venue than either of you do.

But don't worry Clyde, we're definitely going to get our drink on at Magfest XD (and not miss any concerts because of it). That I can guarantee either way.

 

[TheTantalus]

Perfect, TH is in there like a boss.

So I can personally recommend the following bands at MAGfest:

Rare Candy (A funky, new style and perspective on gaming music)
Entertainment System (Just solid remixes through and through)
Powerglove (They could be a legitimate metal band if they wanted to)
Minibosses (they are the original VG band)
This place is Haunted (they've been there since we were, and do great Castlevania stuff)
Armcannon (they honestly aren't my favorite but do some good work)
Metroid Metal (it's really good, i promise)

Personally i'm also really interested in X-hunters and Bit Brigade as well.

I want to also officially announce I'll be doing ATHF TV from the venue, hopefully recording and uploading our greatest magfest moments to the internetz.

I didn't see anything about the video game challenge booth this year- but if they still have it, I challenge any of you to see who can get the most challenge points along the weekend.

Also, if you're a game fanatic, there will be old game vendors around there for sure. I got a working copy of Mega Man 3 last year there.

I can't say enough towards the decision to go to MAGfest instead of a tournament. My true competitive days are behind me, I think, not the spirit, so to speak, but just the time spent focusing on it. I can't wait to hang out with you guys here, this is going to be mad hype.

 

[JCaesar]

I've heard Rare Candy, Entertainment System, and This Place is Haunted. They're all pretty legit, though there's a reason they aren't as well-known as bigger bands like Armcannon, Powerglove, and Minibosses. They just don't quite have what it takes to get to that level.

Powerglove was great at first, but honestly I've gotten a little bored of them. Maybe I listened to them too much. Same goes for Minibosses. Armcannon however, wow, their overall sound is so good! And the Megas are amazing as well. Metroid Metal I'm really looking forward too also. Well, I'm looking forward to everyone. I've never been to a video game music concert, but I've been to at least a dozen rock concerts, and hearing them live is a completely different experience.

I really hope I run into a bunch of like OC Remixers and stuff too.

Here are the challenges Tant: http://magfest.org/m9challenges/index.html

I haven't played a lot of these games, but here are the ones I think I have a legit shot of beating (not counting ones from games I haven't really played):
**** it won't let me highlight...

Well, these games' challenges:
Gunstar Heroes (beat Orange, no shooting)
SMB2 (beat Clawgrip with Luigi) <- super easy
SMB3 (beat Lemmy's airship with Hammer suit)
Zelda 3 (beat Mothula, sword only)
Contra (beat last level with Fireball) <- super easy

Hmmm I think that's all. I'd really like to try the Mega Man X one, but I don't think I can beat Vile with no upgrades.

PI can't say enough towards the decision to go to MAGfest instead of a tournament. My true competitive days are behind me, I think, not the spirit, so to speak, but just the time spent focusing on it.

I can't agree with you there. I've been dying to participate in a real tournament. I can't wait for Project M's public release so I can play a serious competitive game again.

 

[Laijin]

omg...
I just realized this is the most GOLDEN OPPORTUNTY IN THE WORLD for me to network with musicians that are interested in video games. Cause as an indie developer with zero music making abilities, I need a musician to put unique music in my future games haha.
Gonna hop on making business cards!

Also. Those challenges all look impossible and I suck at video games except action and fighting games.

Magfest > Any tournament. This should be a million times more fun than a local tournament that happens year round

 

[TheTantalus]

I can probably do the following:

Defeat Mecha Sonic with Knuckles
Defeat Death Egg Stage Sonic 3
Defeat miniboss tower with ball power up
Defeat King Dedede and Nightmare in one life
Defeat Clawgrip with Luigi and 1 health
Defeat Lemmy Airship with Hammer Mario and not getting hit
Defeat Bowser's Castle through the front door Mario World
Defeat Mothula with Master sword
Defeat Elecman with arm cannon (this will take like 100 tries but i can do it)
Defeat Heatman stage with one life (maybe)
Defeat Tank-Dozer with Bubble gun MM2
Defeat MM4 Giant Mett Mett with Arm Cannon
Defeat Bass without getting hit MM7 (ugh, maybe)
Defeat Vile in MMX with no upgrades and no weapons (I've done this before)
Defeat all Mavericks with arm cannon and no upgrades MMX2
Defeat Zero with no upgrades or weapons (MMX2)
Defeat MMX3 mavericks with arm cannon only
Defeat Screeches race in DKC2 without getting hit

Edit: JCaez, if I hadn't played a serious competitive game for 2 years i'd probably be itching for a tournament too heh

 

[Laijin]

On the other hand, you can very well expect me to enter nearly every tournament they have there. I'm gonna tear up a new hole in some puzzle fighter!

 

[TheTantalus]

I wonder who's running the tourneys this year. I'll send Mr. MAGfest an AIM if I see him online and ask around.

 

[Laijin]

Are you gonna help out with the smash tournaments Tant?