Trying to start a Smash Bros Club at my school

[Powerman293]

Hello all! I love Smash 4, as you can tell by me even posting here. I got into the game when I joined a group of friends who play Smash 4 on 3DS before school everyday. We love having fun talking about the game and talking about random stuff and what not. So we're trying to set up a Smash bros club for this year. I want to try to have at least 4 set ups (1 for each Smash games) and increase it depending on how many people show up. I also want some of us to go to 2 tournaments in the second semester and just have a good time. I'll also try to teach some tech skills in Smash 4 for those who don't know who want to get in deeper.

Now my biggest problem here is that the person who is going to be our club president thinks that Anything non-omega stage is non-competitive or "for scrubs". I want the club to be as ready as possible for our first tournament, so how do I convince the club president to play on other stages like Smashville or battlefield and such?

And any other good club advice?

 

[Swagmaster]

Well, I don't know how easy it's gonna be to convince your friend. I would just tell him that the pros do it, and I'm pretty sure they're not scrubs. He should at least allow Smashville, Battlefield, and Duck Hunt (and maybe Dreamland 64 since it's exactly like battlefield). I also remember being in a video game club last year, and it was great, except that there was one guy who was really annoying and couldn't comprehend the concept of taking turns. Other than that, I think you should be set. I was actually thinking of doing the same thing at my college this year. I wish the best of luck for the both of us.

 

[T-skjorte Ninja]

Try explaining to him why we have counterpicks int he first place?

 

[GenNyan]

I want to try to have at least 4 set ups (1 for each Smash games) and increase it depending on how many people show up.

Having 4 setups for one game or 2 setups for 2 games would probably be more beneficial than having 1 setup for each game (2 people would be at brawl/64 while 10 would be cramming around the Smash 4/Melee setups).

 

[Chinaux]

make a melee club because you're only going to attract casuals

 

[Powerman293]

make a melee club because you're only going to attract casuals

Considering my freinds and I only play Smash 4, no.

 

[Chinaux]

Considering my freinds and I only play Smash 4, no.

you are casuals then

 

[Powerman293]

you are casuals then

Have you seen how much skill ZeRo, Nairo, Abadango, and Mr. R along with countless others have put into the game and got out of it? That is not casual. My and my friends are inspired by that and we want to become as good as that.

 

[Chinaux]

smash 4 is a party game. i cannot stress this enough because even the creator of the game said that he did not want people to play it competitively. so many competitive elements are missing from it, and the concept that anyone can win regardless of skill is complete bull****.

 

[T-skjorte Ninja]

And we're dealign with this again.

 

[Xavix]

smash 4 is a party game. i cannot stress this enough because even the creator of the game said that he did not want people to play it competitively. so many competitive elements are missing from it, and the concept that anyone can win regardless of skill is complete bull****.

If this is all you are going to spend your time on in the boards, I suggest you either stay in the Melee/PM boards or get out. You should respect opinions about Smash 4, and keep your own to yourself.
As to answer this question, show your friend some tourney matches that are easy to find from many different streamers youtubes (VGBootCamp, Tourney Locator) and notice how Final Destination is not usually played on, in favor of Battlefield, Smashville, Town and City, and even Halberd or Delfino Plaza. If this doesn't convince him, I can't help you.
Finally, as for setups, I would start with setups for Smash 4, and ask if there is any interest in other smash games before setting those games up. I am currently running an Anime/Smash club myself at my school, and I found that this is the best way to get interest! (We are even going to do some brawl modding in upcoming weekends!) I hope this helps, and have fun!

 

[Space Stranger]

You should probably talk to him about the legal stages in competitive Smash 4 and the rules regarding counterpicks. Separate each meeting to teach a different fundamental skill in Sm4sh. Host friendlies weekly and small, schoolwide tourneys monthly.

 

[Powerman293]

Thanks for all the support and feedback guys! Unfortunately, today I found out the school shot down my proposal because it was "Too narrowly focused" and needed it to be a general video game club.....

 

[Space Stranger]

Thanks for all the support and feedback guys! Unfortunately, today I found out the school shot down my proposal because it was "Too narrowly focused" and needed it to be a general video game club.....

That sucks but don't let that get you down. Find a way to make a Gaming Club that holds monthly Smash tournaments with a few meetings dedicated to "gitting gud".

I'm not sure how you would be able to follow through with your plan to let the club attend major tournaments but at least this kind of allows your idea to stay relevant within the club.

 

[GenNyan]

Thanks for all the support and feedback guys! Unfortunately, today I found out the school shot down my proposal because it was "Too narrowly focused" and needed it to be a general video game club.....

They are probably saying that because they think that there won't be enough interest. Maybe ask them if you can host the club if you get a petition with X amount of signatures representing people willing to join.

 

[Powerman293]

They are probably saying that because they think that there won't be enough interest. Maybe ask them if you can host the club if you get a petition with X amount of signatures representing people willing to join.

Maybe. I know at least 6 or 7 people that would join, maybe more but I don't know if that's enough for them. I mean, I've been in an electronics club that has been whittled down to 10-15 people by the end of the year as opposed to the 30 that joined at the beginning. So why would it be any different if we had a dedicated group of 10-15 to start that won't leave?

That sucks but don't let that get you down. Find a way to make a Gaming Club that holds monthly Smash tournaments with a few meetings dedicated to "gitting gud".

I'm not sure how you would be able to follow through with your plan to let the club attend major tournaments but at least this kind of allows your idea to stay relevant within the club.

My friends and I will see about that. But gaming is such a broad topic, having a "Gaming" club only heavily focused on Smash for the fighting genre in general is kind of a disservice to those who do want to join for other games. Only thing I could see getting out a video game club and potientally leading it is buying a Playstation TV for the club and messing with the various PSP/PS1/Vita games.

 

[AEFrazzleCandy]

Maybe. I know at least 6 or 7 people that would join, maybe more but I don't know if that's enough for them. I mean, I've been in an electronics club that has been whittled down to 10-15 people by the end of the year as opposed to the 30 that joined at the beginning. So why would it be any different if we had a dedicated group of 10-15 to start that won't leave?



My friends and I will see about that. But gaming is such a broad topic, having a "Gaming" club only heavily focused on Smash for the fighting genre in general is kind of a disservice to those who do want to join for other games. Only thing I could see getting out a video game club and potientally leading it is buying a Playstation TV for the club and messing with the various PSP/PS1/Vita games.

Maybe you could work other fighting games into the club, like Street Fighter or Mortal Combat?? That won't take away as much for those who want to join for Smash. You could put different games on different days maybe, then overall have one big tournament for the 3.

 

[meticulousboy]

Just remember that Super Smash Bros. is not always about competition; it can be played non-competitively. Perhaps you can turn on items for a couple matches or so. I don't know whether the persuasion will work

 

[T-skjorte Ninja]

Reiskaruletti in Brawl is always a fun side-event. :v

 

[Powerman293]

So it turns out the general Videogame/anime club at my school is very poorly run. They don't really have a plan or anything and they can't seem to get the club under control a lot of the time. And I don't trust them to have a training/practice regiment for Smash. So it looks like I'm gonna have to try to get this Smash specific club off the ground. Thoughts?

 

[AEFrazzleCandy]

Have weekly tournaments, stick to fighting games that resemble Smash so your members have variety, and have lot's of spare time to talk about the games and chat about them.

And remember, you're boss, so stay confident!