FoxTheStampede
Smash Ace
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Utah Thread - Dead thread is dead
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BattleChrist
Smash Lord
Is the next tourney hust another bi or is it bigger cuz Gojo seemed to really want Yamer and i to go to it.
Erion
Smash Cadet
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'Sup guys...
Maybe you guys already heard about me, I'm the guy who just came from Brazil...
Now I'm living in Harrisville and I couldn't go to the tournaments because they were too far away or I just didn't have time.
Well... that's it, I just wanted to introduce myself!
See ya!
Maybe you guys already heard about me, I'm the guy who just came from Brazil...
Now I'm living in Harrisville and I couldn't go to the tournaments because they were too far away or I just didn't have time.
Well... that's it, I just wanted to introduce myself!
See ya!
Erion
Smash Cadet
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I don't know...
Maybe this weekend if things go well.
Pustulio
Smash Ace
I look forward to smashing you with my improved Yoshi skills!
(nah I need more practice before I'm that good.)
Allright well just asking a hypothetical question, would any of you guys be willing to come to a tournament in Evanston, Wyoming? Evanston is in the corner of the state and only about 10 minutes away from the Utah border and I could potentially get the back room in Wal-Mart reserved because my dad is the store manager. We would probably have enough TVs but, need some copies of the game. Again though this is just a hypothetical scenario. Oh and we would probably have refreshmants free to you like soda, potato chips, cupcakes and stuff like that.
(nah I need more practice before I'm that good.)Allright well just asking a hypothetical question, would any of you guys be willing to come to a tournament in Evanston, Wyoming? Evanston is in the corner of the state and only about 10 minutes away from the Utah border and I could potentially get the back room in Wal-Mart reserved because my dad is the store manager. We would probably have enough TVs but, need some copies of the game. Again though this is just a hypothetical scenario. Oh and we would probably have refreshmants free to you like soda, potato chips, cupcakes and stuff like that.
BattleChrist
Smash Lord
If thats not to far from Idaho Falls Yamer and i could probably make it.
lol, for a second I was all like "Evingston isn't even close to the boarder," then I saw it was Evanston.
Anyway, it's only about an hour-and-a-half from Salt Lake City, and 3-1/2 to 4 hours from Idaho Falls (you'd be coming down through Ogden, then heading East.). I'd totally be down for it, could carpool in my van. Let us know if it happens.
BC, I think Gojira wanted you to come because it's in Roy, quite a bit closer to you guys than Sandy.
Anyway, it's only about an hour-and-a-half from Salt Lake City, and 3-1/2 to 4 hours from Idaho Falls (you'd be coming down through Ogden, then heading East.). I'd totally be down for it, could carpool in my van. Let us know if it happens.
BC, I think Gojira wanted you to come because it's in Roy, quite a bit closer to you guys than Sandy.
BattleChrist
Smash Lord
To be completely honest half an hour really doesn't make that much of a difference but we still might come.
Erion, I just checked Google maps, and it looks like you should only be a few miles away from Gojira. Besides giving you somebody nearby to smash with, you two could probably work something out for tournament transportation.
As for a Wyoming tournament, what kind of attendance would we be seeing. Will it be entirely a matter of who Utah and Idaho send, or do you have a few Wyoming smashers (as well as possibly some from other states)?
As for a Wyoming tournament, what kind of attendance would we be seeing. Will it be entirely a matter of who Utah and Idaho send, or do you have a few Wyoming smashers (as well as possibly some from other states)?
laozy
Smash Journeyman
ultimate showdown
okay, i just canceled our date for usud. i was wondering if we should even hold such a big tournament and donate to oc3 instead. we should at least wait and see. i would rather play 100 bucks to go and play with a lot more professionals including some from japan, than to pay 50 bucks and see a few. this is just my idea....and its a daymn good one
okay, i just canceled our date for usud. i was wondering if we should even hold such a big tournament and donate to oc3 instead. we should at least wait and see. i would rather play 100 bucks to go and play with a lot more professionals including some from japan, than to pay 50 bucks and see a few. this is just my idea....and its a daymn good one
Gojira
Smash Lord
Great. Now wether we do host a big tourney here or donate to OC3 then carppol there is an iono question.okay, i just canceled our date for usud. i was wondering if we should even hold such a big tournament and donate to oc3 instead. we should at least wait and see. i would rather play 100 bucks to go and play with a lot more professionals including some from japan, than to pay 50 bucks and see a few. this is just my idea....and its a daymn good one
Perfect Chaos
Smash Master
Well, if all of the money from the pot go to OC3 funds, then they'll be less reason for me to attend than there already are, since I'm not going to OC3. Also, there will be other people that are not going to OC3, so tha'll prety much be telling them "you must donate to this cause if you want to enter the tournament". This will attract less people.RagingAsian said:
Anyway, there's is only one more scheduled "biweekly" anyway...
laozy
Smash Journeyman
since there is no usud anytime soon, we are able to hold more biweeklies. or even triweeklies, or even everyweeklies. putting all the prize money in a jar and donating to oc3 isn't a bad idea. we should give the 3rd place a high-five, 2nd place a hug, and first place winner 2 high-fives, a kiss , a hug and a date with junpei...how can anyone resist.
i think the oc3 donations can go toward rental-car, gas, and hotel. the left over money we should give to oc3 staff or we could just keep it.
i think the oc3 donations can go toward rental-car, gas, and hotel. the left over money we should give to oc3 staff or we could just keep it.
Gojira
Smash Lord
OC3 donations
we dont have to donate the whole pot of every biweekly. I say that we should dontate 10% of every pot to OC3.
-also-
US2 is not going to happen with all pros know an OC3 may happen and will not attend US2. So the second week of april is going to be a 10 dollar tourney or something
we dont have to donate the whole pot of every biweekly. I say that we should dontate 10% of every pot to OC3.
-also-
US2 is not going to happen with all pros know an OC3 may happen and will not attend US2. So the second week of april is going to be a 10 dollar tourney or something
FoxTheStampede
Smash Ace
A small % of the pot would work, especially if some of that goes to Utah going to OC3 and some going to OC3 itself.
BattleChrist
Smash Lord
What you could do it take 2nd and 3rd place prizes and put those up for OC3 but still give first its prize on the $2 entry fee ones and on any ones with a higher entry fee you could just take a small amount from the pot.
FoxTheStampede
Smash Ace
OK.....we won't be taking any noticeable amount out of the pot for OC3. If you really want to donate that bad, it's very easy to just do it yourself.
BattleChrist
Smash Lord
Thats why i said take 2nd and 3rd because a small % of a $2 tournament is almost nothing but 2nd and 3rd's prize is a little more respectable.
FoxTheStampede
Smash Ace
We won't be donating anything directly to OC3 from the prize pot. Donating should not be mandatory without a concensus. There is obviously no concensus.
Gojira
Smash Lord
Thats what i was refering we should do..........
laozy
Smash Journeyman
please vote now
i think that utah should have a vote whether or not to donate to oc3.
1... donate all of biweeklies prize pool to oc3 (1st gets a date with junpei)
2...1st place gets 50% of prize pool and donate the rest.(come on , it's only a few dollars)
3...take out 25% of prize pool for donations and 75% of the rest have our standard 60/30/10 payout
4...be greedy and dont donate, and be happy with the little amount you have won.
pm me for you votes......i am dang serious about this
please note that donations will be going toward utah smashers.
that means we will spend the donations on a rental car, gas, and hotel.
we could also give oc3 some money so we have a better chance of seeing japanese players....THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO PLAY WITH REAL PROFESSIONALS.
i think that utah should have a vote whether or not to donate to oc3.
1... donate all of biweeklies prize pool to oc3 (1st gets a date with junpei)
2...1st place gets 50% of prize pool and donate the rest.(come on , it's only a few dollars)
3...take out 25% of prize pool for donations and 75% of the rest have our standard 60/30/10 payout
4...be greedy and dont donate, and be happy with the little amount you have won.
pm me for you votes......i am dang serious about this
please note that donations will be going toward utah smashers.
that means we will spend the donations on a rental car, gas, and hotel.
we could also give oc3 some money so we have a better chance of seeing japanese players....THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO PLAY WITH REAL PROFESSIONALS.
I guess the way I see it, the only votes that should matter are those from the people near the top in Utah. Otherwise, it's like 1 rich guy and 3 poor people having a vote on whether the richest person there should give each of the others lots of money.
laozy
Smash Journeyman
it doesn't matter...you are still part of the Utah smash community and SHOULD vote on whatever YOU think is fair.
I want everyone to vote, that includes chao and rafa who isn't on smashboards.
I want everyone to vote, that includes chao and rafa who isn't on smashboards.
Perfect Chaos
Smash Master
I vote for #4.
Chao's going to vote for #4 for sure, as the money is low enough without taking money out. The reason he didn't go to Anime Banzai was because there were no money payout.
Rafa-Son will not likely go unless I go to a tourny, so he'll side with me.
Soto is in the same situation as Rafa. If I don't go OR Chao doesn't go, then he won't go (both of us has to go for him to go), so he'll side with Chao and me.
Also, none of us are going to OC3.
So I'll speak for all of them, and say that it's four votes for number 4 (although there shouldn't even be a vote, really...partially for the reason that Takalth stated).
Chao's going to vote for #4 for sure, as the money is low enough without taking money out. The reason he didn't go to Anime Banzai was because there were no money payout.
Rafa-Son will not likely go unless I go to a tourny, so he'll side with me.
Soto is in the same situation as Rafa. If I don't go OR Chao doesn't go, then he won't go (both of us has to go for him to go), so he'll side with Chao and me.
Also, none of us are going to OC3.
So I'll speak for all of them, and say that it's four votes for number 4 (although there shouldn't even be a vote, really...partially for the reason that Takalth stated).
laozy
Smash Journeyman
it seems to me that you play smash mainly for money. does $12 richer make you that much happy. if thats the case, then so be it.
we are doing to votes to see how Utah smashers feel about donating. one voice cant speak for the whole community.
probably the main reason people don't want to donate is the fact that they get nothing in return.
we are doing to votes to see how Utah smashers feel about donating. one voice cant speak for the whole community.
probably the main reason people don't want to donate is the fact that they get nothing in return.
Perfect Chaos
Smash Master
I don't play just for money, but just to at least want something in return, as to not waste time (I can already Smash with good players for free...so why travel farther to lose money...). If I play just for money, I wouldn't have come to Anime Banzai (which didn't waste my time, BTW, as I had other reasons to be there). Out of my group, Chao is probably the one that cares most about the money...but that's not the point.
How about if you win, you can donate as much of your winnings as you want? :-\
How about if you win, you can donate as much of your winnings as you want? :-\
BattleChrist
Smash Lord
The problem with a vote on smash boards is that like half of the people that play never look on the boards so if you have a vote you should try to have one during a tourney or something so more of Utah is in on the vote
laozy
Smash Journeyman
yea i know that. my post is to let people know about it to spread the word. of course im going to tell people at tourneys.
C!Z
Smash Lord
Where is OC3 ? lol As far as my take on the voting thingamajig it would suck to win and say you got nothing for it even if it was for a trip. Personally I think the entry fee is too small even though I don't win. I don't see how you can't come up with at least 5 bucks every other week? That's .36 cents a day you broke a$$' anyways.... I'm still vetoing Saturdays haha
I'd like to see a mix for entry fees. I like the $2 tournaments because (1) I never win and (2) they're better for recruiting.
On the other hand, I like to see Idaho come down, and it would be really cool if we could get Arizona again, so I'd like to see a share of higher dollar tournaments, since we are about to finish the original biweekly schedule.
The other thing I would like to see would be round robin pools with a single elimination bracket for the top people. Last time we tried pools, everybody said it took too long, but that's because, we took the top 16, and I think we put them into a double elim (though I don't quite remember, because I wasn't one of the top 16). That was also a tournament where we had a crew battle, which contributed to the length.
If we put fewer people into a single elimination bracket, though, it won't take too much longer than the way we have been doing it, and those extra games will go to people who normally get eliminated quickly. One of the main reasons I often skipped the more expensive tournaments was because I typically got to play 2-3 rounds (which is hardly worth $5 plus gas money), so the only reason I bothered coming was to try to get friendlies in.
Anyway, that's my suggestion for the tournament setup that will replace the biweeklies. We could even discuss it with Idaho and Arizona to make sure our expensive tournaments line up with the weekends that they can come down.
On the other hand, I like to see Idaho come down, and it would be really cool if we could get Arizona again, so I'd like to see a share of higher dollar tournaments, since we are about to finish the original biweekly schedule.
The other thing I would like to see would be round robin pools with a single elimination bracket for the top people. Last time we tried pools, everybody said it took too long, but that's because, we took the top 16, and I think we put them into a double elim (though I don't quite remember, because I wasn't one of the top 16). That was also a tournament where we had a crew battle, which contributed to the length.
If we put fewer people into a single elimination bracket, though, it won't take too much longer than the way we have been doing it, and those extra games will go to people who normally get eliminated quickly. One of the main reasons I often skipped the more expensive tournaments was because I typically got to play 2-3 rounds (which is hardly worth $5 plus gas money), so the only reason I bothered coming was to try to get friendlies in.
Anyway, that's my suggestion for the tournament setup that will replace the biweeklies. We could even discuss it with Idaho and Arizona to make sure our expensive tournaments line up with the weekends that they can come down.
FoxTheStampede
Smash Ace
Single elimination sucks. We will never do single elim for a normal tournament.
I got 600th Utah thread post ^_^
I got 600th Utah thread post ^_^