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DSBlackfox; be aware that 2/18 is the same weekend as Winter Brawl. Normally I'd be down to come out for a tourney, but I'll be in Philly, as likely will a lot of people. Just FYI!

Now, who's gonna teach me how to play this game tomorrow evening at GU? I've got some pretty Viola combos, but I'm sure that they're inefficient and silly in some way.
 
Dagon - Thanks, but this tourney would be scheduled for St. Patricks day, March 17th (3/17) I'll likely be at GU tomorrow if you'd like to play me, I play Nightmare.
 
I know this is kinda late but I wanna thank whoever made it out to TNT Pizza last night! Had a great time! I hope you guys enjoyed yourselves. I'll let you guys know when the next one is. I wanna say next Wednesday but I'll talk to Ivan just to be sure. We have a better idea on how to position our setups for next time and we'll try to get more game variety in there.

EDIT: Yep, same day and same time next week! Wednesdays at 4PM!
 
DSB it's not that it costs $35 for 4 tourneys, it's that almost 1/3 of that is going toward the venue. Assuming anybody even plays all 4 games (which 95% won't), I don't think they're going to like $105 first place for a supposed 70/20/10 30-man tournament.

Your goal is to get them to come back every month. If their wallets hurt from just paying venue fee, they're not going to feel as comfortable coming back whenever they want. Let the numbers generated by the low venue fee generate the profit - for it will ensure the longevity of the tournament venue.

I'm personally not going anywhere with a $10 venue fee unless it's a major or there is some serious venue money thrown into the pot.
 
I honestly don't see a $10 venue fee as being that big of a deal. GamePlayUSA is a nice venue, its quite large, and they are very accommodating. I don't see why supporting another local business is a bad thing, either. Surely you realize they have to make money by allowing us all to play and host an event there. As I said, I'll raise the entry to $10 for all 4 games, making 1st place payout over $200 for supposed 70/20/10 30-man.

Also, most players I know play more than one FG. I'm not expecting people to enter all 4 tournaments either, but I'm making the point that even at $10 entry, entering all 4 tournaments is still only $50 with the $10 venue fee. Also, there are so many possible setups at GamePlayUSA that you don't have to wait to casual, you can bring a copy of a game and set up somewhere. I personally hate waiting forever just to get in a few sets of casual. More potential people playing = more satisfied gamers. That's not a bad thing. I'm not sure if they would waive the playing cost for tournament entrants, but there is the possibility.

I'm trying to reach out to the other FG communities as well by holding a multi-game tournament, and try to get some crossover players interested in Soul Calibur. If we get good hype going in this area for the new games (SCV will have been out for a month, and Street Fighter x Tekken will have just come out), I'm sure we can get an even bigger turnout's then the 30 mans we hope for. I know the 2D crowd is dedicated and will have its players show.
 
If you bring your own setup (that isn't already provided or needed), you're exempt from venue fee at tourneys these days, unless it's a major.

Now now, don't put me against supporting local business. I work for one :P. I completely understand what you're trying to do, but I'm just telling you honestly what's been going on in the tourney scene lately; and more importantly, what peoples' expectations are. If people pay it, and mad people show up for several months, wonderful. I just don't know if that will happen consistently with a venue fee like that. If you're looking to attract just Western MA people, feel free to keep it, but I don't think people will drive too far for that.

I'll shut up about it and let the numbers speak for themselves. I hope I'm wrong.
 
My only worry is that despite their being tons of set-ups, they are on questionable TVs when it comes to lag. Also, the last time I was there, there was not a lot of space left for extra set-ups. I'm all for giving GamePlay business I said before, but those are my concerns.
 
GG's to Realyst, Kryonik, and Essex last night. Looking forward to next week as well.

Nightblade, things have come up and I have not gotten any sleep in the last 24 hours and will not be able to get sleep until another 9 hours from now. Fight night may not be a possibility for me tonight unless someone is willing to drive my ass :(
 
Whiteshadow - I remember you saying you know Jake and the guys at GPUSA personally, perhaps you would be willing to meet me there sometime so we can discuss holding a tournament there. I'm sure they would be more open to a $5 venue fee if someone they knew personally was telling them it would help draw more people to a tournament. Also, we could take a long, hard look around the venue and determine the best spot to set up for a tournament. IMO, we would really reasonably only need 4 of the ASUS-EVO monitors set up, and I'm confident I could run each tourney in about 2 hours with 4 stations.

As far as the setups GPUSA provides, I'm saying people could casual there, so HD lag should be less of an issue during casual. Also, when Jian and I went there, we played SCIV for 1/2 hour on one of their stations with no lag. Also, having talked briefly to Jake about bringing our own setups, he made mention of the store having about 5-7 tube TV's available for players as well. That's a goodly amount of stations we could theoretically set up for casual.

I'm just trying to get something new and exciting going here in the community, guys. There are myriad reasons why GPUSA would be a great new venue to possibly hold monthlies at. However, it seems people want to focus on negatives. Let's work on solutions instead! I'm all for paying only $5 for the venue, but this is new to GPUSA as well, so we're just trying to work things out so that everybody wins. I'm well aware of the cost of traveling, etc. and I'm doing what I can to keep the cost of players down, but I'm just relaying to you guys what has *tentatively* discussed. If some of you wanted to get on the GPUSA Facebook page and express interest in attending a tournament there, but also make your concerns about venue fee and setups/space known in a respectful manner, it would go a long way in helping get another venue going for the community as a whole.

Just jump on the GPUSA Facebook, tell em' you're an SC player from 8WR, and you've heard about a possible tourney being held there. Tell them you're intrigued, but express your legitimate concerns and let's get a healthy discussion going with their staff/ownership. It wouldn't take long, you'd be helping me a great deal, and the more of you that take the time to do this, the more they will come to realize that there is a large, dedicated FG scene in their area. Surely they wouldn't deny the will and wisdom of so many players and potential customers. You have to cater to your target demographic, so show them you guys are serious about your local FG community. Thanks.
 
Jian - Im heading out to GU tonight. If you can make it to my house, I'd most certainly give you a ride to GU, and you could sleep on the way.

Sorry about double posting.
 
I can bring a setup on that day(ASUS, 360), but if brothers are going there to talk about dont jump, id just not go because its hella gay
 
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Hey man, I'm sorry if I seemed focused on the negatives. I wanted you to know the precedent that has been set in the community in the past few years now. Also wanted to let you know my goal is the same as yours. I want people to travel to as many venues as possible for the longest period of time - and I want us all to get amazing at this game, and rep our region hard. As soon as I get my car fixed up, I'll be down to GPUSA asap (or I can hitch a ride with someone).

We had a similar issue with GU in the beginning as well when we first started running Tekken 5:DR tournaments. They would only award store credit to the winner with a $10 entree fee. We all (like 20 ppl) had to basically tell the owner that none of us would be attending in the future if that were to be the case, and he reluctantly buckled. I agree with your solution - any of us that plan on going down there (or even those that don't) should get on the Facebook page and voice the hope for a lower venue fee.

Wow, seems like we may have a fairly large Calibur crew tonight at GU. Ugh, Jamie (the owner) is off at some convention, and he took a few PS3's I guess. We only have one in the store. I'll be bringing mine, but if anybody would be willing to bring their PS3 and copy of Calibur, I will gladly waive your venue fee in appreciation. Not sure how many setups you guys want. Tuesday we needed 3, lol.

If possible, contact me or post up here that you're bringing it, so we don't have 6 people show up with setups they had to break their back unplugging, lugging it inside, only to find we're all set. kplsthxbai <3
 
Nightblade - like my last post in the GU thread on SRK says, I know you have the best interest of the community in mind when you play Devils Advocate. I know you're not trying to give me a hard time or anything, bro. The next time I speak to Tom or the GPUSA staff, I'm going to push the $5 venue fee hard. I realize I haven't run a tourney since SCIV Regionals, so I'll be the first to admit I may be out of the loop on some things in the FG community. I appreciate your feedback, opinions, and input!

That being said, I'm willing to play SCV on a 360 IF there's enough willing comp. I'm used to it, anyways. However, I have nothing unlocked yet on my own console, so that's the one reason I wouldn't bring mine. Although I've yet to play SCV on PS3, I'm willing to defer to those who bring PS3's and play on XB instead to help ease the potential overflow. I am, however, going to wait and see how many people are going to bring systems...I'd just hate to drive 1-1/2 hours to not be able to play a great deal.

kryonik - why not talk to some local gaming venues about putting together a SCV event/tourney in Southern CT? Nothing major, just something to maybe spark some interest. Surely there must be some gaming scene down there, what with Yale and all? I'm on XBL all the time, fats. Send me an invite sometime.

And what's this "don't jump" thing about? I don't understand the reference.
 
I'll be at GU tonight guaranteed with Tocool. Car is in the shop, but Tocool and I secured a vehicle. I will be bringing my PS3, and if someone wants to show up and let me borrow/sell me a stick that would be cool :)
 
X_Sword: Please dont ever mention DJ on this site. It just doesnt belong here.

DSBlackfox: Pay no attention to X_Sword comment.

DSBlackfox: $10 venue is a huge no-no in FGC currently. Only venue that is doing $10 venue is Gaming ETC. They are getting away with it is because they are using the extra money to get evo plane tickets for the FGC.

DSBlackfox: St. Patricks Day tournament I think is not best idea. We/I'M are drinkers, getting out at 9pm kinda sucks. How do you expect us marvel players deal with our saltiness without a beer nearby.

Im going to GU tonight. I hope everyone enjoyes my simple astaroth.

Scum Bag_Marco signing on.....Hello Galactus Island Adventure
 
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