Would you play in tournaments if there was No Money in it for you?

[TaffyMeat]

Come on, we all know that tournaments are based in ego, with player 1 saying " I'm the best" & player 2 saying " Put yo Monet where yo mouth is"

Most people do it for Fame, which again is ego based. The what's in it for moi attitude that moves on to the next new game. Same people different game.

 

[Killphil]

No they're not. People won't pay $10 to enter MK because "they'd get bodied" by the KKK simply because they don't use a top tier. That excuse isn't used by everyone, but this topic came up before. Apparently after spending money/time to go to a tournament the extra $10 will break you.

 

[Mr. Mileena]

I mean, it's always the same group of people who win more than likely.


I'll never win a tournament, but I still can't wait to travel for MKX

Oh, and even though I dropped injustice, the next tourny I go to (post MKX release), I'll sign up for IGAU, MKX, and mk9 to show some support to the community

 

[xWildx]

I mean, let's be serious here....

The vast majority of people entering in the big tournaments know full-well that there's little to no chance of them making it far enough to earn a payout. Most people go for the social aspect of tournies to learn, have fun, and meet new people.

 

[Zoidberg747]

The answers don't match the question ...

Also people do realize it takes like 1000 dollars to travel and enter these tournaments? And that people will enter every major even if they don't make it out of pools?

This thread is stupid.

 

[VenomX-90]

I dont want to be that guy but Its called "Casuals"...

 

[STB Shujinkydink]

I use it as a gauge for myself. To see how much I've improved. Christ I won my first local just last month lol. I go to see friends and let ppl know I still exist. I'm not good enough to win a major

 

[Cossner]

 

[Mr. Mileena]

The answers don't match the question ...

Also people do realize it takes like 1000 dollars to travel and enter these tournaments? And that people will enter every major even if they don't make it out of pools?

This thread is stupid.

Then why waste your time and post?

And also, the answers were not in a simple yes or no statement.

If you read my answer, well, let me break it down for you.

I basically said Even though the top players will probably stop me from winning money, I'll travel no matter what, regardless of there being a pot or not
But if it's still too confusing then Yes, I will still travel to tournaments regardless of there being a pot or not. The social aspect is just too fun to miss out on

 

[Flagg]

The answers don't match the question ...

Also people do realize it takes like 1000 dollars to travel and enter these tournaments? And that people will enter every major even if they don't make it out of pools?

This thread is stupid.

Is there really any need to respond like that?

 

[flipkev]

HA, the money I've spent on traveling for tourneys to go 0 and out, but the experience is better than you might think

 

[Fromundaman]

Oops, saw hell yeah and clicked that.

Anyway of fucking course! Winning is just the cherry on top of the cake, and not one I see often.

 

[TaffyMeat]

This thread is stupid.

That's why it's in off topic

 

[imblackjames]

Id go but i wouldn't travel far id only go to locals

 

[Zoidberg747]

Is there really any need to respond like that?

It's a thread that's been rehashed like 5 times, so yes

 

[STB Sgt Reed]

If there's no money in it... I'll play... if there's no entry fee.

But I sign up for tournaments all the time without any expectation to win any money, so do with that info what you will.

 

[The Slaj Jazz]

Yep, even if a person doesn't get far enough to earn money they could also enter to prove a point about their character maybe

 

[DevilMaySpy]

Considering I routinely went 0-2...

The money's in the sidebets dawg...unless you have a bad day. My top 8 experience...not so great

I try to at least break even for my trip so I can attend the next tournament. Best for business

 

[VenomX-90]

But TBH though...

 

[Konqrr]

I have been doing this for umk3 and mk9 for YEARS......... No money, just to gain interest.

 

[16 Bit]

Props and medals means more than dollars.

 

[ZigZag]

I enjoy a competitive atmosphere and I do it to feed the ego not the wallet.

 

[Faded Dreams V]

Considering the payout of these tournaments, if you're in it for the money, you should reevaluate yourself and find a better job.

People gamble in money fights because raising the stakes also raises the incentive to win, and makes things more interesting/competitive. I'm sure many travelers don't even break even, or expect to.

 

[Scoot Magee]

I don't think there's enough money involved for it to really be about the money.

 

[YOMI MITYEAP]

Props and medals means more than dollars.

Dem evo medals #YEEAAAPPPPPP