Sorry if i miss anyone. I had a terrific time with all of you this weekend.
@Detroit - Man Im so damn proud of you in so many ways. Your performance has not only put shang on the map in a major way (no pun intended) but you've proven to all your haters, doubters and fans that you are a true champion and an elite player in every way. You were a pleasure to room with, train with and I thank you in so many ways for training with me pre NEC and at NEC because I owe a lot of my leveling up to you, morty and mr mileena in prep for NEC. This is your first Major win but this definitely isnt your last. You are the true owner of the REAL belt and the only person i know who is a strong advocate for HI C fruit punch........shout outs to fruitopia lol.
@morty - I had an absolute great time with you and detroit hanging out, training and learning. You're such a super cool guy to talk with, know and for that i feel very lucky. I'm so damn proud of the way you persevered in your matches and your placing is something to be extremely proud of. You are the best sonya out there as well as Riu48 and I had a killer time this weekend hanging out with you. Thank you so much for your kenshi/sonya help as well as overall tips.
@hito - You're the #1 guy that if i ever moved to NYC i know right off the bat we'd be best friends, lol. You're super cool and hilarious man and i really enjoyed our noob/csz matches and probably the only thing that sucks about NEC is the crunch for time for hanging out and playing more w everyone. Definitely going to call you when im up in NYC so we can drink, hang and play more matches. Enjoyed your commentary from a far even if you were routing against me lol. You brought hype and energy and for that MK is lucky to have you.
@Tom_Brady - I dont even know what to say here, I both love you and ......hmm love you lol. We get on each other's ass all the time but it's all in god fun. No matter how bad we trash each other or lift each other up we're definitely good friends man and it will always be that way. It feels really good however for me to enact revenge on you in pools and knock you to losers after your kung lao at evo made my mileena feel small. Plus i wrote you a song that proved to be somewhat true and not, i should just post it in here.....maybe However I gotta admit though you put me in my place on the CSZ vs sub match like 5-1. I think i enjoyed our MKDC matches more though my lex vs your lanter, that was hot. I look forward to the next time we play and hang and good luck to you in Brazil. Wear a condom
[MENTION=6818]James[/MENTION]mk - Easily one of the coolest MF'ers i've ever hung with or talked to. I know we think so much a like from the start when you walked in as paper legend and i heard about this "belt" you made. It was a true honor to watch you play older MK games and get to know you more. Just like Hito, I'd love to talk and hang out more when in NYC. You made me laugh so hard all weekend. Props man, props!!!
@Teef - Detroit, Morty and I all came to the conclusion you are seriously the nicest soul we've ever met. I enjoyed meeting you in person and learning from you. Your kenshi knowledge is tops and the hour you spent showing me traps, strings, combos, etc was one of the most enjoyable parts of my weekend at nec. My only regret man is not bringing my guitar and jamming with you and having more time to hang out. Detroit/Pig vs Check/Teef tag mode was epic, so many good games in that late night series, it was epic. Shout out to castlevania!!! Teef i mean this man, our friendship is forever and i support you in every thing you do. Thanks for being a great friend!
[MENTION=8871]Death[/MENTION] - Best Money Match EVER!!!!!!!!! 5-4 you. I have to say it and let everyone know that you have the best Mileena (ill take 2nd
) I just cant beat your mileena in a mirror to save my life and im proud to admit this. Give credit where credit is due. At least i have kenshi
I gotta say you have "Im going to win a major" written all over you. You were one of 3 people i definitely did not want in pools lol. You almost beat REO (think it was 2-1 reo) and you definitely made a name for yourself quickly. Definitely excited about our future games together offline and online and you're definitely a player I admire. Super nice guy as well and a pleasure to meet.
@W1nterWarz - 2ND BEST money match EVER!!!!! lol, It's one of my missions to let everyone know how great of a player you are. You're a super nice person and someone that was just so easy to get along with and just hang out with. I really enjoyed chatting with you, talking about Curbolicous, MKF, etc lol and watching you and your cyrax give players a world of problems including my mileena. You guys have something really special in Canada and you guys represent Canada very well. Cheers buddy and our Team name WarPigz will rule!
[MENTION=2975]NeoRussell[/MENTION] - My arch nemesis, enemy and someone i consider a friend. WE NEVER GOT TO PLAY!!!!!!! Damn you russell!!! I troll you so bad because i respect you so much. I love what you do for the canadian FGC and you're a very talented player who ill never forget knocked me out of top 32 evo......ass. It was cool that we were able to hang out some and just joke around, next time we shall play!!! WAR!!!!!!!!
@CDjr - I have 100% the utmost respect for your skills, accomplishments and more importantly you as a person. You were a true pleasure to meet, talk with and compete with. There isnt another Jax out there like you and it was a phenomenal match between you and detroit, two of the most deserving players in MK. I had the most trouble playing against you because you have no holes in your game, you're so fundamentally sound it's freakish. You're a true gem to the community and i look forward to continuing our battles!
@CD - Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn DAMN! LOL. Not only do you knock me out of top 8 but i get you first round in the Killer Instinct Tourney? WTF??!? Lol, just joking, You are god like with Kitana and I respect you so much for all that you've done and the person you are. It was a pleasure playing in top 8 with you and our casuals. I look forward to getting a chance to redeem myself
[MENTION=6624]Maxter[/MENTION] - First thought when i met you? I want that jacket, im a little jealous. lol. Best cyrax ive ever played against and you are the ONLY Johnny Cage to EVER and i mean EVER give me any trouble. Johnny Cage is so free man until I played against yours. Playing casuals with you and hanging out with you was worth the trip alone to NEC. MK community is lucky to be filled with such men of character like yourself as well as your two brothers. Nothing but love and respect for you three.
[MENTION=5716]J360[/MENTION] or should i say CyBlax. My CSZ buddy till the end, next time we have to get the Cyber-off matches in. I enjoyed watching your CSZ in person in pools and in casuals. You play so well and unique with both of them. It really doesnt surprise me you are repping CyBlax because the way you play CSZ makes him seem like a different character all together than the way i play him. When i talk with you I can just tell right off the bat "this is one smart MF'er" and i feel like we learn a lot speaking. Look forward to many more times in the future my man.
[MENTION=25]Check[/MENTION] - FINALLY after 10 long years (i think 10) we get to meet. We have so much history together online it's sick we havent hjad a chance to play and hang out until now. I am so proud of you and envious of your current "doings" and especially your MKDC win, well deserved and rightfully earned. Watching you play MKDC made me realize, hey this game isnt that bad offline. Online it was atrocious but watching you was extremely entertaining. Check, you are a living MK legend......YOU are the reason so many exisiting fans and new fans of the game play MK and are inspired by everything you do. You have an extremely bright future ahead of you with what we discussed and I look forward to following you in everything you do. Honor to be a friend!
[MENTION=3074]Jer[/MENTION] - Your Mileena really surprised me and i really enjoyed watching the Riu48/Jer match and wish it was on stream for all to see. You played that MU so well and almost pulled it out and really inspired me to consider rethinking that MU for myself. Loved our casual and tag games and wish we could have gotten more in. Super nice guy and cool person to be around all weekend. I really want to make Winter Brawl and you're part of that reason. Great asset to community
[MENTION=4641]BeerGuyEd[/MENTION] - A great friend and completely great guy. Without you I dont think Atlanta goes to NEC at all and you're a true asset to the community nationwide. You had such a strong effect on everyone's enjoyment by allowing people to be streamed, play casuals all weekend in the room and just being an enjoyable player and person to know. I enjoyed watching you play MK2 all night that Sunday and loved the SSF4ae casuals we had. We'll have to get more in soon.
[MENTION=714]NoDoubt[/MENTION] - LOL i had an awesome time talking about MKF and Miss Spin and their "situation" lol, congrats man on your UMK3 tourney victory, very impressive stuff.
@rtotoxic - You leveled up so much this weekend and really were the only one representing Quan and you did it well in the tournament and in casuals. I saw your skills grow so much this weekend and im happy you randomly messaged me on TYM before that Atlanta tourney because now we have a great friendship and that means a lot. one of the most memorable moments was with you and Josh99 getting into a little argument/fight then settling it with a pizza match which you pulled out in the end 2-1. Hilarious stuff but that was classy of you to still give him a piece of pizza.
[MENTION=7135]josh99[/MENTION] - Josh hungry - Josh want pizza - Thanks for your support and kind words all weekend
@SawnikFawk - SAWNIK!!!! I think im your biggest fan ever, you're 13 years old and you came and wrecked ass at NEC at your first tournament ever. It was awesome meeting your whole family and was definitely cool to see them support you the way they did. Also you are the only one to Babality Detroit at NEC lol - Let the crap talking begin LOL. call/txt anytime.
[MENTION=5003]SwiftTomHanks[/MENTION] - Two of the funniest memories I have from nec was you trolling the Krypt on stream and everything that came out of your mouth. I think you're one of the funniest people ive ever talked to or met, i can tell we'd be friends and hang out a lot if lived in same area. Im sorry about making you catch the "F" train but really enjoyed meeting you and talking. Great guy Great experience (new tom brady shirt)
@Lionheart - So like i told you, you're one of the people i feared going into this tourney knowing you defeated death. You were a super nice guy and someone i really enjoyed playing casual tag with and competing with in the tournament. The sub mirror match w Brady was a blast and I look forward to more time together in the future. Hit me up anytime online and definitely let me know if you're coming to final round so we can hang out.
[MENTION=58]9.95[/MENTION] - Phil if someone asked me who are the main key figures in the driving force of the MK community without question and hesitation id say you along with Shock. I have so much admiration, respect and love for everything you do with VSM, touneys and all around community. You put yourself in so many pots that have trickling effects down the whole community tree and people never understand why we are able to do what we love to do. Id say you're part of the reason why. Thank you so much for everything you have done and continue to do. Your energy is GREATLY appreciated. Call me anytime for anything! Go Jets! Sorry Dancock
[MENTION=58]9.95[/MENTION] 's Dogs - BARK BARK BARK, roomed right next to us and super cute.
[MENTION=16]REO[/MENTION] - Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Dont you leave me again without us playing. You don't know this but i was prepping so hard for you and we didn't even play although for 2 months i had this sneaky feeling we would. Absolute respect for you as a player and im definitely a fan. Remember you and I are always to give tom a silent .....damnnnnnnnnn when he walks by. lol
[MENTION=3]Krayzie[/MENTION] - Bone im getting worried, why is it we can room together at EVO and hang out at majors BUT WE NEVER GET TO PLAY?!?!?!?!?!
@Ashner - It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and riding in a van for 27 hours with you lol. Really enjoyed the kenshi talk, ssf4 ae games as well as the whole weekend experience. I look forward to coming to CEO and meeting more of your florida crew and major props for you coming all the way from one end to another. You set a high bar
@Pierre - SSF4 ae, that is all and the fact you slept more than any human i know........jealous
[MENTION=278]Riu48[/MENTION] - I have a lot of respect for you man, your sonya was top notch as is Morty's. Major props for knocking me to losers and major props for your final finish. Look forward to playing more games and im going get that revenge lol
seriously thought much respect.
[MENTION=433]DanCock[/MENTION] - Dan why/how did we not play or watch football?!?! I was really hoping to watch bills with you and see the passion within. Anyway sorry i got your text msgs when it was my turn to drive and need to txt you back. It was really great to finally meet you and i know you were a little preturbed your round robin didnt really happen but what did happen is because of you a lot of us were able to get together and play casuals and strengthen the community. Thanks for all that you do and shout out to your very weird podium, you're like a drummer who stands up. lol
@Ts_Sabin - Ahhhhh I had our alcohol but couldnt find you anywhere sunday after top 8. I feel so bad we didnt get to toast. I got pretty nervous man when it was you and i in losers finals. I just knew you were going to bring that revenge on me from new egg and man you really did bring it though. You play so intense and it is absolutely true, kenshi offline is hell of a lot harder to deal with and beat. You're a legend in your own way throughout the whole FGC and it was kcik ass to finally meet you in person and shoot the shit. Ill definitely see you around and we'll have to hang out.
[MENTION=2208]Noobe[/MENTION]101 - epic MM with tom and killer player you are. Glad you made it up from Florida and you definitely had everyone fearing that Cyrax. I really appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to more games with you while down in Florida for CEO.
[MENTION=3283]MeZMeRiZe[/MENTION] - One of the best kung laos at NEC and someone i didnt want in pools. Love our games offline and online and really wish we could play more as i feel w everyone. Weekend just flew by too quick even without sleep. Ill definitely give you a call Mike when Im in florida for some games. Your lao is fierce.
[MENTION=2765]KT Smith[/MENTION] - SMOKE! It was really nice meeting you and as with all the NYC and VSM guys it was a great to finally hang out with you guys. Wish we could have played games and we will when we meet up next time. Great showing w smoke in the tourney, im a fan. Anytime someone brings out smoke and rocks w him i love it.
[MENTION=255]Shock[/MENTION] - One of the true pioneers of the MK SCENE and still going strong and leading the way in multiple ways. Man we've talked on and on for years kind of like check and I and the fact we FINALLY got to meet and spend some time together was great. MK community is lucky to have guys like you and Phil because you do so much behind the scenes that people dont even understand. I for one appreciate everything you stand for and have done.
[MENTION=1]STORMS[/MENTION] - I honestly 100% have totally forgotten any beef we had, You do an outstanding job with the community, media, and expansion of the mk community. Wish we could have spoke more and discussed the community as a whole but all of us all weekend were just running around crazy. Hope you got home safe and it really was awesome meeting you man for the first time. Thanks for all you do and continue to do.
[MENTION=1]STORMS[/MENTION]-Elbow-Tendon: I have more respect for you than I do [MENTION=1]STORMS[/MENTION] cause everytime i looked over at the stream you were sitting there in military stance steady as an arrow holding the iphone or whatever at the computer screen streaming the WHOLE FREAKING POOLS, And to think i bitched in the van about holding the iphone stream for 20-30 mins you held it for about 8 hours. Good god, go get some ice. Tell [MENTION=1]STORMS[/MENTION] to treat you better!!!
@Arez GOW - awesome to meet you man, sorry i dropped/forfeited our games in UMK3. I had some CD matches to play finally
[MENTION=3635]Red Djinn[/MENTION] - So explain to me this spicy chx sandwich ordeal again? Just kidding. It was great traveling with you and really glad you came with us and decided to stay another night instead of driving back. Best scorpion there next to Scoot and im DEFINITELY feeling your pain on the 1% energy left. that shit was nuts.
[MENTION=2859]Milk[/MENTION]metroid - hey man great time meeting you, great player. See you next time
[MENTION=3199]CitizenSnips[/MENTION] - Ok Snips, if we dont 1V1 next time you and i are @#$%@%#$ DONE! Just kidding, 90% of you might not know this but Snips was 5% health away from knocking detroitballn313 to losers. Im going to go ahead and say it and i wanna make myself clear this is my opinion but im sure all the top players agree with me.
BEST REPTILES: (in no order)
1. Snips
2. THTB
3. TS_sabin
Im tired of snips not getting any love, out of ANY player at NEC he is the one who came the closest to beating detroit. Detroit will say it to. Snips deserves a lot of credit. Great player and cool guy.
[MENTION=8508]Quantus[/MENTION] - LOL @ our burger king Whopper money Match, so close. We did a hidden select random MM match. It as killer meeting you and really proud someone there repped a strong stryker. Pretty inspiring. Hope to get some games in soon.
@one boxy - I really appreciated all your support and kind words and enjoyed your humor the whole weekend. Still to this day one of the funniest guys in the MK community.
[MENTION=7367]catch22[/MENTION] - Very under rated kung lao, i saw most of your matches and all close. Feel very lucky to have met you alex and hope to see you out at more events. Very good guy
[MENTION=1321]Blackula[/MENTION] - If you troll me one more time about UGA/LSU im going to explode
Seriously how are we up 10-0 and lose by 40? Congrats to you and your AINTS for the weekend and honestly congrats on your placing, you were about 20% health away from top 8 and i really enjoyed your kenshi play and our casual matches together. You're an extremely talented player and you made a lot of noise in the pools w your kenshi. No one does cross up AA RK like you do.
[MENTION=355]AC1984[/MENTION] - it was awesome to see you again after spending time w you at EVO. One of the best kabals in the building. Wish we could have played, also your umk3 skills are really inspiring. Makes me want to pick it up again NOW.
@Eazial - The best Kung Lao offline ive seen since Perfect Legend. No Joke, massive skills the guy has. He was one round away i think from top 8 and he took out the Death in pools who has the best mileena in the world. Terrific guy w a great attitude and possibly the best gamer tag (the movie "friday") Im a huge movie buff and kinda pissed i missed the reference.
[MENTION=7502]Revolver[/MENTION] - You just got trolled
@pheelece - Great to meet someone i talk w in streams all the time with. Thanks for all your help during the NEC event.
@Nancy - You held it down like no other
@Hardees - YOU ARE THE WORST F ING FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN THE HISTORY OF FAST FOOD. WHY THE #%# DOES IT TAKE 30 MINS FOR A CHX SANDWICH AND FRIES? Theres a reason why you blow
@Burger King - Burger King failed us
@Wendy's - Lunch of champions (morty)
@McDonalds Drive Thru Woman - I love you, sorry for seeing you on consecutive nights and each night giving you 7 different orders. By the way do you guys have honey mustard? Hi c?
@Dodge Caravan (2010 edition) - Screw getting sponsorship by anyone, get it by Dodge Caravan who makes ill ass vehicles w Lag less TVs inside. Amazing. Call me DODGE, lets do lunch!
Great experience and plan to do it again next year. We've driven 14 there and 14 hours back i personally slept 4-5 hours for 4 days straight so im terribly tired. Ill see you guys later im about to go pass out for 3 days.
(wink*) (trolol)
damn you piggyofthehut! you hugged that tv 
( kiddin). though, ur coming soon....u have too (wink*). Kitana vs kenshi thats a must! i want to see the rape-age again! though, it wont be stream this time >_>..... lol...i shall take my revenge haha (yea as if lol)
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