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People drove 3+ hours from Connecticut for a tournament in Boston last weekend, which was also $5.
People drove 3+ hours from Connecticut for a tournament in Boston last weekend, which was also $5.
We don't go to win money. We go to level up and have a good time lol.
Prize money isn't the motivating factor for traveling that far. For most people it's more about meeting people new people with similar interests, or about gauging your progress as a player, or about getting hype during grand finals, or all of the above. I know I'm never going to make more from local tournaments than I spend, but I still go to every single one that I reasonably can. I just love the scene, and I love the experience of going to tournaments.
Man that was a top notch post. Remind me to thank you in person at UGS.
. good luck
We're trying to maintain/build a scene here. We see the prize as more of a bonus. We get together, play casuals and the tournament is just a bonus. We have people drive between 1 and 3 hours to Boston for these tournaments.It wasn't my intention to discourage anyone. I'm just speaking from the other side of the fence. Yes I enjoy playing with other people - Evo2012 and Raleigh speak to that - but I'd be lying if I said winning the tournament wasn't a large motivating factor.
I have no scene near me whatsoever, which makes practicing rather difficult. Driving to a tournament is at least 3 hours, usually more. If the prize pool was bigger, you would probably attract more players. That's the only point I'm trying to make.
I'm jealous that you guys all live close enough where its not a big deal to travel to for the day.
I also kind of hate driving
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Yeah and I'm heading to a DOA tournament this weekend that's 3 hours away. We're probably gonna get like 8 people lol
That's what these communities need. People who don't rely on tournaments for finances. That's what a jobs for, we play games to have fun unless you're a regular top 8 placer lol.
Pretty much what CRUM said. It would be cool to see the entry go up to $10, which would imply that the comp is a bit more serious, and might motivate some people a bit more, but the bigger picture is that we are actually having tournaments for this game in New England and are trying to get better. If we build up the scene, bigger prize money should follow, anyhow.
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Unfortunately I cannot really do weekdays until this horrible semester ends =(
Yeah man, that's a great degree to get. My brother is currently getting that as well, and he'll certainly be making bank after he gets out.
As for your post. I'm down. I can bring my stuff and I should have an ASUS by then. I think a mini tournament is a must if we can get around 10-12 people
I won't be drinking either. Although I will be of age.... Anyway what would it matter if we're drinking or not?I actually might be able to go this time, only thing is I'm seeing you guys plan on drinking, and I'm pretty sure I'm the only underage one that would be there. I don't intend to be involved in the drinking for obvious reasons, just don't wanna get you guys in trouble, someone calls in a noise complaint or something, cops come to tell us to quiet down, and its downhill from there
Basically I'm saying I would take no personal offense if you guys would prefer I sat this one out.
I personally don't care if they wanted to drink, just don't want anyone getting in trouble
I'll be at the APEX major on that weekend. If you all change the date, I should be able to make it. If not, have a great time.
I'm cool with whatever date is decided upon so if you guys want to change it feel free (no pun intended).
