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Time: Sunday, June 19 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Conway Gaming Center2455 Washington Ave Suite 105 Conway, Arkansas
Presented by Conway Gaming Center and the Arkansas Fighting Game Network (Visit us at ARFGN.com)
For pictures of our previous event, please check out Wright Way Photography's album located here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150203436336686.308156.114402001685
Thanks again to Wright Way Photography for taking pictures!
Date:
June 19th, 2011 (Schedule below)
Location:
Conway Gaming Center
2455 Washington Ave Suite 105
Conway, AR USA 72032
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,7455392253211303520&fb=1&hq=conway+gaming+center&hnear=Little+Rock,+AR&gl=us&daddr=2455+Washington+Avenue,+Conway,+AR+72032-5404&geocode=10964172366115816808,35.110961,-92.447301&ei=Wi0oTcGUEtSWnwfL4KmeAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=2&ved=0CB4QngIwAQ
Games Played:
Super Street Fighter 4 (360)
Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 (360)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II (PS3)
Mortal Kombat 9 (PS3)
Halo: Reach (1v1 and FFA)
Call of Duty: Black Ops (1v1 and FFA)
Gears of War (1v1 and FFA)
Cost:
Spectating is free.
$5 Entrance Fee. Included in the entrance fee is one plate of free food. There will be a vending machine for drinks.
$5 Per Tournament Fee Pot Fee.
Prizes: All pots are split 70/20/10.
Schedule Of Events:
NOTE: Registrations will end PROMPTLY 30 minutes prior to the specific tournament starting.
Noon-1:30PM - Set-up / Registration
2PM - Call of Duty: Black Ops, Mortal Kombat 9
4PM - Gears of War 2, Marvel vs Capcom 3
6PM - Halo: Reach, Super Street Fighter 4, BlazBlue: CS II
Arkansas Fighting Game Network Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_373796221942
Rules/Formats: We try to adhere to major tournament standards with as little modifications as possible. Thus, the rules we go by are the same rules encouraged by places such as Evo, Smashboards and MLG.
Universal Rules:
- All brackets are double elimination.
- Double-Blind Select can always be chosen to begin a match.
- The winner of a game must stick with the same character used to win for the following game, except in the case of Smash Bros. Loser can always change characters.
- Player's Choice: All rules are subject to be ignored if agreed upon by both parties, however due to time constraints, matches cannot be extended longer than their allotted time (i.e. cannot play best 3 out of 5 when supposed to play 2 out of 3, or cannot change timer limits to infinity)
- Players have six minutes to report to and begin their matches and will be disqualified if unable to do so.
- It is the player's responsibility to notify a staffer of the results of his/her match or a dispute on rules.
Controller Rules:
- Please Bring Your Own Controller: While there will probably be many players willing to lend you a controller/stick, there is NO guarantee.
- Button mapping and converters ARE allowed while turbo is NOT.
- Wireless sticks/pads/remotes will be allowed. However, we require that you pull out your battery when you are not playing to avoid disrupting tournament matches.
- In addition, pausing or restarting the game/match for any reason, except with the consent of the opponent will result in a forfeit of that particular game/round (whichever is smaller). This includes battery/controller problems.
- Every person is responsible for the functionality of their controller. A "button check" may (and should) be asked for prior to every match. If a controller is non-functional or is functioning incorrectly, the player must receive consent from his or her opponent before pausing the match.
- Any supicions of cheating or any tool (physical or in-game) used to gain an unfair competitive advantage is subject to banning and disqualification.
SSF4:
Default Settings.
2/3 rounds, 2/3 games, 99 seconds (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
Player's must agree on a stage within 15 seconds or match will be RANDOM stage select.
Ties result in replays.
MvC3:
Default Settings.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
Simple Mode: OFF
DLC Characters: ALLOWED
MK9:
Default Settings.
2/3 rounds, 2/3 games, 99 seconds (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
Player's must agree on a stage within 15 seconds or match will be RANDOM stage select.
No Kombat Kodes
Kratos Banned
BlazBlue:CS II:
Round Time 99 Seconds
2/3 games until Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals which is 3/5 games.
Beginner Mode: OFF (Beginner Mode involves the use of the right analog stick to perform instant specials with zero effort).
Unlimited Characters in BlazBlue BANNED.
DLC Characters ALLOWED
Halo: Reach:
Maps and Settings may be found here:
http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/17#event_35_settings_and_round-by-round_game_types
http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/fileshare.aspx?player=MLG+Gametypes
We will be using a modified version of the MLG Team rules and Round-By-Round Game Types.
All FFA Matches will be played on Zealot.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
- No going outside the normal boundaries of a Map.
- If a Slayer Game should end in a tie, the Game must be replayed with a 5 minute Time Limit.
Call of Duty: Black Ops (1v1 and FFA):
Maps and settings may be found here:
http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/17#event_46_settings_and_round-by-round_game_types
We will be using a modified version of the MLG Team rules and Round-By-Round Game Types.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
- No going outside the normal boundaries of a Map.
- No using any of the banned Secondary Weapons, Tactical Grenades, Equipment, Perks, or Weapon Attachments (Secondary Launchers, Flak Jacket, Nova Gas, Decoy Grenade, All Equipment, Warlord, Second Chance, Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, or Rapid Fire).
Gears of War 2 (1v1 and FFA):
Maps and settings may be found here:
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/mlg-anaheim-gears-of-war-2-rules-and-settings
We will be using a modified version of the MLG Team rules and Round-By-Round Game Types.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
- Each Non-Finals Game must be played as a Best of 5 Rounds. If neither Team has reached 3 Round wins after 5 Rounds have been played and both Teams have won the same number of Rounds, the Game must continue and the next Team to win a Round will win the Game.
- Each Finals Game must be played as a Best of 7 Rounds. If neither Team has reached 4 Round wins after 7 Rounds have been played and both Teams have won the same number of Rounds, the Game must continue and the next Team to win a Round will win the Game.
- No leaving the normal boundaries of a Map.
- No shooting while Roadie Running.
- No use of the Kung-Fu flip.
- No use of a Smoke Grenade to get through the Lasers on Security.
- No use of any weapon other than the Snub Pistol while using a Meat Shield.
- Players may not attempt to cause the Double Ammo Glitch. Attempting to cause the Double Ammo Glitch includes, but is not limited to, repeatedly dropping and picking up the same weapon.
- If a Character is invisible when they spawn, spawn without a weapon, or become invisible during a Round, the Round will be restarted from the beginning, with both teams starting on the appropriate side of the Map, and the Game will be reset with the appropriate Round Score.
- The Team that doesn’t Host must choose to play as the COG or Locust for each Game.
- Quitting out of a Round (for any player) will be considered a forfeit. Teams will be set to play the next Round starting on the appropriate side of the Map.
- All Players must play as a different COG or Locust Character.
Additional Details:
We encourage everybody to bring any and all equipment if possible. This will speed up tournaments and help everything run more smoothly. We request that all equipment be "checked-in" 30 minutes before tournaments begin to run the smoothest possible tournament.
We require all incoming equipment be labeled at Check-In to avoid theft and accusations thereof. Even so, we encourage all people to keep their sticks/controllers/battery packs on-hand at all times as we are not responsible for missing equipment.
Photography of the event and recording of matches is allowed and even encouraged. However, flash photography is not allowed during matches, due to obvious concerns of distraction. If you record videos or take pictures, please contact me and I will upload the videos to my Youtube account and pictures to my Photobucket account, accessible to everybody on the results page (credit given to you, of course).
For the major tournaments (except for SSF4 and MvC3), PS3 is the console of choice used due to compatibility concerns within the community. The 360 may be used for games that are not supported on PS3 (i.e. if Garou gets voted in) or if there is not sufficient equipment. CRTs and lagless LCDs are the televisions of choice for the tournament.
We appreciate everybody that travels and we know that players are just looking for competition. If you inform us of your party, we will do our best to ensure that you do not play each other in the opening round of the bracket (location-based seeding).
Attendees are encouraged to participate in multiple tournaments. The brackets will skip you if you are currently in a match.
Results will be posted within 48 hours following the event. Pictures, brackets, standings, and pay-out will all be posted accordingly.
Partners/Affiliates:
ARFGN - These guys are a dedicated group of gamers that are focused not only in improving their games, but also in improving the community. If you're an Arkansas resident, don't forget to join the ARFGN Facebook group to stay updated on local events happening around the region! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=373796221942
Conway Gaming Center feat. the Kwadkade - The other co-hosts for A.R.K. II and III, and now the Arkansas Monthlies. We thank CGC for the use of their venue and their ongoing support of the Arkansas Fighting Game Network. They have gone above and beyond what we've asked of them and they have worked hard to be at the place that they are now. I honestly believe that they are the best cardshop / LAN center in Arkansas and I encourage everyone to thank these guys at the tournament for doing such an amazing job! Also, make sure to like them on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Gaming-Center/90120987808
Game Zone Alpha - The co-hosts for ARK IV on September 17th. Owned by a man who shares our dream for Arkansas. This is Arkansas' largest tabletop / card shop. They're located in Jacksonville, AR so if you live nearby, this is a "Can't Miss" place! Like them on Facebook and show your support! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Game-Zone-Alpha/126115282356
Little Rock Game Con - Huge supporters of the ARFGN. These guys host Arkansas' largest and best joint Anime/Gaming Conventions. They have exciting news in store for everyone, so make sure to always stay updated by joining their Facebook Group! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Rock-GameCon/92456537471
Glitch Con - An upcoming Sci-Fi Convention in Northwest Arkansas. Although the convention is primarily Sci-Fi, its creator has committed to doing justice to gaming in Arkansas. Check out their convention on September 10th, one weekend before ARK IV! http://www.facebook.com/pages/GlitchCon/164059440281870
Bat Cave - One of the best Comic and Card shops in Central Arkansas. The owner is very nice and his store is surprisingly well-stocked. Check the place out on Facebook and in person! You'll be surprised at how awesome his place is! Also, he hosts a Pokemon TCG League every Thursday. See you guys there! http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bat-Cave/111152178911847
Game Ever - Noel of Game Ever is probably the most enthusiastic supporter of gamers in the business. He runs a dedicated new-age arcade, complete with interconnected (networked) 360s/Xboxes. For the hardcore, don't worry, he has over 32 lagless monitors (tested by ARK Misfit) each with its own headphone setup to help immerse the gamer. If you live in Little Rock or you just want to drop by, visit his site here for more information! http://www.videogamingtogether.com/VideoGamingTogether/Home.html
Game Xchange of Conway - A great company with a bunch of nice employees. They've always allowed us to hang fliers at their location at no hassle. Go check them out! http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&t=h&ie=UTF8&q=game+xchange+of+conway,+ar&fb=1&gl=us&hq=game+xchange+of&hnear=0x87cd6242c4fa2299:0xc16d5c18a365a00d,Conway,+AR&view=map&cid=15961847034918938264&iwloc=A&ved=0CBwQpQY&sa=X&ei=z4nPTaXPCpDQM4iZ5dkB
Location: Conway Gaming Center2455 Washington Ave Suite 105 Conway, Arkansas
Presented by Conway Gaming Center and the Arkansas Fighting Game Network (Visit us at ARFGN.com)
For pictures of our previous event, please check out Wright Way Photography's album located here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150203436336686.308156.114402001685
Thanks again to Wright Way Photography for taking pictures!
Date:
June 19th, 2011 (Schedule below)
Location:
Conway Gaming Center
2455 Washington Ave Suite 105
Conway, AR USA 72032
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,7455392253211303520&fb=1&hq=conway+gaming+center&hnear=Little+Rock,+AR&gl=us&daddr=2455+Washington+Avenue,+Conway,+AR+72032-5404&geocode=10964172366115816808,35.110961,-92.447301&ei=Wi0oTcGUEtSWnwfL4KmeAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=2&ved=0CB4QngIwAQ
Games Played:
Super Street Fighter 4 (360)
Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 (360)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II (PS3)
Mortal Kombat 9 (PS3)
Halo: Reach (1v1 and FFA)
Call of Duty: Black Ops (1v1 and FFA)
Gears of War (1v1 and FFA)
Cost:
Spectating is free.
$5 Entrance Fee. Included in the entrance fee is one plate of free food. There will be a vending machine for drinks.
$5 Per Tournament Fee Pot Fee.
Prizes: All pots are split 70/20/10.
Schedule Of Events:
NOTE: Registrations will end PROMPTLY 30 minutes prior to the specific tournament starting.
Noon-1:30PM - Set-up / Registration
2PM - Call of Duty: Black Ops, Mortal Kombat 9
4PM - Gears of War 2, Marvel vs Capcom 3
6PM - Halo: Reach, Super Street Fighter 4, BlazBlue: CS II
Arkansas Fighting Game Network Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_373796221942
Rules/Formats: We try to adhere to major tournament standards with as little modifications as possible. Thus, the rules we go by are the same rules encouraged by places such as Evo, Smashboards and MLG.
Universal Rules:
- All brackets are double elimination.
- Double-Blind Select can always be chosen to begin a match.
- The winner of a game must stick with the same character used to win for the following game, except in the case of Smash Bros. Loser can always change characters.
- Player's Choice: All rules are subject to be ignored if agreed upon by both parties, however due to time constraints, matches cannot be extended longer than their allotted time (i.e. cannot play best 3 out of 5 when supposed to play 2 out of 3, or cannot change timer limits to infinity)
- Players have six minutes to report to and begin their matches and will be disqualified if unable to do so.
- It is the player's responsibility to notify a staffer of the results of his/her match or a dispute on rules.
Controller Rules:
- Please Bring Your Own Controller: While there will probably be many players willing to lend you a controller/stick, there is NO guarantee.
- Button mapping and converters ARE allowed while turbo is NOT.
- Wireless sticks/pads/remotes will be allowed. However, we require that you pull out your battery when you are not playing to avoid disrupting tournament matches.
- In addition, pausing or restarting the game/match for any reason, except with the consent of the opponent will result in a forfeit of that particular game/round (whichever is smaller). This includes battery/controller problems.
- Every person is responsible for the functionality of their controller. A "button check" may (and should) be asked for prior to every match. If a controller is non-functional or is functioning incorrectly, the player must receive consent from his or her opponent before pausing the match.
- Any supicions of cheating or any tool (physical or in-game) used to gain an unfair competitive advantage is subject to banning and disqualification.
SSF4:
Default Settings.
2/3 rounds, 2/3 games, 99 seconds (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
Player's must agree on a stage within 15 seconds or match will be RANDOM stage select.
Ties result in replays.
MvC3:
Default Settings.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
Simple Mode: OFF
DLC Characters: ALLOWED
MK9:
Default Settings.
2/3 rounds, 2/3 games, 99 seconds (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
Player's must agree on a stage within 15 seconds or match will be RANDOM stage select.
No Kombat Kodes
Kratos Banned
BlazBlue:CS II:
Round Time 99 Seconds
2/3 games until Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals which is 3/5 games.
Beginner Mode: OFF (Beginner Mode involves the use of the right analog stick to perform instant specials with zero effort).
Unlimited Characters in BlazBlue BANNED.
DLC Characters ALLOWED
Halo: Reach:
Maps and Settings may be found here:
http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/17#event_35_settings_and_round-by-round_game_types
http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/fileshare.aspx?player=MLG+Gametypes
We will be using a modified version of the MLG Team rules and Round-By-Round Game Types.
All FFA Matches will be played on Zealot.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
- No going outside the normal boundaries of a Map.
- If a Slayer Game should end in a tie, the Game must be replayed with a 5 minute Time Limit.
Call of Duty: Black Ops (1v1 and FFA):
Maps and settings may be found here:
http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/17#event_46_settings_and_round-by-round_game_types
We will be using a modified version of the MLG Team rules and Round-By-Round Game Types.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
- No going outside the normal boundaries of a Map.
- No using any of the banned Secondary Weapons, Tactical Grenades, Equipment, Perks, or Weapon Attachments (Secondary Launchers, Flak Jacket, Nova Gas, Decoy Grenade, All Equipment, Warlord, Second Chance, Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, or Rapid Fire).
Gears of War 2 (1v1 and FFA):
Maps and settings may be found here:
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/mlg-anaheim-gears-of-war-2-rules-and-settings
We will be using a modified version of the MLG Team rules and Round-By-Round Game Types.
2/3 games (Loser's/Winner's/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
- Each Non-Finals Game must be played as a Best of 5 Rounds. If neither Team has reached 3 Round wins after 5 Rounds have been played and both Teams have won the same number of Rounds, the Game must continue and the next Team to win a Round will win the Game.
- Each Finals Game must be played as a Best of 7 Rounds. If neither Team has reached 4 Round wins after 7 Rounds have been played and both Teams have won the same number of Rounds, the Game must continue and the next Team to win a Round will win the Game.
- No leaving the normal boundaries of a Map.
- No shooting while Roadie Running.
- No use of the Kung-Fu flip.
- No use of a Smoke Grenade to get through the Lasers on Security.
- No use of any weapon other than the Snub Pistol while using a Meat Shield.
- Players may not attempt to cause the Double Ammo Glitch. Attempting to cause the Double Ammo Glitch includes, but is not limited to, repeatedly dropping and picking up the same weapon.
- If a Character is invisible when they spawn, spawn without a weapon, or become invisible during a Round, the Round will be restarted from the beginning, with both teams starting on the appropriate side of the Map, and the Game will be reset with the appropriate Round Score.
- The Team that doesn’t Host must choose to play as the COG or Locust for each Game.
- Quitting out of a Round (for any player) will be considered a forfeit. Teams will be set to play the next Round starting on the appropriate side of the Map.
- All Players must play as a different COG or Locust Character.
Additional Details:
We encourage everybody to bring any and all equipment if possible. This will speed up tournaments and help everything run more smoothly. We request that all equipment be "checked-in" 30 minutes before tournaments begin to run the smoothest possible tournament.
We require all incoming equipment be labeled at Check-In to avoid theft and accusations thereof. Even so, we encourage all people to keep their sticks/controllers/battery packs on-hand at all times as we are not responsible for missing equipment.
Photography of the event and recording of matches is allowed and even encouraged. However, flash photography is not allowed during matches, due to obvious concerns of distraction. If you record videos or take pictures, please contact me and I will upload the videos to my Youtube account and pictures to my Photobucket account, accessible to everybody on the results page (credit given to you, of course).
For the major tournaments (except for SSF4 and MvC3), PS3 is the console of choice used due to compatibility concerns within the community. The 360 may be used for games that are not supported on PS3 (i.e. if Garou gets voted in) or if there is not sufficient equipment. CRTs and lagless LCDs are the televisions of choice for the tournament.
We appreciate everybody that travels and we know that players are just looking for competition. If you inform us of your party, we will do our best to ensure that you do not play each other in the opening round of the bracket (location-based seeding).
Attendees are encouraged to participate in multiple tournaments. The brackets will skip you if you are currently in a match.
Results will be posted within 48 hours following the event. Pictures, brackets, standings, and pay-out will all be posted accordingly.
Partners/Affiliates:
ARFGN - These guys are a dedicated group of gamers that are focused not only in improving their games, but also in improving the community. If you're an Arkansas resident, don't forget to join the ARFGN Facebook group to stay updated on local events happening around the region! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=373796221942
Conway Gaming Center feat. the Kwadkade - The other co-hosts for A.R.K. II and III, and now the Arkansas Monthlies. We thank CGC for the use of their venue and their ongoing support of the Arkansas Fighting Game Network. They have gone above and beyond what we've asked of them and they have worked hard to be at the place that they are now. I honestly believe that they are the best cardshop / LAN center in Arkansas and I encourage everyone to thank these guys at the tournament for doing such an amazing job! Also, make sure to like them on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Gaming-Center/90120987808
Game Zone Alpha - The co-hosts for ARK IV on September 17th. Owned by a man who shares our dream for Arkansas. This is Arkansas' largest tabletop / card shop. They're located in Jacksonville, AR so if you live nearby, this is a "Can't Miss" place! Like them on Facebook and show your support! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Game-Zone-Alpha/126115282356
Little Rock Game Con - Huge supporters of the ARFGN. These guys host Arkansas' largest and best joint Anime/Gaming Conventions. They have exciting news in store for everyone, so make sure to always stay updated by joining their Facebook Group! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Rock-GameCon/92456537471
Glitch Con - An upcoming Sci-Fi Convention in Northwest Arkansas. Although the convention is primarily Sci-Fi, its creator has committed to doing justice to gaming in Arkansas. Check out their convention on September 10th, one weekend before ARK IV! http://www.facebook.com/pages/GlitchCon/164059440281870
Bat Cave - One of the best Comic and Card shops in Central Arkansas. The owner is very nice and his store is surprisingly well-stocked. Check the place out on Facebook and in person! You'll be surprised at how awesome his place is! Also, he hosts a Pokemon TCG League every Thursday. See you guys there! http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bat-Cave/111152178911847
Game Ever - Noel of Game Ever is probably the most enthusiastic supporter of gamers in the business. He runs a dedicated new-age arcade, complete with interconnected (networked) 360s/Xboxes. For the hardcore, don't worry, he has over 32 lagless monitors (tested by ARK Misfit) each with its own headphone setup to help immerse the gamer. If you live in Little Rock or you just want to drop by, visit his site here for more information! http://www.videogamingtogether.com/VideoGamingTogether/Home.html
Game Xchange of Conway - A great company with a bunch of nice employees. They've always allowed us to hang fliers at their location at no hassle. Go check them out! http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&t=h&ie=UTF8&q=game+xchange+of+conway,+ar&fb=1&gl=us&hq=game+xchange+of&hnear=0x87cd6242c4fa2299:0xc16d5c18a365a00d,Conway,+AR&view=map&cid=15961847034918938264&iwloc=A&ved=0CBwQpQY&sa=X&ei=z4nPTaXPCpDQM4iZ5dkB