Offline scenes and the community: Roadblocks and hurdles

[GeoffBedlam]

Living in Australia sucks. There's no offline scene near my area that I'm aware of. And when I do hear of something, it's in another state. I mean, it's not like MK had a chance to get a offline scene anyway, what with the fucking retarded government banning the game here. The only just decided to release it back in May and for a while, that brought in more players. New and mostly incompetent ones, but more players none-the-less. But yeah, at the moment all I can really do is go online and play guys I've met here or through randomly coming by them.

 

[Blackula]

<==== 32, lives in the next city from you, hosts sessions every week, works a government contractor job, and has great people here in the area who could help you with the game. Mr Aquaman Srryimwhte My co-workers know all about the gaming they do and always ask me how I do when I attend tourneys and whatnot. You need not worry about your age or your skill level. Just show up, meet the folks, and have a great time. There is much fun to be had all why you're learning and improving your game.

 

[Konqrr]

Dude... I'm 38, married, and have four kids. When I get the chance, I go to casuals as much as possible, and even go to majors when the opportunities present themselves.

 

[Jimmypotato]

You gotta get out there if you got the itch to man, you will be hooked. Never fear about getting bodied,

31, 3 kids married and still get out to local casuals when I can. Local tournys and the odd major if it's not too much money and seems hella hype.

Age is just a number man.

Just think of this way, you have probably been playing video games longer then some of them have been alive!! lol Thats gotta count for something

 

[Relaxedstate]

Back in 2012, I completely cleaned up my basement (which was a cesspool of just junk from my brother's ex-roommates) and prepared for PA's short lived Dungeon Battles which had players like...

SwiftTomHanks
REYTHEGREAT
G4S Claude VonStroke
MagnetoHalfway
KevoDaMaN
HGTV Soapboxfan

April 2012 aww yeahhh

so on and so forth. I think I was shy of 20 people my first run.

zomg Kevooo

 

[Braindead]

Our offline scene here is just like my girlfriend.
I dont have a girlfriend.

Frostbarrier

 

[Duck Nation]

My locals include the entire CORN team. There is no mental obstacle harder to surmount than having those guys shouting behind you, and I'd still go if I ever had the time. Everything else you mentioned is secondary - it's all in your head. I guarantee you'll find some great people in your local community if you're willing to get out and join in.

 

[EMPEROR PRYCE]

I live in the middle of 3 offline scenes. That all are too far -_-, GGA, Godlike Saturdays, and Michigan Ranbats (CORN). Each of them are respectively 2 and a half to 4 hours away which is a bit far to drive just for casuals and maybe a local tournament.

If u live close enough, go!!! Unless u run the risk of gettin fired, i see no reason not. I wouldn't mind gamin it up w my teacher lmao

 

[Zoidberg747]

Dont think, just go

 

[scarsunseen]

I believe I was the only female player at Local Battles in Fort Lee, NJ(?) and Yestercades in Red Bank, NJ a while ago. Also, I'm older than quite a number of you, but not "old" in general like the OP. Regardless, I had a blast. Felt a bit weird with (mostly) teenage boys everywhere, but that's just what the scene attracts. The majority of people who enjoy violent video games is male - just how it is really. Played a bunch of casuals against Maxter, CD Jr, and others. If the opportunity arises, I'd definitely come out to another tournament. I'll recognize some familiar faces too. Everyone I met was really cool. I like the competitive spirit!