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Aqueous_Echo

Kombatant
This is awesome. Good luck @Aqueous_Echo I wish I lived a little closer so I could attend. If I win the lottery soon and can afford whatever my little heart desires then I will make an appearance. I am trying to help my local scene grow as well, I just found out that the next event for fighting games won't be until the winter because of....sports games...bleh. We had a big enough showing that I think we could definitely have a monthly, just need a venue is what I was told by the TO
Thank you, @Israfel I'm trying brother :)

Sometimes you just gotta say "fuck it. If no one else is gonna do it, I'll find the people that can make it happen."

If you ever need anything man like flyers or whatever, I would be more than happy to help at no cost. :)
 

Israfel

Designer for BxA
Thank you, @Israfel I'm trying brother :)

Sometimes you just gotta say "fuck it. If no one else is gonna do it, I'll find the people that can make it happen."

If you ever need anything man like flyers or whatever, I would be more than happy to help at no cost. :)
That's why I love STB and the #bonehawks always doing everythingto help the scene grow, even if it isn't their scene
 

Aqueous_Echo

Kombatant
OP updated (12:52pm Aug 25)

Talked to the venue today. These guys are suuuper interested in this event guys. So much so they wanted to know if WE would like this to be a weekly/bi weekly/monthly event. For now this is just a one time event but with enough support and attendance we can make this a recurring thing!!!

On site they have wifi (possible stream if I bring my equipment which I will), 2 65" flat screens, seating capacity of up to 100 people, and POSSIBLE discounts for competitors (this is to be discussed)

Just an FYI/update for you guys! We have made our footprint!
 
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Jolt

Uprise
OP updated (12:52pm Aug 25)

Talked to the venue today. These guys are suuuper interested in this event guys. So much so they wanted to know if WE would like this to be a weekly/bi weekly/monthly event. For now this is just a one time event but with enough support and attendance we can make this a recurring thing!!!

On site they have wifi (possible stream if I bring my equipment which I will), 2 65" flat screens, seating capacity of up to 100 people, and POSSIBLE discounts for competitors (this is to be discussed)

Just an FYI/update for you guys! We have made out footprint!
That's awesome and I'm glad to hear it. We need to make sure we make good attendance and meet their expectations. If we could turn this into a monthly, that would be awesome. I'd personally probably only be able to make it every other month or so (finances permitting) but it's always nice to know when the option's there. 3 hours away is a good bit further than YOMI in ATL, but also a lot less intimidating for a new guy like myself
 

Aqueous_Echo

Kombatant
That's awesome and I'm glad to hear it. We need to make sure we make good attendance and meet their expectations. If we could turn this into a monthly, that would be awesome. I'd personally probably only be able to make it every other month or so (finances permitting) but it's always nice to know when the option's there. 3 hours away is a good bit further than YOMI in ATL, but also a lot less intimidating for a new guy like myself
It's possible some YOMI guys show up. Nothing concrete but one of our members is in talks.
 

Jolt

Uprise
It's possible some YOMI guys show up. Nothing concrete but one of our members is in talks.
Oh yeah, definitely. It's not far off from their home base. But having a few of them is definitely less intimidating than going to their HQ and potentially having to deal with all of them. After I get a few of these tournaments under my belt, I'll gladly go to ATL and deal with those scrubs ;) (HAHAHAHAHA). I just need more offline experience, being an online warrior sucks. I've heard STB is a pretty kickass crew too so I figure it's worth checking out what happens when I end up around some of you guys.

By this time next year, I should have 0 fear. Hope it's not invasive to ask, but aside from the people who make good money at majors and what not, how is everyone affording to travel? I'm sure it's not as expensive as it seems, especially since I would only go to events I can drive to for now, but it seems like the hotel stays would be where the true expenses kick in
 

STB Sgt Reed

Online Warrior
Oh yeah, definitely. It's not far off from their home base. But having a few of them is definitely less intimidating than going to their HQ and potentially having to deal with all of them. After I get a few of these tournaments under my belt, I'll gladly go to ATL and deal with those scrubs ;) (HAHAHAHAHA). I just need more offline experience, being an online warrior sucks. I've heard STB is a pretty kickass crew too so I figure it's worth checking out what happens when I end up around some of you guys.

By this time next year, I should have 0 fear. Hope it's not invasive to ask, but aside from the people who make good money at majors and what not, how is everyone affording to travel? I'm sure it's not as expensive as it seems, especially since I would only go to events I can drive to for now, but it seems like the hotel stays would be where the true expenses kick in
That's precisely why I go to events that I can drive to and back from or have a buddy that lives near that I can stay at. When you're just paying the entrance fee and gas... it's not bad at all.
 

Aqueous_Echo

Kombatant
Oh yeah, definitely. It's not far off from their home base. But having a few of them is definitely less intimidating than going to their HQ and potentially having to deal with all of them. After I get a few of these tournaments under my belt, I'll gladly go to ATL and deal with those scrubs ;) (HAHAHAHAHA). I just need more offline experience, being an online warrior sucks. I've heard STB is a pretty kickass crew too so I figure it's worth checking out what happens when I end up around some of you guys.

By this time next year, I should have 0 fear. Hope it's not invasive to ask, but aside from the people who make good money at majors and what not, how is everyone affording to travel? I'm sure it's not as expensive as it seems, especially since I would only go to events I can drive to for now, but it seems like the hotel stays would be where the true expenses kick in
Where to start here...

First I'm always happy to help someone get better via online or offline. I had to be good already just to turn some heads in STB before I got in. They look for a lot more than just how good you are as a player however. So with that said I'd love to help jump your game up before this event. HMU on xbox. Hopefully you're not PS cause I don't own one.

Also, I've offered a place to stay with some of my STB brothers but I can't accommodate everyone. I already got 3 girls in my house and adding STB dudes will just add more girls to the fire XD

The venue is RIGHT next to 3 or 4 hotels and are fairly priced. I'm going to see if I can't get a group discount for all of you at at least one of them.

Any other questions? Concerns?
 

Jolt

Uprise
Where to start here...

First I'm always happy to help someone get better via online or offline. I had to be good already just to turn some heads in STB before I got in. They look for a lot more than just how good you are as a player however. So with that said I'd love to help jump your game up before this event. HMU on xbox. Hopefully you're not PS cause I don't own one.

Also, I've offered a place to stay with some of my STB brothers but I can't accommodate everyone. I already got 3 girls in my house and adding STB dudes will just add more girls to the fire XD

The venue is RIGHT next to 3 or 4 hotels and are fairly priced. I'm going to see if I can't get a group discount for all of you at at least one of them.

Any other questions? Concerns?
I'm on PSN, but I know if I look around here I can find some people to train with. I'm honestly just getting miffed with online, I feel like even with the best training there I'm somewhat limited. So I'm going to start exploring the locals in my area just to the best of my ability. I'll be finding some people to level up before this starts up for sure. Once I get some solid offline experience, I think i'll be able to find my place.

I wasn't asking specifically for this event, but as a general question. If you could get a group discount that would be awesome, but if not it isn't necessary lol I think I should be alright. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't some secret that I was just missing out on. I have to get good before traveling is WORTH IT, but for now I'm content just being a part of the community and working to get better

I appreciate you taking the time to respond and the offer to help me level up, that's why I think STB is one of the best groups around.
 

Apex Kano

Kano Commando main MKX
Finally happy to hear of a local game scene I can actually travel to. It will be a relieve to finally not be a online warrior no more. Are there any need of donations to help keep it off?
 

Aqueous_Echo

Kombatant
Finally happy to hear of a local game scene I can actually travel to. It will be a relieve to finally not be a online warrior no more. Are there any need of donations to help keep it off?
As of this moment, no outside donations are necessary but TOTALLY would help the event in its entirety. I'm linging up a date with the venue tomorrow and will update you guys when I find out. It's so awesome to see all the hype coming forth. I don't care to 0-2 every match lol If this event is a success and a community is born... I consider it all worth it!

The pot could wind up being HUGE! If for instance 30 people show up @$10 a piece that's $300 in the winner's pot!

This event WILL be a recurring event as long as the community grows and we get enough support to keep it going! This event may happen every 3-4 months as maybe our BIG event, but a once a month get together would be AWESOME for us all in this area