Vaticon SF4 tournament 28th of March UCD

Doctor DooM

Hi guys,

The organisers of UCD's Vaticon have been in contact with me about a Street Fighter tournament at their event.

Details so far are sketchy but it will be held on the weekend of the 26th of March.

They're looking to run it on XBox and want to use our ruleset and involve us in the running of the competition.

They're also wondering if anyone would possibly be able to bring their own machines a la Lanparty.

It's possible some help would be needed to help run it too.

I'll keep you updated with information as I receive it.

**********************UPDATE******************************

Entry fee to Vaticon is €8 so we'll be charging €5 for the comp, which will all go to prize money. May be only top two as it's likely to be a lower pot than normal, but that's not a definite yet.

The main issue we need addressed ASAP is who can bring consoles and TVs/Screens as they are not sure how many spare they will have for us.

Usual rules for the competition apply:

- Use of Turbo/Auto Fire is prohibited.
- Use of Programmable Controllers/Macros is prohibited.
- All characters are selectable.
- Matches will be best 2/3 and set to 3 rounds.
- You may only change character directly after a loss in a best - 2/3 set, but can pick any character you want at the start of any set. (Blind select can be provided if requested)
- It'll be groups into double-elim and the seedings of our RanBats will be used for the group stages.

Dreddybajs

Quality. Could be able to help with the bringing of a machine as buses from my house go straight to UCD (depending on the time of the tournament).

Xluna

For a second I misread the thread title as SFIV Vatican tournament.:o

Doctor DooM

Dreddybajs wrote: »

Quality. Could be able to help with the bringing of a machine as buses from my house go straight to UCD (depending on the time of the tournament).

Gent and a scholar.

Could be really good for us to get new players at gaming cons. Gaelcon could have gone better, but no use crying over spilt and all.

A-Trak

I'm within spitting distance of UCD, and if free on the day I'd be happy to cart my xbox and lcd down there.

Orim

That'd be cool.

I've no problem bringing an X-box but I can't bring a telly.

Ry

Sounds fun.

Tea-a-Maria

Xluna wrote: »

For a second I misread the thread title as SFIV Vatican tournament.:o

You wouldn't be the first!:pac:

I'm the person who got in touch with Doctor Doom about Vaticon,I staffed at Gaelcon and I'm in charge of video games at Vaticon.So,if you've any questions,throw them this way!

The amount of interest here is great,as is the willingness to loan stuff for the tournament.A final timetable hasn't been decided yet,but once I know you will.:)

So,has anyone here run tournaments before?We've had SSBB tournaments at Vatcion before and the crowd there have largely sorted themselves out with rulesets and brackets and such.It's worked out really well in the past for them and I'd rather not bugger it up for you lot by getting overly involved.:P

K.O.Kiki

Our rulesets are pretty lax anyway.

• Custom button configs/controllers allowed.
• No turbo settings.
• All characters allowed (even Seth).
• Best 2/3 rounds, 2/3 matches
  OR
• Best 3/5 rounds, 1 match
• Double Elimination preferred.

Ken B

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Our rulesets are pretty lax anyway.

• Custom button configs/controllers allowed.
• No turbo settings.
• All characters allowed (even Seth).
• Best 2/3 rounds, 2/3 matches
  OR
• Best 3/5 rounds, 1 match
• Double Elimination preferred.

3/5 rounds suck the marrow from the bone..........

Jim

I have no issues with bringing my xbox and display, but would need some method of transport.

Actually, I can bring my xbox and projector if there's room to set one up. Be easier to bring on public transport than my monitor :pac:

Cunny-Funt

Does it have to be on 360, why not ps3 as well? (or pc even)

lazlo

Why no custom button configurations? I couldn't play without my setup

Cunny-Funt

lazlo wrote: »

Why no custom button configurations? I couldn't play without my setup

He said they're allowed.

Btw what setup do you use anyway?

johnnybluez

i dont have an xbox but im more than interested in checking it out
ucd is it? :D

Doctor DooM

Cunny-Funt wrote: »

Does it have to be on 360, why not ps3 as well? (or pc even)

Well, one would assume they don't have any.

Doctor DooM

lazlo wrote: »

Why no custom button configurations? I couldn't play without my setup

You just misread. The thing I said was one of the most important was freedom to use custom button configurations/ choice of controller.

johnnybluez wrote: »

i dont have an xbox but im more than interested in checking it out
ucd is it? :D

You don't have to bring one to come.

lazlo

Cunny-Funt wrote: »

He said they're allowed.

Btw what setup do you use anyway?

Oh cool, my apologies then!

My setup isn't outlandish. I have a madcatz fightpad and have the face buttons bound as lP, mP & 3xP as the top set of face buttons and the same order for my kicks below. My left shoulder button is focus attack and the eight shoulder is throw. I only use this setup for bison. For blank, ryu, amu
a etc I have to change this config(for obvious reasons)

K.O.Kiki

Why not standard LP/MP/HP top, LK/MK/HK bottom, 3P/3K shoulders?

FoamyMushroom

Im well up for this, Ill help run it too if thats ok? I can bring my xbox and a stick along for whoever wants to use it!
Just... I dunno where ucd is xD

D4RK ONION

I'll be in Dublin for the next two weekends, I think a 3rd is pushing it! I may come up, I'll see.

Tea-a-Maria

Wow,the level of interest here is fantastic,it really is!UCD isn't too hard to get to.The 10 route goes right into the college while the 46/a and 145 stop just outside it.They're all very frequent.

The reason why we're limiting it to the 360 is a logistics one,we don't have enough TVs and space to accommodate a tournament on all 3 formats so we've decided to limit it to one.

FoamyMushroom

^^^ Cheers for the bus numbers!

D4RK ONION

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

Wow,the level of interest here is fantastic,it really is!UCD isn't too hard to get to.The 10 route goes right into the college while the 46/a and 145 stop just outside it.They're all very frequent.

The reason why we're limiting it to the 360 is a logistics one,we don't have enough TVs and space to accommodate a tournament on all 3 formats so we've decided to limit it to one.

*looks at location*
CLARE? Another Clare SF player :eek: Great, there goes my gimmick :rolleyes:

Sabre0001

Once ye have all the details, give me a shout (newspost on eSports.ie)


DooM - how do we become as 'known' as you - you're the go-to guy with event news it seems

Doctor DooM

Sabre0001 wrote: »

Once ye have all the details, give me a shout (newspost on eSports.ie)


DooM - how do we become as 'known' as you - you're the go-to guy with event news it seems

It's hard being as awesome as I am Sabes, but someone has to do it.

Cunny-Funt

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

The reason why we're limiting it to the 360 is a logistics one,we don't have enough TVs and space to accommodate a tournament on all 3 formats so we've decided to limit it to one.

But I'm not saying there should be just as many ps3s and PC's as 360's I'm wondering of one of the spots taken up by a 360 can be replaced by a ps3 or PC?

Its not my fault a 360 doesn't accept a ps3 pad or a PS3 a 360 pad, but a PC/laptop accepts both.

Reanimemmett

Jim wrote: »

I have no issues with bringing my xbox and display, but would need some method of transport.

Actually, I can bring my xbox and projector if there's room to set one up. Be easier to bring on public transport than my monitor :pac:

You have a projector? Where's the Street Fighter House Party Tournaments with a big screen and everything?!

Owwmykneecap

In fairness using more than one format is a logistical nightmare.

Jim

Reanimemmett wrote: »

You have a projector? Where's the Street Fighter House Party Tournaments with a big screen and everything?!

Dregin has declared no street fighter nerds plz

I hate that guy.

Reanimemmett

The Tap sucks though! Seomra Spraoi!

Tea-a-Maria

D4RK ONION wrote: »

*looks at location*
CLARE? Another Clare SF player :eek: Great, there goes my gimmick :rolleyes:

Heh,I wouldn't worry about it,I'm rubbish at it!The only game I've ever actually owned myself was SF2 Turbo on the SNES.Gimme Smash Bros any day.:cool:

Tea-a-Maria

Just a little update for anyone who's interested.:)

Our Website: www.vaticon.net
Our email: vaticon16@gmail.com
And,our official lineup:

Video Games

Smash Bros. Brawl:
This year promises a return of the hugely popular Tír na Smash Tournament in Smash Bros. Brawl. If you think you’re good at Smash Bros, this is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills against the best players in Ireland, as well as get involved in the Irish Smash Bros scene. Don’t miss it!

Goldeneye:
Time to go a little retro! And what better way to do it than to go back to the granddaddy of FPS’s: Goldeneye! At Vaticon we’ll be running a 4-Player tournament, so dig out your N64’s and get practising. Let's do this Paintball mode!!!

Rockband: Battle of the Bands:
It’s back! Its Rockin! It's Battle of the Bands! Form a band of four and don’t miss the epic showdowns (and shenanigans) that are sure to follow as you rock out to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and ‘Dani California’. The highest score wins!

Mariokart:
Time for a time trial! Race around the track, dodging shells and other racers alike in the Crazy Mariokart on the Nintendo Wii. The track for this year is Koopa Capa race.

Modern Warfare 2:
Test your mettle against the challenging Favela level challenge! The best selling FPS is coming to Vaticon. Try get the highest score in the shortest time, while dodging bullets in scenic Rio!

Street Fighter 4:
For the first time at Vaticon, we are pleased to be hosting a tournament in conjunction with the Irish Street Fighter community. The tournament will be following official Street Fighter rules and will be run on the X-Box 360. Bring your own joysticks, and don't forget your game faces.

Free Play:
If you’re not into tournaments, or if none of these games strike your fancy, not to worry! There will also be free play on the Wii and X-Box 360 throughout the weekend.


Timetable on its way.:)

Doctor DooM

I seem to recall vaticon pub quizes being quite fun too.

D4RK ONION

Street Fighter AND Rock Band? This is just cruel! If I were to come could I just do all the instruments myself and add my scores up? :P

animaX

D4RK ONION wrote: »

If I were to come could I just do all the instruments myself and add my scores up? :P

I think your head might explode if you do that :P

D4RK ONION

I meant one at a time, but then I miss out on OD bonuses and combined multipliers... Wait wrong forum! Eh, sonic booms, FADC ulrta and blockstings and such! Ahem...

elwaster

Where is all this taking place? I'm highly interested, specifically Street Fighter.

Dreddybajs

elwaster wrote: »

Where is all this taking place? I'm highly interested, specifically Street Fighter.

UCD, details of how to get there here:

http://sites.google.com/site/vaticon/getting-to-vaticon

Speed Boat

This sounds great. Think I shall attend. Best get practicing!

FoamyMushroom

Any up dates for this?

A-Trak

Entry fees, tournament structure, (Groups, single / double elimination etc,) sign up sheet and who's signed up so far.

All help create hype

Azza

If they don't have there own sign up list we can do one here if its needed but entry fee and tournmanet details are need.

But yeah who is interesting in going to this?

FoamyMushroom

Im up for going no problem at all! wheres the sign up sheet? :P

chopperbyrne

Sorry, some of us were off playing in international tournaments all weekend!

We'll get working on proper updates tomorrow.

Dreddybajs

I'll be there

Sairus

Ugh. Hopefully I'll be at this but college just aint letting up. Shall try my darndest.

chopperbyrne

Entry fee to Vaticon is €8 so we'll be charging €5 for the comp, which will all go to prize money. May be only top two as it's likely to be a lower pot than normal, but that's not a definite yet.

The main issue we need addressed ASAP is who can bring consoles and TVs/Screens as they are not sure how many spare they will have for us.

Usual rules for the competition apply:

- Use of Turbo/Auto Fire is prohibited.
- Use of Programmable Controllers/Macros is prohibited.
- All characters are selectable.
- Matches will be best 2/3 and set to 3 rounds.
- You may only change character directly after a loss in a best - 2/3 set, but can pick any character you want at the start of any set. (Blind select can be provided if requested)
- It'll be groups into double-elim and the seedings of our RanBats will be used for the group stages.

Any questions feel free to ask and myself and Jim will answer as soon as we see them. (We're organising it if you didn't know that yet.)

Dreddybajs

I can bring an Xbox I'm pretty sure, not a TV though.

Cobelcog

I might head down to this. I have no idea where this place is, though. How accessible is it from Connolly train station?

Dreddybajs

There's a bus from O'Connell St., at least. It's about 30 minutes from the city centre I think.