Galway's Fighters Assemble!

deathrider

Everywhere and it's mother seems to have a fairly constant flow of fighting game tournaments at the moment, and I think Galway is also ripe for the fighting. So I'm thinking of trying to put something together. Do we have any Galway based fighting game fans on here, or anyone who'd be willing to travel to the Wesht for tournaments? Would anybody in interested in playing round these parts?

Sairus

I'll probably make it up for most Galway events as my parents live there. I'm back there every now and then as it stands.

ayjayirl

Try hit up the Games Soc in NUIG? Player base already started?

Jim

Hey dude. I know I already posted in the Galway City forum, but...

I've been pretty much off the scene as far as SF goes for the last year or so, but if you need equip or a hand running your first tourny let me know (I moved down to Galway 6 months ago) and I'll try to help out. I may even bring my stick out of retirement

Doctor DooM

My GF is currently living in Galway. I could certain combine a trip for the craic

K.O.Kiki

Doom, you should change character and play Ryu - since you seem to travel the world, seeking new challengers.

deathrider

Excellent stuff, lads. Glad to hear it.
I appreciate the offer, Jim. Fair play. You can pretty much expect a PM sooner or later begging for help then, lol.
I was thinking the same thing, ayjayirl. There's bound to be some Street Fighters and MK heads in there that would be up for a jam. They are on my target-list at the moment (no, really, I've got a target-list!)

ayjayirl

Doctor DooM wrote: »

My GF is currently living in Galway. I could certain combine a trip for the craic

Have you told her you are a FG nerd yet? Might be too much for her to handle...

ogiekeaney

i started a thread along these lines a while ago. im in galway most weekends and would be up for a few games.i guess with ssf4 ae on pc there would be more places to meet up aswell. pm me if you ever get a posse going.

ogiekeaney

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=66292519

there is the link aswell. there seemed to be a few interested. dont know if they are still kickin around galway

deathrider

ogiekeaney wrote: »

i started a thread along these lines a while ago. im in galway most weekends and would be up for a few games.i guess with ssf4 ae on pc there would be more places to meet up aswell. pm me if you ever get a posse going.

Glad to hear it, man, and I'll keep you posted on the situation. It's still in very early stages yet though, I'm just kinda investigating so far.

Also, lads, what games should be on the bill? Should it just be one game (if so, I'm guessing SSFIVAE would be the main suspect) or should it be run with multiple games (MK, BB, maybe?)

Sairus

I would personally start off with one game and branch out into others. Find out whichever game is most popular and run with that.

deathrider

Sairus wrote: »

I would personally start off with one game and branch out into others. Find out whichever game is most popular and run with that.

Yeah, I was kinda thinking one game would be best to start with. Walk before you air-dash, and all that. I'll add a poll here too. See which game gets the most hits. I'll work out a way to see which game seems best for poeple who ain't on this forum too.

Does anyone still play Tekken 6?

Sairus

deathrider wrote: »

Yeah, I was kinda thinking one game would be best to start with. Walk before you air-dash, and all that. I'll add a poll here too. See which game gets the most hits. I'll work out a way to see which game seems best for poeple who ain't on this forum too.

Does anyone still play Tekken 6?

Loads of people play Tekken. I'd say more people in Ireland play Tekken on at least a casual level than any other fighter.
Trying to tap into that pool and get them showing up to tournaments is another thing entirely - pretty much all the Tekken players I know have no interest in proper competitions.

deathrider

Sairus wrote: »

Loads of people play Tekken. I'd say more people in Ireland play Tekken on at least a casual level than any other fighter.
Trying to tap into that pool and get them showing up to tournaments is another thing entirely - pretty much all the Tekken players I know have no interest in proper competitions.

Hmmm, well I stuck it into the poll anyways, just for good luck. I really don't know what gets played and what doesn't outside of what I play myself.

Owwmykneecap

But the thing is Street fighter players of various levels have overwhelmingly shown themselves to be more open and interested than tekken players in tournaments etc.

I reckon because you can get a semi decent fight in tekken by mashing a bunch of **** with your mates while drunk, that is the key divider.

UberPrinny_Baal

Owwmykneecap wrote: »

But the thing is Street fighter players of various levels have overwhelmingly shown themselves to be more open and interested than tekken players in tournaments etc.

I reckon because you can get a semi decent fight in tekken by mashing a bunch of **** with your mates while drunk, that is the key divider.

Your county's milage may vary.

Just because the Dublin Tekken guys don't show up to many events, doesn't mean Galway is going to be the same way.

Deathrider you should ultimately gear your first event towards whatever game people show the most interest in, and probably whatever game you like yourself the most.

Sairus

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

and probably whatever game you like yourself the most.

I meant to say this before too. You are the one running this. I recommend doing something you enjoy.

ogiekeaney

id throw my hand at mvc3 or third strike, but to be honest the only game im any way competent at is ssf4 ae.

maybe just having a few casuals first would be better than going straight into a tournament.

deathrider

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

Deathrider you should ultimately gear your first event towards whatever game people show the most interest in, and probably whatever game you like yourself the most.

I'm not pushed on the Tekken thing. It was just a general wondering really. As far as my personal preferrence goes it would be Mortal Kombat and Super Street Fighter IV (though I'm sure AE would be the better option here)

ogiekeaney wrote: »

id throw my hand at mvc3 or third strike, but to be honest the only game im any way competent at is ssf4 ae.

maybe just having a few casuals first would be better than going straight into a tournament.

I've been thinking about the pros and cons of this. Tourney would mean one big event with might turn a few heads, while casuals could be ongoing, yet go unheard. Hmmm, I'm really unsure there. See with the tournament it sounds like a big fight, but with causuals it could be a case of "why head into town to play when you could just do it at home?"

Dunjohn

I'm in Galway. I don't play SFIV to a high level but I'd show up at a tourney if there was one. I've stunk out tourneys in Dublin and Cork before.

deathrider

Dunjohn wrote: »

I'm in Galway. I don't play SFIV to a high level but I'd show up at a tourney if there was one. I've stunk out tourneys in Dublin and Cork before.

I don't play a high level myself either, dude, but a good fight is always good fun

Ok, boys (mostly boys who've been involved in these kinda events before), I've got a place that may/may not be interested. They are looking for a few specifics which, at the moment, I can't really give them. But they were wondering about space, and how much we'd need. They tell me their place is around 1000sq ft.

Orim

deathrider wrote: »

I don't play a high level myself either, dude, but a good fight is always good fun

Ok, boys (mostly boys who've been involved in these kinda events before), I've got a place that may/may not be interested. They are looking for a few specifics which, at the moment, I can't really give them. But they were wondering about space, and how much we'd need. They tell me their place is around 1000sq ft.

That's well big enough. If you want to post up with the information they are looking for then I will give as much info as I can from my experience.

Size is very rarely issue. All you are looking is space to set up maybe four monitors with xboxs, two chairs for each and 10 -15 people milling around. Space near power outlets may be at premium but can be got around with the use of extension leads and multi-taps.

For something small you could probably get into like 10sq ft. These tournaments can be made very small if needed.

Good job on getting some movement on this. I've always meant to head down to Galway for a trip.

deathrider

I was thinking that sounded like quite a big space, yeah, but I honestly didn't know how many Xboxs I'd need. Would I need an equal number of PS3s also? Or just say it's and Xbox only tournament?

Another thing they were wondering about was if they would need some kinda extra insurance to secure an outside group entering their place for a few games. Got any ideas on that?

chopperbyrne

You're best just picking one console format and sticking with it.

People can dual mod sticks or get converters for pads.

I'm sure some folk here could link to converters they use.

deathrider

chopperbyrne wrote: »

You're best just picking one console format and sticking with it.

People can dual mod sticks or get converters for pads.

I'm sure some folk here could link to converters they use.

Ah, excellent stuff. Must get my hands on one of those convertors for the future. I'd imagine Xbox will be the weapon of choice, as I'd have a handier time gathering a few of them together.

Sairus

All been basically said at this stage, but from setting up Tempests here all you'd basically need is:

• a room that can fit 10-20 people.
• 2-3 setups (1 setup = console, monitor/tv and leads).
• Tables and chairs for each setup.
• Power outlets and/or extension leads.

As mentioned above I would strongly recommend keeping the tournament to one format at least to start off with. Once everyone has converters and stuff you could branch out to PS3 and 360, but it's very messy if pad players have to play against each other if you don't have the right equipment on hand.

I used to live in Galway, where's the place you're currently looking at?
If it's any sort of regularly rented out space then you probably won't need insurance unless they specifically ask for it.

richymcdermott

I be keeping a close eye on details near , exciting times ahead :pac:

deathrider

Sairus wrote: »

All been basically said at this stage, but from setting up Tempests here all you'd basically need is:

• a room that can fit 10-20 people.
• 2-3 setups (1 setup = console, monitor/tv and leads).
• Tables and chairs for each setup.
• Power outlets and/or extension leads.

As mentioned above I would strongly recommend keeping the tournament to one format at least to start off with. Once everyone has converters and stuff you could branch out to PS3 and 360, but it's very messy if pad players have to play against each other if you don't have the right equipment on hand.

I used to live in Galway, where's the place you're currently looking at?
If it's any sort of regularly rented out space then you probably won't need insurance unless they specifically ask for it.

It's a social space above Kennedy's pud on Eyre Square. I believe they've only just moved into the place, so they are probably still getting their heads around it. They mentioned it, but said they'd look into it because it was an outside group, and they aren't sure if that would be covered.

That set-up sounds do-able. chances are I'll have to do a little mooching for monitors, but apart from that, it doesn't sound as complex as I first expected.

ogiekeaney

i could bring in an xbox and tv if needed

deathrider

That's an offer, I really can't refuse. Fair play, man. It would be really appreciated

deathrider

I'm to see a man about a horse (I say horse, but really I mean tourney) tomorrow. Will keep you guys heavily posted with any info.

Jim

deathrider wrote: »

I'm to see a man about a horse (I say horse, but really I mean tourney) tomorrow. Will keep you guys heavily posted with any info.

When you're choosing dates try not to choose anything that clashes with events already on to ensure the lads notfromGalway can attend.

This will be especially important as if they do attend, and you get a decent turnout for your first tourny, then the local lads who came along will be encouraged to come again if they see numbers.

deathrider

Ok, just back from talking to the guy. The place looks great, it's affordable, it's easy to find (for all you ousiders, lol), and... Well, looks like we've got outselves a home!

Jim wrote: »

When you're choosing dates try not to choose anything that clashes with events already on to ensure the lads notfromGalway can attend.

This will be especially important as if they do attend, and you get a decent turnout for your first tourny, then the local lads who came along will be encouraged to come again if they see numbers.

He was actually asking me when I was thinking of putting this on, and I was saying taht I'd have to check up for the very reasons you've mentioned here.

So then, I just need to sort a bit of equipment, a date, some advertising, and hopefully the ball will then be officially rolling.

Jim

I'll be able to provide an xbox and low lag 24" monitor. Monitor will need speakers though.

deathrider

Jim wrote: »

I'll be able to provide an xbox and low lag 24" monitor. Monitor will need speakers though.

Excellent stuff, Jim. Much appreciated. I'll sort speakers for it. Any specific type?

Jim

deathrider wrote: »

Excellent stuff, Jim. Much appreciated. I'll sort speakers for it. Any specific type?

Just regular jack I think, anything will do.

deathrider

Deadly stuff, I can sort that out. Do these TVs have to be any specific type? Is HD a must, or what?

chopperbyrne

deathrider wrote: »

Deadly stuff, I can sort that out. Do these TVs have to be any specific type? Is HD a must, or what?

CRT would be the preferred choice with 16:9.

LCDs are obviously far easier to transport though.

deathrider

chopperbyrne wrote: »

CRT would be the preferred choice with 16:9.

LCDs are obviously far easier to transport though.

The first one mentionede isn't a must-have though, no?

deathrider

Ok, boys (and possibly girls too), I've just had a quick check over on http://randomselect.ie and it says you've got a Tesmpest on tomorrow and an Inferno on 1st October. How does 15th October sound for Galway's tournament?

Also, if we're sticking with ement-related names, how does Blitzkrieg sound?

I hate to be a d1ck, but please reply to this asap, so I can organize the things that need organizing. Thanks, lads.

UberPrinny_Baal

deathrider wrote: »

Also, if we're sticking with ement-related names, how does Blitzkrieg sound?

Yo dude, just a quick note as to the naming, you don't have to stick with the Element theme if you don't want to, but if you do, Blitzkrieg isn't an element, it's a war tactic of armoured tank rushdown popularised by Hitler's Nazi Germany.

I think Earth, Wind and Heart are free as far as Captain Planet elements go though.

chopperbyrne

15th of October sounds good.

Don't think it clashes with anything.

Blitzkrieg is probably not the best choice due to the historical reference.

The whole elemental name is just a running joke really, it's not too important.

deathrider

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

Yo dude, just a quick note as to the naming, you don't have to stick with the Element theme if you don't want to, but if you do, Blitzkrieg isn't an element, it's a war tactic of armoured tank rushdown popularised by Hitler's Nazi Germany.

I think Earth, Wind and Heart are free as far as Captain Planet elements go though.

Yeah, I know it's a military tactic (also an 80s Metal band, I think, lol), but it's translation to English is "Lightning War" which is kinda what I was going for with the element thing. Didn't realize the element-related names was just a bit of craic though, I was kinda expecting them to be compulsery, lol. I'll cook up a catchy name then.

chopperbyrne wrote: »

15th of October sounds good.

Don't think it clashes with anything.

Also, what time do you usually kick these events off. Early in the day, or later in the evenings?

Blitzkrieg is probably not the best choice due to the historical reference.

The whole elemental name is just a running joke really, it's not too important.

Excellent stuff with the date then. I was wondering if there were others that weren't posted on the site yet, but thankfully there's not. I'll try and sort it for 15th October then.

Cheers for the swift replies, lads.

Orim

Yeah 15th seems to be free. Soon we'll getting to the stage where we can't not have tournaments clashing. Good times.

I'd avoid Blitzkrieg for the historical references and also because from the elemental theme it clashes with Tempest. If you want to stick with the elemental theme (which I think is a good idea) I would try and go with something based on seismic or seismo (works from multiple views)

deathrider

Yeah, I'll steer clear of Blitzkrieg then. I'll think up something. Is earth the only one left? I'm not using heart :P

Also, what time would you reccomend for kick-off? Noon-ish or later in the evening?

UberPrinny_Baal

Orim wrote: »

I'd avoid Blitzkrieg .... because from the elemental theme it clashes with Tempest.

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tem·pest (tmpst)
n.
1. A violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or hail.
2. Furious agitation, commotion, or tumult; an uproar: "The tempest in my mind/Doth from my senses take all feeling" (Shakespeare).
tr.v. tem·pest·ed, tem·pest·ing, tem·pests
To cause a tempest around or in.

deathrider wrote: »

Yeah, I'll steer clear of Blitzkrieg then. I'll think up something. Is earth the only one left? I'm not using heart :P

Also, what time would you reccomend for kick-off? Noon-ish or later in the evening?

You could end "Blitz" with other words. Like "Blitzen" I'm pretty sure is one of Santa's Reindeers. There however is surprisingly no regulatory body that ensures all Irish fighting game scene tournaments have element-pun names, so you can really do whatever you like.

People usually start around noon or 1pm. If your venue opens earlier you can do casuals if you want until then.

deathrider

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

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You could end "Blitz" with other words. Like "Blitzen" I'm pretty sure is one of Santa's Reindeers. There however is surprisingly no regulatory body that ensures all Irish fighting game scene tournaments have element-pun names, so you can really do whatever you like.

Santa's a little too close to Heart for my liking, lol.
I might stick with the element thing anyways, just for fun. Then again, I might go off the wall with something completely different. I'll have a think about it anyways.

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

People usually start around noon or 1pm. If your venue opens earlier you can do casuals if you want until then.

Deadly stuff. That's what I was thinking. Just needed to be sure.

Orim

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

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tem·pest (tmpst)
n.
1. A violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or hail.
2. Furious agitation, commotion, or tumult; an uproar: "The tempest in my mind/Doth from my senses take all feeling" (Shakespeare).
tr.v. tem·pest·ed, tem·pest·ing, tem·pests
To cause a tempest around or in.

Hmmm weird I always just thought of it as a storm and associated it with lightning.

deathrider

Orim wrote: »

Hmmm weird I always just thought of it as a storm and associated it with lightning.

And just like that, Lightning was back on the menu

ogiekeaney

yeah. 15th should be fine with me