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[Vyse]

The Queensland Smash Thread

The aim of this thread is to provide a central source of information regarding smash meetups in Queensland (Though Northern Queensland does have a thread of its own). I highly advise checking in on this thread every other day (I check it every day, several times a day) so you can keep up to date with the latest happenings locally.



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Tournament Information

Tournament organising is a responsibility split between several people in the QLD smash community and spread over several threads:

For tournaments to look forward to in the near future I suggest checking the following threads:

>>> Queensland Bi-Monthlies <<<
These tournaments are being hosted currently by 'Hotdog' at the Fortitude Valley PCYC. This up to date thread contains information on dates, times and other essential info on Melee and Brawl tournaments which happen every month.


>>> LanSmash Tournaments <<<
LanSmash is an important backer of competitive smash, allowing us room to run tournaments at their LAN gaming events which happen throughout the year.

National Tournament Coming up!
>>> SQUAT V <<<
This is the main discussion thread for a National level tournament being held on the Gold Coast. It is imperative that you sign up for it now to indicate attendance!

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Update:

This year we're going to do Player Rankings.

Basically, people will be assigned points in tournaments based on their performance, the amount of people who entered and the entry fee involved.

Ranks for Melee and Brawl will exist, as well as a combined rank.

This system is in place to encourage player involvement and competitiveness, in lieu of rediculous entry fees to justify a pot.

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Proposed 2009 Calendar


2009 Brawl Calendar:

SummerLAN 2009
07/02/2009 (February)

AutumnLAN 2009
23/05/2009 (May)

WinterLAN 2009
12/07/2009 (July)

SantaSmash 2009
12/12/2009 (December)

GenCon OZ
TBA (?)



2009 Melee Calendar:

The second day of each LanSmash Event will be a Melee Tournament day. Those being SummerSmash, AutumnLAN, WinterLAN and SantaSmash.

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Okay, Sloth's thread has been a great way to keep people in the loop about meets and such, but now after QBB, we need to discuss the new direction of the Queensland smash community. I intend to keep this thread very much updated with information pertaining to everything in regards to QLD smash.

As I understand it, there are a number of players dotted everywhere, and if we don't scoop them up, and really keep on with the competitive scene, things will start to become lack lustre and people will quickly forget that there's a competitive scene at all.

Thus, I have begun this thread as a mega resource and center of discussion for QLD smash.

In the OP, will be including info regarding:

• Upcoming Meets/Smashfests
• Upcoming Major Tournaments
• Crew Information

Plus other important information.

For now, it's important to let everybody know that you want to play smash, tell us how many players you can host, and when/where.

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Past Tournament Results

Queensland Brawl Buddies
(27/09/08)

Tournament Discussion Thread

Tournament Results Thread

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Redcliffe II
(15/11/08)
Results

(There's quite a number of tournament that I haven't posted up/been too lazy to post the threads/results for rofl.

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[Sieg]

First.

10char.

[Yokai]

Nice vyse, QLD's smash scene is becoming a real powerhouse.

[Vyse]

What I want to say for now is that I am toying with the idea of beginning monthly tournaments at the same venue as Queensland Brawl Buddies. It's reasonably accessible by public transport, plenty of (free) parking to be had, and easy to access.

These monthlies wouldn't be played for money, they would be played merely to promote competitive smash in QLD. This way, you're not paying $30 a month to come down and play. It would be more like $10 entry (Less if more people show up) to cover the hire fee, and that would be that.

I think holding monthly meets is the next step towards growing and further establishing the QLD smash scene.

Input/suggestions/opinions?

[Amaterasu]

I'll start a qld crew for ppl around my area anthony
And yes you already know my opinion, which is I'm fine with the $10 entry fee so far, however it might be a bit much for some

[Yokai]

I dunno, id try. But the train ect, travel time all adds up.

Id like to get some more things local to me, ill see how I go though.

Also, stealing my crew thread LOL. well in any case, we need to more crews up, so I throw my full support behind a Robina crew. type thing lol.

Also, DJcat is a smash legend, the guy has to be the nicest man in QLD, had to be said.

[Vyse]

DJcat needs to start a crew called 'Benny Hill on ice'

And the point of monthlies is that you won't be going EVERY month. But it's regular so you don't have to worry too much.

[Yokai]

thats true. well in theory its a great idea. I cant wait for it to take off.

[undead_moose]

Oh zac is going to have a field day with this

also i suck

EDIT: monthly meets that require a fee = me not comming

[Greenstreet]

Mate. Monthly QBB would be an awesome way for Australia to improve at smash. I mightnt make it to all of 'em but i sure will try.
It might be wise to ask in advance hu will becoming each month, so that at least the entry fee will be covered by who is coming. If not, hold it off for a month. And maybe each month have a diff. emphasis, like one day for teams or crews etc... i dunno . i am goin to the gc today yay gotta run!!!!!!!!!!

And 1 more thing:

[Paff]

Monthly tournaments is a smashing idea. Pun not so much intended.

It would be ideal in terms of travel time to have some of them in Brisbane rather than Gold Coast, but having them all in Gold Coast would be good as well.

[Vyse]

Well we could alternate between the two locations every month. That would definitely make it a lot easier on me if somebody wanted to organise a monthly in Brisbane every 2nd month.

[_X_]

Good work Vyse.

But you must admit, the Melbourne thread looks a whole lot prettier than all of the others. KO has h4x.

Originally Posted by Amaterasu

I'll start a qld crew for ppl around my area anthony
And yes you already know my opinion, which is I'm fine with the $10 entry fee so far, however it might be a bit much for some

You have got to take the younger kids, with obviously less money, into consideration with entry fees. If it's too steep, they just wont come.

[xXArrowXx]

so QLD is going in the Right direction opposed to the left :S

anyway monthlies sound good to me =D

[Jesmo]

Hey vyse, I'm in Northern NSW not QLD but the drive-time isn't too bad. I would definately come to monthly meets etc. Hope it goes ahead cuz it sounds really good