[Dec 29, 2012] Frosty Faustings V - Chicago, IL

[ElvenShadow]

Yo im totally fine with a BB side tournament. Like, I dont want to shun the BB players. I dont play BB but im totally cool if people actually want to have a tournament. Yea.... last year we only had 8 ppl enter and im sure it was mainly cuz of the fact that it was between versions but we already have 8 main games and I think thats enough, but im certainly down for you running a side tournament, so go for it

[Sym_]

Would be awesome if east coast showed up to get a Midwest vs East Coast going.

[Chris Chaos]

Some EC guys are supposed to show up from what I hear so it might happen.

[ElvenShadow]

Schedule

11:00 AM: Registration

12:00 PM: GGXXAC, SSFIVAE, MK9, P4A tournaments begin

The remaining 4 singles tournaments will start a few hours later depending on how quickly the brackets for the first 4 games advance so that we can start switching out consoles.

Finals for all games will be streamed. Brackets for all games will run until the finals, in which case they will be paused until ready to be streamed.

GGXXAC teams and special exhibition will start after GGXXAC singles finals.

KOF special exhibition will start after KOF singles finals are finished.

Consoles for each game

GGXXAC – PS3

SSFIVAE – 360

UMvC3 – 360

P4A – 360

KOF – PS3

MK9 – PS3

TT2 – PS3

SG – PS3

BTW I would love it if EC came for GG. I got money on midwest! What's good on dat 5 on 5?!

[ElvenShadow]

If you are planning to bring a setup (TV+console/games) please post in this thread!

You will not have to pay the venue fee for letting us use your equipment for the day. I would like to have some kind of idea of expected inventory so that we can plan how to set everything up in advance. This means things starting on time and being run more efficiently. It also means that if we get TOO many setups, I wont have to turn people down and tell them to put it back in their cars due to lack of space. So please post up!

[ElvenShadow]

So, I'm still wondering who wants to participate in the special 5 on 5 regional exhibition! Shit will be hype! Keep in mind that GG has a $500 pot bonus! Only a few more weeks to go! We already have like 150 signed up on facebook for Frosty Faustings.

[Amadeus46Art]

Tickets to FF out of PHL and CMH are around 200 bucks right now! I'm really thinking of going, but I want to be sure I can split a room with someone else first, hopefully cut down the cost on that one too...anyone out there?

[ElvenShadow]

Yea man! Huge turnout, big prize money, GG hype, and cheap airfare. Really no reason not to come!

http://www.redroof.com/property/RRI188/Northbrook/IL/600151331/

Heres the closest hotel. Only about $50 for a room. I am sure you can find someone to split with. Lots of people always stay at Red Roof, and its right across the street.

[Amadeus46Art]

Alright, got time off of work for this. Still need to get my tickets but if I can get someone to confirm that they can pick me up from the airport and/or maybe split a room with someone, I would love you forever. Please?

[r0b0t]

Yea man! Huge turnout, big prize money, GG hype, and cheap airfare. Really no reason not to come!

http://www.redroof.com/property/RRI188/Northbrook/IL/600151331/

Heres the closest hotel. Only about $50 for a room. I am sure you can find someone to split with. Lots of people always stay at Red Roof, and its right across the street.

Where is the cheap air fare, the flights out of houston I saw are 400$

[Amadeus46Art]

I just searched through travelocity, and got flights from United Airlines. Dunno about from Houston though.

[r0b0t]

Sadly Frosty Faustings is too close to the NEC 13 I just attended and thus I am going to have to skip this tournament. Even though I know this is probably the going to be one of the BEST GG tournies of 2012. And even still I do not want to spend the 400$ on airfare to go at the moment, got things to take care of. But I wish I could go.

[ElvenShadow]

That's a shame, I guess airfare varies depending on location. For those of you who are worried about slightly high airfare, keep in mind there is a lot of pot bonus money to be won that could easily pay for it. I understand if people are busy around the holiday season though. Unfortunately it is the only time I can run this event.

[TheSeltsamOne]

I'm gonna start teaching some friends how to play fighting games and bring them along this time! Prepare for even more free wins in P4U and GG, courtesy of Kankakee County!

Bit disappointed Persona is on 360 this time though; it means I need to invest in a stick so I don't have to deal with the 360 gamepad.

Edited December 6, 2012 by TheSeltsamOne

[Chris Chaos]

I'm gonna start teaching some friends how to play fighting games and bring them along this time! Prepare for even more free wins in P4U and GG, courtesy of Kankakee County!

Bit disappointed Persona is on 360 this time though; it means I need to invest in a stick so I don't have to deal with the 360 gamepad.

I have a PS2/360 converter you can use if that's the problem. I don't use it anymore since I play stick now but I don't mind letting you borrow it for the tournament.

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[ElvenShadow]

Unfortunately you can never make everyone happy with which console each game is on. I made my choices after consulting with the other staff who will run brackets and asking what will be available most for each game based on people that can bring stuff, combined with balance of usage split between PS3 and XBOX among all systems to maximize number of setups. There will be plenty of sticks for both systems there and I am sure you can find someone who wont mind if you borrow their stick for your tournament matches. In fact, I have friends coming who I know won't mind if you use their stick for either system so don't worry about it.

[TheSeltsamOne]

I have a PS2/360 converter you can use if that's the problem. I don't use it anymore since I play stick now but I don't mind letting you borrow it for the tournament.

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Thanks for the offer! I've actually been debating over getting a stick for Christmas anyway, but if I can't get used to it before the 29th I may take you up on that offer!

Unfortunately you can never make everyone happy with which console each game is on. I made my choices after consulting with the other staff who will run brackets and asking what will be available most for each game based on people that can bring stuff, combined with balance of usage split between PS3 and XBOX among all systems to maximize number of setups. There will be plenty of sticks for both systems there and I am sure you can find someone who wont mind if you borrow their stick for your tournament matches. In fact, I have friends coming who I know won't mind if you use their stick for either system so don't worry about it.

Yeah, I understand that you can't have your game of choice on your system of choice every time, but at least I know ahead of time so I can prepare!

[LazyAlchemist]

I have stuff set and ready to go for this. This is going to be my first tournament. Can't wait.

[Brandinoli]

I had a blast going to this event last year and I know I'm gonna have fun again this year since I'm actually gonna be playing in the GG tournament this year!

[waynesworld]

i plan to enter into mortal kombat in the official tournament but also would like to play UMVC3 and SSFIV in casuals

[Chris Chaos]

i plan to enter into mortal kombat in the official tournament but also would like to play UMVC3 and SSFIV in casuals

I'm sure there will be casuals at the event on the day of and the night before.

On December 28th, there's a gathering at Nickel City for casuals that supposed to start at 7pm, if you get there for this event, I'm positive you'll get a ton of casuals in.

EDIT: I will be bringing a 360 set up and Persona if I haven't mentioned it before. I also have a PS3 with Guilty Gear on it if it's needed.

Edited December 23, 2012 by Shinsyn

[GrantLe]

I've been unsure of whether I can make it or not until now, but now I can say that I am definitely coming. I can bring a full 360 setup including a monitor that can be used for any of the tournaments.

[waynesworld]

I'm sure there will be casuals at the event on the day of and the night before.

On December 28th, there's a gathering at Nickel City for casuals that supposed to start at 7pm, if you get there for this event, I'm positive you'll get a ton of casuals in.

EDIT: I will be bringing a 360 set up and Persona if I haven't mentioned it before. I also have a PS3 with Guilty Gear on it if it's needed.

ok cool cuz i need to learn how to play UMVC3. not that i dont know the mechanics of it but i wanna learn combos and effective ways to use a team and how to use the assists. im new to that particular style if fighting games since i have been playing mortal kombat for years. i wont be able to make it to the casuals on friday since i have to work but i will be there first thing in the morning on saturday and i will be there till the venue closes. i will also be in the area to check out the LAN centers in the area so i can broaden my horizons in the gaming community

[DaiAndOh]

Any update on stream?

One of the few tournaments per year with GG being a focus....want to watch at least!

[GrantLe]

Any update on stream?

One of the few tournaments per year with GG being a focus....want to watch at least!

Main stream: http://twitch.tv/bgcallisto/b/342500781

Not sure if there are any secondary ones.