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I have seen this with 3S a lot. It seems really cool, but does require a lot of people.

Been a long time since I played GG--forgot I had an account on DL. Since I am the originator of this idea I figure I should pop in and say a few words about what I am proposing and why. As Ruben stated, the proposition is to relocate the P4A ranbats to UAT from its previous determined location. There are a few reasons why I feel this will be a better idea: 1) There are some players that are interested in playing P4A that are not welcome at the previous venue. Some are not due to their own actions, and some simply by association. As one of those players I will be honest and say that I am perfectly ok with not being able to attend any events that I am not welcome to, so please do not associate this push as a selfish drive to allow me to play a game I like. However, just note that this does affect anywhere between 5-10 people interested in P4A. More importantly is the next reason... 2) There are some players that are interested in playing P4A that are not as comfortable playing at someone's house. This is the general response I got when asking around at Keith's event yesterday. Most of the players will do it if they have to, but don't necessarily like the idea. Holding the ranbats at UAT would eliminate this. We've done plenty of games at UAT before, its a familiar place that people around all of Phoenix metro do not seem to mind travelling to. 3) No Venue fee. I actually don't know if there is a venue fee currently at the previously determined venue, but there isn't one at UAT. Now to address some mentioned concerns: Set ups: P4A standard should be on PS3. As this game has an equal number of PAD players as stick players. This is your community and your game, don't settle. Stream/community boost etc: This is an insanely valid concern, there are honestly solid benefits on both sides. At the previous determined venue, there are an established set of players already, with many new games like SF4/UMVC3/etc, there is the potential to expand the AD/Anime game community. Key word there is potential. The reality is right now, Keith managed to pull a 42 man tournament. This is a very large turn out and it doesn't even include a lot of the DL guys who didn't make it. That in and of itself is a large community if you can keep everyone there, interested, and playing. It was my suggestion to lower entry fees and make it less about money (which deters players more than it drives players in my opinion) and more about just coming out, playing, learning, and having a good time. We have a high quality stream set up and can do recordings etc. This all being said, this is your community, and I have no intentions on twisting anyone's arms. If you all decide to continue on with the P4A hAZbats then that is totally ok. I will probably still try to do something at UAT for those who want to go there instead. Also note that we do have P4A casuals almost every friday night on the west side (right now its mostly p4a and tekken to gear up for tag2) so if anyone is interested in coming out for that... you're more than welcome. -Tristan

i'm def going to this!