*Crossposted from Dustloop, but I'm posting this here cause I want to know the level of interest from SoCal. So here are my following concerns:
1) Would SoCal be willing to get their top 5 players to compete in a NorCal vs. SoCal exhibition match? If so, then who are the big MB names of the SoCal community
2) Do people still play Guilty Gear?
3) Is the 2nd week of August a good day for you all?
Also, Winson's birthday is May 15th. I expect all of you to be there to celebrate his birthday with lots of CAKE.
TaoFTW, we need to talk. Got to inform you about the logistics with IPW and stuff regarding the event. Don't get your hopes up yet though. You still got a lot of work to do, but it's still very possible.
But since IPW's support at Fanime (well, we will be at Super NCR, but the point is on paper supporting you) might help you get a sponsor by Aksys, I highly recommend you talk to Haunts.
I'm still busy up to my ass with work and, frankly, I've been busy trying to get them done in SOME particular order. SO, keeping that in mind, I appreciate your efforts. The reality is that I need to have somebody back me up in case I can't pitch this minor. In the event that something - outside of my control - happens, I need to know that we can have backup.
With a fair amount of meditation and feedback, here's my - unofficial - pitch:
Guilty Gear AC (Hosted by: KatanaDash & Tenkai)
- 2v2
- Singles
- 5v5 NorCal vs. SoCal Exhibition
Melty Blood AA (Hosted by: Tsubasa & Dakanya)
- 2v2
- Singles
- 5v5 NorCal vs. SoCal Exhibition
Blazblue CS (Hosted by: Spirit Juice & Aginor)
[INDENT]- 2v2
- Singles
- 5v5 NorCal vs. SoCal Exhibition
Tekken 6 (*Pending?)
- 2v2
- Singles
- *5v5 NorCal vs. SoCal Exhibition
ST Turbo (**Pending?)
- Singles [On Dreamcast]
* = I want to talk to the Tekken community and see what's their take on this gig. I, barely, dabbled into their scene and don't want to leave a bad impression.
** = I, also, don't have much say in the ST community, so this is still up in the air.
***
We simply don't have the staff and volunteers to run a, grandose, minor. So, based on feedback from the community and tournament organizers, SSF4 is out of the question. The whole point of NorCal INSTALL! is to revive a - supposed - dead scene with hopes to extend our reach to a new generation of FGers.
As for the Aksys sponsor, I can only hope and - cross my fingers - that they received my voicemail and respond ASAP. And I sure hope that Koogy would be, more than willing, to lend us a hand. Thanks for the advice Mr. Coopa. I will give you a free 720 on my Rawrgna.
And since Winston is having a BDAY, here's the new schedule:
5/1: NCI GGAC, MBAA, T6 Ranbat
5/8: SVGL BBCS Doubles
5/15:
GINSENG LAN PARTY! *Pending
5/22: SVGL BBCS Singles
5/29: Fanimoo
Things to do to get Minor high-n-rolling:
- Secure a venue: (Convention Space or Hotel)
- Secure sponsors: (AksysGames, KOOGY-CON)
- Contact big names from SoCal & NorCal: (Haunts, Mike Z, Goryus/CopperDabbit, etc.)
- Organize, discreet, MM: (SPRTJUICE SAILOR MOON MM)
- Organize, discreet, sidebets?: (Coopa, you're going have to help me on this one)
- Equipment and setups: (What's the best way to secure setups? Do we ask the community to bring equipment or do we buy our own setups?)
What is the best way to minimize theft? Post-its don't work, but what works?- Streaming: (Feel free to share ideas)
NorCal INSTALL! Magz stream site
IPW
- Organizing Exhibition matches: (WHO?!, what, where, why, HOW?! Do we have to charge people for a buy-in or give some sort of cookie to the winner?)
- Date: (Aginor suggested the 2nd week of August, is this legit to everyone? Also that's the week of Aginor and I Bday. :3)
That's all I can think out of the top of my head. Feel free to add to the list.
