Battle By the Gazebo X --"We got dis" Edition-- June 20th (Access. . .GRANTED!)

[ZARtacus!]

Battle By The Gazebo Blitzkriegs into a new era...

BBG Featuring Akatsuki Blitzkampf: The Lightning Chronicles!

BBG10
June 20th (Saturday)

Game: Akatsuki Blitzkampf (PC) version 1131sp1

BYOCC: Bring Your Own Controllers & Converters

• Be sure to mark your peripherals and devices as to differentiate from others.
• Keep track of your belongings. Moderators will not be held responsible for missing equipment.

Time: @ 3pm

Location: Columbus Park's Venue aka THE GAZEBO (Mulberry & Bayard Streets)


Red = The Gazebo
Blue = Chinatown Fair


Format: The real deal

$5 entry fee

Double Elimination Format

• Win and advance in the bracket. Lose and you are placed in a "Loser's Bracket" where you are given a second chance to come out on top!
• First to 2 match points (1 match = 2/3 rounds)
• Winner's, Loser's, and Grand Finals Matches will be First to 3 match points (please don't forget this)

Default in-game settings (Timer: 99, Rounds 2)

Auto-saving: enabled, BGFX: disabled

Macros: ALLOWED!    

The Booty: 70% / 20% / 10% Pot split of the entry fee ***This is a tentative distribution and will likely vary according to # of entries. So the more people showing up and entering, the higher the pay out!!***

*Bonus* [Pending] Top4 (or with larger outcome, top8) finalists will have their matches recorded & become immortalized on the internet! **Read the "Make It Happen!" BBG10 notes below**



BBG10 Notes: Make It Happen!
I would like this to be a repeat of BBG7. You know, when we were actually AT the gazebo. Problem is, there's no way this can be done alone. A sizable number of people will have to pitch in to make this work. If you're already a part of this community or even if you're new to the game and you have the drive to see the potential behind it's expansion then volunteering as ABK Staff may be for you. Staff would generally need to provide small donations/contributions (such as loaning speakers, stands, laptops, etc.) for the event or to assist with Moderating (maintaining tournament brackets, assigning players to stations, announcements, etc.). Below is a list of the necessities and contributions to be met ranging from simple to possibly burdensome:

• Reserving the Venue $25

Ok, I'm just going tear the bandaid off and start with the "possibly burdensome". This is most definitely the largest hurdle to leap and without it you obviously have no battle at the gazebo. First off, it's $25 to rent the space for the day . Also it's non-refundable BUT a reimbursement could be arranged provided the entrants unanimously decide that it's okay to dip into the pot to pay back a portion of the money (I took out about $15 when I reserved for BBG7). OR you can be cool and say "I do it for the love, not the money"...Next, the reservations are made online ( https://www.nycgovparks.org/email_forms/specialevent/ ) and by using credit/debit card (fastest results).Finally, how to fill out the form (politics), contacting the mediator and waiting for a reply/call to finalize the date.

If you choose to accept this mission...I implore you contact me first before completing any forms and setting any dates. This issue must be discussed further in detail to avoid any screw ups. Please post if you have questions as I rarely check my pm's and will likely see an inquiry on the forums first. *Articulate chaps are the best candidates for this task. Ghetto is a no-go*  

Should this altogether fail we always have Plan V.

• Laptops

At least three (3) laptops will be required in order to run the event in a timely fashion (yes, there are time constraints). With that being said, the more laptops the better! More than 5 is overkill though. Just post if you're interested in donating for the day and you will be added to a list. For those who know about my laptop...know about my laptop lol. It will be reserved as a paperweight of some sorts. But in all seriousness, my laptop will probably be used as a back up for tournament brackets in case something should happen to the primary source.

• Video Camera

Explosive crowd noises, player expressions, interviews, and just those random wtf-moments is truly the essence of the fighting game event.  Whether you just rocked someone's world or witnessed the most insane comeback, these moments captured via camcorder will allow you to relive the hype over and over again. Donate a camera and become immortalized in the history of yet another beginning for the Akatsuki Blitzkampf US Community.

I would like to interview the top8 players (feel free to decline), capture live screen footage of the top8 matches as well as jump around to the other participants to ask their views about the event and ABK itself. Should anyone be interested in helping out with a camera donation and possibly interviewing/recording please post up. **Good "camera personality" is a plus. Try to keep the swearing and the j*w puncher catch phrase to a minimum...I'm actually thinking about using this for a Sociology project for my class lol**

• Camera (I'm looking at you, Hal)

You don't have to donate persay. Just walk around and have fun. Take shots of the scenery, matches, wackiness, people eating, pimped out sticks, crowds, whatever! If it's related to the event then do you. Pics will hand picked and possibly added to the final product of video production- Which brings me to...

• Producer

This is going to be a biggie for whoever decides to man up and tackle the task. Anyone with media expertise who can mesh together reps and live footage is definitely needed here. The epic Dippy Pan is an example of exceptional production utilizing dvr and camera footage. Later emulations can be seen by Sp00ky as he produced a large portion of BBG events in the past. I'm not asking for footage to be upped in the same week but within a 2month time span would ease the anxiety of the players hungry to see their gameplay. I wish the best of luck and godspeed to whoever takes this on.

If production becomes a problem then the reps will be upped as usual and placed on youtube by somebody...maybe.

• Misc

-External Speakers: Can you hear me now?
-Power strips: Because cell batteries and solar power won't do.
-Chairs: for your arse.
-Crates(?): yeah, I know but it's good to rest the laptops on them.
-Tripod: not crucial but it helps.

If you wish to provide any donations, help or whatever it may be please feel free to post up. Opinions and comments are welcome too.

Don't forget your 3 H's.

-Zar




BBGX Contributions & Donations

The GAZEBO!
Fox
Yeah...we got dis. Good shit, Fox.

Laptops (3)
Kirbeh, Fox, Nas
...You can do it, Kirby!

Video Camera (w/ possible back up)
Rithli
A back up camera may or may not be needed.

Camera

Producer
Rithli (?)
...I hope to God. Everyone cross your fingers.

MISC.

• External Speakers (2)

Kirbeh, Zar, Phae
Anyone else...just in case?

• Power Strip (3)

Kirbeh, Zar, Fox

• Crates

Fox
Don't get arrested

• Tripod (1)
• Three-prong Extension Cord (1)
• A Rayza (1)

Kirbeh  




If you wish to learn more about Akatsuki Denkou Senki (Blitzkampf) and it's arcade port please refer to many sources of information below:

Shoryuken.com (SRK)
New PC Thread
ABK AA Arcade Port
PC Thread (Old)

System & Character Info
Akatsuki Wiki (English) - Community site
-Japanese related sources can be found on the wiki as well

Media
xUberSoldatx (US and Japan match vids)

Live Chat & Netplay
#akatsuki - irc.mizuumi.net
-good source for tech-talk on demand and netplay using improved caster![/list]

[MK]

  Wow an Akatsuki event?  I didn't think alot of people played, am I missing something here?

[Anakron]

Yeah, you are missing something. Missing out on the greatest doujin fighter ever and one of the greatest fighting games ever.

[jiyuna]

I'll most likely attend both, just need to work out hotel/housing.

[フォックス]

You know I'm already down.

Yo Zar, get at me about the Gazebo.

I got you son.

[Irysa]

  Wow an Akatsuki event?  I didn't think alot of people played, am I missing something here?

the terribad netplay was a larger cause of that than the game itself wasn't it?

[ZARtacus!]

You know I'm already down.

Yo Zar, get at me about the Gazebo.

I got you son.

You got "us", b. Dis iz 4 dah Communiteeee :tup:. Good stuff though, man. I'll hit you up via pm in a couple of hrs to explain in more detail about what you can expect from these guys (NYCParks).

As soon as we get confirmation that your application is accepted then we can cross this one off the list. Gold star by your name, sir.

Let's keep this going, folks. We still have a bit more work to do to make that BBG10 jump off happen.

[Curbeh]

Zar back from the grave. Doing the Thriller even.

Yeah, I'm down.
Bring a crappy laptop, power strip, Camera, Rayza's lazy ass and SPEAKERS of course.

[edit]
Oh yeah hotel... everyone going to stack up that closet hotel again? I could look for a better place, I heard across the bridge(?) would be better. Of course, I don't mind that hotel again.

[Mizuki]

  Wow an Akatsuki event?  I didn't think alot of people played, am I missing something here?

Yes, a lot, go look in the SRK thread.

[ShinMasaki]

didn't know that jewpuncher was all that hype. i may have to try it sometime

[ZARtacus!]

didn't know that jewpuncher was all that hype. i may have to try it sometime

No time like the RIGHT NOW!

Yeah, I'm down.
Bring a crappy laptop, power strip, Camera, Rayza's lazy ass and SPEAKERS of course.

I'll put you down for (crappy) laptop, power strip and HYPE SPEAKERS(!). The camera may not be necessary as Rithli has volunteered his own. You can choose to still bring yours but it's probably not recommended (more stuff to keep track of)...But a backup on the other hand maybe useful- it's up to you really.

As for your laptop, see if you can at least get it to run ABK at consistent 60fps otherwise we'll just use it for a tourney bracket (I still don't trust my laptop).

Now for Rayza...you can leave that thing home. J/K, J/K. Bring him along and try to get him to tug his tripod with him too. And maybe he can finally get his FIREFOX HAT back from spooky's place.

In other news:

Mr. Fox (seen above) formerly Makoto Scrub, has already filed for a venue permit at Columbus Park! We will be gathering information for the next few weeks and will keep you all posted on the results (whether or not his request was accepted and reserved final date).

BIG UPS to Fox for being so damn prompt/HYPE. Good to see the community coming together to make the BBGX project happen. We still have a bit more work to go though. I will post current donations in the bottom half of the first post.

-Zar

[Hyperhal]

Oh wtf, I didn't even realize you guys were working out a BBG9/10 lol. I was in the middle of filling out a park reservation for June 27th, and wanted to check MBread to see if any events were on the same day

So whats up? If you're gunning for the 20th I can just change the date and re-submit. Not sure about next weekend's BBG though, too short notice for me

EDIT: I just read your last post

....Nevermind

EDIT2: Any chance of..

..

..

SF4 casuals?




I knew it was too much to ask for

[Rayza]

Zar back from the grave. Doing the Thriller even.

Yeah, I'm down.
Bring a crappy laptop, power strip, Camera, Rayza's lazy ass and SPEAKERS of course.

[edit]
Oh yeah hotel... everyone going to stack up that closet hotel again? I could look for a better place, I heard across the bridge(?) would be better. Of course, I don't mind that hotel again.

I'm an item to bring now, god damn.

[Hyperhal]

If we use the old hotel, we gotta reserve as soon as someone gets into Chinatown. Price of each room was about $60 last time, so if we get 5 people in one room we can bring costs down to $12 per person. Anyone not wanting to pack themselves with so many people can work out their own room situation

There is also the drinks situation, which will be worked out one way or another

[ZARtacus!]

There is also the drinks situation, which will be worked out one way or another

Hmm I too would like to get DESTROYED that weekend as well.

Hal, I'm going to send a PM your way in a bit. I have a proposition for you...

[フォックス]

Ok so it seems that things are looking good for right now about the Gazebo.

I'll post updates about the situation as the weeks go by. If this goes smoothly then expect me to be one of the people to get the next one rolling for Aug(MBAA anyone?)

[Curbeh]

At least you don't need to pay bus fair now, Rayza!

If we use the old hotel, we gotta reserve as soon as someone gets into Chinatown. Price of each room was about $60 last time, so if we get 5 people in one room we can bring costs down to $12 per person. Anyone not wanting to pack themselves with so many people can work out their own room situation

There is also the drinks situation, which will be worked out one way or another

Yeah, that sounds good. I can actually call them and set up reservations as soon as we have a good head count.

[Master Chibi]

Just a heads up, there is no space in CF to hold much anything, our old location in the back corner is now occupied by the two DR cabinets.

[ZARtacus!]

Feel free to post hotel info and travel tips. I'll throw them in the OP.

[Master Chibi]

Oh and we're all eating at Ajisan.

No questions asked.

 

[Desert Koffing]

damn im deeply saddend i cant go to either of this i have cons to go for both of the weekends. i was just talking about this too bringin back the gazebo !!!

[Rayza]

Fuck Conventions, they smell bad :\

[Legendary Blue Shirt]

I will wear the shirt.

[Curbeh]

I will wear the shirt.

Blue Shirt!  Blue Shirt!  Blue Shirt!

[Zaelar]

The last time I set up my laptop at the usual spot I was told to pack up.