UFO Arcadia 2009! MBAA Ver.A Unofficial tournament

[Chie Satonaka]

Alright so I finally got a response from Fubarduck regarding having it official or not:

Hi Brandon,

I'm glad to hear that you have so much interest in MB.  However, to be quite honest, there isn't an Austin MB crew.  The game is pretty much casual play only (even though it's Actress Again, and yes, we do have the version A upgrade.  I haven't installed it yet, but I doubt anybody will notice when I do).  Most of our hardcore audience has chosen to focus on the other titles.  I think Houston has 2 or 3 dedicated MB players and Dallas has 1 or 2.  Needless to say, I think you would be disappointed with the current level of MB play in Texas.  If we held a tournament for it, you'd really just be fighting against yourselves.  You could probably hold a better tournament (with greater turnout) at Chinatown or similar.

The reason we're limiting the number of games for this event is that UFO really is extremely small.  Fate has more interested players in our region and people can actually play it all over the state thanks to the console release, which is why we opted for that.  I don't hate Melty Blood and I really wish it got more play here (that would definitely revitalize my interest) but for the purposes of the event in April, there will not be a tournament for it.

We're trying to schedule everything so that the tournaments all finish before it gets too late because our peak business is from around 10:00PM to 2:00AM on weekends.  We would hate for local customers to be discouraged by the overcrowding of another tournament during this time slot, and of course, we depend heavily on these times to carry us through the week.

Thanks for your great interest and I apologize for not being able to give you better news.

Best,
Ryan


Now we can still do w/e we want with the cab (except not have it on freeplay mode) so from the looks of things it will still be PAY-PER-PLAY and it will start at 10:00 PM sharp.

[Ultima66]

Lol fuck asdf just started getting hype about MBAA.

And I don't count because I'm terrible at it anyways.

[Chie Satonaka]

Lol fuck asdf just started getting hype about MBAA.

And I don't count because I'm terrible at it anyways.

Oh the tournament is still happening don't worry about that.

[Ultima66]

Yes I know.

Also both of us technically just started going to UFO because we're both freshmen from Houston. It's really -2 people Austin +2 Houston.

[Spidey]

Lol fuck asdf just started getting hype about MBAA.

And I don't count because I'm terrible at it anyways.

Lies, I am worse than you at mbaa, but I am still going!

[F9|Chibi]

I say it should be random 2 v 2.

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[mizuki]

I'd say teams but like if we only have like 8 people who actually know what the hell they're doing it's going to be lol.

[jiyuna]

I say it should be random 2 v 2.

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actually, this sounds best.

[Nas]

im down for random tackles!!!!

[Ultima66]

Eh, Ver. A was installed today.

One of the guys in charge of the arcade (not Fubar) doesn't like the game and said today he's pissed off that they spent money on the machine. Don't count on MBAA being permanently there after the tournament is over, though I guess it really won't matter once everyone leaves after the tournament ends.

[F9|Chibi]

Wow, what a douche.

waaah waah i dont like this game, noone else should be able to play it if i dont like it

[Zaelar]

Wow, what a douche.  Someone wants to make a profit at an arcade and you call them a crybaby for not catering to your unpopular game.

[F9|Chibi]

Wow, what a douche.  Someone wants to make a profit at an arcade and you call them a crybaby for not catering to your unpopular game.

Tough shit.

[Ultima66]

It makes more money than Death Smiles and probably ST but ST is ST so it has to stay.

I can still see them taking it out to put back in their GGAC machine, or making room for a 4th SF4 machine (it used to be 2 sets of head to head cabs, now it's 3 cabs on rotation since they took one out for TvC). Or they could put in FUC or something, you never know.

[Zaelar]

It makes more money than Death Smiles and probably ST but ST is ST so it has to stay.

How much did MB cost them in total and how much did ST cost?  I'm guessing something like 500 for st and 3000 for mb.

[Ultima66]

Yeah there's a couple of machines that cost them really low amounts and they're considered classics so they're never getting rid of them. There's one with a bunch of really old SNK games that's a quarter that never gets played, a Twinkle Star Sprites machine next to it that also never gets played, and one with Puzzle Fighter. Then there's Death Smiles that people play less than the other 2 Cave shooters for whatever reason. And two Initial D machines I've never seen anyone use, but it's an arcade it might as well as have a racing game.

Melty cost 1400 or 1600. I don't remember, but the guy mentioned it. I met someone else who used to play Melty a little and he says he would have cared about the game if ver A had come out a month earlier in Japan, but as is, the late release of ver A killed the game. And besides, between the few people who actually play Melty, we can't have a serious game without making fun of HURRR 2A, but that's sort of just us. Whenever asdf lands 2A in BlazBlue or 2LP in SF4 we say we're playing Melty too.

[Nightvoomer]

So who all is still going to this? Its like a month and a half away.

[Jaxx]

I may go, I have reasons other than just the tourney to visit austin.

[ShinMasaki]

May have to put my plans for a trip to AI in April on hold, this looks enticing. During my short time at MBAA at AI, I figured out that I am now garbage at Ciel on MBAA but Chaos summons in FM mode is good to work with. Kinda want to see AH2 in action too. I might make it out to this provided I've got the funds.

[Nightvoomer]

Registration

Registration
At-the-door registration will be considerably more expensive as to ensure the tournaments will start exactly on time.

Flat Venue Fee for weekend (only pay once for online registration) - $5
On-site late registration Venue fee (only pay if you register in person at the event): $20
Per-Game Fee -
$5: SF3, GGXX, TvC, T6:BR, S!AH2, F:UC
$10: SF4, Blazblue, HD Remix

Online Registration Instructions

Send full amount (venue + games) via Paypal to fubarduck (at) gmail.com.

Send Money For: Please select "Services/Other"
Subject Line: Arcadia UFO 2009 Registration
Message Body:
First and Last Name
"Player Nickname"
Tournament Games - (list price)
Total Price



Hotel information

Area/Hotels
Closest Hotels (1.0 mile away, 20 minutes by foot):
Rodeway Inn / University:
http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-aust...?promo=gglocal
Rate: 69.95/night weekdays, $89.96/night Friday/Saturday. Book early.

Days Inn / University:
http://www.daysinnaustinuniversity.com/
Rate: ~$60/night weekdays, ~$90 for Friday/Saturday. Check site for exact rates. Book early.

Promo Hotel (20 minutes by Bus, $0.75 one-way)
Northcross Suites:
http://www.northcrosssuites.com/
Northcross Suites has offered us a slight discount for tournament attendees.
This is a flat rate of $97.75 per night ($85 + $12.75 tax per night) for a one bedroom suite. Suite includes living room, TV, fridge, and a king size bed or two double beds in the sleeping room. The guest can request a room with a fold out couch for no extra charge. Free hot breakfast. Ask for "UFO Special Rate".

[Chie Satonaka]

Updated 1st post.

From the looks of it MBAA will most likely be 1v1 until the day of when we decide last minute it'll be random 2v2....assuming we have enough people for either format.

[Spidey]

Updated 1st post.

From the looks of it MBAA will most likely be 1v1 until the day of when we decide last minute it'll be random 2v2....assuming we have enough people for either format.

Does it look like enough people are going? I am not sure I will have the funds for this but you never know. I am also getting my fill of MBAA here at home (directed toward brandino)

[Chie Satonaka]

Updated 1st post.

From the looks of it MBAA will most likely be 1v1 until the day of when we decide last minute it'll be random 2v2....assuming we have enough people for either format.

Does it look like enough people are going? I am not sure I will have the funds for this but you never know. I am also getting my fill of MBAA here at home (directed toward brandino)

Hey man.....fuck you.

 :'(

[Arlieth Tralare]

Updated 1st post.

From the looks of it MBAA will most likely be 1v1 until the day of when we decide last minute it'll be random 2v2....assuming we have enough people for either format.

Does it look like enough people are going? I am not sure I will have the funds for this but you never know. I am also getting my fill of MBAA here at home (directed toward brandino)

Hey man.....fuck you.

 :'(

lolololololol

Stickied~

[Chie Satonaka]

Ok so what I have in mind is that we should all fly in the same airport so it won't be too much of a hassle to meet up and w/e. Also, Voomer is reserving a room at Rodeway hotel if any of the MB players plan on going to this and need a room then it'll be fine.

PS...there will be S!AH2 and F/UCK...JK...no seriously I'm bringing my AH2/JP PS2 and anyone else can F/UCK if they want.

PSS...Also Voomer hates Sardining so he would prefer only 5 people in his room, but he can take in a couple of stragglers if needed.