Back from Skyrim Land (temporarily) with an update

I did it. I actually completely forgot about this blog due to the bomb that dropped that was Skyrim. Yes, I've even neglected fighting games during this time. I did purchase Ultimate Marvel and KOFXIII and have been practicing off and on, but nothing like I did before-- until today. I had crack down, hardcore training session in all current games to prepare for two tournaments coming up.

If you are wondering what happened at F4, let me say that the tournament was a slight disappointment. It had a very low turnout overall, letting an amazing venue go to waste. Nevertheless a tournament did happen, and if someone requests the full results- I'll track them down and post them, but for now, I'll report my placings.

SSF4 AE had an abysmal 4 entrants. I easily took it. 3s had seven with Alex "Raging Keela" taking first. I placed a surprising 2nd-- one round away from winning. In Marvel "MysticBill" took it using team Viscant against the "Floe Killa" aka Sean "Murphagator" Murphy. Let's not discuss my performance. MysticBill in a slight upset took Tekken 6 as well. Good stuff to him as he took down the biggest two tournaments at the event.

Now tomorrow I set off for another tournament weekend. Friday, I'll be Omaha once again for their monthly. The next day, Ames, for a charity tournament with Iowa's Des Moines crew. I'll (try to) report back with the results and more in the following week.

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Tournaments, Tournaments, Tournaments...

Yes, I have been neglecting this space for some time, so in this post I'll update you on my tournament placings over the last few weeks. There have been many. Over the course of the month I made no updates. Here we go.

Middle of Knowhere - Cedar Rapids - September - SSF4 AE

3rd Place

Marvelous Street Kombat - Omaha - October - SSF4 AE

3rd Place

Marvelous Street Kombat - Omaha - October - SSF4 AE Teams (Teammate: Yulai)

2nd Place

Marvelous Street Kombat - Omaha - October - Marvel Teams (Teammate: Joker)

2nd Place

Marvelous Street Kombat - Omaha - November - SSF4 AE

2nd Place

Final Place in the DBQ Versus Cup - MvC3

3rd Place in both series. I won $15 Gamestop gift card and some the Udon Sakura comics. In the past two weeks, the ranbat has ended but I have won the last two MvC3 tournaments there while Carpooling with Jackie "Kintr."

I have done pretty well for someone without any wins in the month. There's going to be a hopefully decent sized tournament held in Dubuque this coming weekend. Five Flags Fighting Frenzy (F4). I'm a heavy favorite to place high in SSF4 and even Marvel. We'll see though.

Good Luck to BPow at SiiS6!

Today, Iowa's own Brandon "BPow" is in Cincinnati, Ohio to compete in one of Smash's major tournaments-- School is in Session 6. Alone in his endeavor, he will have a tougher time competing with virtually no in-person support. Let's all wish him good luck and safe travels home. Make Iowa proud!

Salt Receding from FxS...

If you follow my twitter, then you know the shorthand of what went down a couple of weeks ago in Chicago at Fighter x Shooter. In SSF4 AE, I lost in the loser's finals of my pool, going 4-2. I had to play EG FloE the first round and lost. I beat a terrible Fei Long player, and then three straight-- yes, three straight Balrog (boxer) players. Finally, I made it to loser's finals against "Tukk," a Seth player I knew I would meet up against in this pool. Jay "Jayford" knew him from their fighting game club at Purdue. To keep things short, all I can say is that I didn't play well enough to get the win.

I was extremely disappointed with myself. I should have made top 16-- I have all the ability. To me, there's no reason why I should have failed. Still, there was good to take away from this. I didn't do horrible, an all too real possibility at proven by my past performances at bigger tournaments. In that way, I succeeded in progressing as a player, which is always an underlying goal.

This tournament was somewhat of big low for me. I was so sure that I would make top 16, not making it was a huge shock. It took me a while to get out of it, but I'm slowly getting back as this post indicates. Next week is "Middle of Knowhere," a tournament hosted by perennial Iowa TO Scott "Xiang." This looks to be a bigger tournament than the usual monthlies that Scott hosts. I should be able to do well in all games. We'll see.

Onward to Fighter x Shooter!

I'm super excited to be going to this tourney. Another chance to prove myself as one of the best in the Midwest, so hopefully I don't choke. Also, I don't have to drive this time! Too good. I'll be riding with Sean "Murphagator" aka the Floe Killa and Curtis "Top Hat." Other Iowa players will also be there including Kevin "K Dot Lo". Jay "Indianaz Finest" will also be making an appearance. Wish us luck and watch the stream.

http://www.twitch.tv/focusfirefighters

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Screw the Xbox Youtube connectivity with 3rd Strike Online Edition. My ghetto way of recording FG vids is better than having to upload to a mothership channel of endless fluff and scrubbery. I want to look like a scrub where someone can actually find and see the evidence!