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Title: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on July 31, 2010, 01:52:31 AM
Southern California!


Since Arcade Infinity in Rowland Heights seems to be the only place in the country where anyone can play KoFXIII right now, I figured it'd be valuable to have a thread here focused on it. There is an AI thread and a SoCal SNK thread on SRK, but it's probably more appropriate to talk about gatherings and whatnot here, rather than on a Street Fighter centric website like SRK.

If you are in SoCal and wanna play KoF, introduce yourself! I know there's a bunch of people who go to AI for KoFXIII on a regular basis, and it'd be cool if everyone started getting to know each other!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 01, 2010, 04:36:38 AM
hello then fellow So Cal KoF XIII players I try to roll through on the regular to AI to play KoF and i am definitely taking in KoF XIII as my new main game I'll be there early sunday check ya later
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 02, 2010, 02:48:15 AM
I'll be @ AI tonight around 7pm.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: TornAparT on August 03, 2010, 01:15:56 PM
Man, why does AI have to be so far from me =(.

FFA is considering getting KoF XIII.  Lets hope they do!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on August 03, 2010, 04:06:53 PM
hello then fellow So Cal KoF XIII players I try to roll through on the regular to AI to play KoF and i am definitely taking in KoF XIII as my new main game I'll be there early sunday check ya later

Good seeing you around the forums Abe.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 04, 2010, 06:52:53 AM

good seeing you around the forums Abe.

for sure man this game is my new passion 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 04, 2010, 08:09:17 AM
So I hear KOF XI is back @AI. HECK YEAH! Finally something to play besides Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble while waiting for my turn in XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 06, 2010, 03:06:04 AM
So I hear KOF XI is back @AI. HECK YEAH! Finally something to play besides Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble while waiting for my turn in XIII.

Last time I checked it only took quarters and not tokens :[ don't know if it's still like that though!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 06, 2010, 11:25:59 AM
No wonder it wasn't taking any of my tokens. Good thing Ken was there to fix it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 06, 2010, 11:58:23 AM
Yup, played around with KoFXI today and it was taking my tokens, so hooray!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 06, 2010, 09:15:44 PM
We all should start sharing characters when there are long lines! =) Although it gets confusion who's turn it is when everyone does it hahah. I'll be at AI tonight
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 07, 2010, 08:26:40 AM
It would get confusing :3 I guess it would turn into a real 3v3 if you have 2 other friends, haha. How many people have been going on Fridays? I went on Thursday around 7, not that many people there :> Not that I stayed very long, anyway.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 07, 2010, 11:49:06 PM
There was a long line in XIII so I ended up playing XI the whole time. Maybe I should just wait in line for XIII. XI eats up tokens fast.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 08, 2010, 12:41:00 PM
dude, play 13!!! why would you go to AI and not play 13?????? it's soooooo good
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 09, 2010, 04:59:21 AM
XI is a nice way to burn time between rounds :3 what's the monday kof crowd like? Busy?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 09, 2010, 09:43:17 PM
I think its pretty random, some weekday nights will have ppl, some won't. Then again you could always do the training mode if no one's there =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 09, 2010, 09:50:42 PM
Need to edit the instruction on how to team edit on the XIII cab. It said "press start and any button". It should also mention something about practice mode being the only option outside of vs. for team edit but "team edit/practice mode" is fine.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 09, 2010, 10:05:10 PM
Need to edit the instruction on how to team edit on the XIII cab. It said "press start and any button". It should also mention something about practice mode being the only option outside of vs. for team edit but "team edit/practice mode" is fine.

I'll fix my erroneous ways next time I goto AI (in an hour).  Heh
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 09, 2010, 10:39:29 PM
I'll fix my erroneous ways next time I goto AI (in an hour).  Heh

Guess I'll see you there today at some point! Haha :3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 09, 2010, 11:43:29 PM
man, i haven't been out to AI in like two weeks. i feel like i'm missing out hardcore :sigh:
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 10, 2010, 08:59:32 PM
Monday was pretty much EMPTY. Just in case anyone was wondering :3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 10, 2010, 10:54:24 PM
Time to go on monday nights to practice combos and new stuff =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 11, 2010, 12:40:06 AM
I'll fix my erroneous ways next time I goto AI (in an hour).  Heh

Guess I'll see you there today at some point! Haha :3

I don't go there for long on weekdays, usually two hours tops. Saw AntiK Dash there and we had some good games then Mr Kof showed up and we recorded some of his Robert in training mode. Haven't seen you, Bao or Brian there for a couple of days.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 11, 2010, 05:34:32 AM
I don't go there for long on weekdays, usually two hours tops. Saw AntiK Dash there and we had some good games then Mr Kof showed up and we recorded some of his Robert in training mode. Haven't seen you, Bao or Brian there for a couple of days.

Ahh, Bao and I were there on Monday from 6PM-Midnight. Usually the three of us head there on Thursdays from 6-7 to midnight :3 Lately I've been trying to do mondays/thursdays, but I'm probably going to cut back to once a week again since it costs too much money to play @_@
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 11, 2010, 12:42:05 PM
You should do the share the character method, that way you get much more play time in for the same cost.  When the line gets to 9+, I'll share a character with Jon, RJ, Reynald, Duc or whoever and when it's my turn I'll return the favor.

Don't hesitate to ask us, we'll share a character with you.  Exposure is the only way to get better.  EDIT: Oops, missed that Ash mentioned character sharing in page one.

Going to head over for a few today.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on August 11, 2010, 10:45:25 PM
i'll be at A.I.until 9. Feel free to say hi!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 11, 2010, 10:52:04 PM
Will you be there tomorrow or Fri? I'll plan accordingly.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 11, 2010, 11:23:13 PM
Will you be there tomorrow or Fri? I'll plan accordingly.

"accordingly" hahahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 12, 2010, 12:08:44 AM
I realize that I probably would never be able to recognize any of you even if I did go to ai on a busy day :D Gotta do some IRL introductions :3!

I'm that girl that plays, haha. That's enough, right?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 12, 2010, 12:32:45 AM
Me, Kane317, and 4leaf are the old men hahahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 12, 2010, 12:33:40 AM
I'm the shen, mature(xiii) and betty, whip(xi) player.

ash - I'm an old kid.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 12, 2010, 12:46:44 AM
I'm the shen, mature(xiii) and betty, whip(xi) player.

ash - I'm an old kid.

Pedobear approves.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 12, 2010, 03:11:15 AM
Me, Kane317, and 4leaf are the old men hahahah

Who you calling old?! :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 12, 2010, 06:32:12 AM
good games today at AI and thanks to Kane and Oscar for sharing their vast knowledge of KoF  I'm improving with every visit.
 see and play everybody soon
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 12, 2010, 11:49:14 PM
good games today at AI and thanks to Kane and Oscar for sharing their vast knowledge of KoF  I'm improving with every visit.
 see and play everybody soon

GG yourself, I can see you're improving a lot.  Keep at it Abe!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 13, 2010, 03:12:49 AM
I'll PROBABLY be there tonight with Brian. Say hi to me! :D I want some matches at kofxi too, lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on August 13, 2010, 03:20:09 AM
I need to go back soon but school and work keeping me busy atm. I'll try to make it out sometime next week hopefully.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 13, 2010, 12:24:47 PM
I need to go back soon but school and work keeping me busy atm. I'll try to make it out sometime next week hopefully.

We haven't seen you guys in ages, head on over, we're starting mini-ranbats tomorrow.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 13, 2010, 09:55:10 PM
mini ranbats? ahhhh i wanna go so bad. fuck not having a car! i was thinking about public transit, but that would take 4 buses and one metro for a 3 and 1/2 hour trip one way from westwood. fml
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 13, 2010, 10:38:46 PM
mini ranbats? ahhhh i wanna go so bad. fuck not having a car! i was thinking about public transit, but that would take 4 buses and one metro for a 3 and 1/2 hour trip one way from westwood. fml

Ah that sucks.  Surely, there's at least one KOF player in the area.  I know people come from East LA (which isn't Westwood, but that's a start).  Network like crazy, just get with a bunch of people and get them to like Chinese/Korean food and they should just head there all the time.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on August 13, 2010, 11:34:58 PM
Team Deadly Duo will be at A.I. 2nite!

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 13, 2010, 11:36:59 PM
whaaaat mini ranbat? you guys gonna do that like tomorrow as in today or Saturday let me know so I can come down I would love to go
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 14, 2010, 02:06:34 AM
hahah noturnal you should add 317 to your signature =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 14, 2010, 10:51:55 AM
Whoa whoa whoa, hella nice KoFXI games on Friday :> Too bad I suck, haha. Didn't play any KoFXIII, was too busy playing BlazBlue <3 Nice meeting some of you guys :D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 14, 2010, 01:43:59 PM
Now you we finally met, you can play one of our characters any time.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 14, 2010, 01:51:49 PM
GGs to everyone. Your Momoko tripped me out. Nice to see a few people picking up XI again. Wish the line wasn't long for XIII though. Oh well. Back at it again tomorrow.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: TornAparT on August 14, 2010, 08:46:36 PM
People are playing XI now too?  What is the button layout?

BCD
AE   ?

I need an AI trip bad (being unemployed sucks)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 14, 2010, 10:05:35 PM
@ TornAparT: Yup, that's the layout.

@ 4Leaf: I'm glad my Momoko tripped you out :3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 17, 2010, 09:07:51 AM
Brian, Steph and Bao.  GG today, the competition is getting steeper everyday.  Tentatively we're going to do the Ranbat on this Saturday now, we feel that we won't have enough time Friday.  Keep checking here to stay informed.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 17, 2010, 08:37:23 PM
I'm the shen, mature(xiii) and betty, whip(xi) player.

ash - I'm an old kid.

I updated my signature for you
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 17, 2010, 08:45:06 PM
@Kane: :3 GG <3 Even with my trashy playstyle right now, haha. Also, what's your real name? I like to make a good habit of knowing people's real names too <3

@Ash: Lol. Horribly awesome.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 17, 2010, 10:40:25 PM
the competition is getting steeper everyday. 

...goddamnit. uhgggg i wish i could get out there sooo bad
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 17, 2010, 11:15:29 PM
@Kane: :3 GG <3 Even with my trashy playstyle right now, haha. Also, what's your real name? I like to make a good habit of knowing people's real names too <3

Yuhang Ng.  There's it out in the universe now, we're going to exchange Real IDs as well...(bad SC2 joke).

UPDATE: Tentatively it's set for a Ranbat, but if the the show up is too high, we might just do a mini-tourney with one round elimination out of respect for Scott's time (Direct Feed).   Lol, there will be commentaries so don't hesitate to help contribute otherwise Oscar and I will be stuck hearing each other for hours.

I vote that we need a feminine's touch so naturally RJ Steph needs to help out =).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 17, 2010, 11:23:34 PM
I was gonna recommend someone Spanish accent but since Oscar's willing to do the commentary, Antonio will sit this one out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 17, 2010, 11:55:02 PM
I vote that we need a feminine's touch so naturally RJ Steph Bao needs to help out =).

Fixed. I get to make fun of him 'cause he's my best friend, ahha. :3 And yeah, I'd totally trade realIDs with you, except I don't play SC2! ...:/ but I am a former WoW player :[ Whenever this ranbat is set for, I'll be very likely attending to watch haha :D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 18, 2010, 12:00:21 AM
I was gonna recommend someone Spanish accent but since Oscar's willing to do the commentary, Antonio will sit this one out.

HAHA, shame only Ash and I would get this inside joke.

I vote that we need a feminine's touch so naturally RJ Steph Bao needs to help out =).

Fixed. I get to make fun of him 'cause he's my best friend, ahha. :3 And yeah, I'd totally trade realIDs with you, except I don't play SC2! ...:/ but I am a former WoW player :[ Whenever this ranbat is set for, I'll be very likely attending to watch haha :D

Just join anyways, we're not likely going to have an entrance fee for the tourney (if there is one), and ranbats are free.  It'll be fun.  OT: It just dawned on me how this thread really is AI KOF vs SoCal but I digress...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 18, 2010, 12:04:19 AM
Isn't it pay to play?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 18, 2010, 12:05:15 AM
Isn't it pay to play?

Well besides from that.  Oops, I guess I should make that clear but I thought it was already.  I suppose if it's a paid tourney (unlikely) then it'll be set on free play.  The problem with a paid tourney is that it deters the casual gamers from trying it out (but I suppose at the same time it won't attract any out-of-town competitive gamers either).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 18, 2010, 12:07:51 AM
Isn't it pay to play?

Antonio hahahahah, and your avatar is awesome

Btw its Jewhang, cause he likes to save his gauges and not waste them
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 18, 2010, 12:15:18 AM
Isn't it pay to play?

Antonio hahahahah, and your avatar is awesome

Btw its Jewhang, cause he likes to save his gauges and not waste them

So wrong, yet so right.  I always ended up regretting saving my gauges and cancels.  It makes it even worse when I'm sharing a character and I feel like I should pass on something at least (not just the opponent that I should have killed, but didn't :/ )
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 18, 2010, 01:50:00 AM
Brian, Steph and Bao.  GG today, the competition is getting steeper everyday.  Tentatively we're going to do the Ranbat on this Saturday now, we feel that we won't have enough time Friday.  Keep checking here to stay informed.
  dammit I wanna go I have to go to rock the bells that day I've been practicing alot too i wanna test my skill dammit ah well i'll be there tomorrow and friday hope 2 play a lot of you
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on August 18, 2010, 02:19:56 AM
I'll see if me and Giby can stop by probably next week. It's card to find a day we are both free to be able to go.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 18, 2010, 11:47:20 PM
Sad story, Bao and I probably won't be able to attend on Saturday :[ I'm trying to make Brian go! I'm also trying to convince him to join the forums, but he's being a bum.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on August 19, 2010, 12:07:27 AM
I can't go on Sat I work swing shift that day -_-.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 19, 2010, 11:58:54 PM
Sad story, Bao and I probably won't be able to attend on Saturday :[ I'm trying to make Brian go! I'm also trying to convince him to join the forums, but he's being a bum.
I can't go on Sat I work swing shift that day -_-.
dammit I wanna go I have to go to rock the bells that day I've been practicing alot too i wanna test my skill dammit ah well i'll be there tomorrow and friday hope 2 play a lot of you

Fail.  Excuses, come support the scene!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on August 20, 2010, 12:11:49 AM
Be there tonight around 7pm for some XI...II.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Tbone86 on August 20, 2010, 12:50:27 AM
Some one had to do it, and it might as well be me. 

I have a copy of KOF 98um on the ps2, and a KOF 2k2um copy on ps2 as well.  For those who feel adventurous, I also have SS6 as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on August 20, 2010, 01:07:54 AM
Just so you know, there's a socal kof thread already.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Tbone86 on August 20, 2010, 01:08:43 AM
Whoops my bad
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 20, 2010, 07:42:43 PM
after over two weeks, i'm finally going today!!! WOOOOO!!! soooo pumped. me and lainysky are gonna be there allllll day. see you at AI!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 20, 2010, 10:59:57 PM
José and I are here right now. I'm going to leave by 430, make sure you come tomorrow for the ranbat/ tourney.

Update: It would have been sooner if the Direct Feed guy got back to us sooner (been waiting three days for his confirmation and still no word, assuming life got in the way). It's at AI at 1pm, ranbat / tourney but Direct Feed is unconfirmed
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 21, 2010, 07:59:27 PM
ggs yesterday to kane, the answer, metaphysics, and of course Mr. KoF. I'm soooo freee right now, i need to practice hardcore. it really sucks living so far away from AI
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 21, 2010, 09:59:47 PM
You really should setup a bulletin in the dorm rooms to carpool with someone to Rowland Heights. UCLA is bound to have students from the area.

Update: Direct Feed is in da house!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 21, 2010, 11:31:39 PM
I hope u guys have great tournament good luck guys wish I could be there
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 22, 2010, 06:29:13 AM
Results here. (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=179.new#new)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Clutch on August 23, 2010, 03:48:34 PM
I'll be swinging by AI today after class, say around 3:00pm-ish, finally getting a chance to get a crack at the game; something that's been lover over due. If anyone's there around the same, I'll be the guy with the blue dickies shirt and black hat. Figured it'd be simple to point out if some of you will be there to point out some friendly advice to a leveling up scrub.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 23, 2010, 06:27:33 PM
I'll be there today, I'm usually there on Mondays.  I'll be the guy with weird toe glove shoes. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on August 23, 2010, 08:13:14 PM
I'll try to show up today, I feel like I can start using new characters now.

@Kane317: your glove shoes are Godlike!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 23, 2010, 10:12:48 PM
I'll try to show up today, I feel like I can start using new characters now.

@Kane317: your glove shoes are Godlike!

I know what you mean...There are so many people I want to try out.  I'll be there around 7:15pm  till 9pm only, not there too long today.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Clutch on August 24, 2010, 03:30:50 AM
Was pretty fun and refreshing to being absolutely FREE to a new scene of competition. I'll be showing up there early this Friday to really lock in a good training session if I can get some time alone just for five minutes. Hella not easy trying to re-learn Vice after not playing this series at all since 2003.

Till then, Friday for sure, maybe a random stop at AI during the week.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 24, 2010, 08:54:30 AM
Was pretty fun and refreshing to being absolutely FREE to a new scene of competition. I'll be showing up there early this Friday to really lock in a good training session if I can get some time alone just for five minutes. Hella not easy trying to re-learn Vice after not playing this series at all since 2003.

Till then, Friday for sure, maybe a random stop at AI during the week.

Aww, I guess I missed you by 20 mins, I know The Answer saw you.  Did you come with a group of people from Ventura?
If you happen to come let us know, and especially if it's a regular, we don't mind if you go into training mode, just let us know so we won't challenge etc.

EDIT: Steph, saw you and Brian there tonight but you guys never came by to play?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 24, 2010, 09:54:51 AM
@Kane: I can't speak for Brian, but I totally had a renewed love for BlazBlue, so I sit back there to play/watch. I still play XIII, just not until way late into the night. Well, that and we're too busy playing XI, lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Clutch on August 24, 2010, 04:17:25 PM
I took off around a little bit before 5:30, which was a little earlier than I wanted, but I did roll in with one friend.  No where near Ventura, unfortunately, probably was a different / person group you confused me with?

It's not a problem that needs me to be in training mode for too long, just you know, familiarizing myself again with low A low B strings again, heh.  I plan on going to AI for sure Friday from opening time to about early evening. It's safe to say I got an itch for the game again, since the last time I was like this for KOF was about when 2003 was released.

It'll take some time, but I'll be playing this game almost exclusively at AI a few times a week.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on August 24, 2010, 04:44:41 PM
Was pretty fun and refreshing to being absolutely FREE to a new scene of competition. I'll be showing up there early this Friday to really lock in a good training session if I can get some time alone just for five minutes. Hella not easy trying to re-learn Vice after not playing this series at all since 2003.

Till then, Friday for sure, maybe a random stop at AI during the week.

GGs, glad you liked the game. I thought you were rolling with the guys from Ventura.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 25, 2010, 01:26:56 AM
It's safe to say I got an itch for the game again, since the last time I was like this for KOF was about when 2003 was released.
It'll take some time, but I'll be playing this game almost exclusively at AI a few times a week.

Oh we KNOW that itch :)  You'll fit right in :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Clutch on August 25, 2010, 02:08:54 AM
Oh we KNOW that itch :)  You'll fit right in :)

There's also another bonus, and that's that I played with a few of the guys holding down the fort with KOF XIII at AI, back when there was a group on snk-capcom.com doing the Garou / SNK casuals waaaaay back when. Granted I only showed my face a few times, but never the less.

And my plan is to head out to AI Friday to get there when it opens, so I can scratch the hell out of my itch. :]
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 25, 2010, 03:45:11 AM
Oh we KNOW that itch :)  You'll fit right in :)

There's also another bonus, and that's that I played with a few of the guys holding down the fort with KOF XIII at AI, back when there was a group on snk-capcom.com doing the Garou / SNK casuals waaaaay back when. Granted I only showed my face a few times, but never the less.

And my plan is to head out to AI Friday to get there when it opens, so I can scratch the hell out of my itch. :]

That's probably Oscar (The Answer), it opens 1:00pm (but realistically 1:30pm) on Friday.  I'll try to make it out there.  About, not playing since 2003 (and this really goes out to Brian and Steph too), KOF is like riding a bike, you never quite forget it and once you get back into it, it all comes back.  

On another note, 4leaf occasionally screws up his timing coz he keeps playing XI and I keep asking him, what do you expect?  You spend so much time on XI, you can't expect to get good at XIII if you have one foot in yesterday-land ( I know XI can be fun, I'm just saying ).  I probably love XII as much as you guys like XI, but I know what's going to happen if I don't play the current one.  /rant off. =) (Only coz I care about the scene and I don't expect it to grow magically without everyone's help).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Clutch on August 25, 2010, 05:09:57 AM
Oh, most definitely agreed with the bike comparison. There was one huge hurdle for me, and that was uh. Going from the 
 ;a  ;c
 ;b  ;d

format because I was playing Super SF4 for so long, you'd figure that'd be the better way to go with, right?  Apparently not, I was playing better when I switched to the classic Arc set up. Apparently my hand never forgot that set up for an SNK game, lawl.

I'm actually pretty excited for the game, just need to really commit to using the old Brutal Girl more, since I'm basically going 2 v 3 while learning the ropes. Looking forward to the play time on Friday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 25, 2010, 06:31:08 AM
Oh, most definitely agreed with the bike comparison. There was one huge hurdle for me, and that was uh. Going from the 
 ;a  ;c
 ;b  ;d

format because I was playing Super SF4 for so long, you'd figure that'd be the better way to go with, right?  Apparently not, I was playing better when I switched to the classic Arc set up. Apparently my hand never forgot that set up for an SNK game, lawl.



Man I only played capcom games before this , learning the SNK layout was a bitch for me lol,  so when they put the extra buttons in it was a godsend the learning curve went from godzilla size to something slightly smaller lol, I think I'm the I'm the only one that I have seen use It,

but anyhow I'll also be there when the door cracks open on friday see you there dude
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 25, 2010, 08:29:59 AM
yo i totally use the square. hahah i remember the first day i played, and i thought i'd try out the arc because i play blazblue, and was thinking "oh this should be the same thing" and i totally could not figure out which buttons were punches and which ones were kicks. hahah the main thing that sucks for me is that throws in capcom games are rolls in kof, so if you ever see me roll right next to you, it's probably because i was trying to throw you hahahahha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on August 25, 2010, 12:32:41 PM


Will be at A.I. this wed(hopefully) if i wake up in time just to get some games in to fulfill my itch!! I'm willing to let you practice your combos during training mode....heck i'll even do them for you =)

From 2- 9

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 26, 2010, 12:31:50 AM
I'll swing by a lil later today too for a short while.

EDIT: First vid from the tourney has been uploaded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYqSKREd7m8).

and

the second (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z_BLGh4Nfk).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: MUSOLINI on August 26, 2010, 06:26:32 PM
awesome vids, even the level of play is pretty decent. the quality is awesome btw, dope. cant wait for the other vids.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 26, 2010, 09:09:37 PM
Going there tonight around 6-7pm. :D Going to be playing some BBCS and probably scrubbing out in KoFXIII in between matches, but hey, there's only one way to get better and that's by playing :D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 26, 2010, 10:10:39 PM
Good to know you haven't...the Q word that must not be mentioned.

On related news, I saw one of the Chinese guys that I thought did, but he recently picked it back up and got quite good.  He said, he spent one day learning the game (and he's up to speed now).  Keep playing!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 26, 2010, 11:00:33 PM
I haven't done the big Q word for XIII, I just got really (re)hyped for BlazBlue. I have a long way to go in both BB and KOF, so no Q words are allowed lol

Also, I really would like to stop sucking at kof sometime, so I need to keep playing, lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 26, 2010, 11:30:03 PM
I haven't done the big Q word for XIII, I just got really (re)hyped for BlazBlue. I have a long way to go in both BB and KOF, so no Q words are allowed lol

Also, I really would like to stop sucking at kof sometime, so I need to keep playing, lol.

Like I said, you're more than welcome to share one of my characters so you can get in more game time.  All we care about is moving the scene forward.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: WiCKED on August 27, 2010, 12:22:55 AM
I'll probably take you up on that sometime soon :3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 27, 2010, 12:25:50 AM
I'll probably take you up on that sometime soon :3

If you haven't already, watch the XIII vids, including the Japanese ones, they help me with a lot ideas/improvement.  

I'll also add that if you ever see Ash (Duc) around, ask him to help you out as well.  He's one of the best teachers I know in any game (a good player vs a good teacher are not necessarily the same), very level-headed, patient, and good at analyzing things.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on August 27, 2010, 08:04:06 AM
Good to know you have a good Ash teacher. I will most likely be pestering him with questions if I ever meet him.
I'm pretty sure AI has a designated Ralf player? Who would that be?

Quick note. In the case I make AI. I WILL pester you if you are any kind of good with King/Ralf/Ash, and possibly Leona (can't think of other chars at the moment).
Otherwise, still having difficulty trying to get someone in my crew to randomly go to AI just so I can play XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 27, 2010, 11:03:51 AM
Good to know you have a good Ash teacher. I will most likely be pestering him with questions if I ever meet him.
I'm pretty sure AI has a designated Ralf player? Who would that be?

Quick note. In the case I make AI. I WILL pester you if you are any kind of good with King/Ralf/Ash, and possibly Leona (can't think of other chars at the moment).
Otherwise, still having difficulty trying to get someone in my crew to randomly go to AI just so I can play XIII.

Right now Pizzero is the only Ralf player.  Reynald used him in XII a lot, and he's really good at picking up a character (I'm real slow, take my time, and try try try until I get one thing right--which is why you see me doing stupid crap all the time).  

As for the characters I don't know, I know a lot of technical knowledge (read about them), but don't have much experience with them.

I didn't know you were within driving distance to AI, where are you from?

FYI, more tourney vids are up, check them at the video thread (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=7.msg1869#msg1869)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on August 27, 2010, 12:21:22 PM
I'm in Victorville. Part of the High Desert, I have just as tough of a ride as Nocturnal.
But I got a bucket that I'm too scared to ride to AI. So I've been trying to force an SF4 buddy up here to randomly go to AI. Obviously I haven't been successful yet.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Clutch on August 27, 2010, 07:21:37 PM
I'll be heading out to AI a little after 1:30pm to catch the place as it opens, gonna be working on boosting my level in KOF for some hours.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Clutch on August 28, 2010, 02:55:03 AM
Aw man, that was completely worth it, even if I had to cut my time short and right when Kane just came in. For what it was worth, that was a fun one game we played. Freakin' Chin man, annoying. LOL.

Got what I was hoping for and that was good time alone with the machine to work on execution and controls, even managed to knock out a couple of guys back and forth in a few versus games, so I'm content to say that I'm comfortable with the game. All that's left now is just time to work in more execution and combos until it's all second nature.

PS, working in Vice's shoulder to arm whip combo loop will be hella, hella fun.

Will try to be there tomorrow, if not during next week. See ya fellas.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 28, 2010, 08:28:12 AM
Aw man, that was completely worth it, even if I had to cut my time short and right when Kane just came in. For what it was worth, that was a fun one game we played. Freakin' Chin man, annoying. LOL.

Got what I was hoping for and that was good time alone with the machine to work on execution and controls, even managed to knock out a couple of guys back and forth in a few versus games, so I'm content to say that I'm comfortable with the game. All that's left now is just time to work in more execution and combos until it's all second nature.

PS, working in Vice's shoulder to arm whip combo loop will be hella, hella fun.

Will try to be there tomorrow, if not during next week. See ya fellas.

I'm going to be there tomorrow, see you there. As for Chin, I dunno what you're talking about :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 31, 2010, 09:03:36 PM
me and some friends are coming through on Thursday!!! WOOOOO!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 01, 2010, 05:10:30 PM
me and some friends are coming through on Thursday!!! WOOOOO!!!

4leaf and I will stop by then :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 02, 2010, 10:13:18 PM
Yeah so kof XIII was able to make into my budget for this. Week so I'll be there later today. Can't wait
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 03, 2010, 07:55:30 PM
GGs last night guys.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: LainySky on September 03, 2010, 09:22:09 PM
So.
Hi, everyone.
I'm just starting out, so please help me out!
Thanks!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 03, 2010, 10:21:33 PM
yeah GGs yesterday to Ash, Kane, Answer, Mr. KoF and Metaphysics! i feel like i learned a lot of stuff, so thanks for all the help and info guys!

oh and shoutouts to everyone who got hit with a SURPRISE ROSE hahahahaha get used to it, i will do it everytime. and i'm also going to start yelling SURPRISE! every time I land one hahahahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 03, 2010, 10:52:18 PM
yeah GGs yesterday to Ash, Kane, Answer, Mr. KoF and Metaphysics! i feel like i learned a lot of stuff, so thanks for all the help and info guys!

oh and shoutouts to everyone who got hit with a SURPRISE ROSE hahahahaha get used to it, i will do it everytime. and i'm also going to start yelling SURPRISE! every time I land one hahahahah

Lol.  You don't even know (just ask Duc or RJ) how often I used that in '98UM.  Ex King was of my main characters, I even used her in one the EVO tourneys, I think it was 2008.

So.
Hi, everyone.
I'm just starting out, so please help me out!
Thanks!

Anytime Sam.  Oh I suppose it's only fair I give out my real name, it's Yuhang.  GG guys.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 03, 2010, 11:11:35 PM
ggs to all you guys it was fun last night
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 08, 2010, 10:33:17 PM
my roommate is dropping me off at AI today!! woooOO!!!!!OO!O!O!O! KOF13~!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 08, 2010, 11:47:00 PM
Cool I was planning on going today too I was hoping there would be people there
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 09, 2010, 12:03:22 AM
I'll be heading to AI today after work 3:30, It will proly take me 2hrs so I'll be getting there around 5ish. I'll be playing all day with King since last time I showed davidkong some stuff I've been wanting to use her.

Plus I gotta get some of that #1Phoooooooooooooo!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 09, 2010, 07:21:27 AM
GGs guys I was so glad people came out to play got some good time  trying out Hwa Jai against good competition you guys always help me improve, The Answer, Mr.KOF, and davidkong07 ggs.








Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 09, 2010, 07:25:44 AM
I'll be there tomorrow, so is 4leaf and I believe Ash as well.

I'll be heading to AI today after work 3:30, It will proly take me 2hrs so I'll be getting there around 5ish. I'll be playing all day with King since last time I showed davidkong some stuff I've been wanting to use her.

Don't forget she can empty cancel into her slide so she can make the slide cancelable. =)  One of the reasons I wanted to re-use her (since '98UM).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 09, 2010, 05:00:59 PM
GGs to metaphysics, davidkong, and Mr.KOF last night. I got a chance to use King and I think I will keep on using her as an alt.

@Kane317: thanks for the tip it works great. BTW I tried using Chin and good God his so hard to use, I don't think I pick him again. Big props to you for sticking with him.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 09, 2010, 06:00:53 PM
ggs to you guys yesterday! raiden is crazy hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 09, 2010, 11:11:28 PM
GGs to metaphysics, davidkong, and Mr.KOF last night. I got a chance to use King and I think I will keep on using her as an alt.

@Kane317: thanks for the tip it works great. BTW I tried using Chin and good God his so hard to use, I don't think I pick him again. Big props to you for sticking with him.

Oh cool, I was going to pick her up too since I used her in '98UM as my main character.

Thanks for the props, still working on him :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on September 10, 2010, 04:01:08 AM
yeah GGs yesterday to Ash, Kane, Answer, Mr. KoF and Metaphysics! i feel like i learned a lot of stuff, so thanks for all the help and info guys!

oh and shoutouts to everyone who got hit with a SURPRISE ROSE hahahahaha get used to it, i will do it everytime. and i'm also going to start yelling SURPRISE! every time I land one hahahahah

Lol.  You don't even know (just ask Duc or RJ) how often I used that in '98UM.  Ex King was of my main characters, I even used her in one the EVO tourneys, I think it was 2008.

So.
Hi, everyone.
I'm just starting out, so please help me out!
Thanks!

Anytime Sam.  Oh I suppose it's only fair I give out my real name, it's Yuhang.  GG guys.
yeah GGs yesterday to Ash, Kane, Answer, Mr. KoF and Metaphysics! i feel like i learned a lot of stuff, so thanks for all the help and info guys!

oh and shoutouts to everyone who got hit with a SURPRISE ROSE hahahahaha get used to it, i will do it everytime. and i'm also going to start yelling SURPRISE! every time I land one hahahahah

Lol.  You don't even know (just ask Duc or RJ) how often I used that in '98UM.  Ex King was of my main characters, I even used her in one the EVO tourneys, I think it was 2008.

So.
Hi, everyone.
I'm just starting out, so please help me out!
Thanks!

Wo jiao ni yao cai wo (to the new face theme music) =(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 10, 2010, 07:54:01 PM
so who's getting down today on kof I'll be there all day
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 10, 2010, 08:01:12 PM
I will. :) 4leaf too.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on September 11, 2010, 11:33:35 AM
well, just got back from AI, gg's to mr.kof, reynald, and the other guy i played.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 12, 2010, 01:25:07 AM
well, just got back from AI, gg's to mr.kof, reynald, and the other guy i played.

Might have been Reynald's older brother, RJ (4leaf).  I didn't know you were coming, I was there all day and left around 9pm.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on September 12, 2010, 04:45:44 AM
i came in around that time, only stayed maybe a couple of hours.
i didn't expect to make any kind of reputable showing, so didn't bother posting i was coming.
and i didn't, obviously didn't win a single match.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 12, 2010, 11:04:53 AM
i didn't, obviously didn't win a single match.

Lol, there are nights that I feel like that so don't feel bad.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: LainySky on September 12, 2010, 06:10:08 PM
Anyone coming to AI today?
Bewarned, it'll be crowded.
...and I MEAN crowded.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 12, 2010, 10:25:31 PM
Anyone coming to AI today?
Bewarned, it'll be crowded.
...and I MEAN crowded.

I might just come then :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 14, 2010, 09:15:22 PM
rolling out there right after work so I'll be out there around 4 4:30 gotta learn some matchups
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on September 14, 2010, 10:01:46 PM
I'll be there around 5:30pm.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 15, 2010, 01:26:17 AM
6:00pm-ish

---
EDIT: GG Gorehound, Metaphysics, 4leaf and Mr.KoF. Good to see that we're slowly improving.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: LainySky on September 15, 2010, 01:18:07 PM
GGs for a couple nights ago. Should've left a message back then, but I was salty from the tourney and forgot all my manners. :[
Mr.KoF too good D: I don't even know what to do in this game anymore.... must... hit... AI more......
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 16, 2010, 06:14:57 PM
GGs for a couple nights ago. Should've left a message back then, but I was salty from the tourney and forgot all my manners. :[
Mr.KoF too good D: I don't even know what to do in this game anymore.... must... hit... AI more......

Don't worry, we all feel that way about Mr Kof (and Reynald) lol. Playing more is the only cure.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 16, 2010, 06:41:04 PM
GGs to..... me last night lol I pretty much had the cab for my self the whole day there was nobody there and all I gotta say is don't let me catch you with Mature on the corner.

*evil*lolololololololol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on September 17, 2010, 04:15:25 AM
Loading up my car with kof players to AI tonight hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: LainySky on September 19, 2010, 08:24:36 PM
Everyone's so gooooood now. :]
I'm scared to jump in line with all of you guys there... haha.
Only if there was a way to get practice somehow :[
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on September 20, 2010, 04:12:05 AM
Try to show up whenever kane317 shows up or during the weekdays between 2pm-8pm.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 20, 2010, 12:45:48 PM
GGs to..... me last night lol I pretty much had the cab for my self the whole day there was nobody there and all I gotta say is don't let me catch you with Mature on the corner.

*evil*lolololololololol

I had the game to myself for 10 minutes. i've got matures infinite on LOCK. If u think raidens cheap...wait till you see my mature muhahhahahahha. also, had the time to practice with chin and kensou.... prepping up for the next tourney...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on September 20, 2010, 06:22:21 PM
Have that tourney set up soon. I'll run with Shen and random x2. May luck be with me and land Vice and Joe throughout the tourney haha.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on September 21, 2010, 12:48:02 AM
Be there tonight around 630pm.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 21, 2010, 12:53:04 AM
I'll be there in an hour
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 21, 2010, 02:01:09 AM
Yo for whatever reason kof 13 is 1 token now this is news to me I ont know if you guys already knew that
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on September 21, 2010, 02:12:23 AM
WOW are you serious? Sooner than expected but I'm not going to complain.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 21, 2010, 02:26:57 AM
Yeah I hope this wasn't by accident. Lol cuz this is the shit right now lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 21, 2010, 11:17:31 AM
Have that tourney set up soon. I'll run with Shen and random x2. May luck be with me and land Vice and Joe throughout the tourney haha.

It's OFFICIAL! KOF 13 tournament this OCTOBER 17th!

Time is at 2 pm

* To encourage other players...just letting you know Reynald and I will not be using  RAIDEN!

1.Mr.KOF
2.
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Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 21, 2010, 04:11:22 PM
LOL! let me correct that for you since you guys are not got going to be using RAIDEN:

1.THE ANSWER
2.Reynald
3.Romance
4.Pepe/Kane317

that's as far as I go. =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on September 21, 2010, 07:43:25 PM
I'm in. Raiden and infinites are allowed to be used against me. Use your best team and I won't random on you.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 21, 2010, 10:10:10 PM
hey guys... so sadly school starts this thursday for me, which means i'll be very hard pressed to find time for AI on the regular. hopefully i'll still be able to show up at least a couple times a month, especially if KoF13 is only 1 token now hahaha that's so clutch. i'll try my best to make it out to the tournament!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 21, 2010, 11:10:40 PM
yeah man you should definitely come to the tournament it looks like its gonna be a good one
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 21, 2010, 11:12:24 PM
yeah man you should definitely come to the tournament it looks like its gonna be a good one

fo'sho!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Cibernetico on September 22, 2010, 03:29:42 AM
Will there be a live stream of this? Or is that not possible?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on September 22, 2010, 04:43:35 AM
Ciberfantico yes there will be a live stream more than likely.

Yo RJ, Reynald, John, yo guys I need you all to seriously do some homework for me. My Boss has given me the green light for a tournament in El Paso in December to be like the one in October last year, and I would like to recreate it again with you guys attendance and bringing more from Mexico such as:

- Ivan the #1 in 2002 UM in Northern Mexico
- Esteban

And others from Mexico that can cross.

This way you guys don't need a passport and I can finally quench the need for vengeance that people like Alexis, Kane9999 want vs. John lol.

I gotta give my boss a budget though of what it is going to cost so I dunno let's do it like this, the winner of this KOF13 tournament October 17th gets a trip to El Paso in December paid on the house what about that?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 22, 2010, 11:46:29 AM
LOL! let me correct that for you since you guys are not got going to be using RAIDEN:

1.THE ANSWER
2.Reynald
3.Romance
4.Pepe/Kane317

that's as far as I go. =)

Lolz Me not placing eh?
I'lll be sure to remember this while i'm commentating the matches =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 22, 2010, 11:51:23 AM
Ciberfantico yes there will be a live stream more than likely.

Yo RJ, Reynald, John, yo guys I need you all to seriously do some homework for me. My Boss has given me the green light for a tournament in El Paso in December to be like the one in October last year, and I would like to recreate it again with you guys attendance and bringing more from Mexico such as:

- Ivan the #1 in 2002 UM in Northern Mexico
- Esteban

And others from Mexico that can cross.

This way you guys don't need a passport and I can finally quench the need for vengeance that people like Alexis, Kane9999 want vs. John lol.

I gotta give my boss a budget though of what it is going to cost so I dunno let's do it like this, the winner of this KOF13 tournament October 17th gets a trip to El Paso in December paid on the house what about that?

I would suggest Reynald going down to El paso to play 2k2um and show everyone his one move kasumi!
Rj still has the skills for xi.
As for me, i'm going to stay here for now.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on September 22, 2010, 03:48:23 PM
But I assure you John that won't be enough, they are demanding your presence lol.  What if I can get the them a bus trip to LA? What about that and we call it Nouveau Defi Epilogue 2010 in Los Angeles?

If we go this route I'd be taking Kane9999, Alexis, Fory, possible Zeus/Ismael (Passport issues) OR ESTEBAN and Ivan to Los Angeles...what about this?

Issue here is I am going to need some serious help finding a place to house this and help setting it up because I know nothing of LA, so help guys!!!

Oscar I will be calling you soon...

I got the title: Nouveau Defi Epilogue 2010: The Revenge of Northern Mexico In Los Angeles, California, like the weekend before Christmas.. and I can petition Scott to possibly stream the vids so that I can upload vids of that quality to my youtube account..and because I know of how much hard work that is, to make it worth Scott's while, I will pay him for his assistance..

Can you John/you guys in Cali/AI turn THAT DOWN?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 22, 2010, 10:05:57 PM
you could only call it the revenge of northern mexico if they beat mr. kof right? otherwise you would have to call it like, northern mexico loses again

but yeah, this sounds epic as fuck, i hope you guys make it happen!

on a side note, here's a joke: What do you wear at a KoF tournament when it's hella cold?

http://www.6pm.com/columbia-fast-trek-half-zip-fleece-black-charcoal

A Dark Fleece!! hahaha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on September 22, 2010, 11:05:00 PM
on a side note, here's a joke: What do you wear at a KoF tournament when it's hella cold?

http://www.6pm.com/columbia-fast-trek-half-zip-fleece-black-charcoal

A Dark Fleece!! hahaha

facepalm
@DG. God dammit, right when I go on a FG hiatus you gotta post this up.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: LainySky on September 23, 2010, 02:48:24 AM
on a side note, here's a joke: What do you wear at a KoF tournament when it's hella cold?

A Dark Fleece!! hahaha

I've never been more tempted to use the "Report" button than now.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 23, 2010, 07:35:11 AM
on a side note, here's a joke: What do you wear at a KoF tournament when it's hella cold?

A Dark Fleece!! hahaha

I've never been more tempted to use the "Report" button than now.

I've never regretted more not modding this section as well.









j/k =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 23, 2010, 09:04:22 AM
So my training for the tournament starts 2morrow and I'm ready 2 give it all I got I'll be there all weekend practicing, also does anybody know if kof 13 is still 1 token
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 23, 2010, 09:34:19 AM
So my training for the tournament starts 2morrow and I'm ready 2 give it all I got I'll be there all weekend practicing, also does anybody know if kof 13 is still 1 token


Yep, 1 token baby :)!  Good luck, I may join you tomorrow but it depends how much work I get done first.

It's OFFICIAL! KOF 13 tournament this OCTOBER 17th!

Time is at 2 pm

I updated the Upcoming Tournaments & Events section (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=230.msg2828#new) to reflect this.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 23, 2010, 04:56:58 PM
So who's going today? (Thursday)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 23, 2010, 06:31:02 PM
I'll be there all day
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 23, 2010, 08:42:54 PM
okay I might stop by
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 23, 2010, 09:14:02 PM
okay I might stop by

Like I said, depending on how much work I get done I might swing by.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on September 23, 2010, 10:28:53 PM
Have that tourney set up soon. I'll run with Shen and random x2. May luck be with me and land Vice and Joe throughout the tourney haha.

It's OFFICIAL! KOF 13 tournament this OCTOBER 17th!

Time is at 2 pm

* To encourage other players...just letting you know Reynald and I will not be using  RAIDEN!

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You guys are too cruel, you know I'll be in Taiwan 7-20th =(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on September 23, 2010, 11:37:52 PM
How about we move the tourney to the 23rd instead?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 23, 2010, 11:57:19 PM
How about we move the tourney to the 23rd instead?

That works for me, more time to train. Maybe Ash will bring some Taiwan strats back for us to learn.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 24, 2010, 01:10:21 AM
the 23rd seams for ever, I propose an unofficial tournament in 2 weeks friday night and I will take my computer and hosted if needed. Since we have TEAM EDIT MODE available there's really no need to get access to the EVENT MODE.

Yes? NO? Maybe? Rant!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on September 24, 2010, 01:40:08 AM
I'll call it Revenge of Northern Mexico just to spice things up lol, obviously if they dont get their revenge it's on them lol.

Well everyone Kane9999, Ivan, and Fory right now have their visas and are confirmed for this monster SoCal tournament, there are a lot of things going in right now that we need to confirm the date right now because there are a lot of tournaments, basically right now we have the option of the beginning of February (6-7) because of the fact that:

1. Some have to work the beginning of December
2. SoCal Regionals
3. Mexicans going to Torreon for KOF tournament week of the 17th
4. Obviously Christmas weekend isn't an option
5. So maybe the first weekend of the New Year or something..a perfect New Years tournament..
6. West Coast Warzone 3 in January
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 24, 2010, 10:43:38 AM
Good games tonight. Real healthy turnout, I think it was nine players total.

We should get some recordings in as I feel that everyone improved while I was gone for a week. Reynald picking up Vice and Shen is scary IMO. After playing two more new mature players (Romance and John) I miss Raiden lol.

I revised my hate-to-play against list in no particular order: K', Kula, Liz and Mature (Kyo fell off).

This upcoming tourney which I think we agreed to move to the week after the 17th (23rd ish) but we have yet to decide which weekend day it is-- is going to get real interesting.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 24, 2010, 01:10:00 PM
Good games tonight. Real healthy turnout, I think it was nine players total.

We should get some recordings in as I feel that everyone improved while I was gone for a week. Reynald picking up Vice and Shen is scary IMO. After playing two more new mature players (Romance and John) I miss Raiden lol.

I revised my hate-to-play against list in no particular order: K', Kula, Liz and Mature (Kyo fell off).

This upcoming tourney which I think we agreed to move to the week after the 17th (23rd ish) but we have yet to decide which weekend day it is-- is going to get real interesting.

GG's 2 all! Mature is pretty gay..but her infinite takes "some" kind of skill.
I miss playing Andy!
I do not miss RAIDENS drop kicks!..what i do miss is Oscars reaction when i hover over raiden on the select your character screen! hahahhahaha

Can't wait for the upcoming tournament to prove Terry as a viable character.

I'm also glad everyone is improving and trying out new HD combos! LEVELING up is important. In case i do not make it to the upcoming tournament...it's either blame work or putting in work. By default, Reynald may win with cheap ass yuri if he can survive the k's and kulas =)

Reynald knows i have the kryptonite to stop him....what he doesn't know is..i just beat him with just a rock in my pocket! YEE YEE!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 24, 2010, 04:40:21 PM
Yeah man ggs last night to everybody, I really need to level up, the gap is too big right now so I'll be there again today trying to slowly close in, I don't when though cuz I might take random nap lol (sorry Kane)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 24, 2010, 09:24:33 PM
Rant on:

GG's 2 all! Mature is pretty gay..but her infinite takes "some" kind of skill.

Going off the top of my head, I think it is definitely one of the easier ones, and takes very minimal amount of skill--for a KOF infinite. Any skill that is needed is negated by the fact that you can set it up with any of her three non-projectile specials (qcb+P, qcb+K, dp+P), hehe I'm bitter that I got hit by the full infinite+stun last night when I took Mature done to a 5% health and was up by 70% and then BAM!  Hah.

Angel's one was harder, Vanessa's one was harder, the Kim air step thing was harder, Joe's new infinite is harder, the '97 Yamazaki one was harder (way harder), Extra mode Kyo was harder, the Kyo '95 qcf+K one was easier but once again, Mature has more setups for it (and I'm not including the Ex versions of her specials which of course has invincibility and super good recovery--heck, Arcadia dedicated an entire section to teach how to counter Mature's Ex DP+P against every character lol).  I'm not counting any 100% combos coz they are too many.

I just remembered Oscar uses Mature as well *facepalm* (*runs off and prays for the Raidens to return*)--at least RJ has the decency and dropped Mature, speaking of which.  Props to RJ going 2 random+Shen last night and pulling off wins.  Respect, now go get some pineapple juice...hahahahahah

Hehe.

Rant off.

Abe, I feel ya man, I played so shitty last night it's not funny.  My new testing team (Mai, Hwa Jai, Clark) did better than any of my Chin+Shen last night lol.  We gotta level up!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on September 24, 2010, 09:35:14 PM
Respect, now go get some pineapple juice...hahahahahah

Good for your breath!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 24, 2010, 09:36:07 PM
Good for your breath!

LMFAO.  Silly inside jokes.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 24, 2010, 10:01:18 PM
I miss AI :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 24, 2010, 10:42:30 PM
Rolling out to AI be there in 40-50
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 24, 2010, 10:51:48 PM
Rolling out to AI be there in 40-50


Lies!  haha jk.  EDIT: Not going to make it today afterall.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 25, 2010, 12:43:28 AM
Haha this is factual information............ this time lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 25, 2010, 07:33:28 AM
I've never regretted more not modding this section as well.

Muhahah :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 25, 2010, 01:46:49 PM
Rant on:

GG's 2 all! Mature is pretty gay..but her infinite takes "some" kind of skill.

It doesn't take too much skill....but it does require timing into getting the 99 hits down. Matures infinite isn't as easy as elizabeths 123  setup combo =P . i only picked mature to see if i can do the infinite...everything on my to do list is pretty much done

1.Beat Reynald (check)
2. Dropped kick everybody (check)
3.Mature infinite check
4. will i be the next shawn michaels who won two straight royal rumbles???  Stay tuned until the next tournament!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 26, 2010, 10:05:05 PM
GGS to everyond friday night! i randomly was able to get a ride out to AI pretty late, so I stayed passed closing til like 3:30am hahaha got some time alone in training mode. thanks for showing me vice's HD combo reynald!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 27, 2010, 10:33:36 PM
I'm considering going down to AI today after school, does anybody plan on going today/tonight?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 27, 2010, 11:04:37 PM
I'm considering going down to AI today after school, does anybody plan on going today/tonight?

Most likely I'll make a showing.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on September 27, 2010, 11:24:17 PM
i'm in the riverside area and i was wondering, is there anyone willing to carpool (aka give me a ride if i cant drive lol)? only if it's on the way though. not trying to inconvenience anybody. otherwise i'll be there this wednesday afternoon/night hoping to get some training mode in and friday night to hopefully meet and get some games in with you guys.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 28, 2010, 12:01:58 AM
Yup ima definitely rollll out, gotta practice some things

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 28, 2010, 09:57:55 AM
GGs today.  Tough crowd again tonight, hehe.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 28, 2010, 04:04:59 PM
GGs, guys and thanks to Metaphysics for that boiling bottle of water to relive the heat. lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 28, 2010, 07:01:20 PM
Haha. Yeah that shit was pretty warm I don't think it helped I walked from the gas station in 115 degree weather either. I,m surprised it didn't evaporate lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on September 28, 2010, 08:09:05 PM
Haha. Yeah that shit was pretty warm I don't think it helped I walked from the gas station in 115 degree weather either. I,m surprised it didn't evaporate lol

LMAO!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 29, 2010, 07:14:56 AM
AI Tournament date has been updated.  Mark your calendars.  (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=230.msg2896;boardseen#new)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on September 29, 2010, 10:04:29 PM
heading out there now, though i'll only be there for around 2 hours, which most likely means i won't see anybody. i'd stay longer, but i have to be back early to cook dinner for my roommates lol

also, i won't get to swing by the tournament since its on a bad weekend for me =/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 30, 2010, 04:26:07 PM
Going to try to get some filming done today.  See you guys there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 30, 2010, 05:01:07 PM
I'll probably be there at around 2 2:30 after take nap from work lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: nilcam on September 30, 2010, 05:34:32 PM
OT: I'm working on a series of front page articles about how to prepare for KoFXIII since most of us have no access to it. I know the basics about the system but need character specific knowledge. Please PM any thoughts you have on the characters you play. I'm looking for stuff like which older KoF version of the character plays most closely to the XIII iteration, specific tips, etc. Any information you'd care to share will be valuable.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 02, 2010, 10:31:53 PM
GGs to those i played last night, even though i got stomped on for the latter half. though there was an asian guy who was giving me a mad face every match we played. i think i'm going to retire my scrubby goro. i'm only useful with him against people who are terrible with footsies (how people almost got OCV'd by me basically doing s.D, i can't understand). i'm gonna try to stick with learning vice. i think shes a fun character. a lot different than her previous incarnations (i wish she had her qcb+K). after watching some good players last night, i feel like picking up king. i'm honestly surprised though that i don't see a lot of duolon. it was mostly k', andy, robert yesterday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on October 03, 2010, 04:15:35 AM
lol i hope you arent talking about me.  i wasnt making mad faces if anything happened.  i was playing terry, k' and kyo.  i think u should stick to goro you got some nice poking games.  i got frustrated and couldnt keep you locked down haha.  also gave me a tough time getting in.  GG's tho and GG to the people i played this afternoon.  too beast i need to learn some match ups.  so i know what to do and not to do against certain characters.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 03, 2010, 07:00:19 AM
nah it wasn't you. it was the guy who played iori and k' everytime. when he finally won, i said GG and he gave me an angry face lol you missed the really good players though. they showed up once you left to my SF. i got beat pretty hard by takuma. i dont know how to punish that match up.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 03, 2010, 07:05:17 AM
Since we are always talking about funny videos when we are eating I thought I should post this here so we are all in the same page.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CM5CKtKY-I&feature=youtube_gdata

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on October 03, 2010, 07:05:59 AM
oh that iori shen and k' player.  yeah he looked at me all angry too i was like wtf.  he also presses the buttons to hard and shake the machine some what.  im like dude what they machine have ever done to you poor buttons lol.  all that little shaking and other stuff is im also like dude im trying to play the game also and i can sometimes feel the cab shake/jump while hes executing his shit lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 03, 2010, 07:24:18 AM
Since we are always talking about funny videos when we are eating I thought I should post this here so we are all in the same page.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CM5CKtKY-I&feature=youtube_gdata



backing up while counting to 2000... twice? that's some godly spacing.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 03, 2010, 07:25:29 AM
oh that iori shen and k' player.  yeah he looked at me all angry too i was like wtf.  he also presses the buttons to hard and shake the machine some what.  im like dude what they machine have ever done to you poor buttons lol.  all that little shaking and other stuff is im also like dude im trying to play the game also and i can sometimes feel the cab shake/jump while hes executing his shit lol.

i thought i was the only one who noticed how hard he was smashing on those buttons
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 03, 2010, 10:39:03 PM
Oh man I'm at ai I had no idea there was gonna be a tourney for sf4 2day, its gonna be packed lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 04, 2010, 10:21:25 AM
ggs to everybody I played at A.I. yesterday it was a really big eye opener for me, I've never played so many varying levels of competition and styles at A.I.

. I t was fun playing all the sf4 dudes too, I got a chance to play combofiend with Alex valle watching on the side, which I almost blew lol, but there seems to be a lot of interest in the game, I kept hearing, " I can'twait  to get this shit on xbox" or "WTF was that!!!? that shit was sick".  Overall good stuff
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 04, 2010, 11:26:50 AM
ggs to everybody I played at A.I. yesterday it was a really big eye opener for me, I've never played so many varying levels of competition and styles at A.I.

. I t was fun playing all the sf4 dudes too, I got a chance to play combofiend with Alex valle watching on the side, which I almost blew lol, but there seems to be a lot of interest in the game, I kept hearing, " I can'twait  to get this shit on xbox" or "WTF was that!!!? that shit was sick".  Overall good stuff

Damn, good representing!  Who else was there?  BTW, finally uploading some vids from last Thursday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 04, 2010, 08:58:37 PM
ggs to everybody I played at A.I. yesterday it was a really big eye opener for me, I've never played so many varying levels of competition and styles at A.I.

. I t was fun playing all the sf4 dudes too, I got a chance to play combofiend with Alex valle watching on the side, which I almost blew lol, but there seems to be a lot of interest in the game, I kept hearing, " I can'twait  to get this shit on xbox" or "WTF was that!!!? that shit was sick".  Overall good stuff

Good shit man!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 05, 2010, 09:08:20 AM
ggs to everybody I played at A.I. yesterday it was a really big eye opener for me, I've never played so many varying levels of competition and styles at A.I.

. I t was fun playing all the sf4 dudes too, I got a chance to play combofiend with Alex valle watching on the side, which I almost blew lol, but there seems to be a lot of interest in the game, I kept hearing, " I can'twait  to get this shit on xbox" or "WTF was that!!!? that shit was sick".  Overall good stuff

Good shit man!

As always, GGs today guys.  Good seeing Fatacon playing more often (didn't know you were on crutches), Abe's getting better still and of course Oscar and the HP group is always deadly.  This tourney is going to be real cut-throat.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 05, 2010, 04:05:26 PM
GGs to everybody last night, I got a chance to play some other characters which I need to start doing.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 05, 2010, 07:48:43 PM
As always, GGs today guys.  Good seeing Fatacon playing more often (didn't know you were on crutches), Abe's getting better still and of course Oscar and the HP group is always deadly.  This tourney is going to be real cut-throat.

GGs yesterday. i wish i could have stayed to play more. i can probably stay most of the day/night on friday. wish i wasn't so scrub. i'm really slow at learning matchups, especially since you switched it up a lot. the variation in character play was good for me though; i got to see how a lot of other characters play. get on that vice!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 05, 2010, 08:34:58 PM
Man ggs to everybody, looks like I'm gonna have parry into neo max again tho since nobody technically saw it lol. This time I'm a have to make it more obvious and parry when there's no flashy stuff onscreen haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on October 06, 2010, 12:57:23 AM
Yo Kane, removed my sig for now until I find something funnier hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 06, 2010, 01:45:35 AM
Man ggs to everybody, looks like I'm gonna have parry into neo max again tho since nobody technically saw it lol. This time I'm a have to make it more obvious and parry when there's no flashy stuff onscreen haha

Glad I could, urm, *help* you....yeah :) LMAO.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 07, 2010, 12:04:59 AM
Ill be there in 35min.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Gorehound on October 08, 2010, 08:11:38 AM
I wish I wasn't so far behind in KOFXIII!

Those goddamn new tires and insurance payment made me broke for a month and a half.

Usually when there is a new fighter at AI I try to go there almost every day.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 08, 2010, 09:58:22 AM
I wish I wasn't so far behind in KOFXIII!

Those goddamn new tires and insurance payment made me broke for a month and a half.

Usually when there is a new fighter at AI I try to go there almost every day.

It's not too late to catch up, metaphysics caught up quick.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 08, 2010, 10:00:12 PM
i'll be there from around 2 till whatever time tonight.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Gorehound on October 08, 2010, 10:17:28 PM
I wish I wasn't so far behind in KOFXIII!

Those goddamn new tires and insurance payment made me broke for a month and a half.

Usually when there is a new fighter at AI I try to go there almost every day.

It's not too late to catch up, metaphysics caught up quick.

I'm definitely trying to go there all the time now lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 09, 2010, 07:09:47 AM
GGs to whoever it was that i played today. nice meeting abe today, although we only talked briefly. i'm more friendly, i swear, i just came from the doctors and was extremely tired.

note: i need to get better at blocking crossups.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 09, 2010, 07:32:26 AM
I need to keep pushing my mental stamina and rise to the next level, lol so cheesy haha
GGs to whoever it was that i played today. nice meeting abe today, although we only talked briefly. i'm more friendly, i swear, i just came from the doctors and was extremely tired.

note: i need to get better at blocking crossups.
For sure dude nice meeting you too
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 09, 2010, 07:46:50 AM
I'm going to be practicing vigorously tomorrow.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 09, 2010, 07:57:14 AM
I'll probably head out around fourish I want to be well rested, I plan on going hard tomorrow
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 09, 2010, 08:09:53 AM
I'll probably head out around fourish I want to be well rested, I plan on going hard tomorrow

I won't random against you anymore, it's tournament time :)  Oh and on that note, I was talking to Oscar today, we played around with the idea of post-poning the tourney if the patch is going to get here soon.  We'll see what the consensus is with everyone.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 09, 2010, 08:19:42 AM
thats a good idea especially since it gives those who have been using the bugs time to adjust thier strats, and extra time is always great for me tho lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: JeremyH on October 09, 2010, 08:41:22 AM
If you guys postpone/set one for november I may be able to make it, I'll keep an eye on the thread just in case
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 09, 2010, 12:21:25 PM
If you guys postpone/set one for november I may be able to make it, I'll keep an eye on the thread just in case

When are you planning the trip?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: JeremyH on October 10, 2010, 06:15:35 AM
well the guy I'm planning on going with is actually at AI tonight playing.  So far he's telling me he likes it (The reason I'm plannin on going with him is he can get us free housing out there, lol).  For right now all I can say is some time in November, probably a fri/sat trip.  If you guys see/meet him his name's tristan and he's a loud black dude who will say everything is hot, haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 10, 2010, 11:46:23 PM
gonna stop by for a few hours this afternoon
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 12, 2010, 02:52:36 AM
Word has it the owner is going to have the update this Thursday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 12, 2010, 04:13:05 AM
most innnteresting! lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 12, 2010, 04:42:48 AM
AI Tournament details has been updated again.  (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=230.msg2896;boardseen#new)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 15, 2010, 09:44:47 AM
By request, I am setting up a survey to see what value we should assign each character as our perspective may differ from Japan's list (I wanted to setup a poll but it would only allow me to ask one question so we have to do it the old fashion way).

Per our conversation, ONLY the people that are participating should vote (which is the only way it makes sense).  I'll tally up all the values and if there's discrepancy for any character, the majority vote will win.  Here are the list of players that have voice that they want to be included and the rest need to get back to me ASAP:  Reynald, Kane317, Metaphysics, Chris G, Yoshi, Romance, Duc, The Answer

EDIT3: Revised list for usage.
Here is my list (with 5 total points)

5 K', Raiden
4 Kyo, Elisabeth, Kula, Andy, Iori, Robert
3 Shen, Takuma, Yuri  
2 Kim, Benimaru
1 Mai, Leona, Terry, Chin, Mature
0 Joe, Athena, Ralf, Ryo, Maxima, Hwa, Duolon, Clark, Vice, Kensou, Ash, Goro, King

Quick explanations: Reworked under mainly usage (objective) then any other reason like tier (subjective.)  Raiden was really the only one that was higher than his "usage" due to obvious reasons.  In terms of usage, I factored in how many players used it him or her mainly, BUT I also factored in how long they have used them (e.g Mai, a couple of us dab into her occasionally, but none of us her as our main except maybe Duc does, hence she's at 1) otherwise I've dabbed around with Goro, Hwa, Ash, Clark, Maxima a lot too and surely they can't be higher than 0.

Lastly, I re-looked over my list to factor teams in their permutations (5+0+0), (4+1+0, 4+0+0 and so forth), (3+2+1, 3+2+0, 3+0+0) etc... to make sure that, at least to me, they were still a solid team.

---
I really struggled with that list, I was going to just make it 4 divisions and change to total points but I think it'll just confuse everyone.  I chose 6 points 7 points as total since the 0pt section was so small and it wouldn't be fair for the K' and Raiden users.  For the record, my team is either going to be 6pts but most likely 5pts (so you can't say I'm being bias here).  Honestly, this system needs to revised a lot more but we're under time constraints.  I am open to any opinions.

EDIT: The more I think about it, that's the problem with moving everyone up, the total needs to be higher.  I might even change my vote to 8pts to make it interesting.

EDIT2: Hmm, something still feels off about it, the 0 category to should be much bigger and the total points can then be dropped.  I'll sleep on it first.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 15, 2010, 06:26:07 PM
Wait why is Kensou 1 point when I'm the only one in this country that uses him? I thought this was based on character usage. He should be 0, that goes for Vice as well only Reynald uses her in the whole country. Hwa is another one, May should be 2 since there's atleast 3 people that use her. Maxima dropped to 1 no one uses him at all. Kim 3 since we have like 4 Kim users, Ash one only Duc uses him and RJ occasionally.

Well here is my list and I'm basing it on character usage, which I think that's the way is suppposed to be right? and I think 6 points sounds more reasonable.

5 K', Raiden
4 Kyo, Elisabeth, Kula, Andy, Iori
3 Shen, Takuma, Yuri, Robert,Kim
2 Chin, Benimaru, Terry,Mature,Mai,
1 Duolon, Goro, Clark,King, Ash,Leona
0 Joe, Athena, Ralf, Ryo,Vice, Kensou,Maxima,Hwa,
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 15, 2010, 07:05:43 PM
Wait why is Kensou 1 point when I'm the only one in this country that uses him? I thought this was based on character usage. He should be 0, that goes for Vice as well only Reynald uses her in the whole country. Hwa is another one, May should be 2 since there's atleast 3 people that use her. Maxima dropped to 1 no one uses him at all. Kim 3 since we have like 4 Kim users, Ash one only Duc uses him and RJ occasionally.

Well here is my list and I'm basing it on character usage, which I think that's the way is suppposed to be right? and I think 6 points sounds more reasonable.

5 K', Raiden
4 Kyo, Elisabeth, Kula, Andy, Iori
3 Shen, Takuma, Yuri, Robert,Kim
2 Chin, Benimaru, Terry,Mature,Mai,
1 Duolon, Goro, Clark,King, Ash,Leona
0 Joe, Athena, Ralf, Ryo,Vice, Kensou,Maxima,Hwa,

You know, halfway through making my chart I realized that when discussing the characters on the phone with the guys that we basing more on skillset, than on usage. I apologize, I'm going to have to rethink this again based on usage. So The Answer, I take it you're down to join us in this madness?

I'll revise my list when I get home. With that logic, Chin should be 1pt coz the only person who uses him is Reynald (and very recently too)-- not that it affects my team but...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 15, 2010, 07:21:57 PM
I'm down for anything (no homo)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 15, 2010, 08:13:55 PM
I'm down for anything (no homo)

I'll add you to the list. Btw, I'm going today and most likely the last time before the tournament. EDIT: Revised my list.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 15, 2010, 11:10:38 PM
Cool so my original teams gonna work. Terry, kyo, and ryo,
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 16, 2010, 08:57:11 AM
GG today both Fatacon and metaphysics.  If I played a little "desperate" today please forgive me as I'm conditioning myself for the tourney (I hope I'm not usually that annoying).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 16, 2010, 09:18:34 AM
me annoyed? never  ggs, by the way Can you feel the excitement!? man I wish I could call all week off lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 16, 2010, 09:56:57 AM
lol good games to both of you guys, as well as everyone who showed up. after you guys left, we had about 8 players (some really good ones, though i didn't catch their names). i'm really surprised that out of my mains, vice did so well. people are really scared of the decide/splash oki. not sure if i'll actually make it out to the tournament (not that i'd do well after seeing my competition), but i'll try to make it out for a little bit. even when losing, i've been having lots of fun meeting new players and learning as i go along.

also, whoever it was that was using ash/kim/kula, please don't rip the stick out of the cab.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 16, 2010, 10:02:14 AM
me annoyed? never  ggs, by the way Can you feel the excitement!? man I wish I could call all week off lol

Lol, I was getting annoyed at how I was playing lol.  
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on October 16, 2010, 11:53:12 AM
alright i got my list!!jaja

5raiden,k
4andy,kyo,robert,terry,kula,yuri,benimaru,elisabeth,shen,takuma
3kim,king,vice,iori,joe
2kensou,ralf,leona,mature,maxmia,chin
1ash,goro,ryo,athena,clark,hwa
(NOTICE THAT THERE ARE NO CHARACTERS RANKED AT "0")

my list is based on two things,character usage and character advantages.if you guys notice,the #4 section caries the strongest characters and i also think that these are the most commonly used characters at AI.so if its a 6 point tourney and if someone uses a 4 point character,then they'll be forced to pick 2 characters from #2 and below.so i strongly suggest for this tourney to be a 6 POINT TOURNEY.this way you will only be allowed to use one strong character.choosing a #5 character is suicide jajaja.

if you guys take some time to analyze what are the possible teams,then you'll find out that its pretty evened out.i think that this makes it more fair for everyone because no one will have the advantage of picking 2 or more strong characters. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on October 16, 2010, 12:01:26 PM
alright i got my list!!jaja

5raiden,k
4andy,kyo,robert,terry,kula,yuri,benimaru,elisabeth,shen,takuma
3kim,king,vice,iori,joe
2kensou,ralf,leona,mature,maxmia,chin
1ash,goro,ryo,athena,clark,hwa
(NOTICE THAT THERE ARE NO CHARACTERS RANKED AT "0")

my list is based on two things,character usage and character advantages.if you guys notice,the #4 section caries the strongest characters and i also think that these are the most commonly used characters at AI.so if its a 6 point tourney and if someone uses a 4 point character,then they'll be forced to pick 2 characters from #2 and below.so i strongly suggest for this tourney to be a 6 POINT TOURNEY.this way you will only be allowed to use one strong character.choosing a #5 character is suicide jajaja.

if you guys take some time to analyze what are the possible teams,then you'll find out that its pretty evened out.i think that this makes it more fair for everyone because no one will have the advantage of picking 2 or more strong characters. 
well actually now that i think about it,hwa jai should be on the "0" section because if someone wants to pick a 5 point character,then they need to pick a #1 character and hwa jai. jajajajaja how cool is that.its actually a very dumb idea but in way its interesting.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on October 16, 2010, 02:54:14 PM
If we ranked by usage, Raiden would be lower than K' by a lot.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 16, 2010, 08:40:04 PM
If we ranked by usage, Raiden would be lower than K' by a lot.

Yeah read my explanation, Raiden was the only exception due to obvious reasons.  Having said that, if agrees to move him lower then I'm down too.  How's Taiwan btw?

alright i got my list!!jaja

5raiden,k
4andy,kyo,robert,terry,kula,yuri,benimaru,elisabeth,shen,takuma
3kim,king,vice,iori,joe
2kensou,ralf,leona,mature,maxmia,chin
1ash,goro,ryo,athena,clark,hwa
(NOTICE THAT THERE ARE NO CHARACTERS RANKED AT "0")

my list is based on two things,character usage and character advantages.if you guys notice,the #4 section caries the strongest characters and i also think that these are the most commonly used characters at AI.so if its a 6 point tourney and if someone uses a 4 point character,then they'll be forced to pick 2 characters from #2 and below.so i strongly suggest for this tourney to be a 6 POINT TOURNEY.this way you will only be allowed to use one strong character.choosing a #5 character is suicide jajaja.

if you guys take some time to analyze what are the possible teams,then you'll find out that its pretty evened out.i think that this makes it more fair for everyone because no one will have the advantage of picking 2 or more strong characters.  

Your list forces a K' or Raiden user to have to pick Hwa with no other option--at least give them 2-3 picks.  Also, Iori should be a 4 then.  If we decided with your list you should make the total 7 or make the top group start at 4pts and the last group 0 and the total coould be 4 or 5pts.  You're also missing Mai.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: TornAparT on October 17, 2010, 08:44:18 PM
FFA now has KoF XI.  It's on an american cab with Capcom button layout.  Its only 25cents as well.  I feel like if XI does well they will get XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on October 18, 2010, 01:40:15 AM
*-K'
4-Kula,Raiden,Andy,Elizabeth
3-Iori,Shen,Robert,Kyo
2-Yuri,Benimaru,Takuma,
1-Ash,Terry,Kim,Leona,Chin,King
0-Maxima,Goro,Joe,Duo,Clark,Athena,Mature,Ryo,Kensou,Ralf,Hwa,Vice,Mai

I believe this to be a fair Ratio for everyone at AI.

I'll edit this later with a side note on the character placement.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 18, 2010, 07:07:25 AM
*-K'
4-Kula,Raiden,Andy,Elizabeth
3-Iori,Shen,Robert,Kyo
2-Yuri,Benimaru,Takuma,
1-Ash,Terry,Kim,Leona,Chin,King
0-Maxima,Goro,Joe,Duo,Clark,Athena,Mature,Ryo,Kensou,Ralf,Hwa,Vice

I believe this to be a fair Ratio for everyone at AI.

I'll edit this later with a side note on the character placement.

Missing Mai again.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 18, 2010, 01:11:02 PM


Well, here is my list and I'm basing it on character usage.  I think 5 is okay, but 6 points sounds more reasonable.

5 K',
4 Elisabeth, Kula, Andy, Iori ,Raiden
3 Shen, Yuri, Robert,
2 Chin, Terry,Kyo, Takuma,Vice,Kim
1 Duolon,King, Ash,Leona,Mature,Kensou,Benimaru
0 Joe, Athena, Ralf, Ryo, ,Maxima,Hwa, Mai,Goro,Clark

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on October 18, 2010, 04:09:35 PM
So many lists. You guys have one y'all can agree on by tourney time? Hope the ppl who are doing this are prepared because if not, we'll see a lot of scrubby gameplay and or one sided matches.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 18, 2010, 04:52:35 PM
ok this is the list that yuhang and I worked out and I'll try to explain why?

5 K' (top tier character), Raiden (GOD tier character with DK)
4 Kyo (quite the few people can use him and he is a top tier character), Elizabeth(only I use her but you guys are gay and I know that she's a little stong :)), Kula (quite a few people use her), Andy,Robert ( too many people use both of this characters because they are soooooo basic)
3 Shen(again quite a few people use him), Takuma(I think he should be a 2), Yuri (enough people use her to be a 3 but thats it),Iori (same as Yuri)
2 Kim( I think he should be a 3 we have atleast 3 people who main him), Benimaru (only John and Rey use him so that's cool)
1 Mai (she should be a 5 just because Duc mains her now <3), Leona, Terry, Chin, Mature all this characters are seldomly use.
0 Joe, Athena, Ralf, Ryo, Maxima, Hwa, Duolon, Clark, Vice, Kensou, Ash, Goro, King (there's 0-1 person who use this characters on a regular basis so it's only fair)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: nilcam on October 18, 2010, 05:14:13 PM
I really want to see someone tear it up with a 0 point team.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 18, 2010, 08:51:44 PM
So many lists. You guys have one y'all can agree on by tourney time? Hope the ppl who are doing this are prepared because if not, we'll see a lot of scrubby gameplay and or one sided matches.

Last week, I proposed that everyone post their list THAT night.  That was 4 days ago, it was meant to be discussed over the phone that night but by request, was asked to be posted on the forums.  It's a little irritating that it's taking this long but it's like herding cats right now .

@The Answer.  Let's roll with it, any decisive decision is better than none (oh and there's at least 2 other Liz players I just can't remember who now...I remember thinking you were the best of the three by far but there were 3.  Maybe that was weeks ago, oh well).  For the record, I agree with your tier listing although the sidenote of Raiden being GodTier I don't agree with, I think he's damn strong, needs balancing, but I don't think he's the best.  I think, TO ME,  K', Kula, Liz is more of a pain in the ass than Raiden.

EDIT: We decided to give the benefit of the doubt to the players that have yet to voice their opinion, but have said they are participating in the ratio system--to make it 6 points just so they have a bit more choices.  Note, 1pt and 0pt combined is 18 characters so that should be plenty to choose from if they choose a 5pt character.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 18, 2010, 09:20:19 PM
So many lists. You guys have one y'all can agree on by tourney time? Hope the ppl who are doing this are prepared because if not, we'll see a lot of scrubby gameplay and or one sided matches.

Last week, I proposed that everyone post their list THAT night.  That was 4 days ago, it was meant to be discussed over the phone that night but by request, was asked to be posted on the forums.  It's a little irritating that it's taking this long but it's like herding cats right now .

@The Answer.  Let's roll with it, any decisive decision is better than none (oh and there's at least 2 other Liz players I just can't remember who now...I remember thinking you were the best of the three by far but there were 3.  Maybe that was weeks ago, oh well).  For the record, I agree with your tier listing although the sidenote of Raiden being GodTier I don't agree with, I think he's damn strong, needs balancing, but I don't think he's the best.  I think, TO ME,  K', Kula, Liz is more of a pain in the ass than Raiden.

EDIT: We decided to give the benefit of the doubt to the players that have yet to voice their opinion, but have said they are participating in the ratio system--to make it a 6 point tourney just so they have a bit more choices.  Note, 1pt and 0pt combined is 18 characters so that should be plenty to choose from if they choose a 5pt character (and 20 characters to choose from if they only have a 4pt character).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 18, 2010, 09:25:45 PM
Cool then is all set, 6 points sounds fair even thou my team will be 5 points tops.

I really want to see someone tear it up with a 0 point team.
I will try to deliver, I have an alternate 0 point team but I can promise anything.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on October 18, 2010, 10:21:53 PM
*-K'
4-Kula,Raiden,Andy,Elizabeth
3-Iori,Shen,Robert,Kyo
2-Yuri,Benimaru,Takuma,Kim(accidently put him at 1)
1-Ash,Terry,Leona,Chin,King
0-Maxima,Goro,Joe,Duo,Clark,Athena,Mature,Ryo,Kensou,Ralf,Hwa,Vice,Mai

I believe this to be a fair Ratio for everyone at AI.

I'll edit this later with a side note on the character placement.

Most of the characters i put into certain #s because I think thats where they place as a character in general (* and 4 mainly).

The rest would be character usage at AI.
<3>
Ioro- Should be at 4 but lacks usage.
Shen- Is where he should be as character even with the people using him at AI. (Don't see him better or as good as the characters ranked 4+)
Robert- I would've ranked at 2 but enough people use him to make him a 3.
Kyo- He is a solid character and has everything (xups, overheads, fireball, dp), but his character being very basic makes him predictable. It can be up for debate but I would have more problems playing against the 4s than Kyo.

<2>
Yuri- Only 2 people use Yuri, and only one effectively :) (no i wouldn't rank her at 3 because she isn't as easy to use as those in 3) If anything, I'd put her at 4 if everyone could use Yuri to her full potential.
Benimaru- Difficult to use, but the people that can use him makes him 2.
Takuma- I seriously don't see what the fuss is about. I've used takuma, even with his glitch, he isn't a very good character. He one of the worst defense while in the corner. If you know how to close in the gap correctly while hes playing keep away, he's cake.
Kim- Solid character but can be difficult to use in certain match ups. Only 3 people use him at AI so this would be a fair rank.

<1>
Ash- I would seriously rank as 3, but not enough people play him (and the ones that do aren't a big threat haha yes i went there)
Terry- Very hard character to use, even to his full potential he would be at most 1.5 because it does take skill to use terry effectively. (Just because Mr.KoF can use him very well, doesn't mean he should be a 2 or 3.... or dooooes it???)
Leona- Not enough people use Leona, I would rank her at 2 just as a character.
Chin- (refer to the comment about Terry).
King- King should be at 2, but not enough people use her...

<0>
Most of these characters aren't use enough. And others should stay at 0.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 19, 2010, 03:29:11 AM
The only character I disagree with is Terry. He is same as Chin in terms of damage potential, but Terry is easier to use IMO.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 19, 2010, 02:24:27 PM
The only character I disagree with is Terry. He is same as Chin in terms of damage potential, but Terry is easier to use IMO.

Terry has no gimmicks in the game. Even REYNALD agrees that it isn't easy winning with Terry.Also, there are only two terry users at AI.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 19, 2010, 05:01:17 PM
Terry has no gimmicks in the game. Even REYNALD agrees that it isn't easy winning with Terry.Also, there are only two terry users at AI.

Getting Off Topic but, I was disagreeing moreso about the character versus Chin (not his ranking).  Terry has range, Terry has high low games (Chin does too but he has to get in first and with the lack of range+floaty jump you kinda lose half that game--he does have wake up hi-low games, I'll give you that), Terry has hit-confirmable two hitters with two command attacks (The Answer, metaphysics and I were just saying how some characters don't even have command attacks (Mai, Kensou etc...) while Robert and Terry has two lol), easier crossover due to range, real anti-air, a projectile, good pokes and so forth.  He's easier to use than Chin for sure, is he a "easy" character, not like Robert, Andy, Liz but he's still an easy character overall; most new players will try to pick up Terry due to his familiarity and ease of use.  (BTW, this is not to take away how well YOU use him)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on October 19, 2010, 11:30:37 PM
well then i guess i have no other choice but to use raiden!!jajaja nah jk.im liking the lists so far.i just think that terry should be moved to 3.jajaja sorry john,thats just my opinion.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on October 20, 2010, 01:25:24 AM
You know, just go with any point system. Doesn't matter to me.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 20, 2010, 04:50:16 AM
You know, just go with any point system. Doesn't matter to me.

Yeah same, but I think we're going with the one that Oscar posted last.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 21, 2010, 05:09:09 PM
Hey Yoshi, I don't have a problem with you using Raiden if you are not going to be using the drop kicks, I know you mentioned the other day that you've using him since 12. Raiden should be 2 points without drop kicks.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 21, 2010, 05:23:01 PM
Hey Yoshi, I don't have a problem with you using Raiden if you are not going to be using the drop kicks, I know you mentioned the other day that you've using him since 12. Raiden should be 2 points without drop kicks.

I don't have any problems with you using Raiden, no restrictions on my part Yoshi.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on October 21, 2010, 09:35:51 PM
Mature's pre-patch infinite > Raiden's drop kick. It seems like ppl are afraid of that kick because not that many people here can use him as effectively as my bro and jon. I'd prefer 16 seconds of not worrying about instant death than Mature's meter building/time consuming infinite. Too bad this game was patched up.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 21, 2010, 11:11:52 PM
Mature's pre-patch infinite > Raiden's drop kick. It seems like ppl are afraid of that kick because not that many people here can use him as effectively as my bro and jon. I'd prefer 16 seconds of not worrying about instant death than Mature's meter building/time consuming infinite. Too bad this game was patched up.

Totally agreed.  Mature's infinite was way worse than the DK.  I think he still needs some sort of balancing but I don't have a problem with people using Raiden.  K' is still, overall, worse. I know Ash disagrees with me as we had a lengthly discussion yesterday about Raiden vs K', one thing I just wanted to add is that I play against two K'es a lot (The Answer and Ash) and back then some Raidens, whereas you only playing against one K' user basically (I know there are others) so that's where my K' > Raiden perspective comes from.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 22, 2010, 10:47:44 AM
not really relative to the running conversation, but i'll be at AI a bit tomorrow afternoon till whenever depending on the crowd. i want to try out some other characters just to see how that pans out.

also, i'm probably pushing my schedule by heading out there on saturday, though i probably won't participate.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 22, 2010, 11:09:11 AM
not really relative to the running conversation, but i'll be at AI a bit tomorrow afternoon till whenever depending on the crowd. i want to try out some other characters just to see how that pans out.

also, i'm probably pushing my schedule by heading out there on saturday, though i probably won't participate.

It's all good, we were getting OT as usual anyways.  You really should participate, but if you're not, at least stop by and show your support :)  (Heck it's only $8 entrance fee, $3 of which goes to AI by default)

Played John 1v1 for awhile today, come to think of it I haven't played him like that in awhile and it's always a humbling experience as he straights you constantly.  I don't really say this enough, but Mr. Kof is damn good.  GG John. =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 22, 2010, 11:30:28 AM
not really relative to the running conversation, but i'll be at AI a bit tomorrow afternoon till whenever depending on the crowd. i want to try out some other characters just to see how that pans out.

also, i'm probably pushing my schedule by heading out there on saturday, though i probably won't participate.

It's all good, we were getting OT as usual anyways.  You really should participate, but if you're not, at least stop by and show your support :)  (Heck it's only $8 entrance fee, $3 of which goes to AI by default)

Played John 1v1 for awhile today, come to think of it I haven't played him like that in awhile and it's always a humbling experience as he straights you constantly.  I don't really say this enough, but Mr. Kof is damn good.  GG John. =)

damn it, yuhang. stop tempting me lol i'll consider it, if only to rep more vice and king. i'll let you have leona for the meantime (3rd pending).

i hope i'm able to play as often as i have been (once or twice every other week). i've been getting to get to know a few of the regular players and it's been pretty inspiring and a great experience to say the least. i hope you guys continue to build the scene to grow even stronger, though i wont be around to see it next year. i've been noticing a lot of ssf4 players stopping to watch a few matches, and i've been tempted every once in a while to introduce them or at least talk to them about the game. unfortunately, i'm not a very good draw since spectators constantly see me on the losing end lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 22, 2010, 01:02:15 PM
damn it, yuhang. stop tempting me lol i'll consider it, if only to rep more vice and king. i'll let you have leona for the meantime (3rd pending).

Heh...you know you want too...why say no when yes feel so right!

i hope i'm able to play as often as i have been (once or twice every other week). i've been getting to get to know a few of the regular players and it's been pretty inspiring and a great experience to say the least.

That's how it all begins, I remember when, Abe and I were strangers, Oscar and I were strangers, Cali-Mexicans, John, RJ, Duc etc...but that's how it all begins.

i hope you guys continue to build the scene to grow even stronger, though i wont be around to see it next year.

I must have missed it, why won't you be here?  I think you explained it to me but AI is too loud so it's hard to hear.

i've been noticing a lot of ssf4 players stopping to watch a few matches, and i've been tempted every once in a while to introduce them or at least talk to them about the game. unfortunately, i'm not a very good draw since spectators constantly see me on the losing end lol

Nah keep at it, Abe used to lose every game in the beginning, but thru persistence and hard work he persevered (even some more experienced players quit along the way) and kept going.  I still lose the majority of the games to the regulars as well but it's always fun.  I also like the challenge to improve one's game so I keep at it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 22, 2010, 02:15:36 PM
It's always a good game with you YuhengYuhang (haha I think everytime you've spelled my name wrong). Straighting someone isn't always fun...but i'd like to do it once in a while just to remind you of how serious i can play. If i can't OCV every player that i play...then that means the opponent is doing something right =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on October 22, 2010, 07:24:34 PM
I think a lot of how we list the point system has a bias on what characters we have the most trouble playing against. I'm sure the point system will change a lot once we figure out the weakness of each character rather than focusing on what the strengths of each characters are.

For example if you play a character and you know what your character's weakness is, you will rank it lower. However opponents may not realize and exploit those weakness, therefore still rank your character higher.

Pretty sure in time every character will converge to a closer rating to each other, but since there's a high demand of variety of characters in videos we'll partake in this point-based tournament.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 22, 2010, 08:36:49 PM
ARGHGHHG school has prevented me from going to AI on multiple occasions in the past two months, and i've been investing more time into SSF4 recently in preparation for major tournaments and whatnot, so it looks like i've fallen wayy wayyyyyy behind. keep on doing what you're doing, and hopefully once this game hits consoles i can catch up!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 23, 2010, 07:05:15 AM
I think a lot of how we list the point system has a bias on what characters we have the most trouble playing against. I'm sure the point system will change a lot once we figure out the weakness of each character rather than focusing on what the strengths of each characters are.

For example if you play a character and you know what your character's weakness is, you will rank it lower. However opponents may not realize and exploit those weakness, therefore still rank your character higher.

Pretty sure in time every character will converge to a closer rating to each other, but since there's a high demand of variety of characters in videos we'll partake in this point-based tournament.

Agreed, of course our lists have our biases.  Need I remind you out of the SBO 22 qualifiers in Japan (that listed their team here (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=210.msg2370#msg2370)) , 18 of them had K' on their teams, perhaps suggesting that whatever weakness they felt K' had, it wasn't big enough to stop them having him on the team--better yet, whatever weakness they felt K' had, it wasn't as bad as the weaknesses that Raiden, Liz, Kyo etc have...hence the picks (Then next popular were Kyo: 8 Elisabeth: 7 Kula: 7 Raiden: 6). You should take that as a compliment, we all find K' hard to deal with :)  On with our tournament (T-minus...)


-----------------

GOOD GAMES EVERYONE who came out to the tournament. The results are....












...wait for the videos. All joking aside, we all decided it'll be more enjoyable if people watched the videos without knowing the results beforehand. :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 25, 2010, 04:14:29 PM
Great tournament guys, I had fun even thou I got blown up. Congrats to the winner. I think I need to start playing more characters since I was mixing and matching through out the tournament and couldn't get a solid team going.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on October 25, 2010, 04:49:07 PM
We're not going to use the ratio system for future tourneys are we? No limitations next time around. It's not like we were lacking variety prior to this shenanegan in the first place.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 25, 2010, 04:59:27 PM
We're not going to use the ratio system for future tourneys are we? No limitations next time around. It's not like we were lacking variety prior to this shenanegan in the first place.

That's an odd request coming from the guy who insisted on two randoms.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on October 25, 2010, 07:13:23 PM
How so? I played on my own terms and so should everyone else when it comes to tourneys (bosses excluded).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 25, 2010, 09:15:05 PM
How so? I played on my own terms and so should everyone else when it comes to tourneys (bosses excluded).

Very good point I guess it was okay to PLEASE the people here on the forums that want variety, however I do feel like it was somewhat unfair for some people who can not affort to go to AI more than once a week and practice with other characters. As a matter of fact I would like to request for my matches to NOT be uploaded since my performance was shameful.
and yes moving forward we should forget about this point system "shenanegans" maybe a year after the console version comes out we can consider doing this again.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 25, 2010, 09:35:20 PM
As a matter of fact I would like to request for my matches to NOT be uploaded since my performance was shameful. 

at first, i also wanted to request this (if in fact the matches did get recorded). then i realized it would be good to see where things went wrong, and that 2nd set went horribly wrong lol. i feel bad for not GGing realkim. i was pretty disappointed by how easily i collapsed during the first match of the set. coming off my first loss set with kane, i was pretty anxious to play again after the long stretch of time inbetween (i get hardcore tourney nerves). anyway, i didn't mean to be disrespectful at all. gotta start picking up my game a whole lot more if i want to be on par with everyone else. unfortunately, i can't come as often as i'd like to.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on October 25, 2010, 09:40:56 PM
and yes moving forward we should forget about this point system "shenanegans" maybe a year after the console version comes out we can consider doing this again.

Agreed. Time (and money in this case) is needed if we want to pick up new characters and be comfortable enough to put them in the lineup.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 25, 2010, 09:43:30 PM
As a matter of fact I would like to request for my matches to NOT be uploaded since my performance was shameful. 

at first, i also wanted to request this (if in fact the matches did get recorded). then i realized it would be good to see where things went wrong, and that 2nd set went horribly wrong lol. i feel bad for not GGing realkim. i was pretty disappointed by how easily i collapsed during the first match of the set. coming off my first loss set with kane, i was pretty anxious to play again after the long stretch of time inbetween (i get hardcore tourney nerves). anyway, i didn't mean to be disrespectful at all. gotta start picking up my game a whole lot more if i want to be on par with everyone else. unfortunately, i can't come as often as i'd like to.


I see what you mean but I already know what the problem is in my case, I don't know how use any other characters besides K', Kula, Elizabeth and my Kensou is just too rusty. I haven't had the TIME or MONEY to do so and I hope my request is respected.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 25, 2010, 10:36:21 PM
How so? I played on my own terms and so should everyone else when it comes to tourneys (bosses excluded).

So how did that affect you, you were going to play two randoms ANYWAYS.  Or are you saying that your competition wasn't good enough?

Very good point I guess it was okay to PLEASE the people here on the forums that want variety, however I do feel like it was somewhat unfair for some people who can not affort to go to AI more than once a week and practice with other characters. As a matter of fact I would like to request for my matches to NOT be uploaded since my performance was shameful.
and yes moving forward we should forget about this point system "shenanegans" maybe a year after the console version comes out we can consider doing this again.

WOW.  

Please the forums?  You got this all wrong, I never went into this to please the forums.  You know, the ratio system was OPTIONAL and you could have chosen your normal characters, EVERYBODY could.  I asked you, are you in for the ratio system, you said "I'm down." EDIT: (Found your quote and placed it at the bottom) Now I'm hearing complaints...too funny.  So you didn't play as well as you thought, (we all didn't) I still upload matches that I lose all the time.  From the first tourney there were a couple of upsets (Duc), their matches still got uploaded, they didn't complain.  Should I not upload my matches until I win a major tournament?

If you had won with your characters, you wouldn't be complaining.

Agreed. Time (and money in this case) is needed if we want to pick up new characters and be comfortable enough to put them in the lineup.

Urm, then choose your characters RJ.   I think this is a huge COP-OUT coming from the guy who chose two randoms and now feels like it was a bad idea.  You could have participating the "regular way".

I see what you mean but I already know what the problem is in my case, I don't know how use any other characters besides K', Kula, Elizabeth and my Kensou is just too rusty. I haven't had the TIME or MONEY to do so and I hope my request is respected.

Then choose your regular characters, nobody was stopping you.  I'm actually rather disappointed in the both of you, not in your performance, but your complaints like sore losers.  To me, it's more shameful that you're complaining like this than your actual performance.

I'm down for anything (no homo)

I'll add you to the list. Btw, I'm going today and most likely the last time before the tournament. EDIT: Revised my list.

Furthermore, we said it already, the ratio system is unofficial, nobody HAS TO participate--if you feel that ratio system does not serve you well you can still join the tourney and choose any character.  


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Going back to WHY we did the tournament, if we just focus on the positive instead of the negative, we can watch they tourney and think to ourselves, "hmm this character is pretty interesting, or that character is pretty interesting--I should pick them up."  I think the secondary affects of the tournament is harder to see, but down the line I'm sure it'll spark the interest of picking up new characters.  If we did our videos to "please" the internet then we would have failed simply because anyone can see the KCE videos have higher quality matches than we do.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on October 25, 2010, 11:29:54 PM
I'm not complaining on my overall performance in the tourney. All the credit to Romance and Meta for beating me. I tried my best and I lost. I'm just saying next tourney everyone should go all out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 25, 2010, 11:38:46 PM
I'm not complaining on my overall performance in the tourney. All the credit to Romance and Meta for beating me. I tried my best and I lost. I'm just saying next tourney everyone should go all out.

That's more like a responsible player.  I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was, but I'll take my losses, give credit where it's due (GG, to those who beat me, I'm trying to leave out the name so the match outcomes aren"t revealed, and work harder on my game.)

The reason I said it sounded like you were complaining is coz you said it takes time and money for people to learn new characters etc...once again, it was OPTIONAL to take part in the point system.  Maybe people was over-confident in their abilities to win with new characters.


Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 25, 2010, 11:39:49 PM
I'm actually rather disappointed in the both of you, not in your performance, but your complain like sore losers.

is this referring to me? i was joking about the footage concerning my match. i even said it would be good for me to watch it. i even admitted how badly i lost and apologized how i was so upset with the way i played that i didn't even bother to congratulate realkim for almost OCVing me twice in a row. either way, i can admit that the outcome of my matches were due to my own lack of skill. i'm not blaming it on anything else, so i'd hope to not be included in your previous statement.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 25, 2010, 11:41:59 PM
I'm actually rather disappointed in the both of you, not in your performance, but your complaints like sore losers.

Is this referring to me? i was joking about the footage concerning my match. i even said it would be good for me to watch it. i even admitted how badly i lost and apologized how i was so upset with the way i played that i didn't even bother to congratulate realkim for almost OCVing me twice in a row. either way, i can admit that the outcome of my matches were due to my own lack of skill. i'm not blaming it on anything else, so i'd hope to not be included in your previous statement.

No this is for Oscar and RJ.  Sorry, thought it was specific enough but I do apologize.  I wouldn't do such a personal attack unless I knew them pretty well heh.  We're all friends, so they'll prolly pissed at me now but it's all good.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 25, 2010, 11:45:39 PM
Like I said in my first post, I had fun and congratulations to the winners. Yes I could have used my main team but I don't see the honor in beating a handicapped opponent and if I recall from the beginning we said that this tournament was for fun and kicks and nothing was going to be reported and I said "I'm down". Now hopefully that stament stands and my request is respected.

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 25, 2010, 11:50:41 PM
Like I said in my first post, I had fun and congratulations to the winners. Yes I could have used my main team but I don't see the honor in beating a handicapped opponent and if I recall from the beginning we said that this tournament was for fun and kicks and nothing was going to be reported and I said "I'm down". Now hopefully that stament stands and my request is respected.

It was for fun, (most ppl that stayed behind agreed it was so much fun) but I don't recall ever saying the results not being reported.  As for not posting up your video, I suppose you can talk to whoever you played because they have a right to have their match uploaded--of course if he or she agrees I respect any request (I suspect they'll agree with you anyways but it's more out of courtesy to both parties).  

On that note, I have to find out what Scott is doing coz he mentioned he's not going to upload them to YouTube directly this time, I think he mentioned something about uploading to a server and we get to download and upload the matches we want, I'll talk to him about it so we have more control over it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 25, 2010, 11:56:47 PM
I'm actually rather disappointed in the both of you, not in your performance, but your complaints like sore losers.

Is this referring to me? i was joking about the footage concerning my match. i even said it would be good for me to watch it. i even admitted how badly i lost and apologized how i was so upset with the way i played that i didn't even bother to congratulate realkim for almost OCVing me twice in a row. either way, i can admit that the outcome of my matches were due to my own lack of skill. i'm not blaming it on anything else, so i'd hope to not be included in your previous statement.

No this is for Oscar and RJ.  Sorry, thought it was specific enough but I do apologize.  I wouldn't do such a personal attack unless I knew them pretty well heh.  We're all friends, so they'll prolly pissed at me now but it's all good.

ahh i assumed, since the quote you quoted was in response to something i said earlier, that it was referring to me. no offense taken at all lol. i just like misunderstandings to be sorted out.

on topic though, i can't speak for anyone else, but we all chose the characters that we chose. there are no excuses for that. if anyone wants to play competitively and footage is taken, that's just how things go sometimes. sure, you'll get screentime when you're at your worst, but thats part of putting yourself out there and putting your skills on the line. didn't like how you played or how things went down? play more. get better. when it comes down to it, when a "real" tourney comes around and you decide to play "serious", if you lose badly there are no excuses. when you come to play, you play.

note: this isn't directly aimed at anyone in particular. i just don't see a point to why there was such a fuss before and after this tourney. it's over. play the game.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 26, 2010, 12:04:24 AM
ahh i assumed, since the quote you quoted was in response to something i said earlier, that it was referring to me. no offense taken at all lol. i just like misunderstandings to be sorted out.

on topic though, i can't speak for anyone else, but we all chose the characters that we chose. there are no excuses for that. if anyone wants to play competitively and footage is taken, that's just how things go sometimes. sure, you'll get screentime when you're at your worst, but thats part of putting yourself out there and putting your skills on the line. didn't like how you played or how things went down? play more. get better. when it comes down to it, when a "real" tourney comes around and you decide to play "serious", if you lose badly there are no excuses. when you come to play, you play.

note: this isn't directly aimed at anyone in particular. i just don't see a point to why there was such a fuss before and after this tourney. it's over. play the game.

Agreed 100%.  I think people knew that it would be recorded, they know they can choose whoever, then they should accept whatever consequences results from it.  I'm the first to admit, I get straighted ALL the time.  I've told Ivan and Abe several times I feel that I'm easily the player that needs-the-most-work out of the regulars (laymen terms: the worst), I'm ok with it.  Maybe I should use different characters, but that's my problem and I'll deal with it.

I will point out that The Answer has a valid point that he feels that there's no honor in playing someone handicapped, but that should go both ways--then it should be an honorable lost as well etc.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 26, 2010, 12:30:14 AM
I guess we can leave it at that and let this be a learning experience about this point system shenanegans.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on October 26, 2010, 02:41:15 AM
Well, I did feel that not everyone was playing at their best. But it seems as if some of the people who were learning new characters for the passed 2 weeks were having more fun using and finding out new things about those characters instead of using their same mains.

As for the ratio, I think it is best that we wait till console to do this. It's not like we're in Asia where there's an arcade in walking distant for me to go to everyday, or for anyone in that matter.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 26, 2010, 04:13:37 AM
Well, I did feel that not everyone was playing at their best. But it seems as if some of the people who were learning new characters for the passed 2 weeks were having more fun using and finding out new things about those characters instead of using their same mains.

Yeah that was the whole point, it was fun as hell to try out new characters.  Half-way through the tournament Duc pointed out to me I could swap out Leona for Shen and still make the 6 pt cut (I think I got stuck in the 5pt mentality and forgot about it when we changed it to 6.) You even said the outcome probably would have been different if I choose Shen/Chin/Mai instead of Mai/Leona/Chin, but I wanted to have fun with Leona and I don't regret it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on October 27, 2010, 12:49:09 AM
Well, I did feel that not everyone was playing at their best. But it seems as if some of the people who were learning new characters for the passed 2 weeks were having more fun using and finding out new things about those characters instead of using their same mains.

Yeah that was the whole point, it was fun as hell to try out new characters.  Half-way through the tournament Duc pointed out to me I could swap out Leona for Shen and still make the 6 pt cut (I think I got stuck in the 5pt mentality and forgot about it when we changed it to 6.) You even said the outcome probably would have been different if I choose Shen/Chin/Mai instead of Mai/Leona/Chin, but I wanted to have fun with Leona and I don't regret it.

William Hung Spirit!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 27, 2010, 01:33:09 AM
so I said to myself I think I'll cool off of Kof for a week, but then I thought hold up!! I aint good enough to take breaks!! And dammit I wanna be really good at this game, so I'll be there tomorrow, hopefully thursday, friday definitely, then sunday, hope to see somebody there, if not I got an Itch to learn a new character anyways I'll sit in training mode,


on another note I want to thank everybody that came out to the tournament, and for helping to push each others skill level and knowledge in all of us. I truly enjoyed my first test, and I am eager to push forward.

Stay hungry!!! PEACE
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 27, 2010, 03:47:09 AM
William Hung Spirit!!!

You know it baby! She bangs She bangs! :/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on October 27, 2010, 10:21:03 AM
man i cant wait to hear myself on the final vids!!!im sure ill sound like a dumb ass.jajaja hey i had lots of fun in the tourney!!i have to agree with yu hang,there is honor in losing.this time i lost to reynald and to chris(once again jaja) but it doesn't matter cause i really enjoyed being there.cant wait for this game to come out on console cause then i wont be losing so badly.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 27, 2010, 04:38:28 PM
Get fucking hyped! I'm thinking of doing a weekly get together in my house when the console version is released. Maybe ranbats? and streaming and recording is a must, I will turn my house into KOF battle grounds once again lol.

Maybe I'm being a little hard on my self you know I was thinking that I only used one of my main characters in the tournament and I still made top 6, I guess I didn't do that bad after all.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 27, 2010, 10:20:22 PM
Get fucking hyped! I'm thinking of doing a weekly get together in my house when the console version is released. Maybe ranbats? and streaming and recording is a must, I will turn my house into KOF battle grounds once again lol.

Maybe I'm being a little hard on my self you know I was thinking that I only used one of my main characters in the tournament and I still made top 6, I guess I didn't do that bad after all.

You didn't do bad at all, but you're not meant to reveal your results! :/  =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 29, 2010, 08:45:24 PM
hey guys,
i wish i could've made it to the tournament, seems like it was hype.

i just wanted to interject on the videos and whatnot. at this point, AI, and you guys specifically, have established yourselves in the minds of the greater fighting game community as the place to play KOFXIII in the USA. the other fighting game sites, like Iplaywinner and SRK, post up these videos, and other players are getting hype about the game, which is necessary if we wanna see this game at EVO 2011 (which Mr. Wizard says is very possible, btw. check out the latest live episode of WakeupSRK).

so yeah, i personally believe that uploading as many of these videos as possible would be a good thing, and mad props to you guys for doing it. the community is looking towards you guys to show them how to play this game!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: jinxhand on October 29, 2010, 09:36:27 PM
Yeah I would definitely love to see KOF get some EVO attention... I do notice people wanting to get into KOFXIII especially after seeing some great combo videos (I think they were done by SNK themselves?) and some high octane match videos... Alot of ex-SFers seem to be clinging towards this, too I noticed...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 29, 2010, 11:52:50 PM
I've been meaning to post this up for ages.  Here are the stats for character usage from the data log for our XIII machine at AI.  Sadly, patch v1.1 only so it's was only 2 weeks of data tops (so take this data with a grain of salt since most of us were preparing for the Ratio Tourney), eventually we'll find the older one where it had 6+ weeks of data.  I'll try to see if we can get the data in 4-8 weeks to see if it's change.  EDIT: Sorry about the formatting.

Picks / Percentage total
Hwa            12   0%
Daimon   19   0%
Raiden    20   0%
Mature   22   0%
Maxima      23   0%
Clark            24   0%
Ash            46   0%
Beni           50   0%
Shen            82   1%
Ralf            87   1%
Joe           88   1%
Duolon    106   2%
Takuma    109   2%
Mai            143   2%
Chin            176   3%
Iori           178   3%
Yuri            179   3%
Leona   186   3%
Andy           188   3%
Kensou    176   4%
Vice            209   4%
Terry    232   4%
Athena   244   4%
Ryo           278   5%
Kim            293   5%
Elisabeth    300   5%
K'            305   5%
Kyo           311   6%
Robert    345   6%
King           362   7%
Kula            431   8%
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on October 30, 2010, 12:52:58 AM
Oh yeah BTW, me and Oscar are planning a big tournament next year with a Japanese player (for 13 of course) and Kula from Puebla, Mexico in Tijuana just wanted to give you guys a heads up, yes it will revolve around KOF13 and yes you guys will have the time needed to make sure you are back in tip top shape for KOF13.

Why is this? Well besides the usual stuff, Kula from Puebla, Mexico feels he can beat all of you guys in any KOF, this is what I have been told on the phone by Lecter many times, and so I will give him the opportunity to do so in Tijuana when me and Oscar have our tournament.

Dune will also keep me posted in regards to someone for 13 overseas that way we can stir the pot a little bit more...

Just wanted to keep you guys in the loop...

C ya later my friends!

DG
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 30, 2010, 06:10:41 AM
Oh yeah BTW, me and Oscar are planning a big tournament next year with a Japanese player (for 13 of course) and Kula from Puebla, Mexico in Tijuana just wanted to give you guys a heads up, yes it will revolve around KOF13 and yes you guys will have the time needed to make sure you are back in tip top shape for KOF13.

Why is this? Well besides the usual stuff, Kula from Puebla, Mexico feels he can beat all of you guys in any KOF, this is what I have been told on the phone by Lecter many times, and so I will give him the opportunity to do so in Tijuana when me and Oscar have our tournament.

Dune will also keep me posted in regards to someone for 13 overseas that way we can stir the pot a little bit more...

Just wanted to keep you guys in the loop...

C ya later my friends!

DG

Oscar told me about it.  I'm sure Kula could probably beat us, I know some may disagree but I feel that our level as a whole is still pretty low comparatively speaking.  We're high for the US and...that's about it lol.  Asia and South America where they actually have a real scene and competition (you don't have to drive 30 miles to get to), should have a higher level.  Duc and I were joking how nobody NEAR AI actually plays it, everyone drives 20+ miles in to play lol. EDIT: Spoke too soon, nice meeting you Norris Nores today.  Glad to see some new faces around AI that know how to play and from the old school era like myself.  GG.
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I'm finally going to head to AI for a couple hours tomorrow at opening.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on November 02, 2010, 08:25:16 AM
GGs today everyone. i hope no one found it rude that i couldn't talk lol sorry meta, banking on liz is kinda lame, but i need to make up for my mid-low tier chars =/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 02, 2010, 10:09:13 AM
GGs today everyone. i hope no one found it rude that i couldn't talk lol sorry meta, banking on liz is kinda lame, but i need to make up for my mid-low tier chars =/

I'm sure with your limited game time you've had, plus your characters--nobody would blame you.  I'll be there this Thursday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on November 02, 2010, 06:04:35 PM
GGs today everyone. i hope no one found it rude that i couldn't talk lol sorry meta, banking on liz is kinda lame, but i need to make up for my mid-low tier chars =/
I actually thought that was a really smart move on your part picking up lizz. Good stuff
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: TornAparT on November 03, 2010, 02:45:33 AM
Anyone hitting up WnF tomorrow?  There is a chance that KoFXIII will be there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 03, 2010, 11:24:51 AM
GG Fatacon, fun games tonight. Really tried to test how good old skool grapplers are and I don't give up easily Hehe. Lol@ Vice's Neomax.... just lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 03, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
Anyone hitting up WnF tomorrow?  There is a chance that KoFXIII will be there.

Working on that...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on November 03, 2010, 10:00:36 PM
GG Fatacon, fun games tonight. Really tried to test how good old skool grapplers are and I don't give up easily Hehe. Lol@ Vice's Neomax.... just lol.

GGs as always Kane. that neomax too good, kinda lol.

also GGs to guy whose name i didn't catch. he uses mai/ash/iori. i've played with him a few times before. things were really back and forth for a while when we were both dropping combos and hitconfirms so bad, but once he picked up his game, i got crushed pretty bad lol

i really shouldn't stay that long though. i was there from like 2 to 1, and it gets pretty obvious that i start playing lazy during the later hours.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 03, 2010, 10:18:37 PM
GG Fatacon, fun games tonight. Really tried to test how good old skool grapplers are and I don't give up easily Hehe. Lol@ Vice's Neomax.... just lol.

GGs as always Kane. that neomax too good, kinda lol.

also GGs to guy whose name i didn't catch. he uses mai/ash/iori. i've played with him a few times before. things were really back and forth for a while when we were both dropping combos and hitconfirms so bad, but once he picked up his game, i got crushed pretty bad lol

i really shouldn't stay that long though. i was there from like 2 to 1, and it gets pretty obvious that i start playing lazy during the later hours.


that was proly Duc cause I wasn't there >_<     

<3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 03, 2010, 10:45:47 PM
GG Fatacon, fun games tonight. Really tried to test how good old skool grapplers are and I don't give up easily Hehe. Lol@ Vice's Neomax.... just lol.

GGs as always Kane. that neomax too good, kinda lol.

also GGs to guy whose name i didn't catch. he uses mai/ash/iori. i've played with him a few times before. things were really back and forth for a while when we were both dropping combos and hitconfirms so bad, but once he picked up his game, i got crushed pretty bad lol

i really shouldn't stay that long though. i was there from like 2 to 1, and it gets pretty obvious that i start playing lazy during the later hours.

Yup, that was Duc, or Ash on the forums.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 03, 2010, 10:49:43 PM
KOF XIII at SCR is a gooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on November 03, 2010, 11:10:45 PM
what!? like tournament status?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on November 03, 2010, 11:14:56 PM
really? i have not heard this news D:
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 03, 2010, 11:33:19 PM
what!? like tournament status?

Just be there this Saturday
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 03, 2010, 11:35:57 PM
what!? like tournament status?

Just be there this Saturday

I'm glad it worked out Oscar, I know you had to jumped through hoops, bend some arms and sell your kidney to make it happen.  Kudos.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on November 04, 2010, 12:15:02 AM
I don't know whats goin on.... but I'm there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on November 04, 2010, 12:31:21 AM
GG Fatacon, fun games tonight. Really tried to test how good old skool grapplers are and I don't give up easily Hehe. Lol@ Vice's Neomax.... just lol.

GGs as always Kane. that neomax too good, kinda lol.

also GGs to guy whose name i didn't catch. he uses mai/ash/iori. i've played with him a few times before. things were really back and forth for a while when we were both dropping combos and hitconfirms so bad, but once he picked up his game, i got crushed pretty bad lol

i really shouldn't stay that long though. i was there from like 2 to 1, and it gets pretty obvious that i start playing lazy during the later hours.

Yeah that was me hahah. I kept falling for the Vice stuff all night! =P GG, I figured you were wearing out at later on

BTW, what or where is SCR?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 04, 2010, 01:19:13 AM
www.socalregionals.com


it's gonna be HUGE!!! See you guys there!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 04, 2010, 01:55:35 AM
GG Fatacon, fun games tonight. Really tried to test how good old skool grapplers are and I don't give up easily Hehe. Lol@ Vice's Neomax.... just lol.

GGs as always Kane. that neomax too good, kinda lol.

also GGs to guy whose name i didn't catch. he uses mai/ash/iori. i've played with him a few times before. things were really back and forth for a while when we were both dropping combos and hitconfirms so bad, but once he picked up his game, i got crushed pretty bad lol

i really shouldn't stay that long though. i was there from like 2 to 1, and it gets pretty obvious that i start playing lazy during the later hours.

Yeah that was me hahah. I kept falling for the Vice stuff all night! =P GG, I figured you were wearing out at later on

BTW, what or where is SCR?

Yeah we gotta represent man!  Any exposure for SNKP is good exposure.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on November 04, 2010, 02:08:21 AM
here's a little more info: http://www.snk-capcom.com/?p=3489

thanks Answer for helping rep the community where people will notice
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 04, 2010, 10:49:26 PM
Update on the front page about the SCR--most interesting...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on November 04, 2010, 10:57:12 PM
i'm curious as to which of you are going. gonna try to make it out there to show some support. quite the drive, but this kind of thing doesn't happen very often. so, make it out there guys!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 04, 2010, 11:01:11 PM
I"ll be there! this is sooooooo hype I can't wait! OMFG this is gonna be the first time this game will get streamed in north america!!! this is HUGE we gotta get some expert commentary for this shit so we can hype up the whole goddamn country!!! AHHHHH MY FACE IS BEING HYPED OFF!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 04, 2010, 11:08:00 PM
i'm curious as to which of you are going. gonna try to make it out there to show some support. quite the drive, but this kind of thing doesn't happen very often. so, make it out there guys!

You really should hook up with Metaphysics, I dunno if he's going but it'll be worth it. So far Duc and I are going to be there along with Oscar of course. I dunno about John and Reynald and I believe RJ is out of town.

Quote from: davidkong07 link=topic=88.msg5022#msg5022 date=128890447 MY FACE IS BEING HYPED OFF!!!!!!!!!
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Lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 04, 2010, 11:17:21 PM
I"ll be there! this is sooooooo hype I can't wait! OMFG this is gonna be the first time this game will get streamed in north america!!! this is HUGE we gotta get some expert commentary for this shit so we can hype up the whole goddamn country!!! AHHHHH MY FACE IS BEING HYPED OFF!!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty sure we all know who that is going to be (hint he uses Chin :D).


READY COMMENTATE FOR THOUSANDS OF LIVE VIEWERS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on November 04, 2010, 11:34:45 PM
Says sign up is at 10am and starts at 5pm? Hmm I'm prefer not to be there for like 10-12hrs =/ Oscar, are we able to sign up through you and appear a little before 5? hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 05, 2010, 12:34:37 AM
Since this is going to be a free open exhibition tournament we are not going to save spots for anybody is going to be first come first served. My biggest concern is that SNKP is going to be there and I wouldn't want them to think that we are fixing the signups specially since there's a cap.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 05, 2010, 01:14:09 AM
I"ll be there! this is sooooooo hype I can't wait! OMFG this is gonna be the first time this game will get streamed in north america!!! this is HUGE we gotta get some expert commentary for this shit so we can hype up the whole goddamn country!!! AHHHHH MY FACE IS BEING HYPED OFF!!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty sure we all know who that is going to be (hint he uses Chin :D).


READY COMMENTATE FOR THOUSANDS OF LIVE VIEWERS!!!!!!!

So kind of you to volunteer Reynald.

Says sign up is at 10am and starts at 5pm? Hmm I'm prefer not to be there for like 10-12hrs =/ Oscar, are we able to sign up through you and appear a little before 5? hahah

Can we Free play in between 10 and 5?

My biggest concern is that SNKP is going to be there and I wouldn't want them to think that we are fixing the signups specially since there's a cap.

SNKP is actually going to be there?  I think a bunch of angry 2k2UM  Xboxers are going to mob SNKP to complain about the netcode (again).


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EDIT:


WOW.  Super fun night at AI.  GG to everyone and it was one of those days that you just WISHED you recorded the matches.  Cool seeing LainySky and Gorehound again and even Brian (button masher) was there.   So many close matches, awesome comebacks, energy was off the hook.

Highlight of the night was Reynald's Vice combo (WHICH I MISSED coz I was busy AIMing Homies over Shoto, just heard the screams and looked up but it was too late):
(anti-air) s.A, Ex hcf K, s.D, f.A, Ex qcb P, s.D, Ex hcf K, s.D, f.A, HD ---> (but opponent dies before he could finish)

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EDIT2: I'll be there tomorrow for a couple of hours.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on November 10, 2010, 09:08:26 PM
Hey 4leaf, I changed my signature for you. That's what I should be like when I win with Iori neomax hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on November 10, 2010, 11:27:31 PM
haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 11, 2010, 09:51:40 PM
Ok going to swing by for my weekly session, if there's a good turnout like last week, I'll film as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on November 12, 2010, 08:35:26 PM
Great games yesterday. Metaphysics I'm really surprised at how you've gotten so much better. I noticed you've been picking up new general gameplay tactics just by watching us play. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on November 12, 2010, 09:35:24 PM
thanks bro it helps a lot when my training partners are the best kof players in So Cal, ggs to everybody last night it was really fun
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 12, 2010, 11:35:04 PM
GG guys, fun as usual for a Thursday.  Jeff, if you're reading, you should play more with us and you'll be up to speed in no time.

Abe, I'm cautious of making a mistake near your Terry now lol and Duc, "are you ready?" ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on November 13, 2010, 01:26:42 AM
GG guys, fun as usual for a Thursday.  Jeff, if you're reading, you should play more with us and you'll be up to speed in no time.

Abe, I'm cautious of making a mistake near your Terry now lol and Duc, "are you ready?" ;)

I'll admit everyone is getting alot better. I'm looking forward to the day when everyone can accomplish the "DON'T GET HIT"! level =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on November 13, 2010, 02:10:08 AM
GG guys, fun as usual for a Thursday.  Jeff, if you're reading, you should play more with us and you'll be up to speed in no time.

Abe, I'm cautious of making a mistake near your Terry now lol and Duc, "are you ready?" ;)

I'll admit everyone is getting alot better. I'm looking forward to the day when everyone can accomplish the "DON'T GET HIT"! level =P

But I like watching you land combos! Just not on me hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 13, 2010, 02:22:00 AM
GG guys, fun as usual for a Thursday.  Jeff, if you're reading, you should play more with us and you'll be up to speed in no time.

Abe, I'm cautious of making a mistake near your Terry now lol and Duc, "are you ready?" ;)

I'll admit everyone is getting alot better. I'm looking forward to the day when everyone can accomplish the "DON'T GET HIT"! level =P

But I like watching you land combos! Just not on me hahah

Yeah I like John's combo too, just not on me either hahah.


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GG today Nores.  If you can somehow make it next Thursday there should be some good players at AI.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: nilcam on November 17, 2010, 09:07:19 PM
iPLAYWINNER is looking to interview some KOF XIII players. If you're interested, PM me and we'll get this ball rolling!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: davidkong07 on November 19, 2010, 12:49:40 AM
yeah i met haunts at SCR. he's totally chill, and the IPW guys are really interested in giving KOFXIII a ton of exposure. Mr. KoF, Answer, and Kane, get on that shit!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Ash on November 19, 2010, 02:27:42 AM
iPLAYWINNER is looking to interview some KOF XIII players. If you're interested, PM me and we'll get this ball rolling!

Definitely we can find someone to do an interview if no one has volunteered yet. Let me know if no one has PMed you and I'll get someone to do it.

On a side note, seems like Thursdays are becoming a tradition to meet up for XIII at AI, so there'll probably be at least 6+ people there tonight.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on November 19, 2010, 04:51:39 AM
iPLAYWINNER is looking to interview some KOF XIII players. If you're interested, PM me and we'll get this ball rolling!

Definitely we can find someone to do an interview if no one has volunteered yet. Let me know if no one has PMed you and I'll get someone to do it.

On a side note, seems like Thursdays are becoming a tradition to meet up for XIII at AI, so there'll probably be at least 6+ people there tonight.

Bummer.  I traded tonight for NCR.  I'll take NCR =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Dark Geese on November 19, 2010, 06:44:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkxbtVlHLCo

Oscar there you go..and for the rest of you..Kula is hunting you down..even in 13...

I knew the interview and comments Kula made would stir up an international firestorm and indeed it has, everyone is chiming in to comment as you can see, from Khannibal, people from Mexico, Peru, Brazil, even PandaChaos from California!

-DG
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: MUSOLINI on November 19, 2010, 09:59:43 PM
yo dg, not a diss or anything but you sound whiter than most white texans.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Dark Geese on November 19, 2010, 11:58:13 PM
yo dg, not a diss or anything but you sound whiter than most white texans.

I reply to people that say that: How should I sound? I grew up  travelling Marine family on Camp Pendleton, super strict religious background, a family that stressed higher education and staying out of the streets, I like being different not fitting a stereotype, that is my MO, that is what I am all about..
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on November 20, 2010, 02:01:28 AM
yo dg, not a diss or anything but you sound whiter than most white texans.

I reply to people that say that: How should I sound? I grew up  travelling Marine family on Camp Pendleton, super strict religious background, a family that stressed higher education and staying out of the streets, I like being different not fitting a stereotype, that is my MO, that is what I am all about..


Yeah, this is 2010 man, everyone sounds so mixed these days.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: MUSOLINI on November 20, 2010, 03:21:48 AM
like millitary discipline, nothing wrong with that man.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Dark Geese on November 20, 2010, 05:17:25 PM
like millitary discipline, nothing wrong with that man.

Military discipline is why I am where I am today, I refuse to fail, I refuse to accept second place, I refuse to be content with my current skill level, I am always about getting astronimically better than I currently am..

Kula himself has even said he is going to train me up, so watch out everyone, after I train with Kula...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on November 24, 2010, 05:27:06 AM
I'll be at AI today hopefully people come out to play
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on November 24, 2010, 06:05:40 AM
I'll be at AI today hopefully people come out to play

I heard you came second in a recent tournament, no way! :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on November 24, 2010, 06:11:06 AM
Haha I'm ready for MY revenge I picked up new tricks I wanna test em out on you lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on November 27, 2010, 07:47:52 PM
Anybody going to A.I. Today for some 13? Otherwise imma have to play 4....
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: 4leaf on November 29, 2010, 12:33:49 AM
Maybe tomorrow but it's a long shot.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on November 29, 2010, 05:32:22 AM
I'll be there for sure 2morrow
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on November 30, 2010, 10:35:37 AM
I'll be there for sure 2morrow

Today was fun as hell Abe, I tried some of the tricks on Duc when he came but it wasn't as effectively.  Which brings me to my next point, I think Mai excels on characters that doesn't share her jump arc -- Beni however, has the same jump arc or similar enough.  Between his air throw, jump d.D, air.qcf+P his has the same amount of options as Mai lol, and he has the dp+K so I can't do the same mix ups haha. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on November 30, 2010, 05:18:16 PM
Haha yeah I figured I'm such a sucker lol, good stuff
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 01, 2010, 05:28:06 PM
So what's good around AI now days?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 01, 2010, 06:38:58 PM
So what's good around AI now days?

Come out to play Oscar! Hell, anyone come out!!! I'll even let perform one HD combo on me =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 01, 2010, 07:29:03 PM
So what's good around AI now days?

Come out to play Oscar! Hell, anyone come out!!! I'll even let perform one HD combo on me =P

I'll be there with Duc today around 5pm ish onwards to about 9pm ish.  Duc would probably stay longer and Abe's trying to make it out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Ash on December 01, 2010, 07:49:19 PM
So what's good around AI now days?

Strikers 1945 plus
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: l2slythe on December 01, 2010, 08:07:54 PM
So what's good around AI now days?

Come out to play Oscar! Hell, anyone come out!!! I'll even let perform one HD combo on me =P

Don't worry I'll come out on Thursday and let YOU get one HD combo on me. I know everyone else has been giving you a hard time that's why i haven't been coming down. hahaha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 01, 2010, 08:42:40 PM
I dream of the day I'm back at AI ;(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 01, 2010, 09:26:02 PM
I dream of the day I'm back at AI ;(

Strangely, I haven't seen the Cali Mexicans either. Get your affairs in order quick and get back to AI asap Oscar!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: 4leaf on December 01, 2010, 11:36:25 PM
I don't even have a ring on my finger.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: FataCon on December 02, 2010, 01:49:47 AM
:(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 02, 2010, 03:26:29 AM
:(


I would have invited you but you don't get back till the 5th.


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GG tonight, we all got destroyed lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 02, 2010, 09:39:51 PM
A.I. THURSDAY NIGHT with my SHEN WOO MIGHT!!!   ;c ;a ;b ;d  NEOMAX! woot! woot!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 02, 2010, 09:41:03 PM
A.I. THURSDAY NIGHT with my SHEN WOO MIGHT!!!   ;c ;a ;b ;d  NEOMAX! woot! woot!

Oops  ;c ;a ;b ;c LOL ( i guess i was mashing out anything yesterday night hahah)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 02, 2010, 10:12:35 PM
A.I. THURSDAY NIGHT with my SHEN WOO MIGHT!!!   ;c ;a ;b ;d  NEOMAX! woot! woot!

Oops  ;c ;a ;b ;c LOL ( i guess i was mashing out anything yesterday night hahah)

John mashing?!?!?!? Why am I not surprised lol...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Ash on December 03, 2010, 12:28:39 AM
A.I. THURSDAY NIGHT with my SHEN WOO MIGHT!!!   ;c ;a ;b ;d  NEOMAX! woot! woot!

That was funny when you did it as anti air and took your hands off the machine, but the move didn't come out hahah. Thanks for owning us again, I feel like I got better trying different attack patterns and changing up offense =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 03, 2010, 10:22:49 AM
A.I. THURSDAY NIGHT with my SHEN WOO MIGHT!!!   ;c ;a ;b ;d  NEOMAX! woot! woot!

That was funny when you did it as anti air and took your hands off the machine, but the move didn't come out hahah. Thanks for owning us again, I feel like I got better trying different attack patterns and changing up offense =P

Yeah I learned a lot... not to get hit by John.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 03, 2010, 10:34:10 AM
Man its funny how Ass woopings from john Are so motivating, for me at least. Lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Nocturnal on December 04, 2010, 10:30:36 PM
I'll see if I can make it out this next Thurs coming up with Giby and probably 2 more peps. It's been a while. I've been pretty busy though as of late. See you guys again soon. I'll hit you up Kane once it's official.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 04, 2010, 11:45:41 PM
I'll see if I can make it out this next Thurs coming up with Giby and probably 2 more peps. It's been a while. I've been pretty busy though as of late. See you guys again soon. I'll hit you up Kane once it's official.

Do it, you have my number (make sure you text me before calling coz I don't pick up unknown numbers usually).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Nocturnal on December 05, 2010, 09:46:05 AM
Will do.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: FataCon on December 06, 2010, 04:59:05 PM
gonna stop by today for a few hours
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 07, 2010, 07:07:14 PM
gonna stop by today for a few hours

GG Jon (I would said GG guys but we didn't really get to play each other lol), he didn't use any lube this time and he racked up a 39 win streak; haven't seen that since opening week.  Course Oscar, Cali-Mexicans, and Reynald weren't around but nevertheless impressive especially for using different characters most games.

On a very random note I was doing some thinking, I feel that they way John match-ups in SSIV with the US players would most accurately depict how he would do in KOF in Asia; He'd win games, streaks at times but I believe his exact words were, "too many good players" so it'll be harder to secure a "name" for himself.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 07, 2010, 07:57:09 PM
I really wish they had a card ranking system in Jap, kinda like what they have for SF4. That would really help sigle out top players instead of word of mouth.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 07, 2010, 11:02:48 PM
I really wish they had a card ranking system in Jap, kinda like what they have for SF4. That would really help sigle out top players instead of word of mouth.

Seriously, seems like it wouldn't be too hard to implement either.


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Going to make a short trip today.
I really wish they had a card ranking system in Jap, kinda like what they have for SF4. That would really help sigle out top players instead of word of mouth.

Seriously, seems like it wouldn't be too hard to implement either.


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Going to make a short trip today.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: FataCon on December 08, 2010, 01:49:59 AM
gonna stop by today for a few hours

GG Jon (I would said GG guys but we didn't really get to play each other lol), he didn't use any lube this time and he racked up a 39 win streak; haven't seen that since opening week.  Course Oscar, Cali-Mexicans, and Reynald weren't around but nevertheless impressive especially for using different characters most games.

GGs guys, though i didn't put up much of a fight lol i'll probably stop by on friday, since there are some things i want to test out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 08, 2010, 03:09:33 AM
gonna stop by today for a few hours

On a very random note I was doing some thinking, I feel that they way John match-ups in SSIV with the US players would most accurately depict how he would do in KOF in Asia; He'd win games, streaks at times but I believe his exact words were, "too many good players" so it'll be harder to secure a "name" for himself.

My exact words were "there are alot of good players in SF4". Remember i am not playing at a competitive level in SF4. In KOF its not about the win streaks. It's not about championships won. It's about being deemed as the better KOF player OVERALL.

* I received the name "Mr.KOF" from the street fighter players.
* According to other fellow U.S. HK players they have said I have surpassed Ray and William in terms of being the best now. I still miss the days of playing with them on a  weekly basis.


And gg's the other day =P i tried my best to run through everyone because the line was pretty long lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 08, 2010, 02:27:51 PM
* I received the name "Mr.KOF" from the street fighter players.
* According to other fellow U.S. HK players they have said I have surpassed Ray and William in terms of being the best now. I still miss the days of playing with them on a  weekly basis.

I'll add my 2 cents (real talk):

As much as I respect your talents and recognize your skill -- I'm always here to keep you in check (heh), the Mr KOF title has always, will always be, pretentious if you ask me and it doesn't matter who gives it to you, especially players that don't play KOF.

None of the HK/Taiwan players in AI are exceptionally impressive including William and Ray (but they're up there), they're were good in their hay day but I've seen some monster players in HK, (and consider that I've seen and played against Ma'an and Salim among others good players as well). 

Don't get me wrong, I *know* where I stand (and that's average at best) and I'm not naive either coz if I had to categorize you, I'll say your play style is very unique, your fundamentals are as solid as they get, you have an uncanny ability to read minds and a lot of times your skill isn't apparent by watching 1 or 2 of your matches alone. =)

Heh.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 08, 2010, 05:48:35 PM
Let me join this "real talk" with Yuhang as another senior (literally lol) member.

Back in 98' I thought I was good until the day I met Ray at GameX and proved me completly wrong, Back in 02' I thought I was good until the day I met RF at EVO and destroyed me.

I am not going to take any credit from Jon, I do think he is the best KOF player in the US at the moment, unfortunally he doesn't have enough competition to take his skills to the next level or international level. I'm sure that next year Jon will get to face a true opponent either from Jap or Mex (don't wanna take any credit from the AI players either) who plays to win and not just for fun.

Jon how good do you think you would be if some how you would be able to play against yourself on a daily basis? I know sounds stupid but it actually is possible unlike here in the US I know that in Mex there are tons of players who have very high skills and they get to play each other on a daily basis. Imagine you vs 10 more Jons waiting to play in one cab, how good would that one Jon who gets a win streak would be?

Miss you guys hope to see you soon...(maybe poker night at my new place :D)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 08, 2010, 06:43:26 PM
* I received the name "Mr.KOF" from the street fighter players.
* According to other fellow U.S. HK players they have said I have surpassed Ray and William in terms of being the best now. I still miss the days of playing with them on a  weekly basis.

I'll add my 2 cents (real talk):

As much as I respect your talents and recognize your skill -- I'm always here to keep you in check (heh), the Mr KOF title has always, will always be, pretentious if you ask me and it doesn't matter who gives it to you, especially players that don't play KOF.

None of the HK/Taiwan players in AI are exceptionally impressive including William and Ray (but they're up there), they're were good in their hay day but I've seen some monster players in HK, (and consider that I've seen and played against Ma'an and Salim among others good players as well). 

Don't get me wrong, I *know* where I stand (and that's average at best) and I'm not naive either coz if I had to categorize you, I'll say your play style is very unique, your fundamentals are as solid as they get, you have an uncanny ability to read minds and a lot of times your skill isn't apparent by watching 1 or 2 of your matches alone. =)

Heh.

I know the competition in the U.S. for KOF  is very scarce...but I'm sure i can beat the top players at a 50/50 level if we're both playing at our best. I'm not here to represent a country..I'm trying to win for myself. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and i can appreciate that =P 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 08, 2010, 06:54:30 PM
Let me join this "real talk" with Yuhang as another senior (literally lol) member.

Back in 98' I thought I was good until the day I met Ray at GameX and proved me completly wrong, Back in 02' I thought I was good until the day I met RF at EVO and destroyed me.

I am not going to take any credit from Jon, I do think he is the best KOF player in the US at the moment, unfortunally he doesn't have enough competition to take his skills to the next level or international level. I'm sure that next year Jon will get to face a true opponent either from Jap or Mex (don't wanna take any credit from the AI players either) who plays to win and not just for fun.

Jon how good do you think you would be if some how you would be able to play against yourself on a daily basis? I know sounds stupid but it actually is possible unlike here in the US I know that in Mex there are tons of players who have very high skills and they get to play each other on a daily basis. Imagine you vs 10 more Jons waiting to play in one cab, how good would that one Jon who gets a win streak would be?

Miss you guys hope to see you soon...(maybe poker night at my new place :D)

I'm sure I'd win without ease playing with players from other countries who play this on a  competitive level on a daily basis.  I know and understand there are a bunch of players at my level overseas. You can say that I am "Iron Mike Tyson" from back in the day who was a god...it just happened he was fighting in the wrong era.

Either Way thank you guys for your two cents. Let's all play KOF very soon!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 08, 2010, 08:40:45 PM
EYE of The TIGER :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 09, 2010, 10:06:58 AM
That could have gone a lot worse, cool. Anyways, Giby and Nocturnal are making their way down here tomorrow so I'm going to swing by around 6pm.

EDIT:Turns out Giby is probably not going to make it, no word on Nocturnal though yet.  Still going to make it down.

EDIT 2:Ok Nocturnal is making it along with a friend and a small chance that Giby might still make it.

EDIT 3:Fail.  Noc's probably not going to make it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Nocturnal on December 10, 2010, 03:09:01 AM
Sorry about all the late notice stuff. Giby had an emergency and I had no car. A friend Daniel was going to drive us but he preferred we all went together. I'll try again for next Thurs/Fri then. When it's official we will let you know for sure. Sorry if we caused people to come down for no reason.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: MUSOLINI on December 10, 2010, 12:41:27 PM
* I received the name "Mr.KOF" from the street fighter players.
* According to other fellow U.S. HK players they have said I have surpassed Ray and William in terms of being the best now. I still miss the days of playing with them on a  weekly basis.

I'll add my 2 cents (real talk):

As much as I respect your talents and recognize your skill -- I'm always here to keep you in check (heh), the Mr KOF title has always, will always be, pretentious if you ask me and it doesn't matter who gives it to you, especially players that don't play KOF.

None of the HK/Taiwan players in AI are exceptionally impressive including William and Ray (but they're up there), they're were good in their hay day but I've seen some monster players in HK, (and consider that I've seen and played against Ma'an and Salim among others good players as well). 

Don't get me wrong, I *know* where I stand (and that's average at best) and I'm not naive either coz if I had to categorize you, I'll say your play style is very unique, your fundamentals are as solid as they get, you have an uncanny ability to read minds and a lot of times your skill isn't apparent by watching 1 or 2 of your matches alone. =)

Heh.

I know the competition in the U.S. for KOF  is very scarce...but I'm sure i can beat the top players at a 50/50 level if we're both playing at our best. I'm not here to represent a country..I'm trying to win for myself. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and i can appreciate that =P 

thats something i respect.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 10, 2010, 02:48:03 PM
Anyone want to participate with "Project  ;a R ;c ;a ;d;e INFINITY No Skill Combos"?
Maybe we can get yoshi to edit the video as he did REAL KIMs video =)(They did suggest months back) And Mussolini did bring it up.We can show the other side of the world how much we have improved!

I was hoping everyone can get together and perform MAX CANCEL Combos to the full potential!

My idea of people  who should/could perform the character combos should be as followed :

Shen Woo - Reynald,Yuheng,4Leaf
Ash Crimson - Duc Tran, Myself, ???
Duo Lon - ????

Kyo - Myself,Metaphysics,Pepe,???
Benimaru- Duc Tran, Myself,???
Goro- ????

Iori- Duc Tran, Myself, ChrisKOF,????
Athena- Yoshi,????
Kensou-Reynald,TheAnswer,Myself,Romance,????
Chin-Kane317,Reynald,Myself,????

TerryBogard-Myself,Metaphysics,????
AndyBogard-Team Deadly Duo, ????
Joe-Yoshi,????
Kim Khapwan-RealKim,Myself???
Mai-Kane317,Duc Tran,???
HwaJai- Rendered useless in general
Raiden-   Combo?? ;b+ ;d is All you Need!
Ryo-Metaphysics,Myself,????
Takuma- Team Deadly Duo, Pizerro
Robert- Its up for grabs
Ralf-????
Clark-???
Leona-????

Maxima - 4Leaf,????
Kula -The Answer,Romance,???
K'- Duc Tran, Myself,The Answer,???
King-Romance, and just about anyone who could perform hcb + dp motion LOL
Vice- Mr.Green,???
Mature - Rendered useless without infinite
Yuri - Team Deadly Duo,Romance,????
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 10, 2010, 06:03:54 PM
No Elizabeth? ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 10, 2010, 11:04:30 PM
No Elizabeth? ;)
nope we retired her in your honor, cuz you never come around anymore, she will never be played at AI again lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Nocturnal on December 10, 2010, 11:41:26 PM
So you mean do like a combovideo compiliation of max combos? That would be a fun project. I wouldn't mind joining in but I barely stop by enough to play since I live far. You can add me to Ryo, Kim and Terry since that's the team I'll be using mainly now.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 10, 2010, 11:54:08 PM
No Elizabeth? ;)
nope we retired her in your honor, cuz you never come around anymore, she will never be played at AI again lol

Every time I do an OP'ed abusive DPs, I'll think of you Oscar!  






I kid, I kid ; )
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 10, 2010, 11:56:51 PM
No Elizabeth? ;)

Of course The Answer should perform elizabeths combos. i can't believe i left her out haha.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: nilcam on December 12, 2010, 09:26:08 PM
I hear that AI is closing. What's going to happen to the XIII machine?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 13, 2010, 05:34:05 PM
No Elizabeth? ;)
nope we retired her in your honor, cuz you never come around anymore, she will never be played at AI again lol

LMAO!!!! good shit Abe
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 13, 2010, 10:47:32 PM
I hear that AI is closing. What's going to happen to the XIII machine?

I dunno about the machine, the owner said that today's going to have to talk to the county; I can't imagine what that means other that trying to relocate.  He said everything depends on the talk today.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: FataCon on December 13, 2010, 11:10:22 PM
I hear that AI is closing. What's going to happen to the XIII machine?

I dunno about the machine, the owner said that today's going to have to talk to the county; I can't imagine what that means other that trying to relocate.  He said everything depends on the talk today.

that's interesting news. keep us updated!

also, what would be a good day to stop by this week? i'm free most of the week, but id rather go when there are people to play.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 14, 2010, 12:53:40 AM
I hear that AI is closing. What's going to happen to the XIII machine?





I dunno about the machine, the owner said that today's going to have to talk to the county; I can't imagine what that means other that trying to relocate.  He said everything depends on the talk today.

that's interesting news. keep us updated!

also, what would be a good day to stop by this week? i'm free most of the week, but id rather go when there are people to play.

Probably Thursday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 17, 2010, 01:48:31 AM
KoF has taken over my subconscious, I practice combos in my dreams, play out matches in detail during naps, and constantly visualizing mixup situations, am I the only one that suffers from this lol. my mind is working overtime haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Ash on December 17, 2010, 02:21:58 AM
KoF has taken over my subconscious, I practice combos in my dreams, play out matches in detail during naps, and constantly visualizing mixup situations, am I the only one that suffers from this lol. my mind is working overtime haha


Inception.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: 4leaf on December 17, 2010, 02:34:15 AM
Need a "kick"? Aim for the bushes.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Ash on December 17, 2010, 02:36:53 AM
I need a kick, what's your brother's middle name?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 17, 2010, 09:52:46 AM
KoF has taken over my subconscious, I practice combos in my dreams, play out matches in detail during naps, and constantly visualizing mixup situations, am I the only one that suffers from this lol. my mind is working overtime haha


i do this constantly b4 tournaments for the fans that want to see combos. Also i think of different combos to do to show people  i know more than one combo lolz.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: l2slythe on December 17, 2010, 10:11:39 AM
I need a kick, what's your brother's middle name?

It's going to "kick" you in the face when you find out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: oinkus on December 17, 2010, 05:13:17 PM
I need a kick, what's your brother's middle name?

It's going to "kick" you in the face when you find out.

reynald, can i be there when you kick someone in the face?

ash, heres a hint it. starts with a j.  he is also an RJ just like 4leaf
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 17, 2010, 05:37:45 PM
I need a kick, what's your brother's middle name?

It's going to "kick" you in the face when you find out.

reynald, can i be there when you kick someone in the face?

ash, heres a hint it. starts with a j.  he is also an RJ just like 4leaf

Wait so this means that Reynald is an evil clone or the real RJ? I'm confused now!! Aaaaaaaah!!!! The mind games!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Ash on December 17, 2010, 08:09:19 PM
I need a kick, what's your brother's middle name?

It's going to "kick" you in the face when you find out.

reynald, can i be there when you kick someone in the face?

ash, heres a hint it. starts with a j.  he is also an RJ just like 4leaf

Nah I know what it is, there's a joke behind it from KoF XII hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: l2slythe on December 18, 2010, 11:55:57 PM
Anyone ganna be at AI tonight?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 19, 2010, 12:45:42 AM
Anyone ganna be at AI tonight?

It's unlikely I'll go but I'll text you if I do.  

---
In other news:  I hate to be the bearer of bad news but here's the update with AI per talking to Ken/Owner last night.  He said the county is giving him a hard time and want to renew his permit (which of course he has from back in the days).  He said he's not interested in the "price" of the permit that he's forced to renew (he's saying they're basically just trying to get more money) and if he was to relocate, he would face the same roadblock.

Basically he said, he's going to run as long as he can until they find him still operating without a valid permit now.  Don't quote me on anything guys, but that's the word.

=(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 19, 2010, 03:56:12 AM
I wanna go to A.I. today,  if the weather chills out I'll go for sure , or if i get a sudden urge of inspiration, lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 20, 2010, 03:06:32 AM
I was watching some KOF vids and stumbled upon this video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpC24Roayq0
In the videos were, The Answer,Kane317,Reynald etc lolz
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 20, 2010, 03:58:54 AM
what the hell? somebody remix the videos lol, I think they should give Robert an extra pixel of damage on supers and EX supers,  I've seen that situation in the video waaay to many times lol, especially when its the epic ass EX super haha, "I'm still alive!!!"
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 20, 2010, 05:31:25 PM
Anyone ganna be at AI tonight?

It's unlikely I'll go but I'll text you if I do. 

---
In other news:  I hate to be the bearer of bad news but here's the update with AI per talking to Ken/Owner last night.  He said the county is giving him a hard time and want to renew his permit (which of course he has from back in the days).  He said he's not interested in the "price" of the permit that he's forced to renew (he's saying they're basically just trying to get more money) and if he was to relocate, he would face the same roadblock.

Basically he said, he's going to run as long as he can until they find him still operating without a valid permit now.  Don't quote me on anything guys, but that's the word.

=(

=( I'm a sad panda...

So any ideas of what's going to happen to the cab IF AI does close it's doors?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 22, 2010, 09:34:30 PM
Does anybody plan on coming out today?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 22, 2010, 10:22:05 PM
Does anybody plan on coming out today?

what time?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 27, 2010, 09:56:40 AM
So A.I. is closing pretty soon guys, whats the plan? lol, I hope this doesn't mean we won't get to play each other anymore I love playing you guys
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 27, 2010, 01:37:03 PM
So A.I. is closing pretty soon guys, whats the plan? lol, I hope this doesn't mean we won't get to play each other anymore I love playing you guys

Well, here is one thing.....Vid 94 has it along with Arcade Edition(SSF4) Note* button layout is ABCD str8 across......the next place that might have  kof 13 is Alex's arcade near my house.. under the circumstances if the Boss Ken will sell his ride or die cabinet or with the kof12 cab as  Oscar has asked me to talk to the boss.....either way i am not happy because A.I. has always been a part of me.....i don't want to be forced to go to other arcades just to play the game.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 27, 2010, 05:23:22 PM
Sucks to hear that, all of us need to get together one more time and take a memorable picture. Also hopefully we can work something out with Ken and the owner of Alex's Arcade so that we can get XIII in Orange County.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: FataCon on December 27, 2010, 08:27:30 PM
looks like january 15th is going to be AI's last day. will definitely try to make it out there a few times after new years. even though i haven't been there as long as most of you, it's been a lot of fun learning and playing and meeting all of you. for the most part, the arcade scene in america is dead relative to almost everywhere else in the world. yet, i haven't had this much fun going to an arcade in years. i would never have dreamed that driving through crazy socal traffic just to spend money and lose constantly would still keep me coming back for more. good times, good games. even though i wasn't able to go as often as i liked (thanks life!), i'll probably still make it out to other arcades that have the game, but without you guys and without the atmosphere, as they say "IT AIN'T GON' BE THE SAME!"
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: l2slythe on December 27, 2010, 09:44:54 PM
Well, i will make sure to be at AI on the 13th and 14th for sure. I hope more people will be able to make it those days.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 28, 2010, 03:10:48 AM
I'll be at AI tonight guys
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 28, 2010, 10:58:07 AM
Where is everyone getting this Jan 15th date?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 28, 2010, 01:51:42 PM
Where is everyone getting this Jan 15th date?

Supposedly from SRK. I'll find out this wed to have a chat with Ken.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 28, 2010, 05:10:24 PM
FYI I heard that their license expires on 12/31/2010 so the shopping center can call the sherif before the 15th and close the arcade.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 29, 2010, 01:03:12 AM
I'll be going tonight
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: oinkus on December 29, 2010, 04:26:24 AM
i got about $5 dollars in token for anyone who wants them.  I was suppose to give them to Rj(4leaf) last week but i forgot.  they are located in san gabriel (626).  i wont be going to AI by the time it closes.


Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: WiCKED on December 29, 2010, 11:21:06 AM
I haven't been playing KoFXIII at all (I know, I'm such a quitter), but Arcade Infinity is closing. Their lease is up the 31st of December, which means they could get kicked out anytime after that date.

The SRK post is here (http://www.shoryuken.com/f24/arcade-infinity-end-era-closing-jan-15th-216126/index187.html#post10014587).

Facebook Event (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134465213280491)

This Thursday, I'll probably be there with some buddies, just to make sure i get some fun, happy times in before the end of their lease, in case any shenanigans happy. I think I'm going to scrub out on every machine in the arcade, lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: davidkong07 on December 29, 2010, 12:05:23 PM
hey guys, i know it's been forever, and by now i'm behind to the point of being a total scrub once again fml. just wanted to say ggs to all you guys, and good times at AI. once the game comes out on consoles, i'll be sure to pick it back up and try to contend. in the beginning i tried, but in the end the 40 min.+ drive to AI completely destroyed my hopes of being a top KOFXIII player, fml.

but mr. KOF, you say vid 94 has the game? i never found out about this. how much does it cost per game?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on December 29, 2010, 01:05:17 PM
hey guys, i know it's been forever, and by now i'm behind to the point of being a total scrub once again fml. just wanted to say ggs to all you guys, and good times at AI. once the game comes out on consoles, i'll be sure to pick it back up and try to contend. in the beginning i tried, but in the end the 40 min.+ drive to AI completely destroyed my hopes of being a top KOFXIII player, fml.

but mr. KOF, you say vid 94 has the game? i never found out about this. how much does it cost per game?

25 cents
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 29, 2010, 11:33:55 PM
hey guys, i know it's been forever, and by now i'm behind to the point of being a total scrub once again fml. just wanted to say ggs to all you guys, and good times at AI. once the game comes out on consoles, i'll be sure to pick it back up and try to contend. in the beginning i tried, but in the end the 40 min.+ drive to AI completely destroyed my hopes of being a top KOFXIII player, fml.

FYI, metaphysics drives 40+mins to AI all the time, he makes it there.  It takes me 30+mins, if there's a will there's a way.  AFAIK, lainysky comes from UCLA as well, you could have caught a ride with him couldn't you?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: FataCon on December 30, 2010, 01:28:06 AM
almost all of us have a 30+ minute drive (not counting traffic), don't we? i mean i kinda understand since gas money hurts my wallet and time restraints suck, but it's KOF mannnnn! it's not often these days to get to sit down and play KOF with people on anything outside of a computer monitor. i'm just bummed that by the time i moved to socal, i didn't get to experience the AI scene for very long, considering it's going to close. i really hope there are avenues for us all to continue the scene in the future. even if i have to drive an hour+ (i wont make it as often as i'd like), but i'd for sure be willing to get some games in.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 30, 2010, 01:43:01 AM
I'm a have to get a new job and a new car to support my gaming habit ( Or as I would like to say one of my many passion's lol).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on December 30, 2010, 04:27:44 AM
almost all of us have a 30+ minute drive (not counting traffic), don't we? i mean i kinda understand since gas money hurts my wallet and time restraints suck, but it's KOF mannnnn! it's not often these days to get to sit down and play KOF with people on anything outside of a computer monitor. i'm just bummed that by the time i moved to socal, i didn't get to experience the AI scene for very long, considering it's going to close. i really hope there are avenues for us all to continue the scene in the future. even if i have to drive an hour+ (i wont make it as often as i'd like), but i'd for sure be willing to get some games in.

There's always video94 for now, that'll hold us over till the console release.  Better start learning the ABCD format Abe!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 30, 2010, 04:31:26 AM
I've been dreading for what seems to be the inevitable day I am forced to learn the ABCD format lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 30, 2010, 06:03:16 PM
I've been dreading for what seems to be the inevitable day I am forced to learn the ABCD format lol

No big deal Abe, I can actually play both configs inline 4 and 2x2. It just takes me a few games to get used to the change.

OT: In Mexico pretty much every arcade has it's own config lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on December 30, 2010, 10:33:26 PM
I'm at the sketchy spot today lol, but once
AI opens I'll be there for a while today

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

so I was wondering if any of you guys have ever been to Video 94? well there's probably no reason till now to go. Well it's alright for not being an arcade, however the joysticks are pretty loose, the ball top kept unscrewing and falling off lol, I had to tighten it numerous times, and the game felt a little laggy possibly? or different from AI, but the cool thing is since its so small, and it has SSIV AE, everybody else is watching Although I didn't get to play anybody, And its open earlier, plus for me.

I headed back to A.I. as soon as it opened tho lol

Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Kane317 on January 01, 2011, 09:28:07 PM
I've been once. The start button seemed to auto select characters for me (I was holding it down to go into training mode), otherwise everything is fine.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: FataCon on January 02, 2011, 12:36:55 AM
thanks for the heads up meta/kane on the new spot.

note: guess i have to relearn that ABCD setup too :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on January 04, 2011, 11:30:09 PM
Is anybody coming out today/ tonight? I'm considering going a again 2day
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on January 05, 2011, 03:46:51 AM
Is anybody coming out today/ tonight? I'm considering going a again 2day


ARE YOU READY??? OKEIH!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on January 05, 2011, 04:07:33 AM
Haha I'm out here now getting ready lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on January 07, 2011, 12:42:42 AM
I'm a be out here again today guys,4ish. I gotta keep grinding!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: THE ANSWER on January 07, 2011, 10:04:46 PM
New location:

Family Fun Arcade
10363 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
(818) 360-0419
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on January 07, 2011, 10:22:18 PM
That's probably hella far for me, hopefully people pick it up out there
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: Mr.KOF on January 07, 2011, 10:30:20 PM
Will be at A.I. tonight putting in work.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF (Arcade Infinity)
Post by: metaphysics on January 07, 2011, 10:37:22 PM
Looks like I'm coming back tonight !!! Day number 4 this week here we go!!lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 08, 2011, 09:40:22 PM
GG last night Ivan and Abe.  I also changed the thread title to just SoCal KOF since we have FFA and Video94 as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on January 08, 2011, 10:28:58 PM
GG guys. man i only got to play yuhang like once, and it's been so long since i've played against a chin, i've forgotten how that matchup goes; throwing projectiles = eating combos lol

also i didn't see one kyo neomax :( i did however see one king neomax ;D lol

it's pretty far, but in a month or two, i'll head out over to FFA just to see if anyone is getting up to speed over there. i might as well make the most of my kofXIII experience while i'm still in socal.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 09, 2011, 01:00:51 AM
Yeah gg guys, man I am really gonna miss the two by two layout, I know ffa has it but video 94 wtf!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 11, 2011, 12:13:56 AM
I'll be at A.I, starting at 3ish 4ish
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on January 11, 2011, 04:36:12 AM
Noc was at FFA last night. I guess THE ANSWER and TornApart were also there, but I don;t know if anyone else was playing the game.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 11, 2011, 04:41:02 AM
Man I'm a have to make a trip up there soon
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on January 11, 2011, 04:45:25 AM
Its pretty far from Moreno Valley. I think its nearly a two hour drive not including traffic.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 11, 2011, 04:54:18 AM
Yeah I know lol. That shits hella far but I'd still go there would have to be people there, cuz I don't wanna drive 2 hours and be on trianing mode haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 12, 2011, 01:17:33 AM
planning on going again today, around seven
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on January 12, 2011, 02:11:57 AM
i've been sick so i haven't been able to get out of the house :( sounds like AI is gonna close before i'm even up and driving again lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on January 12, 2011, 08:41:19 AM
post from Kapwan13 on SRK:

"AI HAS BEEN SAVED.

At least according to Arcade Infinity facebook page. I hope this is true. Here is the message that was posted by Eddie Lehecka Login | Facebook

AI is being saved by the owners of Diamond Plaza. After seeing all of the public outcry over the closing, and how active this particular event page has been since the announcement, they've worked out a deal with AI to significantly help their operating costs and keep the arcade open for an unspecified period of time. While currently the arrangements that the landlords have made with the city of Rowland Heights regarding AI's business license will only cover them for 6 more months, they're working out arrangements to extend it up to a period of 3 years. We'll know the outcome of this sometime in March when the approval is made or denied.

Either way, thanks to the landlords we get to keep AI for at the very least a few months longer. After speaking with Ken, the first action they're gonna be taking with this turn of events is to put some money into getting 4 Super Street Fighter 4 AE setups running, beatmania IIDX 18 RESORT ANTHEM (possibly in a new cabinet), DDR X2, pop'n music 18 SENGOKU RETSUDEN, and a few other titles that he's has his eye on for a little while.

Also just to clarify a bit on the closing of the arcade, while a good portion of it had to do with earnings (or lack thereof) the nail in the coffin was actually delivered by the city of Rowland Heights. AI's business license was to expire in December, and the costs that they originally wanted the Tao brothers to pay to keep things open was just completely unreasonable for how much money the arcade was pulling in. The landlords have since worked with the City to make their license renewal a possibility, and have secured them an extension.

With all of this being the case, we still want to encourage everyone to make their way out to the arcade this Saturday. Instead of a last chance to play at one of the best arcades the US has ever seen, let's celebrate their 10 years of continued business and contribution to the arcade industry in North America!"

let's hope this is true.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 12, 2011, 09:52:47 AM
I believe this.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Cibernetico on January 12, 2011, 09:59:38 AM
I'm assuming Arcade Infinity is located inside a mall? If so, wouldn't it make more sense to use this time and money to locate a new area where they won't have to experience this kind of trouble again while also keeping the local populace happy and possibly attracting new people to their place? Like I said, this is all assuming they are inside a mall.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 12, 2011, 10:12:01 AM
The license was the main problem. If he was to relocate, the county still was giving him an unreasonable price. Yes, it's inside a shopping center.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on January 12, 2011, 05:43:09 PM
I believe this.

I don't...

LMAO!!! why do I have a feeling there's some conspiracy going on.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on January 12, 2011, 09:17:22 PM
I got the same message on Facebook. Great news :D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 13, 2011, 01:59:34 AM
yesterday was cool thanks for coming out peoples. i'm burnt out man lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 21, 2011, 12:04:35 PM
GG as usual guys.  I'm sure we all heard by now, but I confirmed with Ken that AI is going to be open for 6 more months.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: TornAparT on January 24, 2011, 03:12:58 PM
FFA only has ver. 1.0 =/.  I found that out because I won a match via Vice glitch (I was on the receiving end of it) rofl.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 24, 2011, 05:37:16 PM
FFA only has ver. 1.0 =/.  I found that out because I won a match via Vice glitch (I was on the receiving end of it) rofl.

Oh wow, I think this answer the  other question I posed in the XIII Cabinet thread (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=123.msg9068#msg9068). 

Logically, if SNKP is going bad financially (just a hunch, although I'd be surprised if I was wrong), then they're probably not keeping the XIII production pumping overtime hence if there's a finite number of XIIIs floating around, and nobody seems to be reselling theirs; are SNKP reselling their 1.0s?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: TornAparT on January 26, 2011, 02:08:49 AM
I was thinking about running tournaments for XIII at FFA.  Would anyone be interested?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 26, 2011, 03:47:36 AM
I was thinking about running tournaments for XIII at FFA.  Would anyone be interested?

Sure thing, I'm sure we can get as least 3-4 of us to show. V1.0 though?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 26, 2011, 04:14:33 AM
I was thinking about running tournaments for XIII at FFA.  Would anyone be interested?

Sure thing, I'm sure we can get as least 3-4 of us to show. V1.0 though?
hell yeah I'd go for sure just give us a couple weeks notice so we can get the day off, I know for me its hell of a drive
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: TornAparT on January 26, 2011, 12:42:09 PM
Sure thing, I'm sure we can get as least 3-4 of us to show. V1.0 though?

I guess so for the time.  I''ll give it a little bit and see if they get 1.1 soon.  I know they are trying to at least.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 26, 2011, 09:24:24 PM
Sure thing, I'm sure we can get as least 3-4 of us to show. V1.0 though?

I guess so for the time.  I''ll give it a little bit and see if they get 1.1 soon.  I know they are trying to at least.

Hmm...I think Fatacon and Reynald might be weary of using Vice in v1.0 coz they main them.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on January 27, 2011, 01:57:08 AM
Sure thing, I'm sure we can get as least 3-4 of us to show. V1.0 though?

I guess so for the time.  I''ll give it a little bit and see if they get 1.1 soon.  I know they are trying to at least.

Hmm...I think Fatacon and Reynald might be weary of using Vice in v1.0 coz they main them.


I think everyone would be tired of seeing Matures Infinite =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on January 27, 2011, 05:43:19 AM
I just wanted to give LA people a heads up, arguably the best if not one of the Best KOFXI players from South Mexico Armando, is living in Los Angeles now and so if anyone wants to play someone SUPERSKILLED in KOFXI they can contact Armando. He said he did talk to Mr. KOF, so I am telling people that if they want to play with this guy just send me a message and I will connect you with him! It's rare you have someone of his calibur living in the United States! This guy Armando is Kula's trainer in KOFXI, in other words he is better than Kula in KOFXI!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on January 27, 2011, 11:28:37 AM
Good stuff, DG. Time to free up my weekend.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 27, 2011, 01:50:20 PM
I just wanted to give LA people a heads up, arguably the best if not one of the Best KOFXI players from South Mexico Armando, is living in Los Angeles now and so if anyone wants to play someone SUPERSKILLED in KOFXI they can contact Armando. He said he did talk to Mr. KOF, so I am telling people that if they want to play with this guy just send me a message and I will connect you with him! It's rare you have someone of his calibur living in the United States! This guy Armando is Kula's trainer in KOFXI, in other words he is better than Kula in KOFXI!

Be that as it may DG, I think especially with consideration to SNK's current "state", I think it would be irresponsible as a KOF/SNK fan not to play XIII if they have access to it.  We can be all nostalgic and play all the older titles if SNKP bites the dust, for now, we should do whatever it takes to feed their lifeline.

We understand it's only natural to want to play the title that he or she is good at, but XIII is the future whether they like it or not.

I think it's super exciting to hear that XIII is popping up all over the place (how exactly, I still haven't put my fingers around it but that's another discussion altogether) and I think it's clear that we as a community need to seize this momentum and ride the XIII wave, it'll only speed up the console release if SNKP is making money.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on January 27, 2011, 02:29:21 PM
GG's Kane317,Duc, and Metaphysics! Max Canceling into Neo Max All day!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on January 27, 2011, 04:48:33 PM
I just wanted to give LA people a heads up, arguably the best if not one of the Best KOFXI players from South Mexico Armando, is living in Los Angeles now and so if anyone wants to play someone SUPERSKILLED in KOFXI they can contact Armando. He said he did talk to Mr. KOF, so I am telling people that if they want to play with this guy just send me a message and I will connect you with him! It's rare you have someone of his calibur living in the United States! This guy Armando is Kula's trainer in KOFXI, in other words he is better than Kula in KOFXI!

Be that as it may DG, I think especially with consideration to SNK's current "state", I think it would be irresponsible as a KOF/SNK fan not to play XIII if they have access to it.  We can be all nostalgic and play all the older titles if SNKP bites the dust, for now, we should do whatever it takes to feed their lifeline.

We understand it's only natural to want to play the title that he or she is good at, but XIII is the future whether they like it or not.

I think it's super exciting to hear that XIII is popping up all over the place (how exactly, I still haven't put my fingers around it but that's another discussion altogether) and I think it's clear that we as a community need to seize this momentum and ride the XIII wave, it'll only speed up the console release if SNKP is making money.

I agree, he was telling me about how John only wanted to play 13 and SSF4. He wanted to play some KOFXI lol. But with that said yes you are right, I am going to tell him it's best to start learning KOF13 as well, and I'll do my best to handle him having people to play in KOFXI. He was disappointed though hearing that John wouldn't play him in KOFXI, he was looking forward to that!

Kula is focusing on KOF13 actually, so much that he feels his level in KOF 2002 has gone down because he hasn't played it in a while seriously, so the bottom line again is going to be determining when how and where to setup Kula vs. Mr. KOF in KOF13.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on January 27, 2011, 09:42:43 PM
I'm glad John didn't play XI it would've been a waste of time.

Where else to set the match of the year between Kula and John than EVO 2011!!!

I think Kula should play Reynald first thou.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 28, 2011, 12:40:53 AM
GG's Kane317,Duc, and Metaphysics! Max Canceling into Neo Max All day!

Bastard =)  Hhaha, GG as usual.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 28, 2011, 12:43:17 AM
I agree, he was telling me about how John only wanted to play 13 and SSF4. He wanted to play some KOFXI lol. But with that said yes you are right, I am going to tell him it's best to start learning KOF13 as well, and I'll do my best to handle him having people to play in KOFXI. He was disappointed though hearing that John wouldn't play him in KOFXI, he was looking forward to that!

Kula is focusing on KOF13 actually, so much that he feels his level in KOF 2002 has gone down because he hasn't played it in a while seriously, so the bottom line again is going to be determining when how and where to setup Kula vs. Mr. KOF in KOF13.

I do feel for him, having come all this way from another country only to not be able to play his game, but I'm sure RJ will entertain him and we'll probably setup some house KOF parties to play the older titles once XIII comes out as well. =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on January 28, 2011, 05:02:57 PM
Well I'll tell him to get a hold of RJ, and yeah we could do Kula vs. John in 13 in Cali for a certainty, I was just thinking we were gonna do it at that torunament we were gonna plan Oscar, but hard to do that when we do NOT know when the console release for the game is going to happen!

In regards to him coming to the USA, remember it's much easier for us to go there, and by that it means we only need a passport, no visas!

Mexicans coming to the USA need a passport and a visa!  So what happens if we have all of this setup, and he gets denied a visa?

Also knowing Kula, he will play anyone...so he'll play Reynald of anyone!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on January 28, 2011, 09:34:40 PM
Well I'll tell him to get a hold of RJ, and yeah we could do Kula vs. John in 13 in Cali for a certainty, I was just thinking we were gonna do it at that torunament we were gonna plan Oscar, but hard to do that when we do NOT know when the console release for the game is going to happen!

In regards to him coming to the USA, remember it's much easier for us to go there, and by that it means we only need a passport, no visas!

Mexicans coming to the USA need a passport and a visa!  So what happens if we have all of this setup, and he gets denied a visa?

Also knowing Kula, he will play anyone...so he'll play Reynald of anyone!

Exactly...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on January 29, 2011, 03:27:53 AM
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up, Kula is going to come in here and he can write in English!! lol.

FYI he thinks he can beat you guys in 13 already, he feels the level of play in Puebla right NOW is very similar to the level he sees on the vids at AI in KOF13, he plays a lot of characters too!
 
Also hate to break it to you Oscar, but guess who Kula's best character is? RAIDEN. LMFAO.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on January 29, 2011, 07:13:05 AM
I'm not surprised, i said it from the beginning when the day comes to play to win people will abuse that fat ******.

I have nothing against that thou, I'm all about "if it's in the game use it" but if snkp doesn't fix the drop kicks by the console this game will be another complete failure. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on January 29, 2011, 12:57:54 PM
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up, Kula is going to come in here and he can write in English!! lol.

FYI he thinks he can beat you guys in 13 already, he feels the level of play in Puebla right NOW is very similar to the level he sees on the vids at AI in KOF13, he plays a lot of characters too!
 
Also hate to break it to you Oscar, but guess who Kula's best character is? RAIDEN. LMFAO.

Raiden as a main? I hope he has other characters on par with raiden.....Good thing he watches the vids...but IMO I do not think Reynald will lose to KULA in  13.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on January 29, 2011, 01:20:19 PM
right now armando is actually playing kof 2k2 um and obviously the classical 2k2.…hes a beast in both games.we have kof 13 in little Tokyo(downtown) and from what he told me, he is very anxious to learn how to play the game.so im guessing hes gonna be going there to get some practice.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on January 29, 2011, 05:32:07 PM
Kula uses Raiden, Kyo, Elizabeth, Robert he says and others as well. I am very much eager to see Kula vs. Reynald and Mr. KOF in KOF13, you guys know me, I'm gonna be Don KING and Hype it up! LOL.

PandaChaos-What's up man? Yeah man Armando is very very strong as well in 2002, and yeah I think once he learns 13 we will have someone else very very strong in the game in the USA that is very very strong in 2002/UM/KOFXI!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on January 29, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
From the brief conversation I had with John I don't think his up to the challenge.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on January 29, 2011, 08:09:02 PM
From the brief conversation I had with John I don't think his up to the challenge.

Really? Well I will certainly talk to him about that!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 29, 2011, 10:18:23 PM
right now armando is actually playing kof 2k2 um and obviously the classical 2k2.…hes a beast in both games.we have kof 13 in little Tokyo(downtown) and from what he told me, he is very anxious to learn how to play the game.so im guessing hes gonna be going there to get some practice.


What's up Yoshi!? Little Tokyo has it as well now? That's four locations in Socal and soon to be five (Alex arcade).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 29, 2011, 10:41:10 PM
so does that mean you OC dudes won't be coming down to AI anymore? since Alex arcade is getting one
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on January 30, 2011, 01:04:42 AM
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up, Kula is going to come in here and he can write in English!! lol.

FYI he thinks he can beat you guys in 13 already, he feels the level of play in Puebla right NOW is very similar to the level he sees on the vids at AI in KOF13, he plays a lot of characters too!
 
Also hate to break it to you Oscar, but guess who Kula's best character is? RAIDEN. LMFAO.

You know, as long as its not K' (CHEAP), it's all good. But if he really thinks he can beat us watching older videos, then i would have the pleasure of accepting his challenge if he were to come down here. I play 13 only twice a month, so i hope he CAN beat me with all of his training.

Just a warning though, if Kula can't use Raiden effectively against me or John, then he's going to be giving us a free character win. But I'm sure there won't be any problems if he feels ready to beat us.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on January 30, 2011, 08:39:24 PM
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up, Kula is going to come in here and he can write in English!! lol.

FYI he thinks he can beat you guys in 13 already, he feels the level of play in Puebla right NOW is very similar to the level he sees on the vids at AI in KOF13, he plays a lot of characters too!
 
Also hate to break it to you Oscar, but guess who Kula's best character is? RAIDEN. LMFAO.

You know, as long as its not K' (CHEAP), it's all good. But if he really thinks he can beat us watching older videos, then i would have the pleasure of accepting his challenge if he were to come down here. I play 13 only twice a month, so i hope he CAN beat me with all of his training.

Just a warning though, if Kula can't use Raiden effectively against me or John, then he's going to be giving us a free character win. But I'm sure there won't be any problems if he feels ready to beat us.

After talking to Kula right now online and talking to Oscar a few days ago, there is going to have to be a middle ground of sorts. Coming from Mexico it is hard to get a visa to get entry into the United States. However, talking to him now, he has said the owner of Puebla invites you guys to come to Puebla he will cover housing and food, we just have to donate something to him. Do not worry about that I will cover that and try to get a solid Japanese player over as well.

So you guys basically just need a passport, then we can setup a Puebla International tournament for KOF13 and make it very special!

Kula just told me in response to you guys:

Reynald- His game is getting much much stronger and he is sure that he is going to defeat you all.
Mr. KOF- He wants to play you in more than just KOF13, are you game?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 30, 2011, 10:35:53 PM
I play 13 only twice a month, so i hope he CAN beat me with all of his training.

I think that's an over-estimation, you're NEVER there anymore.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: marchefelix on January 31, 2011, 01:05:40 AM
GG as usual guys.  I'm sure we all heard by now, but I confirmed with Ken that AI is going to be open for 6 more months.

Wait... seriously? It's not closed?!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on January 31, 2011, 01:43:10 AM
hey guys! it's been like forever. i just went to ffa yesterday, i had no idea they got a kofxiii machine! i was so stoked. since ffa is way closer to ucla than AI, hopefully i'll actually be able to start playing again.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on January 31, 2011, 05:02:15 AM
right now armando is actually playing kof 2k2 um and obviously the classical 2k2.…hes a beast in both games.we have kof 13 in little Tokyo(downtown) and from what he told me, he is very anxious to learn how to play the game.so im guessing hes gonna be going there to get some practice.


What's up Yoshi!? Little Tokyo has it as well now? That's four locations in Socal and soon to be five (Alex arcade).
whats up yu hang!!yeah they have it......and the good thing about it is that its on american joysticks.jaja so we're very happy about that.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on January 31, 2011, 05:20:38 AM
Kula uses Raiden, Kyo, Elizabeth, Robert he says and others as well. I am very much eager to see Kula vs. Reynald and Mr. KOF in KOF13, you guys know me, I'm gonna be Don KING and Hype it up! LOL.

PandaChaos-What's up man? Yeah man Armando is very very strong as well in 2002, and yeah I think once he learns 13 we will have someone else very very strong in the game in the USA that is very very strong in 2002/UM/KOFXI!
whats up DG!!yeah man you got that right.you just gotta play him....his style is crazy.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 31, 2011, 07:13:43 AM
GG as usual guys.  I'm sure we all heard by now, but I confirmed with Ken that AI is going to be open for 6 more months.

Wait... seriously? It's not closed?!

It's open for at least another 6 months

whats up yu hang!!yeah they have it......and the good thing about it is that its on american joysticks.jaja so we're very happy about that.

No wonder we haven't seen you guys in ages!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on January 31, 2011, 01:15:29 PM
GG as usual guys.  I'm sure we all heard by now, but I confirmed with Ken that AI is going to be open for 6 more months.

Wait... seriously? It's not closed?!

It's open for at least another 6 months

whats up yu hang!!yeah they have it......and the good thing about it is that its on american joysticks.jaja so we're very happy about that.

No wonder we haven't seen you guys in ages!
jaja no its not that....its because we got a little bit tired of going all the way to AI to play.from what i know i think little tokyo just got the game so we really havent been playing alot.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: marchefelix on January 31, 2011, 08:08:11 PM
Hmm... guess I don't have to give up on my dream to visit AI, then
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on January 31, 2011, 08:40:00 PM
Hmm... guess I don't have to give up on my dream to visit AI, then

You're only in Fontana man, that's not far, Metaphysics comes from Moreno Valley and he's a regular!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: marchefelix on February 01, 2011, 06:55:12 PM
Hmm... guess I don't have to give up on my dream to visit AI, then

You're only in Fontana man, that's not far, Metaphysics comes from Moreno Valley and he's a regular!

Meh... maybe I'll have time to go there on Spring Break.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on February 03, 2011, 08:44:08 AM
hello socal. i've been in norcal for about 2 weeks. i'll drop by at AI on monday for a little bit.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 03, 2011, 09:18:04 AM
hello socal. i've been in norcal for about 2 weeks. i'll drop by at AI on monday for a little bit.

Are you close enough to SFSU to see how's their setup?  I dunno about Monday but you could check with the rest of the guys.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on February 03, 2011, 09:32:29 AM
I'll play you Monday, what time ?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on February 03, 2011, 10:23:06 AM
hello socal. i've been in norcal for about 2 weeks. i'll drop by at AI on monday for a little bit.

Are you close enough to SFSU to see how's their setup?  I dunno about Monday but you could check with the rest of the guys.

i probably won't have time to swing by SFSU before i go back south. i know people who are going though, so if i find out and no one posts, i'll be sure to let you guys know.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on February 03, 2011, 10:29:22 AM
I'll play you Monday, what time ?

from opening till whenever it is that i get tired lol i want to mess around with new teams. going to retire liz and probably king too for now (she's always been the weakest link in my team, to be honest, even though she's fun).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on February 07, 2011, 12:39:06 PM
Played a lil bit of 13 in Jtown. I did notice the inputs and game speed is a little faster than A.I.(maybe because of the smaller screen). Buttons and joysticks were American setup...Even my opponent made a remark about his arms hurting due to the joystick LOL. My opponent happened to talk about dream cancel( i do remember telling him about it) and he did say this site has helped strengthened his game play.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on February 09, 2011, 11:18:26 PM
I'm planning to head back to A.I on the 18th or 19th this month. Who's going?!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on February 09, 2011, 11:46:01 PM
Won't be here that weekend.

Don't forget to check out the tournament section. Decided to go with March 5th at AI.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 10, 2011, 02:00:30 AM
I'm planning to head back to A.I on the 18th or 19th this month. Who's going?!

Where have you been man?  You can't let John take all the spotlight haha!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on February 10, 2011, 04:16:53 AM
hello socal. i've been in norcal for about 2 weeks. i'll drop by at AI on monday for a little bit.

Are you close enough to SFSU to see how's their setup?  I dunno about Monday but you could check with the rest of the guys.

Hey, I play at SFSU and can answer any questions if you want. The basics are it has a HD monitor so there's a couple of frames of lag according to the more experienced players. Parts are Sanwa. There's 5 buttons so you can choose either old school ABCD or the newer two rows, one is AC bottom is BD. It's a showcase cab that's similar to this one except for the parts and the decals etc. http://www.leisuremachinesdirect.co.uk/prodimages/110.jpg
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on February 10, 2011, 08:57:33 AM
hello socal. i've been in norcal for about 2 weeks. i'll drop by at AI on monday for a little bit.

Are you close enough to SFSU to see how's their setup?  I dunno about Monday but you could check with the rest of the guys.

Hey, I play at SFSU and can answer any questions if you want. The basics are it has a HD monitor so there's a couple of frames of lag according to the more experienced players. Parts are Sanwa. There's 5 buttons so you can choose either old school ABCD or the newer two rows, one is AC bottom is BD. It's a showcase cab that's similar to this one except for the parts and the decals etc. http://www.leisuremachinesdirect.co.uk/prodimages/110.jpg

thanks for the heads up man!

also, to the AI people who can confirm or deny (or maybe didn't even know): http://www.bemanistyle.com/forum/f48/arcade-infinity-selling-off-their-arcade-cabinets-65460/ (http://www.bemanistyle.com/forum/f48/arcade-infinity-selling-off-their-arcade-cabinets-65460/)

february 26th apparently.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on February 10, 2011, 09:09:46 AM
ah my god, it's so hard to get good at this game, and this will make it twice as hard.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on February 10, 2011, 09:16:54 AM
Ah crap, since this is probably true where is the SoCal KoF 13 gonna go down? I was thinking about making a trip down there to visit friends and level up in KoF during my spring break too.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 10, 2011, 11:18:22 AM
Ah crap, since this is probably true where is the SoCal KoF 13 gonna go down? I was thinking about making a trip down there to visit friends and level up in KoF during my spring break too.

Make a trip down and we'll either meet at Video94 or FFA, dun worry about it.

As for AI, sounds legit.  Let's hope they relocate to the OC, always optimistic.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on February 11, 2011, 02:17:27 AM
Ok well if it's true about AI, I'll have the tournament moved to FFA on March 5th. Going to edit the post now.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on February 11, 2011, 03:29:43 AM
I'm planning to head back to A.I on the 18th or 19th this month. Who's going?!

Where have you been man?  You can't let John take all the spotlight haha!

Lol been busy with school and personal life. I thought I should practice up again before that tournament :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: StolenHope on February 11, 2011, 06:57:11 AM
I'm down for some AI kof 13. I won't be much of a fight but i'm getting their lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 11, 2011, 10:11:20 AM
AI's closing date, February 26th, is confirmed from Ken himself. C'est la vie!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on February 11, 2011, 05:39:50 PM
Ah crap, since this is probably true where is the SoCal KoF 13 gonna go down? I was thinking about making a trip down there to visit friends and level up in KoF during my spring break too.

If John can get Ken to sell Alex's Arcade the KOF boad we'll be happy to buy it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on February 11, 2011, 09:40:01 PM
AI's closing date, February 26th, is confirmed from Ken himself. C'est la vie!

We should do a farewell tournament :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on February 11, 2011, 11:48:14 PM
AI's closing date, February 26th, is confirmed from Ken himself. C'est la vie!

We should do a farewell tournament :)

I just talked with Yuhang, sounds like a great idea. I'll modify the tournament post again.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 12, 2011, 12:30:09 AM
AI's closing date, February 26th, is confirmed from Ken himself. C'est la vie!

We should do a farewell tournament :)

I just talked with Yuhang, sounds like a great idea. I'll modify the tournament post again.

My only concern is if the last day of AI is going to be super crowded, I dunno if we can run a huge tourney but oh well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on February 15, 2011, 10:51:11 PM
AI's closing date, February 26th, is confirmed from Ken himself. C'est la vie!

We should do a farewell tournament :)

I just talked with Yuhang, sounds like a great idea. I'll modify the tournament post again.

My only concern is if the last day of AI is going to be super crowded, I dunno if we can run a huge tourney but oh well.

Would it be better to do it on the 25th instead? If all the "regulars" showed up it would still be good. We can end up doing a round robin or something if the turn out isn't big.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on February 15, 2011, 11:47:28 PM
Even if it's crowded 26th will be better since it's a weekend day. I doubt people will show up on Friday night to do a tournament with all that traffic. If you read the post about the tournament Ken will open early at 12pm on 26th. Should be ok.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 16, 2011, 12:11:15 AM
Even if it's crowded 26th will be better since it's a weekend day. I doubt people will show up on Friday night to do a tournament with all that traffic. If you read the post about the tournament Ken will open early at 12pm on 26th. Should be ok.

Ideally, we should get him to open around 11am, start the tourney around 12pm that way it won't get too insane.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on February 16, 2011, 12:14:39 AM
Even if it's crowded 26th will be better since it's a weekend day. I doubt people will show up on Friday night to do a tournament with all that traffic. If you read the post about the tournament Ken will open early at 12pm on 26th. Should be ok.

Ideally, we should get him to open around 11am, start the tourney around 12pm that way it won't get too insane.

I remember the two tournaments before a lot of people show up late. I have a feeling they won't show up at 12pm if we set that time.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 16, 2011, 01:51:29 AM
Even if it's crowded 26th will be better since it's a weekend day. I doubt people will show up on Friday night to do a tournament with all that traffic. If you read the post about the tournament Ken will open early at 12pm on 26th. Should be ok.

Ideally, we should get him to open around 11am, start the tourney around 12pm that way it won't get too insane.

I remember the two tournaments before a lot of people show up late. I have a feeling they won't show up at 12pm if we set that time.

More the reason to be early so that when do get started, it's early than a later "start" time.  Ppl are always going to be late.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on February 16, 2011, 02:50:50 AM
Oh the Bruce trick. Have the event at 2pm, but tell everyone it's at 12pm? hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on February 16, 2011, 07:07:39 AM
Well if you guys make it the 26th, i wont be able to make it till maybe 2-3 because of work. That was the only reason why i suggested 25th  ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 16, 2011, 10:14:22 AM
Well if you guys make it the 26th, i wont be able to make it till maybe 2-3 because of work. That was the only reason why i suggested 25th  ;)

Get food poisoning on the 25th!  All joking aside, it's just not feasible to do it on the week day as everyone has work and starting it at night wouldn't work out as well as it would run too late.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: marchefelix on February 16, 2011, 06:58:27 PM
AI's closing date, February 26th, is confirmed from Ken himself. C'est la vie!

FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on February 18, 2011, 09:48:31 PM
All day session!!! Be there when it opnes hopefully
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 21, 2011, 06:03:27 AM
I'm sure most of you know, but just want to remind everyone about the tourney on the 26th.  If you haven't made any of the other ones before, please make an effort to come to this very last one to show your support!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on February 22, 2011, 02:43:53 AM
I'm sure most of you know, but just want to remind everyone about the tourney on the 26th.  If you haven't made any of the other ones before, please make an effort to come to this very last one to show your support!

Ok I'll be there, the latest 2. :D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on February 25, 2011, 02:11:32 AM
Time to practice
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on February 25, 2011, 02:56:49 AM
I'll be at AI tomorrow (fri) night
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 25, 2011, 09:56:34 PM
I'll be at AI tomorrow (fri) night

Same.

In other news: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UdKSyNAgx0
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on February 28, 2011, 05:18:13 PM
Good to see all of you guys on Saturday, big props to Reynald for taking the tournament coming back from losers.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on February 28, 2011, 07:28:39 PM
       well first I want to say it was awesome to see almost all of the original A.I. KoF XIII players saturday it brought a big smile to my face, congrats to Reynald and John in the championship match and always reminding me that I'm a mere mortal lol.I wish there was a forum or stage For you guys to  display your talents and to show what you guys have been showing us for along time, that you both are truly remarkable players. for all the A.I. family I'm really gonna miss you guys, all of you taught me how to play KoF, even if it was whiffing like five Dp's in my face to gain meter and land fat ass combo's, or if it was just straight up ass whoopins to show me what's up, It all motivated me and challenged me to see if I had what it takes to get better.  I Really felt that Arcade Infinity was the central hub that brought all the players to an equal middle ground from opposite directions in all of So Cal.  I want to say thanks to all the players again

Oscar(THE ANSWER) Thanks for making it easy to be a party of A.I. KoF XIII I wish could've played your super tier team more lol

Yuhang(Kane317) your are a super straight up dude and I appreciated you always willing to help me out, your chin is godlike haha. The # 1 KoF XIII ambassador

Duc(Ash) I know you say you used to be hella good, but I still think you got it, props for not picking K at the tournament. and your small little tidbits of tips have helped out more than you know

John( Mr.KoF) man I have to say playing against you and losing 99.6 percent of the time has probably motivated me the most out of anything, you challenged my intelligence, indurance, and dedication. And to be honest I didn't know you were famous in the beginning but I always knew you were something great.I wish you the best of luck in your future, RESPECT!!

RJ(4leaf) I wish I had got to play you more, I'll never forget your performance at SoCalRegionals that shit was soooo tight

Ivan (Fatacon) man you better show those dudes what's up with AI KoF In Nor Cal man, it was great playing you and always appreciated all of your input as well

Reynald man you one talented dude to almost not play at all for months and then comeback and smash on people damn that was crazy, thanks for the great matches with John soo exciting

and to all the Cali Mexican dudes, you guys are so solid at Kof man I always appreciated how you guys never took it easy on me and I respect that a lot, AI wasn't the same without you guys.

Respect and Love to all I hope to see you guys somewhere in the future.
               
                                                     R.I.P. ARCADE INFINITY
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 28, 2011, 09:31:08 PM
Reading your post Abe makes the reality really sink in that AI is going to be a thing of the past (just like SoCal Golfland where I met the majority of you guys).

There's not much more I can add to that post as I agree with every comment you made, and you Abe, sir, know how much we respect how far you've come in such a short amount of time.  This side of Reynald's freak-of-nature, there aren't many that can learn  kof in a few months and hang with the rest of us oldies--nothing replaces hard work and you're a shinning example of it.

Just wanted to reiterate that I felt that overall, it was the best tournament we had at AI by far, and short of the Raiden shennanigans in the end, it was a super exciting nail-biting tourney to watch.  Seeing all the old faces pop up one last time really did put a grin on my face and it's always humbling to know that the Cali-Mexicans can put you in check whenever they show up.

MVP character (yeah I know that doesn't make sense) is undoubtedly B.a.l.a's Duo Lon showing us what's up and how to really use him; if it's true how little he's played XIII then he really did live up to his reputation.

Also, it's good to finally see Duc (Ash) place in a respectable position in an AI tournament, we have no idea what happened to you the first two tourneys but I'm glad you're back in shape.

P.S. Special shoutout to StolenHope, I appreciate you showing up and it doesn't take a lot of nerves to wanna still participate when you know the odds are stacked up against you, keep playing my friend and get your friend to play too!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: StolenHope on February 28, 2011, 11:09:36 PM
No problem Kane317 I had a great time! Learned alot of new tricks watching everyone play, but I still have along way to go. And I will try to have my friend practice a little more but he said he was going to wait for the console version because he is tired of getting his ass handed to him he said lol! But Besides that Good games to Everyone we all fought hard!!

PS if Anyone wanta to Play at FFA or japan arcade Hit me up!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 01, 2011, 05:09:57 PM
Good news! the KOF XIII board is staying in SoCal, as of right now is in my house serving as a door stop (loljk) and I'll probably have it for a few days before it makes it's way to Alex's Arcade (AA) in the heart of Santa Ana, CA.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on March 01, 2011, 09:05:01 PM
Good news! the KOF XIII board is staying in SoCal, as of right now is in my house serving as a door stop (loljk) and I'll probably have it for a few days before it makes it's way to Alex's Arcade (AA) in the heart of Santa Ana, CA.

Oh snaps, Kane told me this yesterday. Great job pulling through on this!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 01, 2011, 09:07:20 PM
Good news! the KOF XIII board is staying in SoCal, as of right now is in my house serving as a door stop (loljk) and I'll probably have it for a few days before it makes it's way to Alex's Arcade (AA) in the heart of Santa Ana, CA.

You know, XIII will serve well as a coaster for my coffee =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on March 01, 2011, 11:36:49 PM
Good stuff, Oscar. Hope your knees aren't that bruised up... j/k
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on March 02, 2011, 12:34:18 AM
Good stuff, Oscar. Hope your knees aren't that bruised up... j/k

From what?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 02, 2011, 12:53:43 AM
Good stuff, Oscar. Hope your knees aren't that bruised up... j/k

From what?

Yeah from what, batman?   It's ok, he borrowed my kneepads coz I used them playing your Ash all the time hah.  

We're all on a time-out lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on March 02, 2011, 12:58:34 AM
I do not know if you all are aware, but there is a Japanese player named No. 17 from California that is attending a tournament in Puebla, Mexico this coming weekend for KOF 13, I do not know if you all know about him, but I thought I would bring that up because it is ironic that there will be two Japanese players in Mexico on back to back weekends and Kula will be at both tournaments (March 5th Puebla tournament, March 10-13 The KOF Cup with Hummer).

Kula told me first about this, I checked on Cx.com and I did see the thread with the guy posting up, so I thought you guys would be interested in hearing that.


Kula even told me he is going to give me the videos when I see him in Juarez, so that would be something I think good to talk to him about.

The Japanese player said he's not that good in 13 but I guess now Mexican KOF is gaining steam on an international level (I wonder why? lol) so Japanese players want to go play there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on March 03, 2011, 03:09:11 PM
http://cyberfanatix.com/forums/index.php/topic,1582.30.html

There is the thread by the way, yes they are speaking in Spanish, but No. 17 is speaking in English, so you can see this guy is flying out from LOS ANGELES... (Yamato talks about it in Spanish about flying from LA to Puebla)

I will contact this guy on your behalf, I have an interview scheduled with him that people will do for me this weekend, I will upload it to my youtube channel accordingly and get in contact with this No. 17 player.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 03, 2011, 06:23:09 PM
Good stuff, Oscar. Hope your knees aren't that bruised up... j/k

o_0???

lol, i think is funny that nobody gets the joke. Also I tried PMing No. 17 but he was in his way to Mexico already.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 03, 2011, 09:39:09 PM
Good stuff, Oscar. Hope your knees aren't that bruised up... j/k

o_0???

lol, i think is funny that nobody gets the joke. Also I tried PMing No. 17 but he was in his way to Mexico already.

Lol, I got it, if you look above, but I put myself on a time-out for being inappropriate haha.

As for this No.17 guy, where do these random ppl come from?  Surely they've heard of AI if they play KOF.  Maybe he's like that one Moroccan guy that only plays on console but lives only 30 mins from AI (or where AI was *sob*).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on March 03, 2011, 09:57:09 PM
Good stuff, Oscar. Hope your knees aren't that bruised up... j/k

o_0???

lol, i think is funny that nobody gets the joke. Also I tried PMing No. 17 but he was in his way to Mexico already.

I still don't get it, what does it mean??
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 03, 2011, 10:51:55 PM
Good stuff, Oscar. Hope your knees aren't that bruised up... j/k

o_0???

lol, i think is funny that nobody gets the joke. Also I tried PMing No. 17 but he was in his way to Mexico already.

I still don't get it, what does it mean??


Double rainbow...lol I still don't get the joke.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on March 04, 2011, 04:00:21 PM
From what they are saying in the thread, this No. 17 guy is of a better skill level than he led them to believe in KOF13, and in addition to this he is not complaining about the sticks or buttons or anything else!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: steamwolf on March 05, 2011, 01:09:45 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing some of his matches
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 07, 2011, 08:57:26 PM
DG has this on another thread but Kane asked me for it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8T0XijR5Q
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 14, 2011, 02:03:21 AM
Now that Alex's Arcade has the old XIII board from AI, it's interesting to see a new community grow and frankly pretty exciting. 

Just today we had a couple of interested ppl wanting to learn the game, I hope he registers here (Dan).   One step at a time but I'm confident we can get 5-6 new players in a month or so.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on March 14, 2011, 02:46:54 AM
Now that Alex's Arcade has the old XIII board from AI, it's interesting to see a new community grow and frankly pretty exciting. 

Just today we had a couple of interested ppl wanting to learn the game, I hope he registers here (Dan).   One step at a time but I'm confident we can get 5-6 new players in a month or so.

We're still having the tournament on sat right?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 14, 2011, 03:12:31 AM
Now that Alex's Arcade has the old XIII board from AI, it's interesting to see a new community grow and frankly pretty exciting. 

Just today we had a couple of interested ppl wanting to learn the game, I hope he registers here (Dan).   One step at a time but I'm confident we can get 5-6 new players in a month or so.

We're still having the tournament on sat right?

I believe you guys are, I'm not going to make it though =(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on March 14, 2011, 04:37:58 AM
Now that Alex's Arcade has the old XIII board from AI, it's interesting to see a new community grow and frankly pretty exciting. 

Just today we had a couple of interested ppl wanting to learn the game, I hope he registers here (Dan).   One step at a time but I'm confident we can get 5-6 new players in a month or so.

We're still having the tournament on sat right?

I believe you guys are, I'm not going to make it though =(

Are you able to make it on Friday at least? Get to see some good games ^^
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 14, 2011, 05:22:39 AM
Now that Alex's Arcade has the old XIII board from AI, it's interesting to see a new community grow and frankly pretty exciting. 

Just today we had a couple of interested ppl wanting to learn the game, I hope he registers here (Dan).   One step at a time but I'm confident we can get 5-6 new players in a month or so.

We're still having the tournament on sat right?

I believe you guys are, I'm not going to make it though =(

Are you able to make it on Friday at least? Get to see some good games ^^

I'm moving this whole week so they'll be a lot of unpacking etc... to do.  I highly doubt it but you never know.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on March 16, 2011, 11:17:00 PM
I want an ortega burger, with that green stuff!! Yuhang, Oscar you know what I'm talking about lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on March 21, 2011, 07:47:53 AM
Assuming everything works out fine, I will be stopping by Alex's on the 14th primarily to play XIII.
Anything I need to know?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on March 21, 2011, 01:06:47 PM
Assuming everything works out fine, I will be stopping by Alex's on the 14th primarily to play XIII.
Anything I need to know?

Bring quarters!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on March 21, 2011, 09:08:27 PM
Besides the weekends, when would it be a good time to go during the middle of the week? I'm off on Thur and Fri.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 21, 2011, 09:17:12 PM
Friday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on March 22, 2011, 02:47:21 AM
Friday.

Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on March 22, 2011, 05:07:36 AM
Friday.

Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun.


I see what you did there!

(http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rebecca-Black-drive.gif)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on March 22, 2011, 08:51:02 AM
Friday.

Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun.


I see what you did there!

(http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rebecca-Black-drive.gif)


^^^
(http://pokato.net/demot/2011-02-04-11-35-27237447639.jpg)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 22, 2011, 05:34:56 PM
YES!!! LOL!!!! I wanted to post the video link but I don't have youtube at work.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on March 23, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
well then to continue with this discussion,once again ill post up what i said on the other forum.:)

whats up guys!!!i hear this weekend's tourney was awesome...i wasnt able to make it but im glad my crew was well represented.anyways,we were actually thinking of organizing a kof 13 tourney ourselves in japan arcade.but there are two things i would like to menttion before u guys tell me your opinion.the first one is that the game is played on american joysticks...and the second thing is that its the first version of the game(0.0 not 0.1 or what ever the new version is called jajaja).we've been discussing this for while now and i just wanted to know what u guys think.
   
like ramond said,we can probably figure out a way to place the game on another cabinet(japanese style of course).we can also establish some rules for the game since its the old version(like no mature or joe infinits,or smashing out of iori's super,etc....)

well then i guess ill just keep u guys updated within the next few days to let u know what we've done so far to make this happen.hopefully everything works out cause we are very exicted about this!!now that we have more access to the game i honestly feel that we've improved our gameplay.:)

by the way,thanks for the support!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 23, 2011, 06:41:03 PM
Keep us posted Yoshi and I'll go ahead and send Ralf (Japan Arcade owner) a message about improving the cab for you  guys ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 23, 2011, 09:33:09 PM
Ok I contacted Japan Arcade staff and they are going to change the monitor but the control panel is not going to happen unless all of you guys go together and demand it. He said that there's not enough people to make such a big investment I know it doesn't sound like much but SANWA part are about 3X the price of american. I can kinda understand where they are coming from now that I know how much is to maintain a cab and how long it takes to make some money back.

UPDATE: They will be asking you guys in the next few days about the control panel, so make sure that ALL, ALL of you are in the same page cause if they response if 50/50 60/40 they are not going to do it, so spread the world and say that you are THE ANSWER's friends and if you wanna add that I'm the coolest person in the world that is up to you  :) ;) lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: quash on March 24, 2011, 07:29:15 AM
kane, i just saw your comment on the alex's arcade casuals. i have front page posting privileges on ipw, so you're in good hands. :) just have to wait for it to be approved.

here it is: http://iplaywinner.com/news/2011/3/23/kofxiii-matchvids-from-alexs-arcade.html
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 24, 2011, 07:35:01 AM
kane, i just saw your comment on the alex's arcade casuals. i have front page posting privileges on ipw, so you're in good hands. :) just have to wait for it to be approved.

Cool deal, I knew it was just a matter of time. 

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on March 24, 2011, 09:30:15 AM
Ok I contacted Japan Arcade staff and they are going to change the monitor but the control panel is not going to happen unless all of you guys go together and demand it. He said that there's not enough people to make such a big investment I know it doesn't sound like much but SANWA part are about 3X the price of american. I can kinda understand where they are coming from now that I know how much is to maintain a cab and how long it takes to make some money back.

UPDATE: They will be asking you guys in the next few days about the control panel, so make sure that ALL, ALL of you are in the same page cause if they response if 50/50 60/40 they are not going to do it, so spread the world and say that you are THE ANSWER's friends and if you wanna add that I'm the coolest person in the world that is up to you  :) ;) lol

that sounds great!!thanks for the help....i havent even spoken to anyone at JA and you already have a monitor.jajaja well then i guess ill send everyone a message to let them know whats going on.im gonna try to take as many people as i can on saturday so that they see that we are interested in making the place our new home.:)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: StolenHope on March 24, 2011, 08:01:22 PM
Well that sounds fair i was planing on heading up their this saturday as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ItZ RoMaNc3 on March 24, 2011, 09:57:39 PM
got it..!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 24, 2011, 10:10:52 PM
kane, i just saw your comment on the alex's arcade casuals. i have front page posting privileges on ipw, so you're in good hands. :) just have to wait for it to be approved.

here it is: http://iplaywinner.com/news/2011/3/23/kofxiii-matchvids-from-alexs-arcade.html

Just like that our first video got an approximate 350+ more hits, thanks quash!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: quash on March 24, 2011, 11:01:59 PM
i just realized that i called them casuals here, when it was indeed a tournament. i also realized i posted them as being matchvids when it was just one video.

eh, i was cramming for a final. my perfectionism was being channeled elsewhere :P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 24, 2011, 11:35:57 PM
i just realized that i called them casuals here, when it was indeed a tournament. i also realized i posted them as being matchvids when it was just one video.

eh, i was cramming for a final. my perfectionism was being channeled elsewhere :P

There's actually 5 parts in total; so it's not just one video =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on March 28, 2011, 07:55:11 PM
Bring quarters!

ehhhh, okay
I also take it that Alex's works on quarters instead of tokens?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 28, 2011, 08:33:40 PM
Bring quarters!

ehhhh, okay
I also take it that Alex's works on quarters instead of tokens?

yes
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on March 28, 2011, 10:55:53 PM
Alright, gonna have to hit up the bank then.
Also, I think I wrote the 14th, I actually meant on the 15th.
And plz tell me neogeo layout is available, I will cut myself if I have to play box layout again.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 28, 2011, 11:40:36 PM
Alright, gonna have to hit up the bank then.
Also, I think I wrote the 14th, I actually meant on the 15th.
And plz tell me neogeo layout is available, I will cut myself if I have to play box layout again.

I have both available :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 29, 2011, 05:20:51 PM
On some good news, we have made progress on the direct feed recording, yesterday Duc and I were able to get video directly to his computer in 720HD (without the cab display) and it looks beautiful. Now we just need to get the right splitter to get the image to the cab as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: krazykone123 on March 29, 2011, 05:40:16 PM
On some good news, we have made progress on the direct feed recording, yesterday Duc and I were able to get video directly to his computer in 720HD (without the cab display) and it looks beautiful. Now we just need to get the right splitter to get the image to the cab as well.

Good stuff, so we may be getting direct feed videos soon?

Lemme know if you guys need any money help buying stream equipment as I'd be willing to donate some, because tbh I'm getting tired of seeing iphone quality vids, ya feel me?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on March 29, 2011, 07:50:46 PM
On some good news, we have made progress on the direct feed recording, yesterday Duc and I were able to get video directly to his computer in 720HD (without the cab display) and it looks beautiful. Now we just need to get the right splitter to get the image to the cab as well.

Good stuff, so we may be getting direct feed videos soon?

Lemme know if you guys need any money help buying stream equipment as I'd be willing to donate some, because tbh I'm getting tired of seeing iphone quality vids, ya feel me?

Offer is much appreciated, but I think we have everything we need right now. I think I may need to pick up extra HDD considering the fact that capturing raw vid takes up so much space. We'll do a trial run with it this weekend maybe and see how it goes. Once I get the vids, I'll probably give them to Kane317 to upload if his Cox is fast.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on March 29, 2011, 09:28:16 PM
On some good news, we have made progress on the direct feed recording, yesterday Duc and I were able to get video directly to his computer in 720HD (without the cab display) and it looks beautiful. Now we just need to get the right splitter to get the image to the cab as well.

Good stuff, so we may be getting direct feed videos soon?

Lemme know if you guys need any money help buying stream equipment as I'd be willing to donate some, because tbh I'm getting tired of seeing iphone quality vids, ya feel me?

Thanks man we appreciate your support, like Ash was saying we have everything we need at the moment (hopefully) and yes we should have direct feed HD vids soon!!!




On some good news, we have made progress on the direct feed recording, yesterday Duc and I were able to get video directly to his computer in 720HD (without the cab display) and it looks beautiful. Now we just need to get the right splitter to get the image to the cab as well.

Good stuff, so we may be getting direct feed videos soon?

Lemme know if you guys need any money help buying stream equipment as I'd be willing to donate some, because tbh I'm getting tired of seeing iphone quality vids, ya feel me?

Offer is much appreciated, but I think we have everything we need right now. I think I may need to pick up extra HDD considering the fact that capturing raw vid takes up so much space. We'll do a trial run with it this weekend maybe and see how it goes. Once I get the vids, I'll probably give them to Kane317 to upload if his Cox is fast.

lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on March 30, 2011, 09:37:40 PM
We'll do a trial run with it this weekend maybe and see how it goes. Once I get the vids, I'll probably give them to Kane317 to upload if his Cox is fast.

My Cox is fast.  Oh wait, what are we talking about again?

On a more serious note, Gunsmith, friend and Admin from ON, is visiting from LA next month (tbd) and wants to get together to play some kof.  Almost ten years ago he showed me around London and I played hours at his place so let's throw something together and show him how we roll in LA =)

UPDATE:  He's coming on the 30th of April and maybe a few days before that.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 03, 2011, 04:07:34 AM
How long is Gunny going to be here for? I used to talk to him way back when he was a mod at ng.com
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 03, 2011, 05:55:48 AM
I know a couple of days but I think he's only free Friday the 29th--so keep that day open guys.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 03, 2011, 06:04:29 AM
Will do, I'll let Noc know as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 04, 2011, 06:58:34 AM
Will do, I'll let Noc know as well.

Cool, but I meant that for all the SoCal guys to show some respect to a fellow veteran kofer from overseas, to at least come by and say hi and exchange some games...show him how we roll!

---

On a side note, over the weekend I drove up to Monterey Park to meet up with Scott our former AI direct feed guy to grab our footage of our last tourney at AI, which I have in possession now.  Needs loads of editing due to being de-synced and also some cutting of the rounds where characters were incorrectly selected.  Check in around Wednesday, just in time to get jacked up for this coming weekend!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on April 04, 2011, 08:16:51 AM
Hey! Just curious, how are you guys in SoCal? Found a new home yet after the unfortunate events that went down at the old one ):?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 04, 2011, 09:06:41 AM
Hey! Just curious, how are you guys in SoCal? Found a new home yet after the unfortunate events that went down at the old one ):?

The kof13 machine was bought by the answer and he's putting it at an arcade in orange county called Alex's Arcade, so it's even closer distance-wise for a lot of us.

On a side note, we have a news update for the live capture feed. Today after hours of trying and a bunch of different cable set ups, we've still stuck at a point where we can only output to the cabinet screen or my computer, not both.

It appears that the monitor for the cabinet only accept analog vga/component, and with that we're unable to capture in 720p. If we connect it straight to my computer only, it can take 720p but the monitor on the cabinet will have no signal. We're still in the process of figuring out what we can do to get you guys HD streams. Our next step is to get a digital -> analog converter (dvi-d to vga) which is fairly costly. The second idea is to bring a seperate tv that will accept digital and connect it there. Problem with that is that the tv would have to be on the side and we would need to get a convert for the joysticks to play on the side of the machine.

We put in a lot of time and effort (don't forget money) to get this working, so let's pray this works!

Here's a sample capture we took today (no sound, too lazy to hookup)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZd_zNnWchE&hd=1
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 05, 2011, 07:02:29 AM

On a side note, over the weekend I drove up to Monterey Park to meet up with Scott our former AI direct feed guy to grab our footage of our last tourney at AI, which I have in possession now.  Needs loads of editing due to being de-synced and also some cutting of the rounds where characters were incorrectly selected.  Check in around Wednesday, just in time to get jacked up for this coming weekend!

Is it Wednesday yet?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 05, 2011, 08:25:14 AM

On a side note, over the weekend I drove up to Monterey Park to meet up with Scott our former AI direct feed guy to grab our footage of our last tourney at AI, which I have in possession now.  Needs loads of editing due to being de-synced and also some cutting of the rounds where characters were incorrectly selected.  Check in around Wednesday, just in time to get jacked up for this coming weekend!

Is it Wednesday yet?

The quality of the file is worse than I thought, it desyncs every now and then (file is over 2hrs+ long), too much trouble to try to readjust it, so I think I'm just going to upload it tonight.

---
EDIT:  Lol, putting up a damn watermark is a lot harder than I thought it would be haha.  I fell asleep on the table trying to research how to do it. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 06, 2011, 12:23:35 AM
What prog do you use to edit your video files? Visible or invisible watermark? I'm guessing visible, which isn't too bad depending on what you want to do. I can try editing and fixing desync if you want.

I'll be free finally to go to AA sometime this weekend (most likely Fri or Sat), so let me know which would be a better day to go. Though my time in SoCal is slowly coming to a close, I really wish I had more time to play and practice to prepare for going back and playing the guys up north. Anyway, let me know, it'll be good to have some matches with you guys again. The time is always so long inbetween the sessions I play, I feel like I'm playing it for the first time everytime lol not really a good excuse though since Reynald never plays and he's up there with John at usually every tourney ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 06, 2011, 12:43:57 AM
What prog do you use to edit your video files? Visible or invisible watermark? I'm guessing visible, which isn't too bad depending on what you want to do. I can try editing and fixing desync if you want.

I'll be free finally to go to AA sometime this weekend (most likely Fri or Sat), so let me know which would be a better day to go. Though my time in SoCal is slowly coming to a close, I really wish I had more time to play and practice to prepare for going back and playing the guys up north. Anyway, let me know, it'll be good to have some matches with you guys again. The time is always so long inbetween the sessions I play, I feel like I'm playing it for the first time everytime lol not really a good excuse though since Reynald never plays and he's up there with John at usually every tourney ;)

Visible watermark (www.dreamcancel.com logo that nilcam sent me), as for the desyncing, it's noticable at times but it fixes readjusts itself again.  The main thing is I want the video up before this weekend as we're already one tourney behind.

This Saturday is the tourney, Oscar will post it up if he hasn't already.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 06, 2011, 07:15:57 AM
This Saturday is the tourney, Oscar will post it up if he hasn't already.

WHAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT?!?! Tournament already?! lol Well, as usual, count me in. Look forward to seeing you guys Saturday!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 11, 2011, 12:33:42 AM
You SoCal guys are too funny. Good games and good times. Also, as per Kunio's request, Ash is now known as "Dirty Duc".
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 11, 2011, 04:49:29 AM
You SoCal guys are too funny. Good games and good times. Also, as per Kunio's request, Ash is now known as "Dirty Duc".

Huh? Where'd I get that name from? hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 11, 2011, 05:03:55 AM
You SoCal guys are too funny. Good games and good times. Also, as per Kunio's request, Ash is now known as "Dirty Duc".

Huh? Where'd I get that name from? hahah

WTH, how did you miss that moniker?  Kunio made it clear when we were eating at Langosta's--don't deny it.

Indeed, this weekend was fun as hell and your stories are too funny Ivan haha.  Big thanks to Duc and Oscar for really putting all the effort to make this happen and as acting host for Kunio!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 14, 2011, 07:37:42 AM
Hey guys, I need a 3rd character as my own. I just wanna hear some suggestions from you folks. I'm thinking Mai or Kyo.

(Getting tired of Shen and Andy... they're not fitting into the style i play anymore.)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 14, 2011, 04:24:55 PM
Go with Kyo, Chin and Yuri are gimmick characters IMO so you definitely wanna have at least one solid character.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 14, 2011, 06:54:22 PM
Hey guys, I need a 3rd character as my own. I just wanna hear some suggestions from you folks. I'm thinking Mai or Kyo.

(Getting tired of Shen and Andy... they're not fitting into the style i play anymore.)

I say Clark, Hwa Jai or King. Kyo's also a good choice.

I also remember you played Kensou a bit, you did pretty damn well with him.

If you dare, try to pick up Ash hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on April 14, 2011, 07:16:42 PM
Iori!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 14, 2011, 07:48:43 PM
Iori!!!

Iori will get boring for him, if he's gonna drop Shen =/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 14, 2011, 08:02:29 PM
John wanted me to let you Duc know that he's mastered the Ash Sans Cullotte into HD combo quiet convincingly (he has sadly)--that is all.  /messenger

I don't think Kyo's gimmicky at all.  I consider Chin "technical" not gimmicky but I'm biased ;)  Now that I think about it, there's no real gimmicky character in XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 14, 2011, 08:35:23 PM
John wanted me to let you Duc know that he's mastered the Ash Sans Cullotte into HD combo quiet convincingly (he has sadly)--that is all.  /messenger

I don't think Kyo's gimmicky at all.  I consider Chin "technical" not gimmicky but I'm biased ;)  Now that I think about it, there's no real gimmicky character in XIII.

Yeah he was really close to getting it down last I saw
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 14, 2011, 09:18:22 PM
I wanna pick up hwa, but i don't go to the arcade enough to pick him up, i think he takes up alot of time to learn, kinda like Ash. I'll definitely pick him up when the game releases for console. Kensou is just all sorts of boring for me lol.... maybe i'll go with Athena too. But i'm leaning towards Kyo.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 14, 2011, 09:49:18 PM
I wanna pick up hwa, but i don't go to the arcade enough to pick him up, i think he takes up alot of time to learn, kinda like Ash. I'll definitely pick him up when the game releases for console. Kensou is just all sorts of boring for me lol.... maybe i'll go with Athena too. But i'm leaning towards Kyo.

What happened to Vice?  Your Vice is deadly.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 14, 2011, 10:05:14 PM
I wanna pick up hwa, but i don't go to the arcade enough to pick him up, i think he takes up alot of time to learn, kinda like Ash. I'll definitely pick him up when the game releases for console. Kensou is just all sorts of boring for me lol.... maybe i'll go with Athena too. But i'm leaning towards Kyo.

Own it up with EX command grab hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 14, 2011, 10:13:14 PM
John wanted me to let you Duc know that he's mastered the Ash Sans Cullotte into HD combo quiet convincingly (he has sadly)--that is all.  /messenger

I don't think Kyo's gimmicky at all.  I consider Chin "technical" not gimmicky but I'm biased ;)  Now that I think about it, there's no real gimmicky character in XIII.

LOL!! Sure buddy.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 14, 2011, 10:18:18 PM
John wanted me to let you Duc know that he's mastered the Ash Sans Cullotte into HD combo quiet convincingly (he has sadly)--that is all.  /messenger

I don't think Kyo's gimmicky at all.  I consider Chin "technical" not gimmicky but I'm biased ;)  Now that I think about it, there's no real gimmicky character in XIII.

LOL!! Sure buddy.

Haha it's hard to see past my own biases =)  I'd like to convince myself he's technical. =)  All joking aside, you wouldn't consider Jhun gimmicky, he's a technical character as well.  I really don't think there are gimmicky characters in KOF but that' just my opinion.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 14, 2011, 11:46:23 PM
John wanted me to let you Duc know that he's mastered the Ash Sans Cullotte into HD combo quiet convincingly (he has sadly)--that is all.  /messenger

I don't think Kyo's gimmicky at all.  I consider Chin "technical" not gimmicky but I'm biased ;)  Now that I think about it, there's no real gimmicky character in XIII.

LOL!! Sure buddy.

Those characters are still hard to fight against gimmick or not. I'd rather play against Reynald's Shen than his Chin.

Btw Athena is a good choice. I think I have an idea of what kind of characters you like to use. One with good mix up/mind games.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on April 15, 2011, 03:04:21 AM
It's funny how everyone's changing up their line up or venturing into other characters! It's an important thing to try and understand other character matchups. I'm just trying to pay people back with their own combos having done to me in the past =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on April 17, 2011, 08:32:46 PM
been such a long ass time since i played kof xiii since ai closed down.  i would go to alex arcade but its so far.  but i heard now japan arcade in LA has it.  i was wondering if people go to japan arcade to play some kof.  im gonna check it out sometimes since its only 20 mins away from my pad.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 17, 2011, 10:31:17 PM
yes they do, specially on the weekends.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 19, 2011, 08:51:52 AM
AA friday, who's going?!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on April 19, 2011, 08:56:37 AM
AA friday, who's going?!


i can go around 6 pm after work this friday :)
Anyone want to play for shots or beer? Or  we can just drink and play LOL
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 19, 2011, 06:49:40 PM
AA friday, who's going?!


Wait, what day???
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 19, 2011, 08:34:24 PM
AA friday, who's going?!


Wait, what day???

The day before Saturday, two days before Sunday, Fun,fun,fun...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on April 19, 2011, 08:55:08 PM
Recording?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 19, 2011, 08:57:55 PM
AA friday, who's going?!


Wait, what day???

The day before Saturday, two days before Sunday, Fun,fun,fun...

And after Saturday it's Sunday
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 19, 2011, 09:09:11 PM
AA friday, who's going?!


Wait, what day???

The day before Saturday, two days before Sunday, Fun,fun,fun...

And after Saturday it's Sunday

Nice avatar Reynald hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 19, 2011, 09:18:31 PM
You mean my  ;c ;d Attack with Raiden?  :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 19, 2011, 09:53:10 PM
You mean my  ;c ;d Attack with Raiden?  :)

Aren't those Mai's legs?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 19, 2011, 10:05:36 PM
Mai dressing up in Hulk Hogan's tights and boots
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 19, 2011, 10:48:45 PM
AA friday, who's going?!


Wait, what day???

The day before Saturday, two days before Sunday, Fun,fun,fun...

And after Saturday it's Sunday

What's after Sunday?
(http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/bc8b0ea8-b192-4654-b566-c3e170678750.gif)

Fuckn mondays
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 19, 2011, 11:00:41 PM
0_o, for some reason I think you don't like Mondays.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 20, 2011, 12:41:41 AM
0_o, for some reason I think you don't like Mondays.

No I don't... I'm the dummy and Monday is the Black guy killing me with a knife.

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 20, 2011, 09:35:38 PM
Can you guys do me a favor and dig through this event to make sure I got the commentators right? There were a couple of vids where I couldn't tell who was talking. Also let me know if names need to be changed. I have added 3 SoCal tourneys so far.

http://frame-advantage.com/event/arcade-infinity-8-21-10/174
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 20, 2011, 09:41:11 PM
Can you guys do me a favor and dig through this event to make sure I got the commentators right? There were a couple of vids where I couldn't tell who was talking. Also let me know if names need to be changed. I have added 3 SoCal tourneys so far.

http://frame-advantage.com/event/arcade-infinity-8-21-10/174

Good shit Giby, I can't look at them at work but I'll try to help once I get home.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 20, 2011, 09:57:08 PM
Also, what happened to RJ? I never see him in any vids. Does he not go to the tourneys or is he getting batch match ups in the early rounds.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on April 20, 2011, 10:09:16 PM
Also, what happened to RJ? I never see him in any vids. Does he not go to the tourneys or is he getting batch match ups in the early rounds.

RJ did play in the last tournament at Alex's Arcade 4/9/11. RJ had a  chance to beat The Answer but threw it away i guess. Either way how I see it I know RJ hasn't really been playing much 13 lately.




Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 20, 2011, 10:28:01 PM
Also, what happened to RJ? I never see him in any vids. Does he not go to the tourneys or is he getting batch match ups in the early rounds.

RJ did play in the last tournament at Alex's Arcade 4/9/11. RJ had a  chance to beat The Answer but threw it away i guess. Either way how I see it I know RJ hasn't really been playing much 13 lately.






I think he played me as well in loser's bracket. He hasn't been playing very much in 13 =(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 20, 2011, 10:41:05 PM
Can you guys do me a favor and dig through this event to make sure I got the commentators right? There were a couple of vids where I couldn't tell who was talking. Also let me know if names need to be changed. I have added 3 SoCal tourneys so far.

http://frame-advantage.com/event/arcade-infinity-8-21-10/174

Good shit Giby, I can't look at them at work but I'll try to help once I get home.

I got this one, since I have not much going on at work.

Nice job Gibby! I saw that website a few weeks ago and thought it'd be nice if it had KOF on there, but looks like you took care of that already =P

1: The Answer, Kane317
2: Mr. KOF, Scott

2nd to last: Mr. KOF, Kane317

The rest are correct.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 21, 2011, 12:04:36 AM
Thanks, Duc. If there are any tourneys I missed (I know I missed at least 1 from AA) please let me know. I want to get as much XIII stuff on there as possible. I'm going to put up tourneys from outside the US the next few days, but I think you guys will be on there the most in terms of XIII.

BTW, what are you using to record now?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 21, 2011, 01:23:35 AM
Thanks, Duc. If there are any tourneys I missed (I know I missed at least 1 from AA) please let me know. I want to get as much XIII stuff on there as possible. I'm going to put up tourneys from outside the US the next few days, but I think you guys will be on there the most in terms of XIII.

BTW, what are you using to record now?

Since that tournament we've had 3 more that were recorded, AI farewell, and 2 at alex's arcade. All of them are on Kane317's youtube account.

I'm using avertv hd dvr to record on virtual dub. The issue we've been having the whole time was that to get 720p captured, we needed a digital signal, but the LCD there was analog only. Once we figured that out we just got a dvi-d to vga digital to analog converter.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 21, 2011, 01:35:14 AM
K, I think I have them all up now (just added the one you guys did at AA with the cam).

I might add some of the casuals on his channel just so there are more vids for XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 21, 2011, 01:41:37 AM
K, I think I have them all up now (just added the one you guys did at AA with the cam).

I might add some of the casuals on his channel just so there are more vids for XIII.

If you need more vids, I might do some first to five series. I already have one for me vs oscar and one for me vs kane317 but without sound I think. I'd rather record some new ones. Problem is finding a time to get ppl there are the same time to do it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 21, 2011, 02:54:13 AM
If you need more vids, I might do some first to five series. I already have one for me vs oscar and one for me vs kane317 but without sound I think.

Although our games were most appalling and very unrecording worthy, we did have an epic end haha.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: luminair on April 21, 2011, 12:01:27 PM
Well haven't been here since before AI closed down. I remember saying that I was gonna get into this game and I still do, but a lot of shit came down all at once.  I've been wanting to hit the training room for a while now and I finally got to the chance to. Was wondering where the AI guys are going now?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 21, 2011, 06:19:43 PM
Well haven't been here since before AI closed down. I remember saying that I was gonna get into this game and I still do, but a lot of shit came down all at once.  I've been wanting to hit the training room for a while now and I finally got to the chance to. Was wondering where the AI guys are going now?

We all went to Alex's Arcade in Santa Ana.
626 S.Harbor
Santa Ana
92704
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 21, 2011, 08:53:56 PM
I've been wondering, since AI's closing we need to give our group a new name. Cali Mexicans are Team Chaos. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 21, 2011, 08:59:15 PM
RAIP
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 21, 2011, 09:09:48 PM
Team Infinity maybe...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 21, 2011, 09:11:47 PM
RAIP

Hahah, what's the hidden meaning besides the obvious?

Team Infinity maybe...

Yeah that sounds good if we don't have any better suggestions
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 21, 2011, 10:17:23 PM
F.H.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 21, 2011, 10:20:59 PM
F.H.


Oh dude, how can I forget! hahahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 21, 2011, 10:24:25 PM
If you need more vids, I might do some first to five series. I already have one for me vs oscar and one for me vs kane317 but without sound I think.

Although our games were most appalling and very unrecording worthy, we did have an epic end haha.

In Duc's own words, I believe he called it an "Epic finish!" HAPPY ENDING? lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 21, 2011, 10:26:28 PM
If you need more vids, I might do some first to five series. I already have one for me vs oscar and one for me vs kane317 but without sound I think.

Although our games were most appalling and very unrecording worthy, we did have an epic end haha.

In Duc's own words, I believe he called it an "Epic finish!" HAPPY ENDING? lol

Epic Finish came from Yuhang trying to make me drop my combo at the end of round 5. I just liked to call it happy ending hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 21, 2011, 11:12:16 PM
I've been wondering, since AI's closing we need to give our group a new name. Cali Mexicans are Team Chaos. Any suggestions?
F.H.

I WAS JUST GOING TO SAY!  How can you abandon Team FH?  Damn you for making me CAPS LOCK TALK!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 22, 2011, 10:11:23 PM
Ok guys Nilcam helped me with this and it looks amazing!!!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/Team%20Infinity/?action=view&current=teaminfinity1-1.png (no background)

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/Team%20Infinity/?action=view&current=teaminfinity1.jpg (WITH background)


We'll be using that logo for our upcoming 5v5 against team "Cali-Mexicans" "Team Chaos"
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 22, 2011, 10:24:25 PM
You should have him fix up the pixelated parts so it looks more smooth. They both look identical
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 22, 2011, 10:27:16 PM
You should have him fix up the pixelated parts so it looks more smooth. They both look identical

I'm guessing one has a transparent background and other one has white background
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 22, 2011, 10:28:39 PM
Urm, Team FH?  Or Team Infinitely FH?  Or F Infinitely H.  FHxInfinity.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 22, 2011, 10:50:02 PM
The one with no background looks a little pixelated because it doesn't have a background but when you put it on top of another image is just fine, the one with the white back ground looks just fine.

Also AA is getting a "NEW" KOF game today :) (Giby  ;))
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 23, 2011, 12:52:37 AM
Also AA is getting a "NEW" KOF game today :) (Giby  ;))

wait... wut?!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 23, 2011, 01:11:51 AM
Also AA is getting a "NEW" KOF game today :) (Giby  ;))

wait... wut?!

By new I think he also means old hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on April 23, 2011, 10:39:35 AM
Urm, Team FH?  Or Team Infinitely FH?  Or F Infinitely H.  FHxInfinity.


Team False Hope was a name i didn't like back in the 12 days =p
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: nilcam on April 23, 2011, 04:16:02 PM
If you need a high rez version of the logo, I can make an EPS for you. The size I provided is 72dpi so it should look fine on a screen.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on April 25, 2011, 01:23:46 AM
you know I was thinking, wouldn't it be cool if Arcades in So Cal were ranked by skill level. Like if all the arcades had a tournament for each discipline and whoever gets first would grant their Arcade with the #1 rank. And tournaments that would follow would be held by the first place arcade for home court advantage. So the title of #1 could change at any given tournament.

So say Japan arcade were to defeat the AA players. We would have to go to Japan arcade and win first place to get the #1 rank back. And each player may only represent one Arcade

That could work for any game and it would be so sick too because it promotes players to go to the arcade to represent

Alex's Arcade: #1-KoF XIII, #1 SSFIV AE, #1 MVC  just a thought lol
others
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 25, 2011, 03:43:50 AM
you know I was thinking, wouldn't it be cool if Arcades in So Cal were ranked by skill level. Like if all the arcades had a tournament for each discipline and whoever gets first would grant their Arcade with the #1 rank. And tournaments that would follow would be held by the first place arcade for home court advantage. So the title of #1 could change at any given tournament.

So say Japan arcade were to defeat the AA players. We would have to go to Japan arcade and win first place to get the #1 rank back. And each player may only represent one Arcade

That could work for any game and it would be so sick too because it promotes players to go to the arcade to represent

Alex's Arcade: #1-KoF XIII, #1 SSFIV AE, #1 MVC  just a thought lol
others

I think it's a great idea in theory, but only having 2 arcades with XIII is kinda defeating the purpose really (or at least 2 with ppl actually playing in it).  Furthermore, I know how the Cali-Mexicans feel about the Japanese sticks vs American sticks etc...  It's going to be a pain but I guess it won't hurt in trying.

I wonder how FFA is doing with XIII.  Now SSFIV and MvC3 on the other hand, I can totally see it happening.

Still wish we could have the NesicaxLive over here in the states, that's the only way I can see arcades remotely surviving after the console release; it forces you to train at home, but if you want your name on the rankings, then you have to play in the arcades.  I'm sure they can have a separate ranking system for console.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 25, 2011, 05:07:41 AM
I wonder how FFA is doing with XIII.

I was actually at FFA on Friday (for MBAACC though lol). To be honest their setup is kinda... lackluster, I guess? They put it in a Super Megalo cab with a Westinghouse LCD TV and computer speakers hooked up to it. No joke. COMPUTER SPEAKERS. It was next to a KOF 2002 machine, which was getting significantly more play. Some guy was complaining about how XIII was 50 cents a game. I only played one guy who was semi-competent. He had decent fundamentals but he didn't know how to utilize the new system mechanics properly (drive cancelling/HD). I asked if it ever got busy and he said normally it did on Fridays but not that day probably because of Easter weekend. My opinion is, don't go there thinking it'll be anything like AI/AA or Japan Arcade for XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 25, 2011, 06:24:50 AM
I wonder how FFA is doing with XIII.

I was actually at FFA on Friday (for MBAACC though lol). To be honest their setup is kinda... lackluster, I guess? They put it in a Super Megalo cab with a Westinghouse LCD TV and computer speakers hooked up to it. No joke. COMPUTER SPEAKERS. It was next to a KOF 2002 machine, which was getting significantly more play. Some guy was complaining about how XIII was 50 cents a game. I only played one guy who was semi-competent. He had decent fundamentals but he didn't know how to utilize the new system mechanics properly (drive cancelling/HD). I asked if it ever got busy and he said normally it did on Fridays but not that day probably because of Easter weekend. My opinion is, don't go there thinking it'll be anything like AI/AA or Japan Arcade for XIII.

Someone needs to suggest to make it a quarter, I understand that's it's an expensive game, and they need an ROI--but after 8-9months of release nobody is going to want to pay 50cents.  If it was a quarter, and there was indeed some challengers, I wouldn't mind going up there once in a while on a Friday.  For 50cents, no thank you (especially for such a setup).  Is it at least Japanese sticks?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on April 25, 2011, 06:48:05 AM
Should be JPN sticks, the set up he's describing is the old BBCS set up.

How is the turnout for the game at Japan Arcade? I haven't been there, and I don't hear much about it even after Ralph bought the place.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 25, 2011, 06:59:37 AM
I wonder how FFA is doing with XIII.

I was actually at FFA on Friday (for MBAACC though lol). To be honest their setup is kinda... lackluster, I guess? They put it in a Super Megalo cab with a Westinghouse LCD TV and computer speakers hooked up to it. No joke. COMPUTER SPEAKERS. It was next to a KOF 2002 machine, which was getting significantly more play. Some guy was complaining about how XIII was 50 cents a game. I only played one guy who was semi-competent. He had decent fundamentals but he didn't know how to utilize the new system mechanics properly (drive cancelling/HD). I asked if it ever got busy and he said normally it did on Fridays but not that day probably because of Easter weekend. My opinion is, don't go there thinking it'll be anything like AI/AA or Japan Arcade for XIII.

Someone needs to suggest to make it a quarter, I understand that's it's an expensive game, and they need an ROI--but after 8-9months of release nobody is going to want to pay 50cents.  If it was a quarter, and there was indeed some challengers, I wouldn't mind going up there once in a while on a Friday.  For 50cents, no thank you (especially for such a setup).  Is it at least Japanese sticks?

Sanwa sticks and buttons. Probably needs a bit of maintenance though. 1P balltop kept coming loose after every few matches and 2P buttons were, at times, unresponsive.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 27, 2011, 08:16:50 AM
Hey, guys! Is Gunny still passing through this weekend?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 27, 2011, 08:32:15 AM
Hey, guys! Is Gunny still passing through this weekend?

Yes.  As a reminder, Gunsmith is arriving at Alex's Arcade at 5:30 this Friday (4/29), please introduce yourself to him and make him feel home; he has already arrived in LA already and texted me.  Since it's going to be a bunch of casuals I was thinking that maybe we should all share one of our character with him since he doesn't have a chance to play XIII (unless he hops over to France...damn imagine not being able to play XIII), I figured he should get as much game time in.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 27, 2011, 03:26:14 PM
Sounds good. I'll probably be there early just to get some practice in. Unfortunately, I won't be able to stay as long as I would like since i have family coming in that night, so I'll have to leave around 9PM.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 27, 2011, 04:27:59 PM
We can put a win limit on the cab.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 28, 2011, 10:37:42 PM
We can put a win limit on the cab.

We could do that too, or randomize our games like last time.  Something different so Gunsmith would still have fun.

Public thanks for Nilcam for designing my Team CHINfinity avatar =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 28, 2011, 10:48:03 PM
Public thanks for Nilcam for designing my Team CHINfinity avatar =)

lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 28, 2011, 11:49:02 PM
We can put a win limit on the cab.

We could do that too, or randomize our games like last time.  Something different so Gunsmith would still have fun.

Public thanks for Nilcam for designing my Team CHINfinity avatar =)

Yeah Nilcam is awesome. If it were me designing it, the infinity symbol would most likely be the sack with a shaft sticking out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on April 29, 2011, 11:14:33 AM
I was thinking of forming Team Rurouni to unite the xiii  players into the story line...this is my idea on the outlook of the team/cast

Himura Kenshin - Mr.KOF
Choice of Saitoh Haijime/Sanoske - Reynald
Shinomori Aoishi (Oniwa Banshu) - The Answer
Hanya (Oniwa Banshu) - C.M.D.Duc
Ji-ya(oniwa Banshu) - Kane317
Hyotokko(oniwa banshu) - Metaphysics
Shikijo(oniwa banshu) 4 Leaf
Beshimi(oniwa Banshu)- Fatacon
Soujiro the Tenken (Juppon Gatana) - B.A.L.A.
Anji Yukyuzan (Juppon Gatana) -????

Cho Sawagejo (Juppon Gatana) - ????
Henya Kariw (Juppon Gatana) ????

Kamatori Hanjo (Juppon Gatana) -????

So many names to fill in the dots! earn your rank !!!

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 29, 2011, 01:45:07 PM
I feel bad for being Oniwaban lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 29, 2011, 04:17:43 PM
I feel bad for being Oniwaban lol

Beshimi(oniwa Banshu)- Fatacon, according to the wiki:

Beshimi is the dart throwing specialist of the Oniwabanshu and by far the shortest of the team. He was defeated by Kenshin and later killed by Kanryu's Gatling gun. His head was buried in a mountain forest.

LMAO!!!!


P.S. Kane your avatar is kickass!!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 29, 2011, 08:12:47 PM
Yeah I'm not feeling the Kenshin thing, sorry.

So today Gunny's gonna showup, I heard the Jaime and Giby are swinging on by as well.  I suppose it'll only be courteous to put some sort of win limit so that the newcomers can play each other as well (sorry Giby and Jaime, you guys fit in that category in though you shouldn't), we'll just give whoever hits the cap a quarter back as the new person sits in.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 29, 2011, 08:21:44 PM
5 win limit will be implemented, and if somebody brings a laptop we can stream the total eclipse tournament.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 29, 2011, 08:22:22 PM
NERDS!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on April 29, 2011, 08:39:07 PM
NERDS!

loool see you guys for a few hours today!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: nilcam on April 29, 2011, 09:04:45 PM
Let me know if it will be streamed. I'll definitely homepage it!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 29, 2011, 09:08:01 PM
Let me know if it will be streamed. I'll definitely homepage it!

I think he said the Japanese Total Eclipse tournament will be streamed, but we're not (at least planning to) stream ours haha.

NERDS!

YEAH BABY!   Don't deny our true colors!

5 win limit will be implemented, and if somebody brings a laptop we can stream the total eclipse tournament.

I always have my tiny ass netbook in the car, I suppose if the connection is good enough that'll be suffice.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 29, 2011, 09:14:18 PM
NERDS!

YEAH BABY!   Don't deny our true colors!


Actually I was referring to the Kenshin thing =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 29, 2011, 09:29:23 PM
NERDS!

YEAH BABY!   Don't deny our true colors!


Actually I was referring to the Kenshin thing =P

Yeah John is a total NERD.

@Kane: Yeah we've streamed another tourney in the past and it was decent.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on April 29, 2011, 09:32:23 PM
NERDS!

YEAH BABY!   Don't deny our true colors!


Actually I was referring to the Kenshin thing =P

Yeah I thought that was a bit much.  I didn't know John had that side in him haha.

@Kane: Yeah we've streamed another tourney in the past and it was decent.

Watching a stream and streaming a tourney are two different things.  We're talking about watching the stream right?  (I know you partially streamed the March 9th tourney because you sent me the link.)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 29, 2011, 10:13:18 PM
yes Yuhang that's what we are talking about.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on April 29, 2011, 11:33:06 PM
Yeah I'm not feeling the Kenshin thing, sorry.

So today Gunny's gonna showup, I heard the Jaime and Giby are swinging on by as well.  I suppose it'll only be courteous to put some sort of win limit so that the newcomers can play each other as well (sorry Giby and Jaime, you guys fit in that category in though you shouldn't), we'll just give whoever hits the cap a quarter back as the new person sits in.

It's okay I haven't really played much KOFXIII. That doens't mean you guys should go easy on me though. Me and Giby are on the way. See you guys soon. Also yes I'm a huge nerd.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on April 30, 2011, 12:46:22 AM
NERDS!

YEAH BABY!   Don't deny our true colors!


Actually I was referring to the Kenshin thing =P

Yeah I thought that was a bit much.  I didn't know John had that side in him haha.

@Kane: Yeah we've streamed another tourney in the past and it was decent.

Watching a stream and streaming a tourney are two different things.  We're talking about watching the stream right?  (I know you partially streamed the March 9th tourney because you sent me the link.)
kenshin's nerdy?  Damn I guess it's really hard to be cool these days lol.  was kinda hoping we'd do a power ranger thing tho. I wanna be tommy!! haha tho realistically i'll probably end up as the blue ranger, or worse those clay things lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on April 30, 2011, 12:57:02 AM
I'm just messing around hahah, I actually used to watch a lot of nerdy stuff.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on April 30, 2011, 10:16:28 PM
I'm just messing around hahah, I actually used to watch a lot of nerdy stuff.

Did u watch this anime?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 01, 2011, 07:35:43 AM
This is what happens when you're not on my side..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po77bJk1DdI&feature=related
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: StolenHope on May 01, 2011, 11:10:51 AM
Oh Shit the only person in all anime that can make people blow up by just punching them.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 02, 2011, 03:35:13 AM
I had a blast on Friday guys, Thanks to Giby and Noctural for making it down and of course Gunsmith and Delphine (sp?) for making it all the way.  We definitely should have recorded some podcast of us just shooting the crap--it'll definitely make some entertaining session.  I thought it was extra funny that our significant others were banded together complaining how we when we're not at the arcades, we're either watching kof vids, or writing about kof hahaha.  Good times.

For the record Giby, when we said put a win limit so the newcomers could play more we didn't mean we were going to go easy hehe, no disrespect, we just wanted to make sure you guys got more playtime since we get to play all the time.

Fun time as always!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on May 02, 2011, 06:53:51 AM
It was great hanging out with all of you guys again. I didn't get as many games in as I wanted, but that's fine. A video/podcast of the 'event' would have been awesome, but you know, some of it would have to be cut out :p

I got about 3-4 games in I think, I know 1 with Gunny, 1 with Abe, 1 with Oscar and one more, but I forgot against who. Liz's counter super took me by surprise, i didn't even know she had it.

The ladies seemed to have a lot of fun, especially when it came to bashing their men :o

About the Neo Geo collector I told you guys about. I can't find recent pics, but here they are before going into a special room http://www.neo-geo.com//gallery/collections/flo.html

Kane, I just misunderstood what I read, I saw it as "lets not go all out" and my mind said "NO"

What do we do about those pics we took? I don't mind them going up, but I don't want to throw any up if someone doesn't want their pic online. Send me the pics you guys took, and let me know if you guys want the one I have. I really want to see Gunny's, that one looked horrible :o

Hopefully Jaime and I can come down again sometime soon. Its always fun getting with you guys. Maybe if Japan Arcade/FFA gets 1.1 we can try to get together there once in a while since its between all of us.

And to quote Gunny: "anything said at AA, stays at AA" :D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on May 02, 2011, 10:47:09 AM
I had a blast on Friday. It was great seeing everyone again. Also good meeting with Gunsmith and Delphine (I'm following Kane's spelling :D). I hope you both had a good time. I got to play most of everyone for the most part. I really need to practice just combos in general. I still learned a couple of things as I played. I also wanted to thank Oscar and Kane for the the hospitality, ride and food. That fried chicken was pretty good. We'll have to do it again soon. I'll see about getting there earlier next time to get more games in. GGs all.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 02, 2011, 06:54:58 PM
Friday was a lot of fun. It was nice meeting Gunsmith his a really cool guy, hanging out with Giby and Noc is always fun. We really need to do this again and hopefully next time I'll have the PS2 adapters ready so I can take the system home :D Reynald and John need to join us next time thou.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on May 02, 2011, 07:03:50 PM

And to quote Gunny: "anything said at AA, stays at AA" :D

AA is King of Fight Club
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on May 02, 2011, 10:47:08 PM
Reynald and John need to join us next time thou.

John and I had work early next morning :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 02, 2011, 11:00:09 PM
Reynald and John need to join us next time thou.

John and I had work early next morning :(

Noc had to work as well and he still showed up.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 03, 2011, 12:14:44 AM
Reynald and John need to join us next time thou.

John and I had work early next morning :(

That's funny, me as well.   I worked the next day in the morning =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 03, 2011, 12:59:28 AM
Reynald and John need to join us next time thou.

John and I had work early next morning :(

That's funny, me as well.   I worked the next day in the morning =)

I thought you guys went to a place for pho but nocturnal was talking about fried chicken? if that was the case count me in next time! At the same time everyone was pretty quiet when they first got there, so i didn't feel like going if that explains anything.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on May 04, 2011, 05:54:34 AM
alright so i finally got to check out japan arcade in LA.  It was a pretty cool place but it sucks that the cab is american sticks i guess ill check out alex arcade sometimes.  

But i had some problems with the mexicans.  sorry dont know your names but hoping i would probably catch them on this board.  Ive seen them go to ai before and some of them were cool some of them were not as cool.  Even before at ai sometimes i go play street fighter while i leave a coin up at ai they jack my shit now if its 1 and it was a mistake but seriously i left coins up there like 2-3 times on the same day and it gets robbed like candy.  

But when kane , meta, mr kof and etc sorry dont know all your names and giving some shout outs at the same time miss playing with you guys but yeah my coins never gets jacked when i kick it with you guys.

Now today they saw me at japan arcade this afternoon started staring at me and started laughing.  not sure if you guys were laughing at me?  i heard chino and some other random shit sorry dont know spanish so i cant really assume much.  you guys act like you guys never saw a chino play video games at an arcade before. If you guys did started laughing at me thats some fucked up shit.  Never really had good vibes hanging around with you guys when i just wanted to chill and play some kof.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 04, 2011, 08:38:23 AM
Wow! Sorry to hear about this experience, we do have a few of the Japan Arcade KOF players in this forum and I'm sure they will see your message. Also I will personally make sure this issue is addressed with Team Chaos.

I am sure we all know that the majority of the KOF players in the US are either Asian or Mexican (not all thou) so we definitely don't want any conflicts like this going on.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on May 04, 2011, 09:09:11 AM
Yes fried chicken again next time :D.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 04, 2011, 09:10:08 AM
alright so i finally got to check out japan arcade in LA.  It was a pretty cool place but it sucks that the cab is american sticks i guess ill check out alex arcade sometimes.  

But i had some problems with the mexicans.  sorry dont know your names but hoping i would probably catch them on this board.  Ive seen them go to ai before and some of them were cool some of them were not as cool.  Even before at ai sometimes i go play street fighter while i leave a coin up at ai they jack my shit now if its 1 and it was a mistake but seriously i left coins up there like 2-3 times on the same day and it gets robbed like candy.  

But when kane , meta, mr kof and etc sorry dont know all your names and giving some shout outs at the same time miss playing with you guys but yeah my coins never gets jacked when i kick it with you guys.

Now today they saw me at japan arcade this afternoon started staring at me and started laughing.  not sure if you guys were laughing at me?  i heard chino and some other random shit sorry dont know spanish so i cant really assume much.  you guys act like you guys never saw a chino play video games at an arcade before. If you guys did started laughing at me thats some fucked up shit.  Never really had good vibes hanging around with you guys when i just wanted to chill and play some kof.

Racism stewed to PERFECTION! =)
Don't let one bad experience discourage you! Hope to play with you again someday in AE!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 04, 2011, 12:24:32 PM
alright so i finally got to check out japan arcade in LA.  It was a pretty cool place but it sucks that the cab is american sticks i guess ill check out alex arcade sometimes.  

But i had some problems with the mexicans.  sorry dont know your names but hoping i would probably catch them on this board.  Ive seen them go to ai before and some of them were cool some of them were not as cool.  Even before at ai sometimes i go play street fighter while i leave a coin up at ai they jack my shit now if its 1 and it was a mistake but seriously i left coins up there like 2-3 times on the same day and it gets robbed like candy.  

But when kane , meta, mr kof and etc sorry dont know all your names and giving some shout outs at the same time miss playing with you guys but yeah my coins never gets jacked when i kick it with you guys.

Now today they saw me at japan arcade this afternoon started staring at me and started laughing.  not sure if you guys were laughing at me?  i heard chino and some other random shit sorry dont know spanish so i cant really assume much.  you guys act like you guys never saw a chino play video games at an arcade before. If you guys did started laughing at me thats some fucked up shit.  Never really had good vibes hanging around with you guys when i just wanted to chill and play some kof.
first of all on behalf of all my team i would like to thank you for visiting our arcade.:) im pretty sure i was there and i dont remember playing you(and trust me i was there all day).we cirtainly want more competition to come over to our place!!!when we're playing we constantly make fun of ourselves and joke around with each other,thats just how we hang out.please dont think that we were making fun of you or anything like that.:) when we wait for our turn to play,we never place a coin to mark whos next,so i honestly dont know how your coins got stolen.now if all the stuff you're saying is true,then we would like to apologize if we treated you wrong in any way.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 04, 2011, 12:29:51 PM
alright so i finally got to check out japan arcade in LA.  It was a pretty cool place but it sucks that the cab is american sticks i guess ill check out alex arcade sometimes.  

But i had some problems with the mexicans.  sorry dont know your names but hoping i would probably catch them on this board.  Ive seen them go to ai before and some of them were cool some of them were not as cool.  Even before at ai sometimes i go play street fighter while i leave a coin up at ai they jack my shit now if its 1 and it was a mistake but seriously i left coins up there like 2-3 times on the same day and it gets robbed like candy.  

But when kane , meta, mr kof and etc sorry dont know all your names and giving some shout outs at the same time miss playing with you guys but yeah my coins never gets jacked when i kick it with you guys.

Now today they saw me at japan arcade this afternoon started staring at me and started laughing.  not sure if you guys were laughing at me?  i heard chino and some other random shit sorry dont know spanish so i cant really assume much.  you guys act like you guys never saw a chino play video games at an arcade before. If you guys did started laughing at me thats some fucked up shit.  Never really had good vibes hanging around with you guys when i just wanted to chill and play some kof.
first of all on behalf of all my team i would like to thank you for visiting our arcade.:) im pretty sure i was there and i dont remember playing you(and trust me i was there all day).we cirtainly want more competition to come over to our place!!!when we're playing we constantly make fun of ourselves and joke around with each other,thats just how we hang out.please dont think that we were making fun of you or anything like that.:) when we wait for our turn to play,we never place a coin to mark whos next,so i honestly dont know how your coins got stolen.now if all the stuff you're saying is true,then we would like to apologize if we treated you wrong in any way.
but seriously i dont remember playing anybody else besides the people i know.the last thing we want to do is to discriminate someone.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on May 04, 2011, 06:53:46 PM
Yes fried chicken again next time :D.

Don't forget about the grape drink
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on May 04, 2011, 07:04:05 PM
yeah i didnt play against you guys on that day when i visited japan arcade but im sure i have played u guys at arcade infinity before.  dont worry about it i just wanted to make things clear.  I was really high and i smoked so much weed before i entered japan arcade lolz.  But yeah i was a little paranoid and when i saw you guys started staring at me and laughed. i was like are they making fun of me?  but thanks for making things clear i just assumed the wrong things.  

Im still trying to get better at kof but i dont like the sticks they have there.  im just use to the jap stick set ups lol.  but yeah im pretty sure me and my friends will drop by japan arcade from time to time and i hope to get some games in and train with you guys next time.

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 04, 2011, 11:07:20 PM
yeah i didnt play against you guys on that day when i visited japan arcade but im sure i have played u guys at arcade infinity before.  dont worry about it i just wanted to make things clear.  I was really high and i smoked so much weed before i entered japan arcade lolz.  But yeah i was a little paranoid and when i saw you guys started staring at me and laughed. i was like are they making fun of me?  but thanks for making things clear i just assumed the wrong things.  

Im still trying to get better at kof but i dont like the sticks they have there.  im just use to the jap stick set ups lol.  but yeah im pretty sure me and my friends will drop by japan arcade from time to time and i hope to get some games in and train with you guys next time.


im glad that you're still willing to visit us once again!! :) feel free to talk to us next time,we are not as mean as we look.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on May 04, 2011, 11:51:07 PM
daaamn yoshi you guys be jackin coins?! lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 05, 2011, 08:57:02 AM
daaamn yoshi you guys be jackin coins?! lol.
jaja what!!!nah man im pretty sure all this was a misunderstanding.although i think i owe u some AI coins now that u reminded me.jajajaja jk
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 05, 2011, 10:25:06 AM
daaamn yoshi you guys be jackin coins?! lol.

@ Reynald/Mr.Green They don't jack coins! They do the other drop kick version...Get it Str8! Oh yeah, i want my lunch soon...next time i see you we eating!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on May 05, 2011, 06:30:17 PM
Jacking coins is what we specialize at in NorCal. Hey, if it's been on the machine for 5 hours it's fair game isn't it? If only AE and KOF 13 weren't 50 cents we wouldn't have to stoop so low =/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on May 05, 2011, 06:57:23 PM
i heard alex arcade is a small place from yelp lolz.  i was gonna make a trip either this weekend or next whenever you guys go.  i wanna check it out but i was wondering does it get packed like AI.  oh yeah and are the kof and sf cab setups on jap sticks or bat tops?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 05, 2011, 07:24:38 PM
AA is small place and it does get packed specially since there's only one KOF cab. All the newer fighting games have Jap sticks and the older games (mvc2) have american sticks.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Feez on May 09, 2011, 03:16:23 AM
I'm in SoCal for this week, until next Monday the 16th, in the Orange County area (Irvine). I talked with The Answer some months back about possibly meeting up if anyone's interested. I play 02og/um and I can play 98 too. I don't play on stick...so I don't frequent arcades much. :(

Also I'm a big melty fan in case anyone here plays that. =D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 11, 2011, 06:54:16 PM
Hey Feez we are having a KOF XIII tourney this Saturday at Alex's Arcade, we are going to have PS2 adapters so you can bring your pad since I know you are a PadFighter.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 18, 2011, 06:40:14 AM
Good session with 4leaf and Ash today, got a chance to really use Mai and for 4leaf to practice his top tiers on me.

4leaf you should pick up Kula, I think you would use her really well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on May 18, 2011, 09:18:16 AM
Just doing some research. If i'm in the Irvine area would it be possible to get to AA without a car? If so about how long would it take?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 18, 2011, 12:08:40 PM
Just doing some research. If i'm in the Irvine area would it be possible to get to AA without a car? If so about how long would it take?

I live in Irvine, it's best to arrange for one of us to pick you up and drive you.  Most likely myself as I live and work here.  When are you coming?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 18, 2011, 04:05:56 PM
I work in Irvine as well, happy to pick you up on my way from work to AA. However I live in Tustin so a taking you back home would be a problem.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 18, 2011, 04:17:22 PM
So was reading the article below and I was wondering if that would encourage more people to join our tourneys. I will really consider using this pay scale for ReveLAtions.

http://shoryuken.com/content/examining-ufgt7-s-new-pay-scale-style-4558/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on May 19, 2011, 12:29:46 AM
Thanks a lot guys! There are no real plans yet. Just kicking a few ideas back and forth while I work on raising the funds for a little trip haha. I'll definitely post up in here once I get something concrete.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 19, 2011, 09:38:07 AM
So was reading the article below and I was wondering if that would encourage more people to join our tourneys. I will really consider using this pay scale for ReveLAtions.

http://shoryuken.com/content/examining-ufgt7-s-new-pay-scale-style-4558/

It is a great way to help payout the bottom placers. But i don't think the the sign ups for 13 will drastically change due to the exclusiveness. If anything , i really do hope there will be at least 60+ entrants and have TOP 8 streamed if possible to bring interest through the eyes of KOF'ers and SF4 peeps.. The reason i say this is because alot of SF4 ppl do ask me about KOF 13 and ask about my thoughts comparing it SF4. I've seen  players from SF4(who're not scrubs) try and experience the game. I often tell them when they ask me "why am i good in SF4?" i tell them KOF has taught me alot of things as of using the best Escape options and also natural talent comes into place. You can even ask Metaphysics who play's SF4 and KOF13.Same thing with Reynald/Mr.Green/Deadlyduo who also plays SF4 too. I know and Believe that in SF4 it's anyone's game. In KOF once you're on top you'll stay on top. That is the DIFFERENCE between the two games. I can be set as an example as those two KOF players who won SBO playing SF4 last year without the use of tiers.I've been thinking for a week now and am really considering in retiring if SNK doesn't do something by EVO or the end of the year. I've cross trained both games and earned popularity in SF4 and gained mutual respect from TOP SF4 players. SnK is where i originated....will it be my resting tomb????


On to other news...sorry for the long write up....
Don't Get hit By my......
ASH CRIMSON STUN combo! *requires only two power bars and one drive! Thank* CMD duc as well!
Takuma - Shoot...just don't get  hit or grabbed!!
Iori* in training *lynch CMD Duc for helping me
Robert Garcia- found out other diferent variations/ Bringing it BACK!
Chin Gentsai - You can lynch Kane31 for my bootleg Combo's
Yuri sakazaki- Working on new flashy combos for you guys as well as GREEn
Terry Bogard- Trying my best to beat you with nice style and take all your blood!
Other than that Joe...did not make the line up.......He does well keeping the opponents down...it just wasn't enough style....
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 19, 2011, 05:00:51 PM
Let's hope SNK gets their shit together by the end of the year, we all know that SF4 is where the money is at and I am sure that if you would dedicate your self to it you would get signed as a PRO player eventually and make some money. However we really need a guy with your talent and dedication here, I personally feel like I've improved a lot in the last few weeks thanks to you since we've been playing a lot together and sharing ideas even thou we disagree sometimes lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on May 19, 2011, 05:20:45 PM
I think you should go to Wednesday night fights once arcade edition comes out . Beat up on those dudes. You doing well really gets the word out for KoF belive it or not, and makes you look bad ass, so it's a win win lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 19, 2011, 06:42:08 PM
I think you should go to Wednesday night fights once arcade edition comes out . Beat up on those dudes. You doing well really gets the word out for KoF belive it or not, and makes you look bad ass, so it's a win win lol

Will do it for all of us! Will beat the cocky player and tell them i don't play the damn game haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 19, 2011, 09:24:42 PM
FYI will be streaming today from Alex's Arcade starting at 7PM
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on May 19, 2011, 11:53:16 PM
direct feed or cam feed?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash Riot on May 20, 2011, 12:23:33 AM
Link please.  :O
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on May 20, 2011, 12:39:13 AM
Hopfully better quality this time. Last time the camera couldn't keep up with the speed of the game. BTW, did you guys record last week's tournament?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 20, 2011, 12:52:13 AM
oh yeah I forgot justin.tv/offcast

this are the guys who do WNF sometimes so they have a pretty professional setup.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on May 20, 2011, 01:30:42 AM
"Ghetto Streams @ the Hood Spot Alex's Arcade" HAHAHAHA KOF marketing at its finest!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 20, 2011, 06:38:30 AM
Stream canceled.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 20, 2011, 06:45:35 AM
Stream canceled.

Guess it was too ghetto.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on May 20, 2011, 07:27:59 AM
Stream canceled.

Guess it was too ghetto.

:(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on May 20, 2011, 08:13:15 AM
Are you kidding me!? Streaming @ AA would ruin it's rep, Gotta keep it G status. It was just too gangster lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on May 20, 2011, 08:45:47 AM
I heard some random Mexicans jumped offcast, stole his streaming equipment, went to the pawnshop and cashed it in for quarters to play XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 20, 2011, 04:37:00 PM
Lets see if I can get this joke right.

AA is so gangster we don't stream online we use trained pigeons. lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 21, 2011, 02:14:32 AM
AA is so G that everytime I play xiii there i feel there's a fight about to erupt behind me whenever they're playing MVC2 due to all the slamming of the controls, stools being knocked to the floor with shouts of "No Mames"along with Puto Madre!

Hell it was even more G when I see a dorky looking ASIAN dude playing MVC screaming No Mames LOL.

place is so hood that when CMD Duc (Ash) Struts in and leans with it...Guess what kicks he's sporting???? Clean ass Nike Cortez! right out the Box!

I would throw away my game to Duc ....Fuck that shit imma about to get shot playing 13 next to a guy who drives a series and wears those kicks...i don't want people to assume i'm affiliated with the underworld.

Place is so hood that we have  a guy who i believe may be Kane317 strolling into the arcade with some black ass bare feet.....Freaking that's how crazy he is....thats some RYU shit right there!!!

Then We have  Oscar the Answer who plays 13 screaming  Oh my god!!! WTF??!!! Raging  when dropping combos scaring SF4 players into thinking KOF is some dangerous shit to play!

Then there is MEtaphysics who seems nice and quiet who says he doesn't smoke....but after playing at AA he says he feels like it  after playing 13 with me.....I can't be the one to blame...blame AA~!!!

Then we have Reynald who makes these loud noises and makes delirious  wretched faces while playing 13...Hell even the Autistic kid who does the pop and lock moves becomes normal when he watches reynald play because he thinks Reynald will do the Dougie!

Then we have 4 leaf who eats his kit kat bars and believes he can beat me.....that's just crazy! AA is just too Gangsta!

Last but not least you've got me........AA is so gangta that this place scared me str8! I pick the lowest tier character possible in all games so i don't get dogged down. heck , when i play Pin Ball i only use the Left flipper only to show that it is my weaker side. I'm so scared i want ppl to call me by John in front of the gangsters instead of "KOF"  because i'm scared they don't know the the acronym for KOF and mistake me for a gang banger.


Thanks again for reading this long ass post!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 21, 2011, 03:21:36 AM
AA is so G that everytime I play xiii there i feel there's a fight about to erupt behind me whenever they're playing MVC2 due to all the slamming of the controls, stools being knocked to the floor with shouts of "No Mames"along with Puto Madre!

Hell it was even more G when I see a dorky looking ASIAN dude playing MVC screaming No Mames LOL.

place is so hood that when CMD Duc (Ash) Struts in and leans with it...Guess what kicks he's sporting???? Clean ass Nike Cortez! right out the Box!

I would throw away my game to Duc ....Fuck that shit imma about to get shot playing 13 next to a guy who drives a series and wears those kicks...i don't want people to assume i'm affiliated with the underworld.

Place is so hood that we have  a guy who i believe may be Kane317 strolling into the arcade with some black ass bare feet.....Freaking that's how crazy he is....thats some RYU shit right there!!!

Then We have  Oscar the Answer who plays 13 screaming  Oh my god!!! WTF??!!! Raging  when dropping combos scaring SF4 players into thinking KOF is some dangerous shit to play!

Then there is MEtaphysics who seems nice and quiet who says he doesn't smoke....but after playing at AA he says he feels like it  after playing 13 with me.....I can't be the one to blame...blame AA~!!!

Then we have Reynald who makes these loud noises and makes delirious  wretched faces while playing 13...Hell even the Autistic kid who does the pop and lock moves becomes normal when he watches reynald play because he thinks Reynald will do the Dougie!

Then we have 4 leaf who eats his kit kat bars and believes he can beat me.....that's just crazy! AA is just too Gangsta!

Last but not least you've got me........AA is so gangta that this place scared me str8! I pick the lowest tier character possible in all games so i don't get dogged down. heck , when i play Pin Ball i only use the Left flipper only to show that it is my weaker side. I'm so scared i want ppl to call me by John in front of the gangsters instead of "KOF"  because i'm scared they don't know the the acronym for KOF and mistake me for a gang banger.


Thanks again for reading this long ass post!!!!!

Dude, what are you smoking?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on May 21, 2011, 03:32:48 AM
That post will scare new players into tears
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on May 21, 2011, 04:41:27 AM
AA is so G that everytime I play xiii there i feel there's a fight about to erupt behind me whenever they're playing MVC2 due to all the slamming of the controls, stools being knocked to the floor with shouts of "No Mames"along with Puto Madre!

Hell it was even more G when I see a dorky looking ASIAN dude playing MVC screaming No Mames LOL.

place is so hood that when CMD Duc (Ash) Struts in and leans with it...Guess what kicks he's sporting???? Clean ass Nike Cortez! right out the Box!

I would throw away my game to Duc ....Fuck that shit imma about to get shot playing 13 next to a guy who drives a series and wears those kicks...i don't want people to assume i'm affiliated with the underworld.

Place is so hood that we have  a guy who i believe may be Kane317 strolling into the arcade with some black ass bare feet.....Freaking that's how crazy he is....thats some RYU shit right there!!!

Then We have  Oscar the Answer who plays 13 screaming  Oh my god!!! WTF??!!! Raging  when dropping combos scaring SF4 players into thinking KOF is some dangerous shit to play!

Then there is MEtaphysics who seems nice and quiet who says he doesn't smoke....but after playing at AA he says he feels like it  after playing 13 with me.....I can't be the one to blame...blame AA~!!!

Then we have Reynald who makes these loud noises and makes delirious  wretched faces while playing 13...Hell even the Autistic kid who does the pop and lock moves becomes normal when he watches reynald play because he thinks Reynald will do the Dougie!

Then we have 4 leaf who eats his kit kat bars and believes he can beat me.....that's just crazy! AA is just too Gangsta!

Last but not least you've got me........AA is so gangta that this place scared me str8! I pick the lowest tier character possible in all games so i don't get dogged down. heck , when i play Pin Ball i only use the Left flipper only to show that it is my weaker side. I'm so scared i want ppl to call me by John in front of the gangsters instead of "KOF"  because i'm scared they don't know the the acronym for KOF and mistake me for a gang banger.


Thanks again for reading this long ass post!!!!!
hahahaha!! Man you are rackin up some classic posts. @ AA I just assume nobody has legit jobs, and everybody is a drug dealer haha. I saw a ferrari in the parking lot one time, WTF!? 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 21, 2011, 09:23:43 AM
Just wanted to make a funny post about AA since you guys were making some jokes earlier. I just ran with it there using my imagination. I'm sorry if I offended anyone and I did not intend to scare any potential visitors. Alex arcade has a friendly Staff and has friendly players over there. So please do come and become one of the regulars  :)

In other news Sam is regular at AA and asks questions regarding 13. So guys, feel free to help him  out as much as we can. He's the one that has glasses and also plays SF4. Lets give him a warm welcome too.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Feez on May 22, 2011, 05:48:19 AM
Hey Feez we are having a KOF XIII tourney this Saturday at Alex's Arcade, we are going to have PS2 adapters so you can bring your pad since I know you are a PadFighter.
Thanks for the invite THE ANSWER. I saw this the day you posted it but haven't gotten around to respond 'till today. I was pretty busy that day since I was leaving the very next day back to EC. I'll be around again in early August until late August, for about 3 weeks so that should give me much more time to make it out and play with you guys. :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on May 24, 2011, 01:15:59 AM
AA is so G that everytime I play xiii there i feel there's a fight about to erupt behind me whenever they're playing MVC2 due to all the slamming of the controls, stools being knocked to the floor with shouts of "No Mames"along with Puto Madre!

Hell it was even more G when I see a dorky looking ASIAN dude playing MVC screaming No Mames LOL.

place is so hood that when CMD Duc (Ash) Struts in and leans with it...Guess what kicks he's sporting???? Clean ass Nike Cortez! right out the Box!

I would throw away my game to Duc ....Fuck that shit imma about to get shot playing 13 next to a guy who drives a series and wears those kicks...i don't want people to assume i'm affiliated with the underworld.

Place is so hood that we have  a guy who i believe may be Kane317 strolling into the arcade with some black ass bare feet.....Freaking that's how crazy he is....thats some RYU shit right there!!!

Then We have  Oscar the Answer who plays 13 screaming  Oh my god!!! WTF??!!! Raging  when dropping combos scaring SF4 players into thinking KOF is some dangerous shit to play!

Then there is MEtaphysics who seems nice and quiet who says he doesn't smoke....but after playing at AA he says he feels like it  after playing 13 with me.....I can't be the one to blame...blame AA~!!!

Then we have Reynald who makes these loud noises and makes delirious  wretched faces while playing 13...Hell even the Autistic kid who does the pop and lock moves becomes normal when he watches reynald play because he thinks Reynald will do the Dougie!

Then we have 4 leaf who eats his kit kat bars and believes he can beat me.....that's just crazy! AA is just too Gangsta!

Last but not least you've got me........AA is so gangta that this place scared me str8! I pick the lowest tier character possible in all games so i don't get dogged down. heck , when i play Pin Ball i only use the Left flipper only to show that it is my weaker side. I'm so scared i want ppl to call me by John in front of the gangsters instead of "KOF"  because i'm scared they don't know the the acronym for KOF and mistake me for a gang banger.


Thanks again for reading this long ass post!!!!!

Hey I like my shoes! =P

AA is so ghetto Fatacon has to pedal a bike hooked up to a generator to power the KOF machine.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on May 24, 2011, 05:22:59 AM
AA is so G that everytime I play xiii there i feel there's a fight about to erupt behind me whenever they're playing MVC2 due to all the slamming of the controls, stools being knocked to the floor with shouts of "No Mames"along with Puto Madre!

Hell it was even more G when I see a dorky looking ASIAN dude playing MVC screaming No Mames LOL.

place is so hood that when CMD Duc (Ash) Struts in and leans with it...Guess what kicks he's sporting???? Clean ass Nike Cortez! right out the Box!

I would throw away my game to Duc ....Fuck that shit imma about to get shot playing 13 next to a guy who drives a series and wears those kicks...i don't want people to assume i'm affiliated with the underworld.

Place is so hood that we have  a guy who i believe may be Kane317 strolling into the arcade with some black ass bare feet.....Freaking that's how crazy he is....thats some RYU shit right there!!!

Then We have  Oscar the Answer who plays 13 screaming  Oh my god!!! WTF??!!! Raging  when dropping combos scaring SF4 players into thinking KOF is some dangerous shit to play!

Then there is MEtaphysics who seems nice and quiet who says he doesn't smoke....but after playing at AA he says he feels like it  after playing 13 with me.....I can't be the one to blame...blame AA~!!!

Then we have Reynald who makes these loud noises and makes delirious  wretched faces while playing 13...Hell even the Autistic kid who does the pop and lock moves becomes normal when he watches reynald play because he thinks Reynald will do the Dougie!

Then we have 4 leaf who eats his kit kat bars and believes he can beat me.....that's just crazy! AA is just too Gangsta!

Last but not least you've got me........AA is so gangta that this place scared me str8! I pick the lowest tier character possible in all games so i don't get dogged down. heck , when i play Pin Ball i only use the Left flipper only to show that it is my weaker side. I'm so scared i want ppl to call me by John in front of the gangsters instead of "KOF"  because i'm scared they don't know the the acronym for KOF and mistake me for a gang banger.


Thanks again for reading this long ass post!!!!!

Hey I like my shoes! =P

AA is so ghetto Fatacon has to pedal a bike hooked up to a generator to power the KOF machine.

Just uhh... let me know when you guys are satisfied playing. Summer's coming up and it gets pretty hot out there hahaha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash Riot on May 25, 2011, 06:17:27 AM
Would anybody be willing to pick me up at the airport friday morning of ReveLAtions? :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 25, 2011, 07:18:29 AM
Would anybody be willing to pick me up at the airport friday morning of ReveLAtions? :)

It can be arranged for sure. If nobody can I'll switch my shift to nights that Friday and I'll drive you myself.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on May 25, 2011, 07:19:59 AM
The venue ReveLAtions will be held at is about a 5min drive from LAX. Where do you plan on staying?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 25, 2011, 07:11:01 PM
haha the venue is so close the airport that I'm pretty sure there's a free shuttle, if not I'm sure Kane can help.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 25, 2011, 08:53:58 PM
haha the venue is so close the airport that I'm pretty sure there's a free shuttle, if not I'm sure Kane can help.

Unless his ticket is for John Wayne OC lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 26, 2011, 11:39:05 AM
GG's tp The Answer and 4leaf, and Ash! I find it funny when Oscar does the "win with one hand" move only showing the clock at 01 LOL where i do it at 8 seconds left Lol. Definitely fun playing against  the  supposed best Mai in the west for 13  =P

Will be there this thursday all  day because i've got to stay awake for work....Hopefully we can all get some good games in! I do like playing Duolon....it's just sometimes or most of the times Ash never gets to finish off the opponent =/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 26, 2011, 05:18:01 PM
GGs to Mr. KOF, Ash and 4leaf, I really enjoy playing my new Kyo, Mai, Andy team. I'm happy report that in the challenge for "the best Mai in the universe" I was able to defeat Mr.KOF ;P

I'm really considering using that team at a point in ReveLAtions.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 26, 2011, 09:59:10 PM
GGs to Mr. KOF, Ash and 4leaf, I really enjoy playing my new Kyo, Mai, Andy team. I'm happy report that in the challenge for "the best Mai in the universe" I was able to defeat Mr.KOF ;P

I'm really considering using that team at a point in ReveLAtions.

Wow.  Hell freezes over as The Answer stops using his top tier team.  Now you only have 1.5/2 of the top 6 (Apparently I'm the only one that feels that Andy's pretty high) ^.^
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 26, 2011, 11:17:56 PM
GGs to Mr. KOF, Ash and 4leaf, I really enjoy playing my new Kyo, Mai, Andy team. I'm happy report that in the challenge for "the best Mai in the universe" I was able to defeat Mr.KOF ;P

I'm really considering using that team at a point in ReveLAtions.

Wow.  Hell freezes over as The Answer stops using his top tier team.  Now you only have 1.5/2 of the top 6 (Apparently I'm the only one that feels that Andy's pretty high) ^.^

If you can't win with a High Tier Team against me...Might as well use lower tier characters and have an excuse muhahahhahahahahha   :) its good that Oscar is changing up his  lineup..most of us do try to experience something new out of boredom.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 26, 2011, 11:24:19 PM
GGs to Mr. KOF, Ash and 4leaf, I really enjoy playing my new Kyo, Mai, Andy team. I'm happy report that in the challenge for "the best Mai in the universe" I was able to defeat Mr.KOF ;P

I'm really considering using that team at a point in ReveLAtions.

Wow.  Hell freezes over as The Answer stops using his top tier team.  Now you only have 1.5/2 of the top 6 (Apparently I'm the only one that feels that Andy's pretty high) ^.^

If you can't win with a High Tier Team against me...Might as well use lower tier characters and have an excuse muhahahhahahahahha   :) its good that Oscar is changing up his  lineup..most of us do try to experience something new out of boredom.

You should know me by now, I'm the excuse master. =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on May 26, 2011, 11:35:11 PM
What!? The Answer with no EX Counter? That's like peanut butter and jelly man they always go together haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on May 27, 2011, 01:59:57 AM
So if he starts playing Elizabeth again are you gonna do this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XYrqYVialk
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on May 27, 2011, 02:32:18 AM
Hahahaha everybody is picking a new team...i have 4 new chars to play....but im just waiting play those chars vs john..... Kyo Ryo Iori and Raiden ..muahjahjahja....lets play some games john....
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 27, 2011, 05:18:06 AM
What!? The Answer with no EX Counter? That's like peanut butter and jelly man they always go together haha

lol, I know. Actually people at AA ask why am I not using Liz, i didn't know that she was so noticeable in my team


So if he starts playing Elizabeth again are you gonna do this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XYrqYVialk

Oh yeah? guess what? "You are dead man" lol!.................
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 27, 2011, 05:20:13 AM
Hahahaha everybody is picking a new team...i have 4 new chars to play....but im just waiting play those chars vs john..... Kyo Ryo Iori and Raiden ..muahjahjahja....lets play some games john....

I'm looking forward to seeing your new characters in action, you are coming to ReveLAtions right?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 27, 2011, 06:41:57 PM
Hahahaha everybody is picking a new team...i have 4 new chars to play....but im just waiting play those chars vs john..... Kyo Ryo Iori and Raiden ..muahjahjahja....lets play some games john....

Yeah i can't wait to show you my *Defensive* Duolon y *Fireball* ASH! If im in the LA area i will definitely let you know =P


I think The Answer removed Liz from the team To Add The Best Mai in the Universe! Last time i checked there were a limit to 3 per team! This isn't KOF 99 with the Strikers.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 27, 2011, 07:39:13 PM
GGs yesterday guys, I wish I could've stayed longer but had to take care of business at home.

Hey John I think b.a.l.a found a way to use 4 characters in the game so he can defeat you lol!!!!!

Funniest thing happened yesterday, I was playing with John and he was using his TORTUGA Ash, I mean *Defensive* Ash and some of the MvC2 players watching started yelling "cheap" that's so "cheap" I didn't think anything of it but then Abe said something like "do you realize Marvel vs Capcom 2 players were calling John cheap" then I thought about about again and I started LMAO!!! They were probably thinking "Man I'll take a few infinites and unblockables any day over that shit" lol

Way to go John, thanks for making KOF 13 looking like the cheapest game ever =/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 27, 2011, 07:44:42 PM
Hey John did you have your bowl today?

http://www.stonehengemusic.org/pics/Turtle%20Soup.jpg

<3  ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 28, 2011, 09:50:10 AM
Way to go John, thanks for making KOF 13 looking like the cheapest game ever =/

Hey, you know "I'm not John's biggest fan", and I actually resent playing John only coz I like to play other ppl occasionally, but this is coming from the LIZ, KULA and K' user?  O.o .  I thought you automatically lose your rights to complain about anyone else once you use those =)

Heh. =)

If anything, we should be complaining about the Takuma and Ash stun combos than the long juggles.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 28, 2011, 10:16:10 AM
Hey John did you have your bowl today?

http://www.stonehengemusic.org/pics/Turtle%20Soup.jpg

<3  ;)

LOL The Answer has alot of time to search on google images to insult me  =P KOF friendship right here!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 28, 2011, 10:21:40 AM
Way to go John, thanks for making KOF 13 looking like the cheapest game ever =/

Hey, you know "I'm not John's biggest fan", and I actually resent playing John only coz I like to play other ppl occasionally, but this is coming from the LIZ, KULA and K' user?  O.o .  I thought you automatically lose your rights to complain about anyone else once you use those =)

Heh. =)

If anything, we should be complaining about the Takuma and Ash stun combos than the long juggles.

I know what you meant by you'd like to play other ppl too. But it'd be the same thing all over again if Reynald was around too while i'm not there =) In other news  Oscar doesn't know what a turtle is yet because he'll have to understand the struggle with his new team relying on Offense. The Answer may not win with his new Team Kyo , Mai , Andy due to the fact they don't have counters and cheap gimmicks LOL 1luv Oscar woot woot!

Also About the Takuma  Stun Combo they should make it a requirement to do Stand C into forward B into Flying just to make the combo work! Apparently don't do the  "Are you Japanese?" (inside joke between me and Reynald LOL)
About Ash's Stun combo, It's not easy to do....also if you do mess up a  combination during his green mode...the player would then have to Improvise/compensate by burning more meter to try to get the stun combo. The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 28, 2011, 10:25:52 AM
GGs yesterday guys, I wish I could've stayed longer but had to take care of business at home.

Hey John I think b.a.l.a found a way to use 4 characters in the game so he can defeat you lol!!!!!

Funniest thing happened yesterday, I was playing with John and he was using his TORTUGA Ash, I mean *Defensive* Ash and some of the MvC2 players watching started yelling "cheap" that's so "cheap" I didn't think anything of it but then Abe said something like "do you realize Marvel vs Capcom 2 players were calling John cheap" then I thought about about again and I started LMAO!!! They were probably thinking "Man I'll take a few infinites and unblockables any day over that shit" lol

Way to go John, thanks for making KOF 13 looking like the cheapest game ever =/

I don't mind being called cheap...Someone had to Break KOF 13!  In other news...2p side joystick needs to be replaced....There were some people who played the game as if it were the Muscle Joysticks...you know how sensitive Japanese sticks are???? Shits Fucked up now....I can vouch that gaming exp is at a minus =(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 28, 2011, 11:41:13 AM
About Ash's Stun combo, It's not easy to do....also if you do mess up a  combination during his green mode...the player would then have to Improvise/compensate by burning more meter to try to get the stun combo. The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.

Urm.   Just coz I choose not to use certain characters that can do long combos, doesn't mean I can't do them (remember me doing '98 Takuma's Cross up D, d.B x n, d.A, f+A, DM or the Heavy D! one and you were like WTF?  )  Give me more credit than that.  You also know your "challenges" don't work on me like the Raiden one either.

Ash's stun combo is more challenging, but like more combos in kof, isn't too hard with practice--we're not talking about '97 Yamazaki infinite here.  
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 29, 2011, 12:40:32 AM
About Ash's Stun combo, It's not easy to do....also if you do mess up a  combination during his green mode...the player would then have to Improvise/compensate by burning more meter to try to get the stun combo. The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.

Urm.   Just coz I choose not to use certain characters that can do long combos, doesn't mean I can't do them (remember me doing '98 Takuma's Cross up D, d.B x n, d.A, f+A, DM or the Heavy D! one and you were like WTF?  )  Give me more credit than that.  You also know your "challenges" don't work on me like the Raiden one either.

Ash's stun combo is more challenging, but like more combos in kof, isn't too hard with practice--we're not talking about '97 Yamazaki infinite here.  

I know Kane 317 can do any combo with practice because i see you in person performing the combos. I meant i wanted to see the whole group try the ASH combo and understand its pretty hard performing it in a real match even with all the practice.  I NEVER meant to SAY all of you could not perform these combos. I love and respect you guys :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 29, 2011, 12:47:15 AM
About Ash's Stun combo, It's not easy to do....also if you do mess up a  combination during his green mode...the player would then have to Improvise/compensate by burning more meter to try to get the stun combo. The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.

Urm.   Just coz I choose not to use certain characters that can do long combos, doesn't mean I can't do them (remember me doing '98 Takuma's Cross up D, d.B x n, d.A, f+A, DM or the Heavy D! one and you were like WTF?  )  Give me more credit than that.  You also know your "challenges" don't work on me like the Raiden one either.

Ash's stun combo is more challenging, but like more combos in kof, isn't too hard with practice--we're not talking about '97 Yamazaki infinite here. 

I know Kane 317 can do any combo with practice because i see you in person performing the combos. I meant i wanted to see the whole group try the ASH combo and understand its pretty hard performing it in a real match even with all the practice.  I NEVER meant to SAY all of you could not perform these combos. I love and respect you guys :)

Gotcha, my bad =)  We love you too (when you're not winning haha).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on May 29, 2011, 11:23:37 AM
About Ash's Stun combo, It's not easy to do....also if you do mess up a  combination during his green mode...the player would then have to Improvise/compensate by burning more meter to try to get the stun combo. The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.

Urm.   Just coz I choose not to use certain characters that can do long combos, doesn't mean I can't do them (remember me doing '98 Takuma's Cross up D, d.B x n, d.A, f+A, DM or the Heavy D! one and you were like WTF?  )  Give me more credit than that.  You also know your "challenges" don't work on me like the Raiden one either.

Ash's stun combo is more challenging, but like more combos in kof, isn't too hard with practice--we're not talking about '97 Yamazaki infinite here. 

I know Kane 317 can do any combo with practice because i see you in person performing the combos. I meant i wanted to see the whole group try the ASH combo and understand its pretty hard performing it in a real match even with all the practice.  I NEVER meant to SAY all of you could not perform these combos. I love and respect you guys :)

Gotcha, my bad =)  We love you too (when you're not winning haha).

Honestly it's hard to do even with a lot of practice just to do it once training mode. Now to even get it off in a real game is an accomplishment. I'd doubt any of us would be able to even do it 1/5 times if that was the only thing we tried/trained to do. I've never seen anyone do it in any of the match vids or even attempt them even though it's been known for a couple of months.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: StolenHope on May 29, 2011, 05:55:23 PM
So I'm Just going to put this out here real Quick.. But Japan Arcade in little Tokyo has Changed the arcade stick to Japanese Stick!  :) And the bad news is they are going to Start Charging Two tokens. But Yeah just putting that out their lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 29, 2011, 09:43:28 PM
Way to go John, thanks for making KOF 13 looking like the cheapest game ever =/

Hey, you know "I'm not John's biggest fan", and I actually resent playing John only coz I like to play other ppl occasionally, but this is coming from the LIZ, KULA and K' user?  O.o .  I thought you automatically lose your rights to complain about anyone else once you use those =)

Heh. =)

If anything, we should be complaining about the Takuma and Ash stun combos than the long juggles.

I know what you meant by you'd like to play other ppl too. But it'd be the same thing all over again if Reynald was around too while i'm not there =) In other news  Oscar doesn't know what a turtle is yet because he'll have to understand the struggle with his new team relying on Offense. The Answer may not win with his new Team Kyo , Mai , Andy due to the fact they don't have counters and cheap gimmicks LOL 1luv Oscar woot woot!

Also About the Takuma  Stun Combo they should make it a requirement to do Stand C into forward B into Flying just to make the combo work! Apparently don't do the  "Are you Japanese?" (inside joke between me and Reynald LOL)
About Ash's Stun combo, It's not easy to do....also if you do mess up a  combination during his green mode...the player would then have to Improvise/compensate by burning more meter to try to get the stun combo. The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.
raymond is almost there(the ash stun combo) he just needs to practice a little more on his nerves.so im guessing that your retirement is right around the corner.jajajaja
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 29, 2011, 09:50:00 PM
So I'm Just going to put this out here real Quick.. But Japan Arcade in little Tokyo has Changed the arcade stick to Japanese Stick!  :) And the bad news is they are going to Start Charging Two tokens. But Yeah just putting that out their lol.
what really sucks is that we already got used to playing in american joysticks!!!at first we were ok with it but not anymore.:( ohh well guess im gonna have to wait for the console version to play this game again.hopefully we can make the staff change it back because i think im not the only one thats gonna stop playing.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 29, 2011, 10:28:43 PM
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raymond is almost there(the ash stun combo) he just needs to practice a little more on his nerves.so im guessing that your retirement is right around the corner.jajajaja

That's nice that Japan Arcade changed out their sticks. I'm guessing the buttons are still the same? either way i''ll come down this Tuesday. My retirement coming soon ??? LOL See you guys later.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 29, 2011, 10:55:34 PM
I've never seen anyone do it in any of the match vids or even attempt them even though it's been known for a couple of months.

I'm not disagreeing with how difficult it is, I don't even know what the combo is exactly but have seen it several times, at the same time I do know what it isn't (like hard ass stuff like '97 Yamazaki infinites etc...) but I have been wrong on occasions.

I do want to point out that the argument is somewhat moot since only you and John have been trying to do it, and it was like only for the last 3 weeks for John at least, and he's gotten in real matches, but we haven't been recording for awhile so of course it hasn't been in the videos.  

As for Japanese matches a) you have to factor in how many ppl use Ash and b) how many ppl are attempting the combo.  Like I said, I can't say for sure since I'm not studying that combo in particular but I don't recall seeing them drop many combos period, so maybe they just either don't know it or just like to do it.  Now if we see them trying to do it all the time and messing up, I think you made your point.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on May 29, 2011, 11:18:11 PM
Trying to do something that's considered difficult in a real match is very risky and usually not worth the attempt. We don't need to see them fail a combo multiple times to make a point on how difficult it is to do. I'd actually be questioning their gameplay if that was the case.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 30, 2011, 01:22:37 AM
Trying to do something that's considered difficult in a real match is very risky and usually not worth the attempt. We don't need to see them fail a combo multiple times to make a point on how difficult it is to do. I'd actually be questioning their gameplay if that was the case.

I'm just saying it's hard to validate how hard a combo is just coz you don't see it; there's tons of combos that aren't displayed but it doesn't mean it's hard or easy either.  You just can't draw conclusions from that alone.  Once again, I'm not saying the Ash stun combo is simple.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on May 30, 2011, 02:04:45 AM
Hello, my name is Sam. I frequent Alex's arcade since I live just up the street from it (I'm the guy with the glasses who is starting to learn KOF). And I was just wondering:

Does anyone know the scheduling of when people show up and play KOFXIII? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I am assuming that weekends are empty?

I usually show up on weekdays (mainly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but other days depending) from 3:30 till probably closing. Thanks for any incoming replies I appreciate it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 30, 2011, 04:04:00 AM
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raymond is almost there(the ash stun combo) he just needs to practice a little more on his nerves.so im guessing that your retirement is right around the corner.jajajaja

That's nice that Japan Arcade changed out their sticks. I'm guessing the buttons are still the same? either way i''ll come down this Tuesday. My retirement coming soon ??? LOL See you guys later.
yeah man he is really getting very good with that ash combo.bottons are sanwa aswell,but i honestly doubt that anyone will want to play you on those sticks.i wouldnt come over if i were you cause we all play like kids on those joysticks.jajaja
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 30, 2011, 09:42:07 AM
Hey John don't you think you are letting this get to your head my friend? Making this challenges to Kane317, Ash, Reynald My self and the rest of the Cali-Mexicans when you know really well that none of us will have the time practice at the moment. I know you mean no disrespect but sometimes you just need to be a little humble specially in a forum since people are reading and they might get a different idea. I want to think that this is your way to encourage us to get better but believe us man we are trying =) I'm pretty sure that you are starving for a strong opponent to test your full potential and unfortunately we are unable to deliver at the moment but once console comes out I'm sure we'll all get better, specially the Cali-Mexicans and actually I have a feeling that they will be your true opponents. I personally like that you are active in the forum just take it easy my friend ;).

Also, it sucks how this sticks situations at Japan arcade turned out. Specially how they are going to charge .50 cents now, personally I would be upset. Yoshi if you guys really want, I can get you a KOF XIII system for $2000 and I'll show you how to hook it up at home.

P.S. Welcome to the forum Sam, make sure you introduce yourself to the rest of the website on the meet and greet section.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 30, 2011, 10:59:37 AM
Hey John don't you think you are letting this get to your head my friend? Making this challenges to Kane317, Ash, Reynald My self and the rest of the Cali-Mexicans when you know really well that none of us will have the time practice at the moment. I know you mean no disrespect but sometimes you just need to be a little humble specially in a forum since people are reading and they might get a different idea. I want to think that this is your way to encourage us to get better but believe us man we are trying =) I'm pretty sure that you are starving for a strong opponent to test your full potential and unfortunately we are unable to deliver at the moment but once console comes out I'm sure we'll all get better, specially the Cali-Mexicans and actually I have a feeling that they will be your true opponents. I personally like that you are active in the forum just take it easy my friend ;).

Also, it sucks how this sticks situations at Japan arcade turned out. Specially how they are going to charge .50 cents now, personally I would be upset. Yoshi if you guys really want, I can get you a KOF XIII system for $2000 and I'll show you how to hook it up at home.

P.S. Welcome to the forum Sam, make sure you introduce yourself to the rest of the website on the meet and greet section.

Like i said before when i meant the situation of getting it down in a match isn't saying you guys don't know combos. I know Team Infinity can perform combos well. I was merely saying getting that Ash combo down is hard to get due to the fact it's dropped often because there is never a time you guys just let me do it. At the same time Ash only has corner combos, so it's harder for a person to create that opening due to the fact that the opponent is knowing' to put up a bigger barrier on defense when they're in the Danger Zone *middle* screen. Any by challenges* it's not the I challenge you to a match thing. It's more of me saying i want you wear my shoes and trying to see it in my view. It had nothing of questioning of anyones ability to do combos. Oscar i will admit i can't do the Elizabeth combo double super like you  :) I will admit Kane317 chin in general will be better than anyone because he understands him inside and out. CMD duc knows more about Iori than anyone else. And cali -mexicans are very fun to play with along with everyone else at AA. I NEVER said you guys weren't  good competition.  We're more than just fellow KOF friends. I'd like for all of us to become really close outside of KOF.  Hell i want to get beers with you guys instead of playing KOF! I'd like to say something too about being humble. I am not as dedicated as The Answer who helps/tries to promote KOF and Kane317 who also put effort in taking time to make Videos as well for the community.And to Dark Geese who puts in effort in posting KOF videos. All i've done is played the game until you guys talked about me without me knowing anything about Forums and such. I would never mean to harm any of you on here. So, For the record I believe we're all in it as a WHOLE! Forgive me if anyone has any misunderstandings. To all my friends..you guys are "Mi Carnal"!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 30, 2011, 08:26:25 PM
Sangre por Sangre carnal!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on May 30, 2011, 09:47:05 PM
I am like 200 miles probably outside of you guys right now in Lovelock, Nevada lol.

But I will certainly see you guys next Thursday/Friday!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 30, 2011, 09:52:20 PM
I am like 200 miles probably outside of you guys right now in Lovelock, Nevada lol.

But I will certainly see you guys next Thursday/Friday!

Drive safe DG and we'll see you soon! =)

---

I think what Oscar is saying is Daigo and Tokido are hugely respected not coz they're one of the best in SFIVAE (I don't follow the scene but I hear there are a few better than them over in Japan that don't come to EVO etc...) but coz they're also very humble. I hear nobody really likes Kula in Mexico unless they're united to play for the country etc...(we don't doubt his talent either).

Of course you're not as bad as them, I'm just making a point.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on May 30, 2011, 10:56:09 PM
This has everything to do with everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYnKsuxtz50

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on May 30, 2011, 11:24:33 PM
P.S. Welcome to the forum Sam, make sure you introduce yourself to the rest of the website on the meet and greet section.

Oops, seems like I overlooked it. My bad. Thanks Oscar, I'll definitely make sure to do that.  ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on May 31, 2011, 03:05:09 AM
Trying to do something that's considered difficult in a real match is very risky and usually not worth the attempt. We don't need to see them fail a combo multiple times to make a point on how difficult it is to do. I'd actually be questioning their gameplay if that was the case.

I'm just saying it's hard to validate how hard a combo is just coz you don't see it; there's tons of combos that aren't displayed but it doesn't mean it's hard or easy either.  You just can't draw conclusions from that alone.  Once again, I'm not saying the Ash stun combo is simple.

Because I do know the combo and when he trying to go for it, I can see how many times its dropped, which is a lot more than you think. Even though we're the only two who play Ash, I believe I can make a more educated guess than you.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 31, 2011, 03:50:19 AM
P.S. Welcome to the forum Sam, make sure you introduce yourself to the rest of the website on the meet and greet section.

Oops, seems like I overlooked it. My bad. Thanks Oscar, I'll definitely make sure to do that.  ;)

Welcome to Dreamcancel Sam and glad you got a chance to register since we see you at AA from time to time.  As for what days we go it really varies.  For the most part you can see Ash (CMD.Duc)M-Th from 5pm ish-8pm, Mr Kof/John goes there almost daily, and the rest is really random.  I personally try to make it once or twice week but I usually only stay 1h-2hrs.  The name's Yuhang and I'm the Chin user btw.

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Trying to do something that's considered difficult in a real match is very risky and usually not worth the attempt. We don't need to see them fail a combo multiple times to make a point on how difficult it is to do. I'd actually be questioning their gameplay if that was the case.

I'm just saying it's hard to validate how hard a combo is just coz you don't see it; there's tons of combos that aren't displayed but it doesn't mean it's hard or easy either.  You just can't draw conclusions from that alone.  Once again, I'm not saying the Ash stun combo is simple.

Because I do know the combo and when he trying to go for it, I can see how many times its dropped, which is a lot more than you think. Even though we're the only two who play Ash, I believe I can make a more educated guess than you.

I was referring more to the point of not-in-videos=therefore-it's-probably-a-hard-combo point.

As for John dropping the Ash combo--I don't know the meat and potatoes but I know how it starts, and more importantly I know how it ends (stuns); that's not hard to see, and he's always going for it recently.  You do, however, know the combo better than us no doubt.

I reiterate, I'm not saying the combo is easy, I'm merely stating that whether it's in a video doesn't really mean anything.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on May 31, 2011, 04:39:53 AM
Well, guys... it looks like due to personal stuff I have going on, I won't be able to make it out to AA before I move back up to NorCal this Thursday. I just wanted to say that you guys are all part of an amazing group of players, who are not only good at the game, but overall just a bunch of fun guys to hang out with. Though I didn't get to play or train as much as I would have liked to, I enjoyed each and every game.

Kane: The man who started it off. I remember meeting you at AI the first day I tried the game. You told me about DC and we played a few games. From there you introduced me to the rest of the guys and kept me informed about tournaments and just what was going on in general, so I really appreciate it. Taught me a lot about some of the little things about the game and we would often about things during downtime between matches. Tons of respect to you for being an honest and down to earth guy, Yuhang.

Mr. KOF: We actually played a few times at AI before anybody explained to me who you were. I remember just thinking, "Who is this guy beasting on everyone? And why does he play SSF4?!" I was under the impression that SF was your main series, because the nights I went initially, I would always see you owning it up with Juri and only occasionally toss up a token for XIII. I really admire that regardless of what people say or think of you, you play how you want to: WITH STYLE. If you end up retiring from KOF in the near future, I'm glad to have experienced some of your epic beatdowns.

Ash: I remember the first time we played at AI you came in at like 10pm or so, and I had been there since opening but no one had showed up all day. I was actually planning to leave, but since someone (you) finally showed up, I figured I might as well stay and make the most of it. I remember the matches being the most memorable we had even though it was pretty early on in my experience with XIII. I remember going on the boards the next day and saying I played some Asian dude who plays Iori, with Yuhang replying "it's probably Duc" or something like that lol. Thanks again for providing all the technical support lately. I know it goes on behind the scenes and a lot of people don't recognize it, but it really is appreciated. Lastly, I AM NOT BAD LUCK! LOL

Metaphysics: Good ol' honest Abe. Mexican/scientist with a French last name. Crazy. We had some good matches and good talks. Still surprised how well you adapted and performed during tourneys coming out of the SF scene and not having any experience with SNK games. I hope you stick with it, Big ups to the drive too. Your drives were a bit farther than any of the regulars, including mine, so respect to that and R.I.P. gas money lol.

Answer: I actually thought you always used to hella mug me when I would come to AI, but you turned out to be a pretty friendly guy lol. Thanks for working with Giby during events to get things done and pushing for the board after AI closed down. Otherwise we'd have to go to Vid94 (and you thought AA was ghetto lol). Also, gratitude and respect for hosting at your home. I know a lot of people don't feel comfortable about that so to know that you were willing to do that for all of us at a moments notice was pretty cool. Best of luck with your job and everything. You know how hard times can be.

Reynald: You're a pretty quiet dude, so we hardly ever talked, but you were always fun to play against. Don't break that Duo mechanic you and John got goin' on. Mad respect for protecting your girlfriend from Japan LOL

4leaf: Dude, I swear you were never around or you always had to go somewhere lol Was good getting some games in and i liked to watch when you played Leona since Yuhang stopped using her *cough*. Funny that the thing I remember from you the most was the conversation about Shen's far C to Kunio over dinner hahahaha

CaliMexicans: I will write about them as a whole since I didn't get to talk to them much, personally. The fact that they would show up, be as good as they were and as friendly as they were garners them respect from me. Whether it was showing up or leaving, they would always give a handshake or a nod even if they didn't feel comfortable speaking to me. Always fun to watch and play against. Special mention to Romance for playing those MvC3 matches at AI before they closed and shaking my hand lol GGs and for sticking with King even though no one else really bothered with her.

Random others: Thanks for the GGs. The SNK community is full of characters.

Just my way of saying thanks and acknowledging those of you who welcomed me into the SoCal scene, whether it was by words or matches or just being able to watch you play. You guys are all stand-up dudes and I hope to throw down again when I come to SoCal for visits. I'll still be on the boards, posting about things I obviously don't know anything about lol, so i won't be disappearing anytime soon. Until then, let me know if any of you are ever in NorCal and we'll hit up some good food joints!

P.S. If I'm forgetting anybody, my bad, just remind me lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 31, 2011, 05:09:59 AM
I move back up to NorCal this Thursday. I just wanted to say that you guys are all part of an amazing group of players, who are not only good at the game, but overall just a bunch of fun guys to hang out with. Though I didn't get to play or train as much as I would have liked to, I enjoyed each and every game.

Damn time flies, you're already moving back up?  What about ReveLAtions and EVO (at least EVO right)?!?

It's great to get a chance to play all these months Ivan and I know you'll help build that scene well in NorCal.  I'm just glad you actually stuck with it when I introduced you to DC and actually kept on playing and kept on posting.  You're a funny guy to kick it with and your stories are hilarious as hell and I'm sure we'll be playing each a lot in the future whether we drive up or you drive down.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 31, 2011, 06:52:14 AM
Hey Ivan thanks for all your support to the community, it was fun playing with you and hanging out. You have some of the funniest stories I've ever heard, I hope we meet again soon.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on May 31, 2011, 08:46:42 AM
It sucks that Ivan will be leaving us momentarily. But i look forward to the day on your visits back so we can all gets some games in or vist a bar. Either way we should all hang out when you do decide to come down again. I know we didn't get to talk to much or didn't get enough games in together. But i know you'll bring the love with you to North Cal. You've got plenty of war stories to tell in North Cal. Hold it down for us and wishing you ever lasting luck friend.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on May 31, 2011, 09:20:29 AM
GGs to the ppl i played at japan arcade.  when summer pass by im not gonna be as busy as much.  i hope we can get more games in and give me some tips on how i should play.  when i played you guys it seems like everyone was literally 10 steps ahead of me haha.  hope to drop by more around the summer.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on May 31, 2011, 09:59:18 AM
GGs to the ppl i played at japan arcade.  when summer pass by im not gonna be as busy as much.  i hope we can get more games in and give me some tips on how i should play.  when i played you guys it seems like everyone was literally 10 steps ahead of me haha.  hope to drop by more around the summer.
GGs man!!!we look forward to playing u again.im sure all u need is some good practice and you're good to go.sure thing man!!we would love to show u some tips and tricks so that u can level up your game.just make sure to tell us who u are!!jaja we play by ourselves most of the time but once in a while a new player joins in.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on May 31, 2011, 10:35:07 AM
Welcome to Dreamcancel Sam and glad you got a chance to register since we see you at AA from time to time.  As for what days we go it really varies.  For the most part you can see Ash (CMD.Duc)M-Th from 5pm ish-8pm, Mr Kof/John goes there almost daily, and the rest is really random.  I personally try to make it once or twice week but I usually only stay 1h-2hrs.  The name's Yuhang and I'm the Chin user btw.

Thanks for the heads up man, I appreciate it very much! As a big fighting game fan, I really want to learn and enjoy this game! :)

Were you the guy yesterday that wore the white shirt and sunglasses that played an "extremely" good Benimaru? (I know you use Chin, but your Benimaru was, like I said, "extremely" good as well?) I was the asian guy that came in the afternoon with glasses wearing a black shirt and jeans and was using a team of Iori, Leona, and Shen. I can remember Duc using a team of Shen, Ash, and Iori. Sorry if I creeped both of you guys out by sitting and analyzing your matches for a complete 25 minutes before playing. lol

GGS to both of you, even though I'm barely starting out with my team of Iori, Leona, and Shen, I find these characters really fun but hard as hell to learn. Sorry for repeating this. (By the way, I'm dropping Mai for now since I have trouble figuring her out, although I do hear that she is a very basic character to learn.)

And to Duc, that Iori regular command grab that connected on Ash's Neomax (I think) was epic, even though I couldn't capitalize on that moment with a super. :( But I'll be sure to try harder next time. ;)

Sorry for the long post.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 31, 2011, 11:24:23 AM

Thanks for the heads up man, I appreciate it very much! As a big fighting game fan, I really want to learn and enjoy this game! :)

Were you the guy yesterday that wore the white shirt and sunglasses that played an "extremely" good Benimaru as well? I was the asian guy that came in the afternoon with glasses wearing a black shirt and jeans and was using a team of Iori, Leona, and Shen. I can remember Duc using a team of Shen, Ash, and Iori. Sorry if I creeped both of you guys out by sitting and analyzing your matches for a complete 25 minutes before playing. lol

GGS to both of you, even though I'm barely starting out with my team of Iori, Leona, and Shen, I find these characters really fun but hard as hell to learn. Sorry for repeating this. (By the way, I'm dropping Mai for now since I have trouble figuring her out, although I do hear that she is a very basic character to learn.) And to Duc, that Iori regular command grab that connected on Ash's Neomax (I think) was epic, even though I couldn't capitalize on that moment with a super. :( But I'll be sure to try harder next time. ;)

Sorry for the long post.

You're most likely referring to Reynald (l2slythe), Rj (4leaf)'s younger brother. I'm the Duo Lon, Chin and Shen user.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on May 31, 2011, 11:32:40 AM

Thanks for the heads up man, I appreciate it very much! As a big fighting game fan, I really want to learn and enjoy this game! :)

Were you the guy yesterday that wore the white shirt and sunglasses that played an "extremely" good Benimaru as well? I was the asian guy that came in the afternoon with glasses wearing a black shirt and jeans and was using a team of Iori, Leona, and Shen. I can remember Duc using a team of Shen, Ash, and Iori. Sorry if I creeped both of you guys out by sitting and analyzing your matches for a complete 25 minutes before playing. lol

GGS to both of you, even though I'm barely starting out with my team of Iori, Leona, and Shen, I find these characters really fun but hard as hell to learn. Sorry for repeating this. (By the way, I'm dropping Mai for now since I have trouble figuring her out, although I do hear that she is a very basic character to learn.) And to Duc, that Iori regular command grab that connected on Ash's Neomax (I think) was epic, even though I couldn't capitalize on that moment with a super. :( But I'll be sure to try harder next time. ;)

Sorry for the long post.

You're most likely referring to Reynald (l2slythe), Rj (4leaf)'s younger brother. I'm the Duo Lon, Chin and Shen user.

Oh wow, man do I feel embarrassed now. I'm sorry for mistaking everyone, my bad! I need to be more careful next time.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 31, 2011, 12:32:54 PM
Oh wow, man do I feel embarrassed now. I'm sorry for mistaking everyone, my bad! I need to be more careful next time.

No need to be embarrassed, you have to learn like 6-7 new names and faces, we only need to learn one.  
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 01, 2011, 12:14:11 AM
Trying to do something that's considered difficult in a real match is very risky and usually not worth the attempt. We don't need to see them fail a combo multiple times to make a point on how difficult it is to do. I'd actually be questioning their gameplay if that was the case.

I'm just saying it's hard to validate how hard a combo is just coz you don't see it; there's tons of combos that aren't displayed but it doesn't mean it's hard or easy either.  You just can't draw conclusions from that alone.  Once again, I'm not saying the Ash stun combo is simple.

Because I do know the combo and when he trying to go for it, I can see how many times its dropped, which is a lot more than you think. Even though we're the only two who play Ash, I believe I can make a more educated guess than you.

I was referring more to the point of not-in-videos=therefore-it's-probably-a-hard-combo point.

As for John dropping the Ash combo--I don't know the meat and potatoes but I know how it starts, and more importantly I know how it ends (stuns); that's not hard to see, and he's always going for it recently.  You do, however, know the combo better than us no doubt.

I reiterate, I'm not saying the combo is easy, I'm merely stating that whether it's in a video doesn't really mean anything.

I think a good estimate of the time I've watched John play, he gets that stun combo off about 30% of the time he attempts it. I'd gladly have him try that every time instead of his regular HD combo that works 90%+ of the time.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 01, 2011, 12:40:59 AM
You're most likely referring to Reynald (l2slythe), Rj (4leaf)'s younger brother. I'm the Duo Lon, Chin and Shen user.

Oh wow, man do I feel embarrassed now. I'm sorry for mistaking everyone, my bad! I need to be more careful next time.

Lol yeah that was me. GG's yesterday. Don't be afraid to ask me questions, i'll be happy to answer them to the best of my knowledge.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 01, 2011, 04:44:49 AM
Well, guys... it looks like due to personal stuff I have going on, I won't be able to make it out to AA before I move back up to NorCal this Thursday. I just wanted to say that you guys are all part of an amazing group of players, who are not only good at the game, but overall just a bunch of fun guys to hang out with. Though I didn't get to play or train as much as I would have liked to, I enjoyed each and every game.

Kane: The man who started it off. I remember meeting you at AI the first day I tried the game. You told me about DC and we played a few games. From there you introduced me to the rest of the guys and kept me informed about tournaments and just what was going on in general, so I really appreciate it. Taught me a lot about some of the little things about the game and we would often about things during downtime between matches. Tons of respect to you for being an honest and down to earth guy, Yuhang.

Mr. KOF: We actually played a few times at AI before anybody explained to me who you were. I remember just thinking, "Who is this guy beasting on everyone? And why does he play SSF4?!" I was under the impression that SF was your main series, because the nights I went initially, I would always see you owning it up with Juri and only occasionally toss up a token for XIII. I really admire that regardless of what people say or think of you, you play how you want to: WITH STYLE. If you end up retiring from KOF in the near future, I'm glad to have experienced some of your epic beatdowns.

Ash: I remember the first time we played at AI you came in at like 10pm or so, and I had been there since opening but no one had showed up all day. I was actually planning to leave, but since someone (you) finally showed up, I figured I might as well stay and make the most of it. I remember the matches being the most memorable we had even though it was pretty early on in my experience with XIII. I remember going on the boards the next day and saying I played some Asian dude who plays Iori, with Yuhang replying "it's probably Duc" or something like that lol. Thanks again for providing all the technical support lately. I know it goes on behind the scenes and a lot of people don't recognize it, but it really is appreciated. Lastly, I AM NOT BAD LUCK! LOL

Metaphysics: Good ol' honest Abe. Mexican/scientist with a French last name. Crazy. We had some good matches and good talks. Still surprised how well you adapted and performed during tourneys coming out of the SF scene and not having any experience with SNK games. I hope you stick with it, Big ups to the drive too. Your drives were a bit farther than any of the regulars, including mine, so respect to that and R.I.P. gas money lol.

Answer: I actually thought you always used to hella mug me when I would come to AI, but you turned out to be a pretty friendly guy lol. Thanks for working with Giby during events to get things done and pushing for the board after AI closed down. Otherwise we'd have to go to Vid94 (and you thought AA was ghetto lol). Also, gratitude and respect for hosting at your home. I know a lot of people don't feel comfortable about that so to know that you were willing to do that for all of us at a moments notice was pretty cool. Best of luck with your job and everything. You know how hard times can be.

Reynald: You're a pretty quiet dude, so we hardly ever talked, but you were always fun to play against. Don't break that Duo mechanic you and John got goin' on. Mad respect for protecting your girlfriend from Japan LOL

4leaf: Dude, I swear you were never around or you always had to go somewhere lol Was good getting some games in and i liked to watch when you played Leona since Yuhang stopped using her *cough*. Funny that the thing I remember from you the most was the conversation about Shen's far C to Kunio over dinner hahahaha

CaliMexicans: I will write about them as a whole since I didn't get to talk to them much, personally. The fact that they would show up, be as good as they were and as friendly as they were garners them respect from me. Whether it was showing up or leaving, they would always give a handshake or a nod even if they didn't feel comfortable speaking to me. Always fun to watch and play against. Special mention to Romance for playing those MvC3 matches at AI before they closed and shaking my hand lol GGs and for sticking with King even though no one else really bothered with her.

Random others: Thanks for the GGs. The SNK community is full of characters.

Just my way of saying thanks and acknowledging those of you who welcomed me into the SoCal scene, whether it was by words or matches or just being able to watch you play. You guys are all stand-up dudes and I hope to throw down again when I come to SoCal for visits. I'll still be on the boards, posting about things I obviously don't know anything about lol, so i won't be disappearing anytime soon. Until then, let me know if any of you are ever in NorCal and we'll hit up some good food joints!

P.S. If I'm forgetting anybody, my bad, just remind me lol
I was wondering when you gonna come down since I knew you had to leave soon. well it was a hell of a run man thanks for all the chats and matches, without you my KoF training would've been a whole lot less enjoyable good luck out there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 01, 2011, 04:45:42 AM
Btw, Alex's Arcade the A button isn't responding and C button responds 80% of the time on 2nd player side.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 01, 2011, 05:06:46 AM
Btw, Alex's Arcade the A button isn't responding and C button responds 80% of the time on 2nd player side.

lol i noticed that too.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 01, 2011, 06:00:10 AM
Oscar got the machine from Mexico. Mexicans can play on anything!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 01, 2011, 04:31:16 PM
Damn I just replaced the A button last week, I'll take a look this afternoon and place another order for more Mexican parts since I'm running out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 01, 2011, 07:40:24 PM
Might be possible the connectors are loose, you can check that before you start ordering.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 01, 2011, 09:38:51 PM
I think a good estimate of the time I've watched John play, he gets that stun combo off about 30% of the time he attempts it. I'd gladly have him try that every time instead of his regular HD combo that works 90%+ of the time.

He must just get more nervous playing you or something coz he gets it off on me quite frequently (most of the time you're not there we he's doing it on me which would probably explain the discrepancy in our numbers).  Come to think of it, he just gets combos off of me all the time lol.

---

You're most likely referring to Reynald (l2slythe), Rj (4leaf)'s younger brother. I'm the Duo Lon, Chin and Shen user.

Oh wow, man do I feel embarrassed now. I'm sorry for mistaking everyone, my bad! I need to be more careful next time.

Lol yeah that was me. GG's yesterday. Don't be afraid to ask me questions, i'll be happy to answer them to the best of my knowledge.

Yeah, most of us look scarier than we are; all of us are really friendly and glad to help.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on June 02, 2011, 01:08:58 AM
You're most likely referring to Reynald (l2slythe), Rj (4leaf)'s younger brother. I'm the Duo Lon, Chin and Shen user.

Oh wow, man do I feel embarrassed now. I'm sorry for mistaking everyone, my bad! I need to be more careful next time.

Lol yeah that was me. GG's yesterday. Don't be afraid to ask me questions, i'll be happy to answer them to the best of my knowledge.

Yeah, most of us look scarier than we are; all of us are really friendly and glad to help.
Thanks for the welcome and help guys. I am very grateful. I'll be sure to ask Q's, if it's alright with everyone. And to l2slythe, ggs!  :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 02, 2011, 07:12:03 PM
I think a good estimate of the time I've watched John play, he gets that stun combo off about 30% of the time he attempts it. I'd gladly have him try that every time instead of his regular HD combo that works 90%+ of the time.

He must just get more nervous playing you or something coz he gets it off on me quite frequently (most of the time you're not there we he's doing it on me which would probably explain the discrepancy in our numbers).  Come to think of it, he just gets combos off of me all the time lol.

---

You're most likely referring to Reynald (l2slythe), Rj (4leaf)'s younger brother. I'm the Duo Lon, Chin and Shen user.

Oh wow, man do I feel embarrassed now. I'm sorry for mistaking everyone, my bad! I need to be more careful next time.

Lol yeah that was me. GG's yesterday. Don't be afraid to ask me questions, i'll be happy to answer them to the best of my knowledge.

Yeah, most of us look scarier than we are; all of us are really friendly and glad to help.

Seeing him play yesterday he didn't get it off once completely.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 02, 2011, 07:37:17 PM
He gets it on my 90% of the time =/
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 02, 2011, 08:30:32 PM
He gets it on my 90% of the time =/

Yeah he gets it off on my 80% of the time.  Duc, you're just special =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 02, 2011, 11:18:18 PM
I always thought he dropped it for a reset, lol. Remember the mature infinite? You cheap bastards lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 02, 2011, 11:57:13 PM
He gets it on my 90% of the time =/

Yeah he gets it off on my 80% of the time.  Duc, you're just special =)

Nah he doesn't get it off on a lot of other people, you're the special one =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 03, 2011, 12:22:47 AM
He gets it on my 90% of the time =/

Yeah he gets it off on my 80% of the time.  Duc, you're just special =)

Nah he doesn't get it off on a lot of other people, you're the special one =)

Special "motorboat"?

Well then I guess it's Oscar and I that are special and he chokes when he plays you.  I could check with RJ (and I know Ricardo for sure gets hit by it a lot) to see if he gets hit by it.  A lot of times you're not around when we play.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 03, 2011, 12:36:42 AM
He gets it on Ricardo and RJ as well, I guess he gets nervous with Duc because he is also an Ash user.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 03, 2011, 12:39:34 AM
RJ said over 50% of the time.  Only you, Duc, make him quiver haha!

EDIT: Question, does John always go into HD to do the Stun?  I know in the Ash thread (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=280.msg15859#msg15859), I linked a combo (dunno if a variant but I think it is compared to John's one) that doesn't require you to go into HD, so just 2 stocks and 60% drive necessary to start it up.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2011, 12:54:22 AM
Nah yesterday there was ESB, Chinese Guy, Me and Oscar. He didn't get it off on anyone. I think you guys aren't able to count how many times he messes up exactly.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 03, 2011, 01:10:50 AM
Nah yesterday there was ESB, Chinese Guy, Me and Oscar. He didn't get it off on anyone. I think you guys aren't able to count how many times he messes up exactly.

Hmm so I can't count now =(.  All joking aside, it doesn't really matter since if you get hit enough by it, it's still a stun combo at a low requirement (the one I saw was 60% drive, 2 stocks and doesn't require you to go into HD like I remember John needing to do), but of course, it's a challenging, but still practical, corner combo.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2011, 01:20:45 AM
Nah yesterday there was ESB, Chinese Guy, Me and Oscar. He didn't get it off on anyone. I think you guys aren't able to count how many times he messes up exactly.

Hmm so I can't count now =(.  All joking aside, it doesn't really matter since if you get hit enough by it, it's still a stun combo at a low requirement (the one I saw was 60% drive, 2 stocks and doesn't require you to go into HD like I remember John needing to do), but of course, it's a challenging corner combo.

Lower requirement in meter usage, high requirement in execution. As said before I'd still rather get hit by the stun combo 20-30% of the time than a 70-80% combo 90% of the time.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 03, 2011, 01:34:40 AM
Lower requirement in meter usage, high requirement in execution. As said before I'd still rather get hit by the stun combo 20-30% of the time than a 70-80% combo 90% of the time.

I suppose it's preference, but I personally get hit by the 70-80% combo than the full stun one.  Even though according to you the Stun combo is less frequent, at least I have a survival chance if I get hit by the 70-80% combo for a comeback.

Just out of curiousity, what's the hardest part of the stun combo anyways (It's a genuine question and I'm not trying to be cocky)?  I know John does some dash b.D, HD, dash b.D which is a little bit tricky, but the new one doesn't require that. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2011, 01:49:00 AM
Lower requirement in meter usage, high requirement in execution. As said before I'd still rather get hit by the stun combo 20-30% of the time than a 70-80% combo 90% of the time.

I suppose it's preference, but I personally get hit by the 70-80% combo than the full stun one.  Even though according to you the Stun combo is less frequent, at least I have a survival chance if I get hit by the 70-80% combo for a comeback.

Just out of curiousity, what's the hardest part of the stun combo anyways (It's a genuine question and I'm not trying to be cocky)?  I know John does some dash b.D, HD, dash b.D which is a little bit tricky, but the new one doesn't require that. 


Well if you figure the combo is dropped 70-80% of the time, you can say the same thing about survival for a comeback, except with more health.

There are multiple parts of the combo that's difficult, which is why it's dropped so often. Largest barrier would be near the beginning there two parts which require near perfect timing.

After the EX b~f+BD, you have to do b~f+C with no gap, if there is then they will drop out of the next time you do b~f+C.

After the first b~f+C, you have to do b+D with no gap, if there is, the next move will whiff.

After the b+D, you have a do a perfect walking b~f+C. If you do it even a couple of frames late, they'll drop to the ground.

After that, you have to do a b+D with little to no gap, otherwise the next move (dashing ABCD) will whiff due to the opponent falling to the ground.

There are two other points in the combo which require you to do walking b~f+C

Other than this, learning to do most of the cancels for Ash takes about 3 weeks time, whereas most combos take a day or two max.

Another thing is that there are so many inputs (30+) during the whole combo, there is a higher chance to mess up at any point.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 03, 2011, 01:51:03 AM
Nah yesterday there was ESB, Chinese Guy, Me and Oscar. He didn't get it off on anyone. I think you guys aren't able to count how many times he messes up exactly.

Hmm so I can't count now =(.  All joking aside, it doesn't really matter since if you get hit enough by it, it's still a stun combo at a low requirement (the one I saw was 60% drive, 2 stocks and doesn't require you to go into HD like I remember John needing to do), but of course, it's a challenging, but still practical, corner combo.

You can't Stun someone using an HD combo IRC. It's not that i'm nervous, it's just that most of the time i'm trying not to hit the opponent from the very start of  the round and get them near the corner just to try and create the combo opportunity. I should just go for a easier longer link setup than just having to focus on performing the 100 percent combo. So it's thursday guys....Reynald will be there along with I. Hope 2 see you guys out there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2011, 04:44:31 AM
Hey Reynald and John, since you guys use Takuma, check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEmJ-VWPDM4&t=1m13s
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on June 03, 2011, 11:14:36 AM
GGS, to everyone I played at Alex's Arcade tonight (even though I was basically "free" the whole day and my skill level was not on par with everyone else's).  I apologize that I didn't play much more, later into the night. It was great to observe high level play. Not only that, but it was also nice seeing members of this forum in person and getting to know them better. Hopefully we can do it again next Thursday. GGS!  ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 03, 2011, 11:36:22 AM
Well if you figure the combo is dropped 70-80% of the time, you can say the same thing about survival for a comeback, except with more health.

Yeah but when completed, one you die after it's done, but one you have a chance.  I guess we agree to disagree so it's just a preference kinda thing.

There are two other points in the combo which require you to do walking b~f+C

I guess everyone finds different things challenging like I find DL's rekkas lol.  It's just practice, I got that walking Ventose in one session of training mode.

Other than this, learning to do most of the cancels for Ash takes about 3 weeks time, whereas most combos take a day or two max.

3 weeks hmm...I hope I don't take that long to learn those cancels.

Some of the stuff you listed would apply to any juggle combo (like leaving too much gap would make the next hit whiff) so I dunno about those arguments.  

After tonight and watching the combo John attempts, the aforementioned one earlier seems easier but of course I don't know.  For the record, I never seen John miss so much period--Oscar joked like he's doing it on purpose or something haha.  When I just play him 1 on 1, he gets it off on me a lot more than tonight so I dunno--maybe we all can't count and maybe we're all lying about our stats, it's all perspective right?

Ultimately, I'm just going to have to return to this topic when I use him myself and I'm ok with being wrong as I have been in the past. =)

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GGS, to everyone I played at Alex's Arcade tonight (even though I was basically "free" the whole day and my skill level was not on par with everyone else's).  I apologize that I didn't play much more, later into the night. It was great to observe high level play. Not only that, but it was also nice seeing members of this forum in person and getting to know them better. Hopefully we can do it again next Thursday. GGS!  ;)

Hang in there Sam, the key really is to play more as nothing really replaces experience, don't get discouraged and like Ricardo and Abe, you'll be able to keep up sooner or later.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 03, 2011, 06:13:50 PM
GG's last night. I think i've found a way to an alternate combo making a fourth possible stun combo with only 2 meters and 60 drive. I'll find out later today  ;)
You've got to understand i never drop combos....It's the Reset i go for hehehe. I would say it would take three weeks to performing all the combos to its fullest potential.

@ ESB : Don't worry, just have fun and remember losing is a learning process :)

@ Oscar: Yeah the video may describe how Reynald and I look when getting ready for big
HD combos. You missed out at night because I seriously thought the Autistic kid was playing 13 due to the fact Reynald was popping and making some noise. Heck, Even CMD Duc was jumping up and down trying to cause an earthquake when i was doing the Combo  LOL

@ Yuhang : Liked how you felt accomplished landing the duolon EX air strike on Reynald! Just remember you can't poke someone from your wake up =P

@Abe: Remember to e fully energized or drink your juice b4 playing =P

@Duc: I suggest you ask me a history question other than a geographical one. I can play Jeopardy and KOF 13 at the same time woot woot!

@Reynald: Even with the long line...Raiden *face palm* JK pretty fun matches still.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 03, 2011, 06:27:15 PM
LOL at autistic Reynald!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2011, 07:36:48 PM
Well if you figure the combo is dropped 70-80% of the time, you can say the same thing about survival for a comeback, except with more health.

Yeah but when completed, one you die after it's done, but one you have a chance.  I guess we agree to disagree so it's just a preference kinda thing.

There are two other points in the combo which require you to do walking b~f+C

I guess everyone finds different things challenging like I find DL's rekkas lol.  It's just practice, I got that walking Ventose in one session of training mode.

Other than this, learning to do most of the cancels for Ash takes about 3 weeks time, whereas most combos take a day or two max.

3 weeks hmm...I hope I don't take that long to learn those cancels.

Some of the stuff you listed would apply to any juggle combo (like leaving too much gap would make the next hit whiff) so I dunno about those arguments.  

After tonight and watching the combo John attempts, the aforementioned one earlier seems easier but of course I don't know.  For the record, I never seen John miss so much period--Oscar joked like he's doing it on purpose or something haha.  When I just play him 1 on 1, he gets it off on me a lot more than tonight so I dunno--maybe we all can't count and maybe we're all lying about our stats, it's all perspective right?

Ultimately, I'm just going to have to return to this topic when I use him myself and I'm ok with being wrong as I have been in the past. =)

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GGS, to everyone I played at Alex's Arcade tonight (even though I was basically "free" the whole day and my skill level was not on par with everyone else's).  I apologize that I didn't play much more, later into the night. It was great to observe high level play. Not only that, but it was also nice seeing members of this forum in person and getting to know them better. Hopefully we can do it again next Thursday. GGS!  ;)

Hang in there Sam, the key really is to play more as nothing really replaces experience, don't get discouraged and like Ricardo and Abe, you'll be able to keep up sooner or later.

In our current state if we can't do HD combos consistently (90%+) in real matches, we'll be unable to do that Ash combo even with a lot practice (this includes me).

Also 3 weeks I considered is fast learning, unless of course it's on console. It would take even longer if there's no one to point out how to do certain parts of it, but only having seen the combo and have the combo in writing.

Which combo juggles can you give as an example that has the strictness or 1 or 2 frames, non-canceled that require a more difficult motion besides just doing motion for the move?

Actually I can count just fine. I count the number of times he drops his combo every time I go there. Yesterday was a larger amount than I normal. I think I asked Abe and he said he didn't see it happen the whole night.

Walking b~f+C is easy and anyone can do it by itself. I think I've already told you before it's completely different trying to do it in a combo because it because significantly harder. Especially in the part of the combo I described previously.

I'm fairly certain you'll come back and say it's a lot harder than you thought.


Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 03, 2011, 09:06:54 PM
@ Yuhang : Liked how you felt accomplished landing the duolon EX air strike on Reynald! Just remember you can't poke someone from your wake up =P

I dunno if you know the back story behind it.  For some reason, only against Reynald, whenever I connect a j.CD my Ex air.f+AC misses.  He was actually the one that pointed out to me that he's only see it miss against him and he laughed about it.  Since then, it's bugged me every time it misses (and I think it happened once more or even twice after that too--only against him).

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In our current state if we can't do HD combos consistently (90%+) in real matches, we'll be unable to do that Ash combo even with a lot practice (this includes me).

Also 3 weeks I considered is fast learning, unless of course it's on console. It would take even longer if there's no one to point out how to do certain parts of it, but only having seen the combo and have the combo in writing.

I suppose it depends on how much you play in 3 weeks.  John's 3 weeks of gameplay is a lot different from mine or Abe's.  If I had the machine to myself, I aim to learn it in 4 hours tops, and I'm overshooting it.

Which combo juggles can you give as an example that has the strictness or 1 or 2 frames, non-canceled that require a more difficult motion besides just doing motion for the move?

1 or 2 frames or .2 or .4 milliseconds is relatively the same in context.  You snooze you lose.  I'm assuming it's not like Shen's XII 1-frame cancels, but most characters if you pause/delay for more time than you should, you'll miss. I had to re-read what you said a couple of times but I'm assuming you're referring to the walk fireball, so if you're not then forgive me: All you have to do is to reprogram your timing to so that c.b~f+C, you press the C slightly later, this is the new "motion" for the move.  Then you factor in the tight window so you just have to time it earlier.  

Actually I can count just fine. I count the number of times he drops his combo every time I go there. Yesterday was a larger amount than I normal. I think I asked Abe and he said he didn't see it happen the whole night.

What we're getting at is that you're basically saying we can't count, especially when we're asking for the benefit of the doubt since we get hit by it a lot when you're not there.  Insult our intelligence all you want, we can only ask you to believe that we do get hit by it often enough to make a fuss about it.

Walking b~f+C is easy and anyone can do it by itself. I think I've already told you before it's completely different trying to do it in a combo because it because significantly harder. Especially in the part of the combo I described previously.

I do remember our conversation, and I cannot add any input until I attempt it in a combo so we'll revisit this point at a later date.  All I can attest to is the execution difficulty outside of a combo for now.

I'm fairly certain you'll come back and say it's a lot harder than you thought.

I might just do so, but I suppose we're arguing the wrong points since the underlying question really is:  Should they remove the stun combo for Takuma, Ash, Kula or is it just too difficult and too impractical to do in a real game and they should just leave it in.

Let's examine some old infinites like Kim's corner air stomp combo or Yamazaki's sandkick infinite.  Let's say we feel that it's super hard and we really don't care about getting hit by it since it's so impractical.  Let's say John practices and he gets it off more than 50% of the time on several ppl.  The million dollar question is: At one point is enough is enough?  How many times do you have to get hit by something "broken", for a lack of a better term, before they should change it?

I don't have problems with 100% combos, I think it's give and take.  If you feel like saving up all round long for a HD 4-5stock 100% combo, then the more power to you.  Chances are, you're not going to use much meter the other 3-4 rounds if you want to go that route.  With the stun combos of course, you can have lower requirements like 2 drives 30% stock for Takuma, or 60%drive 2 stocks for Ash.  Which means that the chances of them pulling it off more than one time in a match is significantly higher than trying to save up for 4-5 stocks plus HD.   Not to mention that you're gaining stock while doing the combos (Takuma's case being the most ridiculous).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 03, 2011, 10:36:26 PM
First of all I am not insulting the intelligence or you other others by saying you can't count. What I am saying here is that you guys do not play Ash, therefore lack the character knowledge of knowing when he does try for it and messes it up. Simply put I'm telling you guys that if you haven't tried it, you shouldn't say it's as hard as I think it is. If you tell me about a character you play and I don't how difficult a combo is, I will take your word for it.

In regards to you and RJ getting hit by it a lot, I never said you guys didn't. I said he gets it off 20-30% of the time and that does not equate to you two getting hit by it a lot. What I did mean is that overall against all opponents, he'll get the combo off that often. It could be that when it did happen, he was in practice mode before playing you two, or just had better than normal execution.

Ok well let's just ignore the fact that it's a stun combo and take it as a 100% combo instead. It requires 2 meter and 60% drive gauge, as opposed to other characters who need 4 meter and 100% drive gauge. Yes there's an advantage, of 2 meter and 40% drive, but it does still require some saving and use of meter. As for the point about them gaining meter while doing the combo, we'll attribute that to saying that the requirements of the 100% combo is lower.

So we should compare the difference of damage of what Ash can do with 2 meter and 60% drive gauge versus other characters what damage other characters can do with the same resource. I think most characters can output about 50-60% damage with that, with a difference of an additional 40-50% Ash can do.

So is 40-50% damage justify the difficulty? That's debatable depending on how difficult a person thinks it is. Many games have BnB mid damage combos and higher damaging combos which scales with difficulty to do so - that's normal. I think in this case it's borderline since I do play Ash and know the difficult of not just being able to do it, but doing it in a real match.

You guys do go to the arcade more often now since it's down in OC now. So there's easy access to try it out. I would go as far as making a wager of $50 to anyone besides John (maybe Reynald) wouldn't be able to do the first 10 inputs of the combo 7/10 times in practice mode (not against a backward opponent) within the next month or two. The whole combo has 30+ inputs, but for this I'd only require the first 10 hits which is up to ABCD.

Edit: Do you remember when we saw the Kim corner step infinite? It looked easy, but when we tried it, it was insanely hard. Ash's combo isn't at that difficulty, but it is indeed a lot harder than it looks.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 03, 2011, 11:00:23 PM
So are any of you guys still coming up to FFA tonight? I never heard back from Oscar last night.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 03, 2011, 11:05:48 PM
I think Johns have been dropping the combo on purpose or gets nervous when Duc is there cause like I said I've played with him a lot last week and he was getting the combos 90% of the time.

I agree with Yuhang that Ash and Takuma shit is bullshit and stupid. The takuma shit is so easy even Ricardo who goes once a week can do the full stun combo.

CMD Duc, would you say that the Ash combo is as hard as Whips 02 corner combo (the long one) or 02 Angels infinite?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 04, 2011, 12:03:51 AM
I think Johns have been dropping the combo on purpose or gets nervous when Duc is there cause like I said I've played with him a lot last week and he was getting the combos 90% of the time.

I agree with Yuhang that Ash and Takuma shit is bullshit and stupid. The takuma shit is so easy even Ricardo who goes once a week can do the full stun combo.

CMD Duc, would you say that the Ash combo is as hard as Whips 02 corner combo (the long one) or 02 Angels infinite?

Ricardo told me he goes 3 times a week. He can do the Takuma combo which is easier than Ash's and require less meter, but messes up somewhat often. And yeah Takuma's combo is a bit much and should be toned down.

For the combos in 2k2, I wouldn't be able to say since I haven't tried those. Those combos though involve quicker inputs, so it's a bit different. I would say that if someone can do those combos, they can do Ash's with practice of course. Although we all may be able to do difficult combos, it's another thing to get them down with consistency. I'm sure we all can do Ash's combo with enough practice, but not with high consistency.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 04, 2011, 12:04:38 AM
First of all I am not insulting the intelligence or you other others by saying you can't count. What I am saying here is that you guys do not play Ash, therefore lack the character knowledge of knowing when he does try for it and messes it up. Simply put I'm telling you guys that if you haven't tried it, you shouldn't say it's as hard as I think it is. If you tell me about a character you play and I don't how difficult a combo is, I will take your word for it.

Yes and no.  There are combos that I found real hard, and then we other ppl tried it they found it easy.  For the most part I do have a better understanding of Chin's combo and which ones I find hard, but it doesn't means everyone finds it hard too.  Having said that, I will give you the benefit of the doubt and believe you it's a challenging combo, but I did want to make that clarification.

I also do know how many times he's successfully stunned me, and again, it's enough make me feel it's worth engaging in this long civilized (thank you) debate we've been having--apparently others feel the same way I do too.  I pointed out this in my last post, ("Just how many times do you have to get hit by something "overpowered/broken", no matter difficult, before it's necessary to change it?"  If you get hit by it enough it's clearly feasible in a real match, and hence practical enough for an debate IMO.)

In regards to you and RJ getting hit by it a lot, I never said you guys didn't. I said he gets it off 20-30% of the time and that does not equate to you two getting hit by it a lot. What I did mean is that overall against all opponents, he'll get the combo off that often. It could be that when it did happen, he was in practice mode before playing you two, or just had better than normal execution.

Once again, see the last post.   We get hit by it enough to feel that this is necessary to discuss this.

Ok well let's just ignore the fact that it's a stun combo and take it as a 100% combo instead. It requires 2 meter and 60% drive gauge, as opposed to other characters who need 4 meter and 100% drive gauge. Yes there's an advantage, of 2 meter and 40% drive, but it does still require some saving and use of meter. As for the point about them gaining meter while doing the combo, we'll attribute that to saying that the requirements of the 100% combo is lower.

So we should compare the difference of damage of what Ash can do with 2 meter and 60% drive gauge versus other characters what damage other characters can do with the same resource. I think most characters can output about 50-60% damage with that, with a difference of an additional 40-50% Ash can do.

So is 40-50% damage justify the difficulty? That's debatable depending on how difficult a person thinks it is. Many games have BnB mid damage combos and higher damaging combos which scales with difficulty to do so - that's normal. I think in this case it's borderline since I do play Ash and know the difficult of not just being able to do it, but doing it in a real match.

I think, that's just it, the lower starting point is a HUGE difference.  The main difference is it's almost impossible, on a normal timer, to build 4/5 stocks + 100% drive in the first round (with the majority of the characters requiring 5 stocks+HD) whereas it's definitely plausible to build 2 meters 60% drive the first round.  The starting points are hugely different to the point where an aggressive player who builds up meter more, could essentially do two stun combos on players 1 and 3 of an opponent in an extreme case, particularly Takuma.  Most of the 4/5stock full HD combos are seen on the 5th round more times than not; the stun combos, however, can be execute at a much earlier point in a match.

Remember the difference between a 99% combo and an 100% combo is not just 1%.  A 100% combo leaves NO chance for a combo; a 99% combo could leave the opponent with a chance to comeback no matter how slim.  I think if someone wants to save up 5 rounds just to get a 5 stock +HD 100% off of someone, it's justified coz they have to sacrifice a lot more during the other 4.  The stun combo requires a lot less sacrifice for the same amount of damage (and once again a positive gain in Takuma's case), the principle of the stun combo is in itself, ridiculous.  Make them require 5 stock+HD, or 4 stock +HD to stun someone and it's still unfair since you build meter during the combo.  2 stocks and some drive is a little over-doing it if you ask my humble opinion.

You guys do go to the arcade more often now since it's down in OC now. So there's easy access to try it out. I would go as far as making a wager of $50 to anyone besides John (maybe Reynald) wouldn't be able to do the first 10 inputs of the combo 7/10 times in practice mode (not against a backward opponent) within the next month or two. The whole combo has 30+ inputs, but for this I'd only require the first 10 hits which is up to ABCD.

Edit: Do you remember when we saw the Kim corner step infinite? It looked easy, but when we tried it, it was insanely hard. Ash's combo isn't at that difficulty, but it is indeed a lot harder than it looks.

I thought we're not arguing difficulty anymore, I already said I can't debate that till try it myself.  The real debate is whether or not it should still be there in the first place.

As for living closer is really moot if my availability isn't as flexible as yours as other people.  

Let's say you're right, and it's deathly impossible to do.  Yet I've gotten hit by it, say 10 times in the last few weeks.  It still doesn't change the fact that it's a 100% combo that requires 2 stocks and 60% drive to start (or 2 drives but 30% stock for Takauma).   Since you're gaining meter back Takuma's really a negative 1 stock 2 drive combo (I don't remember how much drive he gains back).  That's clearly an unfair advantage that he has.

With the same token Ash's stun combo that I listed (I'm unfamiliar with the variation John and you use) takes 60% drive and 2 stock; the whole combo requires 5 stocks, but you gain 3 stocks back.

To put thing is perspective, let's say I have a special like O.Shermie's HSDM lightning, that requires 2 stocks and 60% drive to do, and let's say we use your 30% success rate, if it did 100% damage if it connects, even with a 30% success rate, would it be fair?  Remember, 2 stocks and 60% drive requirement only.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 04, 2011, 12:43:31 AM
Ok, so basically the summary of the issue is this:

1 - 100% combo is ok if using saving up 4-5 power meter and 100% drive if difficulty is low/medium.
2 - 100% combo is not ok if saving up 2 power meter and 60% drive if difficulty is high.

We both agree on 1, but not 2 for various reasons. I can leave the issue at rest if this is the case.

About the Orochi Shermie thing that would actually be very funny and wouldn't mind if it happened on a first or second character. On the 3rd character, I'd probably have to start praying. But seriously, that involves just activating move, where as a long difficult combo is the enjoyment of getting everything executed correctly and benefiting from large amounts of practice.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 04, 2011, 12:43:40 AM
One thing I've learned is it doesn't matter how difficult a combo is but if it's worth it a relatively usable in a match people will master it and abuse it. I remember the first time I saw Angeles infinite in Mexico and and people were saying yeah it's good but it's not practical cause its too difficult fast forward 2-3 years later every top player in Mexico was doing it, now days it's a minimum requirement if you wanna use Angel in Mexico. Just look at what happened to Hummer he went to Mexico with he's semi-decent Angel and not able to do the infinite at least 70% of the time and he got his ass handed to him.

In 13 acquiring 2 meters and 1 drive in round is not hard specially if his in 2nd position thus giving Ash a really good chance to do this ridiculous combo. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 04, 2011, 12:51:16 AM
One thing I've learned is it doesn't matter how difficult a combo is but if it's worth it a relatively usable in a match people will master it and abuse it. I remember the first time I saw Angeles infinite in Mexico and and people were saying yeah it's good but it's not practical cause its too difficult fast forward 2-3 years later every top player in Mexico was doing it, now days it's a minimum requirement if you wanna use Angel in Mexico. Just look at what happened to Hummer he went to Mexico with he's semi-decent Angel and not able to do the infinite at least 70% of the time and he got his ass handed to him.

In 13 acquiring 2 meters and 1 drive in round is not hard specially if his in 2nd position thus giving Ash a really good chance to do this ridiculous combo.  

Actually 2k2 is a different game where there were not many mid/easy 100% combos. KOF XIII has quite a bit of them if you have the meter for it. Angel doesn't not require any meter to do that infinite (if she messes up, she can just try again immediately). Ash does require some meter, so he can't just do it anytime but but with lesser requirements than other 100%s in XIII. At most you'll only see Ash do it once per match. Since there are plenty of 100% combos in XIII, see what I wrote in the above post. Doing 100% damage in a combo itself is not ridiculous, it's whether or not you agree on #2.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 04, 2011, 02:24:06 AM
Ok, so basically the summary of the issue is this:

1 - 100% combo is ok if using saving up 4-5 power meter and 100% drive if difficulty is low/medium.
2 - 100% combo is not ok if saving up 2 power meter and 60% drive if difficulty is high.

We both agree on 1, but not 2 for various reasons. I can leave the issue at rest if this is the case.

About the Orochi Shermie thing that would actually be very funny and wouldn't mind if it happened on a first or second character. On the 3rd character, I'd probably have to start praying. But seriously, that involves just activating move, where as a long difficult combo is the enjoyment of getting everything executed correctly and benefiting from large amounts of practice.

I agree on 1. and 2. as long as you supplement 2. with builds meter while doing the combo where 1. does not allow for any meter building.  I think that's a huge advantage, and although Takuma leaves you with more than say Ash or Kula after the combo, it's just plain wrong by principle alone if you ask me.  

A 5 stock HD is a hail-Mary-all-out-attack.  It leaves you with no meter for a reason, and it doesn't allow you to build for a reason, but the stun combo "breaks" this rule.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 04, 2011, 02:25:50 AM
One thing I've learned is it doesn't matter how difficult a combo is but if it's worth it a relatively usable in a match people will master it and abuse it. I remember the first time I saw Angeles infinite in Mexico and and people were saying yeah it's good but it's not practical cause its too difficult fast forward 2-3 years later every top player in Mexico was doing it, now days it's a minimum requirement if you wanna use Angel in Mexico. Just look at what happened to Hummer he went to Mexico with he's semi-decent Angel and not able to do the infinite at least 70% of the time and he got his ass handed to him.

In 13 acquiring 2 meters and 1 drive in round is not hard specially if his in 2nd position thus giving Ash a really good chance to do this ridiculous combo.  

Actually 2k2 is a different game where there were not many mid/easy 100% combos. KOF XIII has quite a bit of them if you have the meter for it. Angel doesn't not require any meter to do that infinite (if she messes up, she can just try again immediately). Ash does require some meter, so he can't just do it anytime but but with lesser requirements than other 100%s in XIII. At most you'll only see Ash do it once per match. Since there are plenty of 100% combos in XIII, see what I wrote in the above post. Doing 100% damage in a combo itself is not ridiculous, it's whether or not you agree on #2.

But what Oscar is talking about is the level of execution in Mexico is higher, it's custom standard to be able to do these comboes like he is saying. Dropping comboes in Mexico=DEATH. If you get the chance to land a death combo, you better land it, or you basically lose. That's what Oscar is saying, so dropping comboes against higher level execution players like in Mexico only means you lose.

So basically he and I are saying you guys need to raise your standards for execution if you wish to compete on an international level in the future (once everyone gains access to the console version etc).

I would say you have to be able to do a combo probably 85%-90% of the time in Mexico regardless of the level of difficulty to be able to compete in Mexico.

For example, Duo Lon's in Mexico in KOFXI high level execution is also standard, you cannot be dropping your comboes at all, or it means certain death. You simply won't get many chances to land the comboes so you cannot drop them because they all know how to land them with a 85-90% accuracy rate.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 04, 2011, 02:30:00 AM
So basically you guys need to raise your standards for execution if you wish to compete on an international level in the future.

I would say you have to be able to do a combo probably 85%-90% in Mexico regardless of the level of difficulty to be able to compete in Mexico.

And Mexico needs to move on from older games to compete on an International level =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 04, 2011, 02:46:57 AM
So basically you guys need to raise your standards for execution if you wish to compete on an international level in the future.

I would say you have to be able to do a combo probably 85%-90% in Mexico regardless of the level of difficulty to be able to compete in Mexico.

And Mexico needs to move on from older games to compete on an International level =)

But the thing is they are-

They already play:
98UM
2002 UM
KOFXI

and 13 is catching like wildfire down South and it is in high demand for Northern Mexico as I get asked about it all the time.

So it is a matter of time before you see people in Mexico doing these comboes you guys say with little to no difficulty...

You can take my word on that.

Also Mexico vs. Peru is of high importance because it will be the Retiring Grounds for KOF 2002 in Mexico. (All that will be left will be taking Kula and a few to Japan/Taiwan etc)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 04, 2011, 03:11:30 AM
So basically you guys need to raise your standards for execution if you wish to compete on an international level in the future.

I would say you have to be able to do a combo probably 85%-90% in Mexico regardless of the level of difficulty to be able to compete in Mexico.

And Mexico needs to move on from older games to compete on an International level =)

But the thing is they are-

They already play:
98UM
2002 UM
KOFXI

and 13 is catching like wildfire down South and it is in high demand for Northern Mexico as I get asked about it all the time.

So it is a matter of time before you see people in Mexico doing these comboes you guys say with little to no difficulty...

You can take my word on that.

Also Mexico vs. Peru is of high importance because it will be the Retiring Grounds for KOF 2002 in Mexico. (All that will be left will be taking Kula and a few to Japan/Taiwan etc)

I don't doubt it for one second that Mexico will catch up, but till then it's catch up is what they're playing.  

Japan has the highest concentration of high level XIII players, the current iteration; so we need to all play catch up with them.

In all fairness, you don't see me going on and on about ppl need to catch up to Chinese player '98 players either, right?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 04, 2011, 03:13:40 AM
So basically you guys need to raise your standards for execution if you wish to compete on an international level in the future.

I would say you have to be able to do a combo probably 85%-90% in Mexico regardless of the level of difficulty to be able to compete in Mexico.

And Mexico needs to move on from older games to compete on an International level =)

But the thing is they are-

They already play:
98UM
2002 UM
KOFXI

and 13 is catching like wildfire down South and it is in high demand for Northern Mexico as I get asked about it all the time.

So it is a matter of time before you see people in Mexico doing these comboes you guys say with little to no difficulty...

You can take my word on that.

Also Mexico vs. Peru is of high importance because it will be the Retiring Grounds for KOF 2002 in Mexico. (All that will be left will be taking Kula and a few to Japan/Taiwan etc)

I don't doubt it for one second that Mexico will catch up, but till then it's catch up is what they're playing.  

Japan has the highest concentration of high level XIII players, the current iteration; so we need to all play catch up with them.

In all fairness, you don't see me going on and on about ppl need to catch up to Chinese player '98 players either, right?

That is true. I find it fascinating the highest level of concentration of different games can be found all over the world, so you will see me in China soon just to improve my 98 game..

I say there is no one area people need to "catch up" to, because there is skill all over the world.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 04, 2011, 03:24:23 AM
Wait a minute now that I see DG post I can see what the dilema is here. My standards for the difficulty of combos is higher than Duc's and that's where we are clashing. Yuhang, DG and my self have seen first hand what the level of execution is outside of the US and I think that's why execution is not even a factor in this.

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 04, 2011, 03:32:16 AM
Wait a minute now that I see DG post I can see what the dilema is here. My standards for the difficulty of combos is higher than Duc's and that's where we are clashing. Yuhang, DG and my self have seen first hand what the level of execution is outside of the US and I think that's why execution is not even a factor in this.



This is precisely the point. Those that have travelled outside of the USA to KOF strongpoints have seen that standards for the difficulty of comboes in other parts of the world is much much higher than what it is here in the USA.

As we can attest to, there are many people of Mr. KOF's level of play all over the world.

There are about 40-50 of them in Mexico alone, and I am sure there are a similar amount in China, Japan and other KOF hotspots such as Peru, Brazil, etc.

So if you have that many people of Mr. KOF's skill and execution, obviously then the level of execution has to go up exponentially, thus meaning anything less than 85-90% perfection simply will not suffice.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 04, 2011, 03:50:44 AM
Wait a minute now that I see DG post I can see what the dilema is here. My standards for the difficulty of combos is higher than Duc's and that's where we are clashing. Yuhang, DG and my self have seen first hand what the level of execution is outside of the US and I think that's why execution is not even a factor in this.



This is precisely the point. Those that have travelled outside of the USA to KOF strongpoints have seen that standards for the difficulty of comboes in other parts of the world is much much higher than what it is here in the USA.

There are about 40-50 of them in Mexico alone, and I am sure there are a similar amount in China, Japan and other KOF hotspots such as Peru, Brazil, etc.

So if you have that many people of Mr. KOF's skill and execution, obviously then the level of execution has to go up exponentially, thus meaning anything less than 85-90% perfection simply will not suffice.

The U.S. may not have many Mr.KOF's. But in the End only one person is needed to represent a country. Execution has nothing to do with a country's play level. It just takes talent and practice. So please, let's stop talking about Mexico or "Level"  because last time i checked i haven't seen a Spanish person win SBO for KOF. Technically we're in the same boat  ;) I don't know if Hummer, Bata,No.17 really did lose to great players or to other factors. I'm just saying my experience in 2k9 at NDP wasn't so pleasant as well. Only the people that were there know what i'm talking about, and i'm talking about atmosphere and conditions. I mean i think it's hard to get a Hispanic person's respect in the KOF world.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 04, 2011, 04:08:38 AM
But John as you know there is a reason why you haven't seen a Spanish (or more Politically correct would be Latin American, Hispanic, or South American, Spanish would be Spaniard) person win SBO for KOF-

Money.

Talent is not the issue, it is lack of money. It costs $3,000 for an SBO Qualifier...that is close to 35,000 pesos basically, no way a person in Mexico will have that.

Thus the premise of my World KOF Cup, the only true way to show people that there is more to fighting games than Asia...

and I think The KOF Cup 2011 has clearly shown that you cannot determine what is going to happen until things actually happen in person.

Those that even praised Hummer on GGPO are no longer to be found as I have done my research, so the message is getting across, there is talent all over the world, it just takes MONEY (and a lot of it) to unite these people under one roof..which is what I am trying to do so that people can open their eyes and stop focusing on the glitz, glamour and other stuff and start seeing the skill level they have been missing in other countries.

Mexico has at least shown they can hang with the tops in Japan in KOF 2002, and that is one small step to my big puzzle to showing the world that being "Asia centric" does not apply to a true World Championship.

Hummer himself told me that SBO is only limited to Asia, Europe, and North America, when truth of the matter is Latin America doesnt get an invite even to SBO.

Thus again creating this Asia-centric mentality that Asia=greater than the others in all things fighting games when that is quite an overgeneralization.

There are people like Kula, Zeus and others that may live in poorer conditions, but should not be denied access to competition based off where they live.

I am learning the same even in Peru and other countries, very high level players but may not live in the best conditions.

That is the way it is...and people in the USA due to cultural values have been limited to only the glitz, glamour, presentation of EVO, SBO, Duelling the KOF etc, and have forgotten that it is all about SKILL LEVEL...

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: MUSOLINI on June 04, 2011, 05:39:36 AM
There are people like Kula, Zeus and others that may live in poorer conditions, but should not be denied access to competition based off where they live.

and this is the exact reason why i dont get a lot of american players or posters in general (not directed at DC). some people talk about the sf2 hey days and how tomo or some other player/s was unbeatable or the best in the world. i grew up on those games and i find it hard to believe that in a time where there where no vids or worldwide tournaments from ALL OVER the world to just say, this dude was the best. ive never understood the arrogance of some of the people that say bs like that. ive seen these guys play, theyre just great players. and theres lots of great players in the world, and lots people nobody may ever even heard about. im baffled by statements like this because this was in a time where there where sf/snk cabs everywhere. how in the fuck anybody had the balls to say something like that, i still dont get. wtf where these people smoking, i want some of it.

not to go oftopic further, just wanted to point something this basic out. not hating, just saying.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Rex Dart on June 04, 2011, 08:46:37 AM
I propose an international KOF tournament where each participating country is represented by 3 players. We just need to find a black market weapons dealer to sponsor it . . .

The debate about Takuma's and Ash's stun combos is pretty interesting. Shame on you guys for hogging all the good debates to the SoCal thread. :P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 04, 2011, 01:52:33 PM
There are people like Kula, Zeus and others that may live in poorer conditions, but should not be denied access to competition based off where they live.

and this is the exact reason why i dont get a lot of american players or posters in general (not directed at DC). some people talk about the sf2 hey days and how tomo or some other player/s was unbeatable or the best in the world. i grew up on those games and i find it hard to believe that in a time where there where no vids or worldwide tournaments from ALL OVER the world to just say, this dude was the best. ive never understood the arrogance of some of the people that say bs like that. ive seen these guys play, theyre just great players. and theres lots of great players in the world, and lots people nobody may ever even heard about. im baffled by statements like this because this was in a time where there where sf/snk cabs everywhere. how in the fuck anybody had the balls to say something like that, i still dont get. wtf where these people smoking, i want some of it.

not to go oftopic further, just wanted to point something this basic out. not hating, just saying.

I'm stating it on a worldwide scale, there are people like Kula, Zeus, and plenty others known and unknown that need to play, but there are many things preventing them from playing.

So I understand about the Tomo thing, how do people know he was "The Best in the World"?


I'm no SF expert, but in KOF, as I've said, there are people of high level skill all over the world. SF is like basketball, KOF is like soccer, thus there are more high level players in KOF around the world than SF.

The main reason I level up so fast is because I get to play very high level opponents all the time that may be known or unknown.


Rex Dart- I am trying to do this, there is simply too much skill in the world for us to ever focus just on one particular area, and the top 3 players from every country would probably be something like the World KOF Cup Finals or SemiFinals, I have it broken up how it's going to work there has to be a 2 year Qualifier process.

Geting someone to sponsor it?

That will be LDA Inc, but it will take time because there are many things like passports, visas, and a bunch of other things that make this a hassle to setup.

But it needs to be done, it started with Mexico vs. Japan series in 2002 that has gained international recognition with Bata, Danke, Hummer, has caused more international players to want to travel to Mexico to play, and now I am starting a new chapter with Mexico vs. Peru.

Slowly but surely I am building a world championship...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 04, 2011, 06:07:30 PM

The debate about Takuma's and Ash's stun combos is pretty interesting. Shame on you guys for hogging all the good debates to the SoCal thread. :P
it's that shit got personal lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 04, 2011, 06:50:16 PM

The debate about Takuma's and Ash's stun combos is pretty interesting. Shame on you guys for hogging all the good debates to the SoCal thread. :P
it's that shit got personal lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUH3JQjcweM
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 04, 2011, 09:27:08 PM

The debate about Takuma's and Ash's stun combos is pretty interesting. Shame on you guys for hogging all the good debates to the SoCal thread. :P

It was a good discussion and I actually did consider moving it, maybe I'll do it later.

it's that shit got personal lol.

Nah it's just a passionate discussion.  CMD.Duc and I have known each other for 15+ years and friends IRL, I highly doubt a kof discussion would affect anything.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 04, 2011, 09:47:23 PM
Fyi there will be no KOF at AA this weekend.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on June 04, 2011, 10:09:11 PM
Fyi there will be no KOF at AA this weekend.
Sorry to ask such an awkward question Oscar, but are you saying that the KOFXIII cabinet won't be at Alex's for the weekend or are you saying that nobody is going to show up to play on the weekends?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 04, 2011, 10:30:32 PM
The system is under maintenance.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on June 04, 2011, 10:38:00 PM
The system is under maintenance.
Oh, ok. I see. :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 05, 2011, 03:35:24 AM

The debate about Takuma's and Ash's stun combos is pretty interesting. Shame on you guys for hogging all the good debates to the SoCal thread. :P

It was a good discussion and I actually did consider moving it, maybe I'll do it later.

it's that shit got personal lol.

Nah it's just a passionate discussion.  CMD.Duc and I have known each other for 15+ years and friends IRL, I highly doubt a kof discussion would affect anything.

Nah it's not personal just different opinion. Balancing in subjective after all.

Also yes, I do think the last page or 2 shouldn't even be here. Especially about mexico and japan players. This is a socal thread.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 05, 2011, 03:44:01 AM
SoCal = Mexico :o
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 05, 2011, 10:17:54 AM
Fyi there will be no KOF at AA this weekend.

Fyi there will be no Mr.KOF at AA this weekend.  ;)

I will be going to Japan Arcade in Jtown Sunday noonish for a couple of hours just before i go to work LOL. That's dedication right here...Drive all the way to L.A.  , play games all day and go to work...oops...i do that almost everyday =P

In other news If we had major Tournaments...... Would I be welcomed like this? I hope so muheheheheh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJOBw9fCkeE&feature=related

Reynald of course would be playing Jackson's role due to his acting skills!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 05, 2011, 06:23:06 PM
Fyi there will be no KOF at AA this weekend.

Fyi there will be no Mr.KOF at AA this weekend.  ;)

I will be going to Japan Arcade in Jtown Sunday noonish for a couple of hours just before i go to work LOL. That's dedication right here...Drive all the way to L.A.  , play games all day and go to work...oops...i do that almost everyday =P

In other news If we had major Tournaments...... Would I be welcomed like this? I hope so muheheheheh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJOBw9fCkeE&feature=related

Reynald of course would be playing Jackson's role due to his acting skills!
" YOUR NEXT!!" , " You are NOT a Tanaka!!" Lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 06, 2011, 09:04:30 AM
Fyi there will be no KOF at AA this weekend.

Fyi there will be no Mr.KOF at AA this weekend.  ;)

I will be going to Japan Arcade in Jtown Sunday noonish for a couple of hours just before i go to work LOL. That's dedication right here...Drive all the way to L.A.  , play games all day and go to work...oops...i do that almost everyday =P

In other news If we had major Tournaments...... Would I be welcomed like this? I hope so muheheheheh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJOBw9fCkeE&feature=related

Reynald of course would be playing Jackson's role due to his acting skills!
" YOUR NEXT!!" , " You are NOT a Tanaka!!" Lol

I am Vietnamese/American, but play like a Japanese LOL. I will show you guys the Dim Mok!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ItZ RoMaNc3 on June 07, 2011, 08:36:18 AM
gg's jhon hope u can come 2morrow and all the AI or AA arcade are welcome at our home LT (little tokyo) see you around guys.!

                      Greetings to Oscar,Reynald,duc,yuhang,abe and al the rest  AI = AA arcade =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 07, 2011, 09:17:24 AM
gg's jhon hope u can come 2morrow and all the AI or AA arcade are welcome at our home LT (little tokyo) see you around guys.!

                      Greetings to Oscar,Reynald,duc,yuhang,abe and al the rest  AI = AA arcade =)

GG's  Romance,Realkim,raul,pizzero, pepe etc. I might come out tomorrow if i wake up on time! It's quite a drive and a wait in line...maybe i'll have some cervezas ready by tommorow.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 07, 2011, 04:22:06 PM
Greetings Romance, yes AI is now AA =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 07, 2011, 10:13:59 PM
gg's jhon hope u can come 2morrow and all the AI or AA arcade are welcome at our home LT (little tokyo) see you around guys.!

                      Greetings to Oscar,Reynald,duc,yuhang,abe and al the rest  AI = AA arcade =)

GG's  Romance,Realkim,raul,pizzero, pepe etc. I might come out tomorrow if i wake up on time! It's quite a drive and a wait in line...maybe i'll have some cervezas ready by tommorow.

What time are you guys there until?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 07, 2011, 11:21:30 PM
Hey so when is KoF 13 coming back to AA? little tokyo is hella far lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ItZ RoMaNc3 on June 07, 2011, 11:25:31 PM


What time are you guys there until?
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 4pm to 10 pm..  is not that far..  =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 08, 2011, 12:21:40 AM
gg's jhon hope u can come 2morrow and all the AI or AA arcade are welcome at our home LT (little tokyo) see you around guys.!

                      Greetings to Oscar,Reynald,duc,yuhang,abe and al the rest  AI = AA arcade =)

Hi Romance!  I heard that it's still 1 token which is great news and I'm glad that you're willing to play on the Japanese sticks (or did they change it back?)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 08, 2011, 12:54:58 AM


 4pm to 10 pm..  is not that far..  =)


Distance is not far. But traffic is bad when I get off work =/

I think it will take about 2 hours of driving
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 08, 2011, 01:46:20 AM
Wait when is coming back to AA?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 08, 2011, 01:54:37 AM
Wait when is coming back to AA?

October 25th.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 08, 2011, 02:10:12 AM
Wait when is coming back to AA?

October 25th.

... Why is it going to take that long to have the cab back in AA?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 08, 2011, 02:12:13 AM
Oscar is giving it to Dark Geese til the Zombie outbreak, which we all know begins on Oct 25.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 08, 2011, 02:51:54 AM
lol the heck?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 08, 2011, 03:56:31 AM
Planning to be at Japan Arcade from Wednesday to Friday this week. Anyone else going?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 09, 2011, 12:39:38 AM
Planning to be at Japan Arcade from Wednesday to Friday this week. Anyone else going?

Damn driving there from mission viejo will be a bitch on a weekday. I might do it today or tomorrow not sure. It's like Abe status.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 09, 2011, 02:11:49 AM
I'll be at little Tokyo today.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 09, 2011, 04:32:41 AM
I'll be at little Tokyo today.
I'd go to little Tokyo for TonKatsu inside the market place. Nothing like excellent food,beer, and gg's!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: JTSNOW6 on June 09, 2011, 06:40:35 AM
IT'S ALMOST TIME!!  SEE YOU ALL AT REVALATIONS!!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ItZ RoMaNc3 on June 09, 2011, 10:07:59 AM
GG's this week Jhon,oscar,duc I hope you guys feel comfortable in LT (little tokyo) .. We had Kunio, Reynald, jhon, oscar,duc  come on Yuhang and abe it will be fun and gg's =) @yuhang still japanese joystick ; ) our home (LT) it's your home guys.. xd    I can not be there thursday but maybe Friday.

                        I saw a really good shen,mai,ash and iori...   


                                          * I found a free parking... well.. almost free.! 15 cents per hr after 2 free hrs.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 09, 2011, 05:32:00 PM
GGs guys it was good going to Japan Arcade, it's been a while since I've been there and I really enjoyed my visit. I like setup very comfortable except when playing Pepe since his literally siting on my lap lol.....
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 09, 2011, 08:11:14 PM
GGs guys it was good going to Japan Arcade, it's been a while since I've been there and I really enjoyed my visit. I like setup very comfortable except when playing Pepe since his literally siting on my lap lol.....

You two are both arm bumpers on 1P side =P


GG's this week Jhon,oscar,duc I hope you guys feel comfortable in LT (little tokyo) .. We had Kunio, Reynald, jhon, oscar,duc  come on Yuhang and abe it will be fun and gg's =) @yuhang still japanese joystick ; ) our home (LT) it's your home guys.. xd    I can not be there thursday but maybe Friday.

                        I saw a really good shen,mai,ash and iori...   


                                          * I found a free parking... well.. almost free.! 15 cents per hr after 2 free hrs.


GG to you Raul and Pepe. It was fun going there, wish the drive didn't take long or I would go there more often.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on June 14, 2011, 03:04:19 PM
Though I had to catch the archived stream, great job at RevLAtions, guys. The commentary by Yuhang and Oscar was solid and informative. A friend of mine who doesn't play KOF said he enjoyed it and that the commentary made the matches easier to follow. I'm sure John and Reynald are most likely disappointed with their performances, but that's KOF sometimes. Bala was entertaining to watch. Props for continuing to rep the game and don't lose steam before the console release! I'll be looking forward to your performances at EVO!
Title: Hello, new to the scene
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 15, 2011, 09:48:45 AM
hi my name is jason and I'm new to the KOF scene. I'm from irvine, CA and I was introduce to this site from a friend. I also looked up a place to play KOF XIII (I only play KOF 99 to KOF XI) I rarely play on sticks so I'm slowly working on that right now.

 Tonight I played mr. kof (which I didn't know it was him til ten minutes later when I asked if he's from Dream Cancel) so yeah haha He introduce me to this forum, told me to post here (I'm not too sure if this is right thread) and so here I am. I hope to meet up with all of you guys soon.  
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 15, 2011, 09:50:28 AM
Though I had to catch the archived stream, great job at RevLAtions, guys. The commentary by Yuhang and Oscar was solid and informative. A friend of mine who doesn't play KOF said he enjoyed it and that the commentary made the matches easier to follow. I'm sure John and Reynald are most likely disappointed with their performances, but that's KOF sometimes. Bala was entertaining to watch. Props for continuing to rep the game and don't lose steam before the console release! I'll be looking forward to your performances at EVO!

It's okay for B.A.L.A. to experience the lime light because he has what it takes to become one of the four gods in KOF 13.  I'm happy that he won. If anyone who gets too ahead of himself/ or if anyone in general who thinks they've got what it takes to play for keeps....we can play like this  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sr54ekOkTg
Title: Re: Hello, new to the scene
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 15, 2011, 09:56:10 AM
hi my name is jason and I'm new to the KOF scene. I'm from irvine, CA and I was introduce to this site from a friend. I also looked up a place to play KOF XIII (I only play KOF 99 to KOF XI) I rarely play on sticks so I'm slowly working on that right now.

 Tonight I played mr. kof (which I didn't know it was him til ten minutes later when I asked if he's from Dream Cancel) so yeah haha He introduce me to this forum, told me to post here (I'm not too sure if this is right thread) and so here I am. I hope to meet up with all of you guys soon.  

Jason, it's good that you're introducing yourself through the so cal thread since there will be many who will meet you at Alex's arcade who're from this thread. But, if you'd like to introduce yourself widely...you could do it under the Meet and Greet Section. Either way, it's a great thing that another person from Alex Arcade will join the KOF 13 family.You took me by surprise when you said you didn't want to wait for 13 to come out on console and decided to come down from Irvine. Like i said feel free to come on Thursdays when it's popping. I'm sure you'll be able to pick up a thing or two while watching. Remember to check out vids from dream cancel or check the KOF 13 reference guides. Have fun and feel free to ask one of us if u have any questions. :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 15, 2011, 01:55:47 PM
Though I had to catch the archived stream, great job at RevLAtions, guys. The commentary by Yuhang and Oscar was solid and informative. A friend of mine who doesn't play KOF said he enjoyed it and that the commentary made the matches easier to follow. I'm sure John and Reynald are most likely disappointed with their performances, but that's KOF sometimes. Bala was entertaining to watch. Props for continuing to rep the game and don't lose steam before the console release! I'll be looking forward to your performances at EVO!

It's okay for B.A.L.A. to experience the lime light because he has what it takes to become one of the four gods in KOF 13.  I'm happy that he won. If anyone who gets too ahead of himself/ or if anyone in general who thinks they've got what it takes to play for keeps....we can play like this  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sr54ekOkTg

LMAO. I told you guys John now and days man I'm so sick and tired of all the talk man I play for retiring rights.

So yeah if I beat these guys talking smack they gotta hang it up for good!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 15, 2011, 09:51:58 PM
Though I had to catch the archived stream, great job at RevLAtions, guys. The commentary by Yuhang and Oscar was solid and informative. A friend of mine who doesn't play KOF said he enjoyed it and that the commentary made the matches easier to follow. I'm sure John and Reynald are most likely disappointed with their performances, but that's KOF sometimes. Bala was entertaining to watch. Props for continuing to rep the game and don't lose steam before the console release! I'll be looking forward to your performances at EVO!

It's okay for B.A.L.A. to experience the lime light because he has what it takes to become one of the four gods in KOF 13.  I'm happy that he won. If anyone who gets too ahead of himself/ or if anyone in general who thinks they've got what it takes to play for keeps....we can play like this  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sr54ekOkTg

That's the perfect example of somebody underestimating their opponent ;).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 16, 2011, 12:24:55 AM
hahahaha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 16, 2011, 04:25:14 PM
I never underestimate my opponent because I'm not Naive. I would treat Bala, Romance, and Reynald the same way.

Here is my view/rules for the Four gods to follow.

1. To be recognized as the best player is to defeat ALL 3 in FT10
2. Everyone is permitted to challenge a God to FT10 to Steal their rank.
3. Respect. Once it's broken then we have a problem.

Let's work together in seeing this through, because I want everyone to Level Up together and Unite when it comes down to it. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on June 16, 2011, 09:30:15 PM
Congratz to everyone who placed at Revelations. A lot of good matches. Can't wait to play everyone again soon before EVO.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 16, 2011, 09:43:15 PM
Who/what's the 4 gods? Sound pretty cool for those names


To Ash, The Answer and Sam (somethingCancel)

Thanks for teaching me about the game and gg as well. I'll come by tonight for sure (if work doesn't kills me first)

Also

is there a video tutorial about the KOF XIII system like HD Cancel or Drive Cancel etc?

The only thing I know was Max Cancel works like Dream Cancel from KOF XI


Thank you.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 17, 2011, 12:55:23 AM
I kno this is kinda odd but is anyone going to Anime Expo 2011? I could bring my ps2 and KOF XI if there's enough people interested (Sorry I don't have a ps3 so we can't play KOF XII but if you do bring it then cool) and get some games in or I can just go meet you guys there at Japan Arcade and also get some games in as well.

if anyone else interested let me kno??
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 17, 2011, 01:11:44 AM
The Four Gods should set a good example of what a champion should be. Traits such as good sportsmanship while having the charisma to make the game look exciting. We won't establish who the four gods are until we all mutually agree who belongs up there first. After that, Immortality Take it, It's YOURS!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on June 17, 2011, 02:02:09 AM
gosh it's been a long ass time, but i was at FFA last night and played 13 for the first time in like 5 months hahaha. shaky start against a newb, i lost my first two characters to this random mai, but then got my head into the game and OCV'd with leona hahahahaha

i'm probably like total scrub status now because i'm so behind, but if any of you guys ever head out to FFA on the weekends this summer, you'll probably see me there.

good shit to everyone repping at revelations!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 17, 2011, 10:29:10 AM
Who/what's the 4 gods? Sound pretty cool for those names


To Ash, The Answer and Sam (somethingCancel)

Thanks for teaching me about the game and gg as well. I'll come by tonight for sure (if work doesn't kills me first)

Also

is there a video tutorial about the KOF XIII system like HD Cancel or Drive Cancel etc?

The only thing I know was Max Cancel works like Dream Cancel from KOF XI


Thank you.

Drive canceling requires 50 percent drive per cancel. HD canceling is quite different which allows moves to be canceled into other moves during your opponents block stun where in areas it's not possible to drive cancel if someone has blocked your move. Yeah, i'm not great at explaining things on the net...but i can teach you in person Jason :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 17, 2011, 10:23:15 PM
Yeah, i'm not great at explaining things on the net...but i can teach you in person Jason :)

Where do baby's come from? Can you teach me in person?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 17, 2011, 10:28:47 PM

Yeah, i'm not great at explaining things on the net...but i can teach you in person Jason :)

and can you teach me how to dougie? :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY9uZWCh4go
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on June 17, 2011, 10:31:53 PM
Yeah, i'm not great at explaining things on the net...but i can teach you in person Jason :)

Where do baby's come from? Can you teach me in person?

I thought Kunio already taught you, Dirty Duc. Shen's far C. jajaja
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 17, 2011, 11:22:28 PM

Yeah, i'm not great at explaining things on the net...but i can teach you in person Jason :)


Ah thank you Mr. KOF

Also

GG to Metapsychic and Kane317

I learn alot about my characters and stuff
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 19, 2011, 01:12:22 AM

Yeah, i'm not great at explaining things on the net...but i can teach you in person Jason :)


Ah thank you Mr. KOF

Also

GG to Metapsychic and Kane317

I learn alot about my characters and stuff

Not a problem Jason, don't hesitate to ask questions and welcome to DC.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 19, 2011, 08:44:59 AM
Anyone going to AA this Sunday?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on June 19, 2011, 12:12:01 PM
played some games at FFA tonight, went on a small win streak against some randoms lol

will def try and make it out to AA one of these days hahaha even though it's sooo far away!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 19, 2011, 11:07:17 PM
What time is everyone going to be there?

I would like to join in as well haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 20, 2011, 03:21:30 AM
Not today sorry, been really busy all week long :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 20, 2011, 06:48:49 AM
Noc and I might be at AA this thursday. Think you guys will be there?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 20, 2011, 09:07:45 AM
Noc and I might be at AA this thursday. Think you guys will be there?
Vegas weekend for me starts this thursday morning. You should find some people playing though.
In other news, I found a new cheap character to add to my roster. Hope to get some games down with anyone maybe tomorrow after 3?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 20, 2011, 10:00:28 AM
Noc and I might be at AA this thursday. Think you guys will be there?

I can go on Thursday but I dunno what time I'll be there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 20, 2011, 11:01:06 PM
Noc and I might be at AA this thursday. Think you guys will be there?

I'll be there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 21, 2011, 12:00:23 AM
Im gonna retire john by doing the stun combo. EEASY!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 21, 2011, 12:11:25 AM
The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.

I don't know Reynald, I just can't see it happening lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 21, 2011, 01:04:11 AM
The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.

I don't know Reynald, I just can't see it happening lol

Haha, John was meant to retired after '98UM, so I'll take his retirement claims with a grain of salt =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on June 21, 2011, 04:01:31 AM
If that grain of salt has the ability to stun someone, I'll take it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 21, 2011, 09:08:10 AM
The Day I see Kane317, The Answer,Romance, Reynald, CMD Duc, and 4leaf  Master the Stun combo  while performing it in a real match is when I truly stop playing 13. I just can't see it happening.

I don't know Reynald, I just can't see it happening lol

4 to Go!
Hopefully i'll get to beat a Japanese before i'm forced to retire =P
Reynald wants to see me retire because  i changed his "voice" LOL
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on June 21, 2011, 10:54:52 AM
hey everyone, i've installed the 'thing that shall not be spoken about' on the computers at the gaming lounge here at UCLA, so if any of you are ever in the area please feel free to stop by and get some games in! i'll be grinding it out 5 days a week, monday-friday from 6pm-9pm, so feel free to post here or PM me if you might be interested in stopping by! just a fair warning, we're all hella free over here, so yeah...

and please don't judge me for doing what i did, i plan on buying 3 copies of the game when it actually comes out.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on June 21, 2011, 11:52:06 AM
I dunno what it takes to be a champion.... But i want to be more strong....if u want to play like that... I want to play like this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAMoKJe_PvU i want to be the best 2 in your eyes .... Because i play whit a fighting spirit...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 21, 2011, 05:01:08 PM
I dunno what it takes to be a champion.... But i want to be more strong....if u want to play like that... I want to play like this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAMoKJe_PvU i want to be the best 2 in your eyes .... Because i play whit a fighting spirit...

Good shit B.A.L.A I respect that. You put a great show at ReveLAtios I hope to see more of that in future.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 21, 2011, 11:10:31 PM
I dunno what it takes to be a champion.... But i want to be more strong....if u want to play like that... I want to play like this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAMoKJe_PvU i want to be the best 2 in your eyes .... Because i play whit a fighting spirit...

@ B.A.L.A. i had this quote since SRK 2k9. So My quote wasn't targeted at you. You're already on the top of the mountain with others where you belong.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on June 21, 2011, 11:40:42 PM
I dunno what it takes to be a champion.... But i want to be more strong....if u want to play like that... I want to play like this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAMoKJe_PvU i want to be the best 2 in your eyes .... Because i play whit a fighting spirit...

@ B.A.L.A. i had this quote since SRK 2k9. So My quote wasn't targeted at you. You're already on the top of the mountain with others where you belong.
Its ok its ok..... Let's fight ft10.... Say when.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 22, 2011, 12:25:41 AM
When's the kumite? Lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 22, 2011, 02:14:40 AM
What the .......?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on June 22, 2011, 09:01:17 AM
GGs to everyone i played at JA  :).  good to see you again mr kof been a very long time since ai....  but dayum man you guys too beast.  i was wondering if anyone willing to train me in some kof i wanna get good or atleast play solid.  still learning the game i was hoping if i can get some tips and some match up knowledge. 

imma head to japan arcade around the afternoon tomorrow.  they cutting off my whole neighborhoods electrcity from 8am-6pm or someshit and im on break lolz...  I gotta work on some BnB combo's and learn how to maximize my dmg when i punish. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 22, 2011, 01:52:11 PM
Made a mistake in my last post. Its next Thursday that Noc and I will be heading to AA with a buddy of ours. Our buddy wants to play the top MvC3 players that go there and he was told they go every Thursday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 22, 2011, 02:52:08 PM
I offered to be friends BaLA.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnwvZcb9EEM
forget F10... FT50   and go this route http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b56vwZ_oclw&feature=related
I'm so frustrated i'm going for the kill. Im going thru a mid life crisis and don't mind ending my career or ending others....Say when.



Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 22, 2011, 08:02:59 PM
Made a mistake in my last post. Its next Thursday that Noc and I will be heading to AA with a buddy of ours. Our buddy wants to play the top MvC3 players that go there and he was told they go every Thursday.

Yeah Thursdays are usually packed. I'm usually there Thursday, so I'll see you guys next week!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 22, 2011, 08:33:21 PM
Made a mistake in my last post. Its next Thursday that Noc and I will be heading to AA with a buddy of ours. Our buddy wants to play the top MvC3 players that go there and he was told they go every Thursday.

Ok next Thursday it is.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 22, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
Get this FT50 or whatever recorded please..because trust me I have been getting calls nonstop about this stuff even from Mexico so please get it recorded and link me when done...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 22, 2011, 10:57:11 PM
Get this FT50 or whatever recorded please..because trust me I have been getting calls nonstop about this stuff even from Mexico so please get it recorded and link me when done...

LOL no recording. Hush Hush match. I don't people to see me losing to BALA  ;) He's that Good!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 22, 2011, 11:29:53 PM
Get this FT50 or whatever recorded please..because trust me I have been getting calls nonstop about this stuff even from Mexico so please get it recorded and link me when done...

If it was recorded it'd be like 5+ hours long or something lol! 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 22, 2011, 11:45:03 PM
Get this FT50 or whatever recorded please..because trust me I have been getting calls nonstop about this stuff even from Mexico so please get it recorded and link me when done...

If it was recorded it'd be like 5+ hours long or something lol! 

Dude that's how they do it in Peru, ft30s ft50s that's what it's gonna be like the whole time there!!! xD
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 22, 2011, 11:46:20 PM
 FT50, you are kidding. It you guys wanna have a grudge match it should be no more than FT15.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 23, 2011, 12:05:42 AM
FT50, you are kidding. It you guys wanna have a grudge match it should be no more than FT15.

Grudge Match? Never held a grudge.  LOL I was thinking along the lines of Mortal Kombat =P
Did you guys know I got a ticket while riding with the Champion of Revelations? And who doesn't think we're not friends =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 23, 2011, 12:11:03 AM
FT50, you are kidding. It you guys wanna have a grudge match it should be no more than FT15.

Grudge Match? Never held a grudge.  LOL I was thinking along the lines of Mortal Kombat =P
Did you guys know I got a ticket while riding with the Champion of Revelations? And who doesn't think we're not friends =)

I see, you guys playing for fingers? lol...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 23, 2011, 12:50:29 AM
FT50, you are kidding. It you guys wanna have a grudge match it should be no more than FT15.

Grudge Match? Never held a grudge.  LOL I was thinking along the lines of Mortal Kombat =P
Did you guys know I got a ticket while riding with the Champion of Revelations? And who doesn't think we're not friends =)

I see, you guys playing for fingers? lol...

Fingers don't need to be cut off.
Retirement of KOF
Loser carries a picture of the winner in his pocket.
When ppl ask why don't you play KOF anymore. Then the loser would pull out the picture and say "Because of this Guy" LOL
Of course I wont  play Armando for retirement because I have enough respect for friends. All my videos are meant to be funny and yet have meaning to it as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 23, 2011, 01:25:21 AM
LOL at the last few posts


is there a reason why Mr. KOF is retiring? Life is getting to him or nah?

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 23, 2011, 01:53:38 AM
LOL at the last few posts


is there a reason why Mr. KOF is retiring? Life is getting to him or nah?



didnt you se the video with doc? Its cuz hes not friends anymore with bala, but then he gave him his guns and said they can be friends again, then stabs him a second later. Hes very confuses
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 23, 2011, 02:00:54 AM
I see...that make perfect sense
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 23, 2011, 02:38:51 AM
LOL at the last few posts


is there a reason why Mr. KOF is retiring? Life is getting to him or nah?



didnt you se the video with doc? Its cuz hes not friends anymore with bala, but then he gave him his guns and said they can be friends again, then stabs him a second later. Hes very confuses

Because KOF 13 should make it or break it this year! If it goes down i go with it. That's love for the game =P
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 23, 2011, 02:51:13 AM
before you hit retirement, let play you a crapload of matches! Sucks that I just came in and the USA best player is retiring!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 23, 2011, 03:12:37 AM
before you hit retirement, let play you a crapload of matches! Sucks that I just came in and the USA best player is retiring!

Like I said before Jason, he was meant to retired after '98UM, there's no chance he's retiring anytime soon...unless we all get that stun combo off on him haha.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 23, 2011, 03:28:41 AM
before you hit retirement, let play you a crapload of matches! Sucks that I just came in and the USA best player is retiring!

Like I said before Jason, he was meant to retired after '98UM, there's no chance he's retiring anytime soon...unless we all get that stun combo off on him haha.

I already got stunned by Romance. Success!  I really want to see a bunch of Ash's attempting the SoCal challenge. LOL
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 23, 2011, 05:18:58 AM
being the best at KoF XIII matters more than any other past kof at this point. your greatest challengers await you. and for a champion this is the greatest moment to rise to the occasion. I believe the best of this game will go down as one of the best fighting game player ever, respected across all fighters.

as for me I'm still stuck on the bench, DAMN!! lol STAY SHARP!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 23, 2011, 07:13:49 AM
Do not worry and don't be so hard on yourself my friend, the real match starts with the console release.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ItZ RoMaNc3 on June 23, 2011, 07:22:00 AM
before you hit retirement, let play you a crapload of matches! Sucks that I just came in and the USA best player is retiring!

Like I said before Jason, he was meant to retired after '98UM, there's no chance he's retiring anytime soon...unless we all get that stun combo off on him haha.

I already got stunned by Romance. Success!  I really want to see a bunch of Ash's attempting the SoCal challenge. LOL
  ;) ggs  @ LT Mr. kof
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 23, 2011, 09:23:43 AM
being the best at KoF XIII matters more than any other past kof at this point. your greatest challengers await you. and for a champion this is the greatest moment to rise to the occasion. I believe the best of this game will go down as one of the best fighting game player ever, respected across all fighters.

as for me I'm still stuck on the bench, DAMN!! lol STAY SHARP!!!
Yeah this Game Is by far the best KOF ever in my opinion. Friendly enough for everyone to learn the game quickly with its fine and easy engine. It's great that it will be on console for everyone to level up on their own time.

This is for ABE : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5dFItgSnJU&feature=related "Oh Angel" From FATAL FURY !!!!!
Stand tall You won't Fall.......


Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on June 23, 2011, 04:39:30 PM
Do not worry and don't be so hard on yourself my friend, the real match starts with the console release.
i totally agree with you!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on June 23, 2011, 04:53:29 PM
Get this FT50 or whatever recorded please..because trust me I have been getting calls nonstop about this stuff even from Mexico so please get it recorded and link me when done...

LOL no recording. Hush Hush match. I don't people to see me losing to BALA  ;) He's that Good!

you know john,if you were to play more often with armando and the rest of us then you'll be able to get a better idea of how we play.so when it comes to tourneys and all that stuff,the one who "surprises" the most is the one who will win.we would obviously know eachothers strategies and that will force us to upgrade our game to another level.you do this ill do that,you do something else then ill do something else....its like an escalator.im very sure you know what im talking about.:)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 23, 2011, 05:38:46 PM
Get this FT50 or whatever recorded please..because trust me I have been getting calls nonstop about this stuff even from Mexico so please get it recorded and link me when done...

LOL no recording. Hush Hush match. I don't people to see me losing to BALA  ;) He's that Good!

you know john,if you were to play more often with armando and the rest of us then you'll be able to get a better idea of how we play.so when it comes to tourneys and all that stuff,the one who "surprises" the most is the one who will win.we would obviously know eachothers strategies and that will force us to upgrade our game to another level.you do this ill do that,you do something else then ill do something else....its like an escalator.im very sure you know what im talking about.:)

Yes Yoshi, DG advised John to go play with you guys at least once a week if he wants to be able to keep up with Armando and the rest of team Chaos. I'm glad he listen to the advise of his KOF elders (weather he admits it or not) and is going to play you guys more often. Unfortunately at AA we can not deliver the level of competition at the moment since we don't play as much.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 24, 2011, 12:52:43 AM
Get this FT50 or whatever recorded please..because trust me I have been getting calls nonstop about this stuff even from Mexico so please get it recorded and link me when done...

LOL no recording. Hush Hush match. I don't people to see me losing to BALA  ;) He's that Good!

you know john,if you were to play more often with armando and the rest of us then you'll be able to get a better idea of how we play.so when it comes to tourneys and all that stuff,the one who "surprises" the most is the one who will win.we would obviously know eachothers strategies and that will force us to upgrade our game to another level.you do this ill do that,you do something else then ill do something else....its like an escalator.im very sure you know what im talking about.:)

Yes Yoshi, DG advised John to go play with you guys at least once a week if he wants to be able to keep up with Armando and the rest of team Chaos. I'm glad he listen to the advise of his KOF elders (weather he admits it or not) and is going to play you guys more often. Unfortunately at AA we can not deliver the level of competition at the moment since we don't play as much.

Yes I did I told him you guys take for granted what you both have. I have no one remotely close to my skill level where I am (yes even Dallas, Texas) so I have to travel to even remotely start pulling out my main characters. I don't get to play anyone of skill until once every three months so I feel I am taking advantage of whatever opportunity I have. If I had access to you guys all the time and Mexico, believe me I would take the opportunity to play all the time in KOF13 and everything so I could get better. But you all must realize again not everyone has the same access to competition as the rest of you all.

But again that does not stop me from getting stronger, I just know if I did have access more than once every 3 months I would probably be about 40x stronger than I am now!

But with this said I know there are people that aren't willing to travel to get better in KOF, and then they must realize that they will always be playing catchup to:

1. Those that have access to competition like SoCal
2. Those like me that travel and do what it takes to gain access to their competition.

They could be playing KOF13 for a year and I could get it in a month or so and because I have access to more competition than they would have I would be able to defeat them! (Guys FYI for example I've only been playing SvC Chaos for like 5 months MAX.....)

So yes though more people will be getting into KOF13 unless there are a lot of high level dedicated players to the game I still feel in the bottom of my heart that things are going to remain status quo...

"Aka SoCal vs. DG vs. Mexico vs. Japan"

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 24, 2011, 12:12:18 PM
God GG to everyone that I played tonight


playing KOF from 10pm to almost 230am? I soo screwed since I have work tomorrow (I mean today) at 10am
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 24, 2011, 06:36:26 PM
God GG to everyone that I played tonight


playing KOF from 10pm to almost 230am? I soo screwed since I have work tomorrow (I mean today) at 10am

How strange, I came at 10:30pm, left about the same time and I work at 10am as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 24, 2011, 07:07:29 PM
lol, you guys have it easy. I got there around 4:30PM after an 8hrs shift and left at 2:15AM to come to work today at 7:00AM. Crazy thing is that I was actually early to work today, I arrived 4 min early.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on June 24, 2011, 08:42:23 PM
hey there,

is there any chance anyone will be at AA or FFA tomorrow night? i've been practicing all week and wanna get some games in!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 24, 2011, 09:25:48 PM
hey there,

is there any chance anyone will be at AA or FFA tomorrow night? i've been practicing all week and wanna get some games in!

I'll be there Saturday most likely, I dunno what time D-Kong.

lol, you guys have it easy. I got there around 4:30PM after an 8hrs shift and left at 2:15AM to come to work today at 7:00AM. Crazy thing is that I was actually early to work today, I arrived 4 min early.

You're apeshit crazy. =)  I value my beauty sleep too much...ah the things we do for KOF.

CMD.Duc jumped out of a plane yesterday thinking of combos...

As for Sam ESB Cancel, if you're reading this, don't get intimidated and keep on playing man.  Jason DJMirror949 is learning the game too so he'll be a good sparring partner.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on June 24, 2011, 11:13:48 PM
Wow, I haven't posted here in a while! lol

First off, I'd like to apologize to everyone for not playing "at all" yesterday. Especially, to Kane317, (when you asked why I wasn't playing) sorry man  :(

I'm not going to give up playing and learning KOF13 but I'm trying to take the learning process slow and not rush, admittedly till the console version comes out. Having summer classes sounds like a very poor excuse, I know, but I haven't got a chance to play or practice "any" games the whole week till yesterday night. After not touching the game for a while and coming back to it, it becomes very difficult, skills are forgotten, and I would have to learn some things all over again. In other words, I did not want to get killed by everyone when I haven't practiced for so long and nearly forgotten a lot of stuff lol But that's why everyone encourages each other to keep playing and practicing  ;) Also to Jason, keep playing man! Hopefully I can come down today to AA to get some games down with everyone.

All in all, I only have Thursdays and Fridays to play (depending) so the learning process will be "very" slow for me. But I still really want to play and learn KOF 13. Hopefully, when the console version comes, learning will be much easier. (Yes, it looks like I'm taking the easy way out  :( lol) See everyone soon! Sorry for the long post.

 ;e ;s ;b
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 25, 2011, 01:43:05 AM
lol, you guys have it easy. I got there around 4:30PM after an 8hrs shift and left at 2:15AM to come to work today at 7:00AM. Crazy thing is that I was actually early to work today, I arrived 4 min early.
. Manual labor for eight hours then go down there to play you guys at like 5, then leave at like 1. And then after that  probly the most dangerous part, drive home 60 something miles away dead tired, I don't give a fuuuuuuuu...... lol. Wish I could've been there
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 25, 2011, 05:27:06 AM
Also GG to Reynald's Older brother (sorry I forgot your name) and Reynald


I forgot about them =[
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 26, 2011, 01:39:59 AM
Reynald & Cafe Lu.

EDIT: Sorry Davidkong, last minute change of plan, going to FFA.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 26, 2011, 12:55:17 PM
GG to Everyone at FFA, AA and AJ


thanks Ash for driving and Thanks Kane and Cafe Lu for the advices/laughs LOL
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 26, 2011, 09:12:50 PM
How did things go at FFA last night? Did the tourney have good numbers?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 26, 2011, 10:40:25 PM
How did things go at FFA last night? Did the tourney have good numbers?

Nobody showed.  Or either they did, and while CMD.Duc was warming up on us he scared everyone away.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on June 26, 2011, 11:45:52 PM
Noc and I figured something like that happened :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 27, 2011, 09:18:02 AM
I think 2012 is going to happen because I witnessed Ricardo OCV'ing Reynald!!! Muhahahahha. And I lost two straight to Ricardo as well! Ricardo is getting better though. GG's Duc even though your stay was brief.  5 back D's with Ash looks badass!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on June 27, 2011, 11:32:36 AM
its cool kane, i ended up not being able to go anyways
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 28, 2011, 04:11:23 PM
GGs to Ricardo and Mr.KOF last night, nice to see Ricardo improving.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on June 28, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
GGs to Ricardo and Mr.KOF last night, nice to see Ricardo improving.

I like how he didn't given up when he was losing to the regulars constantly. He's getting better in his own way which is always nice to see.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 29, 2011, 12:45:19 AM
GGs to Ricardo and Mr.KOF last night, nice to see Ricardo improving.

I like how he didn't given up when he was losing to the regulars constantly. He's getting better in his own way which is always nice to see.
He's improved so much he's been saying "Eaaaassy" to Reynald and Me LOL. Oscar had 17 winstreak when i went to play Sf4. Gotta let THE ANSWER taste victory instead of my turtle soup LOL. There was a couple funny things that happened with oscar and I....Richard Nguyen was behind watching...and oscar...O man.....gotta go thru with what you say  muhahahhaha.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 29, 2011, 02:52:49 AM
GGs to Ricardo and Mr.KOF last night, nice to see Ricardo improving.

I like how he didn't given up when he was losing to the regulars constantly. He's getting better in his own way which is always nice to see.

I hope that Jason (DjMirror949) and Sam (ESB Cancel) really pay attention to what Reynald said.  Only time will tell, but both Abe and Ricardo didn't give up.  We already lost a lot of good men on the way here already =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 29, 2011, 04:57:13 AM
I saw that quote loud and clear


Also I would like to know where can you get a copy of MOTW? is it for the PS2? I wanna play that lol since I only played it once
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 29, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
1. I am upset I won't be going to AA this week. Funny how this happened the day Billy Kane was announced.

2. Billy is one of my main characters in KOF since 02 and in FFSpecial so once he is out for console his not coming off my team whether his broken or not (I will make him broken lol). John can tell you about the serious ass whoopins received in 02 at AA courtesy of my Billy Kane.

3. RAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on June 29, 2011, 04:28:23 PM
I saw that quote loud and clear


Also I would like to know where can you get a copy of MOTW? is it for the PS2? I wanna play that lol since I only played it once

It is on the PS2 but for Japanese/modded PS2s.

Oscar- Check the Tier Thread man I am already discussing Billy Kane in that in General Discussion...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: nilcam on June 29, 2011, 05:25:50 PM
I saw that quote loud and clear


Also I would like to know where can you get a copy of MOTW? is it for the PS2? I wanna play that lol since I only played it once

Garou is also on Xbox Live Arcade.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on June 29, 2011, 05:49:28 PM
Hey RJ, check this job listing out. You can work near Alex's Arcade.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/tlg/2467803126.html
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 29, 2011, 06:37:46 PM
ah ok thanks Nilcam and Dark Geese

also GG to Mr KOF and Reynald
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on June 29, 2011, 07:19:20 PM
I want to see Ricardo vs Abe FT10 for the championship of the world!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 29, 2011, 08:23:23 PM
Hey RJ, check this job listing out. You can work near Alex's Arcade.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/tlg/2467803126.html

Dude, he's RJ "Lu" Tacsuan, why would he want to work for a competitor?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on June 29, 2011, 09:05:49 PM
Me. Giby and some friends will be stopping by Alex Arcade tomorrow. If anyone is planning on going that night let us know here or text Giby.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 30, 2011, 01:23:54 AM
1. I am upset I won't be going to AA this week. Funny how this happened the day Billy Kane was announced.

2. Billy is one of my main characters in KOF since 02 and in FFSpecial so once he is out for console his not coming off my team whether his broken or not (I will make him broken lol). John can tell you about the serious ass whoopins received in 02 at AA courtesy of my Billy Kane.

3. RAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Yeah Oscar's Billy was decent enough to annoy me. But nothing beats my home made turtle soup LOL. I too will play Billy because I poke poke poke poke poke  all day! ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 30, 2011, 03:29:36 AM
Oh yeah I forgot to tell you Mr. KOF about what I think about of Bala and Reynald

I'll keep it short and simple as possible

they're amazing!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on June 30, 2011, 04:06:26 AM
It's good to get to the point but you need to be more specific or someone might misunderstand on what you're trying to say. On that note...

they're amazing!
That's what she said... about me.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on June 30, 2011, 04:18:43 AM
  I poke poke poke poke poke  all day! ;)
It's good to get to the point but you need to be more specific or someone might misunderstand on what you're trying to say. On that note...
they're amazing!
That's what she said... about me.


yeah be careful things can be taken out of context like this
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 30, 2011, 04:20:13 AM
Haha alright

EDIT - Meta's post came in first =[

I can't say anything about that because I'm not the level where I can measure at them plus I never play Ash, Mr. KOF, Kane317, The Answer, Cafe Lu, ESB Cancel or anyone else in tournament
I only played them in friendlies/casual matches where they can try new stuff/mess around where I'm currently trying to work things like how to move my characters or do commands lol (I can't play stick) I know even if it's casual or tournament I still get rocked pretty hard both ways so I just do my best to work on my commands/combos on stick before I work on mindgames etc

Hope this post doesn't offend anyone, I'm not cocky or anything. I just know when you start out anything new, it's very frustrating in the beginning but it'll work out as times goes on
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ItZ RoMaNc3 on June 30, 2011, 09:16:09 AM
Oh yeah I forgot to tell you Mr. KOF about what I think about of Bala and Reynald

I'll keep it short and simple as possible

they're amazing!


never underestimate anyone... and never give up... the best just comes For kof Xiii =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on June 30, 2011, 10:27:48 PM
Oh yeah I forgot to tell you Mr. KOF about what I think about of Bala and Reynald

I'll keep it short and simple as possible

they're amazing!


Don't forget Romance! He's up there as well along with Rocky Reynald  , BALA aka Ballerina , and my self Jr.KOF
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on July 01, 2011, 02:25:42 AM
I AM SO STOKED

finally coming to AA tonight! i can't wait to see how sick all you guys have gotten since AI was around!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on July 01, 2011, 05:43:21 AM
Coool
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 01, 2011, 01:14:14 PM
GG's at AA today! Nice to see Giby's turbo down b's with Takuma. Hope to see Nocturnal level up more once it hits console.tsk tsk for Oscar The Grouch who taunted me for dishing out my turtle soup  ;)  Good to see ABE always driving hecka far for kof 13. Abe was so tired his hand trembled at the end of the night =) Twas fun teaming up with ASH. Stun combos left and right baby baby! Hope to play with you all again sometime soon !  Too many names to list..gg's all! Until then ppl ....Level up and  D.G.H.!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on July 01, 2011, 01:34:33 PM
GGs to everyone I played at AA. I think the highlight of the matches was the Ash combos. I really need to practice more though. I had fun anyways. I'll see you all again soon. Also the pinball machine was really fun. I was getting hooked on it for a bit.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on July 01, 2011, 02:04:41 PM
GGS everyone. Ash was playing keep away with the ground all night. My turbo cB can't be beat, even when I'm losing, its winning! I should study some Takuma stuff so I get an idea of how to use him. I saw better options being used by a few people than mine, but I'm very set in my ways, and I have to change that.

AA needs to fix that Pinball machine! Abe is bad luck and needs to learn the old ways of of the arcade.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 01, 2011, 08:39:06 PM
Good games to everybody last night, too many names to mention. I had a lot of fun here are some highlights of the night:

1. Giby's Turbo button with Takuman.
2. Playing a good set of XvsSF with Noc
3. Duc carrying Johns weight on every match they teamed up lol...
4. John's turtle soup, it taste really bad, but it's good for your skills lol... good shit John!


P.S. Fuck you all for keeping me there till 1AM when I have to be at work by 7AM in the morning. LOL!!!....
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on July 01, 2011, 09:40:05 PM
GGs to everyone, esp. Duc, Mr. KoF, The Answer and Metaphysics!!

i feel like i learned a ton of new stuff, and i'll be in training mode at least for a couple weeks

Mr. Kof, that stun combo is too crazy!! hahaha everytime i got hit by it, i was like, fuck i hope he drops it this time but it just kept on going! so demoralizing hahah
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on July 03, 2011, 06:46:24 AM
Anyone in the l.a. area looking for some kof xi comp? Bala and i are looking for a place to get some games in
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on July 03, 2011, 07:46:34 AM
I think The Judge plays XI (I could be wrong, but I know I was talking with someone at ReveLAtions that mentioned it quite a bit)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: the_judge on July 03, 2011, 11:08:55 AM
Eff that game. Plus I have no means of practicing it anymore.
More so for the UM's and XIII.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on July 03, 2011, 04:40:16 PM
Anyone in the l.a. area looking for some kof xi comp? Bala and i are looking for a place to get some games in

I'll let you guys know when I'm in town and we can certainly get some games in... ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 03, 2011, 06:29:58 PM
Are you still coming to Anaheim DG?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on July 03, 2011, 06:36:08 PM
Are you still coming to Anaheim DG?

Oh no not right now gotta push that back till next trip to Anaheim because off what's going on with Mexico vs. Peru. I'll let you guys know the next one that comes up because that will be the next time I'll be in town..
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on July 04, 2011, 08:20:16 AM
Ggs in xi men.....i hope we improve more...and memorize where is all the buttons lol..send me a message to repeat the matches session ^^
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on July 04, 2011, 08:52:17 AM
Hey everyone. I spent the entire weekend at Anime Expo. But more notibly the arcade room at the con. When I got there, I found a crowded KOF13 machine in the back with lots of people. (The cabinet looks like the big MVC2 that AA has, only with japanese buttons and sticks.)

I decided that I wanted to play people of different skills and see if I can still do ok as a begginer. I'm not trying to sound elitist or brag, but no one but 2 or 3 people knew how to play. Everyone else just chose to button mash so much that one of the buttons stopped responding on the player one side :(

But aside from that, this experience gave me the time needed to get "comfortable" and used to the game while playing the game at my own pace and test it against others that are equal to my level. (You guys were right, for beginners, playing people of equal skills does help alot.) I'm not saying that I got advanced, but just that I got used to the controls and the normal attacks of the characters I chose, probably some mechanics of the system too.

Sorry if this post is too long and/or doesn't mean much. I still have a long way to go, but I haven't given up wanting to have fun and get good with KOF13. Hope to play everyone at Alex's Arcade real soon! ;)
 ;e ;s ;b
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on July 04, 2011, 09:42:17 AM
Gg bala. It was fun playing xi again. Sorry i only had japanese arcade sticks. I should be ok in playing xi during the weekends.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 04, 2011, 10:03:45 AM
I play KOF XI, just hit me up
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: marchefelix on July 04, 2011, 10:30:32 PM
I play KOF XI, just hit me up

Then maybe you can tell me where I can find a KOF XI machine in So. Cal because I desperately want to play that game!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on July 05, 2011, 12:19:29 AM
I haven't seen an XI machine in over a year. We would have to play it on console.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: elrosa on July 05, 2011, 12:21:43 AM
sup guys

I'm El Rosa from mexico, or Rosa for short (previously YYSU, changed my nick back in mexico)

Im in San Diego right now, and i'm planning on going to EVO... i was wondering if there is any KOF13 players in San Diego going to EVO, i'm trying to find a rideshare!

Please let me know if any one from San Diego is going!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 05, 2011, 01:36:39 AM
sup guys

I'm El Rosa from mexico, or Rosa for short (previously YYSU, changed my nick back in mexico)

Im in San Diego right now, and i'm planning on going to EVO... i was wondering if there is any KOF13 players in San Diego going to EVO, i'm trying to find a rideshare!

Please let me know if any one from San Diego is going!

Hi El Rosa, I remember you from 2009 EVO, glad you can make it to Evo this year!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 05, 2011, 02:23:34 AM
I play KOF XI, just hit me up

Then maybe you can tell me where I can find a KOF XI machine in So. Cal because I desperately want to play that game!

I don't know where the machine is but I have the game and a hori stick you play with me. I'm a pad player tho
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on July 05, 2011, 02:24:10 AM
Hey rosa....try come to LA before u get las vegas...^^
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: elrosa on July 05, 2011, 02:28:30 AM
Hey rosa....try come to LA before u get las vegas...^^

The problem is i've never been to LA, would you guys pick me up in the bus station? : D

Maybe i can make it this weekend.... depends on my work schedule
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 05, 2011, 03:06:25 AM
Hi El Rosa good to see you around here, I remember I played KOF XI a few years ago with you at EVO. We are having a tournament before EVO, you should come that weekend. If you wanna come to Alexs Arcade just take the train or bus to the Santa Ana station and I'll be happy to pick you up.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on July 05, 2011, 12:05:47 PM
Hey rosa....try come to LA before u get las vegas...^^

The problem is i've never been to LA, would you guys pick me up in the bus station? : D

Maybe i can make it this weekend.... depends on my work schedule
Sure paisano!!! Just let me know when u gonna come ...and ill pick u...theres an arcade xiii 3 blocks around the bus station ^^
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: HaxMurderer on July 06, 2011, 01:31:51 AM
I know this is super ridiculous "OMG HAX YOU DOUCHE" last minute but I'd kick myself if I didn't hit about just every avenue I knew of...but any of you fellas gonna be in norcal this weekend?

Recently (we're talkin last night literally) I learned that IPW is super hype about a KOFXIII stream for this Sunday's ranbat at Southtown Arcade. If interests/attendance is up high enough then it's a lock for Sunday and we're gonna blow the roof off the joint.

These guys wanna take XIII places based upon what I discussed with Haunts and Roger. So I'm campaigning hard to get just about all the players I know of within a reasonable (and in this case somewhat unreasonable) distance to show up, or at least to be aware of what we're trying to do here and hype it up for some cats who may not know.

So anyway yeah, my knees hurt from all this groveling so I'll leave it at that, and thanks for any support in any form that anyone can give!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on July 06, 2011, 04:36:18 AM
I'm gonna chime in too, if anyone is going to be in NorCal this weekend please make an effort to come out here! I'm sorry I've been away from the forums for a bit but I'm back to KOF with this. I feel like this and that thing that happened the other week is really going to give NorCal the push it needs to establish KOFXIII as a serious game. A lot of people are behind this and I'm doing my best to get more people to enter even if they don't play XIII. The response has been very positive so far and I am quite excited.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on July 06, 2011, 06:11:20 AM
Wish I could be there this weekend. Sounds like it'll be a good event. If only I didn't have an extremely limited amount of income. But then again if I had a job, I would have an extremely limited amount of free time haha. Hope you guys get a good turnout for the tourney.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Reiki.Kito on July 06, 2011, 08:59:16 AM
It's alright! Just be sure to watch the iPlayWinner stream this sunday! Show your support by watching the event.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 06, 2011, 10:40:35 AM
Any chance of it being Saturday?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 06, 2011, 12:31:27 PM
Any chance of it being Saturday?

I would go if Carpooling is available =P
In other news, I decided to stick with Ash Crimson because he doesn't Fail like this http://youtu.be/PVzRX50A-1A?t=26s
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 06, 2011, 04:24:47 PM
Any chance of it being Saturday?

I would go if Carpooling is available =P
In other news, I decided to stick with Ash Crimson because he doesn't Fail like this http://youtu.be/PVzRX50A-1A?t=26s

Sticking with Ash huh? I respect that.


Also the tournament that was planned for 7/09/2011 in Little Tokyo Arcade has been canceled since I  was not able to get a hold of the staff at that arcade. It will be rescheduled to 07/16/2011 at Alex's Arcade, let me know what you guys think.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: HaxMurderer on July 06, 2011, 07:10:51 PM
Any chance of it being Saturday?

I would go if Carpooling is available =P
In other news, I decided to stick with Ash Crimson because he doesn't Fail like this http://youtu.be/PVzRX50A-1A?t=26s

We got it on Sunday because that's the day IPW was free for streaming, if it turns out well though I'm pretty sure they'll be open to future streams at Southtown, maybe someday a weekly, so there's likely plenty of opportunities for this to happen. Like Reiki said though if you've got free time on Sunday check us out, I will be on commentary, I'll do my best!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 06, 2011, 10:20:02 PM
http://kotaku.com/5818610/touch-mai-with-the-king-of-fighters-iphone


Well I know I can play KOF XIII on the phone while I'm waiting for my turn at the Alex Arcade to play KOF XIII
Title: Re: XIII Cabinet locations
Post by: elrosa on July 08, 2011, 08:54:15 PM
I'm planning on going to Alex Arcade this sunday if i can, do you think anybody will be there?

If i do go, i Probably would arrive around 12pm...

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: xZEPPELIx on July 13, 2011, 08:02:06 AM
how often do people play at FFA?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on July 13, 2011, 06:13:44 PM
yo wassup zeppeli!? i didn't know you played kof!

from my experience, no one plays at FFA lol and the people who do are usually SF players waiting in line to play AE, so they toy around with kof13. so like, they usually know how to DP and fireball, but once they lose they don't play anymore lol

but yo, if you plan on being there, lemme know and i'll see if i can meet you up for some games one of these days!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 13, 2011, 06:51:35 PM
Hey guys so we are going to have a small tourney on Saturday, this will be our last event in preparation for EVO.

Date: Saturday 07/16/2011
Time: Signup Start at 1pm
Format: 2/3 games, double elimination
Fee: $3 Venue, $5 for pot

We are going to have a special guest "El Rosa" from Mexico coming to participate in this event.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: xZEPPELIx on July 13, 2011, 11:24:44 PM
yo wassup zeppeli!? i didn't know you played kof!

from my experience, no one plays at FFA lol and the people who do are usually SF players waiting in line to play AE, so they toy around with kof13. so like, they usually know how to DP and fireball, but once they lose they don't play anymore lol

but yo, if you plan on being there, lemme know and i'll see if i can meet you up for some games one of these days!

Yo dude!  I'll def. post if I hit up FFA again (im trying for Friday before Carmaggedon lol).

Im not surprised to hear that no one plays KoF always does bad at FFA.  I thinking about running tournaments there as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: xZEPPELIx on July 16, 2011, 12:20:32 AM
I might be at FFA tomorrow for the MK9 tournament.  I'll be down to play some KoF XIII casuals!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on July 16, 2011, 12:40:03 AM
damn, i'm kinda scared to leave my apartment right now hahaha i'll post here if i can make it!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on July 16, 2011, 12:59:33 AM
Good luck everyone in the tournament tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on July 16, 2011, 02:03:36 AM
you guys missed out on the hookers @ 2am last night, just saying. lol

put that on the list of why Alex's Arcade is so G status

oh yeah and john was wrecking the SF4 dudes, good shit john
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on July 16, 2011, 05:05:53 AM
With Who Ken or Juri?  John you entering SSF4 AE at EVO????
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 16, 2011, 09:56:09 AM
I forgot who told me

I think it was the Answer and/or Meta that Mr. KOF perfect Alex Valle

and Alex was like "something wrong with the stick"
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: xZEPPELIx on July 17, 2011, 12:57:57 AM
Gunna be at FFA today at 5.  If anyone wants to play im down.  Im not too good but i'll play.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 20, 2011, 03:01:36 AM
Yes, i will be playing at EVO for SSF4 AE this year. Buffing up my gameplay for the major event =P
I will be at AA alot this week.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 20, 2011, 03:09:48 AM
Yes, i will be playing at EVO for SSF4 AE this year. Buffing up my gameplay for the major event =P
I will be at AA alot this week.

We're behind you 100%!  We hope you show ppl what's up man and since it's not KOF, I'll be your fan haha.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 20, 2011, 10:53:47 AM
Yes, i will be playing at EVO for SSF4 AE this year. Buffing up my gameplay for the major event =P
I will be at AA alot this week.

We're behind you 100%!  We hope you show ppl what's up man and since it's not KOF, I'll be your fan haha.
I'll take that! You guys should just watch my matches when it gets streamed.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on July 20, 2011, 12:09:28 PM
When do you find out which pool you're in? You need to get revenge and take out GamerBee!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 20, 2011, 02:10:33 PM
When do you find out which pool you're in? You need to get revenge and take out GamerBee!
pools come out week before EVO. I just want to make top 8 minimum for myself and for you guys! My AE Ken will random out so many nameless players =)
I would definitely help out with KOF 13 at EVO  in regards to answering general questions about the mechanics/tips.
Hope to get some beers with you guys in Vegas. Until then, Stay up, Level Up! Easy!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 20, 2011, 04:19:10 PM
get some beers with you guys in Vegas.


Your first beer is on me John, thanks for being my sparing partner lately.


Come on John! we are counting on you, put it down for the KOF players!!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 21, 2011, 09:09:47 AM
I hope the turnout is good this thursday at AA. Not only will you get turtle soup, i'll even make it a COMBO for you guys!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: elrosa on July 21, 2011, 09:19:07 AM
Sup guys, i'm planning on heading to LA maybe Tuesday morning next week, so i can practice with you guys before the trip to EVO, I need to get used to the sanwa again, and if The Answer can let me use the american stick that would be nice too, I would like to try it out.

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 21, 2011, 08:57:05 PM
Sup guys, i'm planning on heading to LA maybe Tuesday morning next week, so i can practice with you guys before the trip to EVO, I need to get used to the sanwa again, and if The Answer can let me use the american stick that would be nice too, I would like to try it out.



Looking forward to seeing you after 2 years. See you tuesday.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 22, 2011, 11:31:04 AM
Ok hey John and Reynald, I'm a little tired I wasn't thinking but I think I made a mistake by taking one of your quarters on the cabinet, thinking it was my quarter when I left. If not...cool, but if I did..I'm sorry!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 22, 2011, 11:51:09 AM
Ok hey John and Reynald, I'm a little tired I wasn't thinking but I think I made a mistake by taking one of your quarters on the cabinet, thinking it was my quarter when I left. If not...cool, but if I did..I'm sorry!

Don't worry it's just a quarter. If it happens on many occasions there will be KOF outside jk jk  ;)
But we appreciate your honesty. GG's y'all!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on July 25, 2011, 07:21:23 AM
Shoutouts to Kane, Ash, and 4leaf for making the trip up and showing NorCal how SoCal KOF represents! See you all at EVO!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 26, 2011, 10:45:47 AM
so apparently "Xian" from singapore is in my pools for ssf4 along with gootecks. But what you may not know is that Xian had placed top 4 in KOF 13 during last years SBO! He even placed top 8 in a recent SSf4 tourney in Australia. Hopefully him and I make it out of our brackets with ease without running into each other  :)

I should surprise him by not letting him know that a fellow KOF'er is in his pool. Will this be my undoing??

http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ (http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ) Possible Yun Vs Ken matchup.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on July 26, 2011, 12:12:46 PM
yo that's so hype! i had no idea xian was good at 13. i would love to see you guys play.

also, i would love to see you body gootecks lololol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on July 26, 2011, 03:12:33 PM
The question I have is is Xian entering the KOF13 side tournament?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on July 26, 2011, 04:52:25 PM
We'll find out at Evo
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 26, 2011, 05:31:49 PM
so apparently "Xian" from singapore is in my pools for ssf4 along with gootecks. But what you may not know is that Xian had placed top 4 in KOF 13 during last years SBO! He even placed top 8 in a recent SSf4 tourney in Australia. Hopefully him and I make it out of our brackets with ease without running into each other  :)

I should surprise him by not letting him know that a fellow KOF'er is in his pool. Will this be my undoing??

http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ (http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ) Possible Yun Vs Ken matchup.

That is some pretty good research John, good shit. Of course I rememberwho Xian is, I uploaded the SBO finals to my Youtube account last year and almost got my account shut down because of it lol.I had no idea he was coming, so I guess we can say that the top KOF 13 player from Singapore and 4th place SBO finalist is going to be at EVO.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 26, 2011, 06:35:20 PM
so apparently "Xian" from singapore is in my pools for ssf4 along with gootecks. But what you may not know is that Xian had placed top 4 in KOF 13 during last years SBO! He even placed top 8 in a recent SSf4 tourney in Australia. Hopefully him and I make it out of our brackets with ease without running into each other  :)

I should surprise him by not letting him know that a fellow KOF'er is in his pool. Will this be my undoing??

http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ (http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ) Possible Yun Vs Ken matchup.

That is some pretty good research John, good shit. Of course I rememberwho Xian is, I uploaded the SBO finals to my Youtube account last year and almost got my account shut down because of it lol.I had no idea he was coming, so I guess we can say that the top KOF 13 player from Singapore and 4th place SBO finalist is going to be at EVO.

Was he the Mai player?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 26, 2011, 06:37:07 PM
so apparently "Xian" from singapore is in my pools for ssf4 along with gootecks. But what you may not know is that Xian had placed top 4 in KOF 13 during last years SBO! He even placed top 8 in a recent SSf4 tourney in Australia. Hopefully him and I make it out of our brackets with ease without running into each other  :)

I should surprise him by not letting him know that a fellow KOF'er is in his pool. Will this be my undoing??

http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ (http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ) Possible Yun Vs Ken matchup.

That is some pretty good research John, good shit. Of course I rememberwho Xian is, I uploaded the SBO finals to my Youtube account last year and almost got my account shut down because of it lol.I had no idea he was coming, so I guess we can say that the top KOF 13 player from Singapore and 4th place SBO finalist is going to be at EVO.

Was he the Mai player?

No.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on July 26, 2011, 07:05:06 PM
so apparently "Xian" from singapore is in my pools for ssf4 along with gootecks. But what you may not know is that Xian had placed top 4 in KOF 13 during last years SBO! He even placed top 8 in a recent SSf4 tourney in Australia. Hopefully him and I make it out of our brackets with ease without running into each other  :)

I should surprise him by not letting him know that a fellow KOF'er is in his pool. Will this be my undoing??

http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ (http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ) Possible Yun Vs Ken matchup.

That is some pretty good research John, good shit. Of course I rememberwho Xian is, I uploaded the SBO finals to my Youtube account last year and almost got my account shut down because of it lol.I had no idea he was coming, so I guess we can say that the top KOF 13 player from Singapore and 4th place SBO finalist is going to be at EVO.

Was he the Mai player?

Liz/K/Tak player
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 26, 2011, 09:25:43 PM
I hope someone record your set against Gootecks

so I can shut all the Gootecks Fanboys
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 26, 2011, 09:28:08 PM
I hope someone record your set against Gootecks

so I can shut all the Gootecks Fanboys

I heard he manhandled Valle the other time, and I saw the time before.  If I remember correctly, Valle still does better than Gootecks so I don't see why he wouldn't be him (no disrespect to Valle).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 26, 2011, 09:52:02 PM
Is there a link to check all the pools? Also John what are you entering as? Mr. KOF or nah?

Also how does pools work in the fighting game community?


I'm used to the 6 Man round robin pool with top 2 making it out then we go to bracket.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on July 26, 2011, 09:52:45 PM
so apparently "Xian" from singapore is in my pools for ssf4 along with gootecks. But what you may not know is that Xian had placed top 4 in KOF 13 during last years SBO! He even placed top 8 in a recent SSf4 tourney in Australia. Hopefully him and I make it out of our brackets with ease without running into each other  :)

I should surprise him by not letting him know that a fellow KOF'er is in his pool. Will this be my undoing??

http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ (http://youtu.be/il2R0qWXyEQ) Possible Yun Vs Ken matchup.

I don't think you have to worry about gooteks. As for Xian just treat it like AI, beating chinese since 2000 hahah.

Btw, Kunio should be arriving today around 7pm. Maybe we can get some games in with him tonight or at least tomorrow.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on July 27, 2011, 03:16:59 AM
I'll stop by if he shows up.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 27, 2011, 04:49:36 AM
hey Oscar


What's your Youtube account?


Also is 4leaf RJ?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on July 27, 2011, 05:04:15 AM
No. RJ is 4leaf.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 27, 2011, 10:39:00 AM
Gootecks is not Free for me. I'd hope he'd think the same of me. Alex Valle is still better than me and gets alot of props from everyone including me. One old school player to another older school player  ;)

 EVo......Lets make this memorable.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on July 27, 2011, 10:54:04 AM
http://www.twitch.tv/crosscountertv, (http://www.twitch.tv/crosscountertv,) xian and gootecks are or were playing
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 27, 2011, 12:39:50 PM
http://www.twitch.tv/crosscountertv, (http://www.twitch.tv/crosscountertv,) xian and gootecks are or were playing

there was no video..... :(

GG's at AA even though it was a short night.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on July 27, 2011, 06:55:55 PM
I have no doubt in my mind that John will rape and cause permanent anal damage to Gootecks, I'll be cheering for you my friend.

Well is show time for me, I'll be taking the system home and testing all the equipment to make sure it's working fine. Good thing Kunio is here so we can fully test it for a 10 hour period. We'll sacrifice ourselves all in the name of the event.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on July 27, 2011, 07:07:24 PM
Good thing Kunio is here so we can fully test it for a 10 hour period. We'll sacrifice ourselves all in the name of the event.

Is that your way of saying "practice", Oscar? ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on July 27, 2011, 10:56:32 PM
I have no doubt in my mind that John will rape and cause permanent anal damage to Gootecks, I'll be cheering for you my friend.

LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on July 28, 2011, 02:19:52 AM
Good thing Kunio is here so we can fully test it for a 10 hour period. We'll sacrifice ourselves all in the name of the event.

Is that your way of saying "practice", Oscar? ;)

Damn it, there were like 3 or 4 of us that were gonna go to AA to play today. Pretty sure you didn't need the ten hours to test. And thanks for not responding to my text.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 28, 2011, 02:34:45 AM
Yeah Oscar! Stop hogging No 17! I wanna play him before/after EVO >=[
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 28, 2011, 03:05:46 AM
Good thing Kunio is here so we can fully test it for a 10 hour period. We'll sacrifice ourselves all in the name of the event.

Is that your way of saying "practice", Oscar? ;)

Damn it, there were like 3 or 4 of us that were gonna go to AA to play today. Pretty sure you didn't need the ten hours to test. And thanks for not responding to my text.

Lols, I guess you have to goto OA's then. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on July 28, 2011, 03:13:45 AM
Good thing Kunio is here so we can fully test it for a 10 hour period. We'll sacrifice ourselves all in the name of the event.

Is that your way of saying "practice", Oscar? ;)

Damn it, there were like 3 or 4 of us that were gonna go to AA to play today. Pretty sure you didn't need the ten hours to test. And thanks for not responding to my text.

Lols, I guess you have to goto OA's then. 

Yeah but he doesn't respond =P Anyway I hope this testing period is useful. I wish that white TE standard stick will work this time, or we'll have to use Giby's setup with the Hori sticks.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 28, 2011, 04:11:50 AM
Good thing Kunio is here so we can fully test it for a 10 hour period. We'll sacrifice ourselves all in the name of the event.

Is that your way of saying "practice", Oscar? ;)

Damn it, there were like 3 or 4 of us that were gonna go to AA to play today. Pretty sure you didn't need the ten hours to test. And thanks for not responding to my text.

Lols, I guess you have to goto OA's then. 

Yeah but he doesn't respond =P Anyway I hope this testing period is useful. I wish that white TE standard stick will work this time, or we'll have to use Giby's setup with the Hori sticks.

For what it's worth, he's been slow at responding most my texts the last 2 weeks, no love.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on July 28, 2011, 04:43:12 AM
Can't you guys take a hint? What are y'all expecting? Th... an answer?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 28, 2011, 05:51:37 AM
What's OA?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on July 28, 2011, 06:00:18 AM
What's OA?

Oscar's Arcade.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 28, 2011, 06:09:02 AM
Where's that? I have a feeling it's at Oscar's house LOOOL
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Demoninja on July 28, 2011, 08:14:02 AM
Good luck to all of you guys and especially to Mr.KOF in AE!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on July 28, 2011, 11:48:48 AM
Good luck to all of you guys and especially to Mr.KOF in AE!

Thank you for your support. I'll try my best to put it down for us KOF players :)Fatal Fury Oh angel is going to be my theme song!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Dark Geese on July 28, 2011, 01:39:06 PM
Can't you guys take a hint? What are y'all expecting? Th... an answer?

LOL.

John- You gonna come in with the Fatal Fury hat and the wind blowing behind you when you get on stage???
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on July 28, 2011, 11:50:03 PM
OSCAR STOP UPLOADING THE HD COMBOS OF SAIKI AND A BUNCH OF NEW STUFF OF THE CONSOLE VER OF KOF XIII


I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF =[


Gotta kick you when I see you  >=[
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Gamerboy15 on August 05, 2011, 06:07:57 AM
OSCAR STOP UPLOADING THE HD COMBOS OF SAIKI AND A BUNCH OF NEW STUFF OF THE CONSOLE VER OF KOF XIII


I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF =[


Gotta kick you when I see you  >=[

lol Keep it coming!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: champtang on August 08, 2011, 12:21:46 AM
Hi!

My name is Champ and I'm a member of the CSULB club and also part of 2 Good Gaming

http://www.facebookc.om/2ggaming (http://www.facebookc.om/2ggaming)

we host biweekly tournaments at CSULB Long Beach, CA on saturday on various games and so far it's great! The social gathering and competition is fun ad exciting.

I was told by DJMirror (friend of mine since 06?) that many of the KOF players lives around Long Beach and that it would be a good spot to host events. So, I say why not?

I am here to ask you guys what you want and I will make the event accommodate your needs. I love the fighting community and I just want to provide help.

For now, my plan for KOF is to have in on the PS3 with at least 3 set ups with the ASUS monitor. We can also host it at 1:30pm or 3:30pm.

You guys can decide on the entry fee, ranbat, anything. I'm all ears and will take any feedback from you guys.

There are also a lot of CSULB students who are hype about the game and it will be great for you guys to show them the ropes and add new players too.

So yeah, feel free to let me know how you guys feel. I want to make this happen because I'm also hype about KOF myself haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 08, 2011, 12:39:44 AM
What day do you guys usually hold your events?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on August 08, 2011, 06:19:46 PM
Champ usually host it on a Saturday and the tournament have MK9, MVC3, SSF4AE, Melee and Brawl. Plus it's a biweekly as well with free parking at CSULB (you have to grab the free parking pass from Champ and put it in your car)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on August 08, 2011, 11:55:34 PM
not sure if any if you guys heard of super arcade but its is under new management. mike watson an old school sf2 player works there now and hes doing a very good job and hearing everyone out. he is taking any request to help this arcade grow and i would like to see some kof up on this place haha.  after ai closed i dont really know where to go for the local KOF scene anymore.  But Super Arcade is taking in request and wants to hear the community on what games they want for the arcade.  So if any locals around the walnut city area wants an kof xiii cab or other games u missed at ai.  im sure they would love to hear what you guys gotta say on that.  
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 09, 2011, 12:03:53 AM
not sure if any if you guys heard of super arcade but its is under new management. mike watson an old school sf2 player works there now and hes doing a very good job and hearing everyone out. he is taking any request to help this arcade grow and i would like to see some kof up on this place haha.  after ai closed i dont really know where to go for the local KOF scene anymore.  But Super Arcade is taking in request and wants to hear the community on what games they want for the arcade.  So if any locals around the walnut city area wants an kof xiii cab or other games u missed at ai.  im sure they would love to hear what you guys gotta say on that. 

Good looking out ChaSuiBao.  We OC folks has Alex's Arcade in Santa Ana but I'm sure Super Arcade will fill the void for those that lived closed to AI.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 09, 2011, 12:09:13 AM
I don't think he would invest in a 13 cab, for the simple reason that is's a bad move considering it's gonna be super obsolete when console 13 comes out. However if they did have the console version there I would make trips out there from time to time since it's closer to me. But my homebase will always be the OC unfortunately lol unless everybody there moves
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on August 09, 2011, 04:16:52 AM
well if there is enough request if the community step up im sure he'll get the kof xiii cab.  The owner of Super Arcade is basically the owner of Jap Arcade and FFA.  Old man Ralph just wants to see the place grow so im sure he'll be happy to please the locals around even if console version is just around the corner.   Ralph seems like the type of guy who just wants to please the arcade scene.  plus they do have console set ups with sticks but im sure if u guys also request for console version once its out im sure watson will help you guys out if enough ppl request it.  Watson is a great guy his plan for Super what he is going to do is gonna be great.  He wants to start hosting Ranbats or tournys for all the SF games.  He will even escrow for you guys if you guys decide to money match like how ppl do it in marvel 2 LOL.  A lot of famous or actual really good socal SF players have been attending to see super arcade within the past first week and they had a blast with watson.  So right now only request has been going on with the Capcom fighter fans and they are getting what they want.  

Hopefully the KOF scene and various of other fighters like the blazblue players guilty gear and etc come out and actually let watson hear their voices.  because not just that he wants just an really nice beautiful arcade scene in the future.  its also gonna be a dojo for the serious players to come out and train.  Super Arcade does not look that good yet but its having a good start and a lot of games, buttons, sticks and etc are ordered and about to replace the whole arcade since everything was beat up there.  they even got alien vs predator holy shit when is the last time i saw that game in a freagin cabinet LOL.  

Well just putting it out there i miss you guys no lie when AI closed.  But this Super Arcade would like to grow and it could use anyones help or atleast tell them what would you like to see at this arcade.  :)

So whats gonna happen anyways once console version is out.  is the arcade gonna get the updates on the tweaks atleast?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 09, 2011, 04:27:47 AM
So whats gonna happen anyways once console version is out.  is the arcade gonna get the updates on the tweaks atleast?

I've heard conflicting reports, some of them say flat-out that there will not be any updates to the arcade and then No.17 reports that it's possible.  For now, take it as a no.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on August 09, 2011, 04:40:20 AM
aww  :(.  i guess the arcades gonna use console set ups to play this game for the kof fans.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Gamerboy15 on August 09, 2011, 04:05:10 PM
True, not only just the console is gonna play just like the arcade, but there is gonna be changes in the console version once it hits in stores.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 13, 2011, 01:14:40 AM
hey does anyone know the best nights to go to japan arcade for kof13?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: champtang on August 13, 2011, 09:28:24 AM
Hmm, I guess I'll wait till it's near release date and ask again.

For sure though, I'm going to have a raffle at one of our event to win a free copy of Kof13.

Will keep you guys updated on that!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 14, 2011, 12:53:31 AM
hey champ, it's been forever since i've been down to long beach for your tournaments, but i'll definitely be supporting when kof13 hits console! you guys throw one hell of a tournament!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 25, 2011, 01:08:49 AM
so no one has posted in this thread for a while. i hear some rumors floating around though... some awesome rumors that have to do with you guys. coincidence?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on August 25, 2011, 01:18:36 AM
Yes, we have formed a band. We were trying to keep it a secret, but these things have a way of getting out into the open.

Kane317, Metaphysics on Vocals
Mr KOF on Drums
Answer on guitar
Giby on piano
Reynald on tambourine
Nocturnal on bass
4leaf on harmonica

CMD Duc is the founder and manager of the band. We're recording our first single this weekend.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 25, 2011, 03:31:11 AM
Yes, we have formed a band. We were trying to keep it a secret, but these things have a way of getting out into the open.

Kane317, Metaphysics on Vocals
Mr KOF on Drums
Answer on guitar
Giby on piano
Reynald on tambourine
Nocturnal on bass
4leaf on harmonica

CMD Duc is the founder and manager of the band. We're recording our first single this weekend.

LIES!  I'm also on the cowbells (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4royOLtvmQ#)!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 25, 2011, 08:25:59 AM
i can't wait to hear the new single!! i hope the title is "None of the console characters are broken!!!" and i'll buy that shit off itunes ASAP
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Giby on August 25, 2011, 09:36:12 AM
Yes, we have formed a band. We were trying to keep it a secret, but these things have a way of getting out into the open.

Kane317, Metaphysics on Vocals
Mr KOF on Drums
Answer on guitar
Giby on piano
Reynald on tambourine
Nocturnal on bass
4leaf on harmonica

CMD Duc is the founder and manager of the band. We're recording our first single this weekend.

LIES!  I'm also on the cowbells (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4royOLtvmQ#)!

We were going to do the whole shock and awe thing with that. CMD Duc is going to be pissed and most likely doc your pay.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on August 25, 2011, 09:37:00 AM
The new single is called "Greatest Dropkicks: Raiden Tribute" :D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on August 25, 2011, 02:09:10 PM
Sadly the KOF 13 cab at Alex's Arcade is currently out of commission :(

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on August 25, 2011, 05:07:08 PM
Yes unfortunately the KOF cab at AA is out of service till further notice :(.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 26, 2011, 03:02:16 AM
hmmm i'm trying to figure out what days are best to go to japan arcade to play with the chaos dudes. maybe you guys might be interested in making a trip to little tokyo sometime?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on August 26, 2011, 07:32:22 PM
My heart was broken when I saw the broken KOF 13 cabinet =[

</3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on August 27, 2011, 07:23:37 AM
Hooray!!! The KOF 13 cab at Alex's is up and running again! Was playing almost all night Thursday and a little today but hardly anyone showed up :( Anyways, the main point is that the cab is working now! ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on August 27, 2011, 09:01:43 PM
hmmm i'm trying to figure out what days are best to go to japan arcade to play with the chaos dudes. maybe you guys might be interested in making a trip to little tokyo sometime?
rightnow we havent been playing for a while.but if you want to play some day follow us on twitter!!!jajaja jk.if you want to play one of these days just let us know like a week in advance so that atleast a few of us can show up.:)
saturday is the best day!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on August 27, 2011, 09:27:17 PM
my broken heart has just been glue back together now
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on August 30, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Please come to Alex's Arcade to play some kof 13 with me. I promise I won't be doing the ASH stun combo! In fact I'm tryng a MANIAC version of the stun combo. So please come out to play otherwise I'll be forced to play the "other" game  :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on August 30, 2011, 09:25:13 AM
Now that you did that ver of the ash combo so i'm cool but you stunned me so I'm leaving >=[


<3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on August 30, 2011, 12:25:47 PM
saturday is the best? i'll be there. not sure starting which week, but i'll be there, for sure
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 03, 2011, 12:55:21 PM
Word on the street is that Mr.KOF is gonna play B.A.L.A. in ssf4. Easssy!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 03, 2011, 07:48:01 PM
BALA plays SF? cool!


and, is there gonna be anyone at Japan arcade tonight? I'm thinking about making a trip.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on September 03, 2011, 08:42:58 PM
BALA plays SF? cool!


and, is there gonna be anyone at Japan arcade tonight? I'm thinking about making a trip.
we might not be able to make it tonight man.everyone has there on thing going on today and i think it might be a busy day for all of us.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 03, 2011, 09:24:23 PM
BALA plays SF? cool!


and, is there gonna be anyone at Japan arcade tonight? I'm thinking about making a trip.
we might not be able to make it tonight man.everyone has there on thing going on today and i think it might be a busy day for all of us.

awww man. well thanks anyways for replying, really appreciate it! so, when you guys don't go is japan arcade basically empty? like, if i went could i even expect 1-2 people playing 13?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on September 04, 2011, 09:22:57 PM
Yo John, I did 3 reps of Kula's HD Combos! Sam (ESB Cancel) saw it! Muhahahaha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: kofsux on September 04, 2011, 10:10:44 PM
BALA plays SF? cool!


and, is there gonna be anyone at Japan arcade tonight? I'm thinking about making a trip.
we might not be able to make it tonight man.everyone has there on thing going on today and i think it might be a busy day for all of us.

awww man. well thanks anyways for replying, really appreciate it! so, when you guys don't go is japan arcade basically empty? like, if i went could i even expect 1-2 people playing 13?
yeah there might be 1/2 people playing or sometimes u might find it empty.the thing is that we dont play as much anymore because we're all waiting for the console release.from what we saw at evo,its gonna be a very different game.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on September 08, 2011, 12:09:48 PM
DavidKong07 if possible I can come down to Japan Arcade and play you in some matches since I'm free on Saturday

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Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 08, 2011, 08:19:39 PM
yo awesome, i'll see about going this saturday then. also, is there any chance anyone will be there tonight (thursday)? i'm probably gonna bus there for some training mode, so i'll be there all day.


EDIT: Confirmed for saturday! my friend and I will be there starting 6-7ish to play kof13! see you there djmirror, and i hope other people come as well!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 09, 2011, 06:46:36 AM
went to japan arcade today, 3 dudes there, all of them pretty good imo, but none of them are on the forums lol. good games though!

can't wait to be back on saturday!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on September 09, 2011, 09:36:54 AM
I can't wait to go to Japan Arcade to play you Davidkong
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 10, 2011, 01:15:50 AM
I asked my Statefarm agent for some beastly KOF XIII skills, they have yet manifest themselves
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on September 10, 2011, 08:35:54 AM
Sorry David can't come by tomorrow to Japan Arcade but I will be at Alex's Arcade later at night tho
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Rex Dart on September 10, 2011, 10:34:29 AM
Went to Japan Arcade tonight to see the Kacho (from Game Center CX). Saw three dudes playing XIII, and played a few games with one of 'em. He definitely knew his stuff, and I had a lot of fun. Although that damn 4-gate joystick kept screwing me up.

I don't know if they're on these forums, but good times.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on September 10, 2011, 11:25:05 AM
Went to Japan Arcade tonight to see the Kacho (from Game Center CX). Saw three dudes playing XIII, and played a few games with one of 'em. He definitely knew his stuff, and I had a lot of fun. Although that damn 4-gate joystick kept screwing me up.

I don't know if they're on these forums, but good times.

Wait what, you're in SoCal?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Rex Dart on September 10, 2011, 11:36:33 AM
Went to Japan Arcade tonight to see the Kacho (from Game Center CX). Saw three dudes playing XIII, and played a few games with one of 'em. He definitely knew his stuff, and I had a lot of fun. Although that damn 4-gate joystick kept screwing me up.

I don't know if they're on these forums, but good times.

Wait what, you're in SoCal?

Yeah, I returned to LA following the end of my contract in Japan. But it was just a short intermission. This weekend I'm moving to Washington.

I'll miss you, SoCal.  :(  Wish I could have played more XIII with you guys.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 10, 2011, 09:39:10 PM
Sorry David can't come by tomorrow to Japan Arcade but I will be at Alex's Arcade later at night tho


ahhh man, disappointing. oh well, some other time then.

my friend and i are still going tonight, hope to see other people there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on September 11, 2011, 12:44:52 AM
I may go to Japan Arcade.....i went yesterday...and it was crazy...a famous japanese went there to record a program....
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 11, 2011, 03:05:27 AM
I may go to Japan Arcade.....i went yesterday...and it was crazy...a famous japanese went there to record a program....


Crazy you say?? Thanks for the invite buddy.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on September 11, 2011, 08:01:32 AM
I may go to Japan Arcade.....i went yesterday...and it was crazy...a famous japanese went there to record a program....


Crazy you say?? Thanks for the invite buddy.
lol i did text u and u didnt answer me :S
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 11, 2011, 08:32:26 AM
Yeah, maybe we can play some 13 at 2.am. next time lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on September 11, 2011, 07:32:28 PM
Yeah, maybe we can play some 13 at 2.am. next time lol.
2:oo am?? wow!!! my ipod is crazy.....i sent messages to Oscar and he didnt recive.///
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 11, 2011, 10:26:44 PM
went to japan arcade on saturday, again ran into people who were good, but have never heard of dreamcancel! i told those fools to join up. GGs to those guys in any case
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on September 13, 2011, 01:42:09 AM
Gotta be moving from Laguna Niguel to Irvine this week!

this means...20 minutes drive to AA instead of a 30 to 40 minutes Drive =D YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 13, 2011, 02:16:32 AM
Metaphysics is rumored to be coming down to A2 for some good games in 13. Are You Ready?!?!? Let's go!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on September 16, 2011, 11:24:43 PM
Ganna be at AA today from 6-9.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 21, 2011, 08:56:24 PM
Two of the easiest players to beat at AA today will be Reynald and I.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 23, 2011, 10:03:07 PM
me and homies will be going to japan arcade tonight around 7-8. hope to see people there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 24, 2011, 10:39:47 PM
gg's last night to all the dudes at japan arcade! romance and raoul where there dominating all night, it was definitely a good learning experience. until next time...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Gamerboy15 on September 25, 2011, 01:05:16 AM
I went to FFA for the past two days. Just to practice my combos with my team until yesterday I played some guy and got my ass kicked by his Shen. I was able to learn a lot of stuff while I was playing against him.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on September 26, 2011, 09:14:10 AM
Man to be honest at this point I'm willing to spend all my residual money to go out and play this game with you guys, only thing is right now my residual money only nets me one visit, dammit I want more money!!!! lol


++++++++

so I'm gonna be learning the  ;a ;c ;d layout or at least giving it a serious shot here I go!! lol
                                           ;b
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on September 30, 2011, 12:00:33 PM
Man to be honest at this point I'm willing to spend all my residual money to go out and play this game with you guys, only thing is right now my residual money only nets me one visit, dammit I want more money!!!! lol


++++++++

so I'm gonna be learning the  ;a ;c ;d layout or at least giving it a serious shot here I go!! lol
                                           ;b

I could just team up with you and play 2over if that helps :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 05, 2011, 09:29:11 AM
John is there any videos of your K and Kyo? I wanna see how you would play those characters
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 05, 2011, 09:35:36 AM
John is there any videos of your K and Kyo? I wanna see how you would play those characters

I don't really have any vids of me using K and Kyo. What I suggest you do is bring a camera to AA to record some matches of me using them if you like.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on October 05, 2011, 09:37:49 AM
I don't remember John using K or Kyo that often. Not sure if that's just out of preference or not. I know CMD.Duc/Ash has played K quite a bit, so there's probably vids of that. If anything, Kane would know the SoCal footage best, as far as who played which character.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on October 05, 2011, 10:33:23 PM
Who else are FFA regulars? I usually go there after I get out of class at CSUN on Fridays.

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 06, 2011, 12:59:57 AM
I don't remember John using K or Kyo that often. Not sure if that's just out of preference or not. I know CMD.Duc/Ash has played K quite a bit, so there's probably vids of that. If anything, Kane would know the SoCal footage best, as far as who played which character.

The reason you don't see me use Kyo and K often is because I tend to run out of KY Jelly whenever I am beasting with those characters ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 06, 2011, 01:22:48 AM
ok cool i'll bring one next time thanks john.
Title: a challenge
Post by: B1gblack on October 06, 2011, 04:55:22 AM
hello there...this is b1gblack and i am issuing challenges to people that are at my skill leve at KoF 13 my skill level is intermediate and i am having the hardest time finding people at my leve to fight against...i cant win romance and team chaos so i decided to throw a challenge to people that are the same skill level and slightly better than me i go to japan arcade located in downtown los angeles...if you need more info please send me a PM and i will get back to you thanks
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 06, 2011, 05:30:25 AM
B1gblack, most of these guys here are from Alex's Arcade. Like I mentioned to you on PM, your best bet would be to play these guys in Santa Ana.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 06, 2011, 06:12:32 AM
I'm gotta take that challenge! I would like to set up a date to play you =D

Time to bug the crap out of ESBCancel 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 06, 2011, 06:27:40 AM
I don't remember John using K or Kyo that often. Not sure if that's just out of preference or not. I know CMD.Duc/Ash has played K quite a bit, so there's probably vids of that. If anything, Kane would know the SoCal footage best, as far as who played which character.

The reason you don't see me use Kyo and K often is because I tend to run out of KY Jelly whenever I am beasting with those characters ;)
Dude you should talk to duc or oscar those guys are really good with K' and it's actually their main, John's just gonna tell you to not use down C, and abuse "WHEEL KICK" haha. Really though you can see Duc play on the South Town Arcade tournament from the last time we went out there he did really good
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 06, 2011, 07:11:57 AM
he doesn't even tell me that looooooool
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 06, 2011, 07:54:06 AM
yo i'm down to play at japan arcade. please name a date and time. i also get bodied by romance. lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 06, 2011, 01:32:03 PM
This may be a little off topic but I think I placed Top 8 at WNF last night  :)

hello there...this is b1gblack and i am issuing challenges to people that are at my skill leve at KoF 13 my skill level is intermediate and i am having the hardest time finding people at my leve to fight against...i cant win romance and team chaos so i decided to throw a challenge to people that are the same skill level and slightly better than me i go to japan arcade located in downtown los angeles...if you need more info please send me a PM and i will get back to you thanks

Come on down B1gblack! There's not much of line at Alex's Arcade. Also bring your appetite in case you'd like some of my *turtle soup*
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 07, 2011, 08:25:11 AM
The finest turtle soup of all in socal
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 08, 2011, 05:16:38 AM
So I stopped by AA today for like an hour.  It had to be early afternoon since I work nights today, didn't see anyone but it was refreshing to be back and I really can't remember the last time I was there (before Evo?)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 08, 2011, 05:58:42 AM
to b1gblack and djmirror, i'm gonna be at japan arcade tomorrow (saturday) from 7pm onwards. hope to see you guys there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 08, 2011, 05:59:56 AM
I'm not gotta be there tomorrow but I'm trying to host a tournament with Answer when we find the date to do it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ESB Cancel on October 08, 2011, 10:02:57 AM
GGS to MrKOF and Answer at Alexs Arcade. Although my skill wasn't great, I fortunately learned a lot today. Thanks for the pointers guys. Sorry if I asked a bit too many questions though.

Let's just hope I can quickly apply them to my gameplay before I forget them and have to start over again lol jk But again, thanks guys! :)

And to Kane, if I'd have known you were stopping by, I would have came earlier. Would have been great to play you again. Oh well, there's always a next time. Hopefully, we can play each other real soon when console version drops! ;)
- ;e ;s ;b
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 09, 2011, 02:21:59 PM
Just wanted to say gg's to Team Chaos even though i had a short stay at Little Tokyo. Too bad we couldn't get enough games in.
@ B1gblack: Nice to meet you and hopefully you'll be able to come out to AA sometime and try your luck with some of the locals over here.
@davidkong: I'm glad that you're asking the right questions on how to become better. The only definite answer is to take the beating and never giving up :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 10, 2011, 08:50:07 PM
ggs to everyone at japan arcade! and thanks mr. kof, i definitely learned a lot! but OMG how many times did i get hit with the ash combo? hahaha goddamnit. i'm gonna try to level up hard for the next time we play.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 11, 2011, 04:30:23 AM
So who's gonna be where tomorrow? I want to play some people, I'm ready to bring my horrendous skills for some hardcore playtime!! I'm gonna try to be there when it opens or a little later till close if there's comp
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 11, 2011, 11:39:48 AM
Not Tuesday, but I'll be there briefly on Wednesday from 12-3:15pm ish (I work at 4pm).
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 11, 2011, 12:22:13 PM
So who's gonna be where tomorrow? I want to play some people, I'm ready to bring my horrendous skills for some hardcore playtime!! I'm gonna try to be there when it opens or a little later till close if there's comp

Just say when Abe and I'll be glad to get some gg's in. I don't mind sitting out some games if need be  :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 11, 2011, 08:30:34 PM
well looks like I can't go today on a count of I aint got no money, lol. But don't worry John when I do head out there I'll let you take some breaks, or is it really a break? you know, when you lose haha. hope to see you guys soon!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 13, 2011, 02:05:45 AM
GGs to Jason, Sam and all the other ppl I played (Pedro and his brother?)  I can't believe how much I miss playing in the arcades, need to get back into the mix and wipe off all the rust =)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 15, 2011, 12:51:30 AM
Any AA action tonight?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 17, 2011, 10:11:29 PM
So guys keep Friday the 28th of this month open please, we have our first (and hopefully many) guest Isaiah from NorCal SouthTownArcade coming to visit us hoping to exchange tricks from each other.  I'll confirm as the date gets closer, but so far Friday works the best for us.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 18, 2011, 12:50:51 AM
Sweet!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 18, 2011, 02:34:48 AM
I would like to have the honor of playing Isaiah to a first to five and help him enjoy his stay in socal as well! Abe! I missed playing you again =[
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 18, 2011, 05:06:26 AM
I would like to have the honor of playing Isaiah to a first to five and help him enjoy his stay in socal as well! Abe! I missed playing you again =[
I'll be back soon we can play then, and practice up Isaiah's pretty good, but know you guys are no slouchers either
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 19, 2011, 06:18:35 AM
Remember kids, if you skip class/school and Kane317 catches you


prepare to meet his fists of justice

and when i say fists of justice i mean chin/shen's hd combos in the face
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 19, 2011, 07:26:24 AM
Remember kids, if you skip class/school and Kane317 catches you


prepare to meet his fists of justice

and when i say fists of justice i mean chin/shen's hd combos in the face

Lols.  GG.  I also heard ESB cancel wants to ft5 Isaiah.  Seems like it's going to be a busy weekend.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 19, 2011, 07:48:53 AM
Not just me and Sam


Irvin (the guy that oscar trained want in as well)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 19, 2011, 08:12:07 AM
Yeah, i'll definitely be glad to play with some Norcal peeps. Maybe I can team up with him since the line will be pretty long? I'll only use one character :)



*IN other news*


Hiro, Jiro, or Y.S.J. will be decided verrrrrrrrrrry soon  ;)




Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 19, 2011, 12:25:53 PM
Yeah, i'll definitely be glad to play with some Norcal peeps. Maybe I can team up with him since the line will be pretty long? I'll only use one character :)



*IN other news*


Hiro, Jiro, or Y.S.J. will be decided verrrrrrrrrrry soon  ;)

My vote is YSJ.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: HaxMurderer on October 19, 2011, 09:55:55 PM
So guys keep Friday the 28th of this month open please, we have our first (and hopefully many) guest Isaiah from NorCal SouthTownArcade coming to visit us hoping to exchange tricks from each other.  I'll confirm as the date gets closer, but so far Friday works the best for us.

He told me about this and I asked if I wanted to go and I was like "I'M ALREADY THERE MENTALLY BRO!"....unfortunately that's about as close to SoCal as I'm getting on the 28th cause I'm hosting a BBQ the next day at my house T_T....see you in Decemeber... /firstworldproblems
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Reiki.Kito on October 19, 2011, 10:00:12 PM
We'll be there in December! We're going to be running a tournament at some of our local arcade to see who would qualify to be on our 5-man team. You guys should do the same!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 19, 2011, 11:31:10 PM
GGs to you everybody who showed up last night.


Yeah, i'll definitely be glad to play with some Norcal peeps. Maybe I can team up with him since the line will be pretty long? I'll only use one character :)



*IN other news*


Hiro, Jiro, or Y.S.J. will be decided verrrrrrrrrrry soon  ;)



Jiro cause it reminds me of a Gyro and Gyros are yummy. Y.S.J = You Suck John?

Not just me and Sam


Irvin (the guy that oscar trained want in as well)

All 3 of you guys are my disciples (and Ricardo)!!! Do not disappoint your Master!!!

We'll be there in December! We're going to be running a tournament at some of our local arcade to see who would qualify to be on our 5-man team. You guys should do the same!


You are doing a fine job in NorCal Reiki, the qualifier sounds like fun, unfortunately I don't think that's going to happen here.


See you guys at the arcade.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 21, 2011, 12:11:40 AM
I'm just going to leave this right here...

http://www.socalregionals.com/?p=209 (http://www.socalregionals.com/?p=209)

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: HaxMurderer on October 21, 2011, 01:33:44 AM
My twitter crashed like 30 minutes after this was announced lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 21, 2011, 07:35:25 PM
DJMirror949, I moved your videos to the training room section (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1384.msg30007#msg30007) so you get a whole thread by yourself.  =)  I'll take a look at it when I'm at work.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 21, 2011, 09:21:04 PM
Thanks Yuhang =D


Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 25, 2011, 10:25:57 PM
Who's down for some AA KoF
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 26, 2011, 07:34:41 AM
Hey Abe GGs I still couldn't take a game off of you but I will soon =D

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 26, 2011, 05:43:09 PM
Shout outs to Abe for exposing my Fraudulent Joe last night lol, good to see you man and you are always welcome to talk shit with the rest of the locals <3
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 27, 2011, 12:26:01 AM
Bad news, Isaiah's not coming till next weekend.  He was coming with his friend to loketest TTT2 but they messed up the dates and it's not till next weekend.  Sorry guys, I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 27, 2011, 01:28:45 AM
Dammit!! who knows how my schedule will be next week, oh well I'll probably still show up on friday

 and yeah thanks for everybody coming out last night I need to step up my stamina lol, cuz I was running on empty too quick haha.

Shout outs to Abe for exposing my Fraudulent Joe last night lol, good to see you man and you are always welcome to talk shit with the rest of the locals <3
Oscar work on that Joe for Gods sake lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 27, 2011, 03:41:05 AM
Isaiah said November 4th, next Friday for sure or his first born child (paraphrasing)!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 27, 2011, 04:02:56 AM
Can I name Isaiah first born child?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on October 28, 2011, 05:43:19 PM
The secret is out! Last night was the official welcoming to our new KOF Lord at Alex Arcade, YES! BALA the EVO Champion has moved to Santa Ana (5 min from my house XD) and will now a regular in OC events. His been leaving in SA for a few days already but per his request I've kept it a secret as he didn't want to make a big deal about it, but now I can lol!

I'm happy to have this great addition to the team as KOF has been gaining a lot of popularity at AA and this can only make it better, last night we have quite the number of players from other games (MvC2/3,SF4,) surrounding the KOF cab just to watch him play when they heard who he was. So next time you guys see him make sure you say Welcome! ^_^

Also shoutouts to BALA for staying with the AA crew till 2am when he had to work at 5am, I started work at 7am and I feel like shit I can't imagine how his feeling lol!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on October 28, 2011, 06:04:05 PM
Wow so a lot of people brought out their saddles last night huh? lol well that's cool I'm glad there is more comp for you guys to make every one better see you guys soon
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: 4leaf on October 29, 2011, 12:52:02 AM
Last night was the official welcoming to our new KOF Lord at Alex Arcade, YES!
Fanboyism at its finest... or worst depending on how you spin it.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on October 29, 2011, 08:06:05 AM
Last night was the official welcoming to our new KOF Lord at Alex Arcade, YES!
Fanboyism at its finest... or worst depending on how you spin it.

Nothing wrong with having fans LoL.

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 29, 2011, 08:19:52 AM
i beg to differ, fans of fighting game players are dumb, imo. but whatever lolol


i'll be at japan arcade tomorrow (saturday) from around 6pm-10pm. hope to see people there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 29, 2011, 09:50:31 AM
Me and Sam will be at Japan Arcade


someone please play us =]
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: b.a.l.a. on October 29, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
Pinche oscar..no mames!!! Well...cmon guys...why talking about fans..? I think oscar is joking around..only to see who reply that....see you
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on October 29, 2011, 09:23:13 PM
Pinche oscar..no mames!!! Well...cmon guys...why talking about fans..? I think oscar is joking around..only to see who reply that....see you


Welcome to the OC Armando !  Glad will be seeing you around more!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 29, 2011, 11:15:11 PM
awesome djmirror! we finally get to play each other. see you there tonight!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 29, 2011, 11:55:27 PM
LOL we're not going anymore because of me LOL (stayed up last night partying)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on October 30, 2011, 12:42:12 AM
lol, weak sauce bro! oh well, next time. do it again and i'll start thinking that you're duckin lolol jk
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on October 30, 2011, 03:51:42 AM
haha if that's what you think
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 01, 2011, 12:04:41 AM
ggs to team chaos on saturday. i spent the entire night getting schooled by yoshi, raul, chris and romance, but i'm happy to say that i can at least take 1 character off of all of them consistently now lol hopefully in a few more weeks i can take 2 characters! hahaha fuck

i think i might start going on fridays as well. hopefully i can play some peeps that are closer to my level so i don't forget what it's like to actually win a game lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 01, 2011, 01:04:34 AM
Reminder:  This Friday November the 4th Isaiah from Norcal is coming down to exchange some games with us, he's here for the entire weekend but at least I'll be available for Friday.  Please try your best to show up, I've already taken the day off work (again) in preparation.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 01, 2011, 01:05:32 AM
You know me and Sam! We're ready to play him in first to 5.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 01, 2011, 01:16:54 AM
I heard Irwin is down too?  Jason, are you sure you're *ready*? hehe  j/k
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on November 01, 2011, 09:32:10 AM
I heard Irwin is down too?  Jason, are you sure you're *ready*? hehe  j/k

How long is he coming down for? if he stays longer I'd like to come on a day where it isn't as packed  :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: jinxhand on November 01, 2011, 09:57:25 AM
Real quick, tourneys and stuff aside, are any of you cats (or anyone you guys know) gonna be in the San Diego area anytime soon??? Trying to get some KOF exposure here, but I'm straight up in the hornet's nest, ya know???
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 01, 2011, 10:11:05 AM
Real quick, tourneys and stuff aside, are any of you cats (or anyone you guys know) gonna be in the San Diego area anytime soon??? Trying to get some KOF exposure here, but I'm straight up in the hornet's nest, ya know???

I don't speak for everyone but we got our hands tied pretty much with upcoming events.  This weekend Isaiah from STA NorCal is coming down and basically every weekend till the release we're going to be busy.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: jinxhand on November 01, 2011, 10:23:49 AM
Real quick, tourneys and stuff aside, are any of you cats (or anyone you guys know) gonna be in the San Diego area anytime soon??? Trying to get some KOF exposure here, but I'm straight up in the hornet's nest, ya know???

I don't speak for everyone but we got our hands tied pretty much with upcoming events.  This weekend Isaiah from STA NorCal is coming down and basically every weekend till the release we're going to be busy.

Word up... I figured it would be mad busy for you guys, especially since we're stepping in November now, and its about 21 days left til the "KOF Renaissance" begins... I'd like to drive up there eventually, but time only allows me to do but so much lately...
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 01, 2011, 06:13:47 PM
@jinxhand: Like Kane said we are all going to be somewhat busy this month so it's going to be a little tough going down there, but don't let that discourage you should still host a get together and play some casuals. Calmwarrior from the BoxArena is an old friend of mine who really likes SNK games, he was telling me that he might start doing some sessions there.

Also I have some friends from TJ who are able to cross to San Diego and might be able to join you for some tournaments and events, they are from Team Lago and they are also coming to SCR2011. I'll try to hook you up with them.

About Isaiah coming to SoCal I've talked Alex and everything is set up for Friday, there will be a $3 venue fee and we will set the machine to FREE PLAY so we can have or FT5 sets comfortably and have Isaiah stay on the machine.

Also Richard Kobra aka X-Factor aka Ricardo has a 4G hotspot and will be bringing it to AA that day so we will have internet available.

P.S. Checkout the SCR2011 thread we have a new sponsor.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 01, 2011, 10:16:16 PM
@jinxhand: Like Kane said we are all going to be somewhat busy this month so it's going to be a little tough going down there, but don't let that discourage you should still host a get together and play some casuals. Calmwarrior from the BoxArena is an old friend of mine who really likes SNK games, he was telling me that he might start doing some sessions there.

Also I have some friends from TJ who are able to cross to San Diego and might be able to join you for some tournaments and events, they are from Team Lago and they are also coming to SCR2011. I'll try to hook you up with them.

About Isaiah coming to SoCal I've talked Alex and everything is set up for Friday, there will be a $3 venue fee and we will set the machine to FREE PLAY so we can have or FT5 sets comfortably and have Isaiah stay on the machine.

Also Richard Kobra aka X-Factor aka Ricardo has a 4G hotspot and will be bringing it to AA that day so we will have internet available.

P.S. Checkout the SCR2011 thread we have a new sponsor.

Great news on eightarc sponsoring SCR! 

As for the 4G hotspot, I hope you're not intending to do some streaming event like last time (there were a lot of angry French viewers because you posted there would be a stream).  Wireless stream, for the most part, has failed more than it has succeeded and is not reliable.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 02, 2011, 07:10:22 AM
At least I'll bring a camera to record unless someone is going to bring a sick ass set to record *look at Oscar*
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mr.KOF on November 02, 2011, 08:02:59 AM
At least I'll bring a camera to record unless someone is going to bring a sick ass set to record *look at Oscar*

Yeah, you should bring your camera that way i can record some ASH flip combo  :) You may get some footage of the best Kyo in  the west if the Ash combos weren't so damn long. I'm stewing my turtle soup to a perfection for the masses woot woot!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 02, 2011, 09:27:18 AM
I hate your turtle soups. Taste salty as hell.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 03, 2011, 09:13:54 AM
I heard Irwin is down too?  Jason, are you sure you're *ready*? hehe  j/k

How long is he coming down for? if he stays longer I'd like to come on a day where it isn't as packed  :)

Basically Friday and Saturday.  He's heading back up Sunday morning/afternoon.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 04, 2011, 07:41:46 AM
gonna be at japan arcade tomorrow. hope to see people there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 04, 2011, 07:56:56 AM
DavidKong you need to come down to Alex's Arcade to play Isai! =D
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 04, 2011, 08:01:35 AM
Isaiah will be there tomorrow.  The get together will start officially at 7pm (free play @ $3) but he'll be there for the most part, during the day.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: l2slythe on November 04, 2011, 08:08:39 AM
Isaiah will be there tomorrow.  The get together will start officially at 7pm (free play @ $3) but he'll be there for the most part, during the day.

hmmmm... i'll come around 6ish.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 04, 2011, 11:05:02 AM
DavidKong you need to come down to Alex's Arcade to play Isai! =D

lol dude i totally would if someone would drive me from culver city and back hahah AA is like an hour away
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 05, 2011, 01:06:40 AM
due to unpredictably shitty weather i will no longer be going to japan arcade tonight
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 10, 2011, 07:38:40 PM
Here's the first of several matches from the Isaiah vs SoCal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BneNHtf9D8w#) event.  These matches were all in good fun, he stayed on the first player side win or lose and fought like a champ for 4+ hours!

---
 
UPDATE: Next one is up (http://youtu.be/uMJzvWywMDk), GG Isaiah btw!

UPDATE2: Isaiah and ESBCancel's ft5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVlJn5nLMf4#) is up!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 15, 2011, 04:44:11 AM
Heads up to everyone in socal, my friend who works at Game Play in Culver City told me that they are expecting to sell KoF13 early, starting on Friday, the 18th. I'm gonna pick up my copy there. Just FYI in case anyone didn't pre order and wants the game a couple days early.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 15, 2011, 10:17:18 PM
Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 15, 2011, 11:01:15 PM
Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



Van Nuys has a lot of KOF players but unfortunately they all stopped playing once the Plant closed their arcade. If you post your events here I'll contact some of to attend your tourneys.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 15, 2011, 11:07:29 PM
Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



I like your avatar, we can be friends already.  I got the PM that you sent to nilcam, hit us up in SCR and we'll definitely talk.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 15, 2011, 11:45:21 PM
Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



Van Nuys has a lot of KOF players but unfortunately they all stopped playing once the Plant closed their arcade. If you post your events here I'll contact some of to attend your tourneys.

Awesome!  That's great to know.  I'm pretty close to Family Fun Arcade in Granada Hills too, so I'll be there as well.  I'll let you guys know when stuffs going down for sure.  I'll be streaming and hosting casuals at my apartment too.

Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



I like your avatar, we can be friends already.  I got the PM that you sent to nilcam, hit us up in SCR and we'll definitely talk.

Hahaha, I LOVE Chin!  Drunk old guys FTW.  I'll def hit you up at SCR!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on November 16, 2011, 02:34:50 AM
Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



Van Nuys has a lot of KOF players but unfortunately they all stopped playing once the Plant closed their arcade. If you post your events here I'll contact some of to attend your tourneys.

Awesome!  That's great to know.  I'm pretty close to Family Fun Arcade in Granada Hills too, so I'll be there as well.  I'll let you guys know when stuffs going down for sure.  I'll be streaming and hosting casuals at my apartment too.

Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



I like your avatar, we can be friends already.  I got the PM that you sent to nilcam, hit us up in SCR and we'll definitely talk.

Hahaha, I LOVE Chin!  Drunk old guys FTW.  I'll def hit you up at SCR!

REL!

Yes, the KoF hype train is stopping here in SFV.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 16, 2011, 07:25:11 AM
Probably the last XIII arcade vids: The rest of the Isaiah vs SoCal has been uploaded (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98B464AC75176BAB&feature=viewall)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 16, 2011, 06:45:33 PM
Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



Van Nuys has a lot of KOF players but unfortunately they all stopped playing once the Plant closed their arcade. If you post your events here I'll contact some of to attend your tourneys.

I used to work at the gamestop at The Plant.  I recently found out the arcade was converted into a Barbershop school (made me salty!).  It's sad that the only good arcade near me now is FFA.  Round 1 is there too, but its like 40-50 mins away.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 16, 2011, 06:50:30 PM
Hey guys!  New to the KOF scene, but long time fan.  After game release, I plan on having casuals in Van Nuys and making EGP (epic gamer productions) start hosting KOF13 tourneys.  I will be streaming at both locations and would love to meet you all! 



Van Nuys has a lot of KOF players but unfortunately they all stopped playing once the Plant closed their arcade. If you post your events here I'll contact some of to attend your tourneys.

I used to work at the gamestop at The Plant.  I recently found out the arcade was converted into a Barbershop school (made me salty!).  It's sad that the only good arcade near me now is FFA.  Round 1 is there too, but its like 40-50 mins away.


Yeah that sucks, The Plant had 2 KOF 2002 and they were all pretty packed all the time I remember making the drive up there on a weekly basis. FFA will probably be your best option, I know they are also interested in promoting the game and hosting events there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 16, 2011, 10:12:30 PM
I am going to talk to FFA and see about recording and/or streaming matches there, then uploading on youtube.  I'll need some KOF commentators though...any takers? :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on November 16, 2011, 11:25:57 PM
I am going to talk to FFA and see about recording and/or streaming matches there, then uploading on youtube.  I'll need some KOF commentators though...any takers? :)

I'll try it. I'm a KOF fanboy and know the characters well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 16, 2011, 11:28:54 PM
I am going to talk to FFA and see about recording and/or streaming matches there, then uploading on youtube.  I'll need some KOF commentators though...any takers? :)

We have approached them before and they declined but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 17, 2011, 01:22:32 AM
I am going to talk to FFA and see about recording and/or streaming matches there, then uploading on youtube.  I'll need some KOF commentators though...any takers? :)

We have approached them before and they declined but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Worse comes to worse my Camcorder and I make an appearance to FFA and record matches that way.  They've recorded Mortal Kombat stuff before recently.  If the crowd is good they'll bite.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Nocturnal on November 17, 2011, 11:19:31 AM
I'm sure they wont mind running events at FFA. It's just that people just need to show up is all. Since me and Giby live close to FFA we can probably help run events if needed.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 17, 2011, 07:11:54 PM
I'm sure they wont mind running events at FFA. It's just that people just need to show up is all. Since me and Giby live close to FFA we can probably help run events if needed.

Oh awesome :)  I'll be hitting you guys up for casuals then, since I'm in the van nuys area and not too far from FFA
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 18, 2011, 09:49:16 AM
So, tomorrow is the day. FINALLY. Game Play in Culver City will finally have this game. I almost can't believe it.

Flash back to a over year ago back at AI, when I was trying my best to grind it out for 50 cents a game as a total noob against some of SoCal's best. We were all wondering IF there was even gonna be a console port. Then it was announced, then it was delayed. BUT NOW, ALL THE WAITING IS DONE!

I don't mean to sound dramatic, but this feels like Christmas and my birthday combined. Tomorrow, the shit hits the fan, and the epic journey to tournament glory begins!

Shoutouts to everyone in the KoF community, who have worked so hard so that this could happen. I'm looking forward to an incredible year of competition with all of you! KoF13!!! GET HYPE!!!!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 18, 2011, 09:58:47 AM
I think I'm going to support SNK/Atlus

the right way

*thumbs up*
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 18, 2011, 06:25:32 PM
So, tomorrow is the day. FINALLY. Game Play in Culver City will finally have this game. I almost can't believe it.

Flash back to a over year ago back at AI, when I was trying my best to grind it out for 50 cents a game as a total noob against some of SoCal's best. We were all wondering IF there was even gonna be a console port. Then it was announced, then it was delayed. BUT NOW, ALL THE WAITING IS DONE!

I don't mean to sound dramatic, but this feels like Christmas and my birthday combined. Tomorrow, the shit hits the fan, and the epic journey to tournament glory begins!

Shoutouts to everyone in the KoF community, who have worked so hard so that this could happen. I'm looking forward to an incredible year of competition with all of you! KoF13!!! GET HYPE!!!!!!

@David: Let's not mention store names or directions on the thread.

Finally the day is here, well I came to work early today (6:00am) so that I could could leave early and go camp outside a store in LB and wait for them to get their shipment. I feel like one of those teenage girls that have been camping out the theater waiting for the new "Twilight" movie to come out. We will most likely have a setup today if not tomorrow at Alex Arcade as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 18, 2011, 09:31:55 PM
I'll be getting it from a store today hopefully too in Panorama City. 

@THE ANSWER - you might see Kane there if it's the same store I'm thinking of :)

Can't wait to get this game tonight!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 18, 2011, 09:35:12 PM
I think I'm going to support SNK/Atlus

the right way

*thumbs up*

I'm buying 2 copies of this game and promoting the heck out of their product.  I don't think getting the game from a business isn't supporting them any less than going to evil gamestop and buying it there.  Either way, Atlus/SNK has my money.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 18, 2011, 10:06:20 PM
I'll be getting it from a store today hopefully too in Panorama City. 

@THE ANSWER - you might see Kane there if it's the same store I'm thinking of :)

Can't wait to get this game tonight!

His actually riding with me lol!

About supporting Atlus/SNK, I'll agree with R.E.L, if you buy it from a mom pops shop you'll support them as much as if you buy the game from Gamestop. I personally try not to buy at Gamestop as much as can, their service is horrible and uninviting plus every time I go they try to shove their stupid GameCard down my throat.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 18, 2011, 10:11:40 PM
I'll be getting it from a store today hopefully too in Panorama City. 

@THE ANSWER - you might see Kane there if it's the same store I'm thinking of :)

Can't wait to get this game tonight!

His actually riding with me lol!

About supporting Atlus/SNK, I'll agree with R.E.L, if you buy it from a mom pops shop you'll support them as much as if you buy the game from Gamestop. I personally try not to buy at Gamestop as much as can, their service is horrible and uninviting plus every time I go they try to shove their stupid GameCard down my throat.

Haha that's awesome :)  When I get back from Florida we should get some casuals in!  I need more sparring partners!! 

And yes, gamestop is horrible as a company.  They are the evil empire of game stores.  I'll gladly support a mom and pop place over them any day.  I used to work there, and even though our store was cool, the company's practice is horrible.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 18, 2011, 10:18:51 PM
His actually riding with me lol!

I dunno what you're talking about ;)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on November 18, 2011, 11:40:31 PM
dayum been a while since i touch KOF.  but imma be getting it on consoles for those who are interested gameplay should be receiving their shipments today.  for those who wants to try to get it early not sure if they come with soundtracks tho.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 19, 2011, 12:07:30 AM
dayum been a while since i touch KOF.  but imma be getting it on consoles for those who are interested gameplay should be receiving their shipments today.  for those who wants to try to get it early not sure if they come with soundtracks tho.

I <3 your username.  My favorite meatbun :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 19, 2011, 03:26:43 AM
but I want the king of soundtrack yo


Fucking mad as hell right now


Go to rage in my room right now





#$*&*(#$&RJPOI$*R#Y*O
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 19, 2011, 03:27:16 AM
and shoutout to Oscar for calling me and telling that he got the game




muthafuka
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 19, 2011, 04:41:39 AM
does anyone know how to unlock additional colors for the color edit mode? i've been doing all sorts of stuff and new colors are not being unlocked. why?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on November 19, 2011, 04:45:32 AM
does anyone know how to unlock additional colors for the color edit mode? i've been doing all sorts of stuff and new colors are not being unlocked. why?

its going around that 40 matches in player, ranked, or versus unlocks a row for each character you picked on your team.

Lets say i pick k kyo and iori, even if you dont even manage to play as the other team members, youll unlock their colors as long as they have been selected 40 times.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on November 19, 2011, 05:18:17 AM
dayum been a while since i touch KOF.  but imma be getting it on consoles for those who are interested gameplay should be receiving their shipments today.  for those who wants to try to get it early not sure if they come with soundtracks tho.

I <3 your username.  My favorite meatbun :)

lol thx.  so i just got home from grubbing and such gameplay gots it on stock hit up your closest gameplay if u want it today!! =D

see u guys online my gamer tag for xbl is sycoticfatb0i. 

Oh yeah Romance sup buddy i havnt got the chance to play you in street fighter or anything.  during that time i had my xbl account hacked and my credit card was on it and yeah they dled alot of shit and i had money issues for a while.  But thats ok now i got my xbl working and im ready to train!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I will be adding you to my friends list soon =D.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 19, 2011, 05:23:11 AM
Dear people who got the game early,


I hate you guys


period


from the bottom of my heart



Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 19, 2011, 05:46:20 AM
does anyone know how to unlock additional colors for the color edit mode? i've been doing all sorts of stuff and new colors are not being unlocked. why?

its going around that 40 matches in player, ranked, or versus unlocks a row for each character you picked on your team.

Lets say i pick k kyo and iori, even if you dont even manage to play as the other team members, youll unlock their colors as long as they have been selected 40 times.

Thanks dude! So, does this mean if i pick vice 40 times, i'll also get the colors for mature and iori?


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see u guys online my gamer tag for xbl is sycoticfatb0i. 

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i'm totally gonna add you. my tag is ScrubRUD
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on November 19, 2011, 05:58:19 AM
does anyone know how to unlock additional colors for the color edit mode? i've been doing all sorts of stuff and new colors are not being unlocked. why?

its going around that 40 matches in player, ranked, or versus unlocks a row for each character you picked on your team.

Lets say i pick k kyo and iori, even if you dont even manage to play as the other team members, youll unlock their colors as long as they have been selected 40 times.

Thanks dude! So, does this mean if i pick vice 40 times, i'll also get the colors for mature and iori?


No, just vice+who ever else was on your team. not the game's default team.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 19, 2011, 06:38:42 AM
thanks dude!

oh and i hate to rub it in, DJMirror, but they were selling copies of the game with the soundtrack at the store lol so i ended up getting a copy haha sorry
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 19, 2011, 06:51:44 AM
motherfuckers
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 19, 2011, 10:22:03 AM
hey does anyone know how to unlock saiki? i've played arcade mode several times now and i still haven't ran into him. thanks!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chrischunli on November 21, 2011, 09:51:56 AM
Dude, can I just hyperbolic time chamber with you SoCal guys one day?  Either online or offline (if I go with Isaiah down there or something).  It's Chris-tan from STA btw!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on November 21, 2011, 10:01:35 AM
Ya damn straight you can! It'll probably be easier to do now that console will be out
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 21, 2011, 05:28:12 PM
This game is amazing.  Get hype for tonight everyone!  You're gonna love this game.  I've been hearing more and more from Street Fighter players that KOF13 is what SF4 should've been  ;)

Btw, combos for this game are ridiculous.  Good lord, I'm gonna suck hard at this game until I get used to it. >.>;;
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on November 21, 2011, 07:40:34 PM
This game is amazing.  Get hype for tonight everyone!  You're gonna love this game.  I've been hearing more and more from Street Fighter players that KOF13 is what SF4 should've been  ;)

Btw, combos for this game are ridiculous.  Good lord, I'm gonna suck hard at this game until I get used to it. >.>;;

R.E.L you lucky sono***un. I guess I'll have to wait for tomorrow like everyone else!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 21, 2011, 08:54:16 PM
Guys check you local Wal-Mart and toy's r us, there's been a few reports that the game is on sale as of today. I will pick up my Xbox version today (Atlus is providing me with the PS3 version) and might have a live stream tonight after 9PM EST.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chrischunli on November 21, 2011, 09:18:29 PM
Ya damn straight you can! It'll probably be easier to do now that console will be out
You guys are so sick.  I'll hit one of you guys up once I pick up my copy.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 21, 2011, 09:46:00 PM

Btw, combos for this game are ridiculous.  Good lord, I'm gonna suck hard at this game until I get used to it. >.>;;

The trial modes are pretty tricky even for veteran players.  I think Mr KOF spent like 2hours to practice a portion of one trial for Ash lol.

Dude, can I just hyperbolic time chamber with you SoCal guys one day?  Either online or offline (if I go with Isaiah down there or something).  It's Chris-tan from STA btw!

Yeah of course you can!

---

Listen up SoCal, we're finalizing the details as we speak, but this Saturday the 26th we're having a KOF XIII launch party over at SuperArcade/Dojo with Level|Up helping us stream.  It's a PERFECT time to get experienced players such as Reynald, Mr. KOF, 4leaf and Metaphysics to help answer any questions or just show new comers how to play the game.  

Who knows, maybe if the connection is good enough we'll have some exhibition matches with NorCal?

We'll confirm the time soon, but spread the word!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Reiki.Kito on November 21, 2011, 09:51:18 PM
Listen up SoCal, we're finalizing the details as we speak, but this Saturday the 26th we're having a KOF XIII launch party over at SuperArcade/Dojo with Level|Up helping us stream.  It's a PERFECT time to get experienced players such as Reynald, Mr. KOF, 4leaf and Metaphysics to help answer any questions or just show new comers how to play the game. 

We'll confirm the time soon, but spread the word!

Since you guys constantly raid NorCal thread, I'll raid yours! That's awesome! We're still trying to work out those online ranbats you mentioned, but if IPW streams our side, it might work out really well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 21, 2011, 11:59:38 PM
Everyone knows at least one friend who has "been waiting for the console to come out first", grab at least one new guy down this Saturday to Super Arcade and watch the power of exponential growth.

---

I created a thread for it (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1513.msg34402#msg34402) in upcoming events section.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 22, 2011, 12:41:33 AM
Fry's is selling the game for $40 bucks, so if you guys haven't got it yet go go go go!

http://www.frys.com/search?plusearch=6755655%206755665 (http://www.frys.com/search?plusearch=6755655%206755665)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on November 22, 2011, 01:37:32 AM
Fry's is selling the game for $40 bucks, so if you guys haven't got it yet go go go go!

http://www.frys.com/search?plusearch=6755655%206755665 (http://www.frys.com/search?plusearch=6755655%206755665)

Are you sure that's in-store?  It says on the link in-store pickup not available, I think they just allow for you to order online and their ship it to you.

EDIT: Rumor is that some of the Atlus peeps are showing up, Yu Namba is confirmed but you never know!

UPDATE: Some of the Team Chaos guys are now coming too!

UPDATE2: Sorry I should have mentioned this earlier guys, we gotta take care of Super Arcade so it's probably going to be $5 to play all night, I'll update post in the actual thread.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 22, 2011, 08:22:52 AM
i'll be there for sure!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 24, 2011, 12:32:30 PM
after a few days of playing online, this is my verdict regarding the netcode:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/original/000/006/151/tumblr_lltzgnHi5F1qzib3wo1_400.jpg?1308698386 (http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/original/000/006/151/tumblr_lltzgnHi5F1qzib3wo1_400.jpg?1308698386)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on November 27, 2011, 09:41:26 AM
ggs to everyone today! great to finally meet DJMirror and ESB cancel, and it was great seeing everyone who i haven't seen since evo as well. shoutouts to BALA for winning another tournament lol
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 28, 2011, 10:55:44 AM
nice to meet you too david, that vice gave me alot of trouble but I'll learn that match up down the line

GGs to everyone and it also nice to see everyone again
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 28, 2011, 08:52:08 PM
Who'd be interested in meeting for casuals this week?  I'm in the Van Nuys area.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Raynex on November 29, 2011, 06:59:14 AM
There is so much activity in here...damn. I'll be coming down to SoCal from Toronto in December, and I really want to get some games in with you guys. If only my city had this large of a community for KOF!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on November 29, 2011, 07:12:46 AM
let us know man we'll make it happen
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 29, 2011, 07:17:09 AM
Yo Raynex it's nice to see another smasher playing this game

If you're coming down to Socal in Dec. are you going to be playing with Lovage, S2J etc?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Raynex on November 29, 2011, 05:46:41 PM
Yeah, I'm meeting up with Lovage/S2J. How do you know them? haha I'm surprised to find another smasher on here.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on November 29, 2011, 06:13:23 PM
Smashers taking over KOF! Wut!?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on November 29, 2011, 07:20:59 PM
Because I live in socal, knew them around 2009 and I used to hung out them during the weekdays even tho they're an hour away. S2J used to play KOF if you didn't know but he only plays the KOF 98 tho.

TheAnswer: Shut up hahaha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 29, 2011, 08:07:19 PM
Hey guys, just posted stream info for tonight.  Would love to play some online matches with you guys :)

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on November 29, 2011, 09:10:58 PM
Hey guys, just posted stream info for tonight.  Would love to play some online matches with you guys :)

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0)

Hey R.E.L, is any of the MK guys coming to play KoF this weekend?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 29, 2011, 10:02:16 PM
Hey guys, just posted stream info for tonight.  Would love to play some online matches with you guys :)

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0)

Hey R.E.L, is any of the MK guys coming to play KoF this weekend?

I have no idea.  I have to start messaging people to see who wants to come Friday night for casuals.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on November 29, 2011, 10:13:05 PM
Hey guys, just posted stream info for tonight.  Would love to play some online matches with you guys :)

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0)

Hey R.E.L, is any of the MK guys coming to play KoF this weekend?

I have no idea.  I have to start messaging people to see who wants to come Friday night for casuals.

I see well if they come...I'll be handing out some smackdowns courtesy of Athena and Joe.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 30, 2011, 12:31:34 AM
Who'd be interested in meeting for casuals this week?  I'm in the Van Nuys area.

So I have a few people coming friday night for some KOF13 Casuals (and possibly MK9 too).  Who else would be interested in coming?  I'm in the Van Nuys area, and this would be around 7pm.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on November 30, 2011, 09:55:11 PM
King of Fridays

KOF13 Casuals at my place
Time: 7:00pm on 12/2/11
Stream time: 7:30pm PST
Stream URL: http://www.twitch.tv/afterdarkgaming (http://www.twitch.tv/afterdarkgaming)

If you are close to the LA area and would like to come, please PM me. 


Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Wonder_Chef on December 01, 2011, 04:02:01 AM
King of Fridays

KOF13 Casuals at my place
Time: 7:00pm on 12/2/11
Stream time: 7:30pm PST
Stream URL: http://www.twitch.tv/afterdarkgaming (http://www.twitch.tv/afterdarkgaming)

If you are close to the LA area and would like to come, please PM me. 




You guys should show up, I'll be there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on December 01, 2011, 04:30:06 AM
King of Fridays

KOF13 Casuals at my place
Time: 7:00pm on 12/2/11
Stream time: 7:30pm PST
Stream URL: http://www.twitch.tv/afterdarkgaming (http://www.twitch.tv/afterdarkgaming)

If you are close to the LA area and would like to come, please PM me. 




You guys should show up, I'll be there.

I'll be there too!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Raynex on December 01, 2011, 10:36:09 AM
Because I live in socal, knew them around 2009 and I used to hung out them during the weekdays even tho they're an hour away. S2J used to play KOF if you didn't know but he only plays the KOF 98 tho.

TheAnswer: Shut up hahaha

Cool cool. I had no idea Johnny played 98 UM. Can't say i blame him...awesome game. I'll be sure to bring it up next time I see him. I can't wait to experience SoCal's fighting scene in December. See you guys soon.  :)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: boom! on December 02, 2011, 06:29:11 AM
Who'd be interested in meeting for casuals this week?  I'm in the Van Nuys area.

So I have a few people coming friday night for some KOF13 Casuals (and possibly MK9 too).  Who else would be interested in coming?  I'm in the Van Nuys area, and this would be around 7pm.

can't make it this week but i'm def interested.  i'm in arleta/pacoima
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: xZEPPELIx on December 05, 2011, 11:48:48 PM
Anything going on this week?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on December 06, 2011, 01:14:25 AM
yo zeppeli,

not sure what part of town you're in, but if you're ever around culver city you're more than welcome to stop by my place for some games.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on December 06, 2011, 02:33:15 AM
Well my weekday schedule magically opened up for now, so I'm free. 

Oh, and I'm working with FFA on getting us a KOF13 tournament ranbat scene started.  Expect an update hopefully later this week!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on December 07, 2011, 07:45:02 PM
Talked with staff at Family Fun Arcade last night for a bit.  Looks like After Dark Gaming will be running King of Fighters XIII tournaments there!  I am going to meet with them on Friday, but with any luck these will be streamed and/or recorded matches! 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Snakz92 on December 07, 2011, 10:19:39 PM
yo anybody in los angeles? or close to los angeles? i cant really go to arcades cept' japan arcade but i doubt anybody goes there.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Wonder_Chef on December 07, 2011, 11:13:19 PM
I love Japan Arcade!  Used to go there every day when I worked down there, just never played a lot of KOF there =[
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on December 08, 2011, 12:20:30 AM
yo anybody in los angeles? or close to los angeles? i cant really go to arcades cept' japan arcade but i doubt anybody goes there.

There's quite a few KOF players that go to Japan Arcade from what I'm told.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on December 08, 2011, 12:26:16 AM
I'm so happy with the recent surge of SoCal players...specifically in the SFV. HOLLA
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on December 08, 2011, 02:08:53 AM
i live in culver city, and am willing to have people over for kof13. PM me if you're around the area
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Snakz92 on December 08, 2011, 08:06:48 PM
I love Japan Arcade!  Used to go there every day when I worked down there, just never played a lot of KOF there =[

i've actually only been there twice. its pretty cool!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Snakz92 on December 08, 2011, 08:10:13 PM
yo anybody in los angeles? or close to los angeles? i cant really go to arcades cept' japan arcade but i doubt anybody goes there.

There's quite a few KOF players that go to Japan Arcade from what I'm told.

interesting. i'll stop by  maybe this weekend or something.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Elec on December 08, 2011, 09:36:49 PM
Does anything ever go on at FFA?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: EGP_Compton on December 09, 2011, 04:05:04 AM
Super legit KOFXIII tourneys have now come to SoCal!!

Event Thread: http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1714.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1714.0)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Wonder_Chef on December 09, 2011, 10:26:17 AM
Super legit KOFXIII tourneys have now come to SoCal!!

Event Thread: http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1714.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1714.0)

FYI this is a great tournament, I should probably explain it a bit.

I'm a big part of the So Cal MK9 community, and after WNF left the Proud Bird our numbers REALLY started dwindling.  Luckily some of us found EGP's tournaments which are run extremely well (lots of Asus setups, organized bracket, etc.)  Over time we started working together with EGP and because of their tournaments the So Cal MK9 scene was actually revived, and we started bringing in 30ish people per tournament.

I seriously can't emphasize how great these tournaments are, and I hope the So Cal KOF scene will at least give them a try.  I promise you'll want to come back!

EDIT:  Also they're running the BYOC setup at SCR so check them out there first.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on December 09, 2011, 06:54:45 PM
Super legit KOFXIII tourneys have now come to SoCal!!

Event Thread: http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1714.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1714.0)

FYI this is a great tournament, I should probably explain it a bit.

I'm a big part of the So Cal MK9 community, and after WNF left the Proud Bird our numbers REALLY started dwindling.  Luckily some of us found EGP's tournaments which are run extremely well (lots of Asus setups, organized bracket, etc.)  Over time we started working together with EGP and because of their tournaments the So Cal MK9 scene was actually revived, and we started bringing in 30ish people per tournament.

I seriously can't emphasize how great these tournaments are, and I hope the So Cal KOF scene will at least give them a try.  I promise you'll want to come back!

EDIT:  Also they're running the BYOC setup at SCR so check them out there first.

I'm not gonna lie, I've only been to one EGP tourney and it was for MK. Really fun. I hope you KOF players give at least us "MK kats" as Chef puts it, a chance!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: xZEPPELIx on December 10, 2011, 01:25:15 PM
EGP tournaments are very cool.  Excited to see that they are doing these tournaments closer to me lol.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: xZEPPELIx on December 11, 2011, 04:42:04 AM
Any casuals going on this week?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on December 11, 2011, 08:18:54 PM
Any casuals going on this week?

I might have a few people over before SCR.  I need more offline practice!  When are you free? 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on December 12, 2011, 09:59:16 AM
Hey guys. Normally I'm down in San Diego but for the holidays I'll be spending time with my family in the Irvine area. So I'd be up for showing up and local events if you can fit one more dude in.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on December 12, 2011, 11:27:35 AM
WildWallice, are you going to make it out to SCR?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on December 12, 2011, 11:58:13 PM
Any casuals going on this week?

I might have a few people over before SCR.  I need more offline practice!  When are you free? 

Good news! I'm done with this semester so I'll finally be able to do more stuff!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on December 13, 2011, 02:50:20 AM
WildWallice, are you going to make it out to SCR?

Yes I am. I was pretty happy when I heard it was going to be right next door essentially. I was hoping for some practice before then though.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on December 13, 2011, 10:03:36 AM
WildWallice, are you going to make it out to SCR?

Yes I am. I was pretty happy when I heard it was going to be right next door essentially. I was hoping for some practice before then though.

UCI fight nights tomorrow (urm today technically), 5:30 to 11:30.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: tastylumpia on December 13, 2011, 05:52:44 PM
I believe Isaiah and I are arriving in SoCal sometime on Friday. Any place where players are gathering for casuals?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on December 14, 2011, 02:05:05 AM
I believe Isaiah and I are arriving in SoCal sometime on Friday. Any place where players are gathering for casuals?

Hit us up when you get down, we'll let you know by then.  Check your pm 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on December 14, 2011, 02:11:44 AM
UCI fight nights on the Wednesday the 13th? I suppose I could make it to that. Its in an hour and a half.

Where are they at on campus?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on December 14, 2011, 03:17:53 AM
Crescent bay A, today/now.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on December 14, 2011, 03:34:22 AM
Got it. Will try and make it down there soon.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on December 14, 2011, 07:46:46 AM
Went, it was pretty slick. Got stuff to do tomorrow so I can't stay there the full time tonight BUT I'll probably make it out to the one on Thursday and if I do I'll stay the full time.  What is their policy on setups? Because I can bring mine and was considering setting up KoF 13 as well or maybe Blazblue.

I know we didn't get to talk much but it was nice meeting you Kane, also it was nice seeing Ash (I think it was Ash), again. I remember you from Alex's and from Evo.

Hopfully see you guys on Thursday, ggs to all.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: JTSNOW6 on December 15, 2011, 01:00:21 AM
SUP, GUYS!!  I'm signed up to go to SCR this weekend but I have no place to stay...  Is there ANYONE willing to house me??  I know someone around UCI but they're coming up to Nor Cal the same exact day I go there, lol.  If nobody can that's cool and I will check in to a hotel but that's expensive and besides, nobody to train with!!  Thanks!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: selfReg on December 15, 2011, 03:19:13 AM
dude PAUL, check your PMs!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Ash on December 15, 2011, 03:00:46 PM
Went, it was pretty slick. Got stuff to do tomorrow so I can't stay there the full time tonight BUT I'll probably make it out to the one on Thursday and if I do I'll stay the full time.  What is their policy on setups? Because I can bring mine and was considering setting up KoF 13 as well or maybe Blazblue.

I know we didn't get to talk much but it was nice meeting you Kane, also it was nice seeing Ash (I think it was Ash), again. I remember you from Alex's and from Evo.

Hopfully see you guys on Thursday, ggs to all.

Yeah that as me =P As for setups, I think anyone can bring one, but I don't know if anyone there plays Blazblue. Some times they have extra monitors as well.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Feez on December 19, 2011, 02:32:56 AM
yo Kane, Answer, Giby, whoever...

I'm in SoCal for like ~3 weeks and i want games in...I haven't really played much offline 13 yet and the online is terrible, lol. So if there's casuals or anything that's gonna happen soon let me know. I'm RL friends with WildWallice btw.

couldn't make it out to SCR obviously :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: BurningVigor on December 19, 2011, 06:18:45 PM
Hey guys, I really want to get some offline sessions, since online isn't fun.  Do any of you guys want to play offline or is there a meet up on the weekends?  Weekdays I'm working but if you're near LA or San Gabriel that would be great.

I know most of you guys go to Irvine, but that is too far for me.  :(

If you want to message me online my GT tag is SantaPoring
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: THE ANSWER on December 19, 2011, 06:44:04 PM
yo Kane, Answer, Giby, whoever...

I'm in SoCal for like ~3 weeks and i want games in...I haven't really played much offline 13 yet and the online is terrible, lol. So if there's casuals or anything that's gonna happen soon let me know. I'm RL friends with WildWallice btw.

couldn't make it out to SCR obviously :(

Check your PMs Feez.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Feez on December 20, 2011, 02:52:36 AM
OK , I replied. I'm free just about any day this week.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on December 20, 2011, 04:34:02 AM
OK , I replied. I'm free just about any day this week.

UCI Fight nights, Tuesdays 5:30pm
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Feez on December 20, 2011, 04:46:39 AM
OK , I replied. I'm free just about any day this week.

UCI Fight nights, Tuesdays 5:30pm
Oh is that gonna be tomorrow? If so then I'll definitely be there!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: tastylumpia on December 20, 2011, 04:52:27 AM
Had a lot of fun, SoCal players are good, drunk Oscar is hilarious, talking to Kane and Duc was fun, you guys are all awesome. Will visit again soon.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on December 20, 2011, 06:58:22 AM
Kane, I thought that fight nights were over until the next quarter.

A guy who was there the last two times, was messing around with trading cards on Thursday, and was checking wristbands and badges at SCR told me that. I think his handle was Ragnarok?

Though I am stoked to hear that what I was told might not be true. I will definitely be there tomorrow if so.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: tastylumpia on December 20, 2011, 07:11:28 PM
Yeah Darryl (Ragnarok) said that UCI Fight Nights is done for the year.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Snakz92 on December 20, 2011, 08:59:03 PM
i actually found a family fun arcade near my area yesterday. are you guys talking about the one across from MCarthur park(my area) or the one in granada hills?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on December 20, 2011, 10:55:02 PM
Most people when they talk about Family Fun mean the one in Grenada Hills.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on December 21, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
i actually found a family fun arcade near my area yesterday. are you guys talking about the one across from MCarthur park(my area) or the one in granada hills?

The location we are referring to is in Granada Hills.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on December 21, 2011, 11:41:56 AM
Kane, I thought that fight nights were over until the next quarter.

Damn really?  That's a shame, sorry if that's the case.  We need a new venue.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Snakz92 on December 21, 2011, 07:06:53 PM
i actually found a family fun arcade near my area yesterday. are you guys talking about the one across from MCarthur park(my area) or the one in granada hills?

The location we are referring to is in Granada Hills.

ah i thought so. the one near me isn't a generally safe area
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: GuamoKun on December 21, 2011, 09:47:42 PM
i actually found a family fun arcade near my area yesterday. are you guys talking about the one across from MCarthur park(my area) or the one in granada hills?

The location we are referring to is in Granada Hills.

ah i thought so. the one near me isn't a generally safe area

I had to accompany my sister to a job interview in that area because she felt unsafe there...but anyways, any idea when the FFA stuff will start?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on December 25, 2011, 06:17:06 AM
Hey guys Merry Christmas everyone

Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on January 03, 2012, 07:14:16 AM
I really used to like this thread, just saying lol, SoCAL!!!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: FataCon on January 03, 2012, 07:58:31 AM
Y WE CAN'T HAZ BROCAL THREAD?!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on January 17, 2012, 04:03:52 AM
After Dark Gaming will start running KOF and MK tournaments at Family Fun Arcade (Granada Hills, CA) starting February 4th!  Tournaments will be every other Saturday from then (2/18, 3/2, 3/16 etc) onwards.

I will be getting times this week and will make an official post later this week when I have all the information.

Some key things of note:
- Tournament will be double-elimination
- Tournaments will be run on Playstation 3
- BRING YOUR OWN CONTROLLER/STICK
- We will need a few of you to volunteer some setups.  If you have a PS3 with game content unlocked (and the game obviously) please PM me
- These tournaments will be streamed here: twitch.tv/afterdarkgaming

I am working on getting some giveaways too.  Hopefully I can fix something together.  Can't wait to see you all!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on January 17, 2012, 04:27:30 AM
Depending on what time those events start I'll probably be able to go.

Good shit.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on January 17, 2012, 09:52:16 AM
hella hype! will definitely try to be at every FFA tournament!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on January 19, 2012, 05:41:44 PM
GET HYPE!

Posted up tournament details!  These will be hosted every other Saturday, starting February 4th! 

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1963.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1963.0)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Snakz92 on January 19, 2012, 09:35:22 PM
if i can get a ride, i'll definetly try to go!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on February 04, 2012, 12:46:11 AM
FFA tournament tomorrow in Granada Hills! get hype!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 04, 2012, 12:52:55 AM
Reminder: First UCI Ranbats tonight, 5pm registration, 6:30pm
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on February 04, 2012, 03:14:59 AM
UCI Ranbats are gonna be on Fridays then?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on February 06, 2012, 03:18:53 AM
Yeah Friday, but they're still doing their Tuesdays for casuals AFAIK.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: R.E.L. on February 07, 2012, 08:32:25 AM
Posted stream replay from FFA this past Saturday:

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1963.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=1963.0)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on February 08, 2012, 06:56:03 AM
if I beat someone good, I'm going to pop off like this *****

Floe Beats Sonic After 2 days (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMuNsToObog#ws)

Bust a floe

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on February 09, 2012, 01:49:38 AM
dayum yo does anyone play kof in the sgv anymore?  it seems like all the kof comp is to far away from me now since Ai is gone.  im almost done with school and i only have a few classes left.  majority of the time now im bored as shit.  im so sad that no one or no kof scene at all at super arcade  :(
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on February 22, 2012, 02:11:36 AM
yo you need to get all up on our facebook group, have someone add you
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on February 25, 2012, 09:31:42 PM
i dont have a face book lolz.  but what goes on in this group you be talkin about
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on March 01, 2012, 09:14:16 AM
we talk about everything. get on facebook and add me dude
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on March 05, 2012, 07:28:24 AM
oh nice.  how do i add you on facebook?  i just made one today just for the group.  I wanna get some offline kof matches so i can level up my game.  I want to go to UCI on Fridays but traffic there is gay.  I get off class at cal p which is closer to Irvine from my house if i know theres people i can chill with around the Irvine area i would def love to play at UCI fridays for KOF.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: APSolute on March 07, 2012, 12:47:00 PM
Hey davidkong07 whats the name of the facebook group? It would be awesome to get in on that so i can meet new people and play some kof!

Also, chasiubao, I've been thinking of running some KOF XIII tournaments of my own, cuz i have a friend in Temple City who I can ask to use his shop as a venue, maybe we could collab and get a group going so we can have more KOF tournaments going on overall. It would be awesome if we could get this going and start the hype!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: chasiubao on March 22, 2012, 08:41:20 PM
Runback Thursdays at super arcade, starting next week on Thurs will now have KOF in their line up along with mahvel.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Mild Wallace on March 23, 2012, 03:13:25 AM
I'm in the area as of today. Anything going on in the next week and a half?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on April 06, 2012, 11:47:15 PM
Runback Thursdays at super arcade are awesome! everyone needs to come!
Title: tournaments for KoF
Post by: B1gblack on May 23, 2012, 06:56:53 PM
 ok i will get staight to the point on this one. this is basically about more tournaments for KoF 13. This past weekend there was a let down for a tournament at japan arcade :/ we had about maybe 10-12 ppl including myself but it wasnt enough the only thing i can think of that made it where it wasnt enought ppl was due the fact that not ENOUGH ppl knew about it. Im a SoCal player(even though when i play fighting games i dont represent SoCal i represent myself) and my arcade home is japan arcade. its the one place i get to fairly easily what i wanted to start doing is hosting KoF 13 tournaments at my arcade home(one i go to most) for one main reason. To get more players to come out and support arcades and keeping them alive. go out to these places are becoming(and i am very sad to say this) a dying breed, alot more ppl would rather play online than anywhere else, thats all fine and good if you like lag >=D. if enough ppl support this maybe this can become somthing bigger and keep the life alot of hardcore players out there still love so much. I will post when i will start hosting(or HOPEFULLY hosting tournaments) for KoF13 as soon as i learn how to set up brackets and the payout and all that good stuff if anyone has questions comments or concerns you can message me here send me an email to b1gblack24@yahoo.com message me on facebook. my facebook is Aaron Williams if any problems with facebook just refer to the other 2 options thank you
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 24, 2012, 08:19:28 PM
B1gblack, my advice is the best way to learn how to run tournaments is to goto tournaments yourself.  Have you been to TheRunBacks every Thursday? 

With all due respect, the people who are don't show up to other larger tournaments only to be baffled why nobody shows up to theirs--are confusing to me. That and, some people just don't have the luxury to goto several tournaments a week.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: B1gblack on May 25, 2012, 07:58:56 PM
no i have not been to the runbacks and i do believe that it will help me to run a tournament on my own someday. but i am not trying just yet not until i have the experience and plan a day and amount where players can come if they want to join in on it. at my level of experience i will do nothing but tick the world off with a bunch of mistakes.. basically that last message i put up was to say that in the near future thats what i plan on doing once i get it down
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on May 25, 2012, 08:31:56 PM
no i have not been to the runbacks and i do believe that it will help me to run a tournament on my own someday. but i am not trying just yet not until i have the experience and plan a day and amount where players can come if they want to join in on it. at my level of experience i will do nothing but tick the world off with a bunch of mistakes.. basically that last message i put up was to say that in the near future thats what i plan on doing once i get it down

Hey I understand how you feel B1gblack, we were all there once.  However, the only way to get better is to play at tournaments--unless you never intend to compete at a later date. 
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: champtang on June 15, 2012, 12:10:39 AM
Hey all! We're hosting our first KOF13 tournament this saturday at Gameplay in Long Beach. It was the 2nd most picked choice in the poll by gameplay so expect a lot of new local competitors there!

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2354.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2354.0)

We also got free stuff to hand out from E3 & NOS so be the first one to get there before it all runs out!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on June 16, 2012, 10:00:21 AM
It's been a year since I just started playing KOF XIII, time flies by so fast haha
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 19, 2012, 01:47:10 AM
Some FT5 fun with KaneBlueRiverCL from Santiago, Chile vs Jason and then Julliet_K.  Reynald also jumps on to regulate along with some more games with Sanchez and Tasty Steve:

http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321720258 (http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321720258)
http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321721036 (http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321721036)
http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321723735 (http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321723735)
http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321732350 (http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/321732350)

Warning: There's a lot of racial shit-talking but all it's all in good fun.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on June 24, 2012, 05:03:36 AM
More non-PC fun with OffCast+NorCal+SoCal:

http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/322386136 (http://www.twitch.tv/offcast/b/322386136)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: MatrixMatt on June 26, 2012, 08:32:42 AM
just posting in here to say that round 1 usa has KOF XIII Climax 3credits/ .75 cents

https://twitter.com/#!/M8trixMatt/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FdvwoQNFC (https://twitter.com/#!/M8trixMatt/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FdvwoQNFC)

hope to see you guys there
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: champtang on July 10, 2012, 11:03:32 PM
We are having a tournament this saturday at Gameplay in Long Beach!

UMVC3
Melee
Kof13
SCV

For this event, we're adding a 20% bonus pot to all events so don't miss out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/471365649557706/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/471365649557706/)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: champtang on August 17, 2012, 12:49:53 PM
Hey all

2GG will be hosting a tournament for KOF on Sat. Aug 25th in Bellflower, CA

We will be doing a 20% bonus pot and raffle prizes too!

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2542.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2542.0)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: maddcheddah on August 23, 2012, 05:40:36 AM
I'm willing to host noob friendly casual/practice sessions at my apt in OC.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 23, 2012, 07:31:10 AM
where in the OC are you?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: maddcheddah on August 23, 2012, 02:54:36 PM
where in the OC are you?
santa ana
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: metaphysics on August 25, 2012, 03:01:42 AM
well tonight we're gonna have a little casual session at super arcade at around 8pm if you're free tonight you should come down and get some good practice in
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: maddcheddah on August 25, 2012, 10:05:22 AM
well tonight we're gonna have a little casual session at super arcade at around 8pm if you're free tonight you should come down and get some good practice in
couldn't make it up just saw this post at 1am
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: davidkong07 on September 01, 2012, 01:41:48 AM
yo dude, you live in santa ana? we have sessions at UC irvine every tuesday in the student center. You should stop by!
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: maddcheddah on September 01, 2012, 03:24:13 AM
came by once, had the day off. everyone was playin persona so i left.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: DJMirror949 on January 04, 2013, 12:35:47 AM
What the hell happen to this? Oh yeah Facebook that's why
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: EGP_Compton on June 21, 2013, 04:04:50 PM
Vindication II announced:  http://www.facebook.com/events/141705469357750/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/141705469357750/)
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Verstande on August 03, 2013, 02:06:01 AM
Does anyone here live somewhat near Fontana/Rancho Cucamonga area?
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: Kane317 on August 14, 2013, 06:38:27 PM
There should be a few of them, I believe Henry N. is out in that area and there's always Metaphysics out in Mo. Val.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: maddcheddah on August 14, 2013, 11:51:25 PM
Does anyone here live somewhat near Fontana/Rancho Cucamonga area?
I'm in fontana I'm trying to get into the game after a long break. Need a new stick first though.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: rainbowpwny on November 16, 2013, 09:11:56 PM
Hey guys, I'm pretty much completely new to KOF13 and 2-D fighters in general, downloaded KOF off of steam like.....2 days ago.

I'm in the SGV area, Hacienda Heights and work out in Ontario so anywhere in between is fair game for me to drop by after work or on weekends.

I know that Super Arcade has their weekly console nights, but I figure I'm still too new to really step in that arena.  That and having work the next day doesn't give me a whole lot of time to hang around at Super and play.

Wondering if there's anyone in my general area/ commute that I could play with and learn from.
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: maddcheddah on January 30, 2014, 08:08:38 AM
Hey guys, I'm pretty much completely new to KOF13 and 2-D fighters in general, downloaded KOF off of steam like.....2 days ago.

I'm in the SGV area, Hacienda Heights and work out in Ontario so anywhere in between is fair game for me to drop by after work or on weekends.

I know that Super Arcade has their weekly console nights, but I figure I'm still too new to really step in that arena.  That and having work the next day doesn't give me a whole lot of time to hang around at Super and play.

Wondering if there's anyone in my general area/ commute that I could play with and learn from.

i'm in colton now. i need a stick but wouldn't mind driving down to hacienda heights. i just need another stick to get back into it
Title: Re: SoCal KoF
Post by: ottomatic on December 11, 2014, 12:08:55 AM
I don't know if people still check these threads but here goes.

To anyone in the San Fernando valley area, I'd like to start a weekly at UGC. If we can gather enough people we could even do tourneys. Please respond if you are down (I'd like to get some idea of a head count) and what day we should do it. I suggest Tuesdays as they already have USF4 and UMVC3 going that night and we might catch some converts.