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Title: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 03, 2012, 07:24:33 AM
I live in Saint Paul.

My psn is DesmonDelaghetto.

I also play 98UM and 2002UM but I've been focusing mainly on XIII.

We play sometimes on Tuesday at Games N Go in Rosedale, Mn at 6pm until 8:30pm. We have around 8 to 10 players overall that I know of, but we are always looking for more.

Post up if you're interested in playing online or playing locally!

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on May 31, 2012, 04:38:16 AM
I'll try to head on down there sometime in the near future. I only own a 360 stick at the moment, so I'd have to borrow a stick if y'all play on PS3.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 31, 2012, 08:35:33 AM
I have a 360 and PS3, while a few of the ps3 players have xbox convertors, so it's all good. Just let me know when!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on June 01, 2012, 06:18:37 AM
I'll try to head on down there sometime in the near future. I only own a 360 stick at the moment, so I'd have to borrow a stick if y'all play on PS3.

Come out and play. Console doesn't matter we play on anything that runs KOF.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 08, 2012, 01:45:40 AM
Just to let people know, on June 22nd (Friday) at 6pm we will be having our 3rd Games N Go KOFXIII tournament on PS3.

The tournament will be held at Games N Go in the Rosedale Mall, in Roseville, Minnesota.

Entry fee is $5 bucks.

The last tournament had a cash prize, so it may follow through for this upcoming tournament.

Tournament standard rules apply (2/3 matches, double elimination, winner/loser may switch order, loser can only switch characters, all characters allowed, DQ if you pause during a match, etc.).

Let's have fun.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on June 18, 2012, 09:36:22 PM
Are you guys gonna be at Rosedale mall this tuesday? If so I'm planning on coming down to casuals for sure. Possibly the tournament as well if I'm not working.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 18, 2012, 11:17:19 PM
Hey Josh, I'll be there as well as a few others. I might be there after 6pm. :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 23, 2012, 05:08:00 PM
We had our 3rd KOFXIII tournament at GNG Rosedale last night. Here are the results:

1 Desmond Hollins (Delaghetto)
2 Caleb Anderson (Bubbaloo)
3 Kevin Clemons (Azula)
4 Justin Duong (JWong)
5 Punnha Nom (PheNOM)
5 Stefan Pfister (Shogun17)
7 C (Lunatic)
7 Edson Garcia (SMG Jr.)
9 John Lorenzsonn (Silent Z)
9 Tortuga (Tortuga Technique) (Forfeited)
9 Robby (xx_von_xx)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on June 25, 2012, 08:31:53 PM
So upset at myself after that tourney.  :(
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 25, 2012, 09:17:10 PM
Yeah, Caleb has pretty good fighting game fundamentals and patience...if he keeps up his practice he might be a serious threat against myself and Tones.

I've said this a few times to you, but I strongly think you should try to play online once in a while. We do online tournaments often around here, and you can find some good opponents with good connections (if you have good internet yourself). Even though it is a little laggy, it's good yomi/mindgame tactical practice, while you practice your execution in training mode. Tones even played online quite a bit when the game first dropped which is why he got good so fast. I think you should try out.

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?board=64.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?board=64.0)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on June 26, 2012, 07:59:38 AM
I'll look into some online play. I wish more people here were free 24/7 besides Keith. Practicing against the CPU only just isn't cutting it.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on June 27, 2012, 06:19:07 AM
Had a lot of fun at KOF casuals today. I understand now why my brother doesn't like to fight my Kim. I never faced a strong one until today.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 27, 2012, 07:36:24 AM
Yeah, casuals was great, it's good to see things growing KOF wise at GNG. Plus, we had two setups as well.

Good games to everyone I faced, especially to Grublet (Jamie), Josh and Kevin (Azula). Looks like I'm going to have to step my knowledge up against a few of your characters.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 10, 2012, 05:38:54 AM
If anyone here in MN is reading this, Ill be at GNG casuals tomorrow at Rosedale!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on July 10, 2012, 07:37:05 PM
Grublet and I will be there too. We got an eightarc so we won't have to borrow sticks either.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 11, 2012, 12:20:22 AM
I'm gonna make it to casuals tonight too!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 11, 2012, 04:45:38 AM
Great to get some KoF in tonight at GnG, also rad to meet Josh and Jacob. Hopefully my schedule will let me make it out on a weekly basis. Now just need to f'ning practice...
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 11, 2012, 05:44:44 AM
Good games to Josh and Grublet. I'm liking where things are heading.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 14, 2012, 08:40:01 PM
Since this upcoming Tuesday's casuals are cancelled, anyone wanna come over to my spot? I live near downtown Saint Paul.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on July 15, 2012, 12:22:04 AM
Yeah I'll have to google map the address because I don't know the St. Paul area very well. What day and time were you thinking?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 15, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
This upcoming Tuesday since GNG will not be hosting this week. Maybe starting 6pm until whenever. Maybe just have a few folks over. Do you have my address? I'll text it to you if you don't have it.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on July 15, 2012, 01:25:41 AM
No I don't have the address yet. Tuesday works but I'd have to leave at about 8:30 because I will have to work at 11:00. For future reference the days I have off are Friday and Saturday unless I sign up for overtime.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 17, 2012, 06:13:50 PM
This upcoming Tuesday since GNG will not be hosting this week. Maybe starting 6pm until whenever. Maybe just have a few folks over. Do you have my address? I'll text it to you if you don't have it.

Don't know if it's too late and I know I'm pretty rusty at the game, but I'd be down to come over for a bit tonight if you text me the address.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on July 18, 2012, 09:47:44 AM
Hello Everyone, some of the other knows who I am. :)

As I was told, there are some more KOF players in MN and I'm glad that this game has some passion and there is more people that are willing to play this game.  ;)

I'll probably show up here and there at casuals. I'll be looking forward to meet the new players that plays this game. Keep it up.

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 18, 2012, 07:11:47 PM
Sup Tones! Good to see you here.

You should also introduce yourself here to the rest of the dreamcancel members:

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?board=9.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?board=9.0)

GGs to those who came over yesterday, I had a lot of fun. I'll be at casuals on Tuesday next week. Hope to see you all there.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on July 23, 2012, 09:37:37 PM
Yo Minnesota, we have this going on in Chicago, August 18th. Hopefully the KOF crew can make it? I Would like to play the new players showing up there.

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2473.0 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2473.0)

Oh and hi Minnesota, I am James, the timberwolves are looking great next season.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 24, 2012, 08:54:18 PM
Sup James!

Yeah, I heard of that tournament, I think 2 of our local KOF players MAY show up. It sounds like a fun time. Right now for me I'm taking a small break from traveling until the fall or so for Seasons Beatings.

Also no GNG casuals for me this week, I'll come back next week or so.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on July 24, 2012, 11:05:18 PM
Sup James!

Yeah, I heard of that tournament, I think 2 of our local KOF players MAY show up. It sounds like a fun time. Right now for me I'm taking a small break from traveling until the fall or so for Seasons Beatings.

Sounds good. Looking forward to meeting more KOF players.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 31, 2012, 11:00:51 PM
Not gonna make it out to gng casuals tonight. My work schedule changed, hope to see ya'll soon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 31, 2012, 11:08:07 PM
Not gonna make it out to gng casuals tonight. My work schedule changed, hope to see ya'll soon.

Lucky you, because it got cancelled tonight. >_<

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 05, 2012, 03:33:48 PM
Hey guys on August 25th (Saturday) GNG Rosedale will be having their 4th KOFXIII tournament (with UMvC3)!

Casuals start at 2pm, registration ends at 3:45pm and the tournament starts at 4pm.

Here is the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/events/477637465582766/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/477637465582766/)

So if anyone here wants some casuals sessions before the 25th, just hit me up. I will be playing loads of KOF next to trying out Persona 4 Arena.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on August 13, 2012, 09:24:18 PM
People planning on making it out to Rosedale tomorrow night?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 14, 2012, 07:56:58 PM
I'll be there.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 27, 2012, 02:56:12 AM
Here are the results from Saturday afternoon's tournament on the 25th!

KoFXIII
1 Jacob Groebner (Grublet)
2 Tony Yang (Tones)
3 Josh Groebner (Josh_kof)
4 Desmond Hollins (Desmond Delaghetto)
5 Kevin Clemons (-Azula-)
5 Robby Von
7 Justin Duong
7 John Lorenzsonn
9 Punnha Nom (Forfeited)
9 Kyle
9 Daniel Scott
9 Keith Walker
13 Kyle Stoll
13 Jason Ermer

GGs!

Here is the grand finals vid:

GNG KoFXIII 8/25 Tournament Grand Finals - Tones (^_^) vs Grublet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8y8QmZitDY#ws)

P4A
1 Keith Walker
2 Jacob Groebner
3 Desmond Hollins
4 John Lorenzsonn
5 Kyle
5 Xue Lee
7 Tony Ogborn
7 Kevin Clemons
9 Josh
9 Justin Duong
9 Josh Groebner
13 Tony Yang

GNG P4A 8/25 Tournament Grand Finals - Zeu$ vs Grublet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HbFfnPQgQw#ws)

EDIT: BTW just to let people know, since the school semester is starting, I may not be able to go to casuals on Tuesdays every week... but I might be able host at my house (or interested in going to other peoples houses) on the weekends.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on August 27, 2012, 06:52:33 AM
Looks like KOF was pretty hype in Minnesota, our fellow KOF neighbor in the Midwest. Maybe I can convince Mario and other KOF players to make it out to one of your tournaments one random day. Lol. The Midwest is growing and looking good. Good job y'all.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on August 27, 2012, 10:19:25 AM
Yeah the tournament was fun. Had some really intense matches, and everyone seems to be leveling up their game more and more every time I go to GnG. I'd definitely like to go down to Chicago to play with you guys sometime also, once I save up a bit.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on August 28, 2012, 10:33:41 PM
I'd definitely like to go down to Chicago to play with you guys sometime also, once I save up a bit.

Sounds good.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: souf on August 29, 2012, 02:02:39 AM
::sniff sniff:: i hope thats a chicago Vs twin cities 5v5 i smell cooking up!  maybe for frosty faustings...? :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 29, 2012, 04:21:15 AM
That would be dope! But it will be called MN vs IL since two of our players are from St Cloud and the rest are from the Twin Cities area...5v5 will be so much fun.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on August 29, 2012, 06:43:21 AM
Yo, that would be godlike.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on August 29, 2012, 07:05:23 AM
I'm late on this. GGs last Saturday, it was a pleasure to play against Jake and Josh. You two got this game down pretty well.

I hope to see more players and everyone levels up.

...EDIT: BTW just to let people know, since the school semester is starting, I may not be able to go to casuals on Tuesdays every week... but I might be able host at my house (or interested in going to other peoples houses) on the weekends.

A Man's gotta do what a Man's gotta do.  ;)

Sounds Good Des, give us a lets up if you're interested, it shall be fun =D

Looks like KOF was pretty hype in Minnesota, our fellow KOF neighbor in the Midwest. Maybe I can convince Mario and other KOF players to make it out to one of your tournaments one random day. Lol. The Midwest is growing and looking good. Good job y'all.

=) For MN, we try to make the most out of it.

That would be tight if you guys got some time to come over. That would be pretty fun.  :)

I'm not sure if MN would be having any big tournament soon, but when the time comes, Desmond or I would let you guys know.

Yeah the tournament was fun. Had some really intense matches, and everyone seems to be leveling up their game more and more every time I go to GnG. I'd definitely like to go down to Chicago to play with you guys sometime also, once I save up a bit.

GGs  :) Your Duo Lon got some quickness movement.

::sniff sniff:: i hope thats a chicago Vs twin cities 5v5 i smell cooking up!  maybe for frosty faustings...? :)

That would be tight  :) Probably be the first one we'll have.

Frosty Faustings, this would mean I would have to save up. I hope it doesn't snow too bad.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on August 29, 2012, 09:16:17 PM


EDIT: BTW just to let people know, since the school semester is starting, I may not be able to go to casuals on Tuesdays every week... but I might be able host at my house (or interested in going to other peoples houses) on the weekends.

Yeah rad tourney even though I'm mega-low tier right now. I also have a hard time making Tuesday casuals due to work and such, but I'd be down to practice at Desmond's on the weekends sometimes and I could also host (South Minneapolis) too on an occasional Saturday afternoon. I just want to level up my Team Auto-Guard!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on September 04, 2012, 10:43:44 PM
Grublet and I are planning on going to GnG casuals today. Anyone else going?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on September 05, 2012, 07:33:58 AM
Grublet and I are planning on going to GnG casuals today. Anyone else going?

I just saw this message, I think I'll show up more to casuals when TTT2 comes out. I play other fighters as well.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on September 05, 2012, 05:19:25 PM
Grublet and I are planning on going to GnG casuals today. Anyone else going?

Yeah, sorry I didn't show up. School has been taking up my time and interest lately.

Here is the next tournament event that has KOF and P4A:

https://www.facebook.com/events/420723181319377/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/420723181319377/)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on September 05, 2012, 06:58:22 PM
No worries man. You gotta do what you gotta do. Got in some good P4A games with Keith and a few others.
Grublet and I are planning on going to GnG casuals today. Anyone else going?

I just saw this message, I think I'll show up more to casuals when TTT2 comes out. I play other fighters as well.

I do too. Mostly KOF13 and P4A at the moment, but I play UMVC3 and 3rd Strike also. I might try TT2 when it comes out, although when I tried VF5 and Soul Calibur 5 I learned that I am horrid at 3D fighters.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on September 09, 2012, 01:21:29 PM
You desmond, let me know when you wanna start hosting on weekends or when you're free. It be hard for me to make it out on tuesday all the time because of work, and since Kieth quit the game I haven't been having anyone to play KOF with... Which means I gotta play more Marvel, which means less KOF. :(
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on September 14, 2012, 12:37:54 PM
You desmond, let me know when you wanna start hosting on weekends or when you're free. It be hard for me to make it out on tuesday all the time because of work, and since Kieth quit the game I haven't been having anyone to play KOF with... Which means I gotta play more Marvel, which means less KOF. :(

Hey we're down too man... The KOF hype seems to be dying down in MN, especially with all these new games coming out (P4A and TTT2 especially). We're down to come down to the cities and play KOF anytime. Or we can host as well, but it's like an hour of a drive from here to the twin cities... And we also play on Xbox.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on September 14, 2012, 03:11:50 PM
Yeah I hear you guys...sorry that I've been kinda elusive, it's just that school has been taking up my time quite a bit. I'm finding myself even doing homework and reading on Saturdays (WACK). I have not been practicing or playing that much anymore (sometimes).

I hope KOF hasn't been dying because of me in school, lol.

There is a tournament on the 22nd next week which has KOF and I may not even be able to go: https://www.facebook.com/events/420723181319377/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/420723181319377/)

Hopefully you guys hit that up, and my absence wont cause too much of a dent.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on September 15, 2012, 03:08:27 AM
I hope KOF hasn't been dying because of me in school, lol.

Nah it's not your fault at all. The main problem in my opinion is how ridiculously saturated the fighting game genre is right now. There are way too many games out, which is good in a way and bad in a way. Good in a sense that nobody is going to struggle to find a game that they like. Bad because all games that aren't made by Capcom are going to eventually have obscure, underground scenes (pretty much what our KOF scene is already). It's just like what happened starting in the early 2000's, only worse because even more games are being pumped out faster than back then. I don't think KOF is going to die, but I think the chances of us bringing in any new players are slim to none.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on September 15, 2012, 08:14:58 AM
@Josh. Message me you guys number, so I can come down there and train with y'all. Seriously, I don't get to play humans anymore ever.

I'll be at that KOF tourney for sure.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on September 23, 2012, 03:34:10 PM
Here is the grand finals from last night!


http://www.twitch.tv/couchtech/b/333103966?t=325m20s (http://www.twitch.tv/couchtech/b/333103966?t=325m20s)


I'll try my best to open up Saturdays for us to play KOF. I want us to hit up Chicago at the end of the year for the 5v5. I will talk to the Chicago guys and try to get it set up officially for us.

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: souf on September 24, 2012, 10:15:42 AM
i just heard back from the man behind FF. he is into the idea of a 5v5! only issue is that kof is very time consuming so not all matches will be streamed. so please do what you gotta do to figure out the 5 representing MN asap and then let me know who you guys think should be some key match ups that you would like to be on stream. im sure we can get a handful of matches up, or if we do a gauntlet we can probably get through 1 or 2 full cycles of it...just not all of them!

think about it and let me know. we have a while to ponder on it, but come late october/november im sure hes gunna want the stream schedule all ironed out.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on September 28, 2012, 03:28:36 PM
I'm planning on hosting at my crib on Saturday (tomorrow).
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on September 28, 2012, 04:10:55 PM
I'm probably not gonna make it... I'm sick with pneumonia right now. I feel better than I did for the past few days, but I don't want to get anybody else sick.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on September 28, 2012, 04:38:03 PM
Damn, I hope you feel better bro.

If you feel completely better Saturday morning and still want to come through, feel free. Just gimme a text.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 04, 2012, 05:04:41 PM
Ok, no one showed last week, but I'm going to try hosting again Saturday. We can start around 3 or 4pm. We can play until we get tired. We can take a break in between to grab food down the street.

Let me know if any of you guys are interested. I will be texting and FB people to make sure.

On a side note, I haven't been playing P4A anymore. I've brought KOF and VF5:FS back into rotation. P4A was fun for a bit, but it got on my nerves.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 05, 2012, 03:23:22 AM
Grublet and I will probably be able to make it if you're hosting on Saturday. I'm feeling a lot better now and will probably be fully recovered by this weekend.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on October 09, 2012, 04:26:13 AM
I've been offline lately with family/work situations so I missed out on some casuals on the weekends :{ Hopefully I'll be able to attend if they happen again.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 09, 2012, 07:30:00 AM
No big deal. I might make it to GNG casuals tomorrow since I gotta pick up my newly dual-modded stick from Punha anyway. BTW, I just got KOF 98 on GGPO so if anybody wants to hit that up let me know.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 09, 2012, 09:31:09 PM
I'll play KOF98 with you on GGPO, Josh...I'm probably rusty as hell though. I'll text you when I'm free and ready. Whats your username on there? My mine is my username here. I also would not mind playing some KOF02UM or KOF98UM with you too offline. I love those two games more than KOFXIII. I miss playing with Sina... :(

Also, I'll be opening up hosting at my place this Saturday. So if you wanna play KOF and come through, post here or contact me directly.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 10, 2012, 01:16:23 PM
Yeah my personal favorite is 2k2 UM, but I'm trying to learn 98. Unforgiving as hell, but I like it. Anyways, my GGPO account is Josh_KOF and Jacob's is Grublet. We'll most likely be able to make it on Saturday if you're hosting. Hopefully more people show this time...
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on October 11, 2012, 04:37:27 PM
Gonna try and show up for an hour or two, then I gotta head back to work.

I hate bills. Fuckin up my gaming time.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 11, 2012, 04:47:33 PM
^^ Ok, then I'll let you play exclusively for the amount of time you will need.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 12, 2012, 02:57:34 PM
The next Comicade tourney doesn't even have KOF 13 listed as a game... Looks like we're having us a side tourney this time. Seriously though, Killer Instinct aka a shitty ripoff of MK is there, but no KOF? :(
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 12, 2012, 03:07:46 PM
I don't think KOF will be a side tourney for the next tourney, but it will be back in November. They are just rotating games in and out.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 12, 2012, 03:15:14 PM
Oh I thought they might be taking it out for good. That's a relief. What I meant by side tourney though is that we could independently run one on the side like KOF players at MLG events are doing.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 12, 2012, 06:20:29 PM
Space and setups might be an issue...they might need those for their official games. I wish we can do one at GNG roseville, but whatever..
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 18, 2012, 09:18:33 PM
Hey fellas, no KOF for me this Saturday, we can plan next weekend tho.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 24, 2012, 05:30:04 PM
I'm hosting this Saturday, we can start at 3pm until whenever.  I'm down to play some 98UM/2002UM before XIII too.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 27, 2012, 01:29:11 PM
Unfortunately my brother and I probably won't be able to make it due to the fact that we're pretty broke at the moment. We'll most likely be able to make it if you're hosting next weekend though, and I'm down to play some 98 with you on GGPO.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 29, 2012, 06:35:34 PM
Ok, I'll host one more time this upcoming weekend on the 3rd. If people don't show or unable to, then I'll just see you fellas at the next Comicade on the 17th of November that will have KOFXIII (hopefully).
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 30, 2012, 10:32:22 AM
We'll probably make it next weekend. Also, if you need a ride to this upcoming comicade i could give you a lift if needed.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 31, 2012, 10:09:18 PM
Thanks Josh. And I will be hosting this week if anyone is interested. Oh yeah, here is the facebook event page for Frosty Faustings V which features IL vs MN: http://www.facebook.com/events/216289375171337/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/216289375171337/)

Not sure if non-facebookers can see it, but its just showing who is going with stuff from the SRK thread in it.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on November 03, 2012, 02:06:26 PM
I know I've been MIA, I might drop by, but its not 100%. I just hope I don't have much going on Saturday. I was kinda interested in another session with Tekken also. My plan is to go to both.  :( Nothing is for sure yet.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on November 04, 2012, 09:37:42 PM
It felt great playing KOF again. I love this game man.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 04, 2012, 10:06:03 PM
Get those HD combos with Claw Iori down. Touch of death. :)

EDIT: Oh yeah, watch this:

Kof13 - 102012 VERSUS - CafeID Korea vs. Japan - Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nYZkaspptI#)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 08, 2012, 06:22:21 PM
I'm hosting this Saturday. We can start playing at 4pm or 5pm if people want. Y'all better come through.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 13, 2012, 01:08:14 AM
GGs to those on Saturday! It was a lot of fun. I wish we can all play together like that everyday.

Would people be down to play on the 17th at my place?

Also, just for everyone's information; if other people want to try to host at their crib sometimes, just speak up and plan a day.

Here ya go, Josh, I found it: http://youtu.be/4w--dCKExA0?t=3m14s (http://youtu.be/4w--dCKExA0?t=3m14s)

We need your Elisabeth to be touched by Jesus, Kevin. LOL.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on November 13, 2012, 09:47:05 AM
I will be there again on Saturday to get some games in. The Answer is sooooo frickin' good. Def my favorite KOF player.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on November 14, 2012, 01:13:57 AM
Haha... Touch me Jesus! I swear i laughed my ass off for like 15 minutes the first time I saw that. GGs to everyone on saturday. Jacob and I will hopefully make it down there this saturday as well. BTW Kevin, did you get those faceroll combos down with claw?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on November 14, 2012, 02:04:14 AM
Haha... Touch me Jesus! I swear i laughed my ass off for like 15 minutes the first time I saw that. GGs to everyone on saturday. Jacob and I will hopefully make it down there this saturday as well. BTW Kevin, did you get those faceroll combos down with claw?

Yeah I have them down. The corner one is pretty free but that mid screen I need more work. I only get it like 75% of the time. I'll have it down 100% by Saturday though.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 14, 2012, 03:38:49 AM
I don't think any of us have our HD combos down 100% of the time. I was dropping the simplest of HD combos last weekend, Tones was missing his Terry HD, Jacob dropped his Shen HD combo, lol...

There is a difference between playing alone in training mode and playing with people in person in hyped casuals.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on November 14, 2012, 06:34:36 PM
Yeah... I dropped a max cancel with K' of all things (facepalm). I don't think any player I've seen can land HD combos 100% of the time. Never hurts to get more consistent though. And ggs to Desmond in 2k2UM. I was amazed at how playable that was online.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 15, 2012, 10:39:27 PM
Just to let everyone know, I will be hosting for sure this Saturday at 5pm. I know all of us would probably be watching the Atlus Fighting Championships stream that starts at 4pm (our time), so we can watch the rest of it at my place together if people want to.

Also, Josh, hit me up whenever you wanna play 02UM online with me.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on November 16, 2012, 07:05:27 PM
Unfortunately I have to work a 12 hour shift on saturday from 7pm to 7am, so I won't be able to make it down there this weekend.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 22, 2012, 06:03:12 PM
Just wishing my MN crew a happy thanksgiving, and I will see you all at Comicade next Saturday!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on November 23, 2012, 12:24:40 AM
Happy thanksgiving to our small, dedicated KOF cult!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 27, 2012, 05:15:42 AM
Late notice on Comicade III with KOFXIII: https://www.facebook.com/events/314650791981191/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/314650791981191/)

December 1st, Sign-ups at 1pm, tourney starts at 2pm.
Title: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on November 27, 2012, 06:27:26 AM
I might not be able to make it. I work until 2 that day, but I'll see if I can get someone to cover my shift.

Also, I tried to play kof online today. Never again.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on November 27, 2012, 11:40:14 PM
Hey, fellow kof Midwest bros. The Frosty Faustings schedule just came out... Copy and paste... Now.

Schedule

11:00 AM: Registration
12:00 PM: GGXXAC, SSFIVAE, MK9, P4A tournaments begin
The remaining 4 singles tournaments will start a few hours later depending on how quickly the brackets for the first 4 games advance so that we can start switching out consoles.

Finals for all games will be streamed. Brackets for all games will run until the finals, in which case they will be paused until ready to be streamed.

GGXXAC teams and special exhibition will start after GGXXAC singles finals.

KOF special exhibition will start after KOF singles finals are finished.

Consoles for each game
GGXXAC – PS3
SSFIVAE – 360
UMvC3 – 360
P4A – 360
KOF – PS3
MK9 – PS3
TT2 – PS3
SG – PS3
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on November 30, 2012, 03:53:27 PM
Yo I probably won't even be able to go to this tourney Saturday. Rich is just charging to much for these games. 10$ plus a 5$ venue fee... When you play multiple games, that stuff adds up, and I was planning on entering 3 games. 35$ plus gas is a lot of money. I don't think I can do it.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 30, 2012, 04:37:50 PM
Why not just play KOF?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on November 30, 2012, 09:20:52 PM
Just stick with the games that you know man. SF4 isn't even worth entering if you just recently picked it up because you'll probably get bopped. On the other hand, I think you have a good chance of doing well in KOF and Marvel. I'd say just stick to those 2 games. It's not like SF4 needs any more pot monsters in the first place. KOF on the other hand, is basically on life support.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 03, 2012, 08:38:27 PM
Hey fellas, here are the results from the last KOF tourney:

1 Tones Yang (Tones)
2 Jacob Groebner (Grublet)
3 Desmond Hollins (Delaghetto)
4 Josh Groebner (JoshKoF)
5 Punnha Nom (PheNOM)
5 Izzy Lee (!zzy)
7 Kevin Clemons (Azula)

I will be sending you guys PMs of some important information, hehe...
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on December 04, 2012, 07:13:41 PM
You should host Saturday Desmond.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 04, 2012, 10:27:23 PM
If I host, would people come through?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on December 05, 2012, 01:09:30 AM
Jacob is working saturday but I'll be able to make it for sure.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 05, 2012, 03:20:02 AM
Aww man, I wanted to run it back with Jacob. Oh well.

Anyways Josh, here is something for your 'money maker' Yuri. LOL.

Yuri Butt Loop Tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW2q46qP1zE#ws)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on December 05, 2012, 03:53:41 AM
LOL that was funny as shit. I've been trying to get these down for a while now. I can only land them about half of the time in training so I'm still hesitant to try them in game. I've been using cl.C instead of cr.C though, and since cl.C is faster it will definitely make the link easier. I'm gonna start trying that tonight.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 08, 2012, 04:26:08 AM
Ill be hosting KOF casuals tomorrow if ppl wanna play. Izzy might swing through so we may have more players.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 12, 2012, 03:54:44 AM
Good games this past Saturday, y'all. I'm seeing a lot of good progression. Because of final exams I will try to host a week before Frosty's. I've been looking into possible housing for us but if things don't work out, we may have to look into booking a room.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on December 12, 2012, 08:00:38 PM
GGs on saturday. Hopefully it doesn't come down to booking a room, but if it does let me know asap so I can save up a little more dough.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 12, 2012, 09:00:51 PM
Me either, but one of the KOF Chicago locals told me there is a place across the street from the venue that has rooms around 50 to 60 bucks a night, which we can all split 5 ways which can be 30 to 40 bucks per person total. I'm not sure how much gas will be, that depends on whose driving.
Title: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on December 14, 2012, 11:44:13 AM
I can't decide on a third character for frosty faustings. I want to play Ash, but I don't feel competent enough to win with him. Last tournament he did the least amount of work by far. I have a few other characters I can play, just not on the level of my other 2.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 14, 2012, 10:42:20 PM
Jacob, next time after we play together, we should talk and discuss about all of our characters and who we feel which player is most strongest with.

I would say keep Ash, but perhaps (if you want to) try to play more LAME and annoying. :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on December 15, 2012, 05:22:17 AM
Fireball zoning isn't rewarded very well in this game. Each fireball only does 1% chip damage, and your opponent builds more meter than you do for each blocked fireball. The risk versus reward with throwing a fireball is heavily skewed in the favor the of the person not throwing the fireball. I like to play lame in general though. I've always been a defensive player.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 15, 2012, 05:33:09 AM
I'm not referring to only chucking fireballs, I mean just waiting more in general. I've played people who play extremely lame that don't use fireball characters.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on December 15, 2012, 05:40:51 AM
This leads to my main gripe with KOF 13 though. the risk versus reward is skewed so much in the favor of the aggressor. I can play lame with Ash, but what if my anti-air gets stuffed and I eat a full HD combo for it? Many characters have weak anti-air options in this game, and I've even seen things like Ash's flash kick get stuffed by a j.2C from Kyo or a j.CD by a lot of the cast. I'll still probably play Ash, I just have to improve with him much.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 15, 2012, 08:09:20 AM
I'll still probably play Ash, I just have to improve with him much.

And watch more cafeID Lacid videos. ;)

Btw, fellas, before the tournament in 2 weeks, we should do some money matches to hype up and intensify our casuals a bit more, and get some adrenaline flowing. Anyone interested? It can be anywhere up to 5 bucks to 20 bucks with whatever amount of matches players agree to.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on December 16, 2012, 12:51:57 AM
I'll still probably play Ash, I just have to improve with him much.

And watch more cafeID Lacid videos. ;)
For sure.
Title: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on December 16, 2012, 12:03:22 PM
I can't decide on a third character for frosty faustings. I want to play Ash, but I don't feel competent enough to win with him. Last tournament he did the least amount of work by far. I have a few other characters I can play, just not on the level of my other 2.

But them combos man!!!!! I think Mr.Karate would fit you and your style well man.

Title: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on December 16, 2012, 12:06:11 PM
I can't decide on a third character for frosty faustings. I want to play Ash, but I don't feel competent enough to win with him. Last tournament he did the least amount of work by far. I have a few other characters I can play, just not on the level of my other 2.

But them combos man!!!!! I think Mr.Karate would fit you and your style well man.


But I can't land them in game.

I think Mr. Karate would fit everyone's style lol. He can do everything.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 22, 2012, 02:08:08 AM
Anyone would like to play KOF with me tomorrow at my spot? It will be the last batch of casuals before Chicago on the 29th.
Title: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on December 22, 2012, 09:19:27 AM
I maybe able to make it down, but it won't be until late I gotta work until 6.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 24, 2012, 01:00:49 AM
Any of you guys down to money match at Frosty's? Before or after the tournament.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on December 27, 2012, 08:13:02 PM
Possibly. It depends on how much money I have left over.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 28, 2012, 08:11:18 AM
Possibly. It depends on how much money I have left over.

Sounds good. Lemme know if your down before or after the tournament.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on December 29, 2012, 01:35:03 AM
Good luck to you all down at Frosty's this weekend! I'm hoping now that they've finally hired another person at my work that January will be a great time for me to get back into the swing of KoF.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: souf on December 30, 2012, 11:53:10 AM
good meeting you guys at FFV. i was loving all the K action tonight. get home safe!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 30, 2012, 11:12:58 PM
GGs to the Minnesota crew. Y'all are great people and great players. Looking forward to playing you guys again next year. Maybe some, if not all, of our crew could make it to a Minnesota event. Keep playing.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on December 31, 2012, 11:30:07 AM
good meeting you guys at FFV. i was loving all the K action tonight. get home safe!

GGs to the Minnesota crew. Y'all are great people and great players. Looking forward to playing you guys again next year. Maybe some, if not all, of our crew could make it to a Minnesota event. Keep playing.

It was awesome and nice meeting you guys  :) I didn't get the play and chat with you guys that much as I should of because I had other games to play also. It would be important to get as much games as I could with you guys too so I can get the feel of playing other experience KOF XIII players.

I enjoyed my time with you guys and it was fun and hilarious =D
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Suiname on January 01, 2013, 02:53:25 AM
Crossposting in the MN thread:

yo, GGs to all the Minnesota KOF crew, you guys have a strong scene and it was great that you could all make it out.  The tourney wouldn't have been the same without you guys.  Here are the results for KOF:

1) AGE | Mario E
2) James Jr.
3) Jamarr
4) Grublet
5) Desmond Delaghetto
5) Sparkster
7) Suiname
7) Tones
9) Josh G
9) Duckator
9) NCV
9) Top Hat
13) Doodlebug
13) NIU | John Dew
13) King of Bums
13) Efo
17) PM | Phreakazoid
17) Luis312
17) Wifoooo
17) John Conway
17) 648 Josh Travis
17) The Blackrose
17) Soufside
17) Azula
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 07, 2013, 06:40:34 AM
Hey fellas, I'm thinking of going to casuals this upcoming Tuesdays and playing KOF. Any of you guys wanna show and play with me? We gotta bring KOF back to the public (the mall, lol).
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on January 07, 2013, 11:21:22 AM
I hear that. I'm fairly sure that Jacob and I can make it. All of the people that go to GNG probably forgot that KOF even exists... And it would be nice to get some games in before Comicade this weekend as well.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on January 09, 2013, 02:32:35 AM
Can't make it out to GnG tonight, but what are the deets on the Comicade this weekend? (I'm not on Fbook...)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 09, 2013, 06:44:56 AM
January 12th, this Saturday. KOF is 5 bucks on ps3.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on January 10, 2013, 10:18:55 PM
I been doing some soul searching and I'm trying to find a solid anchor. Some of the characters I been thinking of are Yuri, Benimaru and Shen. Any suggestins on a anchor?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 10, 2013, 11:31:31 PM
I been doing some soul searching and I'm trying to find a solid anchor. Some of the characters I been thinking of are Yuri, Benimaru and Shen. Any suggestins on a anchor?

Just keep the characters you already are playing with. Try to sharpen and step up your own gameplay instead of just moving from character to character.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on January 11, 2013, 07:58:31 AM
I think your Elisabeth is solid enough to be your anchor, but some times it's a good idea to experiment with different characters if you're really not feeling 1 or 2 characters that you're playing. You can really only find out for yourself what characters you're most comfortable/successful with and in what position you put them in on your team. And of course as Des said, filling in the holes in your own gameplay should come first.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 14, 2013, 08:14:27 PM
Hey fellas. I'm feeling much better health wise, so I'm down to start playing again. I do feel salty that I missed the last Comicade tournament, but hopefully things will turn out better next month.

So, I would like to host again...here are some ideas and options.

- This upcoming Saturday the 19th

- Next Monday at my place the 21st (MLKOF DAY!)

- Next Tuesday at GNG Rosedale Mall the 22nd

Anyone down for either or any of these? I always like to play KOF on MLK day since no one has work (right?) or school. Let me know if you guys are interested in that. Also, I wouldn't mind showing up for casuals at GNG the day after, but it just depends on who wants to join me.

So let me know what you guys think of those dates to play. I'm down and open for any of those days.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on January 15, 2013, 06:37:29 AM
MLK day would work real well for me as I don't have to work at all that day, also GnG might work the day after. After my horrible showing at the tourney this weekend I really could use all the practice to make up for lost time and get some pointers how to practice more effectively.

The only characters I'm letting myself play this year so I can focus are: EX Kyo, Andy, Ralf, Raiden, Maxima and Takuma. Hope to see yall next week.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on January 15, 2013, 06:13:15 PM
MLKOF day is probably the best option for Jacob and I as well.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 19, 2013, 04:32:20 PM
Okay guys, I'm going to open doors on Monday at 3pm. Anyone still down?

EDIT: Here are the matches from Comicade IV. Almost 2 hours of KOF action:


Comicade IV - Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G71qqmg-iM#ws)

Comicade IV - Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voWmGjWC8mw#ws)

And 3S

Comicade IV - Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivuMvcY7ih8#ws)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on January 21, 2013, 07:08:37 PM
I'm about to bust some ass today.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 25, 2013, 05:47:30 PM
Hey fellas. Since MLKOF day was a bust (thanks for Jason for coming), I'll be hosting tomorrow (Saturday) and I will also be at GNG casuals on Tuesday. If you are interested in playing tomorrow just text me.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on January 25, 2013, 08:09:39 PM
Jacob and I will be there for sure on saturday. Possibly GNG casuals on tuesday but I'm not positive yet. And as always, if anybody's down for some 98 or 02 on GGPO hit me up.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 06, 2013, 07:13:54 AM
If anyone wants to play this Saturday and/or next Tuesday at Games N Go, let me know. The tournament is next Saturday, so it would be good to get some games in.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on February 08, 2013, 12:57:51 AM
Jacob works Saturday, but I don't think he does on Tuesday so we can probably make it to GNG casuals.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 08, 2013, 04:57:12 PM
Okay, just let me know if it's a 100% go by Monday or something.

Btw, Josh, not sure if I showed you this, but check out this Orochi Yashiro play by ladybutterfly. Check out the rush down and the use of her stand B:

http://youtu.be/YUd7VweVd9Y?t=8m10s (http://youtu.be/YUd7VweVd9Y?t=8m10s)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on February 11, 2013, 09:53:03 PM
Barring any unforseen circumstances I can definitely make it to GnG tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 12, 2013, 09:43:27 PM
See you guys at the tourney on Saturday:

https://www.facebook.com/events/339155966199532/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/339155966199532/)

KOF is $5 bucks and starts at 4PM.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 19, 2013, 12:46:32 AM
GGs at Comicade V. I had a lot of fun, even though we had a 5 person round robin.

I think the more we continue to improve ourselves and support the game despite not having large numbers currently, things might change in the future. So, lets keep playing.

-Desmond
Title: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on February 19, 2013, 04:57:43 AM
Ggs Yeah, it was a lot of fun. KOF had a lot of close matches which made for an exciting tournament. Eh, it could be worse for KOF though. P4A didn't even have enough people to run a tournament.:'(
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on February 20, 2013, 02:23:24 AM
Yeah gg's. Hopefully if we just keep putting time in and making it hype (I really like the idea Desmond had of blasting KoF loudest at the tourneys!! ;)) people will give it a second look. For now i'm just happy I've found more time myself to put into it. Maybe we'll even get a nice influx of people attracted to the scene if XIII gets added to Steam like the rumors say.

see ya'll soon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on February 20, 2013, 10:42:08 AM
Hopefully if we just keep putting time in and making it hype (I really like the idea Desmond had of blasting KoF loudest at the tourneys!! ;)) people will give it a second look.

Just do Daimon's Neo Max. Everybody will look at it for sure if they hear that earthquake... And that damage.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on February 20, 2013, 09:10:32 PM
Just do Daimon's Neo Max. Everybody will look at it for sure if they hear that earthquake... And that damage.

^This...
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: CurlyW on February 21, 2013, 07:31:37 PM
Hi fellow midwest people. Just swinging by to let you know that registration for UFGT9--the midwest's Road to Evo major--is open!

Go here to sign-up: http://ufgtus.wordpress.com/register/ (http://ufgtus.wordpress.com/register/)

The earlier you register, the more money you save!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 26, 2013, 06:35:42 AM
Myself and hopefully others will be at Games N Go Rosedale for casuals tomorrow. I will bring my PS3 with KOFXIII. Might even fire up some GGXXAC early on too.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on February 26, 2013, 09:50:55 PM
Jacob and I should be there around 5pm. I've been grinding on Guilty Gear for the past few weeks so hopefully I won't be too free in that game. I love it so far and am probably gonna put some serious time into it.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 27, 2013, 10:17:04 PM
I had fun at casuals. GGs!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on February 27, 2013, 11:17:39 PM
^^Me too. I wish I could find a steady intermediate player to level up with though, I'm sure it gets boring kicking my ass all the time. Hopefully we can get together a couple times before Comicade VI. My March commitments are pretty low so time to dig in on some KoF! Hell, Guilty Gear was looking pretty intense too...
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on February 28, 2013, 05:29:54 AM
GGs to Macrobeast and Des at GNG casuals yesterday. I had a lot of fun playing Guilty Gear also even though I'm still ass at the game. BTW don't get discouraged Macrobeast. I have noticed improvements since the first time I played against you this summer. If you need help with anything just let us know man. And if you want we can critique your gameplay the next time we get together and play to help you level up faster.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 28, 2013, 06:05:23 AM
^^Me too. I wish I could find a steady intermediate player to level up with though, I'm sure it gets boring kicking my ass all the time. Hopefully we can get together a couple times before Comicade VI. My March commitments are pretty low so time to dig in on some KoF! Hell, Guilty Gear was looking pretty intense too...

It's good to play people of all levels for you can know if you are getting better or not. But for myself, I tend to level up faster playing those who are better than me.

I would just advice blocking more when you are in defensive situations (ie. the corner, knocked down) and trying your best to read and remember your opponents offensive patterns. Even if you get hit, try to remember what hit you for you can avoid it in the future.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 05, 2013, 04:57:10 AM
I'll be at GNG tomorrow at 5pm for casuals. Be there or be square. :D
Title: Re: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on March 05, 2013, 05:00:07 AM
I'll be at GNG tomorrow at 5pm for casuals. Be there or be square. :D
What's wrong with being a square?:-\
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: souf on March 05, 2013, 11:14:13 AM
any of you guys planning on going to norcal regionals or evo this year?
ill be at both, looking for a kof room to practice/party in. let me know fellas.

and looking forward to seeing you guys in chicago again sometime soon as well, ufgt9 perhaps?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 06, 2013, 09:14:07 PM
GGs at gng! I'll host on Saturday and invite some other players.


I'll be at ufgt9, I already registered. All I gotta do now is show up.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Efo on March 06, 2013, 11:12:04 PM
Hey Desmond Delaghetto thanks for that record tutorial. It helped me improve some of my punishes.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 09, 2013, 06:16:55 AM
Thanks Efo!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 12, 2013, 06:32:38 AM
KOF casuals at GNG Rosedale tomorrow!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on March 12, 2013, 07:34:11 PM
 ;up ;up I'm in.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 17, 2013, 04:20:45 PM
Anyone up for Tuesday casuals at GNG this upcoming week?

I also might need a ride again for Comicade. :(
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on March 18, 2013, 02:38:12 AM
I'm down for casuals at the gng on tuesday and I could come grab you for Comicade as I work in St. Paul on Saturday, but get off before noon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on March 26, 2013, 09:17:16 AM
GGs to everybody at Comicade. I wish I could've made it to 98/02um casuals today but work is a bitch.
Title: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on March 26, 2013, 12:17:44 PM
The more I play Hwa, the more disgusted I get. He's so silly. 89% corner to corner HD for 1 bar lol.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 26, 2013, 03:46:08 PM
Yup, GGs at Comicade! KOF and Guilty Gear was a lot of fun. Here are the archives:

http://www.twitch.tv/focusfirefeed/b/381380144 (http://www.twitch.tv/focusfirefeed/b/381380144)

http://www.twitch.tv/focusfirefeed/b/381421916 (http://www.twitch.tv/focusfirefeed/b/381421916)

http://www.twitch.tv/focusfirefeed/b/381471846 (http://www.twitch.tv/focusfirefeed/b/381471846) (gg starts at 3h45m)

Myself and Macrobeast got wrecked yesterday in 98UM against Sina. Our collective win score was her 50, us 10. LOL.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on March 26, 2013, 11:14:08 PM
Sina, I swear she's freakin' psychic in 98.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on April 03, 2013, 04:57:29 AM
man it was nice to see KoF & GG represented well tonight at gng! Wish I didn't have to leave so early. I'd be down if anyone was around on Saturday to play some casuals.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 03, 2013, 08:05:53 PM
I think I'm going to host at my place Saturday. We will play a little GG with KOFXIII. Anyone interested?

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on April 03, 2013, 08:31:04 PM
^^^ so down for this! I really dig Guilty Gear, though I have no idea why I choose the hugest character to play and someone without an airdash. I was watching some Japanese players and this dude named Jan at Final Round last year beasting with Potemkin. Just need to learn that it's always the right time to scoop somebody.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on April 05, 2013, 03:09:32 AM
Jacob will be working on Saturday but I'll be off. He said he can make next Saturday though.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 05, 2013, 03:33:44 AM
Okay cool. Since GNG's Rosedale casuals will be on hold for a while I guess we will meet up at my spot on Saturday's for a bit.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on April 05, 2013, 04:25:57 AM
Wait why are tuesday GnG Rosedale casuals on hold?

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 10, 2013, 05:41:59 PM
Anyone registered for UFGT 9 yet?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on April 11, 2013, 02:12:29 AM
I just did! I cleared it with my coworker to get Fri 24- Sun 26 off. I'd be able to leave that Thurs after 2pm or whenever. I have access to a 4-5 person vehicle, but would obviously like to spilt gas $$ and driving duties.

I just signed up for KoF, but hopefully they'll be GG and VF5:FS side tourneys available.

Also I'm doubting that I'll be able to make casuals this Sat, so hopefully the storm over GnG casuals fades soon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 11, 2013, 02:20:05 AM
I'll help pay gas...I would help drive but I don't have a license or much experience driving on the highway. :P

There will be GG (on XBOX I think) but I don't see much interest in VF5:FS. I looked on VFDC and replied to a thread but didn't a reply yet.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 23, 2013, 08:43:36 PM
Casuals are back on at GnG Rosedale and I will be there today with my ps3 playing KOFXIII and GGXXAC+. :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on April 23, 2013, 09:12:56 PM
Can't wait. ;up
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 24, 2013, 06:56:36 AM
GGs to Jason and Alex (Unwieldy) in KOF. You guys are improving but you need more mixups and ways to make me (and everyone else) guess more and be scared while on defense.

Also, Jason you really need to get some combos down. I don't wanna see you punishing whiffed dps with a jab. ;)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on April 24, 2013, 04:50:59 PM
On it. Trying to get at least a 40% damage (which seems most any basic combo with a super) in case of whiff combo down pat for each of my characters. Practicing now to take my opportunities better in the future! :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on May 01, 2013, 09:25:36 PM
GGs to everybody at casuals yesterday. It's great to see everybody improving and picking up new characters. And props to Alex for picking up the game and giving it a serious shot. Kind of makes me want to pick up Soul Calibur to return the favor and not feel like a dick.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 01, 2013, 10:15:15 PM
I had a lot of fun too. If anyone wants to stick with the single match format at GNG it's fine...maybe even spice it up by having both players bet a dollar. Whoever wins gets the dollar.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on May 01, 2013, 10:50:25 PM
I liked that format for casuals because it tends to give more people equal playing time. And small money matches would be interesting as well.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on May 02, 2013, 04:32:16 AM
I dug the single match winner stays on format quite a bit. It adds just enough stress and desire to try harder to win plus a little betting is always good! Losing all those dollars I stand to lose in the immediate future will only force me to get more focused.

I also thought maybe after UFGT I'd hit up Alex and try to learn a little Soul Calibur too since he's putting in the time in KoF. But for now I just need maximum practice time for growing my meagre skills in KoF...
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 09, 2013, 04:02:43 PM
What day and time you guys wanna leave for Chicago in two weeks for UFGT9? Let me know for I can reserve the room based on when we get there and when we leave.

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on May 10, 2013, 01:44:45 AM
I'm fine with leaving anytime after 1pm on Thursday the 23rd. Also down with getting up early on Friday if need be.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on May 10, 2013, 11:18:14 PM
Anyone registered for UFGT 9 yet?

I already registered but I haven't had a lot of time for games due to working 2 jobs lately. Still looking for a ride if y'all have a spot open.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 11, 2013, 09:27:02 AM
Thursday would probably be best to head out there since pools for games start Friday afternoon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 13, 2013, 05:11:51 PM
Anyone heading to casuals at GNG tomorrow? If so we can play some GG and KOF and finalize stuff about UFGT9.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on May 14, 2013, 08:26:02 PM
I can't get out to GnG tonight, but I'll reiterate that I'm prepared to drive to UFGT anytime after 1pm on Thurs next week. If I'm correct as it stands right now my car will be: Desmond, Jacob, Josh and myself?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on May 14, 2013, 08:28:28 PM
oh and as far as my work schedule goes, I can drive back as late as Monday afternoon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 15, 2013, 08:47:41 PM
I hope you guys have some free time before next weekend...we need more gametime in together to get really ready. What is everyone doing Saturday?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on May 16, 2013, 12:15:32 AM
I'd be down to practice on Saturday, but I can only do it noon-4pm as I have work in the evening. :( Otherwise I can definitely make it to GnG next Tues.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 20, 2013, 03:26:34 PM
I'll be at GnG Tuesday. I will bring my XBOX360 for KOFXIII.

Btw, for UFGT, I would bring my 360 for casuals but I don't have GGXXAC+ on it. Anyone wanna bring theirs instead? Also, who can bring a screen?  I don't trust the TV's in the hotel room.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on May 20, 2013, 10:33:27 PM
I'd be willing to bring my Asus with or my 18" CRT. I have a really old X360 that neither has HDMI or Guilty Gear on it, though it does have 2k2 & 98 on it as well as a physical copy of XIII, but maybe someone else would be willing to bring theirs.

in other news: hells yes to new Guilty Gear announced!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on May 21, 2013, 10:01:01 AM
Jacob and I can bring our Xbox, which has Guilty Gear, 98um, and 02um on it also. I'm kind of skeptical of the new Guilty Gear being nearly as good as its predecessor, because a lot of modern fighting games suck or just aren't as good as the older games that they're based off of (SF4, MVC3, SFxT, P4A, etc..).  
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 21, 2013, 08:00:36 PM
Yeah, I have a feeling they might dumb down Guilty Gear with the new one. But I'll keep playing +R if that ever comes out.

If anyone wants to play at my house tomorrow, come through after 6pm.

-desmond
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on May 22, 2013, 10:47:36 AM
Any idea what time you guys will arrive at the hotel?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on May 22, 2013, 11:42:46 AM
Depends on when we end up leaving. It took about 6 or 7 hours for us to get there for Frosty Faustings. Hopefully around at least 8pm so that we have time to get in some casual games before the tourney.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on May 22, 2013, 08:04:07 PM
Depends on when we end up leaving. It took about 6 or 7 hours for us to get there for Frosty Faustings. Hopefully around at least 8pm so that we have time to get in some casual games before the tourney.


Aight. Let me know when you guys get there. Desmond has my number.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Suiname on May 29, 2013, 09:18:42 PM
Hey guys, I was in the dreamcancel chat the other day and someone said the biggest tourney in Minnesota is coming up in like 2 weeks.  What are the official details of this (time, date, place, etc)?  I'm trying to go and get some Chicago peeps to come with me so any info would be swell.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on May 29, 2013, 09:38:30 PM
It's all right here: https://www.facebook.com/events/152598564905864/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/152598564905864/)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: -Azula- on May 31, 2013, 07:37:12 AM
You guys playing Friday or Saturday? Finally getting some time to play again.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 07, 2013, 05:40:04 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/971666_10151471474958315_335543203_n.jpg)

See you guys tomorrow! Venue fee is 10 bucks, to enter in KOF is 5 bucks. Let's make it hype!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 10, 2013, 05:48:18 PM
6/8/13 - Mall Brawl 2 - KOF XIII - Punnha (Phenom) vs Kevin (Azula) - Last Set (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rik4BEYkOLs#)

LOL hype for no reason.

Anyone wanna play this Saturday? I need more intense matches.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on June 11, 2013, 02:59:42 AM
after my pathetic showing at the tourney I'd really love to play more, but I'm outta town this weekend. Should be good to go for casuals a week from now though.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 11, 2013, 08:48:46 PM
Here are the full results:
KoF13
1) Grublet
2) JoshKOF
3) Bubbaloo
4) Khang
5) Unweildy
5) Desmond Delaghetto
7) Azula
7) Zachary Unitedstates
9) Silent Z
9) Phenom
9) Macrobeast
9) Blaze Zero
13) Cal

I thought the tourney ran well. GGs. Again, if anyone wants to play with me Saturday, shoot me a text.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 18, 2013, 04:34:49 AM
Anyone going to GnG casuals tomorrow? I'll be there.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on June 18, 2013, 04:37:57 AM
I'm in!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on June 28, 2013, 07:25:07 PM
If anyone wants to play this Saturday, I'll be hosting. I have my capture card ready to go:

KOFXIII PC FREE AM LGP TEST (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwwHFCZ9EG4#ws)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: SummyG on July 10, 2013, 07:31:59 PM
Sup everybody, been playing with some of you guys over the last couple weeks at Rosedale. I'm Sam btw. I just wanted to drop by and say hello.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 10, 2013, 09:58:24 PM
Good games man. Lets keep playing, your pretty good. It was nice meeting you.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 11, 2013, 10:56:13 PM
Hey, we're friends on XBL and have even played a couple XIII matches that sucked cause the online well sucks. Hope to see you at GnG soon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 16, 2013, 04:07:55 AM
Well, I might just start saving for EVO next year...
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 16, 2013, 05:13:09 AM
I'll be down to host tomorrow if casuals don't go down. I'm assuming those that went to Evo would want to take a few days off to chill.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 16, 2013, 10:53:00 PM
I'm not around this week, but I hope to get back to casuals (if there happening) next Tues.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 23, 2013, 02:19:57 AM
I'll be at GNG casuals tomorrow. I might bring my ps3 for we can get some Guilty Gear rolling if people are interested.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on July 23, 2013, 11:14:54 PM
Can't make it tonight, picking up shifts before I leave town for a couple weeks to help my friend drive to NYC to move there.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 30, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
Anyone heading to casuals at GNG tonight?

Also, anyone wanna go to the Chicago Heart 3 tournament August 30-31st?

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2997.msg65950#msg65950 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2997.msg65950#msg65950)

KOF and Guilty Gear will be there. :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on July 31, 2013, 10:40:56 PM
Also, anyone wanna go to the Chicago Heart 3 tournament August 30-31st?

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2997.msg65950#msg65950 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=2997.msg65950#msg65950)

KOF and Guilty Gear will be there. :)

Y'all should come. :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 01, 2013, 06:52:53 PM
^ I'll try!

Anyone wanna play KOF at my crib this Saturday? Lemme know.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 04, 2013, 06:57:39 PM
Got some matches recorded from Saturday:

8-3-13 |Negaverse Casuals| KOFXIII | Unwieldy vs Desmond Delaghetto (4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAmt2kjde-0#ws)

Fred (aka Sarvets) is a new KOF player so hopefully these matches will help him:

8-3-13 |Negaverse Casuals| KOFXIII | Sarvets vs Unwieldy (3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76k0VQvwyco#ws)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on August 09, 2013, 07:55:30 PM
are you calling your house 'Negaverse' desmond? That rules! I'll be back in town next week sometime and hope to catch up with ya'll and play some KoF.

I probably won't have the funds to head down to Chicago at the end of the month, but maybe I win the lotto.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 19, 2013, 08:20:39 PM
8 17 13 Negaverse Casuals KOFXIII SGW vs Tones 1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpgJfpbA70c#)

Check my youtube channel for more vids from our last session!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Zero_Ishtar on August 26, 2013, 02:21:25 AM
I should probably mention that I'm on here now... :P

sup, I'm from the Roseville area, I try to go to casuals as often as I can, so y'all probably know me from there. I usually get a lot of matches against Unwieldy there. I'm always hunting for more games :P
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Kantesu on August 27, 2013, 02:25:26 AM
Hey, folks. I live about an hour north of the cities, but I'm working the Fair this next week and am staying with some friends just a short bus ride from there and from Rosedale. I've been trying to get into fighters for awhile, which is tough when I don't have a console and have never been able to get GGPO working or even really meet up with people. That being said, there's a bunch of games I've tried in MAME, of which I've liked KOF2k2 and Vampire Savior the most. As I've only really been able to play the AI, I suck. But I want to get better. I might come down tomorrow night if y'all are gonna be there.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 27, 2013, 02:37:23 AM
I'll be casuals tomorrow for sure. Do you play on pad or stick?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on August 27, 2013, 11:46:42 AM
Any of you guys coming out to Chicago Heart 5 this weekend? Kof starts on Saturday and ends Sunday.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 27, 2013, 03:31:52 PM
No, I don't think anyone here would be travelling down this time, sorry.

Hopefully we might run a big local major again towards the end of this year, hopefully Chicago can come up...we have been coming down a few times. :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Kantesu on August 27, 2013, 10:10:05 PM
I'll be casuals tomorrow for sure. Do you play on pad or stick?

I don't have one of my own, and I've mostly used my keyboard up until now. I played* a bit of 98UM on pad, though, so for now I'll probably be able to make either work. I'll probably show up a little after 5 and stay 'til about 9 (gotta get up early for the Fair). Look for a tallish skinny white guy with dark hair and glasses in a maroon shirt.

*By which I mean, I practiced combos a bunch.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on August 28, 2013, 12:53:14 AM
Hopefully we might run a big local major again towards the end of this year, hopefully Chicago can come up...we have been coming down a few times. :)

Sounds good. Will see if I could get the time off. I'll tell everybody here about it as soon as you guys announce it. Hopefully it's not during the time the ps4 comes out aka my birthday week. Lol
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on September 03, 2013, 08:05:48 PM
I'll be heading to casuals today to play KOF. If anyone is reading this and is free, GO! I'll be there after 5pm or so.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on September 16, 2013, 08:56:50 PM
Some matches this past Saturday:

http://youtu.be/32N_e-B0g0M (http://youtu.be/32N_e-B0g0M)

http://youtu.be/Vg0gNhGttqA (http://youtu.be/Vg0gNhGttqA)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Kantesu on September 17, 2013, 05:05:06 PM
Hey Desmond, Alex, whoever else reads this:

I'm gonna try to be at Rosedale tonight for casuals. I'm Matt, if you forgot.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 01, 2013, 03:52:27 AM
I'm going to casuals tomorrow at GNG rosedale to play KOF. Come along and play with me.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on October 09, 2013, 06:25:34 AM
It was nice to see a good amount of people that showed up to casuals and the amount that played KOF XIII tonight. Good stuff  ;)

Dat Terry Crack Shoot =D

Crack Shoot!

10/8/13 - KOF XIII Crack Shoot! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KPR6HX2RYk#)

Back in the days (Like 4 to 5 years ago) Desmond would record Tuesday casuals turn out (and others) for the community and for the GamesNGo youtube account.
A good decent amount of people that showed up at Games N Go casuals. People playing UMVC3, KOFXIII, and SF4AE2012.

"Return out on Tuesdays." - Desmond

10/8/13 - Return of Tuesday Causals Turn Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trYjhToOTFM#)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 09, 2013, 06:50:54 AM
It's cool to see these nice KOF turnouts happen consistently at GNG. I haven't been able to make it out there for a while due to having a nasty cold and job searching/working. I'm hoping to make it out to Rosedale next tuesday, and also hoping to play some offline 98/02um.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on October 09, 2013, 09:48:40 PM
hey I hope you make it out next week Josh. Couple weeks ago we played some '02 and we talked about dedicating an entire Tues at GnG to 98/02 soon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Zero_Ishtar on October 09, 2013, 10:22:44 PM
My team grapplers deluxe will be ready if we throw down in 98 :D
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 16, 2013, 07:04:46 AM
GGs at GNG casuals. I feel that Cal (Zero_Ishtar) and Jason (Macrobeast) are improving! Just gotta get those combos down, punish harder and create a strong mix-up flowchart.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Zero_Ishtar on October 16, 2013, 08:38:37 AM
GGs at GNG casuals. I feel that Cal (Zero_Ishtar) and Jason (Macrobeast) are improving! Just gotta get those combos down, punish harder and create a strong mix-up flowchart.

Thanks Des. It helps having the HYPEST MAXIMA IN THE STATE. #vaporcannanigans

Also GGs to Jason as well. I feel we're pretty similar in skill right now lol, it feels hype when we match up. That raiden be scary.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on October 16, 2013, 09:51:48 AM
GGs at GNG casuals. I feel that Cal (Zero_Ishtar) and Jason (Macrobeast) are improving! Just gotta get those combos down, punish harder and create a strong mix-up flowchart.

Yep and I actually think Alex and Sam has stepped up their game too.

For Cal and Jason, don't forget to use up your both HD and EX/Super meters. The EX/Super meters do build up kinda fast. Its a start for you two, I think just some more time with the game and the players and learning more on the game/characters, you two would get in the hang of the game.
Dat Raiden and Maxima!
I think it was good that you two played against each other on another set up to get more games and to get a feel from skill level.

Alex, you have a good amount of knowledge/experience with your characters, combo execution, and general knowledge on how we played. I think with the Crack Shoot added to your Terry is pretty good.
---IT PROVES TO SHOW---
After all the practicing and grinding and playing with us has improved your game play. I think its almost been a year you've been playing KOF XIII and I remember you said this was your first 2D-Fighter.

Sam, you have some Benny combo execution. Mature got me pretty good with spacing and used CD (Blow Back) as a anti-air and it was hitting me a good amount of times. There was some moments I saw with Kim missing some execution with the cr. LK, cr. LK, st. LK, f,f+LP, into QCB+K. Its alright thought, we all miss execution. Its happens to all of us (Even Me).
I think just some more games with us, you'll get the feel of it and used to it.

Good amount of players today, let keep that up!  ;)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on October 16, 2013, 04:59:37 PM
Yeah I've been pretty excited to be able to put more time into the game lately and make it out to casuals on regular basis. Mad props to Desmond, Alex, Josh, Jacob, Tones, and Caleb who are always willing to explain the game and give tips to get better. Hell yeah to KoF for needing two set ups! Let's keep it up.

Cal be reminding me why I love that Maxima! ridic
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 17, 2013, 07:48:16 PM
Anybody here wanna go to Frosty Faustings at the end of the year?

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=3187.msg66745;boardseen#new (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=3187.msg66745;boardseen#new)

It's going to be at a different venue and the nearest hotel is $67 bucks a night. Who is down to roll?

-Desmond
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 17, 2013, 09:04:38 PM
Yes I do. I had a great time last year, aside from the venue being way too small for the event. I just have to start saving up because I'm broke as fuck at the moment.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on October 20, 2013, 03:53:06 PM
Anybody here wanna go to Frosty Faustings at the end of the year?

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=3187.msg66745;boardseen#new (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=3187.msg66745;boardseen#new)

It's going to be at a different venue and the nearest hotel is $67 bucks a night. Who is down to roll?

-Desmond

Yes I do. I had a great time last year, aside from the venue being way too small for the event. I just have to start saving up because I'm broke as fuck at the moment.


Would love to have guys come out to Chicago again. The new venue has a lot more room than nickel city, and the Chicago fgc usually gathers there every Friday. Also, FFVI is now taking pre-regs. I haven't tried it yet but I hear if you pre-reg you pay the discounted venue fee at the door. Something like that, I gotta look it up.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 20, 2013, 07:04:11 PM

Would love to have guys come out to Chicago again. The new venue has a lot more room than nickel city, and the Chicago fgc usually gathers there every Friday. Also, FFVI is now taking pre-regs. I haven't tried it yet but I hear if you pre-reg you pay the discounted venue fee at the door. Something like that, I gotta look it up.

We will try to make it for sure. I'll talk to the other guys and see if we can all go.

Btw, I want to record some exclusive matches for the Dream Cancel youtube. These matches can be recorded by my Avermedia LGP in a hotel room or on a casual set-up before and after the tournament.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on October 21, 2013, 09:59:29 AM
We will try to make it for sure. I'll talk to the other guys and see if we can all go.

Btw, I want to record some exclusive matches for the Dream Cancel youtube. These matches can be recorded by my Avermedia LGP in a hotel room or on a casual set-up before and after the tournament.

Sounds good. I'm down to play some matches that Saturday, Sunday, or whenever you guys arrive. I'm sure everybody else is down to play too.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on October 23, 2013, 05:17:49 AM
Oh man super dope casuals again! 2K2UM for life. I didn't even get to play any +R, wish I had a clone to get in all the matches I wanted.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on October 23, 2013, 06:08:01 AM
GGs to everybody at GnG today. Everybody seems to be improving, and having a KOF 13, Guilty Gear, and 02um setup all at once was a dream come true.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 23, 2013, 06:33:45 AM
Yea, we need to run with that set-up more often. I think I played more 02UM than KOFXIII too. GGs everyone. MAD FUN!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Zero_Ishtar on October 24, 2013, 09:24:29 PM
I seriously picked the worst day not to show up to casuals, didn't I? :P

I'm also saying we should run some 98 up there sometime. Jussayin.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 28, 2013, 07:37:32 PM
Anyone going to casuals tomorrow? There might not be casuals this Friday or next week probably post Youmacon.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on October 30, 2013, 02:41:01 AM
Had to work late today so no casuals for me. Hope that if they happened they were flipping awesome again! I'll be there next week if they're going down.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 01, 2013, 07:12:28 PM
Anyone 100% sure on going to Chicago for Frosty's yet? There is pre-reg at the moment...not sure how long it will last before the tournament starts.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on November 08, 2013, 05:48:28 AM
Anyone 100% sure on going to Chicago for Frosty's yet? There is pre-reg at the moment...not sure how long it will last before the tournament starts.

you guys got a good while for pre-registering. i think like a week before the tournament starts.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on November 19, 2013, 07:51:11 PM
Whos goin to casuals tonight?
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on November 28, 2013, 08:42:00 AM
I forgot to mention to you guys. Frosty's pre-reg ends December 20th. So pre-reg before then.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on November 29, 2013, 04:49:53 PM
it slipped my mind yesterday, but I'm totally thankful for our awesome KoF scene and everyone that keeps playing!

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on December 04, 2013, 06:55:48 AM
i'm officially in for Frosty's! I'll be prereg-ing for KoF and GG this week.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on December 07, 2013, 12:19:15 PM
I'm in for frosty's too. I'm literally gonna be working 10 hour shifts daily for the next couple weeks though. So I won't have much time for casuals in the near future.

Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 08, 2013, 01:42:11 AM
I'm in for frosty's too. I'm literally gonna be working 10 hour shifts daily for the next couple weeks though. So I won't have much time for casuals in the near future.



Would you and Jacob try to make it for the KOF/Marvel tourney possibly in the next week or two?

I just pre-registered for GGXXAC+R and KOFXIII.

Also, I'm open to having people over Thursday (all day) to practice and crash for we can leave Friday morning from my pad.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on December 11, 2013, 05:14:00 PM
I really like it when we have enough players to play KoF one and done. I get so pissed and stressed when I play stupid, makes me want to get better!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on December 18, 2013, 10:16:38 AM
Tonight's Matches at Games N Go

Unwieldy vs Zero Ishtar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQZwd1EoKRM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQZwd1EoKRM)

Unwieldy vs Marcobeast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3eG-ICTmB4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3eG-ICTmB4)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 18, 2013, 07:50:23 PM
Hey fellas I just reserved the motel at the Red Roof Inn in Downers Grove for Frostys. It was $45 a night and we will be from Friday to Monday which gave a total of $150 bucks. I'll give the address to whomever is driving.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 19, 2013, 06:24:43 PM
Any idea what time of day would you guys be here on friday? We could chill and get some games in somewhere. Also, any interest in a 2v2 team tournament? Probably Saturday.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on December 21, 2013, 02:47:35 AM
Right now the plan has us in the Chicago area late afternoon sometime before 6pm I'd say.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 21, 2013, 04:14:21 PM
Right now the plan has us in the Chicago area late afternoon sometime before 6pm I'd say.


Awesome, any of you guys bringing setups for the hotel? I can bring a ps3 but have no monitor.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on December 21, 2013, 05:01:41 PM
We're gonna bring at least one full setup with us for sure, but there is talk of bringing two so we can play guilty gear as well.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 21, 2013, 06:33:28 PM
Any idea what time of day would you guys be here on friday? We could chill and get some games in somewhere. Also, any interest in a 2v2 team tournament? Probably Saturday.

I'd rather do casuals and/or a 5v5 on Saturday.

Also, would anyone there be interested in a special exhibition FT5 match for the dream cancel youtube page? I can bring my LGP to record it.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 21, 2013, 07:15:20 PM
Any idea what time of day would you guys be here on friday? We could chill and get some games in somewhere. Also, any interest in a 2v2 team tournament? Probably Saturday.

I'd rather do casuals and/or a 5v5 on Saturday.

Also, would anyone there be interested in a special exhibition FT5 match for the dream cancel youtube page? I can bring my LGP to record it.

I'm down for FT5s. I'm pretty sure a bunch of players here are down for it, especially if you asked. Get hype. 1 week left.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on December 22, 2013, 12:48:15 PM
Train for the Saiyans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJq6tU01XXU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJq6tU01XXU)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAeVzGy2BZg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAeVzGy2BZg)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on December 23, 2013, 05:53:58 AM
Sorry I couldn't make it to the tourney guys. I just happened to get sick on my first day off after 14 days straight of work. Needless to say though, I'm more than set financially for frosty's   ;)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 23, 2013, 09:45:24 PM
Here is the schedule guys.

http://ifdhumbag.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/frosty-faustings-schedule.jpg (http://ifdhumbag.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/frosty-faustings-schedule.jpg)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 24, 2013, 01:27:22 AM
Hey guys, we might have 6 total people going and inside our motel room. We may need 2 cars to bring everyone to and from the venue. Keith is thinking about going but isn't sure people are flaking, so he's 50/50. He can be a 2nd car but he will most likely stay at his mom's crib and can't bring people from our room to the venue.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on December 24, 2013, 01:30:51 AM
Well as stated I'll be driving and we'll have the same capacity as UFGT; so 5 including myself.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 25, 2013, 09:35:43 PM
Okay, here is an update. Keith will be bringing his car and also staying in the room with us. But so far we have 7 ppl in our room. Keith will be leaving at 6pm Friday and scooping up Fred (Sarvets).
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 27, 2013, 07:38:27 AM
I guess I'll see some of you guys tomorrow...? Game Pazzo is running casuals tomorrow from 6pm-2am. I'll be there around 8pm-9pm. Hit me up if you guys are there tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 27, 2013, 08:13:52 AM
I guess I'll see some of you guys tomorrow...? Game Pazzo is running casuals tomorrow from 6pm-2am. I'll be there around 8pm-9pm. Hit me up if you guys are there tomorrow night.

We will be there tomorrow. I'll shoot ya a text.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on December 30, 2013, 06:43:05 PM
GGs to all of you guys that came out this past weekend. Had some great games y'all. Keep playing for the love of the game. See you guys next time. Next year's frosty's should have an even bigger pot bonus.

Full results should be posted as soon as I see them somewhere.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on December 31, 2013, 08:53:41 PM
Yeah if you can get the full results, that would be great for I can post them up. As well as the vids from the tournament and 5v5. I think I wanna front page also my match with Humbag. That was mad fun.

Overall, I feel we need to find a way for we can collectively level-up as a state, I don't want us to plateau or having our skill becoming stagnate.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on January 01, 2014, 02:15:10 AM
Yeah if you can get the full results, that would be great for I can post them up. As well as the vids from the tournament and 5v5. I think I wanna front page also my match with Humbag. That was mad fun.

Posted the full results here. Let me know if something is off. Humbag gave me the full results. Also, I put the DC in our names in the results, Desmond.
http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=917.msg67866#msg67866 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=917.msg67866#msg67866)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 11, 2014, 06:43:02 PM
Hey guys, I'm going to run a tournament on the 18th of this month, next Saturday for KOFXIII. 5 dollar buy-in, double elimination, 70/20/10 split.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on January 13, 2014, 05:20:14 AM
Jacob and I will be able to make it to the tourney, barring any unforseen circumstances.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 13, 2014, 05:23:37 AM
^ Sweet. You guys are free to crash and leave Sunday morning if you'd like.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on January 16, 2014, 07:53:32 PM
Hey y'all. I got the steam edition up and running at home. I can't remember which other MN players have it and wanna play online. Gotta level up any way possible.

my steam ID is:
Macrobeast

see most of y'all on Sat.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 16, 2014, 08:57:48 PM
Yeah, I just popped in a faster processor in my old motherboard and I'm able to play online. 4 bars feels great, but not during corner pressure, lol. Here is my steam id. http://steamcommunity.com/id/desmonddelaghetto (http://steamcommunity.com/id/desmonddelaghetto)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on January 18, 2014, 07:36:37 PM
Yea, corner pressure is definitely lame online. I played Flexo for a while last night and whenever we'd get each other in the corner whoever was the aggressor got to do whatever they wanted. Created the stressful meta-game of trying never to get cornered. But, mostly I've been pretty impressed with the state of online and at least will give me access to mind games & oki ideas.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 27, 2014, 11:50:34 PM
Yo, I'm thinking of coming to casuals on Friday instead of Tuesday. Dirtywerk wants to postpone the 98UM money match until then.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Grublet on January 28, 2014, 05:37:49 AM
Yo, I'm thinking of coming to casuals on Friday instead of Tuesday. Dirtywerk wants to postpone the 98UM money match until then.

Tuesday is the only day I can go this week.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 28, 2014, 06:10:01 AM
Yo, I'm thinking of coming to casuals on Friday instead of Tuesday. Dirtywerk wants to postpone the 98UM money match until then.

Tuesday is the only day I can go this week.

Sup with the weekend? The main thing with Tuesday (tomorrow) is that is gonna be cold as faakkk.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on January 28, 2014, 05:23:51 PM
I changed my mind, I'm going to GNG later today. The money match will HOPEFULLY be on Friday.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: n0thin89 on February 07, 2014, 06:31:43 AM
Hope to see you guys make it to Evo this year.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on February 26, 2014, 07:45:53 PM
Hey guys, would any of you be interested in some small weekly KOFXIII tournaments at GNG Tuesday (or Friday) casuals? The BlazBlue tournament was pretty good, they used single elimination and it was free too; we can do the same. Even if we don't get enough people for a bracket, we can just do round robin. Lemme know if that's cool.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Josh on March 02, 2014, 05:41:45 PM
I think it would be cool. I'm not sure about when we can make it down there. Hopefully this tuesday if Jacob is off work.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 03, 2014, 06:27:18 PM
Btw guys for UFGTX, feel free to register your gamertag with the DC| in-front of it. A few of the Chicago guys will do this as well, and I will ask more people who may be interested.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 26, 2014, 07:43:12 AM
Hey guys, this is a month before Evo...y'all wanna hit it up and see how the competition is?

http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=3274.msg68391#msg68391 (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=3274.msg68391#msg68391)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on March 26, 2014, 02:50:55 PM
i'm in! haven't been to Iowa in forever and I like the sound of the NeoGeo Random Battle side event.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 23, 2014, 05:17:45 PM
Anyone free May 10th? Nov.A will be hosting their first fighting game tournament, and we will have KOFXIII there, hopefully along with BlazBlue:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1419579604965728/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/1419579604965728/)

The page hasnt been updated or promoted much, but all the obvious information will be there. They don't have much equipment, so we gotta bring set-ups and monitors ourselves. I'll be down to bring my ps3, who wants to bring a monitor? We will need two.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on April 24, 2014, 12:26:11 AM
sadly I'll be missing their first event as I promised my mother I'd go up to Fargo with her for Mother's Day weekend. Blast.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on August 26, 2014, 02:27:38 AM
For anyone concerned

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10525666_10152339505773315_2138134827147234736_n.jpg?oh=7c971476c56c819b857318880895cb6e&oe=547B75E8&__gda__=1415597139_1b664f3c47f32382fb41033198c92347)

$10 bucks for KOFXIII which starts at 3pm.

We will do Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R later, and Uniel later.

-desmond
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Malik on September 10, 2014, 07:07:12 PM
Anyone who plays still should come to NEC this year, there is a $1,000 pot FREE ENTRY tournament so show your support. Link to the thread is  here (http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=3345.0) so make travel arrangements, request days off, save your coins starting now because if you live anywhere NEAR this side of the country and miss this one not due to school or work obligations, you will regret it. Hope to see all KOF players there.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on February 25, 2015, 09:18:29 PM
==MN KoF Tournament!==

Where: Club Silencio (the basement of my house)

When: April 4th 2015 6pm

Why: to raise our collective game ahead of Combobreaker and EVO also to gain PLAYKoF points toward the Journey to DC Cup!

Games: KoF XIII, 98UMFE, 2K2UM

I'm giving myself a month to work on this so we can try to get our friend's Alex and Josh in town and to attract as many to the game as possible. As well this gives me some time to get a way to stream this and further events down the line. Get the word out and PLAY KoF!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: buckweet on March 21, 2015, 07:21:10 AM
That tourny sounds awesome. Someone should make an event/ post on the MN Tournament Gaming facebook group to rally the fair weather KOF players so they can brush up.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Macrobeast on March 28, 2015, 07:04:55 PM
more details on the:

Club Silencio KoF Classico Tournament

$5 entry fee for each KoF XIII, 98UMFE and 2k2UM

Games will be on PS3 and PC

6pm in the Club Silencio
(basement of my house so PM me for address)

see u there!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 05, 2015, 10:36:27 AM
KOF13 results (macrobeast has the bracket)
1st. Unwieldy
2nd. Grublet
3rd. desmond_kof

KOF2002UM results (9 players):
1st. desmond_kof
2nd. SGW
3rd. Grublet
4th. Macrobeast
5th. Merlock
5th. JoshKOF
7th. Q
7th. buckweet
9th. Christian L

KOF98UMFE results (9 players):
1st. desmond_kof
2nd. Grublet
3rd. SGW
4th. Merlock
5th. Josh
5th. Macrobeast
7th. Q
7th. buckweet
9th. Christian

http://www.twitch.tv/buckweeet/b/645902940 (http://www.twitch.tv/buckweeet/b/645902940)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: buckweet on April 07, 2015, 12:05:38 PM
Had an awesome time. Thanks for hosting Macrobeast. Looking forward to future local KOF events.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 07, 2015, 05:52:34 PM
I'm going to host on the 18th, just KoF casuals and if anyone wants to plan any runbacks (FT10s). Because of my limited space, I will just allow someone to bring 2 setups. I will make a facebook event for it soon!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: buckweet on April 19, 2015, 08:58:04 AM
Thanks again for hosting, had a great time.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on April 23, 2015, 06:08:20 PM
KOF13 & 2002UM will be here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/803395826418007/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/803395826418007/)

I'll be bringing my XBOX360 & a screen, hopefully someone will bring their PC/Laptop!
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: buckweet on July 08, 2015, 11:48:00 AM
Stoked for these upcoming July and August tournys you and Macro have mentioned. Lets get some FB event pages up ASAP once the dates are finalized so no one has an excuse to dodge  :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 08, 2015, 04:56:32 PM
I have a facebook event page up, but I will share the details here:

KOF13 & KOF2002UM tournament

$5 dollar entry fee

July 25th Saturday, sign-ups/casuals at 2pm,

2002UM on 360/PC starts at 4pm
KOF13 on ps3/PC starts at 6:30pm

If someone can help me run one of the brackets it will be much appreciated.

Standard tournament rules and format. If under 8 players or so we will do a round robin.

Will be streamed here: http://www.twitch.tv/desmond_kof (http://www.twitch.tv/desmond_kof)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on July 26, 2015, 05:06:09 PM
Results from Negaverse KOF Tournament #1

KOF2002UM 7-25
==========
1. desmond_kof
2. tones
3. Jacob (Grublet)
4. Sam (SummyG)
5. ben (buckweet)
6. joe dirt


KOFXIII 7-25
==========
1. Alex (Unwieldy)
2. Jacob (Grublet)
3. tones
4. desmond_kof
5. travonta
5. Sam (SummyG)
6. ben (buckweet)

http://www.twitch.tv/desmond_kof/v/8549863 (http://www.twitch.tv/desmond_kof/v/8549863)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: TONES (^_^) on August 02, 2015, 09:02:29 PM
Leaving a Mark  ;)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: buckweet on September 08, 2015, 12:56:26 PM
A mark indeed. Good shit from you and Desmond @ the last tapcade  :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: Travnks on October 01, 2015, 06:37:26 AM
Hi its Travis aka Travnks. I've been to about 3 Tapcades now and the one Fighter's Republic. Just looking to learn and do better in KoF.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: K-BEAN on October 17, 2015, 10:39:09 PM
let's have fun today, yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: buckweet on October 19, 2015, 03:06:57 PM
Had an awesome time @ Club Silencio. I think we had 3 or 4 new people that weren't at the last one, which is awesome to see. We were missing some staples too like Tones and Grublet, and I know some others weren't able to make it like Travnks, Merlock, Sam/Colin, Dustin. Sooner or later 15+ person brackets, sky is the limit. Let's continue to foster local growth of KOF  :)
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on October 22, 2015, 04:32:11 AM
Let's continue to foster local growth of KOF  :)

Yes, indeed.
Title: Re: Minnesota KOF Thread
Post by: desmond_kof on March 29, 2016, 05:40:51 PM
Video from our last session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9kIg7vQvVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9kIg7vQvVc)