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Quick non-KOF update: If any of you happen to play Injustice, be advised that due to PS3 slowdown issues we will be moving it from PS3 to 360.

Very sorry to switch things on you guys again, but this one is actually good news:  The event that was screwing us on Saturday was canceled, so we are free to run all day and knock finals down on Saturday.  We will still be having this as a 3 day event with side tournaments like AH3/Guilty Gear on Sunday, but we're moving finals back to Saturday so people don't have to make an extra trip out if they don't really want to.

Sorry for all of the confusion, this is why you don't plan tournaments with only 4 weeks' notice.

Yeah, it was either that or starting main games on Friday and running that until like 2am

Updated schedule, as mentioned before there was a bit of a scheduling conflict with Pazzo on the Saturday night so we need to have tournament matches done by 6:30pm(people will still be allowed to play games for the rest of the night, but there will be lots of loud music/flashing lights and the stream equipment all needs to be clear from the stage area).  Finals for the main Saturday games will need to be moved to Sunday.

Changes made are as follows:

- VSav moved from 10pm Friday to 4pm Friday
- AH3 moved from 4pm Friday to 12pm Sunday
- GGXX:AC+ moved from 5pm Saturday to 4pm Sunday
- Top 8s for SSFIVAE, UMvC3, KOFXIII, and P4A moved to Sunday

Once tournament play is wrapped up on Sunday the venue will still be open all day for casuals and such.

Yo we in there. Although I might not be able to make Friday for AH3 which would make me sad. We will seeeeee

Good news on that front, sonewhat bad news on the KOF front.  There is a scheduling conflict on Saturday night, so we need to have matches for the might wrapped up by 6:30(casuals will still be allowed but there will be lots of loud music and such so not conducive to tourney matches.  Unless KOF had a particularly low turnout(hopefully not) top 8 will need to be on Sunday along with the other main games. AH3 and GG side tourneys are also now on Sunday. I'll have the OP updated with a new schedule tomorrow.

Bonus Exhibition on Saturday, August 31st: Me and Mike Banks getting lit and looking like this:

[Chicago Heart 5: Facebook Event]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Chicago FGC presents to you Chicago Heart 5. This time around, things will be a bit different; With the permission of Big E, Chicago Heart 5, has become be a regional qualifier for The Fall Classic (TFC), more details on how the qualifier works will be posted as soon as we receive details for it!

Chicago Heart 5: Facebook Event

Side Games are subject to change to fit scheduling; first Post will update as they occur.

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Date: August 30-September 1, 2013

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Venue: GamePazzo Venue Site

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Staff:

   T.O's:
   - ShinSyn
   - Frankie G
   Equipment:
   - Domingo
   - Bob Washington
   Smash Organizer:
   - DarkKaskashi
   Stream & Recording:
   - Nobodyexe P4A/GG/AH3 - Stream Link
   - BGCallisto - SSFIV:AE/UMvC3/TTT2 - Stream Link

(Other Games will be listed when Schedule is completed)

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Hotel:

Chicago Marriott Suites - Downers Grove - Distance: 4 MI From the venue Reservations Link

Offers are as follows: (As of July 29th, 2013)

Advanced Purchase Rate:

   1 Bedroom 2 room Suite, 1 King, Sofabed: 79.00 + Tax; Nightly

Weekend Rates:

   1 Bedroom 2 room Suite, 1 King, Sofabed: 99.00 + Tax; Nightly
   1 Bedroom 2 room Suite, 2 Double, Sofabed: 99.00+ Tax; Nightly (ALMOST SOLD OUT)

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Downers Grove - Distance: 4 MI from the venue Reservations Link

Offers are as follows: (As of July 28th, 2013)

   1 King Bed (Smoking/Non-Smoking): 78.50 + Tax; Nightly
   2 Double Beds (Smoking/Non-Smoking): 82.50 + Tax; Nightly
   1 King Bed Exclusive (Smoking/Non-Smoking): 91.50 + Tax; Nightly
   1 King Bed, 2 Parlor Suite (Non-Smoking): 108.00 + Tax; Nightly
   1 King Bed, Jacuzzi Suite (Non-Smoking): 112.00 + Tax; Nightly

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Main Games:

Other Pot Bonuses will be listed as they are announced:

   UMVC3 (360) - $10
   SSF4:AE (360) - $10
   P4U (360) - $10 ($100 Pot Bonus)
   TTT2 (PS3) - $10
   King of Fighters XIII (PS3) - $10
   Injustice (PS3) - $10
   Super Smash Bros. Melee (GC) - $10
   Street Fighter x Tekken (360) - $10
   Dead or Alive 5 (360) - $10
   Soul Caliber 5 (PS3) - $10

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Side Games:

   GGXX:AC+R (360) - $10 ($100 Pot Bonus)
   MK9 (PS3) - $10
   Arcana Heart 3 (PS3) - $5 ($50 Pot Bonus)
   Vampire Savior (360) - $5
   Street Fighter II: Super Turbo (HDR: Classic) (360) - $5
    Dive Kick(PS3)

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Special Events and Exhibitions:

   UMvC3 Team Tournament (8 TEAM LIMIT): $30
   SSFIV: AE Tournament (8 TEAM LIMIT): $30
   P4U 3v3 Exhibition - Illinois vs Michigan II

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Super Smash Bros. Melee Rules:

   4 Stocks
   8:00 minute timer
   Items OFF

Ties after the time limit are determined by stocks, then by percentage.

   Master Hand is banned.
   Wobbling is banned/legal (discretion of T.O.)
   Stalling with Jigglypuff's Rising Pound or Peach's Wall Bomber is banned.
   Glitches such as Ice Climbers' Freeze Glitch and Mewtwo's Soul Stunner are banned.
   Dave's Stupid Rule: You cannot counter pick any stage you have won on in a set unless agreed upon by the opponent.

Stage Strike from Neutrals for the first match of the set in "1221" fashion:

   First player strikes one stage.
   Second player strikes the next two stages.
   First player strikes one stage.

Stage List: (Neutral )

   Final Destination
   Yoshi's Story
   Dream Land
   Battlefield
   Fountain of Dreams

Counter Pick:

   Pokemon Stadium
   Final Destination
   Yoshi's Story
   Dream Land
   Battlefield

Post Match Exchange:

   Winner announces stage ban (except in best-of-5 sets)
   Loser chooses counter pick stage
   Winner chooses their character
   Loser chooses their character

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Event Schedule

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Friday:

   2PM - Doors Open/Casual Play/Signups
   4PM â€" VSAV (Side Tournament)/MK9 (Side Tournament)
   6PM â€" SCV/SFxT
   7PM â€" Injustice
   8PM â€" TTT2/Dive Kick
   10PM-Close â€" Casual Play

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Saturday

   10AM - Doors Open/Casual Play/Signups
   12PM - SSFIV:AE/Skullgirls (Side Tournament)
   2PM - SSBM/KOFXIII
   3PM - UMvC3
   4PM - P4A
   5PM - SF2: Super Turbo (Side Tournament)
   7PM - SSFIV:AE/KOFXIII Top 8s
   9PM - UMvC3/P4A Top 8s
   11PM-Close - Casual Play

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Sunday

   10AM - Doors Open/Casual Play/Signups
   12PM - AH3 (Side Tournament)
   2PM - UMvC3 Teams/P4A IL vs MI Exhibition
   4PM - SSFIV:AE Teams/GGXX:AC+R (Side Tournament)
   6PM-Close - Casual Play/MMs/etc.


Come on out, enjoy the venue, get some games in and and bring your A-Game for Tournament Night! See you guys soon!