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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: September 06, 2011, 05:07:39 AM »

Current results this week for Southtown Arcade Ranking battles Summer Season.

September 4th Ranking Battles:
1. BBZ (Elizabeth, Shen, K'): 10
2. Jose (Iori, Robert, Terry): 7
3. Fixel (Ryo, Shen, Ralf): 5
4. Fatacon (Duolon, King, Leona, Andy): 3
5. DemoNinja (Kyo, Andy, Kula): 2
5. Christian (Yuri, Kula, Athena): 2
7. Haunts (K', Kyo, Kim): 1
7. RogerDodger (Shen, Mai, Kim): 1

Current Standings:
1. Geo.YUC = 30
2. CharREX = 14
2. Isaiah = 14
4. Fixel= 13
5. Fatacon = 11
6. CMD.DUC = 10
6. BBZ = 10
6. DemoNinja = 10
9. Renzo = 8
10. Kane317 = 7
11. Reiki = 4
12. Hotpockets = 3
12. Haunts = 3
14. Paul = 2
14. Christian = 2
14. 4leaf = 2
14. N4US = 2
18. D' = 1
18. TastyLumpia = 1
18. RogerDodger = 1

Next week is the last ranking battle of the season. After that, Fall season begins.

I'll post a new thread in the tournament section next week. The pot will decrease, but so will the entry fee to $5.

The RanBat seemed very interesting!
I was especially following Jose as he is the player I did few games during my trip in SF.

When is the fall season starting by the way?
I just hope I won't miss too many sessions before I am in the area...

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 27, 2011, 09:03:36 PM »

In all honesty, I don't know. If he's not working, he's drinking or smoking. It's hard to tell when or if he'll come around like the last couple of times.

Again, I'll be there today. I don't know if I'll give you a challenge, but I'll do my best!

Unfortunately I don't think I can drop by.
I will send you a sms 1h before if I can make it.

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 27, 2011, 08:01:04 PM »

I went back to Southtown this afternoon.
Unfortunately there was only one player: "Jose"
And FYI he is the one I've played against last time. (so didn't play against GEO :-()

Unfortunately it seems I won't be able to play against other players in the area just yet.

Will be there tomorrow. Was at gamecenter working on a few things with K' and running the Melty Blood gathering.

Yea, that sounds like Geovanny. You'll see that happen a lot if you play him; it's not a traditional fighting style. He fights on full aggressive energy, doing as much damage in one combo as he can fit.

I guess we all have a different definition of high damaging combos, Geo's combos in general, are not the strongest combos at all.  He tends to "waste" his HD meter a lot canceling very early into NeoMax.  Also, NM combos are not necessarily the most damaging combos.  Try playing Mr KOF and company and you'll see.  I would actually rather get hit by Geo's combos lol =)

I've said that for a while and no one really listens to me. I'd rather get hit by him than anyone else at Southtown really. The problem is I keep getting hit after the first few ):

I don't feel it's a matter of not listening to you as it is that's not the overall problem playing Geo. It's just he could Super, Ex Super, Neomax; it doesn't matter. He still beats us.

Let me clarify what I wrote. I said that he fights aggressively to fit as much damage in one combo as he can fit. Whether that does a 100% combo or 60-70% is not what I meant. I only meant he will cram as much damage in one big burst with just about any character like a nuke. When questioned about his choices of attacks, his reasons fringe on the "entertainment" factor. This was why he stated he switched characters when he won or taunted people in game. He does it to make the tournament interesting, for viewers or himself. Don't think a majority of us can make him play seriously.

As Isaiah mentioned earlier, he states he rarely gets a "flashy" combo done on him because Geo spends most of his meter getting out of the pressure being applied to him or missing EX opportunities. Either way it goes, I feel that what's being done is dumbing down a threat. Sitting in the tournament and watching people play Geo, even in casuals, he rarely gets pushed to his second character. That's a problem that needs solving. He could be as good as Mr.KoF or waste his whole bar on whiffing, but if he rarely is challenged, there shouldn't be discussion about his meter usage. He's hitting people and capitalizing on every opportunity while not being challenged enough by our gameplay. That's the problem. When or if we even hit him, I'm watching competent players get 15-20% on his first character in a sitting. The only time we're getting meter is when we're being hit by him. Getting hit once is okay, but it's too much when it's a constant barrage.

This is honesty. Up here in NorCal, we're not going to get anywhere unless we can all beat Geo or atleast make him try to play. We're getting there, yes, but talking smack about him blowing meter doesn't mean anything when we still lose.

So my question is ... where was Geo when I was at Southtown arcade haha ;-)

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 27, 2011, 07:40:11 AM »

I went back to Southtown this afternoon.
Unfortunately there was only one player: "Jose"
And FYI he is the one I've played against last time. (so didn't play against GEO :-()

Unfortunately it seems I won't be able to play against other players in the area just yet.

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 26, 2011, 06:09:44 PM »

From Reiki description I think it could be Geo.
With Iori he was focusing on high damage combo with EX DM.

I will try to drop by again this afternoon around 6/7.
Hopefully I will see few of you there.

I am leaving SF on sunday morning.

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 26, 2011, 01:07:31 AM »

Lol so it could be Geo ;-)
I have never had anyone doing so many throws in one match! lol

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 25, 2011, 11:44:30 PM »

I will come in the arcade (southtown) this afternoon (will try to be there after 5).
If some good players were around it would be a good challenge I think.

Hum maybe someone can help me out ;-)
I went to Southtown arcade yesterday and played against few people.
Especially one pretty good player using K', Iori and Terry.
I was curious if this rings any bell and if someone would know his name.


:-)

It might be CharRex...but I'm not sure.  I remember him being one of the few Iori players.

I was thinking it might be Geo.YUC  because he also played a bit with Robert and Shen.
Huuum ... next time I will take time to ask for his name hehe ;-)

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 25, 2011, 11:16:32 PM »

I will come in the arcade (southtown) this afternoon (will try to be there after 5).
If some good players were around it would be a good challenge I think.

Hum maybe someone can help me out ;-)
I went to Southtown arcade yesterday and played against few people.
Especially one pretty good player using K', Iori and Terry.
I was curious if this rings any bell and if someone would know his name.


:-)

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 24, 2011, 06:15:21 PM »

There are 3 arcades with XIII in the area?
I thought the southtown arcade was the only one.

I will come in the arcade (southtown) this afternoon (will try to be there after 5).
If some good players were around it would be a good challenge I think.

Keep in touch

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 22, 2011, 07:08:13 PM »

How was the winner yesterday?
And who is the current winner based on the 4 ranbat?

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 22, 2011, 04:40:27 AM »

Hum a bit disappointed that I was 15min late from the start and couldn't participate to the ranking battle :-(
I will try to come weekday and challenge few players if any are there.

I really like the setting with the live comments and also the TV at the entrance showing the matches.
That was great.

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Meet & Greet / Re: Bonjour Bonjour

« on: August 18, 2011, 12:04:48 AM »

Hum I have a little doubt now... Has everybody understood that it was just a friendly taunt or did some people think it was serious?
*laugh*

I don't think I will make it to SoCal for this trip but there is a possibility that I move here for a little while... so I would definitely be around to play if I do so :-)

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Meet & Greet / Bonjour Bonjour

« on: August 17, 2011, 06:24:46 PM »

Hey everyone.

I am a french old school KoF player interested in KoF.
98 was definitely one of my favourite from the series.
I've started playing again at XII and obviously I love XIII.

I live in London but have been travelling quite a lot since 2 last years so I could play in Tokyo, HK, France and hopefully in US now.

And my goal for XIII? Make my Chin eat Kane317's alive :p

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 17, 2011, 06:05:39 PM »

Howdy!

KoF XIII ranbat is at Southtown Arcade at 447 Stockton Street, right in front of the Stockton Tunnel at 13:00 (1:00 PM) this Sunday (August 21st)

Southtown Arcade is open Wednesday to Friday from 3PM to 9PM, Saturday from 12PM to 9PM, and Sunday from 12PM to 7PM. Most players will be available on Saturday to play, but many are around during the weekdays from 5PM onward. Please stop by and enjoy yourself at the arcade!

I will try to pop in for the ranbat but the date might not work out for me :-(
I am trying to push things around ...
If I can't make it I'll try to have a go weekdays.

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Offline Matchmaking / Re: NorCal KOF!

« on: August 16, 2011, 12:52:27 AM »

Hi MichelS,

Glad you finally registered here!  Wish we could make it up there as the NorCal scene is blowing up!  When you have a minute, introduce yourself here.

I will write a little something later tonight.
I am supposed to be working now haha ;-)

I think (but not sure) that there is a ranking battle this weekend so I would love to go there.
I am very disappointed I've missed the SVB in London ...