arcade etiquette...

AlterGenesis · 2009-01-31T21:51:16.000Z

Don’t mash…too hard.

Some people shake the damn cab and get mad when nothing happens, oh I know, because you broke the shit!

Stuart_Hayden · 2009-01-31T21:53:06.000Z

STOP THROWING ME! HONOR! :mad:

Valaris · 2009-01-31T21:54:14.000Z

wakasashe:

At Evo, it was cool to see badges take the place of coin lines. Your name was on it, no questions of who was next.

Yeah that was pretty cool. Kept things running so smoothly.

AlterGenesis · 2009-01-31T21:55:13.000Z

Stuart_Hayden:

STOP THROWING ME! HONOR! :mad:

…which causes unnecessary mashing.

Although, throws ARE unblockable, pretty cheap if you ask me.

Shadow_Ace_50 · 2009-01-31T22:02:12.000Z

when approching the cabinet im playing on please observe the current situation before taking action…
please ask me after I have completed the match during the 4 second intermission if you wish to play agaisnt me
if I agree you may then insert your money into the coin slot to begin the game., if I decline please wait until i have lost on the stage before the final boss or on that stage to start your own game
when playing please press buttons quietly in a respectable manner so you do not ruin my concentration…talking is also prohibited
only use a character that rivals that of my own so I can enjoy the fight

thank you…

Stuart_Hayden · 2009-01-31T22:06:21.000Z

AlterGenesis:

…which causes unnecessary mashing.

Although, throws ARE unblockable, pretty cheap if you ask me.

I was saying it as a joke. I don’t care what the fuck the other person does. Play to win baby.

Chachi · 2009-01-31T22:07:14.000Z

Always have a cloth towel on hand for the sticks, just in case someone with really sweaty hands comes along. If you don’t have any at the house, jack one from one of the techs wandering around, chances are they aren’t doing anything anyway…

Vectorman · 2009-01-31T22:20:18.000Z

Shadow_Ace_50:

when approching the cabinet im playing on please observe the current situation before taking action…

please ask me after I have completed the match during the 4 second intermission if you wish to play agaisnt me

if I agree you may then insert your money into the coin slot to begin the game., if I decline please wait until i have lost on the stage before the final boss or on that stage to start your own game

when playing please press buttons quietly in a respectable manner so you do not ruin my concentration…talking is also prohibited

only use a character that rivals that of my own so I can enjoy the fight

thank you…

You sound like a douche…The world isn’t going to revolve around you. If I see that your close to the boss then I’ll let you fight it out but other then that, if there are people waiting your definitely going to get challenged.

Also talking is what makes games fun IMO. I hate playing people who play as if its life or death, be friendly. Finally, I don’t see how you could control who the OTHER person wanted to pick…

P.S- Are there any SF4 cabs in GA?

Hotobu · 2009-01-31T22:40:45.000Z

Vectorman:

You sound like a douche…The world isn’t going to revolve around you. If I see that your close to the boss then I’ll let you fight it out but other then that, if there are people waiting your definitely going to get challenged.

Also talking is what makes games fun IMO. I hate playing people who play as if its life or death, be friendly. Finally, I don’t see how you could control who the OTHER person wanted to pick…

P.S- Are there any SF4 cabs in GA?

Maybe the people around here who couldn’t get SFIV TE sticks need to pitch in for some sarcsm/humor detectors for the forums. People around here seem to be especially dimwitted lately.

DeadlyRave-Neo · 2009-01-31T22:46:12.000Z

MagnetoManiac:

Like pherai said, it is the point of arcades, to play other people. If you want to practice or look at character endings and play casually, wait until the console release.

or go to youtube.

Fryborg · 2009-01-31T23:48:08.000Z

there are always other games to play anyway so i always ask if its alright if i join in on a game. ppl rarely say no in my experience anyway

supermin · 2009-01-31T23:55:57.000Z

i hate it when there are kids playing fighting games i just want to beat them up

System_1 · 2009-02-01T02:23:24.000Z

I was at a small arcade in Florida not too long ago and some dude completely stomped me in Hyper Fighting using cheap tick throws! I called bullshit and he started talking shit like “play to win. It’s not cheap!” Not telling me ways to avoid getting thrown or giving me any real advice other than that.

So I took his advice and played to win. No honor, no standards, not even a friendly match. So I started singing Happy Happy Joy Joy really loudly… causing him to get pissed and lose. I played to win by getting inside my opponents head. Is this improper arcade etiquette to be a complete asshole to someone who quotes that shit and is a complete asshole?

Stuart_Hayden · 2009-02-01T02:29:14.000Z

Play to win but don’t be an ass hole about it.

Sometimes people like it when you ask before challenging, some don’t. I do it if I am at new arcade and I don’t know the “workings” of their cliques or cab rotations or whatever. Plus it’s just common courtesy since you are new. Unless there is a line then it’s whatever.

Simply introducing yourself goes a long way in arcades too. Yeah people will know of “that one dude with a good said character/team” but people will remember and acknowledge you if you introduce yourself. So it’d be “Oh yeah, that’s Stuart. He came here a week or so ago. He has a really good said team or character. You should talk to him. He’s a pretty nice guy.”

Shake hands before and after matches. Say good game regardless of winning or losing.

This is just shit I always do though.

Oh, and like a lot of other people mentioned. FUCKING BATHE! PLEASE!

DrooMighty · 2009-02-01T02:38:13.000Z

Stuart_Hayden:

Play to win but don’t be an ass hole about it.

Sometimes people like it when you ask before challenging, some don’t. I do it if I am at new arcade and I don’t know the “workings” of their cliques or cab rotations or whatever. Plus it’s just common courtesy since you are new. Unless there is a line then it’s whatever.

Shake hands before and after matches. Say good game regardless of winning or losing. That’s what I always do anyways.

Man when you were young and a regular at Trax this shit didn’t apply at all. Ohh lawdy the antics, the singing of the Ice Tower stage song, the screaming and yelling. Those were good times.

Stuart_Hayden · 2009-02-01T02:41:49.000Z

Grimm_Demize:

Man when you were young and a regular at Trax this shit didn’t apply at all. Ohh lawdy the antics, the singing of the Ice Tower stage song, the screaming and yelling. Those were good times.

PPG Baby! He comes back every now and again when I play Marvel.
But that’s when I was young as you said and thought I was hot shit. So it’s whatever now. I’m a lot more respectful and realize I suck at most fighters.

Frantastic23 · 2009-02-01T02:55:16.000Z

You can’t really stop someone from putting money into the machine.

My real problem is with people who go to arcades and don’t wear deodorant. :shake:

JGD_CHAOS · 2009-02-01T03:00:18.000Z

Throw all day. It’s in the game isn’t it?

Duralath · 2009-02-01T03:02:05.000Z

I’m tempted to carry a can of Febreze or Axe with me, just so I can spray down the guys that don’t wear deodorant/never shower.

I think all the valid points got discussed here. Wait your turn, know who’s in front of you, if there’s an open seat at the cab, expect competition, etc. Oh, and taunting post-match is kinda stupid.

BustaBust · 2009-02-01T03:10:58.000Z

^ taunting, some take it serious and some dont. just dont taunt unless you really know the person