RENOCREW 2011 (Northern Nevada's Fightin Game Scene)

Regional Matchmaking Pacific North
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There’s nothing wrong with pointing out a players flaws, but there is a difference between constructive criticism and shitting on someone. You don’t have to sugar coat everything, but talking shit to someone isn’t going to help anyone at all. I’m not saying that is what has happened, but it’s just a reminder to everyone. Your goal is to point out someones flaws, and work on them.

For example:

Martin -
Strengths: You play a strong character, and it matches your play style. You can hit people with unexpected stuff.
Weaknesses: Your unexpected nature can be detrimental to your game. Your footsies are lacking, and I would work on better risk/reward on your SPD set-ups.

Danny-
Strengths: Extremely strong footsies and reaction at the right ranges.
Weaknesses: Overly defensive, which is a great thing in the last pixel of the game. However, you should work on more offensive strategies as well. Just like Martin, work on good risk/reward scenarios for yourself. Personally, I don’t think Zangief is the best character for you, but he is strong, and I would recommend to keep play him until the next game.

Jose-
Strengths: Strong fundamental knowledge of SF4. Rarely misses up combos, good basic understanding of footsies.
Weaknesses: Honestly, I need to watch you play more in depth to really break down your game. But don’t worry, you aren’t perfect. We all have our flaws.

Koogy-
Strengths: Best player in the world.
Weaknesses: Can’t tech throws. Doesn’t know anything about the game beyond Rufus and mashing the roundhouse button.

Darrikson:
Strengths: You have a few tricky set-ups, and you have an unrelenting rush style.
Weaknesses: The number one issue from my perspective, if you play a game based entirely around what you want to do, instead of the openings presented in the match. You’ll go for 3-4 mix-ups in a row, regardless of how the opponent has reacted to the last few. This is definitely a habit from playing online, where reacting quickly isn’t always possible. The best way to play is a slightly more reserved style, especially with a character that has poor rewards for high risk. There are many more points to learn, which I can point out in detail when I watch you play.

I’ll be available this gaming night to sit and watch people, if they ask me to. I will give you my opinion on what you did wrong / right, and hopefully allow you to see things you might not have noticed before.

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I’d bring some stuff, but I think my ride for these things will most likely be Rob (Raius1), so we wont be getting there till maybe 8.15ish…

And on a positive related note, Rob came by my house on Saturday and we had a maybe 3 or 4 hour straight session of Street Fighter. Some in training mode, some in matches. And honestly man, you’ve come a long way in the short space of… what maybe 3 days or soemthing since we played at your house? Execution could still be better (and damn we were getting tired by the end there. In hindsight, sorry I didn’t offer you any refreshments or anything!), but the whole way you approach matches is much more solid now. I think it was probably what… 55-5 me or something by the end, but you did get some very legit wins of rounds/games in there. Keep it up!

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Would anyone be interested in an entry fee ($3 ~ $5), but guaranteed drinks + food? All extra money is put into a fund for future events. I love what we did last time, where food and soda was available, but I don’t want people to have to fork over $20 of their own money just to feed everyone for free. I know some people do it for fun, but I don’t want them to get all burned out on it.

If not, no biggy. People can bring their own food / drinks to share. I was just curious~ :3

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I wouldn’t want to pay an entry fee for food since I usually forget about all hunger when I’m around Street Fighter. Maybe each week people can sign up for different food items to bring, and then if they don’t bring anything they don’t eat?

Also yeah… I think Chun Li fits my play-style a lot better. She’s kind of like King Dedede in that she has a good grab game, weak campy projectiles, and long range pokes, which goes well with my campy/defensive style. But shes so fragile, and I don’t know her ranges nearly as well. I’ll probably play her a bit more seriously in Super. Zangief is just so much easier to compete with!

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Wow… I leave the scene for a few months and all these new players are popping up…

I’m glad to see what I’ve created in Reno is still living strong through Koogy and The Board.

Let me give u my insights since I’ve done it before in multiple cities and have been successful at it…

I think Koogy’s idea is in the right direction… what made OG players strong was the “arcade” environment… ure gonna get ure butts kicked if ure a noob… but if ure hellbent on becoming better ure gonna keep playing them until u can kick them off the machine.

IMO the way to get the scene fired up is by having players wanting to get better. And I dont mean just saying “ya… I wanna get better” I mean as competitive gamers you will do whatever it takes to get better… Training mode for hrs on end learning combos, setups, footsies… making long trips to play vs. a better player and playing them for 3-4hrs per visit… and most importantly not cry or make excuses when u lose but learn why you lost and improve on your game…

As for having “mentors” like Jose, Koogy, Martin, Danny, Chris etc… each player have their own unique way of teaching… for the newbies its choosing the one you think u can benifit the most. My students in the past have all thought I was a drill sargent when it came to training them… but everyone of them have been successful at their respected game why… its because I dont settle for anything but their best… even if they dont think they can achive it… I knew they could… and I put them on a path where they did…

all these “creative” idea on reviving the Reno scene is fine and dandy… but what I’ve learned is this… all the “hey get together at my house this weekends” isnt gonna do shit unless the new players and old players are serious about playing to get better and not just having a “get together.”

Whats lost since fighting games have gone onto console is the “killer instinct” … the desire to show off to prove to everyone around them that they are the best… friendship is developed through respect not because u were invited to someones house… while I may be friends with Valle, Choi, Nelson, Cole etc… when I’m on the machine next to them… I wanted to beat them… and that desire wanting to beat them developed into mutual respect and ultimately into friendship…

create that environment … and Reno will have a powerhouse scene like it once did in TTT, CvS1/2, Guilty Gear, SC3

but… what do I know… right?

I’m just some washed up gamer whose way past his prime!

RENOROB

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OMG its RenoROB!

Take notes.

@BR3N7 - Yes, thank you for making all the comments you did though, the scene will definitely grow with what you’ve put out here. Hope to see you actively playing more as we always grow from new and good players!

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Ok, I spent this weekend unlocking all the characters, so my 360 is useable now. I can also bring a tv (that can live there), and provide my TE stick as well. I can probably contribute all this on a regular basis as well. So that’s almost a complete secondary setup.

@Brent: No worries man, like I said, I’m taking the criticism in stride.

@Koogy: Thanks for observations, and I have to agree with your points. I take a rushdown and baiting style with Vega, because I’m most weak defensively. I can’t use the FA system effectively, backflips are ass, and trying to dash on the controller can be frustrating at times, so I continue to keep pressuring on wakeup to try and stay out of those defensive situations. Characters with faster jumps like Blanka, Guile, and Seth also give me complications, as I can’t react to the jump fast enough to counter it properly. I’ll focus on defensiveness, counterpoke into punishes, and opponent analysis this week.

And to everyone else, thanks for the ecouragement.

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Great stuff Rob, the drive to win is what people need. Right now I have a high level of motivation to play people but I don’t have a setup, controller, or game, if anyone would like to play some matches just post maybe we can get together since I’m mobile and available in the afternoons and evenings right at the moment. Otherwise I’ll will be at Koogz to play this wednesday.

Also guys Jose is a great player and cool guy he’s not a dick at all. He’ll help you with your game if you need. Not sure if I played you Br3n7 but show up to Koogz house next time and get your game on.

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Thanks very much for your time, talent, and criticism. It is helping a lot. Unfortunately, right now it feels like I’m WORSE online. Execution…is usually better than what you’ve seen, but that’s not to say that it doesn’t need some attention. Especially on links and such. Also, it does me good to hear that you, Martin and Mario are considered fairly legit around here. I don’t feel quite so bad about some of the trouncings I’ve taken. Can’t wait for Wednesday. I can bring:

3 joysticks, 2 Madcatz TE’s for XBOX and one custom that works on both
1 XBOX with everything unlocked & 1 copy of SF4
1 PS3 + SF4 with (I think) everything unlocked, but no AV cables
And you already have the old tube TV there

I don’t mind people using any of this, but I do ask that you treat my stuff with respect. One of my sticks came back to me with kind of a big scuff last time. No biggy, but please, be mindful.

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Like I said before boys I have been here and will push the Reno scene forward and hope that with everyone we go forward!

BTW no more essays holy crap my eyes hurt, Just got back from WA and I played a ton of great players from the NW and I raped them all yes I did win the SakuraCon TOurnament, and while it wasn’t the biggest collection of players there were many amazing players.

I have and will prove my game against anyone, and honestly Jose no trash talk I don’t care if your Rog can “Beat” me while I’m testing something out. Second there is only one character that I have problems with, and thats Seth no other. You have your style and like I said go with it man, I’m going to play more and more till I am the best.

Guys like I said I’m going to be the best, I want Reno to be the best most hype fucking town. Lets do this practice nights come up, come and level up with all the players. Don’t get discouraged, don’t give up because you don’t know or understand a match-up. Always give it your all, and learn from every match!

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Whatever. I’m going to be the very best! Like no one ever was…

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Im going to try my best to come up to Reno with Hula one of these Wednesdays because we definitely want to step up our game!

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Make sure to be practicing inbetween these sessions~

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Yo Psychoballz, where do you live? I live on Patriot near In and Out (South Virginia), I have a set up with a game, as long as you don’t live too far I can pick you up. I am open pretty much any evening, work 8-5. Mon - Fri.

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when is this and wheres is this taking place

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PM Koogy and look at the first post on this thread. You’ll be good from there.

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at mira loma?

878

i saw that he lived somewere near schedls but there is this one thread that he was somewer near mira loma

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does anyone live at mira loma?

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I live at the Sparks Marina. There is only one person over at Mira Loma, and he doesn’t go to the events.

If anyone has some fold out black stools, I definitely need 3 additional ones for the fight nights. We should have a bitchin’ set-up this time, though! I’m excited! :smiley: