Tomoko Kuroki Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Believe it or not, I only just recently found out about ESL, and I'm sure there's other's I don't know about, I haven't followed anything competitive wise other then LoL when I played it for a good 4 years. I'm curious about this for a few reasons. Curiosity, and maybe just attempt for the hell at it at a game like MKX. And a few months ago when I was still playing smite, I was in masters 1v1 playing against and winning 50% of the top against the top 50 players. I stopped playing for a few reasons but now I look on the ESL site and it shows there are "Cups" of 1v1 tournaments in smite. Do all of these events pay? I just get so confused trying to follow sometimes, everytime I see a new tournament, usually in fighting games, it seems to always be a different name. Final round, ESL, TFC and I just get lost so I don't follow anything and just look at youtube >< So anyways, where should I look at for pro gaming exactly. And do you usually win anything, I'm assuming just the top 3 which is fine because it's encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Scruffington Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Are you looking to get into it as a fan or as a competitor? There's a big difference there. For Street Fighter, you can check out shoryuken.com which should have a list of all upcoming tournaments. There currently aren't any "big" majors coming up this month as EVO just happened pretty recently. For Smash Bros., check out VGBootCamp or the smashbros subreddit. Next major tournament is Big House 5 next month. As far as the other MOBAs go, I don't follow any aside from League. And there's pretty much nothing outside of the regional qualifiers for Korea and China until Worlds next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 You're just looking to follow pro gaming.. not attend tournaments yourself? Since you seem interested in fighters; Shoryuken is a very good site to follow for information of upcoming tournaments and where you can watch them; some are pay to view if that's what you meant by "do these events pay". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neputyunu Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Wish that you become korean in your next life. They are natural pros in Starcraft Want a korean girlfriend? You must beat her father in Starcraft first. <insert meme here> (Vita has no copy/paste.) Edited September 3, 2015 by Neputyunu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAFoxAnymore Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (Vita has no copy/paste.) Or games 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactic Hyper Balls Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Pro gaming sounds more like a chore then an enjoyment, but props to the ones that crush and win big bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xel Posted September 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2015 Or games Come again? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1973456 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Do all of these events pay? Well you have to pay to enter; is that what you're referring to? I just get so confused trying to follow sometimes, everytime I see a new tournament, usually in fighting games, it seems to always be a different name. Final round, ESL, TFC and I just get lost so I don't follow anything and just look at youtube >< If you really want to get in tournaments as a spectator and to have an idea when you actually enter one I suggest you go on Twitch.tv more often and get to know which are the usual live streamers for each genre and game. For example: Teamsp00ky and the CapcomFightersChannel usally cover 1v1 Fighting game events such as EVO, SummerJam, NCR, Final Round. Youtube mostly just has replays (which is always a good thing) where as Twitch you watch the whole thing live. To keep track of all these events, the suggestions Scruffington made are mostly spot on. Can't really say about MOBAs or RTS on a competitive level I've tried to get into them in the past and I really have no interest in them anymore. There currently aren't any "big" majors coming up this month as EVO just happened pretty recently. *ahem* First Attack 2015 I'll be entering my first tournament (the one I linked) and I honestly don't know what to expect or say on the matter. I'll probably get destroyed, who knows? But I'll have the experience, meet people and train harder for the next time. Learn from your mistakes, make new friends, build confidence and self-improvement this is what its all about. And do you usually win anything, I'm assuming just the top 3 which is fine because it's encouraging. Most of these events have prize money + Pot Bonuses, so yes. Or games Rekt Edited September 3, 2015 by Ramonachan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAFoxAnymore Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Damn, that collection makes me wanna cry of jealousy... Edited September 3, 2015 by Makise Kurisu 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Scruffington Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Pro gaming sounds more like a chore then an enjoyment, but props to the ones that crush and win big bucks. Pro gaming is only a chore when the companies running the tournaments and updating the game make it so. Outside of that, it's just like any other sport. People do it because they love it and they have a love of competition that drives them to be the best. *ahem* First Attack 2015 I'll be entering my first tournament (the one I linked) and I honestly don't know what to expect or say on the matter. I'll probably get destroyed, who knows? But I'll have the experience, meet people and train harder for the next time. I actually thought FA was happening later this year. What top tier players are actually attending? Good luck btw. I'm not entirely sure if it's worth investing time into USF4 now with SF5 coming out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Tron Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The fuck is this shit? There's no Mario or Pokémon anywhere! Screw that!!!! /s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAFoxAnymore Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The fuck is this shit? There's no Mario or Pokémon anywhere! Screw that!!!! /s Ikr?! Calls himself a playstation fan and doesn't even have its two biggest mascots /: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1973456 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) I actually thought FA was happening later this year. What top tier players are actually attending? Good luck btw. I'm not entirely sure if it's worth investing time into USF4 now with SF5 coming out soon. Most of team EG are gonna be there again, Pugera did a funding campaign, Sanford, DieMinion, Mike " Mike Ross" Ross, Combofiend, NuckleDu, Yipes, Snake Eyez, DR Ray. Infiltration (FUCK YES MUH BOI INFIL), Ranmasama, Chris G, 801 Strider, etc. Yeah I know, but I've been playing the game for years now thought it'd be fun to at least enter one competitive event for it. I hope to invest more time in the community and on SFV itself by the time its out and actually get into more events and small local tournaments. Also thanks on the luck I'll need it. Edited September 3, 2015 by Ramonachan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthegrave07 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Do all of these events pay? I just get so confused trying to follow sometimes, everytime I see a new tournament, usually in fighting games, it seems to always be a different name. Final round, ESL, TFC and I just get lost so I don't follow anything and just look at youtube >< You have to pay to enter, but if you win or place in the top 3 you'll make more than your money paid. Essentially, you are betting on yourself. If you do decide to participate, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Scruffington Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Most of team EG are gonna be there again, Pugera did a funding campaign, Sanford, DieMinion, Mike " Mike Ross" Ross, Combofiend, NuckleDu, Yipes, Snake Eyez, DR Ray. Infiltration (FUCK YES MUH BOI INFIL), Ranmasama, Chris G, 801 Strider, etc. Yeah I know, but I've been playing the game for years now thought it'd be fun to at least enter one competitive event for it. I hope to invest more time in the community and on SFV itself by the time its out and actually get into more events and small local tournaments. Also thanks on the luck I'll need it. Infiltration will probably take the whole thing. A little disappointing that there aren't really any top Japanese or Korean players there, but it makes a bit of sense considering many of the top pros already have their spots in the Capcom Cup secured. I might watch top 8 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goekie Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 You'll need sponsors since travelling and hotels are expensive. It depends on the genre you're playing but with most pc games you can qualify online with a wildcard for instance. Other tournaments you just need to pay the entrance fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Funny how this once again went into Vita joke category Well, what you need the most is... playing on PC, I guess. Unless you want to give SF tournaments a shot, that is... Because I don't know if there are any more PS pro-gaming games... As for SF, I think there was a thread here somewhere about getting better at fighters. Or games Come again? Bleh, AAA titles Edited September 3, 2015 by Satoshi Ookami 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegirlruka Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 So anyways, where should I look at for pro gaming exactly. And do you usually win anything, I'm assuming just the top 3 which is fine because it's encouraging. The only competition I've ever entered was a pokemon diamond/pearl competition and won pokemon battle revolution. My brother's entered a few Smash competitions and he usually only wins plushies and occasionally t-shirts. The competitions we entered were free ones though. I would think anything where you pay to participate would give money prizes. Come again? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoko Kuroki Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thanks for the replies and info. For example: Teamsp00ky and the CapcomFightersChannel usally cover 1v1 Fighting game events such as EVO, SummerJam, NCR, Final Round. I looked at team spooky but they seem to post schedules and stuff like a few hours or a day before the actual event, maybe I'm not looking right ? I'd like to know at least a week in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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