Author Topic: Avatar Pro-Bending Tournament 2013 [APPROVED!] (Read 55255 times)

Pixie · « **Reply #50 on:** February 02, 2013, 01:55:44 pm »

This...

This.....

THIS IS PURE WIN.

I am so going to kick everyone's butt at this thing. You cannot stop me.

Raveen92 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 07, 2013, 12:41:19 am »

I hold Interest as well.

FilkAeris · « **Reply #52 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:54:59 pm »

Stop you, nothing. I'll cheer you on, Pixie.

And you, Raveen! Where should I add you two?

Raveen92 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 12, 2013, 08:55:19 pm »

As a participant please. I'll join who evers team

FilkAeris · « **Reply #54 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:09:00 pm »

Done! (Remember, it's an interest poll, not a signups list.)

Pixie, how about you?

Pixie · « **Reply #55 on:** April 12, 2013, 04:20:15 pm »

I am waaaaaaaaaaaay late in my answer, but if this topic isn't dead I'd like it to be known that I want to be a participant. PRO BENDING IN REAL LIFE. I'm still geeking out.

FilkAeris · « **Reply #56 on:** April 12, 2013, 09:35:47 pm »

It's definitely still alive and kicking!

And I'll add you right now. Thanks for letting me know!

Nayruenthusiast · « **Reply #57 on:** April 18, 2013, 10:51:36 am »

I'm super interested in being a participant as well! Also I'm going to guess air bending is not allowed?

FilkAeris · « **Reply #58 on:** April 22, 2013, 11:32:30 pm »

Well, for the sake of sticking to the official league rules, which don't make allowance for airbending...yeah, I think we'll be limiting it to the other three elements.

(When you think about it, a sufficiently powerful airbender could win in a heartbeat by simply blowing everybody off the arena and into the drink with a giant whirlwind, so. It's not a very fair game to invite an airbender into, really. If airbenders do make a comeback in the Avatar world, they'll have to come up with a totally different sport that's more evenly weighted, I think. XD)

luvan1me · « **Reply #59 on:** May 03, 2013, 06:57:38 pm »

I think my heart and stomach just did the tango lol XD oh GOSH! I didn't think this even EXISTED! haha you can count me in as a team person bender... girl... XD I'll be there participating! I sure hope you get this panel! Hope it's earlier in the day too! Or else I'll be sad T__T

Nayruenthusiast · « **Reply #60 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:22:56 pm »

I hope it's not over the Smash Bros. Brawl Finals bracket. I can join any of the preliminary heats, but there is only one finals bracket.

FilkAeris · « **Reply #61 on:** May 14, 2013, 05:42:10 pm »

HELLO EVERYBODY!

We're in the official process of finalizing our plans before submitting the panel forms!

At the moment, we have TWO people interested in referee-ing, TWO people interested in serving as ringside attendants, and FIFTEEN people interested in forming teams - that's FIVE teams' worth of players.

The original plan was to have a SIXTEEN-team (FORTY-EIGHT player) elimination bracket. Does that still sound sufficient to you guys? Also, are there any other forumites at this time who would like to work as referees or attendants? Two is a good minimum, but four or more would allow us to keep a better eye on the game, and give breaks to our hard workers.

Also, provided we could find the space, would any of you like to come to a Friday night practice session to play a few rounds, get used to working as teams, and help our referees and attendants practice their jobs?

luvan1me · « **Reply #62 on:** May 14, 2013, 06:08:59 pm »

I actually might be pulling out from this, if I get my 2 panels >.< but I'll let you know as soon as I know! If I don't get the panels, I will love to help referee!

Shingami_lover · « **Reply #63 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:08:21 pm »

I am willing be a referee or a player...

bunny_jean · « **Reply #64 on:** May 14, 2013, 08:54:23 pm »

I think 16 teams is sufficient. If it gets accepted I would ask the Kcon staff to put it in the contest section, maybe award Kumori points to the winners? idk. Then the signups could be more formal?

I would totally be down for a practice session, that way if there aren't enough teams (I don't know why they wouldn't fill up though) then we could recruit more people.

baka-imouto · « **Reply #65 on:** May 14, 2013, 11:48:46 pm »

I was thinking that the original bracket size will be really huge. I think the we should keep it at a smaller team number because this is the first time this is being held. It'll be much easier to coordinate things with less people.

FilkAeris · « **Reply #66 on:** May 15, 2013, 09:53:49 am »

Yeah, I've been considering a smaller bracket too, but the trouble is finding a number that eliminates neatly. An eight-team bracket would, but that only lets twenty-four players in...

bunny_jean · « **Reply #67 on:** May 15, 2013, 10:21:20 am »

There is the possibility of a 12 team bracket, but selecting the four teams that wouldn't have to play the first round could be difficult. I don't know if it's possible to make this a two day event, but if it is, one day could be a sort of "round robin" but teams would only play three games each (three groups of four teams playing round robin), then ranks would be made from those and the teams with the best ranks would get the advantage of sitting the first round out.

Kind of complicated, but it might work.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #68 on:** May 15, 2013, 02:51:21 pm »

I also agree with everything.

I would love to be a player, but right now I'm having pains in my legs and if that keeps up, I wont be able to do this. But I can be a ref instead if needed.

It would be cool to have announcers as well, and I could probably help with that ^^

RoriLei · « **Reply #69 on:** May 18, 2013, 04:31:53 pm »

I'd like to be a player, but if needed I could be a ringside attendant.

I may be able to do a practice, depending on where, when, and if I can get a friend to come with, but it's no certain guarantee.

Nayruenthusiast · « **Reply #70 on:** May 20, 2013, 03:58:36 pm »

If we can get 16 teams that would be great! I already have a team, I am trying to get them to post here to make their interest official. A practice night would be fantastic!

FilkAeris · « **Reply #71 on:** June 06, 2013, 10:07:27 pm »

SUBMITTED!

Now we get to sit back, cross our fingers, hope really hard...and wait.

Regarding the number of teams, I think I have a compromise. I requested the time necessary for a 16-team bracket. If the tournament gets approved by staff, I'll open the OFFICIAL signups immediately and see how many teams we get before the convention.

If interest is strong and the bracket is filling up fast, we'll stick to the maximum of 16 teams. If it's more lukewarm, I'll reduce the bracket a bit and use the freed-up time to give teams a chance to warm up and practice before the games start. How does that sound?

(We're bound to have at least a few no-shows for the actual panel even if the bracket fills up completely before the con, so there should be at least a few spots for spur-of-the-moment and/or waiting-list teams to fill at the convention.)

bunny_jean · « **Reply #72 on:** June 07, 2013, 11:08:06 am »

Sounds like a plan!

FilkAeris · « **Reply #73 on:** July 12, 2013, 05:17:58 pm »

Ladies and gentlemen, we are APPROVED!

Signups for teams will be made available in advance, and a signed waiver will be required. Players under 18 who won't be attending with a parent, make sure you get yours signed before you come! I'll post a link here to the signups as soon as they're set up.

Those interested in being referees or ring attendants, please contact me with a private message! Only four referee spots and six attendant spots will be open, so don't delay!

bunny_jean · « **Reply #74 on:** July 12, 2013, 09:30:40 pm »

WOOOOOOO!

luvan1me · « **Reply #75 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:54:29 pm »

so I saw that we got approved lol and since both of my panels and other events I'm in don't conflict with this, I am able to help out and participate in anyway possible

PockyReno · « **Reply #76 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:42:27 am »

Count me in as a player. ^^ I call Fire, even though I'm not sure how I'll be dressed for this. SO EXCITED FOR THIS PANEL! I really love the idea of geeky sports. <3

Hikari-Alice · « **Reply #77 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:26:52 pm »

Awesomeness~ I just need a team now . . . This is going to be so much fun~

FilkAeris · « **Reply #78 on:** July 13, 2013, 04:56:47 pm »

The current plan is to have participants sign up individually for the forty-eight player slots. Teams will be officially formed and elements chosen at the check-in, before the preliminaries.

Obviously the players will get to pick their teammates...and nothing is stopping you from practicing together beforehand or coming up with a team name in advance! You'll be a team in every way except on paper, and once you've all three checked in and formed your team on the day-of, you'll be a team in every way, period.

This is just to keep things as simple as possible, so we don't end up crossing out and rewriting the team compositions and names several times in the days leading up to the con. Some people always end up needing to drop in and out of availability. It also makes sure that players who can't/haven't formed a team in advance feel welcome! : )

bunny_jean · « **Reply #79 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:32:17 pm »

I heard that the prelims for this are going to be on Sunday? I'm concerned it will cut into costume contest judging (I am competing), and I'm concerned I won't have time to change into my costume in time. Is that day locked in?

Jamiche · « **Reply #80 on:** July 22, 2013, 11:56:26 pm »

Quote from: bunny_jean on July 22, 2013, 07:32:17 pm

I heard that the prelims for this are going to be on Sunday? I'm concerned it will cut into costume contest judging (I am competing), and I'm concerned I won't have time to change into my costume in time. Is that day locked in?

Yes, the times are locked in. The prelims for the pro-bending tournament are at the same time as costume judging for cosplay. If this is going to be problem, email panels@kumoricon.org and we can see if we can work it out so you can do both.

baka-imouto · « **Reply #81 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:12:58 am »

Quote from: Jamiche on July 22, 2013, 11:56:26 pm

Quote from: bunny_jean on July 22, 2013, 07:32:17 pm
I heard that the prelims for this are going to be on Sunday? I'm concerned it will cut into costume contest judging (I am competing), and I'm concerned I won't have time to change into my costume in time. Is that day locked in?

Yes, the times are locked in. The prelims for the pro-bending tournament are at the same time as costume judging for cosplay. If this is going to be problem, email panels@kumoricon.org and we can see if we can work it out so you can do both.

After reading this and knowing that I just want to focus on the cosplay contest on Sunday, I'm going to back out from this, but will watch part of it! Hopefully this will be back next year!

bunny_jean · « **Reply #82 on:** July 23, 2013, 07:45:51 am »

Quote from: Jamiche on July 22, 2013, 11:56:26 pm

Quote from: bunny_jean on July 22, 2013, 07:32:17 pm
I heard that the prelims for this are going to be on Sunday? I'm concerned it will cut into costume contest judging (I am competing), and I'm concerned I won't have time to change into my costume in time. Is that day locked in?

Yes, the times are locked in. The prelims for the pro-bending tournament are at the same time as costume judging for cosplay. If this is going to be problem, email panels@kumoricon.org and we can see if we can work it out so you can do both.

I will do that, because I would LOVE to do both, and I don't want to play in my costume. XD

FilkAeris · « **Reply #83 on:** July 31, 2013, 04:29:49 pm »

We have our official times!

Check-in: Sunday, 11 am - 12 noon
Prelims: Sunday, 12 noon - 2 pm
Finals: Monday, 11 am - 1 pm

I want to emphasize that you can't be late for Check-in! Pre-registered players who are more than fifteen minutes late will lose their reserved slots, which will be filled by the next player on the waiting list.

That said, we should be ready to start sign-ups for the tournament very soon, so keep an eye on this thread! I'll make an announcement here as soon as you can sign up.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #84 on:** July 31, 2013, 07:21:06 pm »

Quote from: FilkAeris on July 31, 2013, 04:29:49 pm

We have our official times!

Check-in: Sunday, 11 am - 12 noon
Prelims: Sunday, 12 noon - 2 pm
Finals: Monday, 11 am - 1 pm

I want to emphasize that you can't be late for Check-in! Pre-registered players who are more than fifteen minutes late will lose their reserved slots, which will be filled by the next player on the waiting list.

That said, we should be ready to start sign-ups for the tournament very soon, so keep an eye on this thread! I'll make an announcement here as soon as you can sign up.

Cool! Question, do all team members have to be present at check in, or just some? I'm in communication with Jaki and Andie about cosplay contest judging, and I will most likely be doing that, changing, then running down to this.

luvan1me · « **Reply #85 on:** July 31, 2013, 10:09:05 pm »

I can not actually participate in the tournament due to my knee disorder. I can however referee

FilkAeris · « **Reply #86 on:** August 08, 2013, 04:16:03 pm »

@ bunny_jean: I'm pretty sure we need to have everybody present at Check-in? Both to make sure all players are present and accounted for, and (just as importantly) to go over the rules before the tournament begins. You can be up to fifteen minutes late, though, if that helps?

@ luvan1me: Awesome! We definitely need plenty of referees. Ideally we'd like to have four ranged around the ring, to keep an eye on everything, but if we get more we can swap out and let people take rests.

Would you like me to send you a referee packet?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #87 on:** August 08, 2013, 07:09:24 pm »

Quote from: FilkAeris on August 08, 2013, 04:16:03 pm

@ bunny_jean: I'm pretty sure we need to have everybody present at Check-in? Both to make sure all players are present and accounted for, and (just as importantly) to go over the rules before the tournament begins. You can be up to fifteen minutes late, though, if that helps?

@ luvan1me: Awesome! We definitely need plenty of referees. Ideally we'd like to have four ranged around the ring, to keep an eye on everything, but if we get more we can swap out and let people take rests. Would you like me to send you a referee packet?

I'm hoping not to be late at all, but I'm partly at the mercy of the cosplay contest judges.

luvan1me · « **Reply #88 on:** August 09, 2013, 04:25:17 pm »

Yes I would love to get the referee packet ^_^

majinekochan · « **Reply #89 on:** August 11, 2013, 08:54:45 am »

I would love to be part of this but my dodgeball skills are supremely rusty. So I suppose I'll volunteer as a ref, though depending on scheduling I might not be able to do the finals.

Sorimatsu · « **Reply #90 on:** August 11, 2013, 10:02:13 pm »

still in for being a referee, the question is, waterbender referee or dai li referee...........

RoriLei · « **Reply #91 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:15:07 pm »

I got a team together!

Earthbender- me. Most likely as Ino, possibly as Zoro.
Waterbender- my friend, notclose2perfect. Most likely as Sakura, possibly as Harley Quinn or a Lolita.
Firebender- notclose2perfect's boyfriend. Most likely as himself, possibly as the Joker or a Lolita.

We've decided to call our team the "Pink Daffodils". We thought that was suitable for Ino and Sakura

The boyfriend might not be too happy about it though...

AshleyMonMon · « **Reply #92 on:** August 14, 2013, 12:33:10 am »

I don't have a team.

Please Help!

Tsukinya · « **Reply #93 on:** August 15, 2013, 04:32:09 pm »

^ I don't either.. Are we to arrange teams prior to the preliminaries? I was under the impression it would be more of a free-for-all/arrange-it-when-we-get-there type thing....

FilkAeris · « **Reply #94 on:** August 15, 2013, 06:11:04 pm »

Hey, all! Signups for players, referees, and attendants are OFFICIALLY OPEN! You can find them RIGHT HERE AT THIS LINK! Let's do this thing!

luvan1me, majinekochan, Sorimatsu, go ahead and send in your signup emails and I'll get those referee packets out to you ASAP. It's fine if you can only make the preliminaries or the finals; I'm not putting limits on the number of referees and attendants. Only four refs and six attendees will be working the ring at one time, but extra participants will allow our hard-working refs and attendants to take breaks!

RoriLei, that's great news! Make sure both your teammates send in their individual signup emails, and remember that you won't be forming an official team until the check-in panel.

AshleyMonMon, Tsukinya, don't worry - teams will be formed officially at the check-in panel.

luvan1me · « **Reply #95 on:** August 17, 2013, 01:22:12 pm »

alrighty! just sent in my information

hope my first and last name and email is okay for the content of the email and the subject line as PRO-BENDING REFEREE ^_^

FilkAeris · « **Reply #96 on:** August 17, 2013, 11:43:48 pm »

Hey, guys - I misspelled the submissions email in the signups post. I'm really sorry. XD;; If you haven't gotten your confirmation email yet, please try resending your message to [korpokkuru@gmail.com], okay? I'll get your confirmations out ASAP.

FilkAeris · « **Reply #97 on:** August 22, 2013, 12:12:23 pm »

Hey, all!

Thanks for sending in so many signups! Just so you know, we're doing great on player and referee signups, but we could use some more ring attendants.

These brave souls will be protecting the audience, returning elements to the ring, and helping the players get their gear on and off as they enter and exit the ring - basically, they'll be the ones keeping the tournament running smoothly, and we can always use more!

Volcronos · « **Reply #98 on:** August 28, 2013, 02:46:36 pm »

Hey I would totally be down for some pro bending! Where do I sign up?

FilkAeris · « **Reply #99 on:** August 29, 2013, 02:58:27 pm »

Signups are right here! https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=18095.0

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Author Topic: Avatar Pro-Bending Tournament 2013 [APPROVED!] (Read 55255 times)