[Oct 17, 2015] CEOtaku: Party of the Century 2015 (+ Horror Nights) (Orlando, FL)

[Jason]

Went 2 and 2 again for my second us sg major so not too bad. Didn't really get to join the illumiati after party but had a good time. I'll do a couple of shoutouts when I'm back on my pc but I just want to say the sgc is great.

Ps: whoever got to the squigly plushie before I did... watch your back. :^)

 

[Broken Loose]

 

[Lilman]

Sorry I had to leave early sunday. Wish I could have gotten more casuals in. I had a blast and Ill definitely be back. Next time Im breaking top 8 instead of right before it. Me and shade had 2 really good sets though. :)

 

[keninblack]

R E A L L Y ! ? ; _ ;

S/O and passion later, I love you all.

 

[KidPanda]

Looked like a fan-flipping-tastic time. How was the turnout for the horror nights?

@keninblack you'll get em next time bae, stay beautifully strong.

@dekillsage ggs, still consistently strong mang.

 

[GrunkleBarlowe]

I'm gonna go ahead and move this to completed events but leave a redirect so people can do shoutouts and whatnot.

@Broken Loose @mcpeanuts @keninblack if any of you have the full results (or at least through top 16) please don't hesitate to put them in the tournament results thread!

 

[gluemchen]

Watching top 8 was a treat. #Kreygasm
Thanks for giving us all such an amazing Skullgirls tournament to watch.
Congratulations @dekillsage for taking it!
@keninblack tho #PogChamp YOU WERE IN THERE! \(; _ ; \)

PS.: Shoutouts to BodyPillows!

 

[Ktulu]

Ya'll pretty motherfuckers are in here.

https://tischphotos.smugmug.com/Esports-Photography/CEOtaku-2015/Day-1/

 

[RurouniLoneWolf]

Man, that was an amazing tournament. If you weren't there, you messed up.

Shoutouts to:
- @Broken Loose for running the tournament like clock work while still having stations for casuals. You did a great job! Thank you for all your hard work!
- @Luweewu for bopping me in tournament
- To the newbie I beat in tournament. People complimenting my Umbrellashy IGG Parasoul color makes me giddy. Hearing people say they just picked up/started playing the game makes me smile a smile so bright it could eclipse the sun, lol. Always glad to see new players hopping on board with each tournament I go to ^,^
- @Broseidon Rex for helping position my waifus to watch me play and give me strength! lol
- @keninblack for getting second place and being the chillest dude. Look forward to seeing you again at NEC
- To the SG fans I bumped into before the doors opened on Saturday and had a nice long talk with.
- To the next two set of SG fans I bumped into in the artist alley later and had another nice long talk with! I love that our community is so great that I just keep bumping into fans everywhere I go at tournaments and having very pleasant conversations with them!!!

Can't wait to come back again next year. Hope it'll be at the same venue. It was stupid good and in a great location. I'm still mindblown that I had a Wawas less than a minute walk from my room and yet still had like 3-5 other places I could've gone to get something to eat within walking distance. IS THIS REAL LIFE RIGHT NOW?!?!

Ps: whoever got to the squigly plushie before I did... watch your back. :^)

I actually bumped into him on the way out of the aritst alley after getting my plushies. I glared daggers at him before jokingly saying I hate him, lol. He was a pretty cool guy though. Got to have a nice conversation with him.

 

[mcpeanuts]

Ok here it is. The shoutouts post

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@PrettiestMedic great to see you again it has been a long time, thank you for giving me a ride to the airport and explaining the plot of Lord of the Rings

@KhaosMuffins secret god of laser tag jesus christ you had more points than all of red team BY YOURSELF that's OP. Who is Blade??? GGs and happy birthday

@ShadeMoneh I'm glad you heard me when I said "Shade is playing on himself" when I was on commentary. Reminds me you still owe me a coke

@Saske

(I wanted to have this transition from the heart to the deIlluminati but it turns out that's mad work)

@Hirokuni you have gotten so good at this game! Congrats on 3rd place, you earned it!

@keninblack every second I spend away from you is like agony. I'm counting the days until I get to feel your embrace once more. GGs

@dekillsage gratz on your win but Squigly is still bad

@Lilman it was good to finally meet you, your sets with Shade were mad close, you played solid. Just be careful with the assist calls

@Tommer I love having you in my scene cause people are always like "this guy is so cool" and I get to be like "yeah that guy's from MY scene". Still can't believe you won Evo

@Natezer see you next week

@Broseidon Rex great hanging out with you at Disney, also I want a runback on crunches at NEC. Not to pull a Perfect Legend "I thought you'd be playing Erron Black" but I thought it was just gonna be who could do the most crunches, not who could do 500 crunches the fastest, so I wanna prepare for the right thing and try again

@Broken Loose man I don't even know where to start. Thanks for everything, you're the reason this weekend was so amazing. This was already my favorite major prior to Saturday, and then Saturday was the best day of the weekend. I cannot believe you managed to conquer the New Your Special and get everyone to the Whirlydome which was FUCKING incredible. Hope to see you again soon!

 

[Broken Loose]

Looked like a fan-flipping-tastic time. How was the turnout for the horror nights?

whoops, i guess we forgot to do horror nights

 

[Broseidon Rex]

@mcpeanuts I thought you had suggested 500 crunches and that seemed fine at the time. Shoutouts later.

 

[thehadou]

Hope we did y'all proud. Glad it seems everyone had a good time.

See you next year!

 

[Luweewu]

Spoiler: CEOtaku Shoutouts

Shoutouts to the South Florida SG crew (@Lilman, @Rabeye, @Kongk4.) Good stuff going up and giving a good showing. Let's level up for next year!

Shoutouts to the SquigSquad, @Jason and @akindhobo. It was great hanging out with you guys and look forward to seeing you both again!

A big thanks to @Broken Loose for making sure the tourney ran like clockwork. Without all your work, it wouldn't have been nearly as hype as it was.

Shoutouts to @keninblack, @Datagram, @dekillsage, @Saske, @waifumagnet, @LatinoFlava, @Tommer, @ShadeMoneh, @Broseidon Rex, @RurouniLoneWolf, and everyone met, played, and talked with over the weekend. Sorry if I forgot anyone or didn't get your name, you're all awesome.

Shoutouts to @keninblack for never being flaccid. Also for the sets versus your Painwheel, they were wild. Congrats on tearing through losers and getting 2nd!

Shoutouts to @dekillsage for winning the tourney and letting Squigly watch Fukua and Double win along the way.

Shoutouts to the SGC winning 2/3 dakis at an anime tournament.

Shoutouts to Wawa for being the top tier choice for breakfast runs. Please come down south, you'll body everything here.

And of course, shoutouts and a big thank you to Jebailey and the CEO crew for throwing such an awesome event, especially in the short time frame it had. This was my first offline tourney, and it couldn't have been a better experience! Hope to be back next year!

 

[keninblack]

S H O U T || O U T S

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Off the bat just some clear thangs out here, sorry if I forget anyone soooo many people to do shoutouts for if I miss you I really apologize I love you all so much <3

ALSO IF I PLAYED YOU IN CASUALS AND DIDN'T RUN MY MAIN TEAM PLEASE DONT THINK I WAS "SANDBAGGING" I JUST GET TIRED OF PLAYING PARA ALL THE TIME I RESPECT AND LOVE YOU ALL <3

Mmmmkay here we go. E m o t i o n a l b o y s

Kasparous- Don't seem to know your username on here but hello! Was a pleasure meeting you, you're a very swell feller, sorry we didn't get to play at all! I promise i'll get on that Para guide maaad soon thanks so much for the support my dude <3 <3 <3 hope to see you soon!

@Ktulu Was a pleasure meeting you bro! Sorry we didn't get to talk much but you seemed to have a good time which is all that matters, keep practicing and keep at it and you'll be bodying fools soon! Hope to see you when I see you bud!

@Bonanzo SIT RIGHT ON MY FACE GOOD LAWD! Haha you're rad as shit i'm glad we hung out, we definitely clicked instantly so that worked out, THANKS SO MUCH FOR HANGING ONTO MY BACKPACK THAT WAS SO AWESOME UGH SOMF. Hope to see you soon <3!

@Datagram My maaaaaaaan its always a pleasure, you're getting stronger and stronger every major your work ethic knows no bounds. Cant wait to see you play for your EC spot at NEC ;) see you very soon my brotha!

@Golbat After months of twitter it was a pleasure to finally meet you! You're totally a bro and you fit right in no problem <3 so I really hope you can make it out to some thaangs soon, it'll be great!

@Froggish gg's! Sorry we didn't get to play more, but you're a homie for sure. Definitely laid back and dope to hang out with so I really hope you keep practicing and make it out to more thangs. P O P E Y E S I S F U C K I N G L I T

@akindhobo Dude you're a fucking beast gg's! You've definitely improved drastically since the last time I saw you play, thank you for coming all this way to hang with us it's really an honor. Hope to see more of you sometime in the future you're great company!

@RurouniLoneWolf MY MANS! Was great seeing you again i'm soooooo sososososososo sorry that I didn't remember at first i'm a mess. Promise that won't happen again you're such a swell fella. THE WAIFU ARMY WAS DESTRUCTIVE HOLY CANOLI, haha see you soon bud <3

@Luweewu GG's my man you're definitely a force to be reckon with. Was great to meet you and chill with you, you're definitely as laid back as I predicted which is awesome! Hope to see you soon and play you again sometime!

@Kongk4 Good to finally meet you bruh bruh! GG's in 3s n SG was a real good time, hope you enjoyed the weekend and hope to see you again shortly!

@Waifu No idea what your username is on here but it was a pleasure running your pool! Glad you were able to make it out to another major you're definitely bro/10 for sure for sure. I hope you can make it out to NEC man, let me know how it works out bae <3

@FleekAlmighty Was great seeing you my man shit STAYS LIT. You and your bro are definitely homies I hope to see yall at NEC <3 <3 <3 I don't know what else to say baha I mean its just... fucking lit really damn that really just sums it up GAWD DAMN WRISTx6

@Shadowstew AHHHH my gawd I fucking love you dude gg's in 3s! You played great in your pool and brought that heat n fiyaaaaaaaaah. I really hope to see you soon man you're such a warm beautiful person to have at these things MUWAH <3

@KhaosMuffins O psh here's another happy belated bday for that ass, always great seeing you man we definitely mesh quite well (pause) <3 but yeah I really hope to see you soon you're beyond great company like good golly gosh lets GET IT

@Jason (Pretty sure this is you?) Gg's! Was great seeing you again! Your play is definitely getting stronger as well and you're a great dude to be around. Hope you can make it to NEC??? Or Combo Breaker for sure <3 See you again soon!

@Broseidon Rex Really glad I got to see you plenty and especially at the airport <3 one of the bestest buddies a guy could ever ask for. Really hope you keep pursuing BellaBB its looking really good, cant wait to see you soon you always give me such a huge smile you're one of the pillars of this community as far as i'm concerned SMOOOCH :D

@Natezer FUCKING YEEEEEEEEEEES, love you bruh cant wait to see you soon you played great you looked great you smelled great I wanna buy into your real estate before its too late and really we have no room for debate GAWT DAMN <3

@ShadeMoneh FUCKING YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH you made top 8 <3 you've been improving drastically and as always a staple individual to hang out with. SOMF all seeing eye see you at NEC etc etc you know

@Tommer Really glad you're becoming a consistent attendee at these things because you're fucking wonderful company, hope to see you at NEC pudding for many more days of merriment and passion ;D (itslit)

@Lilman WOW what an absolute pleasure it was to finally meet you after playing you back in the days of me having a PC. You're an absolutely amazing fellow and I hope to see you soon, I respect the shit out of your style of play and how you force your opponents to think before they press. Cant wait to play again!!

@mcpeanuts Another tournament, another match of us playing with it going to last game down to the wire. Haha love you to bits man glad I was able to see you plenty! Can't wait to see you again dude, keep running point Double its soooo fucking lit o my lawd.

@frozendolfin / Alfredo / Meaty / Mandy | WOW it was really fucking cool to meet you guys, thanks for letting me in the trunk and listen to me spew nonsense all night. You guys fit the squad like a glove and I really really REALLY hope you guys can make it to NEC or whatever the hell else exists. Great company and great new amigos <3

Frozen: Hit me up for tips man we gotta get you eating ass, it'll happen in no time you're already playing great. KEEP ME UPDATED ABOUT NEC <3

Alfredo: GOAT name somf etc, keep playing man you played really well considering how long you've been playing. Hope to see you again man you had me geeking oodles and oodles of times.

Meaty: Get that beowulf team proper and thank you for existing holy fuck you're a delight to interact with. Hope to see you my man that car ride was S A V A G E.

Mandy: MATT TELL HER I NEED THAT PARASOUL DRAWING MAN I'LL PAY IN GUCCI GRAHAM CRACKERS AND BUGATTI BINOCULARS

@dekillsage gg's, that definitely ignited a match. I want to join you and Sonic at the top where I know I can be. We gotta play again soon and make it happen. Aside from that you's the fucking bae, always a pleasure chilling with you man ever since NEC I couldn't be happier that you kept up with it. Really happy to see you grow into the monster that you are now, and couldn't be happier with how much of a bro you are. See you soon <3

@Hirokuni My dude it was an absolute fucking blast hanging out with you, you're such an awesome guy to be around and like I said a million times you PLAYED SO FUCKING WELL YES. Hope you can make it to Combo Breaker so you can knab a spot on the world team <3 Really hope to see you again because you're just fucking awesome holy crap what a roomie <3

@PrettiestMedic Definitely a very important MVP, thank you sososososososososososososososo much for driving all weekend, it was an absolute delight seeing you after so long. You're dope and chill and our music taste is lit and I can always guarantee a good time when you're around. Hope to see you soon my man, bundle up for NEC man bitching about FANS BEING COLD OUT HERE SOMF <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

@Saske Only reason I was able to go is because you let me crash at your place so thank you from the bottom of my heart, staying at your place made the weekend sooooo fucking dope. You're an absolute joy to be around and I hope to see you soon my man. Nothing but love, be ready for Ty man he is definitely going in on SF5 so you gotta buddy to get sick with. Love ya boo thang, its see ya later ;-; <3

@Broken Loose GOAT, thank you for fucking everything I can't even list just everything. You're one of the key components as to why people LOVED this weekend so much. The charisma and wit you bring to the community is incredibly needed and you always have the best stories and best conversation at your disposal, LET ME GET THAT TRACKLIST. The fact that you're able to rebound and be so strong after everything makes me look up to you. I wish I was able to be as strong after you after what happened with Bryan. That said, we can relate to a lot, personality and with experiences. I love you to bits my man, I hope to see you again soon, and keep smiling and being you. You changing into something else would be a tragedy, this world needs more Anthony's, and "Tony's" ;D

 

[keninblack]

FUCK JUST LOOKED AT THE POOLS AGAIN

@CrunchyFrog Sorry I forgot you and that was just silly of me ;_; was great talking to you, you played great and it was a pleasure meeting you!!! Hope you can make it out to something soon you're a welcome addition <3

 

[CrunchyFrog]

@keninblack dont feel bad about it I didnt ineract as much as I should have, but it was great meeting you, you were a blast to watch in top 8.

and shoutouts to everyone I met and played while there, it was great to meet and talk with people I run into all the time online.

 

[Kongk4]

Shout outs:

@Luweewu Thanks for coaching me during my last couple of games in pools.

@dekillsage GGs and thanks for the pieces of advice ya gave me.

@keninblack GGs too. It was great to finally talk and play with ya. Don't expect me to appear in anything besides Florida and Vegas. lol That is until I get more money and time. :^P

@Broken Loose Thanks for being the GOAT of the event man, I knew you would bring your A game. Too bad we didn't get to talk much or play some sets. But it was great to see ya once again regardless.

 

[Kai]

What I really like is that each region seems to have a local person that steps up and works to make things awesome. Props to @Broken Loose for being that guy for Florida :)

 

[Rabeye]

I didn't get in the action much but next year I'll be in der :p but I still got the shoutouts lol.

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Thanks to everyone who came and I talked with. @Jason hope you enjoyed yourself minus monkeyman etc. lol. @akindhobo you where awesome glad to meet you. I hope to see you both next time. Holla to Soflo in the house @Luweewu @Kongk4 @Lilman @LatinoFlava etc., you guys put on a show. Props to the host @Broken Loose and to the out of towners that made this event so great.

I also took a few phone vids of pool 4.

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@ShadeMoneh vs @Lilman Runback

Shademoneh vs Broseidon Rex

@LatinoFlava vs @Broseidon Rex

 

[keninblack]

Oooo my god thank you for recording that Shade vs Lilman set it was fuuuucking sick. <3

 

[dekillsage]

This tournament was amazing! Florida is amaaaazing!!!

I'm terrible with names, but everyone I talked too/played thanks so much for also being amazing! Feel free to hit me up here or on twitter if you ever want to talk!

To everyone who talked to me about defoxschool stuff, thank you! It really meant a lot to hear that from you guys.

@keninblack
I'm happy you played so well! There's so much Sonic and I have to show you, but I know as long as you want it you can reach the level you want to be at NO PROBLEM. No one will be ready at NEC =)

@ShadeMoneh
FINALLY GDI ONLY TOOK YOU SCRUBBING IT UP AT LIKE 30495820587389 TOURNAMENTS TO NOT PLAY LIKE A BAHBEE I mean good shit on top 8 man well played well played hahahaha xD play my waldstein? xD

See you guys at the next tournament! ^_^

 

[ShadeMoneh]

Bout to shoot you

 

[Tommer]

Oh man I had so much fun! It was great meeting new people and great seeing the ones of you I already knew. The whirlydome was great (I think the word is OD) and I guess it was someone's birthday? We sang to him when pools 4 started. @Broken Loose we've gotta rematch that air hockey game next time I see you!

 

[Golbat]

Anyone know SmoulterWolf's @? tall guy who won a stick in the raffle, i forgot to get his info after we played.

 

[Jason]

@akindhobo @Luweewu Thanks for being super cool roommates and talking Squigly tech and all that. Was nice exploring a bit of Orlando with you and @Rabeye I hope I'll see you again soon. Oh and thanks for introducing me to @Lilman too, you're all cool people.

@keninblack thanks for recognizing me from Combo Breaker even though we've only met once. Those social skills are on-point, I wish I could do that. Holy shit grats on taking 2nd place! That Yung Double.

@LatinoFlava Sorry for sending you to losers in the first round! Your setups, combos and gimmicks are all there but you were really jumpy. Work on your ground movement and I guarantee you you'll beat me next time we play.

Shoutouts to @Tommer @Broseidon Rex and everybody else I played Casuals with. I played Hella SG this weekend and I'm terrible with names so I'll never remember all of you, I'll just leave it at that. This game is so much more fun in person I'm so sad that I'll have to wait another ~6 months at least before I go to another event.

@thehadou @Broken Loose and of course Jebaily himself, TO's can never get enough praise for holding these events. Even though I barely spoke to either of you, ya'll are awesome for putting in work and helping the community come together.

TBH I was too burned out from all the traveling, lack of sleep, tournament matches and the heat to really enjoy Orlando itself, plus I always find meeting new people stressful. Ended up skipping out on the Saturday and Sunday Night madness cause I was so mentally exhausted, I feel like I missed out on the best part of the SGC experience this time around. That doesn't mean I didn't have fun it just makes me miss you guys even more now that I'm home.

Hope to see as many of you as possible again next year.

 

[Broken Loose]

Okay, I may as well do this now while I have the chance.

I interacted with literally every player and spectator who came out this weekend. None of those interactions were negative. I'm sorry in advance if I don't tag you in the upcoming section, but keep reading anyway.

As you all know, life mashed Dynamo on me 10 and a half months ago. It's been a real struggle to keep things together, and this was one of a few outlets I had to remind myself to keep fighting. I lost my voice on Thursday night, lost it again Friday night, lost it again Saturday morning, and lost it again Sunday afternoon, and it was worth it. I had an absolute blast, thank you all so much, it was the utmost pleasure to host, TO, commentate, treat, drive, pose for photographs, lose to, and attend an impromptu sex party with you. I cannot overstate this.

Thank all of you for coming out. I warned Jebailey of the possibility of double the turnout next year and he was like, "What the fuck did you do?!" If this were the only CEOtaku, it'd still go down as one of the best major experiences I've ever had-- but I'm already planning crazy shit for next year. This has been the best week I've had since at least Evo 2014, and even that had imperfections while this one did not.

I also greatly appreciate all the thanks and congratulations. You have no idea how much it warms my heart to hear things like "Best major I've been to, including Combo Breaker," "Best weekend of my life," etc. You're all awesome. We all did this together. Let's do it again sometime.

Now, for the individual stuff:

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@KhaosMuffins

@Natezer
Don't think I don't appreciate you. You had good D, good passes, and the Flame Hounds couldn't have won without you.

@Golbat
You are the MVP of Whirlyball Game 2. Thank you for winning for us.

@Datagram
Can we fucking talk about you getting 6 points in the first 45 seconds of Game 2? You're an amazing dude, the kind which makes me wish I didn't live in Florida so I could hang out with you more.

@ShadeMoneh

@dekillsage
You are a pleasure in whose presence to exist. Enjoy the paycheck provided by all of us.

@Tommer
GOD, you're cool.

@Hirokuni
What the fuck did you eat? How did you get so good all of a sudden?!

@PrettiestMedic
Look forward to more locals. You know all the love I have for you and all the shit to which to look forward. Florida and New Your have the same amount of dudes in Top 8? Please.

@Saske
SHIT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.

@keninblack
I'm so sorry the cats got in the way. You're amazing; don't ever forget. Thank you for everything. You were part of my last good week, too, so I'm just gonna do the scientific thing and see you more often.

@Broseidon Rex
Game 1 MVP. You are awesome and a hero among men. I can't wait to pattycake you Wet 'N Wild next year. My mindset is such that I'm so fucking gung-ho about seeing you again that I'm just brimming with ideas.

@mcpeanuts
This whole thing was spawned by my wanting to use a ticket on you. I'm so happy it was you, I'm so happy at how things turned out this weekend, I'm so happy we had a great fucking time. I broke coolcab's promise but we didn't even have time!! Like, not like usual major weekends where bullshit happened, I'm talking total Mad Max Fury Road nonstop action 24% of the time. Thank you for being.

There WILL be a highlights video once I put it together. Once again, there were a lot of people and things to say, so I'm sorry if I didn't get to you. Next year is gonna be dope. I'm hoping I make it to NEC alright but there's no guarantee.

 

[mcpeanuts]

@Broken Loose we've gotta rematch that air hockey game next time I see you!

Alternately you could make him hold that forever, just an idea

 

[Broken Loose]

Alternately you could make him hold that forever, just an idea

fuck

 

[FuLLBLeeD]

Thank all of you for coming out. I warned Jebailey of the possibility of double the turnout next year and he was like, "What the fuck did you do?!" If this were the only CEOtaku, it'd still go down as one of the best major experiences I've ever had-- but I'm already planning crazy shit for next year. This has been the best week I've had since at least Evo 2014, and even that had imperfections while this one did not.

Forgive me if this is not the place to ask but: does this mean Skullgirls is a lock for next year? Because I am IN THERE next year, I am not missing this shit again ever.

 

[Broken Loose]

Forgive me if this is not the place to ask but: does this mean Skullgirls is a lock for next year? Because I am IN THERE next year, I am not missing this shit again ever.

Skullgirls is 100% a lock for the next CEOtaku. I have no reason to believe otherwise and will personally take the fall if that does not happen.

 

[skull person]

I would like to make it out next year for CEOtaku if things stay the same for me financially.

Jealous of the hot tub.

 

[Some Person]

yeah same. I'd like for life to not stomp on my chances of going next time around, tho

 

[akindhobo]

Man what an amazing weekend. Def worth it. Gotta try and make it out to more of these things. Ceotaku was more awesome than EVO 2014. Awesome venue, everything was chill and not too crowded, amazing food every corner. So glad i got to meet and hang out with you guys.


Shout outs to the Circle and the All Seeing Eye this weekend and actual shout outs below.

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So so sorry if I forget anyone, I you call me out I'll probably remember you.

@PrettiestMedic Man thanks so much for picking me up at the airport, I was getting kinda scared there by myself. Sorry we didn't get to play but congrats on making top 8.

@Jason Thanks so much for splitting a room with me. Was great talking squigly stuff, your a pretty chill guy.

@Luweewu The second guy of the squigly room (me being the third) great matches with you. Nice air grabs, was great talking squigly stuff with you too. Next time we meet I'll probably ask you to fix my laptop, it will probably be in the same state.

@dekillsage wawa's is aight i guess

@keninblack GG's man, can't be salty losing to they guy who made second. I'll be improving so watch out next time. Thanks for all the hugs and great times. I'll be watching you on commentary on the replays for "personal" reasons.

@KhaosMuffins this makes the second time I've asked you for a set and It's never happened lol. Hope the gg crew was cool. Congrats on top 8.

@Broseidon Rex Sorry if i just stared blankly at your jokes, I was interested I swear, I was just taking you and all your greatness in. Sing me the drunk song next time we meet.

@Broken Loose Man thanks so much for setting whirly ball up, can't believe the SG crew got to do something besides staying in rooms playing SG. Chilling in the hot tub was cool even if we were both passed out and no one else joined us. Can't wait to go to florida again to hang out.

@Golbat Dude don't worry about your Fortune, it was great playing with you, I know you are gonna improve. I got to learn how you got your name lol. Also i swear coliseum is better than xd

@Saske dude I'm gonna run it back next time, good shit though, hanging out with you at whirly ball was awesome, thanks for showing me how to pool. can't believe we actually won.

@Natezer When's .... naw jk, awesome hanging out with you, got to get the large fries next time. Thanks for disappearing in the airport and dodging my hug lol.

@Datagram @ShadeMoneh man was awesome hanging out with you while @dekillsage @Natezer and @Froggish passed out, I haven't laughed so hard in a while. Didn't get to play you much the weekend but I'll fix that the next time we meet.

@Shadowstew I don't know how you play in a wii classic controller. Glad we got to hang out again for a bit since evo 2014.

@frozendolfin good games with you, sorry I didn't get to hang out with you guys more, there was just too much going on. Hope we can meet again soon.

@mythkun, not sure if your here but great playing with you. Don't worry some one will fall for your burst baits one day. We'll probably play in online tourneys for a while but can't wait to play you irl again.


Sorry if i missed anyone, I'm sure I missed some of you but I enjoyed every moment being there with every one of you. Hope to come out to more events and get better.

 

[Natezer]

@akindhobo I'm so sorry about the airport. You missed casuals with @Shadowstew and that's my fault. :( You get a big hug next time.

 

[ShadeMoneh]

@ShadeMoneh

wasn't me no proof

 

[Hirokuni]

What's good.
I apologize if I missed anybody.

Spoiler

@keninblack
It's lit.
Holy shit dude, you being around made every single activity we did a blast. Just walking around, eating at Wawa's, spectating other people's matches. Your enthusiasm is very welcome.

My first match against you in top 8 literally took up all of my mental energy and pushed me to my limits. Shoutouts to s.MP > Kanchou. Good shit on running it back though. You deserve 2nd place.

With both you and Socks, I couldn't have asked for better roomies.

@Saske
Thank you so much for letting me stay at your place for the weekend. Much of my fondest memories and laughs at CEOtaku were attributed to you.

Great job running it back in pools, and showing the stupid setups you have with your team. You definitely deserved a spot at top 8. (I'm so bummed out that our hug after SG top 8 wasn't photographed)

We had the realest of talks on Sunday night/Monday morning, and Ken's reactions to what we were talking about just made it even better. It was an absolute pleasure staying with you, and I hope to see you again in the near future.

You're a great player, and an even better friend.
<3

That Rise cosplayer though?

@PrettiestMedic
The confusion at the airport was my fault, I apologize. Thank you for driving the crew around on Friday and Saturday, and great job at top 8! Your interest in SG may be wavering, but I, for one, would like to see you give the game a try again. If not, that's fine. Pleasure being with you dude.

Also, your Potemkin is trash.

@mcpeanuts
It's been a while since I last interacted with you at Evo 2014, huh?
I honestly didn't expect to beat you during pools, and your matches with Ken in top 8 were insane. Good games, and keep it up with point Double.

@ShadeMoneh
Still can't believe you body slammed me in laser tag.

Great job at making top 8! You definitely deserved it. Watching your matches during pools stressed me greatly, but you pulled through in the end. Hope to see you do well in the future!

@Datagram
I know about your tech.
It was great meeting you in person, keep at it dude. Just keep your cool while playing.
Also, good taste.

@Broken Loose
Excellent job hosting the tournament.
In addition, you did a phenomenal job at making sure the post tournament activities were extra memorable. Whirly Dome turned out to be way more fun than I expected, and walking to and from the place was a blast with everybody who tagged along.
Also, thank you so much for driving Socks, Ken and I around on Sunday when Medic had to go back home. You offering to do that was a godsend for us. CEOtaku wouldn't have been the same without you. I hope your future brightens; goodness knows you deserve happiness.

@Broseidon Rex
Why didn't I talk to you more during Evo 2014? It's a joy having you around. I appreciate your compliments pertaining to my appearance. And thank you for tagging along with me when I went back to the airport after the event. It made the fact that I was later than I'd like more bearable.

@frozendolfin
Is this your first major? Regardless, you're a super cool person, and having you at CEOtaku was awesome. Please, please do your best to attend NEC later this year (and if anyone in your crew can tag along, that'd be even better). In the meantime, you can hit me up on Steam for SG things or PSN for Xrd. You have the potential to be a much greater player than you already are.
Best of wishes to you, Mandy, Alfredo, and Meaty.
(And tell Mandy, Thank you so much for the Cerebella drawing. I really appreciate her taking the time to do that for me.)

@Natezer
I may have interacted with you only on occasion, but you simply being around brightened the mood even more. We really need to play each other.

@KhaosMuffins
Good shit at laser tag. It was great having you, and I hope we get to play against each other in the future.

@dekillsage
Congrats dude! It was a pleasure hanging out with you throughout the event. Looking forward to seeing you again in the future.



An additional thank you to those who congratulated me during the event, I'm sorry I don't know your names. Good games to everybody.

See you at NEC.

 

[Broseidon Rex]

Spoiler: Shoutouts

@Broken Loose : A Man. THE MAN. To list some of the great things he's done for me: hosted tournament, let me crash at his place, picked me up/dropped me off at airport, developed OPTIMAL ride strategies with his big brain, showed me the joys of the whirlydome, the goddamn godlike car soundtrack and ensured I'll remember this event for the remaining 24 years in my life. Serious good shit.

@mcpeanuts : The other man. THE OTHER MAN. A blast hanging out with you this weekend, especially in DisneyWorld talking about Meme's and shit. Rose to the challenge of the crunch competition and did marvelously (but loss OHO SEE MY 6 PACK ha 6) Also great watching you play and can't wait to hang out with you again.

@Hirokuni : Great job looking anime, playing well, and removing your gloves to clap along to the song on the way back home on Sunday. We must talk/fight/snuggle more often.

@keninblack : Gucci smooches with the nose ring tightly fasten around my cod piece, what's good? You always bring a smile to my face in whatever you do. You may be New Your now, but you'll always be a X A N A D U || B O Y Clap. Clap. Clap. Clap Clap!

@Natezer : Pleasure as possibly the first time depending on remembering your name. Which will totally happen this time since now we had the match that broke McPeanuts and you allowed me to defeat myself in pool.

@KhaosMuffins : Did not hang out as much, as you were too busy being a LASER GOD!!! Also taught me that I should block when calling assists. Also, probably go solo against you. Maybe.

@Waifu : A pleasure being late night pool buddies with you (for everyone else, should accept pool party invitation to find out what happens late at night in the pool) and marveling at the Charm shirt I will never be able to acquire.

@Tommer : Member 2 of the late night pool buddies group. Thanks for the beers and the good times. And next time, WE INTERACT WITH THE REST OF THE GOSH DARN ANIME COMMUNITY!!!.

@LatinoFlava : My new Florida rival... a good cerebella/val team (with a few readable habits). I must maintain the upperhand against you and steel my heart, even if i enjoyed talking to you.

@DuSouto : Thanks for helping me break down LatinoFlava so that I may show him the error of his ways.

@RurouniLoneWolf : The waifu army will remain strong and vigilant under your steady gaze. Keep up the good work soldier.

@FleekAlmighty : That was a nice jacket you got. Also, when we gonna start seeing you up north or on stream? I like your play. And you.

@ShadeMoneh : You may have given me that L in tournament, but at least I wasn't dead last in Laser Tag. Note: Must hang out more next tournament.

MandyAnarchy: Thank you for the Cerebella drawing. Bella is Bae. Bae is Life. so Bella = Life

@everyone else I forgot because of my bad memory, you all had a part in contributing to an amazing first CEOtaku experience. Definitely not the last time I'm going to this, especially since next year we're gonna get Wet and Wild!

@matlokholmes and @Outlaw_Spike : Fuck Valentine

Also, can we please talk about doing more stuff like Whirlydome outside of the venue? It's well known that for most tournaments, most people just stay there the entire time. I know most cities don't have as many things in walkable distance to do as in Florida, but I felt like everyone really enjoyed doing something else then play SG the entire time (which is nothing wrong with)

 

[Broken Loose]

Also, can we please talk about doing more stuff like Whirlydome outside of the venue? It's well known that for most tournaments, most people just stay there the entire time. I know most cities don't have as many things in walkable distance to do as in Florida, but I felt like everyone really enjoyed doing something else then play SG the entire time (which is nothing wrong with)

I honestly believe that strategy is only viable at CEOtaku and Evo, because they're both in prime locations surrounded by lots of Fun. NEC's old location, the Clarion (fuck that place), was pretty far from cool things and walking wasn't an option given the weather. I cannot speak for NWM and Combo Breaker save for photos of the CB venue that showed forest for miles and Chicago in the distance. Midwestboys correct me if I'm wrong.

I mean, yes, I'm 100% down for this, let's make it a thing if we can. If we can't for the other majors, at least we have Orlando.

 

[Broseidon Rex]

But it may be possible to organize a trips somewhere to do stuff (like a brewery for those of drinking age. Could do Galloping Ghosts for Chicago tho, right?