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Title: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on November 25, 2008, 10:51:35 PM
So, according to my sources, SVGL has recently come into ownership of a Blazblue machine. Anyone interested in playing a few matches sometime this week?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: otakuapprentice on November 25, 2008, 11:08:35 PM
damnit, if i could only get there....
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Spiritsnare on November 25, 2008, 11:39:58 PM
This I can corroborate.

I haven't heard any word on price, however.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: lyricaldanichan on November 26, 2008, 07:33:03 PM
Finally.. but do they have SF4 in yet? :P

Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on November 26, 2008, 08:33:09 PM
Blazblue is amazing. I got to play it beta at Evo. And no on Street Fighter 4, but who cares about it?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: otakuapprentice on November 26, 2008, 08:39:45 PM
SF4 still looks interesting, but the character reactions are a little exaggerated, IMO. Any word on if they will get Tatsunoko vs. Capcom?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Spiritsnare on November 27, 2008, 12:39:53 PM
Went yesterday, confirmed price: 2 points/50 cents (technically less if you pay for card points in bulk, of course).

Going tomorrow. :3
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Shinsengumi on November 27, 2008, 11:40:59 PM
I should try it out one of this days if I have a chance
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on November 28, 2008, 07:16:48 PM
Hey, i'm gonna be there this morning. Look out for a guy with long hair and a beard. That's me.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on November 30, 2008, 11:08:12 PM
I've been there playing this game Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun.  If anyone saw the green Rachel player, that's me. :3
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on December 01, 2008, 01:12:09 AM
wow you guys sure crowded that machine on wednesday.  i was over at T6, but i noticed the huge crowd blocking the isle.  :P
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on December 02, 2008, 07:39:51 AM
We'll probably be like that again this Wednesday too.

If anyone's interested in playing or at least seeing this game in action, come for arcade mania Wednesday evening this week (or any week for that matter).  As far as I know, most of the BB players in NorCal for now are coming.  If anyone's familiar with the NorCal GG or MBAC scene, expect to see a lot of familiar faces.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on December 02, 2008, 09:14:24 AM
Why does it seem like 1 crowd plays all of the anime-like fighting games? :P
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on December 02, 2008, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: JTchinoy on December 02, 2008, 09:14:24 AM
Why does it seem like 1 crowd plays all of the anime-like fighting games? :P

Why does it seem like 1 crowd plays all of the 3d fighting games?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on December 03, 2008, 12:58:16 AM
Because you're blind.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on December 03, 2008, 09:49:43 PM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 02, 2008, 07:39:51 AM
We'll probably be like that again this Wednesday too.

If anyone's interested in playing or at least seeing this game in action, come for arcade mania Wednesday evening this week (or any week for that matter).  As far as I know, most of the BB players in NorCal for now are coming.  If anyone's familiar with the NorCal GG or MBAC scene, expect to see a lot of familiar faces.

Also, if you actually want to get more than two games in, come on saturday mornings.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on December 03, 2008, 10:51:12 PM
Quote from: JTchinoy on December 03, 2008, 12:58:16 AM
Because you're blind.

Same can be said about you too, lol.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on December 04, 2008, 12:25:21 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on December 03, 2008, 10:51:12 PM
Quote from: JTchinoy on December 03, 2008, 12:58:16 AM
Because you're blind.

Same can be said about you too, lol.
Unlike you, my comment was a direct reply to the comment that all of the known GG and MBAC players would be there today.
So no, the same can't be said about me. lol.

Also, I thought you guys were going to crowd it again like last week.  :P was only like 1/2 the crowd today.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on December 04, 2008, 01:34:57 AM
Quote from: JTchinoy on December 04, 2008, 12:25:21 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on December 03, 2008, 10:51:12 PM
Quote from: JTchinoy on December 03, 2008, 12:58:16 AM
Because you're blind.

Same can be said about you too, lol.
Unlike you, my comment was a direct reply to the comment that all of the known GG and MBAC players would be there today.
So no, the same can't be said about me. lol.

Also, I thought you guys were going to crowd it again like last week.  :P was only like 1/2 the crowd today.

Oh, lol, okay. But uhm, I haven't played Blazblue since evo lol.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on December 04, 2008, 07:45:13 AM
Quote from: JTchinoy on December 04, 2008, 12:25:21 AMAlso, I thought you guys were going to crowd it again like last week.  :P was only like 1/2 the crowd today.

Surprised me too.  I expected more.  At least we saw a couple of GG players who haven't exactly been playing the game yet.

Since it was a smaller crowd though, we got more games in.  Too good!
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on December 04, 2008, 04:00:16 PM
Is blazeblue still only in arcade? i'm tempted to play, but theres a tekken6 machine i cant ignore ;D
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on December 04, 2008, 07:33:52 PM
Yes, arcade onry.  No word on when the console version will be released.  It was just released to arcades on 11/19 in Japan and 11/20 in the US.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: otakuapprentice on December 04, 2008, 07:46:23 PM
Last I heard, BB was scheduled to launch on PS3 sometime in '09, but this has most likely changed.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Shinsengumi on December 06, 2008, 01:26:26 AM
I was there at SVGL about a week ago I wanted to play it but there was so many people that I didn't get a chance to play it.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on December 09, 2008, 11:48:28 PM
So I finally played the full build at Chinatown Fair in New York (along with new Melty Blood.) It's really good, and beautiful. My only gripe is the penalty comes FASTER than Guilty Gear's so Rachel doesn't seem to effective as I thought she would have been, but she's still pretty good in my eyes. I didn't get to play too much with it, since both times I had to go to either Philly for NEC, or go to my grandparent's place. Ragna and Noel seems to be very autopilot characters at this time with the game, hopefully it'll change.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on December 10, 2008, 12:09:48 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on December 09, 2008, 11:48:28 PM
So I finally played the full build at Chinatown Fair in New York (along with new Melty Blood.) It's really good, and beautiful. My only gripe is the penalty comes FASTER than Guilty Gear's so Rachel doesn't seem to effective as I thought she would have been, but she's still pretty good in my eyes. I didn't get to play too much with it, since both times I had to go to either Philly for NEC, or go to my grandparent's place. Ragna and Noel seems to be very autopilot characters at this time with the game, hopefully it'll change.

Negative penalty isn't too bad.  I hear it just takes hitting a few buttons to make the game think your less defensive.

Rachel is considered by some to be top right now.  She has good block strings/combos, anti-air, and damage.  I personally don't see why anyone would put her above Arakune though.  I also wonder sometimes if Ragna and Tager should be higher than her too.  I won't dispute that she should probably be considered high though.

Ragna has variation in his game.  He gets combos off a lot of different hits anywhere on the screen, so it's not always the same routine.  And most Noels I see now don't go autopilot on her chain drives.  They're kinda risky to just toss out there all willy-nilly.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Chun on December 10, 2008, 01:09:00 AM
I went to the cabinet this afternoon after my final and it seems like a lot of people are using Taokaka and Tager aside from the usual crew. It's too early to tell tiers but it seems like Tao's pretty high up, and given the Rachel footage I've seen she's pretty high up as well. As for Ragna he's pretty there (Damage it up like Sol, really).

Jin's still pretty annoying though for JP "low tier".

~Chun
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on December 10, 2008, 01:32:15 PM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 10, 2008, 12:09:48 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on December 09, 2008, 11:48:28 PM
So I finally played the full build at Chinatown Fair in New York (along with new Melty Blood.) It's really good, and beautiful. My only gripe is the penalty comes FASTER than Guilty Gear's so Rachel doesn't seem to effective as I thought she would have been, but she's still pretty good in my eyes. I didn't get to play too much with it, since both times I had to go to either Philly for NEC, or go to my grandparent's place. Ragna and Noel seems to be very autopilot characters at this time with the game, hopefully it'll change.

Negative penalty isn't too bad.  I hear it just takes hitting a few buttons to make the game think your less defensive.

Rachel is considered by some to be top right now.  She has good block strings/combos, anti-air, and damage.  I personally don't see why anyone would put her above Arakune though.  I also wonder sometimes if Ragna and Tager should be higher than her too.  I won't dispute that she should probably be considered high though.

Ragna has variation in his game.  He gets combos off a lot of different hits anywhere on the screen, so it's not always the same routine.  And most Noels I see now don't go autopilot on her chain drives.  They're kinda risky to just toss out there all willy-nilly.

Yeah, I figured with the running to either drop a pole or something when I IAD, to make it seem like I'm not totally running away (although punishing someone to be defensive is not good imo.) I know when I was at University Pinball, I saw Marn just beating people left and right (although who gives 2 craps about him) with autopilot Noel, but it seemed like most of the good players didn't want to go on just because no one wanted to be near him (lol.) She seems to have material to be high tier, and I believe her to be top, but the game seems pretty balanced outside of Carl being weaker than the cast. I don't remember too well, partially due to my tiredness, but I think Justin Wong saying Rachel is top.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: mDuo13 on December 11, 2008, 12:29:53 PM
I wanna go back~
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Kanzake on December 11, 2008, 09:27:09 PM
Just so you dont all rush to SVGL, at the bottem floor of the Student Union at San Jose State University in their Arcade, there are 2 Street Fighter 4 machines and a BlazBlue machine. o-o; Have fun.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on December 11, 2008, 11:45:15 PM
The SJSU cab is a standard American standup cab with HAPP Competition stick and buttons.  It has a standard resolution monitor running the game @480i at 4:3.  The SVGL cab is a JP-style sitdown cab with Sanwa stick and buttons.  It has an HD screen running it @720p at 16:9.

Quite honestly, there's no good reason to go to SJSU unless you're more used to American sticks.  And, even then, you'll have to deal with the picture being compressed horizontally because the game runs natively in 16:9.

SJSU is slated to get a new custom cab with HD screen and Sanwa parts in time for the next semester.  That can be anytime between now and the end of January.  Until then, I think SVGL is obviously the better choice.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: renegadewolf on December 17, 2008, 09:58:11 AM
I'm hoping to try this game tomorrow along with DJ Max Technika at SVGL, though it's going to be rather crowded for sure... or at least not until 3ish when all the elementary/middle/high school kids get out of school.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on December 17, 2008, 02:02:01 PM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 11, 2008, 11:45:15 PM
The SJSU cab is a standard American standup cab with HAPP Competition stick and buttons.  It has a standard resolution monitor running the game @480i at 4:3.  The SVGL cab is a JP-style sitdown cab with Sanwa stick and buttons.  It has an HD screen running it @720p at 16:9.

Quite honestly, there's no good reason to go to SJSU unless you're more used to American sticks.  And, even then, you'll have to deal with the picture being compressed horizontally because the game runs natively in 16:9.

SJSU is slated to get a new custom cab with HD screen and Sanwa parts in time for the next semester.  That can be anytime between now and the end of January.  Until then, I think SVGL is obviously the better choice.
shouldn't they be reserving such parts for tekken 6 BR?  IIRC they're planning to get a machine with the new version release.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on December 18, 2008, 01:12:48 AM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 11, 2008, 11:45:15 PM
Quite honestly, there's no good reason to go to SJSU unless you're more used to American sticks.  And, even then, you'll have to deal with the picture being compressed horizontally because the game runs natively in 16:9.

Actually, according to a friend of mine there's a dipswitch to make it compatable with 4:3. Someone should tell whoever runs it to fix it.

Quote from: JTchinoy on December 17, 2008, 02:02:01 PM
shouldn't they be reserving such parts for tekken 6 BR?  IIRC they're planning to get a machine with the new version release.

Isn't it already out? Or am I thinking of something else...
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on December 18, 2008, 11:58:04 PM
Quote from: Mizuki on December 18, 2008, 01:12:48 AM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 11, 2008, 11:45:15 PM
Quite honestly, there's no good reason to go to SJSU unless you're more used to American sticks.  And, even then, you'll have to deal with the picture being compressed horizontally because the game runs natively in 16:9.

Actually, according to a friend of mine there's a dipswitch to make it compatable with 4:3. Someone should tell whoever runs it to fix it.

Since the time I posted that, it's been fixed.  I was @SJSU two days ago, so I can confirm.

Quote from: JTchinoy on December 17, 2008, 02:02:01 PM
shouldn't they be reserving such parts for tekken 6 BR?  IIRC they're planning to get a machine with the new version release.

If you're talking about the stick and buttons, OCE has plenty of Sanwa parts.  They plan to put them on the GGAC cab for the next semester too.  If you're talking about the screen, I can't say anything about that.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on December 20, 2008, 02:08:56 AM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 18, 2008, 11:58:04 PM
Quote from: Mizuki on December 18, 2008, 01:12:48 AM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 11, 2008, 11:45:15 PM
Quite honestly, there's no good reason to go to SJSU unless you're more used to American sticks.  And, even then, you'll have to deal with the picture being compressed horizontally because the game runs natively in 16:9.

Actually, according to a friend of mine there's a dipswitch to make it compatable with 4:3. Someone should tell whoever runs it to fix it.

Since the time I posted that, it's been fixed.  I was @SJSU two days ago, so I can confirm.

Cool stuff. I may drop by, visiting a friend down there.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on December 21, 2008, 02:45:04 AM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 18, 2008, 11:58:04 PM
Quote from: Mizuki on December 18, 2008, 01:12:48 AM
Quote from: Tsubasa on December 11, 2008, 11:45:15 PM
Quite honestly, there's no good reason to go to SJSU unless you're more used to American sticks.  And, even then, you'll have to deal with the picture being compressed horizontally because the game runs natively in 16:9.

Actually, according to a friend of mine there's a dipswitch to make it compatable with 4:3. Someone should tell whoever runs it to fix it.

Since the time I posted that, it's been fixed.  I was @SJSU two days ago, so I can confirm.

Quote from: JTchinoy on December 17, 2008, 02:02:01 PM
shouldn't they be reserving such parts for tekken 6 BR?  IIRC they're planning to get a machine with the new version release.

If you're talking about the stick and buttons, OCE has plenty of Sanwa parts.  They plan to put them on the GGAC cab for the next semester too.  If you're talking about the screen, I can't say anything about that.
I'd like my japanese cabinet with HD screen and card readers as well please.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: abcbadcat on January 17, 2009, 04:39:37 PM
Played this at SVGL this morning (arcade mania)

No one was playing it, everyone was huddled around the T6 machine

So I got to go through the game fully (on one credit) with Jin

I really like his play style and I couldn't get any BIG combos off but I won a few matches

... until a NOEL raped me
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: abcbadcat on March 04, 2009, 09:29:51 PM
YES!

BlazBlue was announced for console release this summer!
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on March 04, 2009, 09:54:06 PM
To add onto it it's confirmed for 360, and PS3.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Lexy on March 05, 2009, 07:07:00 AM
There is also a Blazblue machine at MGL if you're in the area. It's JP style...but not sit down like SVGL. They also have Tekken 6 BR. Last time I was there the two machines were right next to each other. No SF4 so far..I think.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Shinsengumi on March 05, 2009, 03:57:15 PM
Quote from: Lexy on March 05, 2009, 07:07:00 AM
There is also a Blazblue machine at MGL if you're in the area. It's JP style...but not sit down like SVGL. They also have Tekken 6 BR. Last time I was there the two machines were right next to each other. No SF4 so far..I think.

So now they have Blazblue at MGL? cool, I did not know that, makes me want to go there and play it when I get a chance.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Rhornez on March 24, 2009, 06:52:36 PM
sorry for being noobish but what is SVGL ?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on March 25, 2009, 12:36:28 AM
Sunnyvale Golfland
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on April 06, 2009, 10:10:44 AM
For those of you that care, BB is slated to come out on June 25th for 360 and PS3.

Also, there's a machine at MPGL?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Lexy on April 06, 2009, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Nanashi on April 06, 2009, 10:10:44 AM
For those of you that care, BB is slated to come out on June 25th for 360 and PS3.

Also, there's a machine at MPGL?

Yeh. It used to be 3 tokens to play and 1 to continue, but they changed it.
It's three rounds now, but 3 tokens to play and 3 tokens to continue :(. This game makes me poor quick...that and I lose nearly every time lol. Probably best to go during Wed night/Thursday/Sat morning specials. I believe there is also another machine at SJSU
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on April 06, 2009, 09:45:43 PM
The Blazblue scene at SVGL is very well established.  You can find some of the top players (like Ricky and Goryus) there.  I'm usually around almost every day from 4-7pm - if not later.  Some of you may have seen me as a blue Tao player.  In any case, if you want to know the locations of all the Blazblue cabs, then go here http://platial.com/map/BlazBlue-Arcade-Machine-Locations/577119 (http://platial.com/map/BlazBlue-Arcade-Machine-Locations/577119)

For those of you who are new to the game, I'll be happy to give you tidbits of advise and combo execution stuffs.  From my experience, SVGL has some fierce competition and MGS has more people who are new to the game (plus 3/5 rounds).

If fanime gets a BB cab, then I'll be seeing you all there!
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Moogleborg on April 08, 2009, 01:04:15 AM
Quote from: Taokakaftw on April 06, 2009, 09:45:43 PM
The Blazblue scene at SVGL is very well established.  You can find some of the top players (like Ricky and Goryus) there.  I'm usually around almost every day from 4-7pm - if not later.  Some of you may have seen me as a blue Tao player.  In any case, if you want to know the locations of all the Blazblue cabs, then go here http://platial.com/map/BlazBlue-Arcade-Machine-Locations/577119 (http://platial.com/map/BlazBlue-Arcade-Machine-Locations/577119)

For those of you who are new to the game, I'll be happy to give you tidbits of advise and combo execution stuffs.  From my experience, SVGL has some fierce competition and MGS has more people who are new to the game (plus 3/5 rounds).

If fanime gets a BB cab, then I'll be seeing you all there!

I mostly play as Litchi Faye Ling. Any advice for her? ^^
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on April 08, 2009, 01:43:55 AM
go to dustloop and discuss her there. that's great advice ^_^
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on April 15, 2009, 12:34:06 AM
Yeah, just as Tao said, if you're up for some great competition, head to SVGL. I play the plum colored hakumen.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: shinjiboy on April 17, 2009, 10:13:05 AM
Quote from: Lexy on April 06, 2009, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Nanashi on April 06, 2009, 10:10:44 AM
For those of you that care, BB is slated to come out on June 25th for 360 and PS3.

Also, there's a machine at MPGL?

Yeh. It used to be 3 tokens to play and 1 to continue, but they changed it.
It's three rounds now, but 3 tokens to play and 3 tokens to continue :(. This game makes me poor quick...that and I lose nearly every time lol. Probably best to go during Wed night/Thursday/Sat morning specials. I believe there is also another machine at SJSU

There is and it's only 50c.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: r4nd0m on April 21, 2009, 10:54:54 PM
my uni has 1 of these machines ^^
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: heeroyuy135 on April 21, 2009, 11:27:00 PM
I heard Blazblue is coming to consoles, true?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on April 22, 2009, 11:22:39 PM
Quote from: HeeroYuy135 on April 21, 2009, 11:27:00 PM
I heard Blazblue is coming to consoles, true?

Yes, June 30th is the magical date when BB comes out on PS3 and XBOX360.  You can reserve your copy at Gamestop online.  In any case, has fanime confirmed that BB is coming to their arcade setups?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on April 22, 2009, 11:49:05 PM
If it is, it'll be that machine from SJSU.
We're getting Tekken 6 BR from SFSU, and I think SJSU is the only BB machine that the campus provider has.  Enjoy american sticks =P
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on April 22, 2009, 11:52:14 PM
Quote from: JTchinoy on April 22, 2009, 11:49:05 PM
If it is, it'll be that machine from SJSU.
We're getting Tekken 6 BR from SFSU, and I think SJSU is the only BB machine that the campus provider has.  Enjoy american sticks =P

Boo Happ sticks :< and 4:3 resolution

Oh wells, better to find more random competitors.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on April 23, 2009, 12:55:26 AM
Or just play at svgl vs. ricky when you're done with your fanime activities each day.  If there's nothing for me to do at fanime, I might just go to SVGL to kill time, lol.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on April 24, 2009, 09:57:51 AM
Quote from: JTchinoy on April 23, 2009, 12:55:26 AM
Or just play at svgl vs. ricky when you're done with your fanime activities each day.  If there's nothing for me to do at fanime, I might just go to SVGL to kill time, lol.

Have I seen you around at SVGL?  I used to be there almost everyday for the past month. 

And it's fun to play against Ricky, but not when he's the only one there.  :<  Speaking of which, there's a BB ranbat tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on April 24, 2009, 10:30:19 AM
I assume you're the asian guy with glasses that always uses a blue taokaka.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on April 24, 2009, 08:17:23 PM
That - indeed - would be me.  :3
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on April 30, 2009, 04:43:18 AM
So, I missed the Ranbat. Anything worthwhile happen, or was it just Ragna and Arakune in the finals again?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on April 30, 2009, 08:18:56 PM
It was Ricky Ortiz vs Veteru.

Ragna vs Ragna.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on May 01, 2009, 01:06:45 AM
As usual, there was some pretty intense high level play.

In any case, here were the ranbat results.

1- Veteru
2- Ricky
3- Goryus

Here's some other matches I managed to record...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j1q5dEsXtY&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j1q5dEsXtY&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=8) - Emphy vs. CopperDabbit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ZD1lv38GY&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ZD1lv38GY&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=7) - Spirit Juice vs. LB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVy89Ru6FjU&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=9 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVy89Ru6FjU&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=9) - Spirit Juice vs. Chun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInjFqW0j5g&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInjFqW0j5g&feature=PlayList&p=15243E1E931EA483&index=10) - LB vs. Ricky

Next ranbat is the weekend after fanime.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Yukari Kaiba on May 02, 2009, 01:10:26 PM
I finally got to try out this game while I was on the SFSU campus for a class I had. I don't normally play on arcade machines, so I was a bit rusty but I was able to get the hang of it after two games. Love using Ragna, tried out Taokaka for a bit too. Hoping to get the console game when it comes out in June =)
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: abcbadcat on May 02, 2009, 02:57:55 PM
My friend and I were at SVGL today

He as playing as the big magnet guy and got a 43 streak
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: havok rt on May 03, 2009, 09:43:55 PM
I gotta a couple of games in on it. I gotta say the game is gorgeous, and it plays just the way I like my fighters.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on May 09, 2009, 03:25:03 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on April 30, 2009, 08:18:56 PM
It was Ricky Ortiz vs Veteru.

Ragna vs Ragna.

:(

My faith in this game grows fainter every day.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on May 09, 2009, 01:15:17 PM
when taokakaftw gets better at this game, your faith will be renewed.  :P
taokaka is the most awesome character in the game.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on May 10, 2009, 01:59:49 AM
Quote from: JTchinoy on May 09, 2009, 01:15:17 PM
when taokakaftw gets better at this game, your faith will be renewed.  :P
taokaka is the most awesome character in the game.

Random tidbit: Her VA is the same as Lucchini from Strike Witches, that makes her 2x as awesome.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on May 10, 2009, 02:07:05 AM
If you want to gauge how good characters are by voice, Rachel is top.  And you know what?  She is.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on May 10, 2009, 01:02:27 PM
Quote from: Tsubasa on May 10, 2009, 02:07:05 AM
If you want to gauge how good characters are by voice, Rachel is top.  And you know what?  She is.

Her voice is pretty top, but whenever she does something she says a paragraph.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on May 12, 2009, 03:37:08 AM
Quote from: JTchinoy on May 09, 2009, 01:15:17 PM
when taokakaftw gets better at this game, your faith will be renewed.  :P
taokaka is the most awesome character in the game.

When they make it possible for the rest of the cast to have a remote chance at competing with the top tier characters, my faith will be renewed.

AKA major balance issues ruin an otherwise great game.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: buzzsaw13 on May 12, 2009, 10:27:13 PM
The only character that has no chance against top tier would be Tager.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on May 13, 2009, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: buzzsaw13 on May 12, 2009, 10:27:13 PM
The only character that has no chance against top tier would be Tager.

Carl and Haku-Men are equally boned against the top tier characters. The rest of the cast fares better, but not by much. Both V-13 and Arakune (but mostly V) can totally shut down every other character in the game, unless they can somehow manage to make it through a nigh endless barrage of projectile spam. Rachel (In my opinion, she's not really broken) has retarded pressure, but that's about it. Ragna just needs to die. Most of his moves have insane priority, and nearly everything he has is safe on block. As I said above, V and Arakune can both spam projectiles and play keep away the entire match with next to no problems. Of course, Arakune has to land his cloud first, but considering that it stays out until arakune gets hit AND curses on block, it's still pretty retarded. After it connects, it's just a matter of Arakune spamming bugs and playing keep away until you die. As for V, she can just do 20 hit projectile combos from full screen all day. People say that once you get in close against V and Arakune, you've got a good chance of beating them, but considering how hard it is to get in close when you have to dodge a hojillion projectiles (which are often coming at you from multiple directions), I would take this with a grain of salt.

So, as I said, major balance issues.

EDIT: The other characters do have a chance to beat these characters, it's just that it takes an insane amount of effort for most of them. (And often times luck)
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Tsubasa on May 13, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
Carl isn't nearly as bad off as Tager and Haku-men.  At least he can do obscene amounts of damage.  As hard as it is to get people in his loops.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Mizuki on May 14, 2009, 06:29:37 PM
Word on the street some secret enigma is coming down to Fanime to enter Aksys tourney.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: LordKefka on May 25, 2009, 08:33:04 PM
God damn this game is awesome. Aksys wins to have the game set up in the dealer's room. I got my ass handed to me more than a dozen time but I just can't stop picking Noel every time I played. Girls with guns = win.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on May 26, 2009, 11:53:39 PM
So, apparently me rage-quitting this game made me get better at it. I think i'll make the predictable return to playing.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on May 28, 2009, 09:34:40 AM
Just in case you all need a reminder:

May 30th is the Nor Cal Blazblue ranbat at SVGL.

...And here's the tournament results for the Fanime Aksys Games Blazblue Console Ranbat (Videos will be posted on their website accordingly):

1) Veteru (RG)
2) Taokakaftw (TA)
3) CopperDabbit (AR)
3) TheSadder (HA)

So - yeah - a Hakumen placed 3rd in the tourney.  Doesn't sound too bad eh?
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on May 30, 2009, 01:35:41 AM
Quote from: Taokakaftw on May 28, 2009, 09:34:40 AM
Just in case you all need a reminder:

May 30th is the Nor Cal Blazblue ranbat at SVGL.

...And here's the tournament results for the Fanime Aksys Games Blazblue Console Ranbat (Videos will be posted on their website accordingly):

1) Veteru (RG)
2) Taokakaftw (TA)
3) CopperDabbit (AR)
3) TheSadder (HA)

So - yeah - a Hakumen placed 3rd in the tourney.  Doesn't sound too bad eh?

Bah. He just got lucky and didn't have to fight Arakune in the quarter finals. /bitter/
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: LordKefka on May 30, 2009, 11:55:18 AM
Just wondering but is SVGL and SF State the only local places to play this? I went to SF yesterday only to find the Rack and que or whatever closed for maintanence ( damn it..>_< ). Ugh... this sucks. There is no where back in Boston to play this game either. 
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Nanashi on June 09, 2009, 02:41:54 AM
So, I played Chun for a little while on friday...

I'm calling you out for some Arcana Heart.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Chun on June 09, 2009, 08:03:43 PM
If an opportunity presents itself, pick your poison.

AH 1 ONLY:

Best: Kamui
Backup: Mei-Fang
Fun Triple Jump: Lilica

~Chun
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on June 30, 2009, 06:25:15 PM
WTF is up with these combos :( they're so complicated!! ;.;
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on July 01, 2009, 12:13:30 AM
thanks for totally owning me john.  ;( i hate you.
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: LordKefka on July 01, 2009, 01:44:45 AM
Quote from: JTchinoy on June 30, 2009, 06:25:15 PM
WTF is up with these combos :( they're so complicated!! ;.;

I thought it was easy compared to FS/N Unlimited Codes...-_-;
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: JTchinoy on July 01, 2009, 01:52:02 AM
Quote from: LordKefka on July 01, 2009, 01:44:45 AM
Quote from: JTchinoy on June 30, 2009, 06:25:15 PM
WTF is up with these combos :( they're so complicated!! ;.;

I thought it was easy compared to FS/N Unlimited Codes...-_-;
Building the muscle memory and rhythm is hard. =/
I can do 2 of taokaka's more complicated combos, but I also lack her normal game strats, so i still suck. hahahahaha.
Once I built the memory for the commands and timing, it was easier but I still can't do them consistently.  :(
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Taokakaftw on July 23, 2009, 09:14:08 PM
Keep on practicing and play against hard competition every day.  :3
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: Chun on January 03, 2010, 04:14:39 PM
Somewhat Necro, but SVGL has recently gotten Continuum Shift for 3 credits a play.

In other news, Litchi buffing makes me very happy but somewhat down at the same time.

That is all (>'_')>

~Chun
Title: Re: Blazblue at SVGL
Post by: LordKefka on January 04, 2010, 01:16:47 AM
God and I was so close to going. Now the next time I'll have a chance is during Summer.