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Great time in Iowa! Top Moments for Me: 1. The Calcutta: it was an awesome set up. I think Josh (HughMilleNation) said it best, “ It feels good to own someone.” It added great excitement to the tournament. Every participant was claimed. 2. Meeting new folks. In my group I met Tony and Kris both from Iowa. Also actually got to play Knobbe. It was a good game. First time playing him. Also met Randywags who I have seen on discord but it’s nice to put a face to the name. 3. Great set up by Corey and Kyle. The bar was awesome. If your in Des Moines check out the Keg Stand. Lots of IPA’s and old school games. Rampage and NBA Jam. We had plenty of space. Corey and Kyle do a good job. 4. Playing Kyle again. Every Tourney I have been in the past four years at some point I have to play Kyle. Each game is always a classic. 5. Playing Kramer: First time playing him in a tourney. We have hung out plenty at tourney’s but this was the first time we played. We had two good games were they came down to last drives. 6. Going down to Iowa with the MN crew. We took the van down with a Nintendo set up and had a round robin tourney while driving down. Hanging out with the crew is great. We also switched drivers while still driving. Pretty impressive. 8-Bit should of rode with us. I sent him an invite too. 7. Corey thinking Nostradamus was The Peoples Champ. Also thinking he was 6’8”. The legend grows. 8. If you don’t know any of the players in Iowa, WI, IL, or Nebraska get to know them. They are all great guys and fun to play and talk too. Peters Kramers’ Corey and Kyle Knobbe Randywags Gats Hank The Tank Mort Really great players and great people. We have a good community. 9. I love playing Tecmo at live venues. It’s the best. Next stop Green Bay. 10. Thanks IOWA

This has worked magnificently for Tundra the last couple of years. We used to do groups of 4 (3 games) which worked, but was less games than I wanted to give people...but have since opened it to 5 (4 games) in group play, and seems to be the magic number for us. I’ve gotten really good feedback on it, and am planning with sticking to it for the foreseeable future.

I had a great time. Thanks for hosting Noonan and to everyone that helped out with equipment, stream, scores, ect.

I was happy that the stars aligned for me and I was able to make one of these. The Iowa guys have a great venue so in addition to getting to play Tecmo on a Saturday I also got to try out 4 Iowa IPA's I'd never tasted and watch Nebraska almost pull off the upset vs Ohio St. Having groups of 5 play 4 games is something I might consider stealing in the future for my tourney. I wasn't better than any of the guys I beat in the tourney on Saturday; I was playing with deliberate focus though and tried not to let myself get caught up in any moments which is what put me in a position for success. Mort and Gats were playing on a high level that day so it was no surprise to see them playing each other for first place nor did it escape me that I benefited from being not on their side of the bracket. There was a FG block glitch that ended with neither player being able to pick up the ball in the 4th quarter of a tied ballgame. That was something you don't see every day and the resolution was to play on into OT. Various action shots The Calcutta Warmups The aftermath of the glitch game. (Almost the entire group was huddled around the TV at one point)

1st Mort 2nd Gats 3rd Knobbe 4th Peters

This event is one of my favorites (top 3) in the nation, I've attended this event twice and had a blast. It is highly recommended and is one of the most elite tournaments in the Northeast. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend, but if you have the chance to attend, do so, you won't regret it. I believe last year had over 50 participants. Great time with great guys.

I'm gonna try and make this tournament again this year. If you're in the CT area, I highly recommend this tournament. Last year was my first trip to the tournament (and Connecticut) ever and ARNCOEM ran a solid, professional tournament. The venue is spacious with great food. If you haven't been to this one, you should check it out!

Super bump. I was looking through my computer files and came across this. Can't believe I did this almost 13 years ago! I think I still have the save file.