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Makes sense. Hopefully they've fixed their wifi since I think last time the stream didnt work very well.

Tecmo Super Bowl Tournament - The Equalizer 2
 
When - Saturday December 8, 2018
Where - Michael Anthony's Pizzeria - 6434 W. Ogden Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402
Time - Registration at Noon, Kickoff Time 12:30pm
Buy In - $20 - Registration through paypal to [email protected] or through website
 
https://www.paypal.me/retrosportsgamertom/20
 
Website: https://www.retrosportsgamer.net/
 
Format:
20 players maximum
 
4 groups of 5 players playing round robin (4 games for each player)
-Groups will be separated by skill level, past tournament experience, TPC / online record.  Top players will all be grouped together; newer players will all be grouped together.
-Group play will use provided tier list for choosing matchups
 
All 20 players will advance to a single elimination playoff round based overall record in tournament and the draft lottery.
 
There will be a draft lottery for seeding based on your record after group play.  It is based on the five possible record outcomes:
 
Record - 0-4 - 20th seed will randomly be selected here, then seeds will continue to be selected until there is no player that was 0-4 left
Record - 1-3 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 1-3 left
Record - 2-2 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 2-2 left
Record - 3-1 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 3-1 left
Record - 4-0 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 4-0 left, 1st seed will be last player selected
 

-Determined seeding for the single elimination playoff creates the order for players to choose their team for the remainder of the tournament.  (Tier 1 is excluded)  For example, the first seed chooses their team first, then the second seed, third seed etc.  20th seed gets last choice of team.
 
Prizes:
1st Place
- $300 Cash
 
2nd Place
- $100 Cash
 
Prizes are guaranteed
 
Returning Equalizer Champion @tecmobo is the #1 overall seed and has free entry
 
Rules:
1. Tier list for group play.  Winner of coin toss is player 1 and chooses tier.  Loser of coin toss chooses team from tier player 1 selected or a lower tier.  Winner of coin toss chooses team second from tier originally chosen or lower tier.

2. 49ers are allowed for group play.
 
3. We will not keep track of teams used during group play.  Choose the team that best suits you in group play under the tier list guidelines.
 
4. Customizing Playbooks and Lineup Changes.  You are allowed to change your selected team's playbook before each game.  Checking the change / substitution screen is allowed during gameplay.  Once per quarter for each player is the recommendation. 
 
5. WR/TE at RB: A WR/TE cannot carry the football unless it is a reverse. You can insert a WR or TE into a RB slot for lead blocking purposes, but he cannot carry the football. To further clarify, players such as Ernest Givins, Ricky Sanders, and Andre Rison cannot carry the football unless it is a reverse.
 
6.  No ties. If a game is tied when regulation concludes, a new game will be started until someone scores first.  Sudden Death!
 
7. Defensive Lineman Lurching is prohibited. In this tournament, lurching is defined by user controlling a defensive lineman, not engaging a blocker, then diving at the quarterback or running back.  If you go around the offensive line, you are allowed to dive at the quarterback.  Going through the offensive line is permitted with a defensive lineman, but diving at quarterback or running back would be considered lurching.
 
8. Nintendo Malfunctions: If there is an equipment failure in the first half, games will be replayed from the start. If equipment malfunctions in the 2nd half, only the second half is replayed. In that event, the scores from each half are added together to obtain a final score. If the game was uncompetitive or the equipment malfunctioned due to human error, the tourney organizers reserve the right to declare a winner without replaying any portion of the game.
 
9. Tournament Disputes: Tom Stahnke is the tournament referee. He will decide all disputes unless he is a player in the game. If he is a player in the disputed game, Francis Buennagel will resolve the dispute.
 
10. Competitors are allowed to bring their own controller, but it has to be an official Nintendo rectangle controller, official Nintendo dogbone controller, or the official Hyperkin Cadet NES controller.
 
 
MAIN STREAM - https://www.youtube.com/theretrosportsgamer

 
STREAM 2 - https://www.twitch.tv/retrosportsgamertom

 
Players that register and can't make the tournament with at least one week notice will be fully refunded. 
 
Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions about the tournament.  Thanks!

It went so amazing that I am still in awe of how efficient you guys where at getting games in.  I plan to bring this back next year.  
Most likely sat Sept 14th
As I announced as long as things are going well I will put in 1000 to the prize pool. 
Entries will be 100 unless you won the players championship or madison 5-15.  For those few people entry will be 150.
 
A max of 24 so I can have it a dmen cause Phil was just so awesome hosting us.
I will make an official announcement this winter.

So far it looks like a 3rd place prize is more important.  The group play prize win is a novel ideal that has some good arguments against it.  What about 4th place in the following structure.  Based on recent conversations i have had i doubt we will have less than 14.  If we get 14 or more third and fourth can be payable.
 
Prize structure for 12 players
1000 1st
500 2nd
300 3rd
 
 
With 14
1100 1st
550 2nd
300 3rd
150 4th
 
With 16
1350 1st
600 2nd
300 3rd
150 4th
 
 
With 18
1500 1st
750 2nd
300 3rd
150 4th
 
With 20
 
1600 1st
800 2nd
400 3rd
200 4th
 
With 22
 
1750 1st
900 2nd
450 3rd
200 4th
 
With 24
 
1900 1st
1000 2nd
 500 3rd
200 4th

I like the idea of a third place prize more than a group play prize. Group play already matters for seeding, and could end up being the same person winning. Plus with a third place prize, even if you lose in semis, there will be a money game to play between the two people that lost in semis. I think it's more fun that way than being one game away from the finals and not having a chance to play a "money game" for anything.

I’d have to agree with Bo and Tom. Third place should be the more attractive one for people, and realistically, the prize that has the better shot to attain for the general populous. I feel that the group play winner’s reward is top seeding, which gives a cleaner path to a Top 3 spot. Just my two cents. 

I like the idea of a third place prize more than a group play prize. Group play already matters for seeding, and could end up being the same person winning. Plus with a third place prize, even if you lose in semis, there will be a money game to play between the two people that lost in semis. I think it's more fun that way than being one game away from the finals and not having a chance to play a "money game" for anything.

I'm also making it an option to use the 2nd place prize as an entry to the main event.  I will pay up to 75 if you use this money to buy a spot for the main event.
 
 
For example 10 people is 50, plus 25 from you and I pay 75.
15 people is 75 and I pay 75.
20 people is 100 and I pay 50.
 
If you're interested in the qualifier please sign up soon.  I do need at least 9 people besides myself to make it work.

In

If you love playing in Tecmo Tournaments you are going to be enthralled about this announcement! With paid entry into the Hardcore Championship you have the opportunity to play in the Tecmo Players Championship Satellite Tournament on Friday 6/8 for FREE.  Starts at 6pm sharp at DMen Tap.  With at least 12 players, Mort is offering FREE entry into the Tecmo Players Championship occurring in Chicago on 9/22/18 for the winner of the tournament .  
With at least 12 players, I’m offering paid entry into Tundra Bowl 6 occurring in Green Bay, WI on 1/26/19 for 2nd Place of the TPC Satellite Tournament.
If all 30 players get registered for the Tecmo Super Bowl Hardcore Championship before June 2nd, I’m also offering prizes for 3rd and 4th Place.  
3rd Place will win paid entry into Tecmo Cleveland occurring on 8/4/18.
4th Place will win paid entry into Millard’s Mayhem occurring 8/4/18 in Minneapolis, MN.
*Tournament paid entry prize offers are only eligible for the specific tournament won.  If the player cannot make that specific tournament the offer is void.  However, players that win these paid tournament offers can trade each other to get to a tournament that works out better for them.

Bouija Board has a typo. The whole board is a lie.

Tecmo Super Bowl Hardcore Championship Belt (Winner will get to keep it):
 

These are the NES Sports Games up for grabs as part of your paid entry in this tournament.  The highest seed from the lottery after group play chooses which game they want first.  This continues in numerical seeding order until the 30th seed and all the games are gone.  Every player is guaranteed to get one game.  All games are used and are in fair to good condition.

Tecmo Super Bowl Hardcore Championship
 
When - Saturday June 9, 2018
Where - DMen Tap - 2829 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
Time - Registration 10:00am to 10:30am CST, Kickoff Time 11:00am CST
Buy In - $30 - Registration through paypal to [email protected]
 
https://www.paypal.me/retrosportsgamertom/30
 
Included in Buy In:
- One Custom Tecmo Tournament T-shirt (Register on or before May 22nd to receive a T-shirt)
- One Nintendo (NES) Sports Game Cartridge (Performance during Group Play determines which game you will have a chance at getting)
 
Format:
30 Players Maximum
 
6 groups of 5 players playing round robin (4 games for each player)
-Groups will be separated by a random selection draw
-Group play will use provided tier list for choosing matchups
 
All 30 players will advance to a single elimination playoff round based overall record in tournament.
 
There will be a lottery for seeding based on your record after group play.  It is based on the five possible record outcomes:
 
Record - 0-4 - 30th seed will randomly be selected here, then seeds will continue to be selected until there is no player that was 0-4 left
Record - 1-3 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 1-3 left
Record - 2-2 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 2-2 left
Record - 3-1 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 3-1 left
Record - 4-0 - Seeds randomly selected until there are no players that were 4-0 left, 1st seed will be last player selected
 
This seeding also determines the order in which the NES Sports Games will be selected for each player to keep as part of the Buy-In.
 

 
-The Hardcore Tier List will be used for Bracket Play.  Higher Seed is Player 1 and gets choice of Tier.  Player 2 then selects a team from that Tier or a lower Tier.  Higher Seed then selects a team second from the Tier originally chosen or a lower Tier.
 
 
Prizes:
1st Place
- $350 Cash
-Tecmo Hardcore Championship Title Belt (1st place winner gets to keep the belt)
 
2nd Place
- $150 Cash
 
Top 4 finishers have the option of competing in a Free to Play Cash Prize Retro Sports League Championship Tournament taking place in January 2019 in Chicago, IL
 
I'm locking in and guaranteeing all the prizes for this tournament!
 
Rules:
1. Tier list for group play.  Winner of coin toss is player 1 and chooses tier.  Loser of coin toss chooses team from tier player 1 selected or a lower tier.  Winner of coin toss chooses team second from tier originally chosen or lower tier.

 
2. We will not keep track of teams used during group play.  Choose the team that best suits you in group play under the tier list guidelines.
 
3. Customizing Playbooks and Lineup Changes.  You are allowed to change your selected team's playbook before each game.  Checking the change / substitution screen is allowed during gameplay.  Once per quarter for each player is the recommendation. 
 
4. All substitutions of any player in any position is LEGAL. 
 
5.  No ties. If a game is tied when regulation concludes, competitors will proceed to OT. All OT’s will be 5-minute sudden death periods. If no one scores in the first OT, the second OT will be only the first quarter in a new game. This process will be repeated until a winner emerges. So that one competitor does not start with the ball in every OT period, the receiving team (i.e. team that gets the ball first) shall alternate beginning with the second OT period.
 
6. Defensive Lineman Lurching / Nose Tackle Dive / Any D-Lineman Dive is LEGAL. 
 
7. Nintendo Malfunctions: If there is an equipment failure in the first half, games will be replayed from the start. If equipment malfunctions in the 2nd half, only the second half is replayed. In that event, the scores from each half are added together to obtain a final score. If the game was uncompetitive or the equipment malfunctioned due to human error, the tourney organizers reserve the right to declare a winner without replaying any portion of the game.
 
8. Tournament Disputes: Tom Stahnke and Phil Naumann are the tournament referees. They will decide all disputes unless one of them is a player in the game. If one or both is a player in the disputed game, a referee to be determined will resolve the dispute.
 
9. Competitors are allowed to bring their own controller, but it has to be an official Nintendo rectangle controller, official Nintendo dogbone controller, or the official Hyperkin Cadet NES controller.
 
Live Streams: 
 
MARQUEE MATCHUP STREAM - https://www.twitch.tv/tgfnretro

This professional live coverage will be voiced and broadcasted by Troy GBLAN, organizer and voice of the GBLAN Online Tecmo Super Bowl Tournament.  Troy will be showcasing the best players this tournament has to offer from opening kickoff until the Tecmo Super Bowl Hardcore Championship Belt is wrapped around someone’s waist.  I encourage everyone to check out tgfnretro on Twitch and follow the action that is currently going on in the Tecmo scene.
 
THE PLAYER’S STREAM: - https://www.youtube.com/theretrosportsgamer

Have you ever wanted to be a commentator at a Tecmo Tournament?  Maybe you just want to cut a wrestling promo Tecmo style?  This is your opportunity!  This stream will be run by Lumberjack Cracks, but if you aren’t feeling what he has to say, then suplex him off that mic and say what you will.  The goal of this stream is to capture the natural essence of the tournament and get as many unique players on stream as possible.  Want to play on stream?  Just ask!  We will do our best to broadcast your game next.
 
 
Players that register and can't make the tournament with at least one week notice will be fully refunded. 
 
Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions about the tournament.  Thanks!
 
 
 

Thanks to the organizers for a great tournament. I can definitely say I haven't been to a tournament like Blono before - A tecmo experience to be sure! And the championship belt is even cooler in person. That thing is one quality piece.

If only you didn't have to leave...
 
 

If only you didn't have to leave...
 
 

Here's a few pics. Last year we set up 10 systems. We have them all lined against the wall. We then set up a bunch of tables in the middle of the warehouse for people to sit, eat, play cards, mingle or whatever. Against the far back wall we have an area where all the food is located. We also have 2 refrigerators completely stocked with beer. Then I included  the picture of our bar where a lot of memories are made. Any other questions just let me know, and I'll be happy to answer them.

You tempt me sir. I'll have to wait until early January to know if I can go but let me know if you have room in your ride.

I've seen pictures of this belt online for a few years already and have heavily coveted it.  I can't pass up an opportunity to try and take that puppy home.  @tecmobo May be the Chicago Tecmo Super Bowl Champion, but the Illinois State Championship is still up for grabs.

Interesting spread of players among the groups, some good quality from the area. 

Also if that was the case I wouldn't want ODT, Ones, or other guys that would make for a stronger group 2 to come, but I've been actively recruiting ODT on discord and here even before Gats dropped out. All I want is an awesome annual Chicago tourney to catch on!!!

Nah you can ask James how much that loss has been bothering me - I tracked him down at the last Madison and made him play me with the same teams and p1/p2 as when he eliminated me two years earlier. He was like "Really?" haha. We didn't get to finish the game unfortunately.
 
I'm still convinced I was at my best at my first Madison, since I stopped playing online for awhile after that. To lose to James when I was up by 7, with the ball at his 10, with 3 minutes left in the game was crushing (fumble, OT, lose with some cc's mixed in). I had the 1000-yard stare for awhile after that.
 
So my only point was that if I'm not in James' group then I may not get to play him in the tourney, depending on how the bracket shakes out.

Nah you can ask James how much that loss has been bothering me - I tracked him down at the last Madison and made him play me with the same teams and p1/p2 as when he eliminated me two years earlier. He was like "Really?" haha. We didn't get to finish the game unfortunately.
 
I'm still convinced I was at my best at my first Madison, since I stopped playing online for awhile after that. To lose to James when I was up by 7, with the ball at his 10, with 3 minutes left in the game was crushing (fumble, OT, lose with some cc's mixed in). I had the 1000-yard stare for awhile after that.
 
So my only point was that if I'm not in James' group then I may not get to play him in the tourney, depending on how the bracket shakes out.

Just gotta treat group play like elimination games. Increased importance that will matter all the way throughout the tournament!