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Post by cliffs on Jul 28, 2019 6:43:44 GMT -5
It's the sold-out championship event that fans and players in the Fortnite universe have been waiting for and talking about: Its World Cup Finals, where a total of $30 million is up for grabs.
The event, which starts Friday and goes till Sunday, includes a competition that pairs celebrities with pro gamers; a Fortnite Fan Festival with a mini theme park, zipline and other activities; and the much-anticipated -- and much-discussed -- duos and solo finals, pitting YouTube favorites with virtual unknowns.
Nice if you are young and have skills.
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Post by Ruskie on Jul 28, 2019 16:46:04 GMT -5
I’m neither young nor have skills! Still try and play, not so much recently though.
I do like the story about the English teenager who came 2nd in duos with his partner. They won 1.1m each.
They interviewed his mum and before the tourney she tried to ban him from playing and even took his xbox off him so he could concentrate on school. She now says she backs his decision to compete in esports! Lol quick retreat there lady 😂
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Post by cliffs on Jul 29, 2019 6:10:59 GMT -5
I will never yell at my grandkids to get off the XBox ever again.....
When Kyle Giersdorf first picked up his controller, he was one of 40 million competitors in the game.
On Sunday, the 16-year-old walked away the champion.
Giersdorf — or “Bugha” — won the Fortnite World Cup on Sunday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, and brought home a $3 million prize.
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Post by JosiaDB on Jul 29, 2019 7:53:10 GMT -5
LOL I also am not young and have no skills.
My interest in this was such that the first thing I said upon logging in, to the guy I was playing with Friday was, 'how do I get rid of this World Cup Picture in picture stuff?' LOL
So I guess I was in the 1% that did not care about it or have any interest in following it. hahaha
My main reason for playing this weekend was to try to get the overtime challenges done, because I want that rare Demi skin. Still at 21/25 on the joint eliminations challenge, level 99, and at 27/30 on the birthday 'sploders for the Birthday Jonesy skin.
Its hard being old. LOL
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Post by nevadaballin on Jul 29, 2019 11:54:49 GMT -5
I considered contacting SwingXSwing to organize another $10,000 contest like we had for TGC 1 for TGC 2019. But it became apparent that there would not be a way to police the cheats this time around so I bailed on it.
In case you weren't here for TGC1 - yes, there was a $10K tourney once upon a time on TGC 1 right when TGC 2 came out. The thread history is in the forums somewhere. Hell, I forgot who won but I cashed in on a $300 Ace one week.
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Post by boffo on Jul 29, 2019 15:47:59 GMT -5
I entered one gaming contest back in the day for NHL Stanley Cup on the SNES. I think the prize was a copy of the game(which I already owned) and a hat, or something like that. I didn't win so I was unable to consider retirement with the prize. I did beat a Canadiens fan in the first round, so I at least got some satisfaction.
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Post by Ruskie on Jul 29, 2019 16:59:52 GMT -5
I found this a funny read 😀
1. Invest properly
There was a time when the best thing a parent could do was to spend money on the fundamentals: maybe a private English tutor, perhaps some tennis lessons. But those things won’t make anyone rich. For that, you’ll need a TV, an Xbox, a good pair of blackout curtains, a wide selection of moderately healthy snacks, a sun lamp, one of those cool chairs with speakers in the arms and as many adolescent-sized nappies as you can lay your hands on.
2. Start small
Nobody expects your child to become a Fortnite master instantly, because it is a complicated game that requires advanced dexterity and at least a working knowledge of murder. Start them off with something easier, such as a Sago Mini iPhone game, then gradually work up through Angry Birds, Tetris and Rocket League until they’re finally ready for the big time. But remember, don’t let them play anything too existential, because it’s hard to regain motivation after grinding through a cinematic meditation on the futility of life (The Last of Us, I’m looking at you).
3. Find some proper opponents
I remain convinced that I’m not an esports champion because I used to play video games against my mum, and it always took her a full month to figure out which button was “jump”, and the controller only had two buttons. If she had found some local kids with actual skills for me to play against, the sky would have been the limit.
4. Be specific
Think of esports as an equivalent to actual physical sport. If you wanted your child to become a champion footballer, you wouldn’t send them on a month-long intensive snooker course. It’s the same with esports. If your kid wants to be a Fortnite champion, make sure they focus on Fortnite. Every second spent playing Grand Theft Auto will be a second wasted. Your fortune depends on this.
5. Be supportive
Lisa Dallman was initially wary of her son’s dedication to Fortnight, even going as far as to destroy his Xbox at one point. This might sound romantic – it’s basically the plot of Billy Elliot, but about a boy who really wants to stay inside and shoot his friends in the face – but who knows how much earlier he would have won his million pounds if she had been there for him from the start.
6. Teach your child how to trash-talk
Your child will be playing many of their games online in a terrifying virtual arena in which eight-year-olds scream a nonstop volley of foul swearwords through their headsets. If you want your child to keep up, perhaps offer them a crash course in angry swearing. Maybe binge-watch The Thick of It, or let them sit in the car while you try to drive through a busy town centre.
7. Build a following
It’s easy to sneer, but esports champions are megastars in their field. This is partly down to talent, and partly because they have worked to build fearsome reputations, with nicknames such as Faker, Scarlett and Miracle. Why not suggest some nicknames to your child, such as Trendy or Helpful or PleaseStartPayingRentSoon?
8. Work them hard
You don’t just luck your way to eports success. It takes dedication and graft to reach the top, so don’t let your child forget this. Keep the pressure on them to improve. Make sure they keep playing, even if they stop enjoying the game. Reward their advances and punish their failures. Remind them that you are banking nothing less than your entire family’s financial livelihood on their ability to win. If the pressure doesn’t destroy them, you’ll be laughing.
9. Exercise
Remember, your child cannot play video games around the clock. They also need to move around from time to time. Maybe designate an hour for them to walk across the living room every day, possibly chaining them to a rock to stop them from running away.
10. Laugh at the professionals
They warned that screen time would make your child sedentary. They said it limited cognitive development. They said it caused headaches and reduced attention span. But they didn’t say it would also get your kid a massive house, which it definitely will. Screen time is brilliant!
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Post by SweetTeeBag on Aug 1, 2019 12:59:59 GMT -5
I considered contacting SwingXSwing to organize another $10,000 contest like we had for TGC 1 for TGC 2019. But it became apparent that there would not be a way to police the cheats this time around so I bailed on it. In case you weren't here for TGC1 - yes, there was a $10K tourney once upon a time on TGC 1 right when TGC 2 came out. The thread history is in the forums somewhere. Hell, I forgot who won but I cashed in on a $300 Ace one week. If you remember the final had to be streamed. You would be able to see everyone's swing lines if we were required to use twitch for all rounds. Just a suggestion |
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Post by nevadaballin on Aug 1, 2019 13:12:28 GMT -5
I considered contacting SwingXSwing to organize another $10,000 contest like we had for TGC 1 for TGC 2019. But it became apparent that there would not be a way to police the cheats this time around so I bailed on it. In case you weren't here for TGC1 - yes, there was a $10K tourney once upon a time on TGC 1 right when TGC 2 came out. The thread history is in the forums somewhere. Hell, I forgot who won but I cashed in on a $300 Ace one week. If you remember the final had to be streamed. You would be able to see everyone's swing lines if we were required to use twitch for all rounds. Just a suggestion Yep. But i dunno what this short flick thing is. Everytime i ask about it i don't get a real answer. If it's legal, then getting an answer shouldn't be difficult. No different than someone asking about the putt marker or anything else. But if it isn't legal, then I understand. And it probably couldn't be policed properly. But I need to know exactly what it is first. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2019 17:26:30 GMT -5
If you remember the final had to be streamed. You would be able to see everyone's swing lines if we were required to use twitch for all rounds. Just a suggestion Yep. But i dunno what this short flick thing is. Everytime i ask about it i don't get a real answer. If it's legal, then getting an answer shouldn't be difficult. No different than someone asking about the putt marker or anything else. But if it isn't legal, then I understand. And it probably couldn't be policed properly. But I need to know exactly what it is first. won that event I believe. Short flick is where the feedback line doesn't go all the way to the top. Here were some examples from one of SweetTeeBag best friends from the start of the Pure Aces society when TGC2019 came out   |
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Post by nevadaballin on Aug 1, 2019 23:26:43 GMT -5
Yep. But i dunno what this short flick thing is. Everytime i ask about it i don't get a real answer. If it's legal, then getting an answer shouldn't be difficult. No different than someone asking about the putt marker or anything else. But if it isn't legal, then I understand. And it probably couldn't be policed properly. But I need to know exactly what it is first. won that event I believe. Short flick is where the feedback line doesn't go all the way to the top. Here were some examples from one of SweetTeeBag best friends from the start of the Pure Aces society when TGC2019 came out My meter looks like the opposite of that..... a lot, where it doesn't quite meet up with the bottom part of the meter. I don't understand why it displays like that. It doesn't seem to affect my shots at all. |
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Post by cliffs on Aug 2, 2019 6:50:46 GMT -5
I figure this flick thing is using a controller but I wanted to chime in and say that most of my feedback results, when on and using a mouse, the meter never reaches the top. It is usually about 1/2 the length. I do a short swing/push forward (chopping action) of mouse to achieve that. I guess it would be akin to mouse "flicking" ?
Curious though, all those images show the line bottoming out and curving a bit, what is the result of said movement, as I have noticed the shot never goes straight if I bottom out (or top out) like that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2019 13:31:06 GMT -5
My oldest has won close to 100 times but won't play it anymore. Not really sure why. Have to ask him. I know he plays a lot of Rainbow Six. Guessing he likes more realistic shooters. When I watched him play I was amazed at how good he was at building. That definitely takes some skill.
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