I recently got a chance to travel to Halifax (driving distance) to play in an ESC qualifier for a larger event in Toronto. Halifax is about the smallest SF4 scene you could possibly imagine, but coming from where I am, that shit was crazy. I actually managed to lose my very first game (because I played like ass), and immediately started drinking, since the tournament was conveniently located in a bar. That and a combination of being incredibly lame helped me fight through loser's into an utterly shocking 2nd place finish. Seriously, at the first sign of trouble, I would sit on down/back for like 45 seconds. If they moved, I would just hit short until they jumped, then ultra juggle them and then just ambiguous roll. Dude in grand finals just said fuck it and rushed my ass down, but it was still a blast. Get dat fight monay! Nova Scotia get hype?!
 
I present to you the following hype video featuring my hideous human form. Also, buzzed and terrified. 
  

 I LIVE IN TANTALLON, NS - 30m from downtown. 
WHATS UP : D 
And also had no idea-Woulda checked it out if I did. Mailing list or something I can join for stuff like this?

Hooray! Did you make it out for the tournament? 
 
Edit: There's a Maritime thread on SRK in the Canada: Discussion and Matchmaking regional subforum. Check it out!

Dude, I just moved back to Cape Breton from Halifax. I used to live downtown. Actually now that I look at the video, I lived beside the Rogues Roost! I didn't think of that place to be a venue for a SF4 championship, lmao.
 
I had no idea this was even going on.

I didn't even know you were still here, no offense. Going to evo?

Yeah, as soon as I figure out where I want to stay etc. I have all my Evo money socked away; it's just a matter of spending it. 
 
Edit: Yeah, I managed to find a pocket of serious players that I have at least semi-regular access to, so I've been playing with those guys a lot. For some reason, like a quarter of them all play Dhalsim. Ugh.

Blanka = defensive 

He was just scared because I kept low fierce xx air grabbing him on reaction every time he hopped at me standing.

Cool. Any of the games been posted in full anywhere? I like watching Abel play.

The guys from Toronto that came were Dice, RXS, and Drekken. I probably won't go to the Toronto event, since I got second and only first place at this thing got a guaranteed qualifying spot. There's a last chance qualifier at Anime North this year, so maybe if I'm feeling like a trip to Toronto, I might just go for shits and giggles. Full matches have not been posted yet, this video just surfaced yesterday.

Why are there so many of us GiantBombers from Halifax?!!!

All of you Halifax guys need to check out The Last Game Store's ranbat series and other assorted SF4 events. Halifax SF4 hype levels need to start getting out of control! 
 
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=293991120105&ref=mf

" Why are there so many of us GiantBombers from Halifax?!!! "

drinking during tourney, dangerous idea.

" drinking during tourney, dangerous idea. "

" drinking during tourney, dangerous idea. "

NS repping : D 
I used to play MLG Gears Of War 1, Just to add to the NS hype ; D

" @lordofultima said:

" drinking during tourney, dangerous idea. "

  Best cure for shaking hands and bad execution = double jack and coke.     "

" @lordofultima: No, but to be serious. I think the best thing to do is carry a bottle of water and some gum. Chewing gum will help with nervousness and the water can help you from getting cotton mouth. "

" @Napalm said:

" @lordofultima: No, but to be serious. I think the best thing to do is carry a bottle of water and some gum. Chewing gum will help with nervousness and the water can help you from getting cotton mouth. "

This. I got cotton mouth during a money match I had a while back. Its the worse feeling ever during a match. Maybe next to having to pee. "

" @SpecialBuddy said:

" @Napalm said:

" @lordofultima: No, but to be serious. I think the best thing to do is carry a bottle of water and some gum. Chewing gum will help with nervousness and the water can help you from getting cotton mouth. "

This. I got cotton mouth during a money match I had a while back. Its the worse feeling ever during a match. Maybe next to having to pee. "

I think having to eat really bad, like to the point where you are dizzy and what not would be bad. Or if you had a massive hard on and could not stand up after a loss :( "

" @Napalm: Some things are better left alone, your world view may be destroyed if Jeff answers that. "

I'm not sure if it was my nerves or your drinking, but you smoked me in the loser's finals. Jerk.
 
Seriously though, folks, any Halifax player come check out our weekly ranbats at the Last Game Store on lacewood, and post up on the Maratimes thread over on SRK. Chances are I won't check this account ever again, so if you want more info, check us out on SRK! Do it! NOW! ... please?