Pros vs Joes

[T2]

Sup everybody,

I'm pretty sure this is my first thread on the TLN forums. Anyway, I wanted to welcome the people attending the first Pros vs Joes coming up in 2 weeks. It would be really cool to know about each person coming. If your heart desires (and of course are on of the lucky few attending the gaming house) PM me about yourself or post in this thread. Please no life stories lol - keep it short and simple like your name/age/gaming exp/tournaments attended or any questions you may have. Hope you are looking forward to the great experience that is coming up! :cool:

-T

[MidKnight]

hey T2!!!

[mrkillboy]

Pretty awesome. I'm not going, but thanks for interacting with the community.

[Shelly]

Awh so nice of you Tom! Well, my name's Michelle, but most people in the gaming community know me as Shelly. I'm 20 years old, and gaming is a huge part of my life. I've been to Columbus and Dallas of the 2010 season, but unfortunately I haven't competed at any events. I have lots of LAN experience, and I get onto Reach for about 2-6 hours each night. Plans so far for the 2011 season are to coach, I've already been picked up by a team here on TLN, but eventually I hope to compete myself, once I feel my individual skill is up to par, I'll be looking into joining a team. Definitely looking forward to this amazing experience at the Gaming House! Also, a big thanks to you, and the rest of the pros, for extending your help with this amazing opportunty for the TLN community.

[PK Toolboxxx]

nice to see pros showing interest in the community. go instinct.

[mrkillboy]

I hope you find a team Shelly.

[ThisGuyPwnage]

i cant wait to see shelly shell quick scope t2 haha

shes gonna be taken all our faces soon enough

[Justin21]

lucky ppl!

[SullyVan]

nice to see pros showing interest in the community. go instinct.

This. T2 Is the man. and Goodluck shelly! hope u have a blast

[Imp3nded]

LFG Instinct <333 :D I'm not going... I wish I could. I got paired up with Lunchbox tonight though twice.. so that was a good enough Christmas gift from Bungie.

[MichaelMongrel]

I can't wait to see all who is going. But so far, I got my money on Shelly's team taking it all.

[Defined]

Dear David, stop settling as a fan who jizzs when he gets matched up with a member of instinct, and go to an event with a team get known and be so chill with all the pros that you dont have to depend on getting lucky with bungie..

[Shelly]

I can't wait to see all who is going. But so far, I got my money on Shelly's team taking it all.

LOL I'm loving all the support from you guys, thank youuuu :) <3

[ITCHY]

HOWDY! Seems like only 1 member has posted so far (Shelly) stating they are going. I'll also chime in as I end my 14 hour work day.

I PM'd you already T2 but for the rest of you guys and gals on here, if you don't already know, my name is Sheldon and my friends call me Sheldon. I'm 20 years old and have been in to Halo (competitively) since H2 but I've never attended a MLG event....always horrible timing, distance, or too broke to go. However I do catch as much of the events on the stream as I can. I do plan on attending multiple (hopefully all) 2011 season events as part of a team or at least as a spectator.

I'm ridiculously excited about going to the Gaming House and can't wait till the teams get drafted so we can start the tourney side of things.


EDIT: If Shelly isn't on my team...she's going down. ;)

[MichaelMongrel]

HOWDY! Seems like only 1 member has posted so far (Shelly) stating they are going. I'll also chime in as I end my 14 hour work day.

I PM'd you already T2 but for the rest of you guys and gals on here, if you don't already know, my name is Sheldon and my friends call me Sheldon. I'm 20 years old and have been in to Halo (competitively) since H2 but I've never attended a MLG event....always horrible timing, distance, or too broke to go. However I do catch as much of the events on the stream as I can. I do plan on attending multiple (hopefully all) 2011 season events as part of a team or at least as a spectator.

I'm ridiculously excited about going to the Gaming House and can't wait till the 4 teams get drafted so we can start the tourney side of things.


EDIT: If Shelly isn't on my team...she's going down. ;)

Oh sh**, Itchy's in the mix! Which member of Instinct is gonna get dropped for this guy after the LAN? ;)

[nikdaquick1219]

Awh so nice of you Tom! Well, my name's Michelle, but most people in the gaming community know me as Shelly. I'm 20 years old, and gaming is a huge part of my life. I've been to Columbus and Dallas of the 2010 season, but unfortunately I haven't competed at any events. I have lots of LAN experience, and I get onto Reach for about 2-6 hours each night. Plans so far for the 2011 season are to coach, I've already been picked up by a team here on TLN, but eventually I hope to compete myself, once I feel my individual skill is up to par, I'll be looking into joining a team. Definitely looking forward to this amazing experience at the Gaming House! Also, a big thanks to you, and the rest of the pros, for extending your help with this amazing opportunty for the TLN community.

Shelly is going?!?! #1 fantasy pick right here!!

[Kwame]

Looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing the guys again...going to be an awfully fun weekend

[Itz McFluffy]

Haha a shelly and itchy team that will be a riot to watch on stream but im Shelly's my number one pick for the Fantasy. GUARANTEED

[Araneatrox]

I'm calling SneekySniper14 to run the show XD

But GL everyone, no matter which pro you get im sure it will be awesome for everyone. And i hope Shelly is on the Stream, just so we can all hear her get angry at fools

[Benjak]

I will also be going. My name is Ben. My friends call me Ben or Benjak, Either is fine. I have been playing competitive since H3, but I have been playing since HCE. Never been to an event but have been to LAN's. I don't know how many of you guys have played with me but if you have then you know how good I am and why I play with many pros. I guess all you will just have to wait and see for yourselves :) Oh and if any of you ever wanna warm up in octagon with me, message me on XBL, I could always use a good octagon warm up before running MLG playlist.

[shrEd Gein]

Hey whats up guys! I already PM'd T2 but I figured I will let my presence be know here. Anyway, my name is Brian I'am 25 years old and from the great ole state of NJ. I got into the competitive side of gaming back in the beginning of 2005 like many other people, My friends were really really good at H1 and H2 and I was tired of getting destroyed. So my obsession with MLG and gaming took off and I never looked back. Always as more of a fan though, I never made it out to events due to an array of circumstances. Although I did attend Raleigh as a spectator and that was an awesome weekend.

I can not wait to meet everyone from the community, I feel like I know everyone's personalities just from gaming a bit together and the posts they make. It should be a weekend that no one is ever going to forget. Also thats awesome you are going Kwame, your blog was very inspirational to me, and now I will not be the oldest one going lol.

Safe travels to everyone attending and see you guys and gals soon. And maybe event at an event or 3 in 2011 :).
<3 Brian

[ITCHY]

Awesome Shred! I'm stoked to hear that you'll be attending. I'm sure we'll have one hellofatime!

[RagingChickens]

So jealous! Have fun to everybody that's going! I really hope that there will be more of these in the future.

[Imp3nded]

So I know of Shelly, itchy, Benjak, shred, and forefront that are going.

[Coby]

GT: Cobys 2 Fast
Age: 14
Hometown: Davis, CA

I have been into competitive MLG gaming since Columbus,'09. Over the past several years I have competed in Columbus, Orlando, Dallas, Anaheim, and Denver (Dorritos Combine) - every event has been with a last minute team.

2011, I am hoping to create a team in the next couple of months to be much more prepared for the season opener.

Lunchbox, Roy, Totz, Walshy, Neighbor, and Clutch have been great friends and mentors. I really appreciate all their support.

Dr. Pepper Rob (Brother Rob), has been the greatest friend ever - if you been the MLG events, I am the kid in the wheelchair who hangs out with Rob and Jay.

Looking forward to the Pros vs Joes!
Coby

[Shelly]

Shelly is going?!?! #1 fantasy pick right here!!


Haha a shelly and itchy team that will be a riot to watch on stream but im Shelly's my number one pick for the Fantasy. GUARANTEED

LOL omggg you guys!! <3
BTW I'm going to be playing A LOT these next 2 weeks in preparation for the gaming house, so I'd appreciate any help from TLNC! Any advice on my gameplay or any helpful tips would be awesome. Hit me up on xbl, or pm me please! :)

[Imp3nded]

LOL omggg you guys!! <3
BTW I'm going to be playing A LOT these next 2 weeks in preparation for the gaming house, so I'd appreciate any help from TLNC! Any advice on my gameplay or any helpful tips would be awesome. Hit me up on xbl, or pm me please! :)

Just continue doing the objective stuff you do. You are the reason why a lot of the objective games I'm in we win.

[KRILLIN]

T2 needs to learn how to return a text! :D

[B Rob]

GT: Cobys 2 Fast
Age: 14
Hometown: Davis, CA

I have been into competitive MLG gaming since Columbus,'09. Over the past several years I have competed in Columbus, Orlando, Dallas, Anaheim, and Denver (Dorritos Combine) - every event has been with a last minute team.

2011, I am hoping to create a team in the next couple of months to be much more prepared for the season opener.

Lunchbox, Roy, Totz, Walshy, Neighbor, and Clutch have been great friends and mentors. I really appreciate all their support.

Dr. Pepper Rob (Brother Rob), has been the greatest friend ever - if you been the MLG events, I am the kid in the wheelchair who hangs out with Rob and Jay.

Looking forward to the Pros vs Joes!
Coby


My Man....

[Gweedo888]

LOL omggg you guys!! <3
BTW I'm going to be playing A LOT these next 2 weeks in preparation for the gaming house, so I'd appreciate any help from TLNC! Any advice on my gameplay or any helpful tips would be awesome. Hit me up on xbl, or pm me please! :)

hey shelly just pm'd ya

[bradsears]

Hey all. I'm considering going to the pros vs joes camp. I fear I may be too unskilled to realistically contribute to a team and just be the 38 year old jerk with 600 extra dollars.

Be honest please, am I good enough to attend this camp? My gamertag is brad n toronto, I have dipped into gold briefly on team arena, hit 43 in team slayer and lone wolves in H3 although I hovered around 41 mostly. I did not play much of the mlg list in H3 and think I got to a 24 or something.

My shot skill has plateaued but I am always learning new things about positioning and strategy. I always play with randoms as I don't have many friends into halo.

So please give me your honest opinion about whether I should go, I can take it.

[T2]

Hey all. I'm considering going to the pros vs joes camp. I fear I may be too unskilled to realistically contribute to a team and just be the 38 year old jerk with 600 extra dollars.

Be honest please, am I good enough to attend this camp? My gamertag is brad n toronto, I have dipped into gold briefly on team arena, hit 43 in team slayer and lone wolves in H3 although I hovered around 41 mostly. I did not play much of the mlg list in H3 and think I got to a 24 or something.

My shot skill has plateaued but I am always learning new things about positioning and strategy. I always play with randoms as I don't have many friends into halo.

So please give me your honest opinion about whether I should go, I can take it.

Hey Brad,

I just checked your Bungie.net profile since you provided your gamertag and I think you play enough games per day to attend Pros vs Joes. Quite frankly you've played more Halo: Reach games than me (gamertags: Instinct T2 and Big Daddy T222). This is your own personal experience - if you want to get better at the game this is the best way, especially since you don't have the "MLG hours" put in compared to other players. Shooting isn't as much about aim as it is position yourself and getting the first shot on the opposing player...there is always room for improvement in every aspect of Halo. I would assume your goal would be to learn the MLG style of play and hopefully improve your individual skill along the way. Ask Kwame - or read his Lan Network blogs - learning the way pros play Halo will only increase your enjoyment for the game.

[T2]

After reading all of the PM's and posts that I've received this is going to be a great time. Looking forward to (re)meeting everyone in person and gaming lol. I wonder if theres going to be any sick clips...Pros vs Joes montage?

[Araneatrox]

If there is any Sick clips T2 i would love to have them included in the TLN community montage, remember pro's can submit clips aswell ;)

http://thelannetwork.com/forum/showthread.php?413-Submit-Your-Clips!-(TLN-Community-Montage!)

[Benjak]

I'll have some sick clips at the end of the LAN. I'm bringing my memory card to save some sick clips.

[Inexist]

I would seriously love to go to this it would be a weekend/dream of a life time even though I am from the UK, I would never ever have the money to fly out there and pay for the Pros Vs Joes itself as it would cost a fortune. Maybe one day T2 lol =) would love to meet all you guys.

Good luck to all Joes attending, I am so, so sure everyone will have such great fun and get the best they can get out of it and be brainwashed as soon as you come out of the Lan lol = )

[ITCHY]

Man, after tonight I just got that much more stoked for Jan 14th to get here. Good games Kwame...we should organize some dubs for money haha.

[MichaelMongrel]

I so wish I had $600 extra dollars. After an experience like this, you'll be kinda "in" with the pros. I know at Dallas I felt like I didn't want to take too much of a pro's time talking, as they would get irritated, but I believe a lot of people who go to this LAN will be able to make actual friendships with the pros. That in itself is an awesome thing to think about.

Good luck to everyone going. I am making it a priority to buy a streampass for this.

[Shelly]

Man, after tonight I just got that much more stoked for Jan 14th to get here. Good games Kwame...we should organize some dubs for money haha.

Agreed! Good games with Kwame and Lunchbox!

[bradsears]

Hey Brad,

I just checked your Bungie.net profile since you provided your gamertag and I think you play enough games per day to attend Pros vs Joes. Quite frankly you've played more Halo: Reach games than me (gamertags: Instinct T2 and Big Daddy T222). This is your own personal experience - if you want to get better at the game this is the best way, especially since you don't have the "MLG hours" put in compared to other players. Shooting isn't as much about aim as it is position yourself and getting the first shot on the opposing player...there is always room for improvement in every aspect of Halo. I would assume your goal would be to learn the MLG style of play and hopefully improve your individual skill along the way. Ask Kwame - or read his Lan Network blogs - learning the way pros play Halo will only increase your enjoyment for the game.

Great to hear. My skill limit is not from lack of trying I can assure you. I'm dropping the hammer on this which in my case means clearing it with wife's work schedule and our child care situation. Then I'll sign up. Thanks T-Squire :p

High fives for all the pm's and so on from TLN peeps. I appreciate the support. Have a good new year and give a special shout out to Mr. P for dad of the decade. Brad

[bradsears]

Happy new year. I cleared the time and I'm in. My next action will be to pm Mr. P.

[BAKSMAK]

Being broke sucks. Hard. I'd absolutely love to go. But, $600 is more than I get spent on me in a year. I wish I had a job...

Happy New Year everyone and enjoy your stay at the Gaming House for all those attending!

Still one of the most dedicated and loyal T2 fans out there. Str8Squared for life....

[Shelly]

Being broke sucks. Hard. I'd absolutely love to go. But, $600 is more than I get spent on me in a year. I wish I had a job...

Happy New Year everyone and enjoy your stay at the Gaming House for all those attending!

Still one of the most dedicated and loyal T2 fans out there. Str8Squared for life....

Get a job and save up for the next fantasy camp!! Don't worry, there will plenty more opportunities like this :)
Also, keep an eye out for various competitions that are bound to pop up for chances to win a trip to the Gaming House!

[Monk3y]

Get a job and save up for the next fantasy camp!! Don't worry, there will plenty more opportunities like this :)
Also, keep an eye out for various competitions that are bound to pop up for chances to win a trip to the Gaming House!

That's what I plan to do ^_^ Plus I want to wait til Snipedown is one of the pros that hosts a team.

[Shelly]

That's what I plan to do ^_^ Plus I want to wait til Snipedown is one of the pros that hosts a team.

Omg, i should not be allowed in the same house as Snip3down..... But I'll be there regardless ;)

[MichaelMongrel]

Omg, i should not be allowed in the same house as Snip3down..... But I'll be there regardless ;)

Yeah, it'd make Totz jealous. :P

[Shelly]

yeah, it'd make totz jealous. :p

lol tim!!!

[forefront]

Name's Eli, and I'm 23. I saw a few of the USA productions in '06, but never got to play Halo until '08. Lived in Hawaii for 4 years, but still made it to four events through '09 and '10. Never competed, but I've always been more of the spectator type. Met some really good friends at past events, and have run LANs at the hotel room. I'm just looking to have a good time, and see the house. If anything skill wise, I would just like to improve to the point where I keep up with all the friends I've made through Halo.

P.S. - I would have gone to Str8 camp but I felt I was too old. Kwame, you're my inspiration! ;D

[bradsears]

Good to see another Joe get signed up Eli. I did a silent lol to your worry you were too old to attend str8 camp at 22! Kwame is paving the way for both of us.

I'm signed up now so get ready for some personal details. My name is Brad (GT: Brad N Toronto) I'm 38, married and father of a 14 month old daughter. I have an engineering degree, live in Toronto and develop flash games and other web applications primarily for Canadian TV shows.

I've always loved FPS from Wolfenstein at the very beginning and on through the rest. I got into halo 2 multiplayer and gave up pc gaming because of it. During halo 2 I became fascinated buy the jerks of halo 2 on xbox live and started trolling them while playing, making recordings of them arguing with huge soundboards I created of Dr. Phil and Mr. Rogers. Check out the best recordings here: http://soundspoof.com/index.php?cat=thebest and watch out for offensive and pants peeingly funny content.

I started following MLG just at the end of halo 2 looking to get better. When MLG came to Toronto I went and had a great time. Although I'll never be close to the best skill I will try to enjoy the journey and take inspiration.

Send me a friend request as I'm on most nights after 10:00 and am looking to get some objective practice in before the camp. See you on the 14th.

[ITCHY]

10 Days till I'm off work for this. Pretty stoked, just played against T2 and FIS in MLG too...also CMG (I've been matched against him so many times its odd).

[Gweedo888]

hey any idea when were are going to be able to pick our drafts for the fantasy this weekend

[Kwame]

Hey Brad,

I just checked your Bungie.net profile since you provided your gamertag and I think you play enough games per day to attend Pros vs Joes. Quite frankly you've played more Halo: Reach games than me (gamertags: Instinct T2 and Big Daddy T222). This is your own personal experience - if you want to get better at the game this is the best way, especially since you don't have the "MLG hours" put in compared to other players. Shooting isn't as much about aim as it is position yourself and getting the first shot on the opposing player...there is always room for improvement in every aspect of Halo. I would assume your goal would be to learn the MLG style of play and hopefully improve your individual skill along the way. Ask Kwame - or read his Lan Network blogs - learning the way pros play Halo will only increase your enjoyment for the game.

Brad, couple things...
- I'm old too, but young at heart. Virtually everyone who I play against, in the playlist is better than I am, but that said, am I going to stop playing? not a chance. I'll never get better playing against my little sister. (ps send me another FR, sorry, i didnt mean to deny yours last night!)
- http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=412595169&player=TLN%20Kwame this is a game i played last night, while i was playing with Lunch. I learned more in this game, than i think i have in the last two weeks combined. I found neighbor and heinz in places and taking routes that none of the normal people that you play against, ever even try, nevermind pull off. Playing against players of this caliber, can only make you better, without question. On the flip side of that...I'm lucky enough to get to play with some of the pro's as well. Their level of communication is unmatched. It's not quantity, its about quality. Not just the obvious "he's one shot at snipe spawn." Last night one of the call outs Lunch gave us on a sanctuary flag game was "he's weak an snipe spawn with rockets, i fired two before i died and he has to reload, hes going their courtyard" This allows me to know, a whole wealth of knowledge, as to what im about to encounter when i rush their court...if i get there fast enough, there will be a guy in the middle of a reload, who is weak, and his a huge priority to kill, as he will have two rockets.

That's just one example, but these are things that you learn/pick up playing with these guys. Sometimes your shot is less important than your communication...in that same example is was much more important for Jason to tell us where that guy was heading/trying to hide, to give himself time to reload, than even if he had survived and 5'd the next guy. Their rocket player becomes the #1 priority at that stage...(obviuously if he had survived he would still ahve the rockets, but you get the idea)
- Most importantly, they are a great bunch of guys and it will be a lot of fun. Just don't touch Tom's chair when he's gaming :)


Great to hear. My skill limit is not from lack of trying I can assure you. I'm dropping the hammer on this which in my case means clearing it with wife's work schedule and our child care situation. Then I'll sign up. Thanks T-Squire :p

High fives for all the pm's and so on from TLN peeps. I appreciate the support. Have a good new year and give a special shout out to Mr. P for dad of the decade. Brad

Brad we also need to talk about how to best manage power weapon spawn times as it relates to wife work schedules and kid nap times :) I'm bring two of these are you have to wear it all weekend http://www.oldguysrule.com/products/Going_The_Distance-935-55.html


Name's Eli, and I'm 23. I saw a few of the USA productions in '06, but never got to play Halo until '08. Lived in Hawaii for 4 years, but still made it to four events through '09 and '10. Never competed, but I've always been more of the spectator type. Met some really good friends at past events, and have run LANs at the hotel room. I'm just looking to have a good time, and see the house. If anything skill wise, I would just like to improve to the point where I keep up with all the friends I've made through Halo.

P.S. - I would have gone to Str8 camp but I felt I was too old. Kwame, you're my inspiration! ;D

You felt too old at 23? Ugh. i feel even older now...

[bradsears]

Cool Kwame. I'm aligned with your concept. I sent another friend request.

My communication is good and I try to do exactly what you are saying, describe the situation. I err on the side of quantity over quality but I am working on it. Some kids call me a try hard but I see that as a virtue. Haters gonna hate.


Brad we also need to talk about how to best manage power weapon spawn times as it relates to wife work schedules and kid nap times :) I'm bring two of these are you have to wear it all weekend http://www.oldguysrule.com/products/Going_The_Distance-935-55.html

As long as it does not obscure my Viagra and Doan's pills sponsorships then we are good to go.

[Kwame]

Cool Kwame. I'm aligned with your concept. I sent another friend request.

My communication is good and I try to do exactly what you are saying, describe the situation. I err on the side of quality over quantity but I am working on it. Some kids call me a try hard but I see that as a virtue. Haters gonna hate.

Exactly! Also, I better hear you saying "He's weak going their courtwith rockets EHHHHH?" I have a bunch of family in richmond hill. Love the EHHHH!!

[Shelly]

Exactly! Also, I better hear you saying "He's weak going their courtwith rockets EHHHHH?" I have a bunch of family in richmond hill. Love the EHHHH!!

Hahahahahah, I'll try to pull out a bunch of "EH"s as well then!
Gah this weekend is so close, I can already taste the hot pockets and drpepper cherry :D

[Smallz08]

I bet you can Shelly since you can't always have DP cherry!

[Kamikazeewoks]

Wish i could go but, Good that your interacting with the TLN Community!

[ITCHY]

Leaving for STL right now! From there Forefront and are carpooling up to Chicago. Can't wait to meet everyone!

[forefront]

Yahaaaaaa! I'm just gonna call it Dr. Pepper Shelly from now on. Super excited, got new tires and stuff for the trip. Now, I gotta go do laundry.

[Alumni Warrior]

Can't wait to meet everyone tomorrow! See ya

[KRILLIN]

I'm so JEALOUS! Hopefully the opener is somewhere outside Chicago and I can come visit.

[ITCHY]

Well Forefront and I just drove by the gaming house and are off to Starbucks for a bit. Can we claim first ones here?! Heck yes we can.

[coreyisdaffy]

Are they going to be streaming you guys tonight? If so I'm staying tuned alll night long, woo woo.

[Inexist]

Lets go Itchy !!! I played you 3rd on my Fantasy I hope I get you ! Lol have a gr8 time bud.

[coreyisdaffy]

I just really want to know if they'll be streaming tonight! :( I'm really interested in seeing everything that happens, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee stream, I want to see Shellys cute butt :-p

[KRILLIN]

Let's get it on!