The DBFZ National Championships were WILD! US West Highlights & Matches
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Today we're reacting to some of the hypest moments from the US West National Championships (week 1)! A lot happened at this one, including some drama, so stick around and check out the highlights! Thanks for watching!
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I'd love more of this kind of videos!!! As someone who is not into the competitive scene but likes to watch content of this game, this was not only entertaining but also helpful in many ways.
I also liked that you stopped for a while to give your insight regarding what happened after the match, I strongly agree with it.
Yeah this was great to watch
Yeah I like this too!
I strongly agree 👍🏿🔥
Yes pls do more
DBFZ is in this weird space where it's getting a lot of people who maybe only watch competitive matches for EVO into full-time competitive spectators, and videos like this really help!
"this man is playing the character to its full potential" followed by him superdashing full screen and punished lmao
Hey jm, longtime viewer here and I just wanted to make sure you knew how much we love these match analysis videos, as well as the fgc lore videos (those are my favorite in particular). You've got a regular audience here numbering in the thousands, whom you shepherded into the fgc so to speak. I for one can say you're responsible for teaching me how to read fgc! You're the thing a whole generation of new fighting game players are going to think of when they think back to learning the fundamentals and learning an appreciation for your new community's history and getting hyped when the new history rears it's head. What I should have said is these make for really good videos that you can call good content with a straight face. Thanks, Dylan
“I don’t think it’s morally wrong” it kinda is when you sign up for a 7 week invitational event and they tell you everything weeks in advance including conditions and everybody said it was okay and you SIGNED a legal contract to fulfill that obligation and you back out because you lost. This wasn’t a public sign up tournament.
Yea .. that seemed alittle too salty to me 😂🧂🧂
100% spot on man.
@Yukari MAiG *''It's like quitting a job, is it immoral? Probably not if its a crappy job''* This is such a gross miss statement it's actually embarrassing. Working a job, ANY job, you know what you have to go there for. Quitting for no reason other than to quit without notice is wrong regardless of how crappy the job is.
So that kinda speaks volumes to Crofts morality a bit there. He does say "probably" but that is not how I would expect a man of his personality to act. I kinda figured he'd be a better person than that.
I fully agree to the tournament organisers and staff being put out but the commentators? Dafuq?! They get paid (handsomely) to talk about what is happening on screen. Nobody with a brain cell is going to say they ruined it because they didn't hype up a rage quit or a controller DC. It just is what it is. Nothing really about their job is hard so I don't even acknowledge that statement in anyway. Also nobody really gives 2 shits about the commentators anyway unless it's Yipes and Tasty Steve or Hellpockets. I mean the others are fine but hardly get you pumped as much as those.
This situation here is in reality far closer to getting a job, signing a contract which lists your responsibilities and duties then being FORCED to do something that wasn't in the contract or talked about during the interview or training.
I am not defending Chris at all, the facts are the facts. Let's not pretend that the PC version is the more stable version. Lets not pretend the steam peer to peer is in anyway superior to Sony's peer to peer. Let's not pretend that system specs are not a defining factor and the games architecture is optimised to run the same on every GPU / CPU of the same calibre because that just isn't true.
In general the PC version is ass. The pros constantly complain about 1/2 frames lost due to wireless connections and this is so much worse, so the situation is nowhere near the same as it is couch play. Chris really doesn't need to defend himself with regards to skill. Reynald is nowhere near the level he is at in the FGC in general but in DBFZ Chris also plays off meta characters and gets to top 36 at worlds and top 4 finishes in seasonal tournaments. Reynalds performance was hardly spectacular to even say well at least he just outplayed Chris under the circumstances or even just put on a great performance.
Chris did agree to play and he did in essence agree to accept this is a possibility but let's be fair nobody in that situation would expect for it to happen and more over be happy about it. Just like in the small print of warranties your TV could just miraculously not work after 1 year. It's not fair nor would most (if any) people be happy about it despite agreeing to the small print.
Was Chris morally wrong? Erm I guess....? Was he contractually wrong? No question, obviously he was. Was he being a salty douche? I dunno, I don't know the guy other than he has had a tough time with sponsors screwing him over this year and his past biting him in the ass. I've been to a few streams and asked a few questions and he takes the time to talk about them and gives the vibe he wants to help. I can't even get on Hooks stream unless I pay so I would reserve some judgment here for Chris. LTG makes shit loads from his drones and he says and BELIEVES (more importantly) far worse stuff. People just need to think a bit more before they talk and be fairer.
@@JoNNyCLOUD171 I highly disagree. You don't owe an employer anything and can quit if it makes you happier to do so. The only time I would go "Uh, don't just quit like that" would be if you were a fucking doctor or a nurse since lives are on the line. Other than that, you can quit a job if it makes you happy, don't torture yourself for someone else.
@@servebotfrank4082 doesn't matter wether you agree the facts don't care about your feelings. You signed a contract and therefore have a moral and legal fucking obligation.
Oh all of a sudden lives are on the line and you need to show the internet you have compassion to try and get people to side with you and "win the argument" so in that 1 instance it's not ok. No one is that blind to your selfish mentality.
You are everything that's wrong in the entitled first world. I've left a job before without giving notice but I'm man enough to admit I was wrong, something nobody ever does these days. (criticise there own behaviour)
I'm not saying there aren't extreme circumstances but to just flippantly walk out and give no notice IS wrong. Generally speaking the circumstances are irrelevant.
YOU made the choice to work for someone and YOU should have all the facts about what you have to do at the job. If it isn't as described then fine your legally and morally ok to walk because you were lied to. However if it's just "Not for you" well tough shit. They give you a pay cheque and with that the means to live. You are legally and morally obliged to speak to the line manager and work notice if they ask you too.
It's even more sad because if they just dropped you from a job with no warning you would soon bitch and moan like a first world entitled moron.
It's literally no different to saying to a mate you will be somewhere then not turn up and let them know nor give them a reason why. The reason most people don't do that is because they won't have any friends which again is a sad and selfish mind set.
Knowkami vs Nitrobros was the best set of the whole tourney so far. CHANGE. MY. MIND>
Loved to have watched Knowkami hype commentery on his set
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I would've loved to hear his commentary. "It's not a dog, youtube comment section, IT'S A WOLF"
@@malcolmrff a wolf would have won the set
I feel bad for Chris G, he’s the only one who has to deal with the online circumstances...
Lmfao
So just Chris G being Chris G lol
There's always lag issues.
I mean, to be fair, many pro players have done this in the past when it comes to these online tournaments, so why just harp on Chris G? And it is certainly understandable if you don't want to participate in a tournament where you are playing for money and you need to play at your best but can't due to netcode. He gave it a shot, decided that it simply wasn't worth his investment cause of the net code (with someone he has played with before with NO issues) and quit the rest of the tournament. I just don't see how this is an issue. And technically he did give a notice of one week since the next set of matches don't start until next week.
@@Gailardia_Galan the other 39 out of 40 players didnt seem to have a problem, and chris has a reputation for hissy fits. hes of course within his rights to quit, but that doesnt give him a pass from getting blasted for being the selfish whiny manchild he is
@@doctorreed_ so because the other 39 players didn't have a problem, that INSTANTLY dismisses the claim of lag? That is some really backwards thinking and that is also not how lag works. Yes, Chris G has a reputation but nothing about his Twitter post screams selfish whiny manchild to me. It seemed pretty adult because he could've easily NOT have finished the set. He could've easily just quit right then and there. He didn't HAVE to post a tweet explaining anything. But as with anything else going on in the world right now, continue to focus on the negative. I completely agree with jmcrofts and his view on this, but I will say from personal experience and from being trampled on A LOT in my life that if I had to choose my welfare over someone else's who is not my family or loved ones, I am choosing myself. And Chris G chose himself.
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Chris G acting like he just found out DFZ online was bad that day lmao
Lol
>I don't play DBFZ much
>I don't do lobbies
Goddammit Chris, you've been told like who knows how many days in advance, you should've prepared for this, you have no one to blame for yourself
I'm taking that krillchad combo with 3 solar flares
Dude, that was sick.
The REAL reason Chis G rage quit the tournament! LOL!
Chris "2 Frames" G
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Lmao everyone needs to read this.
I just love this kind of video! Seeing you play is nice but your unique qualities really show when you're commenting on FG events and matches.
Would love to see more videos of you reviewing the tournament,
You point out things I wouldn't notice and bring in a really nice vibe to it all.
Love this kind of video! I would love more recaps and analysis of competitive DBFZ, including more of the National Championships. Keep up the great content!
1:43
JMCrofts: This man (Supernoon) is playing the character to its full potential
Also Supernoon: *Super Jump to Super Dash against Broly*
LOL the classic "it wasn't a teabag it was a buffer" OS 😂😂
And come on Chris G, give props to the Krillin, he was cracked out of his mind
I completely fogot about national chmapionship and missed the whole first week. The idea of going through match highlights is awesome! I wouldn't mind seeing more of that :)
I thought the west was really hype. And I’m excited to hear your thoughts on the matches. So thanks for the vid!!
10:00 WHAT A POWER MOVE! The amount of disrespect from this madlad. xD
I really enjoy when you do videos like this. You should do them more often.
Oh ok, I was under the impression that chris G had won and decided to drop out. This just makes it seem like he was petty and childish and decided to leave out of spite imo
It’s cool to see how diverse the meta is now and people actually playing different characters/teams
I absolutely LOVE this kind of video. Thank you! 😁
Big preach 🤣
Advocating quitting with class😂🤣
He got a combo extension off kid buu a, hes built different
That comeback, after the teabag, so satisfying :D
Awesome video. Would love to see more coverage of the event.
Pleaseeeee do more of these I really like your commentary.
I'm still learning about the game, but I think I've found the 3rd member of my team for when I buy it. Double Broly and 16 it is.
Easily my favorite set. That 1v3 ssb goku comeback he won the set. Johnathan won the fuckin set idc what anyone thinks.
That man teabagged then got his shoes put on.
Also Chris g..that guy has done so much bad stuff..so this is not a very professional response, because you can tell it’s out of rage.
I really enjoyed this content, I really would like to see more! I don't play dbz, but it's really fun to keep up with the game
Pretty good neutral view of the whole drama related to the leaving of the tournament.
The issue surrounding it is less about the player himself being in the right / wrong and more of just how many other people are negatively effected from it. Don't both claim you can't deal with the situation and put down other people who are trying to prop you up on the good faith assumption you are still trying your best. If you can't deal with it say it is your problem, apologize for the repercussions, and bow out.
Awesome video, you should record your reactions while watching the matches for the first time
2:44 That face should be one of your Twitch emotes.
I want more of this content pl0x
Context makes tournament game play more interesting
that solar flare 4 piece was terrifying
Cloud is ON IT. That's my man right there
"Those were like solar flare loops brotheR"
Please... my ears.. they hurt
Supernoon isn't like the other Kid Buu players, he imports artisan glue from Switzerland
THAT SOLAR FLARE BM WAS BRUTAL
2:41 I had to rewatch that a few times.
When I grow up, I want to be like super noon. The disrespect dude xD
Edit: time stamp was a second off
Anime pfp
I'm hoping that was a buffer. Cuz its real poetic if he did teabag him only to get bodied by the bluko.
@@megaultrasuperko4601 exactly my thoughts after watching the set. It deserves to go into a “t-bag to get reckt/bodied" compilation, I am even tempted to do it lmao
@@PolarisYun dew it
@@reynauldwhistles2338 your saying is my order, lord Palpatine.
Yo some guy leaves the whole tournament because he can't combo online and they they git other guys pulling of TODs smh
Cloud's TOD against Apologyman was hype and ChrisG out here blowing 2-0 leads like its the Playoffs
That happy bday Dekill had on mamba tho~ blow out the candles~
Chris G's name was SEVEN WEEKS. Lasted only one. I think that is the best part to me.
Roshi b is equivalent to super scrull tenderizer which is probably why apology man used roshi.
jm so polite and honest
I've been a 16 main ever since beta and I didn't know you can do some of these things with 16
Ikr I just picked 16 a few weeks ago and i didnt knew you could continue the combo after a command grab whit out any assist.
It's a good time to pick 16 again he got some nice buffs like being able to OTG and his buffed B assist! Edit: now he does have the same weaknesses tho like bad meter gain etc
@@synapse6140 whats otg one touch and grab?
@@reynauldwhistles2338 off the ground, for 16 specifically he can SD again after gliding and flying powerbomb
Chris G is the type of guy who would call it stuffer instead of lag
both cloud805 and knowkami's sets were like the best in the tournament so far
When the old hand crumbles.
he was most definitely buffering DP 😭
I need more Fantasy Strike please🥺
Good content JMC
More of these!
Is Teabaging Illegal or something in these tournaments ?? I know if i was in there id be doing that occasionally lmao😂 Not to disrespect but it just looks hilarious to me 😂😂 .. awesome fights in there ..
I might have always disliked Chris G as a FGC competitor. Despicable crybaby pleb. Also, I enjoy these type of videos, keep em coming like this.
5 Solar Flares lmao hahah! i love it
you replace him, u got it
I would blame it on Chris G, however knowing how bad the netcode is for DBFZ and that a similar situation happened in CPT due to the same issue, which being the netcode is garbage for SFV, I'm not shocked at all that this happened. In summary: if you're gonna run online tournaments, make sure your netcode is good.
Only Chris was having this problem. Everyone else that tested their connection against Reynald had no issues. Seems like the common denomination is Chris had shit connection on his end and blamed the netcode
Hopefully it becomes safe for all to play in in-person tournaments rather than online.
Chris G dropping out coz of dropped combos and shit while his opponents playing perfectly fine dropping a combo or 2. Bruh ur just mad coz u bad.
Dude blew a 2-0 lead and lost 5 in a row and decided to make excuses
He’s playing the best in the country, u wouldn’t last 5 sec in these tournaments
@@Aboguaboga how bout u, how long will u last ?
@@ynabi4363 not even a second, I would’ve broken my controller by that time😂😎. But I’m not here calling anyone trash
never change, chris G
LegendaryPred deserves the spot
He also makes Reynold look bad because now people will think he only won because of lag.
Chris G is just upset that Reynald flexed on him and couldn’t take it seriously anymore
So out of curiosity what’s more disrespectful to do after Ui goku hits his EX reversal.
Walking forward slowly, or T bagging?
Ooh so we gonna get one of these vids every week?
Chris G was my favourite player in DBFZ (from being my worst in MVC3) But kept letting me down in tournaments. Sigh... Who do I look to next?
Cloud, KnowKami, Lord Knight, DotoDoya. Lots of people who are good at the game and quality people
im sorry to ask but i just got into this game.
is it mostly played on keyboard or controller?
I would've loved to have joined in on this tourny
This video gave me another reason why I think UI Goku is the best character in this game
That’s honestly Bandai fault. ITS NOT HIS FAULT TF. Game been out 3 or 4 years and they still have not made no changes to the net code 😂😂😂
How is it not his fault when he agreed to it? Everyone knows the online is trash. lol
@@chinesecovidanalswabs4752 if we know that don’t you think the developers know that. So they have had many chances to fix net code
Watching Chris G disgracing Tien makes my blood boil.
If the lag was so bad how was Reynaldo landing all his complex combos?
Bro you HAVE to go over KnowKami va Nitrobros, absolutely amazing set
he got so salty cause of one match that he threw the whole tour away lol
Will you do vids on the others scenes as well ?
I want crofts to be one of the ocmmentators
Honestly im with chris G on that, dbfz is a completely different game offline, no cap
BRUH REYNARLD KRILLIN WAS CLEAN
i told chrisG on twitch to use his old videl(which is now good) and to use master roshi b assist and nappa b assist because those 2 assists synergy helped her high low mix up game, and i know how amazingly good he was with her.....and told him how strong roshi b assist was to support the newly well buffed high damage videl and to use roshi b with her..this was a couple days after 3.5 patch dropped..but he just smerked after reading my comment like it was my 1st day playing or something. smh.. and refused the advice cuz he mysteriously wanted to use a brand new team he wasnt familar with. and from watching his tien on twitch..his tien was no good.
there are the results.
WHat do you mean they have to Replace him? this is a tournament ... if he drops out Doesnt that just count as losing? .. or am i missing something
The tournament is round robin, meaning everyone plays against everyone in a region. A loss doesn't drop you from the tournament
@@dylancross1039 oh that makes sense. but. also finding someone online to fill an online spot .. cannot be difficult at ALL lol
Those commentators tho.. was not the best I've heard. We need Yipes and Bum commentating for a God tier stream.
Everytime I hear Yipes my UMVC3 flashbacks come back and I wanna play just a little bit more
@@Xeno455 we don't deserve Yipes
Tea bag gets instant karma😄
I hate brolly combos. I feel like I can microwave a cup of ramen and come back and they're still going
ultradunkstinct also does anyone else practice in 4f delay wait dragon rush is banned why?
Chris G is a huge baby BUT this could be a great message for the developers about the need for rollback netcode, lets be honest here, DBZF netcode is absolute dogshit, when its terrible you get salty if you lose because you know it wasn't your fault and if you win you don't even get to enjoy the victory.
Is just frustrating and clunky playing a game that has overpowered autocorrecting autocombos, banish and superdash with shitty online.
If chris would have quitted BEFORE the tournament japan woul have ignored as they always do, but now that this happened japan must hear it for the million time until they get it right: ROLLBACK IS THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF FIGHTING GAMES! IS NOT ONLY WANTED BUT NEEDED!!!.
Was this tournament invite only to professional players?
Taunt to get bodied combo!!
American tournaments have more team diversity than any other country I don’t care what anyone says
Just stopped by to say Rock > Beam. Also I like ChrisG and I do think online can be trash but I would have at least dropped out quietly without making a fuss. It's easy to be professional when it's all going right, it takes strength to be professional when it's not.
There’s no way of confirming if any of these players are who they claim to be. They could be ghost players.
Honestly that dude just stood there and took a loss in the first match which makes him lose a lot of credibility
I don’t blame Chris g , it’s all COVID fault
Personally i hardly play this game on Online Casual or Ranked because i cant stand lag i think Chris G and everyone else knows theres a little bit of lag or lag in general you know what you are getting yourself into feel like he shouldve endured it
It was kind of a rage quit by Chris
Ui goku is the best character, in the hand of the greatest player is he unbeatable.
Dragon rush is banned online?
Lol on Xbox. I faced a Zen-Oh player on ranked and he teabagged me because he punished me, then I ended up winning the match.
Proof that Taunt to Get Bodied is still the truest of true combos
Did I just watch a taunt to get bodied?