Sajam Slam Weekend Was a Fun Time

[@Brian_F]

Event was a ton of fun and personally allowed me to meet and connect with lots of awesome gamers. Thanks for all the hard work and having me on board!

[@d_p_k_]

It's fine Sajam, would have been weird if you won your own tournament

[@LePlatypusBait]

Thanks for coaching the most fun team to watch and root for!

[@Koefficient]

Thank you so much Sajam for the opportunity it was an incredible experience! Now if you’ll excuse me I’ll be ripping every tv off the walls in my house and replacing them with monitors 🙃

[@P0rk_Sinigang]

Sykkuno and Eskay becoming possessed by the spirit of the Salty Runback proves they're fully FGC now.

[@Shinny1338]

Inb4 they show up at Evo bringing back the spirit of Marvel

[@User-pu3lc]

Facts

[@Huntress_VT]

Thank you for the invite! I had a ton of fun and thought the offline finals were great. Being able to hang out and meet with so many of the Slammers in person was amazing!!

[@UltimaShadowX]

Had an amazing time, thank you and to the whole team who helped make the event possible!

[@ThatBoiDinky]

Eskay getting her salty runback and allegedly winning 16-1 is wild

[@twinnieonse1466]

I thought it was just seven?

[@breakaway4236]

@@twinnieonse1466 Nah man she won 32-1, it was a massacre

[@redmagebr]

@@breakaway4236 That was just while everyone was there, it went all the way to 73-1 when they started unplugging everything.

[@bobbill4257]

@@twinnieonse1466Eskay came on Brian’s chat to correct him that it became 16-1 when they kept playing.

[@1inimilian567]

I feel as though a new rumor is forming

[@natman2162]

everytime sajam said "me and steve and yipes" i heard "me and steven yipes" in my head and just imagined them doing a lil fusion dance to become a super-commentator

[@notatrueroute]

God those comments about how "the slammers won't stick with the game afterwards" are so insufferable. Even if they don't continue with the game, so what? Oh nooo, they had a fun time trying a new game and competing in an event.

[@notadoge8178]

The whole point of this event is to bring new eyes to the fgc. It's not really for the streamers to stick to the fighting games. I feel like that's just weird hate some people have.

[@P0rk_Sinigang]

Sajam I can't believe you would intentionally sabotage Brine's team like that how could you dawg

[@not_juano]

it had to be done, there can only be one sajam after all

[@MaevalynPhillips-fl5rg]

*sci fi music plays* "We are all sajam."🙃 ​@not_juano

[@fumikohoshi]

Thank you so much Sajam!! I had such a wonderful time and made some lifelong connections due to this event. I'm so so excited to see the next Slam!!!!

[@kurtis_schmurtis]

I'd been casually watching some SF6 but this Sajam Slam pushed me over the edge into actually buying the game and it's the first non-Smash Bros fighting game I've played since SF2 on SNES. Seeing people with little to no experience with the game improve so much over a short time showed me that I can get it together and have a good time with it. It was all a ton of fun and I'm putting an hour or so into improving my AKI each night now.

[@tallergeese]

Yep! I picked up SF6 after the first round robin and have been maining Manon. Shout-out to Team Brian_F since I actually watched their Slam content before the official Slam content haha.

[@neekocheeko6196]

I'm another convert into fighting games after randomly stumbling into the sajam slam. Picked up sf6 a few days ago and it is hard but very fun. Just getting in and pressing buttons has not been as daunting as I thought it would be however. Managed to fumble my cammy into gold somehow (Don't tell anyone I still only know one combo and fumble it all the time 😅).

[@afelias]

Big same, after watching Dokibird (or Brian_F's team in general) in the Slam, I bought SF6 after having not played since Alpha. Though, I wish I bought it during the Capcom sale xD

[@landob3302]

so glad you guys are getting into sf or fighting games in general. I personally got into fighting games in general about a year ago and it’s one of my fav things ever

[@masonhose9268]

I was a doubter. Wasn't super convinced I was going to enjoy watching the original Slam but fuck it it could be fun to watch why not. Gotta be one of the most enthralling pieces of content in the video game community in the last few years imo. The storylines of watching the players develop and seeing how everyone interacts with the coaches and how different people learn etc. has been absolutely fascinating. Not only that, finally gave me the push over the edge to start playing in my local scene. If they can, we can. Legend.

[@dwei3045]

5:07 is when Sajam discusses the whole TV Setup Situation

[@Jamik96]

Seeing the slam get so big where it popped up in street fighter 6, was a huge inspiration man. Super hype seeing how the slams are going

[@gizoid5526]

Apparently the less than ideal setup is a problem i hear that regularly happens with twitchcon

[@killerkonnat]

Yeah, including the ballpits.

[@TonyTheTGR]

They're optimized for video, not necessarily for gaming

[@Above_Average_Joe315]

I really liked the offline format, it was really just the setup that was the problem. As long as people who know how to do fighting game tournaments help with the next slam then I think everyone will forgive the set up issues.

[@Shark-Fist]

Agreed, though hopefully they'll be able to better accommodate the vtuber slammers next time as well

[@TonyTheTGR]

Honestly... I think they should just host a slam at a regional, like Combo Breaker/Fausty Frostings. That's minimum setup concerns, right? Although I remember Evo Japan '23 had that problem too, so it's not 100% certain.

[@Weebfox]

Shoutout the gorillas in the zoo as well as the goats on stage, another really fun event in the books! We are lucky to have you putting up these banger events and it's nice that companies also are realizing the value in them, and are more open to supporting stuff like this!

[@Michael_Raymond]

Three professional commentators sit down for a rehearsal and the prod team (who have been dealing with IRL streamers and VTubers all day) collectively unclench for the first time in twelve hours

[@BajaBlastBBB]

If eskay keeps losing on finals day she’s just gonna up and win EVO out of pure salt

[@eduardoserpa1682]

Really cool to see you're building a solid know-how for future Slams and/or for helping other people do it. It's a great time for our genre, everywhere I look.

[@ThatBoiDinky]

Sajam slam was fun asf, got me interested in content creators I didn’t even hear of before and more invested in people I knew. Overall I’d say it was a big success, sucks about the TV issue but not everything can go perfectly

[@shaboogen]

The FGC has always been a shining example of simply getting together and making stuff happen irrespective of the challenges and what have you. Thanks to you Sajam for continuing to demonstrate that spirit within the modern eSports environment.

[@8thlvlMage]

You've got a community of people who brought their 30lb CRT tv's to each other's houses so they could play games. They're gonna make it work. 😅

[@mobius1082]

Im glad to hear it was a good time!

[@tleevz1]

I needed to become a famous streamer so I can do the Sajam Slam. Looks fun and I really need coaching.

[@snowconesyrup]

I'm glad everyone had a good time despite the difficulties

[@wiiwaremania]

San Diego Zoo is one of the biggest in the world and one of the most beautiful ones to ever exist. It's for sure a 2 day activity to see everything. To speedrun that in 3 hours is so insane, you guys must've done such a fast tour if you only had 3 hours lol

[@Gamerznation704]

This is giving me more information to do what I'm wanting to do in regards to a Event format. I just need to do it. A long time ago I ran into Daniel Maniago (clockwurk) at a MLG Raleigh and I asked him (because he had done an event with a high school I believe) how would I go about doing an event like him. And he said just to do it. Its advice that I keep with me, but I've never acted on it. It can be hard because if your surrounded by sweaty ranked players that really don't guide new players very well it atleast brings me down for things I want to do. Watching Sajam Slam was amazing, I liked watching it more than tournaments tbh, and I've been going to tournaments for a bit (stopped tho) was at final round when the wolfkrone vs kbrad happened (was walking by) Thank you for doing this, so much it shows me that maybe my idea isn't so dumb after all.

[@Apocalythpe]

Chipotle Zaibatsu > Illuminati

[@kayanims]

Honestly, don't feel bad, man. Running an event is hard. There are so many moving pieces. You have created a new genre in the FGC. Top level players can now work towards being great coaches. Tekken had 2 Sajam Slam events, and street fighter deserves a second. And this time, take all the lessons from the first and apply it to the second. You have created an interest in Street Fighter with Vtubers that are hungry for the next Sajam Slam. That is success in my book.

[@macclubbin]

credit to you sajam for believing in the idea and pulling it off...thrice! (and also being as inclusive, welcoming, and grassroots as possible). the slam is the best new(ish) ;p tournament series! i love watching everyone build friendships and friendly rivalries and learn to love a new game no matter what the game is. as a covid long hauler, i was really happy to see some people masking at twitchcon but that's really my main concern with in-person stuff is everyone should be masks required for covid safety. i don't want to see anyone that i have such fun watching risking their long term health (and the health of others). i would love if you would take that constructive criticism which is provided in good faith! free palestine

[@matthewc4121]

I can't describe how happy I am that you finally got to prove to everyone that you were right about this event being a great idea and you get to own the show man, companies going "wow this is great we want more" when 2 years ago they said it was a bad idea and wouldn't work has gotta feel great

[@FreshSakuya]

Can't wait for the next one! Hoping we'll see a lot of returning faces and continue the little rivalries and stories

[@MinogamiMakoto]

Sajam you make great content, thank you for everything, I love fighting games so much because of you, and those videos you sometimes think are silly

[@mandatorycorpaccount]

any chance we're getting a slam for guilty gear? :)

[@Boyzby]

You getting onto Nephew for being so loud and always talking reminds me of people saying that to me when we would go out. lol

[@Gerivassius_II]

Setup aside, great event, hope you guys get Majas to comment the next one

[@ectothermic]

I'm glad at least everyone had fun, and of course being the first of its kind there's gonna be some jank. Hopefully it's worked out for next time, having a 1 second delay in a fighting game vs Modern is so bad though.

[@zeywop]

“..lions and leopards and pandas…” is so rhythmically close to “lions and tigers and bears oh my” that i needed to pause this to go rewatch that sequence

[@jakekekw8290]

I hope next slam is guilty gear

[@YUSSUFXVI]

I just got into strive last week and idk if it’s the honeymoon phase or what but it’s so quickly become my favorite fighting game so this sounds dope af

[@Zerokirby]

When's Under Night slam?

[@emangtvee]

CAPYBARA!!! COCONUT DOGGY!!!

[@graveaxel3607]

Cold brew on tap?!? Sounds like heaven lmao. Slam was amazing, great job to all.

[@nilyaj]

I’d love to see a Sajam Slam All Stars where you bring back some old competitors and or coaches

[@TonyTheTGR]

I'd totally pop a Sajam Re-Slam! :D The setup is enough justification.

[@adamjones7014]

I can confirm san diego sh*ts all over vegas

[@Philly_Phil]

Thank you for another banger Sajam!!

[@FatedMusic]

Thanks for all the hard work! Despite the issues and some of the criticisms that can be leveled at the event, ultimately it seemed like a fun time for the players and hopefully learning from this can make future events even better in the future.

[@sangera]

Sajam, the god-tier Union rep

[@immortallegacy100]

So long as Dokibird gets invited again, I'll be happy. She's like a content machine.

[@joven999]

i wish i was a content creator so i could participate in the sajam slams

[@shmooters5599]

What’s stopping you from starting?

[@SmasherChump19]

member of the under 301 club checking in

[@JiBbo]

Ggs

[@cbd075]

So hype for Slam 4, make sure not to have some stupid TV shenanigans next time and it’ll be perfect

[@gingeral253]

SLAM SLAM SLAM

[@dragongirl114]

Very cool event!

[@Spac3Monkey]

4 online slams and those 4 winning teams meet at evo for the offline finals?

[@Furaizadon]

i never really cared for street fighter, mainly preferred tekken and anime fighters. after the street fighter slam, i got interested and bought the game. w event, sajam slam for best esports event in the game awards 👍🏽

[@LonghairMcBeard]

Any chance for a redemption match run back online after the set up issues? Sajam Slam Redux?

[@reemz14]

I am addicted i need slam 4 pls

[@Mage_Nichlas_]

Y'all can put the pitchforks down and go watch past the first couple matches now. Everyone involved is hyped for more. Thank you for holding it down with the boys Mr. Jam. An excellent job.

[@666slateran666]

Pitchforks stay up

[@TheCJRhodes]

@@666slateran666 my forks are hella pitched

[@666slateran666]

They should keep it online so that vtubers can actually participate.

[@massterwushu9699]

They were all able to except for Doki right?

[@Above_Average_Joe315]

​@@massterwushu9699Doki and Victoria Brightshield I believe. Still, I wish there was an online component so they weren't excluded.

[@ftank9083]

@@massterwushu9699 Didn't Team Shine replace two of the players because of that?

[@frangeek90]

The last two Slams were fully online and people wanted an offline one.

[@berryblast6740]

I much prefer watching an offline event, Vtubers basically put that restriction on themselves. I think a better solution would be to not allow people who aren't willing to show up in person

[@andrewhawn6312]

Please more

[@TonyTheTGR]

I hope you guys had a chance to check out the FamilyJules Family Circus of vidjagam musicianship. They're quite a trip! More humble than you'd think, too.

[@Hayden3732]

I think overall it went pretty well,everyone made it,no problem with the replacements and with the pricing everybody eats. I liked the event, it’s unfortunate about the setup situation,big shoutout to Esfand for choosing to fight BrawlPro instead of Doki. I think Esfand would’ve won that if he didn’t put the Tv in game mode. Looking forward to the next Slam !

[@dinic8988]

The only thing structurally I think could really improve the next Slam is increasing the games to FT3 for games with quicker sets like Street Fighter. Tekken games requiring 3 round wins gave them a lot more staying power and let players show off and build narratives imo

[@JabroniEX]

Yo! If you do a Guilty Gear Strive Slam, I suggest the Trash Taste from Anime/Otaku fame. I know two of them, Garnt and Connor, own the game (they streamed the game once). You may convince their female counterparts, Kaho, IronMouse, Aki, and Sydney, to join in too.

[@Pantjay]

Ok I like the trash taste peeps but have decided I don't care about the rest since the idea of Kaho trash talking as she plays fighting games is something I now need in my life.

[@thatonepenguinperson618]

I would love to see Trash Taste participate, but you gotta ask them because the way people get into Sajam Slam is by filling out a form saying they're interested. I feel like it could make for a really interesting Trash Taste special like the chess tournament.

[@JabroniEX]

@@thatonepenguinperson618 Agreed. The Chess Tourney was awesome. I hope there will be a lot of WWE-level of trash-talking if there is a GGST slam with Trash Taste.

[@Beerett3]

they live in Japan tho...

[@ehvaandal]

First

[@janmin2485]

100 views in 3 minutes? Sajam fell off

[@Boyzby]

People still saying this shit, huh.

[@RedRiotRoss]

Can't thank ya enough for all of this 🫡 it's been incredible. Looking forward to the rest of 'em