Re: SensibleDays 10 in Berlin - 16th to 19th August 2013

Took a few pictures as well. You can find them over here:
www.facebook.com/playaveli.swos

A big THANKS to everyone, especially Micha and Bomb, for now. Flawless organisation, perfect atmosphere, epic matches, funny moments and Mr. Jon Hare, of course!
Report later...

PC winner ceremony, with Jon Hare:
www.twitch.tv/escher89/b/447360961

Not much to add to HeinAirs and Playas comments. Food was better than expected. Of course it was 25 years since I last stayed in a youth hostel. ;D Something has changed obviously.

It was a great pleasure to see the well-known people again and of course see new faces (lol - my second sensi days and I tell someone about new faces).
Anyway: Great to meet Jon Hare in person and thrilled to play him twice in group stage. ;D

Lobo: Thx for the beer.

Rosefire/Schulle: :o

Hope to see you all again soon.

I will publish several photos made by HeinAir on Picasa later this day....

Right, time for a few words.

First of all, a BIG thanks to ElMichaJ and Bomb for all the work they put into the organization. Also a very big thanks to Micha s mom for not only letting us invade her house for the night , but also for the breakfast, sight-seeing tour and her genuine hospitality.

Another massive thanks goes to Escher89, not only for the brilliant work he did in setting up the live stream etc, but also for putting up with us by being our roommate for the weekend.

It was great to visit Berlin, great to play, but it was an even greater thrill to see old friends and make new ones. Chatting and laughing with great people like the Eifel Crew, Andib the sensi machine, Jon Hare, Marin, Micha s girlfriend and so on and so on. We really enjoyed our time and wished it could have lasted longer.
The location was great, well organized in the true Sensible spirit, and the people were even better.

A few personal words:

- The Eifel Crew, Vitus, Schulle, HeinAir... as always; I told my wife I was really looking forward to see you guys and now my wife understands why. You put up
with my German (which is even worse than Schulle s ), and even convinced Rosefire to play in the tournaments (I ll get back to that later). I ll really really do
my best to play in the Xmas Cup this year because a year s too long (and I want to try that schnitzel Thomas spoke about).

- Marin...in my opinion the most consistent swos player. It was a privilege to be your wingman again and I hope to improve a bit more so you can help me
out when I win Sensi Days....in 2070 I guess . Bravo Beroe!

- Team Denmark...you got my wife so enthusiastic we are 100% sure going to organize a tournament sometime before Sensi XI AND we re going to bid for Sensi
Days in a few years time. And how you put up with Andib I don t know . (Just kidding mate, you were an inspiration at Sensi Days, you re enthusiasm for the
game is amazing and something which really keeps us all inspired)

- Polish swos team...well...there s just too many of you to mention here . Great catching up with guys like xflea and dior (still the coolest guy in swos ). It was
awesome to see you guys again...I wish I could speak a bit of Polish.

- Postlarval...your competition and enthusiasm....well....amazing! Thanks for letting us share and your competition should be a definite part of Sensi Days for
years to come. Thanks!

- And to everyone...well thanks for letting me and my wife play. My wife had never played, the Eifel Crew showed her what a great game swos is and she
decided she wanted to play. She might not have been the best oppostion you could have had, but thanks for letting her play and feel welcome on the
swos pitch. Watch out...she wants to play next year and she s going to practice .

Last but not least...some personal highlights:

- AndYpsilon going all the way to the final. Great to see him get so far and to really prove he s one of the best players around (maybe even the best player
in the 10 or more beer category ).

- Playaveli defending his title with some amazing play. It couldn t have been a tougher route but he got through and defended his title. I hope your new
adventure goes well, and I m looking forward to your three-peat next year!

- Blazej who has a game I never tire of watching. You showed some amazing play in your games, creative and original. And let s not forget that he wasn t
only the Amiga runner-up in the most insane game of volleyball I ve ever witnessed , he also won the Amiga Sensi tournament. Thanks!

- Bobbiebobras getting so far in the Amiga tournament. In my opinion the best online player we have. I like his no-tactic philosophy (never!). Without tactics
he d already have a few titles i.m.o., and I d love to see him go far next year. Pure no-nonsense swos...just like I like it.

- Sanek...who plays even faster than his music . Blink and he scores....I think Usain Bolt wouldn t be able to keep up with him!

- Ali....I had the privilege of playing him in the Amiga group-of-death and what he can do is...well insane. He can do things which no-one could have dreamed
to be possible. Defending the title was no mean achievement and I think we were just amazed that someone could be that good. Incredible!

- I predicted both world champions! That must be worth something...right?


I could go on and on, but I think Playaveli summed it up perfectly at Sensi Days. You guys are like family....can t wait for the next edition! Thanks everyone!

Oh I forgot...our pictures on Facebook: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.566941...1827.100001637152362 type=1 l=711e937cb7

- I predicted both world champions! That must be worth something...right?

Hmm, yeah! I did that, too.

Have a look:

PC:

My bet:
New world champion will be the player who kicks out Marin at any KO-stage!

Amiga:

...
If Ali and Blazej meet in the final, Ali will defend his crown.
Conclusion: Have to vote for Ali.

First one doesn t count because you didn t say who .

And I remember showing your Amiga post to some guys after the final. Great insight