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Post by Ninja Chris on Oct 26, 2009 1:43:33 GMT -5
Just stating it in this thread since I don't think I already have. I won't be applying for this tournament. Not cause I don't want to, but because there's no chance I'll have any money saved up by then. Plus, school and work would make it very difficult (Finals plus not being paid for a $3000 endeavor). That's pretty much why I'm stuck to going through G4.
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Post by Straticus on Oct 26, 2009 5:34:50 GMT -5
Throwing my hat in as well. Good luck to every one putting in a video to M9. This is nuts!
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Post by arsenette on Oct 26, 2009 6:03:42 GMT -5
So what do they mean by " VTR if there is a plus"? Is that supposed to be "video" but got translated wrong? Yes that's video they are talking about. They usually get letters and pictures (they do mention to please enclose a picture as well). Again and I will sound like a broken record. PLEASE MENTION G4 IS NOT DOING A TRIALS. I cannot stress that enough. Get someone to translate your letter if need be. Anything will help at this point. P.S. Chris I'm so sorry
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Post by Badalight on Oct 26, 2009 9:20:46 GMT -5
Okay Strat, here's the deal. I will splice together your preious ANC videos (5 of them right?) and send it in. Then when you get acepted I'll go in your place.
It's a flawless plan.
Actually I'm bummed but at the same time it's possible, because even if it's slim there is a CHANCE that I can get ontot he show. No age limit, I just have to make sure M9 feels my sympathy.
Oh monster 9... I've been training for sooo long but the big bad 64 had age limit restrictions. Now that theya rn't doing trials anymore could you pweaaase let me on? This might be my only chance! =(
Think it'll work? =D
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Post by obakemono on Oct 26, 2009 9:26:18 GMT -5
This may seem like a blessing in disguise but I really doubt it is. If M9 can get the three clears back, or even just Levi, they might be happy with that.
You definitely need to stress that there's no American trials for them to even consider you, and also stress that you're willing to cover any costs, etc. Judging by the people they've accepted from overseas in the past, it may well be more about personality than athletic ability. I think you'll need a video much shorter than the 5 minutes wanted by G4, maybe just a couple of minutes, short and snappy. Footage of you at your job and stuff unrelated to training would probably be appreciated as well.
Good luck everyone, but I'm pessimistic about your chances.
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Post by Badalight on Oct 26, 2009 9:31:32 GMT -5
Should I make up a story about how I was dying in a hospital and one day I was watching T.V. saw Ninja Warrior on, and made a miraculous recovery?
I think they'd go for that.
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Post by obakemono on Oct 26, 2009 9:36:06 GMT -5
Perfect. You could say something about Yamada inspiring you to live on so they have some more pressure to pile on him for next time, like that sick kid in 22.
Btw, not sure how I forgot this before, but anyone wanting to apply should probably contact them beforehand asking (and maybe persuading a little) if they're going to accept American entrants, before going to the trouble of putting together an entry.
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Post by Badalight on Oct 26, 2009 9:38:43 GMT -5
I'm definately getting some more footage. I'm sending a video in, no doubt.
The only problem is, can they understand english? Like how should I do my introduction?
Maybe I can get someone to translate it and put subs on the bottm?
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Post by Oti on Oct 26, 2009 12:52:45 GMT -5
I already e-mailed them. I asked if Americans can apply directly to Monster 9 via the address on their site.
If they're like Muscle Park, they should respond in a day or two.
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Post by colindesu on Oct 26, 2009 13:35:35 GMT -5
Good luck to everyone who is submitting a video! I'm looking forward to seeing whoever posts theirs. I'll post mine in a week or so. www.youtube.com/user/colinDESU
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Post by 2D2Will on Oct 26, 2009 14:40:17 GMT -5
If anyone needs some help video editing, I may be able to help.
Send me a PM and I'll see if I can help you.
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Post by Badalight on Oct 26, 2009 18:05:31 GMT -5
Isn't the theme
Americans Vs. New Stars Vs. Heroes?
If G4 isn't having a competition, how will this work?
Will g4 just send a few good people? Or maybe this'll open up a few spots for a lot of us to get in.
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Post by Ninja Chris on Oct 26, 2009 18:08:11 GMT -5
That's a good point. Maybe that means chances will improve dramatically for those who enter here in the USA... Best of luck David and Ryan!
Anyone have a spare $2000?
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Post by Badalight on Oct 26, 2009 18:14:46 GMT -5
That's a good point. Maybe that means chances will improve dramatically for those who enter here in the USA... Best of luck David and Ryan! Anyone have a spare $2000? Aw, no good luck to me? I could give you the money Sam, but I've been saving for so freaking long. ( No job or allowance )
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Post by Straticus on Oct 26, 2009 18:53:23 GMT -5
Alright...keep this to this forum please and not G4's but just spoke with my contact at G4 via email. I told them of my desire to enter directly through M9 and they said pretty much that it wouldn't happen and that G4 still has say so over who goes in December. And that my next opportunity will have to wait until Sasuke 25 if they decide to do another open try out. Of course I think that's horse hockey and will still apply anyway. Don't think its fair that G4 still has a choke hold on who gets to go when in the past its always been up to Japan. I won't let this deter me from entering. I hope one of us gets over there just so we can tell G4 to go pound sand.
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Post by Ninja Chris on Oct 26, 2009 18:53:57 GMT -5
Lol, lemme see your entry video, and then I'll say good luck
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Post by Badalight on Oct 26, 2009 19:15:52 GMT -5
Lol, lemme see your entry video, and then I'll say good luck Hah, I don't wanna rush it! I've got a good 2 weeks to film some new material. Also, someone really needs to email M9 and tell them the current situation. Something like "G4 is NOT holding open tryouts so if you arn't hand selected to go you don't have a shot. Me and the ninja warrior community in america understands that even if we submit videos to you we ma not be selected but we are just wonderinf if we'll atleast be taken into consideration, thanks." Ionno something like that. Does it need to be japanese? or what. I'm not sure quite sure how it works. I'd ask Arsenette to do it but she might kill me?
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Post by Oti on Oct 26, 2009 19:24:16 GMT -5
All the ones I sent to Muscle Park were in English and were returned in (fairly decent) English.
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Post by Badalight on Oct 26, 2009 19:28:17 GMT -5
Did you send one to M9 oti explaining how G4 isn't doing trials?
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Post by Oti on Oct 26, 2009 20:05:30 GMT -5
I didn't include that. I will next time if they say we need to use G4.
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