Help with jumping into the Tournament/competitive scence

Equin0x

I'm been playing fighting games since 2010 (started with super street fighter 4) and I recently have been trying to get a lot better at AE 2012 by starting to actually learn the game so I can get to high level play. Do you guys have any thoughts/tips on getting to top level play in fighting games in general or any suggestions with going to locals or majors (I live in the Chicago area btw)

ilitirit

Make use of this forum to find local players and info about your local scene:
http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?threads/chicago-2012-2013-thread-welcome-new-players-check-out-the-facebook-group-page-as-its-more-active.137715/

Bakuhakubasugasu

Like Ilitirit said. It's good to find out about your local fighting gaming community to find out about things such as tournaments and whatever. Also just practicing and making sure you stay sharp is always the way to go as well.

XthAtGAm3RGuYX

If you think your nerves are going to be a problem (I am assuming this would be your first tourney based on thread title), try to get into a stream lobby online. It helps you get used to the mindset that thousand of people are watching your every move and judging you for it.

Equin0x

Thanks for the replies :)

konkrete

Chicago! Be sure to check out the Facebook group as well as the thread here.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/ChicagoFightingGameCommunity/