My brother and I will be attending in the Masters division main tournament.
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VGC '11 US National - Indianapolis - July 8th to 10th - WON by superwolfe & Cybertron
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What on earth else could it mean ._.
Trust me, you will have an amazing experience if you go. I had a total blast last time, even though the only kids even around my age were JRank and David Arnold in Seniors. I even had to early on Sunday to make it to camp on time. Still, Friday and Saturday were two amazing day even though I was kind of shy last year due to the age gap. I don't even know anyone who went to Nationals and didn't have a good time, regardless of how they did.
This year, I guarantee you, will only be more amazing. Especially since us Seniors finally get to meet a ton of kids our age. Not only that, but the tournaments grow every year and are quite incredible. Three days of playing Pokemon, meeting friends from online, making new friends, hanging out, etc.
And besides, isn't it summer vacation for you? I know Asian parents can be quite tough but Nationals is only 3-4 days in like a whole 2 months of summer vacation. Everyone deserves some fun!
ITT: Summer is only 2 months long 0_oTrust me, you will have an amazing experience if you go. I had a total blast last time, even though the only kids even around my age were JRank and David Arnold in Seniors. I even had to early on Sunday to make it to camp on time. Still, Friday and Saturday were two amazing day even though I was kind of shy last year due to the age gap. I don't even know anyone who went to Nationals and didn't have a good time, regardless of how they did.
This year, I guarantee you, will only be more amazing. Especially since us Seniors finally get to meet a ton of kids our age. Not only that, but the tournaments grow every year and are quite incredible. Three days of playing Pokemon, meeting friends from online, making new friends, hanging out, etc.
And besides, isn't it summer vacation for you? I know Asian parents can be quite tough but Nationals is only 3-4 days in like a whole 2 months of summer vacation. Everyone deserves some fun!
(OT: He's right, last year was absolutely amazing and I fully expect this year to be even better. Take it from me, who did absolutely terrible in the actual tournament, yet I still had a great time.)
NEVERMIND I DON'T HAVE TWO OPEN SEATS, MY SPEECHCRAFT SKILL IS 100
1 more Pokemon to EV train
2 more to level up
3 days left
HYPE!
2 more to level up
3 days left
HYPE!
I would like to go and still can, but I would have several rules I would have to follow if I went. One being, I could never go to another event outside my state ever again. Another being, I can't do anything pokemon related once I get back till next summer. Also, if I didn't go this time, I am almost guaranteed a trip to some event because the money is non refundable and has to be spent within a year. heheheTrust me, you will have an amazing experience if you go. I had a total blast last time, even though the only kids even around my age were JRank and David Arnold in Seniors. I even had to early on Sunday to make it to camp on time. Still, Friday and Saturday were two amazing day even though I was kind of shy last year due to the age gap. I don't even know anyone who went to Nationals and didn't have a good time, regardless of how they did.
This year, I guarantee you, will only be more amazing. Especially since us Seniors finally get to meet a ton of kids our age. Not only that, but the tournaments grow every year and are quite incredible. Three days of playing Pokemon, meeting friends from online, making new friends, hanging out, etc.
And besides, isn't it summer vacation for you? I know Asian parents can be quite tough but Nationals is only 3-4 days in like a whole 2 months of summer vacation. Everyone deserves some fun!
I couldn't go to worlds even if I won the expense payed trip because I go to orchestra (band) camp for almost all of august.
unfortunatly, I'm only 15 :(
Did this a while ago. She told me to do other math lol.
Fishy
tits McGee (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)
maybe whilst you're still young, but rest assured, your parents can't control you forever!
really, just make yourself a pros and cons list. it sounds like you've already outlined the cons, or at least your parents have, but what about the pros?
possible pros:
-meeting a bunch of awesome smogoners
-playing/competing with a game you surely love
-this hype only happens once a year, and it's a blast
-TGI friday parties
-really though, spending a weekend with some of your greatest friends that you met online, being able to hang with them in person, no regrets???
just do it girl D:
JUST FUCKING DO IT (BAN ME PLEASE)
So what do you guys do during non-tournament hours? Pretty much same fare as last year?
(yes I am pumped for this. Can't wait to meet so many people)
(yes I am pumped for this. Can't wait to meet so many people)
it hasn't even set in for me that this is only a couple days away geez
BIG IMPORTANT POST:
WHEN ARE YOU GETTING INTO INDIANAPOLIS???????????
Assuming we leave my house in Buffalo before 10am per my plan, Phiddlesticks and I will be arriving tomorrow somewhere around 6pm, probably a little later if we include one stop for lunch. Synre/evan, will we be beating you guys to the hotel? Also, I expect a dinner crew assembled/ready to assemble to hit up Scotty's Brewhouse/TGI Friday's/WHEREVER.
WHEN ARE YOU GETTING INTO INDIANAPOLIS???????????
Assuming we leave my house in Buffalo before 10am per my plan, Phiddlesticks and I will be arriving tomorrow somewhere around 6pm, probably a little later if we include one stop for lunch. Synre/evan, will we be beating you guys to the hotel? Also, I expect a dinner crew assembled/ready to assemble to hit up Scotty's Brewhouse/TGI Friday's/WHEREVER.
Darkwatch, sixonesix, and I will probably arrive some time between 6 and 7 pm est. I WILL BE BRINGING MAGIC: THE GATHERING CARDS IF ANYONE WANTS TO PLAY. I HAVE LEGACY, STANDARD, AND 3 EDH DECKS.
ATTN: Is anyone a RN or physician? I need to take a mantoux test for work, but it needs to be read within 48-72 hours by a medical professional. I'm probably just going to take it when I get back but I would like to know for reference.
ATTN: Is anyone a RN or physician? I need to take a mantoux test for work, but it needs to be read within 48-72 hours by a medical professional. I'm probably just going to take it when I get back but I would like to know for reference.
Fishy
tits McGee (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)
oh damn, what? stranger danger and I are driving to evan's tonight and then staying there, didn't even know we have to go to one of his shows now... although we've got our own car so we'll probably not wait for him. xD
scotty's. adam is buying me girly drinks. (and buying scott some too!!)
also huh since we'll be at evan's and have our own car thursday morning we'll show up whenever. I don't think I can check into my hotel until 3PM or something, so we'll see.
scotty's. adam is buying me girly drinks. (and buying scott some too!!)
also huh since we'll be at evan's and have our own car thursday morning we'll show up whenever. I don't think I can check into my hotel until 3PM or something, so we'll see.
I'm hyped for this! I'll probably be wearing the same outfit I wore to Regionals (Red polo T-shirt with white stripes, jeans, glasses) for the sake of continuity.
I got to see a bunch of Smogoners and Skarmbliss people at DC like Jibaku, Tyler, Andrea, and some kid with a Skarmbliss T-shirt on, but I hope I can advance past the LCQ's to maybe get a chance to play against some of them.
I got to see a bunch of Smogoners and Skarmbliss people at DC like Jibaku, Tyler, Andrea, and some kid with a Skarmbliss T-shirt on, but I hope I can advance past the LCQ's to maybe get a chance to play against some of them.
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