Australian VGC-Style Tournament - Page 3

Blue Kirby · May 5th, 2011, 6:16:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Fire Electric Cat-Gonk

maybe you should come to the local events after abandoning our forums

you never write, you never call

i told you i just wanted it to be a casual thing and then you had to go and place labels on it, i just can't handle that right now

Krul · May 7th, 2011, 3:28:07 AM

So the Brisbane event was today, and the winner DIDN'T use Whimsicott/Terrakion! I came in Top 4, planning to warstory at some point. The competition (for me anyway) wasn't too great until the later rounds, where I versed our very own Manaphy101 (I won). I lost to the guy who ended up winning, ah well.

ButtonBasher · May 7th, 2011, 6:47:19 AM

I was there too, and thought it was a step up from the previous competitions we've had in QLD before. Quite a few trick room teams around, and didn't see any many Whimsicott/Terrakion teams as I thought I would. Unfortunately for me, I just didn't make it through the 3rd round. An item probably would've saved me, but that's all done and dusted now. It's certainly something to think about for the states that are left to go.

On another note, I'm quite happy that the day didn't drag right out until 5pm as they normally would. They were really pushing the limits trying to host it inside an EB store!

The_Chaser · May 7th, 2011, 9:10:15 AM

I came runner up today to un?lucky, it was a fun day in general with some great games. Kinda annoyed how it finished but it happens.

Krul if you were blueshirt guy always on tv you had a really nice team.

un?lucky · May 7th, 2011, 9:16:59 AM

Those were some really intense final rounds, it was awesome fun and must of just been my lucky day. Heres hoping they're more tournaments in the future, should I post the team I used?

Manafii101 · May 7th, 2011, 11:27:07 PM

I got top 8 but lost to Krul, largely due to being outpredicted and having a 30 spd IV on my Meinshao. Good games though. Also because I didn't have time to learn how to RNG breed so I had to use a Zoaroak and a Reuniclus instead of the Hydreigon and Jellicent that I had planned. We should hold another tournament sometime, it was lots of fun!

Krul · May 8th, 2011, 1:39:43 AM

Chaser: Yeah, that was me. And thanks :) Your team was good too
Manafii: Hey man, good game! I think the Facebook group Brisbane Pokemon HQ (Something like that) are having a tourney sometime in June/July, they were members of my cheer squad who I met that day.

Sklez · May 8th, 2011, 10:06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Darkmalice

I won the tournament in South Australia, and the runner-up was also a Smogoner. Earthworm won in NSW and Jahikoi won in Vic. I don't know about the other states, but on a whole, Smogon's representing Australia well.

Just wanted to say I lost to Darkmalice in the Adelaide final. It was an enjoyable day and even though it was crushing to come so close to winning, I still had fun. Hopefully Australia will actually be part of the VGCs next time after the good turnouts we have had so far.

Fire Electric Cat-Gonk · May 10th, 2011, 9:19:39 PM

Haha, small world, I played a few games on Skarmbliss with you before the tournament un?lucky.

Perth tournament this weekend..

un?lucky · May 10th, 2011, 10:45:13 PM

Ah yea I think i remember lol I was kind of nervous?, good luck for the Perth tournament, let us know how you do!

Ninjadead · May 11th, 2011, 1:17:49 PM

Perth is THE event, so much talent over here. No doubt the top 8 or even 16 will be Pokeclectic members ^^

Blue Kirby · May 13th, 2011, 4:53:30 AM

Well then, looks like the gauntlet has been thrown down!

See you there.

un?lucky · May 14th, 2011, 1:17:16 AM

How'd it goo?!

xTotodile1x · May 14th, 2011, 6:17:13 AM

Perth was quite a mixed bag. Of course the Pokeclectic members were out in force, but there were a lot of pokemon with rogue moves (like sludge bomb landorus). Zoroark and Volcarona were very popular which was quite surprising.
I ran a Trick Room team with Reuni/Guss with Chandy and Conk in the back. It was quite successful partly due to me not being on the big screen so no one knew much about me. Got to the semi final where my opponent misclicked hydra dark pulse onto his own conk and felt bad because my friend knew him and i ended up beating him. Ended up coming second to Cat-Gonk running Hex Chandy with Amoonguss because i did a less than optimal opening and my Rock Slide missed but his Heat Wave hit.

Hopefully, the Cat-Gonk will put his team up here and not on Pokeclectic and that there are links to videos soon.

I'm so sad I didn't meet Blue Kirby, I thought you didn't show up =(

Blue Kirby · May 14th, 2011, 7:06:03 AM

That's weird, I actually thought I spoke to most people at least briefly. I didn't harp on about my username though mostly unless I was sure I was talking to someone who already knew me and just wanted to put a face to the name.

Anyway, I was knocked out round 1 when my Rock Slide refused to connect -- it had been a close game and that was all it took to swing the momentum away from me unfortunately. Them's the breaks, wish it could've at least happened later though. :P

Credit to Cat-Gonk, he played well, especially in the final game where I thought he was in a really tight spot. I just wish I'd gotten to play against more of you. Another time.

xTotodile1x · May 14th, 2011, 8:07:57 AM

My friend's Rock Slide missed twice against a Volcarona and so he lost in round 2. And I would have lost by 1HP if my Rock Slide hit (because Cat-Gonk's chandy had a sash), but it missed.

PROTIP: DON'T USE ROCK SLIDE

In the final, if I Spore'd his Amoonguss and had Reuniclus use Trick Room, I think the game would have been very different. Unfortunately, I spored his Chandy and tried to Psychic Amoonguss only for him to get Spore'd before Reuni could do anything.

What were you wearing today Kirby? Were you hanging out with the Pokeclectic crew for the most part of the day?

Blue Kirby · May 15th, 2011, 3:38:56 AM

I sort of flitted around, I talked to some of the Pokeclectic guys for a bit but I wasn't with them the whole time. I ran into a couple of people from my university so I hung out with them too. I was wearing a dark browny-green (the technical term, as I'm told :p) cardigan and jeans.

Fire Electric Cat-Gonk · May 15th, 2011, 4:06:14 AM

I survived the buck's night, though I probably shouldn't have started on the VB before dinner.

War report incoming, I'll try to get it done tonight!

ShinyMilotic · May 20th, 2011, 6:23:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Krul

Chaser: Yeah, that was me. And thanks :) Your team was good too
Manafii: Hey man, good game! I think the Facebook group Brisbane Pokemon HQ (Something like that) are having a tourney sometime in June/July, they were members of my cheer squad who I met that day.

My friends were the loud ones cheering for you blue shirt guy. :p I had an exam at the same time so I couldn't make it, I'll be at the Pokemon HQ event in a few months though.

No. 1 Machop Fan · Jun 2nd, 2011, 12:57:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat The_Chaser

Not really, just a disapointment all there is to win is a nintendo 3ds no invites to worlds. Not really affiliated with vgc just its rules.

I always thought this tournament was an experiment to see how popular Pokémon tournaments are down under, and to see if it's worth including Australia in the future. Am I wrong?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat xTotodile1x

My friend's Rock Slide missed twice against a Volcarona and so he lost in round 2. And I would have lost by 1HP if my Rock Slide hit (because Cat-Gonk's chandy had a sash), but it missed.

PROTIP: DON'T USE ROCK SLIDE

I gave my Terakkion Wide Lens just because of Rock Slide. With my luck I just couldn't risk using anything else.

May 7th, 2011, 3:28:07 AM	#52
Krul Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 521 Floatin on a Cloud	So the Brisbane event was today, and the winner DIDN'T use Whimsicott/Terrakion! I came in Top 4, planning to warstory at some point. The competition (for me anyway) wasn't too great until the later rounds, where I versed our very own Manaphy101 (I won). I lost to the guy who ended up winning, ah well. __________________ Krul's Trade Thread 2.0 Platinum FC : 4168 1352 8969 White FC: 3224 5007 6005

May 7th, 2011, 11:27:07 PM	#56
Manafii101 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 235 Australia	I got top 8 but lost to Krul, largely due to being outpredicted and having a 30 spd IV on my Meinshao. Good games though. Also because I didn't have time to learn how to RNG breed so I had to use a Zoaroak and a Reuniclus instead of the Hydreigon and Jellicent that I had planned. We should hold another tournament sometime, it was lots of fun! __________________ Kupo!

May 8th, 2011, 1:39:43 AM	#57
Krul Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 521 Floatin on a Cloud	Chaser: Yeah, that was me. And thanks :) Your team was good too Manafii: Hey man, good game! I think the Facebook group Brisbane Pokemon HQ (Something like that) are having a tourney sometime in June/July, they were members of my cheer squad who I met that day. __________________ Krul's Trade Thread 2.0 Platinum FC : 4168 1352 8969 White FC: 3224 5007 6005

May 10th, 2011, 9:19:39 PM	#59
Fire Electric Cat-Gonk Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 134	Haha, small world, I played a few games on Skarmbliss with you before the tournament un?lucky. Perth tournament this weekend.. __________________ Pokeclectic: Perth Pokemon <Jumpman16> oh what the fuck ever mister "lemme leave the internet I BUILT for five years =("

May 11th, 2011, 1:17:49 PM	#61
Ninjadead Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 366 Battle Tower, Australia	Perth is THE event, so much talent over here. No doubt the top 8 or even 16 will be Pokeclectic members ^^ __________________ Australia's Number 1 Competitive Community: Forums:http://s1.zetaboards.com/pokeclectic/index/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pokeclecticfb

May 7th, 2011, 6:47:19 AM	#53
ButtonBasher Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 28 Australia	I was there too, and thought it was a step up from the previous competitions we've had in QLD before. Quite a few trick room teams around, and didn't see any many Whimsicott/Terrakion teams as I thought I would. Unfortunately for me, I just didn't make it through the 3rd round. An item probably would've saved me, but that's all done and dusted now. It's certainly something to think about for the states that are left to go. On another note, I'm quite happy that the day didn't drag right out until 5pm as they normally would. They were really pushing the limits trying to host it inside an EB store!

May 7th, 2011, 9:10:15 AM	#54
The_Chaser Grant Holt <3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 842 Brisbane	I came runner up today to un?lucky, it was a fun day in general with some great games. Kinda annoyed how it finished but it happens. Krul if you were blueshirt guy always on tv you had a really nice team.

May 7th, 2011, 9:16:59 AM	#55
un?lucky Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 128 Australia	Those were some really intense final rounds, it was awesome fun and must of just been my lucky day. Heres hoping they're more tournaments in the future, should I post the team I used?

May 10th, 2011, 10:45:13 PM	#60
un?lucky Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 128 Australia	Ah yea I think i remember lol I was kind of nervous?, good luck for the Perth tournament, let us know how you do!

May 13th, 2011, 4:53:30 AM	#62
Blue Kirby Keep your hands off my stack. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,814	Well then, looks like the gauntlet has been thrown down! See you there. __________________

May 14th, 2011, 1:17:16 AM	#63
un?lucky Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 128 Australia	How'd it goo?!

May 14th, 2011, 6:17:13 AM	#64
xTotodile1x Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4 Perth, Australia	Perth was quite a mixed bag. Of course the Pokeclectic members were out in force, but there were a lot of pokemon with rogue moves (like sludge bomb landorus). Zoroark and Volcarona were very popular which was quite surprising. I ran a Trick Room team with Reuni/Guss with Chandy and Conk in the back. It was quite successful partly due to me not being on the big screen so no one knew much about me. Got to the semi final where my opponent misclicked hydra dark pulse onto his own conk and felt bad because my friend knew him and i ended up beating him. Ended up coming second to Cat-Gonk running Hex Chandy with Amoonguss because i did a less than optimal opening and my Rock Slide missed but his Heat Wave hit. Hopefully, the Cat-Gonk will put his team up here and not on Pokeclectic and that there are links to videos soon. I'm so sad I didn't meet Blue Kirby, I thought you didn't show up =( Last edited by xTotodile1x; May 14th, 2011 at 6:27:50 AM.

May 14th, 2011, 7:06:03 AM	#65
Blue Kirby Keep your hands off my stack. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,814	That's weird, I actually thought I spoke to most people at least briefly. I didn't harp on about my username though mostly unless I was sure I was talking to someone who already knew me and just wanted to put a face to the name. Anyway, I was knocked out round 1 when my Rock Slide refused to connect -- it had been a close game and that was all it took to swing the momentum away from me unfortunately. Them's the breaks, wish it could've at least happened later though. :P Credit to Cat-Gonk, he played well, especially in the final game where I thought he was in a really tight spot. I just wish I'd gotten to play against more of you. Another time. __________________

May 14th, 2011, 8:07:57 AM	#66
xTotodile1x Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4 Perth, Australia	My friend's Rock Slide missed twice against a Volcarona and so he lost in round 2. And I would have lost by 1HP if my Rock Slide hit (because Cat-Gonk's chandy had a sash), but it missed. PROTIP: DON'T USE ROCK SLIDE In the final, if I Spore'd his Amoonguss and had Reuniclus use Trick Room, I think the game would have been very different. Unfortunately, I spored his Chandy and tried to Psychic Amoonguss only for him to get Spore'd before Reuni could do anything. What were you wearing today Kirby? Were you hanging out with the Pokeclectic crew for the most part of the day?

May 15th, 2011, 3:38:56 AM	#67
Blue Kirby Keep your hands off my stack. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,814	I sort of flitted around, I talked to some of the Pokeclectic guys for a bit but I wasn't with them the whole time. I ran into a couple of people from my university so I hung out with them too. I was wearing a dark browny-green (the technical term, as I'm told :p) cardigan and jeans. __________________

May 15th, 2011, 4:06:14 AM	#68
Fire Electric Cat-Gonk Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 134	I survived the buck's night, though I probably shouldn't have started on the VB before dinner. War report incoming, I'll try to get it done tonight! __________________ Pokeclectic: Perth Pokemon <Jumpman16> oh what the fuck ever mister "lemme leave the internet I BUILT for five years =("