VGC 2013 USA regionals revealed - Page 2

Duckster · Aug 12th, 2012, 11:34:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat nightwolf

surprised that worlds will be at Vancouver for 2013

I'll say. I remember getting all bent out of shape that even if I wanted to travel to NY they wouldn't let me compete.

That's pretty sick. For a change anyways.

Whimsiboss · Aug 12th, 2012, 11:40:12 PM

Count me in for the CA regionals. i can't get over the fact that the world tournament would be held in Canada. oh well i have 2 chances this year to qualify (better start planning out my team as soon as the rules are anounced).

PokeTroopa · Aug 12th, 2012, 11:40:21 PM

Could've used one in Nebraska :( St.Louis isn't completely impossible, but still.

N8thePWNr · Aug 12th, 2012, 11:43:43 PM

Really wished regionals would be in Seattle this year, but I suppose Salem's close enough again.

PkmRngrBrad · Aug 12th, 2012, 11:51:17 PM

I am So excited that worlds is in Vancouver,
I think it will be a larger turn out, because of the decreased costs, since your dollars are all worth more then our loonies except the occasional backwards day.
I was planning on moving to the coast after I get back from backpacking in south america anyways, now its just an extra boost!
Now, I hope all you "yankees" can control yourself, us canucks dont need another riot in that city. lol I can see it now, 400 pokemon fans rioting over Rays 4th time world championship win...

Shinryu · Aug 13th, 2012, 12:01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat nightwolf

-_- looks like arizona might get left out of having a regional again such grand fun e.e

I've spoken with our PTO before (TCG side, but they handle it all), and they've been pushing for a return to AZ, especially with the big growth the TCG has had here (I mean 100 people just showed up recently for a prerelease, that is insane). And I mean realistically in terms of location, it's just as much a center stop for Cali, NM, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and Texas to all reach just as much as ones being held in Cali, Colorado, and Texas are for us. But my understanding is locations currently are frozen without any really being added, they can't even really change the TCG events iirc. So yeah...nothing we AZ players can do about that otherwise. Just hoping one day it expands.

N8thePWNr · Aug 13th, 2012, 12:05:52 AM

I'm also excited for the WC this year, considering I live in Washington, it'll only be a two hour drive from where I live up to Vancouver. I definitely expect more people to be there, and I hope they don't shove some sort of wintery Pikachu down our throats.

PkmRngrBrad · Aug 13th, 2012, 12:10:18 AM

I agree, Pikachu with a igloo or or moose antlers would probably be pushing it a bit.

Sprocket · Aug 13th, 2012, 12:41:18 AM

Worlds in Vancouver?

Not gonna compete at all then.

Project_Mars · Aug 13th, 2012, 1:24:44 AM

Aww, the only regional that it makes sense for me to be able to go to (Houston) is in the fall? That's not amazing.

**NixHex** · Aug 13th, 2012, 1:40:11 AM

The list on nb didnt show SoCal for Spring so the op is probably wrong? I'm doing something every weekend in October so its not even a possibility :/

Edit: NB shows it under winter

No. 1 Machop Fan · Aug 13th, 2012, 1:47:33 AM

Looking forward to seeing when and where Australia's regionals (if any) and States will be.

SacredMiKeY · Aug 13th, 2012, 1:47:36 AM

Virginia sounds like a go for me since I live in WV, just have to hope that I don't get snowed in. Now if someone would be so kind to carpool me to either the Philly or Indiana regional since they are the closest fall events to me. I'm kinda surprised that there isn't a thread to help with carpooling and whatnot.

breh · Aug 13th, 2012, 5:01:57 AM

Man, I'd really hoped for a rules reveal at least; I really don't like the concept of having absolutely no time at all to prepare for a tournament that I usually get like half a year for, lol. I'm hoping that we at least get a month and a half (or something) after the reveal to screw around with new ideas.

mailanbr · Aug 13th, 2012, 9:59:00 AM

I really hope that these aren't the only places that are running the VGC this coming up year. I was very upset that I couldn't participate in VGC2012 with it not being in Newark, NJ and all. I could always drive to Philly, but I feel that is very out of the way.

I'm not sure about how the Philly turn out was for VGC2012, but I always felt that the turn out in Newark was substantial compared to what I saw in videos from other areas, and I'm surprised they would leave it out for 2 years straight!

Thadenvy · Aug 13th, 2012, 7:38:56 PM

I'm not really anticipating this too much. I'm 14 and therefore have to do this through my parents. I can't go to nats without winning regionals, even though there is the LCQ, probably, and since I live in Houston, I have a week to situate myself in the new metagame and to have a successful team. However, since it's a week, I think the new metagame will be strikingly similar to the old one. What would annihilate me is if only the new Unova dex is allowed, which I hope it isn't, considering my only Pokemon on my team that's in the new Unova dex is Thundurus.

PkmRngrBrad · Aug 13th, 2012, 9:59:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Thadenvy

I'm not really anticipating this too much. I'm 14 and therefore have to do this through my parents. I can't go to nats without winning regionals, even though there is the LCQ, probably, and since I live in Houston, I have a week to situate myself in the new metagame and to have a successful team. However, since it's a week, I think the new metagame will be strikingly similar to the old one. What would annihilate me is if only the new Unova dex is allowed, which I hope it isn't, considering my only Pokemon on my team that's in the new Unova dex is Thundurus.

Luckily, we all have a couple of months to possibly make a back up team that would conform to the new Unova standards just in case. And we are also blessed to have access to the information that is in the B2W2 Japanese versions, so we can prepare and know how to make the most effective use of our week.

Thadenvy · Aug 13th, 2012, 10:15:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat PkmRngrBrad

Luckily, we all have a couple of months to possibly make a back up team that would conform to the new Unova standards just in case. And we are also blessed to have access to the information that is in the B2W2 Japanese versions, so we can prepare and know how to make the most effective use of our week.

... Thank you so much for the idea! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I never thought about a backup team. Now I'll be ready. Thank you!

G-Von · Aug 14th, 2012, 12:24:45 AM

Do you know what would be nice? for VGC to return to Secaucus, New Jersey >_<

PokeKid5 · Aug 14th, 2012, 7:56:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat SacredMiKeY

just have to hope that I don't get snowed in.

Pshh. Global warming destroys any chance of this. In Fairfax, VA, we had no snow last winter

PokeMaster366 · Aug 14th, 2012, 10:28:19 AM

It's ironic how the Fall regionals is on the same day as my birthday. Anyone have any idea on what ruleset the people there are going to stick with?

KeepBayleefing · Aug 14th, 2012, 12:27:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat PokeMaster366

It's ironic how the Fall regionals is on the same day as my birthday. Anyone have any idea on what ruleset the people there are going to stick with?

How is that ironic? Just saying...

SacredMiKeY · Aug 14th, 2012, 1:05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat PokeKid5

Pshh. Global warming destroys any chance of this. In Fairfax, VA, we had no snow last winter

We didn't get as much last year either, but still it could happen. :p

Thadenvy · Aug 14th, 2012, 1:45:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat PokeKid5

Pshh. Global warming destroys any chance of this. In Fairfax, VA, we had no snow last winter

Really? I used to live in Dallas, TX, and we had some snow last year. Maybe it's the Appalachians that caused it.

PokeMaster366 · Aug 14th, 2012, 2:47:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat KeepBayleefing

How is that ironic? Just saying...

I just didn't expect a regional event to be held on my birthday. That's all I'm saying. I'm really hoping that we only use BW2 Pokemon for this one.

Aug 12th, 2012, 11:40:12 PM	#27
Whimsiboss Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3 San Diego	Count me in for the CA regionals. i can't get over the fact that the world tournament would be held in Canada. oh well i have 2 chances this year to qualify (better start planning out my team as soon as the rules are anounced). __________________ Yolo Hai i'm just ur average azn that plays Pokemon "hey i just met you and this is crazy but here's my friendcode 0562 1680 7831 so battle me maybe"

Aug 12th, 2012, 11:43:43 PM	#29
N8thePWNr Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 17 Graham, WA	Really wished regionals would be in Seattle this year, but I suppose Salem's close enough again. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/N8thePWNr I upload pretty much whenever, I try to get some VGC stuff in.

Aug 13th, 2012, 12:05:52 AM	#32
N8thePWNr Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 17 Graham, WA	I'm also excited for the WC this year, considering I live in Washington, it'll only be a two hour drive from where I live up to Vancouver. I definitely expect more people to be there, and I hope they don't shove some sort of wintery Pikachu down our throats. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/N8thePWNr I upload pretty much whenever, I try to get some VGC stuff in.

Aug 13th, 2012, 12:41:18 AM	#34
Sprocket Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,494 Phoenix, AZ	Worlds in Vancouver? Not gonna compete at all then. __________________ Black FC: 2537-3042-2350 VGC2012 Analysis: Slowbro (Uploaded)

Aug 13th, 2012, 1:24:44 AM	#35
Project_Mars Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 104	Aww, the only regional that it makes sense for me to be able to go to (Houston) is in the fall? That's not amazing. __________________ Self-professed Mid-tier player

Aug 12th, 2012, 11:40:21 PM	#28
PokeTroopa Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 101	Could've used one in Nebraska :( St.Louis isn't completely impossible, but still.

Aug 12th, 2012, 11:51:17 PM	#30
PkmRngrBrad Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71 Alberta, Canada	I am So excited that worlds is in Vancouver, I think it will be a larger turn out, because of the decreased costs, since your dollars are all worth more then our loonies except the occasional backwards day. I was planning on moving to the coast after I get back from backpacking in south america anyways, now its just an extra boost! Now, I hope all you "yankees" can control yourself, us canucks dont need another riot in that city. lol I can see it now, 400 pokemon fans rioting over Rays 4th time world championship win...

Aug 13th, 2012, 12:10:18 AM	#33
PkmRngrBrad Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71 Alberta, Canada	I agree, Pikachu with a igloo or or moose antlers would probably be pushing it a bit.

Aug 13th, 2012, 1:40:11 AM	#36
NixHex Queens of the Stone Edge Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,145 The desert Mentor	The list on nb didnt show SoCal for Spring so the op is probably wrong? I'm doing something every weekend in October so its not even a possibility :/ Edit: NB shows it under winter __________________ Pokemon Crystal breeds: Porygon (15/15/15/15/11) (full stat exp.) Lv 100 Alakazam (15/x/15/15/15) (full stat exp.) Lv 100 Starmie(15/x/15/15/15) (full stat exp.) Lv 100

Aug 13th, 2012, 1:47:33 AM	#37
No. 1 Machop Fan Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 218 Victoria, Australia	Looking forward to seeing when and where Australia's regionals (if any) and States will be. __________________ I peaked at rank 19 in Dream World OU on our PO server using nothing but gimmicks. js If you're a Bionicle fan and you want Bionicle to come back, join the Smogon branch of the Bring Back Bionicle Club. If you would like Australia to join the Pokémon World VGC in the future, sign my petition.

Aug 13th, 2012, 1:47:36 AM	#38
SacredMiKeY Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 38 West Virginia	Virginia sounds like a go for me since I live in WV, just have to hope that I don't get snowed in. Now if someone would be so kind to carpool me to either the Philly or Indiana regional since they are the closest fall events to me. I'm kinda surprised that there isn't a thread to help with carpooling and whatnot. __________________ I do use legal hacks. White FC 0862 2789 7555

Aug 13th, 2012, 5:01:57 AM	#39
breh Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,958	Man, I'd really hoped for a rules reveal at least; I really don't like the concept of having absolutely no time at all to prepare for a tournament that I usually get like half a year for, lol. I'm hoping that we at least get a month and a half (or something) after the reveal to screw around with new ideas. __________________ VGC Regionals: VGC11 Top 16, VGC12 12th Place

Aug 13th, 2012, 9:59:00 AM	#40
mailanbr Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38 NJ	I really hope that these aren't the only places that are running the VGC this coming up year. I was very upset that I couldn't participate in VGC2012 with it not being in Newark, NJ and all. I could always drive to Philly, but I feel that is very out of the way. I'm not sure about how the Philly turn out was for VGC2012, but I always felt that the turn out in Newark was substantial compared to what I saw in videos from other areas, and I'm surprised they would leave it out for 2 years straight!

Aug 13th, 2012, 7:38:56 PM	#41
Thadenvy Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 70 Houston, TX	I'm not really anticipating this too much. I'm 14 and therefore have to do this through my parents. I can't go to nats without winning regionals, even though there is the LCQ, probably, and since I live in Houston, I have a week to situate myself in the new metagame and to have a successful team. However, since it's a week, I think the new metagame will be strikingly similar to the old one. What would annihilate me is if only the new Unova dex is allowed, which I hope it isn't, considering my only Pokemon on my team that's in the new Unova dex is Thundurus.

Aug 14th, 2012, 12:24:45 AM	#44
G-Von Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 361 Ridgefield Park, NJ	Do you know what would be nice? for VGC to return to Secaucus, New Jersey >_<

Aug 14th, 2012, 10:28:19 AM	#46
PokeMaster366 Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 128	It's ironic how the Fall regionals is on the same day as my birthday. Anyone have any idea on what ruleset the people there are going to stick with?