VGC & TCG Tournaments Cancelled in Japan - Page 2

Zog · Mar 24th, 2011, 12:11:29 PM

Anyone in the Daisuki Club got an email over it too, which is how I found out.

But it's sweet if Santa Ito can come (thanks Huy), he's a really nice kid and I want him to win this time lol.

Blades · Mar 24th, 2011, 12:18:57 PM

As for the VGC, why doesn't someone send an email out to try to get an answer? You can just contact them on the site, they will probably know and respond accordingly seeing as how they work there.

cocy965 · Mar 24th, 2011, 1:16:41 PM

Cool, so just the possibility of that might be a way to get some more japanese people over (i hope :X )

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Originally Posted by Fat Blades

As for the VGC, why doesn't someone send an email out to try to get an answer? You can just contact them on the site, they will probably know and respond accordingly seeing as how they work there.

This has been done, but we're still waiting on a response (correct, human?)

Huy · Mar 24th, 2011, 3:03:12 PM

Stay on topic guys...

As for that press release, nothing on the official site says anything about GBU invites anymore so I don't know what's up with that.

theamericandream38 · Mar 24th, 2011, 4:31:33 PM

OT: Shitty news, I hope everyone in Japan recovers quickly. I was looking forward to meeting/playing against the Japanese players this year, but I obviously understand the situation and wish them the best.

Feathers · Mar 24th, 2011, 10:58:58 PM

It's been a while since I've been around, but it's a bit sad to hear that the Japanese players will be sitting this one out. Nobody plays Pokemon like the Japanese do, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. They treat it like an art over there...

Brings back memories of sitting on the train on my way out of Hamamatsucho, playing my brand new copy of Black, right after buying it from the Pokemon Center Tokyo. That's how a Pokemon game was meant to be played, no lies. To imagine the places I was in not that long ago having to go through such a disaster, I still can't believe it happened. Even though I likely won't be able to go to any of the matches this year anymore, I still hope they happen. Smogon will likely sweep, if not in honor of America's title, but in honor of the missing Japanese players.

Pokérob · Mar 25th, 2011, 8:40:02 AM

Always loved the unorthodox strategies brought by the Japanese, dissappointed that they will not have regional nor even national qualifiers this year. Nevertheless many will enter LCQ so it should still be Worlds, whilst I agree this makes Worlds this year for the Japanese a basis of who can afford the flights it will also mean the passionate japanese will definately be there, LCQ this year is probably going to be harder then previous years.

I do agree with Huy to an extent, if they were going to cancel VGC11 worldwide they'd done a joint worldwide announcement. It's about and before this time we get the VGC11 official statement with it's own minisite detailing the locations and dates, this hasn't happen yet, I do believe they should continue as they were and just either, open up more spaces for European qualifiers, open up spaces for Oceania, or even give more spaces to enter Worlds through LCQ (not trying to say anything about america, maybe even give Canada a nationals!).

I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out. A great shame not to allow the greatest japanese players of this generation the opportunity to prove themselves in tournaments though.

<3 Japan

~Golden Emp · Mar 25th, 2011, 9:28:04 PM

I hope thi opens a Qualifier for México!!! =D......okay no ._.

I'm very sad for the japanese people; I saw some vids on the matter and they were all very sad...They have gone through so much in the past week ... I hope they can fix this situation soon (with the nuclear reactors it will be hard, though) so they can have qualifiers again =D Good luck Japan ^^

DoubleJG · Mar 25th, 2011, 11:41:50 PM

This is terrible news. I really enjoyed the presence of the Japanese players when I went to the finals in San Diego back in '09. There were also several Japanese people selling JP-exclusive merchandise at the event. Really cool stuff, even though I left with nothing more than a Lv.1 Trainer pin.

Blades · Mar 26th, 2011, 2:20:52 AM

I feel like the best solution for the problem instead of having a bajillion qualifiers like they normally do, given the situation, have like 1 qualifier with more spots for worlds. That way people in Japan would get an opportunity and they wouldn't have to do them in or near affected areas.

Pokemafia · Mar 26th, 2011, 4:48:47 AM

Wow, I sure hope that TPCI still lets the US and the EU go ahead with it.
But yeah, I guess it makes sense cancelling Japan's when you think about it....

ultimatedra · Mar 26th, 2011, 5:04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Pokemafia

Wow, I sure hope that TPCI still lets the US and the EU go ahead with it.
But yeah, I guess it makes sense cancelling Japan's when you think about it....

With the amount of planning that goes into these events - i am sure the USA and Europe will continue as planned.

mattj · Mar 26th, 2011, 11:16:23 AM

I don't know their situation, but in my experience with reserving large venues for church events, you really can't cancel large reservations like that very easily at all. In our case we had to put good portion of money up front.

Aqueos · Mar 26th, 2011, 12:40:49 PM

I feel sad, no Japanese to test against, no way to really explore the metagame pre U.S. However, I have a feeling that almost all my competition in seniors went up in smoke so this should be MUCH easier if it goes on as planned.

Oberon · Mar 27th, 2011, 11:01:26 AM

Maaaaaan, I really wanted to see how Japan treated the metagame. Oh well, they have things they need to get sorted with the recent disasters. It's most important.

If it ends up being America v. Europe, it'll be interesting. :)

Joshiro · Mar 28th, 2011, 8:27:15 PM

Hmmm, even though I'm American, this might hurt my team a bit because I created my team from watching youtube videos of Japan's VGC tournaments last year. I've already been doing a little research on PO, but it's nice to watch a video of someone who actually won one of these tournaments and know that you at least have Pokemon or moves to deal with that particular strategy. Hopefully the NJ regionals will be last again this year ^^.

GDK · Mar 30th, 2011, 6:11:22 AM

Even without the cancellation, VGC would have been weird. They only had 2 age catégories while other coutnries had 3.

Rukario · Mar 31st, 2011, 10:05:41 PM

That's true. Usually us Americans try to check out how the Japanese played and try to create our team and possibly take some ideas ;D. However, that's not the case this year, sadly. It's sad that they have to sit this one out, but this disaster has top priority.

Bangisan · Apr 19th, 2011, 5:17:05 PM

According to VCG main site, there will be japanese representation: The top player at each of 14 Japanese Regional Championships

GDK · Apr 27th, 2011, 9:58:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Bangisan

According to VCG main site, there will be japanese representation: The top player at each of 14 Japanese Regional Championships

The only problem is that there are no Japanese regional championships.

mattj · Apr 27th, 2011, 10:38:56 PM

They will stand in a line and draw from a deck of cards.

Psychic energy = free trip
Grass energy = try again next year

Mar 24th, 2011, 12:11:29 PM	#26
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Mar 24th, 2011, 4:31:33 PM	#30
theamericandream38 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,015 Minnesota	OT: Shitty news, I hope everyone in Japan recovers quickly. I was looking forward to meeting/playing against the Japanese players this year, but I obviously understand the situation and wish them the best. __________________ http://imagegen.last.fm/lastfmblue/r.../tad38.gif</a> VGC Worlds 2011 - 19th Place (Masters Division) VGC Fall Regionals 2012 (Fort Wayne) - 1st Place (Masters Division) VGC Nationals 2012 - 8th Place (Masters Division) Last edited by Huy; Mar 24th, 2011 at 7:47:51 PM.

Mar 24th, 2011, 10:58:58 PM	#31
Feathers Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 556 Vancouver, BC	It's been a while since I've been around, but it's a bit sad to hear that the Japanese players will be sitting this one out. Nobody plays Pokemon like the Japanese do, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. They treat it like an art over there... Brings back memories of sitting on the train on my way out of Hamamatsucho, playing my brand new copy of Black, right after buying it from the Pokemon Center Tokyo. That's how a Pokemon game was meant to be played, no lies. To imagine the places I was in not that long ago having to go through such a disaster, I still can't believe it happened. Even though I likely won't be able to go to any of the matches this year anymore, I still hope they happen. Smogon will likely sweep, if not in honor of America's title, but in honor of the missing Japanese players. __________________ <featherss> i am going to <featherss> snap you in half <@skarm> oh good I'll be the same height as you then

Mar 25th, 2011, 8:40:02 AM	#32
Pokérob Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 353 Cambridgeshire UK	Always loved the unorthodox strategies brought by the Japanese, dissappointed that they will not have regional nor even national qualifiers this year. Nevertheless many will enter LCQ so it should still be Worlds, whilst I agree this makes Worlds this year for the Japanese a basis of who can afford the flights it will also mean the passionate japanese will definately be there, LCQ this year is probably going to be harder then previous years. I do agree with Huy to an extent, if they were going to cancel VGC11 worldwide they'd done a joint worldwide announcement. It's about and before this time we get the VGC11 official statement with it's own minisite detailing the locations and dates, this hasn't happen yet, I do believe they should continue as they were and just either, open up more spaces for European qualifiers, open up spaces for Oceania, or even give more spaces to enter Worlds through LCQ (not trying to say anything about america, maybe even give Canada a nationals!). I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out. A great shame not to allow the greatest japanese players of this generation the opportunity to prove themselves in tournaments though. <3 Japan __________________ VGC 2012 National Paris - 3rd Place Attended all VGC 2012 European Nationals 2012 Worlds VGC Participant - Representing the UNITED KINGDOM!

Mar 25th, 2011, 9:28:04 PM	#33
~Golden Emp Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 560 México D.F.	I hope thi opens a Qualifier for México!!! =D......okay no ._. I'm very sad for the japanese people; I saw some vids on the matter and they were all very sad...They have gone through so much in the past week ... I hope they can fix this situation soon (with the nuclear reactors it will be hard, though) so they can have qualifiers again =D Good luck Japan ^^ __________________ I'm loving college. I really miss VGC.

Mar 25th, 2011, 11:41:50 PM	#34
DoubleJG Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 113 ジョウト	This is terrible news. I really enjoyed the presence of the Japanese players when I went to the finals in San Diego back in '09. There were also several Japanese people selling JP-exclusive merchandise at the event. Really cool stuff, even though I left with nothing more than a Lv.1 Trainer pin. __________________ Pokémon White - JaySlug - 3954 6397 8535 2011 Autumn Friendly: 13 - 2 ; 1638 Local GameStop Toughest Trainer: 1st

Mar 26th, 2011, 2:20:52 AM	#35
Blades Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 124	I feel like the best solution for the problem instead of having a bajillion qualifiers like they normally do, given the situation, have like 1 qualifier with more spots for worlds. That way people in Japan would get an opportunity and they wouldn't have to do them in or near affected areas.

Mar 26th, 2011, 4:48:47 AM	#36
Pokemafia Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 262 TOP CAT.	Wow, I sure hope that TPCI still lets the US and the EU go ahead with it. But yeah, I guess it makes sense cancelling Japan's when you think about it....

Mar 26th, 2011, 12:40:49 PM	#39
Aqueos Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 747 Slaving away for VGC	I feel sad, no Japanese to test against, no way to really explore the metagame pre U.S. However, I have a feeling that almost all my competition in seniors went up in smoke so this should be MUCH easier if it goes on as planned. __________________ My Black FC:4040 6014 4141 My Trade Thread Aqua Falls If I cmt in your thread respond in mine.

Mar 27th, 2011, 11:01:26 AM	#40
Oberon Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 382 Madtowne	Maaaaaan, I really wanted to see how Japan treated the metagame. Oh well, they have things they need to get sorted with the recent disasters. It's most important. If it ends up being America v. Europe, it'll be interesting. :) __________________ formerly darkwatch fc for all battles: 4727 7277 6943 All he's got is a hammer and the clothes on his back.

Mar 28th, 2011, 8:27:15 PM	#41
Joshiro Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 148	Hmmm, even though I'm American, this might hurt my team a bit because I created my team from watching youtube videos of Japan's VGC tournaments last year. I've already been doing a little research on PO, but it's nice to watch a video of someone who actually won one of these tournaments and know that you at least have Pokemon or moves to deal with that particular strategy. Hopefully the NJ regionals will be last again this year ^^. __________________ Black: 5414-5668-4408 Twitter: @TheRowza

Mar 30th, 2011, 6:11:22 AM	#42
GDK Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 100	Even without the cancellation, VGC would have been weird. They only had 2 age catégories while other coutnries had 3.

Mar 31st, 2011, 10:05:41 PM	#43
Rukario Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 545 New York City	That's true. Usually us Americans try to check out how the Japanese played and try to create our team and possibly take some ideas ;D. However, that's not the case this year, sadly. It's sad that they have to sit this one out, but this disaster has top priority.

Apr 19th, 2011, 5:17:05 PM	#44
Bangisan Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 222	According to VCG main site, there will be japanese representation: The top player at each of 14 Japanese Regional Championships __________________ http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/a...ainbander9.png