Smogon Tournament #6 Finale! [Won by hanke]

Sonuis · Apr 9th, 2010, 1:50:22 PM

Smogon Tournament #6 Finale!

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Smogon Tournament #6 Predictions thread

Welcome to the Smogon Tournament #6 Registration Thread! Here, you will learn all the information you need to know in order to understand and participate in the sixth Smogon Tournament!

What is Smogon Tournament #6?

Smogon Tournament #6 is the official Smogon Tournament which recognizes one person whose skill is greater than everyone on the Smogon Forum! It is a standard OU tournament that Smogon runs once a year to test players in the current meta game! However, getting in is slightly stricter than getting into most other tournaments.

Joining Rules

You must have a good standing title on Smogon. This means you cannot have the "I Could Be Banned!" status under your nickname.
If you have just registered at Smogon, you cannot join this tournament. This requirement may be avoided if you have made a sufficient number of quality posts, which will be determined by Sonuis. Similarly, if you have been inactive over long periods of time, then you may be disallowed to join. The reasoning for this rule is that we are trying to make sure nobody will be inactive over the course of the tournament.
If you have registered with a join date for quite a few months at Smogon but lack posts, your eligibility will be put into question due to your idle time. You can't call it lurking for six months to a year. We'll determine if you're active enough to join.

If you discover that your post was deleted that had your registration for Smogon Tournament #6, that means you were rejected from joining. You broke a rule from the above. Do not post asking to register again if your first post was deleted. There will be a 256 player cap. All registrations after that will turn into substitute slots. There will be a need for substitutes.

Specific Rules

This is a standard OU tournament.
Matches are to be played on Shoddy Battle.

Basic Battle Rules

Species Clause
- You cannot have more than one of the same species of a Pokémon on your team.
  - Example: You cannot have two Charmander on your team.
Uber Clause
- Pokémon in the Uber Tier list are not allowed to be on your team.
  - Latias is not considered a part of the Uber Tier. Manaphy and Garchomp are part of the Uber Tier
Sleep Clause
- You cannot put two of your opponent's Pokémon asleep at the same time.
Evasion Clause
- A Pokémon cannot use Double Team or Minimize.
OHKO Clause
- A Pokémon cannot use Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, or Sheer Cold.
Self-KO Clause
- If both players are down to one Pokémon each, you are not allowed to use a move that KOs both Pokémon to force a tie.
  - Should a move which causes recoil damage ends the game in a tie, then the match will be redone.
    - Shoddybattle does not have ties. So, always calculate the recoil damage before deciding the winner if it comes close to the situation.
Soul Dew Clause
- A Pokémon is not allowed to hold Soul Dew.

Questions and Answers

Q: Do I need to save a log of my match as proof of my victory this year?
- No. All the logs are stored on the Smogon Official
Q: Will there be a Predictions Tournament like last year?
- Yes. It will be hosted by Hipmonlee.
If I was rejected, can I at least sign up as a sub?
- A: No.
What do I do if my opponent disconnects? Am I obliged to give a rematch?
- Get into contact with a Tournament Director and explain the circumstances to them, then explain what you would like to do. If a dispute is raised, have a log ready to show so that a final decision can be made with full knowledge of the situation to maintain maximum fairness. If a rematch is to occur, explain the conditions of the rematch that you wish to enforce (eg. same teams, same moves) BEFORE the match begins to the Tournament Director. Appeals may be issued to Aeolus in extreme situations. Revisions of Tournament Direction decisions will be extraordinarily rare.
If I win my match, in the next round, am I allowed to use a different team?
- Yes.

Pairings

hanke vs. Earthworm

Start Your Battles on: Sunday, April 11th, 12:00 AM, PDT.

Deadline: FINISH YOUR BATTLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Earthworm · Apr 10th, 2010, 1:57:09 PM

(unlocked because hanke and I are fully aware of the battle start date)

Sorry to people itching to start SPL, but hanke and I have conflicting times until Thursday at 9:30pm his time (GMT -3) which is Friday at 10:30am my time (GMT +10). That should be when we battle, for those who want to watch (and for those wondering when SPL will probably start, unless Aeolus lets it go early).

Any changes to the match schedule will be posted in this thread!

edit: Time changed to Friday 9:30PM GMT-3 / Saturday 10:30am GMT+10

Blue_Tornado · Apr 10th, 2010, 2:06:44 PM

well there goes both watching the match AND SPL.

Ah well, I can't wait to see it on SmogonU. Good luck to both!

matty · Apr 10th, 2010, 2:35:38 PM

WoooooT go EarthWorm!

GL to Hanke though :)

Bad Ass · Apr 10th, 2010, 2:59:40 PM

perfect timing! but its too bad that hanke will win GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HANKE

~~Sprinkles~~ · Apr 10th, 2010, 3:29:29 PM

i predicted earthworm from the start, but hanke is a bro too...

but hanke needs a trophy since ew has one but if ew ones he will easily be recognized as like top 3 of dp

Corndog · Apr 10th, 2010, 4:09:58 PM

Earthworm might be pretty good, but he's got nothing on Hanke

Reverb · Apr 10th, 2010, 4:13:25 PM

Earthworm wins

afterburn · Apr 10th, 2010, 4:19:15 PM

EW's got this. But if Hanke wins, I'll be proud to have fallen to the champ.

Tarquin · Apr 10th, 2010, 4:19:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Sprinkles

i predicted earthworm from the start, but hanke is a bro too...

but hanke needs a trophy since ew has one but if ew ones he will easily be recognized as like top 3 of dp

He was already voted best OU battler in the Smogon Awards, thats top 3 and above in terms of recognition.

Steven Snype · Apr 10th, 2010, 4:26:11 PM

Earthworm shall win.

LonelyNess · Apr 10th, 2010, 5:13:56 PM

Just a note: Smogon Premier League will not be starting early, we don't want to tread on the toes of the Smogon Tournament Final.

That said....

FUK WORMS

VIVA HANKE

**locopoke** · Apr 10th, 2010, 5:18:21 PM

I'll be ready to record this, but jumpluff and anyone else who wants to help out can also record it using HyperCam2 just in case I'm not around.

accidentally posted this in the predictions thread not realizing that it was just for predictions so yeah

Stone_Cold · Apr 10th, 2010, 5:21:03 PM

Well, after giving Earthworm my best team possible for use and him using it effectively even beating Pana in the semi's, I can't help but think he will win this thing.

Rewer · Apr 10th, 2010, 5:27:03 PM

HANKE

Loki · Apr 10th, 2010, 5:28:52 PM

FUK WORMS

VIVA HANKE

Rising_Dusk · Apr 10th, 2010, 6:11:55 PM

Go for it EW!

Golden Sun · Apr 10th, 2010, 6:17:29 PM

EARTHWORM Nuff said

LinIsKorean · Apr 10th, 2010, 6:20:18 PM

I'm rooting for Earthworm on this one.

Cyrrona · Apr 10th, 2010, 6:55:56 PM

GOCEANIA

Stallion · Apr 10th, 2010, 7:51:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat El Blecko

GOCEANIA

KnightoftheWind · Apr 10th, 2010, 7:56:45 PM

FUK HANKE

VIVA WORMS

Justinawe · Apr 10th, 2010, 7:59:22 PM

Let's go Earthworm!

CHENN · Apr 10th, 2010, 8:20:53 PM

Earthworm because it will end up with Earthworm winning lol

keelhauled · Apr 10th, 2010, 8:22:41 PM

How the hell did kinnyass lose :|

Go for it EW.

Apr 9th, 2010, 1:50:22 PM	#1
Sonuis Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,766 America's Finest City	Smogon Tournament #6 Finale! [Won by hanke] Smogon Tournament #6 Finale! Head Judges: Sonuis, Aeolus Flunkies: Other Tournament Directors How to Join or Host a Tournament Smogon Tournament #6 Smogon Tournament #6 Round 1 Smogon Tournament #6 Round 2 Smogon Tournament #6 Round 3 Smogon Tournament #6 Round 4 Smogon Tournament #6 Round 5 Smogon Tournament #6 Quarter-Finals Smogon Tournament #6 Semi-Finals Smogon Tournament #6 Predictions thread Welcome to the Smogon Tournament #6 Registration Thread! Here, you will learn all the information you need to know in order to understand and participate in the sixth Smogon Tournament! What is Smogon Tournament #6? Smogon Tournament #6 is the official Smogon Tournament which recognizes one person whose skill is greater than everyone on the Smogon Forum! It is a standard OU tournament that Smogon runs once a year to test players in the current meta game! However, getting in is slightly stricter than getting into most other tournaments. Joining Rules You must have a good standing title on Smogon. This means you cannot have the "I Could Be Banned!" status under your nickname. If you have just registered at Smogon, you cannot join this tournament. This requirement may be avoided if you have made a sufficient number of quality posts, which will be determined by Sonuis. Similarly, if you have been inactive over long periods of time, then you may be disallowed to join. The reasoning for this rule is that we are trying to make sure nobody will be inactive over the course of the tournament. If you have registered with a join date for quite a few months at Smogon but lack posts, your eligibility will be put into question due to your idle time. You can't call it lurking for six months to a year. We'll determine if you're active enough to join. If you discover that your post was deleted that had your registration for Smogon Tournament #6, that means you were rejected from joining. You broke a rule from the above. Do not post asking to register again if your first post was deleted. There will be a 256 player cap. All registrations after that will turn into substitute slots. There will be a need for substitutes. Specific Rules This is a standard OU tournament. Matches are to be played on Shoddy Battle. Basic Battle Rules Species Clause You cannot have more than one of the same species of a Pokémon on your team. Example: You cannot have two Charmander on your team. Uber Clause Pokémon in the Uber Tier list are not allowed to be on your team. Latias is not considered a part of the Uber Tier. Manaphy and Garchomp are part of the Uber Tier Sleep Clause You cannot put two of your opponent's Pokémon asleep at the same time. Evasion Clause A Pokémon cannot use Double Team or Minimize. OHKO Clause A Pokémon cannot use Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, or Sheer Cold. Self-KO Clause If both players are down to one Pokémon each, you are not allowed to use a move that KOs both Pokémon to force a tie. Should a move which causes recoil damage ends the game in a tie, then the match will be redone. Shoddybattle does not have ties. So, always calculate the recoil damage before deciding the winner if it comes close to the situation. Soul Dew Clause A Pokémon is not allowed to hold Soul Dew. Questions and Answers Q: Do I need to save a log of my match as proof of my victory this year? No. All the logs are stored on the Smogon Official Q: Will there be a Predictions Tournament like last year? Yes. It will be hosted by Hipmonlee. If I was rejected, can I at least sign up as a sub? A: No. What do I do if my opponent disconnects? Am I obliged to give a rematch? Get into contact with a Tournament Director and explain the circumstances to them, then explain what you would like to do. If a dispute is raised, have a log ready to show so that a final decision can be made with full knowledge of the situation to maintain maximum fairness. If a rematch is to occur, explain the conditions of the rematch that you wish to enforce (eg. same teams, same moves) BEFORE the match begins to the Tournament Director. Appeals may be issued to Aeolus in extreme situations. Revisions of Tournament Direction decisions will be extraordinarily rare. If I win my match, in the next round, am I allowed to use a different team? Yes. Pairings hanke vs. Earthworm Start Your Battles on: Sunday, April 11th, 12:00 AM, PDT. Deadline: FINISH YOUR BATTLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! __________________ Well, I had a lot of felt... Last edited by Sonuis; Apr 17th, 2010 at 1:06:30 AM.

Apr 10th, 2010, 1:57:09 PM	#2
Earthworm Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,631	(unlocked because hanke and I are fully aware of the battle start date) Sorry to people itching to start SPL, but hanke and I have conflicting times until Thursday at 9:30pm his time (GMT -3) which is Friday at 10:30am my time (GMT +10). That should be when we battle, for those who want to watch (and for those wondering when SPL will probably start, unless Aeolus lets it go early). Any changes to the match schedule will be posted in this thread! edit: Time changed to Friday 9:30PM GMT-3 / Saturday 10:30am GMT+10 __________________ Last edited by Earthworm; Apr 13th, 2010 at 2:01:50 AM.

Apr 10th, 2010, 2:06:44 PM	#3
Blue_Tornado Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,898 Phantastic	well there goes both watching the match AND SPL. Ah well, I can't wait to see it on SmogonU. Good luck to both! __________________ .

Apr 10th, 2010, 2:35:38 PM	#4
matty lyk dis if u cry evertim Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 290 3OH!3	WoooooT go EarthWorm! GL to Hanke though :) __________________ WE _BLACK ____OUT

Apr 10th, 2010, 2:59:40 PM	#5
Bad Ass have you seen the english deer park? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,901	perfect timing! but its too bad that hanke will win GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HANKE __________________ check out my youtube channel! i put up lots of good narrated matches between battlers you actually care about! tournament matches, finals, and any battle i deem entertaining. saddened by the lack of warstories on smogon? enjoy quality narration from a cute southern belle? spend your friday nights analyzing pokemon matches? then my youtube channel might just be for you...

Apr 10th, 2010, 3:29:29 PM	#6
~~Sprinkles~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 987 #stark	i predicted earthworm from the start, but hanke is a bro too... but hanke needs a trophy since ew has one but if ew ones he will easily be recognized as like top 3 of dp

Apr 10th, 2010, 4:09:58 PM	#7
Corndog Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 140 Seattle WA	Earthworm might be pretty good, but he's got nothing on Hanke

Apr 10th, 2010, 4:13:25 PM	#8
Reverb Shut up before I embarrass you. Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 399 NY 10583	Earthworm wins __________________ I am a jew and proud of it...copy and paste this in your sig if you are too

Apr 10th, 2010, 4:19:15 PM	#9
afterburn Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 627 Macedonia	EW's got this. But if Hanke wins, I'll be proud to have fallen to the champ. __________________

Apr 10th, 2010, 4:26:11 PM	#11
Steven Snype Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,767 Nowhere special Mentor	Earthworm shall win. __________________

Apr 10th, 2010, 5:13:56 PM	#12
LonelyNess Want my opinion? Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,923	Just a note: Smogon Premier League will not be starting early, we don't want to tread on the toes of the Smogon Tournament Final. That said.... FUK WORMS VIVA HANKE

Apr 10th, 2010, 5:18:21 PM	#13
locopoke indulges in unsavory behavior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,745	I'll be ready to record this, but jumpluff and anyone else who wants to help out can also record it using HyperCam2 just in case I'm not around. accidentally posted this in the predictions thread not realizing that it was just for predictions so yeah __________________

Apr 10th, 2010, 5:21:03 PM	#14
Stone_Cold Be it a rock or a grain of sand, in water they sink as the same Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,857	Well, after giving Earthworm my best team possible for use and him using it effectively even beating Pana in the semi's, I can't help but think he will win this thing. __________________ Let's get down to business....

Apr 10th, 2010, 5:27:03 PM	#15
Rewer is dog Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 940 Brazil	HANKE Last edited by Rewer; Apr 10th, 2010 at 5:39:24 PM.

Apr 10th, 2010, 5:28:52 PM	#16
Loki like seashells Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,934 Meeeeeeechigan	FUK WORMS VIVA HANKE

Apr 10th, 2010, 6:11:55 PM	#17
Rising_Dusk Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,742	Go for it EW!

Apr 10th, 2010, 6:17:29 PM	#18
Golden Sun Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,174 aus	EARTHWORM Nuff said

Apr 10th, 2010, 6:20:18 PM	#19
LinIsKorean Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 372 I hate the RNG.	I'm rooting for Earthworm on this one. __________________ Heart Gold FC - 1291 0441 3335 - My YouTube Channel I'm not sure why I play this game.

Apr 10th, 2010, 6:55:56 PM	#20
Cyrrona in color Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 169	GOCEANIA __________________ ARTBY ICONIC

Apr 10th, 2010, 7:56:45 PM	#22
KnightoftheWind Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,071 Way past cool	FUK HANKE VIVA WORMS __________________ To live a life of power, you must have faith that what you believe is right, even if others tell you you're wrong. The first thing you must do to live a life of power is to find courage. You must be ready to reach beyond the boundaries of Time itself. And to do that, all you need is the will to take that first step....

Apr 10th, 2010, 7:59:22 PM	#23
Justinawe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865 USA	Let's go Earthworm! __________________ Winner of A Whole NU World Tournament

Apr 10th, 2010, 8:20:53 PM	#24
CHENN Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 413	Earthworm because it will end up with Earthworm winning lol __________________ <@Priscilla> i like pretending i have a dick <+joshe> :(

Apr 10th, 2010, 8:22:41 PM	#25
keelhauled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 629 i love tab	How the hell did kinnyass lose :\| Go for it EW. __________________ AMERICA VGS 2008 SENIORS - DID NOT COMPETE UK LONDON VGC 2009 SENIORS - DID NOT COMPETE UK BIRMINGHAM VGC 2010 SENIORS - DID NOT COMPETE UK BIRMINGHAM VGC 2011 MASTERS - TOP 32 UK BIRMINGHAM VGC 2012 MASTERS - TOP 387 LONDON ZIMBABWE CHILD ABDUCTION AND TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TOURNAMENT - 3RD PLACE CHATEAU LE DOZZ SHROVE TUESDAY ROUND ROBIN INVITATIONAL - 6TH VGC ABUJA, NIGERIA 2001 - LEFT OUT BY LOTTERY SO SPECTATED