Team Rocket Elite
Data Integration Thought Entity
As far as we know, yes.
To each their own. those of us who take the time to go out to these, we have the chance to win trips and prizes. 14+ hours for seattle, 10 hours for San Fransisco, and 8-9 hours for Phoenix.This is why I won't be going to any VGC Matches, too many people, too little chance to get in.
Plus my team would absolutely suck.
Or, somehow have the excess cash to spare in a down economy...I mean, most of us I think would be more than happy to travel from regional to regional to try to win, but most of us can't afford such an expense. Plus, you have to admit the trade-off is a bit ridiculous to justify also: $300+ in gas money to drive from wherever you are to Seattle just for (likely) under a 50% chance of competing to win a $300 travel voucher to nationals (or if you get lucky, paid accommodations with 1st or 2nd)? I mean seriously, why not cut the fat and just book your hotel and plane tickets to Nationals then?To each their own. those of us who take the time to go out to these, we have the chance to win trips and prizes. 14+ hours for seattle, 10 hours for San Fransisco, and 8-9 hours for Phoenix.
Some people love the game more than others :-p
You also go for the love of the game, and being with friends who love the game as much as you. Road trips with friends, traveling, and seeing the country is the main part. pokemon is just our excuse for doing so.Or, somehow have the excess cash to spare in a down economy...I mean, most of us I think would be more than happy to travel from regional to regional to try to win, but most of us can't afford such an expense. Plus, you have to admit the trade-off is a bit ridiculous to justify also: $300+ in gas money to drive from wherever you are to Seattle just for (likely) under a 50% chance of competing to win a $300 travel voucher to nationals (or if you get lucky, paid accommodations with 1st or 2nd)? I mean seriously, why not cut the fat and just book your hotel and plane tickets to Nationals then?
Lol, yeah all the reasons for doing it is nice and whatnot, but again, it comes down to money - if you don't have money, you can't go.You also go for the love of the game, and being with friends who love the game as much as you. Road trips with friends, traveling, and seeing the country is the main part. pokemon is just our excuse for doing so.
and yes-Money in a down economy is a plus :-P