Obligatory PL experience post.
I'm happy to have finally done my first real team tournament experience, I don't really count 1v1 WC, because as many of you know I was innocently and hilariously public about a bizarre relationship I got into, and pretty much dipped mid pools, so while Central went on to win, I didn't feel like a winner. This time there was no latina's to distract me, nice try 1v1 PL bingo, so I actually played the whole way through.
Before this tournament started, I was expecting a big job opportunity of mine to start during week 1, and when I learned I had to wait (still waiting), I was left with way too much free time on my hands and zero responsibility, so I had way too much time during this tour to overthink, obsess, and overwhelm many people. I wish this time for me was more quality over quantity, but sadly it could not be so with the way I function. Even with this, and me going insane at times, I am thankful that I have this community and 1v1 in general TO dive into, and that I at least had something to focus on during this world of infinite free time. I had a lot of fun during this tournament, I loved prepping for my opponents, seeing my ideas come to fruition and watching them succeed (mostly), learning from mistakes with prep tendencies and plays, and having fun with teammates suggesting the craziest shit. From getting 3-0'd by finch, seeing triple gren get a win, to everything crazy that happened to the scolipedes during the season and being literally ONE SERIES AWAY from being in playoff contention a;apaisuknca;so lkaasdfczbmbbbbbbbbbbb, to ending in the best way I could ever imagine, counter lombruh securing my bo7 victory LOOOOOOL, it was a somewhat dissapointing but still very fun ride.
Squirtell 1v1 and
Mr. Mime fan , had a lot of fun building with you and while the tournament didn't end up how we wanted, it was very rewarding to see the times we intentionally built something, and it worked and succeeded. Especially yash for breaking the DPP curse (hell tier).
D2TheW ,
parr0t the SWSH gang, had a lot of fun talking and testing SWSH with you guys, even with my crazy ideas and tangents we went on.
SoulWind was very cool meeting you, and learned a lot from you talking about your team tour experience, you have a goated mindset, which is shown in turning 0-3 to 4-3.
Felucia for coming in at a moments notice to play for [REDACTED], and even tho you didn't play how you wanted to, it was fun to see you talk about SM and support the team.
Maki lucky ass player, glad we got you. Thankfully you didn't have to face any gengars! fallen soldier SICEXV wish you coulda played the whole tour but whatevs, your teams were sick.
THIS MACHINE sorry you couldn't use triple PZ but double dnite seemed to suffice, thanks for coming on. And lastly
crucify , had a lot of fun managing with you. While I am not happy with the quantity of time I spent on the server, I think we balanced eachother out and I am thankful that you kept me, and the team in check, and while this season did not end up how we wanted, I think the Scolipedes started to form into what we envisioned, albeit too late.
I love to see the interest in 1v1 by newer players like
BlanchedAlmond and
bea , which no matter their record, reminds me that 1v1 is always hype, and there is always more to learn and be excited about and everyone can offer a new perspective on the meta. I loved seeing newer players like
Murman0064 and
Euphonos pop off using crazy sets and crazy teams, breaking standard rules and flexing the potential creativity that 1v1 has to offer, in new AND old gens. I am also thankful for all the people in the 1v1 zoomers discord, dealing with my insanity but on a serious note, I really do enjoy interacting with everyone and talking about 1v1 and all sorts of other shit, it adds a layer of enjoyment to my time in 1v1. and a special shoutout to
smely socks and
Rellia for being an especially helpful people during these past months of my life.
And one final note to the teams that made playoffs and the players in those teams,
don't be afraid to lose, be afraid to not have fun.
Aight, long af sentimental post about my experience on a pokemon simulator over, bottom line, 1v1 is still hype, and always will be hype to me, and I am excited to see how the playoffs turn out. Please to god don't bring boring ass teams, you don't have to bring Lombruh like the SWSH KING himself (me), but cmon, bring some cool shit. especially in ORAS, that tier is goated. Bring mons and teams that excite you. I plan to do 1v1 PL content as well, so stay tuned for that on Youtube.
Godspeed.