Yeah i expect to get little to no sleep that weekend. Here is what i'm going in mentally prepared for:
Me on thursday
By saturday
By Monday
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Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon.
8 Simple Rules to Make Everyone's VGC Experience Better
- Thread starter Huy
- Start date
Me on thursday
By saturday
By Monday
<3 these rules. Thanks for the refresher on what to be ready for.
Few things I thought when reading:
#2...get SOME sleep, don't be so tired that you can't enjoy the day. Sleep a TON before getting to Indy so you're prepared for <5 hour nights!
(I probably shouldn't be talking here, ask Evan, even though it was over fast :l) but in #5 don't be a butthurt 10 months after losing and post a video about it while continuing your grudge. That usually isn't helpful. If you do overreact (it happens :l) man up and apologize to the person, and be sincere. Anyone in masters should accept that apology willingly.
And eat Steak N Shake at least once, and make it a goal to hang out with people at least 3 times a day. Or do what I'm doing and take a picture with everyone you've wanted to meet! (Also fulfills rule 6!)
I was kinda afraid to post this but whatevs, not gonna be a wallflower.
Few things I thought when reading:
#2...get SOME sleep, don't be so tired that you can't enjoy the day. Sleep a TON before getting to Indy so you're prepared for <5 hour nights!
(I probably shouldn't be talking here, ask Evan, even though it was over fast :l) but in #5 don't be a butthurt 10 months after losing and post a video about it while continuing your grudge. That usually isn't helpful. If you do overreact (it happens :l) man up and apologize to the person, and be sincere. Anyone in masters should accept that apology willingly.
And eat Steak N Shake at least once, and make it a goal to hang out with people at least 3 times a day. Or do what I'm doing and take a picture with everyone you've wanted to meet! (Also fulfills rule 6!)
I was kinda afraid to post this but whatevs, not gonna be a wallflower.
I agree :P
but then again I know theres a starbucks near the hilton resort ill have to use since enegry drinks are disgusting. plus I intend to get some sleep so I can get up nice and early, or just stay awake because of the jetlag, well see when it happens :P
2 more ffing months :P
I guess ill have to do my trips on thursday monday and tuesday I suppose :P
Agree with everything in the OP, even though I am guilty of breaking a few rules =p Also, I am disappointed that huy is reinforcing the usage of the term "smogonaut" when "smogonite" is obviously much more correct and also sounds a lot nicer xD
I never got a hug while in Colorado :-(
1. Did all the time
2. I could barely stay asleep the night before due to brain hype, so I guess I did that.
3. Done, and done.
4. I thought I was... but nope
5. On my 5th and 6th round I felt like table-flipping... but I've learned my lesson, it was mostly my fault anyways I brought underpowered Pokemon
6. I did that, definitely.
7. Did that too
8. Tried not to do that, but sometimes I felt myself feeling that.
I'll definitely take all of these tips into perfect consideration next time, I feel like I need to make VGC '13 better for myself.
2. I could barely stay asleep the night before due to brain hype, so I guess I did that.
3. Done, and done.
4. I thought I was... but nope
5. On my 5th and 6th round I felt like table-flipping... but I've learned my lesson, it was mostly my fault anyways I brought underpowered Pokemon
6. I did that, definitely.
7. Did that too
8. Tried not to do that, but sometimes I felt myself feeling that.
I'll definitely take all of these tips into perfect consideration next time, I feel like I need to make VGC '13 better for myself.
Not really a rule, but some helpful advice:
If you're staying in a room with multiple people, bring surge protectors. People have a lot of devices that need to charge overnight; cell phones, laptops, the DS they're going to use in the event, various other game systems, etc. I guarantee you that no matter how many outlets the hotel provides, it won't be enough. In order to avoid that situation, simply make sure someone in your room is bringing one. You only need one or two.
If you're staying in a room with multiple people, bring surge protectors. People have a lot of devices that need to charge overnight; cell phones, laptops, the DS they're going to use in the event, various other game systems, etc. I guarantee you that no matter how many outlets the hotel provides, it won't be enough. In order to avoid that situation, simply make sure someone in your room is bringing one. You only need one or two.
OMG I have to shower before future tournaments?!
All joking aside, if I may add one thing to rule number one, it would be this - if you see someone all alone, it might be nice to talk to them; we are all pokenerds after all, and some, if very few, of us don't have very good social skills (schools are bitches :p).
All joking aside, if I may add one thing to rule number one, it would be this - if you see someone all alone, it might be nice to talk to them; we are all pokenerds after all, and some, if very few, of us don't have very good social skills (schools are bitches :p).
Sleeping is for the weak.
But yeah when I went to regionals and worlds 2011 I hardly talked to/saw anyone and it wasn't as fun as this year. Much more fun to meet people.
But yeah when I went to regionals and worlds 2011 I hardly talked to/saw anyone and it wasn't as fun as this year. Much more fun to meet people.
In terms of some of the stuff in my rush I neglected my video camera but still took a few pictures.
Some other thing: double check those group photos, there can never be enough group photos and at Toronto regionals an incident happened where a huge idiot who took two years of photography classes took three blurry group photos.
Try to bring something memorable or cool, I brought the smoganada logo for one. The shy part is absolutely frustrating because I street passed with a certain smogon member at the event but they never said hi to our group. A pack of cards or something non-pokemon while waiting tends to also be good while registration waiting.
Also at the event if you can: reserve sofa's/chairs/power outlets for your smogon group if you finish a match early or are not playing. Most important!
Some other thing: double check those group photos, there can never be enough group photos and at Toronto regionals an incident happened where a huge idiot who took two years of photography classes took three blurry group photos.
Try to bring something memorable or cool, I brought the smoganada logo for one. The shy part is absolutely frustrating because I street passed with a certain smogon member at the event but they never said hi to our group. A pack of cards or something non-pokemon while waiting tends to also be good while registration waiting.
Also at the event if you can: reserve sofa's/chairs/power outlets for your smogon group if you finish a match early or are not playing. Most important!
Really now guys, really?
Solace's typical 16 year old teenage girl advice and Brandon's huggies commercial advice aside, all it takes is you planning ahead and being 1 step ahead of your situation.
Take the time to introduce your mother to some of us maybe? That way when the time comes, she will know (or at least have an idea) the people she is allowing you to go hang out with at night
Edit: damn, ninja'd............
Solace's typical 16 year old teenage girl advice and Brandon's huggies commercial advice aside, all it takes is you planning ahead and being 1 step ahead of your situation.
Take the time to introduce your mother to some of us maybe? That way when the time comes, she will know (or at least have an idea) the people she is allowing you to go hang out with at night
Edit: damn, ninja'd............
Well thanks for the advice, I guess I'll make my best attempt at introducing her to you guys. (:
I guess I could be counted as responsible. Parents love me because I'm foreign, and therefore clearly trustworthy. My accent is just so reputable.
But seriously, I don't mind if you want me to talk to your parents if you want to chill without them for a bit.
But seriously, I don't mind if you want me to talk to your parents if you want to chill without them for a bit.