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Tournament NUCL III - Commencement
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Every teamcord needs a dedicated yapper, and Lyra fills this role admirably. He currently has 2,597 lines in the NUFL Drifblims teamcord. He can also play the game pretty good.
I am FILLED with clout and prestige
The recommended serving size for Oreos cookies is 2 cookies.
Honestly, you can probably say something similar about KeshBa54 ’s rby nu, he plays a lot of rby nu friendlies and has definitely beaten me a couple times for as little as that’s worth. Plays OU in rbypl so should have little trouble with NU though likely buy as a 2nd flex slot with someone who builds. Not too much experience yet but it doesn’t take long to go from learning the tier to basically being a Mainer
First wanna reiterate Keshba is a good pick up.
Secondly I accidentally missed someone on my drifblims shoutout so
Incognition highly recommend this guy hes got the skills for bw, competent builder asw. Super nice guy who was very active even when benched.
Definitely consider him
Secondly I accidentally missed someone on my drifblims shoutout so
Incognition highly recommend this guy hes got the skills for bw, competent builder asw. Super nice guy who was very active even when benched.
Definitely consider him
Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.
After last year's furry tierlist, I've been begged in private spaces to release a new manager tierlist.
S-rank
Bernardo - Bernardo is what Lyra would be if he was twice older and had a viable timezone. He is a pure discord main, who i've never seen play a game (which is a net positive over Lyra whose games I unfortunately remember well). While Bernardo could have embraced the positive way of being a discord main like Phip, he regularly shares his disgust for ZU, an imaginary tier according to him.
A-rank
Rabia - idt Rabia said anything about ZU in post Slush Rush times, but he has a hater vibe.
etern - etern vibes in every lower tier server, even regularly fishing in UUcord, but he refuses to join ZUcord and even asked me to delete his ZUOL signup last year.
shengineer - shen is a NU elitist; if a tier is not named NeverUsed, he is not touching it, showing comparable distate to other tiers as some grumpy OU players for lower tiers. While it's admirable that shen doesn't discriminate ZU from other tiers, he still is a hater.
loocas13 - idk this guy much, but they are hanging out with Bernardo and shen, meaning they can't be an ally.
B-rank
Kiyo - Kiyo may have played in one ZUPL, he gives Rabia and etern vibes.
Kingler - Kingler hangs out in the ZU room, which would probably would have put him in C-rank given how low my standards are; however he once asked me if ZU had a discord server (despite it being linked in the room) and when I told him yes, he didn't even bothered joining it.
Fc - Fc doesn't seem like a hater.
C-rank
Garay Oak - he got his custom avatar from a prestigious ZU tour.
watashi - won ZUPL III years ago.
tier - won ZUPL with OBB. that's very impressive.
ExguardiaN - idk much this guy, but they played some ZU teamtours like UMPL and ZUWC.
Ninja - SS ZU might be the second thing Ninja loves the most after DPP NU.
pokeslice - BaitWiz might be the second thing Caleb loves the most after being a pain to schedule with.
D-rank
Danny - ZU Circuit is the only individual tournament Danny ever won, and that means a lot for him, as after some of his SCL games, it's hard to tell if he still got in him what it gets to win individual tournaments of this caliber.
ZU later noobs,
S-rank
Bernardo - Bernardo is what Lyra would be if he was twice older and had a viable timezone. He is a pure discord main, who i've never seen play a game (which is a net positive over Lyra whose games I unfortunately remember well). While Bernardo could have embraced the positive way of being a discord main like Phip, he regularly shares his disgust for ZU, an imaginary tier according to him.
A-rank
Rabia - idt Rabia said anything about ZU in post Slush Rush times, but he has a hater vibe.
etern - etern vibes in every lower tier server, even regularly fishing in UUcord, but he refuses to join ZUcord and even asked me to delete his ZUOL signup last year.
shengineer - shen is a NU elitist; if a tier is not named NeverUsed, he is not touching it, showing comparable distate to other tiers as some grumpy OU players for lower tiers. While it's admirable that shen doesn't discriminate ZU from other tiers, he still is a hater.
loocas13 - idk this guy much, but they are hanging out with Bernardo and shen, meaning they can't be an ally.
B-rank
Kiyo - Kiyo may have played in one ZUPL, he gives Rabia and etern vibes.
Kingler - Kingler hangs out in the ZU room, which would probably would have put him in C-rank given how low my standards are; however he once asked me if ZU had a discord server (despite it being linked in the room) and when I told him yes, he didn't even bothered joining it.
Fc - Fc doesn't seem like a hater.
C-rank
Garay Oak - he got his custom avatar from a prestigious ZU tour.
watashi - won ZUPL III years ago.
tier - won ZUPL with OBB. that's very impressive.
ExguardiaN - idk much this guy, but they played some ZU teamtours like UMPL and ZUWC.
Ninja - SS ZU might be the second thing Ninja loves the most after DPP NU.
pokeslice - BaitWiz might be the second thing Caleb loves the most after being a pain to schedule with.
D-rank
Danny - ZU Circuit is the only individual tournament Danny ever won, and that means a lot for him, as after some of his SCL games, it's hard to tell if he still got in him what it gets to win individual tournaments of this caliber.
ZU later noobs,
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen9nu-871037 Danny seem to have won whatever this was kobo stan
TL;DR:
Managers, I recommend that you all invest in new talent for the good of the tier, the tour, and your own teams. NUCL is a very competitive tournament and an amazing experience to be part of, but it’s also a celebration of our old gens and an entry point for new NUers. And although I’m suggesting some names, each one of you will know players who fit that “new talent” category pick them!
Ok, I know it might be a bit unconventional for a manager to make a recommendation list for other managers, but hear me out. NUCL, as competitive as it is, is one of , if not the, best places to give real opportunities to new players.
Every roster will likely have around 14–16 players, and at least 3–4 of those will probably be players with less playing time or experience.
I think it’s fundamental for those of us who are part of this community and want to see it thrive to give opportunities to players willing to test themselves at least by letting them be part of a big team tour with big names. It’s a chance for them to learn what a competitive environment feels like, make new connections, and keep playing our beloved NU tiers.
I’m not asking anyone to drastically change their top 12 targets or main draft plans, but we all know we eventually end up with some picks that weren’t even on our radar especially in the later rounds.
Last NUCL, I think I kind of dropped the ball on that part by not giving Hammer the space he needed, even though he was phenomenal in multiple aspects. After NUCL, he went on to perform really well in several old gen tours.
In NUPL, I personally asked our ladder hero Loocas to sign up, and we saw him blossom into a pillar of the community. Now a manager himself (self-buy you ****) and one of the elite players of our tier. So yeah, by doing this, we’re not only helping our community but also adding motivated, talented, and often untested players who can turn out to be amazing (and cheap) picks.
I know there will inevitably be snubs , even by myself ,since drafting depends on team needs and budget. But still, keep these names in mind. I’ll avoid mentioning “new guys” who are already obvious locks (like Shadow, for example).
Let’s start with the obvious ones the Rising Stars. All of them are deserving, but I’d especially like to shout out players with a bit less experience, like:
Wabby, Brick, Emo, MGJG, Kapper, Zangoose, noa...
All great nominations, honestly. But especially Matthew having worked with him and watched him play all year, you’ll get a very active person (on the more chaotic good side). Watching him play, I was really impressed by his progress and decision-making in tours. He is the biggest grinder and that for sure deserves all the respect in the world.
A few BR nominations who can play multiple tiers gotta represent my community:
Mik3y, leo568, KniY, Cartulo, GUZOT, doso749, mipc, and finally Braga S2 this dude went 5-1 in PTPL!
(Plage, Envy, and Estra are also in the pool, but you know them...)
(yes I used chatgpt to check for grammar and formating, no time to waste brother.)
Managers, I recommend that you all invest in new talent for the good of the tier, the tour, and your own teams. NUCL is a very competitive tournament and an amazing experience to be part of, but it’s also a celebration of our old gens and an entry point for new NUers. And although I’m suggesting some names, each one of you will know players who fit that “new talent” category pick them!
Ok, I know it might be a bit unconventional for a manager to make a recommendation list for other managers, but hear me out. NUCL, as competitive as it is, is one of , if not the, best places to give real opportunities to new players.
Every roster will likely have around 14–16 players, and at least 3–4 of those will probably be players with less playing time or experience.
I think it’s fundamental for those of us who are part of this community and want to see it thrive to give opportunities to players willing to test themselves at least by letting them be part of a big team tour with big names. It’s a chance for them to learn what a competitive environment feels like, make new connections, and keep playing our beloved NU tiers.
I’m not asking anyone to drastically change their top 12 targets or main draft plans, but we all know we eventually end up with some picks that weren’t even on our radar especially in the later rounds.
Last NUCL, I think I kind of dropped the ball on that part by not giving Hammer the space he needed, even though he was phenomenal in multiple aspects. After NUCL, he went on to perform really well in several old gen tours.
In NUPL, I personally asked our ladder hero Loocas to sign up, and we saw him blossom into a pillar of the community. Now a manager himself (self-buy you ****) and one of the elite players of our tier. So yeah, by doing this, we’re not only helping our community but also adding motivated, talented, and often untested players who can turn out to be amazing (and cheap) picks.
Some Suggestions
I know there will inevitably be snubs , even by myself ,since drafting depends on team needs and budget. But still, keep these names in mind. I’ll avoid mentioning “new guys” who are already obvious locks (like Shadow, for example).
Let’s start with the obvious ones the Rising Stars. All of them are deserving, but I’d especially like to shout out players with a bit less experience, like:
Wabby, Brick, Emo, MGJG, Kapper, Zangoose, noa...
All great nominations, honestly. But especially Matthew having worked with him and watched him play all year, you’ll get a very active person (on the more chaotic good side). Watching him play, I was really impressed by his progress and decision-making in tours. He is the biggest grinder and that for sure deserves all the respect in the world.
BR Community Shoutouts
A few BR nominations who can play multiple tiers gotta represent my community:
Mik3y, leo568, KniY, Cartulo, GUZOT, doso749, mipc, and finally Braga S2 this dude went 5-1 in PTPL!
(Plage, Envy, and Estra are also in the pool, but you know them...)
Other Notable Mentions
Some players PMed me who were super chill and clearly eager to get involved:- DontStealmyname — seems to have a nice story in SM
- Hxmo and DonBoneJones — play and build SS
- Zcarlett — doesn’t need much introduction, always active and willing to participate
(yes I used chatgpt to check for grammar and formating, no time to waste brother.)
I need confirmation that there's a midseason auction before I dare draft a Brazilian player
I would also like to shout out 5MGMatthew5, along with Heatranator as i have been working together with them recently and they'll be great contributors to any team both as a support and a player.
Now as to vouch for myself again after the posting of my video during the first week, I'd just like to point out with all this talk about newcomers into NUCL, the only 3 of us that are competing on the NU circuit level and are in position to qualify are me, Shadow079, and mipc.
Thank you for your time.
Thanks for recommending me, brother, you're welcome! ( anyone draft me pls)
Wanted in 49 States Teh
Where is the rby drafting guide? Or should i write one myself . Mickey mickey mickey
Where is the rby drafting guide? Or should i write one myself . Mickey mickey mickey
im a brazilian too you know... even if im gsc nu main and i question myself sometimes
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