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Official TPCI Pokemon Tournament 2009 | Congrats to all who participated!!
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Actually the Valley Forge Convention Center should be a nice and convenient location to get to as compared to downtown New York City:
Google link to Philadelphia location
Google link to Philadelphia location
What.The.Fuck. Does anyone notice how they left out THE THREE LARGEST CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES (NYC, LA, Chicago, in that order)? There isn't even a fucking stop in the Midwest! Tennessee is in the fucking South, but I'll see what I can do about attending that one (as all the others are during the school year, and thus I can't leave town for long enough to go to them). The only other one that I would even have the option of going to is PA, but most of the good smogoners will be going to that one, so I may wish to avoid that if I want to win.
Oh come on, not one in Minneapolis or Chicago. Guess I won't be going.
Don't know if people saw this but:
It is not necessary to win a Regional Championship Event to attend the National Championships, so even if you haven't participated in a tournament this season you're welcome to play!
What the hell is the point of the regionals then? Just to get free travel to St Louis and a plaque? I kinda want that plaque though.
Also (good news skarm and other canadians):
Do I have to be a US resident to participate in these events?
These events are open to all players, regardless of residency. The only stipulation is that the player must use a North American version of Pokémon Platinum Version.
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Exactly 128 participants per age division will be selected to play in each event*. If 128 or fewer attendees register during the check-in period, all will be selected to play. If more than 128 attendees register during the check-in period, 128 competitors will be selected, at random, from those players registered on site to participate.
128 wow can't say I expended that. Random drawing is still lame as hell but will that many people really show up? Maybe Ill take the trip to St. Louis, but then again it would suck to go all that way and not get in.
Don't know if people saw this but:
It is not necessary to win a Regional Championship Event to attend the National Championships, so even if you haven't participated in a tournament this season you're welcome to play!
What the hell is the point of the regionals then? Just to get free travel to St Louis and a plaque? I kinda want that plaque though.
Also (good news skarm and other canadians):
Do I have to be a US resident to participate in these events?
These events are open to all players, regardless of residency. The only stipulation is that the player must use a North American version of Pokémon Platinum Version.
and
Exactly 128 participants per age division will be selected to play in each event*. If 128 or fewer attendees register during the check-in period, all will be selected to play. If more than 128 attendees register during the check-in period, 128 competitors will be selected, at random, from those players registered on site to participate.
128 wow can't say I expended that. Random drawing is still lame as hell but will that many people really show up? Maybe Ill take the trip to St. Louis, but then again it would suck to go all that way and not get in.
Wait wat da
I may just go to St Louis then, because that is at a much more reasonable time and distance from me.
I may just go to St Louis then, because that is at a much more reasonable time and distance from me.
I'll see you guys in Nashville AND Philadelphia.
*One competitor spot will be reserved for a VIP attendee at the San Francisco event. Up to 127 participants will be selected for the Senior Division at this event.
What the hell, lol. Going to sell my Pokemon merchandise now.
Edit: Huh, it doesn't say that it's only open to US residents under eligibility. Maybe I should try to pull a skarm or something.
What the hell, lol. Going to sell my Pokemon merchandise now.
Edit: Huh, it doesn't say that it's only open to US residents under eligibility. Maybe I should try to pull a skarm or something.
Check the frequency asked questions part Duckster, you might be surprised :)
I'll be attending Philly(hopefully), it's closer than NY for me so that's good, I wish there was another tournament on the east coast though, so I could have 2 chances(people living in the west coast will likely be able to attend two events) since only the top 4 make it(3rd and 4th still have to pay unfortunately).
that's true, it didn't say anything about US residents only(or at least I haven't seen anything yet.)
People can expect to see me at the Fremont and Phoenix stops! =)
People can expect to see me at the Fremont and Phoenix stops! =)
Actually it says specifically that it's not US residents only as long as you have a NA copy of Platinum
Oh come on...
My luck is shot to hell now. The closest area to my area is Philadelphia (like 2 and a half hours). Since only top 4 get in, I'm going to have to push myself to the extreme for my teams. Thankfully, the opponents can only use the 6 pokemon on their list, which means screen looking is advantageous.
My luck is shot to hell now. The closest area to my area is Philadelphia (like 2 and a half hours). Since only top 4 get in, I'm going to have to push myself to the extreme for my teams. Thankfully, the opponents can only use the 6 pokemon on their list, which means screen looking is advantageous.
Of course the part that really sucks is that only 128 from each seniors or juniors at each regional event can participate while all the rest can at least get a shiny milotic as a consolation prize just for showing up.
No you dont...Nationals is an open event. Worlds is the only Invite only event. But sence this is THE tournament to win to get to worlds, there are going to be alot of people in the random pool.
the only way to GARUNTEE entry into nationals is to get Top 4 at a regional.
Here is the source:
http://www.pokemonvgc.com/en/events/10.html
"It is not necessary to win a Regional Championship Event to attend the National Championships, so even if you haven't participated in a tournament this season you're welcome to play! "
Whats really cool, at nationals you only have to win 3 straight games to make it to worlds :-)
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Ok people, i spoke with Mike Liesik, Head of tournament operations about the "Acid Rain" Glitch as many like to call it.
here is what he had to say:
Mike Liesik said:
I'll see you in Philly.
EDIT: Can somebody post a SS of "Team Information Sheet"? It won't load on my comp.
Alright, so my guess was off about the stops, but this is still pretty sweet nonetheless. Seniors get to go earlier this time, but I'm not so sure that's a good thing, heh. I like my sleep. ;3
I'll try to get to Philadelphia, been there a few times, it's not too far from where I live. Seems like the majority of Smogonites will be showing up there, so this should be a blast!
Edit: For Vash~
I'll try to get to Philadelphia, been there a few times, it's not too far from where I live. Seems like the majority of Smogonites will be showing up there, so this should be a blast!
Edit: For Vash~
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