Well, I'm more of a "Show up and win" mentality and never post anything here but my mates will hate me if I don't so here we gooo
To be honest I wasn't really motivated at first, i never enjoyed the ss metagame and felt like France was in a transition year before gen 9, having to rely on a lot of unexperienced players while playing from qualifiers, with qualifiers having a new format (3/15 is super hard to do whoever are the opponents). I also went 2 times in vacation during qualifiers which didn't help me to care much. After the nail-bitter tie break against China, I wanted us so much to do it that I almost tryharded everyday to do my best for the team and finally enjoyed the SS Metagame. Obliviously, it feels super good to see it paid off at the end of the day and that I went undefeated for the first time ever in an Official.
What an incredible tournament and an amazing team to be part of. I would never have thought to clutch the last game for the trophy but I guess it happened. I never had big success in World Cup as a player and a pretty weird link to the tournament with how things went precedent years for the team/me so it makes it even more satisfying.
I am really proud of what we accomplished as a team. Funny that we won the year in which we had probably one of the weakest line-up on paper and nobody expected us to do great.
The team chat was close to perfect and I feel like we are linked to something special now. This is by far the best experience I ever had in a team tour, even more than the Jerk PL in the Covid era that I enjoyed a lot at the time.
I also hope this tournament will prove how full CG is a bad format with the low variety we got overall and that adding old gens in it would be way better. Also I hope something will be done with the qualifiers system / relegated teams / new teams as I think it doesn't really work well right now, but I don’t plan to play World Cup in the future anymore so I don’t really care that much anyway, just using this post to quickly give my opinion on it.
I thank all my mates for always 100% trusting me in legit everything I did this tournament, wheiter it was the teams I picked, win my games or anything else.
For now, I don't really know what's left for me. I never thought I would win the world cup so I wanted the SPL trophy more but now that I got the blue one I feel like I got my reward for my last records. I might try to get an individual before leaving for good but won't try too much because they are less funny and it's hard to find time when you prioritize IRL stuffs. Thank you for reading.
To be honest I wasn't really motivated at first, i never enjoyed the ss metagame and felt like France was in a transition year before gen 9, having to rely on a lot of unexperienced players while playing from qualifiers, with qualifiers having a new format (3/15 is super hard to do whoever are the opponents). I also went 2 times in vacation during qualifiers which didn't help me to care much. After the nail-bitter tie break against China, I wanted us so much to do it that I almost tryharded everyday to do my best for the team and finally enjoyed the SS Metagame. Obliviously, it feels super good to see it paid off at the end of the day and that I went undefeated for the first time ever in an Official.
What an incredible tournament and an amazing team to be part of. I would never have thought to clutch the last game for the trophy but I guess it happened. I never had big success in World Cup as a player and a pretty weird link to the tournament with how things went precedent years for the team/me so it makes it even more satisfying.
I am really proud of what we accomplished as a team. Funny that we won the year in which we had probably one of the weakest line-up on paper and nobody expected us to do great.
The team chat was close to perfect and I feel like we are linked to something special now. This is by far the best experience I ever had in a team tour, even more than the Jerk PL in the Covid era that I enjoyed a lot at the time.
I also hope this tournament will prove how full CG is a bad format with the low variety we got overall and that adding old gens in it would be way better. Also I hope something will be done with the qualifiers system / relegated teams / new teams as I think it doesn't really work well right now, but I don’t plan to play World Cup in the future anymore so I don’t really care that much anyway, just using this post to quickly give my opinion on it.
I thank all my mates for always 100% trusting me in legit everything I did this tournament, wheiter it was the teams I picked, win my games or anything else.
Cicada : Le Cicaptain. I'm so glad you did it after so many years of trying. You did a perfect job as captain and I'm so fucking happy I trusted and supported every decision Bihi and you took even if I didn't agree with, because it always worked. You even fill in when needed and won a crucial game. I don't have much to say but yeah thank you for trusting me from day 1. tds give him the SCL manager spot he deserves btw.
BIHI : Probably the person that impressed me the more in this tournament. You were the soul of the team to me. I feel like everything you did or said was always right or pertinent. Your channel was absolute fire too. And a great job as captain on top of that. I’m sad I didn’t make the spl/wcop double but feel better when I know you did it. Glad I told you to play from the China tie break because we needed you in way too much. Also thank Cicada and you for checking my advice when you were taking decisions.
Corazan : One of my best friend on the game since like 2018. Also second tournament we won together and this time you played in finals :D I don't know what to say because you know everything seriously, you stepped up insanely these last months, your prep was perfect and you always were putting us in great spots at the start of the week. You should start winning games in SPL now tho. I'll catch you IRL soon.
Shafofficiel : What an insane tournament you had. You took confidence in yourself during the tournament and I feel like this tour showcased more than ever how good you are / always been. I hope you will continue to play on Smogon because you're legit one of my favorite player at the moment.
Fairy Peak : GOAT. Always an honor to team with you. Your ORAS prime is like top 5 pokemon prime I have ever seen with absolutely 0 doubt. Would like to see you play more but I don't think it will happen. Gl with anything you do regarding your gaming career.
DonSalvatore : I didn't really know you at the start of the tournament but similar to Shaf you stepped up during the tour after a timid start and became super important to the team. 2 big wins in playoff and I'm pretty sure you would have went 3-0 if you played in semi-finals. Keep up the good work. I'll see you soon IRL too i hope.
BlazingDark : Super happy we included you on the team despite no old gens. From a sub to a guaranteed starter, your win against TPP was one of the best moment of the tournament for me, thank you for that. Let's win retro cup now I guess kek. I hope you will use this tournament as an opportunity to get into SCL/SPL btw.
Pheo' : Pheoat!! I'm so fucking high on you since Hyssou told me to help you get into SPL and I realised how good you are. Rough tour but you did the job. And your finals game was a robbery lol. Happy we won this after losing SPL. I hope you will continue to play because I'm a big fan of your teams / games.
Quartosa : You were busy and would definitely have a chance to play more if not. Was nice to share this tour with you even though you probably talked more about Bilel than pokemon lol. Thank you for coming after the Redemption ban anyway and enjoy the trophy.
ayk : I don't even know how you are feeling because I didn't talk to you since you made the no sense move in semis-finals but you were essential for the team's activity and creativity through the tournament, and you deserved the trophy as much as us.
RedEmption : Sad you were banned :( Good luck with coupcritique tho
Weshbien : Bon toi je te l'a fait en français psq tu vas dire je fais trop l'américain gnagna mais t'as été d'une aide incroyable, je savais que c'était une idée de fou de t'ajouter dans le chat après t'avoir vu aider au STT et je sais pas qui l'a eu mais c'est un génie. J'aurais jamais pensé te voir dans le discord de la team Wcop et c'est fou qu'on gagne l'année où tu nous rejoins, merci pour tout.
Wabane : I hated you for always running shit stuff in tests but oh well at least we knew we were not losing to thundurus nor polteageist kek, thank you for the huge activity.
0NI : Thank you for being there to post some barbaracle p2 shit between two revisions of dental lessons.
Yelodash : #pokemon-interdits's best providor, thank you but just play with France next year though.
Astro : The visuals goat, thank you for the scouts / self-scouts.
Deckline : Thank you for always being there whenever to tests.
Sacri' Maxance : Merci d'avoir rejoint le discord en cours de route les fossiles. :paz:
devin : Best teambuilder, will never ever be thankful enough for the teams you gave me in quarters and in finals. You're the goat. Hit me up whenever you need someone to pilot the masterpieces you create. #ElHamdulilah Also get him for ORAS @splmanagers
Luthier : You have always been a special friend to me since we won the snake together. Also I feel like you became a monster at this game now. Thank you for your support. Win slam now though.
Giannis Antetokommo-o : I'm a big fan of you, one of the best players that has emerged in the SS era. You slapped me in tests but they have been super useful to me so thank you for that. Hope you will win the individual trophy you deserve soon.
ABR : You are a big inspiration to me, felt good to know I made you proud and felt better to have your advice before going to a game, thank you for that boss.
xray : Thank you for your support in semis / finals, you even helped some of my mates. I have always been envious to team germany so facing your team was special to me. I hope @teamgermany is winning the blue next year.
Punny : Was nice to have your opinion on some teams in finals even though I didn't end up using, thank you anyway.
Storm Zone : I played you a million times on ladder these past weeks so yeah wanted to credit you.
Ciel Hyssou : for being amazing IRL friends (not IVL for Ciel tho)
Skyrio : One of the reasons i had some insane records these last years, thank you mon gars.
@CCLM best crew ever Cdumas Kickasser Simia Raspberry 0NI Unamed Corazan Skyrio Hyssou Adri Sacri' Xizaaa Kory2600 Zycross Redmaxx
Ojama: Don't think you will read it but keep up the good work on Twitch, it really made the tournament better to have you stream games and encouraging us too. Oh and I guess it's the right moment to thank you all for everything you did for the team in the past.
@formerfrancemembers : Was nice to see some of you alive to follow us.
Amaranth for hosting.
Will just randomly tag some ppl that been important to me / inspired me / teamed with: TonyFlygon TDK obii Trosko Rodriblutar k3nan Scythe. CrashinBoomBang Tricking suapah august Heroic Troller reiku M Dragon Stathakis cosine180 TheEnder BKC Genesis7 liolae Bdlc DeepBlueC Shoka Wait2Seconds (will never ever forget you were the 1st one to give me a chance on this game) Jirachee Star Meridian Fear INSULT H.M.N.I.P Leru GeeMick Leftiez prob forgetting people esp in the french community sorry for that
Oh and I won't forget our lovely haters @nicesurfhayburner @gratzhervaltonlyyou allez lâchez donc ça
BIHI : Probably the person that impressed me the more in this tournament. You were the soul of the team to me. I feel like everything you did or said was always right or pertinent. Your channel was absolute fire too. And a great job as captain on top of that. I’m sad I didn’t make the spl/wcop double but feel better when I know you did it. Glad I told you to play from the China tie break because we needed you in way too much. Also thank Cicada and you for checking my advice when you were taking decisions.
Corazan : One of my best friend on the game since like 2018. Also second tournament we won together and this time you played in finals :D I don't know what to say because you know everything seriously, you stepped up insanely these last months, your prep was perfect and you always were putting us in great spots at the start of the week. You should start winning games in SPL now tho. I'll catch you IRL soon.
Shafofficiel : What an insane tournament you had. You took confidence in yourself during the tournament and I feel like this tour showcased more than ever how good you are / always been. I hope you will continue to play on Smogon because you're legit one of my favorite player at the moment.
Fairy Peak : GOAT. Always an honor to team with you. Your ORAS prime is like top 5 pokemon prime I have ever seen with absolutely 0 doubt. Would like to see you play more but I don't think it will happen. Gl with anything you do regarding your gaming career.
DonSalvatore : I didn't really know you at the start of the tournament but similar to Shaf you stepped up during the tour after a timid start and became super important to the team. 2 big wins in playoff and I'm pretty sure you would have went 3-0 if you played in semi-finals. Keep up the good work. I'll see you soon IRL too i hope.
BlazingDark : Super happy we included you on the team despite no old gens. From a sub to a guaranteed starter, your win against TPP was one of the best moment of the tournament for me, thank you for that. Let's win retro cup now I guess kek. I hope you will use this tournament as an opportunity to get into SCL/SPL btw.
Pheo' : Pheoat!! I'm so fucking high on you since Hyssou told me to help you get into SPL and I realised how good you are. Rough tour but you did the job. And your finals game was a robbery lol. Happy we won this after losing SPL. I hope you will continue to play because I'm a big fan of your teams / games.
Quartosa : You were busy and would definitely have a chance to play more if not. Was nice to share this tour with you even though you probably talked more about Bilel than pokemon lol. Thank you for coming after the Redemption ban anyway and enjoy the trophy.
ayk : I don't even know how you are feeling because I didn't talk to you since you made the no sense move in semis-finals but you were essential for the team's activity and creativity through the tournament, and you deserved the trophy as much as us.
RedEmption : Sad you were banned :( Good luck with coupcritique tho
Weshbien : Bon toi je te l'a fait en français psq tu vas dire je fais trop l'américain gnagna mais t'as été d'une aide incroyable, je savais que c'était une idée de fou de t'ajouter dans le chat après t'avoir vu aider au STT et je sais pas qui l'a eu mais c'est un génie. J'aurais jamais pensé te voir dans le discord de la team Wcop et c'est fou qu'on gagne l'année où tu nous rejoins, merci pour tout.
Wabane : I hated you for always running shit stuff in tests but oh well at least we knew we were not losing to thundurus nor polteageist kek, thank you for the huge activity.
0NI : Thank you for being there to post some barbaracle p2 shit between two revisions of dental lessons.
Yelodash : #pokemon-interdits's best providor, thank you but just play with France next year though.
Astro : The visuals goat, thank you for the scouts / self-scouts.
Deckline : Thank you for always being there whenever to tests.
Sacri' Maxance : Merci d'avoir rejoint le discord en cours de route les fossiles. :paz:
devin : Best teambuilder, will never ever be thankful enough for the teams you gave me in quarters and in finals. You're the goat. Hit me up whenever you need someone to pilot the masterpieces you create. #ElHamdulilah Also get him for ORAS @splmanagers
Luthier : You have always been a special friend to me since we won the snake together. Also I feel like you became a monster at this game now. Thank you for your support. Win slam now though.
Giannis Antetokommo-o : I'm a big fan of you, one of the best players that has emerged in the SS era. You slapped me in tests but they have been super useful to me so thank you for that. Hope you will win the individual trophy you deserve soon.
ABR : You are a big inspiration to me, felt good to know I made you proud and felt better to have your advice before going to a game, thank you for that boss.
xray : Thank you for your support in semis / finals, you even helped some of my mates. I have always been envious to team germany so facing your team was special to me. I hope @teamgermany is winning the blue next year.
Punny : Was nice to have your opinion on some teams in finals even though I didn't end up using, thank you anyway.
Storm Zone : I played you a million times on ladder these past weeks so yeah wanted to credit you.
Ciel Hyssou : for being amazing IRL friends (not IVL for Ciel tho)
Skyrio : One of the reasons i had some insane records these last years, thank you mon gars.
@CCLM best crew ever Cdumas Kickasser Simia Raspberry 0NI Unamed Corazan Skyrio Hyssou Adri Sacri' Xizaaa Kory2600 Zycross Redmaxx
Ojama: Don't think you will read it but keep up the good work on Twitch, it really made the tournament better to have you stream games and encouraging us too. Oh and I guess it's the right moment to thank you all for everything you did for the team in the past.
@formerfrancemembers : Was nice to see some of you alive to follow us.
Amaranth for hosting.
Will just randomly tag some ppl that been important to me / inspired me / teamed with: TonyFlygon TDK obii Trosko Rodriblutar k3nan Scythe. CrashinBoomBang Tricking suapah august Heroic Troller reiku M Dragon Stathakis cosine180 TheEnder BKC Genesis7 liolae Bdlc DeepBlueC Shoka Wait2Seconds (will never ever forget you were the 1st one to give me a chance on this game) Jirachee Star Meridian Fear INSULT H.M.N.I.P Leru GeeMick Leftiez prob forgetting people esp in the french community sorry for that
Oh and I won't forget our lovely haters @nicesurfhayburner @gratzhervaltonlyyou allez lâchez donc ça
For now, I don't really know what's left for me. I never thought I would win the world cup so I wanted the SPL trophy more but now that I got the blue one I feel like I got my reward for my last records. I might try to get an individual before leaving for good but won't try too much because they are less funny and it's hard to find time when you prioritize IRL stuffs. Thank you for reading.