Benjamin Chang

@BalakayPokemon I'd give anything to be able to complain about getting sacked off Iono to 1

Currently regretting the choice of non-refundable flights to LA. I miss iono 😭

@AdamChoisTCG I think I was going for a vibe similar to Rose in Titanic when she says to Leo/Jack, "I'm getting married to Cal. ...I love Cal"

@benjamminwhog “There is no war in ba sing se” type vibe lol

Two weeks into post-rotation. I'm doing just fine. It's a fun format. I tolerate this format. Some might say I love this format.

@drapult Pultucky Fried Chicken

If PFC is going to be the way to call it, he will be the originator!!!🤝

I'm in. Looking forward to top 8ing every single on-demand pod 😎

@drapult @88Cardhouse Thoughts on Dawn vs Brock's? I guess the Dusk line is important to find

@drapult @88Cardhouse How are you liking the Dawn and the 2nd Watchtower?

2 Challenge Dubs!!! (+Many Products🥰) Have been testing out some aggressive changes, but they actually feel pretty good. Briar can be 3rd boss, but thinking someday it will see some value from it🤝 Thanks @88Cardhouse for your support!!!

@rk9labs Registering for events is chronically frustrating for so many players. Players who show up for Wave 1 + whiff reg (and players who are clearly consistent attendees chasing Worlds) should have some priority (a code/link they can use for Wave 2).

@Plutonicly @rk9labs I'm also not a huge fan of the slow drip of expired registrations being rolled out one-by-one. Got baited four separate times by the triple checkboxes only to get snubbed every time. Just hold them all back and do another wave (or have it auto-kick down the queue). Logic=where?

@rk9labs so you guys gonna do a 3rd wave and maybe fix your queuing system by just saving the fact that we accepted all the boxes the 1st time we check it... the fact that you have to reaccept all the boxes and then submit is a waste of time... do better

Ultra Ball for Meowth ex. Meowth ex for Boss's Orders. Boss Meowth ex on opponents side for 2 prizes. GG.

@PokeBaughn @88Cardhouse Congrats, my guy

🥇 At the Angry Goose League Cup w/ Lucario 🥊 Beat 6 Pults in a row 🤷 Felt good going in as the 1st seed and having that chance to go 1st every set💪🏻 S/O @88Cardhouse for the support 💯 +18 570/🌉 MU’s ⬇️

@BiriSaki If Iono comes back, I'll never take her for granted again.

i miss u so much already

Thanks for the memories and for forcing me to learn that you're never quite as good as you think you are (on both ends of the table). Last game of cup finals, I had Diancie in hand to KO Dengo ftw, but wanted Gardy to get the last swing. You'll be prized forever, Gardy. Good-bye.

@chennney As a public school teacher who has had the pleasure of interacting with your family many times, I can confirm Ethan is one of the most thoughtful and kind-hearted children I've ever met. I feel this should've been handled differently and that you all deserved better. Take care.

I want to clearly state that Ethan is not going around randomly touching people, patting them on the back or head duck-duck-goose style. I'm not looking for vindication or to prove my son's innocence. Here are some considerations for public transparency: - He had previously played against them at other regionals - He thought this was a friend or acquaintance and had conversations with them at subsequent regionals - He sat next to this person and said good luck to them during phase 1 at Orlando in an amicable fashion - Wanted to say good luck to them for their win-and-in round Ethan was never told or given any indication that this person was not a friend, uncomfortable, or did not want any interaction with them. At least not to his knowledge. This situation could have possibly been addressed through a kid-to-kid or parent-to-parent interaction, e.g. "I'm not comfortable talking to you or interacting with you", or "I do not consider you a friend" or "Please stay away from my child". We had no such warning or conversation between families or even mediation from the judges. My view as a parent is that this outcome has created a massive ripple in the community and for families. This could have happened to any one of the kids we know. We're all having conversations now about who you can trust and who you can or should be friends with. This is creating unintended emotional distress and paranoia about what can or will be considered acceptable or safe interactions. This situation completely erodes the perception of psychological safety, family friendliness, approachability and trust throughout the community. This has severe implications on the weaponization for the standards of conduct vs the spirit of the game and positive intent. Why should I risk and broaden my child's exposure to new people and friendships that could backfire on him? One of the most beautiful things that Pokemon had was that you could meet players from all around the world, discover your love of Pokemon together, compete and establish new friendships. Maybe you'd get to see each other at the next regional or IC or worlds and celebrate each other's accomplishments. It's delightful to see the kids cheering each other on, roaming the halls and eating ice cream together and playing video games and tag or trading plushies. Many people know that I am a strong proponent for the merits of Pokemon and the growth framework that it provides for the kids. It puts them in the driver's seat for their own self-improvement, develops resilience and pushes them to become determined to reach their goals. This could have been a private learning opportunity between families but has escalated to the general community. Ethan has already come to terms with the situation. He accepts full responsibility for touching someone who didn't want to be touched. He accepts that if his actions created anxiety or hurt someone, then his disqualification is appropriate. He understands that this ruling will help to inform the broader community about consent and boundaries, and ideally creates a safer space for all families and participants. I am proud of my son for his character, his integrity, his kindness, and his maturity and willingness to learn from this situation. I hope you all got a chance to witness this in his interview with Pokemon this past weekend.

@JMoose177 @88Cardhouse @ben_clark55 GOAT

Top 8 Orlando Regionals 26' with Mega Box. My favorite list that I built. I wish I played better, but still proud. 4x in a row Cash and 3rd top 8 in less than a year! S/o @88Cardhouse , @ben_clark55 for same 60ing and trusting me, and everyone rooting for me 🥹. Win incoming...

R1: Absol Box R2: Pultnoir R3: Zam R4: Pult R5: Festival Lead R6: Pult R7: MunkiLass Top 8: Festival Lead Top 4: Grimmsnarl (absolute roller coaster where opponent ripped Devo off Iono to 1 G1 and I had to win b2b to keep the run alive) Finals: Dengo

Won the 192-person Orlando regional cup. The perfect send-off for Gardy; I'm glad I could do it proud one last time. Shout-out to @AngryGooseGames for the support. Matchups in comments.

Came up short with Gardy's last ride in Orlando. 5-3, had some great sets and a good time playing against chill opponents. Thank you to @AngryGooseGames for the support; I'll look to finally get back on Limitless after rotation.

@IRLMath @Senor_Doom @SVCardArt I'm amazed Live's connection didn't betray you on Caltrain

5-2-1 into Day 2 of the Doom Championship with the worst Lucario list in Phase 2, played the last 3 rounds from my phone on the way to Oracle for Giants/Yankees! Excited to play tomorrow! Shoutout both @Senor_Doom for running great events and @SVCardArt as always ❤️

GentleGards, it's been an honor playing with you tonight. Someday we'll meet again in the place where there is no Dark weakness.