@ItsPraww @GamingGen Do they even have a say as to dates? I was always under the impression that they were set by TPCI. Do you have a source that says otherwise?
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Robbie Carter
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@PokeDadRob520 @GamingGen My argument for that is that you can realistically expect weather to be a likely problem in January and they could have panned the event to happen at a time that’s not in the middle of winter.
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There needs to be a serious conversation in the community regarding @GamingGen. This post is not to degrade any professors or staff who are genuinely trying to make events as successful and smooth as they can.
This organizer has been in charge of NA regionals for 2 seasons now and quality of event has drastically deteriorated in that time. We have seen event prices increase over that time. I decided to track the experiences from myself, people I know and posts made on social media regarding the events and I have those results prepared.
This is not an attack post but more of a reflection on the TO we have had for 2 years now. As a community, we should strive for consistently smooth events and constant improvement on those events and I think most people would acknowledge that that is not something we have seen from GG.
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This season has been absolutely unbelievable.
At the start of the season, I knew I would only be attending 5 majors (exactly the BFL) due to my daughter being born in the middle of the season. I was SO anxious about getting my worlds invite; I felt like I would need to do well at every event I attended in order to get it, which felt impossible while juggling it with work and now two young kids.
What ensued was arguably my most successful season ever. I went 4 for 5 on day 2s (we don't talk about Houston), including a top 4, a top 8, and top 32 (with a lost win-and-in for cut) at NAIC. After all that anxiety about getting my worlds invite, I ended up almost 400CP past the invite cutoff line.
I have never felt more confident in my play and my deck selection process. Next season I am planning on attending way more events than I ever have in a season before, and I can't wait to see how well I will do.
Can't wait to finish this season strong at worlds! 🥳
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@LynnOono As a parent of a junior and a senior, I'm truly horrified for you. I can't imagine booing a child on stage. I hope this doesn't cause you to step away, she is truly talented. I can't imagine how I would feel as a parent.
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Seeing Annabelle make it to the finals two years in a row is something I never dreamed would become reality. I was hopeful, of course; just like every Pokémon trainer and every parent.
Losing in the finals is something we can accept, especially against an exceptional player like Luke. Our kids have experienced their share of losses, and that’s part of competition. What I never expected and what truly broke my heart was hearing people boo her simply for playing the game.
Annabelle didn’t hear/see the negative part of the crowd during her match today, and for that I’m grateful. But hearing it myself has left me questioning whether competitive Pokémon is a healthy environment for her.
What hurts most is that many of the people rooting against her today are people we’ve celebrated alongside. We’ve sung happy birthday to their children, given gifts, congratulated them after great performances, and cheered them on through Regional top cuts and World Championship runs. I completely understand supporting your favorite player. What I struggle to understand is making another child feel unwelcome and ashamed simply for competing.
My daughter has one of the kindest hearts I know. No one could honestly say she has ever intentionally hurt anyone. She approaches this game with sportsmanship, always doing her best while treating others with kindness.
She started playing Pokémon because Jeff showed her how incredible both the game and the community could be. Annabelle is full of joy, compassion, and a carefree spirit, and I’ve always wanted to protect those qualities for as long as possible.
Today was an extraordinary accomplishment and I could not be prouder. She stood on one of the biggest stages in Pokémon, competed with grace, and represented herself exactly as she always has with heart, respect, and courage.
Mommy is so proud. I love you, Annabelle.
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Just Mikey walking up to @thefleeee at an Ice Cream shop and saying "Game recognizes Game" as fellow Crustle players.
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@MommaFitzy It was wonderful meeting you guys! I look forward to catching up at locals and regionals again!
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@PokeDadRob520 I’m sorry that it happened but meant we got to meet another “local-ish” family! Looking forward to meeting up at future events ☺️
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For 3 years I've gone to regionals with my sons and we've all played. Today I was forced to drop because I wasn't at the VGC area while he was playing. Not sure what this means going forward. Sucks. 😔 was 3-1-1
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@mattchuangg Dude, congrats. I'm freaking thrilled for you.
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@SmartTCG @DragonShield_ No growing energy? Anything you wish you had run?
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24th at Prague Regionals with Crustle
Roto Stick was a fun card!
Shout out @DragonShield_ for the support!
+$1000
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@OnGaardTV One waterpon is throwing. Hes the best guy in the deckm
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Locals Top 8 with Tera Box 3-1-1 (IDd with a Homie at the end)
Brocks was fine, Pika was good, still want 5 grass, probably cutting judge for 5th grass.
Matchups below
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@wizzyskeet @WWENewsUpdates2 @tugg_penny1 Listen, I'm not saying he's right, but I know he ain't wrong.
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@WWENewsUpdates2 @tugg_penny1 my father told me he would happily abandon me my siblings and my step mom if she asked him to
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@Snorlax_Vermont @itsjustnickm Ironically I was just talking about that set we had at evolve all those years ago at league last night where I forgot inteleon was weak to Raikou
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@itsjustnickm oh rapid strike malamar my first deck
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@FrostedCaribou Give me micro transactions and a functioning client at this point. Seriously, look at PTCGL compared to Magic Arena or YGO Master Duels and its not even comparable.
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Robbie Carter รีทวีตแล้ว
I hate that this is the standard for one of the biggest IPs in the world.
Please just scrap this already and give us a real client.
Mees@ptcgMeesie6x6
My Live experience has reached a new low. The game is basically unplayable for me at this point: Constant disconnects (even in queue), desync during games, skipping turns and many more gamebreaking bugs. Both on mobile and laptop with stable internet, does anyone know if this is fixable?
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@AathyPlaysPogo @OnGaardTV Because that doesn't happen in every other city? What about Indy where there was a shooting Saturday night a block away from the venue? Or NOLA that was the murder capital of the world a couple years back? But I'm also sure there are no racists in the south...
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@PokeDadRob520 @OnGaardTV Colombus is absolutely horrible, there are racists everywhere and multiple people of colour were groped entering a bar, myself included. I’d never want to do another Pokemon event there.
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"People are going to whiff worlds because of this" is a sentiment we hear every single season at this time of year.
And yes its unfortunate, but unfortunately the only solution that works for everyone is just having a venue big enough to accomodate the WHOLE demand
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@sylveesimstcg If its not Vegas or Orlando I'll be shocked. Only two cities that can actually support the demand it has
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since nola’s contract for NAIC is over this year, where do we think they’ll be hosting it next year? 👀
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@itsjustnickm North Market, Multiple food halls with a wide variety of food options, hour away from Kings Island, 2.5 from Cedar point giving you access to FOUR of the Top 10 Steel Roller coasters in the world and 2 of the top 10 wooden coasters, national Park less than an hour south as well.
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Quick, everyone name all the cool things to do in Columbus!
Muta 🔜 Grey Fox 🪕@itsMutaTV
@Real_Jacoobie @itsjustnickm There’s nothing to do there and everything is uphill 😭
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@OnGaardTV I think that works, like Orlando CAN support the demand and thats something very few cities can claim. Of course the best option is just to return to its rightful home of Columbus, OH
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@PokeDadRob520 Yeah, if they do it in orlando its gotta be the main building and not the West Concourse though
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The good news is that I will be attending NAIC!
The bad news is that I’m going to NOLA again (I do not like NOLA)
Alex Schemanske@aschemanske
I am beginning to suspect that I will not be attending a single IC this year.
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