Recent content by Moss Factor

Jason and Kyle said it all. Couldn't agree more. Glad to see Pokemon is trying new things as this is and should be an iterative process - but part of that is getting player feedback and this is a exactly the type of constructive criticism that helps make the game better. Thanks J&K!

I agree, and I can't speak for him but I'd imagine Mees would prefer the hotel handle this as well. And... They kind of did! They helped figure out whodunnit, created a report, called the cops, etc. Mees didn't go running for a judge when he saw his stuff missing. The reason that he's still...

Guys it doesn't matter how much if any responsibility the hotel owed Mees to watch his stuff. That's a completely separate discussion. All that matters for this thread is that fact that stealing is a crime and TPCi seems to be establishing a policy of allowing theft at their events with no...

I think you're speaking from your personal perspective of someone deeply invested in this game: emotionally, financially, through personal relationships, through trips and scholarships, through skill developed -- it would frankly take a lot for you to walk away from that. Much more than one...

Just because the basket of pros outweighs the basket of cons for attending US Nats in your case doesn't mean that a) your basket of cons should have 1 extra item in it if it can be fixed, or b) you should even have to sit there and consider whether this tips the balance to not attending. Add in...

He'd also have to prove damages -- and its unclear what they are in this case. What, is the guy at Crunch Gym going to charge him $5 more per month because he's afraid he might steal something? This is just Gino being Gino. When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail; when you're a bully...

Blame the victim! How about Gino's responsibility to not steal? And also, why is Mees a jerk?!! He gets his MacBook stolen and he's a jerk? Wow pretty cold blooded...

They "can't do anything?" What do you mean? Of course they can! He's the judge, jury, and executioner -- they own the game, run the OP, control all the rules and can do whatever they like! A flick of the wrist and its done. He is choosing to hide behind some technicality -- one applied so...

Is it midnight, or the second the tournament ends? What about when your age group is done? Maybe you dropped, but the tournament is still running -- does it still count? How about if I'm out of the tournament hall but still in the convention center -- am I covered? What if someone steals my...

This would be a more likely response if Mees (or anyone else) were trying to imply some sort of legal liability TPCi has for the goings on at their hotels. This does not appear to be the case for Mees. There is a difference between having some case for negligence and being responsible for this...

Jason K? What does he have to do with any of this? Also are you implying that players simply getting cash over an arranged trip, completely overhauling the current system, is a better solution than banning these criminals? Really?!

SD Pokemom has been "thanking" every post that defends these criminals, so I guess it's obvious where she stands... I guess since she's on the West Coast and doesn't have to worry about criminal thugs plundering her tournaments, she really doesn't care.

Lose/lose? You ban thieves that were caught on camera, verified by police and professional, trained hotel security staff -- literally when else in your life do you have such clear evidence?! I don't even have that much evidence of what I are for breakfast this morning! They tarnished the premier...

pikkdogs: actually TPCi can go around "punishing players" outside the letter of the law. The VPD is worried about enforcing their laws, not maintaining the brand of Pokemon; conversely, TPCi has the brand to worry about and doesn't need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this happened...

This is literally the coolest independent Pokemon TCG event in the history of the game, and by the game's biggest celebrity and promoter no less! I am sure the Klaczynski Open is going to be a huge success and can't wait! Buying my ticket now while its still cheap!!! Thank you to Jason for...