Houston Regionals - April 17 (Main thread)
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:biggrin:Oh My Goodness!!I hate being the last to respond but Regionals this year was so fun! I have been to the track 100 times but never had that much fun! Mike is still the best ever! That was so awesome! Big thanks to Mike for takin out his time like every year to do this just for all of us, to run this huge event, that HAS to be super stressing. I'm sure that theres a lot of people not happy with what went down but you gotta admit that it was still pretty sweet. It was pretty darn cool! Thanks again Mr.Mike! My dad says thanks too! ILY Keeli, Max, Sweets, Fish's, and the Cooks and all my other awesome friends! We had a grrrreat time!! Haha~ I made it to top cut and had the time of my life! Too bad i messed up in the end but it was still big fun! Gratz to all teh winners!:biggrin:
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Team Cook Mom
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All the high profile judges were already taken -- by the other regionals!
About the venue:
We had at least three families (that I know of) of which the dads are pastors at local churches. They were in attendance and found nothing offensive about the venue. It is a venue that is separate from anything else. I would be willing to pass those names on to TPCi for a nice reference and review of the venue. The Pavilion Centre was a great venue.
The numbers were down because the event moved from The Woodlands. You'll notice it was the Juniors and the Seniors that had the dropped attendance.
On that story about the HJ and the compendium, etc... If that really happened, why didn't we hear about it a lot sooner? Did you miss an opportunity to complain?
If you remember, you went up after Swiss or right as we started the Top 32 to complain about a silly thing, that you claimed was "banned". I told you that I hadn't heard that, and then you asked for the tournament rules, and I guess you didn't find that silly rule, because then you complained about drinks on the table, which we never found.
If what you are claiming now happened there, why didn't you mention those more serious complaints then, instead of the silly little things?
And there's the MOTIVE, folks. It's what I had suspected all along, but thought I'd never be able to prove.... Consider the source, take it with a grain of salt... They don't say that for nothin'.
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You make the best popcorn!
And put on great events. Thanks for all you do...it makes Pokemon fun.
Mama Mia is THE BEST.
Again, thank you for putting on this AWESOME FREE event. Connor had a blast, he was smiling all the way to the end and lots of my league kiddies had an incredible time.
Team ZeroWing had a player in EVERY age division make Top Cut! WooHoo!!!
Team ZeroWing - All your pokemonz are belong to us!
Cyrus
Iron Chef - Master Emeritus
It was initially disappointing to see it move away from good ole Woodlands, but the fact that the venue was open for an unlimited amount of time was a MAJOR relief on both players and staff IMO. Although there still wasn't an opportunity to do a nice set of 75 minute top cut matches (what I infinitely prefer over 60 minutes), it was nice to get done when we did, considering that my second game with Will was the nineteenth tournament game I played all day.
There were some weird fits of minor inconsistency, such as: round two, the judge explicitly marks on my match slip that my opponent was four minutes late to the round; and round six, the judge just says that "he'll know" if time gets called (this opponent was only a minute or so late).
Although it really didn't make a difference, it seemed like the judges weren't entirely on the same page. If it's true that they wouldn't show players the compendium, then that is a major problem.
There were some weird fits of minor inconsistency, such as: round two, the judge explicitly marks on my match slip that my opponent was four minutes late to the round; and round six, the judge just says that "he'll know" if time gets called (this opponent was only a minute or so late).
Although it really didn't make a difference, it seemed like the judges weren't entirely on the same page. If it's true that they wouldn't show players the compendium, then that is a major problem.
meganium45
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My goodness. I didn't realize this was a dart board. Hope these are safety darts, 'cause I don't want to get hit from either side.
There seems to be some tension in this room, so I am going to sneak back to the St. Louis thread where it is safe.
No event of this size ever runs perfectly, and mistakes, however small, will always be made.
Key is, was the event kept fun, and fair?
Sounds like it was.
Was it perfect? No. Was St. Louis, Atlanta, Florida, Indiana, Wisconsin, the Cals, Oregon, Philly, New England, the Canadas, or any of the other Regionals perfect? I am sure if you ask every organizer and judge there is something they look back on, no matter how large or small and go...oh...eh...oh...and wish it had gone slightly differently.
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There seems to be some tension in this room, so I am going to sneak back to the St. Louis thread where it is safe.
No event of this size ever runs perfectly, and mistakes, however small, will always be made.
Key is, was the event kept fun, and fair?
Sounds like it was.
Was it perfect? No. Was St. Louis, Atlanta, Florida, Indiana, Wisconsin, the Cals, Oregon, Philly, New England, the Canadas, or any of the other Regionals perfect? I am sure if you ask every organizer and judge there is something they look back on, no matter how large or small and go...oh...eh...oh...and wish it had gone slightly differently.
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mfgoodsale
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While we were driving home from the regional championship, dropping off a friend, the Senior Regional Champion trophy box came out of the hatchback, landed on the ground, and the trophy spilled out. Crash - Glass was flying everywhere. Both bottom corners of the trophy broke off. The senior regional winner was no longer on cloud nine. I didn’t know what to do. But then the next day the masters winner offered to exchange his trophy for the broken one. But I couldn’t let him do that. And then the masters winner insisted I should do it. So I asked the Senior about switching and he said he wasn’t so upset about it anymore, it was OK to have a broken trophy, and it kind of was cool because it had a good story behind it. There are a lot of really great people in pokemon, the people that are so nice to run the tournaments for all of us, and some top notch people who play the game.
P.S. - I will still probably inquire to pokemon about if it could be replaced when I email them about the travel award, but it is not so bad to have a trophy with ‘personality’ and a story. What is that I hear, Max is jealous of our customized trophy – haha.
P.S. - I will still probably inquire to pokemon about if it could be replaced when I email them about the travel award, but it is not so bad to have a trophy with ‘personality’ and a story. What is that I hear, Max is jealous of our customized trophy – haha.
Billy Bones
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I personally thought the judging was horrendous save a few people while I know to err is human the job of the TO to me would be sure to make sure the judges can handle the event and I feel these judges could not to the point I almost quit the game that day out of shear annoyance of watching bad calls being made.. I realize these are for the most part new judges but for this type of event that should not of happened im sure you have a reason for this and Im sure its jaw dropping but needless to say this was my least fun tourney of the year
So good luck
So good luck
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h0bbesteroo
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Can we see a picture of Jacob's "New and Improved" trophy? Wouldn't it be cool if Pokemon designed a trophy like it next year?:thumb: I am glad he's not too upset about it.
Johny K. is probably one of the nicest really good players out there. He is not as arrogant as some of the other really good players I have played against. I remember playing against him in tournaments when I first started out, I didn't know how good of a player he was. He knew I didn't have a chance of winning, but he always made me feel like I did. And after he won, he always said something like "Wow you almost had me there." I guess that is why I am happy when either of the K. brothers win.
Willing to sacrifice his own trophy just proves what a great example of a "Master" player is.
Johny K. is probably one of the nicest really good players out there. He is not as arrogant as some of the other really good players I have played against. I remember playing against him in tournaments when I first started out, I didn't know how good of a player he was. He knew I didn't have a chance of winning, but he always made me feel like I did. And after he won, he always said something like "Wow you almost had me there." I guess that is why I am happy when either of the K. brothers win.
Willing to sacrifice his own trophy just proves what a great example of a "Master" player is.
Team Cook Mom
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Yes, it was fun and fair. We talked to lots of people that day, We've received lots of "thank you guys, we had a great time" emails.
I stand by our statement that it was a great event! It was not perfect, and I never said it was, nor did we expect it to go perfectly.
It's not that we chose to move it away from The Woodlands, its that we had no choice. Venues are ridiculously high in The Woodlands. We had a special deal going with the high school we've used in previous years, but this year, it was already booked before we got the go ahead for Regionals. We had a feeling that the Jr/Sr attendance would suffer.
I agree that IF the judges refused to show the players the compendium, that is a MAJOR problem. Here's my thought on this: A player who knows to ask for the Compendium, knows to ask for a Head Judge. I also think that same player would have said something to us at the event. Mike and I were very approachable during the event)... I want to note that I saw the Head Judge walk the Compendium over to the tables a few times during the event, so I know it was being done. (It's something we do even at local events, and even when the Compendium is not asked for)... In fact, I believe there was a match that involved a player saying that he thought the ruling was supposed to be something else based on something he thought he read on the 'Gym. The HJ immediately went to the Compendium, found what he needed, and walked it over to the player... When a parent had a question about the third game in SEF (He thought it wouldn't count, since neither player had taken four prizes, we explained how it was, and even without requesting the Compendium, we showed it to them to make sure that they knew that the winner had been determined correctly. It's just something we do.
As far as the inconsistent way the judges handled players that were late to their games, you can blame ME for that one. I'm the one who dropped the ball on that. I forgot to include that in the judges instructions, and since we generally don't use match slips for our local events, a couple judges must not have known to do that. (For small events, we just mark the tardy players on our score sheet).
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It's nice to know that the Compendium was being looked at., were the official tourney rules being looked at? I did see a few times where the wrong penalties were being issued. A completely broken game state, 6 pokemon on the bench for an unknown period. Either player not knowing which pokemon was last benched. Should have gotten a game loss in stead was prize penalty. Newer players getting prize cards penalties instead of warnings. People not getting even a warning for bad sportsman ship. One player was getting completely frustrated with someone slow playing. Judge came over and watched. Player not slow playing was "rushing" and distracting slow player. Not even a caution... on either players.
Team Cook Mom
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ALCOHOL was NOT being sold at the event.
We rented The Pavilion Centre -- the ENTIRE building, plus a great big outside courtyard/patio. There was absolutely NO alcohol being sold.
If there was a functioning bar elsewhere on the grounds, in any of the other buildings, we have no control over that, and it wouldn't be any different than any other Pokemon event being held in a hotel that has a bar in it.
I repeat, there was NO ALCOHOL being sold at the event, and I mean it was NOT being sold ANYWHERE in our building.
Really, you're really reaching now... You're trying too hard... It's almost funny.
Master Professor Birch
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Ok, my turn. I went to "Rengionals" as a parent (grandfather) for Dawson. I had a great time. And I know that Dawson had a great time when he was called to the "Top-Cut" of Juniors. And as he arrived, he was covered with sweat and sand. He was asked to go to the restroom and wash before he could play. Here is our Texas State Champion looking like a "sweathog". Dawson also got to be with his friend, Michael from New Mexico. He also made great friends with Ryan H from Houston and is looking forward to "Nationals" and seeing him again. Dawson goes 5-3 and had the time of his life!!! That's what Pokemon means to me!!! Were there mistakes made? Yes, but who hasn't made a "mistake", please step forward.
Again, I had a great time at "Regionals" being "Papa" for Dawson. And I am looking forward to doing it more in the future.
Master Professor Birch
Again, I had a great time at "Regionals" being "Papa" for Dawson. And I am looking forward to doing it more in the future.
Master Professor Birch
rokman
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That isn't his name by the way. hahaha :biggrin:
Vhind
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Bahahaha! Good job. ;D
Cyrus
Iron Chef - Master Emeritus
No sir, it is not; rather, his name is "legend." I can say with the utmost confidence that if one person from our area could lay claim to such a title, it'd be Richard.
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Vhind
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No sir, it is not; rather, his name is "legend." I can say with the utmost confidence that if one person from our area could lay claim to such a title, it'd be Richard.
Richard? Who's this Richard character? XD
*Just kidding.*
mfgoodsale
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I will put a link to a picture of the trophy here tomorrow - but people are going to be jealous when they see how we have customized it.
MrMeches
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Edited my previous post. My apologies to the Cook's and in the future hopefully we can work to make TEXAS THE BEST POKEMON STATE!..... it was a Fun tournament and like MPB, nice to be a Dad... though I much prefer Judging at events as there is less drama XP (Love you kiddos but Dad is getting older now!)
As for Jeff being HJ, considering the magnitude of this event, he did well. We all start in the small ponds of BRs and CCs, but don't really get to flex our Poke-Knowledge til we get to the JR Prom (States is the Spring Formal, Prom is Nationals and Graduation is World's). As a HJ myself for several years, he made some tough calls and stood by them! Kudo's Sir as that is the hard part when you have those JRs looking at you like your a mean old guy! Take what you have learned and grow from it and soon enough Mia won't be needing to look around for an elite Judge as one will be in her own back yard!
Thanks for the good time and I loved seeing my extended family at Regionals!
Fish
Hopefully, from this point forward, if you have an issue with ANY EVENT, including mine North Texas Players (Remember Jr. Oklahoma IS part of NORTH TEXAS), feel free to contact TPCi and give them your feedback. We as (P)TOs and Judges can only get better if YOU, the PLAYER, give them FEEDBACK!! And occasionally they like to hear about things you ENJOY at events too... so Feedback does not have to be negative!
As for Jeff being HJ, considering the magnitude of this event, he did well. We all start in the small ponds of BRs and CCs, but don't really get to flex our Poke-Knowledge til we get to the JR Prom (States is the Spring Formal, Prom is Nationals and Graduation is World's). As a HJ myself for several years, he made some tough calls and stood by them! Kudo's Sir as that is the hard part when you have those JRs looking at you like your a mean old guy! Take what you have learned and grow from it and soon enough Mia won't be needing to look around for an elite Judge as one will be in her own back yard!
Thanks for the good time and I loved seeing my extended family at Regionals!
Fish
Hopefully, from this point forward, if you have an issue with ANY EVENT, including mine North Texas Players (Remember Jr. Oklahoma IS part of NORTH TEXAS), feel free to contact TPCi and give them your feedback. We as (P)TOs and Judges can only get better if YOU, the PLAYER, give them FEEDBACK!! And occasionally they like to hear about things you ENJOY at events too... so Feedback does not have to be negative!
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