Box of Fail
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You and your silly Robin Hood preaching.... banning fortunate players from fun stuff 'cuz you can't have it. It's fine if one area gets more stuff than another, so what?
So...When are we going to Find Out Trips/Invites?
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You and your silly Robin Hood preaching.... banning fortunate players from fun stuff 'cuz you can't have it. It's fine if one area gets more stuff than another, so what?
toxictaipan
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DarthPika, how is it unfair? Just because you can't make it to the marathon? I guarantee you that if you were actually able to make it, you wouldn't be complaining AT ALL. In fact, you would be on the OTHER side of the argument completely, saying that it's just too bad that some people can't make it.
Not everything is going to be handed to you on a silver platter all your life. That doesn't make it unfair. If the PTOs want to run that many events, good. They have a right to.
And it's not that we jump on you just because you complain. It's because you complain about everything. The people who complain about this or that, usually only complain about this or that. But you complain about EVERY DAMN THING ALL THE DAMN TIME.
Not everything is going to be handed to you on a silver platter all your life. That doesn't make it unfair. If the PTOs want to run that many events, good. They have a right to.
And it's not that we jump on you just because you complain. It's because you complain about everything. The people who complain about this or that, usually only complain about this or that. But you complain about EVERY DAMN THING ALL THE DAMN TIME.
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If you don't have time for the game, why don't you quit whining here already. If you whined less and studied more or played more, maybe you'd be better at either. Plus, since you don't have time for Pokemon, what's it to you about playing multiple CC's, since you won't have time to attend Worlds anyways because of all the reasons you posted above? I'm sure you'll say other people don't think it's fair either. I don't see anyone else around...
I'm eager to know the structure just like everyone else
.Good God DarthPika, take a step back and look at your posts again. A lot of people keep telling me that you're rude and obnoxious, and I just said give the guy a break, but honestly, "It's not fair because I can't do it, so ruin the fun for everyone else" is really something I could see coming out of a Preschooler's mouth. Life is not fair. That's the way it goes. Sometimes you'll get what you want, sometimes you don't. C'est la vie. Come on dude, the World revolves around the sun, not a single person. Just think about the greater picture than just yourself.
On topic, I really do hope they anounce the Trip/Invite stuff soon. If you might be able to receive a trip from rankings, I will be striving really hard to keep my ranking in the top percentage, becase I really want to go to Worlds in Hawaii. If it's just invites from rankings, I'll put my full focus on Nats this year. Because for me, as I'm sure it is for many others, it's win a trip or stay at home, and I love worlds. I would hate to not be able to go. Gotta get that trip this year though!
On topic, I really do hope they anounce the Trip/Invite stuff soon. If you might be able to receive a trip from rankings, I will be striving really hard to keep my ranking in the top percentage, becase I really want to go to Worlds in Hawaii. If it's just invites from rankings, I'll put my full focus on Nats this year. Because for me, as I'm sure it is for many others, it's win a trip or stay at home, and I love worlds. I would hate to not be able to go. Gotta get that trip this year though!
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From what I can gather, the group of Georgia PTOs run most-to-all of their Cities back-to-back during a single week when most schools have let out (i.e. Xmas/NewYear's). I think last year there were 8 in the Marathon over 11 days, with 7 of them coming back-to-back from the 26th until the 1st. Pretty much all of them had 50+ attendance.
DarthPika
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Look, if this is coming across as a "poor me", it isn't. I'm thinking about ALL the players in my situation. I love this game, and want it so that no matter where you live you have a legit shot at an invite (excluding extreme circumstances), regardless of your ability to travel. As it is, it's insanely difficult for players in my situation to get a rating invite, simply because there are very few tourneys that we're able to attend.
Is it really that much to ask for things to be a little bit more balanced than they are now? After all, we made it so everyone can go to the exact same number of regs and states to make sure it's far more fair for everyone to have an equal shot at a rating invite.
Is it really that much to ask for things to be a little bit more balanced than they are now? After all, we made it so everyone can go to the exact same number of regs and states to make sure it's far more fair for everyone to have an equal shot at a rating invite.
ryanvergel
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Because there is no opportunity to hold multiple states, like there is city championships. It's pretty obvious, isn't it? There was no chance for other areas to hold other states, so they made it more level. Everyone, however, has the same opportunity to hold CCs. Get a few PTOs together- bam.
It is equal- your PTOs just aren't using their opportunity.
To add to the GA marathon info, not all the folks running events are PTOs, just TOs. Gary Warren is not a PTO, but he will run at least half of these, including the 3 or so in AL. He is bringing OP to a state that had zero 2 years ago! WTG Gary! Grow the game!
This was the brainstorm of a few guys who love this game and wanted it to GROW in the southeast. They asked for and rec'd the CCs and lined them up during the Xmas break. Any group of PTO/TOs can do this! It takes a bit of cooperation. Instead of flaming them, imitate them. You claim one of your PTOs in the area doesnt "do" much. Have you used your feedback function @ my pokemon acct? The only way to affect any change there is through thoughtful communication w/ the OP brass. You can also bc a TO and run tourneys, leading up to requesting a CC. Other Profs can do the same in your area.
You have Tuskey in your area, a great PTO. Get RA to bc a TO (if he isnt already). Betcha he would run a great event! Get a couple of others to do the same and come Xmas break 2010, maybe you will have a VA/MD marathon. Same can be done up in the NE.
As for me, if we make it to a few GA CCs (I hope to do so, went to 2 last yr), it will be my ONLY chance to PLAY and I will get to see many of my friends, in particular, a certain World Champ and his Dad, along with the Rolls and the FL college boys. I got to play Vergal twice last yr in GA, went 1-1 and enjoyed both games.
Keith
This was the brainstorm of a few guys who love this game and wanted it to GROW in the southeast. They asked for and rec'd the CCs and lined them up during the Xmas break. Any group of PTO/TOs can do this! It takes a bit of cooperation. Instead of flaming them, imitate them. You claim one of your PTOs in the area doesnt "do" much. Have you used your feedback function @ my pokemon acct? The only way to affect any change there is through thoughtful communication w/ the OP brass. You can also bc a TO and run tourneys, leading up to requesting a CC. Other Profs can do the same in your area.
You have Tuskey in your area, a great PTO. Get RA to bc a TO (if he isnt already). Betcha he would run a great event! Get a couple of others to do the same and come Xmas break 2010, maybe you will have a VA/MD marathon. Same can be done up in the NE.
As for me, if we make it to a few GA CCs (I hope to do so, went to 2 last yr), it will be my ONLY chance to PLAY and I will get to see many of my friends, in particular, a certain World Champ and his Dad, along with the Rolls and the FL college boys. I got to play Vergal twice last yr in GA, went 1-1 and enjoyed both games.
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ShadowCard
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And once again DarthPika airs our dirty laundry in front of everybody. Why can't we fight on the front lawn like a normal family? :nonono:
The Virginia staff is small. Xmas break and such a planned event clashes with jobs. I don't know about the others, but a lot of my work hours are gained at that time. Besides, VA runs 6 events for BRs and (hopefully) CCs. What would be the point of putting them all in the same week?
DarthPika, you whining about school alone just doesn't fly with me.
Lusby - 9/20. Were you there?
Fairfax - 9/26. Where were you? (besides not there)
Rockville - 10/11. Are you going to be there?
You know, tournaments aren't in Fairfax because I twiddled my thumbs and waited for Tuskey to come to me. Starting a league played a big role in it.
Absolutely NONE!
You were HANDED a league to run. You decline, and now you whine about not having more events to attend?!?!?! :nonono:
She was there when PUI took over and OP was just a gleam in Liesik's eye. She owns her own store and doesn't do anything outside of it. But because she has been with the game so long, she's practically untouchable.
DarthPika is actually in Maryland and outside of Tuskey's jurisdiction. 3/4ths of the events Tuskey runs would be 3+ hours from where DarthPika lives. Half of the events Tuskey runs are 2 hours from where I live for that matter. DarthPika would not be alone in not driving that distance for an event; I wouldn't expect anyone to drive more than an hour for an event lower than SCs.
The Virginia staff is small. Xmas break and such a planned event clashes with jobs. I don't know about the others, but a lot of my work hours are gained at that time. Besides, VA runs 6 events for BRs and (hopefully) CCs. What would be the point of putting them all in the same week?
I've been a full time college student since freshman year, run two leagues, and attended tournaments while on a part time job. I was also dean's list all freshman year.
DarthPika, you whining about school alone just doesn't fly with me.
Within an hour of you are are the following BRs:
Lusby - 9/20. Were you there?
Fairfax - 9/26. Where were you? (besides not there)
Rockville - 10/11. Are you going to be there?
You know, tournaments aren't in Fairfax because I twiddled my thumbs and waited for Tuskey to come to me. Starting a league played a big role in it.
You have NO right to complain!
Absolutely NONE! You were HANDED a league to run. You decline, and now you whine about not having more events to attend?!?!?! :nonono:
@SC: Sorry, I knew DP was at the VA Regionals and I thought he was more in VA than MD. Again though, even if you have one PTO that doesnt hold as many events, it doesnt stop anyone from becoming a TO, run some tourneys around the league they run and then ask for a BR or a CC! I'd always go through the local PTO though and ask them 1st if it is OK to run a BR or CC.
If you draw a circle on the map around where DP lives/plays.....he would have plenty of opportunitites to play, if he can make it those events. I know many a player in Cali that would love to have events w/in 3 hrs of them. Dont toss rotten tomatoes at the good folks in GA that had a vision and passion for this game to draw/bring attention to their region for CCs. Anyone CAN do the same....it just takes a few dedicated, passionate people to pull it off. My hat is off the the GA crew for setting this up. I give them many well earned Kudos for doing this.
Keith
If you draw a circle on the map around where DP lives/plays.....he would have plenty of opportunitites to play, if he can make it those events. I know many a player in Cali that would love to have events w/in 3 hrs of them. Dont toss rotten tomatoes at the good folks in GA that had a vision and passion for this game to draw/bring attention to their region for CCs. Anyone CAN do the same....it just takes a few dedicated, passionate people to pull it off. My hat is off the the GA crew for setting this up. I give them many well earned Kudos for doing this.
Keith
vanderbilt_grad
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Pika, lately you have been negative about eveything. You haven't posted about anything you like in Pokemon at all. People see that and will react to it. You do take plenty of unfair bashing, but you also create oppertunities for folks to do so ligitimately as well.
In regards to your specific list of complaints. Yes, my impression as well is that POP is creating a heavier and heavier burden on the "average player." Pretty much all the things you list make life harder for players in one way or another. But they also have nothing to do with the GA Marathon.
As others have said in other ways you usually get out of life what you put into it. I'll be the first to admit that I haven't put enough into supporting this game, but I realize that and so try to limit my complaints accordingly. On the other hand you seem have plenty of things you wish other people would do but I've never seen you offer to step up yourself. If you want more & better events then work to make them happen ... and you will need to judge / run a few of them.
Finally I *wish* that I was still in school. I had FAR more time & flexibility then than I do now. NOW really is one of the BEST times for you to be involved in the game. I understand how it might not seem that way to you, but sadly it's true. I suspect that most people posting here could use more money and have had to make choices about their hobbies and basic stuff like food, housing, kids schools, and more. You can't post "Oh, it's not fair for ME." and assume that everyone is going to back you up.
Oh, and like my dad always told me, "Life isn't fair."
Sucks but it's true. Up to you to fix what you can.
SuperWooper
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So far, this thread contains eight uses of the word "whine" or some variation thereof.
Come on - you guys know not to feed the troll. (I'm not speaking to you, Lawman or ShadowCard, as your posts had bottom lines other than, "Shut up.") DarthPika wishes he had more events in his backyard. We all do. He just chooses to make his grievances known to the entire Pokemon community, which is obviously unproductive and a bit foolish, but that doesn't mean it has to be fodder for an internet argument.
And yeah, I am mini-modding. In case you were going to point that out and then chuckle about it a little bit, I've saved you the trouble.
Come on - you guys know not to feed the troll. (I'm not speaking to you, Lawman or ShadowCard, as your posts had bottom lines other than, "Shut up.") DarthPika wishes he had more events in his backyard. We all do. He just chooses to make his grievances known to the entire Pokemon community, which is obviously unproductive and a bit foolish, but that doesn't mean it has to be fodder for an internet argument.
And yeah, I am mini-modding. In case you were going to point that out and then chuckle about it a little bit, I've saved you the trouble.
Darkelf1313
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Really? You know we have 1, count them 1 PTO in the state of VA and he ran 6 count them 6 Battle roads (the last one is this weekend coming).
He, and all the VA judges bust our butts trying to put on enough events throughout the state (which is a large state) for our players.
I know you live in Maryland, but there are at least 2 PTOs up there. I don't know how many events were run up there, but there were PLENTY in the area.
Funny, I was at nearly EVERY VA Battle Roads and didn't see you at any of them(not that I am complaining about that fact)
You don't like our OP? Then don't come. Plain and simple. Since nearly all of our events hit capacity given our store/play space, save the seat for someone who appreciates what we do for our players.
Last year, I played in 2 BR 2 Cities, 2 States 1 Regionals and 1 Nats and got a rankings invite, samething expcept 3 cities in 08. There always seems to be some reason why you don't have a rankings invite, anything from donks to a bad PTO.
DarthPika
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We really only have one. As previously stated, one of our PTO's literally does nothing. MD gets a grand total of 2, maybe 3 CCs. I didn't come to VA BR's because they've all been on bad dates for me. Fairfax was really the only one I might have been able to get to, but I had a family party to attend.
Sorry if I came across as being overly negative. The internet tends to exagerate how somethings come across. I'm really a lot nicer IRL. lol
I love the idea of the GA marathon. What I don't like is that those who get to more events with large amounts of players really have a far better chance at a rating invite than those who aren't able to go to such events.
Would it be that much to ask to cap CC's at 5-6 a person? As I've said, we already made it so everyone can only go to 1 regs and 2 states. Why shouldn't we do the same with CCs?
prodigal_fanboy
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Two things:
a) As Jay stated, you can get a ratings invite provided you do rather well at the big events.
b) If someone manages to get an obscene rating by doing really well at something as large as the GA marathon, they've merited the points. It's not like it's a bunch of scrubs that all play and just toss points at each other 11 times over Christmas break.
Sure, you can argue that well, it attracts a lot of people, good and bad, but as far as I'm aware, individuals will keep cycling about a "natural rating level" if they keep having the same W/L performance, on average, against the same caliber of people for a large number of events.
So really it's not an issue of the more events making it unfair, it's just that more events makes the high caliber players from the region stand out, rating-wise. But it's something that has to be worked for.
TheDarkTwins
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No offense Jay, but most people are not going to top 2 2 States, a Regionals, then get T32 at Nationals. Anyone who does that is 100% going to get an invite, and the to finish you got 3rd at Worlds and got an invite for the next year. You had one of the best season ever, and I just think that those seasons don't happen very often and the fact is not many people are going to top 2 2 States let alone 2 States AND a Regionals.
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the_sniper
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Glad you think Ga. is in my back yard
We drive 6 hours- 1 way- to start the marathon. Then drive an hour or 2 to the next event. Not cheap, and not exactly what I'd call "in my back yard". But I plan for it, manage my business so I can attend several of them and catch up with old friends over Christmas break( and get some points).
And sorry, but I do wish pika would just shut up rather then whine the way he does sometimes, so sue me.
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