South Carolina State Championship 3/20/05 (Final Results)

[Feraligatr]

Just found out last night. Can't wait to see everyone there !!! :biggrin:

Location
The Fine Art of Baseball
3400 Forest Dr
Columbia, SC
803-787-4600
web site: http://www.fineartofbaseball.com/

Directions
I-77S to Forest Dr/Strom Thurmond Blvd (exit 12). Turn right onto Forest Dr and go about 2.8 miles to the Richland Mall. Park on the second level at the end by Belks.

Date
Sun, March 20

Registration Time
12:00am - 1:00pm

Deck registration sheets will be required and available on site.

Start Time
1:30pm

Entry Fee
FREE

Format
Modified. Only cards from Ex Ruby & Sapphire thru Ex Deoxys are allowed unless the card has been reprinted in one of the sets above (i.e. Warp Point, Switch, etc...) then the older version can be used.

Prizes
1st Place
A Pokémon TCG State Champion Trophy
A $300 travel allowance to attend the Origins International Game Expo and participate in the Pokémon TCG National Championships. This award will be given on-site at the event.
Four-day admission to the Origins Game Expo in Columbus, Ohio
24 booster packs of Pokémon TCG: EX Deoxys
Other cool Pokémon Merchandise!

2nd Place
16 booster packs of the Pokémon TCG: EX Deoxys

3rd & 4th Place
8 booster packs of the Pokémon TCG: EX Deoxys

5th through 8th Place
4 booster packs of the Pokémon TCG: EX Deoxys

9th and after
1 booster packs of the Pokémon TCG: EX Deoxys

Everyone will receive a participant pin, promo card, and 2 Series 1 POP booster packs while supplies last !!!

IMPORTANT: Every player who won a City Championship in South Carolina who wears their medal will receive 5 POP Series 1 booster packs at sign in!!!

Door Prizes
Nintendo DS

Pokemon Electronic Plush Pikachu

Pokemon Figures (1 per age group)

Crystal Caste 27 piece dice (1 per age group)

Ultra Pro Gaming Case (1 per age group)

[Masamune156]

Nope, but I think the prizes outweigh the suck-ness of that place. lol

[supertyranitar]

Is it wrong that you don't want to play in your own state, cause you dont like the store?
Dude, don't worry about it, you got me, Jacy and Zach to hang out with, man this is going to be awesome, but i must say, i will not try to win 2 states for the life of me.

[BoDragon]

Along with Team Dragon, I look forward to playing down in Columbia again. I should have enough time to figure out which deck to play once EX Deoxys is out.

[slicknscc]

Can't wait till states

[supertyranitar]

Well, lets see who i'll be representing for here
1. Team FAT
2. Team Darkness
3. Team Cola
4. Team Dragon
man thats a good amount of teams. i can't wait.

[Jim Ferrell]

Like, I said in my post for the VA State tournament. I'm going wherever the Barlocks go! I'll see whomever I see!

~Jim

[ncpicachufan2000]

We know you will be there JIM! Who can resist Robert? LOL!

[Masamune156]

I think i'm perfectly capable of resisting him.

x_x

[ncpicachufan2000]

I don't know why you would say that...he's quite a "wonderful" guy! :thumb:

[slicknscc]

He just a all natural Mr. Sunshine

[ncpicachufan2000]

How about we concentrate on what is up for grabs and ignore the outside forces? That work for you? We are here to have FUN! So let 's do that!

[Feraligatr]

Just added details I forgot to mention...if you won a South Carolina CC make sure to wear your medal at States (see IMPORTANT)

[supertyranitar]

We know you will be there JIM! Who can resist Robert? LOL!
Well, with my powers, i'm sure that resisting Robert will be cake, of course i'll have to get the self-defense meganisum.

[Feraligatr]

A little over a month to go!!! We already have 70+ pre-registered!!! Don't forget to email me if you are planning to attend and haven't pre-registered yet.

[Lawman]

Jeff: Do you have to pre-register?? Not sure yet if Alex and I will be able to make it down, although, driving distance wise, this may be the closest of all the states around us. LMK Thx Keith

[Feraligatr]

Jeff: Do you have to pre-register?? Not sure yet if Alex and I will be able to make it down, although, driving distance wise, this may be the closest of all the states around us. LMK Thx Keith

Keith if you could email me at jockeyridge@yahoo.com with the names of the players who may attend. We are trying to make sure we have enough tables and chairs for all who attend. Thanks and hope to see you there.

[slicknscc]

Time to start boasting team cola.... don't want to brag, but every event we have attended one of us came out a winner...... lol... I hope we take our state too

[supertyranitar]

Now, i am apart of them, so your right lol. i hope i take my state, *preys*.

[Jim Ferrell]

Well, I've already claimed victory in Ohio, Indiana (GenCon 03 World Champs), Virginia, and North Carolina. Let's see if I can add South Carolina to my repertoire.

:biggrin:

~Jim

[supertyranitar]

Well, we shall see indeed lol.
But i have to win NC, thats a must.

[slicknscc]

my predictions... michael will win 11-14, I will win 15+, and jacy will win 10- ... lol

[radiostar]

I really don't mind the store or Robert... he's never done anything to me. But I'm not going to question you kids. =]

FYI, Jacy's going to win SC states.
Again.


=P

[Masamune156]

Jacy, just for that comment I should make a character on the server you play WoW on and find you and do the following:

/slap
/insult
/fart

gg.

:P

[BoDragon]

slicknscc and supertyranitar, do no forget about Team Dragon. Stretching from the Carolinas into Georgia, we have three State Championships to win this year.

:biggrin: :biggrin: Four weeks to go! :biggrin: :biggrin:

[supertyranitar]

Don't worry Bo, i have not forgot, how can I lol.

[slicknscc]

Disregard jacy's post he was intoxicated at the time he posted....... /laugh

[supertyranitar]

Oh is that all Patrick? ROFL, can't wait. :lol: :lol: :tongue:

[Feraligatr]

Less than 4 weeks to go and 90+ now pre-registered!!!

[supertyranitar]

My gosh, when did so many ppl get Pokemon addiction lol.

[BoDragon]

Less than 4 weeks to go and 90+ now pre-registered!!!

Wow, that is incredible. Even if some of those do not attend, this is going to be the largest turnout for a Premier Event anywhere in South Carolina yet. I do understand there will be some players from out of state, so I look forward to seeing them. If we have a vast turnout of players from within the state, that is a good sign more players are playing Pokémon.

A great way to prepare for South Carolina's States is coming to our leagues in Greenville (Books-a-Million #418) and/or Columbia (Fine Art of Baseball).

[supertyranitar]

Here lets review what Teams will be there
Team dragon
Team Cola
Some of Team Darkness
Team FAT(me only)
Team t3P1337
i believe thats it, can't wait this is going to be so fun.

[slicknscc]

But like i said we all know team cola will be representing...

[Feraligatr]

Three weeks to go before South Carolina's second State Championship!!!

[radiostar]

/lol
/pvp


>=)

But I made an alliance priest on a PVP server... BWA HA HA I PWNZ0RZ!!11ONEONE

[TrueGamerX]

/lol
/pvp


>=)

But I made an alliance priest on a PVP server... BWA HA HA I PWNZ0RZ!!11ONEONE

No one really cares Jacy. Cause Paladins pwn everybody for free.

[Masamune156]

Paladins suck.

Shamans are overpowered. :(



NERF SHAMANS!

[slicknscc]

NERF SHAMANSES!!!!!!!!!

TOO BAD PALLYS ALREADY GOT A NERF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH pwnd

btw this is jacy

[radiostar]

Okay this is jacy and patrick now

NERF WARRIORS USING A FRICKEN 12 GAGE WAT DO U THINK!!

Jesus effin christ

But yeah... nerf teh roguez SERIOUSLY

hey ya check out my goodies not my goodies pwnage

Luv ya kids

<3 God <3
fo life

[supertyranitar]

Well, i get to go see my 2 crazy friends tomorrow, yay. lol j/k
man, just a few hours or so now.

[TrueGamerX]

See you don't understand guys, because you are all Warcraft noobies. Thats right I said it. I'll admit it, I'm a Pally Fanboy, but Paladins have speed, and consistency something that Jacy's new deck from North Dakota States (Vibrava/Electabuzz EX? I had to look twice at the signature when I saw this) doesn't have, nuff said. Nahh just kidding, Paladins don't suck that much because they resurrect and that pwnz ME.

[Feraligatr]

Okay let's get the post back on track...Less than 2 weeks away. Last I heard we are over 100 pre-registered and still growing!!! Should be interesting!!!

[slicknscc]

This will be fun.... and this time i will win... no more seconds

[Tommy's Back]

Prepare for a shock feraligatr I can PROBABLY MAKE IT!!!

[Feraligatr]

Hey Tommy's Back that would be great if you can. Hope to see you there.

[Tommy's Back]

Yeah i think i can because columbia is decently close to where we all in sevierville live

[ncpicachufan2000]

Make sure you call and get on the standby list! We are already at 108 pre-registered...

[supertyranitar]

Yeah i think i can because columbia is decently close to where we all in sevierville live
Yay, i finally get to meet the one who is currently using that PDA deck i posted
A.K.A PsyDarkAttack

[Dendrobatida]

This will be fun.... and this time i will win... no more seconds


....because Dendro is judging, not playing.....

[Lawman]

Make sure you call and get on the standby list! We are already at 108 pre-registered...

Standby?? You mean there is no guarantee of playing if not on that pre registered list? I doubt Alex and I can make it that wkend, but one never knows if a schedule changes.

Keith

[slicknscc]

Jake..... i would say something but considering u pwned me... 3 or our 4 games.... and the one i did win was bc of GOD topdeck... lol..... but then again d ttar>blaze.....

[Feraligatr]

Standby?? You mean there is no guarantee of playing if not on that pre registered list? I doubt Alex and I can make it that wkend, but one never knows if a schedule changes.

Keith

Keith I think we have you, Alex, and two others already registered. We are planning on letting everyone play but still ask they pre-register so we have an idea how many to expect. Hope to see you then.

[Tommy's Back]

Am i signed on? On that pre-register thing?

[Feraligatr]

Am i signed on? On that pre-register thing?

Just to make sure you might want to call the store at 803-787-4600.

[Lawman]

Tommy: You and TJ would be the "other 2" that are signed up w/ Alex and I in the above post. Who else would it be silly??

Keith

[Tommy's Back]

Um maybe it could be piwi or someone like that....

[Spike]

Hi guys, I'm Spike from GA, i MAY be able to come to this but i'm not sure yet, GA states is tommorow so i'm sure i'll see some of you there ^_^ maybe i can get some more info from whoever comes. hopefully i'll see you guys up there

[Feraligatr]

Hi Spike. I think I remember you from yesterday if you were playing Monarchy in 15+??? If there is a chance you may go I would call the store (see my web site in my sign line for phone number) to pre-register. Last time I heard I think we are over 108!!! Hope to see you there.

[Spike]

yup, that was me running monarchy, who were you exactly? And i was actually getting the number to call right now ^_^

[Jim Ferrell]

One week today until the big day,

Even though I won KY yesterday, and am attempting to volunteer to judge in VA, I WILL be competing to win in South Carolina simply because I've never, ever played in SC before.

So get ready.

~Jim

[Spike]

looks like im definatly going to be there, i pre'd about 10 minutes ago and i'm on the list. look out sc! : )

[supertyranitar]

And don't worry Spike, you'll be seeing me, and say, were you at GA States? B/c i think i saw you there. :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Feraligatr]

yup, that was me running monarchy, who were you exactly? And i was actually getting the number to call right now ^_^

I was the other person helping Greg judge the event.

[supertyranitar]

yup, that was me running monarchy, who were you exactly? And i was actually getting the number to call right now ^_^
And i was the person who won the 11-14 age divsion, so i will be there for SC just to stir things up hehe.

[Tommy's Back]

And i'll be there (Hopefully if i can coax my sis to drive me or lawman to drive me) with my new ROCK LOCK!!!

[Prime]

I'd really like to go, but my mom said she would take me, so oh well.

WHA?

Yes. My mom said she would take me. So I WILL be at the tournament. Hear that all you evil do-ers? I will vanquish you with my mighty hand, who-ha!

The prime will be on time.

[Tommy's Back]

I'd really like to go, but my mom said she would take me, so oh well.

WHA?

Yes. My mom said she would take me. So I WILL be at the tournament. Hear that all you evil do-ers? I will vanquish you with my mighty hand, who-ha!

The prime will be on time.

:lol: One word prime...PSYCHO! :lol: Jk

[Jim Ferrell]

Alright Jeff,

I just heard from Sensei. I will be judging in the Virginia State Championship. Therefore, I am competing in the South Carolina State Championship. Sorry, but when it came to playing in VA or SC, I'm gonna go where the waters are uncharted. Tough decision though.

Like my signature says, everyone better get ready.

~Jim

[Spike]

looks like great competition is a-brewing :biggrin:

[Feraligatr]

Alright Jeff,

I just heard from Sensei. I will be judging in the Virginia State Championship. Therefore, I am competing in the South Carolina State Championship. Sorry, but when it came to playing in VA or SC, I'm gonna go where the waters are uncharted. Tough decision though.

Like my signature says, everyone better get ready.

~Jim

Thanks Jim but I already emailed you that I have someone else to help. Good luck and look forward to seeing you there.

[Feraligatr]

Just two days to go and we now have 108+ pre-registered!!! Can't wait to see everyone there!!! :biggrin:

[supertyranitar]

C'mon, we got to beat Oregon on this, we are so close too!

[slicknscc]

What's great is that the store owner has seemed so much cooler lately

[supertyranitar]

Thats good to hear, i can't wait, TEAM COLA GOIN TO OWN! lol. :eek: :clap: :thumb:

[Spike]

what is every one's age group? 15+ here...

[ncpicachufan2000]

What's great is that the store owner has seemed so much cooler lately


Hey P, isn't it amazing what a 'vacation " can do??? Just what the Dr. ordered!

[Tommy's Back]

11-14 and rockin' but dude only 2 days left....*runs off to complete his "project" *

[Spike]

yup, 2 days, i'm definatly going to be tired that day (3 hours driving, tournament, 3 hours driving) but im gonna be there!

[Tommy's Back]

Dude this is gonna PWN Im gonna try to play R-L if it works i'll keep playing it, if it doesn't never again...

[Jim Ferrell]

Two days!

I'm getting ready to fly today at 3:30! See you all on Sunday!

~Jim

[Spike]

well here's the situation. I'm only going to make the trek if i can play rock-lock. i've got 2 sets of cards coming in the mail (all the cards to finish it), but unless they come tommorow (they were mailed pririty mail, but it could stll be late) then i cant finish it. So unless i can get DEFINATE trades/borrows from somebody(s) for the cards below, i dont see a point in coming :frown:

1 dark pupitar (explo evo)
1 dark flaffy
1 tricky gym
1 pokemon retriever
1 dark ttar (sand damage)

hope somebody that will be in SC sees this and can let me trade/borrow these from them

[Tommy's Back]

Well you will prolly find someone nice to help ya. I can't really help you because i am playing rock-lock too! :lol:

Tom

[ncpicachufan2000]

Are you guys ready for all the cool door prizes??? Hubby forgot a couple at NC states so now YOU have more! LOL! Lets hit at least 100~!

[Spike]

well good news, 1 set of the cards did come, so all i need now is 1 dark flaffy to borrow/trade :clap:

[radiostar]

I'll be there, but I'm gonna be ****** if all you kids stink up and crowd my store. =p
Tourney is tomorrow and I have NO idea what I'm playing! We'll see...

[Prime]

Jacy, your not the only one. I HAVE NO IDEA what I am going to play. NO IDEA. Not one single idea. Not one. Okay, I'll shut up now.

[slicknscc]

Me and Zach just made up our mind and we are playing the same deck, so naturally me and him will both take our own age divisons..... BTW i agree with jacy don't stink up our store..... cya yall there

/Logout

[ncpicachufan2000]

Does that mean that you guys are doing "sniff" tests and will be booting people out? LOL!

[Prime]

Cya tommarow everyone!

[Spike]

-going to sleep now- See you guys in the tommorow ^_^

[supertyranitar]

Well, can't wait, i wonder what i'm going to play, b/c i'm like Slickncsc and Radiostar, i have no idea. :confused:

[Spike]

-leaves now :biggrin: -

[Prime]

Well, what a great event! I got to hang out with all the cool people, and I walked away with a pack! OH YEAH!

[Tommy's Back]

:lol: Well, there is always regionals...

[Spike]

ya, awesome event. i got a boost in my pack!

[Jim Ferrell]

Well, I WAS going to do a State Report, but I've already done two. So :P

The event was seriously awesome. It was great finally getting to play in South Carolina and test myself against the big players down there. Patrick, it was especially nice getting to play you after hearing so much good stuff about you man.

Matt, it's always nice to see you. :) Good game Round 2. You had me, you really did.

Yeah, I dunno how I lose in Top 8 after going undefeated all day. I think I gave up 2 prizes the whole day, both of those to Matt Riddle. I keep telling people that Slaking is a viable choice. People just do not want to either listen or believe me. But after beating 2 Rock Lock, 1 Dark Amphy/Hypno, 1 Blaziken, and 1 ZapturnDos, and giving up 2 prizes all day, I think I've proven it's worth. I'm a combined 12-1 with it in State play, the only loss being to Ben Thompson.

Props to Ben Thompson. Even though we really never had a good game in Top 8, I tried. :) And hey, turn threeing someone in game three is all about how the game goes sometimes. I was gonna do the same thing to you next turn! Besides, anyone who can beat me, instantly earns my respect.

Again, great event. Dunno who won, but I'm hoping it was Dave M!

~Jim

[BoDragon]

I did slightly okay, but things could have gone better as usual. I lost my first game, won the next three including one against Prime, and concluded with a loss to slicknscc finishing the event at 3-2.

Jim, it was great meeting you and several others.

It was great seeing Team Dragon in action, both new members who joined yesterday and current members who had a great time.

[Adv1sor]

So, who won?

[Jim Ferrell]

Also please note,

Since I had already one a State Championship, I thought about it for awhile prior and during the tournament, especially after making Top 8, had I made it to the finals, I would have given my opponent the win. Wasting $300 to stoke one's ego with another trophy really is a travesty.

Please, this is in general, just an observation from both days in VA and SC, PLEASE those of you who meet me and are members of this board, STOP treating me like I am some sort of unbeatable, godly player. I'm just someone who enjoys competition, who's playing like everyone else. I do not need the extra attention, really. I go to these events to meet new people, hang out with old friends, and mabye whip a little butt. Please just think of me as a friend, not someone to be afraid of.

Oh, also, when I got my State pin at registration, I was given a National pin by mistake. I thought it was a nice little trophy in itself. :)

Humbly yours,

~Jim

[Prime]

That was a great pin too!

I hope everyone has a good spring break, other than Jacy and Patrick who doesn't have spring break until next week, lol. Jim, it was a honor to play you. I never had gotten the opportunity before.

Sorry Jim, if I sounded like I was treating you like a god player or something.

[Adv1sor]

so, who WON?

[slicknscc]

Great meeting you jim, and always nice to see bryan, cris, bo, ane mike...... neways i hope dave won also, although he did own me in top 4 he's just a really nice person and deserves to win.

[ncpicachufan2000]

Dave M- Apex NC- 15+
Mike R. Raleigh NC 11-14
Tad M. Raleigh NC 10-

[Jim Ferrell]

Congratulations to Dave Messinger.

After the whole Maryland stink that Michael R and everyone raised about a fellow Ohioan named Stephen D for winning a second State Championship, I would think that he would now be ashamed.

I just want to say that if the reason that Michael R played in the 11-14 was reflected upon my decision to compete in the Top 8, then that's pretty frickin' lame. Like I said in my earlier post, I didn't intend to waste $300 to stoke my ego. Especially after I voiced my opinions on Chuck's post.

I had no intention of JUDGING the whole frickin' weekend. I judged in Virginia Saturday, and played a ROGUE deck yesterday. I cannot help that my deck went 5-0 in Swiss. If there was direct reprocussions for my playing to play, then fine. But I would think that after all of the pressure and anger directed towards Stephen Davis, that Michael Reynolds is now a hypocrite.

I'm calling it how I see it. I debated for a long time on what the right thing to myself and the other players. I didn't want to step on any toes, or cause waves amongst my Southern friends. But this post I know will, and I'm not posting this out of anger, just disgust. Jeff, if you hold this against me, than so be it.

~Jim

Edit: Per request, I did take away the minor players' last names.

[BigChuck01]

Stephen Davis now has 4 State Championships under his belt. I failed to keep up with my DISAPOINTING 2nd in Indiana (Yes, 2nd place sickens me, although most Pokemon players will never make it to the finals in their life.) THANKS A LOT MATT TENNIS-GETTER! BTW Serena is hotter than Venus and Gymbo is hotter than Carmella.

[slicknscc]

CONGRATE DAVE M., I'm so glad you won, you deserved it... and no offense to whoever you beat

[Feraligatr]

Congratulations to Dave Messinger.

After the whole Maryland stink that Michael Reynolds and everyone raised about a fellow Ohioan named Stephen Davis for winning a second State Championship, I would think that he would now be ashamed.

I just want to say that if the reason that Michael Reynolds played in the 11-14 was reflected upon my decision to compete in the Top 8, then that's pretty frickin' lame. Like I said in my earlier post, I didn't intend to waste $300 to stoke my ego. Especially after I voiced my opinions on Chuck's post.

I had no intention of JUDGING the whole frickin' weekend. I judged in Virginia Saturday, and played a ROGUE deck yesterday. I cannot help that my deck went 5-0 in Swiss. If there was direct reprocussions for my playing to play, then fine. But I would think that after all of the pressure and anger directed towards Stephen Davis, that Michael Reynolds is now a hypocrite.

I'm calling it how I see it. I debated for a long time on what the right thing to myself and the other players. I didn't want to step on any toes, or cause waves amongst my Southern friends. But this post I know will, and I'm not posting this out of anger, just disgust. Jeff, if you hold this against me, than so be it.

~Jim

Jim based on what you said on Saturday you evidently are more concerned about how Sensei would feel about you than me. Thus the reason you wanted to judge on Sat in VA and play in SC. That also sounds hypocritical too!!! I understand your feelings but I talked to Michael after the MD event and told him he owed Stephen an apology because Stephen did nothing wrong with deciding to play. Michael did IM Stephen and apologized how he acted. SO feel free to flame Michael all YOU want!!! Also please DO NOT post Michael's last name...especially since this is against board RULES!!!!

[Jim Ferrell]

Jeff,

First of all, the whole "where I wanted to play" aspect was thought out and discussed long before this weekend. I had never competed in South Carolina. I've won in Virginia TWICE already. Why do I have to prove myself there? Besides, I didn't want to compete both days, nor did I want to compete both days.

I was teasing you about Sensei. True, I did know Sensei would mind about previous State Champs from competing, and probably say something. He's done it before. You told me you had enough judges. So what do you want me to do? Sit around all day?

All and all, the reaction from Mike getting mad about someone doing what he later did himself isn't very cool. I mean, like I said, it's different how others win several. But they don't condemn it, then do it themselves.

I will apologize for my tone, I was harsh. I also apologize for using the last names of the minor players. I didn't think about it. I edited my previous post.

Jeff, I respect you and your family immensely. You do a lot of good work down here, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't appreciate it. I'm just surprised that this was allowed to take place, especially since I defended Michael from the nasty comments from the Ohioans he angered by his display. Also, I asked him myself if he was going to win a second one before I came down this weekend and he told me he wouldn't be allowed.

Other than this whole debacle, the tournament was very well run and the day was very fun.

~Jim

[supertyranitar]

Jeff,

First of all, the whole "where I wanted to play" aspect was thought out and discussed long before this weekend. I had never competed in South Carolina. I've won in Virginia TWICE already. Why do I have to prove myself there? Besides, I didn't want to compete both days, nor did I want to compete both days.

I was teasing you about Sensei. True, I did know Sensei would mind about previous State Champs from competing, and probably say something. He's done it before. You told me you had enough judges. So what do you want me to do? Sit around all day?

All and all, the reaction from Mike getting mad about someone doing what he later did himself isn't very cool. I mean, like I said, it's different how others win several. But they don't condemn it, then do it themselves.

I will apologize for my tone, I was harsh. I also apologize for using the last names of the minor players. I didn't think about it. I edited my previous post.

Jeff, I respect you and your family immensely. You do a lot of good work down here, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't appreciate it. I'm just surprised that this was allowed to take place, especially since I defended Michael from the nasty comments from the Ohioans he angered by his display. Also, I asked him myself if he was going to win a second one before I came down this weekend and he told me he wouldn't be allowed.

Other than this whole debacle, the tournament was very well run and the day was very fun.

~Jim

Jim, i apologized, i admitted i was wrong, now i think its time to put this past and move on.

[The Gorn]

Hey, tell us more about Ben T. He's a good player and a nice guy who hasn't really won as many big tourneys as he probably should have.

And I'm glad to see Dave Messinger win one for the old guys.

As far as the whole multiple States thing goes, I've got 2 things to say about it.

One, Michael is a good guy and people get caught up in the heat of the moment. He apologized and deserves a break.

Two, why does Nintendo let this situation even exist? WoTC was very explicit - if you win a Gym, you cannot compete in another. None of this passing down of prizes or any of that nonsense. If you won, there is no reason to even compete to affect the outcome of another tournament.

Pokemon USA should take a seriously hard look at this. As this game stands right now, there is a ridiculous amount of ego and greed driving players. If Nintendo is serious about this "spirit of the game (TM)" the FIRST thing they should do for the upcoming Regionals is institute a policy that if you win a Regional, you cannot compete in any other.

If they don't, their SoTG is nothing more than a joke.

[DaytonGymLeader]

Two, why does Nintendo let this situation even exist? WoTC was very explicit - if you win a Gym, you cannot compete in another. None of this passing down of prizes or any of that nonsense. If you won, there is no reason to even compete to affect the outcome of another tournament.

Pokemon USA should take a seriously hard look at this. As this game stands right now, there is a ridiculous amount of ego and greed driving players. If Nintendo is serious about this "spirit of the game (TM)" the FIRST thing they should do for the upcoming Regionals is institute a policy that if you win a Regional, you cannot compete in any other.

If they don't, their SoTG is nothing more than a joke.

It should have happened prior to Cities. Like the man said, more winners = better for the game.

FWIW, WotC didn't start with the "no play if you win" policy. There were some SERIOUS feuds between groups of players because they were winning multiple events in the STS days. WotC saw what this was doing to the player base and changed it so that once you win, you're done. We're reinventing the wheel here.

[radiostar]

Gymbo, if you made top two, would you really have handed over the win? I doubt it. You were there to win.

Even though I won KY yesterday, and am attempting to volunteer to judge in VA, I WILL be competing to win in South Carolina simply because I've never, ever played in SC before.

But when it's over with (and you didn't get first) you now say that you would have stepped down? Pfft, gimme a break.


For the record, the reason Mike decided to play in the top eight was because of Patrick, Zach, and myself. Michael was going to give the win to Zach in T4 originally (maybe feeling pressure from Patrick and me), but things didn't work out that way. Mike advanced, and is now standing in Steven's shoes and has a chance to win the tournament. Being a great friend of Mike's, I know that he's very competitive... and saying "I lose" without even playing the game can be a difficult thing to do. Lots of pressure was on him, so he made a decision--to play it out. And he won.

:clap:Congrats Michael!!! :clap:

I can say now that I would give up the win, if it were me... but its a lot easier to SAY than it is do DO. If I were in his shoes WOULD I have made the same decision? Who knows?

***** ABOUT IT IF YOU WANT... but it's finished. Leave it.


<3 Peace out <3

[slicknscc]

Well, I didn't want to say anything about this, but I will say that Mike is human... and humans make decisons and just because someone doesn't agree with it, doesn't mean its wrong... it doesn't mean it's right either...
But neways
CONGRATS MIKE

[Jim Ferrell]

This is going to be my last post in an attempt to tie some loose ends together. I have already opted to contact the parties involved and apologize to them personally.

First of all, I wasn't going to go public, but I decided to after reading later posts. Jacy, up until the tournament, and even after the Top 8 cut, I hadn't decided what I was going to do. Part of me posting on this thread about winning the Championship was just blowing some smoke up the SC players' skirts. I'll be honest, I was messing around. And it makes me look like an ***, but hey, everyone makes mistakes. Those in the Top 8, any of them were deserving of winning, whether it been Dave M, Ben T, Steph B, or even Patrick W, and if I had made the finals with any of them, I'd dropped. I honestly mean that.

Do you really think that I would eliminate someone like Stephanie, or even Dave Messinger? My point not to drop was driven by the fact that I was 5-0 with a Rogue deck. A ROGUE deck. I wanted to see how far I could get with it. That's all. Especially after getting crap all the time about how it sucks.

I do not hate Mike R at all. He's not the only one who's won two. I mean he had the choice, as does everyone else. My first posts were over the line, looking back, I realize that now. And I've apologized. I felt as of my loyalty to Mike was betrayed after defending him from some very uncolorful comments that some Ohioans back home direct towards he and his family. That's what set me off.

Therefore, I am leaving this alone. This does not warrant uneeded attention. If there are continued problems, please, direct them to my AIM handle: Gymbo4Ever, and away from the board.

To those whom I've offended, I sincerely apologize.

~Jim

[SuperWooper]

If Nintendo is serious about this "spirit of the game (TM)" the FIRST thing they should do for the upcoming Regionals is institute a policy that if you win a Regional, you cannot compete in any other.

That's absolutely ridiculous.

I'm not even going to BOTHER arguing with this. -_-

Way to go, Supertyranitar!

[ExTrA PoIsOn]

That's absolutely ridiculous.

I'm not even going to BOTHER arguing with this. -_-

Way to go, Supertyranitar!

The Gorn is entitled to his opinion.

[radiostar]

SuperWooper: Every one is entitled to their own opinion.

Okay... so what's the point of that post? He expressed his.

Those in the Top 8, any of them were deserving of winning, whether it been Dave M, Ben T, Steph B, or even Patrick W, and if I had made the finals with any of them, I'd dropped. I honestly mean that.

But Jim, you played it out with Ben T in top 8... but you lost. Top 2 or top 8, what's the difference?

Anyway, the SC SC is over and done... thanks for the wonderful event, Jeff! And congrats to the winners!

[slicknscc]

Back to the real points... Mike and Dave won..... IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!......... I hope to see everyone at Nats...

[The Gorn]

That's absolutely ridiculous.

I'm not even going to BOTHER arguing with this. -_-

Way to go, Supertyranitar!

Why? That was exactly what WoTC did and it worked great.

I suspect you didn't know that.

Now you do.

[Lawman]

Congrats to all the winners! Knowing Michael and his family, he is a good young man who made the choice to play, which was within the rules. Not having met Jim F. (yet), I will say he has my respect for being man enough to state his opinion, but to also admit when he went overboard on his post(s) and say he apologized to the parties.

Keith

[Feraligatr]

First off please don't hijack this post about opinions on multiple winners, what was/has been done for multiple winners...there is another thread for that. Also thanks to Jim F. for his apology and I would ask that you only continue posting to this thread if it is about the event itself or to congratulate the winners (not to complain about someone winning multiple states or playing after winning a multiple state...once again there is a thread for that). Okay onwards and upwards...

I would like to thank everyone who came and played. We had a total of 90 players (compared to about 45 last year)!!! Thanks to all those out of staters for attending (we had players from OH, NC, VA, & GA). Also a BIG THANKS to the judges Greg D, Jacob B, and Javier S. for all their help in judging this event!!! A BIG THANKS to my wife for all her help with this event!!! There is no way this could have been pulled off without all of your help!!!!!! See below for final standings, pictures (coming soon), and winners. I would also like to give a HUGE KUDOS and Great Sportsmanship to Tess D. for conceding to Tad M to give him the 10- win since she had won a previous one!!!

Winners
10-: Tad M. (NC)

11-14: Michael R (NC)

15+: Dave M. (NC)

Pictures
http://community.webshots.com/user/feraligatr14
go to bottom of second page

10 & Under
1st - Tad M
2nd - Tess D
3rd - Mason B
4th - Caitlyn B
5th - Eli K
6th - Reece F
7th - Craig C
8th - Matthew T
9th - Harrison T
10th - Jake M
11th - Patrick M
12th - Mac E
13th - Connor O
14th - Samantha L
15th - Benjamin M
16th - Cheyenne C
17th - Alex N
18th - Christina D
19th - Sheldon N
20th - Duncan L
21st - Megan K

11-14
1st - Michael R
2nd - Colby B
3rd - Blaine D
4th - Zach A
5th - Alex S
6th - Michael Bar
7th - Tristram N
8th - Christopher B
9th - David M
10 - Khiry B
11h - Vincent B
12h - Sanders G
13h - Kahlil B
14h - Jordan B
15h - Kevin R
16h - Phillip L
17h - James N
18h - Roger P
19h - Samantha K
20 - Tatiana M
21st - Michael Beh
22nd - Ryan M
23rd - Will V
24th - Zeb V
25th - Jesse L
26th - Eugene J
27th - Rowland M
28th - Charles S
29th - Ted H
30th - Logan C
31st - Brandon R
32nd - Anthony H
33rd - Emily B
34th - Cory D
35th - DeHaven J
36th - John M
37th - JT C

15+
1st - Dave M.
2nd - Randy M.
3rd - Patrick W.
4th - Ben T
5th - Jim F
6th - Stephanie B
7th - Glenn TM
8th - Bryan W
9th - Michael B
10th - Shawn M
11th - Kim K
12th - Jacy S
13th - Carl W
14th - Stephen V
15th - Bo F
16th - Charles B
17th - Brian T
18th - David H
19th - James W
20th - Chris C
21st - Gary W
22nd - Matt R
23rd - Patrick H
24th - Eric M
25th - Ken C
26th - Julianna F
27th - RJ M
28th - Jacob A
29th - Denise B
30th - K C
31st - Cathie S
32nd - Zachary B

[The Gorn]

Was the Dave Messinger and Randy Miller in the finals? Old guys IN THE HOUSE!

[Dendrobatida]

First off please don't hijack this post about opinions on multiple winners, what was/has been done for multiple winners...there is another thread for that.


Yeah, but where is the thread about the atrociously bad staff at Wendy's? C'mon...something needs to be said there....

Always a fascinating time judging.

Cheers,

Jake

[slicknscc]

actually at that wendy's they called one of my friends a girl, who was a guy... basically he got real ticked off...LOL..

[Feraligatr]

Made a mistake in the top 8. My apologies to Alex S who was 5th. Top 8 from 5th down has been changed to correct the error.