2012 US Nationals Information Posted!

**Mystery Thing** · 03/01/2012, 12:16 PM

Get the lowdown on one of the biggest tournaments of the year!
http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokem...championships/

Quick details:

June 29 - July 1 (prereg June 28), Indiana Convention Center (in Indianapolis)
Round breakdown (number per day) same as last year
$14,000 in scholarships to be dished out in each division, divided among the Top 8
Championship points for at least the Top 32 in each division, could be Top 64 depending on attendance (20 for the winner)
Must have 10 Play! Points (NOT to be confused with Championship Points!) to be eligible
Registration will only be guaranteed to the first 270 Juniors, 270 Seniors, and 640 Masters. Note that this is the minimum guaranteed, not a hard cap. There's nothing to say that players 271/271/641 etc will not get in.
Top 4 in each division get Worlds Trips, Top 8 get Worlds Invites

*bullados* · 03/01/2012, 12:29 PM

Based on the information provided, looks like we'll be back where we were in 2010, on the NW corner of the Center. I'm hoping we have rooms A, B, and C this time. For reference, we had room I last year in the SE corner of the building. I personally like being in the NW corner, as it's closer to the hotels and the Skywalk.

jaws_is_ra · 03/01/2012, 02:17 PM

I would go but I am working on geting to go to the YGO Nationals its the same weekend. If Ohio falls thought I might try for Indy

King Piplup · 03/01/2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullados

Based on the information provided, looks like we'll be back where we were in 2010, on the NW corner of the Center. I'm hoping we have rooms A, B, and C this time. For reference, we had room I last year in the SE corner of the building. I personally like being in the NW corner, as it's closer to the hotels and the Skywalk.

Bigger rooms or smaller? Is it closer to the connection that shopping mall had to the Center?

(Wasn't at 2010 Nats)

Thanks for any information anybody can give.

Prodigiosus · 03/01/2012, 02:43 PM

Yaaaaaaaaaay, trophies. Can't wait to see what they make this year!

*bullados* · 03/01/2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Piplup

Bigger rooms or smaller? Is it closer to the connection that shopping mall had to the Center?

(Wasn't at 2010 Nats)

Thanks for any information anybody can give.

Floor Plans.

Basically, each individual room is smaller, but I'm hoping that they grab a few of those rooms given how much the game has expanded since we were in that corner last.

King Piplup · 03/01/2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullados

Floor Plans.

Basically, each individual room is smaller, but I'm hoping that they grab a few of those rooms given how much the game has expanded since we were in that corner last.

I could be wrong, but I'm 99% sure we had A, B, and C of what we had last year. I can't view those floor plans from iPhone right now, disregard what I said if they devalidate it. Thanks!

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**Professor Dav** · 03/01/2012, 04:54 PM

Hall C is incorrect. It's Hall I, same as last year. We'll get that updated asap.

Thanks,
Prof. Dav

Pikajew1213 · 03/01/2012, 06:57 PM

Wait so are they saying that only 270 willl get in for seniirs last year there were at least 90 more
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cabd · 03/01/2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pikajew1213

Wait so are they saying that only 270 willl get in for seniirs last year there were at least 90 more
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Next time, it would help if you read the first post. 270 are assured. More are accepted up to capacity to be determined by staff

*ultimatedra* · 03/01/2012, 08:22 PM

I like how the TCG national page was updated but the VGC pages hasn't - even though it has a lot of the same info.

*Shino Bug Master* · 03/01/2012, 10:16 PM

At first i read that as "get the letdown on one of the biggest tournaments of the year" and i thought they were taking scholarships from Nats too ;_;

Looks fun, though i can never afford to go.

***DukeFireBird*** · 03/02/2012, 01:32 AM

Biggest Pokemon party details are here! I am stoked again as always for this event!

Here's hoping Ill get to see all my friends there again!

Charizard3712 · 03/02/2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professor Dav

Hall C is incorrect. It's Hall I, same as last year. We'll get that updated asap.

Thanks,
Prof. Dav

We're not sharing the same venue with that fraternity again right? That totally sucked because all the hotels were booked up and all the restaurants were packed all day long.
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***DukeFireBird*** · 03/02/2012, 02:41 PM

nah, that was a keynote anniversary for the fraternity (50, 100, etc.)

Most likely will not be seeing them this year

**sdrawkcab** · 03/02/2012, 03:09 PM

That's usually the weekend CDN nats are hosted.....

Have we been switched to the later week?

Raen · 03/02/2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdrawkcab

That's usually the weekend CDN nats are hosted.....

Have we been switched to the later week?

Who's to say they won't be on the same weekend? It could happen.

*bullados* · 03/03/2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charizard3712

We're not sharing the same venue with that fraternity again right? That totally sucked because all the hotels were booked up and all the restaurants were packed all day long.
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Based on the Convention Center website, looks like we're running up against an athletic show (est 4000), a public defender seminar (est 425), and an 800 person conference. TPCi estimated USNats at 5000 people.

It should be SIGNIFICANTLY easier to find rooms this year than last, though probably a touch harder than it was two years ago.

Timespiral · 03/03/2012, 05:06 PM

Le sad panda, I can't just play in nationals this year... Time to hit the brackets.
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---------- Post added 03/04/2012 at 09:01 AM ----------

So how does one earn the required 10 Play! points?

desufnoc · 03/04/2012, 11:33 AM

Winning States is still an automatic invite though, correct?

King Piplup · 03/04/2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desufnoc

Winning States is still an automatic invite though, correct?

^This is a good question. While you don't need a hard invite, if somebody wins a states and doesn't have 10 PP, do they get into Nats?

old man · 03/04/2012, 02:10 PM

The winner of states gets 10 CP's as part of their package.

King Piplup · 03/04/2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old man

The winner of states gets 10 CP's as part of their package.

C/P not Play Points though

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patthemanvan · 03/04/2012, 05:02 PM

Anything on the Professor Cup format yet?

**SD PokeMom** · 03/04/2012, 05:11 PM

there's info on the professor forum on the OP boards; until it's on the main site (or i can talk to dan) i personally am not comfortable reposting it here.

'mom

03/01/2012, 12:16 PM	#1
Mystery Thing Global Moderator Images: 518	2012 US Nationals Information Posted! Get the lowdown on one of the biggest tournaments of the year! http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokem...championships/ Quick details: June 29 - July 1 (prereg June 28), Indiana Convention Center (in Indianapolis) Round breakdown (number per day) same as last year $14,000 in scholarships to be dished out in each division, divided among the Top 8 Championship points for at least the Top 32 in each division, could be Top 64 depending on attendance (20 for the winner) Must have 10 Play! Points (NOT to be confused with Championship Points!) to be eligible Registration will only be guaranteed to the first 270 Juniors, 270 Seniors, and 640 Masters. Note that this is the minimum guaranteed, not a hard cap. There's nothing to say that players 271/271/641 etc will not get in. Top 4 in each division get Worlds Trips, Top 8 get Worlds Invites __________________ Regionals: Western Canada 2007/2008/2010 HJ/2012 Masters HJ; Mountain West 2011 Masters Judge/2013 Masters HJ; NorCal 2012 Staff CDN Nationals: 2007 Top 8, 2008 Seniors Judge, 2010 Masters Judge, 2011 Masters Head Judge USA Nationals: 2007-2013 Staff Worlds 2008-2012 Staff Last edited by Mystery Thing; 03/01/2012 at 01:23 PM.

03/01/2012, 12:29 PM	#2
bullados 2009 Fan Fiction Winner Images: 85	Based on the information provided, looks like we'll be back where we were in 2010, on the NW corner of the Center. I'm hoping we have rooms A, B, and C this time. For reference, we had room I last year in the SE corner of the building. I personally like being in the NW corner, as it's closer to the hotels and the Skywalk. __________________ 2008 North American Professor Cup Champion Minnesota Plasma Storm Prereleases Battle Road Spring 2013 If you know of any asynchronous multi-camera video recording software, please PM. Thank you!

03/01/2012, 02:17 PM	#3
jaws_is_ra Blog Entries: 1 Images: 10	I would go but I am working on geting to go to the YGO Nationals its the same weekend. If Ohio falls thought I might try for Indy __________________ I am know to my firend by the name Legendary Master and Mew Master by others Ghostly Army

03/01/2012, 06:57 PM	#9
Pikajew1213 Images: 1	Wait so are they saying that only 270 willl get in for seniirs last year there were at least 90 more Posted with Mobile style... __________________ PROUD MEMBER OF TEAM SHENANIGANS My trade Thread http://pokegym.net/forums/showthread.php?t=173507 Ohio States Top 4 2013 Michigan States Top 4 2013 Top 64 Pokemon National Championships 2012

03/01/2012, 10:16 PM	#12
Shino Bug Master Front Page News Editor	At first i read that as "get the letdown on one of the biggest tournaments of the year" and i thought they were taking scholarships from Nats too ;_; Looks fun, though i can never afford to go. __________________ Top 8 at States, 3rd Regionals with Kicks from Brixton =D 2009 2nd Regionals with DandyLions :D 2010 Rec: 46-16 w/Vilegar (4 Cities TC, 2 Wins, 10th States, 4th Regs) =] 2011 Top 8 with Gothitelle, Autumn Regionals :] 2011-2012 season 146/400 CP So far!

03/01/2012, 02:43 PM	#5
Prodigiosus	Yaaaaaaaaaay, trophies. Can't wait to see what they make this year! __________________ Aaron Zheng, two time US VGC National Champion, @CybertronVGC

03/01/2012, 04:54 PM	#8
Professor Dav Master Trainer	Hall C is incorrect. It's Hall I, same as last year. We'll get that updated asap. Thanks, Prof. Dav

03/01/2012, 08:22 PM	#11
ultimatedra Blog Entries: 6 Images: 257	I like how the TCG national page was updated but the VGC pages hasn't - even though it has a lot of the same info.

03/02/2012, 01:32 AM	#13
*DukeFireBird* Gallery Administrator Forum Moderator Blog Entries: 1 Images: 49	Biggest Pokemon party details are here! I am stoked again as always for this event! Here's hoping Ill get to see all my friends there again! __________________ Brony and proud of it! /) GODBOOK STATUS - 2846 to go (6/10/12) If you need any assistance with the Pokegym gallery, please send a PM and I will get in touch ASAP!

03/02/2012, 02:41 PM	#15
*DukeFireBird* Gallery Administrator Forum Moderator Blog Entries: 1 Images: 49	nah, that was a keynote anniversary for the fraternity (50, 100, etc.) Most likely will not be seeing them this year __________________ Brony and proud of it! /) GODBOOK STATUS - 2846 to go (6/10/12) If you need any assistance with the Pokegym gallery, please send a PM and I will get in touch ASAP!

03/02/2012, 03:09 PM	#16
sdrawkcab Forum Moderator Images: 4	That's usually the weekend CDN nats are hosted..... Have we been switched to the later week? __________________ ~adanac morf ekiM m'I~ Plasma Storm and Plasma Freeze TCGO Codes For Sale Here

03/03/2012, 05:06 PM	#19
Timespiral	Le sad panda, I can't just play in nationals this year... Time to hit the brackets. Posted with Mobile style... ---------- Post added 03/04/2012 at 09:01 AM ---------- So how does one earn the required 10 Play! points? __________________ http://www.wizards.com/magic/images/...or_isblack.jpg Take the Magic: The Gathering 'What Color Are You?' Quiz. Team Down Underwater

03/04/2012, 11:33 AM	#20
desufnoc	Winning States is still an automatic invite though, correct? __________________ There's No Shaymin Losing The Game

03/04/2012, 02:10 PM	#22
old man	The winner of states gets 10 CP's as part of their package. __________________ PTO for the State of Oklahoma

03/04/2012, 05:02 PM	#24
patthemanvan	Anything on the Professor Cup format yet? __________________ Team Pineapple We Got Puns!

03/04/2012, 05:11 PM	#25
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