Some questions from the needy

Pokele · 07/12/2005, 02:58 PM

hey i've been away from pokemon but i noticed the World's championship is in San Diego, CA and felt it like an omen. I plan on going to the grinder (funny, gonna be my first tournament in a while). I got a few questions. Here goes.

1)in the past, have there been newbs in the grinder?

2)are the pokemon stands/vendors worth it?

3)about how much money should i bring for food and stuff?

4)oh ya, and since i live close, (i know i'm missing out on the excitement of overnight practice, etc) I plan on leaving every night and coming back in the morning. How late are there gonna be ppl still playin down in the lobby (as in like not in their private rooms) so i can kinda estimate when my mom should pick me up (age-15). Oh ya, and how early can I be there the next day?

ALL ANSWERS WILL B GREATLY APPRECIATED!

THANKS TO EVERYBODY FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ (and hopefully post).

PAYCE!

*mewsmom* · 07/12/2005, 05:08 PM

1. I'm sure there have been. Just because your a newb doesn't mean your not good!

2. The side events, the karma and such are so worth it. Got a few friends going? You'll have a blast

3. Come with a full belly & 20 would probably cover you for the day. Souvies money is up to you. I don't remember much of a store except through the Pokemon Rocks Tour (and I don't think they'll be there this year).

4. There will be people up at all hours. The actual main event room get's shut down (around 10pm) but there were side tourneys, test decking & such going on in the halls last year. So you really should just determine by your own juice and how long you can go. I'm sure being there between 7-8 wouldn't be considered early, just the main event room probably won't be open just yet.

Come on out and join the Pokemon Party

GymLeaderPhil · 07/12/2005, 05:25 PM

Pokemon Rocks America will not be there, however the beanbag room will be!

*giggles*

Beanbags...

*giggles*

Pokele · 07/12/2005, 06:15 PM

thanks for your help, mewsmom. Oh and congrats on the news article :-).

oh ya and phil....thanks? lol

Feraligatr · 07/13/2005, 06:38 AM

Also if you don't qualify for Day 2 there will be Ex Unseen Forces Pre-Releases on Sunday (I think cost is $20 per). Also if you don't qualify for Day 1 (i.e. through the grinder) there will be league that should be free.

*ultimatedra* · 07/13/2005, 06:42 AM

phil...buddy...you losing it?

and what is this beanbag room?

well, i guess i will see at worlds.

-Professor ultimatedra

Pokele · 07/13/2005, 10:22 AM

Thanks Feraligatr. I'll be sure to go, then. I'm also from NC :-) but then moved to CA last summer :-(...it's kinda like a sign i was meant to go to worlds...

OMG! I JUST WENT TO THE LINK IN YOUR SIG! YOU'RE JEFF! I went to your league when you were still the leader there! I was Max. Uh...I don't know if you remember me. Little asian kid. I remember you and your son. and all the tournaments hosted

.

Well whattya know...funny how you posted on my thread

.

CYA AT WORLDS!

ncpicachufan2000 · 07/13/2005, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimatedra

phil...buddy...you losing it?

and what is this beanbag room?

well, i guess i will see at worlds.

-Professor ultimatedra

You don't remember the bean bag room??? This is the movie room that was FULL of bean bag chairs- great room to chill in! And watch great pokemon movies on a wide screen!

Poliwag92 · 07/13/2005, 11:38 AM

Saturday is prereleases too

GymLeaderPhil · 07/13/2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimatedra

phil...buddy...you losing it?

and what is this beanbag room?

well, i guess i will see at worlds.

-Professor ultimatedra

I've lost it years ago.

But the beanbag room is awesome. Words cannot describe how awesome it is.

Pokele · 07/14/2005, 05:55 AM

that's amazing. around 7-8 posts and Mewsmom and Feraligatr were the only helpful people.

Drift · 07/14/2005, 06:12 AM

I went to nationals after being out of the game for awhile, never played the current format, won my first event. Bulid your deck right and you'll be fine

Food wise, see if you or someone else can find coupons for the places there. You may even get off eating free.

Pokele · 07/14/2005, 06:18 AM

Now that was helpful! thanks alot Drift. Someone that's been in my shoes.

Feraligatr · 07/14/2005, 12:05 PM

Also here are a couple of links where there are restaurants (on site may be pricey but the mall is next door):

http://www.towncountry.com/

http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=765

Pokele · 07/14/2005, 11:16 PM

thanks

Crosplat · 07/20/2005, 10:38 AM

To answer your first question there are alot of newbs that have/are playing in the grinder and (correct me here if I am wrong) 50% of the people who enter the grinder get in. Hope it helps!

**SD PokeMom** · 07/20/2005, 10:56 AM

I'd GUESS that there would be less unused invites this year than last, since all invites (in the US, not speaking for Int'l) came with a trip...so I'm guessing it'll be a little harder to grinder in this year than it was last year, as less spots will be available.

'mom

Feraligatr · 07/20/2005, 11:11 AM

As SD PokéMom mentioned I expect there will be less this year given there are no invite only and more trips given out (i.e. 3 Stadiums vs 13 Regionals). Last year it was approximately:

10-: 19 attended, 19 taken

11-14: 48 attended, top 24

15+: 130+ attended, top 32

supertyranitar · 07/20/2005, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GymLeaderPhil

Pokemon Rocks America will not be there, however the beanbag room will be!

*giggles*

Beanbags...

*giggles*

Phil, its ok, we all know you like the Beanbags, but doesn't mean you have to go wild and all, so please, DON'T GO CRAZY!

Well, if you don't make day 1, theres plenty of side events, and theres a league play and tons of other things to do

But for some reason i don't remember you, this puzzles me

AXE · 07/20/2005, 06:06 PM

Does neone know if the hotel has a hot tub? (really bad inside joke, lol)

Crosplat · 07/22/2005, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venusaur

Only top 8 + unused invites gets in, so I would guess around top 32 for each age group.

Thanks for clearing that up

Poliwag92 · 07/22/2005, 02:50 PM

sure if you get a suite or master ball room thing

07/12/2005, 05:08 PM	#2
mewsmom Images: 49	1. I'm sure there have been. Just because your a newb doesn't mean your not good! 2. The side events, the karma and such are so worth it. Got a few friends going? You'll have a blast 3. Come with a full belly & 20 would probably cover you for the day. Souvies money is up to you. I don't remember much of a store except through the Pokemon Rocks Tour (and I don't think they'll be there this year). 4. There will be people up at all hours. The actual main event room get's shut down (around 10pm) but there were side tourneys, test decking & such going on in the halls last year. So you really should just determine by your own juice and how long you can go. I'm sure being there between 7-8 wouldn't be considered early, just the main event room probably won't be open just yet. Come on out and join the Pokemon Party __________________ Team Lynch Mob TX Region 07-? MS Region 04 -07 TX Region 01-04 FL Region 99-01

07/20/2005, 10:56 AM	#17
SD PokeMom Mod Supervisor Blog Entries: 1 Images: 150	I'd GUESS that there would be less unused invites this year than last, since all invites (in the US, not speaking for Int'l) came with a trip...so I'm guessing it'll be a little harder to grinder in this year than it was last year, as less spots will be available. 'mom __________________ SD area players: join the Play! Pokemon San Diego facebook group for local event info! League Leader, San Diego Games and Comics / PTO, San Diego CA My eyes being hindered by blind passions, I cannot perceive the light that grasps me; Yet the great compassion, without tiring, Illumines me always. Namuamidabutsu...

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07/12/2005, 02:58 PM	#1
Pokele	Some questions from the needy hey i've been away from pokemon but i noticed the World's championship is in San Diego, CA and felt it like an omen. I plan on going to the grinder (funny, gonna be my first tournament in a while). I got a few questions. Here goes. 1)in the past, have there been newbs in the grinder? 2)are the pokemon stands/vendors worth it? 3)about how much money should i bring for food and stuff? 4)oh ya, and since i live close, (i know i'm missing out on the excitement of overnight practice, etc) I plan on leaving every night and coming back in the morning. How late are there gonna be ppl still playin down in the lobby (as in like not in their private rooms) so i can kinda estimate when my mom should pick me up (age-15). Oh ya, and how early can I be there the next day? ALL ANSWERS WILL B GREATLY APPRECIATED! THANKS TO EVERYBODY FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ (and hopefully post). PAYCE! Last edited by Pokele; 07/12/2005 at 02:59 PM.

07/12/2005, 06:15 PM	#4
Pokele	thanks for your help, mewsmom. Oh and congrats on the news article :-). oh ya and phil....thanks? lol

07/13/2005, 06:38 AM	#5
Feraligatr	Also if you don't qualify for Day 2 there will be Ex Unseen Forces Pre-Releases on Sunday (I think cost is $20 per). Also if you don't qualify for Day 1 (i.e. through the grinder) there will be league that should be free. __________________ Proud father of Mike & Tracy Click below for NC/SC/Western VA Events: www.ncscpokemon.com

07/13/2005, 06:42 AM	#6
ultimatedra Blog Entries: 6 Images: 254	phil...buddy...you losing it? and what is this beanbag room? well, i guess i will see at worlds. -Professor ultimatedra

07/13/2005, 10:22 AM	#7
Pokele	Thanks Feraligatr. I'll be sure to go, then. I'm also from NC :-) but then moved to CA last summer :-(...it's kinda like a sign i was meant to go to worlds... OMG! I JUST WENT TO THE LINK IN YOUR SIG! YOU'RE JEFF! I went to your league when you were still the leader there! I was Max. Uh...I don't know if you remember me. Little asian kid. I remember you and your son. and all the tournaments hosted . Well whattya know...funny how you posted on my thread . CYA AT WORLDS! Last edited by Pokele; 07/13/2005 at 10:26 AM.

07/13/2005, 11:38 AM	#9
Poliwag92	Saturday is prereleases too __________________ Team Marriland My Trading thread Pokegym Quote of the Week: "btw the drugs were sooooo good."

07/14/2005, 05:55 AM	#11
Pokele	that's amazing. around 7-8 posts and Mewsmom and Feraligatr were the only helpful people.

07/14/2005, 06:12 AM	#12
Drift	I went to nationals after being out of the game for awhile, never played the current format, won my first event. Bulid your deck right and you'll be fine Food wise, see if you or someone else can find coupons for the places there. You may even get off eating free. __________________ Aim: Drift and Learn Currently looking for appr battles at the moment.

07/14/2005, 06:18 AM	#13
Pokele	Now that was helpful! thanks alot Drift. Someone that's been in my shoes.

07/14/2005, 12:05 PM	#14
Feraligatr	Also here are a couple of links where there are restaurants (on site may be pricey but the mall is next door): http://www.towncountry.com/ http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=765 __________________ Proud father of Mike & Tracy Click below for NC/SC/Western VA Events: www.ncscpokemon.com

07/20/2005, 11:11 AM	#18
Feraligatr	As SD PokéMom mentioned I expect there will be less this year given there are no invite only and more trips given out (i.e. 3 Stadiums vs 13 Regionals). Last year it was approximately: 10-: 19 attended, 19 taken 11-14: 48 attended, top 24 15+: 130+ attended, top 32 __________________ Proud father of Mike & Tracy Click below for NC/SC/Western VA Events: www.ncscpokemon.com

07/20/2005, 06:06 PM	#20
AXE	Does neone know if the hotel has a hot tub? (really bad inside joke, lol) __________________ Founding member of Team Chicago "Winning is not everything... ITs the ONLY thing" - Vince Lombardi "Are you Army Strong?"

07/22/2005, 02:50 PM	#22
Poliwag92	sure if you get a suite or master ball room thing __________________ Team Marriland My Trading thread Pokegym Quote of the Week: "btw the drugs were sooooo good."