Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

N.A States... that are not on 1st and 8th... Im confused

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THE FT. LAUD. LOUD MOUTH

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*Looks at dates for worldwide S/P/T Championships*

*Sees the following events* (EDIT- LOOK AT THE DATES OF EACH EVENT)

http://www.op.pokemon-tcg.com/tournaments/details.asp?tournament_id=803000063
http://www.op.pokemon-tcg.com/tournaments/details.asp?tournament_id=803000064
http://www.op.pokemon-tcg.com/tournaments/details.asp?tournament_id=803000065
http://www.op.pokemon-tcg.com/tournaments/details.asp?tournament_id=803000066
http://www.op.pokemon-tcg.com/tournaments/details.asp?tournament_id=801000129
http://www.op.pokemon-tcg.com/tournaments/details.asp?tournament_id=803000067
http://www.op.pokemon-tcg.com/tournaments/details.asp?tournament_id=803000072

*Looks at S/P/T FAQ*

*Sees this…*

When are the Pokémon TCG State/Province/Territory Championships?
North America: March 1st & March 8th
International: March 1st through March 30th
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*Looks back at S/P/T dates*

*Looks at World Map*

*Establishs that Mexico is part of North America*

*Calls Kettler and says, “Hey, run to the border real quick and tell me if Mexico is still there”*

*Waits*

*Kettler establishs that Mexico is where it has always been*

*Double checks FAQ, Triple checks S/P/T dates*

*Scrachs head*

*Enters state of confuseon*

Mexico has more chances to play in States then rest of North America?
Fair?
Not Fair?
Shnagins?
Dugong?
Viva la Mexico?
Ramble Ramble Ramble?
Penny for your Thoughts?

DISCUSS
 
POP normally isn't compelled to justify or explain its actions, but I "would" like a comment on this before we jump to conclusions.

However, at first glance, this looks ridiculously unfair. Some sort of cap needs to be put in place.
 
No...North America should mean just that: North America, seeing as how we share invites with Mexico and Canada.
 
I think US Players will have to invade Mexico (To particpate in Mexican States) just so that we can keep out top scores competitive with thier players top scores.
 
Are US citizens allowed to play in mexican states? I'm thinking trip to mexico. If they get 6ish states dates, then i might as well get the same advantage.
 
It appears that MX will not have a Regional this year. Did they have as many CCs or BRs as USA? There may be reasons why they get more chances at STPs than the USA.

Keith
 
Lawman said:
It appears that MX will not have a Regional this year. Did they have as many CCs or BRs as USA? There may be reasons why they get more chances at STPs than the USA.

Keith
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I agree with Keith on this one...


If they don't have a regional that sucks for MX.However, all of these events being 32k will make a HUGE impact - especially if some MX players travel to America for Regionals. If say, one or two MX players go X-0 at 2-3 events, their rating will sky rocket to over 1900.


I am at 1850 right now,but that's with an entire season (thus far) under my belt. It'll be interested to see what happens to say the least
 
I'm sure Ives can give us some background on this. It can certainly affect some rankings though in the long run. The Q though, how many players in MX (outside of Pablo) can/will travel to FL for an invite w/o trip paid?

Keith
 
a) We don't get Regionals.
b) These are STP's, not CC's, most are pretty far away from each other.

I don't know anything beyond that. I wish people thought on both ends of the spectrum though, where was the: It's unfair for Mexico in this years rankigns because they don't get Regionals, a very high k-value event thread last year? Of course, US people didn't mind as it only beneffitted them. Now that we have a slight advantage by being able to go to 3-4 STP's over 2 STP's and 1 Regionals, people get concerned. Just some food for thought.
 
Read Pablo's post, he pretty much nails it.


PS I do think it would be great that US players attend Mexican states, see this as an extra chance of boosting your record, I call it the reverse Pablo, since Pablo is the one usually stealing points off US at regionals, why not US players steal off points from mexican players at states ? just remember 2 things, be sure to have your insurance paid, and second, to bring reeses :p
 
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smacktack15 said:
In Ontario we only get 1 Provincials and 1 Regionals but, its better than nothing.
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Sounds about right unless there is only 1 Regional in all of Canadia. However, it seems Mexico gets zero Regionals.

I think this means we can see Pablo back to defend at Southwest Regional in US. Well, I won't see him because I'll be at Sierra Nevada. Actually, I hardly saw him last year because of much excitement with dropped or picked up decks in the Junior division (eh, DukeFireBird?).
 
Pablo said:
a) We don't get Regionals.
b) These are STP's, not CC's, most are pretty far away from each other.

I don't know anything beyond that. I wish people thought on both ends of the spectrum though, where was the: It's unfair for Mexico in this years rankigns because they don't get Regionals, a very high k-value event thread last year? Of course, US people didn't mind as it only beneffitted them. Now that we have a slight advantage by being able to go to 3-4 STP's over 2 STP's and 1 Regionals, people get concerned. Just some food for thought.
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...Which is all very acceptable, seeing as how some top placers in your NC won't even get to go to Worlds (VISA)!
 
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