I am Entei
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Mates,
Niles reached a new low in holding Pokemon tournaments. The turnout was surprisingly large for Niles and Super Bowl Sunday with a lot of juniors which was really great to see. As usual, we had the bloke judging who really doesn't understand what's going on with Pokemon. Although, he seemed to take some coaching from a bloke in a Pokemon professor hat. Also, they had a Morningtide prerelease at the same time with people playing Yugioh making it crowded and stuffy.
Then, at about the third round (out of 5 rounds for 30 minute rounds) we learn that there are no prizes for the tournament. The judge bloke says with a big smile, "It's all for rankings..there are no prizes." How cheap can you be (yes I know they gave out the free posters!)!!! Needless to say, the place emptied out as people (including me and my pals), left with their packs to get home and mostly to get out of there without playing the final 2 rounds.
I appreciate that they hold the tournaments (we hadn't missed but 2 in 2 years) as there are not many places or people doing it (Before anyone says anything, I and many others have offered to help them run tournaments for free) but to me it seemed like "Thanks for the 12 quid and we'll squeeze you in somewhere between the games and players we really fancy!" We shan't be returning!
Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers
Niles reached a new low in holding Pokemon tournaments. The turnout was surprisingly large for Niles and Super Bowl Sunday with a lot of juniors which was really great to see. As usual, we had the bloke judging who really doesn't understand what's going on with Pokemon. Although, he seemed to take some coaching from a bloke in a Pokemon professor hat. Also, they had a Morningtide prerelease at the same time with people playing Yugioh making it crowded and stuffy.
Then, at about the third round (out of 5 rounds for 30 minute rounds) we learn that there are no prizes for the tournament. The judge bloke says with a big smile, "It's all for rankings..there are no prizes." How cheap can you be (yes I know they gave out the free posters!)!!! Needless to say, the place emptied out as people (including me and my pals), left with their packs to get home and mostly to get out of there without playing the final 2 rounds.
I appreciate that they hold the tournaments (we hadn't missed but 2 in 2 years) as there are not many places or people doing it (Before anyone says anything, I and many others have offered to help them run tournaments for free) but to me it seemed like "Thanks for the 12 quid and we'll squeeze you in somewhere between the games and players we really fancy!" We shan't be returning!
Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers