Well, I am playing to meet new people, keep the friends that I have already made, have fun, and create a positive enviorment for kids. Will I ever win a trip? Maybe one day! Yeah right. but that is the reason I play. I do enjoy the card game and the challenge of tournaments... Yet, to write, "What do I get? How do I get it" For what? "Playing a child's card game?" LOL Is it really all about the ratings?
I don't think we should interpret what he's saying as literally "what we're playing for."
He's basically just asking why we don't know all of the details yet (which we rightfully should).
If you read between the lines from the overview, you will notice how they pretty much confirm invites without trips.
I agree that we should know by now how the invites are going to be divided up, especially because Battle Roads have already started. Right now I figure I might as well try to get all the points I can for my rating, so I've been going to all the Battle Roads I can, but if I knew how the invites would be given out then maybe I wouldn't have to go to so many tournament and I could do other things on the weekend.
He's basically just asking why we don't know all of the details yet (which we rightfully should).
National Championships
Dates: North America: June 2008
International: April–June 2008
K-Value: 44
These events provide players with the opportunity to prove that they are the best player in their country. Prizes vary by country but typically include trophies, scholarships, invites to the World Championships, booster packs, and other cool Pokémon-themed items.
Last Chance Qualifier
Date: August 15, 2008
K-Value: N/A
This event provides players with a final opportunity to gain an invitation to the 2008 World Championships. Beyond the predetermined number of invitations, additional invites may be added to account for unclaimed invites earned via National Championships or Premier Ratings.
The Last Chance Qualifier will be held at the same location as the 2008 World Championships.
Who needs trips!
So what youre saying is, even if I qualify thru ratings.. theres a good chance that they wont pay for my trip (as I hear they did in the previous years) ?