Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

2014 Season Updates and Event Dates!!!!!

BJJ763 said:
For a League Challenge, need a printer, laptop, and TOM. And a judge since the TO cannot judge (unless that gets changed).
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Who says a TO can't judge?

Pokemon has stated that they want TO's to have separate judges for large events, especially premiere events, but it is not a hard and fast rule for all events.
If someone is running an 8 player tournament, they have no need of an extra judge, as long as they're qualified themselves.
 
EricDent said:
As a more casual player (who is Master age) I really can't see the new entry fee thing helping the game.
Since League is usually practice for upcoming tournaments, that means I might start having to face rather nasty decks.
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You say yourself that you are "a more casual player." Does this mean you don't/haven't attend large events? The fee only affects the higher level tournaments. League play isn't affected.

Again, league play really isn't affected. How does a fee for higher-level events make those players who aren't playing at your league now come out and play at league to practice for upcoming tournaments? Are you referring to LCs? If they aren't practicing at your league now, they aren't going to show up unless it is an LC day.

EricDent, you are too focused on predicting bad experiences that you are neglecting the good experiences that always come with growth at league. An increase of players, even if they bring "rather nasty decks," means a larger trading pool, a more experienced crowd for players who want to get better to test their decks against, a chance to expand your social circle and link up with people who may be able to provide rides to larger events. For paid events, the prizes are (said to) go deeper into the rankings so those players who may be "shafted" because of the small proportion of rewarded players will now have a better chance of winning prizes.
 
Yes I don't usually play in tournaments, unless they are pre-releases.

However with the announcement of DC as the Worlds location, I was kinda intersted in possibly trying for it.

I own a car, so transportation isn't an issue.
I have a job that pays OK, so no problem there.

It just seems like it would turn out bad.

Though I must admit at league it seems that the older players seem to avoid me.
With the exception of maybe 1-2 Masters.
I seem to be a magnet for the younger players for some odd reason.

Anyhow I will see how the next few months go before deciding.
I do enjoy the game, I just think they are trying to do some rather bad ideas toward the older players.

I am very interested in how those league challenge things will substitute Battle Roads.
Hopefully we get more info on those.
 
All Age groups - You can win Championship points at these events!

1st place - 120 Championship Points
2nd place - 110 Championship Points (if division attendance is 4 or greater)
3rd and 4th places - 90 Championship Points (if division attendance is 8 or greater)
5th to 8th places - 70 Championship Points(if division attendance is 32 or greater)
9th to 12th places - 50 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
13th to 16th places - 40 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th to 32nd places - 20 Championship Points (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
33rd to 64th places - 10 Championship Point (if division attendance is 256 or greater)
Three age groups:

Junior Division: Born in 2003 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002
Masters Division: Born in 1998 or earlier


Prizes for each of three age groups

Trophies and promotional items will be similar to last year - More information coming soon!

Juniors and Seniors - Booster pack prizing

Note: This is an increase in booster pack prizing over last year.
1st place - 72 boosters (2 booster boxes)
2nd place - 72 boosters (2 booster boxes)
3rd and 4th places - 36 boosters each (1 booster box)
5th to 8th places - 27 boosters each
9th to 16th places - 18 boosters each
17th to 32nd places - 9 boosters each
Masters - Booster pack prizing

Note: This is an increase in booster pack prizing from last year of over Three Times.
1st place - 216 boosters (6 booster boxes)
2nd place - 144 boosters (4 booster boxes)
3rd and 4th places - 108 boosters each (3 booster boxes)
5th to 8th places - 54 boosters each
9th to 16th places - 36 boosters each
17th to 32nd places - 24 boosters each
33rd to 64th places - 15 boosters each


$20 registration fee for masters. How do you think that will impact the event? Also, VGC is still on Sunday here in Philly.
 
espy87 said:
All Age groups - You can win Championship points at these events!

1st place - 120 Championship Points
2nd place - 110 Championship Points (if division attendance is 4 or greater)
3rd and 4th places - 90 Championship Points (if division attendance is 8 or greater)
5th to 8th places - 70 Championship Points(if division attendance is 32 or greater)
9th to 12th places - 50 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
13th to 16th places - 40 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th to 32nd places - 20 Championship Points (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
33rd to 64th places - 10 Championship Point (if division attendance is 256 or greater)
Three age groups:

Junior Division: Born in 2003 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002
Masters Division: Born in 1998 or earlier


Prizes for each of three age groups

Trophies and promotional items will be similar to last year - More information coming soon!

Juniors and Seniors - Booster pack prizing

Note: This is an increase in booster pack prizing over last year.
1st place - 72 boosters (2 booster boxes)
2nd place - 72 boosters (2 booster boxes)
3rd and 4th places - 36 boosters each (1 booster box)
5th to 8th places - 27 boosters each
9th to 16th places - 18 boosters each
17th to 32nd places - 9 boosters each
Masters - Booster pack prizing

Note: This is an increase in booster pack prizing from last year of over Three Times.
1st place - 216 boosters (6 booster boxes)
2nd place - 144 boosters (4 booster boxes)
3rd and 4th places - 108 boosters each (3 booster boxes)
5th to 8th places - 54 boosters each
9th to 16th places - 36 boosters each
17th to 32nd places - 24 boosters each
33rd to 64th places - 15 boosters each


$20 registration fee for masters. How do you think that will impact the event? Also, VGC is still on Sunday here in Philly.
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So then us masters are paying for the increased prized pool in the juniors and seniors division too? How is that fair??
 
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Ugh, I was kinda hoping the increased prizes for Masters would be something better than playing booster pack lottery, but I guess it's better than nothing. You could probably sell each pack for $2-$3.
A $20 fee is pretty hefty, I could see some decreased attendance.
 
pankanese said:
Ugh, I was kinda hoping the increased prizes for Masters would be something better than playing booster pack lottery, but I guess it's better than nothing. You could probably sell each pack for $2-$3.
A $20 fee is pretty hefty, I could see some decreased attendance.
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I second the latter part of you post. This too is making me question if I still wanna go even though I requested off. :/
 
tonenkyra said:
So then us masters are paying for the increased prized pool in the juniors and seniors division too? How is that fair??
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I don't think that's a fair assessment. Yes, Juniors and Seniors get more cards that last year, but the travel awards and travel stipends for 1-4th place are no longer included. I'm pretty sure if you do the math, your $20 goes all the way towards an increase in the Masters prize pool - by something like 300%.
 
I for one don't care about booster packs as prize support. I mean, it's nice to get a few packs but six boxes is pretty excessive when you already have all the cards to make a winning deck.
 
FincastlePokemon2 said:
I don't think that's a fair assessment. Yes, Juniors and Seniors get more cards that last year, but the travel awards and travel stipends for 1-4th place are no longer included. I'm pretty sure if you do the math, your $20 goes all the way towards an increase in the Masters prize pool - by something like 300%.
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espy87 said:
Masters - Booster pack prizing

Note: This is an increase in booster pack prizing from last year of over Three Times.
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Glaceon said:
Because you aren't. Those prizes are near identical to the past.
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espy87 said:
Juniors and Seniors - Booster pack prizing

Note: This is an increase in booster pack prizing over last year.
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but all in all, I guess it doesn't really matter, does it? if wanna play, now I hafta pay, rite? rite! so its whatevs really. ill see how I do this season.
 
You guys do realize you can sell a case of booster boxes for a pretty good sum of cash right?

I'm not disappointed by the prizes all that much due to that, but I admit I wish 1st place still got at very least a travel stipend, and I wish everyone got a booster pack or 2 for their entry fee.
 
Raen said:
You guys do realize you can sell a case of booster boxes for a pretty good sum of cash right?

I'm not disappointed by the prizes all that much due to that, but I admit I wish 1st place still got at very least a travel stipend, and I wish everyone got a booster pack or 2 for their entry fee.
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See that last part in your post is exactly what I was thinking. That's what they should besides a stinking promo card that is actually a reprint is a set card with a promo stamp on it.


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If you win a State or a Regional, you're probably going to be in the Top 100 CP in the US after Spring Regionals...
 
bullados said:
If you win a State or a Regional, you're probably going to be in the Top 100 CP in the US after Spring Regionals...
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Yeah, probably. It's just nice to have something for certain when you actually win; A lot of the rewards this year feel like they come at the end of the season, rather than right when you win, which takes a little excitement out of the event you win itself. A minor gripe for sure, as I wouldn't EVER complain about a booster case, but still.
 
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