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Sarcasm is becoming a lost art, my friend. :frown:
Pokemon Dead?
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Sarcasm is becoming a lost art, my friend. :frown:
shinx-a-vision
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This is why I can never write movie or episode scripts... no one will ever understand anything I try to do. 
Although in this situation, I really, really do not understand how no one could have not understood it. Was it just that people chose to skim the story and not actually read it? How can anyone deny that it wasn't sarcasm when I was saying none of the judges would crack a smile, yet Chrisbo was obviously smiling? I even made SD_Pokemom's smile a little more pronounced in Photoshop because I was afraid people would think I was serious. XD
Or is it that just some people want to try to find everything wrong with what I post? Like "selective vision."
Although in this situation, I really, really do not understand how no one could have not understood it. Was it just that people chose to skim the story and not actually read it? How can anyone deny that it wasn't sarcasm when I was saying none of the judges would crack a smile, yet Chrisbo was obviously smiling? I even made SD_Pokemom's smile a little more pronounced in Photoshop because I was afraid people would think I was serious. XD
Or is it that just some people want to try to find everything wrong with what I post? Like "selective vision."
This is why I can never write movie or episode scripts... no one will ever understand anything I try to do.
Just get a deck Jon, then you'll be too busy having fun to care.
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Yeah, I'll have so much fun that I will forget to put out my prizes, automatically lose the game, and lose all spirit I had up until that point.
... Like on Saturday. What a stupid rule!
... Like on Saturday. What a stupid rule!
shinx-a-vision
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This is why I can never write movie or episode scripts... no one will ever understand anything I try to do.
Although in this situation, I really, really do not understand how no one could have not understood it. Was it just that people chose to skim the story and not actually read it? How can anyone deny that it wasn't sarcasm when I was saying none of the judges would crack a smile, yet Chrisbo was obviously smiling? I even made SD_Pokemom's smile a little more pronounced in Photoshop because I was afraid people would think I was serious. XD
Or is it that just some people want to try to find everything wrong with what I post? Like "selective vision."
i read it but couldnt be bothered clicking on the pics but it was a good artical.....
ColdFire64
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Pokemon TCG is far from dead. Although the collecting aspect of the TCG feels dead to me, that doesn't mean any of the DP sets are horrible, nor does it mean that the metagame is not good enough. People can blame PUI all they want for what they think is a lack of prize support at a tournament, new rulings, not enough good cards, or whatever else people are ranting about. The metagame we have now is one of the best metagames I've seen in the TCG since the game came out, IMO.
As for certain rules and rulings, those will eventually die and be changed into some other ruling/rule that will make people mad all over again anyways that will then cause a random thread to be misunderstood and start this topic up all over again.... Such as threads like the one in this topic and these as a recent example:
http://pokegym.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68790
As for certain rules and rulings, those will eventually die and be changed into some other ruling/rule that will make people mad all over again anyways that will then cause a random thread to be misunderstood and start this topic up all over again.... Such as threads like the one in this topic and these as a recent example:
http://pokegym.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68790
Rusty? I've been there. Don't blame the rules
This happened to you? You should play more often! :tongue:
If you'd play the game some, you'd remember your prizes more. And you'd also understand why playing search trainers with 0 possibility of having anything prized is an advantage to so many decks that you'd know this isn't a stupid rule. PUI wrote the rule for good reason & I know the HJ had to approve your game loss, so I doubt it was misapplied.
Yeah, I'll have so much fun that I will forget to put out my prizes, automatically lose the game, and lose all spirit I had up until that point.
... Like on Saturday. What a stupid rule!
This happened to you? You should play more often! :tongue:
If you'd play the game some, you'd remember your prizes more. And you'd also understand why playing search trainers with 0 possibility of having anything prized is an advantage to so many decks that you'd know this isn't a stupid rule. PUI wrote the rule for good reason & I know the HJ had to approve your game loss, so I doubt it was misapplied.
ryanvergel
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You got a game loss for not putting your prizes out?
They definitely weren't that harsh at worlds...
They definitely weren't that harsh at worlds...
...IF the deck had been searched. not just 'no prizes were put out'. i had to give out a gameloss in juniors for the same reason: midgame, no prizes set out and at least half-a-dozen search cards in the discard...
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One search might not trigger a game loss (depending on what was searched for), but multiples or a search for a key card...
What's fair? Not an easy call for a judge to make.
I will point out that it used to be that not placing prizes was an auto game loss right there just for that.
We have been trying to make things as fair as possible for both players.
Sometimes there is no "good" call. Sometimes you just have to make the call that the game is beyond repair.
That's why those calls go up to the head judge.
What's fair? Not an easy call for a judge to make.
I will point out that it used to be that not placing prizes was an auto game loss right there just for that.
We have been trying to make things as fair as possible for both players.
Sometimes there is no "good" call. Sometimes you just have to make the call that the game is beyond repair.
That's why those calls go up to the head judge.
NoPoke
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True, but at worlds it was the judges who would have received a game loss if anyone started without prizes.
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In the old days, wasn't it just that you put out your prizes and then they get to take a prize? I mean, it's not like the game is going to go bust if you went in a few turns (like I did) and a search or two was performed. Things might be altered, but not to the point where I know what my prizes are.
This is the funny part of my situation: My opponent (who was extremely nice, a good player, and was always careful when drawing cards and stuff) came in late, and I didn't even know the procedure for that since I never play. I was getting mad because I thought I wouldn't have an opponent, and then Chris came over and told me about the 10 minute rule and to win, he would have to take 6 prizes. So, when he finally showed up, I think it was either Chris or me (I can't remember) who told him the situation, and then we played, and then I forgot the stupid prizes! So it was supposed to be an easy win, too, especially since I already knocked out his first Pokemon within the first few turns.
We played until the clock despite the prize thing, and he still beat me, which is why I was like, "Oh, well, whatever." I mean, if he had come in on time and the prize thing hadn't happened, he still would have probably won. If I had put out my prizes and he came in late, I would have (even though it wouldn't be based off either player's skills, and more like an unfair win just because of the rules). I don't think that the other late rule is fair... whatever happened to taking a prize if they come in late? What if they just come in a few minutes late like my opponent? They have to knock out SIX Pokemon in only 30 minutes just because they were a little late?
He did make it to the T16, though.
So, at least the late thing didn't cripple his score (since I was stupid and didn't put out my prizes).Too many severe penalties! Why don't you just let the opponent take 3 prizes instead of a game loss if they forget prizes or come in 10+ minutes late, or allow the opponent to take a prize if the other comes in 10- minutes late? Anything is better than a game loss or having to knock out so many Pokemon within such a small time limit.
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PKM4
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As soon as I read the article I had to laugh. I knew it sarcasim from the the first sentence. I thought it was very funny although, my sister didn't get it. I had to explain it to her.
The Pasadena Regionals had 154 players. Was that one of the highest in the country? The Santa Clara Regionals also had 118 players which was a lot more than anyone expected.
Also my league attendence grown in the last few months.
Once again, I loved the article WPM. I laughed my head off.
The Pasadena Regionals had 154 players. Was that one of the highest in the country? The Santa Clara Regionals also had 118 players which was a lot more than anyone expected.
Also my league attendence grown in the last few months.
Once again, I loved the article WPM. I laughed my head off.
Spirit Of Mew
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I have to say it is growing but we need more people still. Seniors are struggling with the amout of people at tourneys in my are. I have started recruiting and so far I have got five more people into the game.
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That's not behavior indicative of a lawyer.
"I only choose to listen to what one person misinterpreted, and will even brag about it to everyone."
If by "junk" you mean Pokemon news, you have left yourself open to the question of, "Is Pokemon news, more specifically news of Pokemon's popularity, 'junk' to you?" That's also not the attitude of a Pokemon player when most would want to promote the game they are playing.
A lawyer also does not make claims without backing them up, or at least if they do, they are asked to back them up. What proof do you have that scans are illegally obtained, other than what you presume, which is not even considered evidence in any court?
Now be sure to waive your fancy degrees in my face and state how you are automatically better. That's how many pompous / arrogant people act in today's world, especially on the internet.
That's not behavior indicative of a lawyer.
"I only choose to listen to what one person misinterpreted, and will even brag about it to everyone."
If by "junk" you mean Pokemon news, you have left yourself open to the question of, "Is Pokemon news, more specifically news of Pokemon's popularity, 'junk' to you?" That's also not the attitude of a Pokemon player when most would want to promote the game they are playing.
A lawyer also does not make claims without backing them up, or at least if they do, they are asked to back them up. What proof do you have that scans are illegally obtained, other than what you presume, which is not even considered evidence in any court?
Now be sure to waive your fancy degrees in my face and state how you are automatically better. That's how many pompous / arrogant people act in today's world, especially on the internet.
No, I dont need to stoop to your level there. I merely stated what I do. I do not frequent your website except when PRs roll around to see if you have posted info that is time sensitive to PUI. You see, I have a contract with PUI that I honor. I understand what a contract is and does. I also understand, based on that contract, that you, young man, should not have scans of the english cards that have not been released to the general public yet. Likewise, the promo sleeve characters are secret and are shipped to PTOs with strict rules. I think even a college student can understand that. :wink:
As a last note, have you seen some of the comments of "celebrity" lawyers lately?? Gloria Aldred out in your neck of the woods with the (former) nanny of Rob Lowe? She wont let her client tell GMA what the allegations are ag'st Lowe, but they are TRUE!! How many lawyers state their clients are innocent and look forward to defending themselves and "their good name" in court, then plead guilty later? Mike Vick anyone???
I'll tell you this much WPM, if I was a PTO in your area, I would seriously consider suing you in civil court and take your deposition requiring you to divulge your "source". There would be no immunity. I can claim that your site is disruptive to my "business" of running PRs by revealing info ahead of time, taking customers away from me. Sure, the burden of proof would be on me, but I would still get that discovery from you. :biggrin:
Keith
PS Btw....what exactly is behavior indicative of a lawyer?? Considering there are hundreds of thousands of lawyers in this country and only 2 run Pokemon events, I guess that would be atypical behavior already. Tell Vince he is wrong to run events too! :lol:
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