proper pokemon tcg etiquette
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Mama_Schutte
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Awesome points, now if everybody just follows them.
Haha. The Hygine thing made my day.
We don't have a problem with that at our leauge nor did I notice at our pre-release. Lets just see what happens at roads.
Also: Politeness and what not. I've run into a few rude players but it seems most people here are polite.
A little OT but I felt this was appropriate to ask here:
We currently have a member at our leauge. He's "mentally challenged" however he's really getting on my nerves.
Not only is he creeping me out a lot and insulting me constantly by making such absurd stereotypes about me he's also attempting to go around and sell his cards IN A CARD SHOP.
He just lurks around and keeps asking if I want to buy his cards along with other people.
I seriously can't stand being around this guy but is there anything I can really do? He's not doing anything wrong yet I still can't even talk when he's around due to my anxiety issues.
What do.
We don't have a problem with that at our leauge nor did I notice at our pre-release. Lets just see what happens at roads.
Also: Politeness and what not. I've run into a few rude players but it seems most people here are polite.
A little OT but I felt this was appropriate to ask here:
We currently have a member at our leauge. He's "mentally challenged" however he's really getting on my nerves.
Not only is he creeping me out a lot and insulting me constantly by making such absurd stereotypes about me he's also attempting to go around and sell his cards IN A CARD SHOP.
He just lurks around and keeps asking if I want to buy his cards along with other people.
I seriously can't stand being around this guy but is there anything I can really do? He's not doing anything wrong yet I still can't even talk when he's around due to my anxiety issues.
What do.
raw19
Active Member
I find that a bit much, but understand your anger and annoyance. Hopefully the next event you attend will go a lot better.
Rainbowgym
Active Member
AFTER THE TOURNAMENT, when you are leaving
Say goodbye and thank you to your TO (and Headjudge)
Appreciate people who offered you a (nice) tournament day can be done by a simple Thank You.
Say goodbye and thank you to your TO (and Headjudge)
Appreciate people who offered you a (nice) tournament day can be done by a simple Thank You.
Drigo Toes
New Member
Simply glorious... It is the most important thread about how to play a Pokemon TCG match.
rokman
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Here's what I would do in this situation.
Tell the owner of the store that the person in question is harassing you and/or others to buy his cards and is making you feel uncomfortable.
The store owner should be able to take care of it.
Hello Players.
Take a look at pikkdogs. Now back me. Now back to pikkdogs. Now BACK to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped promoting stink and started using Old Spice scented body wash he could smell like me.
Look down. Now back up. Where are you? You're at the Pokemon TCG world tournament, with the player that stinky players could smell like.
What's in your hand? Back at me. It's a deck box with the 2 cards for that deck you need to complete. Look again. The cards are now Charizard Ex's. Anything is possible when you're player smells like Old Spice and not a stinky player.
qft...
Take a look at pikkdogs. Now back me. Now back to pikkdogs. Now BACK to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped promoting stink and started using Old Spice scented body wash he could smell like me.
Look down. Now back up. Where are you? You're at the Pokemon TCG world tournament, with the player that stinky players could smell like.
What's in your hand? Back at me. It's a deck box with the 2 cards for that deck you need to complete. Look again. The cards are now Charizard Ex's. Anything is possible when you're player smells like Old Spice and not a stinky player.
qft...
rokman
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How are you not banned yet?
All I see you do is post that picture of the idiot dog and spam... lol...
Kayle
Active Member
I was thinking about posting that myself. Thank you. :tongue:
---------- Post added 09/22/2010 at 12:00 AM ----------
Just for the record, he quoted my post. And it was in response to pikkdogs promotion of bad hygiene.
I have some things I must add to this topic.
"Turn Etiquette"
You are free to do what you want to do during your turn, such as think aloud, calculate, check cards (with permission if it is the other player's), fiddle with your hair, or flick your cards to make the flicking noise that we all love and adore (it relaxes my nerves). But for the sake of the other player's competitive ability, refrain from doing any of the above during the opponent's turn, only checking cards when the other player activates like Poke-Power/Body/Trainer/Supporter.
During your opponent's turn: Relax. Leave your cards face down on the table to prevent the urge to flick them and put on your best Poker face. Picking at your face/pimples, snorting loudly, flicking cards, mumbling, or basically any excessive noise during your opponent's turn is rude and uncalled for. These acts may prevent the other player from making a clear concentrated move. Honestly, if I'm playing my Supporter and you ask to look at it after picking your face, I would provide a clear vocal "No" and request some proper etiquette from you.
You want to play in an environment where you can think clearly and make the right plays. Provide the same environment to your opponent during their turn.
"Volume"
Although this kind of refers back to etiquette, I felt it should be addressed in its own category. You should always speak in a clear voice, not necessarily loud. Be aware of your surrounding and who you're playing against. Sometimes, it gets a little loud so you have to speak up a bit. But if you're super confident in your attack and cannot hold in your excitement that you feel the urge to let the world know, you need to calm down. Be aware you might be yelling out your action to an amateur player, scaring the last remaining wits out of him and leaving him scarred, never attending another tournament.
Also, along with voice volume, there's gesticulative actions. Avoid flailing your arms wildly around the field. Pointing and picking up cards excessively is uncalled for. If needed, make some notes. Also, don't go swinging your arms when you call an attack or make some sort of gang sign when you knock out the opponent's Pokemon. And don't go slamming your cards onto the field either. Just politely interject or announce the arrival of the card.
These are just my 2 cents for this article. It's something I've been through (I've never actually played at a Pokemon tournament yet but I have been to other TCG tournys) and I would hate to see at the future Pokemon tournaments I plan on attending.
Feel free to change the wording if you decide on adding these to the original post rokman. Great article so far, I love it.
"Turn Etiquette"
You are free to do what you want to do during your turn, such as think aloud, calculate, check cards (with permission if it is the other player's), fiddle with your hair, or flick your cards to make the flicking noise that we all love and adore (it relaxes my nerves). But for the sake of the other player's competitive ability, refrain from doing any of the above during the opponent's turn, only checking cards when the other player activates like Poke-Power/Body/Trainer/Supporter.
During your opponent's turn: Relax. Leave your cards face down on the table to prevent the urge to flick them and put on your best Poker face. Picking at your face/pimples, snorting loudly, flicking cards, mumbling, or basically any excessive noise during your opponent's turn is rude and uncalled for. These acts may prevent the other player from making a clear concentrated move. Honestly, if I'm playing my Supporter and you ask to look at it after picking your face, I would provide a clear vocal "No" and request some proper etiquette from you.
You want to play in an environment where you can think clearly and make the right plays. Provide the same environment to your opponent during their turn.
"Volume"
Although this kind of refers back to etiquette, I felt it should be addressed in its own category. You should always speak in a clear voice, not necessarily loud. Be aware of your surrounding and who you're playing against. Sometimes, it gets a little loud so you have to speak up a bit. But if you're super confident in your attack and cannot hold in your excitement that you feel the urge to let the world know, you need to calm down. Be aware you might be yelling out your action to an amateur player, scaring the last remaining wits out of him and leaving him scarred, never attending another tournament.
Also, along with voice volume, there's gesticulative actions. Avoid flailing your arms wildly around the field. Pointing and picking up cards excessively is uncalled for. If needed, make some notes. Also, don't go swinging your arms when you call an attack or make some sort of gang sign when you knock out the opponent's Pokemon. And don't go slamming your cards onto the field either. Just politely interject or announce the arrival of the card.
These are just my 2 cents for this article. It's something I've been through (I've never actually played at a Pokemon tournament yet but I have been to other TCG tournys) and I would hate to see at the future Pokemon tournaments I plan on attending.
Feel free to change the wording if you decide on adding these to the original post rokman. Great article so far, I love it.
waynegg
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Could always buy ALL of his cards...
Hahaha. Too bad they're all damaged and commons.
I'll talk to the store owner about it if I can build up the courage. I'm just hoping I won't get in trouble for calling somebody out at the leauge.
rokman
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You should never have to worry about speaking up if someone is making you feel uncomfortable.
:thumb:
Things like firm handshakes and being professional? I thought this was a game not a career. Also offering cut is not required in any game. Being able to cut your opponents deck is an option. Also carrying on a conversation during a long game like pokemon is typically a nice thing to do, like I said pokemon isn't a career nor should it be super serious. This is also a pretty sexist post in terms of things like gentleman's handshake and things of that nature. I really don't care if I get banned for this either, this post shouldn't be looked at as the be all end all even at huge events with prizes worth money on the line.
Skys-If you read the tournament rules offering your deck to your opponent to cut IS required. If he cuts it then you can not shuffle or cut it again. Also your opponent can shuffle it if he wants. If he does shuffle then you get the final cut.