Pooka
Master Trainer
Over the past few years, time limits have been a controversial topic for Pokémon TCG tournaments. Many players feel that 60 minutes isn't enough for a Best 2/3 series in top cut matches, and there have been many arguments against extending the time limits as well. Whichever side of the debate you're on, I think we can all agree on one thing. We should know what the time limits are heading into the event.
So, the point of starting this topic is to ask that question. What will be the time limit be for the top cut matches at 2013 US Nationals? If it continues to be 60 minutes, players need to know. Unfortunately, time limits do affect how certain strategies work. Some decks are at a huge disadvantage in a 60 minute situation, but they would have a better chance if 75 or even 90 minutes were implemented. The information is crucial to have well in advance of the tournament. Even if it is announced on the day of the tournament, it's too late; players have already made their decisions on what to play.
If the decision is still being made on how long top cut rounds will be, I'd just like to leave these statistics for everyone.
The past two US National Champions and World Champions in Masters have been decided by time limits.
Last year, seven of the eight matches in the Top 16 of US Nationals in Masters were decided by time limits.
So, what will the time limit be for this year's event? Please let us know soon!
So, the point of starting this topic is to ask that question. What will be the time limit be for the top cut matches at 2013 US Nationals? If it continues to be 60 minutes, players need to know. Unfortunately, time limits do affect how certain strategies work. Some decks are at a huge disadvantage in a 60 minute situation, but they would have a better chance if 75 or even 90 minutes were implemented. The information is crucial to have well in advance of the tournament. Even if it is announced on the day of the tournament, it's too late; players have already made their decisions on what to play.
If the decision is still being made on how long top cut rounds will be, I'd just like to leave these statistics for everyone.
The past two US National Champions and World Champions in Masters have been decided by time limits.
Last year, seven of the eight matches in the Top 16 of US Nationals in Masters were decided by time limits.
So, what will the time limit be for this year's event? Please let us know soon!