In the semis, MichaeP from CO conceded to his friend IanB because Michael already won the CO States. Michael played GG-killer (Banette-tech), and would've beaten Ian (GG-tech) and probably Josh too (GG-different-tech). But, we'll never know.
There was a huge cheer and sigh of relief when Josh beat Ian in the close 3rd game. Josh played brilliantly to come back using Absol-donk. Josh discarded Ian's main tech, and because Ian had no recycle ability, Josh was able to comeback after being down 4 prizes to Ian's last prize.
Good turnout UT!
Only 1 slop. Breton's game-loss penalty in the quarter-finals was too harsh. I would've spoken up and been his advocate if I'd known the nature of the penalty. Originally, I thought Bret forgot his prizes. As it turns out, he layed 7 prizes in stead of 6. When he went to grab a prize, he noticed the mistake and informed the judge. Easy to unwind, easy to fix. The judge thought it was too disrupting to the game state and the game had progressed too far, so he issued a game loss penalty. Bret was easily ahead in that first game when the game-loss came, easily won the second game, but was down 1 prize in the third game when time was called, but probably would've won that game. Oh well, lesson learned for Bret. He's not bitter. Simba's a great judge. I just think he might have equated this penalty to "forgetting prizes," which of course is completely different.
Props to HJ Simba regardless of my difference in opinion in what penalty should've been given. :thumb:
