Is this the end of competitive play?

[kyuubi rasengan]

Originally Posted by pyrot53

I dont think you understand the fact that Alex doesn't know how to program.

Or do much else for that matter

[garra362]

Fewer Jumps means that there will be higher turnouts. This way, the 4 biggest tourneys of the year, actually will be big. (player wise)

[MJM]

Originally Posted by garra362

Fewer Jumps means that there will be higher turnouts. This way, the 4 biggest tourneys of the year, actually will be big. (player wise)

The relationship between amount of jumps and number of attendants doesn't work like that. Fewer tournaments means fewer opportunities for attendance. Some may appear to have a large turnout in relation to the others but many other factors play roles in this system. You also have to take into consideration timing and location. A July event will get more players than a December event and an event in California will get more players than an event in Alaska.

[Grits_N_Gravy]

Personally, I can see both sides. The idea of fewer larger tournaments means a longer lead time to plan. It could help fuel more people traveling to a particular event. If you do well it also makes the trips that much more worth while if you are spending alot of money on travel expenses.

I must admit I'm not to happy with cutting down prestigious tournaments prizing to what in essence is old chunin prizing. In fact previous chunin prizing was better than what the new jonins are. I'm skeptical on the value of the promos. Yes they are good but honestly you could probably wait for their stock to drop as the market gets flooded with them and buy them pretty cheap online somewhere.

I'm more disappointed with the lack of tournaments in the southeast (namely Florida/Georgia). Unfortunately, the game has been struggling down here but its showing signs of life again. Its disappointing considering how strong the game was just a couple of years ago in Florida. I was hoping with the resurgence of some major tournaments in the area that people would come around or come back. So not having a major event in the area was a big blow to that. Unfortunately, the Florida player base must not be strong enough to warrant a "major" tournament it seems. :/

[OdionF.Baby]

I agree with matt, cutting the amount of events is good if you want to save money but I enjoy the experiance of the whole trip(Traveling with friends, shady parking lot activitys, seeing alot of cool people). If they do "double" prizing that makes topping now much more important then before but I think there will be a decline in player activity for the sheer fact that 1 large event every 3 months, and there spread around the country. Last year me and Saul attended 6 SJC's(counting unlimited and block Gencon) being able to attend events every month or so from March till Gencon fueled me to "care" about the game and put forth an effort, now with 1 event since Gencon ive grown bored of the game not wanting to play. The addition of jonins is nice but there not really worth traveling more then 4-5 hours for them as where SJCs we've gone 15+ hours.

[CopyEyeKakashi]

Originally Posted by garra362

Fewer Jumps means that there will be higher turnouts. This way, the 4 biggest tourneys of the year, actually will be big. (player wise)

I don't agree with that. These four tournaments will probably be the same if not smaller than most events last year due to the lack of participation and interest from yearlong inactivity. If players are not continuously involved, they won't be committed to going to events. Even if you speculate they will be larger individually, having more tournaments spread out would have an overall bigger crowd. Having the right amount of tournaments in the right locations will optimize tournament's turnout.

[matthewlow]

I'm a fan of having more events, in quantity over quality, but that's just me. I love going to events and playing. The more events, the more reason to stay active and care instead of putting my deck away until the next Chunin.

The one thing I don't get is why the AnimeExpo SJC is the first weekend in July, and the Tehachapai Jonin is also slated for July. It's fine for me as long as there is no ComicCon conflict, but that just seems odd.

[zbkillaz]

Originally Posted by CopyEyeKakashi

I don't agree with that. These four tournaments will probably be the same if not smaller than most events last year due to the lack of participation and interest from yearlong inactivity. If players are not continuously involved, they won't be committed to going to events. Even if you speculate they will be larger individually, having more tournaments spread out would have an overall bigger crowd. Having the right amount of tournaments in the right locations will optimize tournament's turnout.

some will see it your way, others will see it the other way. I still say fewer is better because players will have more time to plan and actually show up to the 3 jumps they usually only go to anyways.

[VSA]

You know, I had this really unique post written up in response to your thread, but I'll just put it this way:

No, it's not, you're out of line (just like you've always been) and it needs to stop. Doomsaying is a thing and has been forever but until Bandai itself announces the end of the game, the the end of the competitive scene just isn't a thing.

[kunoalpha]

Originally Posted by matthewlow

I'm a fan of having more events, in quantity over quality, but that's just me. I love going to events and playing. The more events, the more reason to stay active and care instead of putting my deck away until the next Chunin.

The one thing I don't get is why the AnimeExpo SJC is the first weekend in July, and the Tehachapai Jonin is also slated for July. It's fine for me as long as there is no ComicCon conflict, but that just seems odd.

Are you going to be at the bandai room during comic-con? I still have foil reunion with the former teachers I want you to sign.