alright then thanks guys is thier usualy one in ny city???
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There is a North East Regional which is (normally) close to New York. It changes location every year, so we can't really predict where it will be; although I would love it being in New Jersey again, it seemed pretty good last year for most people, and it will be very convenient for me again.
They have a perfectly competent hack checking device. (it even thought my Worlds 09 Weavile was hacked >__>)
There will be listing on Nintendo's website closer to time for the events, say in (late) March/April.
EDIT: Wow, didn't realize there was another page and got ninja'd baddddddddddd. lol
This isn't necessarily true, as the judges will notice the big ass AR in your ds, but those using R4s or devices like them might not get noticed right away, but will get caught eventually as in the later rounds every participant is indeed checked for hacks. This can become a big thing with hackers, but i think it will be minimal, and the use of our own systems will hopefully speed up the process, allowing more to participate in each tournament.
First, this is only IF they decide to do the same for the US, which is not confirmed. Regardless, should you suspect something even if your only 5% sure, you should call a hack check. It would be better to be wrong about the hack check you called, then be sorry you didn't call it.
Agreed. Been there and it sucks to wish you called the hack check after you find out the guy that beat you was hacking.
Yeah, I'll be sure to call a hack check if I lose, even if I don't think they hacked. Better be safe than sorry.
Yeah, I remember your warstory from a while back. That must have sucked man, better not do that again ;D
Hack check picks up anything that would alter the Pokemon's stats in an illegitimate way. If the guy is hacking, they will know.
Lol, that's correct. If I lose to some random, I'm definitely calling a hack check.
A loss is a loss, and i think i can speak for everyone by saying, we don't really want to lose when it comes to the vgc, especially if it is due to any sort of hacking that can occur, and every match does count when it comes to the vgc, whether its your first round battle or semi-finals, they all count and could possibly earn you that invite you need or that trip. So it does matter whether you lose or not, especially if it is because of hacking.
We won't be required to have a DSi this year, will we? If not I plan on using my DS Lite again. lol
This. Although there is one issue with doing this; judges will get picky if you decide to call a hack check simply because you lost.
No reason why you would need a DSi.
So being completely new to VGC and hoping to get into it (it seems kinda intimidating heh) I was just wondering if an Excadrill + Thundurus strategy would work in a similar fashion to ZapChomp of Gen 4?
Yeah, perhaps a thundurus + landorus would work also.
So do we have any idea of when they're going to release the dates for the event locations? Last year was just a little after the HGSS release wasn't it?
Should be any day now...
I remember it being the first week of April or something last year.
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