(Oct. 07, 2009 4:16 PM)Bey Brad Wrote: Here's a question for you guys.
There is a very high likelihood of being an age limit placed on tournaments, probably 14. I would truly like everyone to be able to compete but obviously there is something unfair about a 20 year old playing against an eight year old ...
If there is sufficient demand for a Free Age division we could look into it. Barring that, however, how would you like to see Battle Strikers reach out to you? Would a "mentorship" program that would gain you access to limited edition Strikers etc. appeal to you? e.g., you would go to tournament locations and teach about Battle Strikers and help administer events.
I'm pretty bitter about age restrictions being placed on fun, but I can appreciate why they exist. I think I'd have been pretty intimidated by competing against a 20 year old when I was 12.
I've already expressed an interest in just helping out at events though. And I wouldn't mind just being able to attend tournaments, even if I couldn't compete. Free battle with the older crowd, or any younger kids who didn't feel intimidated would be worth going to the event in my opinion.
Of course any way that Mega would try to accommodate us would be appreciated. We may not be a huge demographic, but being cut out entirely (especially for something uncontrollable, like age) is a little unfair. I probably won't stop playing, even if I can't go to events, but I would way rather be involved.