I look forward to battling you all once again! After launching at least 10 practice shots a day since the last tournament I might actually be competitive now
London, UK - 24th September 2016
Well, most of us have returned from the holidays and school is starting up for most people. What a great time to host a tournament (since nothing happened while I was away lel) and once again I can guarantee prizes! Woohoo!
Since summer has ended and we are going into Autumn, please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. I can imagine it will be a bit chilly...
Prepare for the chilly winds...
2016
LONDON
I'M BACK!
Please check the weather forecast...
Time:
The tournament itself will start at 12:00pm, so as a guide, aim to arrive for 11:30am. The Tube and public transport services are not very reliable, so plan your journey well in advance.
Location:
Regent's Park. We shall be at the Bandstand as always, but in case of congestion, we may relocate to the smaller shelter on the way to the Ready Money Drinking Fountain. Please check this thread on the day for updates or like us on Facebook for any quick location updates.
Directions:
Here is a map of Regent's Park. Click on the tab labelled "Monuments, Fountains and Statues". Head to the area marked Bandstand or in some cases, head to the Ready Money Drinking Fountain. We suggest taking the London Underground or Bus to Baker Street.
Tournament Format:
Burst Format. We will be doing Round Robin, seeing as we have a small participant pool. But hey, more battles, more fun! Block Round Robin if we get over 12 participants, so be ready for either! And remember, no Hasbro Burst layers or drivers are allowed, not that anyone would have them yet.
Please remember to read the rules!
Price:
Now, all participants must pay a £3 fee for the tournament. We accept cash only!
If you have a valid Blader Passport, entry is free! Blader Passports can be purchased on the day for £10 and last a whole year! Absolute bargain!
Prizes:
Prizes will be put on order and the usual Faces/Credits and even MBG special edition swag will be available to winners!
Hosts and Judges:
This tournament is being hosted by Manicben, WBO mentor and tournament host. I have chosen philo1114 and ~Mana~ (depending on numbers) to be judges this time round, due to their support and experience. If you have any queries, either here or on the day, feel free to PM Manicben or talk to one of us on the day, we would be happy to help!
Important Advice:
Despite being around friends and rivals, please remember we are in a public park. Bad behaviour and swearing will not be tolerated and will result in a ban from future events. Please keep your personal belongings with you or in a safe place while at the bandstand. If you see any personal items left around with no apparent owner, please hand it in to a judge, so we can return it to its rightful owner. Your cooperation is much appreciated.
Remember to turn up on time. If you arrive later than 12:10pm, your place will be forfeit and you will not be able to participate.
Message from the Hosts:
Stay tuned on the Revival Thread or the new WBO UK Facebook Page for more info and tournament dates!
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Confirmed Attendees:
Manicben
~Mana~
Balance Blader
Syphon
Chimera
philo1114
Jonnyyara
Unconfirmed Attendees:
ClaraM
ThePokeBlader
Need-to-Know Information
1. During Registration, Open Your Account Page
1. During Registration, Open Your Account Page
Open your account page on your mobile device (if possible) during registration to help us keep things quick.
2. Arrive On Time
You must arrive by the tournament start time to enter. We cannot add new players to an event once it begins. If you're running late, contact the host.
3. Stay Aware of Your Belongings
We do everything possible to ensure a safe environment, but can't be held responsible for lost or stolen goods. Keep your gear close by!
4. The Tournament Will Last At Least a Few Hours
This event is likely to last at least a few hours. If you can't commit to the entire tournament, you're welcome to come watch and play for fun instead!
5. Listen For Your Username To Be Called
Your name will be called when it's time for your next battle. If you need to leave early or take a break, tell a judge. Missing a match could mean disqualification!
6. Players Must Meet Regional Product Age Restrictions
All players in this event must meet the age restrictions on Beyblade products in their region. TAKARA-TOMY recommends Beyblade for ages 6+. Hasbro recommends Beyblade for ages 8+. Players under these ages may only participate with the permission of their parent/guardian.
7. Players Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by a Parent/Guardian
If you are under 18 years old, a parent/guardian must accompany you and be present for the duration of the event.
8. Contests, Raffles, Gambling, Betting, and Selling Are Prohibited
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I look forward to battling you all once again! After launching at least 10 practice shots a day since the last tournament I might actually be competitive now
Looking forward to it though!
EDIT:
If any of you have checked out the Experimental Format thread, please let me know what you think in the Revival Thread. I'm tempted to change this tournament's format, but I also realise we have a new blader coming and the Experimental Format may be a bit hard to understand at first. So maybe next tournament will be Exp Format? Let me know.
(Sep. 06, 2016 10:11 AM)Basedsamuraij Wrote: Really excited for this event! This will be my first ever beyblade tournament. Have you guys got any advice for a rookie ? I'm planning to buy a blader passport on the day.
Just take a deep breath and analyze your opponent's Beys alright? See what they usually use and try to strategize. Other than that, have fun.
Try to have some combos ready at hand.
Good luck!
(Sep. 08, 2016 12:00 AM)Brisk AquarioHD Wrote:(Sep. 06, 2016 10:11 AM)Basedsamuraij Wrote: Really excited for this event! This will be my first ever beyblade tournament. Have you guys got any advice for a rookie ? I'm planning to buy a blader passport on the day.
Just take a deep breath and analyze your opponent's Beys alright? See what they usually use and try to strategize. Other than that, have fun.
Try to have some combos ready at hand.
Good luck!
Yep strategy is key. Research commonly used combos and try to learn all of the parts' tendencies and qualities. And beware the TEETH!!!
xD
If you want to research some combos to help push you towards winning as best as possible, I do advise looking at the testing threads or Winning Combinations thread to see what others have been using, and why those do so well.
(Sep. 08, 2016 2:06 PM)~Mana~ Wrote: Ignore the teeth scares. Just try to have fun instead; we don't bite, everyone is very welcoming, and you'll find plenty of us using combos that probably aren't ideal for battling anyway. You'll have a good laugh
If you want to research some combos to help push you towards winning as best as possible, I do advise looking at the testing threads or Winning Combinations thread to see what others have been using, and why those do so well.
Yeah I've had a look on a few threads and asked some people. My current budget can only really cover two combos though, hopefully I don't get stomped on haha XD
My apologies for leaving it so late (didn't have enough money lel).
And a quick update, @[philo1114] and @[~Mana~] will be our judges this time. This is part of my new initiative to get more people judging and get the experience needed to host events, in the case that I can't. Please remember to read the rulebook and get familiar with Challonge, since we will be using it on the day.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Check your bus/tube/train route to see if there are any delays and plan in advance.
Also, check the weather before you head out so that you don't get cold or wet!
See you all there!