First and foremost, big thanks to WBO’s SpiderHazuki for securing this venue for us. MacLeod Ale Brewing is the nicest place I have been able to host a beyblade tournament. Awesome facility, delicious hand made pizzas, darts, peanuts, and obviously great drinks. The kids even got free ice cream! Best of all, the parents seemed to have really enjoyed themselves too (the parents definitely want to come back here)!
The most unique aspect of this tournament is that we experimented with the “P3C1” first stage format. This was proposed by WBO’s Wombat as an alternate format for the first stage in WBO tournaments. Here is a summary of how it works:
“P3C1” format as described by Wombat:
1. Time.
The reason why deck format can’t be played for entire WBO tournaments is primarily time. I feel that allowing repeating parts may add confusion during the beyblade selection process.
2. Training for Deck Format.
Not allowing repeating parts mimic WBO deck format more so than allowing repeating parts in my opinion. It will on occasion force a player to make some sacrifices with their beyblade combos. It is great practice for WBO deck building. And WBO deck format is just the best way to Beyblade.
Allowing repeating parts does playing the “P3C1” format more accessible and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Personally, I think the “P3C1” format is fantastic. I took a poll from the 28 players and everyone who replied so far prefers this over the single bey 1st stage format. It is important to note that we had a good mix of experienced players and new players. The response is extremely positive from both groups. The most common reason given for their positive feedback is:
1. Feels, looks, and is more strategic
2. Less scouting
I strongly encourage other organizers to try the P3C1 for first stage. I will post 2 links to unedited videos of two matches with P3C1. The time needed to run P3C1 really isn’t much longer than our current system. We were able to complete a 28 player 5 round Swiss tournament in less than 3 hours. I sincerely hope the P3C1 can be approved as a WBO tournament format that can be for any event. In my opinion, once you go P3C1 you can’t go back.
P3C1 matches
https://youtu.be/hutKm0NVezg
https://youtu.be/z8MWmDQ9H2Y
P.S.
This tournament was ruled by Judgement, primarily on Rubber Flat of some sort. Lord.Sting.Br was very popular as well.
The most unique aspect of this tournament is that we experimented with the “P3C1” first stage format. This was proposed by WBO’s Wombat as an alternate format for the first stage in WBO tournaments. Here is a summary of how it works:
“P3C1” format as described by Wombat:
- When a match between 2 players is announced, each player assembles 3 combos.
- After both players have their combos ready, they turn around and present their combos to their opponent. At this point beyblade spin directions can no longer be changed.
- Each player is given 30 seconds to identify the combos presented, and then makes the final selection of which Beyblade they will use from the 3 combos they presented to their opponent.
- The match then continues as a normal, first to 3 point match would.
1. Time.
The reason why deck format can’t be played for entire WBO tournaments is primarily time. I feel that allowing repeating parts may add confusion during the beyblade selection process.
2. Training for Deck Format.
Not allowing repeating parts mimic WBO deck format more so than allowing repeating parts in my opinion. It will on occasion force a player to make some sacrifices with their beyblade combos. It is great practice for WBO deck building. And WBO deck format is just the best way to Beyblade.
Allowing repeating parts does playing the “P3C1” format more accessible and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Personally, I think the “P3C1” format is fantastic. I took a poll from the 28 players and everyone who replied so far prefers this over the single bey 1st stage format. It is important to note that we had a good mix of experienced players and new players. The response is extremely positive from both groups. The most common reason given for their positive feedback is:
1. Feels, looks, and is more strategic
2. Less scouting
I strongly encourage other organizers to try the P3C1 for first stage. I will post 2 links to unedited videos of two matches with P3C1. The time needed to run P3C1 really isn’t much longer than our current system. We were able to complete a 28 player 5 round Swiss tournament in less than 3 hours. I sincerely hope the P3C1 can be approved as a WBO tournament format that can be for any event. In my opinion, once you go P3C1 you can’t go back.
P3C1 matches
https://youtu.be/hutKm0NVezg
https://youtu.be/z8MWmDQ9H2Y
P.S.
This tournament was ruled by Judgement, primarily on Rubber Flat of some sort. Lord.Sting.Br was very popular as well.