Ichida Wrote:Why not just lay out three blades in front of you, then choose your blade at the last second, after your opponent chooses theirs? If your opponent's smart, though, you both could be waiting for some time. Or at least until whoever's refereeing their match gets pissed off.

Fleetscut Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:Trying to trick the opponent by leading them down the wrong path is a part of EVERY COMPETITIVE HOBBY EVER.

also the basic strategy of any tactician outside of the world of sports and games

Ozuma Wrote:

Fleetscut Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:Trying to trick the opponent by leading them down the wrong path is a part of EVERY COMPETITIVE HOBBY EVER.

also the basic strategy of any tactician outside of the world of sports and games

Yes that said tacticians (as in war) is all about getting the upper hand/advantage so it boils down to I tricked you the terrain is now uneven and I am on top. But yes as Brad says it's basically deal with it.

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Ozuma Wrote:

Fleetscut Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:Trying to trick the opponent by leading them down the wrong path is a part of EVERY COMPETITIVE HOBBY EVER.

also the basic strategy of any tactician outside of the world of sports and games

Yes that said tacticians (as in war) is all about getting the upper hand/advantage so it boils down to I tricked you the terrain is now uneven and I am on top. But yes as Brad says it's basically deal with it.

Isn't this the point of competing? I would hardly call it unfair as every player has the capacity to do it.

Quote:No the point of competing in my mind is a one on one contest of 2 combatants using all their skill and technique against each other until one emerges victorious.

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Quote:No the point of competing in my mind is a one on one contest of 2 combatants using all their skill and technique against each other until one emerges victorious.

Deception is a part of skill and technique. Otherwise, it's sheer luck; picking a Beyblade at random and hoping the opponent doesn't pick a counter.

Ozuma Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Quote:No the point of competing in my mind is a one on one contest of 2 combatants using all their skill and technique against each other until one emerges victorious.

Deception is a part of skill and technique. Otherwise, it's sheer luck; picking a Beyblade at random and hoping the opponent doesn't pick a counter.

I think Prediction is more skill and technique. Knowing an opponent and what they prefer to use. Getting inside the opponents head is skillful, deception is a useful technique and commonplace sure. I just don't approve of it personally. That just happens to be MY opinion.

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Ozuma Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Quote:No the point of competing in my mind is a one on one contest of 2 combatants using all their skill and technique against each other until one emerges victorious.

Deception is a part of skill and technique. Otherwise, it's sheer luck; picking a Beyblade at random and hoping the opponent doesn't pick a counter.

I think Prediction is more skill and technique. Knowing an opponent and what they prefer to use. Getting inside the opponents head is skillful, deception is a useful technique and commonplace sure. I just don't approve of it personally. That just happens to be MY opinion.

When it's someone you're meeting for the first time, there's no way to know their playing style.

Maybe you should go play with AvatarKnight.

Elmo Wrote:from what I heard about HMS, would the main contenders be DEMS and Wolborg MS, uncustomized? They seem to be amazing beyblades

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Quote:No the point of competing in my mind is a one on one contest of 2 combatants using all their skill and technique against each other until one emerges victorious.

Deception is a part of skill and technique. Otherwise, it's sheer luck; picking a Beyblade at random and hoping the opponent doesn't pick a counter.

Blade12 Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Quote:No the point of competing in my mind is a one on one contest of 2 combatants using all their skill and technique against each other until one emerges victorious.

Deception is a part of skill and technique. Otherwise, it's sheer luck; picking a Beyblade at random and hoping the opponent doesn't pick a counter.

Unless both players use the same blade.

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Blade12 Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:

Quote:No the point of competing in my mind is a one on one contest of 2 combatants using all their skill and technique against each other until one emerges victorious.

Deception is a part of skill and technique. Otherwise, it's sheer luck; picking a Beyblade at random and hoping the opponent doesn't pick a counter.

Unless both players use the same blade.

...

Stop it, please.

Mr. Toto Wrote:Does anyone need a roommate for BND? The price for a single is a little much, so a roommate would reduce the cost at least.

G Wrote:Also, how old do you have to be at least to board a plane alone? Was it 18? I might have to be flown as an unaccompanied minor.

Tamer Brad Wrote:With your ridiculous examples backing up your argument.

Blade12 Wrote:

Tamer Brad Wrote:With your ridiculous examples backing up your argument.

Using the same beyblades has nothing to do with my argument.
I thought Ozuma liked skill and technique, so the same blades means you have to have skill and technique. I'm not suggesting everyone should use the same blades for BND.

G Wrote:It's an anime convention so yes. I'm not sure who here is though.

brandonk129 Wrote:so who exactly put together this thing? who paid for it? whats anime north? how many people are gonna show? how many often show? will people dress up in cosplay since its anime related?