Re: Profesional gaming.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kitzune) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> A topic over at White-wolf.com made me think in the terms of a
> profesional league for VTES again. I had this thought once upon a time
> when I didn't do much, was unemployed and just sat and invented decks.
> 
> Personaly I think its missing in this community with cash-filled
> prizes (okay, not Magic-level, but you know what I mean).
> 
> What is your thoughts on this subject?

It doesn't seem feasible because of the multiplayer aspect of the
game.  If table deals are a problem now, they'd be unbearable with
cash on the line instead of just bragging rights and a few boosters.

I think the cash prize format works best in 2 player games because
there is no "king-making" going on.  You either win or lose, there is
no "I'll help you get first cause you'll let me take 2nd".

Finally, I'm not sure I'd want the really pro-level players from that
other CCG seeping into the game.  I've never played pro-level in any
CCG, but from what I hear, it makes the game pretty cutthroat and is
very unpleasant for most casual players.

That said, I'm all for better tourney-support/tourney promotion in
general.  It always seems like VTES tournaments are getting worse
treatment/support than the DCI-organized games in the conventions I've
gone to.  Even at the North American Championships we were forced to
play in separate rooms and eventually got exiled to the minatures area
to play the 3rd round.  Just once, I'd like to see the L5R or Magic
people have to move their games for us.  Also, I think better tourney
promotion would encourage more retailers to carry the game.  Playing
in some non-CCG area off by ourselves really isn't helping promote the
game to new players at all.