StreetPass UK Pokémon Autumn Event 2014
After a successful Pokémon Winter Event in 2013, Nintendo UK and StreetPass UK are once again treating UK Pokémon fans to a tournament series! Throughout September, October, and November, trainers will battle it out using their Nintendo 3DS and Pokémon X or Pokémon Y video game. Trainers will compete in Double Battles, constructed to match that of the official 2014 Pokémon Video Game Championships Series format. There will be 14 qualifier tournaments in total, culminating in a Grand Finals in Manchester on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014. To earn entry into the Grand Finals, you will need to place in the top four at a qualifier tournament. These qualifier tournaments are run by the StreetPass Group Founders, who organise gaming meet-ups around the country most weekends.
Prizing at each qualifier tournament is dependent on the tournament you attend and what the host can offer while the Grand Finals will offer great prize support, the most interesting of which will probably be copies of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire setting you up nicely for the VGC format switch in January next year.
The majority of the tournaments will run Single Elimination, Best of One game and competitors are allowed to enter as many of the tournaments as they wish — offering multiple chances at winning an invitation for the Grand Finals. The first events will take place this weekend in Southend and Manchester; we’ll certainly see some great battles throughout this series and an excellent final event in November.
Qualifiers
Southend
Organised by: StreetPass Southend
Date: Saturday, 20th September, 2014
Time: 13:00 – 17:00
Place: Astro City, 2c Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/862784620400314/
£3 Entry Fee
Manchester
Organised by: StreetPass Manchester
Date: Sunday, 21st September, 2014
Time: 11:00 – 18:00
Place: Bar21 – 10 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1DH
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/306278612892985/
Bangor
Organised by: StreetPass North Wales
Date: Saturday, 27th September, 2014
Time: 11:00 – 16:30
Place: Powis Hall, Bangor University – Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/910864362275975/
Yeovil
Organised by: StreetPass Somerset & Yeovil TCG
Date: Saturday, 27th September, 2014
Time: 09:00 -17:00
Place: Labour Club – Unity Hall/Central Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1450244548571773/
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/195063900663938/
Middlesbrough
Organised by: StreetPass Middlesbrough
Date: Tuesday, 30th September, 2014
Time: 18:00 Onwards
Place: GAME – 71-73 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5BU
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1461083577501839/
Birmingham
Organised by: StreetPass Birmingham
Date: Saturday, 25th October, 2014
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Place: The Sack of Potatoes – 10 Gosta Green, Birmingham, B4 7ER
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1480653135528014/
Lincoln
Organised by: StreetPass Lincoln
Date: Sunday, 26th October, 2014
Time: TBC
Place: TBC
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/263530410509952/
Nottingham
Organised by: StreetPass East Midlands
TBC, October
Portsmouth
Organised by: StreetPass Portsmouth & Southampton
Date: Saturday, 1st November, 2014
Time: 12:00 – 18:00
Place: The Royal Maritime Club – 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/827942917239471/
Leeds
Organised by: StreetPass Leeds
Date: Sunday, 2nd November, 2014
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
Place: Tiger Tiger – The Light, 117 Albion Street, Leeds, LS2, 8DY
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456719314617509/
London
Organised by: DS London
Date: Sunday, 2nd November, 2014
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Place: Scenario – 97 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BX
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/352445011585215/
Gloucester
Organised by: StreetPass Gloucestershire
Date: Friday, 7th November, 2014
Time: 18:00 – 22:00
Place: Gloucester Guildhall – 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1496727937236124/
Liverpool
Organised by: StreetPass Liverpool
Date: Sunday, 9th November, 2014
Time: 13:00 Onwards
Place: The Scythe and Teacup Gamer Cafe – 61a, Kempston Street, Liverpool, L3 8HE
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/942090595807091/
Cambridge
Organised by: StreetPass Cambridge
Date: Saturday, 15th November, 2014
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Place: The Hexagon Room, Frank Lee Centre – Addenbrookes Hospital Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0SN
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/294734597393426/
Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Battle Format?
The Battle Format will be the official Video Game Championships 2014 rules. You can view them in full here.
- Number of Players: Two-Player Match
- Battle Format: Double Battle
- Battle Rules: Flat Battle
- Handicap: Off
What is the tournament format at each Qualifier Tournament?
The tournament format is Single Elimination, Best of One Battle* for all Qualifier Tournaments with the exception of Yeovil. Yeovil was organised before the tournament series was put together, but was chosen to be included in the structure. Yeovil will run a Swiss-style tournament with a potential top cut depending on the number of competitors. Only the top four will receive an invite to the Grand Finals, the same as every other Qualifier Tournament.
*At the judges discretion, they may allow for a different tournament format if the tournament attendance is low.
What is the tournament format at the Grand Finals?
The Grand Finals will run a Swiss-style Tournament with a top cut of eight players maximum. There will be five or six Swiss rounds depending on the number of competitors that attend.
Can I play in more than one Qualifier Tournament?
Absolutely. You are free to attempt qualification at as many events as you’re willing to attend.
Can I play in another Qualifier Tournament even if I already finished in the top four at a previous Qualifier Tournament?
Yes. Invites will be passed down to the next eligible player if a player manages to finish in the top four twice or more. Please make the tournament organiser aware if you have already qualified!
What are the prizes at the Qualifier Tournaments?
Qualifier Tournaments will run their own prizing structure, with prizes being awarded to either the top two or top four players. The top four players at each Qualifier Tournament will be awarded an invitation to compete in the Grand Finals in Manchester on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014.
What are the prizes at the Grand Finals?
The top eight players* at the Grand Finals will each win a copy of Pokémon Omega Ruby version or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire version in time for release on November 28th, 2014. Other Prizes TBA.
*Still to be confirmed.
Will there be travel stipends for qualified players?
Sadly no, there will be no travel stipends for players who finish in the top four at a Qualifier Tournament. Everyone will have to organise their own travel and/or accommodation for the Grand Finals.
Are there any age restrictions or age divisions for the tournaments?
No, anyone of any age can participate. All ages will be combined into one group so bear this in mind when entering any young children who may have to battle against players much older.
About the Author
Havak has competed in the VGC series since 2009 when it was first introduced to Europe, qualifying for the World Championships in 2011. Since 2009, he has also been a big influence in the United Kingdom's competitive scene by helping run local tournaments.
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External
Follow the Southend tournament live at this link!
From Liverpool’s Lime Street Station to the venue it’s a brisk 10-minute walk through a less-than-charming area of the city. I’m happy to meet people at the station on the day and take them there. (although googlemaps is also a thing)
IIRC, the person who initiates the battle can save it. So got your opponent to save the battle, and ask nicely if they will upload it for you and give you the code.
Also, at Manchester, will there be a place to do recharging?
Ok yeah, turns out I’m not going to Manchester. I just assumed trains run on a Sunday. Turns out, this Sunday, they don’t. And looking ahead, Liverpool seems to be the only one I could even possibly do. Which makes me now ask, why are so many on Sundays when travel’s not convenient?
I would’ve had the same problem if I was attempting to travel using the closest station, fortunately more central stations still have trains running at early times (in my case I’m going from Leeds).
Ok guys, home from Southend and can say it was a very well run event
33 entrants and 6 rounds of Swiss, all went pretty flawlessly, no delays and we were all done in 4 and a half hours.
I did take pics of the final standings but I see Havak posted a link to the Challonge earlier anyway so check it out there.
Congratulations to Toquill for Winning.
2nd Francis Jones (?)
3rd Alan West (alanspurs)
4th Ben Kyriakou (Kyriakou)
A tough tournament with a lot of quality Nuggetbridge players, a very good way to kick off the Autumn Tour.
Good luck to everyone in the rest of these events and I’ll see some of you in London
I was looking forward to going to my first event in manchester tomorrow but i’ll have to drop out. Caught a bug so don’t want to go spreading my virus around, best of luck to those going though. Spent the last two weeks team building and practising for it too
My guess would be the organisers actually having jobs and being required to work weekends. That’s definitely the case with me (I’m running the Manchester one). I’ve only just got home from work tonight…
It always baffled me as to why public transport is sparce on a Sunday, as gone are the days when it was a day of rest. Most people seem to go shopping on Sunday’s now, which if you don’t have a car, kind of requires the use of public transport…
A pretty good day I got top 4 and will be seeing you in the grand final also thank you nintendo for the £20 eshop voucher.
Daniel Lloyd
Barry Anderson (Baz Anderson)
Joseph Bee
Samuel O’Connor (Garchompguy)
Top Four from Manchester.
Sorry Havak, can you also say who the top 4 were for Southend? I had to leave before the end. Well done to those from Manchester!
Kibago, check my post a few above for Southend results
1) Brandon Ikin (myself!)
2) Francis Jones
3) Alan West (alanspurs)
4) Ben Kyriakou (Kyriakou)
If you’re gonna skim read the post, you’re gonna have a bad time.
Thanks guys, well done to you Toquill and better luck next time MSK, will hopefully see you at the London one!
Had a great time in Manchester despite going out first round. Nottingham possibly next!!!??
Didn’t end up going to Manchester, other stuff kind of got in the way in the end, but congrats to the top 4 guys for making it to the final.
Got paired up with Baz in round one and lost XD. GGs. It was great meeting everyone therem, and I would surely do this kind of thing again. Grats to the top 4 for making it through.
EDIT: Might see me at the liverpool one. By that time, most of the big players will have got their places :3
Came top 8 and also lost to Baz Anderson. Still, I had a wonderful day and it was great meeting new people and facing new challenges.
I might go to the Middlesbrough qualifier next if times permit.
I had a great day. Nice to see the Manchester lot again, and have a very successful tournament too. Looks like I’ll be back in November!
So how many Pachirisu have people fought against so far lol?
There was one in Manchester, went out in the first round 😛
I fought one in round 3 and won
I used one came 13th as had no choice
Played against two in Southend, but they weren’t optimally used and were taunted early on.
Im so glad they didn’t make too much impact, little blue and white grimerball.
Don’t speak too soon – it might get a Mega stone!
Just thought I would ask have any of the finals organisers tried to get hold of streaming equipment? I think on an international level it would be brilliant to contact the Nugget Bridge admins to try and get the final competition in Manchester streamed if it’s a possibility. Us guys in the UK don’t get an awful lot of coverage and it would also show how our metagame has developed and how the community has grown outside of Worlds environment. Additionally we already have some big names qualified already so we’re bound to get a finish people will really want to watch =)
Yeovil event tomorrow. Unfortunately, we looked into getting a setup for streaming and it doesn’t look likely for us. We’re going to try and make as many videos available for it after the event as possible, though.
Does this thing require the use of the battle box in any way? Can I battle with my pokemon in my party instead of in my battle box?
Asking because External is going on in the same weekend as the birmingham event and I’d like to do both!
Zog lost to a steelix.
Qualifiers from the yeovil event were:
1. Sam Bentham (SuperIntegration)
2. Ethan Hall
3. David Whale
4. Shaun Tysoe (foodking)