THE TOURNAMENT GRAVEYARD

[KajunKid]

horse to tell the truth ... i hate fear lily more than yata.... but i hate yata more than lily
 anyway yuh take it it will affect u one way or another                    

[Rommel]

I want to see someone make a good, perhaps even tournament worthy lily deck
it is one of the only cards that can make use of cards that give you LP

come to think of it, the reason that some cards are banned restricted are only because
those cards work to broken in combination with others

a deck with 3 lilys wouldn't be too bad if it is a theme deck and not a beatdown

but three yatas are just gay to the max

I wish that the nationals wouldn't be done by genisis though
because they probably not even keep doing it annually
what will happen next year?                    

[Computerman]

I too am concerned about Genesis hosting a 'National' Tournament.  However, we shall see.  :telme:

Don't be concerned about future tourney's, I assure you there will be, one way or another!  :sly:                    

[ChickenNBeer]

loll @ rommel hating yata
i wonder if i had anything to do with that..........                    

[Rommel]

you wonder
stewps

I only loss bad to the two decks with that gayass, cheap, mc, ugly, cobo of a duelmonster

but it is good to know that whatever future YGO has, that i will be in the responsible, sick, pyongs of YGO, Gatt men                    

[ChickenNBeer]

oh and i hav a gemini elf rommel                    

[PapaSmurf]

Well said rommel.....Yugioh not going anywhere!!!                    

[Rommel]

oh and i hav a gemini elf rommel

soon I will have a luster no1
that will make 8 1900's if I so desire                    

[KajunKid]

Just checkin but how many of you commin to this tourny? i want to find out how many gatters makin it to this one                    

[hiddenagenda]

I will be there from 5:30am to 7am.
To sell
I need a ticket!
maid dump mines my mistake: (                    

[New Era Outlaw]

Fellow Gatters, you will be happy to know that I, the New Era Outlaw, am once again going to assume the mantle of being an official judge at the Anime Cty 7.5 Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament.
Now let me tell you a little bit about that.

I was originally going to compete in the tournament, and probably see what I can eke out this time. However, one major thing stopped me from doing so.

.....and that is, the abominable results of the previous GATT Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament.
With all due respect to Papasmurf, who did all in his capacity to ensure a safe and pleasant dueling experience to all, seeing somebody who was blatantly caught cheating his way through the tournament walk away with $200 made me want to scream. Toss the fact that my own brother was about to knock him out of the tournament before falling vicitm to one of his cheating tactics only adds to this insult, since he was cheated out of victory the GATT tournament before that.

I then realised that it was inevitable that this cheating duelist will show up at Anime City 7.5, to scam more duelists and walk away with the prize.

Well, partner, THAT AIN'T HAPPENING.

I talked to Mr. Amin personally about this issue and my reasons for taking up the judges mantle. The cheater is now BLACKLISTED in the tournament, meaning that even ONE incidence of foul play will see him EXPELLED from that tournament.
I want to do my part to make sure that everybody has a fair and honourable tournament in Anime City 7.5, and ensure that the travesty that occured in the GATT tournament NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN.
The sheer thought that innocent children or honourable duelists entering for good, clean fun will be knocked out by underhanded cheating tactics is something that ain't going to pass in my book.

Papasmurf, I implore you that the next time something like this happens during a GATT tournament, just cut the crap and THROW THE CHEATERS OUT. It is an insult to us honourable duelists to see cheaters laugh their way to the bank. Risk the riot if you have to, that is what security is there for. I mean that with all due respect of course, and you, as well as I, know that the results could have been more desirable.

And a small word to all spectators out there.
If you see cheating taking place then by all means, TELL ME OR ANOTHER JUDGE THAT YOU SUSPECT CHEATING, if you are capable of doing so.
The only reason that cheater progressed so far in the tournament was by the inaction of spectators who SAW this cheating taking place.
You should always stand for what is right, and let us, the judges know.

You have my word, fellow GATTers, that I will ensure a fair and honourable dueling experience for all, and that cheating will NOT be tolerated. I will do my part to see that everybody plays by the rules, and also, that everybody has fun.

See you on the 24th!                      

[Computerman]

I agree with most of this, however;

The only reason that cheater progressed so far in the tournament was by the inaction of spectators who SAW this cheating taking place.
You should always stand for what is right, and let us, the judges know.

"inaction of spectators"?!  To quote Penn & Teller; "BULLS#!T!"  The judges were alerted, however whatever action or inaction that occurred as a result, was entirely their decision!

We needed more judges!  And for future tournaments we need 'competent' judges, not just 'qualified' judges!  If we are using UD rules then just state that to all the duelists before the start and enforce the rules!

BTW, the cheating was taking place by all members of this 'hen's' cluck, and was being overseen by a 'mother hen'.                    

[New Era Outlaw]

I agree with most of this, however;

The only reason that cheater progressed so far in the tournament was by the inaction of spectators who SAW this cheating taking place.
You should always stand for what is right, and let us, the judges know.

"inaction of spectators"?!  To quote Penn & Teller; "BULLS#!T!"  The judges were alerted, however whatever action or inaction that occurred as a result, was entirely their decision!

We needed more judges!  And for future tournaments we need 'competent' judges, not just 'qualified' judges!  If we are using UD rules then just state that to all the duelists before the start and enforce the rules!

BTW, the cheating was taking place by all members of this 'hen's' cluck, and was being overseen by a 'mother hen'.

And it was still the responsibility of the judges to enforce the law in the first place. Regardless of number, the judges still had authority there.

Besides, didn't you observe what was going on in the final match?
People were murmering that the person playing Hiddenagenda was cheating, but they refused to say anything. It was only when I heard one of them say something, did I call out Papasmurf.

It was utter foolishness that spoiled a great tournament, and I'm back as a judge to make sure that this 'mother hen' foolishness doesn't happen again. I catch any of this crap happening, and it's going to be a good old fashioned KFC bar-be-que in dey mc.                    

[KajunKid]

well we all know what  happened at the gatt tourny in the last match to " rectify" or more like even the score with the cheating culprit....still he should have never gotten that far in the tourny... anyway guys keep on track this threads bout AC7... computer man u enterin this tourny? i want a list of guys entering...NEO i have the complete list of rulings varified in the version 4.2 rulings... most recent if u want em gimme a holla                    

[dax]

I'm entering. Hahahaha. Idk if I actually gonna make it pass the first round. I hope Neo Judge my duel cuz I especially don't want to lose to a cheater. If I make a wrong move Neo point it out to me alright.

If anybody selling a Yata. I'll be more than happy to take that off their hands. I wonder if Barry coming. lol                    

[New Era Outlaw]

well we all know what  happened at the gatt tourny in the last match to \" rectify\" or more like even the score with the cheating culprit....still he should have never gotten that far in the tourny... anyway guys keep on track this threads bout AC7... computer man u enterin this tourny? i want a list of guys entering...NEO i have the complete list of rulings varified in the version 4.2 rulings... most recent if u want em gimme a holla

Certainly.
I would most appreciate that.
Bring it on D-Day and we'll fix up.

[bring some industrial strength duct tape, too....just in case somebody want to play harden in that tournament.]                    

[KajunKid]

true eh.. NEO u remember last time what happen with me and Adrien?...darn that boy harden!!!
dax the tourny wont be like that... NEO most likely will be the only judge present and he'll be walking around to anyone needing his assistance.
And come on man... your a GATT duelist... this means that ur a cut above the rest make us proud.
Cool NEO i'll have it and remember to walk with the steel tip umbrella lol... we need security also                    

[PapaSmurf]

I would appreciate if ppl would stop defmaing the tourney i hosted by stating that i allowed the cheater to progress as far as he did. I only informed by the audience mid way into the 2nd duel of the final. I asked them if they had any solid proof from which i could have the person removed, and i was met witha negative. I then did the only thing i could logically do, i sat down next to the person to ensure he did not cheat and squashed the results of the previous 2 duels in the match. I made a decision that the winner of the last duel would win the tourney and hidden won. For the time i was there there was no cheating, so how can u expect me to act on what i had not seen.

I am not saying that you all are making up the fact that he cheated, quite the opposite. I am saying that i had no PROOF for which i could disqualify him. and in my position acting on impulse without any proof would have raised a very unhappy mob. Something i did not believe was the interest of your safety. For as your friend and tournament organizer, your safety is the most important thing to me.

However, i believe that you are right about the number of judges employed. I was really looking to have more GATT staff helping out but that day coincided with Cooler fete and the persons were unable to come out and help. So i was short staffed. Next time (June 26th) we will be alot better prepared. I am extending the invitation to New Era Outlaw to assist us as one of the senior GATT judges in charge of the 1vs 1 main dueling section. I hope with his expertise he will provide the needed sanction of the GATT tournaments.

In addition, i will hire additional security so that if i have to expel a cheater, any riots caused thereof may be contained. But i hope that it never comes to that.                    

[dax]

dax the tourny wont be like that... NEO most likely will be the only judge present and he'll be walking around to anyone needing his assistance.
And come on man... your a GATT duelist... this means that ur a cut above the rest make us proud.

Well the thing is I have never been to a gatt tourney as yet. I always busy. I'm trying my best to go. But I will try to make u proud. So how come Neo will be the only Official Judge there? Thats pretty messed up. Anywayz but I am good. If I win then I should be called a cut above the rest. lol.                    

[dax]

Still need a Yata. Anybody that going selling one. pm me. At least can someone sell it for at least $150. lol.