Post-VGC Qualifier

Sadly, Joel and I didn't play. He got there at 10am, and slacked around inside before getting in line. I got there around noon, and he'd already gotten out of line to hang out inside...and download some extra Shiny Eevee. (Basically you have a HG/SS game, download it, trade Eevee out, reset the entire game, then play through until you have the Poke-dex.)

The line was huge at noon, with several hundred already in line for registration at 1. I was planning on hanging out inside, and then head into line as it got shorter, but they cut the line at 1:30 when it was still outside - if you weren't in line by that time, you weren't playing. (No announcements inside - there were some sad players.)

I did get to play a lot with the Pokewalker though - it was the first time I connected with more than 10 Pokewalkers. After 10 connections, instead of getting an item you get Watts (I received anywhere from 31-99 Watts per connection). In addition, if you have access to Viridian City on the second map, the final 10 connections at the ones that show up in the Trainer Hall there.

Pokewalker was pretty social - I can easily imagine the throngs of Pokewalkers at PAX this summer. Maybe that will rack up enough Watts to close out my Pokewalker courses.

May 8th, Seattle Center

The VGC (Video Game Championship) qualifier is taking place on May 8th at the Seattle Center - I'll probably skip playing this year, but the www.pokemonvgc.com website does mention "You'll find plenty of
opportunities to face off against other Pokémon Trainers, plus you'll have
the chance to receive a special Shiny Pokémon!"

I'm hoping that means I don't have to play to get the Eevee. I'll probably pack a team just in case though.