Hey it’s me Chris, I first spectated at Baltimore 24 and my profession is education (you can trust me for real this time 😂). It was so awesome to meet you in person and I can confirm that you are just as cool in person as you are in the videos! Literally have been waiting every day since the tournament for this to drop. Thanks for putting me in the video and taking time to chat with me I really appreciate you!
@@ceedotbee4807 it's the real Chris everyone! It was awesome getting to meet and talk to you man! Highlight of the trip for sure! So happy I could include you in the video. Still can't believe you went 4-4 on your first try!
@@PrimordialEspyVGC I know it’s nuts I don’t know who it was playing out there for some of the matches bc it surly wasn’t me, as many mistakes as I make on the regular. Also, there’s no way I’m better than you but I’m gonna keep working until we are both going to day 2!
Dude, I'm sorry this took me so long to watch. You are a phenomenal story teller and these kinds of videos are so needed to help new people feel comfortable getting into the community. Love what you're doing man!
Just wanna share, someone I know attended their first regional just for fun and to try out other ways to play Pokémon. She's just a casual, and had no idea about most top players, and she played James Baek round 1. She was so shocked after he knew about him after the match and she said that she really felt the experience gap between them as she just got constantly read right after another. Still, she said the experience was a blast, and appreciates how good some of the players are and how hard the game can actually be. If you have any regionals near at your venue, you should consider going! Haven't gone to one since I'm in Asia, but videos like this prove that going to one will surely be memorable. Also, thank you for everything you do Espy! I've been seeing more and more people try VGC and you're part of that. U the goat 🐐
@@kinechichi A James Baek pull round one is diabolical. He is absolutely one of the best (and my favorite) players in the Game. But regionals are so memorable and I can't wait to go to my next one! And thank you for your kind words! Just hoping my videos can help people the way I needed when I started! 🙂
Congrats on the record!!! Really appreciate you taking the time to vlog the tournament and be so thorough and informative about everything (from the bag choices, welcome kits, checking RK9, the overall environment, etc). New players will really get so much value out of watching this and also calm any anxieties they have about the tournament. Really well done ❤️
I was glad that I could help you set up your teamsheet and to be able to witness your competitive journey. Proud of you man EDIT: LOL I COMMENTED BEFORE I GOT THE SHOUT OUT ❤️
Thank you for the relatable video, man. I'm not from the states so I'm not sure if TPC is consistent with these rules worldwide (I haven't participated in anything... YET) but still learned a ton. I'll for sure get a wired controller and bring a notebook, for example. Oh and I'd love to see a team report. Going 3-5 in your very first regional sounds amazing, but also I think it'd be on-theme with the "learn alongside me!' motto. And I'm a big Vivillon fan ngl I'm Chris btw ;)
@@arielcarrasco1168 lot of Chris's in this comment section. 🤔 Haha. And it seems like a team report may be needed! I know there are some different rulesets in other parts of the world but from my understanding, Europe is very similar to NA!
I would have loved to have a video like this before my first regional last season. So much great info. Especially about the use of union circle during matches. Me and my first round opponent at Stockholm didn't have any clue about it so we just matched via link battle. A judge told me later during a side event that union circle is used cause if anyone disconnects there is no chance of getting a ban.
@@johannes100100 the union circle part was completely new to me! Definitely glad my round one opponent walked me through it! I'm glad the video has solid advice. 🙂
Love the vids! So great that you’re going over the actual practicals to prepping, playing, and competing! Maybe we can get some gameplay tips and tricks soon?? Or a team review on your Louisville team? 👀
@@hucklesrs I'm glad you enjoyed it! Tried to cover as much ground as I could without having a 3 hour video! Haha. And maybe I should do a team review. 👀
Congratulations friendo it seems like you had a ton of fun and now I am thinking about registering. And now I need to start making content so when I run into you I can make a video like this.
I am anxious around people and are going to my First regional next month and worst is I am going alone because No friend of mine can come This Video Just found the right Person Hopefully I meet some nice Pokémon Fans, I mean I am anxious and nervous and alone in a new City but Hopefully this will be a positive journey I Love Pokémon and I allways wanted to compete against others. Its really a dream coming true Just for playing there so that was my Motivation for Registrating myself even tho No one comes with me
@@onepiecedingsda7558 I hope you do well! They can be really fun! Definitely be willing to talk to people you play and you'd be surprised how many opportunities there are to talk to people around you at these events.
Dang, missed you there. My friend and I went to Louisville, this being my second tournament ever and it being my friend's first. I got stomped going 2-6, but he ended up going 5-3. Would of made day 2 if his Delphox didn't miss two Heat Waves in a row against a Gholdengo.
@@ScooteezyVGC woah you were mentioned in the video.
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UUUUUUUUGH… I commiserate with the audio problems. I love my portable mic’s but I have no idea how to make it sound as good as a studio one. 😅 The tips here are really good to know! Making sure your ArK9 name and your IGN name are the same isn’t something I’ve found anywhere!
Im someone whos considering attending a regional at some point this season, and this video was super helpful! Just a quick question, i'm someone with minor social anxiety and struggle with events like this. Do you have any tips on how to get involved with others at the venue?
@@mashd0s265 I am glad you found it helpful! And that is totally understandable. Luckily, you are forced to talk to people through matches! Be kind to them and see if you can continue talking to them when the match is done away from the table so you aren't disturbing other players! I continued to talk to several of my match opponents after we finished up and we caught up several times throughout the event! You could make some great friends this way and meet their group!
Hey love the video, but you said a list of all the people who help you prep and team build. Can you make a video for new players in how to find people to help you prep? Also how to find people to split hotels with so to cut cost?
@@onepiecedingsda7558 locals are a great way to do this 100%. But discords are also a great way. Getting into a VGC discord connects you to others that are going to events that you can coordinate with!
@@KaiserBN Thank you Kaiser! And not yet, that is a goal for this channel in the future though! I will definitely make an announcement when I make one!
Hey it’s me Chris, I first spectated at Baltimore 24 and my profession is education (you can trust me for real this time 😂). It was so awesome to meet you in person and I can confirm that you are just as cool in person as you are in the videos! Literally have been waiting every day since the tournament for this to drop. Thanks for putting me in the video and taking time to chat with me I really appreciate you!
Been really waiting for this one for a while! lol
Was waiting for the video to see the full experience before checking your placement!
@@ceedotbee4807 it's the real Chris everyone! It was awesome getting to meet and talk to you man! Highlight of the trip for sure! So happy I could include you in the video. Still can't believe you went 4-4 on your first try!
@@MarkEstratocaster the editing on this was way more involved than it appears. 😅 Took me awhile for sure.
@@PrimordialEspyVGC I know it’s nuts I don’t know who it was playing out there for some of the matches bc it surly wasn’t me, as many mistakes as I make on the regular. Also, there’s no way I’m better than you but I’m gonna keep working until we are both going to day 2!
@@ceedotbee4807 can't wait to see us at Day 2! 😤
Dude, I'm sorry this took me so long to watch. You are a phenomenal story teller and these kinds of videos are so needed to help new people feel comfortable getting into the community. Love what you're doing man!
@@tevonknight4106 Thank you! I try my best to present the info well! Haha. And honestly, I love what YOU are doing. 🙏🏼
Just wanna share, someone I know attended their first regional just for fun and to try out other ways to play Pokémon. She's just a casual, and had no idea about most top players, and she played James Baek round 1. She was so shocked after he knew about him after the match and she said that she really felt the experience gap between them as she just got constantly read right after another. Still, she said the experience was a blast, and appreciates how good some of the players are and how hard the game can actually be. If you have any regionals near at your venue, you should consider going! Haven't gone to one since I'm in Asia, but videos like this prove that going to one will surely be memorable.
Also, thank you for everything you do Espy! I've been seeing more and more people try VGC and you're part of that. U the goat 🐐
@@kinechichi A James Baek pull round one is diabolical. He is absolutely one of the best (and my favorite) players in the Game.
But regionals are so memorable and I can't wait to go to my next one! And thank you for your kind words! Just hoping my videos can help people the way I needed when I started! 🙂
Congrats on the record!!! Really appreciate you taking the time to vlog the tournament and be so thorough and informative about everything (from the bag choices, welcome kits, checking RK9, the overall environment, etc). New players will really get so much value out of watching this and also calm any anxieties they have about the tournament. Really well done ❤️
@@alexaperez6355 Thank you Alexa! I'm glad the advice is actually helpful! 😊
I was glad that I could help you set up your teamsheet and to be able to witness your competitive journey. Proud of you man
EDIT: LOL I COMMENTED BEFORE I GOT THE SHOUT OUT ❤️
@@RealiztikVGC Wasn't gonna forget the man himself. 😤
Congrats on first regionals experience
@@mazharsiddiqi7288 thank you Mazhar!
It may have been slightly different content but it was still fire 🔥
@@Blender-h2l Thank you Blender! Glad you still liked it!
Thank you for the relatable video, man. I'm not from the states so I'm not sure if TPC is consistent with these rules worldwide (I haven't participated in anything... YET) but still learned a ton. I'll for sure get a wired controller and bring a notebook, for example.
Oh and I'd love to see a team report. Going 3-5 in your very first regional sounds amazing, but also I think it'd be on-theme with the "learn alongside me!' motto. And I'm a big Vivillon fan ngl
I'm Chris btw ;)
@@arielcarrasco1168 lot of Chris's in this comment section. 🤔 Haha. And it seems like a team report may be needed! I know there are some different rulesets in other parts of the world but from my understanding, Europe is very similar to NA!
All the friends I went to college in Kentucky all said Lou-ih-vul. Thanks for all the "how to" videos. They really help players like me.
@@Wendigeist Glad they help! And I knew I was probably getting it wrong in some way. Lol
I would have loved to have a video like this before my first regional last season. So much great info. Especially about the use of union circle during matches. Me and my first round opponent at Stockholm didn't have any clue about it so we just matched via link battle. A judge told me later during a side event that union circle is used cause if anyone disconnects there is no chance of getting a ban.
@@johannes100100 the union circle part was completely new to me! Definitely glad my round one opponent walked me through it! I'm glad the video has solid advice. 🙂
Hey it’s me chris I first spectated at Charlotte 24 and my profession is marketing (you can trust me)
@@XZacLee pinning this until the real Chris appears.
@@PrimordialEspyVGChey it’s me chris I first spectated you at Charlotte 24 and my profession is marketing (you can trust me)
Love the vids! So great that you’re going over the actual practicals to prepping, playing, and competing! Maybe we can get some gameplay tips and tricks soon?? Or a team review on your Louisville team? 👀
@@hucklesrs I'm glad you enjoyed it! Tried to cover as much ground as I could without having a 3 hour video! Haha. And maybe I should do a team review. 👀
Congrats on the record and thanks for documenting the experience!
@@DamnIvyThatYou Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it, vlogging was so nerve-wracking! 😬
Congratulations friendo it seems like you had a ton of fun and now I am thinking about registering.
And now I need to start making content so when I run into you I can make a video like this.
@@brofessorbon it was so fun! Excited to go to my next one! And I believe in you, hope I'm on your vlog in the future!
Keep up the great content legend 🙏
@@DimtheSimVGC A legend appears. It's Dim!
I am anxious around people and are going to my First regional next month and worst is I am going alone because No friend of mine can come
This Video Just found the right Person
Hopefully I meet some nice Pokémon Fans, I mean I am anxious and nervous and alone in a new City but Hopefully this will be a positive journey I Love Pokémon and I allways wanted to compete against others. Its really a dream coming true Just for playing there so that was my Motivation for Registrating myself even tho No one comes with me
@@onepiecedingsda7558 I hope you do well! They can be really fun! Definitely be willing to talk to people you play and you'd be surprised how many opportunities there are to talk to people around you at these events.
This video was really entertaining. And i’m glad you had fun lol❤
@@Cheezyman3 Thanks Cheezy! It was a blast!
next regional goal is now at least three wins, we need consistency and/or improvement !!
@@josephnahas7270 Absolutely! I'm thinking my goal may be 4-4! 👀
Dang, missed you there. My friend and I went to Louisville, this being my second tournament ever and it being my friend's first. I got stomped going 2-6, but he ended up going 5-3. Would of made day 2 if his Delphox didn't miss two Heat Waves in a row against a Gholdengo.
@@turtlenator6249 Unfortunate we missed each other! And 2-6 is better than 0-8! Heat wave misses are so unfortunate. 😭
@ Just felt really bad because my first tournament was Baltimore, and not only did I go 4-4, but I won round 1 against Nails.
@@turtlenator6249 That is a wild win. He's a crazy opponent. Let's hope for day 2 at the next one!
Hello, it is me, your boy Chris
@@ScooteezyVGC woah you were mentioned in the video.
UUUUUUUUGH… I commiserate with the audio problems. I love my portable mic’s but I have no idea how to make it sound as good as a studio one. 😅
The tips here are really good to know! Making sure your ArK9 name and your IGN name are the same isn’t something I’ve found anywhere!
This microphone drove me crazy, I'll be honest. 😭 And I'm glad it came off helpful! I can't believe I almost missed the name match portion myself.
Im someone whos considering attending a regional at some point this season, and this video was super helpful! Just a quick question, i'm someone with minor social anxiety and struggle with events like this. Do you have any tips on how to get involved with others at the venue?
@@mashd0s265 I am glad you found it helpful! And that is totally understandable. Luckily, you are forced to talk to people through matches! Be kind to them and see if you can continue talking to them when the match is done away from the table so you aren't disturbing other players! I continued to talk to several of my match opponents after we finished up and we caught up several times throughout the event! You could make some great friends this way and meet their group!
Hey love the video, but you said a list of all the people who help you prep and team build. Can you make a video for new players in how to find people to help you prep? Also how to find people to split hotels with so to cut cost?
Hey I am also a new vgc Player the best Thing you can do IS to Go to a small local and become friends with the Players there :D
@@onepiecedingsda7558 locals are a great way to do this 100%. But discords are also a great way. Getting into a VGC discord connects you to others that are going to events that you can coordinate with!
Do you compete in this months grand Challenge?
@@onepiecedingsda7558 sadly not this month but I will be in next months GC!
Hello Im Chris, actually not 😅 but hopes the fake Chris comments helps with the algoritm. Also congrats on the run!
@@Bakemono316 we love the algorithm help. 🙏🏼 Haha. And thank you!
Second comment!
@@ZeroBlaze5 I need to see you get first comment on the next video. 😒
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@@CaseyPKMN Remember this when the 400th comment is posted. You were an early adopter on this trend.
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@@Nehzzy What a trend we have started here. 😅
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@@XZacLee GOAT Comment.
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@@BeccaBaddest 5th comment, mentioned in the video, and your channel is linked in the description?? You're like famous. 🤩
@@PrimordialEspyVGCthe shoutout 🥹🫶🫶🫶 happy to be in your corner fam! Cant wait to Vlog TOGETHER at NAIC!!!!!!…? 😀😀
@@BeccaBaddest Are the people ready for an Espy/Becca joint vlog? 👀
First comment?
@@sudogiri The chosen one. 🙏🏼
Yet another banger video!! By any chance do you have a discord?
@@KaiserBN Thank you Kaiser! And not yet, that is a goal for this channel in the future though! I will definitely make an announcement when I make one!