I went to the Indiana state Pokemon championship today. My girlfriend’s daughter was playing. I expected only 10 to 13-year-old kids. They were there, but I was surprised by the number of teenagers AND ADULTS. The brackets were for under 10, 11-14, and 15 years and up! Now I know where all the Star Trek and a Doctor Who fans go when there aren’t any conventions.
To be fair, I’ve been to both a Star Trek *and* Doctor Who convention. I miss the geek camaraderie – but could have done without the reminder of how sweaty pre-teens and socially awkward adults smell. Still, all-in-all it was a very good group of people having a lot of fun with something they’re passionate about.
I should have asked how many of them blog… 😉
Did she win? I have never been to one of those conventions. My sister had some wacky friends in high school who favored that lifestyle. Many were a bit off. It’s harmless fun, but odd from an outsider’s POV. Good luck to her! Did you enjoy yourself then?
No, she didn’t win but it was her first one. She knows all about the Pokemon characters and cards but needs some experience picking just 60 of them for a well-rounded battle deck – which I’m sure is why she didn’t do as well as she could have. So, yeah, I did enjoy myself. I wouldn’t mind learning to play the game. You know, in all my spare time. 😉 If I go to another one, though, I’m taking something to do because it does get to be a long time sitting for a bystander!