Have Fun!
Speaking of having fun, that should be the number one priority when attending a major FGC event! Don’t go in expecting to take it all on your first try, very few do. But your goal is to get your feet wet and get used to the atmosphere while having fun with everyone there. If you’ve never played in a tournament setting before, it’s going to be an interesting change of pace. The sounds of the people around you watching, the fact that the player you’re facing sits right next to you, the anxiety of possibly messing up in front of hundreds of people, and the fact that there is often times quite a bit of money up for grabs. These can all be pretty intimidating and scary things to tackle. While everyone is just as motivated as you are to win it all, if you lose, don’t let it break your spirit. You, by simply attending the event, are now better than a large majority of other players. But after your losses you know that you have plenty more practice, learning, and refocusing to do before you take it all at the next one. Perhaps the next event, shoot for top 32 and work your way down. If you do win and place pretty well, don’t let that get to you. The last thing you want to do in the FGC is stop playing your game, go off track of your usual routine, or get a big head thinking you’re too good. The people you beat are now all gunning to beat you and you’ll never know when someone better is right around the corner!
