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Bandai have responded to the outrage regarding the #GCG Area Finals. They have changed Amuro Ray to be a Top 256 prize but have not changed anything else. They confirm that prizing structure requires revision for next year, which I agree with, but the concerns arising this year must be dealt with first. This response does not fully address a single one of those concerns raised. Notably, it does not even bring up the issues with competitive integrity which lie at the heart of the problem (whereby Japan are at a significant advantage compared to the rest of the world). It does not address the issues with needing to prepare for two formats nor the significant increase in variance that may knock many top players out of the tournament for a reason that is not acceptable at this high stage of play. Making Amuro Ray a Top 256 prize does not address the issues in this note besides reducing the number of players who will effectively walk home empty handed to 50% rather than 80%. This is not good enough. If these issues are not addressed decisively and immediately by making all Area Finals B03 SB and providing Amuro Ray as participation to EU and NA, the long-term health of the game and the Gundam brand in the West will be damaged. This announcement does nothing to restore the trust and goodwill that has been entirely spent over the last year, and Western players need to see our concerns taken seriously without delay. You can do better Bandai, please do not let the hard work and passion of everyone involved in making GCG go to waste, and do not let down the players who have supported it so far. AIBO バンダイは、#GCG エリア決勝戦をめぐる批判に対して回答しました。同社はアムロ・レイを「トップ256」の賞品に変更しましたが、それ以外の点については変更していません。同社は、来年の賞品構成の見直しが必要であることを認めており、私もそれに同意しますが、まずは今年生じた懸念に対処する必要があります。今回の回答は、提起された懸念事項のどれ一つとして十分に解決していません。 特に、問題の核心にある競技の公正性に関する問題（日本が世界の他の地域に比べて著しい優位性を持っている点）については、一切触れられていません。また、2つのフォーマットへの準備が必要となる問題や、このハイレベルなステージにおいて容認できない理由で多くのトッププレイヤーがトーナメントから脱落してしまう可能性のある、ばらつきの大幅な増加についても言及されていません。 アムロ・レイをトップ256の賞品にすることは、実質的に手ぶらで帰ることになるプレイヤーの割合を80％から50％に減らす以外に、この指摘で挙げられた問題の解決にはならない。 これでは不十分です。すべてのエリアファイナルをB03 SB形式とし、EUおよびNAの参加者全員にアムロ・レイを参加賞として提供することで、これらの問題を断固として直ちに解決しなければ、欧米におけるゲームおよび『ガンダム』ブランドの長期的な健全性は損なわれるでしょう。今回の発表は、この1年で完全に失われてしまった信頼と好意を回復するものではなく、欧米のプレイヤーは、私たちの懸念が遅滞なく真剣に受け止められることを求めています。 バンダイさん、もっと良い対応ができるはずです。GCGの制作に携わったすべての人々の努力と情熱を無駄にせず、これまで支えてきたプレイヤーたちを失望させないでください。 AIBO @GUNDAM_GCG_ENG @GUNDAM_GCG_JP @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP

@GUNDAM_GCG_ENG @GUNDAM_GCG_JP @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP Comments like these are incredibly common following the Finals announcement for #GCG This is such an easy fix, just give us parity with Japan. B03 SB for the whole event and participation Amuro.

A Bandai rep was at several London locals yesterday collecting feedback on the game and has indicated that they are aware of the outrage around the finals. Please keep the pressure on and keep posting about it, we can't this get brushed under the rug. #GCG

Comments like these have been constant over the last few days. It's just not acceptable. We demand parity with Japan. B03 SB for the entire event and participation amuros. #GCG @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP @GUNDAM_GCG_ENG @GUNDAM_GCG_JP

Stop the favouritism for Japan. Fix western finals. Give us parity with Japan. The entire event B03 Sideboard and Amuro for entry.

I took this screenshot earlier today, let's keep the momentum up! @GUNDAM_GCG_ENG you must fix this embarrassment of a tournament. B03 Sideboard for the entire event and participation amuros. We demand parity with Japan. #GCG @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP @GUNDAM_GCG_JP

Do NOT let Bandai attempt to convince you that the Gundam LCQ selling out is in any way an indication that they can get away with what they've done for western finals. Scalpers and One Piece players looking to play matching battle have bought out all the tickets. When there are hundreds of no shows at the event this will be clear. Keep the pressure on, @GUNDAM_GCG_ENG you must fix this embarrassment of a tournament. B03 Sideboard for the entire event and participation amuros. We demand parity with Japan. #GCG @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP @GUNDAM_GCG_JP

Fix western finals. Give us parity with Japan. The entire event B03 Sideboard and Amuro for entry.

I've made a video about the ongoing #GCG issue where it seems like Bandai are trying to rig the world finals in Japan's favour. It's not a good look. @GUNDAM_GCG_ENG @GUNDAM_GCG_JP @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP @g_assemble_JP @GundamInfoNA

Japan gets Amuro for participation, top 8 qualifying for worlds and B03 Sideboard for the whole tournament. The west gets treated like second class citizens. Make our finals B03 sideboard for the whole event, and if it's still possible to do so also give us participation Amuro. Fix this Bandai before players walk away. The social media backlash tells you all you need to know about this. #GCG @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP @GUNDAM_GCG_ENG @GUNDAM_GCG_JP

Bandai over half of the top EU players have dmd me saying they agree and might drop the game next year. FIX. THIS. NOW. PLEASE 😭 @GUNDAM_GCG_ENG @GUNDAM_GCG_JP @official_BCG_EN @official_BCG_JP