Well, this would be the first video game tournament of any form I would go to, so I don't know. If I go on to the next rounds, I don't mind taking trips. At least it gets me outside. Also, I asked my mom that if I do have a chance to go to San Jose for the final, would I be able to go (alone)? I was surprised she said yes immediately but is wary of me going to Japan for three and a half months. We'll see, but I don't think I'll make it past Round 1, anyway.
I called my store, and they said sign-ups start at 10:00PM. Also, they said I shouldn't be surprised if we could use our own controllers, so I'm preparing for any possibility. No mather who, I'm using Mario, anyway.