I was waiting to see if one would be available this week before raising this issue but...what's going on with the lack of LB from shops in any shape or form?

In JP they had a LB Crystal for VR arena but it was taken out of our shop. I didn't think much of it until now because as long as we got 2 LB per month it would be acceptable since most events do have 1 LB and they last 2 weeks. Meaning a rushed 1 week event is fine to not include one.

But now here we are in the second week without any available. I'm now actually concerned because we went from what we thought was going to be a very communicative relationship with the developers and other staff to the opposite where we're very uninformed and left out. I think it's a problem that will affect the game's success and in hand with it my own enjoyment. I enjoy this game and I want it to continue being successful and more importantly become gradually even moreso.

I said before in a comment in Tori's thread that it's really important not to let things you don't agree with gain precedented status. As time goes on it's going to get harder and harder than it already is (we're mildly influential at best as it is) to change anything. Now I'm waiting for October 1st to see what their decision will be for monthly shops. After that I think I'll make a judgement on whether I believe the game will be worth it over others.

This is not an invitation to attack certain people or create unnecessary conflict. I just want to continue the conversation I believe we should have on a regular basis.