For other New Zealanders contemplating trying one, my main tip is to start small. Leverage those freerolls to understand how tournaments flow with no pressure. Review the specific rules for each event carefully, because they vary. Most of all, lean on the unique mix of skill, luck, and timing that makes tournament play what it is. If you do that, you’ll have more fun and a better shot at success. It converts a normal gaming night into something you’ll remember.