Jian
Like Gin and Tonic
Turns out the Convention Pass is $40.
I really want to participate in the tournament, but I've never been in one, so I'm really not sure if buying the Tournament pass would be a correct investment since I'm not on a team or anything.
I agree with you about the housing situation. I only live an hour away from the venue, but I have a friend who lives on the way and I was going to ask to stay at her place.
I think the Tournament Pass is 30 dollars but you must enter at least one tournament so in total it would be 45 dollars with an SC4 entry fee. The 40 dollar convention pass is for folks not entering any tournaments, hope that helps =)