Methinks, im2smart4u, this is one of those cases where the meaning of the word "this" is clear

Torugo says that he didn't notice the discrepancies you've listed above and that he thinks that they are in accord with your conclusion that the two games are not connected in the fashion you initially suggested. I also happen to agree with this conclusion, as the set of skills on display is quite different.
It is insteresting to note how the tournament evolved through the years though, as TPA1 takes place much earlier than TPA2, and seems to be a much smaller and less "well organised" phenomena than what we see in TPA2.