Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20 2007

[kirdape3]

http://www.professional-events.com/index-WotC.htm

[quicksilver]

I think I can confidantly speak for both Northern Virginia and Rochester when I say we shall be there. Whoo, Wizards decided to pretend our format exists for a day, of course at the stoke of midnight we go back to being a non-existant format, but what a day it will be!

[Arsenal_Fan]

It is good to know that Wizards has not forgotten Legacy completely. This tourney is in a perfect spot as it is central to New York, No. Virginia, Michigan, and Illinois. I hope this tourney has more attendees than GP Philly which had a very respectable turnout.

[Anarky87]

Yeah, my crew here in nothing Illinois are, without a doubt, going to be hitting this one up.

[Machinus]

Anyone in or around Raleigh interested in testing and/or carpooling for this event, let me know.

[URABAHN]

Provided that's not a "Super" Saturday for my new job, then I'm so there. Weird that it doesn't coincide with Origins. Renting out the Convention Center for a Magic tournament? What else is booked that day for the spot?

EDIT: Convention Center Calendar (http://www.columbusconventions.com/news/calendar_07.asp#may)
5/18-20 Star Power
5/19 Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
5/19-25 National Defense Industrial Assn

The only stars will be Team Unicorn winning the event.

[herbig]

F!@# me. If all goes well I leave in May for the Peace Corps. Have fun guys, I shall be out of the scene for at least 2 years.

[NoGameShow]

F!@# me. If all goes well I leave in May for the Peace Corps. Have fun guys, I shall be out of the scene for at least 2 years.



You're leaving us alone with Gearhart.....that's just not cool.

[scrumdogg]

Yauss! Another GP in our format, about time fuckers... I mean, thank you WOTC :) Plenty of time to plan & test & scheme, Kish, you need to let the rest of the NNY mutants know & we should pool resources.

[NoGameShow]

Yauss! Another GP in our format, about time fuckers... I mean, thank you WOTC :) Plenty of time to plan & test & scheme, Kish, you need to let the rest of the NNY mutants know & we should pool resources.

Oh they know. Derek and I have begun our plans and the dividing of Jeff's duals mwahahahah


Oh and the mutant comment may be harsh...I resemble that remark.

[Di]

Well now. It seems I'm going to be making a trip to Columbus. Who's down in Syracuse?

[Mr. Nipples]

The only stars will be Team Unicorn winning the event.
QFMT!!
I'll definately be representing the glorious Team Unicorn at this.

[Firebrothers]

I'll see if we can get the Fire brothers to drive up there
Total Est. Time: 18 hours, 53 minutes Total Est. Distance: 1229.00 miles
We have friends in Raleigh we have been meaning to see. How far away is Raleigh from Ohio?

[Machinus]

Nine hours, give or take, but it's east coast.

[URABAHN]

You're leaving us alone with Gearhart.....that's just not cool.

Did someone say Gearhart?

HAH! SAVAGE! *waves arms around wildly* I HATE YOU GUYS! HAH! SAVAGE! *snaps fingers* OPEN UP YOUR EYE REAL WIDE AN-AND CUT YOURSELF! SHOTGUN BEST MAGIC PLAYER EVAR! LOLZ.

Caps added for emphasis.

[Nightmare]

Well now. It seems I'm going to be making a trip to Columbus. Who's down in Syracuse?

Me.

Do we get chances to win byes again? Cause I want some this time. Fucking Elves....

[calosso]

I guess I have to win more byes, so I can make day 2 again.

[URABAHN]

I guess I have to win more byes, so I can make day 2 again.

Maybe in the future (May 2007), Goblins will be bad, and you'll get crushed! What'll you brag about then?

[legacyplayer0]

I'm so happy right now. I will be trying very, very hard to get there.

[Volt]

Awesome! I'm going to be there!

[Whit3 Ghost]

I ran around my house.

IDK if I'm going, but this is good news.

[Lego]

Someone want to give me a ride to this? I was in Italy the last time, so I've got to lay it down at this one.

[Mulletus]

Yeah, I'll prolly be there. I should loose a bunch of points so I go with no byes, and make day two the hard way again. Cuz by that time I should fall out of players club level one. Unless I get a sick sealed deck at GP Jersey.

[niknight]

I was having a thought (yes, rare I know). Maybe we should start coordinating some travel plans soon so we can get group rates and advance purchase discounts. Motel 6 is $40 a night, and has a discount for 10+ rooms. You know what they say... there's no price too low.

[Caboose]

This is the best news I've heard in years. I live 15 minutes from the Convention Center. Anyone I met at Gencon or in Garden City is absolutely welcome to stay at my house.

EDIT: I haven't met Bardo or Mr. Nightmare, but they are also welcome to stay at my house because they're cool d00d's.

[Ta Jugs]

Wow anyone else have free byes at this tournament. I have 2 because of my rating. Go Go irrelevant rating.

[Caboose]

Wow anyone else have free byes at this tournament. I have 2 because of my rating. Go Go irrelevant rating.

I assume Demars and Nicolo have enough byes to get them through Day 1. I hope they have some GPT's though.

[Cait_Sith]

Someone want to give me a ride to this? I was in Italy the last time, so I've got to lay it down at this one.

I was hoping to bum a ride... and a deck... off of you.

[Ebinsugewa]

I was hoping to bum a ride... and a deck... off of you.

NOW WITH TRIPLE POST ACTION!

Er, yeah, this is my prom weekend, but I'm hoping to work it out.

[Meatballsinpasta]

Hmm.. I need some awesome tech for this turny....

I think I might play Heartbeat of Spring.

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

The only stars will be Team Unicorn winning the event.



I'm there.

[Jaynel]

Er, yeah, this is my prom weekend, but I'm hoping to work it out.

Magical cards > bitches?

If anyone from the Boston area has room in a vehicle for one more, I might be interested in showing up.

[foursquare]

Magical cards > bitches?
That depends...

[Bane of the Living]

Magical cards > bitches?



Ummmmm no way dude.

[Angel of Despair]

BITCHES? Ahem....

[Watcher487]

Ummmmm no way dude.
BITCHES? Ahem....

Smacked Down by the hand of the GF.

Can I get an Amen, my brothers and sisters?

[Kenderleech]

Amen!

[tivadar]

Where'd you guys find information about byes? You get byes based on your eternal rating? The event announcment doesn't have that info, should I be looking elsewhere?

[Ta Jugs]

You get byes to any Grand Prix for rating it goes like this.

1800+: 1 bye
1900+: 2 byes
2000+: 3 byes
You cant get more than 3 at a gp so you cant like win a GPT and then have 3 more because of rating.

[iOWN]

Where'd you guys find information about byes? You get byes based on your eternal rating? The event announcment doesn't have that info, should I be looking elsewhere?


Here. (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=grandprix/schedule)

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

Excellent, I have a good 6 months to boost my rating!! Go me! :cool:

[Machinus]

I hope you guys realize these are for Type 2.

[foursquare]

BITCHES? Ahem....

No no... You don't understand. Bitches are good! Skeets are like sluts, the girls you want to nail, and be on your way. Bitches is now a universal term for girl.

bane I got your back.

[Ta Jugs]

I hope you guys realize these are for Type 2.

You are incorrect you can have byes based on rating to any GP even though it may say constructed or limited I am almost positive.

[quicksilver]

You are incorrect you can have byes based on rating to any GP even though it may say constructed or limited I am almost positive.

You can have byes, however the cuttoff is different for different formats, so using limited cutoffs is not useful since they will not be the rating cutoffs used.

[Ta Jugs]

True but you can still have them

[kirdape3]

Here's how the rating system worked for the last Legacy GP:

Constructed and Eternal ratings:

One Bye - 1850 or Pro Player Level 1

Two Byes - 1950 or Pro Player Level 2

Three Byes - 2025 or Pro Player Level 3

For both of the Legacy Grand Prix in 2004, the higher rating or Pro Level was used.

For most Grand Prix, Constructed is used for Constructed events, Limited for Limited events, and Composite for Nationals/Worlds.

The actual ratings numbers now are 1800/1900/2000 for all formats. Anybody with a 1800 Constructed or Eternal rating, or between 1 and 10 Pro Points, will have one bye.

[Machinus]

Where did you get that info about the new thresholds?

[kirdape3]

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/doccenter/home

Look for 2007 Magic Premier Event Invitation Policy.

[clavio]

Is anyone from Albany going? Does anyone from Albany want to give me a ride? Ill pay for shit.

[freakish777]

Is anyone from Albany going? Does anyone from Albany want to give me a ride? Ill pay for shit.



How much are you paying for, and are you annoying as hell?

[Bane of the Living]

How much are you paying for, and are you annoying as hell?

His little nametag thingy says Mosquito.

[clavio]

How much are you paying for, and are you annoying as hell?

Ill help pay for gas lodging etc.

No, I am not annoying, I don't talk much.

[Watcher487]

Ill help pay for gas lodging etc.

No, I am not annoying, I don't talk much.

That's debatable....

[clavio]

That's debatable....

Im not that red doofus

[Watcher487]

Im not that red doofus

good point but it's still debatable... anyway it's probably going to be me to dish out the ride in the area...

[Bane of the Living]

We need to start plaining a van/bus thing down there from massachusetts. Whos going to this?

[Angel of Despair]

good point but it's still debatable... anyway it's probably going to be me to dish out the ride in the area...

Yeah, I would tend to agree. I hate mosquitos. I find them quite annoying. As a matter of fact you couldnt pay me enough to take a road trip with a mosquito buzzing in my ear. F that!

[BossOfTheGame]

Could I get a ride w/ clavio? I'm not annoying when I try not to be, which I will. I'd also pay for gas and shit.

[clavio]

whoah, I haven't even gotten a ride yet!

[BossOfTheGame]

If he gets one, I should have said.

[scrumdogg]

We need to start plaining a van/bus thing down there from massachusetts. Whos going to this?

After all the shit I received last time & pissing & moaning & late payments last time? Fuck you all. I'm going, taking my son & a select few trustworthy people & good ridda...luck to the rest of you.

[Watcher487]

After all the shit I received last time & pissing & moaning & late payments last time? Fuck you all. I'm going, taking my son & a select few trustworthy people & good ridda...luck to the rest of you.

Any chance, you can pick me up when you go through Albany? People from around here scare me.....

[Di]

So...yea. Is Syracuse going to organize anything for the trip? I really want to go, and would personally offer to drive except my car is acting teh gayz right now and don't trust it for the long trip.

Come on, anyone?

[troopatroop]

I would go if someone in cuse would gimme a ride. If it means driving out there and getting into a car... so be it.

[TheBirdMan]

The glens falls crew hopes to attend.

[Shriekmaw]

So...yea. Is Syracuse going to organize anything for the trip? I really want to go, and would personally offer to drive except my car is acting teh gayz right now and don't trust it for the long trip.

Come on, anyone?


I know a lot of people plan on coming down from Syracuse for the event. I'm not sure on specifics as of yet, but I definetely plan on attending. We will keep you posted on what exactly is going on.

[Raddley]

After all the shit I received last time & pissing & moaning & late payments last time? Fuck you all. I'm going, taking my son & a select few trustworthy people & good ridda...luck to the rest of you.

Any chance I could get ya to stop by Massena to pick me up? I didn't piss and moan last time or pay you late.

[Nightmare]

This thread is funny. You need to get over yourselves. And leave the inter-personal bullshit where it belongs, which is anywhere but this site. STFU.

[Mulletus]

You need to get over yourselves. STFU.

lol this is like the pot calling the kettle black

[calosso]

lol this is like the pot calling the kettle black

Agreed.

[umbowta]

Are there any plans for T-Shirts, Polos, hats, or any other custom stuff for those who might like to represent The Source? I happen to know someone who is in the business if nothing is currently available.

[Di]

Are there any plans for T-Shirts, Polos, hats, or any other custom stuff for those who might like to represent The Source? I happen to know someone who is in the business if nothing is currently available.

This is a wonderful idea. I would love the idea of having my own shirt. Plus, it happens to be good way to sort of promote the site.

[TheDarkshineKnight]

FUCK THE EAST COAST!

Now that I've got that out of my system, Wizards needs to hold a Legacy tourny in California.

[scrumdogg]

How did Rust Belt stuck-in-the-middle-of-the-goddamn-country Columbus, Ohio become the East Coast? Besides, it's getting closer....in a year & half it will be GP Omaha or Denver (or Vegas...that would be sweet) and then in 3 years, some obscure, earthquake prone venue. Be patient or visit flycheaporshutup.com

[Cait_Sith]

I am still looking for a ride and a deck... Yes being poor sucks... alot... and by alot I mean it sucks like *muffles Mods name*

I am trying to make Lego come through on the deck for me but he seems to care about these "cards" I keep hearing about...

I need a nephew of doom for the n00b bitches :(

[troopatroop]

T-shirts are a money idea. I'd pay for one of those.

[Team-Hero]

FUCK THE EAST COAST!

Now that I've got that out of my system, Wizards needs to hold a Legacy tourny in California.

Agreed! I don't want to have to drive 2/3 of the country (the long way) to lose in a Legacy tournament.

[Getsickanddie]

lol this is like the pot calling the kettle black

Zing!

[Shriekmaw]

Agreed! I don't want to have to drive 2/3 of the country (the long way) to lose in a Legacy tournament.

What's worse, driving 2/3 of the country and losing in a Pro Legacy Event or bitching about not going because its too far to drive.

There is always the option of flying down to the event. Thats what I'm going to do for GP: Dallas, since its kinda far from Syracuse, NY.

[kirdape3]

Columbus has had a Pro Tour and a couple of Grand Prixs now. Having another one there, in the home city of one of the biggest tournament organizers in the country, is nowhere near beyond the stretch of the imagination. Ohio Valley tournaments are by far the biggest PTQs and Regionals.

[umbowta]

Ok, so far I have two Sourcers willing to represent with a Source T-shirt...Diablos and Troopatroop.

1) I'm going to need at least ten people who want a shirt before I'm going to waste any time working on getting something ordered.

2) I suck at artwork and I will need someone to help me with a badass design for the shirt.

3) I intend to donate all profits to GreenMycon for either a) a better server or b) more bandwidth cause this site is slower than hell lately. Wtf?

[Bane of the Living]

I will absolutely sign up for two tee's. i just need to figure out how the f to get to ohio.

[Nightmare]

Ok, so far I have two Sourcers willing to represent with a Source T-shirt...Diablos and Troopatroop.

1) I'm going to need at least ten people who want a shirt before I'm going to waste any time working on getting something ordered.

2) I suck at artwork and I will need someone to help me with a badass design for the shirt.

3) I intend to donate all profits to GreenMycon for either a) a better server or b) more bandwidth cause this site is slower than hell lately. Wtf?Make it 4, although I don't know if I want to match Troopa all day.

[calosso]

I'll buy one.

[troopatroop]

Make it 4, although I don't know if I want to match Troopa all day.

Lol sir. Lol.

[Lego]

I'd buy one, except I think I'm just a horrible poser. Ask Nightmare.

[Nightmare]

I'd buy one, except I think I'm just a horrible poser. Ask Nightmare.Fucking Lime Green shoes FTL.

If Troop and Calosso are getting shirts, count me out.

[herbig]

Sourcers willing to represent with a Source T-shirt...

How much? And do they come in awesome?

[Di]

If Troop and Calosso are getting shirts, count me out.

If you leave me alone with Troop and Calosso I will kill you. Regardless, I'm not backing out.

[Nightmare]

Tell you what, if I design them, I'll get one. Which answers herbig's question, yes, they come in awesome. Umbowta, PM'd you.

[umbowta]

How much? And do they come in awesome?I'm guessing anywhere between $10 and $20. I'd like at least $3-5 per shirt to go to the site.

The guy I know owns the buisness which does Screenprinting, Embroidery, etc, for t-shirts, Hooded sheatshirts, polos, blah blah blah of most any color...so they can probably come in awesome.

Last time we got t-shirts made for all the kids at my daughters school (less than 100). They ended up being $6 each in kids sizes. They were Neon Green with Handprints all over them, made to look like they were playing with fingerpaints, and the kids signed their names on their friends' shirts.

[Machinus]

If it's going to make the site faster, sign me up. WTF indeed.

[Anarky87]

I'd probably take one too. If anything just to have it as a souvenir.

[clavio]

I'd buy one

[scrumdogg]

Assuming they don't suck & come in XXL, why not? Can the designer post the awesomeness here for public consumption & approval?

[Lego]

Fucking Lime Green shoes FTL.

I went on a date tonight with someone who was wearing UGG boots with a short skirt. I bailed. Somehow I thought that had relevance to this conversation.

[TheBirdMan]

I'll take a shirt pm me the details when you guys figure it all out.

[BossOfTheGame]

I would buy one, pending me going to GP. I probably will though.

I could do graphics too.

[umbowta]

I would buy one, pending me going to GP. I probably will though.

I could do graphics too.You don't need to go to the GP in order to buy a shirt. If you have ideas on graphics, PM me and Nightmare (who happens to have dibs on the design.

[ForceofWill]

Hey If any1 wants to give me a ride I will pay for lodging and gas etc. or does someone want to carpool?

[Weekend Daddy]

What does the amateur prize scale mean? does that mean if I have never played a large scale tournament like this ever, the most I can win is 1500?

[calosso]

What does the amateur prize scale mean? does that mean if I have never played a large scale tournament like this ever, the most I can win is 1500?

Being an amateur mean that you have no lifetime pro points and if u have never competed in a pro tour.

[Watcher487]

What does the amateur prize scale mean? does that mean if I have never played a large scale tournament like this ever, the most I can win is 1500?

Actually that is what you win compared to other Amateurs.

So if you actually place first overall and have no Pro Points you will end up with both the $1.5k and the main $3k prize, along with a trip to the Pro Tour included.

[Firebrothers]

I read on the magicthegathering site that the T16 players recieve an invitation to Pro Tour Valencia.... anyone looking forward to that?

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

I'm looking forward to going period! I attending Grand Prix Philly and the whole experience was a blast, and I hope Colombus turns out to be the same!

[on1y0ne]

I just sent in a request to judge at the event. I hope that things go my way. I judged in Philly, which may help my chances...

[Cait_Sith]

I hope you make it! I just have to decide what deck to run now.

[on1y0ne]

From the Wizards site:

Tournament Byes (Byes are not cumulative throughout the season or year) Byes will be given to players in the Grand Prix based on the following criteria:

Third-Round Byes

* Players with a Players Club level of 3 or higher
* DCI players with a Constructed rating of 2000 or higher. Byes do not pass down under any circumstances. Byes are based on the player's DCI Constructed rating on the Wednesday before the Grand Prix.
* Winners of Grand Prix–Columbus Trials

Second-Round Byes

* Players with a Players Club level of 2
* DCI players with a Constructed rating of 1900 or higher. Byes do not pass down under any circumstances. Byes are based on the player's DCI Constructed rating on the Wednesday before the Grand Prix.

First-Round Byes

* Players with a Players Club level of 1
* DCI players with a Constructed rating of 1800 or higher. Byes do not pass down under any circumstances. Byes are based on the player's DCI Constructed rating on the Wednesday before the Grand Prix.

...

Since it is a Legacy event, why the hell are they using constructed ratings? This point was touched upon a few pages back, but no one really noticed, apparantly. I sent the following message to Andy Heckt and Scott Marshall at Wizards. I should get a response in about a week.


"Since the format for the Grand Prix in Columbus is Legacy, why is it that the byes are only based on ratings in the constructed format? For Philadelphia in 2005(which was also Legacy), byes were based either on Vintage or Constructed ratings. It doesn't seem fair that players who do not play the format are being rewarded with byes and players who do play the format are being penalized."

I realized after I sent the message that I used Vintage instead of Eternal for the rating, but I think they will get the point. Who knows if anything will change, but it is worth a shot. I believe that anyone who is going to the event should send a message to Wizards regarding this issue.

[Firebrothers]

....


"Since the format for the Grand Prix in Columbus is Legacy, why is it that the byes are only based on ratings in the constructed format? For Philadelphia in 2005(which was also Legacy), byes were based either on Vintage or Constructed ratings. It doesn't seem fair that players who do not play the format are being rewarded with byes and players who do play the format are being penalized."

....



Mabey it is to get people who dont play legacy to go, give them some byes as incentive to show up.

[iOWN]

Mabey it is to get people who dont play legacy to go, give them some byes as incentive to show up.

That's why it should be Eternal or Constructed. The current set-up basically makes your Eternal rating worthless in Legacy.

[Ta Jugs]

I have worked my ass off to get my rating to almost 2000 just for this event. If this proves to be true there is no logic behind even having an eternal rating system.

[kirdape3]

Last season's Legacy GPs had both Eternal and Constructed ratings available. It's possible that it's just a typo.

[Nightmare]

This is exactly what happened before GP Philly. All the stuff about byes is form-written, and plugged into the site automatically. There'll be an announcement closer to the event that clarifies. Last GP, the Eternal ratings necessary to recieve byes were:

1 Bye - 1850
2 Byes - 1950
3 Byes - 2050

From what I recall, pro-levels recieved byes also.

[ForceofWill]

thats crap it should be 1800, 1900, and 2000.

[calosso]

From what I recall, pro-levels recieved byes also.

Woot!

[cdr]

The byes will use either Constructed or Eternal ratings, 1800/1900/2000. Eternal was left out of the page by mistake, since it's just copy/pasted.

Scott Larabee confirmed this last night, the page should be corrected sometime today.

[Pinder]

So, this is nothing concrete yet, but if I decided to up and buy a plane ticket to Columbus for that weekend, is there anyone in the area who would be willing to house a total stranger from the intarweb, or perhaps to split room costs or something? I live in NW Washington, and I'm just feeling out some options here.

[Lego]

School will officially be done for the semester for me, so I'm going to this even if I have to truck it on my gas powered scooter all the way. Anyone driving from Boston? I promise I'm mucho fun to ride with. Or if someone is going from Worcester or Springfield, I can always take the commuter rail or bus out there and catch a ride form there :)

[Slay]

I'm in to go, if someone is offering up a ride from Woosta.

[Nightmare]

I'm in to go, if someone is offering up a ride from Woosta.http://www.tdtffc.com/misc/slay.gif


Image edited for awesomeness. - Zilla

[BoTS]

I plan on attending this event. Is anyone else from NoVA intending to go?

[calosso]

I plan on attending this event. Is anyone else from NoVA intending to go?

Everyone Seth.

[URABAHN]

Everyone Seth.

And by everyone, we mean we'll leave Calosso behind.

[calosso]

And by everyone, we mean we'll leave Calosso behind.

Ok, out of curiosity how did you do in the GP.

[Bryant Cook]

Maybe I'm missing something but whats that got to do with you not having a ride to Columbus?

[AnwarA101]

Ok, out of curiosity how did you do in the GP.

If you want a ride from anyone in Northern Virginia it would be best if you didn't try to convince us that you are awesome at Magic. We already know better. Sound like a plan?

[Drathro]

I'm pretty bummed. I just found out I can't go because of a prior commitment. :frown:

So, I'll have to change my goal from winning to creating the new deck to beat, for someone else to pilot! (Yeah, I'm a glass-half-full kind of guy.)

[Lego]

I'm pretty bummed. I just found out I can't go because of a prior commitment. :frown:

So, I'll have to change my goal from winning to creating the new deck to beat, for someone else to pilot! (Yeah, I'm a glass-half-full kind of guy.)

Just don't play Order of the Ebon Hand and you'll be fine.

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

Just don't play Order of the Ebon Hand and you'll be fine.

LOL. I remember when he piloted that deck to the T8 at one of Kaddy's Syracuse tournaments I believe. That deck was savage. Didn't he not have Nantuko Shades so he used Orders instead? I don't fully remember, but I remember he was missing alot of cards and still T8. That was sweet.

[kabal]

LOL. I remember when he piloted that deck to the T8 at one of Kaddy's Syracuse tournaments I believe. That deck was savage. Didn't he not have Nantuko Shades so he used Orders instead? I don't fully remember, but I remember he was missing alot of cards and still T8. That was sweet.

BW Pumpers (http://sales.starcitygames.com/deckdatabase/displaydeck.php?DeckID=16909)

[Lego]

LOL. I remember when he piloted that deck to the T8 at one of Kaddy's Syracuse tournaments I believe. That deck was savage. Didn't he not have Nantuko Shades so he used Orders instead? I don't fully remember, but I remember he was missing alot of cards and still T8. That was sweet.

Actually, I didn't have Nantuko Shades, so he used Orders instead :) If I remember correctly, I had two Shades, so he played two Orders. Virtually the entire deck was mine, minus the cards he substituted because I never finished the deck.

EDIT: Okay, I lie, 1 Shade, I found the second at the event. I now have 4, plus al 4 Sinkholes. Too bad the deck is bad :-/

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

EDIT: Okay, I lie, 1 Shade, I found the second at the event. I now have 4, plus al 4 Sinkholes. Too bad the deck is bad :-/

I ran the deck for a while, including during that tournament. Yeah it's awful :frown: , but it was fun while it lasted.

[Drathro]

LOL. I remember when he piloted that deck to the T8 at one of Kaddy's Syracuse tournaments I believe. That deck was savage. Didn't he not have Nantuko Shades so he used Orders instead? I don't fully remember, but I remember he was missing alot of cards and still T8. That was sweet.
Thanks! The maindeck Withered Wretches and Dystopia out of the side made it particularly savage in that tournament's field. I was actually missing 4 cards from the final decklist, between L_A_M and myself: 3 Shades and 1 Sinkhole, thus the 3 Pump Knights and the Icequake (which was almost a Shadow of Doubt - I waffled on that one.)

[Caboose]

Ohh, I just got a sweet ass idea! I'm going to see if I can host a shit ton of people at my house in exchange for your Spiritmonger or something <3 :tongue:

Except for Mr. Nightmare of course. Teh Nightmare always stays free in Casa de Caboose. :cool:

[quodo]

My,my, I wish I could come....

But paying both the plane ticket and the hotel/hostel will ruin me too much.

Why Wizards, why is there no Legacy GP in Europe !?!?!

[Mulletus]

I have questions about the prize structure. I might have to direct them to WoTC themselves but... If I got a ProPoint at Grand Prix Philly (Nov 2005), but never attended a Pro Tour, am I eligable for amature prizes. I heard this rule was changing so I would be, but I am still on the list that says I'm not. Or have I been Grandfathered into the old rules.

[Michael Keller]

I'm going.

[calosso]

I have questions about the prize structure. I might have to direct them to WoTC themselves but... If I got a ProPoint at Grand Prix Philly (Nov 2005), but never attended a Pro Tour, am I eligable for amature prizes. I heard this rule was changing so I would be, but I am still on the list that says I'm not. Or have I been Grandfathered into the old rules.

yes.

[Shriekmaw]

I'm going.


Your actually going Hollywood. Wow, this GP will be fun after all. :)

[Michael Keller]

Your actually going Hollywood. Wow, this GP will be fun after all. :)
Well myself and the team are going...anyone from Syracuse have an idea if they'll be attending and/or the ride situation?

[CalebD]

Is anyone from the upper midwest going? I missed the last Legacy GP in america and regretted it, I'd like to hit this one up. I'd be willing to split gas/hotel/driving (I'm not trusting my car to make the trip).

I need to know soon, so I can decide if I'm buying a plane ticket or not.

Failing a ride, would anyone here be willing to let me sleep on their hotel floor/split hotel rooms?

[Caboose]

Is anyone from the upper midwest going? I missed the last Legacy GP in america and regretted it, I'd like to hit this one up. I'd be willing to split gas/hotel/driving (I'm not trusting my car to make the trip).

I need to know soon, so I can decide if I'm buying a plane ticket or not.

Failing a ride, would anyone here be willing to let me sleep on their hotel floor/split hotel rooms?

I have several spare bedrooms in the house I share with my dad. What would you be willing to dish out?

EPIC and Unicorn stay free, by the way :tongue:

[CalebD]

What are you asking? At GP MN I paid someone 20 bucks a night to let me sleep on their floor, would 30 bucks a night be cool?

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

I have several spare bedrooms in the house I share with my dad. What would you be willing to dish out?

EPIC and Unicorn stay free, by the way :tongue:



How many bedrooms is "several"? Do you think you will be able to house most people that want to stay?

[Caboose]

My room is huge, and I can have like 8-10 guys in sleeping bags in my room. Then I have two spare bedrooms and we can fit 5-6 guys on sleeping bags in each of those rooms. Then we can fit infy people in the large living room.

But I think it will be a lot of fun. We have a large HDTV and an Xbox 360. And we're like 10-15 minutes from the GP. Plus, we live on the Southeast side of Columbus, so it's closer to the NY and VA guys than my old house on the Northwest side.

I am just being told via text message that I can have 20 people. To the guys in Rochester, I have a friend that goes to school there. Can you guys bring him in your car? Also, if that guy a couple posts above feels like paying $30 a night, then I welcome that. I am a poor college student after all. So I need lists of people coming from each team.

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

Who's your boy from Rochester?

[Lego]

So I guess we never figured out if anyone was going to this thing from Boston. Anyone have any new news? I know Slay can't drive, and my scooter wouldn't be the best way to travel 500 miles. Is anyone else planning on making this trip?

[Awesomator]

Ya lego, we are going and the more people that come.. the cheaper it is for everyone so I'm sure they won't mind. If you decide you want to go with PM me and I will give you the details.

[Slay]

Yeah I'm bumming a ride with Lego as well. Hope you don't mind.

[Caboose]

Who's your boy from Rochester?

You guys wouldn't know him. He only plays Extended, really. His name is Tom McKinney. He goes to college there. His AIM name is Bronx76Bomber. He's a super nice dude. I don't think I've ever seen him angry in the 5-6 years I've known him.

I told him to come out to Columbus and try his luck at Legacy. I think he's playing Fish, but he might need to borrow a couple cards.

[SARCASTO]

Anyone here want to go from Minnesota? Chris Pennock and I are thinking of driveing the fun 12 hours up there on Friday or possibly Thursday night. I have looked into the cost and it looks like a 2 person hotel room is about $40-$50 a night and gas + car wear and tear for 1400 miles would probably be about $300. This breaks down to:


3 people = $150/person
4 people = $ 125/person
5 people = $ 110/person

Send me a message if you would be interested in coming.

[gustoh]

Anyone here want to go from Minnesota? Chris Pennock and I are thinking of driveing the fun 12 hours up there on Friday or possibly Thursday night. I have looked into the cost and it looks like a 2 person hotel room is about $40-$50 a night and gas + car wear and tear for 1400 miles would probably be about $300. This breaks down to:


3 people = $150/person
4 people = $ 125/person
5 people = $ 110/person

Send me a message if you would be interested in coming.

Pat,

some guys who play Wed night at Shinders are considering the trek out to Columbus. I'm pretty sure there are two of us that are like 90% positive that were going but trying to get more people to go... If still interested shoot me an email and i'll keep you guys connected...

email.lenny@gmail.com

LT...

[Citrus-God]

Pat,

some guys who play Wed night at Shinders are considering the trek out to Columbus. I'm pretty sure there are two of us that are like 90% positive that were going but trying to get more people to go... If still interested shoot me an email and i'll keep you guys connected...

email.lenny@gmail.com

LT...

I know ICBE is going. We have room since we're going there with two cars. So far, we have

Alex
Derek
Jake
Stu
Will
Me


On the side would be Dru and Luke if they decide to come with us, since we have two cars. Luke might tag along with Xue, and Dru might come with us.

[ScottCottrell]

I Dunno if any of the maryland group is going but if anyone has car space/hotel space id split a room as my group bailed out at the last minute and I cant see myself making that drive by myself.

[tivadar]

Couldn't find this anywhere, but will future sight be legal for this?

[iOWN]

Couldn't find this anywhere, but will future sight be legal for this?

No, it misses by a day.

[Di]

I figured I'd let this out now seeing how nobosy mentioned it: Nightmare, Bryant, and myself are in need of a driver. Our driver isn't going to be able to attend, and we're in the process of scrapping for one. If it is a single person, you will be able to take the place of Jim at Caboose's house so don't worry about the lodging. But someone from the Syracuse area who wouldn't mind driving and are currently alone, talk to us ASAP.

[Draco2156]

I'm looking to go with people, if anyone from NoVA or Maryland is going lemme know. I'm looking for a ride.

[Wallace]

We have 5 from Syracuse going in our car. Hope to see all the locals there!

[Wallace]

Just in case anyone hasen't heard here are the artists for the GP.

Matt Cavotta:
Akki Lavarunner
Alpha Kavu
Anavolver
Astral Steel
Battering Craghorn
Benediction of Moons
Blood Knight
Bloodscent
Brawn
Caller of the Claw
Canopy Surge
Chisei, Heart of Oceans
Copperhoof Vorrac
Crested Craghorn
Crown of Vigor
Crypt Rats
Cyclical Evolution
Dark Suspicions
Disciple of Malice
Dream Prowler
Dwarven Shrine
Ebony Treefolk
Elvish Aberration
Empress Galina
Erayo, Soratami Ascendant
Etched Oracle
Extract
Fighting Drake
Firemane Angel
Flash Counter
Folk Medicine
Frightcrawler
Furnace Whelp
Future Sight
Goblin Flectomancer
Goblin Piledriver
Goblin Spelunkers
Groundbreaker
Headhunter
Hibernation
Hibernation
Horizon Seed
Hundred-Talon Strike
Icy Manipulator
Imperial Hellkite
Inspiration
Iridescent Angel
Jaded Response
Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Jester's Scepter
Kami of the Palace Fields
Lawbringer
Leery Fogbeast
Lich's Tomb
Lim-Dul the Necromancer
Lose Hope
Magmatic Core
Maniacal Rage
Mise
Mossdog
Mountain
Muzzle
Mystic Visionary
Nantuko Blightcutter
Netter en-Dal
Noble Panther
Pain's Reward
Parallel Evolution
Phyrexian Lens
Plague Beetle
Protean Hulk
Putrid Cyclops
Pygmy Razorback
Questing Phelddagrif
Quicksilver Wall
Ramosian Sky Marshal
Rethink
Retract
Reward the Faithful
Roar of the Kha
Saproling Cluster
Scandalmonger
Scavenger Folk
Scythe of the Wretched
Shared Fate
Shinen of Life's Roar
Shower of Coals
Shuriken
Skirk Volcanist
Skullsnatcher
Skyhunter Patrol
Skywing Aven
Spiritual Asylum
Squealing Devil
Squelch
Stand Firm
Stand or Fall
Stern Judge
Still Life
Stir the Pride
Subterranean Hangar
Symbiotic Wurm
Takeno, Samurai General
Thornscape Battlemage
Thought Dissector
Toils of Night and Day
Tower of Fortunes
Trade Routes
Treefolk Healer
Tundra Kavu
Twiddle
Uktabi Drake
Volcanic Spray
Yixlid Jailer
Zo-Zu the Punisher

Steve Perscott

Body Double
Goldmeadow Lookout
Malach of the Dawn
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
Riptide Pilferer

[Ewokslayer]

A whole bunch of cards
Protean Hulk

Coincidence?

[URABAHN]

I'm looking to go with people, if anyone from NoVA or Maryland is going lemme know. I'm looking for a ride.

Who are you and where do you live?

[Shriekmaw]

Coincidence?


I think Wizards is trying to tell us something with that card. Hmm... I wonder what it could be?

[DrJones]

Not only that, but Matt Cavotta previewed the art of Protean Hulk long before any other information was released about Dissension.

[264505]

What is the purpose of Steve Prescott, hes made 2 relevant drawings and thats a stretch. Im thinking its about time to get my Piledrivers signed though, now all i have to do is convince my mom to let me drive up to Ohio with a couple of freinds.

[Slay]

Sweet - I'm so gonan get my foily Protean Hulk signed. I just wish it was Asian for the ultimate pimptasticness.

By the way, still selling my body for rides out from Worcester/Boston. In case anyone's interested.
-Slay

[Janos_Wuryon]

hmmm,. let me see wait in line for a hour to get protean hulk signed then rip it up as your sad flash deck gets owned by hate and the sheer weight of its own patheticness.. ha what a scene it will be as signed hulks are ripped in half and thrown to the wind after each stomping the deck and all its poor unfortunate players recieve at the GP. Oh I cant wait

[Pinder]

hmmm,. let me see wait in line for a hour to get protean hulk signed then rip it up as your sad flash deck gets owned by hate and the sheer weight of its own patheticness.. ha what a scene it will be as signed hulks are ripped in half and thrown to the wind after each stomping the deck and all its poor unfortunate players recieve at the GP. Oh I cant wait

Umm....wtf?

[Shriekmaw]

Umm....wtf?


I think the great Janos_Wuryon is trying to say, don't bother on playing Hulk Flash because your going to get owned by hate all day. Then after the GP, your just going to get so frustrated that you will just rip up all those signed hulks. So what's the point then?

[TheInfamousBearAssassin]

Its a pity that Janos_Wuryon doesn't actually know how the game of Magic is played.

If we know anything about the history of broken combos, it is this:

Broken combo < Broken combo hate < Broken combo hate broken combo.

The most successful decks will be the Flash-Hulk decks that hate on Flash-Hulk, since they'll also be fighting through the other hate successfully. In this case, probably U/B, but there might be another build. It's like Necro. There were decks that could be tuned to smash Necro. But the best ones were the Necro decks tuned to smash Necro.

The sooner people understand how versatile this combo is, and how many different ways it can be build to defeat the hate, the quicker people can stop pretending it's in any way fair and the faster we can get it banned.

[Slay]

RARR I AM ANGRY

[lukatron2]

So...Just out of curiosity...How many people here (if any) are considering not going anymore because of the way Hulk Flash will warp the meta?...Personally, its a 12 hour drive for me so I'm still debating...I don't wanna get there and play against fish,thresh,sui black based decks, and flash all day long...that would suck balls...I'm still considering though..

[iOWN]

So...Just out of curiosity...How many people here (if any) are considering not going anymore because of the way Hulk Flash will warp the meta?...Personally, its a 12 hour drive for me so I'm still debating...I don't wanna get there and play against fish,thresh,sui black based decks, and flash all day long...that would suck balls...I'm still considering though..

I would be damn happy if I could play against Thresh and Fish and Sui Black all day.

Hulk Flash certainly is a tougher situation, but it can probably be treated like Goblins at an older Grand Prix. Although it may occupy a large chunk of the field, you might get lucky enough never to get placed against it, or at least only once or twice (at least on day one), and to get the right match-ups takes the same amount of luck one needs to fight their way through two days and steal a win. But to not go because Flash will be present is the same as not going because you probably won't win.

My plan, personally, is to not even try to marginally improve my HF match at all, win a third-round bye on the Friday before, hope all of the Flash decks lose an early game to Fish, and not face them all day. That way I don't have to destroy my deck in order to have a slightly bigger chance to beat a deck that may or may not be attending in numbers.

[dre4m]

My plan, personally, is to not even try to marginally improve my HF match at all, win a third-round bye on the Friday before, hope all of the Flash decks lose an early game to Fish, and not face them all day. That way I don't have to destroy my deck in order to have a slightly bigger chance to beat a deck that may or may not be attending in numbers.

This looks like a GREAT way to go 0-2 or 1-2, because Hulk Flash just wins and wins and wins... brokenness will do that for you, and total stupid brokenness (like HF) will be able to go 50/50 with the dedicated hate decks and make it through to ruin your day. Oh, and you'll face it at the GPT too, I promise.

[iOWN]

This looks like a GREAT way to go 0-2 or 1-2, because Hulk Flash just wins and wins and wins... brokenness will do that for you, and total stupid brokenness (like HF) will be able to go 50/50 with the dedicated hate decks and make it through to ruin your day. Oh, and you'll face it at the GPT too, I promise.

That's why I'm playing it at the Trial.

[allaanon]

Taking bets the winner will be playing mono-blue.

[Slay]

If anyone needs a ride, I can give it. Anyone that lives on Rt. 90 the east side of columbus can come. Bunch of slots open.
-Slay

[Kenderleech]

I'm coming from the west. Anyone between Indianapolis and Columbus let me know, and I'll tell you what your cut of the gas money will be.

[DEADMAN01]

Ha, I live in Columbus, bitches. It's a mere 10 min away. Enjoy the drive to lose!

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[Sage]

I am looking for anyone from the State College (Penn State) area that would like to go to the Grand Prix. I am going regardless, but would like to split the gas/hotel cost (hotel already booked). If you live in the area there is still some time for playtesting as well.

[foursquare]

Hey, I'm looking for a ride. I think I just got that weekend off. So anybody from NoVA with an extra spot in their car, please let me know! Ahmead

[Shriekmaw]

Ha, I live in Columbus, bitches. It's a mere 10 min away. Enjoy the drive to lose!

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You could be a little more respectful in your posts. There is a good majority of us coming from Syracuse to win.

[Michael Keller]

Well I won't be able to attend the GP after all. I just started my new job and they're a little close-minded about time off so soon, so I didn't want to bear that burden. I would have brought out the Polar Express, but unfortunately with the vast amount of Hulk Flash and anti-combo decks flooding the streets, the whole event is going to end up a sham anyways.

Let's be honest here, the format is in the Twilight Zone until June 1st. A Hulk Flash deck will almost certainly make finals at the GP and will become banned shortly thereafter irregardless of its performance, methinks. Good luck to all the Syracuse players going, especially my teammates in Darkness.

[URABAHN]

Hey, I'm looking for a ride. I think I just got that weekend off. So anybody from NoVA with an extra spot in their car, please let me know! Ahmead

Where have you been the last 4 weeks when we started hammering out ride and hotel arrangements? There's no room for you.

[foursquare]

Where have you been the last 4 weeks when we started hammering out ride and hotel arrangements? There's no room for you.

I was in court, jail, and ended up with no license for 2 months. But, I found a ride. I might even fly, I'm not sure yet.

[calosso]

I was in court, jail, and ended up with no license for 2 months. But, I found a ride. I might even fly, I'm not sure yet.

Ahmead you better hurry it is this week.

[andrew77]

Anyone from the NJ/ NYC area driving to the GP have room for one more? i neglected to buy a plane ticket back when they were cheap and now they are like 300 bucks. Anyway i'd throw in $100 for the trip there and back if anyone would hook me up with a ride.

[Di]

I guess I have to win more byes, so I can make day 2 again.

Maybe in the future (May 2007), Goblins will be bad, and you'll get crushed! What'll you brag about then?

This was on the first page of the thread. I laughed quite hard when I saw this. Who woulda thunk he was right?

[Mulletus]

I'm getting excited. Today is the last day to prereg for the big show. I got my hotel room all locked up too. I sold my extra flashes, and plan on winning this whole event. And since flash is goin to ruin the turnout and make this the last legacy gp, I will be able to go out on top.

[Nightmare]

Start Getting Excited, Motherfuckers!!!!

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

it's Go Time.

[noobslayer]

See my title.

[Mulletus]

ok I'm about to go, and win.

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

I'm so pumped, I can't wait to not hear anything in school today!!!

[georgjorge]

I think all you Flash-lovers are in for a little surprise...not to spoil your party, but I know for a fact that right before the GP, Aaron Forsythe himself will fly into the venue dressed in a Superman costume, land right in front of the Headjudge, and declare Flash (as well as Riding the Dilu Horse) emergency banned from Legacy for all times.

And there was much rejoicing, and cries of "Aaron saves the day", while those villains who had not shied away from abusing an instant costing 1U beat their chests in sadness and frustration, and left the GP in shame.

[TheInfamousBearAssassin]

It's getting dangerously close to Go Time.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/237/assholdershm7.gif

[xsockmonkeyx]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g47/saxamaphone314/Good-Luck-Final-2.gif

Best of luck to all the Sourcers attending the Gee Pee!!

[Hanni]

Wooooo I'm Leaving Right Now I'm So Stoked. I Will See All Those Who Will Be At The Grinders, And Then I Will See All Those That Will Be At The Grand Prix. Woooooooooooo Woooooooooo Yea Dude Yea Man Yea Baaaoooooommmm!!!!!!

[Nihil Credo]

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8492/analgp2.jpg

[georgjorge]

Good luck to all the Sourcers, even though it is GP Flash !

I'm really envious, and hope that a) There is going to be another GP in the future b) it is going to be somewhere in the Middle of Europe.

[Slay]

Good luck to all you sourcers, go beat some pro players and brag about it on the forums some more.
-Slay

[Atwa]

Good luck to you all.

Next time I might go crazy and join you, but keep us who not go updated. I will check the website from wizards each hour or so, but I'd really like some actual impressions of the event.

[Michael Keller]

Good luck to you all. I wish I could have gone.

[Jaynel]

Have fun in sunny Columbus! Good luck!

[BoomChild]

Just finished up with the GPT's. I played flash and went 3-1 in my trial. So close to three byes. yet so far. From the trials I have this to say. OMG HOW MANY FISH CAN SHOW UP. I think this is going to be more of a GP:Fish than a GP:Flash but we'll see tomorrow.

[Soto]

That's why you run some RWB aggro or boros to rape fish and hope not to meet flash first rounds.

[Pinder]

Just finished up with the GPT's. I played flash and went 3-1 in my trial. So close to three byes. yet so far. From the trials I have this to say. OMG HOW MANY FISH CAN SHOW UP. I think this is going to be more of a GP:Fish than a GP:Flash but we'll see tomorrow.

No joke. I didn't actually play against any Fish (I did beat Hulk Flash, though), but it was everywhere. I suppose I'm part of the problem, though, as CounterSliver is sort of a Fish-y deck.

[aTn]

Well, I'm a bit dissapointed since my plans to go to Columbus went to scrap when I realizzed that booking a flight 2 hours in advance was not an easy task. Anyhow, I was wondering if any of you know if there'll be online coverage of the event, i.e. results posted during the day, etc. Thanx in advance. To any of you who'll be attending, beat HF for me.

[TheMightyQuinn]

Smash some pro face, Sourcers! :tongue:

I'm anticipating some long-winded reports this evening. Don't disappoint!

[laststepdown]

Any word on the top 8 of the GPT that happened on Friday in Columbus? Or did they do that sort of thing this time around (I remember they did one when I signed up for Philly)?

[Baxter]

Any word on the top 8 of the GPT that happened on Friday in Columbus? Or did they do that sort of thing this time around (I remember they did one when I signed up for Philly)?

A friend of mine lost to an Alureen deck in one. I concider him lucky for being there.

Stupid Job.

[iOWN]

Any word on the top 8 of the GPT that happened on Friday in Columbus? Or did they do that sort of thing this time around (I remember they did one when I signed up for Philly)?

There were nine or ten Trial flights (32 people each) running until eight, but the only ones I saw were single elim. I didn't get there until 7:00; maybe some of the earlier flights were swiss?

And yeah, I saw tons of Fish, lots of Thresh (not as much as Fish) and not many Flash, although I heard stories of Flash doing well.

[Peter_Rotten]

Put your updates here, (http://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?p=132835#post132835) my friends!