Smmenen
12-28-2009, 04:02 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: MEANDECK OPEN – VINTAGE TOURNAMENT
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Mean Deck Open returns in 2010! Following the success of our November event, we plan to return in January!
WHAT: VINTAGE! Tournament
Swiss + Top 8.
Entry is $20
We have raised our entry fee from $15 to $20 for several reasons a while ago. The store owner will put a larger percentage of the entry into the prize pool, AND we want to extend our prize pool to the entire top 8. We think these two great advantages are worth the downside of having to pay $5 more.
However, unlike other TOs, we will NEVER increase our entry fee. It's ridiculous to have to pay more and more over time just to have a fun afternoon slinging cards.
PRIZES:
CASH!!!
1st Place: 40% of Prize Pool
2nd Place: 20% of Prize Pool
3rd Place: 10% of Prize Pool
4th Place: 10% of Prize Pool
5th-8th: 5% of prize pool each
However, if there is just a cut to top 4, prize distribution as follows:
1st Place: 50%
2nd Place: 25%
3rd and 4th Place: 12.5%
Prize Pool will be 80% of entry fees!
Minimum $200 guaranteed!
BONUS if we get more than 24 players, a FREE single elimination side event will begin with the final round of swiss with a grand prize of $40 (which will come from the main prize pool).
This bonus side event went so well in November that we'll be doing the same thing again.
PROXIES: UNLIMITED PROXIES will be permitted. HOWEVER, you must adhere to the Starcitygames Rules for Proxies:
http://forums.starcitygames.com/viewtopic.php?t=291560
HOWEVER, if you have purchased special Mox proxies, or other P9 proxies, you may use those as well.
ALSO, *** NOTE *** Collector's Edition and International Edition cards will be LEGAL for this tournament
If you intend on running CE or IE cards, you MUST:
1) use completely opaque sleeves, AND
2) Double Sleeve your card OR use a looser fitting sleeves where the cut of the corner of the card is not visible. Otherwise, you must replace your sleeves before the top 8.
WHEN: Sunday, January 24 2010
The store opens at 11:30 AM. Registration starts at 12:30. Registration will close and the tournament begins at 1PM sharp.
WHERE:
The Soldiery
4256 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
If you need to car pool to Columbus, post your needs and we'll find someone whom you can travel with. I'll start a signup if necessary.
FINALLY, don't miss our post-game chowdown at Thurmans.
Put the address in your GPS so you can get there after the tournament!
http://www.thethurmancafe.com/
Don't miss on eating this:
http://www.thethurmancafe.com/modules/htmlarea/xinha/plugins/ImageManager/demo_images/DSC_0137cc_6.jpg
This tournament will be great fun, good laughs, and amazing times.
Put this event on your calendars. Make sure to get that Sunday off work!
Our last event was one of the largest Vintage tournaments in years in Columbus. If we get just five more players, we'll get to play six rounds of swiss! If we do that, we'll ADD a second bonus side event as well. Urge your friends to come out. Bring out those players who haven't shown up in some time. We'll see you in Columbus!
Stephen Menendian
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Mean Deck Open returns in 2010! Following the success of our November event, we plan to return in January!
WHAT: VINTAGE! Tournament
Swiss + Top 8.
Entry is $20
We have raised our entry fee from $15 to $20 for several reasons a while ago. The store owner will put a larger percentage of the entry into the prize pool, AND we want to extend our prize pool to the entire top 8. We think these two great advantages are worth the downside of having to pay $5 more.
However, unlike other TOs, we will NEVER increase our entry fee. It's ridiculous to have to pay more and more over time just to have a fun afternoon slinging cards.
PRIZES:
CASH!!!
1st Place: 40% of Prize Pool
2nd Place: 20% of Prize Pool
3rd Place: 10% of Prize Pool
4th Place: 10% of Prize Pool
5th-8th: 5% of prize pool each
However, if there is just a cut to top 4, prize distribution as follows:
1st Place: 50%
2nd Place: 25%
3rd and 4th Place: 12.5%
Prize Pool will be 80% of entry fees!
Minimum $200 guaranteed!
BONUS if we get more than 24 players, a FREE single elimination side event will begin with the final round of swiss with a grand prize of $40 (which will come from the main prize pool).
This bonus side event went so well in November that we'll be doing the same thing again.
PROXIES: UNLIMITED PROXIES will be permitted. HOWEVER, you must adhere to the Starcitygames Rules for Proxies:
http://forums.starcitygames.com/viewtopic.php?t=291560
HOWEVER, if you have purchased special Mox proxies, or other P9 proxies, you may use those as well.
ALSO, *** NOTE *** Collector's Edition and International Edition cards will be LEGAL for this tournament
If you intend on running CE or IE cards, you MUST:
1) use completely opaque sleeves, AND
2) Double Sleeve your card OR use a looser fitting sleeves where the cut of the corner of the card is not visible. Otherwise, you must replace your sleeves before the top 8.
WHEN: Sunday, January 24 2010
The store opens at 11:30 AM. Registration starts at 12:30. Registration will close and the tournament begins at 1PM sharp.
WHERE:
The Soldiery
4256 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
If you need to car pool to Columbus, post your needs and we'll find someone whom you can travel with. I'll start a signup if necessary.
FINALLY, don't miss our post-game chowdown at Thurmans.
Put the address in your GPS so you can get there after the tournament!
http://www.thethurmancafe.com/
Don't miss on eating this:
http://www.thethurmancafe.com/modules/htmlarea/xinha/plugins/ImageManager/demo_images/DSC_0137cc_6.jpg
This tournament will be great fun, good laughs, and amazing times.
Put this event on your calendars. Make sure to get that Sunday off work!
Our last event was one of the largest Vintage tournaments in years in Columbus. If we get just five more players, we'll get to play six rounds of swiss! If we do that, we'll ADD a second bonus side event as well. Urge your friends to come out. Bring out those players who haven't shown up in some time. We'll see you in Columbus!
Stephen Menendian