[Announcement ] Legacy - 07/19/08; Syracuse, New York; $1000 cash prize Legacy

[alteredstates]

When: ***07/19/08*** 12:00 noon (registration begins at 10:00am)
Where: Play the Game Read the Story, 2nd Floor Carousel Center Mall (Syracuse, New York)
Format: Sanctioned Legacy (Deck Registration required)
Cost: $30 at the door $25 pre-registration (online, over the phone or in the store)
Website: www.playthegamereadthestory.com


Prizes:
1st Place: $400 (15 players)
2nd Place: $200 (25 players)
3rd and 4th: $100 (30 players)
5th - 8th: $50 (40 players)
Door prizes:
1 10th edition picture Hypnotic Specter artist print
1 exodus picture Paladin en-Vec artist print
1 Sea Drake
1 Abyss
1 Mana Drain

These door prizes will be given away if there are 45+ players

The event will be x rounds of swiss based on attendance with cut to top 8.

Questions, comments and concerns are being handled by Rob Clark. We are looking into a few judges for this event. JUDGES FOR EVENTS CANNOT BE IN THE EVENT THEY ARE JUDGING! If you are interested please email Rob @ rob@playthegamereadthestory.com.

This event will be the one big event to earn extra PGMCKU points!

[TrialByFire]

A city and state would be nice to know

[alteredstates]

added but in we're in Syracuse, New York. If any one needs directions here is the address:

9808 Carousel Center Drive
Syracuse, New York 13290

[mujadaddy]

A city and state would be nice to know
Main Store - Carousel Center Mall

Address:
9808 Carousel Center Mall
Syracuse, NY 13290

Phone: 315-472-4263

Hours:
10am-9:30pm Monday thru Saturday
10am-6pm Sunday

Directions:
NORTH - Take I-81 South to Exit 23B (Carousel Center Drive)
SOUTH - Take I-81 North to Exit 23 (Hiawatha Blvd)
EAST - Take 690 West to I-81 North to Exit 23 (Hiawatha Blvd)
WEST - Take 690 East to Exit 8 (Hiawatha Blvd)
NYS Thruway - Take I-90 to Exit 36 (I-81). Follow above directions from the North.


(I'm not familiar w/ the place, I just looked up www.playthegamereadthestory.com ...which, by the way, is set up so you get a 404 error if you exclude the "www." ...)

[Wallace]

Wow!!! I hope this event goes as well as the last one. I am looking forward to this and plan to attened!!!

[TeenieBopper]

Jesus fuck. I might actually have to give you guys money for this.

edit: oh, wait. Washington>LKSFDJIUSYDFHKJD

edit2: That's an incredibly top heavy payout structure. You might want to rethink it a little bit.

[Michael Keller]

My God...I'm there.

[alteredstates]

yeah sorry for that 404 error about the website, that should be fixed in the near future, i added the link to our website in the original post.

Thanks,

Rob

[Getsickanddie]

Holy Shit.

You might want to consider prizes for 5-8 as they are essential if you want a big turnout.

[alteredstates]

Holy Shit.

You might want to consider prizes for 5-8 as they are essential if you want a big turnout.

considering, any changes to the prizes will be posted

Rob

[Wallace]

Holy Shit.

You might want to consider prizes for 5-8 as they are essential if you want a big turnout.


QFT...adding prizes for 5th - 8th would increase the turn out...people will be more willing to travel if they know they can come away with something for making top 8.

[freakish777]

If you only have the $1000 cash to put up, I think most people wouldn't mind:

1st: 400
2nd: 200
3rd: 100
4th: 100
5-8: 50

$400 for 1st is still quite a bit of money, a fist-second split is easier, and 5-8th at least come away with their entrance fee and gas/food money.

That said, if you have an additional $300 to put towards this event, I'd suggest $75 for 5th - 8th tacked on to the original $1000 payout for top 4.

[legacyplayer0]

If you only have the $1000 cash to put up, I think most people wouldn't mind:

1st: 400
2nd: 200
3rd: 100
4th: 100
5-8: 50

$400 for 1st is still quite a bit of money, a fist-second split is easier, and 5-8th at least come away with their entrance fee and gas/food money.

That said, if you have an additional $300 to put towards this event, I'd suggest $75 for 5th - 8th tacked on to the original $1000 payout for top 4.


I like your second suggestion a lot. Adding that little extra would make this tournament like a combination of a Mox tournament and a DLD, which would make it much more attractive in my opinion. There would be the excitement of a very large first prize without the bitter disappointment of making top 8 and walking away with nothing (Which I have experienced first hand. It sucks even more than scrubbing out.) All that the extra $300 needs to do to be profitable is attract more than 12 extra people, which seems very likely to happen.

[quicksilver]

Do you realize that this tournement is the same weekend as another one already scheduled? Granted it's onthe other side of the country but people from syracuse, rochester, and virginia are already planning on going to that one. Perhaps you could schedule it several weeks later or earlier so we could go to this?

[Brushwagg]

WOW!! I like the lead time also.

[Di]

Day after my berfday. I'm in.

[alteredstates]

Quicksilver:
i searched for any scheduled events and didn't come up with any... can you link me to that event please? i may be able to do this event the following weekend.

freakish777:
i am rethinking the top 8 prizes i may just be able to re-arrange them as suggested such that all of top 8 walks away with something. thank you for the suggested break down.

all:
suggestions on door prizes?

[Wallace]

suggestions on door prizes?

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[HammafistRoob]

Quicksilver:
i searched for any scheduled events and didn't come up with any... can you link me to that event please? i may be able to do this event the following weekend.

freakish777:
i am rethinking the top 8 prizes i may just be able to re-arrange them as suggested such that all of top 8 walks away with something. thank you for the suggested break down.

all:
suggestions on door prizes?

Here be the tourney that Quicksilver be talkin bout.http://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8485

As for door prizes, Goyf's no doubt.:wink:

Wow, me and Sacearuse are assholes./.

[alteredstates]

thanks for the link. any one know of any events going on the previous weekend 6/21/08?

[Solpugid]

Add prizes for 5-8th and I'm in too. It'll be a nice way to have fun (and get my ass handed to me) before heading off to grad school.

[quicksilver]

Quicksilver:
i searched for any scheduled events and didn't come up with any... can you link me to that event please? i may be able to do this event the following weekend.

freakish777:
i am rethinking the top 8 prizes i may just be able to re-arrange them as suggested such that all of top 8 walks away with something. thank you for the suggested break down.

all:
suggestions on door prizes?

http://mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8485

It's stickied right above this thread.

I don't htink any of us won't be back from the tournement for the following weekend. You'd have to delay it at least two weeks for us to be able to attend. And we'd be traveling the two weekends before that as well.

[insertnamehere]

Anyone from Western MA going? If so, I'm in.

[bigbear102]

So basically there can be no Legacy events other than the Washington tourney in the month of June because you want to spend an entire month on the road?

I don't know what you guys do, but how the hell can you afford three weeks of travel?

Anyway, I'll try to be there whenever it is. I also think prizes for 5-8 should be given. Hopefully this is a good turnout.

[URABAHN]

So basically there can be no Legacy events other than the Washington tourney in the month of June because you want to spend an entire month on the road?

I don't know what you guys do, but how the hell can you afford three weeks of travel?

They work for a living, you?

[Getsickanddie]

They work for a living, you?

Hey now! Matt works. He's the best knob polisher I know.

[quicksilver]

So basically there can be no Legacy events other than the Washington tourney in the month of June because you want to spend an entire month on the road?

I never said they couldn't hold a tournement then if they wanted to, I was just informing them if they wanted the best turnout they might want to consider moving it.

[Nightmare]

They're gonna lose out on 4 from Syracuse, and maybe 5 from VA. It's not really all that big a deal, even if they run it the same day.

[quicksilver]

I won't be driving a car from rochester so they will probably miss out on that too.

[bigbear102]

They work for a living, you?

That's my point, if they work it seems like three weeks is a lot of time to take off.

Sorry if my last post sounded dickish, I was extremely tired and working on a paper when I posted, so I wasn't in a very good mood.

Rob, if you could post when preregistration ends for this that would be helpful, it sucked last time when it ended 2 days before the event and there was nothing mentioned about that on your website, especially when the event still looked available to buy.

[Nightmare]

Real jobs give you vacation time.

[Michael Keller]

Real jobs give you vacation time.

QFT.

[cdr]

They're gonna lose out on 4 from Syracuse, and maybe 5 from VA. It's not really all that big a deal, even if they run it the same day.

I'd say that they'd be losing at least a dozen people. That's like a third to a fourth of average attendance to a torunament.

Unfortunate timing, really.

[alteredstates]

how well does 6/21 look to everyone? As of right now I'm looking at keeping on this weekend, but if there is a large interest in moving to the previous weekend I might.

[cdr]

Because people are roadtripping to Washington, I doubt moving it one weekend is going to increase attendance any. Might help the Syracusers, I guess.

[willo]

The weekend of 6/21 is the same as Grand Prix Indi, I would not hold it that weekend.

I doubt to many would go to washington for a DLD where top prize is only 4 dual lands, but they could be crazy.

[Michael Keller]

They're going across country on a vacation. And on the way happens to be a dual land draft...

[Zach Tartell]

I doubt to many would go to washington for a DLD where top prize is only 4 dual lands, but they could be crazy.

You, sir, clearly lack that what makes us Epic...

[quicksilver]

but they could be crazy.

Indeed we are.

[Wallace]

how well does 6/21 look to everyone? As of right now I'm looking at keeping on this weekend, but if there is a large interest in moving to the previous weekend I might.


There are a bunch of us going to GP Indy that weekend, you might want to move it like 7/12/2008, its the weekend after the 4th and I don't see anything else going on...this would prob. get you the best turn out...

[quicksilver]

how well does 6/21 look to everyone? As of right now I'm looking at keeping on this weekend, but if there is a large interest in moving to the previous weekend I might.

If you wanted to move this for the sake of non conflicting with the washington tournement, then the weekend of June 14,21,28 and July 5th, would be no good for us. Postponeing it two weeks, or bumping it up 3 weeks would be fine.

[scrumdogg]

July 12th-ish seems to make a lot of sense. Neither a GP nor an EPIC road trip nor another previously scheduled event seems to be occurring within 2 weeks, which would give your tournament priority & make anyone later be the interloper. Just beware that it might pose a dilemma for all the Spanish players having to choose between traveling to this & GP Madrid on 7/26....

[bigbear102]

Moving it earlier is better than later I think.

[alteredstates]

so july 12th is looking like the best date... and its official i will be changing the prize support to top 8 cash payouts, i will be updating the original post. thank you all for in puts!

[Michael Keller]

When: ***07/12/08*** 12:00 noon (registration begins at 10:00am)
Where: Play the Game Read the Story, 2nd Floor Carousel Center Mall (Syracuse, New York)
Format: Sanctioned Legacy (Deck Registration required)
Cost: $30 at the door $25 pre-registration (online, over the phone or in the store)
Website: www.playthegamereadthestory.com


Prizes:
1st Place: $400 (15 players)
2nd Place: $200 (25 players)
3rd and 4th: $100 (30 players)
5th - 8th: $50 (40 players)



Muccch better.

[Wallace]

Muccch better.


QFT...I think this date and Prize Structure will fetch a much better turn out.

[Janos_Wuryon]

Heres a crazy thought. why not have it the week before the GP in indianapolis. Im not sure howe many legacy players want to attend the GP but if I have a chance to win some of my travel expenses to Indy Id totally be there. This may be the best strategy. Heck event those going to Washington mightmake the trip to try and win extra travel cash.

[AngryTroll]

Sweet, I might make this. A few weeks after the East Coasters get stomped in Washington, I can add insult to injury and take prizes from your home turf!

Is anyone going to this from the Long Island area? I'd be willing to split gas.

And/Or will anyone put me up for a night or two that weekend in Syracuse? Mapquest says it's a five hour drive. Will I have any luck trying to get a train between those two places?

[bigbear102]

There is a train station literally 1 minute's walking time from Carousel Mall. I have taken said train to NYC in the past, so it shouldn't be a problem.

[clavio]

There is a train station literally 1 minute's walking time from Carousel Mall. I have taken said train to NYC in the past, so it shouldn't be a problem.

It looks like you have to cross 81. Is this feasible on foot?

[scrumdogg]

It looks like you have to cross 81. Is this feasible on foot?

It is if you use the overpass bridges with the sidewalks...otherwise you takes your chances....

[Corg]

81's actually an elevated highway at that point - you'll walk beneath an overpass getting to the mall from the station. No troubles.

[alteredstates]

AngryTroll:
yes its walkable from the train station across the way. take you about 5ish mins total to walk from there to the mall. if i hear of anyone coming from the Long Island area i will pass on that you're looking for a ride/gas split.

~Rob

[J.V.]

its about a 5 Hour drive, but about 4 of Team Hammafist's members should be making the trip and spending a weekend in Syracuse.

[Jaynel]

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

[Shriekmaw]

its about a 5 Hour drive, but about 4 of Team Hammafist's members should be making the trip and spending a weekend in Syracuse.


I can't think of better place then to spend your entire weekend in Syracuse.

Have a safe drive and I'm sure you'll have fun up here.

[HammafistRoob]

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

We aren't going to be very nice to Syracuse, read Hammerfist Giants flavor text. "Oh sure, they buy alot of ale, but I always find myself needing to rebuild after th Giants have paid a visit."
Belko, owner of Titan's Keg tavern


"Oh sure, they play a good game of magic, but I feel sad giving away all of my money to them"
Name, owner of Play the Game Read the Story

can you say trashtalk?

[J.V.]

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

Your Jealous Jared don't lie.:wink:
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Eidt:Wow, deleted witty comment because never topping what Rob said.

[Shriekmaw]

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:


It will be a lot of fun to see all the out of towners up here.

Just make sure you bring it because this is the place where Legacy was born.

[Brushwagg]

Oh it will be EPIC.

[socialite]

If anyone from Boston is going to this, please let me know. I am looking for a ride.

[J.V.]

It will be a lot of fun to see all the out of towners up here.

Just make sure you bring it because this is the place where Legacy was born.

Don't worry about that, we're coming from MA, you know the state that perfected legacy :cool: [Isn't trash talk fun :wink: ]

[insertnamehere]

Don't worry about that, we're coming from MA, you know the state that perfected legacy :cool: [Isn't trash talk fun :wink: ]

All of MA should be going.

[Michael Keller]

Left Field will dominate this event, as usual.

[munkie]

If anyone needs a place to crash for this, let me know. I have a huge apartment with a bunch of couches. PM me first.

[revenge_inc]

I have several questions:

-So far the prize structure looks really great, so this is going to sound greedy. If many people come up from MA and VA there could be a big turnout. Would it be possible to have a prize structure in the event of turnout of 40-70 people?

-What does pre-registering entail? Can I just say please pre-register (insert my name here)? Or do I have to pay in advance?
EDIT-PRE-REG LINK:
http://www.playthegamereadthestory.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=366&products_id=10062

-What are PGMCKU points?

-Will there be side-events? (It's a bit early-I know :wink:)

[Nightmare]

-So far the prize structure looks really great, so this is going to sound greedy. If many people come up from MA and VA there could be a big turnout. Would it be possible to have a prize structure in the event of turnout of 40-70 people?Based on history, it's unlikely the support will increase past the advertised, regardless of attendance. That's fine though, remember that the store is a business, and has bills to pay.


-What does pre-registering entail? Can I just say please pre-register (insert my name here)? Or do I have to pay in advance?It requires you pay in advance. There's a place to do so on the website (or will be, closer to the date), which is linked in the opening post.


-What are PGMCKU points?It's a competition that runs locally all summer; you gain points for entering and doing well in events, and gain store credit based on your ending results.


-Will there be side-events? (It's a bit early-I know :wink:)It's way early, but there's usually a draft or something.

[revenge_inc]

Thanks for the quick response Nightmare.

It's a competition that runs locally all summer; you gain points for entering and doing well in events, and gain store credit based on your ending results.

Does this mean that PGMCKU points are of no value to those only in town for this particular tournament?

[Nightmare]

Does this mean that PGMCKU points are of no value to those only in town for this particular tournament?Pretty much.

By the way, it stands for "Play the Game Master of the Known Universe," or something like that.

[TeenieBopper]

Pretty much.

By the way, it stands for "Play the Game Master of the Known Universe," or something like that.

Play the Game Magic Championship of the Known Universe

[Michael Keller]

That title is irrelevant to me. I want to win the whole damn thing.

[on1y0ne]

I don't know if this event is still going to be held as scheduled, but the Eventide Pre-Release is this same weekend. Rob is already aware, but I figured I would put it out there for those players who may be traveling because of the event. I am sure there will be an update soon.

[Brushwagg]

I feel playing Legacy (with cash prizes) > Pre-release.

[Michael Keller]

I feel playing Legacy (with cash prizes) > Pre-release.

Absolutely.

[on1y0ne]

I feel playing Legacy (with cash prizes) > Pre-release.

You might feel that way, but any time an event has been held in Syracuse the same weekend as the Pre-Release, several people voice the same opinion, yet most end up at the Pre-Re instead.

I just felt it necessary to give a heads up that there was a conflict. If Altered wants to risk losing the money by holding the event the same weekend as Eventide, then so be it.

[alteredstates]

What are the thoughts on the following weekend: 07/19/08?

[Michael Keller]

I'm down for it.

[Getsickanddie]

What are the thoughts on the following weekend: 07/19/08?

Much better, because I'll actually be able to go that weekend.

[Shriekmaw]

Much better, because I'll actually be able to go that weekend.


Sweet. I wish you the best of luck Trevor. Hopefully you'll be able to make another impressive top 8 performance.

I think the date works much better, can't wait for this tourney.

[Michael Keller]

So, is this a definite change? We should find out as soon as possible so we can take time off for it from work.

[Wallace]

The new date would be much better, I would be judging at the release and would not be able to attend. I think you will get a much better turn out moving it the weekend after the release.

[Janos_Wuryon]

Ill voice the same opinion as before. If your moving this event to avoid conflicts ( GP's, Pre-releases) why not have it the week before. I think the chance to win cash before an expensive event would be great. just a thought.

[on1y0ne]

Ill voice the same opinion as before. If your moving this event to avoid conflicts ( GP's, Pre-releases) why not have it the week before. I think the chance to win cash before an expensive event would be great. just a thought.

Because it is July 4th weekend...

[HammafistRoob]

Because it is July 4th weekend...

I know I won't be playing magic on the 4th of July weekend.

[alteredstates]

The weekend of the 19th looks to be the best weekend with out pushing it clear into august (which i don't want to do) so all in favor for the 19th of July say AYE!

AYE!

[Wallace]

AYE!

[URABAHN]

Aye

[quicksilver]

Works for me

[HammafistRoob]

Aye?

[Michael Keller]

...Aye.

[Brushwagg]

Ok so whats the date now?? But shold be good for me no matter what.

[revenge_inc]

Ok so whats the date now??

... so all in favor for the 19th of July say AYE!

AYE!

[quicksilver]

Looks like the date of the tournement changed again. A mod will probably want to update the thread name and the calander (still has june 28th on the calander)

[Nightmare]

Yeah, I was supposed to do that, but I was sick yesterday and forgot. On it now.

[alteredstates]

Yes the date change is official. Just letting you guys know the more people that come the more prizes i can give away. There will be door prizes that i can give away based on attendance.

Right now i have some play sets of cards that i will be giving away if we reach, i just have to figure out the levels at which to give them away at.

So drag a friend along with you!!!

~Rob

[Stooghenstein]

its about a 5 Hour drive, but about 4 of Team Hammafist's members should be making the trip and spending a weekend in Syracuse.

Last time I checked there is only 4 members of the team so that would include everyone huh huh? :tongue: I love not being pre-informed about dedicating a weekend to being in Syracuse, for future reference please inform everyone on the team about this next time,so yeah i guess I'm clearing anything I had planned for that weekend kkthks


Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

Umm the only person I'd be scared of on the team being in Syracuse is Rodney thank you very much the rest of the team is how you say normal, at least I can say that for Rob and Myself I don't know about Tom he is out there with Rodney:tongue: they hangout to much, we could always bump Rodney for
that weird Jason guy., so yeah I'd only be worried about Rodney and Tom making the City never the same.

[goobafish]

We might have two coming down from the great white north, because the last event was so awesome.

[Michael Keller]

Well considering our dollar is for all intents and purposes worth less than yours now, is it worth the gas? /sarcasm.

[Madpeep]

It'll be a haul, but I'll bring a car-load from Connecticut to represent.

[Michael Keller]

As always, I'll probably toss in a cool door prize. Last time was a set of Beta Bolts I pitched in for 9th.

[Stooghenstein]

As always, I'll probably toss in a cool door prize. Last time was a set of Beta Bolts I pitched in for 9th.

How about foreign deltas :eek: :eek: :tongue:

[revenge_inc]

How about foreign deltas :eek: :eek: :tongue:
LOL, don't get greedy now! :wink:
@ A Legend, what's up with you providing the prize for 9th? What's the story behind this random act of generosity?

[Stooghenstein]

LOL, don't get greedy now! :wink:
@ A Legend, what's up with you providing the prize for 9th? What's the story behind this random act of generosity?

Lol i was just suggestion, don't expect it, Beta STPs?

[technogeek5000]

It'll be a haul, but I'll bring a car-load from Connecticut to represent.

Ill try to do the same. Where from connecticut are you. If I cant get a car of my own I would help out with gas and other stuff if you lend me a ride :tongue:

[Michael Keller]

Beta Bolts are a small price to pay to thank people for making the trip and promoting Legacy in the area. To me it's really not about the money. Cards will always be there. This prize will surely make ninth happy.

[Madpeep]

Ill try to do the same. Where from connecticut are you. If I cant get a car of my own I would help out with gas and other stuff if you lend me a ride :tongue:

There's already a large pool (10+ people) of tourney regulars that have first dibs. If I end up with an empty seat, I'll let you know though.

[bigbear102]

I remember back at Big Arse 1 when Hollywood just threw a set of Forces in the door prize pile. It was pretty sweet.

[Michael Keller]

Still debating for ninth.

[alteredstates]

Current door prizes:
1 10th edition picture artist print
1 exodus picture artist print
1 sea drake
1 Abyss
1 Mana Drain

These door prizes will be given away if there are 45+ players

still thinking about ninth legend?

[Michael Keller]

I am...just not sure yet...hmm

[alteredstates]

no problem man just let me know when you figure it out.

[goobafish]

Shit. The prizes are looking too good to miss out on this.

[Deep6er]

There is a pretty good possibility of a car from Virginia that would want to go to this.

First, is someone willing to put up with a carload for crashing space?

Second... actually, no, it's more of just the first one. So, can we crash somewhere? We should have more information on the numbers as it gets closer (we Virginians are notoriously lazy).

[bigbear102]

By the time this comes around I may very well be a temporary Virginian, and would probably be interested in jumping in a car for the trip. Keep me posted on travel arrangements if at all possible.

And if I do come up with you guys your lodgings are taken care of, at the very least my camp about 20 minutes from the mall.

[Michael Keller]

I've got something really tasty for ninth. Nothing too expensive, but very tasty, nonetheless.

[Nightmare]

Is it a coupon for a free sundae from Cold Stone? I'd be all over that.

[Michael Keller]

I haven't been there in years - but that shit sounds delicious.

So I have decided for ninth place to include a piece of Magic History:

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2779/dsc03822dz7.jpg

This was one of the actual Polar Krakens that was included in 2007's "The Polar Express" that top 4'ed at Kadilak's Dual Land Draft III.

[Wallace]

I haven't been there in years - but that shit sounds delicious.

So I have decided for ninth place to include a piece of Magic History:

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2779/dsc03822dz7.jpg

This was one of the actual Polar Krakens that was included in 2007's "The Polar Express" that top 4'ed at Kadilak's Dual Land Draft III.

:eek:

[OffTheWall]

Anyone from Western Ma interested in this? It could be a good time and Im finished with school stuff by mid July.

[alteredstates]

Awesome prize hollywood! i'll toss in a play set of my very treasured revised lightning bolts, to most that means nothing, but in the area i probably own the most... last i counted i had 220 revised ones, i think i could spare a playset for someone!

[munkie]

Awesome prize hollywood! i'll toss in a play set of my very treasured revised lightning bolts, to most that means nothing, but in the area i probably own the most... last i counted i had 220 revised ones, i think i could spare a playset for someone!
Yes. You can spare them. For yourself. Lighning Bolts will always be a buck a piece. Not $6 like the store charges. Lol.

@ Gearheart: I got room for probably like 6 or 7. You guys should be used to floor by now. I have a couple couches and a much bigger place than anyone else up here.

[Deep6er]

Cool, I'll PM you when we have everything finalized. Thanks.

[munkie]

Cool, I'll PM you when we have everything finalized. Thanks.

Turns out this is the same day as a huge concert that is going on up here. So I gotta figure all that out.

Line-up is as follows if any of your boys coming up want to go. I think pre-sale tix are $25. Probably $40-45 at the door.


Three Days Grace
Seether
Shinedown
12 Stones
Sick Puppies
Luna Halo
Black Stone Cherry



It's gonna be sick. Worst case, y'all can still crash at my place and Nightmare can babysit. I'll volunteer him for that.

Also, I am currently drinking Orange Fused Strawberry Sunny D. And it is fucking amazing.

[Deep6er]

I'll spread the word.

[Nightmare]

I am willing to babysit. Also, I'll vouch for the comfort of the couch, unless you get really drunk/high and sleep upside down with your feet on the wall. That's a bad idea.

Alex, you'll need to work on places to play Magical cards if VA stays with you.

[revenge_inc]

Apparently the Kentucky Open (http://www.bluegrassmagic.com/kentuckyopen.html) is on the same day as this tournament. Is this a conflict for anyone?

[Di]

That's like, a 15-hour distance between the two tournaments. I highly doubt that'll cause conflict.

[Wallace]

That's like, a 15-hour distance between the two tournaments. I highly doubt that'll cause conflict.


Right, at 4.00 a gallon I think we're safe....

[Michael Keller]

Right, at 4.00 a gallon I think we're safe....

3.99 at Delta Sonic.

[Ebinsugewa]

I see no cause in the universe that could keep me from going to this (besides forgetting). I will do my best to find something baller to add to the door prizes (one will be a foil Psychatog at worst).

[munkie]

Alex, you'll need to work on places to play Magical cards if VA stays with you.

Yeah, well the girlfriend will be moved in by then, so the apartment will be clean. Lol.

[NANTUKO_SHADY]

I haven't been there in years - but that shit sounds delicious.

So I have decided for ninth place to include a piece of Magic History:

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2779/dsc03822dz7.jpg

This was one of the actual Polar Krakens that was included in 2007's "The Polar Express" that top 4'ed at Kadilak's Dual Land Draft III.




Please tell me that's the one you smashed my face with.....

[willo]

KRock all the way.

Sorry, you might get a lot of people going to the concert.

This should have been put on a better weekend.

[TeenieBopper]

KRock all the way.

Sorry, you might get a lot of people going to the concert.

This should have been put on a better weekend.

your choices are a tourney in a shitty store or going to a shitty concert. You might be better off just staying in VA.

[Michael Keller]

Please tell me that's the one you smashed my face with.....

It is.

And seriously, the K-Rockathon will suck. Every year they have the same bands with a few other decent ones tossed in the mix. You can catch better shows at the Lost Horizon or Half Penny downtown Syracuse. It's crowded, dirty, humid, expensive, and you can't even drink without getting a dirty look from security, even if you're way over 21. I'd rather play cards and trade with old friends for money.

[munkie]

It is.

And seriously, the K-Rockathon will suck. Every year they have the same bands with a few other decent ones tossed in the mix. You can catch better shows at the Lost Horizon or Half Penny downtown Syracuse. It's crowded, dirty, humid, expensive, and you can't even drink without getting a dirty look from security, even if you're way over 21. I'd rather play cards and trade with old friends for money.
Well coming from someone who has ACTUALLY seen the majority of these bands live already, I know that this show will be fucking intense.

Sorry for wanting to be outside listening to music instead of playing Magic cards.

To the VA crew who wants to go to this, just keep me posted. Tix right now are available @ www.krockathon.com .

To the rest of who who might not enjoy this (i.e. Mike((s))), fuck off. I'm not trying to take people away from this tournament that you guys will surely scrub out of just like every other big tourney. If y'all don't like this music, then don't go. Don't rain on my parade, either.

Hell, I don't even like most of these bands. I listen to much heavier stuff, but the fact of how good of a time I have had EVERY YEAR I have gone has precedence over a fucking Magic tournament.

[TeenieBopper]

To the rest of who who might not enjoy this (i.e. Mike((s))), fuck off. I'm not trying to take people away from this tournament that you guys will surely scrub out of just like every other big tourney. If y'all don't like this music, then don't go. Don't rain on my parade, either.


Whatever. I said the Magic tournament was going to suck, too.

[munkie]

Well if you keep hyping it up so much It just might.

No wonder people don't want to come to Syracuse to play Magic. You did play at one of the 3 or 4 Amrod Incarnations, so shitty Magic venues are nothing out of the ordinary.

Altered is fine as long as they don't have any other events that day.

Comix Zone would be tight if they put up more tables, instead of cramming 80 people into 6 tables. You guys think I'm kidding, go to a Release event. I barely had room to build my sealed deck. It was ridiculous.

[Michael Keller]

Speaking of 80+, I'm curious of turnout. I seriously think this event will hit 50-60.

[goobafish]

I hope there is big attendace. Looks like you might have a car or two from Canada.

[Michael Keller]

1,000 Posts! Finally!

I'm going to use my 1,000th post by saying: Kiss my ass!

[HammafistRoob]

1,000 Posts! Finally!

I'm going to use my 1,000th post by saying: Kiss my ass!

You should have made a thread for it, that would have been sweet.

[Jesus]

I'll see you guys in syracuse on the 17th.

[Nightmare]

1,000 Posts! Finally!

I'm going to use my 1,000th post by saying: Kiss my ass!W/E newb. Call me when you break 4k.

[Michael Keller]

Christ, took me long enough. I think I'll mow the lawn.

[Wallace]

I'll see you guys in syracuse on the 17th.

I guess there's no reason for me to show up, I mean if Jesus is coming, how can you compete with that?

[OffTheWall]

You just need to be better than Jesus AKA God. God is a savage top decker at magic from what I've heard.

[HammafistRoob]

Christ, took me long enough. I think I'll mow the lawn.

If only Jesus posted that.

[Bryant Cook]

You just need to be better than Jesus AKA God. God is a savage top decker at magic from what I've heard.

You guys really have to stop talking about my topdecking skills.

[Shriekmaw]

You guys really have to stop talking about my topdecking skills.


FYI.

Sooner or later, even GOD loses.

[Nightmare]

I'm done doing what I swore an oath to God 28 years ago to never do again. I've created, "something that kills people." And in that purpose I was a success. I've done this, because philosophically I'm sympathetic to your aim. I can tell you with no ego, this is my finest sword. If on your journey, you should encounter God, God will be cut.

[Getsickanddie]

W/E newb. Call me when you break 4k.

You might have Hollywood beat on post count, but his join date does have you beat by over a year.... newbie.

[Nightmare]

You might have Hollywood beat on post count, but his join date does have you beat by over a year.... newbie.I'm sure his four other aliases are beating me in join date, too. I guess you're right though. I'm such a n00b.

[Watcher487]

I'm sure his four other aliases are beating me in join date, too. I guess you're right though. I'm such a n00b.

Admission is the first step of the twelve step process of life. Congrads, n00b.

[munkie]

pwnz0rd. n00b.

[Eldar]

A few other guys and myself should be able to make it but no guarantees. Hope to see u guys there.

[AngryTroll]

I'm almost positive I can make this. As I said, I'm on Long Island, so I need to coordinate public transportation before the tournament. Can someone offer me a couch Friday and Saturday nights? I'm not a minor, drug free, and shower, so it shouldn't be that much of a hardship to house me for a day.

Sweet!

[Di]

I'm almost positive I can make this. As I said, I'm on Long Island, so I need to coordinate public transportation before the tournament. Can someone offer me a couch Friday and Saturday nights? I'm not a minor, drug free, and shower, so it shouldn't be that much of a hardship to house me for a day.

Sweet!

I'm speaking on behalf of my friends, but you're totally covered if you need a place to stay for the weekend. Between Nightmare, Munkie, and Fakespam, there's basically enough room to house the entire Source. I'm sure if you talk to someone you'd be able to crash no problem.

[emidln]

Anyone in the Ohio/Indiana/Illinois/Michigan area want to go to this? I'm in Springfield, IL and would be interested in attending, but I'd need a full car to split gas with.

[Shriekmaw]

Anyone in the Ohio/Indiana/Illinois/Michigan area want to go to this? I'm in Springfield, IL and would be interested in attending, but I'd need a full car to split gas with.


I would love to see you guys come up here for this event. It will be a good opportunity to show us the crappy version of Tendrils Combo that you came up with and how it actually wins.

[Zach Tartell]

I would love to see you guys come up here for this event. It will be a good opportunity to show us the crappy version of Tendrils Combo that you came up with and how it actually wins.

Sick burn.

[Wallace]

I would love to see you guys come up here for this event. It will be a good opportunity to show us the crappy version of Tendrils Combo that you came up with and how it actually wins.


http://resources.wizards.com/Magic/Cards/WL/en-us/Card4454.jpg (http://ww2.wizards.com/gatherer/CardDetails.aspx?id=4454#)


But it's got cool art, it has to be good!

[Bryant Cook]

I would love to see you guys come up here for this event. It will be a good opportunity to show us the crappy version of Tendrils Combo that you came up with and how it actually wins.

AHHAA. Truth.

[bigbear102]

So I guess I will actually be at this event. Good Luck to everybody else for 2nd place.

[beastman]

is anybody from the NOVA area, or around maryland going to be headed to this event? I'd deftinetely like to get a ride up there and i can pitch in for the gas

[AngryTroll]

Looks like I'll be catching a train into NYC, then a bus to wherever this is. Anyone else from this general area going and want to split gas/save me a 5 hour bus adventure?

[TheBirdMan]

AHHAA. Truth.

We will see how bad the deck is when it does better than TES and easily top 8's.

[Michael Keller]

Bryant, you'd better ko-ko-b-ware of the Birdman. Looks like you're in bird-shit FTL.

[Bryant Cook]

We will see how bad the deck is when it does better than TES and easily top 8's.

I already put 20 bucks down that I'll do better. I don't know what else you want to give me. Call me over when your shitty deck doomsdays into "infy" storm and Brainfreezes.

[Nightmare]

We will see how bad the deck is when it does better than TES and easily top 8's.
Wait, who are you?

[Deep6er]

is anybody from the NOVA area, or around maryland going to be headed to this event? I'd deftinetely like to get a ride up there and i can pitch in for the gas

Just to be clear, there is a car (possibly two) going to this event. Also, who are you?

[beastman]

its kevin kehoe that scrawny pale kid you drew with round 6 in the nova dual land draft (played survival) i dont know you team unicorn players a great deal but i usually talk with you and kenny at the bigger events like regionals (pm me for travel info plz)

[Deep6er]

OH! Yeah, now I remember. OK. Once we figure out everything, I'll make sure we get to PM'ing you.

[cwt1220]

I will be coming over with birdman, and a few others, there should be 7 or 8 of us coming over, i am even bringing a couple non-legacy players with my decks:tongue: , just so we have more people.

P.S.
I am working on a bet with birdman that i will beat him with TES.

[Shriekmaw]

I will be coming over with birdman, and a few others, there should be 7 or 8 of us coming over, i am even bringing a couple non-legacy players with my decks:tongue: , just so we have more people.

P.S.
I am working on a bet with birdman that i will beat him with TES.


Please don't play TES. I'm sure Bryant doesn't want someone that doesn't know how to play it to do terrible. Please play something more within your ability. Say like Burn.

[cwt1220]

Please don't play TES. I'm sure Bryant doesn't want someone that doesn't know how to play it to do terrible. Please play something more within your ability. Say like Burn.


What makes you think that i am incapable of playing TES? I am sure that i am not on the same level as Bryant, but i can hold my own playing that deck. No offense to anyone else, but burn is for n00bs who don't know how to play combo or tempo decks.

[Wallace]

What makes you think that i am incapable of playing TES? I am sure that i am not on the same level as Bryant, but i can hold my own playing that deck. No offense to anyone else, but burn is for n00bs who don't know how to play combo or tempo decks.


I think I know of a few top 8's that beg to differ...

[cwt1220]

I know, I was just trying to make a point to someone who doesn't even know who I am. :tongue:

[Wallace]

I know, I was just trying to make a point to someone who doesn't even know who I am. :tongue:

No problem, just don't insult other people who may play Burn. I love to run burn and Goyf Sligh, o I also run TES, Belcher, Blue Skys, Aluren, Dragon Stopmy and Dead Guy...

[Jaiminho]

Because, you know, you need permission from the deck's creator to play it.

[Pinder]

Because, you know, you need permission from the deck's creator to play it.

Oh, that must be why no one plays MeatHooks anymore.

You can guys, really. It's alright with me.

[cwt1220]

Because, you know, you need permission from the deck's creator to play it.


Well that being the case, maybe i should ask him...lol:laugh:

[Nightmare]

We've got, to my knowledge, at least 3-5 Massholes staying at my place, AngryTroll coming up, and the VA crew swinging by on their way home from Portland. This is gonna be a killer event.

Party at Zaranski's?

[AngryTroll]

I bought my train ticket yesterday. I'll be arriving in Syracuse Friday night at about 9:40. I'm still looking for a couch, and hopefully a ride from the train station to said couch. I'd be totally up for some Magic that night, and some beer (assuming owner of afore-mentioned couch is not a minor).

[J.V.]

We've got, to my knowledge, at least 3-5 Massholes staying at my place, AngryTroll coming up, and the VA crew swinging by on their way home from Portland. This is gonna be a killer event.

Party at Zaranski's?

Oh yeah forgot to tell you Adam, it will be 4:
Myself, HammafistRoob, Roodmistah, and Jon (Unregistered)

[Rood]

Oh yeah forgot to tell you Adam, it will be 4:
Myself, HammafistRoob, Roodmistah, and Jon (Unregistered)

Time to wreak Havok! /gg

[TeenieBopper]

Party at Zaranski's?

No. Absolutely not. It's my fucking birthday. We're going out.

Not 21? Sucks to be you.

[Di]

No. Absolutely not. It's my fucking birthday. We're going out.

Not 21? Sucks to be you.

Sorry Bryant.


What day is your birthday? I hope it isn't the night before the event. I'm not sure I can do hungover wasted Magic again and still win money. Then again, I got plastered and had a threesome the night before the last big event, and top8'd. We'll see what happens.

[Zach Tartell]

Guys, I reckon I'll say that my place (I have one futon that can seat two (if you call no-homo) and pleanty of floor space) is free for like up to six. The deal is as follows, however:

-Bed by 2 A.M.
-Sleep quietly


I plan on staying sober friday night, then returning to my place (about 45 minutes away from the event site) friday night, to return saturday morning.

PM me for questions or hot step-sister sightings.

[TeenieBopper]

Sorry Bryant.


What day is your birthday? I hope it isn't the night before the event. I'm not sure I can do hungover wasted Magic again and still win money. Then again, I got plastered and had a threesome the night before the last big event, and top8'd. We'll see what happens.

My birthday is the 17th, but that's a thursday, and I've got shit to do friday and saturday morning, so we're going out the 19th. Going out on a saturday night works better for everyone.

[Di]

Agreed.

Still, sorry Bryant.

[AngryTroll]

Then again, I got plastered and had a threesome the night before the last big event, and top8'd. We'll see what happens.

Team EPIC gay threesomes do not count. And frankly, should never be discussed again. Ever.

[Nightmare]

Team EPIC gay threesomes do not count. And frankly, should never be discussed again. Ever.
Yeah, much to many of our surprise, this one was legit. 2 chicks (and not even fatties) + Di.

[alteredstates]

Just as a reminder for those looking to pre-reg and save some $

heres the link:

http://www.playthegamereadthestory.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=366&zenid=43597170e7f4d4289b7fe60a1cfe4e43

Rob

[Zach Tartell]

Just as a reminder for those looking to pre-reg and save some $

heres the link:

http://www.playthegamereadthestory.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=366&zenid=43597170e7f4d4289b7fe60a1cfe4e43

Rob

What's the deadline for pre-registration?

[Gulkahn]

What's the deadline for pre-registration?

Sorry I logged outta the stores name. I'm not sure on the exact dead line but i would pre-reg before 7/17.

Rob

[Michael Keller]

Saving money is generally a good thing.

[HammafistRoob]

My birthday is the 17th, but that's a thursday, and I've got shit to do friday and saturday morning, so we're going out the 19th. Going out on a saturday night works better for everyone.
Dude, that's my friend Jon(he's coming with us)'s 21st birthday. Thats pretty intense shitt.

[Michael Keller]

My birthday is the 17th, but that's a thursday, and I've got shit to do friday and saturday morning, so we're going out the 19th. Going out on a saturday night works better for everyone.

So I hear you like Long Island Teas, eh?

Well, Mr. Bopper, you're in for hell.

[Deep6er]

As an aside, we might have Ewokslayer (Top8'er of every goddamn tournament he fucking plays in) showing up to this. Can someone end his reign of terror/winning?

EDIT: Certainly won't be me. I've only beaten him once. Ever. I'm pretty sure I had to use up all of my future winnings against him in order to do it too. Welder Survival vs. Goblins? The fuck?

EDIT2: In case it's not clear, I was playing Welder Survival. God was that list terrible. I hate you Ian.

[Zach Tartell]

As an aside, we might have Ewokslayer (Top8'er of every goddamn tournament he fucking plays in) showing up to this. Can someone end his reign of terror/winning?

EDIT: Certainly won't be me. I've only beaten him once. Ever. I'm pretty sure I had to use up all of my future winnings against him in order to do it too. Welder Survival vs. Goblins? The fuck?

EDIT2: In case it's not clear, I was playing Welder Survival. God was that list terrible. I hate you Ian.

That almost sounds as bad as the Solidarity/Enchantress match.

[Deep6er]

Oh no, it's worse. The deck's answer to Goblin Lackey on the play? Pray. Pray to whatever god you think will make a bargain with you to strike down your opponent before he can attack. That's it. I'm completely serious. That list was terrible.

Also, in other news, Ian likes boys.

[TeenieBopper]

So I hear you like Long Island Teas, eh?

Well, Mr. Bopper, you're in for hell.

Aw fuck. You remember the last time I was drinking Long Island Iced Teas with you? Good, 'cause I sure as fuck don't.

[Michael Keller]

Mother fucker, I'm a buying yous a round of booze!!!!!!!

[TeenieBopper]

Mother fucker, I'm a buying yous a round of booze!!!!!!!

As long as you're not poking some hot chick, amirite?

[Zach Tartell]

I'm budgeting this next month to include like eighty dollars of booze.

I intend to drink it the weekend of the 19th.

[Michael Keller]

As long as you're not poking some hot chick, amirite?

you can poke all night. i'm gonna rick roll all up in some bitches face until she dances like i tell her to

[emidln]

As an aside, we might have Ewokslayer (Top8'er of every goddamn tournament he fucking plays in) showing up to this. Can someone end his reign of terror/winning?

EDIT: Certainly won't be me. I've only beaten him once. Ever. I'm pretty sure I had to use up all of my future winnings against him in order to do it too. Welder Survival vs. Goblins? The fuck?

EDIT2: In case it's not clear, I was playing Welder Survival. God was that list terrible. I hate you Ian.

If you want to beat Ewokslayer, play with 3-4 Boil in your sideboard. Boil was a wrecking ball the time I played against him. Didn't work so well against Krieger's a million and one fetches though...

Edit: I miss Flash.format, but only because it made my pretty Smokestacks playable.

[Parcher]

I owe Brian a beating since about thirty sites have him winning TML III. Even the DCI lists it as a draw.

I'm not saying I will. In fact, if we play I can almost assure a loss. But I still owe him one.

If we have lodgings Saturday night however, I can guarantee to drink any of you young punks under the table (this means you Barnello, Edinger is no challenge). Old Grand Dad never loses.

[Ebinsugewa]

Any houses with room for (or ability to put up with rowdiness) pong (yes, I call it pong, not beirut)?

[Nightmare]

Pardon my interruption of the shittalking (both Magical and Liquid) for this organizational (or organisational if you're British) announcement:

If you've asked me about crashing on my floor, or you're looking for a place to sleep in Syracuse, we need to start organizing locations. Right now, I've committed all the possible floor space at my house to the Masshole contingent of:

JanValentine00
HammafistRoob
Roodmistah
Jon (Unregged)

In addition, I've been asked for help for:

AngryTroll
Ebinsugewa

And I'm under the impression that the crew from VA is going to need some room, as well. I believe this includes:

Quicksilver
Mad Zur
Ob Freely
Krieger

and theoretically:

Deep6er
Parcher
Ewokslayer
AnwarA101
Nitewolf9

Now, this is all well and good. To my knowledge, we should be able to accomodate all of you in one way or another. I'll give Zaranski a call in a bit to see what his story is as far as crash space/party goes. That being said, here's the plan of attack for the weekend:

Friday - People arrive at various times of the evening. Testing, a little alcohol maybe, and debauchery ensues, as we have an event to play the next "morning." If people are interested in having a party Friday night, too, well, we'll see what we can do.

Saturday - Tournament. Based on how fast Edinger scrubs out, we may be headed to bars early or later on. There will most likely be drinking in Fakespam's basement, if not elsewhere. If you are old enough to drink Legally in the United States, then you can feel free to accompany us to celebrate Teeniebopper's birthday at our favorite dives, and watch me drop the ball on hotties that want my junk, and watch Mike get hit on by old ladies and gay guys. It will be a good time.

Sunday - Much recovery and breakfast will ensue. Then GTFO of my state.

[Nightmare]

Also, if I missed anything, or you're looking for space to sleep and I didn't mention you in the above post, you need to let us all know ASAP, or you're shit out of luck.

[Zach Tartell]

After doing a quick "Yeah, Dave Price could sleep here." observation of my apartment, I can sleep 8 Dave Prices. I could even get like... nine if my roommate wouldn't mind you guys defiling his bed.

Previously mentioned restrictions and noteworthy shit:

It'd be straight up like it was at Allen's place, sans-drinking and staying up (seriously) all night. This means:

No extremely drunk people. I'll only tollerate you so long as you are quiet and get to sleep by 2:30 AM.
No heavy drinking here. If you want to drink the 1 Corona I have left in my fridge, or that can of Miller that has been in there since last May, go for it. But that's pretty much it.
I have no bedclothes for you. Or whatever you call them. There is 1 pillow in the house not on my bed, and I could spare 1 not-seamen soaked blanket (we'll discuss the number of seamen soaked ones later). I have a futon that has been shotgunned by AngryTroll, and a couple chairs that would be uncomfortable to sleep in. You folks would have to seriously just like curl up on the carpet and dream of winning some sweet cash, 'cause dreaming of sleeping more comfortably won't help.

That is to say that my floor, while carpeted, will most likely be very uncomfortable.


I'm two turns and 35-45 minutes off the 81 next to the event site. My brother (who, while I love him dearly, is not the brightest marker in the box) got here no problem; I'm sure you folks will be fine.
I have 1 shower. I don't recall that ever being a problem at Allen's (since I don't recall many people using the upstairs shower), but I don't have towels for you to use. You'll seriously find only one in my apartment, and I use that one to dry my balls off.

I hope that's gross enough to scare you off

I plan on staying sober (enough - I'll probably have a drink or two) on Saturday, so if you guys would like a ride to and from my place earlier that day then you're probably in luck. I will, however, be going out with TeenieBopper's birthday brigade, so that may make rendezvousing for the ride back to my place difficult to coordinate.
PM me with "save me a spot"-s.


This magnificient use of the List function has been brought to you by Zach "Two Baskets" Tartell

Edit:I do not have food for you.
You can eat what you find, but there is really never any food in my house - I often make fat chicks cook for me.

[on1y0ne]

I am going to speak with my girlfriend about having people crash at our place. We will have just moved in at that point, so it may not be a possibility. If it is possible, the house is less than three miles from Carousel Mall. I will update ASAP.

[Nightmare]

I am going to speak with my girlfriend about having people crash at our place. We will have just moved in at that point, so it may not be a possibility. If it is possible, the house is less than three miles from Carousel Mall. I will update ASAP.
Housewarming party?

[TeenieBopper]

I plan on staying sober (enough - I'll probably have a drink or two) on Saturday, so if you guys would like a ride to and from my place earlier that day then you're probably in luck. I will, however, be going out with TeenieBopper's birthday brigade, so that may make rendezvousing for the ride back to my place difficult to coordinate.


Does that mean I can get a ride back to my house that night? You know I live right off 690/48 heading back to Oswego, so it's not like I'm out of the way. I'll even be able to float you some money for gas probably.

Also, an addendum to Adam's itinerary. I'm inviting non-magic playing friends out (yes, I have them). I'm going to be setting it up so that I'm downtown around 10:30, no later than 11. If you want to go, plan for that. You may even have to leave as soon as finals are over. Expect to have to quit your casual games in the middle. If you want food between magic and drinking (and I know you will) plan for it. Don't think a 15 person party is going to be sat and served in an hour. Oh, and don't forget that I"m an asshole. I will leave without you.

[munkie]

I will be attending this after all. My apartment is free. scrummdogg already shotgunned the couch. I don't have a lot of couchspace, but the floor will sleep at least 15 comfortably.

All attending might have to deal with a rambunctious three year old. But she will most likely be asleep while we are there.

PM me if people need to stay here.

[Nightmare]

Any updates on who stays where?

[on1y0ne]

I am going to speak with my girlfriend about having people crash at our place. We will have just moved in at that point, so it may not be a possibility. If it is possible, the house is less than three miles from Carousel Mall. I will update ASAP.

It looks as if we won't be moved in by that weekend. Frowntown. Unfortunately that means no guests.

[Deep6er]

OK, so VA might have as many as 9 coming. The list of people who (might, waiting for finalization for some of them) are coming is as follows:

Me
Dan (nitewolf9)
Damon (Parcher)
Anwar (AnwarA101)
Brian (Ewokslayer)
Alix (Obfuscate Freely)
Jesse H (Mad Zur)
Krieger (Krieger)
Kevin Kehoe (beastman)

Not all of them have confirmed yet, but that's the theoretical list so far.

As an aside, if I recall correctly, Jesse Hatfield doesn't get along so well with cats. I don't think it was a problem when we were at Kadilak's, but I noticed that Zach's new avatar had a cat in it. Do you have a cat Zach?

Additionally, we'll be finalizing things this week. So, are the people who still offered space still cool with (up to 9) people coming? How soon do you need numbers? How soon do you want confirmation?

[Zach Tartell]

As an aside, if I recall correctly, Jesse Hatfield doesn't get along so well with cats. I don't think it was a problem when we were at Kadilak's, but I noticed that Zach's new avatar had a cat in it. Do you have a cat Zach?

Additionally, we'll be finalizing things this week. So, are the people who still offered space still cool with (up to 9) people coming? How soon do you need numbers? How soon do you want confirmation?

No, that's actually my brother (he's way more attractive than I am, even though he's a little broken out in the picture). And that's one of my cats from home. I did have a cat staying here like... four months ago. Is it cat hair that he's not down with, or cats?

Also, remember, I'm like 45 minutes away from the tournament site. Just reiterating that shit.

And I can do nine folks easy. But remember - no food (Oswego does have sundry fast food places and delivery places, though), no pillows or blankets, and no extremely drunk folk.

Edit: Funny story - the cat is actually featured in our own pimp thread:


My 15 year old cat who occasionally forgets how to sit down correctly:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t119/lonelybaritone/2007_10200210.jpg


Additionally, the picture used of Tommy used as my Avatar can be found in the Adept Q&A thread:


Ah, blue, you ridiculously good ass hat. How every color longs to be thee:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t119/lonelybaritone/BarinthePitchable.jpg
I just thought about how sexy a pitch stifle would be, then tried to tone it back to an "every deck in the format wouldn't be playing this" power level.

[Deep6er]

I'm pretty sure it's cat hair.

Also, cool cat. Terrible card, cool cat.

Just looking into options. Thanks for the update though. We're trying to set everything up now, so knowing what's what definitely helps.

[Zach Tartell]

I'll.... vacuum and get back to you. Everything should be cool, though. PM me for directions and phone numbers and shit.

Edit:
This is actually a little important. I own like... three surfaces that could be used to play magical cards on.

Edit 2:
This is Picabo, also in a Jar.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t119/lonelybaritone/picaboinabottle.jpg

[Bryant Cook]

Who else is ready for a 1-3 drop? Anyone?

[Michael Keller]

Who else is ready for a 1-3 drop? Anyone?

This thread needs more trash-talk. Thank you Bryant, I can now sleep at night.

EDIT: Bryant, put a period after the "C" in your sig. It's pissing me off.

[Raider Bob]

Sunday - Much recovery and breakfast will ensue. Then GTFO of my state.

Quoted for truth.

GTFO of my state...8)

[Zach Tartell]

Virginia:
I done pestered Dave yesterday, and he said that there is still a great amount of wishy-washery. Make up your minds so I can know who is staying here.

Also, I vote we start doing top 8 predictions. (But I won't be the first - it's so much easier to judge than it is to create)

[emidln]

The top8 will consist of 5 Nourishing Lich, 2 Fetchland Tendrils, and 1 TES. In an epic battle, FT's super secret sideboarded Lich plan will dominate the finals matchup.

Edit: Cappy, you are registering Nourishing Lich right? If he isn't, I'm going to have to switch to 2 Goobafish.dec, 3 Nourishing Lich, 3 Storm Combo with sb Lich plans.

[Nightmare]

Virginia:
Make up your minds
BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[Parcher]

Virginia:
I done pestered Dave yesterday, and he said that there is still a great amount of wishy-washery. Make up your minds so I can know who is staying here.

Right now, we look to be 6-7. Waiting to her back from Kadi since he's so close. As soon as Anwar hears from him we will have set plans.

[bigbear102]

T8:

1x Survival
2x Threshy style decks (any color combo)
1x Landstill
1x B/G board controlish
1x TES
1x Painter-either imperial or blue based
1x little kid style deck, either burn, or green stompyish, maybe even a basic WW deck. Not piloted by a little kid though, someone who knows what they are doing and plays it well.

[Ebinsugewa]

I will be staying for a week in the area with Zach after coming home from Lebowskifest (the weekend of the 12th) with Adam. I will be bringing Rock Band to Zach's house, and I plan on making at least one trip to Turning Stone to play poker and such, if anyone is interested in coming. Someone help me make a skittles/EDH deck or the Tartell (as in "Ach, Hans Run, it's the _____") will not allow me to use his house.

[J.V.]

I will be staying for a week in the area with Zach after coming home from Lebowskifest (the weekend of the 12th) with Adam. I will be bringing Rock Band to Zach's house, and I plan on making at least one trip to Turning Stone to play poker and such, if anyone is interested in coming. Someone help me make a skittles/EDH deck or the Tartell (as in "Ach, Hans Run, it's the _____") will not allow me to use his house.

Brendan, just rape Evn's boxes again :cool:

[Parcher]

New York:

Team Unicorn will be grazing at the Kadilak Ranch for this weekend.

Thanks to all you wonderful guys who offered to put us up.

Confirmed List:

Anwar101
Deep6er
Ewokslayer
Obfuscate Freely
Mad Zur
nitewolf9
Parcher

[munkie]

I can sleep nine on the floor mad easy. Bring pillows and blankets if you want them. PM me who is coming and when/where to meet and we will exchange contact info, Gearheart?

[Parcher]

Uhhh....let me clarify.

Matt Kadilak has graciously offered to host the NoVa crew. So we will be staying there this upcoming weekend.

Thanks again sincerely for all of the kind offers. I think we're set.

[Wallace]

Top 8 will look something like this:

2x Survival
2x Threshy style decks (any color combo)
1x Landstill
1x Painter Combo
1x Blue Skys
1x Goblins

[munkie]

The fuck. I was high.

[Michael Keller]

1x Loam/Land variant.
1x Landstill variant.
1x Painter variant.
1x Storm variant.
2x Survival variants.
2x Ichorid variants.

[Zach Tartell]

2x Ichorid variants.

Don't predict Ichorid, you dolt! Nobody can talk about it, at all, or expect it in any way, and then I'll get 4 Thresh and 1 Landstill matches.

[Michael Keller]

Ah, Christ. Did I blow your cover, Sexual Vanilla?

[J.V.]

Ah, Christ. Did I blow your cover, Sexual Vanilla?

Nah you didn't no one has any clue what Zach's playing... pff I'd expect to see Nourishing Lich before I see him playing Ichorid :wink:

[Michael Keller]

Here's what I'll be playing (http://youtube.com/watch?v=39DOiqsVHlU).

[Watcher487]

Nah you didn't no one has any clue what Zach's playing... pff I'd expect to see Nourishing Lich before I see him playing Ichorid :wink:

Actually I was just playing him on MWS just yesterday and he busts out the NLD on me it was quite a devestating experience.

I'll be taking one of the survival T8's thanks for thinking of me guys.

[Zach Tartell]

Please, Shane - It's NLDW. Nourishing Lich Deck Wins.

Also, I was looking for a playset of Nourishing Shoals and Nefarious Liches in an asian language - Ebay doesn't have any.

[Michael Keller]

You added that as your profile! Fantastic, Sexual Vanilla!

[AngryTroll]

Is there wireless at Play the Game? I kind of want to do a running report, with some pictures and everything. This should be pretty epic.

[Pinder]

Is there wireless at Play the Game? I kind of want to do a running report, with some pictures and everything. This should be pretty epic.

Oh, sure, I do it and now everyone wants to :rolleyes:.

In all seriousness though, this would be incredibly awesome and I heartily endorse the idea.

edit -
Here's what I'll be playing (http://youtube.com/watch?v=39DOiqsVHlU).

That's exactly what it looked like when I did karaoke in Vancouver after the DLD. Just ask the Unicorn guys.

[Zach Tartell]

Breaking News Update:

Brendan "I call Zach embarrassingly early after he's spent the entire last night contemplating proposing to Amanda Tapping via snail mail" O'Dowd will be arriving at what could generously be called my apartment shortly. I don't know if anyone else cares about this, but he freaking woke me up like.... four hours before I'd have liked. Anyway, trash talk in list form:


Virginia:

My spurned offer of room and negligible board will (hopefully) load me up for some savage, karma-fueled beats. Like, the kind of "first round at the last Hadley (http://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10127)" style beats.

Ohio:

I could care less if this is where emdiliion is coming from - I'm honestly way more concerned about Media314r8 and his crew. They were pretty cool when last we met, but I haven't heard from any of them. So... I'ma beat all your asses, but it'd be a pleasure to see you (that I might beat your ass)

Massachutsuettes players (yeah, I'ma disrespect you and make an issue of my terrible spelling in one move. Top that, suckas):

I really don't have anything against you. I guess I could go with the obligatory "your favorite deck sucks" comment (useless trivia: I was recently thinking of cool stuff that could be stenciled on a playmat, and came up with "The EPIC Syndicate" and then in smaller letters below it, "P.S. - we've got decks like Jesus"), but I'm impressed that your teenage selves were able to make it out here (be ready for us to drop all of the terrible jokes we were until recently able to dump upon Bryant all over your asses). Pre-Slops go to the rest of Slaygo or whatever they're calling their team - I drive out for you suckers.

EPIC:

I'd consider a top four split when Bryant, Myself, Trevor, and.... Nat? Is Jim coming? How about a top 8 with Adam, Abold, me, Bryant, Jim, Nat, Trevor, and Colin. That'd be nice.



Top 8 Predictions:
3 Nourishing Lich
2 Not-Quite-Dreadstill
1 Geoff-Smelski's-Mom-Deck-Wins
2 Actually properly registered deck names
Dave Price in ninth.

[on1y0ne]

Dave Price in ninth.

Only if Teeniebopper isn't playing...