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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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.

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....

Moving it earlier is better than later I think.

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!

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Originally Posted by alteredstates

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)

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Muccch better.

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Originally Posted by A Legend

Muccch better.

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

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.

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?

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by clavio

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

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

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

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

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.

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

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Originally Posted by JanValentine00

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by Jaynel

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

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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?

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Originally Posted by Jaynel

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

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

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Originally Posted by Jaynel

Syracuse will never be the same. :cry:

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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.

Oh it will be EPIC.

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

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Originally Posted by nickrit2000

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.

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

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Originally Posted by JanValentine00

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

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All of MA should be going.

Left Field will dominate this event, as usual.

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.

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.c...ducts_id=10062

-What are PGMCKU points?

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

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Originally Posted by revenge_inc

-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?

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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.

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-What does pre-registering entail? Can I just say please pre-register (insert my name here)? Or do I have to pay in advance?

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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.

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-What are PGMCKU points?

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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.

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

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It's way early, but there's usually a draft or something.

Thanks for the quick response Nightmare.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by revenge_inc

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

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Pretty much.

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

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Originally Posted by Nightmare

Pretty much.

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

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Play the Game Magic Championship of the Known Universe

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

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Brushwagg

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

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Absolutely.

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Originally Posted by Brushwagg

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

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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.

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

I'm down for it.

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Originally Posted by alteredstates

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

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

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Originally Posted by Getsickanddie

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

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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.

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