[Report] Third Magic 500 @ DHG Rhode Island

[havi]

What:
$500 CASH Legacy Tournament

Where:
Die Hard Games
1005 Main St - Suite 2230
Pawtucket, RI

When:
June 21st, 2008

Registration starts at 10:00 AM, tournament will start between 11:30 - 12:00.

Entry Fee:
$20

DCI Santioned:
YES

Prize Structure:
1: $250
2: $125
3: $75
4: $50
5-8: TBA

Side Events:

Super Smash Brothers Throw Down

$5.00 buck entry single elim. Prize support is scaled to how many people want to throw down and show off their Brawl skillz.

Its that time of the month guys, we had an awesome turnout at the last magic 500 and we're hoping to have an even more badass one this time.

Questions? Contact the store at 401-312-3407 or 401-374-0921 or post questions here

[Stooghenstein]

These are fun but at the moment i am currently undecided

[insertnamehere]

Hmmmm.Don't know either. Will def. think about it.

[technogeek5000]

will try as hard as I can. I sugest everyone do their very best to make it to this as the last one was loads of fun.

[KillemallCFH]

I agree that the last one was a great time. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend. I have to save my money for Hadley the following week.

[Dxfiler]

It's the store's third event and I'm going for top 8 #3! Come and get me! :p

- Dave

P.S. Javi put the date in the title thread you n00b

[Jaynel]

Can't make this one either. Magic seems to be going on a little hiatus for now.

[HammafistRoob]

You should probably give us a sense of what 5th-8th is going to look like, last time sucked.

[Dxfiler]

You should probably give us a sense of what 5th-8th is going to look like, last time sucked.

I have to defend the store here.

When you enter a tournament like this, it's pretty much known that the big prizes are going to be top 4 or better. I knew that going into the first one, and I lost in top 8 winning just a pack. It wasn't a big deal to me because I knew the store only broke even and they gave out everything as advertised.

$20 entry for $500 guaranteed cash regardless of turnout is a very nice thing.
5th-8th for the last one got $15 each. Granted it's not anywhere near what top 4 got (splitting $500), but it's a step up from the first event and that was because they had more people.

It's pretty simple that the more people they get the more they'll be able to give. Also they're still new to running tourneys and you have to keep that in mind. Feedback is good and this store listens to it better than most, but I think it's a bit of a stretch to say 'prizes sucked' because honestly if you made top 4 you probably wouldn't be saying that. Still, I understand where you're coming from and I did suggest to the store to try and give out at least entry fee back next time... if they are able. It's important to remember that they're running a buisness and they need 25 people just to break even.

I don't know what the store will give out for 5th-8th next time but I think it's safe to say people will be happy. I have faith in the store and their tourneys get better every time. The flip side of the coin is you can't always make everyone happy and people who make top 4 are naturally going to make more than those who lose in top 8. I think it's important to keep that in perspective when talking about prize support.


Roob it'd be a shame if you didn't come to the next one but I definitely understand your point of view. All I can say is that I've supported the store since day 1 because they go out of their way to make sure things are done the right way. I have full confidence that they will continue to do that and their tourneys will get better every month because of it.

Hopefully see you there.

- Dave

[Stooghenstein]

I have to defend the store here.

When you enter a tournament like this, it's pretty much known that the big prizes are going to be top 4 or better. I knew that going into the first one, and I lost in top 8 winning just a pack. It wasn't a big deal to me because I knew the store only broke even and they gave out everything as advertised.

$20 entry for $500 guaranteed cash regardless of turnout is a very nice thing.
5th-8th for the last one got $15 each. Granted it's not anywhere near what top 4 got (splitting $500), but it's a step up from the first event and that was because they had more people.

It's pretty simple that the more people they get the more they'll be able to give. Also they're still new to running tourneys and you have to keep that in mind. Feedback is good and this store listens to it better than most, but I think it's a bit of a stretch to say 'prizes sucked' because honestly if you made top 4 you probably wouldn't be saying that. Still, I understand where you're coming from and I did suggest to the store to try and give out at least entry fee back next time... if they are able. It's important to remember that they're running a buisness and they need 25 people just to break even.

I don't know what the store will give out for 5th-8th next time but I think it's safe to say people will be happy. I have faith in the store and their tourneys get better every time. The flip side of the coin is you can't always make everyone happy and people who make top 4 are naturally going to make more than those who lose in top 8. I think it's important to keep that in perspective when talking about prize support.


Roob it'd be a shame if you didn't come to the next one but I definitely understand your point of view. All I can say is that I've supported the store since day 1 because they go out of their way to make sure things are done the right way. I have full confidence that they will continue to do that and their tourneys will get better every month because of it.

Hopefully see you there.

- Dave

We get what you're trying to say but to you know lose 5 dollars for top 8ing doesn't happen at any other tournament, I'm a big fan of these tournaments, atm undecided

[HammafistRoob]

I have to defend the store here.

When you enter a tournament like this, it's pretty much known that the big prizes are going to be top 4 or better. I knew that going into the first one, and I lost in top 8 winning just a pack. It wasn't a big deal to me because I knew the store only broke even and they gave out everything as advertised.

$20 entry for $500 guaranteed cash regardless of turnout is a very nice thing.
5th-8th for the last one got $15 each. Granted it's not anywhere near what top 4 got (splitting $500), but it's a step up from the first event and that was because they had more people.

It's pretty simple that the more people they get the more they'll be able to give. Also they're still new to running tourneys and you have to keep that in mind. Feedback is good and this store listens to it better than most, but I think it's a bit of a stretch to say 'prizes sucked' because honestly if you made top 4 you probably wouldn't be saying that. Still, I understand where you're coming from and I did suggest to the store to try and give out at least entry fee back next time... if they are able. It's important to remember that they're running a buisness and they need 25 people just to break even.

I don't know what the store will give out for 5th-8th next time but I think it's safe to say people will be happy. I have faith in the store and their tourneys get better every time. The flip side of the coin is you can't always make everyone happy and people who make top 4 are naturally going to make more than those who lose in top 8. I think it's important to keep that in perspective when talking about prize support.


Roob it'd be a shame if you didn't come to the next one but I definitely understand your point of view. All I can say is that I've supported the store since day 1 because they go out of their way to make sure things are done the right way. I have full confidence that they will continue to do that and their tourneys will get better every month because of it.

Hopefully see you there.

- Dave

I understand where you and the store are coming from, I just think it would be better for the turnout if 5th-8th prizes were announced prior to the tournament. I just feel like since I made top8 in a 34 player tournament, I should at least make my money back in cash. 15 in credit just seemed kinda underwhelming, but again I can see through the eyes of the owners.

I should be seeing you there Dave, maybe next time you can beat me.

EDIT-

We get what you're trying to say but to you know lose 5 dollars for top 8ing doesn't happen at any other tournament, I'm a big fan of these tournaments

QFT

[Slay]

Not only will I win this, but I'll look cooler than you doing it.

TS&L 4 lyf fuck tha haterz
-Slay

[Lego]

There's no excuse for the entire Top 8 to not at least get back the entry fee in cash. $500 cash means that you need 25 people to show up. When 34 people show up, if you split $500 to top 4, and give 5-8 their entry fee back, you're still up $100, plus whatever you sold at the store for the day.

I won't be making this one.

[Shriekmaw]

I won't be making this one.

If you're not going to even make it then why throw in your 2 cents?

I would like to see 5-8th at least get some kind of prize support, but as long as its advertised before the tournament on what 5-8 will get, then I don't think there can be a lot of complaining.

You know going in what the prize structure will be, so if you do make top 8 and lose, then tough. If you don't like the structure then don't show up.

These tournaments should be fun for the people that enjoy the game.

As a player I rather see the prize support increased for top 4 than giving a payout to the other places. The winner should be rewarded the most for cash tournaments.

[Morphling420]

Thank god lego is not coming he is such a loser. Totally attempted to ruin a good time with his rediculous school girl antics and foolish behavior. This should be a great time as DHG always puts on the best tournys as for those who bitch about the 5th through 8th payout i can understand your frustration however DHG does do there best to accomidate the players in every way possible if you guys fell this should be different let your opinions be heard but keep in mind that this is a new store and that was only there second big tourny for legacy. There is the other option as well of just making sure you do better then 5th. Anyway ill see you all there peace.

[Shriekmaw]

Thank god lego is not coming he is such a loser. Totally attempted to ruin a good time with his rediculous school girl antics and foolish behavior.

I second that statement where ever I play a magic tournament.

Enjoy the event for all that decide to go.

[HammafistRoob]

[QUOTE=nickrit2000;240999] I would like to see 5-8th at least get some kind of prize support, but as long as its advertised before the tournament on what 5-8 will get, then I don't think there can be a lot of complaining.[QUOTE]

It wasn't advertised, that's why there is some complaining. But there isn't much to do about it except show up at the next one and win, so thats what I will do.

Also, are you coming to this?

[Michael Keller]

I would like to, but the Hadley one is the week after.

[technogeek5000]

People need to stop hating on each other. Lego plays tight, not assholish. I actually enjoy playing him because they are always the best games I ever play the whole tournament (well atleast the second to last one *grumbles about reverent silence*).

Stop with the negativity people, seriously. Why cant we just be a positive community where everyone justs respects each other for how they play as long as it doesnt interrupt the gameplay of others? Really (dont give: "because Lego stinks and I hate him" as a answer... because thats exactly what Im talking about).

[scrumdogg]

Dammit to working on Saturdays....these guys sound like EXACTLY the kind of store owners all Magic players should hope for - responsive, eager to run (major) events, with an awesome store & venue. So perhaps a more positive tone about perceived areas of improvement would lead to A) those areas being improved without B) the owners coming to believe that all Magic players are self-absorbed, whining assholes (which decreases people's motivation to do nice things, for some reason). Sooner or later I will be able to swap a shift & make one of these (years of league bowling FTW....).