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Open Forum => Testimonials => Topic started by: MrMiYoda on May 04, 2019, 10:30:00 PM
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My Redemption encounter with these Christian 'boy scouts' is a sight to behold. God always has amazing plans for His game! I always recall in the past Boy Scouts playing MTG at their camps and Jamborees. God must have been busy using Rob Anderson to pave the way for Redemption to flourish as the 2nd longest reigning collectible card game just next to MTG.
It all started around 2005 with my unforgettable encounter with an MA playgroup in the North East composed of a few Royal Rangers (RR) youth under legendary Redemption game master John Michaliszyn who himself was an RR commander back in the day.
South Central Region coordinator RR Cmdr. Ken Porter is a Godsend to the game. His Redemption encounter is amazing. Cmdr. Ken has resurrected the game amongst all RRs. STXRR District Director Cmdr. Jason Bone, Cmdr. Chad Hutson, and Cmdr TJ Arnold have been co-backbones for Redemption harvest in the RR South Central Region. And although they do not play the game, Cmdrs Jeff and Lori Stokes have been Godsends in supporting and promoting the game.
More fruits are harvested from the South TX RR EDGE leadership trainings as well as the national LEAD conferences.
The recent years have exploded with RR Redemption harvest at the South Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama Powwows where more than a thousand total Christian 'Boy Scouts' witness the awesome experience of learning, playing, and teaching the game. Icing on the cake is that one of our foremost players who demo'd the game at the STXRR camp (Joe S) was himself a Royal Ranger. Jaylon A, Matt R, Ellis C, Brian H, Mordechai C, and Samson E are pioneering junior RR Redemption demo team members.
Shoutouts to District Cmdrs. Sid McCoy (OK) and John Robinson (AL) for their RR states embracing the game. Pioneering OK Redemption RRs who became part of the OK Redemption demo team was led by Cmdr. Travis McCrate. OK RR Cmdr. Joe Blackwood is the precursor to Redemption being embraced by OK RRs. Cmdr. Chris Staggers heads the largest OK RR outpost that plays the game.
Cmdr. Adam Alvarez (NY) has his own amazing story of his homecoming with Redemption. He and Dario V are currently rejuvenating the game on Long Island.
Redemption was pioneered as an activity at RR Camporama 2022, in Eagle Rock MO, thanks to collaboration between the STX and OK RRs led by Cmdrs Royce Anagnostou and Chris Staggers. This major event is similar to the historical BSA Jamboree.
https://royalrangers.com/camporama (https://royalrangers.com/camporama)
To contact RRs in their respective localities and send E-mail proposals to introduce the game, here is a suggested template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqtJVndTTD_m803KBk-LrRZLHY5WqRcq6fytTmX5ixI/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqtJVndTTD_m803KBk-LrRZLHY5WqRcq6fytTmX5ixI/edit?usp=sharing)
RR Redemption seed planting maps:
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RR outpost locator to check if there are some in your playgroup area:
https://royalrangers.com/locator (https://royalrangers.com/locator)
Denominations & Fellowships Eligible To Set Up Royal Rangers Outposts (https://www.angelfire.com/ok/furrow/RR-Denominations-01.htm)
Special shoutout to my core Redemption demo team members Joe S, Travis M, and Jared S. Travis has himself taught the game to more than 1000 RRs to date. Terry M (oldest active Redemption player) is also part of my team.
To all RRs and other Redemption players who are not RRs, if you are an Amazon buyer and is not yet on Amazon Smile, please consider choosing 'Kjac Inc' as your choice to support. Each purchase you make allots a small percentage to the Royal Rangers mission.
What is Amazon Smile?
https://smile.amazon.com/charity/smile/about (https://smile.amazon.com/charity/smile/about)
How to support the RR missions thru Amazon Smile?
https://www.stxroyalrangers.com/support/ (https://www.stxroyalrangers.com/support/)
The Royal Rangers have multiplied Redemption's player base. We boldly and faithfully declare an amazing destiny for the RRs as they continue to spread the game to their outposts in the US and beyond.
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A TX State Tourney in 2018 showcased RR Redemption new powerhouses as young as 10 years old. One protege is a 10 year old with the same namesake as one of the greatest Redemption players in history - our beloved Josiah B.
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Josiah was taught the game by his RR mate Noah A. -- isn't it amazing that this other young man's namesake is the same as yet another great young Redemption master Noah W.?😄 Noah is the son of RR Cmdr. Royce A - Redemption player and inventor of 'R.A.I.D.!', a 25-card Redemption deck design that employs short 10-minute fun gameplays that fit into any RR activities.
We honor a former 10 year old NY Redemption protege (Dario V). He was a former RR when he was a kid.
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Dario a few years ago with Redemption legend Gabe I. Gabe himself was an RR when he was young.
At the 2019 STXRR Powwow (see details below):
http://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-tournaments/tx-gaming-demo-log-diary/msg595829/#msg595829 (http://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-tournaments/tx-gaming-demo-log-diary/msg595829/#msg595829)
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At the 2019 TX State Tournament (03-04May2019, Tomball) hosted by Mr. Travis B. & head preaching minister (pastor) Bill R.:
Below, junior RR Noah A. (left) teaching the game to fellow RR Josiah while Noah's dad Commander Royce A. watches on and guides both young players. Both son & dad competed in the T1 2P event where Noah won 3rd place.
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Below, junior RR Caleb A. (left) with his dad Commander Mark A. as he practices the game with San Antonio TX player Travis M..
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That is some amazing work Roy, and thank you for sharing! I am very interested to see how this goes, it sounds awesome.
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Roy,
If we can work it out ahead of time and want to make a State or Regional tournament feel like a National at their national gathering, count me in to try to do everything I can to help you make this happen! Just have a lot of details we would have to work out to make sure it would work, but this would be great publicity and huge step for this game we love!
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Dario a few years ago with Redemption legend Gabe I.
I'm guessing that was Nationals 2012...the question is, will we be able to recreate this photo this year (7 years later)?? ;D
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Dario a few years ago with Redemption legend Gabe I.
I'm guessing that was Nationals 2012...the question is, will we be able to recreate this photo this year (7 years later)?? ;D
Yes! Tennessee Nationals 2012, my first National tournament! I’ll speak with Gabe at Nats this year and try to get this photo in the same spot if possible haha!
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Dario a few years ago with Redemption legend Gabe I.
I'm guessing that was Nationals 2012...the question is, will we be able to recreate this photo this year (7 years later)?? ;D
Yes! Tennessee Nationals 2012, my first National tournament! I’ll speak with Gabe at Nats this year and try to get this photo in the same spot if possible haha!
That will be easy to recreate!
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By popular demand, Gabe & Dario at Nats2019 in the same pose as in 2012 Nats, both in TN:
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More new RR players added to Travis B's playgroup.
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Samson (pic, between Travis & Marcus) and Mordecai (pic, left of Bill) were featured in an earlier post teaching Redemption at their church. Huge thanks to Commander Jody for bringing them to today's local tourney in Tomball.
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Here's an impromptu local tourney featuring Commander Royce and his son Noah:
http://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-tournaments/tx-gaming-demo-log-diary/msg598153/#msg598153 (http://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-tournaments/tx-gaming-demo-log-diary/msg598153/#msg598153)
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Local Tournament at Spring Creek Church of Christ (Tomball TX). New players and attended by regulars Commander Royce and His son Noah.
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Per Commander Ken P (TX) the Spanish Eastern District director learned about Redemption at a territorial conference last summer. Spanish Eastern comprises the Mississippi River East and Spanish speaking churches. Luis V, the leader of that region said he had spoken with Cactus and we are sending people to his leadership conference next month. Redemption jedi around the area are most welcome to contact Rob for details so you can volunteer to help.
Meanwhile, per Dario V (NY), John M (MA) and he will demo Redemption at Commander Adam A's Royal Rangers sectional meeting on Long Island NY on 02 November. Redemption jedi around the area are most welcome to contact John & Dario for details so you can volunteer to help.
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Prayers up as we declare amazing wildfire as the the Royal Rangers help spread Redemption around the world.
God is good!
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We celebrate yet another testimonial for the RR South Texas Sectional Derby. See details here:
https://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-tournaments/tx-gaming-demo-log-diary/ (https://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-tournaments/tx-gaming-demo-log-diary/)
God is GOOD!
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Right of pic: Jaylon our junior Royal Ranger teaching the game at camp today. I had no idea they had camp this weekend. Commander Jeff surprised me with a text message. Jaylon took it upon himself to teach the game without even needing to let me know. Now that is a true Redemption young jedi and a game master in the making!
God is good!
Just.....keep.....planting quality seeds! Never worry about the fruit! God will make it happen!
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What an honor to have just finished promoting Redemption at the 2020 annual Royal Rangers LEAD Conference with my friend and godfather ReyZen.
It was an amazing and humbling experience, being able to teach Royal Ranger Commanders about my favorite hobby and watch them eagerly welcome the game.
Demos given: 40+ (with many being full games or near-full)
Viewers: 300+
Here are some of my favorite pictures. (Credit to ReyZen for the great off-guard photos!)
In these two pictures, I train the young commander-in-training Zachary in Redemption. He went on later in the convention to teach the game to an 11 and 8 year old, who will go on to sell and promote the game with their family!
What a blessing it was to be a witness to the immediate growth of so many planted seeds.
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In the next picture, I teach Redemption to Joe B, a new avid player who is also a Youth Pastor and RR Commander. We became friends pretty quickly, and we did some card trading and I was able to help him expand his starter deck. I have no doubt that Redemption will spread like wildfire back at his home church and beyond. In the second image, Commander Joe begins practicing further and playing a game with Commander Sam, another avid player.
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In these two photos below, I introduce the game to a RR commander who's husband curiously spectates the game.
Just a few minutes later, the couple faces off against each other with only slight assistance.
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In the photo below, I was blessed with the honor of training RR Camp-o-rama Director Branden K. One of the many fruitful immediate harvests I noticed was when he went on to train two commanders that were new to the game (Second photo below) and then immediately taught his son later that night (The small photo below). It is truly a blessing to experience these seeds growing so quickly, and I know they will continue to grow and spread behind the scenes.
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In the first image below, I was blessed with the chance to teach RR International Missionary Jeremiah H. In the second photo below, him and fellow RR International leaders embrace Redemption.
The game is headed to 90+ countries!
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In the image below, I had a joyful time playing with 8-year old James S. and his older brother (on left) Micah, while their younger sister spectated. Their family is taking the game with them to play, promote, and sell, as they travel around the USA.
A traveling truck full of seeds, ready to be planted!!
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In the photo below, a good sized crowd of newly-taught commanders sit down for a Friday Night Redemption session.
Camporama Director Commander Branden (center) eagerly started teaching the game while I overlooked things and answered judging questions.
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In the final image, Commander Joe trains two commanders in his newly-acquired awareness and knowledge of this great game.
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What a wonderful convention this was, with a huge amount of commanders soaking up the game and turning right around to teach others. Redemption made a massive name for itself at LEAD 2020, and this is just the beginning. When these Royal Ranger leaders headed back to their home states, Redemption went with them.
As these Commanders train their students and fellow leaders back home, I pray that thousands of new players learn the game through them and spread it far beyond what we can comprehend.
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You guys are so inspiring!! Way to go!!!
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This is great. Thank you for going. One of the mother's who attended called me first thing Monday morning to order cards for her local group.
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I was happy to hear from Roy the other day about his adventures with the Royal Rangers & teaching them Redemption.
One of my favorite words is "serendipity" which I define as a "divinely inspired, happy coincidence". This seems to apply to this situation because it so happens that when my family returned to America after living a few years in Indonesia that we began going to the Bella Vista Assemblies of God church in northwest Arkansas. And for the first time, I learned about Royal Rangers because our church has an active program, which my son was just the right age to join. So for the past 2 years he has been participating in Royal Rangers, and has loved it.
Meanwhile, I have been looking for a good way to start up another Redemption group. My first group was in KY where I taught at Oakdale Christian Academy. That group thrived for a decade and was continued on after I left by the champion-level player, Brian Jones. My second group was in Indonesia where I taught at Mountainview Christian School and was just starting to take off by the end of my third year there. But after moving back to the States and settling in Arkansas, I am now running an escape room business and so I wasn't sure what would be a good way to get a 3rd group going. But I talked with the Royal Rangers Commander at our church and I think this might be the way to do it.
Unfortunately the coronavirus has shut down everything around here temporarily, so everything is currently on hold. But in the future there may just be a contingent of Arkansas players at the National Tournament. God moves in mysterious ways :)
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I was happy to hear from Roy the other day about his adventures with the Royal Rangers & teaching them Redemption.
One of my favorite words is "serendipity" which I define as a "divinely inspired, happy coincidence". This seems to apply to this situation because it so happens that when my family returned to America after living a few years in Indonesia that we began going to the Bella Vista Assemblies of God church in northwest Arkansas. And for the first time, I learned about Royal Rangers because our church has an active program, which my son was just the right age to join. So for the past 2 years he has been participating in Royal Rangers, and has loved it.
Meanwhile, I have been looking for a good way to start up another Redemption group. My first group was in KY where I taught at Oakdale Christian Academy. That group thrived for a decade and was continued on after I left by the champion-level player, Brian Jones. My second group was in Indonesia where I taught at Mountainview Christian School and was just starting to take off by the end of my third year there. But after moving back to the States and settling in Arkansas, I am now running an escape room business and so I wasn't sure what would be a good way to get a 3rd group going. But I talked with the Royal Rangers Commander at our church and I think this might be the way to do it.
Unfortunately the coronavirus has shut down everything around here temporarily, so everything is currently on hold. But in the future there may just be a contingent of Arkansas players at the National Tournament. God moves in mysterious ways :)
Is it bad that what I take from this post is that there will be more timeouts this year at Nats. ;)
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Is it bad that what I take from this post is that there will be more timeouts this year at Nats. ;)
Thanks pal! I'm glad I'm remembered for something :)
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Wow Mark! I just learned you were back in the U.S.A. It seems you are doing well? I miss all the great times our OH/KY playgroups had. I have been out of Redemption for a while now but my boys are now starting to learn and earn cards for themselves. So maybe we will meet again?
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I promise to give y'all a blow-by-blow log on the amazing South Texas PowWow held from 06-08 Nov 2020. Meanwhile, Redemption rejoices as it becomes an official gaming activity amongst RRs, pioneered at PowWow 2020.
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***South TX PowWow Highlights***
A view from the camp entrance:
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Quick Campsite view:
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Friday Night (06Nov2020)
Redemption Demo Team members in action early in the evening before their after-dinner event.
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The gaming tent was lit by two $8 25ft LED strips:
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Saturday (07Nov2020)
Redemption Booth:
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Badged Redemption Demo Team leaders and members in action. At least 14 Royal Rangers Redemption players volunteered to teach the game while others could not as they had major camp duties.:
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More demos + Booster Draft tournament:
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Sunday (08Nov2020)
Worship Service & Awarding Ceremonies:
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I believe the youngest RRs at camp's Sunday School --- Their session was right in front of the Redemption booth. When asked by their commanders and junior leaders what they thought were their best gaming activities at the camp, Redemption was head-to-head with Kingdom Quest as their most favorite events. So touching...
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We thank Cactus for free Patriarchs packs given to ALL who had attended. Imagine all the Haman's Plots!!! :rollin:
On a more serious note:
There were around 400 participants from both RRs and day guests. We pray for fruits for all who attended -- to start sharing the game with the whole world and Mars!
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Well done Roy!
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For the 2nd time in South Texas Royal Rangers history, Redemption is one of the camp activities at PowWow2021. And for the first time ever, it will be included in the individual and team (outpost) point system to win trophies and other rewards, thanks to RR commander and Redemption host Cmdr Royce A.
Many many thanks to Cmdr Chad A. (STXRR PowWow Coordinator & Redemption player) for blessing the camp with Redemption as one of PowWow's featured activities!
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Redemption will be a featured activity for the first time at the 2021 Alabama PowWow, with the Redemption demo Team led by Pastor Jay Chambers and Jeremy Chambers. Many thanks to Commander John Robinson (Redemption player) for making all this happen!
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https://adcagcedept.regfox.com/2021-alabama-royal-rangers-powwow (https://adcagcedept.regfox.com/2021-alabama-royal-rangers-powwow)
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Redemption will be a featured activity for the first time at the 2021 Oklahoma PowWow (11-13 June 2021). OK RR Commander Pastor Joe Blackwood is a Redemption player and is the reason this is all happening. More details to follow!
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We can never forget to mention that a great RR legend has indeed endorsed Redemption at a major national leadership event!
https://twitter.com/tx_redemption/status/1370411094938947587?s=19 (https://twitter.com/tx_redemption/status/1370411094938947587?s=19)
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VIEW LEAD2021 REDEMPTION PIC ALBUM:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1zBYPCTE66YQV9re6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/1zBYPCTE66YQV9re6)
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DAY 1 HAS BEGUN!!!
We from the South TX Redemption Demo Team encourage all new demo teams from other states to NOT get too uptight setting up your Redemption outpost and product display for the first time at your RR PowWow. REMEMBER that this is the 4th year Redemption is featured at our PowWow. It has grown to what it is now that includes more tent donations from other commanders and an improved product display. We thank Cmdr TJ for the white tent, and Cmdr Royce for the command post tent which will be the headquarters for the 1st ever Redemption RAID tournament which is a Type-Half-Type tournament involving half decks. Redemption is officially a point-gaining activity at STXRR PowWow where outposts could win awards for points gained by participating in camp activities that now includes, yes, Redemption!!!
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Early game-teaching start before camp officially starts tonight.
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Here is what we get when we run out of tables lol.
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More....
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Finally! I get to take a pic of the inFAMOUS 'Eaten By Worms Gang'! They are RR Redemption players who have been marching around camp each year chanting 'Eaten by Worms! Eaten by Worms!' So inspiring!!!
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More and more....
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The 1st RR Redemption RAID tournament match in history.... Jacob A. (Adventure) vs Eli A. (Discovery)
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Late nite RAID tournament registration and matches...
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Our birthday boy Harrison G (10 today) who has been refusing to teach the game has decided to teach STX No. 1 Commander Jason Bone to teach the game for the first time after almost 4 PowWows trying not to learn the game lol. Grats Harrison - u get 1 box of expansion boxes of ur choice!!!
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Best friends & pioneering demo team members Mordecai & Samson in their RAID match.
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TYPE-RAID!
Many a blessing! It’s awesome to see so many smiling faces!
Ist Annual RAID tournament at PowWow2021 winners:
1st Noah Gregory AR OP71
2nd Samson Edge DR OP345
3rd Jesse Hileman DR OP5
May Redemption continue to grow through this endeavor.
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Saturday PowWow activity....
Sorry just took pictures now coz no time to do it since 9am.....busy busy busy day!!!
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Amazing new player 'storm' continues....
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Our STXRR 'Eaten By Worms Gang' in their annual march around the Redemption Command Post.
https://youtube.com/shorts/-psicUOoV-I?feature=share (https://youtube.com/shorts/-psicUOoV-I?feature=share)
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Saturday before dinner....quiet before another huge Redemption storm. After dinner we expect huge late nite Redemption activity between game teaching and RAID tournament matches. We aim to insert the local tourney as well.
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And in all its glory...group pic of almost 600 participants, many of who learned and played the game at this historic PowWow2021. God is good!!!
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Post-dinner worship service at STXRR PowWow2021...
Where more future Redemption teachers are born this weekend....and more next weekend from the AL PowWow2021!!!
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4 Noah RR Redemption players in the house!!!
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Prayers up as Alabama District Royal Rangers pioneer Redemption at their PowWow w the help of our very own Pastor Jay C, Jeremy C, Nats Champ Tyler S, and all blessed to help teach the game to HUNDREDS this weekend!!! PRAYERS UP!!!
THANK YOU DEAR COMMANDER JOHN ROBINSON!!!
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The humble yet huge beginning of Redemption among AL RRs as the game is introduced at its 2021 PowWow as an activity for the first time. I have posted here couple of teasers while awaiting a diary account from demo team members.
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Do y'all recognize a couple of Redemption biggies teaching the game? ;) ;)
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More memorable pics from the AL PowWow2021 Redemption demo:
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(https://i.postimg.cc/QdmNh4rd/20210426-101355.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSW3ccZ9)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2jL5h7n0/20210426-101411.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HjHHC5ZM)
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Royal Rangers OK PowWow is in Redemption history making it the 3rd pioneering RR State to adopt Redemption as one of its activities! GOD IS GOOD!!!
https://www.okroyalrangers.com/powwow (https://www.okroyalrangers.com/powwow)
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I am humbled as I present with honor the very RR Oupost in Texas that responded to a cold call (Email) I made a few years ago about a game called Redemption. Here is the church and outpost from where a Godsend Commander by the name of Ken came from. He responded to God's call to learn, play, and spread Redemption to all Royal Rangers and beyond. The rest is amazing history. Meet Commander Ken at Nats2021!!!
Fast forward to 2021 as a young Commander mentored by Commander Ken bears fruits from Outpost68 as he learns Redemption at STXRR PowWow2021. Cmdr Peter shares Camelot Christian Center as the venue for the 2021 TX State Tournament. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrQDKbYx/IMG-6508.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
TOURNEY PIC MEMORIES!
https://www.cactusforums.com/official-tournaments/tx-state-tournament-(0405jun2021-san-antonio/msg604775/#msg604775 (https://www.cactusforums.com/official-tournaments/tx-state-tournament-(0405jun2021-san-antonio/msg604775/#msg604775)
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For the 1st time in Royal Rangers history, Redemption has been implemented as one of STXRR's official EDGE classes! Basic to intermediate Redemption classes will be taught in two 2hr sessions. RAID-style Redemption will also be introduced for the first time at the event by Cmdr Royce! KNOWLEDGE! FELLOWSHIP! FUN!!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqzsjzHH/20210508-205838.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fSQSbWb8)
30/31July 2021
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God bless Cmdr Damon Barber for pioneering this effort!
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The huge success of Redemption at OK PowWow2021 proves that the game indeed fits perfectly into the RR lifestyle. With three states (TX,AL,OK) all pioneering the game successfully at their RR events, we pray and declare all states to follow suit apart from international beginnings.
OK RR PowWow Redemption Photo Album:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9q3TGcNKHLK62U8s5
(https://photos.app.goo.gl/9q3TGcNKHLK62U8s5)
Below are pic highlights from the OK PowWow2021. All original pic posting are in the Redemption Discord's RR channel.
Presenting the oldest Redemption player in history thus far - RR Alumni Cmdr Loy Barber A.K.A. Tater Bug. He is 86 years young!!! Loy is pictured w the pioneering OK demo team who are all from a single outpost led by Cmdrs Travis M & Toby C. To left of Loy is our own Travis M who taught Loy the game yesterday.
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Redemption activity at OK PowWow2021 began the day before it was supposed to start, with new players from Chi Alpha (who helped set up camp) and a couple of outposts who came early.
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As soon as after lunch of Day 1, the Redemption gaming hall was always filled with new learner's and new players wanting to practice more.
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Friday night worship service probably catapulted Redemption as a major in-demand activity at OK PowWow2021 when District Commander Sid McCoy blessed me with the opportunity to speak briefly about the game then him following it up up w his own testimonial about Redemption.
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The Redemption gaming hall getting filled with a couple of outposts on Friday night after Service which alone boasted a total of more than 30 players in the room led by Outpost 139's Cmdr Chris S plus Saturday non-stop game teaching from 8am to a room full of new players every hour until close to midnight - I am convinced of God's overwhelming presence at the event with His big smile knowing that his RR children have learned His game and will spread it to the ends of the earth!
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The whole Redemption family would wish to thank OK RR Commanders Pastor Joe Blackwood & Ronnie Ewert for embracing the game at LEAD. Many thanks for Cmdr Joe making sure that Redemption is pushed as a PowWow2021 event. Super thanks to District Commander Sid McCoy for expressing his love and support for the game not just by sharing his testimonial throughout the whole camp but also for making sure that Redemption becomes a regular OK RR activity for ages to come!
We pray and declare an amazing destiny for the OK RR! We declare an amazing Redemption destiny for TX,AL, and OK as the three states spread Redemption wildfire across the country, the world, Mars, and beyond!!!
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Such an inspiration for Redemption to be pioneered at South TX EDGE! Let all other States adopt this new tradition!!!
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Laredo TX is on the Royal Rangers Redemption Map!!!
Enjoy Friday night and all of Saturday filled with Learn-N-Play mini expo events that also includes tournaments. Many thanks to Cmdr. Paul T. for his amazing enthusiasm after he learned the game at the 2021 STXRR EDGE Conference that pioneered Redemption as a training class - many thanks to Cmdr. Damon B.).
Tournaments at the mini expo:
https://www.cactusforums.com/official-tournaments/tx-back-to-back-localdistrict-tournaments-(laredo-0304-sept-2021)/msg605078/?topicseen#new (https://www.cactusforums.com/official-tournaments/tx-back-to-back-localdistrict-tournaments-(laredo-0304-sept-2021)/msg605078/?topicseen#new)
Here is the flyer Cmdr. Paul has for the event:
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Laredo TX (03-04Sep2021). Redemption seeds planted amongst a little more than 20 total new players including harvesting a couple of new teachers of the game. Keep planting seeds dearest players! Thanks for hosting RR Cmdr Paul! Thank you Pastor Patrick for supporting the event!
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And God's graces continue abounding for RR Redemption!
Cmdr Frank F (Houston area) has today organized some Redemption at an RR sectional first aid skills event. He had 11 yr old Rogan (South TX RR Redemption demo team member) and Cmdr Frank's son, Jayce (7), teach some Redemption and ran an unofficial tournament. The section's trophy for the 1st aid event name even befits the game!
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Cmdr Frank was not able to take pictures when Rogan (proudly wearing his RR Redemption demo team badge) and Jayce were teaching some others the game. They were sitting down to play a game & another game was started that they had to join. Pics below show Rogan and Jayce playing against each other.
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Kudos to Cmdr Frank for making Redemption part of his section's RR activities! God bless!
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Prayers up as Redemption is featured at the following Royal Rangers regional conferences!
c/o Your Turn Games
(Game Master Derek Tirado)
South East 04/05Mar2022 - Orlando FL
https://southeastregionroyalrangers.com/regional-conference/ (https://southeastregionroyalrangers.com/regional-conference/)
(See next post for pics and highlights)
c/o Redemptive Knights Gaming (Cmdr Chris Staggers)
South Central 11/12Mar2022 - Tulsa OK
https://scr-royalrangers.org/event/south-central-regional-conference-2022-ready-up-to-make-heaven-crowded (https://scr-royalrangers.org/event/south-central-regional-conference-2022-ready-up-to-make-heaven-crowded)
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Cmdr Chris S retails and demos at the South Central RR Regional Leadership Conference.
RR Redemption players help Cmdr Chris demo the game to new commanders who have embraced Redemption for the first time. Seen with junior RRs Trevor and Tanner M is Cmdr Joe B (who is responsible for making Redemption a major PowWow activity amongst OK RRs). Alex S (Cmdr Chris' son) is another junior RR who helped teach the game at the conference.
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Derek T and Your Turn Games was a highlight at the 2022 Royal Rangers South East Regional Leadership Conference.
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A testimony that Redemption seeds were planted amongst RR leadership to gather harvest back at their districts and outposts.
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Derek got to play with no other than Royal Rangers International Programs Director Cmdr. Jeremiah H who has relearned the game as he already has the starter decks but hasn’t played in a while.
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Derek as Cmdr. Jeremiah beat him in their second starter deck game!
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Your Turn Games wrapped up the conference with teaching these high energy brothers. They really had fun and plan to keep playing!
Many thanks to Derek and YTG for taking on an RR mission!
HARVEST TIME!!!
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***2022 SOUTH TX ROYAL RANGERS POWWOW HIGHLIGHTS***
04-08-2022
A few hours before it all began....
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As in the past years there will always be an advanced party of RR Redemption enthusiasts wanting to hang out and start learning and practicing while we finish setting up store and demo areas....
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A couple of hours til PowWow officially launches....
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Cmdr Royce (lower left of main tent) posing w Brandon (The Arena Games) as they prep dek registration for Redemption R.A.I.D.!
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More R.A.I.D.! Tourney prep. Volunteers get points for this type of service credited to their Outpost total points accrual to determine best PowWow outpost. RR kids w Redemption badges are demo team members. Shown below is RR Samson E -- it's his 4th Redemption demo team year. He was 8 when he began with the team.
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R.A.I.D.! tourney ongoing after dinner and before Friday night service.
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New demo team member and self-proclaimed PowWow 2022 Redemption spokesman....
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The annual Friday night after-service Redemption hangout at STX PowWow. Forced curfew at midnight else these gamers will not sleep!
(https://i.postimg.cc/QtLKDZ4g/day-1-007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mcwg3JGh)
And....more late Friday night RAID! matches unfold...
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***2022 SOUTH TX ROYAL RANGERS POWWOW HIGHLIGHTS***
04-09-2022
Pre-breakfast...
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The Redemption tent has never been empty...all day...
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Annual Saturday late night Redemption...
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The legend himself, Cmdr Ken Porter (left) in convo w The Arena's Brandon Coderre. Ken is the reason why Redemption harvests players from Royal Rangers in the South Central region and beyond.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2N7bB1c/day-2-004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kD5LgZ1w)
More late night Redemption....
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6hJ95xx/day-2-005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jC5dYMzY)
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Shoutout to our regular Redemption fan club, the 'Eaten by Worms Gang'.
SUPER SHOUTOUT TO POWWOW CAMP BOSS CMDR CHAD H FOR MAKING REDEMPTION AN OFFICIAL ACTIVITY WHERE RR's AND THEIR OUTPOSTS GAIN POINTS TO DETERMINE WHO IS BEST AFTER THE EVENT. CMDR CHAD IS ALSO A REDEMPTION GAMER.
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***THE BIRTH OF ROYAL RANGERS REDEMPTION AT THE LEGENDARY CAMPORAMA (https://royalrangers.com/camporama)***
To all Royal Ranger Redemption players at at Camporama2022:
I have proudly worn your Camporama shirt and patch for 2 years since the event was postponed in 2020. Wear yours proudly as you teach the game to all at camp! I will miss y'all!
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qtdh4Ywr/20220710-155918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67gkTcBH)
Following is a highlights log witnessing how God's game is spread through our beloved Royal Rangers. This time it's at their national camping even held every 4 years. This year 2022 is a make up for the postponed event in 2000 due to the pandemic. Commander Ken Porter --- your pioneering seeds are reaping HARVEST, sir!!!
Camporama 2022 promo vid: https://youtu.be/w686GecvfWk (https://youtu.be/w686GecvfWk)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Courtesy of Cmdr Royce A - TX (posted on Discord):
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(https://i.postimg.cc/SKv3TpRp/camporama22-02.png) (https://postimages.org/)
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Courtesy of Cmdr Adam A - NY (posted on Discord):
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Right (in blue) is Rogan, our very own STX junior RR Redemption demo team member battling in R.A.I.D.
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God bless our RR Redemption leaders @CmdrRoyce(RedRanger) (TX) and @CmdrChris (OK) who have paved the way for THE BIRTH of Redemption at Camporama. @CmdrJoe (OK) helped @CmdrRoyce(RedRanger) secure a spot there in the Oklahoma area, with a tent kindly provided by Cmdr Travis M's outpost. Cmdr. Travis's outpost pioneered the OK RR Redemption demo team at OK PowWow2021.
Thanks to all who volunteered to plant Redemption seeds to new RR players. We pray and declare unprecedented multiplication of players thru the Royal Rangers as they keep embracing God's game!!!
I have great faith that the next Camporama would reach more thousands! And by God's grace around that time it would be around 6000 from US Camporama, and 20,000 from Germany Bundescamp whose RR souls would be touched by the game.
I could not contain my feelings of being truly blessed as TX and OK join forces to plant Redemption seeds!!
I also KNOW for sure that the AL RRs led by @CmdrJohnR are planting Redemption seeds in their region. I hope they visited the SCentral regional camping area as well.
And ofc @CmdrAdam --- let us never forget that NY RRs are on the Redemption map because of him! I still pray and declare much fruits from Redemption for the north east region when this amazing RR commander reunites with @Dario Dante to gather much harvest from seeds they have and will continue to plant in NY and beyond!
Also to all other Redemption players reading this channel and do not have any idea what R.A.I.D. (Ranger Actions In Discipleship) is --
https://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-unofficial-tournaments/raid-official-rules-(unofficial-tournament)-and-faq/msg606964/#msg606964 (https://www.cactusforums.com/redemption-unofficial-tournaments/raid-official-rules-(unofficial-tournament)-and-faq/msg606964/#msg606964)
Kudos to our RR Redemption jedi for sowing much seeds!!!
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*** 2022 SOUTH TEXAS EDGE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS***
EDGE conference is designed to give RRs training, fellowship and refreshment while giving them GREAT value. If you mentor future men or want to learn more about how to do so effectively, EDGE has something for you.
The night before South TX District EDGE2022. This is my 5th year spreading the seeds at this leadership conference where pioneering RR Redemption commander gamers were born a few years ago, led by legendary Ken Porter.
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Featuring...R.A.I.D.! format invented by Cmdr Royce A:
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Yours truly w 3 of our Royal Ranger Redemption players - far right (Cmdr Royce R.A.I.D.! inventor), far left (Cmdr Eder), 2nd from right (GMA junior Noah son of Cmdr Royce).
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Guest speaker Royal Rangers International missionary Cmdr Jeremiah Hembree (right) in prayer with great friends gave an amazing inspirational talk and prayer at the dinner and awards ceremony. Jeremiah Hembree -- pastor, missionary, Royal Ranger, Redemption player.
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Cmdr Jeremiah and me
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Cmdr Jeremiah and Cmdr Eder
Saturday morning devotion led by Cmdr Chad Hutson (Camp Williams and PowWow coordinator). Chad and his sons are Redemption gamers. I did a quick talk about the game to conference participants. Pray for more amazing harvest from new commanders embracing the game in their outposts for the first time.
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2023 STX PowWow has been unveiled!!! Redemption celebrates year 5 at STX PowWow2023!!!
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Before EDGE ended, Zack (junior RR under Cmdr Jeff S @ Outpost 173), finally gets possession of his 1st starter that he had been waiting to get since Thursday. He is honored to be taught the game by none other than Cmdr Ken Porter (Redemption precursor to South Central Region Royal Rangers).
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Another RR Commander and Redemption player (Dr. Sam Mathis) guiding new player Zack. Zack winning 3-1 thus far.
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Cmdr Paul T (Laredo TX) hosts the 2nd Annual LEARN-N-PLAY at his church, co-hosted by The Arena Games.
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08Oct2022
San Antonio TX Sectional Derby
Life Church SA
4424 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA
And as always, Redemption has been a side event ....
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150 or more pinewood cars participated.
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Eli (left), STX PowWow Redemption R.A.I.D. No. 2, teaching the game to a new padawan.
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Liam (left, yellow/blue shirt), one of my 9 yr old RR Redemption demo team members, teaching a starter deck to a new player.
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RRs y'all know who this event special guest is....
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The pin (not the Miyoda seal nor album -- lol) will be given to all RR demo team members who has taught the game at PowWow 3 times since 2019. Kudos!
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***SOUTH TEXAS POWWOW2023 (21-23 April, Camp Williams, Hallettsville TX)***
It was yet another amazing weekend as South TX celebrated the 5th year Redemption was made as an official camp activity for the event. Awards and tokens were given to all who have taught the game at the camp since 2019. Inspite of the storms before and after the event, God made it possible for many to attend and be blessed by the camp's activities.
While I was still setting up the Redemption campsite at South Texas PowWow2023, as usual, the RRs present early on Friday already wanted some action. These are mostly demo team members getting some practice games. Travis M (below) enjoying his PowWow comeback helping an RR practice a game.
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Eli A (above, left) teaches another new player, his outpost mate Matt. Eli has taught lots of other RRs from his outpost.
Quiet before the storm at The Redemption campsite (below).
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Ezekiel A (above, right), Eli's brother, teaches a new player the game as he works his way to 5 new players to teach before gaining his demo team badge.
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Royal Rangers Redemption Demo Team Badges
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Jayce F (gray shirt) & Ezekiel A (orange shirt) and , both demo team members, show off their ultra-rare card pulls after buying just one pack!
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Ezekiel A (orange shirt) and Isaiah H (blue shirt) teaching the game as padawans. They both succeeded teaching 5 new players each and have gained their demo team badges.
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Commander Royce A, inventor of Redemption RAID half deck design, giving a refresher starter deck to Commander Josh.
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Our very own Travis M after late nite RR PowWow2023 prayer service posing in front of my new simple setup design using my tailgate. Travis has taught more than a thousand Royal Rangers from a couple of RR Districts since 2018.
I didn't show any videos nor background music this year. It did not affect the overwhelming attendance from the RRs.
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Late night Friday gaming at the Redemption campsite. 5 minutes til curfew and we needed to impose shutdown and gaming area lights out else these RRs would have had an all-nighter!
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Gosh!!! These kids started waking us up at 6am!!! They even volunteered to help open the Redemption tent so that they could start practicing and teaching the game.
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Doug P, in his 2nd year as official Redemption campsite announcer, recruits a padawan and lets him wear a headset.
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Eli A (back faced against camera) teaches Redemption to his dad.
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Type 1 2-Player event winners with Travis M who ran the tourney on Saturday morning. 1st was Christen H (Houston), 2nd was Ethan C (San Antonio).
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Travis M teaching these RR commanders. Two of them already attended the booster draft event on Saturday night, won by one of the commanders Nasson A (black cap). Travis participated and won 2nd. Commander Josh (pony tail) attended the event last year hosted by Redemption gamer and The Arena Games owner Brandon Coderre who was himself a former RR commander. Josh got an UR+ from last year's event!
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Each year we have kids who fall so much in live with the game but are not old enough to play. This one started collecting his stock and hung out at the Redemption campsite almost all day. We will see him next year as a new game learner and even as a demo team padawan.
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There were around 30 present of the more than 50 RRs who were honored at the 2023 South TX Royal Rangers PowWow for being part of the Redemption demo team tasked to teach the game to new players at this event where Redemption celebrated its 5th year as an official camp activity.
ONSTAGE:
We called on a group of young men who since Redemption began at South Texas PowWow have been marching and chanting around camp for their favorite Redemption card, the infamous but beloved 'Eaten by Worms' gang from Outpost 44. A plaque was awarded to the group.
We called on our volunteer Royal Ranger kids and teens who since 2019 have helped teach the game at least once at PowWow. Pins were awarded to each team member.
We gave special recognition to Royal Rangers who have taught Redemption for at least 3 PowWow event years: Rogan Robinson (Outpost 227), Mordecai Cochran (Outpost 345), Samson Edge (Outpost 345), and Noah Anagnostou (Outpost 50).
We gave thanks to all Commanders who have helped pioneer the spread of Redemption to Royal Rangers since 2018. Special mention was given to Commanders Jeff and Lori Stokes (Outpost 173) and Commander TJ Arnold (Outpost 173).
We called onstage Redemption gamer Commander Royce Anagnostou (Outpost 50). Award given for introducing to RRs a Redemption half deck format called RAID.
We called onstage Redemption gamer and PowWow camp boss Commander Chad Hutson (Outpost 223). Award given for pioneering Redemption as an official PowWow activity.
We called onstage Redemption gamer and South Texas District Commander Jason Bone (Outpost 194). Award given for being the first District Commander in Royal Rangers history to embrace Redemption for his District.
We called onstage Redemption gamer and South Central Region coordinator Commander Ken Porter (Outpost 68). Award given for pioneering Redemption among Royal Rangers in the South Central Region and beyond.
We called onstage our very own Travis Matthews who has taught more than a thousand Royal Rangers from a couple of Districts since 2018.
At the end of the ceremony we challenged all Commanders to equip their outposts with Redemption cards ready to teach and play, and be remembered in history as pioneers in bringing Redemption into the hearts of Royal Rangers and other Christians and non-believers alike.
Last pic below is the annual group pic of RRs who have attended PowWow2023. All of the attendees have Redemption cards that they took home from the event.
(PIC TO COME)
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My unique experience at the STXRR EDGE weekend...
I was set up for Redemption demos in one of the rooms that was situated in the middle of their classroom sessions.
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Below, Cmdr Royce A teaches Cmdr Chris M (commander of our RR Eaten by Worms Gang) the new Israel's Deliverance (KL) starters
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A couple of Hispanic Royal Rangers Districts are on fire with the game for the first time. One day this District will attempt to translate at least KL SA's into Spanish by sticking labels onto the starter set, just so there's some semblance of a Spanish version to teach the game and play the translated cards unofficially.
I'm booked for some kind of RR Hispanic National Camp on the 1st weekend in November...similar to PowWow. Their No. 1 guy just bought 2 KLs today and will finalize me being at their camp event. Free lodging, free food, all blessings for the demo team.
Did my annual 'Redemption' speech at the annual South TX EDGE Leadership Conference!!! God is good.
Here's the script:
"Blessings Commanders and guests!
We just celebrated this year the 5th Anniversary of the Redemption card game at the South Texas Royal Rangers PowWow2023. This year we also celebrate the latest starter decks called Israel's Deliverance which are available at our Redemption HQ at Room 206.
For those who are new to the game, Redemption is a Bible-based trading card game where Heroes go into battle to rescue Lost Souls. It's a game of epic earthly and spiritual warfare.
One of our beloved Royal Ranger commanders from Houston, Royce Anagnostou, has invented a unique format for the game that would spend only 10-15 minutes of play and could easily be inserted into weekly Royal Ranger outpost meetings as an ultimate ice-breaker. Expect Commander Royce to create the latest deck versions that will be used at next year's PowWow and beyond.
Please do not leave this EDGE event without acquiring some starter decks for your outpost, and get some as well for your upcoming Christmas stocking stuffers. I and my team are also ready to visit your outposts to teach this exciting game.
On behalf of all commanders and outposts who have since 2018 embraced Redemption as an RR activity, on behalf of Commander Chad Hutson who so lovingly has been featuring Redemption as an official PowWow activity, and on behalf of our beloved Commander Ken Porter who God has ordained as precursor to the birth of Royal Rangers Redemption in South Central and beyond --- I prayerfully urge all Royal Rangers to seriously consider making the game part of their regular activities and ministry, perhaps also as an amazing tool for Royal Rangers to be in symbiosis with their church youth groups."
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Thank you Cmdrs Jeff and Lori Stokes for inspiring me to keep on teaching the game to Royal Rangers. Finally, thank you so much to our beloved District Director Commander Jason Bone for his undying support for Redemption and for embracing the game himself.
And get that unique official family gaming patch on your Royal Rangers shirt by playing Redemption!
See y'all at Room 206!
Thank you all, and Godbless!"
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Redemption will be at this event!!!
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Join us at annual San Antonio Sectional Derby Race as we feature Redemption annually. Fun and exciting day for the ENTIRE family. All ages are welcome to race from pre-school to leaders and parents. Registration starts at 8:30am, devotion at 9:45, races start at 10:15am. Early registration open until Oct 18, 2023 (midnight). Pre-Registration email to SanAntonioRangers@gmail.com must include: racers name, grade, male/female, church/outpost and the name of the car.
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Yet another fruitful harvest of new players at the 2023 San Antonio TX RR Sectional Derby!
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They WANT us AGAIN!!! Redemption celebrates it's 6th annual South Texas PowWow!!!
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