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Hi everyone,

Sorry, I totally forgot to post this update here in the forums! You can finally play:


The online version I mentioned in my previous post here has been updated. The gameplay part (Stadium) is now fully compatible with all mobile devices - and you can even install it as a local app (PWA)! - I've included a short guide below.
Please keep in mind that this is still an early version. Any feedback, feature requests, or bug reports are highly welcome! The best way to reach me is on Discord (via server or DM), through a direct message here, or by replying directly to this thread.

Please note: When starting the game, give the server about a minute to spin up. This means loading into your first match might take a moment.

In the meantime, I’ve also launched a dedicated YouTube Channel s a central hub for tutorials and other gameplay videos. And here is the game link again: Redemption Coliseum

Enjoy!  

(Reserved)

We lovingly dedicate this testimonial thread to God's institutional venues that have generously hosted Redemption national tournaments since 1995.

We will do our utmost best to post accurate info (with pics as available). Please PM me with any corrections or missing info.

Here as well is a listing of all Nats venues (church and others):
https://www.cactusforums.com/official-tournaments/redemption-national-tournament-results-history-updated-2012/msg605322/#msg605322

Praise be to God for creating this game through Rob Anderson!

Pre-2000 (not held at any church)

2000
October ?
Location: Kansas City, MO (a church)
Host:  Kory Lentine

2001
October 5-6
Location:  King of Prussia, PA (a church)
Host:  Brian Sawyer

2002
October 18-19
Location:  Rochester, MN  (Rochester Central Lutheran School)
https://www.rcls.net/
Host:  Chris Bany

2003
October 10-11
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA  (Trinity Christian School)
https://www.trinitychristian.net/
Host:  Mike Berkenpas

2004
October 22-23
Location:  New Orleans, LA  (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary)
https://nobts.edu/
Host:  Chris Funkhouser

2005
August 4-6
Location: Burnsville, MN  (Berean Baptist Church)
https://www.bereanmn.com/
Host:  Chris Bany

2007
August 2-4
Location:  Kansas City, MO  (Bread of Life Church)
Host:  Todd Gordon

2009
July 30-August 1
Location:  Newbury Park, CA (Evangelical Free Church of the Conejo Valley)
https://www.bridgechurch.us/
Host:  Michael Wolfe and Bryon Hake

2010
August 12-14
Location:  Lynnfield, MA (Calvary Christian Church)
https://calvarychristian.church/
Host:  John Michaliszyn

2011
August 11-13
Location:  Arden Hills, MN (North Heights Lutheran Church)
https://northheights.church/
Host:  Chris Bany, Bill Voigt

2012
August 9-11
Location:  Knoxville, TN (Meridian Baptist Church)
https://www.mbcknox.org/
Host:  Chris Fachman

2013
August 8-10
Location:  Rockville Cebtre, NY (The Vineyard Church)
https://theexperiencevc.com/
Host:  Roy Cruz, The Villanova family

2014
August 7-9
Location:  Rochester, MN (Autumn Ridge Church)
https://autumnridge.church/
Host:  Chris Bany, Pat Wester

2015
July 30 - August 1
Location:  Knoxville, TN (Meridian Baptist Church)
https://www.mbcknox.org/
Host:  Chris Fachman

2016
August 4-6
Location: Middletown, OH (Crosspointe Church of Christ)
https://www.crosspointecoc.org/
Host:  Travis Brown

2017
August 3-5
Location:  North Liberty, IA (Grace Community Church)
https://graceb3.org/
Host:  Gabe Isbell

2018
August 2-4
Location: Tomball, TX (Spring Creek Church of Christ)
https://spring-creek.org/
Host:  Travis Brown, Roy Cruz, Terry Markoff

2019
August 1-3
Location: Knoxville, TN (Meridian Baptist Church)
https://www.mbcknox.org/
Host:  Chris Fachman

2020
August 13-15
Location: Finksburg, MD (DiMaggio Residence Fellowship Hall - Firm Foundation Church Parsonage)
https://firm-foundation-church.com/#OurGoals
Host:  Ginger DiMaggio & Josiah Beers

2022
July 28-30
Location: North Liberty, IA (Grace Community Church)
https://graceb3.org/
Host: Gabe Isbell

2023
July 27-29
Location: Knoxville, TN (Meridian Baptist Church)
https://www.mbcknox.org/
Host:  Chris Fachman

2024
August 1-3
Location: Allendale, MI (Allendale Baptist Church)
https://allendalebaptist.org/
Host: Jay Chambers, Ron Sias

2025
July 31 - August 2
Location: Rogers, AR (Rogers Christian Church)
https://www.rogerscc.org/
Host: Jamie Coller, Stephen Brooks, Roy Cruz

2026
July 23-25
Location: Wilmore, KY (Wilmore Free Methodist Church)
https://wilmorefmc.org/
Host: Brian Jones, Stephen Coates, Jayden Alstad and John Hendrix

OP updated.

A number of the tournament documents have been updated and are available at Cactus' downloads page.

Tournament Applications

- Two different applications are now available, one with prize packs (traditional), one without prize packs (reduced cost)
- Local and District tournaments have merged into one category called “Seasonal tournament”.
- Not all categories are required at States and Regionals
- Type 1 Unlimited has been added for all levels of tournaments

Tournament Host Instructions

- RNRS points have been adjusted to account for Seasonal tournaments

Tournament Host Guide

- Table of Contents with links has been added
- Language updated to reflect changes mentioned above
- Several sections were updated to reflect practices that are already in place to make them “official”
- Explanation for handling error packs in booster draft
- Turn time limits updated. Notably discard phase reduced to 60 seconds. No additional time for searches outside of battle. Bonus time for searches during battle only when a pile is 20 or more cards.
- Explanation of how to appeal a ruling when multiple judges oversee a category
- Language added to allow hosts to play in a category of 8 or fewer players at a Seasonal tournament
- Updated language recommendations for handling an illegal deck