Author Topic: Taking Redemption to Afghanistan - Starter Deck Donations WANTED! (Read 5576 times)

trailjava · « **on:** December 15, 2008, 10:16:46 PM »

Hi All,
My name is Ash I am a SGT in the Army. I am Chaplain's Assistant. I will be deploying in January 2009. I will be hosting a gaming ministry for my Soldiers, there I plan on teaching them Redemption. Most of my Soldiers come from a MTG or YGO background. So it will be awsome to see how God will use this. Anyway I wanted to say that Covenant games donated two starters for this cause. I just wanted ask for suggestions on a format for learning this game and also your prayers. Who knows maybe some kids from there may learn to play you never know.

Thanks
Trailjava aka Ash

BubbleBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2008, 10:21:59 PM »

This is just about the coolest thing I have ever heard. Way to go, and my thanks to you.

I'll be praying for you!

JSB23 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2008, 12:14:11 AM »

Great idea dude

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2008, 12:35:39 AM »

Hi Ash and welcome to the forum.

I think that having a playgroup among the soldiers is a great idea. The best way to learn the game is to play the game. As you do you will of course run into questions that you don't know the answer to. This forum is a great place to go for answers to those questions.

Also, if your base has internet, then your guys could play with us stateside online by using RTS and Hamachi. In fact, there is even an online tournament that they could participate in. It can be found here.

dudester21397 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2008, 07:32:00 AM »

Quote from: JSB23 on December 16, 2008, 12:14:11 AM

Raven that was verryyy uncalled for, anyways great idea dude

wat did he say? i dont see anything. Anyways,thats really cool!

and i'll be praying for u too!

trailjava · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2008, 09:02:19 AM »

hey brothers & sisters
I downloaded RTS and Hamaci. I would love to play someone. PM for email.

Thanks

Red · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2008, 09:30:58 AM »

that's aswome!

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2008, 09:32:59 AM »

I agree, this is a great idea.

thestrongangel · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2008, 05:02:04 PM »

Man, thats's so awesome

trailjava · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2008, 08:16:02 PM »

I have a total of 4 decks right now. I have a Battalion of Infantry Soldiers that span over 4 Forward Operations Bases. I am wanting to leave at least 2 player decks at each FOB so Soldiers can play and fellowship. I would love to give some to Aftgan Children/Youth/Soldiers etc. So any all dontations will be used for that end. If you one wants to my address please email me at howard.robison@us.army.mil

"Between the Paws of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah"

Trailjava!!!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2008, 08:07:33 PM »

Ash, God bless you for your Redemption mission. All my prayers for your safety and gaming apostolate.

You cannot post a mailing address, right? PM me which address to ship starter decks to while you're still in the U.S. and when you're in Afghanistan.

Godbless!

NWJosh · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2008, 08:47:43 AM »

This really is quite an idea. I've always thought Redemption was a good idea here to reach people but for the troops just seems really amazing. I sent an email so please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Josh Randolph

metalpsalm · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2008, 05:18:29 PM »

Wow. Awesome idea. I wonder though: if Afghan children get caught with Redemption cards that have quotes from a "non-Koran"

? See where I'm going with this?

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:48:53 PM »

Quote from: metalpsalm on December 30, 2008, 05:18:29 PM

Wow. Awesome idea. I wonder though: if Afghan children get caught with Redemption cards that have quotes from a "non-Koran"? See where I'm going with this?

I have 5 Muslim kids (all teens) here on Long Island who play the game with certain restrictions but who nonetheless enjoy playing the game. We'll end the discussion here for now since we do not wish to spoil the real purpose of this thread.

LOTS OF STARTER DECKS NEEDED FOR AFGHANISTAN! PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING SOME!

metalpsalm · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:59:33 PM »

Quote from: ReyZen on December 31, 2008, 04:48:53 PM

Quote from: metalpsalm on December 30, 2008, 05:18:29 PM
Wow. Awesome idea. I wonder though: if Afghan children get caught with Redemption cards that have quotes from a "non-Koran"? See where I'm going with this?

I have 5 Muslim kids (all teens) here on Long Island who play the game with certain restrictions but who nonetheless enjoy playing the game. We'll end the discussion here for now since we do not wish to spoil the real purpose of this thread.

LOTS OF STARTER DECKS NEEDED FOR AFGHANISTAN! PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING SOME!

Copy.

Now, to find a way to participate!

BubbleBoy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2008, 05:23:22 PM »

If I had any, I would give you all of them! But I don't.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #16 on:** January 01, 2009, 08:00:30 PM »

Quote from: BubbleBoy on December 31, 2008, 05:23:22 PM

If I had any, I would give you all of them! But I don't.

Then maybe extras would do. This is is to get ready when the soldiers and Afghans get into expanding their starters decks.

TO ALL: MORE STARTER DECKS NEEDED!

BubbleBoy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2009, 08:18:59 PM »

I could possibly get some with my Christmas money; I have nothing else to spend it on!

The only problem is that the only place near me that sells them (a Northwestern Bookstore) is all sold out on Redemption cards from the holidays. $:-\$

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2009, 08:58:03 AM »

@BubbleBoy, buy the decks on threelions, then get his address and have Ken ship them to him.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2009, 09:52:31 AM »

I think that Storehouse might be the answer here. When starting a new playgroup, store bought starter decks aren't the only way to go. In fact, I have found that an easier way to teach the game is to make homemade starter decks that only have 1 brigade on offense and defense. I can't speak for Schaef, but I imagine that the Storehouse could send 1000 cards to Afghanistan without too much trouble. With those cards, he could probably make 10 starter decks like I am talking about.

Rubber band warrior · « **Reply #20 on:** January 02, 2009, 05:33:08 PM »

email sent.

trailjava · « **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2009, 10:46:02 PM »

Hello All,
I wanted to let you all know that the redemption in afghanistan has been stalled. I played one game with my Chaplain before I got injured. I am currently back here in the States working on rehabing. I thought I would update you. Thanks for those who wanted to help.

SGT Robison

metalpsalm · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2009, 08:15:08 AM »

Quote from: trailjava on March 26, 2009, 10:46:02 PM

Hello All,
I wanted to let you all know that the redemption in afghanistan has been stalled. I played one game with my Chaplain before I got injured. I am currently back here in the States working on rehabing. I thought I would update you. Thanks for those who wanted to help.

SGT Robison

Oh man! What happened? Where are you now? What do you need???

trailjava · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2009, 03:36:20 PM »

I broke my left ankle on the side of a mountain while patrolling with my Chaplain. We had gone out over nite at a Patrol base. We held services, then started walking back to our pick up point. I slipped on rock and slid about 10 feet. I was medavac, had surgery I have six pins in my ankle and am on crutches right now. I plan rehabing and going back.

Thanks
Ash

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Author Topic: Taking Redemption to Afghanistan - Starter Deck Donations WANTED! (Read 5576 times)

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