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Redemption® Collectible Trading Card Game HQ => Playgroup and Tournament Central => Redemption® Official Tournaments => Topic started by: crustpope on January 05, 2011, 10:05:23 PM
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Just trolling for clues!
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I heard MN, once upon a time...
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Lol, MN pops up as an option every year - My guess is Florida or Georgia. Though we did do east coast last year, so MN seems more likely simply because I don't know of anywhere further west that could do it besides Cali.
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I'm going to guess NOT MN, since that seems to be the trend...
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The last 2 years were West Coast (Cali) and East Coast (Boston), and both were a bit on the small side. So it seems most likely to me that MN has the best shot this year. It's more central, it hasn't been there in many years, and that is where the highest concentration of Redemption players are, leading to a likely high attendance and excitement boost for the game.
My guess for 2012 would be somewhere in the south. Fla, GA, and TX would be the main contenders, and it's hard to predict how strong those 3 states will be in 2 years to know which would have the edge. But my total guess would be GA.
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FL/GA would be nice either way but MN had lots of talk at nats in boston
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Tennessee seems pretty centralized ;)
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ORLANDO NATS 2011
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eh
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ORLANDO NATS 2012
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Vinton, Iowa (http://www.vintoniowa.net/) for Nats 2011. Why Vinton? (http://www.vintoniowa.net/WhyVinton.pdf)
Besides it has it's own airport and a McDonalds.
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I am pressing into the Houston Market as we speak...trying to turn some heads with MTG Players and such...I just started into Redemption and have no one to play or talk to yet...any help would be appreciated...
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Vinton, Iowa (http://www.vintoniowa.net/) for Nats 2011. Why Vinton? (http://www.vintoniowa.net/WhyVinton.pdf)
Besides it has it's own airport and a McDonalds.
Wow, you created websites just to try to win the Nats race? :o
Just so you'll know.... this means war! Unfortunately for you, I have the power and resources of Disney behind me. Vacation Capital of the World, ba-by!
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I like the south. Texas is not the south. That means FL or GA. We've been waiting soooooo veeerrrry long and all the arguments against them (small turnout, mostly) have already happened with Ca and Ms.
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I like the south. Texas is not the south. That means FL or GA. We've been waiting soooooo veeerrrry long and all the arguments against them (small turnout, mostly) have already happened with Ca and Ms.
Mississippi had a Nats? ;)
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MN.
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Rochester. The NY kind. Lodging, food and playspace all within 100 ft. of each other, all in one package.
Also: airport.
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Rochester. The NY kind. Lodging, food and playspace all within 100 ft. of each other, all in one package.
Also: airport.
Arden Hills. (MN). Lodging, food, playspace, and Wild Bill, all within 100 ft. of each other, all in one package.
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If it isn't MN I'm going to pull the race card. Midwesterners are a proud and industrious people who refuse to be discriminated against like this.
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Try having everyone assume you're from New York City.
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ORLANDO NATS 2011
ORLANDO NATS 2012
Just so you'll know.... this means war! Unfortunately for you, I have the power and resources of Disney behind me. Vacation Capital of the World, ba-by!
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+1
You have South FL's support!!!!
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Atlanta is good for Rob, since it is nice a close. It won't cost a place ticket for him and his family. Plus, it gives the south a chance that they have not had for many years (since New Orleans, right?).
MN is also nice, since it is usually a huge turnout, and it has been a few years since it has been in the midwest. I don't know how much longer Wild Bill will be hosting tournaments up there, since Nathan is GRADUATING this year. (ZOIKS!! How time flies!) So, it might be a nice last hurrah for them, and then move it down to the south next year.
Either of those places has my vote. I don't know if anyone else has even expressed interest in hosting it this year.
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LEBANON NATS 2011
Why *Lebanon? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_center_of_the_contiguous_United_States)
(* With apologies to our Hawaiian and Alaskan friends. ;) )
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Atlanta is good for Rob, since it is nice a close. It won't cost a place ticket for him and his family. Plus, it gives the south a chance that they have not had for many years (since New Orleans, right?).
MN is also nice, since it is usually a huge turnout, and it has been a few years since it has been in the midwest. I don't know how much longer Wild Bill will be hosting tournaments up there, since Nathan is GRADUATING this year. (ZOIKS!! How time flies!) So, it might be a nice last hurrah for them, and then move it down to the south next year.
Either of those places has my vote. I don't know if anyone else has even expressed interest in hosting it this year.
Nathan actually is graduating next year (2012) not this year. I know that because he is the same age as my sister, who is graduating next year as well (yikes).
I have heard from an extremely reliable source that MN will have Nats. I asked my source this morning "Will MN get Nats?" And this was the response I got:
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So yeah, I'd say it's a lock.
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Class of 2012 for life!
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Atlanta is good for Rob, since it is nice a close. It won't cost a place ticket for him and his family. Plus, it gives the south a chance that they have not had for many years (since New Orleans, right?).
MN is also nice, since it is usually a huge turnout, and it has been a few years since it has been in the midwest. I don't know how much longer Wild Bill will be hosting tournaments up there, since Nathan is GRADUATING this year. (ZOIKS!! How time flies!) So, it might be a nice last hurrah for them, and then move it down to the south next year.
Either of those places has my vote. I don't know if anyone else has even expressed interest in hosting it this year.
Nathan actually is graduating next year (2012) not this year. I know that because he is the same age as my sister, who is graduating next year as well (yikes).
I have heard from an extremely reliable source that MN will have Nats. I asked my source this morning "Will MN get Nats?" And this was the response I got:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsixminutes.dlugan.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F02%2Fmagic-8-ball.gif&hash=c18e3f1374decf0fce342d5563e86b0b3783291d)
So yeah, I'd say it's a lock.
Hurrah!!!!
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Ah, thanks for the correction about Nathan's grade. I guess that doesn't make a MN nats quite so urgent (for Wild Bill's sake, anyway). I'm still perfectly happy either way. Just no east or west coast nats this year. :)
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I'm graduating this year. We need nats, as it'll probably be my last one for awhile. A long while.
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Lets have state in MN.
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I saw MN because it's nice, friendly, hopefully won't be so cold around Nats and is very hospitable. And if we are voting for somewhere in MN then I vote North Heights Lutheran Church because it offers nice things like showers. I love those. Plus you might find leftovers from Wild Bill's T2 only tourney in February!
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For the record, I was hoping to get Southeast Regionals in Orlando this year and make a push for Nats next year. Until my wife has this baby, tournaments are scarce 'round these parts. If Nats is going to be in the Southeast this year, it will have to be in GA.
Frankly, I think MN Nats is more logical.
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I saw MN because it's nice, friendly, hopefully won't be so cold around Nats and is very hospitable. And if we are voting for somewhere in MN then I vote North Heights Lutheran Church because it offers nice things like showers. I love those. Plus you might find leftovers from Wild Bill's T2 only tourney in February!
Someones never heard of southern hospitality ;)
I would be fine seeing Natz in MN this year, but would want it to be held in the southeast in 2012 if that was the case. Orlando would be fine with me, but seems like a long journey for those from the north. I know we would love to have a Natz in Knoxville, TN seeing as we have the accomidations and a centralized location, but I could see it being in Atlanta also. I believe a southeast Natz would help revitalize our redemption community down here.
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I'm graduating this year. We need nats, as it'll probably be my last one for awhile. A long while.
You should go to Roberts Wesleyan, we've got a group.
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He lives in Rochester MN not New York.
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My college criteria is a bit more than a playgroup, haha. Although I plan on going to a college in the cities, and will be going to Arden Hills when I have the time.
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He lives in Rochester MN not New York.
This I know. But there's something to be said about our Rochester.
Or, you could start one there.
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There's already a playgroup in Rochester, MN? and in the cities? I guess I could get some people at the college hooked on it, haha.
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I guess I could get some people at the college hooked on it, haha.
That's the spirit!
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I heard Georgia.
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Make a push for Nats next year
So whose would you have it at? ;)
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Make a push for Nats next year
So whose would you have it at? ;)
I do not understand the question; sorry. :-\
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Atlanta is good for Rob, since it is nice a close. It won't cost a place ticket for him and his family. Plus, it gives the south a chance that they have not had for many years (since New Orleans, right?).
MN is also nice, since it is usually a huge turnout, and it has been a few years since it has been in the midwest. I don't know how much longer Wild Bill will be hosting tournaments up there, since Nathan is GRADUATING this year. (ZOIKS!! How time flies!) So, it might be a nice last hurrah for them, and then move it down to the south next year.
Either of those places has my vote. I don't know if anyone else has even expressed interest in hosting it this year.
I vote for GA :)
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Make a push for Nats next year
So whose would you have it at? ;)
I do not understand the question; sorry. :-\
I think he means "whose house," in which case he should have added a "no offense." ;)
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it doesn't matter to me. just lemme know asap lol
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I'll cast a vote for Georgia also. It's about a 7-8 hour drive from Virginia, but doable.
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I'll cast a vote for Georgia also. It's about a 7-8 hour drive from Virginia, but doable.
Either way I am flying so it doesn't matter to me. I have $100 free on my next flight so yeah xp
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Who flies anymore? ROAD TRIP!
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I would love a road trip but it'd cost more but i have to use this 100 bucks up before it expires. lol
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Arden Hills? Yeah, I'm def flying.
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Arden Hills? Yeah, I'm def flying.
...and boy are my arms tired.
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GA I'm in AL so it kinda makes sense I'd want GA
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Here's how it goes down:
Everybody in the MW votes for MN
Everybody in the South votes for GA, except YMT.
So, assuming there are the same amount of players in both (I'm actually guessing there's way more in MN, but I don't know about the entire south, so...), we should listen to YMT.
I agree with him that it is more logical. Give Florida another year and the Delarosa's YMT might have majorly expanded their playgroup. MN has kinda plateaued recently, and we all know that Nats kills Redemption wherever it goes...
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The only reason I'd un-retire is if I had a chance to
win the Super Bowl host Nats in the Northwest. But since THAT would never happen here is who I would vote for this year since I have a slightly better chance to attend this year based on my job outlook:
1) MN
2) IA
3) FL
Next year my vote would probably flip to FL first and MN second.
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W00t, NW has votes for MN! They're a bit upside down, but I'm okay with that. Now, if we get the rest of the north on our side...
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MN has gotten nats twice, SE has got nats once and that was New Orleans. SE should get another shot.
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I agree. Next year.
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No place should have Nats 3 times imo.
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That doesn't make any sense...
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MN has gotten nats twice, SE has got nats once and that was New Orleans. SE should get another shot.
How large was SE Regionals last year?
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Well, as far as Florida is concerned... with the combined playgroups of Orlando and Pompano (Although we may have to start calling it Broward and Palm Beach counties =P ), plus a few new prospects down south, you're looking at about a possibility of 15-20 people. Just sayin'.
-C_S
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The only reason I'd un-retire is if I had a chance to win the Super Bowl host Nats in the Northwest. But since THAT would never happen here is who I would vote for this year since I have a slightly better chance to attend this year based on my job outlook:
1) MN
2) IA
3) FL
Next year my vote would probably flip to FL first and MN second.
Wouldn't that never happen because you don't host anymore.... seems like a self fulfilling prophecy...
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MN has gotten nats twice, SE has got nats once and that was New Orleans. SE should get another shot.
How large was SE Regionals last year?
Your's wasn't so big either. Also it's closer for Rob thus cheaper(Better arguement? IDK)
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Hahahahahahaha.
NC Regionals had at least 30. You had 7.
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Hahahahahahaha.
NC Regionals had at least 30. You had 7.
This isn't saying a ton, but SE regionals had no representation from TN. There are only 4 "active" players in East TN, but I have 5 brand new players and at least 3 old ones I could get to a Nationals in TN or GA. There are also guys from Middle/West TN, VA & KY that would definatly be at a SE Nationals. So you can't always go based on one tournament.
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That's not the point. The point is that there were 7 people at a Regionals, so why should we give you a Nationals this year. There are "guys from nearby" that will be at any nationals. That isn't an argument to use.
Minnesota should absolutely get Nationals this year. They have not had it for 6 years, they had the most attended Nationals, and it is relatively central after two staight extreme Nationals. Minnesota just makes sense.
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Minnesota should absolutely get Nationals this year. They have not had it for 6 years, they had the most attended Nationals, and it is relatively central after two staight extreme Nationals. Minnesota just makes sense.
QFT
and our regionals had more people then any tournament except nats
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Again, we are at the same dilemma...When SE finally does get a nationals, where are they going to be able to host 100+ people plus have affordable lodging? Last time I heard SE for a bid, Atlanta did not have either...
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Again, we are at the same dilemma...When SE finally does get a nationals, where are they going to be able to host 100+ people plus have affordable lodging? Last time I heard SE for a bid, Atlanta did not have either...
YMT has connections in Orlando. Theoretically, if Nats is hosted in a region with low regional attendance then raising attendance from out-of-state requires other attractions. Orlando has that.
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Overall, I think that a MN Nats is the best idea. It's a guaranteed winner in terms of attendance.
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Overall, I think that a MN Nats is the best idea. It's a guaranteed winner in terms of attendance.
When is NATS usualy held? Or, is there no specific date?
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Overall, I think that a MN Nats is the best idea. It's a guaranteed winner in terms of attendance.
When is NATS usualy held? Or, is there no specific date?
August, I believe
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Ever think that perhaps SE attendance isn't up to where it could be is because we've never had Nationals? And saying New Orleans counts for that is like saying Ca counts for Midwest.
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Again, we are at the same dilemma...When SE finally does get a nationals, where are they going to be able to host 100+ people plus have affordable lodging? Last time I heard SE for a bid, Atlanta did not have either...
Well last time anybody heard that the SE didn't have a place to host Nationals was before you had a new kid from TN start hosting tournaments. I've already talked to a youth minister who has a church building that could easily hold 100 or more people. Don't doubt the determination of a newcomer! ;D You haven't heard the last of the SE (even though I don't think TN is in the SE)! We are NOT hosting it this year, but between Tyler, Eric, Clift and myself you can't count us out sometime in the near future!
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YMT has connections in Orlando.
My connection has really big ears and a high-pitched voice. ;)
Theoretically, if Nats is hosted in a region with low regional attendance then raising attendance from out-of-state requires other attractions. Orlando has that.
My friend and I can only get the first nine registered tournament participants in to the Disney Parks for free. The rest of you will get a really swell discount.
Also, I can only sleep 15 guests comfortably in my house. The rest of you will have to choose one of the 500 hotels in the Disney area, or just sleep in my pool. Don't worry - it comes with a nightlight.
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Dibs on the couch!
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Dibs on the couch!
It's a sectional sleep sofa, so I was counting on it sleeping three comfortably. Pick two friends and its yours. Interestingly, it is right in front of the Wii Fit, so imagine all the great exercise you will get will you're here. ;)
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A bunch of the guys in the south are planning to fly up to MN for LOCAL TOURNAMENT in late February. But not for nats? ;)
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Dibs on the couch!
It's a sectional sleep sofa, so I was counting on it sleeping three comfortably. Pick two friends and its yours. Interestingly, it is right in front of the Wii Fit, so imagine all the great exercise you will get will you're here. ;)
Sweet. We don't get much exercise playing Redemption.
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Nationals kills playgroups, it doesn't make them grow.
Well, as far as Florida is concerned... with the combined playgroups of Orlando and Pompano (Although we may have to start calling it Broward and Palm Beach counties =P ), plus a few new prospects down south, you're looking at about a possibility of 15-20 people. Just sayin'.
-C_S
I'm fairly certain our playgroup alone has had 15 people at a district/local tournament in the past. We're one of the newest playgroups in MN (although a lot of old ones have died out). Just sayin'.
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Nationals kills playgroups, it doesn't make them grow.
Well, as far as Florida is concerned... with the combined playgroups of Orlando and Pompano (Although we may have to start calling it Broward and Palm Beach counties =P ), plus a few new prospects down south, you're looking at about a possibility of 15-20 people. Just sayin'.
-C_S
I'm fairly certain our playgroup alone has had 15 people at a district/local tournament in the past. We're one of the newest playgroups in MN (although a lot of old ones have died out). Just sayin'.
Twin Cities regularly has twenty at locals
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So that's 40 people in MN alone. As far as location goes, we have Iowa and WI on our boarders as well.
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A bunch of the guys in the south are planning to fly up to MN for LOCAL TOURNAMENT in late February. But not for nats? ;)
Well it is Wild Bills T2 only Tourney. :P
Ok lets host a vote. Just type your vote and nothing else after this. Vote contestants:
Minnesota vs. SE U.S.
Vote Now.
Minnesota pulls ahead with one from me.
Minnesota-4
SE-0
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If Rob decides to hold Nationals in MN this year we are ready. The church is reserved, including the Great Hall, Gym, Sleeping rooms, Youth room, Raquetball court, Catering, etc... Rob always seems to make the right decision. He sees the big picture better than anybody and I believe God guides him in that decision. If its not in MN this year that means I get to play and that would almost be as good.
Wild Bill
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If Rob decides to hold Nationals in MN this year we are ready. The church is reserved, including the Great Hall, Gym, Sleeping rooms, Youth room, Raquetball court, Catering, etc... Rob always seems to make the right decision. He sees the big picture better than anybody and I believe God guides him in that decision. If its not in MN this year that means I get to play and that would almost be as good.
Wild Bill
I'll take that as a MN vote.
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I actually vote MN this year, with an option to the SE for next year.
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I'd agree (and by SE, I mean TN until I see what YMT can do with Orlando regionals this year that he is campaigning for)
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There's just no good reason for TN to NOT be in SE region. We go to tournaments in FL and GA and vice-versa, and almost never go to the Carolinas etc. We're part of the south, and we're in the East...so why are we East-Central?
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North Central Region only had 30? we almost had that many at the midwest Regionals. I figured NC would have had at least 50
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I checked my numbers from last year's FL locals and I averaged over 9000!
Nats will be in MN. I need an excuse to visit my Aunt.
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Nationals kills playgroups, it doesn't make them grow.
Well, as far as Florida is concerned... with the combined playgroups of Orlando and Pompano (Although we may have to start calling it Broward and Palm Beach counties =P ), plus a few new prospects down south, you're looking at about a possibility of 15-20 people. Just sayin'.
-C_S
I'm fairly certain our playgroup alone has had 15 people at a district/local tournament in the past. We're one of the newest playgroups in MN (although a lot of old ones have died out). Just sayin'.
I didn't realize this was a competition. I was merely giving a rough estimate of the number of players in Florida because it hasn't ever really been discussed.
-C_S
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There's just no good reason for TN to NOT be in SE region. We go to tournaments in FL and GA and vice-versa, and almost never go to the Carolinas etc. We're part of the south, and we're in the East...so why are we East-Central?
I think the Big Ten referees and Rob had a meeting during the last few seconds of the Music City Bowl and determined that since nothing could be done about kicking Tennessee or Kentucky out of the SEC that for redemption purposes TN and KY would be part of the East-Central region to serve as punishment! ;)
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North Central Region only had 30? we almost had that many at the midwest Regionals. I figured NC would have had at least 50
I was tossing a low estimate because I don't know the real number. I imagine it is closer to 45.
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NC Region was down a little last year in terms of attendence, but not overly so, I believe the number was around 50-60. Most players came on Sat, the friday categories were pretty small, to the point that we only had 6 people playing T2 Multi (Thus why I was able to dominate ;) ) It was actually harder to get my T2MP State points last year :)
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Is there a map that shows the different regions?
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http://cactusgamedesign.com/redemption_tournament_map.php (http://cactusgamedesign.com/redemption_tournament_map.php)
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North Central Region only had 30? we almost had that many at the midwest Regionals. I figured NC would have had at least 50
Fail. Ours was also small last year. I'm pretty sure we had 30 at MN state alone.
It's also not about local numbers, but it's about location in comparison to other playgroups. WI, IA, and Tim are nearby MN too, in addition to the multiple MN playgroups. It's a central location.
I'd vote for SE next year.
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I hope it's SE even though I probably won't be able to go. They haven't had one in awhile.
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I hope it's SE even though I probably won't be able to go. They haven't ever had one in awhile.
Fixed.
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I would really like to see a Nationals in FL either in 2011 and/or 2012.
The South Florida Redemption play group has quadrupled in number this past year. We've hosted on average 1 to 2 local tournaments every month and a district every 3 months. We've also grown from playing out of our homes into impacting two retail stores (which by the way now carry & sell redemption product) which also have tournaments. Nearly 75% of the players travels out of town to district events (District events in Orlando, FL).
We're one of the most influencial and contributing playgroups. If you guys haven't seen YouTube or iTunes, there are videos, interviews, deck techs, we've had an on going webzine dedicated to Redemption throughout FL, trophey events, and more. So Redemption in FL is popping, it's growing, the gears are moving, people are excited, so it would be a good idea to SOW good seed into FL. You reap what you sow right? Give us a chance and you shall see a harvest.
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Just saying, but more playgroups die after Nationals than those that grow.
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Just saying, but more playgroups die after Nationals than those that grow.
READ: NE this past year...
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Or New Orleans. Or Kansas City. Or Columbus.
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I wonder why that is? Do you think that it has to do with the stress that is put on the host?
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This is all MN propaganda trying to coax the southeast into backing out.
WE WON'T GIVE IN !!!!
;)
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Just saying, but more playgroups die after Nationals than those that grow.
Quite possibly, however our playgroup is almost exclusively age 18+ at the moment, and is comprised of some veteran CCG players. Plus, we thoroughly enjoy Redemption, competition, and each others' company so it's unlikely that our group will die after a National tourney. (That is unless the vehicle we're traveling in gets involved in an unfortunate situation, but I trust that God won't let that happen)
-C_S
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I wonder why that is? Do you think that it has to do with the stress that is put on the host?
I'm not going to speculate on why, there are various reasons, but Nats has killed almost as many playgroups as it as left unchanged.
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A bunch of the guys in the south are planning to fly up to MN for LOCAL TOURNAMENT in late February. But not for nats?
Oh really? Eric will not be able to make it. I have only heard one TN guy show any interest. Chris/Clift will not be able to make it. I am the only one that said I was going, which is still a toss up, but it should work out. Although the majority of us should be going to Nationals, a bunch of guys will not be going to MN in February. Secondly, that LOCAL TOURNAMENT, is not just any local, it's the most competitive tournament of the year, and especially appealing to us T2 gurus down here in the south. MN this year for nats, next year TN, with Chris Fachman and myself hosting. GA will not have nationals this year because I am not going to put in a bid, and I am pretty sure Eric would tell me if he did. Minus the whole, we have no venue thing...
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alright MN 2011, TN 2012, and how about Hawaii 2013(some of us here in MN need a bit of warmth you know).
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Just saying, but more playgroups die after Nationals than those that grow.
Funny, I believe in Sowing & Reaping. It's God Law that runs the universe. Thank you for sharing your speculation with us. But I'll stand on God's Word and it says you reap what you sow.
The numbers prove it, we've grown in size and impacted the community. Of which it started from people just sowing seed. Sharing the game, sharing the gospel, sharing God's Love and it'll grow because God said so in His divine Law of Seed, Time, and Harvest.
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Just saying, but more playgroups die after Nationals than those that grow.
Funny, I believe in Sowing & Reaping. It's God Law that runs the universe. Thank you for sharing your speculation with us. But I'll stand on God's Word and it says you reap what you sow.
The numbers prove it, we've grown in size and impacted the community. Of which it started from people just sowing seed. Sharing the game, sharing the gospel, sharing God's Love and it'll grow because God said so in His divine Law of Seed, Time, and Harvest.
I sorry to say this but I don't think that God will pick Florida this year. I hear he likes snow that will probably still be here in August :-\.
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I was not sharing speculation. I was sharing counter evidence to your argument.
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I'm fine with Florida or Tennessee (preferably TN) in 2012, but MN for 2011.
I have yet to see a playgroup grow because of nationals. I have seen playgroups die because of nationals.
Also, are there any great known Florida players? Part of the reason of MN being such a popular vote is because of the people that are in MN (Justin, Jonathan, Nathan, John, James). And southern MN (Gabe and Kevin). And adopted Minnesotan (Tim).
All of the above have national ranks. Poor Nathan is the only national Minnesotan whose name doesn't start with a J. It's nice for the tough competitors to live close.
I apologize if I missed anybody. I think MJB might have a T1-MP placing, but that shouldn't be a category anyway ;)
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I was not sharing speculation. I was sharing counter evidence to your argument.
He wasn't arguing anything; just pointing out that our playgroup is growing from the seed that has been sown and that we'd love to have a National tourney held in Florida. It may be statistically in your favor to say that playgroups typically die after Nationals, but that doesn't prove that Nationals is the cause. Not everything posted on this forum is intended to incite some sort of argument. I personally see no reason to try and argue with Drew's statement.
-C_S
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Tim Impossible-last-name was in Florida for a while - They also have RR and while he doesn't have any titles, he's still awesome, SE in general has Eric, Cliff, Tyler, The Kamke's, Kirk was in FL for a while too wasn't he?
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SE does have a lot of good players (although, mainly T2), I don't deny that. Who was in Florida doesn't matter, since they've moved and are no longer near.
Good point with RR. Although, if we're going for awesomeness factor, Wild Bill wins. I'd still prefer TN over Florida.
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Well, lets just say that I will be putting in for Nationals for 2012 and talking to Rob about it, but ultimately it is Rob's decision wheither he wants it in TN or FL, (or anywhere else for that matter). I'll be happy with either choice. I will say I'm very green as far as hosting tournaments. While I've hosted every level except Nationals last year, I've never even been to a Nationals, and have only been hosting a year. So Tyler is the main pull for a Nats in TN, and he doesn't even live here! :P
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I also support TN as a venue for NATS. My suggestion would be for Chris to start getting playgroups involved near the main airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) Louisville, TN 37777
so we can shuttle people easier to and from the tournament.
NATS 2011:
610 West Hunt Road
Alcoa, TN 37701-1733
Get Directions
(865) 982-9447
gmcog.com (http://gmcog.com)
Hotels:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=hotels+near+knoxville+airport+tennessee&wrapid=tlif12946761584181&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=hotels+near+knoxville+airport+tennessee&wrapid=tlif12946761584181&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl)
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Any resources I have are at your disposal sir.
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SE does have a lot of good players (although, mainly T2), I don't deny that. Who was in Florida doesn't matter, since they've moved and are no longer near.
Good point with RR. Although, if we're going for awesomeness factor, Wild Bill wins. I'd still prefer TN over Florida.
I disagree except for the type 2 part. Most of our play group has only been playing for a year so for most of them Type 2 decks are expensive to build considering their collections really only limit them to 56 card, tournament-grade decks. There's only one guy who could move and that would be a great honor because he's active military.
Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
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SE does have a lot of good players (although, mainly T2), I don't deny that. Who was in Florida doesn't matter, since they've moved and are no longer near.
Good point with RR. Although, if we're going for awesomeness factor, Wild Bill wins. I'd still prefer TN over Florida.
I disagree except for the type 2 part. Most of our play group has only been playing for a year so for most of them Type 2 decks are expensive to build considering their collections really only limit them to 56 card, tournament-grade decks. There's only one guy who could move and that would be a great honor because he's active military.
Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
You misunderstood me. It doesn't matter that Kirk and Tim Maosikdmflaowefihnaskjdfnawe used to live in Florida, since they no longer live in Florida. My first statement about SE's good players being mostly T2 players was referring to Georgia, not Florida.
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SE does have a lot of good players (although, mainly T2), I don't deny that. Who was in Florida doesn't matter, since they've moved and are no longer near.
Good point with RR. Although, if we're going for awesomeness factor, Wild Bill wins. I'd still prefer TN over Florida.
I disagree except for the type 2 part. Most of our play group has only been playing for a year so for most of them Type 2 decks are expensive to build considering their collections really only limit them to 56 card, tournament-grade decks. There's only one guy who could move and that would be a great honor because he's active military.
Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
You misunderstood me. It doesn't matter that Kirk and Tim Maosikdmflaowefihnaskjdfnawe used to live in Florida, since they no longer live in Florida. My first statement about SE's good players being mostly T2 players was referring to Georgia, not Florida.
I might of, either way I'm not upset about it.
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I also support TN as a venue for NATS. My suggestion would be for Chris to start getting playgroups involved near the main airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) Louisville, TN 37777
so we can shuttle people easier to and from the tournament.
NATS 2011:
610 West Hunt Road
Alcoa, TN 37701-1733
Get Directions
(865) 982-9447
gmcog.com (http://gmcog.com)
Hotels:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=hotels+near+knoxville+airport+tennessee&wrapid=tlif12946761584181&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=hotels+near+knoxville+airport+tennessee&wrapid=tlif12946761584181&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl)
I'll check this place out Clift, if it ever quits snowing. My current place is about 30 to 45 minutes from the airport, but from talking to some people that isn't unlike most of the other Nationals venues.
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SE does have a lot of good players (although, mainly T2),
What rank did I get last year in type 1? ;)
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Well, I live in the Southeast, and I am the most awesome player the game has ever seen. I get so bored with winning that I create decks that are sure to lose, but I sometimes win anyway. Clearly we should have Nats in Florida this year because that's where I live.
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Well, I live in the Southeast, and I am the most awesome player the game has ever seen. I get so bored with winning that I create decks that are sure to lose, but I sometimes win anyway. Clearly we should have Nats in Florida this year because that's where I live.
lol ha ha tim, is that why we never see you play and only host?
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lol ha ha tim, is that why we never see you play and only host?
Yes, actually. I did not want to hurt your feelings so soon.
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lol ha ha tim, is that why we never see you play and only host?
Yes, actually. I did not want to hurt your feelings so soon.
ha ha, for a teacher you're quite the smack talker. I guess you didn't wanna school us so soon huh?
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ha ha, for a teacher you're quite the smack talker. I guess you didn't wanna school us so soon huh?
You have no idea. Just be aware that, in honor of old-school traditions, each time I make a successful block or rescue, I will whack your knuckles with a ruler.
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ha ha, for a teacher you're quite the smack talker. I guess you didn't wanna school us so soon huh?
You have no idea. Just be aware that, in honor of old-school traditions, each time I make a successful block or rescue, I will whack your knuckles with a ruler.
I personally, would like to see THAT. Although, I'm a bigger fan of the "switches" made out of hickory.
-C_S
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I'll check this place out Clift, if it ever quits snowing. My current place is about 30 to 45 minutes from the airport, but from talking to some people that isn't unlike most of the other Nationals venues.
30 to 45 min is fine, usually i try to imagine if i had to walk to the venue from the hotel- how long it would take ect. because believe me, ive been there. and prob will be again...and Chris the above address was just a quick suggestion. Ill try to see if I can find something better.
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I'll check this place out Clift, if it ever quits snowing. My current place is about 30 to 45 minutes from the airport, but from talking to some people that isn't unlike most of the other Nationals venues.
30 to 45 min is fine, usually i try to imagine if i had to walk to the venue from the hotel- how long it would take ect. because believe me, ive been there. and prob will be again...and Chris the above address was just a quick suggestion. Ill try to see if I can find something better.
Here in MN we've got North Heights Lutheran Church with just about everything plus fun.
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Plus Wild Bill.
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SE does have a lot of good players (although, mainly T2),
What rank did I get last year in type 1? ;)
lol I was thinking the same thing. someone is selling the SE short in type 1
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SE does have a lot of good players (although, mainly T2),
What rank did I get last year in type 1? ;)
That was the main reason I said mainly.
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What rank did I get last year in type 1? ;)
No one knows, since we're still waiting on Maly to release the updated all-time RNRS points list :)
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It is going to be in Minnesota. It is confirmed!
Hey Hobbit13 this is in response to your prior personal message:
Nationals will be in MN. That is all.
RB
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think Ring Wraith hacked Hobbit so his claim would seem legit. That can't be Nathan, I'm able to read that quote.
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Yes it's in MN for sure! Wait who's robb AnDersin?(that was a joke)
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Actually who is robb Andersin because it sure aint cactus Rob
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XooISvoZ_rs
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http://www.covenantgames.com/2011Nationals.htm (http://www.covenantgames.com/2011Nationals.htm)
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Until Rob says that's the location I'd take that with a grain of salt imo.
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Fantastic news. If you guys come a day early, you could go to Target Field to watch the Twins beat the Red Sox :O.
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Until Rob says that's the location I'd take that with a grain of salt imo.
lol, you are very funny, we haven't met have we
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Nope but I did have a gut feeling MN got nats again.(IMO the SE should have got nats but I'm gonna be watching the boards like a hawk though)
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What is wrong with the first weekend of august all of the sudden? Why have two nationals been on the second week...? Not enough educators on the boards?
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We have a huge conference going on that weekend.
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What is wrong with the first weekend of august all of the sudden? Why have two nationals been on the second week...? Not enough educators on the boards?
No joke. However, many states start school after Labor Day. For the rest of us, the second week of August is very bad timing. Oh well. :-\
Interesting side note:
As a spieler on the trams at EPCOT, one of the fun facts that we are told to share is that EPCOT has 11,211 parking spaces, which is the second largest single-site parking lot in North America.
Who's #1?
The Mall of America
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#1er largest? Washington DC circa when I get a nuke.
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Fantastic news. If you guys come a day early, you could go to Target Field to watch the Twins beat the Red Sox :O.
But that's what we did in 2005...thanks to a Curt Schilling throwing error. :D
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Red you sound pretty I don't even know how to say it nicely, but dumb right now. Anyway, I knew it was going to be in MN and I gave my input saying I wanted it there, I also knew Chris is in favor of both two players at the same day and time. That is great, but my only not really complaint, but thing I don't completely agree with is Saturdays schedule. But I also see it in the other view as people needing to leave early, but I would think of people coming later the first day, meaning the less popular categories to be then. I'll have a blast every day, but I think Saturday will be the least competitive for me. In advance though, thank you Chris for hosting and taking the time and resources to host nationals. Looking forward to it.
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What is wrong with the first weekend of august all of the sudden? Why have two nationals been on the second week...? Not enough educators on the boards?
As the Soundman pointed out, North Heights has a huge conference that goes on every year on the first weekend of August, so that weekend would have been impossible.
However, for those who do make it, I trust you will find that North Heights is an ideal venue for such an event, and we Minnesotans will work incredibly hard to make it one of the best National tournaments ever. Wild Bill knows how to throw quite a party. ;D
And for those who want a sneak preview at the location of Nats 2011, don't forget to check out the MN T2 only Blowout!
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Nope but I did have a gut feeling MN got nats again.(IMO the SE should have got nats but I'm gonna be watching the boards like a hawk though)
Just to clear up anything about Nats this year. The SE never even placed a bid for Nats this year! I contacted Rob about having a Nats in TN and said that I was open to whichever year he thought would be best for him and the game, and he had already decided where it was going to be this year. So there is no reason to start a fuss, because there is nothing to fuss about.
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Nope but I did have a gut feeling MN got nats again.(IMO the SE should have got nats but I'm gonna be watching the boards like a hawk though)
Just to clear up anything about Nats this year. The SE never even placed a bid for Nats this year! I contacted Rob about having a Nats in TN and said that I was open to whichever year he thought would be best for him and the game, and he had already decided where it was going to be this year. So there is no reason to start a fuss, because there is nothing to fuss about.
Their is in fact a reason to start a fuss. Time to start fussing about Tennessee 2012!!!
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What would be the closest in flight to Mounds View, MN? Is there a city & airport near that location if someone would fly in from out of state?
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What would be the closest in flight to Mounds View, MN? Is there a city & airport near that location if someone would fly in from out of state?
I'm guessing Minneapolis is probably the best choice.
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Until Rob says that's the location I'd take that with a grain of salt imo.
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What would be the closest in flight to Mounds View, MN? Is there a city & airport near that location if someone would fly in from out of state?
I'm guessing Minneapolis is probably the best choice.
Correct. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (MSP) is about 20 miles from the tournament site. There will be several volunteers (myself included) willing to pick people up from the airport and drive them to the hotel/tournament site.
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Well since this topic has been answered I guess we will all meet on the other thread and discuss these issues. Congrats to MN and I hope to see you all there!