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Redemption® Collectible Trading Card Game HQ => Playgroup and Tournament Central => Redemption® Official Tournaments => Topic started by: Prof Underwood on April 12, 2012, 03:56:19 PM
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Official Confirmation of
EC Regional Tournament
Location: 5801 Beattyville Rd. Jackson, KY (at Oakdale Christian Academy)
Date: July 20th-21st
Time: Fri (7pm), Sat (8am)
Costs:
Entry fee = $15
Fri night snacks = FREE
Lodging = FREE (bring a sleeping bag)
Sat morning doughnuts = FREE
Sat lunch (half a pepperoni pizza) = FREE
Open Events = FREE
Closed Events = Booster ($15), Sealed ($10)
Event Schedule:
Friday (7pm) - TEAMS and Sealed
Friday (late night) - T1-mp
Sat (8am) - Booster and T2-2p **
Sat (Afternoon) - T1-2p and T2-mp **
** = (based on the PA group coming late. Otherwise, these last two blocks would switch times.)
Likely attendees:
Prof Underwood & 2 daughters, Andy Wills & 3 kids, Ian Kratzer, Brian Jones, Kayleb Matthews, Caleb Stanley, Wyatt Marcum, Stevie Stedman, Isaiah Johnson, Cincyoldguy, Rebeccah, jbeers285, RTSmaniac, Crashfach2002 & TN crew, Chris & PA crew (?), uthminister & OH crew (?)
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I like T1 - 2P and Booster the most. As long as these aren't paired against each other, I won't care about how all other events are scheduled. Also, just curious - will there be TEAMS?
I would prefer the 7th category to be late Friday, as I will have to leave to drive home Saturday evening.
EDIT: June 23rd is far and away the best date. It's probably the only one I can make.
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will there be TEAMS?
My current thinking on event schedule is:
Friday (around 7pm) - TEAMS and Sealed
Friday (late night) - T1-mp
Sat (around 8:30am) - T1-2p and T2-mp
Sat (afternoon) - Booster and T2-2p
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Definitely NOT June 30th, other than that, I don't think I have a preference, but I'll check and post again shortly.
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Prof. I voted for the June 23d date. If possible please add a vote for Rebeccah as she is not on the members list. Your tentative schedule is fine by us as shown.
Have you heard anything about possible dates for Ohio/Kentucky tournaments before Nationals. We plan on making Nats but would like to play some others before then. Take care, Allen and Rebeccah.
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I've been preoccupied with life and just recently realized how late in the year it was and that we don't have any OH state tournament scheduled yet. I talked to Travis (who I think has also been pretty busy) about doing the OH tournament (I don't think anyone else in OH is applying for it).
We would like to have one, especially since we've had a state tourney the last several years and it'd be a shame to break the streak. I have no idea on date yet. We would of course like to avoid conflicting with your events, Mark.
I would love to come down for your Regional but with the baby due sometime in June/July, I'm not sure thats feasible. Especially since I'm hoping to make it to Nats with it being that close. I may not even be able to be at our OH tournament if I happen to be in the hospital that weekend!
As for other OH tournaments, I'm not sure if we'll have any official events but we have plenty of open gaming days which include almost every Tues.
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So what is the latest on this?
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Opening post updated, and hoping for input again.
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I vote A due to thats what ive asked off from work for already but if its going to be later I will need to know at least a week in advance so I can make sure that I can be there.
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I vote A due to thats what ive asked off from work for already but if its going to be later I will need to know at least a week in advance so I can make sure that I can be there.
I think we're going to try to decide within the next couple days, so a week's notice shouldn't be a problem. So could you ONLY do A, or would B & C also be possible for you?
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At this point it's looking like there are 3 options:
A - July 14th in TN (at Crashfach's)
B - July 21st in KY (at the normal Oakdale location)
C - July 21st in TN (at Crashfach's)
I will be there if Option B is selected. TN is too far away to make it work.
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If you were going to back out, then why didn't you let have WV have it. :'(
I continue to mourn my misfortune of not going to Regionals anywhere.
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If you were going to back out, then why didn't you let have WV have it.
I'm sorry that things worked out this way. A lot of unplanned stuff happened. And I'm still hoping to NOT back out, as I'd love for option B to end up happening, but Crash and I want to see which of these options works for the most people.
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Hi Mark. Option B works for me and probably Rebeccah too. Not willing to go to TN as we will be going there for Nats a few weeks later. Take care, Allen
PS: Hope all is well with you and your family. alc
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Hi Mark. Option B works for me and probably Rebeccah too. Not willing to go to TN as we will be going there for Nats a few weeks later. Take care, Allen
PS: Hope all is well with you and your family. alc
It'd be great to see you guys, and thanks for the well wishes. God has blessed our family during this time in AMAZING ways. I'll have to tell you about it when I see you next :)
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Hey I could attend the weekends of the 13th and/or 20th if I could get a ride from cincy . . . prof let me know about this thread and id love to go if I could get a ride thanks much
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I havent built a deck this year and have not even played in a competitive game this year other than Micah's Tournament. I have most of the new cards and a few ideas, but no real time and I am so out of the current strategies this year. I feel lost lol
I will probably get back into it next year in the fall. Any word on the new set for this year?
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jbeers285 and crustpope, once Mark sets the date I will determine if I will attend. If so either or both of you are welcome to travel down to KY with me...and probably Rebeccah. Matt, we've have not played any either and just want to play some before Nats. Ky is always a great host and the competition is very good as you know.
Iwill contact both of you when we know dates. Take care, Allen.
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The closer to PA the more likely it is that I can attend. Dates don't matter (I wouldn't make it for Friday either way), but if T12P is on Saturday, I just might make it.
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I vote A due to thats what ive asked off from work for already but if its going to be later I will need to know at least a week in advance so I can make sure that I can be there.
Not sure but I possibly possibly could go with clift on this date.
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If we were going to make it to any of the three options it would be the 21st in KY.
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I vote A due to thats what ive asked off from work for already but if its going to be later I will need to know at least a week in advance so I can make sure that I can be there.
I think we're going to try to decide within the next couple days, so a week's notice shouldn't be a problem. So could you ONLY do A, or would B & C also be possible for you?
B and C are also possible for me as I would be traveling with Crash.
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A couple of us from the southern PA/MD playgroup would like to make it down there. Unfortunately, I work until lateish Friday night, so I would be leaving around 8-10pm Friday night, driving through much of the night, to be there a few hours before the actual tournament, maybe catching some sleep, and all that jazz. The only way this is even remotely possible is if it's at the Oakdale location and T12P starts later in the day (perhaps noon?) so that those of us who wish to, can get some sleep after such a long car ride. Don't make plans around us of course, but if that's viable to do otherwise, it would be greatly appreciated, and I'll do what I can.
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Cincyoldguy- it would be so awesome to ride with u and I would be stoked to be apart of the tournament
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jbeers285, we'd love to have you join us, and getting to ride with the Collins would be an added bonus for you :)
Crustpope, who cares about playing competitively. Just come on down for some fun and fellowship. I have free doughnuts for you, and it would be great to catch up since we've all been apart since Micah's Tournament.
Chris, if you and some guys are coming all the way from PA, I'll make sure we have T1-2p after you guys arrive. We'd love to have you.
Red, could you ride with Clift on all 3 dates, since he said any of them would work for him?
uthminister, it would be great to have you and your crew come down. It's been a while, and it would be great to see everyone again. I'd also like to catch up with you on your store, your church, and life in general :)
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I doubt my parents would let me ride to KY. TN would be a whole lot of begging and pleading.
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Original post updated with the confirmed information :)
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Hey Mark, I will be there. I sent all my guys (including GA) a text, so I'll let you know how many I will be bringing. By the way, what do you run for booster?
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By the way, what do you run for booster?
I usually run classic style with a TxP thrown in for fun:
Original
Prophets
Apostles
Patriarchs
Kings
Angel Wars
Priests
TxP
All for $15 :)
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Sounds good. Now to begin promoting this.
*Also as a huge side note, please be praying for Sarah and I. We just got our first foster care placement on Tuesday.
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Sounds good. Now to begin promoting this.
*Also as a huge side note, please be praying for Sarah and I. We just got our first foster care placement on Tuesday.
All promotion greatly appreciated! And I will pray for you guys. Alanna and I went through all the training to become foster parents last fall. It's a great thing, and I'm proud of you guys :)
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This is an official call from everyone from the NE region who can make it as far as Gettysburg: I am looking for as many people as possible (ideally four people) to make the trip with me. Depending on how many people can make it, I could leave Thursday night or Friday morning, depending.
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I can't make it because my wife's birthday is on Wednesday so Im going to try and do something nice for her instead...sorry guys.
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I can't make it because my wife's birthday is on Wednesday so Im going to try and do something nice for her instead...sorry guys.
We'll miss you Clift, but good call putting your wife first. I'll look forward to seeing you at Nats :)
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since the date is set i just wanted to double check with cincy oldguy if i could get a ride? also if possible my 15 yr old cousin is a new player ive been teaching and he would like to join as well.
I will be honest in saying that my cash flow is limited as im saving towards an engagement ring but i could try and help a little with gas.
Thanks again prof for the PM on this tourney im really hoping to be there
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Hi Mark. I have been in contact with jbeers and it looks like Rebeccah and I, jbeers and his cousin will meet at my home and we will all travel down together for the Friday and Sat. games. R and I will play Sealed and I will play t1-mp after that. Sat would be Booster for R and I and probably t1-2p for both of us. Jbeers will need to respond as to what they will be playing. See you July 20th. Allen
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I'll get back to you shortly on what events my cousin and I will participate in.
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This sounds great. We'll be glad to have all you guys joining us, and look forward to a fun tournament together :)
2 Weeks from Tonight!
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My cousin and I will play sealed and booster.
We will also be playing t-1 multi and t-1 2p
Hope that helps for planning
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jbeers, you seem like our kind of guy...Rebeccah and I play the same games you play. That will make for great conversation going down. PS. I noticed you trying to trade for some cards. I have what you listed so after your trades I will be glad to help you fill in the rest. Allen
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Thanks so much that would be awesome I'm waiting on replies on some crimson and magicians cards potentially getting added but we will see.
I'm excited to meet you guys and for the trip down.
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By the way, what do you run for booster?
I usually run classic style with a TxP thrown in for fun:
Original
Prophets
Apostles
Patriarchs
Kings
Angel Wars
Priests
TxP
All for $15 :)
I recently picked up a ton woman's packs would there be in interest in adding these to booster I mean I'm not in a place to be able to donate them for free but I would be willing if I could maybe cover what I spent on them and play boost for free . . . Just a thought could be interesting if someone pulls Falling Away
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I and the guys I would be transporting will not be there this weekend.
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Uth where r u from again I may be able to pick up 2 extra people if they can help with gas a little . . . U r the one close to Colombus right?
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I am between Dayton and Cincinnati.
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Hmm that may be to far unless the people in need of a ride could pay for the extra gas needed to extend the trip.
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No...we actually can't go now.
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Mark,
My brother, Tyler Stevens, Josh & I will be coming up Friday night. I would say we will be there about 10:30 or 11. We were hoping that we would make it for the multi category. We might have a couple more but not sure on them just yet.
Thanks,
Chris
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By the way, what do you run for booster?
I usually run classic style with a TxP thrown in for fun:
Original
Prophets
Apostles
Patriarchs
Kings
Angel Wars
Priests
TxP
All for $15 :)
I recently picked up a ton woman's packs would there be in interest in adding these to booster I mean I'm not in a place to be able to donate them for free but I would be willing if I could maybe cover what I spent on them and play boost for free . . . Just a thought could be interesting if someone pulls Falling Away
Bumping this idea
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No...we actually can't go now.
We'll miss you guys, but look forward to seeing you at Nats.
My brother, Tyler Stevens, Josh & I will be coming up Friday night. I would say we will be there about 10:30 or 11. We were hoping that we would make it for the multi category. We might have a couple more but not sure on them just yet.
We'll look forward to seeing you guys, and I'm sure we can wait to start T1-mp until you arrive.
I recently picked up a ton woman's packs would there be in interest in adding these to booster...
That's definitely an enticing idea, but I think we'll just have to wait until Sat and ask the people who are going to play the category if their willing to add in a bit more to cover the cost. Bring them with you so that we can use them if people want them :)
Tomorrow's the day!
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Sounds good to me
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Hey Mark,
Does the school have a gym or shower? Just asking questions for all of my guys!
Thanks,
Chris
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Does the school have a gym or shower? Just asking questions for all of my guys!
Yes we have a gym AND a shower. Looking forward to your arrival :)
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This was such an awesome tournament. I greatly appreciated the Christ-like attitude displayed by everyone.
Allen and Rebecca (sp?) I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both and look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks for nationals.
T-1 2P was swept by the PA play group from Hanover (all meant in good fun) lol
1st Jmbeers
2nd Chris
3rd Jbeers285
For my first T-2 attempt ever and with lots of help, advice and borrowed cards (thank you Allen and Rebecca) I managed to pull off a 2nd place finish.
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This was such an awesome tournament. I greatly appreciated the Christ-like attitude displayed by everyone.
Allen and Rebecca (sp?) I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both and look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks for nationals.
T-1 2P was swept by the SusQValley player group (all meant in good fun) lol
1st Jmbeers
2nd Chris
3rd Jbeers285
For my first T-2 attempt ever and with lots of help, advice and borrowed cards (thank you Allen and Rebecca) I managed to pull off a 2nd place finish.
Chris isn't from Hanover, and we have a player group name. lol
Congratulations to the players who represented our area, and all winners for that fact. Wish I could of been there to participate.
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Thanks Mark for hosting, as always you do a great job and everyone has a great time. Great tune up and final practice before this year's finale. See you all soon.
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I'm glad everyone enjoyed themselves so much. In all we had 23 players from 4 different states, which was a terrific turnout. I know I had a great time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. I look forward to seeing you all at Nats in a couple weeks!
Here's the results:
Booster Draft:
1st Chris Ericson (PA)
2nd Rebeccah Collins (OH)
3rd Drew Wills (KY)
T1-2p:
1st Jerome Beers (PA)
2nd Chris Ericson (PA)
3rd Josiah Beers (PA)
T1-mp:
1st Jerome Beers (PA)
2nd Chris Ericson (PA)
3rd Tyler Stevens (GA)
T1-TEAMS:
1st Mark Underwood (KY) / Brian Jones (KY)
2nd Kayleb Matthews (KY) / Caleb Stanley (KY)
3rd Andrew Wills (KY) / Jedidiah Wills (KY)
T2-2p:
1st Tyler Stevens (GA)
2nd Josiah Beers (PA)
3rd Will Carson (TN)
T2-mp:
1st Tyler Stevens (GA)
2nd Allen Collins (OH)
3rd Joshua Swinson (TN)
Sealed Deck:
1st Mark Underwood (KY)
2nd Josiah Beers (PA)
3rd Rebeccah Collins (OH)
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Some thoughts from the tournament:
Booster Draft: I had an AMAZING draft getting Mayhem from my TxP pack and KoT from my Priests pack. On top of that I was able to get Ira (WC), Annanias+Saphira, Gabriel x 2, and Seven Sons of Sceva (to get KoT back). I also had several small bands (Mary + Martha old school, Lois + Eunice, and Wise Egyptian and a Saduccees on defense to pull in others). However none of this did me any good as I watched LSs being given out like candy to other players without being able to do anything about it. Ah well, at least I got some sweet cards to take home.
T1-2p: My first game was a tough one against Brian Jones, who is the top player in our playgroup and knew exactly what to expect from my deck, and vice-versa. It showed as we both beat up on each other and ended up with a timeout. After that I had a couple wins in games that I think my opponents enjoyed as much as I did. That put me into the championship game against Jerome with 1st place on the line. It was a great matchup of an unstoppable force (his offense) against an immovable object (my defense), and as we neared the end of the game it was tied 4-4 LSs. However he was able to make a sneaky attack that I just wasn't quite prepared to stop, and therefore beat me to 5, and dropped me to 4th place. Back to the drawing board :)
T1-mp: Wow there was a lot of Samuel at the top! And wow, do I play poorly when it is the middle of the night (ie. playing Mayhem while RBD is active).
TEAMS: Most of our visitors showed up later in the evening, so our TEAMS event was just made of our local playgroup. This led to some fun games between people who have played each other a lot and know what to expect. This was also the first time my 2 daughters teamed up together which was also nice to see as they came in 4th place. My teammate (Brian Jones) and I had practiced more than usual prior to this tournament, and it paid off as we were able to take 1st, and get some momentum leading into Nats.
T2-2p: and T2-mp: I wasn't surprised to see Tyler Stevens take both of these categories. But I was surprised to see Will Carson place in his first time ever playing the event.
Sealed: I wasn't surprised to see our reigning national champion (Rebeccah Collins) placing in this event. But I was surprised that I actually won this event, considering I usually do so poorly. For once in my life, my Sealed opponents actually drew their LSs. I was able to play my daughter Alecia in the 2nd round, which was also a treat. The championship game with Josiah was also really a fun game for both of us as I recall. Overall a really fun event.
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I think t2-2p and t2-Multi
Got mixed up in ur post
It was a great tourney
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I think t2-2p and t2-Multi Got mixed up in ur post
Oops, are you sure? I must have written it down wrong to begin with.
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Yeah I'm positive about that I didn't even play T-2 Multi
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Yeah I'm positive about that I didn't even play T-2 Multi
Thanks for catching that. Post corrected :)
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Thanks for the recap prof
It was a great tournament and I really enjoyed myself. I was also inspired by our game. It made me feel warm and fuzzy that someone still plays deffense. I'm committed to my T-1 deck for the rest of this season but I will be seriously looking into the possibilities of deffensive heavy decks in T-1.
(also sorry for pointing out that RBD :'()
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I will be seriously looking into the possibilities of deffensive heavy decks in T-1.
Glad to have someone else at least think about it. They are a lot of fun, and make games against speed decks WAY more fun.
(also sorry for pointing out that RBD :'()
No problem, it was a good call. I just really shouldn't play tournament events at 4am :)