Author Topic: Texas Tournaments (Read 7168 times)

Terry Markoff · « **on:** April 10, 2011, 11:34:27 PM »

I have finally been able to pencil in two dates for the State and Regional Tournaments.

How is June 4th for States and July 23rd for Regionals. They will be at The Life Church in Dallas. I will fill you all in on time of day for the events this week.

In all likelyhood there will be three sessions with 2 to 3 choices for each session (Type 1-2 Player, Type 2-2 Player and Closed Deck); The Type 1 and Type 2 Multi-Player events after lunch and then Booster, Team Play to wrap it all up.

Please let me know if you will be able to host out of town guests overnight.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2011, 10:40:49 PM »

I sent in the applications in regards to The State and Regional Tournaments. Please let me know if you plan to attend but are out of the area. I will try to arrange host families to offer a place to rest your weary Redemption head for the night (Saturday nights). Each tournament will rn just one day but it will be a long day with 3 sessions.

Please let me know if you plan to attend either or both tournaments. June 4th and July 23rd.

Lawfuldog · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2011, 12:20:30 AM »

As far as I'm aware I will be at both, will have to check my schedule.

Sadness · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2011, 12:39:38 AM »

I plan on being at both. will ask off as vacation days to be there. this has been too long of a wait

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2011, 10:06:08 AM »

I know, Stephen. Sorry about that. I have so many family obligations that had undefined times that it made it difficult to find a secure time to schedule any events at all. June 4th is just around the bend. There are 6 promos for State, the newest to me are Haaman and Laban. We will try to start as close to 9 am as possible. The sooner everyone arrives and has their deck checked the better.

Type 1 and Type 2 events will be $4 each. The Closed Deck will be $7 and the Booster will be $20 and will offer a Tin (FooF) or (RoA), a pack of Disciples, and 2 other as yet undetermined packs (Angel Wars, Womens, Thesaurus, etc.)

9:oo am: Type 1-2 Player (5 rounds) and Type 2-2 Player (4 rounds)
Lunch Break
2:00 pm (time approximate): Type 1-Multi (3 rounds) and Type 2-Multi (3 rounds)
Dinner BreaK
6:00 pm (time approximate): Booster Draft (4 rounds) and Closed Deck (3 rounds)

Yeah, I know that's a loooong day, but that is the only way I can offer Texas State this year.

If you are only wanting to participate in one event, please call me (972-948-2304) to make sure that you do not miss the start of that event.

As usual, players can opt for all they can eat pizza for lunch/dinner for $2 or dine out on own, bring own lunch/dinner stuff.

I will post any changes. Hope to see as many of you as possible. Call me if you have any questions.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2011, 09:02:58 PM »

I just had June 18th open up on my calendar. I plan to offer another District Tournament. I was wondering whether to offer a Local instead. If I can get feedback quickly for preferences, I'd appreciate it.

Sadness · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2011, 09:32:20 AM »

Either one will be a delight to attend,although District seems to get more bodies.

Lawfuldog · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2011, 10:06:46 AM »

June 18th sounds great to me as well.

Just in case you'd like a count for June 4th:

Ben will be playing:
Type-2 2 player
Type-2 multi-player
Closed Deck

Jordan will be playing:
Type-1 2 player
Type-1 multi-player
(Not sure about the sealed category, I'll ask him as soon as I can)

Blood Bought Believer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:40:49 PM »

I don't have enough points for it to count either way, but I do like being able to win packs for third in districts. However, if others need local points, that would be fine, too.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2011, 01:04:25 AM »

I faxed an application for a District tournament on the 18th of June.

Sadness · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2011, 05:44:07 PM »

It's getting closer. Are you ready for Redemption! Bring your blues,greens,teals and more. Bring your golds,crimsons,pales and oranges(no,not the fruit). We are going to have fun!

Side Note: 3LG is accepting pre-ordering on the new set.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2011, 09:50:13 PM »

Texas State Countdown: 5 days

Sadness · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2011, 03:09:53 PM »

5 more days till I finally get a win! -small voice-Hopefully

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2011, 04:58:30 PM »

There has been a change in scheduling events.

Start Time approx: 9:15 am.......Session #1: Closed Deck or Booster Draft (3 or 4 Rounds depending on # of participants)
followed by a lunchbreak.

Start Time approx: 1:15 pm..... Session #2: Type 1-2 Player (4 rounds) or Type 2-2 Player (3 Rounds)

Start Time approx: 5:00 pm......Session #3: Type 1-Multi-Player (3 or 4 rounds) or Type 2-Multi-Player (2 or 3 rounds)

There will be a dinner break at approx. 6:00 pm.

Again, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.

Sadness · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2011, 04:28:07 PM »

2 days till the BIG Event! ~~Are you ready for some football? On Saturday Night?~~ Oops

Are you ready for some booster,type 1-2 player and general insanity

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2011, 06:03:40 PM »

Bring it on!

Sadness · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2011, 08:24:48 PM »

Tommorrow the Mayhem begins. If you think this will be A New Beginning,think again. You will need your Guardian Angel to avoid the Snares in your path.

God Bless Ya!

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:32:01 PM »

Texas State Results!

Just a quick note to congratulate the following players for their efforts and skill in the events they placed.

Closed Deck:
1st: Jordan Drott
2nd: John jacob Martinez
3rd: Aaron Burt

Booster Draft

1st: Buddy Dunn
2nd: Marcus Parker
3rd: Stephen Bosher

Type 1-2 Player

1st: Chad Soderstrom
2nd: John Jacob Martinez
3rd: C.J. Jackson and Jordan Drott (tie)

Type 1-Multi

1st: Jordan Drott and Terry Markoff (tie)
3rd: Aaron Burt

Type 2-2 Player

1st: Ben Shadrick
2nd: Marcus Parker
3rd: Neeka Parker

Type 2-Multi:

1st: Marcus Parker
2nd: Neeka Parker
3rd: Ben Shadrick

Our final 2 tournaments of the year are a district on 6/18 and Regionals 7/23

Hope to see a great turn out for these final events on the Redemption 2010-11 year. We will start up again in September.

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2011, 02:04:38 AM »

Does Michael Garland still play?

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #19 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:15:03 PM »

Sadly, he does not. But we are still playing the game and enjoying it immensely. Hope to see you on Saturday.

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2011, 04:07:06 PM »

Did he and his wife quit hardcore? Or taking a break? Formally left the playgroup?

Lawfuldog · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2011, 06:06:18 PM »

Michael and Dana quit "hardcore" a couple years back.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2011, 10:34:45 PM »

One of the members of our church congregation went to be with the
Lord last night. We are having services at the churech at 4pm this Saturday, so I have to make sure we are done by 3 pm. Please plan accordingly. See you Saturday.

disciple_drew · « **Reply #23 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:58:26 AM »

I posted the results at www.thekingdomcolumn.webs.com

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2011, 06:10:02 PM »

We played our last District tournament last Wednesday. I was surprised to see so many new and returning players. First, a big welcome back to Joe Schaefer who has recently enlisted in the Navy and Chris Gressens (formerly Airforcedude) known now as bluefrog who has recently returned to the DFW area. Both these fine young men interjected a lot of energy to our playgroup. I want to welcome Adam (a friend of Chad Soderstrom), John (from E. Texas) who will be making contacts with churches in his area to introduce the game of Redemption and Howard. These 3 guys played their first sanctioned tournament.

As for the results, pretty much same old same old.

Type 1 events were won by John Jacob Martinez. The rest of us just jockeyed to place. Chad placed second and Joe placed third in the 2 player event while Adam and Chad placed 2nd and 3rd in Multi.

Over in Type 2 land Marcus Parker came in 1st while Ben Shadrick took 2nd and Buddy Dunn 3rd.

Booster Draft was also won by Marcus with Buddy Dunn placing 2nd and Neeka Parker grabbing 3rd.

In Closed Deck, Howard beat out the youngest player in our group (7 yrs old) Noah as he won the rubber game.

We are looking for to our biggest tourtament of the year, Regionals, on July 23rd.

Looking forward to Jon's return (missed most of this year due to HS studies, etc. and some of his friends.

We are anticipating a fantastc 2011-12 tournament year.

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:32:16 PM »

It is going to be fun! CAN'T WAIT UNTIL REGIONALS!! I am coming strong with a whole new deck.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #26 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:21:38 PM »

Last chance to enter a Regional Tournament before Nationals. TEXAS has it all. We are expecting over 20 participants. Hope to see folks from Arkansas and East and South Texas as well as our playgroup in the Dallas/FW area.
Terry

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:49:10 AM »

gonna be awesome!

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2011, 10:20:54 AM »

Regional's Countdown

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Blood Bought Believer · « **Reply #29 on:** July 17, 2011, 11:49:36 PM »

Hey Terry,

Do you have a tentative schedule for Saturday?

BTW - It looks like Bethany will be able to make this tournament (she's finally home from school for the rest of the Summer). See ya there.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2011, 04:18:20 PM »

There will be 3 sessions at this regionals.
Morning: beginning at approx 9:00 am

Players will have 3 choices.

Type 1-2 Player (4 rounds)
Type 2-2 Player (3 rounds)
Closed Deck (3 rounds)

Pizza will be ordered for lunch for $2 all you can eat or you are welcome tro grab some other fast food.

The afternoon festivities (which I hope to start by 2 pm) will include:

Type 1-Multi (3 rounds)
Type 2 Multi (2 or 3 rounds depending)

At the close of these events, a third session will immediately follow.

That will be Booster Draft

Glad to hear Bethany will be able to make it. See you on Saturday, Buddy

Sadness · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2011, 04:35:20 PM »

Since there have been other regionals in the USA-can we use the Goliath in our decks?

Professoralstad · « **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2011, 04:48:01 PM »

Quote from: Sadness on July 18, 2011, 04:35:20 PM

Since there have been other regionals in the USA-can we use the Goliath in our decks?

No. When it comes to promos, the rule is as follows:

For locals and districts, you can't use a promo that you just received in the tournament that day, but you can use any local or district promo at any tournament you didn't receive them at, no matter the level of torunament.

For State tournaments, you can use any promo from previous years, or previous local or district promos from that year. You cannot use any State, Regional or National (obviously) Promo new that year.

For Regional tournaments, you can use any promo from previous years, or previous local, district, or state promos from that year. You cannot use any Regional or National Promo new that year.

For National tournaments, all real cards all legal except the new National Promo, including State and Regional promos from that year.

So essentially, you cannot use Goliath at any Regional tournaments this year.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2011, 09:22:11 PM »

Thank you, Professor.

Blood Bought Believer · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2011, 05:14:45 PM »

Thanks for posting the schedule, Terry. I just found out Bethany and I will be accompanied by a brand new player. I am glad the closed deck is first so he can get his feet wet and get some cards to work with. He said he has had some cards in the past and done some research on the game, but I don't think he has actually played before (or still has any cards for that matter). Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. Be there or be square.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2011, 05:26:31 PM »

Great! See you Saturday.

3 Days to Go

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #36 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:32:01 PM »

I will be at the Life Church on Friday from about 10 am to 2 pm to provide cards, practice games and or refresher course for those needing or wanting a little extra help. Please let me know if you plan to attend. My cell is 972 948 2304.
Terry

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #37 on:** July 22, 2011, 06:53:16 PM »

Three new/returning players arrived for a 4 hour tune-up/instructional lessons this afternoon. It was a blast. The players helped me set up for tomorrow's regionals, too. 23 confirmed and hopefully some unexpected guests.

goldencomet · « **Reply #38 on:** July 22, 2011, 06:57:18 PM »

Sarah is trying to teach a member of her household (good thing there are nine of them) the game before tomorrow. Her eldest sister she referred to is unexpectedly going out of the area for tomorrow, so she's going to try the game on a few of her younger siblings. They're very accepting of card games so hopefully one (or more!) will come. My other friend I was talking about is also getting in town this afternoon, I'm trying to contact him to see if I can teach him the game quickly tonight. If I post a deck over the internet, could you review it and deem it worthy of Sarah playing with in T1?

Thank you so much Terry

Jonathan

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #39 on:** July 22, 2011, 07:29:51 PM »

Sure, but Ben and John Jacob are the best T-1 deck builders. You can ask them tomorrow.

goldencomet · « **Reply #40 on:** July 22, 2011, 07:34:21 PM »

thank you! Do you have the schedule (as in the events in order and estimated times)?

Sadness · « **Reply #41 on:** July 23, 2011, 08:41:36 PM »

Thanks for the great time. I went there telling myself that if I won 2/3 types I would keep playing. However since I lost both type 1' s. And having not enough time for booster,I shall be getting rid of most of my collection. I am keeping only a few cards. Thanks for the memories!

God Bless Y'all!
Stephen

P.S. I might come back later in the year. Right now, I'm a bit discouraged.
Nice meeting the new people. Even the folks from Ark and Saw.

RTSmaniac · « **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2011, 10:18:08 PM »

I understand how you feel. I got destroyed in a Pokemon game once and didnt pick up any cards in a long time. Dont worry, itll pass and plus you got some great players in the area. It only makes you a stronger player my friend. Dont give up hope.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #43 on:** July 24, 2011, 05:41:09 PM »

SouthCentralRegional Results!

23 participants, with ages ranging from 7 to 64, squared off early Saturday morning. When the dust cleared later that night (around 10:30 pm), all could agree that the fellowship and gameplay was fun, informative and exciting. New friendships were made, our Arkansas brothers got to know their Texas brethern better and we all got a little more respect and understanding for new strategies and gamesmanship. As the host, I felt that this was the best tournament I have ever had the pleasure to preside over (with invaluable assistance especially in rules interpretation from Ben Shadrick and Marcus Parker). I hope one year soon we will be in a position to be able to host a Nationals Tournament in Dallas. Our playgroup is growing and we are beginning a new push for recruitment of new players through church youth leaders and word of mouth.

Enough of that. Here are the results from the 6 categories that were offered.

Closed Deck:
1st place: Noel Mendoza
2nd place: Terry Markoff
3rd place: Xavier Mendoza, Noah Johnson and Sara Rigall

Type 1-2 player:
1st place: Jacob Martinez
2nd place: Chad Soderstrom
3rd place: C.J. Jackson/Jon Myers (tie)

C.J. reeled off 6 consecutive victories to close out his night.

Type 1-Multi
1st place: C.J. Jackson
2nd place: Kenneth O'Malley (from Arkansas)
3rd place: Jacob Martinez

Type 2-2 player:
1st place: Ben Shadrick
2nd place: Marcus Parker
3rd place: Buddy Dunn

Type 2-Multi:
1st place: Ben Shadrick
2nd place: Marcus Parker
3rd place: Buddy Dunn

Booster Draft:
1st place: Ben Shadrick
2nd place: Terry Markodd
3rd place: Neeka Parker

I do believe most everyone had a great time. Hope to see a good turnout in September when we offer our first tournament of the new year.

RedemptionAggie · « **Reply #44 on:** July 24, 2011, 05:59:30 PM »

The T2 categories had the same results - Ben first, me second, Buddy third.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #45 on:** July 24, 2011, 10:31:25 PM »

Thanks, Marcus.

dallas tx Jacob · « **Reply #46 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:06:11 AM »

Quote from: Sadness on July 23, 2011, 08:41:36 PM

Thanks for the great time. I went there telling myself that if I won 2/3 types I would keep playing. However since I lost both type 1' s. And having not enough time for booster,I shall be getting rid of most of my collection. I am keeping only a few cards. Thanks for the memories!

God Bless Y'all!
Stephen

P.S. I might come back later in the year. Right now, I'm a bit discouraged.
Nice meeting the new people. Even the folks from Ark and Saw.

---
don't give up bro I remember a time I couldn't win a game to save my life and would get discouraged but learn to channel that into motivation. now anytime I lose to somebody I want to get another shot at them. Right now I'm thinking of taking up type two and join the dark side with Ben just so I can beat him in his element since he is the best. Its all motivation if u can channel it bro.

dallas tx Jacob · « **Reply #47 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:31:34 AM »

Just wanted to say me nd CJ had a good time and had to leave early but it was good seeing all the people that showed up. Glad Jon came back because he is a really good player nd adds to alot of competition. Another player I see alot of potential in is, can't remember his name but but I timed out with that dude is pays attention to detail nd with some more experience he will be a beast. Chad its always a war when we Duke it out bro looking forward to the next time we meet again. Promising new comers like Sarah, Ken, chuck Norris etc..wish I could got to nats thats been my goal since I started but I can't but can't wait fo the next tournament deuces

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Author Topic: Texas Tournaments (Read 7168 times)