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Title: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: CactusRob on July 23, 2009, 10:43:41 AM
This is to update everyone going to Nationals regarding the Thesaurus ex Preteritus cards.  I don't have them yet.  I am supposed to get a small advance shipment Tuesday or Wednesday.  There were many delays at the printer this time around and at this point it's out of my hands.  I am doing my best but, I can make not promise that the cards will be available at Nationals.  If and when the cards arrive, I will post an update here next week.

God's Will be done (hoping His will it that we get the cards),
Actually I shouldn't say that.  I want God's will whatever it may be.
Rob
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: happyjosiah on July 23, 2009, 10:56:06 AM
That's the spirit!
By the way, any word on when we non-nationals-goers can expect shipments to arrive at places like Three Lions and Covenant, or when we can expect to see them in stores?
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: happyjosiah on July 23, 2009, 11:49:47 AM
I believe Mike said something like "they will be added after nationals, but NOT THE WEEK AFTER." Which I took to mean as, soon after, but don't pester him about it. :)
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: STAMP on July 23, 2009, 11:50:13 AM
I want God's will whatever it may be.
Rob

Well, okay, my spirit agrees.  :)

But my flesh notes that I have a ton of Redemption cash to redeem.   ;)
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Prof Underwood on July 23, 2009, 11:51:36 AM
Rob, we know that you've done everything you could to get the TexP in time for Nats.  We appreciate all that you do, and will rest with you in dependence on God's will.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 23, 2009, 11:56:07 AM
I believe Mike said something like "they will be added after nationals, but NOT THE WEEK AFTER." Which I took to mean as, soon after, but don't pester him about it. :)

I'm sure there will be a listing on the boards. If nothing else, I'll pull it out of the RTS documents that will be/are already out there.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: CactusRob on July 23, 2009, 01:27:06 PM
That's the spirit!
By the way, any word on when we non-nationals-goers can expect shipments to arrive at places like Three Lions and Covenant, or when we can expect to see them in stores?

Since the cards have not yet set sail it will likely be end of August / early September before we can start shipping orders.  Of course, that assumes that when I get the cards next week there is nothing wrong with them that needs to be fixed before the printer can ship them.

Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: metalpsalm on July 23, 2009, 03:57:52 PM
That's the spirit!
By the way, any word on when we non-nationals-goers can expect shipments to arrive at places like Three Lions and Covenant, or when we can expect to see them in stores?

Since the cards have not yet set sail it will likely be end of August / early September before we can start shipping orders.  Of course, that assumes that when I get the cards next week there is nothing wrong with them that needs to be fixed before the printer can ship them.

This year, our cards could end up in the hands of Somali pirates!
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Korunks on July 23, 2009, 04:01:21 PM
I'll sic Leviathan on them ;)  >:(
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: NWJosh on July 23, 2009, 04:25:42 PM
I really hope that the Thesaurus cards make it in time, but even if they don't booster draft is still the best event at any redemption tournament in my opinion.

I know all us booster draft players are hopeful but at the same time we all understand and greatly appreciate that sometimes things just don't work out. (I'm still going to ask politely that God allow things to work out, if not that is fine, but I can still ask)  ;) ;) ;) ::) ;D
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: STAMP on July 23, 2009, 05:19:53 PM
This year, our cards could end up in the hands of Somali pirates!

If that happens I'll pray they get saved!   :)
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Isildur on July 23, 2009, 06:29:45 PM
This year, our cards could end up in the hands of Somali pirates!

If that happens I'll pray they get saved!   :)
The cards or the pirates :P
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: lightningninja on July 23, 2009, 06:32:04 PM
Thanks Rob. Maybe we should make a pirate card...
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: TheMarti on July 23, 2009, 07:52:47 PM
SHIPWRECKERS!!!! Sadly, we will not be there to pirate any TeP. :(
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: The Guardian on July 23, 2009, 11:24:55 PM
Quote
I'm sure there will be a listing on the boards. If nothing else, I'll pull it out of the RTS documents that will be/are already out there.

If this is referring to the list of cards and abilities, there is a Bany spreadsheet in existance that has been updated with TexP. However, the only copies reside with me and Chris... ::)








Let the bidding start at $10...
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 23, 2009, 11:25:52 PM
That works too. I have an RTS plugin of it, without pics.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: metalpsalm on July 23, 2009, 11:59:42 PM
That works too. I have an RTS plugin of it, without pics.
Quote
I'm sure there will be a listing on the boards. If nothing else, I'll pull it out of the RTS documents that will be/are already out there.

If this is referring to the list of cards and abilities, there is a Bany spreadsheet in existance that has been updated with TexP. However, the only copies reside with me and Chris... ::)


Let the bidding start at $10...

And you are all wonderful human beings
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Smokey on July 24, 2009, 12:03:42 AM
That works too. I have an RTS plugin of it, without pics.
Quote
I'm sure there will be a listing on the boards. If nothing else, I'll pull it out of the RTS documents that will be/are already out there.

If this is referring to the list of cards and abilities, there is a Bany spreadsheet in existance that has been updated with TexP. However, the only copies reside with me and Chris... ::)


Let the bidding start at $10...

And you are all wonderful human beings


*Cough* I bid 20 *cough*
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: RTSmaniac on July 28, 2009, 10:42:21 AM
any word yet?
drum roll please...
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 28, 2009, 10:54:34 AM
They will be there.  Rob already shipped some from North Carolina.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Captain Kirk on July 28, 2009, 11:06:00 AM
Hallelujah!
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 28, 2009, 11:07:16 AM
by "they" do you mean cards for booster only or cards for purchase too?
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 28, 2009, 11:09:03 AM
There will be enough for booster, plus enough for every registered player to buy about 13 packs, depending on the final count of players.

To clarify, they are supposed to arrive on Thursday, the same day that Rob is coming.

Hopefully he can start selling them by the end of the tournament that day.

They will NOT be available on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 28, 2009, 11:10:11 AM
Hallelujah!
+1
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: sk on July 28, 2009, 11:24:24 AM
Sounds great!  Thanks for making it happen, Rob!

Even though the cards won't be available until Thursday, is the customary cheat sheet coming out via the REG on Wednesday?
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 28, 2009, 11:25:51 AM
http://redemptionreg.com/ (http://redemptionreg.com/) :)
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 28, 2009, 11:26:47 AM
I really hope the cheat sheet release will happen AFTER packs are available.  Even if just an hour after.  It is really fun to see new cards for the first time before you know what is in them.  It increases the excitement if you don't know what cards you are getting, especially if you don't even know what over half the cards are/do.  :)
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: sk on July 28, 2009, 11:33:52 AM
I agree, that's why I was asked.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: JDS on July 28, 2009, 11:38:11 AM
I like to see the cards in the context of the whole set before buying packs, unless I'm buying like a box and thus would get a large majority of the cards.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Professoralstad on July 28, 2009, 12:02:14 PM
I really hope the cheat sheet release will happen AFTER packs are available.  Even if just an hour after.  It is really fun to see new cards for the first time before you know what is in them.  It increases the excitement if you don't know what cards you are getting, especially if you don't even know what over half the cards are/do.  :)

So those of us who can't make the trip out to Cali get insult added to injury by having to wait at least a whole extra day?!?!?!?!? Why that just makes me... >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( NINE ANGRY!!!

Honestly though, I say if you want to wait until you open a pack to see all the cards, then just resist the temptation to look until then. We non-Natz going people need SOMETHING to do on Wednesday night since we won't be able to be there.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 28, 2009, 12:55:04 PM
No one will be getting cards before Thursday late afternoon/evening.  And I said an HOUR later, not an extra day.  Patience, good sir.  :)
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: STAMP on July 28, 2009, 01:54:38 PM
There will be enough for booster, plus enough for every registered player to buy about 13 packs, depending on the final count of players.

To clarify, they are supposed to arrive on Thursday, the same day that Rob is coming.

Hopefully he can start selling them by the end of the tournament that day.

They will NOT be available on Wednesday.

13 for me, 13 for TJ = 26*$5.00 = $130 Redemption cash   :)

If others cannot buy the full 13 will I be able to buy more?
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Yes!
Post by: CactusRob on July 28, 2009, 02:20:53 PM
Further to Bryon's posts, we assembled and shipped more cards today. I think the cards look nice.

It was very expensive to overnight cards from China to North Carolina, quickly assemble the card packs and then, turn around and ship them expedited service to California - around $2,000 expensive just in freight and customs.

Based on the number of players we expect at Nationals I am guessing each player will be able to buy between 20 and 25 packs.  If we have anything left over Saturday afternoon then people that want to buy more may get that opportunity. 

Regarding Redemption Cash - I will accept some Redemption Cash but most of that will have to wait until the main shipment of cards arrives in early Sept.  For Thesaurus cards at Nationals I will accept up to 1/3 in the form the Redemption Cash.  However, 2/3's of your payment will need to be in real dollars.  Once the main shipment arrives in early September then you can spend any remaining Redemption Cash toward Thesaurus cards by mailing it in to Cactus. 

Try not to complain about that please. I am already taking a hit by offering Redemption Cash in the first place and another hit in getting the cards to Nationals almost a month before the release date.

Finally, for all you loyal fans who can't make it to Nationals, see the front page of the Cactus web site.

Blessings and looking forwarding to seeing many of you in a few days,
Rob
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 28, 2009, 02:47:56 PM
On sale at the Cactus website!

Thanks for being generous in getting the cards to us for nationals, Rob.  And thanks for offering them on sale early for those who can't get to nationals.

I think you will not have much trouble selling out this set.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Gabe on July 28, 2009, 02:52:32 PM
Wow!!! Thank you, Rob, for doing whatever it takes to make this set available to players at Nationals!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  <= (I'm 10 happy) 

I was seriously wondering how you'd be able to allow people to purchase TexP with Redemption Cash without taking a huge hit financially.  I honestly didn't expect you to accept Redemption Cash at all prior to the official release.  I like the compromise you've made and appreciate your generosity. :thumbup:

Players are really going to love this set.  Even though I'm privileged enough to know what's in it I'm just as excited as everyone else for the official list to be released so I can whiteness everyones reaction to the amazing cards.

 +1 +1 +1
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Master KChief on July 28, 2009, 02:57:35 PM
order placed. :)

i also noticed there isnt a spot on the order form for an apartment number...i just added mine to the 'street address' part. hope that works.

thanks rob!
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 28, 2009, 03:03:31 PM
Wow!!! Thank you, Rob, for doing whatever it takes to make this set available to players at Nationals!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  <= (I'm 10 happy) 

I was seriously wondering how you'd be able to allow people to purchase TexP with Redemption Cash without taking a huge hit financially.  I honestly didn't expect you to accept Redemption Cash at all prior to the official release.  I like the compromise you've made and appreciate your generosity. :thumbup:

Players are really going to love this set.  Even though I'm privileged enough to know what's in it I'm just as excited as everyone else for the official list to be released so I can whiteness everyones reaction to the amazing cards.
+1 +1 +1




;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   I'm 15 happy!



Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 28, 2009, 03:04:56 PM
This is still a very nice deal.  Say you have $35 in Redemption cash.  You pay that plus $70 cash and you get 21 packs, containing 42 foils, which is over 2/3 of the set.  Plus, you will have a stack of rares/ultras that you can keep or trade, or even sell, offsetting the $70 cash.  Very nice.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: NWJosh on July 28, 2009, 03:20:07 PM
YAY this makes booster draft SUPER SUPER AWESOME  ;D  Now I just have to figure out how much money I need to make it home and buy boosters with the rest.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Ironica on July 28, 2009, 03:22:50 PM
Now I have to deside to either buy the packs and get the shiny cards or buy tins so I can have some good cards that go together to help with making some decks for my playgroup (considering that I'll have to make three of them shortly).
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 28, 2009, 03:44:45 PM
I know I'm totally being annoying and asking for way too much, but will anyone be selling single TxP cards?
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Ironica on July 28, 2009, 03:46:07 PM
I know I'm totally being annoying and asking for way too much, but will anyone be selling single TxP cards?

I'll sell mine for $5 each :P
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: lightningninja on July 28, 2009, 03:46:46 PM
More importantly... if I place at nats, can my packs as prizes be Thesauras?  ;D
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 28, 2009, 04:37:20 PM
Guessing here:  If you take Cactus cash for your prizes, then you can redeem it for up to 1/3 of the cost of Thesaurus packs.  So, let's say you win 30 Redemption dollars.  You pay that plus $60 cash and you get 18 Thesaurus packs.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: The Guardian on July 28, 2009, 05:16:41 PM
Would the cards available through the web site right now able to be purchased with Redemption cash (either in total or with the 1/3:2/3 ratio)?

Also, can someone who remembers explain the details for redeeming Redemption Cash on website orders?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: CactusRob on July 28, 2009, 09:07:45 PM
Would the cards available through the web site right now able to be purchased with Redemption cash (either in total or with the 1/3:2/3 ratio)?

Also, can someone who remembers explain the details for redeeming Redemption Cash on website orders?

Thanks!

The web site has no way to accept Redemption Cash.  Beyond being at Nationals, Redemption Cash will need to be mailed in and those orders using Redemption Cash will not be filled until the main shipment arrives... doing the best I can.  Thank you for your patience.
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: The Guardian on July 29, 2009, 01:25:40 AM
No complaints here, just wanted to find out exactly how it would work for the benefit of everyone.  :)

Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: drb1200 on July 29, 2009, 09:56:41 AM
No one will be getting cards before Thursday late afternoon/evening.  And I said an HOUR later, not an extra day.  Patience, good sir.  :)
So the cards on the REG won't be released until tomorrow night? Or am I missing something?
Title: Re: Thesaurus Cards at Nationals? Maybe
Post by: Bryon on July 29, 2009, 11:27:49 AM
I don't know when the list will be released, but I HOPE they wait until at least an hour AFTER Rob puts them up for sale at Nationals.
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