Just wanted to say that I was really impressed with the professionalism of this event. I always find it's a delicate balance with vintage as a) a lot of the crowd doesn't really travel to PTQs or anything and therefore aren't used to tournaments at a competitive REL or aren't familiar with what that implies and b) the event itself is unsanctioned and puts a lot of power in the TO's discretion as opposed to the letter of WOTC law.

One of my frustrations with vintage events is the tension between wanting to the respect the more casual/friendly nature of the community as a whole, but also expecting rules/procedures to be enforced at a level commiserate with the prize support offered/entry fee paid.

ANYway - I just mean to say I really appreciated the reviewing of deck lists, random deck checks, making sure people were properly de-sideboarded in the top 8 matches, urging players to make a decision when time was an issue, etc.

Not that its very relevant - but what is the deal with this standard tournament I hear is happening on the same day ... ?

This has regrettably been removed. However, Nick's SCG headshot is now painted on the bottom of their toilet bowl .... so its a decent compromise.

He does have a white bordered necro now ....I'm pretty sure this is what put him over the top

I'm pretty sure Detweiler will be seeking revenge soon... I see jangles in your future Mr. Coss.....

ME KATZUR!!!! ME + JUNIE WARKER AR GOING TO RAWRZ ON UR TURNAMINTS!!!!!

me r from brookryn. what is best bet 4 train 2 turnamint? seriousry though....

Woot @ dredge player's bible.... Yea, I ended up running that list out of luck (or rather lack thereof) as I was playing in the event at Mark's the night before, and I forgot my dredge deck at home. Nick thankfully lent me his, and I ended up really liking the list, especially the board. 4 nature's claim and 4 chains just seems so necessary when everyone boards in infi hate cards. As far as the needle goes, I've only played the list once (and barely have a week of vintage play under my belt), but it  randomly came in very handy twice against memory jar in rounds 2 and 3, and I had the option of playing one on a relic of progenitus in round 4, but decided to play the nature's claim in hand as I was playing against goblins and wanted the option of stopping his random sack outlet dudes. ANYway, thanks for the list (to whomever I owe credit), and to Nick for a great tournament, lending me the list/deck, and convincing me that vintage is indeed a much better idea than dropping tons of money in order to win random foils at FNM....