Latest posts of: Grantselrich

I may be able to make it to this!

Edit: Will be there for sure, it'll be great to finally get back to long island and play some vintage and catch up with the community!

The idea of a 3 format super tournament is crazy cool.

Quote from: boggyb on February 27, 2013, 09:59:15 pm

BTW, I have a Canon 7D, and a 35mm f/1.4L and 50mm f/1.4 for it. I don't know how to stream video from it but it can't be too hard to figure out. If someone's got a hefty tripod and/or experience in this domain, and wants to try and record this bitch, PM me please. We might even try having expert commentary going on..? Just trying to match the ambition, here Smile

As freaking awesome as this sounds, Depot is a pretty tight space, I don't know if it can pulled off. (Though pictures throughout the event would be a great thing_

Nick I think you forgot to add my name Sad

I'm going to be in attendance. As well as to the first qualifier (I won't need to go to the others Wink

I'll be there for this one! Very Happy

Great to see event's like this will continue, I have to miss this one though, i'm already obligated to drive some friends to a ptq in brooklyn that day.

Those prizes are ridiculously crazy...Awesome looking event!

Quote from: Samoht on January 23, 2013, 09:36:17 am

1st place means nothing in a top 4 split. That's the same as being the 1 seed in a top 8 chop and saying you won the event. All 8 of you won because you got the same prizes. Anything else would be an insult to the others involved. You can claim you won, but the other 3 are equally winners.

Agreed, it also seems silly to base final standings based on swiss when people are in different spots because of something like breakers.

It also seems silly that you would not want to play in top 4 because you're in "1st place." Isn't a completely earned 1st place better than a questionable first place? And if you were confident that you would do well where you make a monetary gain, why not do it for the gain of glory? Idk...I just like to play as much magic as I can.

Seems like a nice tournament, must be nice to only have 1 shop deck out of 16 players; I just love Long Island.

Hey Nick, I heard you think that Tom's deck is optimal.

Also, is there a metagame breakdown somewhere?

Thanks Mike, I was anxiously awaiting the decklists, really appreciate that you stepped in Smile

It really seems like a great top 8, both in people and in decks, if only I found out about the format a bit earlier to have a chance to qualify Razz

are "Ongoing results" going to become a new thing? If there could be feature matches, decklists, maybe even video coverages, it'd be a great thing...but....

You can go to http://locator.wizards.com/ , it's a great tool for finding stores wherever you go. I'm not sure how'd you find out what formats are played where and when, but it's a step in the right direction. Good luck, and enjoy your vacation Smile

Quote from: Cruel Ultimatum on December 11, 2012, 11:55:11 pm

Quote from: Moy on December 11, 2012, 11:25:19 pm

Raph, it's Mike from the Joey Miller Days.

Will be stopping by Depot this weekend to bird in on the tournament.

going to be there?

Raph doesn't post on TMD, but my guess would be no since there is a giants game that starts at one.

But Depot has a TV Very Happy

Are deck-lists going to be required?

Quote from: Prospero on December 10, 2012, 05:58:59 pm

Quote from: Cruel Ultimatum on November 27, 2012, 06:23:23 pm

Quote from: Prospero on November 27, 2012, 03:19:12 pm

Mike, I'll wait on a confirmation from you.

Done. (see what I did there)

Also, dont miss the new and improved comic book depot now +1 tv and potentially new chairs and tables.

Depot looks awesome. I can't wait for people to see it. Alan cut down all the tables to proper table height, bought new (comfortable) chairs, installed the TV (which will have football on), changed around his displays, and picked up a bunch of cards. He's also running a deal this Sunday for KMC sleeves, which he'll announce at the store. He has more changes in mind, but he's making real headway. Depot is a great place to play.

All such excellent news. Can't wait to play Very Happy

Is there going to be a full report on this?

Quote from: A.-1. on December 08, 2012, 11:08:19 pm

1. Dave Gans (Dredge) beat 8. Chris Kelsey (Martello) 2-0
2. Jake Gans (Espresso) beat 7. Mike Noble (Dooooooomsday) 2-0
3. Josh Potucek (UR Landstill) beat 6. Bill Sees (Noble Fish) 2-1
4. Brad Jarman (BUG Fish) beat 5. Justin Kohler (UW Bomberman) 2-1

Brad beat Dave 2-1
Jake beat Josh 2-1

Jake beat Dave 2-1

How did Jake beat Dave if Brad Beat Dave?

Quote from: Pokey on December 08, 2012, 09:02:16 pm

I top 8'ed

WOW! Congrats man! You finally top 8'd! Must feel nice to finally break through and top 8 for the first time ever!

I'm pretty excited to hear who wins, and take a look at that BUG Fish list.

That's one amazing story. Really shows what kind of guy Raf is, as well as the vintage community in general. Looks like it was a great tournament, I'm extremely frustrated that I couldn't make it especially for such a lame reason. Congrats to the whole top 8.

Expect me there, ready to wreck anyone playing rest in peace main board, especially Mike.

Awesome! I won't be missing this one Wink

I'm still going for obvious reasons but why not make this a qualifier as well? Keep the same prizes except make 1st place an invitation, one last hurah in NY, seems like a great way to celebrate. On a 100% unrelated note, I plan on taking this down.

Quote from: Ummmyeh13 on November 23, 2012, 11:44:35 am

We're aware of the timing. Unfortunately, these are the only dates available. Sorry everyone.

This still seems ridiculous, If December 29th is available, as Nick says, it should be moved.

What's the point of having two tournaments on the same day? It's just going to hurt both of them.

Looking forward to it Smile

I've been really looking forward to coming to this but gas may or may not be a problem. 25 minute drive there and 25 back seems kind of risky. It comes completely down to the morning of.

Quote from: Mr. Type 4 on October 23, 2012, 03:41:53 pm

Justin Kohler is unstoppable.

I find it amusing that the 6th place deck is "ironically" titled Mono Green Shops (when it's actually Dredge) and then the 7th place deck is listed as "Mono White Shops" which isn't a joke at all.

It's not supposed to be ironic, I run Nature's Claims which is green and Shops because I worked hard on it.

Was anyone else surprised by the amount of drains?

I'll obviously be there. I'm disappointed that it'll be the last one at Grim, I had a great time at my first one there. Still looking forward to events elsewhere in the future though Very Happy

I've never been a big fan of splitting, had I made it to top 4 I wouldn't have agreed to. I just feel that if you have nothing on the line, why not go for it?