Ok...with the holiday season done and gone, I finally have some time to put into updating the plans for this grandiose event.
Announcement #1
The room rate for this event has been set up for some time now, but you all might not be aware of it. If you wish to stay overnight you can call the Marriott at 203-596-1000 and when you book your room(s) mention that you are part of the Magic: Tourney group and that there is a special rate set up for you. If you experience any problems getting this rate(they tell you it is not available or that it is sold out...pm me...I'll do what I can to get you in.)
Please recall, all rooms must have at least one adult in the party.
Announcement #2
Concerning the July 1995 Tourney
- Mana Crypt is allowed as a Four-of
- Ante cards are Banned
- Falling Star and Chaos Orb are restricted. Keep in mind people...the theme of this event is fun, but I would be happy to officiate each and any time an orb/star is dropped.
- In that theme of fun...You MAY rip up an orb/star under the following two conditions: It is a REAL VERSION of the card and you have a REAL VERSION to replace it immediately with. No one took advantage of this at the last event, but I would love to see it happen.
Announcement #3
This may not make me popular with some of the gents, but after some incidents at the last Waterbury, I must say that alcohol is not allowed inside the game room. What goes on elsewhere is totally game for you guys.
Announcement #4
Play TJ Whoopys Waterbury Game
http://www.themanadrain.com/forums/index.php?topic=26091.0Announcement #5
The poker will not be an officially run thing. For a number of reasons(most of all because it diverted my attention from running a terrific Day 2 magic event) I decided it just wasn't worth the time and effort involved. Please note that this DOES NOT mean that you won't be able to play poker. I will provide chips, cards, a table, dealer/blind buttons, a timer, a list of chip values, etc. You just need to sit down with other people who want to play and play amongst yourselves.
Announcement #6
Last Magic Team Trivia was the biggest yet...20 or so people...I'm looking forward to it again. If you are around for Day 2, you should seriously consider sticking around for it...ask anyone who played last time...it is fun whether you win or lose, it is free, and every team gets a prize.
Announcement #7
Just wanted to restate the proxy policy:
PROXIES
As far as proxies go, each player will be entitled to 10 proixes included in the basic admission cost. In addition, players may pay $1 per proxy for the ability to play additional ones with the maximum number of total proxies being 15. Prior to the start of the tournament, when you bring up your decklist, a waterbury associate(not someone playing in the event) will check to see that you have the cards that are proxied indicated on your decklist. At this time, you will present your deck to show the indicated number of proxies and pay at that time for additional ones past 10. There are some who would be tempted to cheat this system. Let it be said that each round there will be at least one random deck check(now possible with increased help). Any player who is found to have more proxies than indicated on his decklist and/or paid for will receive a disqualification from the event without prize. This may sound severe, but keep in mind that this is simply to prevent deception and people from abusing a privilege intended to benefit Waterbury and newer players(who may need slightly more proxies). As long as you are on the up-and-up, you have nothing to worry about.
A proxy should not be distunguishable from a regular card in a sleeve except for the face. This means no back markings, no cards backwards in sleeves, no abnormal thickness of papers in sleeves, no papers falling out of sleeves, etc.
Proxies must have all pertinent info written on them: Card Name, Casting Cost, Text, Power/Toughness, Etc
Best bet is to get some revised plains(they are plenty light), sharpie the front with all the info, and draw a quick sketch of the picture. This will minimize your chance of having an inappropriate proxy.
If there is still doubt, ask at Waterbury when registering your deck.
Announcement #8
Team rivalry, a.k.a. Braggin Rights Supreme JAN 2006
CURRENT REIGNING CHAMPS: TEAM NUTS AND STAFF OFF TWICE...If you haven't already seen the trophy they got in addition to about $90 in cards and other then you will see it at Waterbury. The trophy is enormous, probabbly bigger than at least 1 or 2 waterbury participants!
Here is how its gonna go down. Teams of three will agree prior to the event to play as a team and will register(seperate from a deck registration...it will be done on a different sheet of paper). Each teams cost is $9...$3 per person. Then, at the end of the tournament, the teams with the highest combined number of match points(top 16 matches-finals count as 3 points per match, just as in the swiss) will win.
If enough teams enter, there may be a second place prizes or more, but the number of teams entering, and thus the collected entry fees, will determine the prizes. In the event of a tie for match points, the average opponent match win percentage of the three players on each team will be computed and compared.
After round 2 team designations will be inserted into players names, so teams may view each other team's players and match points on the pairings/standings.
Announcement #9
Byes: Effective for any tournament anywhere in the world, the following will be the case:
The top finishers(top is a relative word based on the size of the event) of ANY Type 1 Tournament in the world will be rewarded with the ability to purchase a round one bye at the upcoming Waterbury TMD Open seperate from any prize the TO is giving, The following guidelines are to be considered:
1.) The tournament must have at least 25 people.
2.) If the tournament has between 25 and 49 people, the winner may purchase a bye for $10.
3.) If the tournament has between 50 and 74 people, the winner AND/OR the 2nd place finisher may purchase a bye for $10 each.
4.) If the tournament has 75+ people, the top 4 players may purchase a bye for $10(this will mainly be SCG events)
5.) If the tournament has 100+ people, the top 8 players may purchase a bye for $10(this will mainly be SCG events)
To make sure this system is not abused, however, the following must be provided as proof that the person did, in fact, win the tournament:
a.)The tournament must have a thread posted on TMD(or some other reliable site) with a post from the TO stating that the person was the winner.
OR
I receive an email from the TO stating that the player won the event.
b.)I will need the player's full name and email address.
The sooner this information is received, the better, however all information must be confirmed by me prior to October 10 for it to be accepted. Payment must also be made by this date.
ALSO, a TO can still offer byes as prizes in one of two ways. They can purchase either a round one bye without entry for $10 or a round one bye with entry fee for $30. These can only be use as prizes for:
1.) Part of a first or second place prize if the tournament has between 15 and 39 people.
2.) Part of any top 4 place prize if the tournament has between 40 and 64 people.
3.) Part of any top 8 place prize if the tournament has 65+ people.
Any TO's wishing to purchase a bye must contact me prior to the day of the event for which the bye is being offered, though payment doesn't have to be received until after the tournament takes place, since if the tournament does not meet the minimmum number of players and the bye cannot be awarded, the TO will not be charged.
So as you can see, the bye is a merit based award, as intended, whose cost can be on the shoulders of either the player or TO, and which can go down further in the top 8 only as the size of the event increases.
CURRENT BYE LIST:
(If I have forgotten you, please let me know)
Previous Winner-Travis LaPlante
Previous Day 2 Winner-Eli Kassis
Dec 18 Beanie Exchange Tourney-Nate Pease
Option of getting a bye for $10:
Greg Hughes(GP Samite November 5)
Oliver Beaumont(Myriad Games November 12)
Kyle Leith (Beanie Exchange November 27)
Brian Finch(OVC December 3)
Ray Robillard(Double Midnight December 11)
Robert Vroman(SCG Chicago October 29)
Sean Bauer(SCG Chicago October 29)
Paul Nicolo(SCG Chicago October 29)
Steve Menendian(SCG Chicago October 29)
Matt Endress(SCG Chicago October 29)
Ben Carp(SCG Chicago October 29)
Justin Droba(SCG Chicago October 29)
Josh Rayden(SCG Chicago October 29)
Ugo Rivard(SCG Rochester December 10)
Jeff Folinus(SCG Rochester December 10)
Brian Demars(SCG Rochester December 10)
Peter Olszewski(SCG Rochester December 10)
Justin Timoney(SCG Rochester December 10)
Daniel Rae(SCG Rochester December 10)
Bryan Finch(SCG Rochester December 10)
Ryan Trepanier(SCG Rochester December 10)
Announcement #10
WANTED: TMD OPEN Full-Time Day 1 Staff Member
One more position available
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Day 1
Compensation: Official TMD Open Play Mat(1 of only 12 ever made...8 for top 16, 3 for Full-time staff members, 1 for me , Unlimited Food and Drink throughout the day.
General Description:
9:00am – 10:00am: Arrive at Marriott. Assist in the setting up of remaining items to be set up(Computer, feature match cameras, etc.)
10:00am – 11:00am: Registration(One person will check decks for extra proxies, one person(me?) will collect money for entry +extra proxies, one person will enter names into computer, one person will collect money for team sign ups)
11:00am – 9:00pm: During tournament(one person at all times will be stationed by snacks and soda, one person will be at computer to input match results, one person will be needed to pass out match result slips, post pairings, make sure feature match filming is taking place, and perform a random deck check)
12:00 pm/2:00pm/4:00pm/6:00 pm: Assist in the distribution of pizza
9:00pm – 11:00pm: After the swiss rounds of event assist in the running of the top 16 with random deck checks and assistance in judging matches and/or assistance running the Type 4 Tournament and Magic Scattegeories
Other tasks that come up during the day(helping keep room clean, answering rules questions, etc)
Work experience requirements:
• Previous experience in running or assisting the operation of a type one magic tournament.
• Previous experience judging a type one magic tournament
Education Requirements
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret DCI Floor Rules(will be available at event)
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret Magic Comprehensive Rules(will be available at event)
• Knowledge of the operation and uses of DCI Reporter
All interested people should PM me. Requirements can be waived under certain circumstances.
Announcement #11
For anyone who wants to come prepared with their decklist already filled out:
http://h1.ripway.com/iamfishman/DeckReg.doc
