DAY 1
WHEN:
Saturday, July 21, 2007
WHERE:
GamingETC.com Storefront
555 Lordship Boulevard (Exit 30 off I95)
Stratford CT 06615
1-800-380-1115 or 203-849-0186
LODGINGS:
Ramada Inn
255 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT. 06615
203-375-8866
WHAT:
MAIN EVENT - THE MANA DRAIN OPEN 10 (Waterbury)
$25 Entry Fee
Registration: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Tourney Starts PROMPTLY at 11:00 am(To avoid a prolonged tournament, this will be strictly enforced. Latecomers will be subject to a round 1 loss.)
Format - Type One with TEN proxies + $1 per extra proxy(15 proxies maximum)
Cut to top 16.(Back by popular demand)
DOPENESS FACTOR: If A, B, C lie on a sphere center O radius 20. AB = 13, BC = 14, CA = 15. the distance of O from the triangle ABC.
PRIZE SUPPORT:TBD
Prizes: We will use the “based on participants prize scale". As for what the prizes are, well:
1.) Where you finish in the event will earn you a certain number of points.
2.) You may then, “cash in those points” for your choice of prizes from a “prize bank”.
3.) For example, if 5th place gets 100 points, and in my “prize bank” the only things you are interested in are Resets which I have at 25 points and Time Spiral boosters at 3.5 points each, then you may claim a prize of 28 boosters, or 1 Resets and 21 boosters or 2 Resets and 14 boosters, etc.
4.) In the time leading up to this event I plan on trying to fill my “prize bank” with as many power cards, dual lands, Resets, Sea Drakes, Force of Wills, Booster Packs, fetch lands, power 9, Mana Drains, etc. as I can get my hands on. I will update as time goes on to indicate what I currently have.
5.) By the time of the event, I expect to have plenty of stock so there will be more than enough for everyone.
6.) Technically, I WILL MAKE SURE YOU GET ANY PRIZE YOU WANT. If I don’t have enough of the card in my prize bank the day of the event, I will try to get it during the weekend. If you want I can convert your points to store credit. If this is not helpful, I will buy it on Ebay and have it sent right to you. To make the point clear, YOU PICK YOUR PRIZES.
7.) If you would like to suggest something be sought after and had in the prize bank, so that it is there for the event, please do so. I will go after the most common requests that I don’t already have.
8.) To give you an idea of all the possibilities, some examples are suggested below.
9.) Any questions, please ask.
WHAT I CURRENTLY HAVE IN THE PRIZE BANK:
A stores inventory worth of boosters(3.5 points each)
Unlimited Timetwister(150 points)
Italian Legends Mana Drain(100 points)
Unlimited Ancestral Recall(375 points)
Library of Alexandria(150 points)
Black Lotus x 2(600 Fine/700 EX+)
Alpha Mox Emerald(500 points)
Beta Mox Jet(500 points)
Unlimited Time Walk x2(350 points each)
Signed Beta Ancestral Recall (550 points)
Mana Crypt (25 points)
Antiquities Candleabra of Tawnos (30 points)
Cursed Scroll (15 points)
Beta Dark Ritual x 4
Visions Vampiric Tutor x1 (10 points)
Force of Will x 8(20 points each)
Reset(English) x 7 (25 points each)
Reset(Italian) x 1 (20 points each)
Sea Drake X3 (35 points each)
Badlands x1 (25 points each)
Bayou x 1 (25 points each)
Plateau x 4 (25 points each)
Savannah x 5 (25 points each)
Scrubland x 7 (25 points each)
Taiga x 4 (30 points each)
Tropical Island x 4 (30 points each)
Tundra x 5 (35 points each)
Volcanic Island x 6 (30 points each)
Underground Sea X 8 (35 points each)
Flooded Strand x 6 (15 points each)
Polluted Delta x 7 (16 points each)
Wooded Foothils x 2 (12 points each)
Rishidian Port x6 (10 points each)
Lion's Eye Diamonds x 5 (10 points each)
Mox Diamond x 3 (15 points each)
Chalice of the Void x 3 (5 points each)
Ill-Gotten Gains x 8 (7 points each)
Intuition x 3 (18 points each)
Leyline of the Void x8 (5 points each)
Ichorid x 10 (5 points each)
Misdirection x 3 (10 points each)
Cunning Wish x3 (12 points each)
Meditate x 8 (15 points each)
Pernicious Deed x 4 (15 points each)
Survival of the Fittest x 8 (10 points each)
Food Chain x 4 (5 points each)
Call of the Herd x 4 (11 points each)
Grim Lavamancer x5 (10 points each)
Akroma Angel of Wrath x 2 (15 points each)
Null Rod x4
Sphere of Resistance x6
Hatred x4
Flash x 10
Stormbind(IA) x5
Oath of Druids x3
Quirion Dryad x5
Worldgorger Dragon x4
Acadmey Rector x4
Abeyance x4
AND MUCH MUCH MORE
Prize Support based on 150 participants
1st Prize – 800 points or $640 in cash.
2nd Prize – 550 points or $440 in cash
3rd Prize – 425 points or $340 in cash
4th Prize – 375 points or $300 in cash
5th Prize – 375 points or $300 in cash
6th Prize – 250 points or $200 in cash
7-8th Prize – 150 points or $120 in cash
9th Prize – 16th prize – Official TMD Open Playmat + 1/4 box boosters
***Prizes will increase with increase attendance.***
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At the end of round 3 we will be taking sign ups for a FREE tournament for a MOX!!!.
The tournament will require you to use the same deck used in the main event(to make life infinitely freakin' easier) and to ensure speedy signups-send off.
The tournament will be single elimination(Hey what do you want from a free event?!?!)
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At the end of the swiss rounds we will be taking sign ups for a FREE tournament for a Dual Lands!!!.
You may use any Vintage deck you want for this event.(It doesn't have to be the one used in the main event)
The tournament will be single elimination pods of 16. The winner of each pod will be given a dual land of their choice.(Hey what do you want from a free event?!?!)
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BYES:
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 TMD Open X 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)
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.
This list will be updated as time goes on.
PAID FOR BYES:
Previous TMD OPEN Day 1 Winner: Andy Probasco
Previous TMD OPEN Day 2 Winner: Brian Demars
BYES THAT CAN BE BOUGHT:
TMD OPEN X Day 1:Davide Cohen
TMD OPEN X Day 1:Jeremiah Rudolph
TMD OPEN X Day 1:Tariq Zahzam
TMD OPEN X Day 1:Kevin Sigman
TMD OPEN X Day 1:Demonic Attorney
TMD OPEN X Day 1:Dan Carp
TMD OPEN X Day 1:Dave Feinstein
TMD OPEN X Day 2:Justin Timoney
TMD OPEN X Day 2:Erik Williams
TMD OPEN X Day 2:Mike Hetherington
TMD OPEN X Day 2:Ross Merriam
TMD OPEN X Day 2:Crossman WIlkins
TMD OPEN X Day 2:Seth Levy
TMD OPEN X Day 2:Sam Best(Passed down from Jeremiah Rudolph)
ELD Mox #2, Jan 27: Dan Gacioch
Myriad Games, Feb 10: Chad Behre
Blue Bell, Feb 10: Jeremy Beaver
Temple Con, Feb 18: Dan Joskiewich
Philly/Jerset, March 17:Anthony Grasso(Shawn already qualified via SCG Roanoke)
ELD Mox#3, March 17:Dan Cunningham
Myriad Games, March 24:Arik Pogrebinsky
Mississauga (Toronto), March 24th: Richard Mattiuzzo
Mississauga (Toronto), March 24th: Jeff Folinus
Myriad Games(No Will), March 25:Kyle Leith
Blue Bell, March 31: Raffaele Forino
Myriad Game, April 14:Brendan Ward
ELD Mox #4, April 28: Chadd Klein
Philly, May 19:Greg Hoover
ELD Mox #5, May 19:Donald Belcastro
Myriad Games, May 26: Marc Tuttle
Blue Bell, May?: Rob Edwards
Myriad Games, June 2:Eric Dupuis
Myriad Games, June 3:Craig Dupre
SCG Roanoke, June 16, Top 4:Shawn Anthony
SCG Roanoke, June 16, Top 4:Paul Mastriano
SCG Roanoke, June 16, Top 4:Bennett Toms
SCG Roanoke, June 16, Top 4:Juan Rodriguez
ELD MOX #6, June 30: Rich Shay
Blue Bell, June 30: Chris Materewicz
Myriad Games, July 1: Rich Meyst
* If you are travelling from far away(of which tournaments I did not record winners) and feel you deserve the right to purchase a bye, simply let me know and I will adjust the list above to reflect it.
** With byes passing down from players already qualified for one, you may want to check this list carefully, and inform any friends that may not know they are qualified for a round 1 bye.
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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 TMD OPEN associate(not someone playing in the event) will check that your decklist properly indicates all your proxies. 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 TMD OPEN 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 TMD OPEN when registering your deck.
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Team rivalry, a.k.a. Braggin Rights Supreme JULY 2007:
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 3 team designations will be inserted into players names, so teams may view each other team's players and match points on the pairings/standings.
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DAY 2
Sunday, JULY 22, 2007
GamingETC.com Storefront
555 Lordship Boulevard (Exit 30 off I95)
Stratford CT 06615
1-800-380-1115 or 203-849-0186
Type 1 Tourney for an TBD
10+ proxies(same as day 1)
Entry: $20
Prize Support based on 50 participants
1st Prize – 350 points or $280 in cash.
2nd Prize – 200 points or $160 in cash
3rd-4th Prize – 100 points or $80 in cash
5th-8th Prize – 50 points or $40 in cash
9th-16th Prize – 6 boosters
***Prizes will increase with increase attendance.***
Registration 10 - 11:00 AM
Starts 11:00 AM
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TEAM Magic Trivia(teams may be up to 4 people)
(Using Jeopardy template- 5 categories with questions of varying value.)
Starts at 6:30 pm
Prizes include: TIME SPIRAL BOOSTERS
FREE Entry
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Questions comments concerns, please feel free to contact me at
iamfishman2000@hotmail.com, via AIM at PLIKEY, PM ME, or by phone (860) 618-3412. or (860) 605-3730
Cya at Waterbury!
