The 2009 Vintage Challenge Series at Pandemonium Books and Games
Sorry about the long delay since the last tournament, we've been fighting the Magic Calendar, other events, and the stores now pretty packed event calendar as well. We will continue to host vintage events, and I might (the trade isn't final yet) have an Ancestral Recall for the next Vintage event here at Pandemonium Books & Games!
Pandemonium Books and Games
4 Pleasant Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-547-3721
*WHEN and HOW MUCH?*
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
The entry fee will be $25.
***MODIFIED STORE HOURS***
The store will be open at 10:00am and the tournament will start at 11:00am to accommodate players that will travel from outside of the Cambridge / Boston Area. If people are running late, we will be able to hold the start of the tournament to ABSOLUTELY NO LATER THEN 11:30am. Please make every effort to be on time.
*PRIZE*
The MOX PEARL in NM-, the face of the card looks very nice, there is slight damage on the edges of the cards. The back of the card is also very nice looking, and there is no bends or folds on the card. The rest of the prizes will be based on attendance. The following is a possible prize breakdown for 32 players.
1st: Mox Pearl (Guaranteed)
2nd: $150 Store Credit
3rd-4th: $75 Store Credit
5th-8th: $25 Store Credit
To clarify the prize structure, no additional prizes other then the Mox will be given away if there are 14 or less players.
*CASH CONVERSION* For this event, Store Credit can be converted into cash at a rate of $3.50 per $5.00 of store credit. Don't find what you want in our growing collection of Magic Singles? Not a Science Fiction fan? Didn't find the best board game ever? Oh well, here's some money! This is a new tryout and I think it makes sense for this type of event as we have a lot of players that travel from other locations to be here for this type of event.
The buyback on the Mox Pearl is $265 cash.
*PREREGISTRATION*
Players are encouraged to preregister for this event but are not required to attend so that we may have an idea on the number of players coming. We'll do a raffle for $10 cash between preregistered players. The Raffle will be drawn on Tuesday, January 20th and I'll post the winner here. Prepayment helps us out and is encouraged, but not required. I'll take any registration through this thread or you can e-mail
chris@pandemoniumbooks.com, or you can call the store at 617-547-3721.
*Inclement Weather Warning*
Being that we are in New England and Snow could happen, I want to set a precedent for what to expect in case of a Snow Emergency. We will make every effort to hold the tournament despite the worst weather. In case of a Snow Emergency, parking becomes extremely difficult. I encourage people to Car Pool, take the MBTA, or possibly arrange to stay closer to the store.
If we're expecting a very heavy snowfall and travel is unsafe to the point where we have to cancel the event, I will do so within 12 hours of the event. If you have questions, the best way to get in touch with us is by Phone. Calling the day before the event is encouraged especially if you are planning on traveling from outside the Boston Area.
*PARKING*
Parking is available around the store, metered spots are $.25 per half hour, Meters close at six. There are pay lots that have a day rate as well. If all else fails, there is a parking garage on Green Street a few blocks away, a bit more expensive but they will have a space for you.
*PROXIES, DECKLISTS AND RULES*
This is a 15 Proxy vintage event, no additional proxies are allowed. Proxies must be written or drawn on a Magic: the Gathering card. Full rules text on the card is strongly recommended.. No paper inserts or double sleeving is allowed for this event.
*UPDATE*
ELD Proxies will still be allowed as usual for this event, as that appears to be what players want. They will not count towards the proxy limit.
It's requested that you bring a typed or neatly handwritten deck list with you, if you do not have one please arrive early enough to write it up, deck registration sheets will be provided. Please mark off deck totals and proxy totals as well as what cards you are using as proxies on your deck list. ELD Proxies are allowed and do not count towards your proxy limit, but must be marked on your deck list. All deck lists must be written or printed on standard size 8.5" x 11" paper.
Even though this is an unsanctioned tournament, there is a lot on the line. To maintain integrity, we will be using Competetive Rules Enforcement and penalties. Please do not abbreviate cards on your deck list.
*NEW UPDATE*
This tournament has been posted since the new year and we will be running this tournament rated in TMD's new rating system. I personally think it's a great idea, especially in New England with many stores working together to provide a valid tournament scene. With that said, if you have a TMD account, please include that name on your deck list a well.
*ROUNDS, BREAKS AND FOOD*
32 Players and under, 5 Rounds.
Over 32 Players, 6 Rounds.
Time: 50 Minutes
The store has many snacks and drinks available at any time. We will break for lunch after round 1, Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza will be available at $2.00 per slice, delivered from Hi-Fi Pizza. This will be a 30 minute break after all match slips are collected after round 1 (or later if the majority of players want to wait until after round 2). If there are 6 rounds, there will be a 15 minute break after round 4 for the benefit of everyone's health. Top 8 matches are single elimination, un-timed.
*WE BUY CARDS*
As we are a Magic: the Gathienr dealer, we buy and sell cards all the time, and you can buy and sell with us all day! Need cash? Want to enter the tournament with Cardboard? We will have an extensive buylist for all cards. For some cards, up to 20% may be awarded as a bonus if traded or if store credit is received.
While trading is encouraged, players are not allowed to buy and sell cards to each other.
*SIDE EVENTS*
We'll be hosting Booster Drafts and Cube Drafts as they fill up all day long!
Any questions definitely call the store. If anyone feels like I missed something, definitely replay and I will update the post!
-Christopher
-Magic events and singles specialist for Pandemonium
