!!!August 1st & 2nd 2009:Steel City Power Nine Extravaganza!!!

[RitNecroWin]

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Where: Crossroads
             3243 Old Frankstown Road, # D,
             Pittsburgh, PA 15239

When: August 1st; just in time to prepare for the Vintage World Championship at Gen-Con!

T.O.: Brian Keil (RitNecroWin)   Questions 412-596-5560

++We are tentatively adding day two to this event; so for now, save the date! Day 2 will be a vintage event (details to follow) held at a seperate location: Mr. Nice Guy Games Store Front!!!

Come on out and beat the heat! This is going to be one of the largest events Pittsburgh has ever seen. Mr. Nice Guy games will be on hand buying and selling singles.
We will have drafts running all day as well!

Vintage Event:

Cost: $30

Registration Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM ... Tournament will start promptly at 11:30AM. Late registrations will be subject to a round 1 loss.

Format: Type One with TEN proxies + $1 per extra proxy (15 proxies maximum)

Prizes: I will be using a "based on participants" prize scale. 1st and 2nd will receive a Steel City playmat.

Structure: Swiss; with a cut to top 8.

100 players < Guaranteed Full Power Nine with Time Twister given to the highest performing unpowered deck.
Or the option to 'sell' back at $500, $350, $350, $325, $300, $275, $275, $275, $150

80 players < Guaranteed Ancestral Recall, Time Walk, Jet, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Time Twister, Mana Drain, Mana Drain
Or the option to 'sell' back at $350, $350, $325, $300, $275, $275, $150, $75, $75

60 players < Guaranteed Sapphire, Jet, Ruby, Emerald, Mana Drain, Mana Drain, Dual Land, Dual Land
Or the option to 'sell' back at $325, $300, $275, $275, $75, $75, $25, $25

40 players < Guaranteed Sapphire, Jet, Mana Drain, Mana Drain, Dual Land, Dual Land, Dual Land, Dual Land
Or the option to 'sell' back at $325, $300, $75, $75, $25, $25, $25, $25

20 players < Guaranteed Jet, Mana Drain, Dual Land, Dual Land, Dual Land, Dual Land, Force of Will, Force of Will
Or the option to 'sell' back at $300, $75, $25, $25, $25, $25, $20, $20

10 Players < Guaranteed Time Twister, Mana Drain
Or the option to 'sell' back at $150, $75

The Dan Herd Team Memorial
In the spirit of community and Dan Herd, who recently passed at the young age of 25, I present the Dan Herd Team Memorial.

Entry Fee: Minimum Donation of $10 per team of three.
All proceeds will be donated to the Daniel Herd Memorial Fund, care of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, 120 Main Street, PO Box 708, Phoenixville, PA  19460

The Prize: Bragging Rights and More Important, Your Team Name will be Etched onto the Dan Herd Team Memorial Plaque. Any TO running a large event, is welcome to continue this tradition and add to the plaque. (I will be happy to mail the plaque to any TO in the country.)

This is a chance to honor a friend and player who loved this game, this format and his team.

Pre-Register

It is free to preregister. Please email SteelCityP9@Gmail.com and indicate your name. Those that pre-register will be added to a free raffle for a free Primanti's Gift Card:

(Primanti's is a proud Pittsburgh tradition; typically after large Magic events in the city, players take it over!)

*There will be an Unlimited Chaos Orb given to the player that travels from the furthest distance! -You must present a valid state ID or proof of residence when claiming the prize.*

Also, there will be a number of door prizes given out through the day.


Hotels in the Area:

Super 8 Delmont
180 Sheffield Dr
Intersection Rt 66 & 22
Delmont, PA 15626-1723
 
Phone: 724-468-4888

We are in the process of obtaining a group rate at 53.94 + tax.

This is the best price within a 15 mile radius. However, if you would prefer additional hotel information PM me.

 

As Mr. Nice Guy Games will be the exclusive dealer for this event, there will be no buying or selling permitted on the premises. If you are caught buying or selling cards, you will be subject to removal and forfeit any entry fee.

Day Two
 Mr. Nice Guy Games
(412) 828 1701
802 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont, PA 15139
TO: Ron Kotwica

15 card proxy, unsanctioned event

$30 entry fee
Registration begins at Noon and the tournament will begin at 1PM

1st and 2nd place: Mishra's Workshop guaranteed regardless of attendance
At 30 players: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mishra's Workshop
At 40 players: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mishra's Workshop

5-8th prizes are being worked out





Pittsburgh is becomming one of the hot spots for Vintage events. The Mr. Nice Guy series has yet to draw a crowd below 35; in fact, attendance has increased with each event! If you've been thinking about making it out, this is the one!!!



Tournament structure will be based on attendance


www.mrniceguygames.com
-Mr. Nice Guy Games is owned and operated by Ron Kotwica. The store boasts an extensive selection of singles, at great prices. Mr. Nice Guys is a clean, relaxed environment for all gamers. They host Wed. night sanctioned block tournaments, Friday Night Magic, D&D Minatures, Yu-Gi-Oh, Call of Cathulu and many other games

*Copyright Wizards of the Coast 2004; This event is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.

[M.Solymossy]

I'm there.

[personalbackfire]

I'm there.

As am I and Folinus!

[Smmenen]

Yes!  There.

[Yare]

If this were a day later, I might have been able to make it. Unfortunately, I don't think I can.

That being said, I am thrilled to see this sort of event being held. This is the type of event Vintage needs.

Also, is the proxy rule such that you're allowed 15 proxies total or 10 + 15 = 25 proxies total? I would think 15 total, but I just wanted to clarify the wording.

[RitNecroWin]

If this were a day later, I might have been able to make it. Unfortunately, I don't think I can.

That being said, I am thrilled to see this sort of event being held. This is the type of event Vintage needs.

Also, is the proxy rule such that you're allowed 15 proxies total or 10 + 15 = 25 proxies total? I would think 15 total, but I just wanted to clarify the wording.

I agree this is the type of event Vintage needs! Also, tell your friends, it's not just Vintage... there will be  drafts running through out the day.... If people are going to travel, I want to make it worth it!


Proxies..... You can have a maximum of 15.... 10 are freebies; the other 5, if needed, are $1 each.




Also, I will be posting information regarding hotels and dining in the area in the next few days!

[T00L]

Same weekend as GP Boston eh? Beating...

[mr.grim]

Well id say its a good bet that this event should kick ass!!!! No No No, better even . THIS should be dropkick ass!!!!!!

[Twaun007]

I would rather clean out LordHomerCat's litter box than miss this!

[yangtime]

Oh dear!  Power Nine AND Cat Litter?!  Insane!

Will this be a two day event?

Can I win the award for farthest traveled even if my ID says I'm from Cleveland?  What if I drive from Cleveland to Las Vegas and then to Pittsburgh?   

[GrandpaBelcher]

A two-day event would be kinglike.  Count me in on this fo' sho'.

[Yare]

If this were two days, I could likely make day two.

Honestly, I'm not really sure why most events like this aren't two days. If everyone travels a long way to have the event on Saturday, the costs are already sunk so why not have a second day? (Other than logistical and hassle problems)

Obviously, you guys are in charge, but I would strongly encourage two days if possible.

[RitNecroWin]

Well… you asked for it and I like to deliver…
Day 2 of Steel City, Sunday August 2nd!!!
Tentatively scheduled , so for now save the date, Vintage Tournament (details to follow) and day 2 will occur at the store front for Mr. Nice Guy Games!

Also, we are finalizing the location for day 1 and it’s gonna be a doozy!
 

[Yare]

Well… you asked for it and we like to deliver…
Day 2 of Steel City, Sunday August 2nd!!!
Tentatively scheduled , so for now save the date, Vintage Tournament (details to follow) and day 2 will occur at the store front for Mr. Nice Guy Games!

Also, we are finalizing the location for day 1 and it’s gonna be a doozy!
 

YES!

We'll see if I can make it in the coming months.

Thanks for doing this.

[GrandpaBelcher]

My pants are tight!

I mean, I'll be there!

[yangtime]

Wow!  Two days of gaming!  I need to do some research on good places to eat in Pittsburgh besides Primanti Brothers.

[Isaac85]

This sounds pretty sweet I'm going to do everything in my power to make it.

[Mr. Type 4]

FINALLY something worth going to this summer.  It'll be right before the Vintage Champs, too, so I'm pretty happy to have this opportunity to play a major event before trying to become the first repeat Vintage Champ. It'll be pretty sweet to win this event right before I win my second painting.

It's always nice to go to a well run event, and as a close friend of RitNecroWin, I know he's already been planning this thing for a LONG time. 

I need to do some research on good places to eat in Pittsburgh besides Primanti Brothers.

There are MANY awesome places to eat.  We'll be right in the heart of town, too, so there are tons of good places to go right near the venue. 

[Tin_Mox5831]

Sounds absolutely insane. I definitely want in. Do my connections in the 'Burgh still pull any weight? (I.E. I'd need a place to pass out from euphoria between days 1 and 2.)

Feel free to PM me about it!

- Dave

[InfectedMushroom]

Haven't been out to the Burgh for quite some time, I'll be there.

[Twaun007]

Is there any possible way we can do the Team competition thing that they have at the TMD opens? I think it would be pretty cool since this is the biggest Vintage event outside Gencon.

GWS..... so powerful that we round house kick Tyrannosaurus Rex's on the way to our alarm clocks. 

[RitNecroWin]

Team event has been added to honor a player that loved the game and his team. Please consider generous donations to help the memorial fund.

[Yare]

*There will be an Unlimited Chaos Orb given to the player that travels from the furthest distance! -You must present a valid state ID when claiming the prize.*

What about those of us who live/work at school most of the year but have state ID's for where their parents live?

[RitNecroWin]

Updated Information.

Location moved from the heart of downtown to a more accessable location, 15 minutes outside of the city. In addition, by doing this, I am able to provide free parking and have access to hotels that are less than $200. (Avg. cost of a room in town!)

Pre-Registration added.
 

Who's planning on making the trip and battling it out for regional domination?

East Coast or Mid West?   

[mr.grim]

I like to say thank you guys for doing the Dan Herd side event. It really means alot to his family,friends and teammates!!!!

[urweak]

wow, just wow, how did I miss this thread. Great work on setting up an event of this scale. I hope I can make atleast day two, I will be comming back from the beach on the first. Where did you guys want to have this at first, I take it from the posts the location was changed.

[Mr. Type 4]

This is comming along well.  I think that's a really nice thing to do for Dan, as while I only got to hang out with him a couple times, I thought he was a really good guy.  Could always count on him to be in the Top 8 at the Philly tournaments.  I'll have to figure out who my other two are, and they better be good because I certainly want to be the first one engraved on that trophy!!

[Twaun007]

I wish I could get Yangtime on my team, but he happens to be on Meandeck. Kind of makes me a sad panda.

What was Dan's favorite archetype? I only ask because I want to do an alteration to be given away as a door prize.

EDIT:

What was Dan's favorite archetype? I only ask because I want to do an alteration to be given away as a door prize.

This is no way of taking prize support away from the TO it is just my way of honoring a fellow vintage gamer.

[yangtime]

I have no problem being on the same team with you Twaun.  It's you who has the heart filled with hate for MeanDeck.  You know that hate leads to suffering right?

 

[GrandpaBelcher]

I'm cleared to go.  This is going to be disgustingly good.

Also, I'll be donating some of my Magic and Sandwich Punch themed t-shirts to the prize pool.  Anyone have any suggestions on what goes in?