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« on: April 23, 2009, 04:47:09 pm » |
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As many of you may already know, a prominent member of the Philadelphia area Vintage community Dan Herd, has recently passed away. I feel lucky to be given the opportunity to help celebrate his memory by running a memorial tournament to raise money for his wife Courtney, and the Daniel Herd Memorial Fund. Dan's team has donated copies of what P9 Dan owned (his wishes were that it remained within the team), so even if you didn't know Dan personally, you'll make the trip to participate in what will surely be a great vintage event. ALL proceeds from the main event, all side events, and any donations accepted will be donated to Dan's Memorial Fund or his widow Courtney, so PLEASE make it your mission to attend to support Dan's family, and to celebrate his memory! The Daniel Eugene Herd Memorial Vintage TournamentDate: Saturday June 6th, 2009 Start Time: 11:30 AM (doors open at 10 AM) Entry Fee: $35 Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, at 12th and Arch St. Philadelphia K-Value: This will be an unsanctioned event. Proxification: Regardless of my personal stance on proxies, this tournament will allow 20 proxies with the opportunity to purchase as many as you need for $1 more each. The reason for this is I would like to see as many people as possible come play in this event. If you have friends who don't normally play vintage, proxy up a deck for them and bring them along for the ride! 1st Place: UL Black Lotus 2nd Place: UL Ancestral Recall 3rd Place: UL Mox Sapphire 4th Place: UL Mox Jet 5th-8th Place: Mana Drain 9th-32nd Place: TBA as we receive donations/figure out more details. In lieu of a budget prize at a tournament with this many proxies, I will be holding this ridiculous 8-player side event a Mox Pearl. Rotisserie Draft Collector's EditionStart time: Whenever we get eight players, it happens! Entry Fee: $30 Here's how it works: I will lay out the entire Collector's Edition Set (Beta) on a table (excluding basic lands). Eight players will draft their decks from the set, then continue to play a three round swiss tournament. Swiss standings determine the winner, who will win that Mox Pearl! What's the best first pick? What are the right colors to draft? All cards will be allowed, with ante cards errated to RFGing the top card of your library in lieu of ante. Sign-ups will start after Round 2. I think the best first pick is Contract from Below, but that's just me. There will be a $10 single-elimination side event (capped at 32) for a Mox Emerald! We will be running all sorts of side events throughout the day, from vintage 8-mans to booster drafts, to EDH, to whatever we can get sign ups for! DONATIONSIf you would like to donate cards, please give them to me in person or mail them to the following address: Nick Coss 24 Prospect Ave. Voorhees, NJ 08043 If you would like to volunteer at this event please PM me or email me at NickCoss@yahoo.comHotel information will be posted in the near future, there are hundreds of hotels within 10-15 minutes of the venue, I will most likely arrange for a group rate to go along with the event. Let's make this an event to remember, I'd like to see the American vintage community out in force at this event! -Nick Coss |
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2009, 07:10:04 pm » |
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Nick: Count me in!! -- You have my full support on this.
Also, if you'd like me to bring the Dan Herd Team Memorial plaque <see the Aug 1st event for details> I will... just PM me..
edit: After a chat with Nick, the Dan Herd Memorial plaque will be etched first at this event... which is only fitting.
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2009, 02:50:46 pm » |
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This sounds pretty awesome. What a nice thing to do for Dan and his family. I'll be there - so please start the tournament at at a reasonable time for travelers! 10 AM is really early when it takes 5.5 hours to get there, and I'm sure a lot of people from a little further away would like to show their support for Dan and his family!
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2009, 06:42:19 pm » |
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This should be a great event. I hope as many people as possible can come out to this.
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2009, 11:07:09 pm » |
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What a beating i'll be in Hawaii =\ I really wanted to go too
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« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2009, 01:14:25 am » |
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If I died before my time, I would be honored to have my power/collection used this way.
Wish I was west coast. I love you you give plenty of notice. Best wishes.
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2009, 02:46:33 am » |
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This is just a suggestion, but I feel like the Mox Emerald side event should probably have a higher entry fee (maybe $15 or $20), because if you can't get 30 players or so for the side event, you'll lose a decent sum on the Emerald. I know that it was donated, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to get a slightly higher amount out of it so you can provide more money for the fund. I would say $15 instead of $10.
On the other hand, if you get a ton of people for the main event (and, hence, the side event), $10 is fine.
Good luck with this event. I hope it goes well.
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2009, 07:20:29 am » |
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Sadly, I won't be able to attend this one due to other plans that particular weekend, but I would if I could. I'll be sure to at least encourage some people from Team Balitmore to go.
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« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2009, 01:56:42 pm » |
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I really hope this event turns out to be huge!!!!!
Dan was a fantastic player,and what a better way to keep his memory alive.
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« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2009, 08:33:10 pm » |
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What a beating i'll be in Hawaii =\ I really wanted to go too
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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2009, 12:24:14 pm » |
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The highest placing player playing a "budget" deck will receive an UL Mox Pearl!!! A budget deck is defines as one that has no P9, mana drains, grim tutors, imperial seal, library of alexandria, bazaar of baghdad, mishra's workshop, and any other card worth more then $100. Neat. Time for Goblins to snatch up a Black Lotus and a Mox Pearl simultaneously! This entire event is a great gesture and yet another example of how fantastic the eternal community is. We may play with decks that are worth more than our car in some cases, but I'm just privileged to be a part of our player base. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2009, 12:42:31 pm » |
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Bump,
A few local vintage players were talking about the Mox Pearl that I was planning on giving away for the highest placing budget deck, because it doesn't really make sense considering the high number of proxies, not many people will choose to play a deck without some of the high power level cards vintage is built on.
If I could get some feedback regarding this, that would be great. (Also input regarding what else to do with the Mox Pearl would be great)
Thanks,
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« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2009, 01:19:09 pm » |
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donate it to the other dan herd tournament?
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« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2009, 02:44:35 pm » |
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A few local vintage players were talking about the Mox Pearl that I was planning on giving away for the highest placing budget deck, because it doesn't really make sense considering the high number of proxies, not many people will choose to play a deck without some of the high power level cards vintage is built on.
If I could get some feedback regarding this, that would be great. (Also input regarding what else to do with the Mox Pearl would be great)
I can't attend (though I wish I could), so take my opinion as you will, but I raised an eyebrow when I saw that too. I don't think it really makes sense to give out prizes for that at proxy events. Even "budget" decks like Goblins or Elves! would be made better by adding a Black Lotus and the appropriate Moxen. Asking people to play suboptimal decks (not saying those decks are suboptimal, but those decks without Lotus/Mox are) for an additional prize is an all-around bad idea. It makes those players have less fun (under the assumption that broken-ness = fun) and distorts the metagame. That said, I don't know have any suggestions for what you could do with the Pearl instead. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2009, 03:34:37 pm » |
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I will try as hard as I can to attend this event.
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« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2009, 04:35:00 pm » |
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Nick,
I would suggest a silent auction. Start it on a certain date and end it the day of the event... Create an email account and have people put in bids. Highest bidder takes it.
Honestly, if I were to win a piece of Dan's power, it would be an honor and something I would not want to part with.
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« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2009, 07:52:24 am » |
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« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2009, 02:14:29 pm » |
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« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2009, 09:15:19 pm » |
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I might have to make it to this one to support Dan and his famiy. I will see whats going on.
Josh Potucek....I ALSO LOVE YOU
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« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2009, 03:28:17 pm » |
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« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2009, 01:26:55 pm » |
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What is the start time for this tournament?
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« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2009, 11:33:52 am » |
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What is the start time for this tournament?
Sometimes I'm too lazy to read the OP too. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 17, 2009, 12:21:33 pm » |
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What is the start time for this tournament?
Sometimes I'm too lazy to read the OP too. I actually edited it after he posted the question, it didn't include the info at first. |
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« Reply #23 on: May 19, 2009, 02:53:20 pm » |
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**************************ATTN. ALL VINTAGE PLAYERS************************
AS all you know this event is held in honor of a fallen vintage champion! Also im sure you know how fantastic the prizes are!
All I ask is that you keep in mind this event will help Dan's 23 year old wife! So dont do it for the prizes .Dont do it for a something to do on a sat....Come play with the mind set that you are helping a person who just suffered a loss that will take a lifetime to heal!!!!!
As I said before Dan was a great player,a fantastic friend and a wonderful husband!!!
So clear your schedule on June 6th!! Come on down, or up ,or sideways to philly,and play some of that good old type one! Ya might win some power,ya might win a side event. What you will do is a good deed and help keep dans memory alive!!!! The event is sure to be a blast and im sure you will have some great tales to tell at the days end!!!!!!!
I would also like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the one and only Nick Coss!!!!!!
You are one hell of a guy!
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« Reply #24 on: May 19, 2009, 06:11:07 pm » |
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**************************ATTN. ALL VINTAGE PLAYERS************************
AS all you know this event is held in honor of a fallen vintage champion! Also im sure you know how fantastic the prizes are!
All I ask is that you keep in mind this event will help Dan's 23 year old wife! So dont do it for the prizes .Dont do it for a something to do on a sat....Come play with the mind set that you are helping a person who just suffered a loss that will take a lifetime to heal!!!!!
As I said before Dan was a great player,a fantastic friend and a wonderful husband!!!
So clear your schedule on June 6th!! Come on down, or up ,or sideways to philly,and play some of that good old type one! Ya might win some power,ya might win a side event. What you will do is a good deed and help keep dans memory alive!!!! The event is sure to be a blast and im sure you will have some great tales to tell at the days end!!!!!!!
I would also like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the one and only Nick Coss!!!!!!
You are one hell of a guy!
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« Reply #25 on: May 21, 2009, 10:07:12 am » |
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I just have to say that I'm super-psyched about this event. That prize support is out-of-control insane, especially for a tournament that we would all have probably come to anyways just to support Dan. And it doesn't start at 10AM, so I can come! I will be bringing people!
I think we're due for a banned/restricted update right before this event, so if anything changes this may be the last big tournament using the current list.
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« Reply #26 on: May 21, 2009, 11:25:30 am » |
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Hey guys,
I just wanted to let you all know that I'm still looking for donations of time and of prize support. In fact, other then the initial donations by Team Rebel Alliance and myself, there haven't been any other donations made. I'm looking for any cool vintage cards that would be appropriate for 9th-32nd place. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, it just has to be anything that you'd be happy to receive as a prize (no basic land from 8th edition please). Also, I am looking for people that would like to volunteer as judges/scorekeepers/TOs. If anyone would like to donate anything, please PM, IM, or email me.
Thank you all in advance,
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AIM sn: CoolDddyNick2000
email: NickCoss (at) yahoo (dot) com
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« Reply #27 on: May 21, 2009, 10:20:55 pm » |
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« Reply #28 on: May 21, 2009, 11:46:53 pm » |
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I just wanted to donate these to the prize support.  I can't wait to see some of the other goodies the vintage community can rally up and donate to this amazing event. This is going to be some tournament! |
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« Reply #29 on: May 22, 2009, 01:07:33 am » |
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Maybe when people are paying the entry fee allow them to make a donation then?
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