ELD's Mox XXIV - Worcester MA June 27th - Ancestral Recall

[ELD]

After looking into it, Origins doesn't draw as many Vintage players as I thought.  Originally I thought I'd have to wait until July for my next Vintage event, but I managed to squeeze this one in.  This event doesn't have as much lead time as I usually do, so please spread the word - even if you can't make it, telling your friends is appreciated.  

First place prize will be an Ancestral Recall.

Here are the details:
ELD's Mox Tournament XXIV
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
$25 Entry Fee

located at:
Over the Edge Games
315 Grafton St.
Worcester, MA 01604

You can pre-register by sending me an PM or e-mailing me at EricELD@comcast.net  You can also pre-register by via the Facebook Group - New England Vintage.  You do not need to pay ahead of time, this is just to get a head count.  

Pre-Registration Prize - I'll be giving away a prize to one person who pre-registers.  Pre-registration makes these events run as smoothly as possible, so thanks you!  
Carpool Prize -  I'll be giving away a prize to one person who carpools to the event.  Carpooling is key to building community and keeping costs down for players.  This is my way of thanking the people who make these events so successful.  


Top 8 Prizes (example for 32 players)

1st Place - Ancestral Recall - GUARANTEED!
2nd Place - English Mana Drain (additional options will be added on the day of the event)
3rd Place -  Choices from Insane Vintage Swag - including multiple picks from Duals and more!  
4th Place -  Choices from Insane Vintage Swag - including multiple picks from Duals and more!
5th-8th - Choice from Type 1 STAPLE SWAG including All the Dual Lands, Force of Will and other Type 1 Staples or 2 cards from the PIMPED SWAG including Foils, Black boardered goodness, ELD Proxies and more.  

I am going to give away the Ancestral Recall regardless of attendance.  Prizes will be adjusted based on attendance.  100% of the entry fees will be put towards the prizes.  The above is used to show relative value of each place for 32 players.  On the day of the event, I will dig into my collection to make sure that everyone who places will be able to choose from tons of cards they'd be happy with.  That's what to expect out of all of my tournaments.


Cost
$25.  

Registration begins at 10:00 AM.  Decklists must be received by 11:00 AM.  The tournament will begin at 11:30 AM sharp.  Swiss rounds based on attendance - Cut to top 8.  

Proxy rules
15 Proxies.  ELD Proxies do not count towards your proxy limit.  

Side Event:
We will be holding a side event based off interest.  This could be a draft with Type 1 prizes, or a single elimination Vintage event.  

Also -
Pizza will be available by the slice, as well as snacks and soda.
Side Drafts will take be available all day with discounted draft sets.
I will have singles for trade/sale
I will be buying any and all cards – turn your unwanted cards into cash!

Look forward to seeing you all there.

[FadeToBlack]

I haven't played Vintage in a very long time...and I guess this is a solid opportunity to fix that. Consider me pre-regd.

[honestabe]

I'll try to make this one.

Who knows, maybe I can pull Marc Tuttle out of retirement for this one

[Nefarias]

5th-8th - Choice from Type 1 STAPLE SWAG including All the Dual Lands, Force of Will and other Type 1 Staples or 2 cards from the PIMPED SWAG including Foils, Black boardered goodness, ELD Proxies and more.  

I'm guessing you copy/paste previous Tournament Announcements and change the relevant info (which is fine), but will Underground Sea really be in the 5th-8th pool if you get 32? It does say ALL the dual lands, but that's recently spiked to be WAY more valuable than the others, and seems like a generous 5th place prize.

[ELD]

I posted it, I'll stick to it.  It is worth quite a bit more than when I started doing these events, but I'll be totally psyched if we can get 32 players like we were used to.  I'm doing all I can by putting up an Ancestral Recall, and savage prizes right down the line.  Here's hoping the community does it's part and we get a great turn out!

[Nefarias]

Alright guys, it's been tough to get 32 to NE Vintage events recently, but at the rate it's going, I wouldn't be surprised to see Underground as a respectable 2nd place prize soon. It's tough to find a better prize structure...let's get to 32!

(That said, I'm already scheduled to work that day, but now I'm gonna try extra hard to switch with someone.)

[T00L]

I might go maybe it depends on my ride situation. I really hate Worcester so me driving is out of the question. Maybe if enough awesome people are going I can maybe possibly go maybe maybe maybe.

[honestabe]

Unfortunatly, my LOVELY boss doesn't put the schedule for next week up until the FRIDAY before (Advance notice right?)

If I don't have work, or if I do and can switch with someone, I'd LOVE to go.

I'm just starting my vintage career, and I'd hate to see the whole thing go under just as I am starting, so I'll do everything I can to get there.


Btw ELD, I aprecciate the sort of Vintge "Stimulus Package" you've been doing with your prizes.  It's fantastic

[Diakonov]

This sounds awesome.  Prereg'd.  (Matt Snow)

[T00L]

This is going to be pre-pointless restriction right?

[Oath of Happy]

Pre-reg me - John Longo

[ELD]

This is going to be pre-pointless restriction right?

Yes, to my knowledge, this is your last chance to win big before Vintage receives a major overhaul. 

[T00L]

It would appear as though awesome people are not going so i'll probably suffer (or benefit) from lack of transportation.

[ELD]

Sounds like we may be getting some Legacy players trying out Vintage this weekend!  For the pre-registration prize, contact me before Saturday via IM, PM, E-mail, Facebook, Carrier Pigeon - as long as I get the message, you're eligible. 

[ELD]

Thank you to everyone who pre-registered.  See you all tomorrow!

[waywreth]

Sorry I was unable to make it.  How'd it go?

[Demonic Attorney]

Got there.  17 players, Ancestral for first, prizes through t4.

[ELD]

Thank you to everyone who supported this event.  I'll see you all on August 22nd for what may prove to be my biggest event in the US ever!