Blue Bell Game Day #1 - 12-20-14 - WE'RE BACK!

[Ummmyeh13]

(Chas): Hello Vintage people! I just wanted to add a short message before all of the details. Alternate Universes used to host some of the most active vintage tournaments in the country. Playing host to tournament organizers such as Mike Smith & Nick Coss we were in my opinion a centerpiece of Vintage Magic for a long time. After talking with a number of regulars (namely Will Magrann who made the biggest push) we've decided to put Blue Bell back on the map. We're going to work with local Vintage expert (lol :p) Craig Berry to run regular events again @ AUBB. We look forward to seeing a lot of you. Now, here's the boring stuff:

Alternate Universes Blue Bell is pleased to resume hosting regular 10 proxy MTG Vintage Tournaments beginning on Saturday December 20th. Our first tournament will offer an Unlimited MOX EMERALD to the winner. Each player is allowed 10 proxies in they’re deck and may purchase up to 5 additional proxies for $1 each. Here are the details:

Registration: 11:00AM
Tournament Start: Noon
Entry Fee: $30 ( up to 10 proxies, $1 for each addtional proxy; 15 proxies total max)

PRIZES:

1st Place: Mox Emerald

2nd Place: Mishra’s Workshop

3rd & 4th Places: Italian Mana Drain

5th – 8th: TBA

Side events will also be held.

GET HYPE!

[Will]

I cannot begin to describe how excited I am for Blue Bell Game Days to be back!

[mr.grim]

I think TPG has an event on this day as well.

[Tammit67]

Yeah there seems to be a lot going on in December.

[TakeYourTime]

A mox and side events? 

[oshkoshhaitsyosh]

I cannot begin to describe how excited I am for Blue Bell Game Days to be back!

YES YES YES YES ME ME ME ME TO TO TO TO!!! CANT WAIT!!!

[enderfall]

Might have to make my paper Vintage debut for this one!

[[SLAYER]chaos]

This is gonna be my first paper vintage event.  What is the policy for proxies?  I was thinking about picking up nice ones online that are printed on over normal magic cards.  Would that be good or if not what are you looking for?

[TakeYourTime]

This is gonna be my first paper vintage event.  What is the policy for proxies?  I was thinking about picking up nice ones online that are printed on over normal magic cards.  Would that be good or if not what are you looking for?

I am not speaking on behalf of the TO, but I do see the following guidelines quite often for other tournaments (p.s. welcome to vintage!):





Please do not use the back of a magic card for a proxie!

There are two types of acceptable proxies. The first and most basic is taking a basic land card and writing the details of the card on it. The second method is to take a card that shares some of the characteristics with the card that is being proxied and erase any characteristics that do not match, replacing them with the correct characteristics.

All proxies must have the following text neatly printed, using a extra fine point sharpie. Ball point pens may not be used:
• The full name of the card (no abbreviations or nicknames)
• Correct casting cost of the card including all colored mana symbols
• All relevant/game effecting text

When choosing what card to use as the base for an erased proxy players must follow these rules:
• The mana cost of the base spell must be the same as the card being proxied.
• The type of the card being proxied must be the same as the base card.
• The P/T of a creature being proxied must be the same as the base creature P/T
• When proxying a creature it may be difficult to find a creature where all characteristics match. In this case, mana cost is the most important, followed by the P/T, followed by the subtype. Any characteristics that do not match must be erased and corrected.
• The art box, card name, and text box must be totally erased. White out may not be used for this as it affects the stiffness of the card and may mark it.
• When adding text to the card do not use a ball point pen. A extra fine point sharpie is the best thing to use. A ball point pen can cause indentations on the card marking it.
• For clarity reasons, the use of cards with the new card frame is strongly encouraged

[Will]

Are any of the side events going to be announced ahead of time? The suspense is killing me.

[Oath Breaker]

Ill be bringing 3 from the Lancaster area.
I would also like to know if the side events will be Vintage or Legacy?
Hope to see a lot of the regulars Saturday!
Kevin

[Changster]

Hey guys, I'm planning on making it with a car full of Vintage crazies!

Can you please update the tournament posting with address?  I'm assuming it's this one: 

1530 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Thanks!

-Roland

[plynch83]

Some of us balti-morons will be making the trip up. See you guys on saturday!

Lynch

[enderfall]

Might have to make my paper Vintage debut for this one!

I qualified for the MTGO Winter Festival, so I won't be making my rookie debut. Maybe next time!

[MTGFan]

Nice! This store is one of the best in Pennsylvania for Magic-related stuff. Nice community of players and support for the game...

[TakeYourTime]

Is anyone willing to loan out an extra deck? If so please let me know via private message. My brother would like to play but neither of us have a deck for him. Thanks!

[Calvin240sx]

pretty sure i can loan a deck or 2 out if need be. not sure i'll make it out as TPG has an event the same day but i can send one down with Oath Breaker(pops thomas).

cheers,
cal