|
Post by CutToTheChase on May 29, 2008 2:30:13 GMT -4
Regionals is in 2 weeks. We don't have regionals I propose we change Saturday the 14th of June from Free Play to a Standard event (which is what regionals is) and have our regionals regardless. We then send our event into Wizarsd and say .."Hey, we know we're not officially a region.. but here's our results anyway" We can put a few extra dhs in for the event for a larger prize pool with a few spare dhs going towards a cheap trophy or something*,.... and wow, we'd have a regional champ. *Something simple like imbedding an old card into a piece of resin then mounting it and getting it engraved....cheapo. www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=events/magic/regionals
|
|
|
Post by CutToTheChase on May 29, 2008 2:48:14 GMT -4
As you can see below, the fact that they can have a Regionals as small as 9-16 players means surely we must qualify in some way, we have judges now, we have a great player base ... they really have no excuse now, we should have a regionals that leads up to a nationals then to Worlds. Taken from the Australia Regionals a few weeks ago.... In order to play in a specific country’s Regional, and/or National Championship during the 2008 season, a player must be either: a citizen of that country, or have been a resident of that country since January 1, 2008 All Universal Tournament Rules and Magic: the Gathering Floor Rules are in effect for this event unless specifically overruled by information in this Format Document Format Standard-constructed format Deck lists are required Tournament Length 50 minutes per round Number of Swiss rounds based on attendance according to the following chart: Number of Players | Number of Rounds | 9-16 | 4 | 17 - 32 | 5 | 33 - 64 | 6 | 65 -128 | 7 | 129 - 226 | 8 |
32K, REL 3 Players are responsible for knowing all DCI rules Players must bring pen, paper, and appropriate counters In order to play in a specific country’s Regional, and/or National Championship) during the 2008 season, a player must be either: a citizen of that country, or have been a resident of that country since January 1, 2008
|
|
|
Post by Kurgan on May 29, 2008 5:13:50 GMT -4
Looks all good CtoC but we didn't know about this player base at the time we needed to request for regionals this year, at the time we were struggling to get 8 on a regular basis.
We'll monitor attendance over the next month or so and then see what we can request for in the future.
So guys it's all in your hands to continue to show up at least twice a month to make this level of competition possible.
As to CtoC's other suggestion, right on dude let's make it happen- Free play will be moved to the following week and Friday June 13th will be the unoffical UAE regionals -so book the weekend with those who must be obeyed and lets get another grand turn out.
Entrance to be AED 50.00 for some sweet prizes. If we get 20 players I'll put up my Foil Tarmogoyf as part of the First prize!!! Location to be Confirmed but probably Rydges Plaza Time: 2pm to 9pm.
For those new to the Group it would be a good opportunity to make a friend tomorrow and ask if they have a spare deck you can borrow, honestly most of us won't mind.
|
|
|
Post by CutToTheChase on May 29, 2008 7:19:21 GMT -4
I have a deck or 2 to lend...
Friday though...my wife will go spare, she hopes I lose the first 2 rounds tomorrow because she knows i'll drop.
Man, another Friday will take some serious buttering up..
..anyway, i'll see what it takes to make a Resin Trophy.
|
|
|
Post by Kurgan on May 29, 2008 9:41:58 GMT -4
I just thought Friday would be easier for everyone to attend. If I'm wrong tell me and we'll take a vote on it, unfortnately you'll never please everyone all the time.
|
|
|
Post by kangor on May 31, 2008 6:23:52 GMT -4
I will donate .5 packs per person prize for this REGIONALS EVENT. I sent an email to my contact at WIZARDS requesting some help as well. It is possible...however unlikely that we can actualy get this approve. I also sent an email to MJ Flores asking him to post us in his REGIONALS coverages "official, or unofficialy".
|
|
|
Post by Kurgan on May 31, 2008 6:29:12 GMT -4
Friday or Saturday is the question people, please vote on the new thread so we can see which day suits best.
Nah lets not, how abouts we skip that and have both Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th as our regionals here in the UAE.
Each day will be a separate competition and hopefully give you more flexibilty for your other commitments and if you can play on both days, fanastic.
Only request is that we have a sign up sheet for both days and if we do not reach 8 players for that day it will not be sanctioned but can still go ahead for the sheer hell of it under the Gateway program.
For ease of editing the Sign up sheet please PM me and I'll do the necessary.
|
|
|
Post by Kurgan on May 31, 2008 6:34:29 GMT -4
UAE REGIONALS SIGN UP SHEET
Format: Standard
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2pm to 9pm
Derek Zayeed Khalid Paul
SATURDAY 14th JUNE 2pm to 9pm
Derek Dave Olivier Jay Ar Paul Zak
|
|
|
Post by noxy on Jun 1, 2008 9:49:33 GMT -4
Hey guys, count me in for the event. Friday might be difficult but I'll manage. Saturday is a given.
|
|
glenncaratao
Full Member
Beware the future of M:tG
Posts: 106
|
Post by glenncaratao on Jun 3, 2008 9:21:06 GMT -4
As long as it starts early... Saturday for me.
|
|
|
Post by CutToTheChase on Jun 3, 2008 15:38:30 GMT -4
Couldn't find any resin (ace hardware sucks) ...so i guess set in glass and engraved will do. Go go saturday
|
|
p@ranoid
Full Member
"no more tears
Posts: 106
|
Post by p@ranoid on Jun 4, 2008 2:41:28 GMT -4
UAE REGIONALS SIGN UP SHEETFormat: Standard FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2pm to 9pm Derek SATURDAY 14th JUNE 2pm to 9pm Derek Dave Olivier where do i click to include my name??hmmmmmmmm. just include my name on saturday.
|
|
|
Post by noxy on Jun 4, 2008 8:06:13 GMT -4
btw because we have such a small player pool, everyone qualifies for nationals Could we still request for Nats to be organized?
|
|
|
Post by CutToTheChase on Jun 5, 2008 5:23:36 GMT -4
Seconded... can we still ask for Nats even though we only have enough for a region? ...where is Worlds this year anyway? Edit: Memphis...that's 2 in a row in the states...what about Pro Tour Dubai..when's that lol
|
|
|
Post by CutToTheChase on Jun 5, 2008 5:43:00 GMT -4
Can't find where Worlds is but Nats is coming up very soon for alot of countries... UPCOMING EVENTS Event/Season Starts Ends Format PRO TOUR-BERLIN QUALIFIERS June 7, 2008 August 31, 2008 Block Constructed 2008 U.S. Regionals June 7, 2008 June 7, 2008 Standard Grand Prix-Indianapolis June 21, 2008 June 22, 2008 Sealed w/Booster Draft Grand Prix-Buenos Aires June 28, 2008 June 29, 2008 Standard Australia National Championship July 18, 2008 July 20, 2008 Mixed Grand Prix-Madrid July 26, 2008 July 27, 2008 Sealed w/Booster Draft France National Championship July 26, 2008 July 27, 2008 Mixed U.S. National Championship August 1, 2008 August 3, 2008 Mixed Grand Prix-Kobe August 2, 2008 August 3, 2008 Block Constructed Canada National Championship August 2, 2008 August 3, 2008 Mixed Italy National Championship August 2, 2008 August 3, 2008 Mixed Grand Prix-Denver August 9, 2008 August 10, 2008 Block Constructed Great Britain National Championship August 15, 2008 August 17, 2008 Mixed Grand Prix-Copenhagen August 23, 2008 August 24, 2008 Standard Grand Prix-Rimini September 13, 2008 September 14, 2008 TBD Meh, i think Nats have already been chalked up www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=events/magic/nationals
|
|