Arcane Wonders Forum

Mage Wars => Events => Topic started by: Toxziq on April 20, 2015, 02:05:58 PM

Title: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Toxziq on April 20, 2015, 02:05:58 PM
You heard me right!  Aaron himself, Laddinfance on the forums, is going to sit down and let you have you chance at defeating him, at his own game!

At Origins and Gen Con this year, we're going to offer some special events where you can sign up and play against Aaron in a game of Battlegrounds Domination!  Not only that, but those who can defeat him will get some special prizes!

Aaron is going to be taking time between now and the events, to put together 4 spellbooks built for Domination game play!  His mages will be one of the following: Forcemaster, Johktari Beastmaster, Druid, or the Anvil Throne Warlord!  At your match, one of them will be randomly selected, and then, it's up to you to beat Aaron with your own spellbook you bring to the game!

We're going to be using the "Path of War" map from the Domination rule book suggested layouts, pictured here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/db0uhsh93igksvy/Path%20of%20War.jpg?dl=0

As you can see, players will need to either destroy Aaron's mage, or gain 11 V'Tar to win the game!  Do you have what it takes to beat the designer? Can you make a spellbook that Dominates the Arena... and Aaron?

If so, get ready!  We'll be releasing the rule book for Domination shortly, and with it, you'll have a bevy of options to design you spellbook for the events. 

For Origins we will be taking signs up very soon, with both a primary slot and secondary slot (should the primary not make it on time) for both morning and afternoon games between Thursday and Saturday.  Stay tuned to details here on our Forums for when and how you can sign up.  Spots are limited, so be on the lookout!

For Gen Con, we have submitted events and once they are approved, will be available near middle of May for attendees to sign up!

We hope everyone likes this idea of a new event and looks forward to the challenge of taking down one of our own!

See you... in the Arena!

PS - all spellbooks, including Aaron's, will be made of tournament legal cards, and battlegrounds cards.  No worries on him whipping out that "Uber Paladin spell" or anything else "under development" :)


Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Intangible0 on April 20, 2015, 03:15:46 PM
This is exciting! Good luck finding time to breathe Aaron.  :P
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Laddinfance on April 20, 2015, 03:20:19 PM
This is exciting! Good luck finding time to breathe Aaron.  :P

That assumes two important things. One, I'm somehow super popular and people actually recognize me. Two, I had time to breathe already. I know at least one of those things to be an utter falsehood. So, I'm actually looking forward to this quite a bit.
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Toxziq on April 20, 2015, 03:21:01 PM
This is exciting! Good luck finding time to breathe Aaron.  :P
Well, that's why we have him scheduled for only one game in the morning and one game in the afternoon each day... unless that cloning machine arrives from Cardiff...
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on April 20, 2015, 06:04:30 PM
This is exciting! Good luck finding time to breathe Aaron.  :P
Well, that's why we have him scheduled for only one game in the morning and one game in the afternoon each day... unless that cloning machine arrives from Cardiff...

You're the designer and there will be prizes for beating you. Even if you're not that popular, that might be more than enough incentive for a lot of people.
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Intangible0 on April 20, 2015, 07:57:30 PM
Well, that's why we have him scheduled for only one game in the morning and one game in the afternoon each day... unless that cloning machine arrives from Cardiff...

That's good, How will you determine who gets to play him if there's more than 6 challengers?

The shipping is way too expensive, just hire some interns... To build you cloning machine.
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: fas723 on April 21, 2015, 09:40:34 AM
I sign up when you come to Europe.
(Sorry, had to say it...  ☺  )
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 21, 2015, 11:21:52 PM
Btw I'm just throwing this out there:

I'll be at Gen Con this year and you better believe I'm coming for Laddinface  8)
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Boocheck on April 22, 2015, 01:16:51 AM
Is betting legal in the country? My 3 mana on grizzly :)
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 22, 2015, 10:35:52 AM
Gamblings legal in some parts of the country. Mana is as of yet undecided on by the Indiana Gaming Committee so it should be fine to wager 8)
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Coshade on April 23, 2015, 02:27:24 PM
How about a 2v2? Intangible and I vs Laddinfance and anyone he chooses :D
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Phoenix on April 27, 2015, 09:56:10 AM
I was looking at the map, there are two symbols that I do not understand.  The first is in the upper center square, a flame like symbol, and the second looks like a slime or pond in the lower center.  I am assuming these are terrain of some sort.  But what is their function?
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 15, 2015, 02:48:22 PM
I have posted my current spell book Laddinface. As the time of our inevitable conflict draws closer I eagerly look forward to a good enjoyable match with you sir. I seek to test myself against the creator. Shall my beasts be enough to conquer his ultimate power? Am I simply walking into a trap? We shall see....we shall see ;D

Win or lose I shall bring honor and glory to my home town.
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Laddinfance on May 15, 2015, 03:07:50 PM
I was looking at the map, there are two symbols that I do not understand.  The first is in the upper center square, a flame like symbol, and the second looks like a slime or pond in the lower center.  I am assuming these are terrain of some sort.  But what is their function?

I'll preview some of these special tiles soon. :) Then you'll see whats up.
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 15, 2015, 06:34:22 PM
Where do I need to register my spellbook for the challenge? And have the rules been posted yet?
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 18, 2015, 02:10:20 PM
How do they determine starting position?
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: vlad3theimpaler on May 18, 2015, 02:19:15 PM
How do they determine starting position?

Presumably by using the rules found in the Domination rulebook released today.  Determine initiative, then player 2 picks starting area.
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 19, 2015, 07:09:27 PM
Oh, didn't catch that. Thanks!
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Phoenix on May 28, 2015, 06:56:00 AM
What pray-tell is a "Gallaxxus"?
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Laddinfance on May 28, 2015, 08:15:01 AM
Not spoiled yet. I have to have a few surprises for next week.  ;D
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Phoenix on May 28, 2015, 08:45:06 AM
Next week being Origins, I was hoping that AW would throw us fanatics a bone with an early spoiling of a couple of goodies.  It is hard to say what I am more excited about, Domination, or looking at City of Gears and Academy! Wednesday at the show is going to be the longest day waiting for the Hall to open on Thursday, so I can get eyes on the Arcane Wonder(fulness).
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 28, 2015, 05:25:04 PM
Since people participating in this will have free access to domination expansion cards while they play against laddinfance, how soon will the card list be available? Some participants might not want to have to spend a bunch of time doing last minute spellbook designing, after all. :P
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Shad0w on June 03, 2015, 07:47:24 PM
Ladden maybe we shouldplay tomorrow.

I know a few people that would want to see that.  :P
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: sIKE on June 03, 2015, 09:36:38 PM
Ladden maybe we shouldplay tomorrow.

I know a few people that would want to see that.  :P
He lives!
Title: Re: Play Laddinfance at Origins and Gen Con!
Post by: Boocheck on June 04, 2015, 12:55:51 PM
NO WAY! That must be a trap, AI moderator or a reincarneted spirit of a chinese worker responsible for banastickers printings... :)