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Mage Wars => Events => Topic started by: ArcaneDuels on August 05, 2015, 04:59:53 PM
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Hey everyone, we know you may be exhausted from the past few tournaments but we're gearing up for the next Thunderdome! This time we'll be hosting the American bracket of players while Schwenkgott hosts the European bracket. After which there will be a brutal best 2 of 3 match between the two champions!
These are the rules Schwenkgott has set out ahead of time. Please read carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
OCTGN Thunderdome II
The Thunderdome Mage Wars Tournament will take place for the second time in September. This time we thought of something special, since there actually will be two tournaments respectively in America and Europe. For the first tournament there is a limit of eight players per continent. After a victor will be announced for each America and Europe, both will contest in the Grand Finale.
The tournament will be carried out via knock-out-elimination. The participants for the first round will be chosen randomly and announced in the Arcane Wonders Forums.
The first round including eight players will be carried out over a longer period of time (Sept- 21 – Oct. 4). Each player is responsible for organizing the dates he is playing in and communicating these date with the respective organizer. Only after the organizer has confirmed the game and his attendance will the game take place.
Semi-finals and finals will be carried out on the same weekend (Oct. 17/18). The hours will be during the afternoon and in the evening depending on the respective time zone.
In the end, the Grand Finale between the America and European bracket champions, will take place on Oct. 24 (evening in Europe, afternoon in America), where both victors of each tournament will fight against each other for the Champion’s title in a Best of three. Special rule for the end game: After one has lost a game one is allowed to use a side deck.
All games will be recorded and commented by the organizers and provided on Youtube for Mage Wars fans all around the world to be watched afterward. The games carried out during the weekend of the finals will be transmitted additionally on Twitch.
If you want to take part in this great tournament you only have to do two things: Show us that you belong to the active Octgn Mage Wars Community and apply via PM in Arcane Wonders Forum until Sept. 17. The organizers are for America Coshade/Intangible and for Europe Schwenkgott.
You should keep in mind the following things if you want to take part:
- The most important thing first: Before registering for the tournament the gamer has to make sure that he will have enough time during the games to compete. There is nothing worse than games that cannot take place because of player(s) who cannot make it.
- Every gamer is allowed only to compete with a single and authentic deck. This deck has to be sent to the respective organizer latest by Sept. 18.
- During the game the organizer will check if only spells of the deck are being played. If a spell is used which cannot be found in the specified deck, this will end in disqualification. The referee will look after the adherence of the Mage wars Rules and will be the first person to turn to for both players when questions occur considering rules.
- There is no time limit for a game. The player whose mage survives will be the winner in the end. In case of a tie, the winner will be chosen by the most influence on the board (amount of mana in creatures + enchantments + conjurations + equipment).
- All cards that are available on Octgn are permitted, which includes Promo cards as well as the new Battlegrounds Domination cards. Only exception is the Ballista. It will be treated as if it had the characteristic unique.
Up to date information will be posted on the Arcane Wonders Forum. See you in the Arena!
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What if someone isn't from the Americas or Europe? Do they just pick whichever one is nearest to their time zone or something?
Or do we not have any players in Asia or Australia yet?
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That was actually my first concern with this. The best way to look at it is: The American "time" bracket and the European "time" bracket.
These are the times we're operating out of since it's where we, and a lot of players we know, come from. If either of these brackets work for you the you are allowed to sign up for them, matters not where you actually come from. ;D
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Can't wait for Schwenkgott to upload his commented videos, had a lot of fun with those :)
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Eastern Hemisphere vs Western Hemisphere?
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Eastern Hemisphere vs Western Hemisphere?
isn't Europe right on the prime meridian? So it would be both east and west.
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Well Vulcan, you sure have been responding a lot on this thread... Makes me think you want to be involved with this tournament. Should I sign you up? :)
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Is there any chance that the players can schedule 1 game a week? I am not sure I can dedicate a whole weekend to this.
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"Well Vulcan, you sure have been responding a lot on this thread... Makes me think you want to be involved with this tournament. Should I sign you up? :)"
Depends on my class schedule.
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Is there any chance that the players can schedule 1 game a week? I am not sure I can dedicate a whole weekend to this.
There's one compromise I can think of. Because of the time restraint (considering everyone's schedule) I can't guarantee it But if you get into the semifinals and your scheduled opponent is available earlier that week then I'm okay with you playing against them during that same week of the 17/18th instead of on the weekend.
However:
- You have to let me know when you sign up that you can't do two games on that same weekend.
- Find out ahead of time when the match will be so I can prepare for the stream and let people know.
- If you win your semifinal match then you are still required to play the final match on the scheduled day. No other rescheduling allowed.
- Reiterating - Your opponent must be available earlier and willing to play you on a different day.
I'm fine with being flexible, I just don't want the system to get taken advantage of. Hope this works for you :D
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"Well Vulcan, you sure have been responding a lot on this thread... Makes me think you want to be involved with this tournament. Should I sign you up? :)"
Depends on my class schedule.
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Well there's almost two weeks to schedule the casual match and the semifinals and finals happen on one weekend. After that you'd have awhile before grand finals.
You should do it!
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I want to join Schwenkgott, but I don't think it's open yet.
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I know that he posted this on the German forum as well.
Unfortunately Schwenk will be gone for awhile (vacation, or work related, I'm unsure). If he doesn't get back to you soon then feel free to message me and I'll add you to the list on my end. :-)
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Really looking forward to a great tournament! We had a blast last Thunderdome and I am happy to see players returning to compete.
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I've seen a lot of members on octgn lately. This is awesome! However, I wonder, how many will step up to the challenge? How many will brave the tournament to face off against some of the greatest players? 8)
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All cards that are available on Octgn are permitted, which includes Promo cards as well as the new Battlegrounds Domination cards. Only exception is the Ballista. It will be treated as if it had the characteristic unique.
Why is this? I am a little behind the meta since I haven't been playing long, but I'm curious why this special rule for ballista? I have seen many people play with two on octgn. Is this a card from Domination? I want to participate if my schedule permits despite my n00bishness :)
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A ballista by its own is very strong but you are able to deal with it. When a player starts playing 2-3 or even 4 ballista's you just get destroyed. 5 attack dice and 3 piercing, each of them can shoot after each other without the opponent being able to cast something in between. 2 armor and 8 life is also not a piece of cake destroy.
Every monster/conjuration you summon is dead before you know it. Yes, you can summon a wall, but even that falls immediatly with the support of the opposing mage.
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Ok so I'm guessing this is a promo card? I'm really confused as to why this tournament allows promo cards. It seems like it poses a danger to balance. The cards that are not meant to be part of the game and haven't been properly tested (I would assume since they're not part of any official set) are suddenly free to use in the tournament. Why do that when these cards were never meant to be used in competitive play? Just my two cents :P
One of my most wanted changes to the game would be for there to be some kind of watermark showing what set the card came from! Maybe this exists and I just haven't noticed? It would help A LOT for new players (like myself) because then when I see a discussion about a specific card I only need to look at an image of it to see which set it's from.
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There are some playtesters acive on Octgn and most of them agree with giving Ballista the unique trait and allowing promo cards. After seeing at least 500 games on Octgn I can say that there is no Promocard threatening the balance in any way right now. Btw. As you can see in the current wizard discission, there are official released cards that have balance problems too ( wizard, wizards tower).
So check out the promos, learn what they can do. More cards, more fun, right?
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For me personally, it's interesting to see people employ these promos in a competitive environment.
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There are some playtesters acive on Octgn and most of them agree with giving Ballista the unique trait and allowing promo cards. After seeing at least 500 games on Octgn I can say that there is no Promocard threatening the balance in any way right now. Btw. As you can see in the current wizard discission, there are official released cards that have balance problems too ( wizard, wizards tower).
So check out the promos, learn what they can do. More cards, more fun, right?
I'm definitely too new to the game to really assess balance accurately, so I will take your word for it when you say that these cards aren't threatening balance! And yes, good point about the Wizard build :) I think I find myself turned off by promo cards because I can't use them in real games without making proxies, but they are cool cards and I can see why people like using them.
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There are some playtesters acive on Octgn and most of them agree with giving Ballista the unique trait and allowing promo cards. After seeing at least 500 games on Octgn I can say that there is no Promocard threatening the balance in any way right now. Btw. As you can see in the current wizard discission, there are official released cards that have balance problems too ( wizard, wizards tower).
So check out the promos, learn what they can do. More cards, more fun, right?
I'm definitely too new to the game to really assess balance accurately, so I will take your word for it when you say that these cards aren't threatening balance! And yes, good point about the Wizard build :) I think I find myself turned off by promo cards because I can't use them in real games without making proxies, but they are cool cards and I can see why people like using them.
While the cards aren't officially released yet. It does help a lot to have them on OCTGN to get a good feel for how the cards work out. I'm hoping a lot of the promos on OCTGN come out eventually. There are some great cards that deserve a spot in the "official" play. If I were running a tournament in person, I would not allow promos. But since everyone has access to every promo on OCTGN I think it works out great! If it helps with balance at all -The last Thunderdome champion won the game using only 1 promo that is due to release in Domination soon. Hope to see you enter the tournament :D
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There are some playtesters acive on Octgn and most of them agree with giving Ballista the unique trait and allowing promo cards. After seeing at least 500 games on Octgn I can say that there is no Promocard threatening the balance in any way right now. Btw. As you can see in the current wizard discission, there are official released cards that have balance problems too ( wizard, wizards tower).
So check out the promos, learn what they can do. More cards, more fun, right?
I'm definitely too new to the game to really assess balance accurately, so I will take your word for it when you say that these cards aren't threatening balance! And yes, good point about the Wizard build :) I think I find myself turned off by promo cards because I can't use them in real games without making proxies, but they are cool cards and I can see why people like using them.
While the cards aren't officially released yet. It does help a lot to have them on OCTGN to get a good feel for how the cards work out. I'm hoping a lot of the promos on OCTGN come out eventually. There are some great cards that deserve a spot in the "official" play. If I were running a tournament in person, I would not allow promos. But since everyone has access to every promo on OCTGN I think it works out great! If it helps with balance at all -The last Thunderdome champion won the game using only 1 promo that is due to release in Domination soon. Hope to see you enter the tournament :D
Yeah, I think I am now seeing why it's not such a bad thing! I plan to enter, assuming it doesn't conflict with anything! Been dying to play in a tournament (and get my ass handed to me) so I can learn about different playstyles and strategies!
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Not completely related, but if you haven't found out yet, Domination is now available on OCTGN!
Here's the link:
http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=15888.0 (http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=15888.0)
They did an awesome job. If you were afraid of jumping on octgn, then now's your chance.
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Hey Guys!
We have a lot of people saying they might want to join up, but haven't officially signed up yet! We would love to get some more slots filled! So far we have 2 out of the 8 people! Take a chance and enter the THUNDERDOME. With all the new Domination cards out in OCTGN, there are a wide array of new options and strategies! Hoping to see some awesome players!
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still can't join the european version. (Schwenkgott)
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If you read the first post, you will see that joining works via email to the tournament hosts ;)
If you match the criteria (active octgn player), your application will be confirmed.
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If you read the first post, you will see that joining works via email to the tournament hosts ;)
If you match the criteria (active octgn player), your application will be confirmed.
If you want to take part in this great tournament you only have to do two things: Show us that you belong to the active Octgn Mage Wars Community and apply via PM in Arcane Wonders Forum until Sept. 17. The organizers are for America Coshade/Intangible and for Europe Schwenkgott.
This says nothing about email.
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Yes thats what I mean. Messages from the forum will appear to me as Emails ;)
In the end, we want people to apply via forum so we can be sure that they read the thunderdome post from time to time to be up to date for any changes of play times ect. that could happen during the tournament.
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I'm back from Vietnam and will now start to spread the word again for the upcoming tournament. If you have not registered yet, check out the Tournament Information in the first post above. Hope to see you soon in the Arena!
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Just letting everyone know that we only have 2 slots left on the American tournament! After that we are all full in both American and European events! Sign up today and compete in the ARENA!!!!!!
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Hi guys,
In case there is still a slot available in the American timezone, could you confirm at what time exactly or more approximately will the matches take place?
thanks!
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Hey Arx, The times are currently undetermined for the purposes of flexibility. That being said, except for the first round which is based on your own schedule, most rounds will take place in the afternoon. If I'm not mistaken the second match of the semi finals on the 17th will be later since we shouldn't do two matches at once.
Ultimately, I'd recommend just signing up ;)
As I've said earlier in the thread, we can be a bit malleable with the schedule as long as we know ahead of time, and of course if that's all fine with the opponent.
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Hey guys! Just a reminder that spellbooks are due in two days! Friday the 18th! Thanks for submitting and good luck!
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Also, The best way to go about that is to send us you octgn Sbb book through email.
arcaneduels@gmail.com
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There is only 1 slot left for THUNDERDOME II
Who will be the champion!!!!!!!!
Sign up today!
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when is the first round expected to start?
Even though i am not a fan of OCTGN if it will get this started i'll play if I have time in my schedule.
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Thanks for the offer Ray, but the slot was successfully filled yesterday by someone who contacted me just a bit before you posted. Appreciated :)
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Im looking forward to watch this! :P
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Im looking forward to watch this! :P
Me too, will try to enter the next one :)
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Hey, to people in the tournament:
There are still a couple of you I haven't got books from. It would be a crushing shame if you couldn't play, I mean really, I'm super looking forward to what you bring to the tournament. Not gonna name any name's here... ;)
As before, just email us at arcaneduels@gmail.com with the octgn sbb file (that's the easiest on us) and we'll confirm it for you.
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do we have the elemination table already?
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it's set up, but we can't verify it if we don't get all the books. Things will change if we don't get any more :(
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When are the first matches supposed to begin?
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how do i send u my SB from the SBB on octgn?
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After validating in the sbb you can save it. Find that file in your OCTGN folder and go to 'decks'
Send that file to our email: Arcaneduels@gmail.com
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done! thank u! hey btw my first (and probably last opponent xD) its called "grit" on Challonge! how do i contact him??
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where can i see the playgrid, which oponent...
are emails or so available for contact
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Ok guys :)
Here is the randomized grid with all the upcoming matches.
http://challonge.com/OctgnThunderdomeTwo
Make sure to contact your opponent via this forum (PM) and to find some dates where you can play. Message them to your host so one of them can be confirmed.
See you in the Arena!
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Hanma vs Charmyna is a match i would really like to see commented by arcane duel guys :-) good luck and lot of fun to all participants :-)
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Those look like some very good matches.
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i there one more place for me in the tournament?
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I'm sure there's a list of alternates, but it's probably a bit late to get on it. :/
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If you can't make this one, I wouldn't be too worried. I know that this is becoming a common thing. There'll be another after this one is done.
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The First match is set up to begin this Saturday!
Sharkbait VS Henry_Ketchup! The match will begin on Saturday 11:00 AM (UTC -5). Join us on the Arcane Duels Stream to watch it live!
Stream link ---> https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
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Also I just wanted to make an official announcement:
We have a number of players asking us to change their spellbook. After some discussion we have agreed to allow a change in the spellbook up until the first match begins. Anything submitted after the first match is begins will be rejected. Feel free to send an email with a list or preferably an OCTGN formatted spellbook to Schwengott or Arcane Duels.
Thanks guys! Good luck in the Arena!
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Also I just wanted to make an official announcement:
We have a number of players asking us to change their spellbook. After some discussion we have agreed to allow a change in the spellbook up until the first match begins. Anything submitted after the first match is begins will be rejected. Feel free to send an email with a list or preferably an OCTGN formatted spellbook to Schwengott or Arcane Duels.
Thanks guys! Good luck in the Arena!
So glad you let me switch to the fireball druid
8)
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Also I just wanted to make an official announcement:
We have a number of players asking us to change their spellbook. After some discussion we have agreed to allow a change in the spellbook up until the first match begins. Anything submitted after the first match is begins will be rejected. Feel free to send an email with a list or preferably an OCTGN formatted spellbook to Schwengott or Arcane Duels.
Thanks guys! Good luck in the Arena!
So glad you let me switch to the fireball druid
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Your druid vs druid match would be fun to watch :D
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is it even possible to change mage? (assuming no matches played yet)
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Hey there,
Just an update. There is a match scheduled for today. If you are planning on doing any changes in your book (changing mages is acceptable) it must be done before the first match begins. If you submit it when the match begins it will not be accepted. If you plan on changing you book I suggest finalizing it now so there is no argument on if it should be accepted or not!
Thanks guys! Good luck in the arena!
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What time is the match? Can we watch?
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What time is the match? Can we watch?
You can check out the action on Schwen's stream! It is commentated in German. Enjoy!
The match sets off in less then 2 hours!
http://www.twitch.tv/schwenkgott
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There were 4 of us watching on Twitch, (and possibly more watching on OCTGN?). Jacksmack got off to a promising start with a [mwcard=MW1J04] Battle Forge[/mwcard] then [mwcard=FWQ09] Sectarus, Dark Rune Sword[/mwcard] and a [mwcard=MWSTX2FFC02] Blood Demon[/mwcard]. Charmyna opened with [mwcard=MW1J04] Battle Forge[/mwcard] and [mwcard=MW1Q22] Moonglow Amulet[/mwcard].
The game proceeded with Charmyna playing at least 6 armor, including [mwcard=MW1E36] Rhino Hide[/mwcard] and Chitin Armor (http://i.imgur.com/SGxuSUi.png) and a [mwcard=DNQ07] Veteran's Belt[/mwcard], as well as a [mwcard=MW1E32] Regrowth[/mwcard] and activating [mwcard=WIZARD (EARTH)ABILITYOUTLINE]Voltaric Shield[/mwcard] each round. Jack swung hard, enchanting the Warlock with buffs and the Wizard with Curses, usually doing the 1 damage needed to get another curse onto the Wizard. In this manner, Charmyna was brought down to about 10 life remaining surplus to damage.
But Charmyna had cast an Iron Golem and enchanted it with Mana Vampirism (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/154621/mage-wars-mana-vampirism-promo-card) (Corporeal Creature!). Putting it on guard at first was only somewhat effective as Jack played a [mwcard=MW1E28] Mongoose Agility[/mwcard] on his Demon, and then, when it was dispelled, had already prepared a backup for immediate play.
But in the end, not even Jack's well timed [mwcard=MW1E23] Jinx[/mwcard] and [mwcard=MW1E31] Poisoned Blood[/mwcard] could stop Charmyna from stabilizing. Even negating Charmyna's [mwcard=MWSTX1CKJ02] Wizard's Tower[/mwcard] with [mwcard=DNQ01] Cloak of Shadows[/mwcard], didn't stop Balista (http://zacgaming.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/ballista.png), [mwcard=MW1J08] Hand of Bim-Shalla[/mwcard] and the Golem from propelling Charmyna around the corner. Eventually, Charmyna ground out a steady supply of damage despite Jack's Armor, while continuing to heal.
Jack lamented his lack of [mwcard=MW1J19] Deathlock[/mwcard], a normal staple in his spellbooks, as Charmyna eventually put the game out of reach and Jack conceded. The game was played well with few rules questions (wait, Mana Transfer does what again?), and excellent sportsmanship from both contestants, with neither interested in taking back misplays even though the opponent offered.
It was very interesting to see Sectarus in action, as it's not a common play due to its high cost and reliance on doing damage, which was a liability in this matchup against Charmyna's Turtle style play with Armor, Vet Belt, and Shield. Jack would have likely done better against a newer style Weighted Wizard spellbook, but the old-fashioned-style combo of old, slow, and frustrating proved to be overwhelming. Eventually.
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-- This report has been edited to include the Cloak of Shadows, which I forgot initially :o --
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Also, would it be possible, somehow, to put promos into the tagging system? Even if they're not available in the spellbook builder, it'd be nice to be able to annotate commentary in a consistent manner.
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very nice writeup Richard.
I agree with everything except the wizard tower. While it was still a card on the board that counter towards Charms domination, it had yet to get a spell off.
Its always intersesting to hear it from a spectators perspective.
I hoped you enjoyed the match, i did.
Good luck Charm :)
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Oh, right! Because you played Cloak of Shadows! I forgot that part, I was working from memory. I'll edit it in. Thanks!
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I really wish we had more notice on this, considering all the matches will be streamed, it can be a pretty big advantage for people that have to play each other in the future for one of them to be able to watch the others game the opponent may not have been able to.
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Hopefully all the matches will be uploaded before round 2? :D
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For non-American players, those times could be sometimes deadly :) To be able to watch the match later would be really deeply appreciated :)
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Every Game will be on Youtube. I'll post the links later
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Alright guys here is the current matches planned! Feel free to check out Schwengott's stream for the European bracket or the Arcane Duels stream for the American ones. If you miss the stream check out the Youtube videos!
Today
7 P.M. German time S3Chaos vs Keejchen (That's in about an hour)
Saturday
Tomorrow 10 A.M. German Time Juli vs Halewijn
11 AM (utc-5) --> Shark vs Henry_Ketchup
*******Update************
Saturday October 3
6:30 PM (utc-5) ---> Airion vs Arxiducs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT9DDVwKl4w
Charmyna vs Jacksmack
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Vielen dank Schwenn!!!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqH3Hz0v4Rs
S3Chaos vs Keejchen
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Quick report on my match vs Juli. (druid vs necro)
It all started out pretty basic. The druid casting her [mwcard=DNJ12]Vine Tree[/mwcard] and the necro using the [mwcard=DNQ10]Meditation Amulet[/mwcard], a [mwcard=MW1J04]Battle Forge[/mwcard] and [mwcard=DNC19]Venomous Zombie[/mwcard]s. After this the druid sprints to the middle and casts a roused [mwcard=DNC06]Kralathor, The Devourer[/mwcard].
Both mages use their army to kill the opponents one. [mwcard=DNC21]Thornlasher[/mwcard]s and many [mwcard=DNC22]Zombie Brute[/mwcard]s started ripping each other to pieces. The venomous zombies got devoured by [mwcard=DNC20]Vine Snapper[/mwcard]s, etc ...
After a very long battle both mages end up at a different side of the Arena. The Necro only had 2 brutes left (1 eternal servant) and the druid only had [mwcard=DNC18]Togorah, Forest Sentinel[/mwcard]. The normal zombie brute was next to togorah and the druid, but both mages were depleted of all recources. No gunpowder left in them.
After this I stated that I would probably win, since I could still summon (almost useless) [mwcard=MWSTX1CKC09]Giant Wolf Spider[/mwcard]s. Even without the use of the poison, they could still guard, use the web to catch the necro and deal 2 dice of damage. These spiders combined with togorah are stronger then 2 brutes. (even though 1 brute would live forever, since mana was no problem)
Juli agreed on this and we ended the battle, it could have taken a very long time otherwise. (I guess another hour or 2)
Knowing Keejchen is the master of surprise and my druid is not the best necro-killer I'll have to think of some brilliant stuff for my next match. :o
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Quick report on my match vs Juli. (druid vs necro)
It all started out pretty basic. The druid casting her [mwcard=DNJ12]Vine Tree[/mwcard] and the necro using the [mwcard=DNQ10]Meditation Amulet[/mwcard], a [mwcard=MW1J04]Battle Forge[/mwcard] and [mwcard=DNC19]Venomous Zombie[/mwcard]s. After this the druid sprints to the middle and casts a roused [mwcard=DNC06]Kralathor, The Devourer[/mwcard].
Both mages use their army to kill the opponents one. [mwcard=DNC21]Thornlasher[/mwcard]s and many [mwcard=DNC22]Zombie Brute[/mwcard]s started ripping each other to pieces. The venomous zombies got devoured by [mwcard=DNC20]Vine Snapper[/mwcard]s, etc ...
After a very long battle both mages end up at a different side of the Arena. The Necro only had 2 brutes left (1 eternal servant) and the druid only had [mwcard=DNC18]Togorah, Forest Sentinel[/mwcard]. The normal zombie brute was next to togorah and the druid, but both mages were depleted of all recources. No gunpowder left in them.
After this I stated that I would probably win, since I could still summon (almost useless) [mwcard=MWSTX1CKC09]Giant Wolf Spider[/mwcard]s. Even without the use of the poison, they could still guard, use the web to catch the necro and deal 2 dice of damage. These spiders combined with togorah are stronger then 2 brutes. (even though 1 brute would live forever, since mana was no problem)
Juli agreed on this and we ended the battle, it could have taken a very long time otherwise. (I guess another hour or 2)
Knowing Keejchen is the master of surprise and my druid is not the best necro-killer I'll have to think of some brilliant stuff for my next match. :o
Dude! Awesome write up! Togorah! Crazy! Looking forward to watching the video
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Just letting you guys know in 20 minutes we will be starting a match!
Sharkbait VS Henry_Ketchup!!!!!
Watch it live here --> https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
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GREAT game to Vulcan! I love that you brought out a different Force Master build. It was a fantastic match!
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yeah! cool game. The fact that it was a fresh and new fm was cool. The deck did have some errors but when tweaked, this could be a completely new viable strat. :D
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Congratulations to all the players today in the Thunderdome. Every match has been really enjoyable so far. If you haven't check out the matches yet here are the spoiler for who has advanced so far.
Sharkbait vs Henry_Ketchup ---> Sharkbait won! A very close match involving blur, exchanging enchantments and a key deathlock closing it out. Amazing duel!
MasterMystery vs Fapostol ---> MasteryMystery won! A crazy match of the wizard focusing on conjurations to dish out damage and fapostol cleverly using range to keep away and build up strength with Thoughtspores.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gm3vdI9i44
Juli vs Halewijn
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I should have played with the deck a bit before, so much should be changed ;)
the second wizardstower should have been played much later immo was totally useless so early in the aftermath.
the other game was quite crazy
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Any chance of the American matches getting (non-live) online?
So i can watch more Mage Wars :)
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I dont understand that much German, but the matches are great. Good work Schwenkgott. Looking forward to the US parts as well.
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Schwenkgott, I was thinking, maybe you could cut the planning phases out of the videos? I think they would be much more enjoyable to watch.
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No editing needed in my opinion.
I´d much rather have the videos uploaded at Schwenkgott´s amazing speed than later or never.
The 2 live matches I've ben watching has been painful/hard to watch due to terrible lag.
The YouTube videos are easier and I can pause, and even watch later :)
Anyway, amazing work with the tournament and videos!
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Anybody who know when the match between Hanma and Drefan is taking place? ::)
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Alright guys today we have a THUNDERDOME MATCH!!!
Hanma VS Drefan ----> Today Sunday 9/27 at 6:30 PM est (UTC-4)
Check it out here----> https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
Also here are the two matches played yesterday! Remember if you get poor quality you can change it to see it at 1080P
Sharkbait VS Henry_Ketchup ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6va37S7NNBE
MasterMystery vs Fapostol ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0nX3TGoVI4
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Thx for the awesome coverage. Looking forward to the games :)
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Hey guys!
Just letting you know we're about to start the Hanma vs Drefan match in 5 minutes
Check it out here ----> https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
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Just wanted to congratulate everyone who's been playing in Thunderdome II. It's been awesome to watch this fantastic event unfold!
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Alright guys here is an update for the events on Thunderdome!
The next match scheduled is -
Saturday October 3
6:30 PM (utc-5) ---> Airion vs Arxiducs
So far Agraxe and Grit have not agreed on a time to play a game.
Hanma and Drefan had an amazing match! The video is over 4 hours of constant engagement where both players had a high level of competitive spirit in both decision making and endurance. Congratulations to Hanma - and Drefan we hope to see you in the next Thunderdome!
You can view the match
right here ----->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgFVtxVPmPQ
You can also view the current standings and the next round of the arena
here -->http://challonge.com/OctgnThunderdomeTwo
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Tonight!
8pm est (UTC-4)
Agraxe VS Grit
Check it out on the arcane duels stream page --->https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
Also OCTGN has been down for server maintenance. If it's not up then we will have to reschedule!
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And we are back up and working!
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thunderdome not happen tonight?
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Short game.
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Hey guys!
Yesterday we had a sweet match between Agraxe and Grit. Check out the cool tactics used! Congrats to Grit and we look forward to your plays in the next round of the THUNDERDOME
Watch the match here ----> https://youtu.be/Tn2O64JspR4
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Awesome work, you guys. :)
Still trying to learn the game and I noticed something I couldn't explain: Why did Surging Wave roll 6 attack die against the Battleforge instead of 3? I did not see any increased ranged attack buffs.
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Still trying to learn the game and I noticed something I couldn't explain: Why did Surging Wave roll 6 attack die against the Battleforge instead of 3? I did not see any increased ranged attack buffs.
The battleforge has a trait called "Hydro +3". This means that any attacks of the "hydro" type will roll 3 extra dice. I believe only Geyser and Surging wave have this trait currently, but I could be mistaken.
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Ah cool, did not see that surging wave actually has the water attack icon. :)
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Alright guys about 15 minutes and we will have the final match for the Ro8
Airion VS Arxiducs!!!!!
Watch it here ----> https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
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Just wanted to post the recent video between Agraxe and Airion!
You can watch it here ---> https://youtu.be/Rrd5M9DUjc8
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Ro4 Hanma vs Charmyna, as usual with my sexy voice in the background ;)
https://youtu.be/KTGyFaDLfxI
Don't miss this! One of the best games I've ever seen!
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Whoa, 3 hours 23 minutes... i dont think i will make it during my launch break :D maybe for dinner. Beer and Pretzels! Yay! :)
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There are sound issues in the first 5 minutes. Feel free to ignore them :)
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Kein Problem. Rest 3 Stunden "German mit Schwenn" sind in Ordnung. Ich erinnere mich an ein paar Worte von der Schule :D.
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Just a reminder to everyone that the next round is this weekend! If you haven't contacted your opponent on a time for the match please do so!
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i understood that we have to play on this weekend no other possibility was quite surprise hanma charmyna played earlier. I did contact grit
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Yes, that was the plan. Unfortunately Charmyna wasn't sure that he has the time on Saturday, so we played his game earlier.
I've set times for the european games. If Coshade is willing to be more flexible, that's his business :)
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Hey!
Totally willing to be more flexible! That's why internet tournies rock!
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Arxiducs and I have agreed to play Friday Oct 16th @ 2330 UTC. So that's 1830 Central US (UTC -5)
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Just letting you guys know that Intangible and I both work until 1800. We will try to be on time but I would expect a delay for the start of the match
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We are ready to start the Semi-Finals match of Arxiducs vs Sharkbait
https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
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Just wanted to give a congratulations to Shark. Both Arxiducs and Sharkbait have done an amazing job improving their game since Thunderdome 2.
Here is the video for the first Semi-Finals match in the American Thunderdome II League!!
--> https://youtu.be/ha6KExlln6M
In Schwengotts stream LIVE right now! Keejchen vs Halewijn in the Semi-Finals. Whoever wins will face the legendary Charmanya in the finals!
Check it out here-----> http://www.twitch.tv/schwenkgott
Also TBD MasteryMystery and Grit will duke it out on the Arcane Duels Stream!
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As a druid I was creating a death-zone. Keejchen escaped with some epicly placed teleports in a teleport wand. I believe he played those rounds perfectly, If not he would have placed all those teleports as good as he did he would have died there and then. After escaping my plants I could do him a bit of damage before he completely could turn the tide and destroy me.
GRATZ to his awesome and original necromancer!
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Just wanted to give a congratulations to Shark. Both Arxiducs and Sharkbait have done an amazing job improving their game since Thunderdome 2.
Here is the video for the first Semi-Finals match in the American Thunderdome II League!!
--> https://youtu.be/ha6KExlln6M
In Schwengotts stream LIVE right now! Keejchen vs Halewijn in the Semi-Finals. Whoever wins will face the legendary Charmanya in the finals!
Check it out here-----> http://www.twitch.tv/schwenkgott
Also TBD MasteryMystery and Grit will duke it out on the Arcane Duels Stream!
Great MATCH!
One thing. If target is Immune, it cannot be target by a spell of that subtype. So no Surgeon Wave on Hydro Immune objects :)
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Ro4 Keejchen vs Halewijn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmLJJpq5egE&feature=youtu.be
Gratz to Keejchen. European Final with Charmyna and Keejchen will be Sunday at 2 p.m. german time.
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One thing. If target is Immune, it cannot be target by a spell of that subtype. So no Surgeon Wave on Hydro Immune objects :)
Not sure what you're referring too here. The only thing I can think of is the arxiducs using surging wave to put out his plants. When an attack spell has the extinguish trait, it can ignore the Hydro Immune trait (and deal no damage and no effect)
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Just wanted to give a congratulations to Shark. Both Arxiducs and Sharkbait have done an amazing job improving their game since Thunderdome 2.
Here is the video for the first Semi-Finals match in the American Thunderdome II League!!
--> https://youtu.be/ha6KExlln6M
In Schwengotts stream LIVE right now! Keejchen vs Halewijn in the Semi-Finals. Whoever wins will face the legendary Charmanya in the finals!
Check it out here-----> http://www.twitch.tv/schwenkgott
Also TBD MasteryMystery and Grit will duke it out on the Arcane Duels Stream!
Great MATCH!
One thing. If target is Immune, it cannot be target by a spell of that subtype. So no Surgeon Wave on Hydro Immune objects :)
From the FAQ:
Extinguish (Conquest of Kumanjaro)
Example of how Extinguish works: If you use an Extinguish attack with 3 attack dice against a creature with 4 Burn conditions, the Extinguish attack will roll 1 die (the minimum) and subtract 4 from the effect die roll. All 4 Burn conditions will be removed. A hydro attack (or attack spell) which has the Extinguish trait, may target an object with the Hydro Immunity trait. If it does, the attack deals no damage or effects to the object, other than to remove all Burn conditions. This is an exception to the normal immunity rules. In this manner, a Hydro attack can be used to extinguish the fires of a burning plant object, even though the attack cannot actually damage or harm that plant.
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It was a little bit late here :)
during the match, you guys mentioned that when you use Surging wave on a target with hydro immunity, target is not hurt at all.. I was full of confidence and joy, that i can contribute and actually point out how certain spell types cannot target objects with immunity and thus how immunity works and then hit a brick wall with my face when read how Extinguish is an exception in rules. Nothing big :)
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It was a little bit late here :)
during the match, you guys mentioned that when you use Surging wave on a target with hydro immunity, target is not hurt at all.. I was full of confidence and joy, that i can contribute and actually point out how certain spell types cannot target objects with immunity and thus how immunity works and then hit a brick wall with my face when read how Extinguish is an exception in rules. Nothing big :)
Ahh sorry if I sounded rude. I wasn't sure if I missed something like Shark using a Surging Wave on a Thornlasher to slam it or something. To be honest I didn't know how it interacted with immune until I looked it up yesterday!
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****UPDATE********
First off just wanted to give congratulations both Charmanya and Keejchens very thoughtful Necromancer. You can watch the video on Schwengotts' Youtube when it gets posted!
Due to no communication from Grit we are going to advance Mystery to the Finals!
So today-------> 2 hours from now 12:00 PM (UTC-4) The finals match will be
Sharkbait VS Mystery!!!!!
You can check it out here
https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
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No worry :) i wouldnt expect you even try to sound rude :)
One thing. Can we add spoiler alerts when comes to results of matches? Now i know who beat who before i actually watch the match :)
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No worry :) i wouldnt expect you even try to sound rude :)
One thing. Can we add spoiler alerts when comes to results of matches? Now i know who beat who before i actually watch the match :)
Edited it down :D good point on the spoiling
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Check out the finals match now!!!
https://gaming.youtube.com/c/ArcaneDuelsOfficial/live
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Post a link when you say that!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OsABOBrZPo&feature=youtu.be
European Final: Charmyna vs Keejchen
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Post a link when you say that!
3 posts above :)
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Great match. That purge magic really was a game changer :)
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I'm looking for the American final? before to many spoiler gets out..
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Yea, the thread is full of spoilers...am trying to avoid it, too 8)
I'm looking for the American final? before to many spoiler gets out..
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Yea, the thread is full of spoilers...am trying to avoid it, too 8)
I'm looking for the American final? before to many spoiler gets out..
Sorry for the wait. I'll get it up tonight and post it (without spoilers) =)
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Hey guys!
Just wanted to post the video from Mystery vs Sharkbait!
We did have a malfunction in the middle of the game. If the middle of the video gets weird, it's because Youtube is still editing it down.
Enjoy~!!
https://youtu.be/8OgHdwKxg2g
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The first of up to three possible games of the Grand Finale of the Thunderdome II. tournament between Charmyna and MasterMystery will be on twitch this evening 7:30 p.m. german time (ca. 5 hours from now)
Check out twitch/schwenkgott for the game.
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What is a structure for the last matches? Each match different mage? I think i read somewhere plans for these three.
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It is 17:30 GMT if anyone needs more details.
We also just agreed that once one player has lost he has to change mage and we send in the decks before the matches tonight.
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This will be interesting day :)
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Good luck and have fun to both :)
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where to stream?
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schwenk will probably post it here
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http://www.twitch.tv/schwenkgott
i think. So far, no show :)
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We will start very soon :)
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8:15 p.m. should be the starting time, because of some unpredictable delays
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Thx for the info. :)
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Unpredictable delays? Taco Thursdays? :)
I hope we will start soon :) cant wait :)
(http://i.imgur.com/dRvRWt0.jpg)
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Its ON!
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I just realized that the cover image for the european final on schwenkgott's YouTube page is the card art for Serra Angel from MtG. :o
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Re-setting up the game ?
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Sorry guys for being boring, but I expected him to have not enough killing power, so i tried to take out creatures and just the elemental wands.
Tried hard on the golem and the angel. 4 acid balls for the golem and a hurl rock ... Mass the earth elemental with attack dice, protect my damage dealing conjurations., and there is no loss for passive play!
Was a nice game, we both played well and it was all about this: I destroy and undo everything you have.
I still had some attack spells, a wizardstower, dispel, purge magic, dissolve, brace yourself, regrowth belt, jinx, rust, that was it i think
grats to charmyna i expected a lot of enchantment transfusions to safe spells and take my dispels.... I knew his creatures and his undoing stuff. Try killing the guardian angel, but failed
We agreed on a draw, I just realized i could have killed the wizardstower with its own shot and try to cast it new on the oposite side. but was too late, and probably guardian angel would still have survived it with the healing wand.
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Yeah sorry for the passive play. With the rolls at the beginning I got so much under pressure that I had to play this way. If this tourney showed one thing, it is that we need more counters to tanky strategies - especially tanky wizards with voltaric shield. I hope some of the academy cards will help here.
In the final game of the finals we will both have to play with our second build. You will see Necro vs FM :).
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i should have destroyed my wt in the end. But who thinks about it:
off ini turn, last action: ballista shoots the tower which has a jet stream, in case needed it casts jet stream to kill itself. Wizard qc a new tower with a surging wave next to angel courner, gorgon shoots.
On ini then probably angel is healed with the healing wand, I then cast fireball from tower, gorgon shoots and another flameblast, that would have been 2+(2 depending on push)+3+5+3+3 dice 7+ and 4+ burn chance,
and the angel can't escape totally. and with few attack spells left charmyna probably couldn't kill the tower in one round (all the weak markers too). would have been last hope to avoid a draw ;)
but who frickn' thinks about killing his own wizardstower. :P
(Let's keep the language PG please. -Laddinfance)
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While this was not the most spectaluar game i see so far and was not that pleasing for spectators, i think i gain some experience from it and also i think that both players grew up one more level.
I am looking forward to next match :)
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don't know about lvls, but knowing kind of the deck from the previous games helped. But I grew up too late, the tower combo came to be after the match :D
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Yeah, but you unlocked for yourself a new perspective. Now, when you will evaluate your next step, you will have another option in your mind. It will be probably long before you use it again (killing own wizard tower) but it will be there. :)
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First Part
Charmyna vs MasterMystery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5WlaJLZiGE
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Second Part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXfDUqsXQOY
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Will there be game today ? :)
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I don't think so. Next game will be announced as soon as we know the time.
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[spellbook]
[spellbookheader]
[spellbookname]ThunderdomeWiz[/spellbookname]
[mage]A Wizard (Water) Spellbook[/mage]
[mage]built by the OCTGN SBB[/mage]
[/spellbookheader]
[spells]
[spellclass]Attack[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWPROMO35]1 x Acid Blast[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNA01]4 x Acid Ball[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1A09]1 x Jet Stream[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1A08]1 x Geyser[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKA01]2 x Surging Wave[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFA02]4 x Hurl Rock[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWA04]1 x Hurl Boulder[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1A04]1 x Fireball[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1A06]2 x Flameblast[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWPROMO50]1 x Windstorm[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Conjuration[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWPROMO4]1 x Ballista[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNJ11]1 x Tanglevine[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1J04]1 x Battle Forge[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1J12]3 x Mana Crystal[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKJ02]2 x Wizard's Tower[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Creature[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MW1C18]1 x Gorgon Archer[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNC03]1 x Devouring Jelly[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKC08]2 x Gargoyle Sentry[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1C21]1 x Huginn, Raven Familiar[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Enchantment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE07]2 x Rust[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1E10]1 x Decoy[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1E31]1 x Poisoned Blood[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1E15]1 x Essence Drain[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1E23]4 x Jinx[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1E29]3 x Nullify[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1E21]1 x Hawkeye[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWPROMO79]1 x Blur[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1E36]1 x Rhino Hide[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE04]1 x Brace Yourself[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Equipment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MW1Q06]1 x Dragonscale Hauberk[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1Q19]1 x Mage Wand[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1Q23]1 x Regrowth Belt[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWPROMO34]1 x Chitin Armor[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1Q07]1 x Elemental Cloak[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1Q15]1 x Leather Boots[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1Q16]1 x Leather Gloves[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Incantation[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MW1I07]4 x Dissolve[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWPRO1]5 x Dispel[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1I21]1 x Purge Magic[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1I24]3 x Seeking Dispel[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1I28]1 x Teleport[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MW1I14]1 x Heal[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWPRO2]1 x Minor Heal[/mwcard]
[/spells]
[cost]Total cost: 120 pts[/cost]
[/spellbook]
That was the deck for the Tourney, far from optimal, but wizard is wizard :(
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Wassup ? Isn't there one game still missing ? 8)
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charmyna had to go to the us for work. will come back in 2weeks i think
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I like to think that he's actually using this time to train, like in Rocky or something. We should ask him for a montage when he gets back.
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hehe ;D
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I like to think that he's actually using this time to train, like in Rocky or something. We should ask him for a montage when he gets back.
Would enjoy this :D
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I like to think that he's actually using this time to train, like in Rocky or something. We should ask him for a montage when he gets back.
LOL thanks for a big laugh! Im actually working in california (and enjoying some surf and turf) for the remaining week but I would definitely love being part of such a montage for sure ;D!
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You should take a flight over to Illinois and hang out with myself, coshade, and puddnhead! We'd love to have your ranks among us! ;)
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I would drive up to be a part of that. Provided I can steal the car.
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I've got some time off coming between Thanksgiving and Christmas....
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I will make time to play with anyone who is willing to travel to the Chicago area. Just tell me when :D
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Noooo, spoilered. :(
Where/when/how did the match take place?