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Title: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 28, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Ok boys and girls in an effort to make my job easier when I go buy the snacks and drinks for the tournament on down the road I'm wanting to get an early head count of people attending. I know the registration page will eventually be up next month but I also want everyone else to be able to see the names of who they're facing this year. Lets get this hype train rolling!

There are 4 Mage Warriors representing the Carolina Mage Warriors this year: Littlenog, Jimillia, Drew, and Ken and they are all coming to win.

I've spoken to Mr Backer who's the spokesman(at least that I know of) for the St Louis Mage Warriors and he's promised 5-6 stout Mage Warriors all coming to take the championship.

So who else is stepping up? I'm also interested in where you're from as I like keeping track of regional differences in play style and communities.

https://www.gencon.com/events/107754
Title: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on April 28, 2017, 01:26:38 PM
I am Sailor Vulcan, champion of Justice and Reason, and in the name of my home planet Vulcan (Columbus Oh) I will correct errors and triumph over irrationality.

Btw I have dietary restrictions. Can't eat wheat corn or dairy, no added sugar (artificial or otherwise), can't eat junk food of any kind. Prefer no unhealthy additives, although sometimes preservatives are unavoidable and that's ok. I know you might think this rules out basically everything but it doesn't. There are lots of things I can still eat. :P

For instance, I can still eat veggies and hummus, or fruit and peanut butter, and most Mediterranean food is okay. Guacamole and salsa are still good to dip veggies in but not chips.

If this seems too much for you to remember then don't worry about it. Like maybe you can get some hummus and veggies as an extra healthy option or I'll just bring my own food for myself.


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Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 28, 2017, 04:02:27 PM
Welcome Sailor Vulcan to the arena tournament! I'll take your dietary needs into consideration.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: SharkBait on April 28, 2017, 04:48:06 PM
 Hi, I'm Shark Bait. I like to burn things. I hail from Columbus too, though I contend that it's not actually the planet Vulcan. I'll be one of two Arcane Duels representatives fighting for the hardware.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on April 28, 2017, 11:18:25 PM
zot hailing from indy, home of gencon. yes i know i am lucky.  :)


Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 28, 2017, 11:30:45 PM
Welcome Sharkbait and Zot! Two powerful Mage Warriors I expect great things from.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: RomeoXero on April 29, 2017, 01:05:32 AM
If the stars perfectly align for me (and that's a big IF guys, lots going on) i might be able to make it. Don't count on it just yet but id be foolish to not put the option out there.

Hi! I'm Romeoxero, the polyamorous mage warrior, from way out here in Connecticut! Some of you know me, some others not so much, but i guarantee we'll be best friends either way! I hope (hope hope hope) to see you all! I have no dietary restrictions... at all.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Biblofilter on April 29, 2017, 08:12:25 AM
Hopefully i will be there as well. Mainly to drink Doctor Pepper and see fellow Mages again.




Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on April 29, 2017, 08:48:03 AM
awesome. i will stock up on the ambrosia. let me know when you are confirmed for coming over. i am off that whole week again.  :D

pre gencon all weekend and mon, tues mw !! anyone else able to head over early will be welcome too.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 29, 2017, 09:29:30 AM
Romeo we hope to see you there in the arena!

Biblofilter we shall bring Dr Pepper with us!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on April 29, 2017, 09:43:14 AM
awesome. when. you open a dr pepper, you can hear angels singing. sounds like a heavenly whoosh.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 29, 2017, 09:58:40 AM
I brought Cheerwines last year and they went over well. Dr Pepper's a good drink of course. Goes great with gaming.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: farkas1 on April 29, 2017, 10:07:08 AM
I brought Cheerwines last year and they went over well. Dr Pepper's a good drink of course. Goes great with gaming.


Man I really wish my teaching did not start the same time as Gencon.  Dr Pepper, Mage wars, team domination, and players from around the world. I really need to get a new job.   :(
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 29, 2017, 10:11:38 AM
Yeah the late date for Gen Con is robbing us of a couple of players I'm noticing. It almost kept one of my staff from being able to make it and I know Puddinhead can't compete this year for that reason.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Puddnhead on April 29, 2017, 04:31:05 PM
Yeah the late date for Gen Con is robbing us of a couple of players I'm noticing. It almost kept one of my staff from being able to make it and I know Puddinhead can't compete this year for that reason.

Cursed Orientation Weekend!

You better believe I'll be playing some Mage Wars for the time I can be there.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on April 29, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
It's my hope to see you in the academy.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 08, 2017, 12:40:11 PM
99 days Mage Warriors . The time will soon be at hand to battle for glory and honor! I'm 3 months we unleash total war!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 08, 2017, 01:01:06 PM
99 days Mage Warriors . The time will soon be at hand to battle for glory and honor! I'm 3 months we unleash total war!

Unleash! Unleash! Unleash!


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Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on May 12, 2017, 11:20:22 PM
My wife and I are entertaining the idea of going to GenCon this year. If we are able to do so, I will be joining you all for the fun of it. (I'd be in it for the consolation prize of a snack.)

What materials (other than spellbooks) will we need should we want to join in on the informal games on Thursday, and do you happen to know what time people will be around that day? I am supposing that I should bring my spells for book modification possibilities, at the very least. Things like mage-specific tokens might be helpful.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on May 13, 2017, 12:13:50 AM
awesome news dave. really hope you can make it.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Biblofilter on May 13, 2017, 04:51:33 AM
My wife and I are entertaining the idea of going to GenCon this year. If we are able to do so, I will be joining you all for the fun of it. (I'd be in it for the consolation prize of a snack.)

What materials (other than spellbooks) will we need should we want to join in on the informal games on Thursday, and do you happen to know what time people will be around that day? I am supposing that I should bring my spells for book modification possibilities, at the very least. Things like mage-specific tokens might be helpful.

I hope you can make it!

I hope to be around all day(s) for Mage Wars!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 13, 2017, 09:04:52 AM
For the practice sessions on Thursday I'd bring my books and mage specific tokens yeah. I'm thinking we'll be supplied like we were last year so we should have all anyone could need....but we don't want to take chances there.

Welcome DaveW and Biblofilter!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Puddnhead on May 13, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
My wife and I are entertaining the idea of going to GenCon this year. If we are able to do so, I will be joining you all for the fun of it. (I'd be in it for the consolation prize of a snack.)

What materials (other than spellbooks) will we need should we want to join in on the informal games on Thursday, and do you happen to know what time people will be around that day? I am supposing that I should bring my spells for book modification possibilities, at the very least. Things like mage-specific tokens might be helpful.

Bring your Grizzly Slapping Hand to combat the horrible puns and your Dane Kicking Boots for when Mr Biblofilter pulls his shenanigans on you....you also may want to bring a Fire Extinguisher in case Sharkbait goes Trogdor on you...and don't forget a Lightning Rod to deflect the Bolt of Doom trifecta from the crusty old wizard, zot...

..also, Hand Sanitizer...it's always a good idea.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on May 13, 2017, 10:15:39 AM
i will have you know that i am not crusty sir.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 13, 2017, 10:27:01 AM
Oh almost forgot, in terms of schedule for the training and casual stuff I don't have the official schedule yet, that should be around the 28th when I have that. I doubt very much though it'll be hard to find some matches all weekend.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: RomeoXero on May 13, 2017, 08:28:53 PM
The stars have aligned! The heavens have granted me a miracle and i will, WILL be at gen con! Wohoo! (This message made possible by my amazing girlfriend!)
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 13, 2017, 09:39:14 PM
Welcome Romeo! I look forward to watching your battles!!!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Coshade on May 25, 2017, 02:22:40 PM
I'm just gonna cheese my way to victory  8) Win by 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on May 25, 2017, 02:27:10 PM
I'm just gonna cheese my way to victory  8) Win by 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts
What the heck? :o
Which mage? :-X
Title: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 25, 2017, 02:29:01 PM
I'm just gonna cheese my way to victory  8) Win by 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts
What the heck? :o
Which mage? :-X

Probably forcemaster so he can start attacking r1 with a mind's eye. :P

Alternatively he could use johjkari beast master, lesser teleport and an attack spell round 1.


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Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on May 25, 2017, 02:30:33 PM
I'm just gonna cheese my way to victory  8) Win by 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts
What the heck? :o
Which mage? :-X

Probably forcemaster so he can start attacking r1 with a mind's eye. :P


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Stupid mind's eye. >:(
I'm more of a fan of the cards it can cast rather than it itself though.
So a purely based mind's eye book is imo fairly weak.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Biblofilter on May 25, 2017, 02:31:42 PM
I'm just gonna cheese my way to victory  8) Win by 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts
What the heck? :o
Which mage? :-X

Any mage can bring 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts :D
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 25, 2017, 02:33:12 PM
I'm just gonna cheese my way to victory  8) Win by 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts
What the heck? :o
Which mage? :-X

Probably forcemaster so he can start attacking r1 with a mind's eye. :P


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Stupid mind's eye. >:(
I'm more of a fan of the cards it can cast rather than it itself though.
So a purely based mind's eye book is imo fairly weak.

You'll be eating your words soon enough...


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Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on May 25, 2017, 02:35:47 PM
I'm just gonna cheese my way to victory  8) Win by 4 boulders, 4 fireballs, 4 hurl meteorites, and 4 lightning bolts
What the heck? :o
Which mage? :-X

Probably forcemaster so he can start attacking r1 with a mind's eye. :P


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Stupid mind's eye. >:(
I'm more of a fan of the cards it can cast rather than it itself though.
So a purely based mind's eye book is imo fairly weak.

You'll be eating your words soon enough...


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I very much doubt that.
Mind's eye is the support, by itself it's hard to counter, but very winnable.
Be aggressve and then the eyes are just wasted sbp.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on May 25, 2017, 02:53:44 PM
his post was a joke.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on May 25, 2017, 02:54:34 PM
his post was a joke.
Lol.
I never pick up on these things. :(
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 25, 2017, 03:07:19 PM
I might be just joking. Not sure yet.


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Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 25, 2017, 03:09:23 PM
I honestly think Sailor has a decent shot but the Mind's Eye discussion needs to be on a different thread.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on May 25, 2017, 03:24:21 PM
I honestly think Sailor has a decent shot but the Mind's Eye discussion needs to be on a different thread.
Yeah, sry.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 27, 2017, 03:38:32 PM
Almost missed it: Welcome Coshade!!!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 28, 2017, 11:57:52 AM
IT HAS BEGUN!!!!

REGISTRATION FOR GEN CON EVENTS HAS OPENED!!!

Go to the Gen Con page and login in if you've already got your badge. You can search for Mage Wars and find all the Arcane Wonders events.

Here is the link for the Arena Tournament:
https://www.gencon.com/events/107754
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on May 28, 2017, 03:45:59 PM
When will registration for the Academy and Domination tournaments open?


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Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on May 28, 2017, 05:35:19 PM
They're all open. Click the link, then click on Arcane Wonders. It should take you to a list of our events.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: rant on June 01, 2017, 05:04:52 PM
I'm in the for the Tournament.  Better get your practice in boys.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 01, 2017, 08:12:17 PM
Welcome rant! Remember the Lady Jimillia is also in the tournament, she's says to you "like wise."  ;D
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: rant on June 01, 2017, 09:51:10 PM
Welcome rant! Remember the Lady Jimillia is also in the tournament, she's says to you "like wise." 😆

My sincerest apologies. I did not mean to exclude anyone in my path of destruction. 

Can't wait to meet everyone
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on June 01, 2017, 09:59:12 PM
Welcome rant! Remember the Lady Jimillia is also in the tournament, she's says to you "like wise." 😆

My sincerest apologies. I did not mean to exclude anyone in my path of destruction. 

Can't wait to meet everyone
It's good to know we have high level female players that I have heard of lol. Not saying they don't exist, I had just never heard of one before Millie.
I am not trying to offend anyone.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 02, 2017, 12:54:41 AM
Lol you did not offend Millie I can promise you that Rant. We understand that in Mage Wars women are a minority of players and it was a simple miscalculation. In fact Jimillia sincerely hopes you beat every single MAN in the tournament, 2nd place trophy is no shame at all :) Furthermore Rant the Charlotte Mage Warriors enjoy a healthy tradition of friendly smack talk while remaining strictly professional with a high degree of sportsmanship once the match starts. With that in mind I'd say we all applaud your own efforts along those lines.

Also Red...tsk tsk young master. After all our long talks you've forgotten Charlotte has four female Mage Warriors? They are for the record:

Jimillia: If she aint the best player in Charlotte she aint far. Mains Necromancer.
Sarah: The first person I've ever seen beat Biblofilter in a tournament match. Mains Force Master.
Kiara: A very sweet young girl who works at Carolina Table Top Gaming. Mains Priestess.
Ashley: My roommate and our newest female player. Mains Siren.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on June 02, 2017, 06:19:42 AM
Lol you did not offend Millie I can promise you that Rant. We understand that in Mage Wars women are a minority of players and it was a simple miscalculation. In fact Jimillia sincerely hopes you beat every single MAN in the tournament, 2nd place trophy is no shame at all :) Furthermore Rant the Charlotte Mage Warriors enjoy a healthy tradition of friendly smack talk while remaining strictly professional with a high degree of sportsmanship once the match starts. With that in mind I'd say we all applaud your own efforts along those lines.

Also Red...tsk tsk young master. After all our long talks you've forgotten Charlotte has four female Mage Warriors? They are for the record:

Jimillia: If she aint the best player in Charlotte she aint far. Mains Necromancer.
Sarah: The first person I've ever seen beat Biblofilter in a tournament match. Mains Force Master.
Kiara: A very sweet young girl who works at Carolina Table Top Gaming. Mains Priestess.
Ashley: My roommate and our newest female player. Mains Siren.
I didn't forget lol, it's just that to the best of my knowledge Millie is the only one entering to win. Please correct me if I am wrong in that regard.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 02, 2017, 07:08:52 AM
She's the only one entering Gen Con yes. However Sarah will be judging and I have a tournament today with Millie, Sarah, and Kiara in it.

So wish me luck  ;D
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Puddnhead on June 02, 2017, 07:28:08 AM
She's the only one entering Gen Con yes. However Sarah will be judging and I have a tournament today with Millie, Sarah, and Kiara in it.

So wish me luck  ;D

May your animals perish with you!
All of my luck wishing goes to Sarah. Forcemasters unite!

 8)
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on June 02, 2017, 07:54:11 AM
agreed. go forcemasrer.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 02, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
Oh man I get to win a tournament AND crush these two guys dreams? Everything's coming up Grizzly!!!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on June 02, 2017, 09:43:10 AM
pah!  go back to your anti forest fire campaign and leave the mage warring to the professionals. though the ranger hat is cool.

and good luck keeping shark from starting forest fires.

btw, and news on the current count for entries in the arena event?
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 02, 2017, 10:58:12 AM
Yeah the news is I'm seriously considering raising the number of available seats. St Louis hasn't even signed up yet and we're already at the 1/3 point with registration only having been up 5 days so far. I know of at least six players who haven't bought tickets yet and you know we'll get last minute entries as always. Right now though it stands at 8 people registered for Arena, 4 for Domination, and 8 for Academy with 10 people signed up for the practice session.

Speaking of forest fires I did win a match against an Adramelech Warlock yesterday despite losing a bear to 7 burn tokens.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on June 02, 2017, 11:02:49 AM
Ooh. That is a lot of burn. Congrats on the w.

   And it is great news having some more ladies into the game. Let me know if you need some help for the practice sessions. I can pitch in somehow since there are quite a few folks signed up.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 02, 2017, 11:03:40 AM
I imagine we could use your help yes. Always appreciated.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on June 02, 2017, 08:47:24 PM
Will the new Forcemaster stuff be legal for GenCon? (Sorry if you answered before, but I didn't see it.)
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Puddnhead on June 02, 2017, 09:33:14 PM
Will the new Forcemaster stuff be legal for GenCon? (Sorry if you answered before, but I didn't see it.)

The Golden Rule is that if a set has been released One Month or more prior to a tournament then that set is legal for that tournament.  I fear it's going to be very close for Forcemaster Academy.  If Forcemaster Academy hits Retail stores by July 18th then it's legal.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 02, 2017, 09:55:33 PM
I'm watching that street date real close I can promise you.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on June 03, 2017, 08:28:14 PM
I need to know as soon as it comes out so I can take it into account in my book building if necessary. I can only afford to buy one more big expansion and one more small expansion.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 03, 2017, 09:40:37 PM
Understood sir, I promise you I will announce it one way or the other as soon as I'm able to once I know for sure.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: rant on June 12, 2017, 09:23:02 PM
I have a tournament ticket and a practice ticket going to anyone who wants it.  These spots have already been purchased.  Anyone who PM's me can have them.  My favorite mage has been neutered with the recent expansions and I have no desire to compete.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 12, 2017, 09:38:02 PM
I disagree strongly that your mage has been neutered, I'll grant he needs to be approached from a different angle but he's several options available still.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: rant on June 12, 2017, 09:54:17 PM
I disagree strongly that your mage has been neutered, I'll grant he needs to be approached from a different angle but he's several options available still.

agree to disagree.  Just like straywood has been your main, AX has been mine. I've agonized (pun intended) over the cards.  AW has hurt the AX more than helped.  I was hoping for something in the academy forcemaster which did not come to fruition.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on June 12, 2017, 10:07:41 PM
i,m with griz on this one. i think that warlock is still top tier. what i am hearing you say is that you refuse to adapt. this game will continue to expand. in that case it may be that some strategy or tactic needs to morph. or work on ways to make the old work by forcing your opponent to your will.

i think we are at a point where the field is wide open. play and continue to practice against as many different mages as you can. that experience will benefit you greatly. raising the bar for yourself, and your opponents as a result. those sessions should help point to updates you can make to improve your book.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: rant on June 12, 2017, 10:16:22 PM
What I'm seeing is that playtesters (everyone has their bias) have a certain idea in mind and can't see otherwise from the actual players.   I'm open to going card by card from what has been released in relation to other schools.

I'll agree the cards are there, if you go out of school.

Zot, I've been playing this almost as long as you.



Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on June 12, 2017, 10:21:20 PM
sure we can do that sometime, though to get this thread back on topic i do hope you play in the tournament. always great to have good players and competition.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: rant on June 12, 2017, 10:24:57 PM
Free participation is what I'm offering.  I personally don't see the AX as being competitive.  It's a shame because he is my favorite mage.  Had I known this was the way the game was going to turn, I wouldn't have purchased the tickets (probably not even the gen con tickets).

But I'm offering my slot free.

I'm predicting holy or force at this point.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on June 12, 2017, 10:31:44 PM
interesting. i think dark or war.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Puddnhead on June 13, 2017, 08:04:32 AM
Johktari for the win!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on June 30, 2017, 10:35:21 PM
Confirming my participation this year. My wife hasn't gotten a job yet, but my son has offered to advance me the money needed for my 4-day badge. I just got the email saying that the badge was just purchased.

Again, it'll just be for fun... and to be honest, I don't even know which mage I'm going to go with. I played a couple the other night and both seemed fun.

I see that there are plenty of tickets available for the Arena tourney, and a few for the practice time. But I have to ask... does the practice session really start at 6 p.m. Thursday, or can we show up early and play informally?
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on June 30, 2017, 10:40:04 PM
Welcome Dave!

You may of course come early and practice. I'll be there Wednesday and am more than happy to throw down with anyone who wants to work out the kinks of their books.

Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on July 01, 2017, 08:17:17 AM
excellent news. glad you can make it dave
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on July 09, 2017, 07:37:12 AM
heard some news that gen con 4 day badges are now sold out. hope that does not impact numbders for the events.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on July 09, 2017, 09:04:10 AM
Well if they already have their tickets for the tournament then they already got badges. Still could hurt the late comers. I'd never heard of them selling out of badges before.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on July 09, 2017, 11:46:49 AM
It looks like they are still selling badges for each of the individual days... so a Friday badge, and then a separate Saturday badge would work if someone were to make it to the finals.

I'm guessing that they sold out due to being the 50th.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on July 09, 2017, 12:18:33 PM
That's what they're saying was the cause. I'm actually very curious as to just how big this thing is going to be.  I guess we'll find out in 37 days from now.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on July 10, 2017, 04:32:09 PM
HYPE!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on July 10, 2017, 05:48:02 PM
I hear that they are using parts of the football stadium next door (or attached?)  for some events this year... not sure if they did that before.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on July 10, 2017, 06:23:48 PM
yes they used at least the basement of lucas oil last year. my understanding true dungeon is there this year.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on July 10, 2017, 07:04:03 PM
We apparently sold another ticket for the practice session and arena tournament.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on July 27, 2017, 02:56:39 PM
I hope you Mage Warriors are getting your practice in  8) Little under 3 weeks away friends.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 12, 2017, 04:20:31 PM
Only 8 tickets remain. This is going to be good!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 13, 2017, 03:43:56 PM
The name of the latest Mage Warrior to enter has been revealed to me.

Ashes, Ashes, they all fall down. Welcome Ashe!!!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: RomeoXero on August 13, 2017, 06:47:51 PM
Wait... isn't he the designer? Lol i call ringer!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on August 13, 2017, 06:51:40 PM
Did this get sold out?
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 13, 2017, 06:57:18 PM
It has not sold out. There are tickets left, about 8 of them at last count.

Yes he is the game designer and yes he's very good. But so are Sharkbait, Littlenog, Biblofilter, Jimillia, Zot, and a whole host of other players. This is promising to be a very exciting tournament with a lot of great matches brewing. I would recommend even players who are uncertain about their skill compete as the best way to learn and grow is through competition and that's one thing I can promise we're serving up lots of!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 18, 2017, 04:41:33 AM
Well today's the day. Just about time to find out who's the biggest and the baddest. Who's goi g to qualify for the Top 4?
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Puddnhead on August 18, 2017, 06:56:25 AM
Johktari Beastmaster for GenCon 2017!  ;D
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Sailor Vulcan on August 18, 2017, 07:03:51 AM
Forcemaster for Gen Con 2017! ;)

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Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Coshade on August 18, 2017, 12:23:32 PM
I heard Larrick was playing Priest. Go Larrick!

Also Shark. JBM is a badass for this year.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 18, 2017, 12:38:29 PM
16 mages. Will update layer:
3 Paladins
2 Priest
2 Johktari
2 Force Masters
1 Priestess
1 Necromancer
1 Araxian Crown
1 Anvil Throne
1 Wizard
1 Straywood
1 Druid
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 19, 2017, 05:37:51 PM
Biblofilter wins with a Paladin!!!!!!

Top 4:

Biblofilter: Paladin
Arthur: Force Master
Ryan: Johktari Beast Master
Millie: Necromancer

Full update when I'm recovered!!!!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on August 19, 2017, 06:16:19 PM
Biblofilter wins with a Paladin!!!!!!

Top 4:

Biblofilter: Paladin
Arthur: Force Master
Andrew: Johktari Beast Master
Millie: Necromancer

Full update when I'm recovered!!!!
Wait a minute!
Biblo won the championship two years in a row?!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: drmambo23 on August 19, 2017, 06:19:18 PM
Cant wait to see a report or read match details!
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: farkas1 on August 19, 2017, 10:01:48 PM
Awesome! Can't wait to hear more and I am glad my buddy Arthur did well.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Biblofilter on August 19, 2017, 10:36:03 PM
Amazing tournament with awesome people :)

Most of my opponents had me at REALLY serious trouble, non of my games was easy.





Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on August 20, 2017, 12:36:39 AM
congrats to all of the top players, especially biblo. i have to say that the competitive level of play this year was significantly better than all previous years where literally one mistake during all of the qualifier matches could cost your place in the top four. i know because that is exactly what happened to me. everyone played with a fierce intensity while keeping sportsmanship.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 20, 2017, 04:50:43 AM
In terms of the competition I'll say that yes it certainly seemed stronger this year. Nobody had an easy road and as the champ said he was on the ropes several times. Littlenog, Zot, Millie, and Arthur all had him beat it seemed to me at times. It was skill and luck that saved the day for him but the same can be said of a lot of matches.

I'll call one group in particular: St Louis really upped their games this year. Players from this group took 2nd and 3rd this year and they played extremely well.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on August 20, 2017, 12:43:14 PM
as always it was great meeting new players and folks from this forum. well played romeo. hope you can make next year gc. already lookong forward to gencon 51. i can certainly say next year mages will be quite different.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: ab235g on August 21, 2017, 01:08:37 AM
Biblofilter wins with a Paladin!!!!!!

Top 4:

Biblofilter: Paladin
Arthur: Force Master
Andrew: Johktari Beast Master
Millie: Necromancer

Full update when I'm recovered!!!!

Just as a slight correction Ryan placed 3rd with the Beastmaster. I (Andrew) went 2-2 with the double Battleforge warlord.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: theasaris on August 26, 2017, 09:57:17 AM
Could we get the full results with all games' scores? I would be interested in several details like how the individual mages performed against each other, how many matches went to time, etc.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on August 26, 2017, 11:44:35 AM
Yeah I'll see if I can get that from my crew. Been sorta on the mend this week.

I know the vast majority of matches ended in mage death.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 01, 2017, 09:33:39 AM
Ok sorry for the delay but I have the full Tournament results finally. If I get what mage a player incorrect I apologize and will correct as needed. My assistant judge gave me the result sheets last night but forgot the rooster.

Round 1:

Tim M(Zot): Paladin

Arthur C: Force Master

Tim Wins on Time

Larrick R(LittleNog): Priest
VS
Patrick T: Wizard

Larrick Wins by Mage Death

Harry H(Sailor Vulcan): Force Master
VS
Chris L(Romeo Zero): Druid

Chris Wins by Mage Death

Michael R: Priest
VS
Dave W(DaveW): Priestess

Michael Wins by Mage Death

Jimillia W: Necromancer
VS
Kyle S(Sharkbait): Johktari Beast Master

Kyle wins by Mage Death

Lars V(Biblofilter): Paladin
VS
Aaron T: Paladin

Lars wins by Mage Death

Ryan T: Johktari Beast Master
VS
Sherwin H: Araxian Warlock

Ryan Wins by Mage Death

Drew F: Straywood Beast Master
VS
Andrew B: Anvil Throne Warlord

Andrew Wins by Mage Death.



Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 01, 2017, 09:37:13 AM
ROUND 2:

Littlenog
VS
Biblofilter

Biblofilter won by Time.

RomeoZero
VS
Andrew

Andrew won by Mage Death.

Sharkbait
VS
Ryan

Ryan won by Mage Death.

Michael
VS
Zot

Zot won by Mage Death.

Arthur
Vs
DaveW

Arthur won by Mage Death.

Patrick
VS
Drew

Drew won by Mage Death.

Sailore Vulcan
VS
Jimillia

Jimillia won by Mage Death.

Aaron
VS
Sherwin

Aaron won by Mage Death.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 01, 2017, 09:40:17 AM
Andrew
VS
Ryan

Ryan won by Mage Death.

Zot
VS
Biblofilter

Biblofilter won by Time.

Littlenog
VS
Aaron

Littlenog won by Mage Death.

Jimillia
VS
Michael

Jimillia won by Mage Death.

Sharkbait
VS
Arthur

Arthur won by Mage Death.

RomeoZero
VS
Patrick

RomeoZero won by Mage Death.

DaveW
VS
Sailor Vulcan

Dave W won by Mage Death.

After Round 2 both Sherwin and Drew retired from the tournament.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 01, 2017, 09:42:56 AM
ROUND 4:

Ryan
VS
Biblofilter

Biblofilter won by Mage Death.

Andrew
VS
Zot

Zot won by Mage Death.

Littlenog
VS
Jimillia

Jimillia won by Mage Death.

Arthur
VS
RomeoZero

Arthur won by Mage Death.

Aaron
VS
Michael

Aaron won by Mage Death.

Sharkbait
VS
DaveW

Sharkbait won by Mage Death.

Sailor Vulcan wins the Bye Round as Patrick retired from the tournament.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 01, 2017, 09:46:53 AM
At the start of Day 2 the standings were:

Biblofilter 4-0 at 20 Points.
Ryan 3-1 at 21 Points.
Jimillia 3-1 at 21 Points.
Arthur 3-1 at 21 Points.

As all three of the 3-1 players were tied in points a roll off was determined to decide who'd face Biblofilter in the Semi-Finals

SEMI FINALS

Biblofilter
VS
Jimillia

Biblofilter won by Time.

Arthur
VS
Ryan

Arthur won by Mage Death.


FINALS:

Ryan
VS
Jimilla

Ryan won by Mage Death.


CHAMPIONSHIP

Biblofilter
VS
Arthur

Biblofilter won by Mage Death.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on September 01, 2017, 01:27:50 PM
Small correction: Zot played a paladin.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: Reddicediaries on September 01, 2017, 02:52:31 PM
Small correction: Zot played a paladin.
What strat did you focus on?
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 02, 2017, 10:17:20 AM
Corrected your mage.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on September 02, 2017, 10:31:30 AM
Small correction: Zot played a paladin.
What strat did you focus on?

winning. and sadly not well enough.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on September 02, 2017, 07:57:34 PM
I didn't see the type of mage listed for me... FYI, I played the Priestess.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 02, 2017, 09:35:34 PM
Thought I'd listed you Dave, I corrected it. My apologies.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on September 02, 2017, 11:20:31 PM
No worries... apparently I should have stayed with my Beastmaster.

Thanks again for running the show.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on September 18, 2017, 11:36:01 PM
At the start of Day 2 the standings were:

Biblofilter 4-0 at 20 Points.
Ryan 3-1 at 21 Points.
Jimillia 3-1 at 21 Points.
Arthur 3-1 at 21 Points.

As all three of the 3-1 players were tied in points a roll off was determined to decide who'd face Biblofilter in the Semi-Finals

SEMI FINALS

Biblofilter
VS
Jimillia

Biblofilter won by Time.

Arthur
VS
Ryan

Ryan won by Mage Death.


FINALS:

Ryan
VS
Jimilla

Ryan won by Mage Death.


CHAMPIONSHIP

Biblofilter
VS
Arthur

Biblofilter won by Mage Death.

I don't get it... since Ryan won the Semi match, shouldn't he have played Biblo?

Also... will we get to see the books that made the finals this year, like we did last year?
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: zot on September 18, 2017, 11:52:07 PM
i think that it was arthur who won, not ryan.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 19, 2017, 08:33:46 AM
Blargh I'm sucking at this. Yes Arthur won the semi-final match. I'll correct it.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: DaveW on September 19, 2017, 08:33:36 PM
Blargh I'm sucking at this. Yes Arthur won the semi-final match. I'll correct it.

We will just call it part of the after-convention hangover... somewhat extended.
Title: Re: Gen Con Arena Tournament Roll Call
Post by: silverclawgrizzly on September 19, 2017, 09:38:39 PM
I don't normally keep these records, my co-judge Andrew does so I sometimes forget some details.