Dark Sphere Modern event (win 4 x Shocklands!) - Demonic Tutor2024-03-29T09:11:11Zhttp://demonictutor.ning.com/forum/topics/dark-sphere-modern-event-win-4-x-shocklands?commentId=3440403%3AComment%3A44876&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe can now announce a side ev…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-11-09:3440403:Comment:459112011-11-09T17:42:45.832ZDark Spherehttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/DarkSphere
<p>We can now announce a side event of ZEN ZEN WWK draft, with ZEN pack prize pool. Entry for the event is £16 (incll prize pack, obviously).</p>
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<p>Likewise we can announce a Mercadian Masques block draft for our Legacy event, at a price of £15, including prize pack.</p>
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<p>Drafts will commence at the start of Round 3 for both events.</p>
<p>We can now announce a side event of ZEN ZEN WWK draft, with ZEN pack prize pool. Entry for the event is £16 (incll prize pack, obviously).</p>
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<p>Likewise we can announce a Mercadian Masques block draft for our Legacy event, at a price of £15, including prize pack.</p>
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<p>Drafts will commence at the start of Round 3 for both events.</p> For a defined 3rd place there…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:452802011-10-21T16:44:04.501ZDark Spherehttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/DarkSphere
<p>For a defined 3rd place there will be a play off.</p>
<p>For a defined 3rd place there will be a play off.</p> I'd assume a third place play…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:452782011-10-21T16:15:06.849ZLouis Mackiehttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/LouisMackie
I'd assume a third place playoff in Top 8 like at Nats.<br></br>
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<blockquote cite="http://demonictutor.ning.com/forum/topics/dark-sphere-modern-event-win-4-x-shocklands?xg_source=activity&id=3440403%3ATopic%3A44171&page=2#3440403Comment45075"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">How are you going to distribute the 3rd place prize? Just from a tournament logistics POV, it feels like you shouldnt be giving it out based on who came 3rd on breakers, but if…</div>
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I'd assume a third place playoff in Top 8 like at Nats.<br/>
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<cite>Charlie Grover said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://demonictutor.ning.com/forum/topics/dark-sphere-modern-event-win-4-x-shocklands?xg_source=activity&id=3440403%3ATopic%3A44171&page=2#3440403Comment45075"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">How are you going to distribute the 3rd place prize? Just from a tournament logistics POV, it feels like you shouldnt be giving it out based on who came 3rd on breakers, but if you were planning on doing a 3rd place play off fair dos. Wish I could come back for this, modern looks like fun and I actually own cards for it..</div>
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</blockquote> How are you going to distribu…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:450752011-10-21T15:34:23.749ZCharlie Groverhttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/CharlieGrover
How are you going to distribute the 3rd place prize? Just from a tournament logistics POV, it feels like you shouldnt be giving it out based on who came 3rd on breakers, but if you were planning on doing a 3rd place play off fair dos. Wish I could come back for this, modern looks like fun and I actually own cards for it..
How are you going to distribute the 3rd place prize? Just from a tournament logistics POV, it feels like you shouldnt be giving it out based on who came 3rd on breakers, but if you were planning on doing a 3rd place play off fair dos. Wish I could come back for this, modern looks like fun and I actually own cards for it.. We appreciate your words Dan…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:449762011-10-21T14:47:08.924ZDark Spherehttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/DarkSphere
<p>We appreciate your words Dan and Philip D.</p>
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<p>Over the past few months we've realised a huge demand in London for large scale events across a variety of formats. It seems to be that either no other store is running them, or they aren't being run in a way that the community is screaming for. We've listened to the community and we will continue to do so. I for one [this is Mark Gunther here..) have a real desire to help promote Magic in London. All of Dark Sphere share this…</p>
<p>We appreciate your words Dan and Philip D.</p>
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<p>Over the past few months we've realised a huge demand in London for large scale events across a variety of formats. It seems to be that either no other store is running them, or they aren't being run in a way that the community is screaming for. We've listened to the community and we will continue to do so. I for one [this is Mark Gunther here..) have a real desire to help promote Magic in London. All of Dark Sphere share this concern, so when a player approaches us requesting new formats, large tournaments, more drafts.. We're here to provide.</p>
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<p>We're trying to be a benevolent force here in London, and we've no ill thoughts for any player or TO anywhere in London or England.</p>
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<p>A number of players - regulars from other clubs - are able to come and enjoy our events and we sincerely hope that you can also, Phil.</p>
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<p>Still, aside from that.. To answer your concern head on as for Booster prizes in the Modern event:</p>
<p>As with any large scale event there is an inherent risk in guaranteeing X prizes for ranks Y and Z. We're more aware of the Legacy community and have stuck our neck out to say 'turn up for your chance to win cards from a ~£400 prize pool!'</p>
<p>The Modern community is less established. Much less. It's a new format that many players are fearful of buying into due to the bannings.. But we're actively trying to change that. We are [and will continue] offering rare Dual lands as prizes for playing. So far there is no evident play group for Modern in London, and we again are sticking our neck out to try to change this. We're already putting ~7 RAV block duals on the line. If you'd like more detail on the '~' I'll say this. We're looking at a prize split ration of 4:2:1 for 1st 2nd and 3rd place. We've guaranteed 4 Duals for 1st place, so the rest follows.</p>
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<p>We appreciate that you may desire more details on the 2nd and 3rd place prizes, but we felt that the community would prefer at least knowing of the existence of the event even if some details are yet to be confirmed.</p>
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<p>All feedback is appreciated, though. Thanks for your concerns, we'll take it all onboard.</p>
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<p>Mark Gunther + Dark Sphere</p> Yea, taking pot shots from af…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:452662011-10-21T11:38:23.992ZDan Barretthttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/DanBarrett
Yea, taking pot shots from afar is not the way to compete with them, running bigger and better events is.
Yea, taking pot shots from afar is not the way to compete with them, running bigger and better events is. yo phil rogers you seem to be…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:449712011-10-21T10:58:22.399ZPhilip Dickinsonhttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/PhilipDickinson
<p>yo phil rogers you seem to be rinsing the darksphere dudes for no real reason, in other threads beyond this one too. are you even going to play in this tournament? even if you are, do you really care about the distribution of product in the prize structure?</p>
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<p>i don't really understand why you're giving them a hard time over such minutiae when it would surely be better for the london magic community if you would instead give them support</p>
<p>yo phil rogers you seem to be rinsing the darksphere dudes for no real reason, in other threads beyond this one too. are you even going to play in this tournament? even if you are, do you really care about the distribution of product in the prize structure?</p>
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<p>i don't really understand why you're giving them a hard time over such minutiae when it would surely be better for the london magic community if you would instead give them support</p> We'll guarantee the prizes fo…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:449702011-10-21T10:20:41.332ZDark Spherehttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/DarkSphere
We'll guarantee the prizes for positions 1-3 and that the value of the prizes for below third will be equal to or greater than one booster per 8 participants.
We'll guarantee the prizes for positions 1-3 and that the value of the prizes for below third will be equal to or greater than one booster per 8 participants. It's so nice to have such a f…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-21:3440403:Comment:451652011-10-21T09:34:49.135ZPhilip Rogershttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/PhilipRogers
It's so nice to have such a fixed idea of prize support going into the tournament...
It's so nice to have such a fixed idea of prize support going into the tournament... Hi Philip,
Nothing as defin…tag:demonictutor.ning.com,2011-10-19:3440403:Comment:442472011-10-19T10:36:52.928ZDark Spherehttp://demonictutor.ning.com/profile/DarkSphere
<p>Hi Philip,</p>
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<p>Nothing as definite as 1 booster per 8 players simply because we'll be looking at doing some of the other prizes in the form of Modern cards but based on overall value it will end up being better than 1 booster per 8 players.</p>
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<p>Best wishes,</p>
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<p>Hi Philip,</p>
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<p>Nothing as definite as 1 booster per 8 players simply because we'll be looking at doing some of the other prizes in the form of Modern cards but based on overall value it will end up being better than 1 booster per 8 players.</p>
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<p>Best wishes,</p>
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<p>Alexi</p>
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