Author Topic: How many people left in 2014? (Read 19527 times)

STAMP · « **Reply #25 on:** August 19, 2014, 10:36:40 AM »

Quote from: Sadness on August 18, 2014, 08:18:16 PM

Girls, huh? Pretty to look at but painful on the wallet.

You have no idea.

The Guardian · « **Reply #26 on:** August 19, 2014, 12:24:19 PM »

Quote from: Master KChief on August 19, 2014, 05:23:09 AM

It's funny since this 'solid chunk' only happens once a year for this game. That's a normal weekend for any competitive MtG player traveling to a SCG Open or GP. The average price to play a top tier deck in Standard is around $200. $3000 to $4000 for Legacy. Let's not talk about 'solid chunk's for this game just yet.

And honestly I think that's one of the great things about Redemption--compared to other CCGs, it's affordable. Not saying it's cheap, but when a parent can get a starter deck (two decks) and a couple packs for around $20 for their kids, that's a good deal. Most smaller tournaments are free, and with the numerous generous hosts we have around the country who invest their time and resources into acquiring cards that the younger members of their playgroups wouldn't be able to get, Redemption becomes more like a family playing a family game.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #27 on:** August 19, 2014, 01:29:18 PM »

Quote from: CJSports on August 17, 2014, 09:10:57 PM

What it this scripture change that I missed? As for 2014 I'm currently in the process of selling because funds are getting short with college and stuff.

I second this? Life has kept me out of a Redemption, I heard there was a new set came back and am now confused!

Knoxyouthpastor · « **Reply #28 on:** August 19, 2014, 01:57:55 PM »

Quote from: The Guardian on August 19, 2014, 12:24:19 PM

And honestly I think that's one of the great things about Redemption--compared to other CCGs, it's affordable. Not saying it's cheap, but when a parent can get a starter deck (two decks) and a couple packs for around $20 for their kids, that's a good deal. Most smaller tournaments are free, and with the numerous generous hosts we have around the country who invest their time and resources into acquiring cards that the younger members of their playgroups wouldn't be able to get, Redemption becomes more like a family playing a family game.

This is so true. I tried Magic back in the day (15 years ago or so) and couldn't do it as a teenager and be competitive. I've been playing Redemption now for 4 years, my oldest son plays, and now I'm introducing the game to my youngest two (6 & 5 years old), and it's not that bad compared to other games. I'm having to invest in cards for myself (T2 player mostly), and cards for my kids. It gets expensive, but I don't have to drop a $1000 on one or two cards, so I'm happy to have a game that is 1) Christian Competitive Card Game & 2) Not too bad on the wallet. And speaking on generous hosts, Crashfach here in Knoxville is amazing. He is collecting every card for our players and does straight up trades for cards they don't have with multiples they acquire. It would take me forever to try to do this just for my own kids, but he's doing it with the whole playgroup and that make life easier on me. For sure a great family game.

The Guardian · « **Reply #29 on:** August 19, 2014, 03:22:06 PM »

Crash is definitely one of those hosts I had in mind!

Lampy 2.0 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 19, 2014, 04:16:27 PM »

This year is my tenth year of playing the game and I have no intention of stopping.

Ironica · « **Reply #31 on:** August 20, 2014, 10:27:03 AM »

I'm trying to leave but no one wants to buy my stuff :p.

Seriously, though, since God called us to a different church and different ministries than what we previously were doing, there is no real place for Redemption in my life anymore. I also don't want to spend over $100 to drive to a tournament as well.

VJ · « **Reply #32 on:** August 20, 2014, 03:53:21 PM »

I have been collecting Redemption cards for years and I will continue to do so as long as I am able. However, my "career" as a player has been limited. I attended a couple of local tournaments in Joppa MD, sometime after the Disciple expansion was released, so that I could observe and learn how the game was played. I did form a very small playgroup in lower Delaware, actually just myself and my wife, and started playing using the E and F decks. Later, we moved up to the G and H decks. Finally we tried making our own decks, but we just got very confused and we had to make up many "house rules" to settle battle resolutions. We have not played for awhile now, but we are planning to get out the I and J decks and get back into playing. The last few years we have been playing a tile game called Rummikub and the City of Bondage Board game.

hi123 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2014, 04:27:02 PM »

Well, it has been over a year scince I last played redemption, however I still collect cards and if my family decides to move to a different state, hopefully I will be able to play again. I havent played in over a year, because there is no playgroup anymore down in VA.

STAMP · « **Reply #34 on:** August 20, 2014, 04:35:12 PM »

I will play again....some day. Either when I move to the midwest or all ANB errata is removed...whichever comes first.

lp670sv · « **Reply #35 on:** August 21, 2014, 01:01:31 PM »

Numbers on the boards shouldn't be taken as strength of the overall game now that it's nearly impossible to find the link to the boards on the cactus site without actively looking for it. I'd be surprised if a single new person has joined since the change that wasn't given a direct link. I don't know what the reason was for the change but it should be changed back.

/guyWhoDoesn'tPlayAndRarelyComesHereAnymore

Master KChief · « **Reply #36 on:** August 21, 2014, 09:29:18 PM »

Honestly, 'Forums' should be given its own tab at the top of the home page.

lp670sv · « **Reply #37 on:** August 21, 2014, 09:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Master KChief on August 21, 2014, 09:29:18 PM

Honestly, 'Forums' should be given its own tab at the top of the home page.

this would be a good start. I'm also not a fan of the default home page for new members. When I'm first coming to a message board, the 5 most recent posts are rarely what I want to see first. I want to see a list of everything that's being discussed on the boards so that I can find something that interests me and then jump in to or start a discussion. If you visit the boards often, as I used to, it was definitely useful but it would have been just as useful if it were a selectable option in your profile settings once you actually get used the boards.

Professoralstad · « **Reply #38 on:** August 22, 2014, 11:18:20 AM »

Quote from: lp670sv on August 21, 2014, 01:01:31 PM

/guyWhoDoesn'tPlayAndRarelyComesHereAnymore

I'm guessing you quit playing because you were upset about the scripture change?

lp670sv · « **Reply #39 on:** August 22, 2014, 11:34:44 AM »

Quote from: Professoralstad on August 22, 2014, 11:18:20 AM

Quote from: lp670sv on August 21, 2014, 01:01:31 PM
/guyWhoDoesn'tPlayAndRarelyComesHereAnymore

I'm guessing you quit playing because you were upset about the scripture change?

That and the moral quandary of falling away. I just couldn't take it.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #40 on:** August 23, 2014, 09:54:44 AM »

So what exactly was this "scripture change?"

browarod · « **Reply #41 on:** August 23, 2014, 11:00:49 AM »

The version of the verses on cards changed from KJV to NASB.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #42 on:** August 23, 2014, 01:08:13 PM »

Quote from: browarod on August 23, 2014, 11:00:49 AM

The version of the verses on cards changed from KJV to NASB.

Awesome! I love NASB! I think I'll start playing more Redemption now that I know!

Lawfuldog · « **Reply #43 on:** August 25, 2014, 10:01:08 PM »

Just to directly respond to the original post:

I was a primary TX player and sold my collection when I left for college a few hours away, but recently transferred to a different college back in the DFW area. I do wish I still had my collection, but I am not about to spend the money to rebuild what I once had (especially since TX has died out for the most part).

Also, as I sit here in my Biblical interpretation class right now I can't help but laugh at the Scripture change jokes.

P.S. - ANB Era was when I thrived. LONG LIVE ANB!

Sadness · « **Reply #44 on:** August 29, 2014, 10:01:54 PM »

I agree that TX playgroup is pretty much dead. Haven't seen a tournament all year. Arkansas also seems to have folded too. Florida, Tennessee and California are still going as also some East Coast states.

DrowningFish · « **Reply #45 on:** August 29, 2014, 10:39:50 PM »

I only know of the play group I am a part of as far as VA goes.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #46 on:** August 31, 2014, 09:46:30 PM »

Kentucky is actually growing. The playgroup at Oakdale is still strong with Brian Jones taking over leadership. And for the first time in half a dozen years there is now a second playgroup in KY that is coming to tournaments. It is based out of Louisville and is being led by Luke (I can't remember his last name).

And TN has already been mentioned as having 2 playgroups that are also growing, and getting stronger.

OH has been dead for a while, but Uthminister seems like he might be interested in bringing that state back into the tournament scene.

So actually things are healthier in that area than they have been in a while.

And MN just added another decent player in myself. I don't know if that makes any difference though considering how strong that state has always been anyway.

However, Mr. and Mrs. Maly (Tim and Britta) will be living in North Dakota, and assuming that they start anything up there (likely) it will certainly be increasing the strength of ND higher than it's ever been before.

So there is actually a lot of good news around the country for Redemption.

Ironica · « **Reply #47 on:** September 01, 2014, 02:06:55 AM »

IMO, It is easier for the east/mid eastern states to grow than the western states due to the size of the states themselves. Within four hours, you could probably cross an entire state. That will help people stay more connected and help new groups bring in veterans of the game to help their playgroup. On the west coast, the groups are too far apart for them to help each other. In Cali, I would dive around four hours one way to reach the closest playgroup to me (besides the small one I used to host). The next closest one was around six+ hours away (and I live roughly in the middle of the state).

It is great to hear groups forming and growing. This is a great game to teach our children Bible characters.

Chris · « **Reply #48 on:** September 02, 2014, 01:12:41 AM »

It's thrilling to hear about playgroups like Iowa and Oakdale that are thriving, and I'm hoping that people like Mark, Bryan, and Gabe can give detailed explanations as to how they've managed to foster that. The Hanover, PA playgroup has continued to do as well, but we don't see the kind of growth that other playgroups do.

STAMP · « **Reply #49 on:** September 02, 2014, 11:49:56 AM »

Quote from: Ironica on September 01, 2014, 02:06:55 AM

IMO, It is easier for the east/mid eastern states to grow than the western states due to the size of the states themselves. Within four hours, you could probably cross an entire state. That will help people stay more connected and help new groups bring in veterans of the game to help their playgroup. On the west coast, the groups are too far apart for them to help each other. In Cali, I would dive around four hours one way to reach the closest playgroup to me (besides the small one I used to host). The next closest one was around six+ hours away (and I live roughly in the middle of the state).

It is great to hear groups forming and growing. This is a great game to teach our children Bible characters.

Maybe videoconferencing is the answer for the west coast?

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Author Topic: How many people left in 2014? (Read 19527 times)

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