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Redemption® Collectible Trading Card Game HQ => Playgroup and Tournament Central => Redemption® Official Tournaments => Topic started by: MrMiYoda on February 25, 2010, 09:35:02 AM
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To all players and enthusiasts from the North East and beyond:
Let this thread be your reference for upcoming high level tourneys. Updates to this thread will be a result of continuous E-mail exchanges amongst NorthEast hosts.
The post right after this contains State tourney skeds.
Note that E-mail exchanges amongst hosts are happening on an almost daily basis. If you want to be included in the E-mail exchange, please post or PM ReyZen or let any of the hosts know.
Furthermore, this thread is not to extend E-mail exchange agreements or disagreements.
Tourney Special!!!
***A factory-sealed Unlimited A/B starter set***
See details:
http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg333447#msg333447 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg333447#msg333447)
Godbless!
***NORTH EAST Regionals 2010
HOSTS: Justin Sangillo and Robert Braun (NJ)
DATES: 28-29 May 2010 (Firday/Saturday)
VENUE: Colts Neck Community Church
ADDRESS: 25 Merchants Way, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Map/Directions: GOOGLE MAPS -- click here! (http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=10765600700080206483&q=Colts+Neck+Community+Church,+25+Merchants+Way,+Colts+Neck,+NJ+07722&hl=en&cd=1&ei=6BKtS7qmL43SNZv44YMF&sll=40.339463,-74.203333&sspn=0.127857,0.066322&ie=UTF8&ll=40.460532,-74.424133&spn=0,0&z=11&iwloc=A)
OFFICIAL DETAILS: http://redemption.com/red_tournament_2010.php (http://redemption.com/red_tournament_2010.php)
OTHER FEES: None so far
LODGING OPTIONS:
a. Church: http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg325027#msg325027 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg325027#msg325027)
b. Hotel: http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg325027#msg325027 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg325027#msg325027)
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Useful Notices:
http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg326418#msg326418 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=19924.msg326418#msg326418)
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GAMING SCHEDULE (no. of rounds according to player count) :
Friday (Starts 5pm *deck checks 4:30pm or earlier):
(Phase 1) Type 2 2-Player OR Sealed Deck OR Type 1 Multiplayer (tentative timeslot)
Saturday (Starts 9am *deck checks 8:30am):
(Phase 2) Type 1 2-Player OR Type 2 Multiplayer
(Phase 3) Booster Draft OR Teams
**Phase 2 is followed by LUNCH**
**For Booster Draft *** BRING YOUR OWN NON-S/A LOST SOULS!
Please spread the news regarding the need to sleeve Sealed Deck and Booster Draft cards.
It has become tradition to urge or require closed category players to sleeve their decks. The reasons are obvious: the occurrence of cards (especially Lost Souls) accidentally being left with the opponent is almost perfectly eliminated; time is saved by preventing the need for the whole player population to wait for a re-count of decks that may be missing cards.
Bring your own sleeves if you wish to save money. Sleeves should also be available from the Host or a few players who have them for sale (if and only if the Host runs out of stock).
Please adhere with the must-sleeve-cards tradition for closed deck categories.
Updates to come as a result of finalizations from the E-mail exchange.
Godbless all!
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STATE TOURNEY SKED UPDATE:
04/24/2010 - NJ States ( Justin Sangillo / Robert Braun to host in Colts Neck ) *official
05/01/2010 - CT States ( John Michaliszyn to host in New Milford ) *official
05/14-15/2010 - PA States ( Mike Berkenpas to host in Monroeville) *official
05/22/2010 - MA States ( John Michaliszyn / Sam Nurge to host in Lynnfield ) *official
06/11-12/2010 - NY States (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=21356.msg333937#msg333937) ( Marc Vellake to host in Cortland ) *official
06/19/2010 - MD States (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=20128.msg314777#msg314777) ( Shawn Capron to host in Joppa ) *official
07/16-17/2010 - ME States ( Paul Saija & John Michaliszyn to host in Prwsque Isle ) *official
??/??/2010 - RI States ( ? to host in ? ) *tentative
??/??/2010 - DE States ( ? to host in ? ) *tentative
??/??/2010 - VA States ( ? to host in ? ) *tentative
Official Announcements: http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/red_tournament_2010.php (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/red_tournament_2010.php)
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The thread has been unlocked after the first official State tourney has been announced by Cactus.
To people on the E-mail exchange, this is not a thread for discussing what is already in the exchange.
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i maybe from the southeast but that doesn't mean i can't help on the boards.
for food i suggest like pizza hut cause a redemption tournament just isn't a redemption tournament without pizza!
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Read updates please. Godbless!
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I must say that I am excited the location of Regionals has been annouced. However I don't think I will be able to justify a 6 hour drive with my wife and baby. Especially since we will be putting our vacation time into traveling to Nationals. Anyhow I will leave it up to my wife to see if I can get a ride with someone else at the very least.
*edit* My wife said I can go, so I might make the drive by myself or with a friend if he can go. If we are at least planing on attending PA States.
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I won't be at Regionals. I'll be busy graduating high school.
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We'll do our best to get there....no promises though...
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I will try my hardest to be there, but due to my family circumstances (which I will put in the prayer forum, I realized I haven't said anything to my Redmption family about it), I can't make promises.
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Colts Neck, NJ--May 28-29, 2010
North East Regional Tournament. Host: Justin Sangillo and Robert Braun, justinds@camden.rutgers.edu. Location: Colts Neck Community Church, 25 Merchant Way, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Closed Deck - 2 Player ($15.00), Type 1 - 2 Player (free), Type 1 - Teams (free), Type 2 - 2 Player (free), Type 2 - Multi-Player (free), and Booster Draft ($15.00). Starts: 5:00p.m. Friday and 9:00a.m. Saturday.
So I was looking at this on the cactus website and I noticed that type 1-Multiplayer is not listed. If this is the case I am super bummed.
Type 1-Multi is hands down my favorite category and the one that I have been able to have the most success with. Is there anyway we can add this event if it not going to be offered. I understand that everyone likes different events and that there are a lot of events for one weekend now, but how is that fair?
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This has always been a touchy issue between players and hosts. There is limited time and a large number of events. With the expected larger turnout for regionals, rounds run longer. Something has to go, and someone will always be bummed. Please don't feel it was a slight - I know these guys and they are putting a lot of effort to please the most with the best events.
Mike
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I understand but i'm still bummed. I would think t2-multi would have been the first to go since t2 events were the least played at NE regionals last year. T1 multi was only the third least played, not including teams which was not played.
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I understand but i'm still bummed. I would think t2-multi would have been the first to go since t2 events were the least played at NE regionals last year. T1 multi was only the third least played, not including teams which was not played.
Perhaps T1-Multi can still be inserted as one of the phase options. Just a thought.
Godbless.
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I am unsure If I am able to attend Regional's this year. Time will tell. If I do not travel I am unsure of how many of my players will come. I will update when I can know more for sure.
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I am unsure If I am able to attend Regional's this year. Time will tell. If I do not travel I am unsure of how many of my players will come. I will update when I can know more for sure.
Blessings, brother. Anything finalized yet with the MD State tourney?
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At Nationals we will run all the events, thats a given. I know time is MUCH more limited at Regionals but while I think running multiple events at the same time might be a headache for the Judges and waters down the potential competition, it does spread the joy around for a maximum winner pool. Just a thought.
JOHN
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Blessings, brother. Anything finalized yet with the MD State tourney?
I am finally sending out the application, had some delays due to a death in the family. I have more tentative info, but need to find where I wrote it down ;). Will update you very soon.
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Please PM STEVE B. (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=903) if you wish to a hotel room for Regionals. Also, please read your E-mail for details if you are part of the ongoing e-mail exchange. If you wish to be included in the E-mail exchange, please PM me.
Thanks and Godbless.
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I have a block of rooms reserved at the nearest hotel, the Colts Neck Inn Hotel. The price is decent, but it is Memorial Day weekend and this is a nice hotel. The rate is $109 for a king room, $129 for two queens, two-person. Each additional person is $20, max 4 per room. The hotel serves a continental breakfast, and is a five-minute walk from the church. It is near food locations as well.
To reserve, call the Colts Neck Inn Hotel at 800-332-5578 or 732-409-1200. Give them the group name "Colts Neck Community Church." BTW, this hotel is nice enough that wives and mothers would enjoy a stay. I can give them directions to outlet malls and other shopping, or they can hit the (crowded that weekend) Jersey Shore.
If anyone is looking for a cheaper hotel, well, first of all good luck that weekend. The rates are up a bit since that's the traditional start of the summer season. I can scout out locations for specific hotels if you e-mail me with a request at DDiceRC@aol.com.
I do have a few spots available at the church, first come, first served.
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Hey John M,
Any word on what the schedule will be for Connecticut State next weekend, I am planning on coming out.
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Hope the NJ State tourney went well, can someone email me the results at northeastredemption@gmail.com.
Thanks
In Christ,
Rob M
Northeast Redemption News
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Hi Rob
The schedule for ct states will be : session 1- ( 9am) type 2 2player, sealed deck, type 1 multiplayer session 2 ( noon) type 1 2player, type 2 multiplayer session 3 ( 4pm) Teams, booster Darft
Hope to seee you there
JOHN
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I will be there!
I will probably be looking for a partner for teams, as I am not that big into booster.
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The official schedule for NE Regionals should be up sometime this week. I have posted about the hotel block previously. The room rate is guaranteed until May 14th, I still have some availability at the church.
For a few who have mentioned using this time as vacation, I would like to point out the following areas of interest within a reasonable drive from Colts Neck. NOTE: Since this will be Memorial Day weekend, it could get a little crowded.
Six Flags Great Adventure: About 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. Directions If you stay at the Colts Neck Inn, turn right out of the hotel and stay on that road until you get to Six Flags. Seriously. (There's an outlet mall just before you get to the park if you like to shop.)
Point Pleasant Beach: About 30 minutes to get there; you may have to wait in a little traffic for parking. This is a very kid-friendly Jersey Shore town with boardwalk amusements, rides, food, arcades, etc., plus a very nice beach. Daily beach tags are sold on the boardwalk. If you fish, you can catch a variety of interesting creatures, along with fluke and blues, along the inlet. Fishing boats leave every day and evening.
Monmouth Battlefield Park: About 15-20 minutes. Site of the largest artillery battle of the American Revolution, and of Molly Pitcher's Well. The park is a great place to picnic, and has recreational facilities and a visitor's center. You can visit Old Tennant Church near the battlefield, which was a significant church during the First Great Awakening.
There are several parks around Colts Neck, including Poricy Park, where you can go into the stream and try to find fossils. For those of that net, there is a winery in town that gives tours. A drive around Colts Neck takes you past a number of horse farms; there are more horses than people in this town (yes, this is New Jersey, surprise, surprise!).
The bold can drive into New York City, or take the Garden State Parkway to the Jersey City side and visit the Statue of Liberty (which is in New Jersey!) and Ellis Island (which should be, but New York got the buildings and Jersey got the undeveloped part of the island).
If you stay on Sunday, there are three churches in town, including Colts Neck Reformed Church and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. But I hope if you stay you would join us at Colts Neck Community Church on Sunday morning.
If you want to tour and have other interests, please let me know and I'll see what I can dig up for you. As a native Jerseyan I'm always happy to promote my state.
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Sadly, this year, I will be unable to attend Regionals. My lease runs out on the 31st of May, and I will be finishing the moving out process that weekend. I also am trying to save money so that I may be able to go to Nats, especially because I have not nailed down a job as of yet. With all this, I can't justify a 8 hour round trip in one day. I will miss all of you dearly (this will be the first Regionals I have missed in 5 years!) and hope it is an enjoyable time.
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Same, with Nationals being in the same area basically, and the fact that we would only be up there for only one day if we were to travel up to Regionals Friday night...we couldn't leave before 6pm...it is just not cost effective to go up for one day. We do look forward to seeing you all in Boston though...just think of it as having an easier chance of winning Type 2 ;)...
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See updates. Godbless all!
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Do we have an idea as too when we will end? My attendance hinges on that info. Cheers. :)
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As I was going through my Redemption collection, I found something of interest that I think I'll use to help us plan for the Regional onslaught. To encourage you to preregister, I'm going to hold a drawing for all the preregistrants who attend the Regional. The prize is...
A factory-sealed Unlimited A/B starter set.
You may not want to rip it open to grab all those Unlimited cards to stuff your decks, but a sealed set is a collector's item that's becoming harder to find. Last time I looked, those who had them were charging $25. So if you want a chance to win this one, send me your registration information by next Wednesday, May 28th. The drawing will be held on Saturday, and you must participate in at least one Regional event to qualify. (If you are only playing on Friday night, you can still qualify, and I'll send you the starter.) Limit one entry per person.
Since I'm no IT genius, I can't make an online registration form, so just copy the block below and paste it in an e-mail, filling in your information, and e-mail it to me at DDiceRC@aol.com. Please fill out separately for each player, but you can put more than one registration in an e-mail.
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Name:
E-mail address:
State:
Events planning to play (Indicate no more than one choice for each time slot.)
Friday night: Sealed Deck OR Type 2 2 player
Saturday morning: Type 1 2 player OR Type 2 multi
Saturday afternoon: Booster Draft OR Type 1 teams
Check here if interested in playing Type 1 multi ____
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Thanks for helping us out!
Steve "The Player Formerly Known as Polycarp" Braun
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Also, here's the previous e-mail I sent out to those on the NE list:
While Justin and Robert are the tournament hosts, I have a few updates as the site host for the NE Regional.
1) People have asked about "closing time." Obviously, to some extent that will depend on the number of participants in each event, but I'm guessing we should wrap everything up by 9 PM on Saturday. Possibly earlier, depending on who stays for booster/teams. (And if you don't stay for booster, and by some fluke I win it, there will be NO COMPLAINTS this time that having me as a tournament winner makes a mockery of the game!)
2) I've only had one inquiry about staying at the church. If you want to do this, let me know ASAP.
3) Roy will be bringing Cactus merchandise for sale. If you have anything you want in particular, ask him, not me. ;D
4) I'd like to get a preliminary count for events, so if you even think you might come, please e-mail me at DDiceRC@aol.com and let me know what you plan to play. If you want to play Type 1 multi, which is not currently scheduled, let me know, and we'll see how the schedule works out.
5) I can tell you the members of my church are excited about having you all come to play! My only request will be that we leave the church the way we find it, which I am absolutely sure will be the case from our past tournaments.
Buzz the mail list if you have any further questions. I am on the boards, but I'm not always the best at responding to PMs.
See you next Friday!
Steve "DDiceRC" Braun, Site Host for Colts Neck Community Church
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Thank you for the comprehensive update, fearless venue host!
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Attention: PA hosting team!!!
Please answer this question by fyero: http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=2724.msg330413#msg330413 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?topic=2724.msg330413#msg330413)
Godbless, all!
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I am looking for a teammate for teams for regionals, pm me if you are looking for one too!
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WILD IDEA!!!
Perhaps not this but next Regionals --
I propose Star Wars themed costumes for players to wear at Regionals! The best part would be a huge photo session where Jedis meet and pose with each other.
That, for me, would be CLASSIC!!!!!
LOL !!!!
Blessings one and ALL!
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I call Jabba the Hutt!
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I call Kaja Sinis!
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Time for our next update...
T1 Multi is official! It looks at this point like we will hold it on Friday night, parallel to Sealed and T2-2. This is not yet "official" official, but that looks like the best slot for most who want to play.
Today is the deadline to preregister and be entered into the drawing for the A/B Starter. (MA, send me a list! That will do for now.) Current preregistration stands at about 30. I've got players from NJ, MA, PA, NY, and CT confirmed. So come on, the rest of you states! Let's go for the biggest regional this year, even if Nats are in our region as well.
Remember, all events except Sealed and Booster are free! That's right, free! You may never get a deal like this again. Thanks to our hosts and our host church, we only have to charge for the events that use cards.
Get your registrations, questions, and T1 multi rants in to me at DDiceRC@aol.com.
If anyone would like my cell # in case of emergency, e-mail me. I don't want to put it out on the forum.
If you need directions, here's the church address for your GPS or Mapquest:
Colts Neck Community Church
25 Merchants Way
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Steve "Yeah, it's my church, so I'm giving them a plug" Braun
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Remember, all events except Sealed and Booster are free! That's right, free! You may never get a deal like this again. Thanks to our hosts and our host church, we only have to charge for the events that use cards.
Bummer too, the only reason I can't go is because I don't want to pay/can't afford Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Hotel prices. Ah well, there is always Midwest Regionals.
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Time for our next update...
T1 Multi is official! It looks at this point like we will hold it on Friday night, parallel to Sealed and T2-2. This is not yet "official" official, but that looks like the best slot for most who want to play.
Sweet! I can't wait! I am all for playing this event after Sealed on friday night though, just for a chance at both events, but if not I will be playing type 1 mult!
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Remember, all events except Sealed and Booster are free! That's right, free! You may never get a deal like this again. Thanks to our hosts and our host church, we only have to charge for the events that use cards.
Bummer too, the only reason I can't go is because I don't want to pay/can't afford Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Hotel prices. Ah well, there is always Midwest Regionals.
Then bring a sleeping bag and crash at the church!
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Remember, all events except Sealed and Booster are free! That's right, free! You may never get a deal like this again. Thanks to our hosts and our host church, we only have to charge for the events that use cards.
Bummer too, the only reason I can't go is because I don't want to pay/can't afford Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Hotel prices. Ah well, there is always Midwest Regionals.
Then bring a sleeping bag and crash at the church!
This is the first that I heard about the church...I thought it was off limits?
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There's a link in the first post on the thread that takes you to my lodging announcement. Church space was available on a first come, first served basis. I haven't had a lot of takers yet, so there's still space. If you want to come and crash, let me know.
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Thats were I'm sleeping! Only way I could come!
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There's a link in the first post on the thread that takes you to my lodging announcement. Church space was available on a first come, first served basis. I haven't had a lot of takers yet, so there's still space. If you want to come and crash, let me know.
Well, I hate that I missed that update! It was the only way I could come...now in the 9th hour I have to talk my wife into changing our Memorial Day plans...maybe I was meant not to see the update. :-\
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I won't be making it either this weekend as a Family Reunion was scheduled for Saturday !
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Unless my schedule has a unexpected change, I will be attending Regionals. However I have to leave around 7 pm to get home in time for church the next day(gotta teach :)). Looking forward to meeting you all. So that's three from MD. :)
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The Northeast Regional was a blast! And I'm not just saying that because my church hosted it. I will have the results posted here tomorrow (when I bring them home from church). 30+ players showed up-not bad when some are saving for Nats. I already announced that NJ wants to bid for 2014, when the Super Bowl comes to NJ. )And yes, both the Giants and Jets play in NJ.) Hope to see everyone again at Nationals!
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I had a lot of fun! Thanks to everyone for making it a great tourney to be apart of. And the redemption cash was nice too!
Also thanks to everyone that traded with me getting me very close to set completion.
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The results from the Northeast Regional:
Sealed Deck
1st: Mike Mendicino (CT)
2nd:Dave Clark (MA)
3rd: Jonathan Braun (NJ)
Booster Draft
1st: Shawn Capron (MD)
2nd: Steve Braun (NJ)
3rd: John Elia (ME)
Type 1 2-player
1st: Matt Stupienski (CT)
2nd: Sam Nurge (MA)
3rd: Ben Michaliszyn (CT)
Type 1 Multiplayer
1st: Matt Stupienski (CT)
2nd: Rob Mulye (NY)
3rd: Ben Michaliszyn (CT)
Type 1 Teams
1st: John Michaliszyn and Ben Michaliszyn (MA/CT)
2nd: Matt Stupienski and Nick Archick (CT)
3rd: Rob Mulye and Mike Mendicino (NY/CT)
Type 2 2-player
1st: Steve Braun (NJ)*
2nd: John Michaliszyn (MA)
3rd: Mike Iurilli (NJ)
Type 2 Multiplayer
1st: John Michaliszyn (MA)
2nd: Stephanie Kivelowitz (NJ)
3rd: Colleen McBride (NJ)
* Yes, it's a long story, and maybe I'll post it on the forum sometime. Thanks go out to Ben Michaliszyn for this.
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Results may also be seen here
http://northeastredemption.com/tournaments/regional-archives/2010-2/ (http://northeastredemption.com/tournaments/regional-archives/2010-2/)
Still looking for more playgroup info also as well as help from anyone that wants to be apart of the neredemption website team. (i use wordpress.com to update the site)
God bless
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Edit
Found the card I lost so disregard my old message.
In Christ
Rob M