Author Topic: The 2011 Redemption CCG/TCG National Tournament + OFFICIAL RESULTS! (Read 21972 times)

cdbany · « **on:** January 13, 2011, 09:16:12 PM »

OFFICIAL RESULTS:
http://www.covenantgames.com/nationals/2011nationals.htm

ARCHIVES:
All Information/details can be found at http://www.covenantgames.com/2011Nationals.htm

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:25:03 PM »

Wish I could, but I believe I will have quite a full load of classes this summer.

-C_S

Gabe · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:57:03 PM »

AWESOME!

Isildur · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:07:37 PM »

Whats up with the Thursday and Saturday round orders? I always liked the traditional way the rounds were set up before.

LadyNobody · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:23:05 PM »

You have no idea how much this just made my day. I cannot wait!

~Britta

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:50:13 PM »

All I can say is who on earth decided to have Booster on Thursday and Sealed on Saturday? And three of the least popular categories on Saturday? Now there's not really any reason for me to stay Saturday, but I don't want to make the trip all the way up to MN for two days of playing. Seriously, horrible schedule.

*EDIT* The more I look at this schedule, the worse it becomes. Thursday and Saturday should basically be switched piecemeal. And even though I don't play T2, haven't people been angry with T1 and T2 2 player being at the same time for years? I can't really think of any player demographic that would be pleased with this schedule.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:30:11 AM »

My only complaint is booster is on the first day, so I won't be familiar with the cards while drafting. Although I'll be quiet, as I'll have the option to play my favorite events.

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:52:57 AM »

Pretty sure you'll be familiar with the cards in the draft

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:23:33 AM »

Actually I really like the schedule.

Thursday: Booster and T2-mp
This is great because it puts the 2nd most popular event up against the least popular event. Most people will choose Booster, but the T2 only people will still pick T2-mp.

Friday: T1-2p and T2-2p
This is a bit rough because some people like to play both of these, but I like it because it pulls out many of the most experienced players into the T2-2p, and leaves the T1-2p more open to the newer players.

Saturday: TEAMS, T1-mp, Sealed
This is also a great lineup. My guess is that most players will pick TEAMS, but it's really up in the air. Since T1-mp and TEAMS have both been up against Booster for the last several years, it has been really hard to gauge just how popular they are. So this year, they'll go head-to-head, and we'll get to see.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:37:04 AM »

Quote from: Minister Polarius on January 14, 2011, 01:52:57 AM

Pretty sure you'll be familiar with the cards in the draft

Quote from: TechnoEthicist on January 14, 2011, 06:44:19 AM

Usually a certain trend happens on Saturday...and given what I've heard about what's next, it doesn't surprise me that SEALED is on Saturday....

Are these a new starter deck confirmation?

soul seeker · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:27:24 AM »

@ Sauce: That is my guess.

@ everyone: Ironically, roles have been reversed in our household. I am hesitant to go to Nats because of the long distance drive and my Masters degree has not allowed me to play much with the new cards, and yet my WIFE is trying to talk/pressure/bribe/coercr/any other trick to try and get me to GO to Nats.*

So it leaves me truly up in the air about the whole trip. I had originally decided not to go, but my wife continues to present a convincing case. I doubt I will be competitive, but it is always great to see some of you guys each year.

* My wife has family in Minnesota that she rarely sees.

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:31:31 AM »

Have fun guys. One of my closest friends is getting married August 13th in Seattle, and I am a groomsman in the wedding. I owe my plane ticket and weekend to celebrate his big day. I am now extra glad I flew up last year to play in MN.

God bless,
Kirk

Professoralstad · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:37:44 AM »

Quote from: Captain Kirk on January 14, 2011, 10:31:31 AM

Have fun guys. One of my closest friends is getting married August 13th in Seattle, and I am a groomsman in the wedding. I owe my plane ticket and weekend to celebrate his big day. I am now extra glad I flew up last year to play in MN.

God bless,
Kirk

Interestingly enough, one of the Alstad family's closest friends (Soundman's sister) is also getting married on August 13...fortunately we'll be able to make at least the first two days, and depending on the time of the wedding, perhaps that day as well.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:51:26 AM »

Quote from: soul seeker on January 14, 2011, 10:27:24 AM

@ everyone: Ironically, roles have been reversed in our household. I am hesitant to go to Nats because of the long distance drive and my Masters degree has not allowed me to play much with the new cards, and yet my WIFE is trying to talk/pressure/bribe/coercr/any other trick to try and get me to GO to Nats.*

So it leaves me truly up in the air about the whole trip. I had originally decided not to go, but my wife continues to present a convincing case. I doubt I will be competitive, but it is always great to see some of you guys each year.

Listen to your wife. From what little I know, she seems to be amazingly brilliant.

Also, let us know what your plans are for getting there.

As to the schedule, I don't like that Teams and T1-MP are together, but everything else works, unless I develop a sudden talent for T2.

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2011, 11:29:02 AM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 14, 2011, 07:23:33 AM

Actually I really like the schedule.

Thursday: Booster and T2-mp
This is great because it puts the 2nd most popular event up against the least popular event. Most people will choose Booster, but the T2 only people will still pick T2-mp.

Friday: T1-2p and T2-2p
This is a bit rough because some people like to play both of these, but I like it because it pulls out many of the most experienced players into the T2-2p, and leaves the T1-2p more open to the newer players.

Saturday: TEAMS, T1-mp, Sealed
This is also a great lineup. My guess is that most players will pick TEAMS, but it's really up in the air. Since T1-mp and TEAMS have both been up against Booster for the last several years, it has been really hard to gauge just how popular they are. So this year, they'll go head-to-head, and we'll get to see.

Interesting that you don't defend the choice to have the second most popular category on Thursday B)

3-Liner And Bags Of Chips · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:01:47 PM »

I know what I'm gonna be doing thursday and saturday but friday idk what I am gonna do.

The Guardian · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:02:42 PM »

Soul Seeker, where does your wife's family live?

Kirk, bummer man...that's the reason Fortress Alstad missed Ohio Nats, hope you have a great time though!

Logistically speaking, having T1 2P and T2 2P on the same day makes the most sense. After that it's a matter of separating the two most popular events besides those (Booster and TEAMS). I believe the reasoning is that putting TEAMS on Saturday gives people a chance to work on decks with their teammate on Thursday and Friday so that those who are able to coordinate with their teammate well before Nationals are not at such a huge advantage. Having Booster on Thursday also means the new cards get circulated right away. Having TEAMS and T1 MP on the same day makes sense because they are similar in format (4 players, open deck, T1 rules, etc) which means putting T2 MP with Booster. Lastly, Sealed could pretty much go on any day because it's probably not going to be a huge draw whenever it happens.

STAMP · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:52:12 PM »

Question to anyone: is this the same location as in 2005?

soul seeker · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:58:32 PM »

@ Guardian:
   Her aunt Lucy lives in Minneapolis. The one time we visited...I think it took me 10-15 minutes to drive to Mall of America.
   The majority of the others (aunts, uncles, cousins) live further north in and around International Falls.
   She also has family on the way to MN in northwest Chicago.
My wife's grandfather owned something like 1200 acres in northern Minnesota, so her maternal side is scattered all up in there.

All of this is based from memory from the last time I was in Minneapolis on the way to her family reunion in I.F. It was early in Liriano's career and before my first son was born which means 2000 or 2001. At least, I don't think he was born yet. It could have been as late as 2003. However, it was well before the time that I discovered Redemption.

The Guardian · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2011, 03:20:29 PM »

Quote from: STAMP on January 14, 2011, 01:52:12 PM

Question to anyone: is this the same location as in 2005?

Nope. That was Burnsville, MN. This is Arden Hills. Church is about the same size though.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:35:05 PM »

Quote from: The Guardian on January 14, 2011, 01:02:42 PM

I believe the reasoning is that putting TEAMS on Saturday gives people a chance to work on decks with their teammate on Thursday and Friday

That is a great point, and I'm glad they set it up like that

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2011, 06:21:58 PM »

Quote from: The Guardian on January 14, 2011, 01:02:42 PM

Soul Seeker, where does your wife's family live?

Kirk, bummer man...that's the reason Fortress Alstad missed Ohio Nats, hope you have a great time though!

Logistically speaking, having T1 2P and T2 2P on the same day makes the most sense. After that it's a matter of separating the two most popular events besides those (Booster and TEAMS). I believe the reasoning is that putting TEAMS on Saturday gives people a chance to work on decks with their teammate on Thursday and Friday so that those who are able to coordinate with their teammate well before Nationals are not at such a huge advantage. Having Booster on Thursday also means the new cards get circulated right away. Having TEAMS and T1 MP on the same day makes sense because they are similar in format (4 players, open deck, T1 rules, etc) which means putting T2 MP with Booster. Lastly, Sealed could pretty much go on any day because it's probably not going to be a huge draw whenever it happens.

My only thought would be for those who don't have the ability to make separate teams decks, T1 decks, T2 decks, etc... will have a hard time building/restructuring a new deck between those categories. That's assuming, they only have one copy of certain cards and have to interchange them amongst decks. Quite time-consuming.

-C_S

The Guardian · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2011, 06:55:50 PM »

My solution to that would be to have all your decks written down ahead of time, and then as soon as one category finishes for the day, spend some time in the evening preparing the deck you need for the next day.

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:48:46 PM »

I did that last year. It isn't that hard or time consuming. It took me about 10 or 15 minutes.

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:44:13 PM »

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