Author Topic: TX Gaming Demo Log & Diary (Read 26522 times)

MrMiYoda · « **on:** April 20, 2018, 07:08:17 PM »

We are initiating this thread in the hopes that other states follow suit.

We encourage those who have time to do it to organize regular Redemption gaming demos at gaming stores near you. Of course other venues are likewise perfect. Post pics if possible.

Calling on fellow Texans to post your demos, one post at a time per demo date, using the following format:

DEMO/TOURNEY:
DATE:
TIME:
NAME OF VENUE:
VENUE ADDRESS:
ATTENDANCE BRIEF:
COMMENTS:

Note: Viewers = people who stopped and looked at the display or cards (includes those who sat down for demos)

Past demos up to 6 months ago may also be logged. Thanks and God bless!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2018, 07:14:09 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 03/15/2018
TIME: 6-9pm
NAME OF VENUE: Dragon's Lair
VENUE ADDRESS: 7959 Fredericksburg Rd, Ste 129, San Antonio TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 2 viewers, 0 demo
COMMENTS: It was a Thursday and it was spring break. Hoping for better experience next time.

adevine · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2018, 07:16:23 PM »

How did you set this up with the store? This is something I would be interested in doing at our local shop here in town.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2018, 07:18:09 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 03/16/2018
TIME: 5-9pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 20 viewers, 6 demos
COMMENTS: A very promising venue. Successful night. Gaming hall is huge (260 seating capacity). Most gamers play YGO, few play MTG.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2018, 07:23:11 PM »

Quote from: adevine on April 20, 2018, 07:16:23 PM

How did you set this up with the store? This is something I would be interested in doing at our local shop here in town.

Per my experience everywhere there are gaming stores, they are the easiest to set up demos with. Simply approach the manager. At least one gaming store in your area will welcome you with open arms. Gaming stores love to see demos for all games offered at their stores for free. PM me or uthminister if you want comprehensive ideas and procedures. We need to chat on the phone though for easier info sharing.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2018, 07:26:51 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 04/13/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 50 viewers, 11 demos
COMMENTS: Hugely successful night. 1st starter deck purchase from store by a Pokemon card player. Huge help from couple of players (Chris/Hannah G.)

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2018, 07:28:16 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 04/20/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 35 viewers, 10 demos
COMMENTS: Store sold some $4 & &5 packs. Tonight is a MTG new card release night. It will be a long, tiring, happy demo night. LOL I guess some passersby misinterpreted our sign that said ' FREE DEMOS AND CARDS'. We were displaying sealed starters and sealed boxed packs -- some curious players took 1 sealed half of a starter deck and 1 sealed TxP pack. I'm sure it was a misinterpretation of the sign. But for me it is a great sign and blessing that people are getting really interested. I am sure that seeds were planted in the hearts of the 'free' card takers.

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RedemptionAggie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2018, 08:58:07 PM »

I think the dates on your last 2 demos are supposed to be 4/13 and 4/20 (the past 2 Fridays as opposed to a month ago).

adevine · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2018, 10:16:26 PM »

That last one is great!!!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2018, 11:03:16 PM »

Quote from: RedemptionAggie on April 20, 2018, 08:58:07 PM

I think the dates on your last 2 demos are supposed to be 4/13 and 4/20 (the past 2 Fridays as opposed to a month ago).

The bad of copy and paste! Thanks for the catch brother!

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2018, 02:59:26 AM »

Tonight was hugely successful. We had some great interest! It was a blessing and an honor. The Lord is pouring it out on us Roy!

When Hannah and I get back from our honeymoon in May we will resume helping with the demos.

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2018, 04:58:39 PM »

Quick update: I am going to try and head to a different local game store tonight to do a little "I play some magic with you, and then I get to show you some Redemption". It may not happen at all, but a little prayer would be great!

Deck Metrics · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2018, 05:27:08 PM »

Quote from: ReyZen on April 20, 2018, 07:28:16 PM

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 04/20/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 35 viewers, 10 demos
COMMENTS: Tonight is a MTG new card release night. It will be a long, tiring, happy demo night. LOL I guess some passersby misinterpreted our sign that said ' FREE DEMOS AND CARDS'. We were displaying sealed starters and sealed boxed packs -- some curious players took 1 sealed half of a starter deck and 1 sealed TxP pack. I'm sure it was a misinterpretation of the sign. But for me it is a great sign and blessing that people are getting really interested. I am sure that seeds were planted in the hearts of the 'free' card takers.

The banners and signs are excellent examples of how to run a demo. Wow, takes notes. Great job!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2018, 09:03:09 PM »

Quote from: Deck Metrics on April 21, 2018, 05:27:08 PM

The banners and signs are excellent examples of how to run a demo. Wow, takes notes. Great job!

@Jon, I think I spent only $20 for the vertical banner thru an eBay seller who does custom banners. As for the demo info board, dirt cheap $3 brown school project board, $5 black spray paint to 'paint the board black', + literal cut and paste for lettering and info printouts, a few interesting staple cards. That's it!

Here's a link to the banners from the Tourney Central thread. that I had custom-made. The posters - I got them from Cactus tho I am not sure if they still stock them.
http://www.angelfire.com/ok/furrow/redemption_banner/

On that same thread, I've added a Google Drive link for Publisher files I saved my lettering and info templates to, for my project board. Anyone, please feel free to peruse them and just update info and design as desired. Sky is the limit my jedi brethren!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yzv7L_WD9tX2QN3qasaakwUrgq8X7ZAe?usp=sharing

Quote from: bluefrog1288 on April 21, 2018, 04:58:39 PM

Quick update: I am going to try and head to a different local game store tonight to do a little "I play some magic with you, and then I get to show you some Redemption". It may not happen at all, but a little prayer would be great!

@Chris. you are a Godsend to the San Antonio playgroup. The TX triangle/trinity (Houston/Dallas/San Antonio) is indeed being prepared by God for Nats 2018 -- at His amazing pace. Forward, jedi!

Peace and Blessings ALL!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2018, 10:42:29 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 04/27/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 36 viewers, 8 demos.
COMMENTS: 2 starter decks sold by store. One store employee learns about the game - has already said yes to helping demo the game when I am absent (ie. I'm @ States in Houston next weekend).

YGO player vs YGO player!

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MrMiYoda · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2018, 02:12:34 AM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 05/11/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 25 viewers, 9 demos.
COMMENTS: 5 starter decks sold by store. Many thanks to Chris & Hannah G for helping teach! Very promising batch tonight --- future Redemption proteges in the making.

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2018, 11:17:36 AM »

Part II this evening!

Deck Metrics · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2018, 12:20:18 PM »

TEXAS IS GOING TO BREAK THE 2005 RECORD ATTENDANCE!!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2018, 12:47:36 AM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 05/12/2018
TIME: 6:15-8:00pm
NAME OF VENUE: St. Gerard Church
VENUE ADDRESS: 1523 Iowa St, San Antonio, TX 78203
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: N/A viewers, 2 demos.
COMMENTS: This was a private session with one seminarian. He will be the seed for at least a dozen more seminarians who will learn the game when they come back from their summer missions. Thanks to 7yr old player Cristian L. for versing Brother Huan. Many thanks again to Mr. and Mrs. Chris & Hannah G. for their time & effort in teaching the game. Thanks much too to Rodney & Andie L., both players and parents of Cristian.

bluefrog1288 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2018, 11:29:23 AM »

It was great! Cake is the best fuel for teaching Redemption.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2018, 11:35:37 PM »

Quote from: Deck Metrics on May 12, 2018, 12:20:18 PM

TEXAS IS GOING TO BREAK THE 2005 RECORD ATTENDANCE!!

252 is a tough number to beat ... BUT it has been declared by "Jehovah has given" !!!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2018, 09:10:52 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 05/18/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 19 viewers, 5 demos.
COMMENTS: Slow night as YGO players prepare for their Regionals tomorrow. However, more serious new players had a few practice games and are planning to attend Regionals in Tomball. A new viewer mentions his dad gave him a starter deck when he was a kid. He will learn the game next week. God is good!

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MrMiYoda · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:02:10 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 05/25/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 23 viewers, 7 demos.
COMMENTS: Soooooo tired but joyful! Really serious new players tonight who just kept on playing several starter deck rounds. I am hoping to fill up 4 spots in my truck for new players for the Regionals trip. Pray for safe journeys for all players heading out to the larger tournaments.

4:59pm...Quiet before the storm...

...The storm!

A padawan's very first expansion pack opening...

But look who gets the spoil??!!

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2018, 06:27:35 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 06/08/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 19 viewers, 2 demos.
COMMENTS: Started demos as early as 4:55pm. Slow night but lots of games (2-Player & Multi with starter decks) with two new players who have a solid interest in playing the game for keeps.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2018, 05:47:14 PM »

DEMO/TOURNEY: DEMO
DATE: 06/15/2018
TIME: 5-11pm
NAME OF VENUE: Heroes & Fantasies
VENUE ADDRESS: 4923 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
ATTENDANCE BRIEF: 23 viewers, 7 demos.
COMMENTS: Right about that time we were teaching a couple of MTG players the game, a surprise visit (see thumbnails) came from none other than the regional director of the Royal Rangers for the whole South Central US region (Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas). His story of getting into the game is a whole amazing testimony to tell. He learned the game for the first time formally tonight (Thank you Chris G & Canten!). The rest is amazing history about to unfold for Redemption for the Royal Rangers of South Central and beyond! Thank you for a blessing us with your presence Mr. Ken P.!

Below, a surprise visit from the South Central Regional Director of the Royal Rangers!

New players from MTG & YGO, below.

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Author Topic: TX Gaming Demo Log & Diary (Read 26522 times)

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