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MTGFanatic.com Tournament Structure

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Mar 212010

MTGFanatic.com Tournament Structure

Samples of the system at work here:

http://www.mtgfanatic.com/events/
http://www.mtgfanatic.com/Events/Event.aspx?ID=21
http://www.mtgfanatic.com/PlayerDirectory/WarCard.aspx?MID=93681
http://www.mtgfanatic.com/PlayerDirectory/WarCard.aspx?MID=83919

We have “War Cards” they look and feel just like a credit card.

Levels and Exp reset after each year.

Levels:
1. Level One : 5% off anything on MTGfanatic.com; $10.00 Gift card
10 Exp

2. Level Two : One bye at both 5k;
35 Exp

3. Level Three: Champ invite
70 Exp

4. Level Four: 2 bye at all 5ks; T-Shirt
125 Exp

5. Level Five: 3 byes at all 5ks and a booster box for each 5k they go.
185 Exp

6. Level Six: Flight and Hotel at one domestic Grand Prix a Year
225 Exp

7. Level Seven: master’s certificate, Trophies, Custom Shirt, a Press Release and Flight/Hotel to 3 Domestic Grand Prix. Possibility of a contract.
300 Exp

Tournament Structure

Local Premiere Store Event AKA Friday Night Magic
a. 1 Exp for participation
b. 2 Exp for the top four of a Friday night magic event
c. 3 Exp for the winner of a Friday Night Magic event.

Trial Events: 7 Events a Year
Trial Events will include Store 1k Events and 2K events. Players will be able to earn Exp to progress to the championship event at the end of each year.

Exp awarded:

* 2 Exp for participation
* 16-9th Places Earn 5 Exp
* 8-5th Places Earn 10 Exp
* 4-3th 15 Places Earn Exp
* 2nd 20 Places Earn Exp
* 1st Earns place 30 Exp
* Winner also gets an invite to Championships
* Only one Invite per person

If a player wins again then they earn 2 booster boxes of anything in type 2 on top of prize support and the second place winner gets the invite instead. This continues down.

5K Events: 3 Events a Year

5K events will be treated like a normal MTG Grand Prix. Exp and invites will be given out to the Championship during these events. Top 16 finishers also earn invitations to Championship.

Championship: 1 Event a Year

* 3 Exp for participation
* 64- 33th Places Earn 5 Exp
* 32-17th Places Earn 10 Exp
* 16-9th Places Earn 20 Exp
* 8-5th Places Earn 30 Exp
* 4th-3rd Places Earn 40 Exp
* 2nd Place Earn 50 Exp
* 1ST Earns 70 Exp gets a contract With MTGFanatic.com and will be sent to represent MTGFanatic.com at least 4 Grand Prix a year, all Pro-tours, All worlds events each year. Player will be given every card they need to play in that event on a loan status. Details will be presented on contract signing.

5 Awesome Gifts For Gamers

Featured, Games

Dec 122009

You might think that shopping for a gamer is an easy deal, I mean what do you really need to know right? The problems arise when your little gamer opens up his or her perfectly wrapped gift and finds a copy of Halo 2. The look of complete disappointment that washes over them since they beat that game 3 years ago is something to see. Shopping for a gamer requires knowledge of the current trends and must-have games, it also helps to sneak a peak at your gamers collection so you don’t buy what they already own. Here are five awesome ideas for any pro gamer. These gifts will make you look like a genius!

#1. Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console

Price: $399.99

xbox

This system is so cool it makes my teeth ache. If you don’t feel the need to pony up $400 for the whole system just buy the game. This is a worthy gift and it may be the first time you have ever seen your kid actually become emotional over an electronic device.

Features:

* Limited edition Xbox 360 Console with exclusive design
* Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Standard Edition.
* 250GB HD
* 2 black wireless controllers
* 1 black Xbox 360 wired headset
* 1 Ethernet cable
* 1 Standard Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable

#2. God of War: Collection

Price: $39.99

godofwar

If your gamer is a Playstation addict then he is most likely anticipating God of War 3 which wont be out until March. Appease your little demon with this must-have. The God of War Collection features both PlayStation 2 single player classics, God of War and God of War II. Remastered in high defnition and re-released for play on the PS3 this collection allows both longtime fans of the series and those coming to it new to indulge in the addictive action and puzzle-solving fun of taking on the gods ruling the world of ancient Greek mythology.

#3. XFX ATI Radeon HD 5870 Video Card

Price: $439.99

This one is for the pc gamer and it’s a bit complicated. I promise that if you have a pc gamer to shop for this video card will make him or her cry with joy. I’m posting a youtube video to help you understand why this is such an amazing gift.

#4. The PSPgo

Price: $249.99

psp

It’s compact, slick, stylish and has graphics that kill any other portable gaming system. Even if your gamer has the original PSP, they will gladly put it up for sale on Ebay the moment that their grubby little hands latch on to this bad boy.

#5. Assassins Creed II

Price: $59.99

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Assassins Creed II is one of the best selling games out. I’d say it’s the number one best selling game that runs on both Playstation and Xbox. The games graphics and overall gameplay make this one of the years coolest games and certainly a killer gift.

Features
* Explore the deadly, shadowed world of the assassin with new assassin Ezio
* Roam freely through the lush and dangerous world of Renaissance-era Italy
* Do whatever it takes to complete your missions in the game’s all-new open world and mission structure
* Thrive in an environment rich with power, revenge and conspiracy
* Practice your assassin’s art with all-new weapons and instruments created by Leonardo da Vinci

Gears of War Locust Drone Maquette

Games

Nov 072008

TriForce Sales, LLC announced today that it has finalized work on its 1:1 scale Gears of War Locust Drone design maquette. The piece was sculpted by Chris Perna, art director, Epic Games, and painted by highly respected special effects and creature creator Jordu Schell. The bust stands 19 inches high, weighs approximately 15 pounds, and will be available to ship by the first quarter of 2009. View us on the web at www.projecttriforce.com.

“We wanted to give fans a chance to own a true piece of video game history,” said Drew Seldin, a spokesman for TriForce. “By using a design maquette created by Chris Perna, we knew we were giving fans the truest version of the Locust Drone possible. To complement Chris’ design, we brought in Jordu Schell, a special effects master who has worked on some of Hollywood’s most memorable creatures.” Continue reading »

Tomb Raider Underworld Making of

Games

Aug 092008

Epic Dev-Diary featuring members of the Crystal Dynamics team and breathtaking footage from Tomb Raider: Underworld.
Beneath the Surface.
Tomb Raider: Underworld official Trailer
Underworld Official Trailer 1

Tomb Raider Underworld Trailer

Games

Jul 212008

Great new Trailer For Tomb Raider Underworld has just been released WATCH IT HERE.
Differences from previous iterations in the series are that Lara’s environment will be an “interactive world that reacts and remembers”, such that footprints left in the mud or mud transferred to Lara’s knee from kneeling on the ground will be washed away by rain, the bodies of the foes she encounters will remain where she killed them, and any destruction to the environment she causes will be permanent. According to creative director Eric Lindstrom, this is “to not only reward the player for the effect they’re having on the world, but to give them navigational aids.” Continue reading »