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Nov 27, 2018
- Thanks
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- Mike Condon for the music and editing
- Vanessa
- Tiffany for the logo/icon
- @StarCityGames - 22:01, 25:55, 41:04
- @ChannelFireball - 14:08, 22:01, 27:03
- @JoshLeeKwai - 19:00, 43:48, 57:28, 58:35
- Gameknights (https://youtu.be/VVg2u4bBWUY) - 27:03
- @commandcast - 27:03, 54:25
- @CommandersBrew - 30:42
- @commanderinmtg - 35:35, 41:40, 53:55
- @UltimateGuard - 38:20
- @JasonEAlt - 40:18
- @seantabares - 40:18, 47:46
- @MoxReuby - 40:18
- @TolarianCollege - 41:15, 43:48
- @TheManaSource - 41:15, 45:07
- @EthanFleischer - 43:48
- @jfwong - 43:48
- @jumbocommander - 54:25
- @GavinVerhey - 57:28
- @MissMariapants, @MegTheWolff, and @GLHFMagic - 57:28
- @KingCash_7191 - 58:35
- @MoxBoarding - 1:00:30
- Ep 74 Community Spotlight:
- Picking an Event
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- What do you want to do at a MtG event? Be sure to pick an event that meets your expectations.
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- Casual Commander - Recommend SCG Con or GP Vegas
- Main Event/Tournament
- Side Events - Limited/Modern/Standard/Commander
- Collect art/cards/meet MtG Celebrities
- Meet with friends and hang out (best part of MtG Events)
- Las Vegas has some amazing food and attractions
- Seattle his the home of the WotC and The Mox Boarding House
- Is it in a city that interests you?
- Choose an event that meets your budget and travel capabilities
- Costs can be shared - discuss more in budgeting section of notes
- Travel and Budget
- Make travel plans early.
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- If flying use a site like Kayak to set a price alert to get the best deal.
- Advantage - Saves money/Share costs
- Disadvantage - Less privacy/Close Quarters/May be on other people’s schedules
- Not always close to the event
- No Maid Service
- Seattle Concierge Service had Umbrellas to loan out.
- Great source of info on where to eat and what to see
- No Concierge Service
- No room safe
- No Shuttle Service to and From/Airport
- No in hotel restaurant/bar
- Less amenities than a Hotel
- Air BnB tends to be cheaper, but:
- Advantages/Disadvantages of splitting Hotel/Air BnB costs
- Most events have at least 3 types of registration
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- Main Event (Tournament) (Usually these days you are not allowed to register for a main event the day of the tournament)
- Limited
- SCG Con has a Commander Package
- Special access to a Commander Only Area
- Comes with other Extras such as playmats/pins/ and deck box
- Special/Commander
- On Demand (4 round) events
- Side Events
- Comes with some combination of the Main Event and/or Side Events with some added extras.
- Infinite Challenge Packages - Unlimited entries into a specific Side Event (not as common now)
- Extras typically include special access to a VIP party or head of the line privileges
- VIP Package
- Free/Cheap Events at GPs and MtG Cons
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- Casual play where space is available
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- GP Vegas is especially known for the large number of casual players
- Meeting artist
- Window Shopping
- Art Shows
- Panels (There were a couple of cool panels at GP Vegas this year. One on cosplay and how to make costumes. Another cool one was “Who’s Turn is it Anyway?” an improv show) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_7k_MDRu_o
- Special Side events sponsored by Content Creators. (Commanderin Cosplay Events)
- Play a game with your favorite MtG Celebrity
- Lines can be long for favorite Personalities
- Spellslinger Events
- You DO NOT have to buy any registration to enter and have fun at MtG event
- Pre-register for the events you want
- Preparing to Attend a GP/MtG event
- If flying:
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- Pack cards and collection separate from luggage/clothing
- Do not check card collection.
- This may not be true for extremely budget airline ticket.
- You are typically allowed 1 carry on item and 1 personal item such as a backpack as long as it fits under the seat.
- What luggage are you allowed?
- Are there additional fees?
- What happens if you miss your flight?
- No moving seats
- No rebooking if you miss a flight if it is your fault
- First one to be forced off the flight if the flight is full
- Basic Economy tickets are very restricted.
- Read and Understand the terms of your ticket.
- Recommend getting the airlines Economy/Business Economy tickets (1 step above Basic Economy)
- For smaller regional airports, be there 2 hours a before the flight
- Large international hubs such as ATL or LAX, be there 3 hours before your departure
- REMEMBER: If your ticket says the plane leaves at 08:30, that means the doors close at 08:20. Once the doors on a plane are closed, you are not getting onto a plane.
- Expect to be delayed in at security due to your card collection. (This has happened to me just about every time! Mention JLK’s hilarious tweet: https://twitter.com/JoshLeeKwai/status/1053334228539064321 )
- SHOW UP TO THE AIRPORT EARLY
- Going a long distance driving?
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- Share the driving with a friend
- Plan for stops
- FuelLog
- Triptik
- Budget for gas (apps can help plan this)
- Waze
- Mapquest
- Plan for Traffic (apps can help with this)
- If Driving:
- Try to limit yourself to one personal item filled with MtG cards/decks
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- It is easier to maintain physical security of your collection if it is easy to handle and store.
- Ryan - I try to REALLY challenge myself to only bring the top 5 Commander decks I’m interested in playing for the weeknd (and maybe also a brawl deck or two). Also, a good idea to bring different decks of varying power level, cause you don’t know who you will play against all weekend
- Do NOT overpack
- Travelling
- Be Friendly and Open to New Experiences
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- No one owes you their time
- Everyone’s else may have different ideas of what is fun
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Do not leave your stuff unattended
- Hook your backpack/travel bag to a chair leg or to you
- Make sure zippers are not easily opened
- If you have a large and/or expensive collection you can get insurance for it
- It is a special rider that is added to your homeowners or renters insurance.
- It is cheap
- For extremely price items, insurance companies will want physical proof such as receipt of purchase or a picture of the item.
- Keeping a digital copy of your decks/collection online can help you during a claim.
- A police report is required to file an insurance claim
- Inform the event organizers, let them know if there are any unique items that may identify the collection
- If you are unfortunate and your collection is stolen at an event, immediately file a police report
- GET INSURANCE!
- Especially if you are in the Main Event
- On site food is typically overpriced and not the greatest quality.
- Bring Snacks and Water
- Ask random people to play with you
- Make a sign advertising
- Post to twitter with a picture of the table number you are at and the Hashtag for the event, e.g. #GPVegas
- Once started a game with someone’s casual deck - turned out to be a crazy Thassa combo deck that got Omniscience out on turn 4.
- Don’t get mad - be polite
- Find a group that you enjoy
- Make new friends
- Not all decks are made the same
- If you are just there to play Casual Commander
- Visit your favorite artist
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- Card signing are typically $1 -$2 per signature
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- Make sure to UNSLEEVE your cards while you are standing in line. Don’t be that person making everyone wait while you are unsleeving double-sleeved cards
- Be prepared with what you want. You are not the only person in line.
- Most artist love discussing their artwork, but be respectful of their time, especially if they are busy.
- It’s really cool to meet and have conversations with MtG Celebrities. Most of the ones I have met are super happy to sign a playmat, and you’ll come out with an amazing, one-of-a-kind souvenir
- It’s good to have a few different color of sharpies available
- Also, a playmat with a bright color background, makes sure signatures show up really well. (For example, the first playmat I made with the BW logo was on a black background, which just didn’t work out all that well).
- Blank playmats are often available at the tournament site
- Bring a playmat and some sharpies!
- Panels include everything from format specific discussions, comedy sketches, to instructional how to’s.
- Attend a Panel
- Most events are held in large cities
- Visit and experience the local sites
- Some really great after-hours experiences can be had, not limited to a great dinner out with some cool podcast hosts :-P
- Get out of the Convention Hall
- Events are more than Game Play
- Maintain your Personal and Physical Security
- Attending an Event
- Be prepared
- Manage Expectations
- Have Fun
- Summary
- Main Topic - How to make the most of a Big Magic Event
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