Post by tjpandv on Jun 20, 2007 6:57:35 GMT -5
Gents, I've been asked by our UK Topps Rep to see if there is any interest in attending a MW event at Gencon UK. I realise this is one for the Europeans but for a first step, I would be grateful for any ideas you may have on the best format.
I think they'd be happy to give 2 days over to the event. If the interest isn't there, then perhaps a 1 day tourney may have to do. Its a bit chicken and egg - do we allocate 2 days to make the event more attractive but no one turns up, or do we cut our losses and go for a 1 day event but run the risk of not attracting anyone?
So, question 1 is...1 or 2 day event?
I'll assume for now that we're going for 2 days. First question is about booster events. If you leave out booster, then you are only playing constructed. I think booster is a good idea and when combined with constructed, gives a good indication of overall ability.
However, if we leave booster out, what can replace it? A different set of rules for constructed perhaps?
As for constructed, is the best format AoD and beyond or should it be completely unrestricted and allow any figure to be used?
So, the options could be:
Booster Event - 4 rnds
Constructed (AoD and beyond or unrestricted)- 4 rnds
Top 8 KO - 4 rounds to get to the final
Secret format - 2-3 rounds (not SOLARIS!!)
Constructed- 4-6 rounds
Top 8 KO - 4 rounds to get to the final
I'd be grateful for your thoughts on the best format going. We're trying to attract the best Euro players so we can give the event some kudos and hopefully a title (of sorts).
Cheers
I think they'd be happy to give 2 days over to the event. If the interest isn't there, then perhaps a 1 day tourney may have to do. Its a bit chicken and egg - do we allocate 2 days to make the event more attractive but no one turns up, or do we cut our losses and go for a 1 day event but run the risk of not attracting anyone?
So, question 1 is...1 or 2 day event?
I'll assume for now that we're going for 2 days. First question is about booster events. If you leave out booster, then you are only playing constructed. I think booster is a good idea and when combined with constructed, gives a good indication of overall ability.
However, if we leave booster out, what can replace it? A different set of rules for constructed perhaps?
As for constructed, is the best format AoD and beyond or should it be completely unrestricted and allow any figure to be used?
So, the options could be:
Booster Event - 4 rnds
Constructed (AoD and beyond or unrestricted)- 4 rnds
Top 8 KO - 4 rounds to get to the final
Secret format - 2-3 rounds (not SOLARIS!!)
Constructed- 4-6 rounds
Top 8 KO - 4 rounds to get to the final
I'd be grateful for your thoughts on the best format going. We're trying to attract the best Euro players so we can give the event some kudos and hopefully a title (of sorts).
Cheers
