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Oconomowoc’s Autumn Battle Road Tournament is coming!
Sat Sept 29th, 2012
at Kowabunga Comics
102 North Main Street
Oconomowoc WI 53066
Registration from 11:30 – 12 noon
Seating is limited to the first 40 players, so don't be late if you want to be sure to get in!
Sat Sept 29th, 2012
at Kowabunga Comics
102 North Main Street
Oconomowoc WI 53066
Registration from 11:30 – 12 noon
Seating is limited to the first 40 players, so don't be late if you want to be sure to get in!
Prizes for 1st – 4th in each of the 3 age groups, plus Door Prizes and more! Don’t miss your chance to shine!
What do I need to know about this special tournament?
Note: We will NOT be having a lunch break, so eat before you come please! They sell snacks and soda etc at Kowabunga, but please no bringing in food from other restaurants, ok? There are several places right on the way within a mile or two, like Taco Bell, KFC & McDonalds, so you could stop at before you come.
Decklists will be required… I’ll have them there for you to fill out there at the event, or you can print it out ahead of time. (Decklists turned in after noon will mean you will have a Round 1 Loss and will start in Round 2) Click the link at the top of the page for the Tournament Decklist maker that really makes it easy to do your decklist ahead of time… just click on the drop down menu to make your selections, then print it out and bring it in! This software was created to help make it much easier to correctly fill out tournament deck lists, helping avoid errors and costly penalties. Just fill in the blanks from the drop down menu, then when you’re done, print it out! Very easy! Either way is fine. Just be sure to be there early enough to get them filled out and turned in before 10:45am, because you must have a decklist to be entered in the tourney! And remember, it’s you’re responsibility to make sure that your deck is legal and matches your decklist completely, so take care in writing it out! We’ll have people who can help you fill it out or check over your deck when you get there, so just let me or one of my Judges know if you need some help.
The tournament is run using the Modified Constructed Format (Black & White through Dragons Exalted) and Age Modified Swiss pairings. Be sure to check the new Black & White Rulebook and the updated Rule Changes as of the release date of the Black & White set, as well as any TCG Errata, as found on the Main Pokemon website in the Rules & Resources section. The number of Swiss rounds run will depend on total attendance at the event, most likely 3 – 6 rounds, in the new format, ’30 minutes + 3 turns’, and you’ll play different players for each of the Rounds. Some newer players often mistakenly think that if they lose their first match, they’re out, but that’s not the case. After the main event, we’ll post the Standings, and we’ll have our 1st – 4th place winners in each of the 3 age groups.This Premier tournament is FREE to enter, so why not come join us in Rockford and test your skills!
What are Battle Road Tournaments? The Battle Road series is designed to provide players with small, entry-level events on a local scale.
So, what time do you suggest we be there?
I suggest you be there right at 11:30am unless you already have your decklist all made out. The cut-off for entrance into Round 1 will be noon. Decklists will be required, so be sure to allow time to fill them out. Better yet, use the Decklist Maker I’ve got a link for above. If you haven’t turned in your decklist by noon you can still be entered into the tournament, but you’ll start in Round 2, you’ll have a first Round loss. We will not delay the tourney for latecomers as it’s just not fair to those who get there on time. Bring your DS and your Games to play while you wait! Once your decklist is turned in, you can participate in DS battles, or any other activities we might have while you wait.
Better too early than too late!
Who may enter in the Tournament? Anyone who knows how to play the game may enter, you do not need to be a resident of the City of Oconomowoc … All are welcome, of all ages, from far away, or right in town! If you’re new to the game and want to learn more about it, check out the Pokemon Organized Play website for a demo with instructions on how to play so you’ll already know how when you get there, because for this particular event, you should at least already know the basics of how to play.
What do I need to bring with me? You’ll need to bring your own 60 card legal deck, bring your own damage counters or dice, you may want to bring a sack lunch or money to buy lunch, snacks, products for sale, or to enter in some of our Side Events after the Main Event, but no money is required for entry to this event. You should also know your POP ID number. Many of you are already in my computer from playing in past events of mine, but still, if you’re in a League or have an ID number, write it down and bring it with you, and if you’re new and don’t have a POP ID number yet, no worries… I can get you set up with one right there.
Format: Modified Constructed – Bring your own best BW-on Modified decks to play in this tournament.
The sets legal in the New Modified Format have been updated as of Sept 1, 2012. The New Modified format is BW -on. Players may not use cards from Pokémon sets prior to BW, with the exception of basic Energy cards and cards that were reprinted in Modified legal sets. Please make sure you’re ready with a legal deck and review the legal sets for the Modified Format here.
Remember, this is a Battle Road Event… so keep in mind the following rules and restrictions:
Cards from the World’s Championship Decks with the silver borders are NOT allowed in Tournaments.
Sleeves must be single color with no artwork or holographic design, exceptions being the Japanese Pokeball or Pikachu Sleeves, or any of the US Pokemon Sleeves from Prereleases etc.
Cards must be in uniform condition if unsleeved so as not to appear to be marked in any way.
Cheating will be dealt with severly, so don’t do it! Always play honorably and fair!
Of course if you have any questions at all as to if your deck is Tourney ready or not, please feel free to stop in a little early and have us check over your deck for you.
If you arrive and find that your deck is not legal to play in this tourney, don’t worry, you will still be able to play. There are plenty of interesting starter decks available to purchase right there at Kowabunga Comics, including the newest Black & White decks.
This event will will be Age Separated Swiss (everyone will play within their own age group in all the rounds, the number of rounds being determined by number of players in each age group). The winners will be determined by the final standings after the Swiss rounds.
Age groups:
Junior Division: Born in 2002 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1998, 1999, 2000, or 2001
Masters Division: Born in 1997 or earlier
Are there Prizes?
YES! Of course there are!
Top 4 finishers in each of the three age categories receive the following prizes:
1st Place
4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A Gold Victory Cup promo card
2nd Place
4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A Silver Victory Cup promo card
3rd Place
2 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A Bronze Victory Cup promo card
4th Place
2 Pokémon TCG booster packs
But are there Door Prizes? Sure! We’ll have an assortment of various items for door prizes that will be randomly given out at various times to random players.
‘Support the Store’ Raffle - As a thank you to Kowabunga Comics for hosting our event, I’d like to encourage our players to purchase items from their store. Show me your receipt for items that you purchase there (including Side Events) and I’ll give you a Raffle ticket. Spend $5 or more and I’ll give you an extra raffle ticket for each extra $5 you spend! The more you spend in the store, the more chances you get! After all the main rounds are finished, I’ll draw a lucky number to win 3 booster packs.
Food-(We will NOT be having a lunch break, so eat before you come please! They sell snacks and soda etc at Kowabunga, but please no bringing in food from other restaurants, ok? There are several places right on the way within a mile or two, like Taco Bell, KFC & McDonalds, so you could stop at before you come. )
Tentative Time Schedule
(This schedule and number of rounds may certainly vary, depending on the number of players for each age group. This tentative schedule is based on 3 rounds for Jrs, 3 rounds for Srs and possibly 4 for Masters.
Registration…11:30 to noon (if your decklist is turned in after noon, you’ll have a Round 1 loss but be in Round 2. I really encourage you to either have your decklist already made out when you arrive, or be sure to arrive by 11:30am to fill it out there. You don’t want to miss out on Round 1!)
Noon – Announcements
12:10 Post Roster/post Pairings
Round 1 12:15 – 1:00
Round 2 1:00 – 1:45
Round 3 1:45 -2:30
Post list of Door Prize winners
Round 4 2:30 – 3:15
Round 5 3:15-4:00
Announce final standings
If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me… emailing me is best(pokemama@ pokemama.com) or call me at 608-322-0549, and be sure to mention in your message if it’s about Madison, Rockford, or Oconomowoc.
Join us at Kowabunga Comics on Sept 29th for this competitive event! See you there!