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Battle Road Rockford!!
Sat June 9th
Top Cut Comics
5600 N. 2nd St
Rockford IL 61111
Registration opens at 10am and closes for round 1 at 10:45
Battle Road Rockford!!
Sat June 9th
Top Cut Comics
5600 N. 2nd St
Rockford IL 61111
Registration opens at 10am and closes for round 1 at 10:45
Join us at Top Cut Comics for this FREE event - a chance to test out your skills and work on your premier ratings! Registration will be from 10am to 10:45, so don't be late for this one or you'll end up with a first round loss(although you can still get in Round 2). This tournament is FREE and anyone who knows how to play the game may enter. Anyone may enter if you already know how to play, and you don't have to have won any previous events to compete. We'll have Finals for up to Top 4 in each age group as well as some very cool prizes.
What do I need to know about this special tournament?
The tournament is run using the Modified Constructed Format (HeartGold SoulSilver through Dark Explorers) 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, only in the Finals.. After the main event, we'll post the Standings, and up to the Top 4 ranked players will play Single Elimination (best 2 out of 3 in 1 hour's time) until we have a winner in each of the 3 age groups.
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. Here's a link to a wonderful 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.
So, what time do you suggest we be there??
I suggest you be there right at 10am unless you already have your decklist all made out. The cut-off for entrance into Round 1 will be 10:45. 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 10:45am 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, Art contests, 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 Rockford ... All are welcome, of all ages. 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 HGSS-on Modified decks to play in this tournament.
The sets legal in the New Modified Format have been updated as of Sept 1, 2011. The New Modified format is HeartGold SoulSilver -through Dark Explorers. Players may not use cards from Pokémon sets prior to HGSS, 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 Top Cut Comics, including the newest Black & White decks.
This event will most likely 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 Battle Road series will have a K-Value of 4.
Age groups:
Junior Division: Born in 2001 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000
Masters Division: Born in 1996 or earlier
Also after the Swiss Rounds, in each of the 3 age groups we will have a Top Cut,
with a Maximum of a cut to Top 4.
This means that after the main tournament, the top ranked players in each of the 3 age groups will continue on to play additional rounds (the number of additional rounds will depend on how many players were in each age group), the winner being determined by winning 2 out of 3 matches within an hour's time, and continuing on to another elimination round until one Battle Road winner in each age group remains..
Are there Prizes?
YES! Of course there are! Top 4 finishers in each of the three age categories receive the following prizes:
Participants will receive 1 Play! Point just for playing! * click here for info on Play!Points
1st Place
4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A Gold Victory Cup promo card
2 Championship Points
* Click here for info on Championship Points
2nd Place
4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A Silver Victory Cup promo card
1 Championship Point
3rd Place
2 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A Bronze Victory Cup promo card
1 Championship Point (if age division attendance is 32 or greater
4th Place
2 Pokémon TCG booster packs
1 Championship Point (if age division attendance is 32 or greater)
But are there Door Prizes? Sure! We'll have an assortment of various items for door prizes! All sorts of different items, including Booster Packs, posters, Deck boxes, Pokemon Beachballs, Pokemon stickers, as well as a Pokemon Hat made by yours truly (I'll post a pic soon!)...these and other various Pokemon items will be randomly given out at various times to random players.
Will there be side events?
Yes! If we have time, we'll have Side Events depending on interest. $15 Draft pods, $25 Theme Deck Challenge... we'll see what you're interested in playing!
Will there be an Art Contest? Oh sure! I know how you all love to express yourselves with your Pokemon themed artwork! Feel free to bring in your creation or work on it in our Art Area in between rounds. If table space is limited to set up an art area before the event starts, we'll do it in the Junior area after they've finished their main rounds.
'Support the Store' Raffle - As a thank you to Top Cut 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- I understand that players get cranky and don't function well when they're hungry... no one wants cranky players. So, we will be having a set lunch break to keep you all happy and in a good mood ^_^ There are several fast food places within a mile, including McDonalds, Subway, & Arbys, and also a hugely stocked vending machine full of all kinds of awesome snack foods and drinks.
Chansey's Chance Raffle -
Get a raffle ticket for each Chansey card you donate from any set to Devin's Amazing Chansey Collection!
It can be any Chansey card from any set, just as long as it's a Chansey TCG card. The more you donate, the rarer the Chansey, the more raffle tickets and chances to win you'll get. So trade in those spare Chanseys you don't need for some chances to win booster packs!
1 Lucky winner will get 3 booster packs!
Pikas for Packs Raffle -
Want to contribute to what is probably
the largest collection of Pikachu cards anywhere?
Get a raffle ticket for each Pikachu card you turn in, from any set, for Troy's daughter Danielle's Pikachu Collection.
1 lucky winner will get 3 booster packs!
Can I win a Pokemon Hat made by PokeMama Camille? -
You Betcha! I'll be making another cute fleece Pokemon Hat and you can enter for the chance to win it and wear it proudly! I'll post pictures of it shortly.
I have complete details at my website, www.pokemama.com but If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me... emailing me is best(pokemama@ gmail.com) or call me at 608-322-0549, and be sure to mention in your message if it's about Madison, Oconomowoc or Rockford as they're each a week apart.
Hope to see you all at Top Cut Comics for this fun, but competitive event! See you there!
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