The next level: Nationals Qualifiers

April 10th, 2009

Here in Iaşi we’ve always promoted competitive tournaments more than casual play. We try to play in DCI sanctioned tournaments every Saturday as much as possible. But true competition can’t always be achieved when the setting’s all the same.

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Battles spanning 3 universes,
one of which is still broken into 5 shards

April 10th, 2009

Registration closed (event held) for this Saturday’s standard tournament. The turmoils in Alara are almost starting to match the struggle of Shadowmoor longing for the eternal sun of Lorwyn. So are you joining us this Saturday for some Magic fun?

Let’s all battle in the most shapeshifting
of all mutliverses: Standard

March 31st, 2009

Registration closed (event held) for this Saturday’s standard tournament. Check the forum Friday to see if and when we play. The calendar has been updated with this month’s schedule, which features only standard tournaments and the Alara Rebord prerelease.

Before Alara would come united,
they’d draft their plans and armies once more

March 24th, 2009

Registration closed for this month’s limited event! Usually, on a month without pre/release events, we just draft the latest block. Mircea proposed we play backdrafting this time. He first came up with the idea during the EDH vs. T1 debate last winter. Let’s hear what you think about that on the forum! And if registration goes well, we’ll announce specifics this Friday.

A Golden Discovery

March 12th, 2009

As you all probably know, Alara Reborn, the next set to be released and the final one of the Alara block, is coming straight at us with great speed. While the set is still far away, the very nice mages of the coast have decided to show us a preview card, but sadly, being evil wizards that they are, they erased all the magical rules text. But somehow, I get the feeling there’s more to this preview than meets the eye. Let’s have another look.

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The extended multiverse is a wonderful place,
until planeswalkers meet each other

March 10th, 2009

Registration closed for this Saturday’s extended tournament. Dust those extended decks, because they’ll see a lot more action from now on! With an extended tournament every month, you should think seriously about having a permanent extended deck. Of course, it’s always nice to bring a surprise and curve the meta-game. Will you? We’ll talk location on Friday, when registration closes.

Wherever in standard you dwell,
someone wants to pick a duel with you

March 1st, 2009

Registration closed for next Saturday’s standard tournament. Whether you’re swinging one of the Lorwyn tribes, or maybe you’ve gone ahead to one of the Shards of Alara, ready your deck for the standard play! I’ll be back with details about next week’s tournament whereabouts after registration closes, Friday.

February 2009 recap

March 1st, 2009

I sense a disturbance in the mana. Magic wasn’t so agitated this February. I’ll just assume it’s a matter of natural events that caused this, which would in turn mean we’re going to be fine in the future. After all, there are some new rules in place meant to deal with this problem specifically. Let’s review our tournament status.

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Let’s draft this… Conflux

February 22nd, 2009

Registration closed for this week’s tournament: our first drafting of Conflux. Many say the format should be ALA/ALA/CON due to Conflux being just an expansion, but those of use who want more and more Conflux picks would go for ALA/CON/CON. Cast your vote on the forum poll, and we’ll see Friday at 16:00 what and where we’ll play!

UPDATE: Well, this week we’re playing ALA/CON/CON. We’re playing in Amnesia Crem Caffe, gathering around 11:30, and we open the boosters around 12:00. If anyone is going to show up incognito, remember the location rules: every person needs to spend at least 15 lei at the bar. Also remember the registration fee for the draft is 45 lei (the price of 3 boosters). There is no prize support for this draft.

Sages, hags and druids of old age: Extended tournament this weekend!

February 19th, 2009
Ravnica Plains artwork

Ravnica: City of Guilds basic land artwork by Anthony S. Waters. © Wizards of the Coast

Due to popular request, we’ve scraped the Standard tournament planned for this weekend and replaced with this… well, you know now. Unlike every other tournament before, however, this one’s organization scheme is a bit more complicated. Read on to see how it goes. Or you can skip and just go register.

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