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| − | <big>The ''' | + | <big>The '''EDH Voltron Tournament''' is an inter-kingdom '''Magic:TheGathering Commander''' tournament held between the kingdoms of [[Northern Lights]] and [[Blackspire]] ''(Washington and Oregon)''. It is held once or twice a year during fall or winter coronations, and typically features [[Talisman]] prizes which are valid in both kingdoms.</big> |
==<span style="color:#331F71">Tournament Rules</span>== | ==<span style="color:#331F71">Tournament Rules</span>== | ||
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==<span style="color:#793e1c">History</span>== | ==<span style="color:#793e1c">History</span>== | ||
=====2023: Fourth Annual Voltron Tourney===== | =====2023: Fourth Annual Voltron Tourney===== | ||
| − | Will | + | Will be held at '''[[NLCC | NLCC Fall 2023]]''' in Washington State, in September of 2022. |
| − | =====2022: Third | + | =====2022: Third Voltron Tourney===== |
Was held at '''[[Winterbash | WinterBash 2022]]''' in ''Salem OR'' in '''February'''. Prizes were: | Was held at '''[[Winterbash | WinterBash 2022]]''' in ''Salem OR'' in '''February'''. Prizes were: | ||
* '''1st''' prize was a [[Wand of Release]] | * '''1st''' prize was a [[Wand of Release]] | ||
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This year, all prizes were crafted by [[Gaily Forward Alchemy]]. | This year, all prizes were crafted by [[Gaily Forward Alchemy]]. | ||
| − | =====2021: Second | + | =====2021: Second Voltron Tourney===== |
Was held at '''Midsummers Nights Games''' in ''Vancouver WA'' in '''June''' of that year. Prizes were: | Was held at '''Midsummers Nights Games''' in ''Vancouver WA'' in '''June''' of that year. Prizes were: | ||
* '''1st''' prize - [[Nuntius Staff | Staff of Nuntius]] | * '''1st''' prize - [[Nuntius Staff | Staff of Nuntius]] | ||
Revision as of 01:55, 7 July 2022
The EDH Voltron Tournament is an inter-kingdom Magic:TheGathering Commander tournament held between the kingdoms of Northern Lights and Blackspire (Washington and Oregon). It is held once or twice a year during fall or winter coronations, and typically features Talisman prizes which are valid in both kingdoms.
Contents
Tournament Rules
Basics
- MTG Format: Commander
- Groupings: 4 players per pod.
- Time: 1 hour per round.
- Rounds: 2 rounds, random pairings.
No Proxies. All cards must be real.
Scoring
Whenever a player does the indicated action: they are awarded the corresponding points:
- Defeating an opponent with 21+ Commander-damage: 3 Points.
- Defeating an opponent with any other form of combat damage: 2 Points.
- Defeating an opponent, or winning the game, with any other method: 1 Point.
- Defeating the final opponent, thus winning the game, is worth Double Points (i.e. +6pts or +4pts or +2pts).
Matchmaking
Tournament structure consists of 2 rounds of randomized matchmaking, followed by a third and final round of just the top-4 highest-scoring players.
Players accumulate points across multiple rounds. These points do not influence the second-round matchmaking (which is done randomly). Rounds are time-limited. For the third and final round: most players are eliminated, and the top-four players play one final match. Grand Prizes are awarded to the top 3 players according to their final cumulative scores.
Game Design Philosophy
In the game of MTG:Commander: your deck's Commander is supposed to represent YOU. This scoring system is designed to encourage players to fight with the honor and chivalry of a knight, by rewarding you for doing the MTG-equivalent of defeating your opponents in single-combat – killing with 21+ commander damage!
Look-The-Part Bonus
Sometimes, the tourney features single-use Trinket potions as Look-The-Part bonuses.
LTP Requirement:
(A) Cosplay as your Commander, as shown in the art on the card, and/or
(B) "Cosplay as your Deck"*
To "Cosplay As Your Deck": The colors of your deck must be prominently represented in the colors of your outfit:
| • Blue Mana: Blue, Cyan, Indigo | 
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| • Black Mana: Black, Purple, Violet | 
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| • Red Mana: Red, Orange, Maroon | 
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| • Green Mana: Green, earth tones | 
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| • White Mana: White, yellow, beige | 
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| • Colorless/Artifact: Grey, silver | 
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History
2023: Fourth Annual Voltron Tourney
Will be held at NLCC Fall 2023 in Washington State, in September of 2022.
2022: Third Voltron Tourney
Was held at WinterBash 2022 in Salem OR in February. Prizes were:
- 1st prize was a Wand of Release
- 2nd prize was a Bracelet of Anti-Magic
- 3rd prize was a Wand of Mending
This year: permission was granted by: King Murphy O'Hygan of NL; and King Sirex of BS. Prizes will continue to be valid NL until NLCC Fall 2022; and were valid in BS for two months from date of issuance.
This year, all prizes were crafted by Gaily Forward Alchemy.
2021: Second Voltron Tourney
Was held at Midsummers Nights Games in Vancouver WA in June of that year. Prizes were:
- 1st prize - Staff of Nuntius
- 2nd prize - Wand of Release
- 3rd prize - Bracelet of Anti-Magic
- 4th prize - Wand of Mending
That year: permission had been granted from: King Theory of BS; Konnig Mithius Silverbow of NL, and King Steven from VO and were valid all three kingdoms.
That year, first prize was donated by Ion, and 2nd-4th prizes were crafted by Gaily Forward Alchemy.
2020: The first Voltron Tourney
Voltron was at WinterBash 2020 in Astoria OR in Feb of that year. Prizes were:
- 1st prize - Wand of Release
- 2nd prize - Bracelet of Solidity
- 3rd prize - Wand of Mending
That year: the prizes had been granted with permission from both King Akryn and King Sir Kalten, and thus were valid in both the kingdoms of NL and BS.
That year, all prizes were crafted by Gaily Forward Alchemy.
