Gencon® 1999

Andrew Davidson, Stefan Vincent and Michael Nickoloff are working together to plan numerous Shadowfist events at this year's Gencon. We have received notification from Andon that the events are in the pre-registration booklet, but riddled with errors. (not surprisingly)  If you have any questions, please email us!

• Event overview
• General tournament notes
• Last year's winners!
• Transcripts from the pre-registration booklet
• FAQ

Events

• Whirlpool of Blood

This is a sealed booster draft format. Competitors will be provided product (1 starter and 1 booster from each set) for play.  After a brief amount of time to review the starter, the players will be organized into a big circle.  Notice will be given, and each player opens the first booster.  The players will be given 20 seconds to review the pack and draft 1 (one) card.  The players then put the pack face down, and when time is called, they pass the pack to the next player. Drafting continues until the pack is exhausted. The next pack is then opened and repeated until all cards are drafted.  Drafting will go left, right, left.  The competitors will then be given another 20 minutes to construct a deck of any size.
This is a multiplayer sealed tournament. (3, 4 or 5 person tables with 4 player final)  Product will be provided.  We are still unsure if we are allowing competitors to furnish their own product.  Demos and teaching sessions will be provided beforehand. This is the best place to learn Shadowfist and jump head-first into the Secret War!
• Final Brawl

This is it; the major tournament of 1999!  If you want bragging rights as The Man, come win this tournament!  Be prepared for hard-hitting game play, fast action and a whole slew of deck types and concepts.
This is a multiplayer constructed tournament. (3, 4 or 5 person tables with 4 player final)  Please bring your own deck and be familiar with all the rules.  This is an advanced level tournament; beginners allowed but could be overwhelmed with the action and strategies involved!
• Who's the Man?

Even though Who's the Man? is not P.C. (Who's the Woman?), this format definitely allows equal opportunity butt kicking!  Bring your best dueling deck (2 player) and prepare to shape the Secret War into your desires!
This is a dueling constructed tournament. (2 player) Please bring your own deck and be ready to play. Be familiar with all the rules and dueling deck design. (Comeback potential/cards is a major focus!) This is an expert level tournament.
• Last Stand

"Isn't Mountain Retreat a coaster?  Why are you playing with Mysterious Stranger? I can't believe you're playing with that card!"  Those excerpt are overheard when people come upon a RetroFist game!  Andrew Davidson and the London gang have reworked and retooled many existing cards that are sub-par or under-powered.  By adding new abilities to the cards, the rules give cards a second chance for fame and a new taste of Shadowfist.  Full details of RetroFist cards are available at Andrew's web page.
This is a multiplayer constructed tournament. (3, 4 or 5 person tables)  Please bring your own deck and be ready to kick butt!  This is an intermediate level tournament; beginners welcomed as well!

General Tournament Notes

• Cost

Andon charges the tournament players for an event; we do not get any of the money!  The 4 hour tournaments will be $2.50 and the 6 hour tournament will cost $5.00.
• Tournament Rules

There are a few published rules on the web: Daedalus' Official Rules, SoCal Rules and London Rules.  We are unsure what rules to use at this moment.
• Judges

We are planning to run a 3-judge system.  A game that needs a ruling will ask a judge from another game; this allows all interested parties to enjoy the Shadowfist competition.
• Time Limits

The slots are hampered by Andon's time limits, and the playing tables will probably be used for other events during other time slots. So, we must enforce time limits on all tournaments. (excluding the final of a tournament)  We hate to end a game prematurely, but we must keep the tournament moving in a timely manner.
• Collusion

All types of collusion will be prohibited: cheating, throwing games, excessive kingmaker, and points shaving.
• Stalling

Stalling is prohibited.  All players will have the opportunity to make lengthy decision during a game, but premeditated stalling is grounds for disqualification. However, playing a turtle deck will just make some of us call you, "Turtle!"  A lot. :>
• Prizes

Andon furnishes cheap-o-rama certificates for winners. (dunno if it's just first place or whatnot)  We're bringing ribbons for sure.  We're going to find some neat-o Shadowfist cards for prizes as well. Also, we're looking into some super-secret prizes too!
• Fun

You will have a great time! (not guaranteed. However, winning a tournament sure helps the fun factor)

Last Year's Winners

• Whirlpool of Blood -- Patrick Smith
• Final Brawl -- Jason Rownd
• Who's the Man?! (or Woman in this case) -- Yuit Vong

Transcripts

• Whirlpool of Blood
• Final Brawl
• Who's the Man?
• Last Stand

FAQ

• When is Gencon 1999?

August 5-9, 1999.
• Where is Gencon 1999?

Milwaukee, WI.
• How much does it cost?

Its $50 for pre-reg. I'd assume it would cost more at the door.
• Why are you charging for the tournaments?

Because we can!  No, really, Andon charges the players. They get all the money.
• Hey, the Godzilla blow-pops from last year were neat, but how 'bout some 'Fist prizes?

Ronin donated some stuff as well! Anyway, we're looking into signed cards, rarer cards and some secret-stuff.
• Is the pre-reg book wrong?

Yes. Here are the latest problems:
• Last Stand is listed incorrectly at 1:00 am, not 10:00 am.
• I'm a beginning player, how do I play/get started?

E-mail us and we'll shower you with cards.  Or, just show up 30 min before the tournament and we'll demo it to you.
• What's up with Jose?

Who's Jose? Oh, that guy.  If he ever stuck his head outside, I'd bet he'd be swarmed in an instant!
• There are many Doomtown players too!  Are you scheduling the tournaments at the same time like last year?

Nope. Thanks to some high level connections, we have the Doomtown schedule right here:
• Thursday, 10 am  Basic Constructed
• Thursday, 4 pm    A Reaping of Souls pre-release
• Friday, 4 pm        A Reaping of Souls pre-release
• Saturday, 10 am  "Most wanted" -- World Championship
• Sunday, 11 am    Revolver variant

Last modified: March 5, 1999.