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Collectable Card Games - Descriptions


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Babylon 5

Babylon 5 is the last best hope for peace in the Universe. Each player represents a race in the struggle for galactic supremacy. Each race has their own agenda, whether it be peace, military conquest, diplomatic or psychic subterfuge. However, depending who controls the race (player) any option is available to each race.

There will be four Babylon 5 tournaments, a sealed deck, a regular, a social open and a Highlander tournament. Standard rules (Deluxe edition version) and FAQ's apply. For Sealed Deck tournaments, minimum deck size is 45 cards. Will be using the "Virtual Kosh" and "Virtual Justin" rule. This means that any player may spend 3 influence to gain a temporary Vorlon or Shadow mark. There is no limit to how many temporary marks may be gained in this fashion, apart from influence required. Players may also trade cards on a one for one basis with other players in the tournament and only with cards obtained for the tournament. All cards not included in your deck are considered to be in your sideboard.

Social Tournaments are regular open tournaments, which are scored differently. The objective is to be creative and have fun, winning just ends the game. After each round (when the game ends), each player at the table awards two point to an opponent. One point for role playing (getting into the spirit of the game and his deck) and one point for the player who made you game the most fun for you. The final table will be drawn from the player of each race who had the maximal number of votes throughout the preliminary rounds for "made the game fun". Ties will be broken first with role-playing, then possibly fewest opponents played, then randomly, or we could advance both/all members of a race who are tied after comparing the top 2 vote categories. The player who is voted best in each category at the final table will get prizes, as will the best overall role-player if they did not make the final table, with additional rewards for overall the three main prize positions (overall most fun player, best role-player of the most fun players and best role-player overall). Any player willing and able to play more than 2 racial decks at the tournament automatically will receive a bonus vote for making the game fun for others. A judge in such a tournament is allowed to play and compete for the awards. If he can make the game fun for everyone and earn a prize, so much the better!

For open tournaments, players may have a sideboard reserve of 20 cards, which they can use to modify their decks between rounds. Deck minimum is 60 cards. Maximum of 3 of any cards. There will be 3 qualifying rounds of 3 or 5 players, with the highest scoring players of each race going into a final round. Each round will have a 60 minutes time limit. Each player receives a base score equal to their final position. If the game has an outright winner (20pts), the winning player receives 4 bonus points to their score. The winner of the game also awards 2 points to any other player/s of their choice. If the victory is by Major Agenda the winner scores 2 bonus points and can award an extra point to another player/s. Everyone carries their base score into the next qualifying game. The highest scoring player of each race after the qualifying rounds, goes into the final. All previous scores are ignored and all players start again at base zero. The top two players of each race receive prizes.

The highlander open is a standard tournament, except that only one of each card is allowed in your deck.

Races for Sealed Deck tournaments will be randomly determined. Sealed deck consists of one starter and three boosters. An alternate faction starter will also be opened and each player will get the alternate "ambassador and race cards" plus remaining cards at random. For the open tournament, each player is required to bring a minimum of three alliance races, as all five player games must include one of each race. (Players that do not have three decks, can not score bonus points). Each player will only play one race for the duration of each tournament. Zeta Squadron members gain a world ranking. Prizes include: certificates, cards boxes and card packets, promo cards and for any tournament with 24 or more players, a signed Babylon 5 card.
Sponsored by Precedence Publishing & Alternate Worlds.


Deadlands

Deadlands is a game of the Wild West...er, Weird West. This CCG is set in a parallel universe where the Civil War did not end. The undead and supernatural creatures roam the world. Ghost rock is a powerful energy source. Various outfits vie to seize control of Gammora (the city with a motherload of Ghost Rock). The sealed deck event consists of 1 starter and 2 boosters. All tournaments are Swiss style tournaments. Prizes include limited promos, stock and certificates.
Sponsored by Alternate Worlds.


Highlander

Highlander is a card game of swashbuckling sword fighting skill and devious subterfuge. Players assume the role of an immortal with their own unique abilities. The gathering is near, as all immortals battle for "the ultimate prize", to the death. The game takes minutes to learn but longer to master. Don't lose your head.

The Lean and Mean tournament has a 50 card deck construction maximum. Six cards must be Lean and Mean. If you do not have 6 Lean and Mean cards, you may use proxies, but will always go second in each game you play. Please note that edge cards no longer contribute to your deck construction size. All tournaments are double elimination format. Each player can lose one game and still be in the running, unless you lose your head, from a head shot attack. Standard rules and FAQ's will apply. The Sealed Deck will consist of a starter deck and 2 boosters, 1 Gathering and 1 Watchers chronicles. Prizes include certificates, promo cards and bonus prizes for nexus members.

The open tournament is the second regional qualifier and the NSW state championship. The Sealed Deck tournament is likewise the second regional qualifier and the NSW state championship.
Sponsored by Thunder Castle Games & Alternate Worlds.


Legend of the Burning Sands

Legend of the Burning Sands is a companion CCG to Legend of the Five Rings. LBS is set in the mythical Arabian setting where water is more important than honour. Players can win in a number of ways, either by achieving a military victory and thereby eliminating the other clans, a water victory where players drain their opponents water supplies or an Story victory where a clan manages to play 5 story points worth of cards. We have two Legend of the Burning Sands tournaments scheduled. One sealed deck tournaments and one open. Sealed Deck events consist of 1 starter and 2-3 boosters. Standard rules and FAQ's. All tournaments are Swiss (average of five rounds), with the top players playing off in single elimination. The exact number of finalists ranges from 2-8, depending on the number of participants. Each game has a 30 minute time limit. Prizes may include: certificates, promo cards and Dinar certificates.
Sponsored by Five Rings Publishing & Alternate Worlds.


Legend of the Five Rings

Legend of the Five Rings is a game set in a medieval mythical Japan. Players can win in a number of ways, either by achieving a military victory and thereby eliminating the other clans, a honour victory (diplomacy) or an enlightenment victory where a clan manages to retrieve all five rings. We have 3 Legend of the Five Rings tournaments scheduled a sealed deck (1 on 1) and an open (1 on 1), a Jade Extended (1 on 1). Sealed Deck will consist of one starter and 2-3 boosters. Standard DCI floor rules & FAQ's apply. All tournaments are two sessions per tournament. All L5R tournaments will be in Swiss format, noelimination's. The number of rounds will be based on players, but the base minimum is 5 (requires at least 8 players). The exact number of finalists ranges from 2-8, depending on the number of participants.

When time expires, the player who started second completes their turn. Games scored win points and on victory points. (Detailed schedule below). Standard rules & FAQ's apply, except: deck size minimum is 30/30 for sealed deck tournaments, with 40/40 for open tournaments. Starting sequence will be determined by a total of family honour. The two player games are 30 minutes. All of these qualifier tournaments will be scored if time expires on the following basis: 1 vp for each honour pt, 10 vp for each province destroyed, 8 vp for each ring in play and 2 vp for each point of honour you force your below zero. Note: only your best victory condition will be scored, not all victory conditions. If you are unable to win via a particular victory condition for some reason (i.e. honour due to Kaede Sensei,) you can not score any points for that victory condition. Qualification will be based on number of win points (wp) and if that is tied on who they defeated. Win points (wp) are 3 pt for 2 players games and 1 pt for a drawn game. Prizes may include: certificates, promo cards and Koku redemption certificates.
Sponsored by Five Rings Publishing & Alternate Worlds.


Mythos

Mythos is a game of supernatural horror set in the universe of H.P. Lovecraft. Unsuspecting people become tangled in the horror of the elder gods and their insane influence. Players assume the role of an investigator, telling their tale (adventure) as they discover the existence of the elder gods and the nightmares they bring. Can you uncover the facts before you are driven insane?

There will be one sealed deck NSW state championship and one open NSW state championship tournaments. Sealed Deck events will consist of 1 starter and FOUR boosters. Three 50 minute rounds will determine the qualifying positions for the finalists. The top four scoring players after the three rounds will play off in the final without a time limit. Points are awarded for each qualifying game on the following basis: The winner of each game is determined by adding their sanity score and their adventure points. Once the winner is determined, the qualifying points are calculated by accruing adventure points plus position points. Position points are awarded on the following basis: 1st = 10, 2nd = 5 and 3rd = 2. Minimum deck size is 52 cards with 20 adventure points. All tournaments are two sessions per tournament. Prizes may include: card packets, game products, certificates and special cards.
Sponsored by Chaosium and Alternate Worlds.


Netrunner

It is the third decade of the 21st Century, the real world is just a shadow of the corporate and private struggles of Cyberspace. Your survival is determined by how you can perform within the 'Net, whether you're trying to process information or liberate it. Players take roles of Corporation and Runner, with the main aim of both sides being to obtain an Agenda. Corporations must attempt to nurture an Agenda to fruition, the longer it takes the more valuable it is. The Runner attempts to steal the Agenda off the Corporation. The Corporation can build several different means to defend Agenda under development, and the Runner can obtain means to break through defences. But then who gets there first, wins. In the world of NetRunner, it's either run....or be run over.

Players play two game per opponent with a 30 minute time limit for each game. Once as the Corporation and once as the Runner. There will be a sealed deck and an open tournament. The sealed deck will consist of one starter and 3-4 boosters (from all expansions). Prizes include certificates, stock and autographed cards including promo cards. All tournaments consist of two sessions.
Sponsored by Wizards of the Coast & Alternate Worlds.


Star Trek: Next Generation

There will be a sealed deck and open tournament, with standard rules and FAQ's. The sealed deck will utilise one regular starter and six boosters and a warp pack. Star Trek: Next Generation is a game where players attempt to complete missions, whilst thwarting their opponent's attempts. Battle is always an option, but a last resort for the Federation! The tournament will be held over approximately 6 rounds, each player playing a different opponent each round. Deck size is unlimited, no more than 30 cards can be seed cards. This is a Swiss style tournament. All tournaments consist of two sessions. Prizes may include T-shirts, cards and merchandise. Bonus prizes will be given for encouragement awards, mini-prizes and raffle prizes. Minimum prize for all entrants is one starter deck.
Sponsored by Alternate Worlds.


Star Wars

Players assume the role of either the darks or light side and vie for control of the force, while attempting to dwindle their opponents force, utilising ships, characters and weapons.

Star Wars will feature one sealed deck tournament and one open tournament, with standard rules and FAQ's. One regular starter and SIX boosters and a Jedi pack will be used for the sealed deck tournament. Each player will play both light and dark sides as opposed to players will be randomly assigned either light or dark side and being restricted to only play that faction. Minimum deck size is 40 cards with a 40 minute time limit. Star Wars is a Swiss style open tournament. The tournament will be held over approximately 3 rounds (6 games). Players will build a deck of 60 cards, either light side or dark side. Force loss/gain is totalled at the end of each game and the player who has the overall highest force gain is determined the winner. Prizes may include T-shirts, merchandise and certificates. Bonus prizes will be given for encouragement awards, mini-prizes and raffle prizes. Minimum prize for all entrants is one starter deck.
Sponsored by Alternate Worlds


Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider is based on the popular computer game. Players assume the role of a Raider (including various versions of Lara Croft) and race for the treasure before their opponents. Each player also attempt to thwart the other and throwing additional obstacles.

Tomb Raider will feature one sealed deck tournament and one open tournament, with standard rules and FAQ's. Players will compete in two rounds of 30 minute, against each opponent. (Each player uses their own location deck once in one of the two games). Up to 5 rounds of Swiss format games will be held, with the best result being the winner. Prizes may include, merchandise, promo cards and certificates.
Sponsored by Precedence & Alternate Worlds.


Wheel of Time

Robert Jordon's Wheel of Time is a game for two players. One player takes the side of light while the other takes the side of shadow in an eternal struggle for control of the Pattern, the ultimate fabric and destiny of the Universe.

There will be one sealed deck and one open tournament. Standard rules and FAQ's apply.
Sponsored by Precedence & Alternate Worlds.


Wizard

Wizard is a non-collectable card game, similar to a Trump game. No cards required, decks will be provided. It is a multi-player game, up to 5 players. Each game played is it's own tournament, taking up to 60 minutes. All players get a world ranking just by playing a game. There will be multiple tournament held throughout Necronomicon Millennium, with specific times arranged to suit players. Prizes include certificates and stock.
Sponsored by U.S. Games Systems & Alternate Worlds.


Wyvern

Wyvern is a game of mythical dragons, treasure and dragon slayers, where player vie for control over the six zones of battlefield positions. There will be two Wyvern tournaments, one sealed deck (NSW State Championship), and one open tournaments (NSW State championship). We are using the standard rules and restrictions as per Wyvern Shadow #5 with current FAQ's. Starter deck consists on one base starter and one each of the Phoenix and Chameleon booster. All tournaments are Swiss style tournaments. Prizes include limited prints, merchandise and certificates.
Sponsored by US Games Systems & Alternate Worlds.


Young Jedi (Star Wars)

Players assume the role of either the darks or light side and vie for control of the force, while attempting to dwindle their opponents force, utilising ships, characters and weapons.

Star Wars will feature one sealed deck tournament and one open tournament, with standard rules and FAQ's. Players will be randomly assigned either light or dark side and will only play that faction. Star Wars: Young Jedi is a Swiss style open tournament. The tournament will be held over approximately 3 rounds (6 games). Players will build a deck of 60 cards, either light side or dark side. Each game is 30 minutes. Force loss/gain is totalled at the end of each game and the player who has the overall highest force gain is determined the winner. Prizes may include T-shirts, merchandise and certificates. Bonus prizes will be given for encouragement awards, mini-prizes and raffle prizes.
Sponsored by Decipher Inc., Sports Cards Australia & A.W.


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