Necronomicon 99

Collectable Card Game Tournaments

Descriptions of the CCG tournaments running at Necronomicon 99:

Babylon 5

Highlander

Legend of the Burning Sands

Legend of the Five Rings

Mythos

Star Trek: Next Generation

Star Wars

Wyvern

The day and time each tournament is being held.

Tournament Schedule

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 4 Babylon 5 tournaments, a sealed deck a regular open, a social open and a Battel for earth open. 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.

BATTLE FOR EARTH tournament - this tournaments will be 2 or 3 player games, where each player within a game will be playing one of the 3 human factions, either Sinclair / Clark / or Bester. The 3 factions will be battling for the future of earth. Standard rules except as follows: B5 influence will start the game at 0 and can never be increased (or reduced) beyond this starting point by any means. Also, no Babylon 5 votes can be called. Effects that call for a B5 vote are negated. Starting tensions between all human factions will be 5. Scoring for this tournament will also be differant. The game will only allow for 2 or 3 player games. In a 3 player game, 1st 3 pts, 2nd 2 pts & 3rd 1 pt. In a 2 player game, 1st 3 pts & 2nd 1 pt. There are no cooperation points for this format, but any game which is completed before time is called will recieve an additional 1 pt for all participants involved in that game.

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.

Races for Sealed Deck tournaments will be randomly determined. Sealed deck consists of one starter and two boosters (Shadow and Great War 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, valued over $400.00. In addition to the regular prizes, bonus prizes will be awarded for the first player to complete these objectives during an open tournament:

Sponsored by Precedence Publishing & 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.

There will be a sealed deck tournament, a Lean and Mean and the open tournament. 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. 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. All Highlander cards are tournament legal, except the promo cards that have not been officially released. The Sealed Deck will consist of a starter and 3 boosters.

Prizes include certificates, promo cards and bonus prizes for nexus members. Players may join Nexus at the convention. In addition to the regular prizes, bonus prizes will be awarded for the first player to complete these objectives:

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. A sealed deck tournament and an open. 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: uncut card sheets, certificates, T-shirts certificates, promo cards and Dinar redemption certificates. In addition to the regular prizes, bonus prizes will be awarded for the first player to complete the following objectives during a tournament.

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 4 Legend of the Five Rings tournaments scheduled, an open (1 on 1), a Jade Extended (1 on 1), a 4 player multi-player qualifier and a sealed deck 1 on 1 Swiss tournaments. Standard rules & FAQ's. All tournaments are two sessions per tournament.

All L5R tournaments will be in Swiss format, no elimination'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. All games end immediately when time expires. 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 and a focus value deck cut and the mulligan rule will be in effect should any player begin without any holdings. The two player games are 40 minutes and the 4 player games are 100 minutes. The 4 player multiplayer qualifier tournament will be a four player multi-round tournament, non-elimination, qualifier. Each player will play three 4 player games (2 hours time limit), scoring points by fulfilling the victory conditions. The top four players will play off in a final 4 player game. 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 (15 if Shadowlands or dishonoured Scorpion Clan), 8 vp for each ring in play. Any players who are eliminated in a game will lose 15 vp. Qualification will be based on number of win points (wp) and if that is tied on vp. Win points (wp) are 1 pt for 2 players games, 2 pts for a 4 player game, with 1 pt going to 2nd place in a 4 player game.

Prizes may include: certificates, T-shirts, promo cards and Koku redemption certificates (upto 410). Top eight players get prizes. Please note that prize support is basde on 16 attending players and the prize support may be reduced proportionately for smaller tournament. In addition to the regular prizes, bonus prizes will be awarded for the first player to complete the following objectives during a tournament.

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 New Aeon sealed deck or a Dreamlands sealed deck (determined by popular choice) and one open tournament. 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. In addition to the regular prizes, bonus prizes will be awarded for the first player to complete these objectives during an both tournament:

Sponsored by Chaosium and Alternate Worlds.

Star Trek: Next Generation

There will be a sealed deck tournament and an open tournament, with standard rules and FAQ's. The sealed deck will utilise the official Decipher sealed deck set and/or DS9 starter and two DS9 boosters. 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 rare and a starter deck.

Sponsored by Decipher, Sports Cards Australia & A. W.

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. Official Sealed Decks will be used for the sealed deck tournament. Players will be randomly assigned either light or dark side and will only play that faction.

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 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 rare and a starter deck.

Sponsored by Decipher Inc., Sports Cards Australia & A.W..

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, a sealed deck, and an open tournament. 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. In addition to the regular prizes, bonus prizes will be awarded to the first player to complete the following objectives during an open tournament.

Sponsored by US Games Systems & Alternate Worlds.

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