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    March 2012 Update

    Crynocent
    Crynocent
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    Location : Pennsylvania

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    Post  Crynocent Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:08 am

    Good Morning! Like early morning, Everyone!

    Crynocent here with March 2012's update! And after typing this, my hand is gonna need ice...

    Highlights this month are the ongoing MTG 2012 tournament over Xbox Live, the MTG Standard tournament at Capital City Gaming, and announcements for the Convention next month! We're counting down the days, and it'll be here soon! Till then, check out what's coming up!

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    Event and Community Update

    Duel with a Card Clutched Controller Tournament - Continues

    Ending up with 3 players for our TSG Exclusive tournament, we switched to a three player free-for-all. Jeff "Talon Albatross" Montes, Jordan "Hawkeye205066" Belt and myself are beating each other in matches filled with broken alliances, back stabbings and enough mana to hard-cast Emrakul. If we were actually sitting side by side while playing this, I bet each controller would be covered in blood after a session of playing.

    Week 2 went off with a shattered alliance causing Jordan to win this week. Close as ever, with each player giving it their all. Rarely did anyone have a substantial amount of life at the end of a round. The last few weeks of the ongoing tournament will be recorded for Youtube, so stay tuned to updates. https://www.facebook.com/events/284137294983453/

    Current Standings Week 2:

    Jordan "Hawkeye": 1

    Jeff "Talon": 0

    Joe "Crynocent": 1

    TSG Community Night Follow Up - Forza Motorsport 4

    Forza Night went exceptionally well, with most players playing so long that they were falling asleep at the controllers! We drove a few laps on several tracks with Ryan "Canis Lupo" winning them, but most of our night was spent in an unusual fashion. Tag and Soccer matches between cars. A giant soccer ball being thrown back and forth, or a giant piles of metal and car parts large enough to build a giant fighting robot! ISG DIO NINJA 8 and his SUVs dominated soccer matches with pure weigh and horsepower. Kinds was unfair to whoever was on the other team, but well worth the time we spent! Each player enjoyed the community night and most are eager for the next one.

    Next Community Night is League of Legends on PC at the end of April! More details later this month.

    TSG Top #1 @ Capital City Gaming - MTG Standard Tournament - March 24th at 1:00 pm

    Top #1 keeps pounding away, this time, no frills, Standard MTG Tournament with Capital City Gaming. Swiss Style with Standard restrictions of Magic 2012 Core Set and Scars of Mirrodin expansions and later being allowed. $10 entry fee and the prizes of a Dark Ascension Fat Pack for first and 4 Booster Packs for second. Possible more prizes for third and forth depending on the number of participants. If you don't know, Fat Packs contain 9 booster packs from a set, 70 basic lands, two deck boxes, a spin down die life counter, and an art box. Over $50 in prizes for this tournament, it's sure to draw some great players. Several players usually bring their other decks for after the tournament to just casual game a bit, so don't hesitate to stop by for some fun afterwards!


    https://www.facebook.com/events/146986288744183/


    The "You overdid it a bit" Decoration Contest! - April 14th, 2012 - @ TSG Convention

    A TSG Staff Member Voluntarily Mandatory contest to bring one decoration to the convention. Free to Enter, Any TSG Member may enter, but staff members must bring something. It can be anything from a single 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper with a picture on it to something we have to haul in with a truck. (We don't provide trucks). Cosplay also accepted! The single decoration that receives the most praise from Con goers will win One Single Game up to $80 in value for free. Any game, even if it requires a road trip to find, they get the game for free. Think of it as a gift for making TSG Con memorable. The only rules are no bodily fluids, nudity, and confetti and glitter as those are not allowed in the Fire Hall. All entries must be at the Con on the 14th of April to count, otherwise there is no point.


    Any staff member who does not submit something will receive a consolation prize they they may not like!


    List of mandatory entries can be found at the Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/events/400085716672936/

    TSG Staff Exclusive: Sales!
    Each Staff member may sell up to 10 items at the convention for their own profit. Anything legal. MTG Cards, Games, DVDs, etc.
    Any Illegal items will be placed into Hawkeye's car and taken somewhere (shifty eyes).

    With the MTG Tournaments happening during the day, just 10 cards for sale may not be enough. If that is the case and you would like to sell more than 10 items, Our Booths are $45 per person for Staff Members and $50 for non-Staff Members. 10'x10' space with electricity. We also take merch = value for booths, depending on the merchandise for trade.

    Message me back asap if you are interested in a booth or are going to sell something there apart of the 10 per staff member exclusive.

    Email: draken_benvolaid@yahoo.com

    Toggle Sticks Gaming Convention - Saturday, April 14th - 10:00am - 8:00pm - @ Fairview Township Fire Hall
    340 Lewisberry Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070

    Just about a month away, and I feel a bit nauseated from the anticipation! Prep work is underway and a lot of our fliers are being seen by everyone in the area! We are always looking for Volunteers to help with the Con for both prep and tear down. So if you're interested in helping or just interested in what we do, please do not hesitate to message me back. Got a suggestion? Shoot it over to our Facebook Page and we'll take a look.

    As a Gaming Community, Every Single One of our Members' opinions matter in every decision we make, no matter how tiny it may seem!

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    TSG Con Tournaments

    Halo Reach FFA Tournament - April 14th - @ 11:30 am

    Game: Halo Reach
    Systems: Xbox 360 (8 Xbox 360s, 8 Controllers)
    Type: FFA Tournament, Single Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 1
    Best 2 out of 3
    Available spots: 16 spots/One entry per person

    Registration time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
    Tournament Time: 11:30 am

    Entry Fee:$5
    Prizes: Top 3 spots get TSG Champion Black T-shirts
    Players: Free For All
    Matches: Top 2 - 4 players out of 3 matches move on depending on the number of entries

    Match Time limit: 7 Minutes per match

    (DMR and AR Secondary start)

    https://www.facebook.com/events/259230107495366/



    Call of Duty Team Doubles Tournament - April 14th - @ 2:00 pm
    Game: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
    Type: Doubles Tournament, Single Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 1
    Best 2 out of 3
    Available spots: 16 spots/One entry per person

    Registration time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Tournament Time: 2:00 pm

    Entry Fee:$5 per person or $10 per team
    Prizes: Top Team get TSG Champion Black T-shirts + Gift Certificates from Others Pizza
    Players: Teams of 2
    Matches: 3 with the Top team moving

    Match Time limit: 10 Minutes per match
    Matches will be played on 4 consoles and 4 TV with 4 controllers

    Winners move on to the next round, loser are bumped off the bracket.)

    https://www.facebook.com/events/386473921380266/

    Gears of War Team Tactical 4v4 Tournament - April 14th - @ 5:00 pm

    Game: Gears of War 3
    Systems: Xbox 360 (8 Xbox 360s, 8 Controllers)
    Type: 4v4 Tournament, Single Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 1
    Best 2 out of 3
    Available spots: 32 spots/8 teams/One entry per person per team

    Registration time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Tournament Time: 5:00 pm

    Entry Fee:$5 per person/$20 per team
    Prizes: Top 3 spots get TSG Champion Black T-shirts + Gift Certificates from Others Pizza
    Players: 4v4 standard start
    Matches: 3 rounds with the top team moving on

    Match Time limit: 10 Minutes per match
    Matches will be played on 8 consoles and 8 TV with 8 controllers

    Winners move on to the next round, loser are bumped off the bracket.)

    https://www.facebook.com/events/358826724151646/

    Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - April 14th - @ 12:00 pm

    Console: PS3 (2 consoles, 4 controllers, 2 TVs)
    Type: Tournament, Double Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 2
    Players: 16 spots max/One entry per person

    Time: 12:00 PM
    Style: Double Elimination Tournament

    Entry Fee: $5 per person
    Prizes: TSG Champion Black T-shirts and Gift Certificates from Others Pizza

    Rules:
    1 Player vs 1 Player
    3 Characters Per Player (No Changing Characters Between Rounds!)
    Double Elimination Bracket Style

    Time: 99 Count
    Best 2 out of 3 Fights
    Damage sent to Standard

    https://www.facebook.com/events/401540746538646/




    Soul Calibur V Tournament - April 14th - @ 2:30 pm

    Console: PS3 (2 consoles, 4 controllers, 2 TVs)
    Type: Tournament, Double Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 2
    Players: 16 spots max/One entry per person

    Time: 2:30 PM
    Style: Double Elimination Tournament

    Entry Fee: $5 per person
    Prizes: TSG Champion Black T-shirts and Gift Certificates from Others Pizza

    Rules:
    1 Player vs 1 Player
    Best 5 out of 9
    Double Elimination Bracket Style

    Time: 60 Count
    Damage sent to Standard

    https://www.facebook.com/events/346970082008529/

    Street Fighter X Tekken Tournament - April 14th - @ 5:30 pm

    Console: PS3 (2 consoles, 4 controllers, 2 TVs)
    Type: Tournament, Double Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 2
    Players: 16 spots max/One entry per person

    Time: 5:30 PM
    Style: Double Elimination Tournament

    Entry Fee: $5 per person
    Prizes: TSG Champion Black T-shirts and Gift Certificates from Others Pizza

    Rules:
    1 Player vs 1 Player with 2 characters each
    Best 3 out of 5
    Double Elimination Bracket Style

    Time: Max time without Infinite
    Damage sent to Standard


    https://www.facebook.com/events/267954099951458/

    MTG Standard Tournament - April 14th - @ 12:00 pm

    Format: Standard Restrictions
    Type: Swiss Tournament

    Time: 12:00 pm
    Entry Fee: $15 per person
    Prizes: First Place: Dark Ascension Booster Box

    Rules:
    1 Player vs 1 Player with standard decks
    Best 2 out of 3 games
    Time: 45 mins per match
    Life start: 20
    Hand Size Start 7 (No draw on first turn)

    https://www.facebook.com/events/337414706311290/


    MTG Dark Ascension Booster Draft - April 14th - @ 3:00 pm
    Format: Standard Restrictions
    Type: Single Elimination Bracket Tournament

    Time: 3:00 pm
    Entry Fee: $15 per person
    Prizes: First Place: DKA Booster Packs determined by the number of Players

    Rules:
    1 Player vs 1 Player with standard decks
    Best 2 out of 3 games
    Time: 45 mins per match
    Life start: 20
    Hand Size Start 7 (No draw on first turn)

    Deck Draft Creation:
    40 card min deck out of the draft
    Lands provided
    Cards obtained are kept by the players


    https://www.facebook.com/events/259545047464244/


    Pokemon Black and White Tournament - TSG Con - Free

    Game: Pokemon Black and Pokemon White
    Console: DS, DS Lite, DSi, and 3DS
    Type: Tournament, Single Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 2
    Players: 32 spots max/One entry per person

    Time: 12:00 PM
    Style: Single Elimination

    Entry Fee: Free
    Prizes: TSG White Tshirts for the top player

    Rules:
    1 Player vs 1 Player
    1 Pokemon vs 1 Pokemon
    Best team of 4 Without Legendaries

    Level Limit: 50

    Time: 30 - 40 mins per match
    Best 2 out of 3 Fights

    Pokemon White & Black games are not provided
    DS, DS Lite, DSi, and 3DS handhelds are not provided

    Restrictions: All Legendary and Special Event Pokemon are banned

    https://www.facebook.com/events/364870690210337/

    Wii Bowling - Digital Perfect Game Tournament - TSG Con - Free

    Game: Wii Bowling
    Console: Nintendo Wii (1 Nintendo Wii, 4 Controllers, 1 TV)
    Type: Tournament, Single Elimination Bracket Style
    Bracket Sets: 1
    Players: 32 spots max/One entry per person

    Time: 11:00 am
    Style: Single Elimination
    All Ages

    Entry Fee: Free
    Prizes: TSG White Tshirts for the top player

    Rules:
    4 player Free For All
    1 Game per match
    Best bowler moves on
    30 mins per game


    https://www.facebook.com/events/194869083955673/

    Building a better "Rockband" Tournament - TSG Con - Free

    Game: Rockband
    Systems: Xbox 360 (1 Xbox 360, 2 guitars, 1 drum set, 1 mic)
    Type: Band of 4 players, with the top 1 or 2 scorers moving on
    Bracket Sets: 1
    Available spots: 32 spots/One entry per person

    Registration time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Tournament Time: 5:00 pm

    Entry Fee: Free
    Prizes: Top band TSG White T-shirts + Encore Song Recorded and Uploaded to Youtube
    Players: Free For All
    Matches: Top 1 or 2 player(s) out of the band will move on depending on the number of entries

    Matches 1-3 songs depending on the numbers of entries

    2 Guitars, 1 Drum Set, 1 Microphone per round
    Randomly chosen to pick instruments, first come first served

    Winners move on to the next round, loser are bumped off the bracket.)

    Last Band will Rock the Night Away

    https://www.facebook.com/events/316364555093884/

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    Afterword

    And my wrists hurt, and my index fingered is stubbed, and my foot is asleep... Well, it was worth it for the upcoming Convention and everything. As long as you guys have fun, it's well worth the time I spend typing and setting up events!


    See ya at our next event!


    Joseph "Crynocent" Herchelroath
    Toggle Sticks Gaming Coordinator
    Email: draken_benvolaid@yahoo.com
    PSN: RS_Draken
    XBL: Nagi Natsukaze
    URL: https://tsgaming.forummotion.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tsgaming

    (Secret Goal for Next Year: TSG Con 2013 @ Holiday Inn)

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