TTC Master has setup a little VtES shop during the EC 2009, and the business seem to be running quite well. His bestsellers in the past two days were:
Friday, November 13, 2009
Results EC 2009: Last Chance Qualifier
Here are the results from the Last Chance Qualifier tournament that was played during the VtES European Championship 2009 on November 13th, 2009 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The tournament gives the players the last opportunity to qualify for the European Championship tournaments on the followings days. 114 players participated in this EC tournament, the standings in the finals were:1. Pascal "Floppy" Bertrand (FRA) -- 2 GW 7 VP -- 4 VP -- Malkavian Weenie Auspex WallThe seating order in the finals was: Pascal --> Michael --> Caroline --> Marcin --> Cesar. Congratulations to Pascal for winning the LCQ of the EC 2009.
2. Caroline Hyll (SWE) -- 2 GW 8 VP -- 1 VP -- Toreador antitribu Vote/Bleed
2. Marcin Watras (POL) -- 3 GW 11 VP -- 0 VP -- Anson Cel Gun Ashur Tablets
2. Cesar Ruiperez (ESP) -- 3 GW 10 VP -- 0 VP -- Weenie Auspex
2. Michael Holmström (SWE) -- 2 GW 8,5 VP -- 0 VP -- Lasombra Nocturn Bleed
VtES EC 2009: Final Round just started
The final round of the LCQ of the VtES EC 2009 has just started. The finalists are
Left: Players seated in the LCQ final.
Right: LCQ Final Round, very early in the game.
1. Marcin Watras (POL) -- 3 GW 11 VP -- Anson Cel Gun Ashur Tablets114 players participated in the LCQ, of which 38 qualified. You needed 1 GW 3.5 VP to qualify for the actual ECQ tournament.
2. Cesar Ruiperez (ESP) -- 3 GW 10 VP -- Weenie Auspex
3. Michael Holmström (SWE) -- 2 GW 8,5 VP -- Lasombra
4. Caroline Hyll (SWE) -- 2 GW 8 VP -- Toreador antitribu
5. Pascal Bertrand (FRA) -- 2 GW 7 VP -- Weenie Auspex Wall
Left: Players seated in the LCQ final.Right: LCQ Final Round, very early in the game.
Siesta during VTES EC 2009 Last Chance Qualifier
Two rounds of VtES have been played during the Last Chance Qualifier of the VtES EC 2009, and now there's break from 2pm to 4pm. From what I hear that's called Siesta in Spain.
Left: The venue of the EC 2009: Barcelo Publeo Park Hotel
Right: Hotel Lobby of the Barcelo Pueblo Park Hotel.
The metagame I saw in the previous two rounds was leaned heavily politics. My first table seating was: Jakub (POL) (Gangrel G1/2 Loki's Gift Vote) --> Jesus (ESP) (Tzimisce G2/3 Warghoul) --> Ralf (GER) (Ventrue G4/5 Lawfirm) --> Jordi (ESP) (Brujah G1/2 Con Boon) --> Denis (FRA) (Nosferatu G2/3 Con Boon). My second table seating was: Kimmo (FIN) (Ventrue antitribu G3/4 Wall) --> Claudio (ESP) (Rafael/Lutz MindRape Politics) --> Christophe (FRA) (Obf/Pre Prince Vote/Bleed) --> Jerome (FRA) (MidCap Obf/Pre Bleed) --> Ralf (GER) (Ventrue G4/5 Lawfirm). Even if you didn't count my deck there are 5 out of 8 decks which featured politics.
Left: The terrasse of the hotel with players waiting for the begin of the Last Chance Qualifier.
Right: The first round of the LCQ is about to be started.
Another observation was the abundance of "Wash", "Direct Intervention" and "Pentex Subversion" in large number of of decks. Best example for this was a player's first turn, where his attempt to play "Dreams of the Sphinx" was foiled twice in that round because of two "Washes" from his predator and prey. Another deck I saw had at least 5 "Wash" in his library, and the player was only halfway through his library.
Left: The venue of the EC 2009: Barcelo Publeo Park HotelRight: Hotel Lobby of the Barcelo Pueblo Park Hotel.
The metagame I saw in the previous two rounds was leaned heavily politics. My first table seating was: Jakub (POL) (Gangrel G1/2 Loki's Gift Vote) --> Jesus (ESP) (Tzimisce G2/3 Warghoul) --> Ralf (GER) (Ventrue G4/5 Lawfirm) --> Jordi (ESP) (Brujah G1/2 Con Boon) --> Denis (FRA) (Nosferatu G2/3 Con Boon). My second table seating was: Kimmo (FIN) (Ventrue antitribu G3/4 Wall) --> Claudio (ESP) (Rafael/Lutz MindRape Politics) --> Christophe (FRA) (Obf/Pre Prince Vote/Bleed) --> Jerome (FRA) (MidCap Obf/Pre Bleed) --> Ralf (GER) (Ventrue G4/5 Lawfirm). Even if you didn't count my deck there are 5 out of 8 decks which featured politics.
Left: The terrasse of the hotel with players waiting for the begin of the Last Chance Qualifier.Right: The first round of the LCQ is about to be started.
Another observation was the abundance of "Wash", "Direct Intervention" and "Pentex Subversion" in large number of of decks. Best example for this was a player's first turn, where his attempt to play "Dreams of the Sphinx" was foiled twice in that round because of two "Washes" from his predator and prey. Another deck I saw had at least 5 "Wash" in his library, and the player was only halfway through his library.
T-Shirts at the VtES EC 2009 (Part 2)
More of the t-shirts as seen during the VtES EC 2009:
Left: "Stay calm, I am gonna get some help." (Team Germany)
Right: "Better be lucky than good." (Team Germany)
Left: Sweden loves Dominate.
Right: And that's the answer from Finland!
Left: "Irresponsible Bleeder" (Team Denmark).
Right: "Bloodbrothers Copenhagen Circle" (Team Denmark).
Left: "Judge". (a.k.a. "I see everything!")
Right: Powerbase Catalunya 2009 (Team Spain), the event t-shirt of the largest VtES tournament this year in Spain.
Left: "Stay calm, I am gonna get some help." (Team Germany)Right: "Better be lucky than good." (Team Germany)
Left: Sweden loves Dominate.Right: And that's the answer from Finland!
Left: "Irresponsible Bleeder" (Team Denmark).Right: "Bloodbrothers Copenhagen Circle" (Team Denmark).
Left: "Judge". (a.k.a. "I see everything!")Right: Powerbase Catalunya 2009 (Team Spain), the event t-shirt of the largest VtES tournament this year in Spain.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Pictures from the Pickup Games at the Welcome Party
Here are some pictures taken during the Welcome Party during the VtES EC 2009 on
November 12th, 2009:
Left: Battlestar Galactica was played, again ..
Right: TTC Master's Little Horrorshop of VtES cards .. the master himself pretends to build a deck for the "Friday 13th" storyline event. (Truth to be told you can find almost any card for a reasonable price).
Left: Hungry vs. Austria with some french intervention.
Right: Spain vs. Poland
Left: Games near the bar.
Right: More games near the bar.
November 12th, 2009:
Left: Battlestar Galactica was played, again ..Right: TTC Master's Little Horrorshop of VtES cards .. the master himself pretends to build a deck for the "Friday 13th" storyline event. (Truth to be told you can find almost any card for a reasonable price).
Left: Hungry vs. Austria with some french intervention.Right: Spain vs. Poland
Left: Games near the bar.Right: More games near the bar.
T-Shirts at the VtES EC 2009 (Part 1)
Here are some of the t-shirts as seen during the VtES EC 2009:
Left: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. As worn by Team Poland.
Right: Team Poland.
Left: Obey Your Thirst. This is an golden oldie from Team Finland. Initially for the EC 2004 in Heidelberg, Germany.
Right: Team Finland.
Left: Bleeding the World since 1984. I wonder if this is the birthdate of the t-shirt wearer?
Right: Team Commonwealth. And since when is France a member of the British Commonwealth, Sir?
Left: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. As worn by Team Poland.Right: Team Poland.
Left: Obey Your Thirst. This is an golden oldie from Team Finland. Initially for the EC 2004 in Heidelberg, Germany.Right: Team Finland.
Left: Bleeding the World since 1984. I wonder if this is the birthdate of the t-shirt wearer?Right: Team Commonwealth. And since when is France a member of the British Commonwealth, Sir?
VtES EC 2009 About To Start
I just arrived in Palma de Mallorca and the Welcome Party is about to start .. now!
Left: Lazily lying at the hotel pool.
Right: Evening sky.
Left: Playarea near the pool.
Right: VtES geeks playing before any tournament.
Left: Lazily lying at the hotel pool.Right: Evening sky.
Left: Playarea near the pool.Right: VtES geeks playing before any tournament.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
EC 2009 Participant Statistics (Update)
Here's a quick overview about where the VtES EC 2009 participants come from (as of November 10th, 2009):
Spain is leading with 48 players, France being second with 19, while the other countries are trailing with 9 players or less.
Spain is leading with 48 players, France being second with 19, while the other countries are trailing with 9 players or less.
Monday, November 9, 2009
"Friday 13th" Storyline Bounty
This a repost of echiang's post on the VtES Usenet Newsgroup:
Next week at the 2009 European Championship, there will be a special storyline tournament on Friday, November 13th, running opposite the Last Chance Qualifier. Details for the event can be found at: Friday 13th Storyline website
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the EC this year. But that’s not going to stop me from trying to support the Tremere (and Tremere Antitribu) in the storyline. I’m therefore offering a bounty if the storyline winner helps the Tremere.
Next week at the 2009 European Championship, there will be a special storyline tournament on Friday, November 13th, running opposite the Last Chance Qualifier. Details for the event can be found at: Friday 13th Storyline websiteUnfortunately I will not be able to attend the EC this year. But that’s not going to stop me from trying to support the Tremere (and Tremere Antitribu) in the storyline. I’m therefore offering a bounty if the storyline winner helps the Tremere.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
VtES EC 2009 Welcome Party
When: Thursday, the 12th of November
Start: 18:00.
Where: The bar located inside the hotel
Description: Brief welcome ceremony, after which free beverages will be served. In addition, the conference room will be open just in case some people want to play a few friendly games ..
See you in Palma!
For you Americans: 18:00 means 06:00 pm!!
Start: 18:00.
Where: The bar located inside the hotel
Description: Brief welcome ceremony, after which free beverages will be served. In addition, the conference room will be open just in case some people want to play a few friendly games ..
See you in Palma!
For you Americans: 18:00 means 06:00 pm!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Last Call for Room Reservations for the EC
VtES European Championship 2009
13th, 14th and 15th of November
Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
Barceló Pueblo Park Hotel
Official VtES 2009 Website
All the rooms we had blocked for the EC have already been booked, so we have blocked some additional rooms at the same price (i.e. 52 EUR per person & night in a double room -full board-).
Please, do not forget to pre-register for the events on the pre-registration webpage.
See you in Palma!
13th, 14th and 15th of November
Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
Barceló Pueblo Park Hotel
Official VtES 2009 Website
All the rooms we had blocked for the EC have already been booked, so we have blocked some additional rooms at the same price (i.e. 52 EUR per person & night in a double room -full board-).
Please, do not forget to pre-register for the events on the pre-registration webpage.
See you in Palma!
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