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VGA d1sc1pL3
03/02/2010, 15:36
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Bookmark this thread, as it will be the official Game Matrix events thread on HCRealms.

I will always have four weeks of events posted here to keep everyone up-to-date on what is going on at the Matrix.

Win A Sealed Brick of DC 75th Anniversary!!!

(See Events Below!)

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Win This Fin Fang Foom Colossal Figure!!!

(See Below Picture for Details!)

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As was announced at the beginning of the year at the Game Matrix, we'll be giving away a Fin Fang Foom Colossal figure, complete with all items and instruction manual.

The person with the most championships at the end of the year will win He Whose Limbs Shatter Mountains and Whose Back Scrapes the Sun!

Win This Dr. Manhattan Colossal Figure!!!

(See Below Picture for Details!)

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The person with the most championships in 2011 at the Game Matrix will win this Dr. Manhattan Colossal Figure!

Raganrok Event Dial - 300 Points - Silver Age
Friday, 26 November, 2010

Prize Support:

First Place: "The Burglar" LE #105
Second Place: "The Burglar" LE #105
Third Place: "The Burglar" LE #105

Right-Click to Download .pdf Game Flier / Address:
Ragnarok Event Dial - 300 Points - Silver Age - .pdf flier (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/fliers/game_matrix/ragnarok.pdf)

For this scenario, the Ragnarok Event Dial will be used. This is a free-for-all battle.

Background

Weary of their terrible burden of protecting the mold of Mjolnir, the dwarves Brok, Buri, and Eitri attempted to destroy the mold by throwing it into the Gunin-Gap, void from where the universe came. Instead, Loki captured the mold and made a deal a deal with Surtur the fire demon to create a horde of Mjolnir-like hammers for his new army. In the ensuing calamity, Asgard and the lands between were overrun and many heroes lost their lives. Thor, thought to have been slain by the Midgard Serpent, returned and rallied the remaining Asgardians to Vanaheim to make their last stand. After fighting off Loki’s armies, Thor reunited himself with the Odinforce, which had abandoned him some time ago. After walking the path of his father and learning the truth of Ragnarok, Thor brought about the final Ragnarok, seemingly ending the cycle forever by sacrificing all of Asgard.

Victory

Victory will be awarded per the standard HeroClix rules.

Note: This game is not subject to the normal 50 minute tournament rule.


400 Points - Golden Age
Friday, 3 December, 2010

Prize Support:

First Place: Venom LE #101
Second Place: Venom LE #101
Fellowship: Night Nurse LE #102

Right-Click to Download .pdf Game Flier / Address:
400 Points - Golden Age - .pdf flier (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/fliers/game_matrix/400_points_golden_age.pdf)


Build a 400-point Golden Age team and lead it to victory!

Victory

Victory will be awarded per the standard HeroClix rules.

Note: The games are subject to the 50 minute tournament rule from the HeroClix Comprehensive Tournament Rules.



Friday, 10 December, 2010
NO GAME - WORK-RELATED CHRISTMAS PARTY - GAME MOVED TO JANUARY 7TH, 2011.

Sorry folks, I have to go to this party, even though I would rather not. I'd rather be at the Matrix running the event! See you in a week for the launch of DC 75th Anniversary!


SEALED BOOSTER EVENT - DC 75TH ANNIVERSARY - 300 POINTS
Friday, 17 December, 2010

Prize Support:

Grand Prize: Sealed Brick of DC 75th Anniversary
First Place: TBA
Second Place: TBA
Fellowship: TBA

Right-Click to Download .pdf Game Flier / Address:
DC 75th Anniversary - 2-Booster Sealed Event - 300 Points - .pdf flier (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/fliers/game_matrix/dc_75th_anniversary_sealed.pdf)


Win a Free Brick of DC 75th Anniversary!

Win an unopened brick of DC HeroClix 75th Anniversary! Besides buying the required two boosters to play in the tournament there will be an optional $5.00 buy-in. All players that participate in the $5.00 buy-in will be eligible to win a DC 75th Anniversary unopened brick!

The tournament will consist of four rounds. The first three (3) rounds will be standard Swiss-style rounds. The fourth round will be the Championship Round. The top two finalists will complete head to head in the Championship Round for not only the first place prize, but also the grand prize... the DC 75th Anniversary brick!... that is if the winner participated in the optional $5.00 buy-in. If the winner did not participate in the buy-in, it will go to second place if he bought in. If not, it will continue down the line until an eligible person who bought it receives the brick!

The reason for the buy-in is to help pay for the brick. I'm buying the brick out of my own pocket, so the buy-in will help me recoup some of the loss. If the buy-in is successful and everyone likes it, we will continue this model for every opening day tournament for each set released in the future!

Setup

Buy two boosters of DC 75th Anniversary. Players will have 15 minutes to build a 300-point team and then will battle for supremacy!

Victory

Victory will be awarded per the standard HeroClix rules.

Note: The games are subject to the 50 minute tournament rule from the HeroClix Comprehensive Tournament Rules.



Friday, 24 December, 2010
NO GAME - CHRISTMAS EVE




Friday, 31 December, 2010
NO GAME - NEW YEARS EVE



Warrior Madness Event Dial - 300 Points - Silver Age
Friday, 7 January, 2010

Prize Support:

First Place: Toxin LE #103
Second Place: Toxin LE #103
Third Place: Daken LE #104

Right-Click to Download .pdf Game Flier / Address:
Warrior Madness Event Dial - 300 Points - Silver Age - .pdf flier (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/fliers/game_matrix/warrior_madness.pdf)

For this scenario, the Warrior Madness Event Dial will be used. This is a free-for-all battle.

Background

When Thor seems to succumb to warrior madness, it's up to his friends to try to save him. But when the Infinity Watch gets involved, things seem to go from bad to worse. When Moondragon uses the Mind Gem to probe Thor's mind, she unwittingly gives form to the madness within--that of a deadly Valkyrie. Even worse, Drax loses his Power Gem during their battle with Thor, who becomes even more powerful and dangerous than before. nder the counsel of his own madness, Thor and the Mind Valkyrie strike out for Asgard in order to destroy it. After regrouping, the Infinity Watch confronts the two and Pip the Troll teleports them all to the sanctuary of the evil Thanos, who is far from happy to see any of the heroes. Still, he assists by trapping Thor in a stasis field and helps banish the Mind Valkyrie back into Thor's psyche. The heroes transport Thor to Odin, who determines that it is not warrior madness that afflicts Thor, but his own mental weakness. Odin then helps Thor banish the Mind Valkyrie, restoring him to his former self.

Victory

Victory will be awarded per the standard HeroClix rules.

Note: This game is not subject to the normal 50 minute tournament rule.


House Rules:


Updates are in red - Last Update - Monday, 16 August, 2010



Golden Rule: Please be courteous to Game Matrix staff. Without them, our games would not be possible.


Be Ready: Please have your team(s) made before you show up. This will ensure that we start on time. You have one week between tournaments; this is adequate time to build a force. This includes your figures, ATAs, feats, objects, and BFC’s. If you show up and don’t have ATAs, feats, objects, and BFCs chosen when the judge asks you to reveal your force you can’t use any during the tournament.


Be On Time: Set-up is at 6:45 P.M. Clear tables, set up maps, etc. Teams to be revealed to the judge at this time as well. Games start at 7:00 P.M. sharp. If you are going to be late, please call ahead and let us know. If you are no more than 10 minutes away we can wait for you. This is on a case by case basis. If you are chronically late we will start without you regardless if you call or not.


Reveal Forces to Judge: Teams must be secretly revealed to the judge to double-check and record point totals. Your 3 BFCs must be revealed to the judge. Optional Force Build Forms will be supplied if you ask for them.


Print and Play: Print and play is allowed but these guidelines must be followed to ensure a clear reading of the cards: 1) All cards must be printed in color. 2) All cards must be properly sized to match the original card. 3) Cards must be legible. If they can’t be clearly read, they are not useable. 4) Cards must be in good shape, not having any tears, rips, or missing corners. 5) For each card assigned to a character, a physical card must be present. If you have the same feat assigned to multiple characters, you must have a card for each character the card is assigned to; e.g. Armor Piercing is assigned to 3 figures, you must have 3 copies of the Armor Piercing feat card. 6) Bystander and Object tokens that are printed for play must have the corresponding card to accompany them; this is to ensure that all relevant information is present. Any cards that don’t meet all of the above criteria will not be allowed for tournament play.


Proxies and Modifications: Proxies and modifications for figures and objects are allowed but must follow these guidelines: 1) During the Reveal Forces phase of game setup you must clarify to your opponent that you are using a proxy and/or modification and properly identify what figure or object is being used. Failure to do so will result in an automatic forfeiture of that game. 2) The dial inside of the base must represent the dial base. No replacing dial stickers. 3) All relevant information must accompany the figure, bystander token, or object, i.e. you must have the corresponding character card, bystander card, or object card present. Your opponent has the right to request this information at any time, and failure to have the relevant cards present will result in a forfeit for that match.


Silver Age Format House Rule: Replaces the Modern Age Format. 1) Figures from all sets can be used, regardless of the Age they belong to. 2a.) Feats can only be assigned to figures that belong to pre-Avengers sets, i.e. any figures that don’t have character cards. This helps the older figures become more playable in the Modern Age Format. 2b.) ATA Feat cards are not banned. They can be used on any figures that meet the prerequisites, regardless of the Age they belong to, but must use the current wording of the ATA card. 3) All maps are tournament legal regardless of the Age they belong to. 4) All objects are tournament legal regardless of the Age they belong to. 5) As per the standard Modern Age format, BFC’s cannot be used. 6) Event Dials and Scenarios will be set up by the judge on occasion, and will be used in the Silver Age Format.


Highlander House Rule: The official rules state that a Unique with the same set symbol and character can’t appear twice in a force build. The Highlander rule takes this a step further. You cannot have any two characters on a force build that share both the same set symbol and character #; this includes bystander tokens. (From the Highlander movie, “There can be only one”, for you noobs.) Of course, this rule does not apply to Generic figures, including generic bystander tokens. Universe and Classics sets and their original counter-parts can be played together, as they don’t share either the same set symbol or character. Exceptions can be made for characters such as the Stepford Cuckoos, Multiple Man, and others; just talk to the judge at least a day before the tourney to get approval.


Swiss-style Matches: In most cases, we will play the standard three Swiss-style 50 minute games. On occasions, we may have a Championship Round between the two finalists. Sometimes, we may only play one game, such as big team battle free-for-all games, Colossal, or comic-accurate scenarios with all players on one map(s). In most cases, prize support will be given normally: champion, 2nd place, & fellowship. In some rare circumstances, fellowship will not be awarded; e.g. scenarios where all players are on one map vs. the judge, etc.


Grace Period: Each game will have a 10 minute grace period to set up before the timer begins to count down. No one can start actual play until this grace period has passed or all players are finished setting up, whichever occurs first. This will ensure that all players get a fair and equal amount of game time. (This grace period consists and applies to all aspects the game set-up phase rules as explained in the Blackest Night Starter Set.)


Champion and Runner Ups: Per the Official Comprehensive Tournament Rules, the champion and runner ups will be declared by wins. Victory Points are used for tie-breakers.


Bye Rounds: In the case that an odd amount of players show up, before the first game, players will roll 2d6. Lowest result will be awarded the first bye round. Subsequent bye rounds will be awarded based on lowest amount of wins, then lowest amount of victory points. No player will ever be awarded two bye rounds at one event. Persons who receive bye rounds get an automatic win and are awarded zero victory points.


Maps & Supplies: Maps will be supplied. Please treat them as if they were your own. You are allowed to bring and use your own maps as well. With exception to maps, you are expected to come prepared. Please bring all necessary equipment you need to play. If not, you will be at the mercy of others’ kindness to let you borrow them.


Fellowship: The prize for Fellowship will be a secret vote at the end of the tournament. Votes will be entered into a ballot box or handed to the judge. The votes will be tallied and fellowship awarded accordingly. In the event that a player won a prize by becoming the champion or 2nd place, or wins a prize via other means, and also wins fellowship, the fellowship prize will be awarded to the person with the second amount of votes. You can not vote for yourself for fellowship. This falls into the same category as cheating. See the last rule on this page.


Cheating / Stealling: Anyone caught throwing a match so his opponent is awarded the win will result in both players being disqualified from the tournament, as this is a form of cheating. Anyone caught cheating beyond a reasonable doubt or caught stealing will be automatically black-listed from ever participating in our HeroClix games. Play with honor, integrity, and good sportsmanship.

VGA d1sc1pL3
03/02/2010, 15:44
At the end of the year, we'll be giving away the Original Fin Fang Foom, complete with rules and tokens, to our MVP. This will be the player who wins the most championships.

If there is a tie for most championships, tie-breakers will be in this order:

1) Most Wins
2) Least Losses
3) Most Victory Points

Standings and statistics can be found here:

http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html

VGA d1sc1pL3
03/06/2010, 22:17
Events in the first post in this thread have been updated up to the April 2, 2010 game.

House Rules have been slightly modified.

Results and Stats have been updated on the Game Matrix Results and Statistics page:

Game Matrix Results & Stats Page (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

See you next Friday!

VGA d1sc1pL3
03/07/2010, 02:48
Just wanted to give a heads up to all the players who plan on coming to the massive Secret Invasion! battle regarding Force Build Totals.

I had a request from one player to announce the force build so everyone could prepare a few teams, so here it is.

The Skrull Invasion Force will be 2,600 points. Force Builds for players will be based on this formula: 2,600 ÷ # players, rounded up to nearest 100 = Force Build Total.

Point Total: 2,564
Feat Total: 36 pts. available
Skrull Force Build Total: 2,600
Figures: 44
Theme Team Keyword: Skrulls
Figs needed for Skrull keyword theme team: 18
Theme Team Probability Control Rolls Available: 22
Actions Per Turn: 26

Here is the Skrull Invasion team you be going up against, minus feats, which I'll keep secret ;):

11 IC019 Skrull Agent
11 IC019 Skrull Agent
13 IC020 Skrull Agent
13 IC020 Skrull Agent
16 IC021 Skrull Agent
16 IC021 Skrull Agent
17 IC157 Nenora
14 IC022 Skrull Warrior
14 IC022 Skrull Warrior
16 IC023 Skrull Warrior
16 IC023 Skrull Warrior
17 IC024 Skrull Warrior
17 IC024 Skrull Warrior
19 IC158 Raksor
11 CT016 Skrull Commando
11 CT016 Skrull Commando
14 CT017 Skrull Commando
14 CT017 Skrull Commando
18 CT018 Skrull Commando
18 CT018 Skrull Commando
28 CT106 Paibok
127 CT090 Super Skrull
25 SV004 Skrull Infiltrator
25 SV004 Skrull Infiltrator
30 SV005 Skrull Warrior
30 SV005 Skrull Warrior
43 SV006 Skrull General
43 SV006 Skrull General
150 SV091 Super Skrull
120 SV219 Skymax
72 AV009 Hulkling
110 MU058 Warskrull
185 SI042B Captain Mar-Vell
75 SI032B Dum Dum Dugan
80 SI048B Elektra
36 SI057 Jarvis
168 SI008B Ms. Marvel
120 SI099 Susan Richards
100 SI006B Yellowjacket
126 SI060 Super-Skrull: Avengers
250 SI061 Super Skrull: Illuminati
106 SI044 Super Skrull: X-Men
79 SI100 Spider-Woman (Skrull Queen Veranke)
140 SI053 Skrull Emperor

2,564 Points

VGA d1sc1pL3
03/13/2010, 23:35
Updated the upcoming events in the original post.

VGA d1sc1pL3
03/15/2010, 00:02
I corrected and closed numerous loopholes in the Winner Takes All! scenario. I have updated the scenario description to close all loopholes.

Thanks to Stryphe for pointing a few of them out, and I found a couple more.

All loopholes should be closed now.

VGA d1sc1pL3
03/22/2010, 23:15
Quick update here:

Updated the Upcoming Events in the original post. Brave and the Bold is almost here! Our tourney for April 16 is a booster draft (see the first post above for info).

We'll have official prize support for Brave and the Bold.

Updated the Results and Stats page. Thanks for those that came to last weeks tourney!

See you this Friday for the huge Secret Invasion scenario!

VGA d1sc1pL3
03/30/2010, 23:18
Just a quick announcement. Updated the upcoming events above. The stats on the website are updated as well to reflect last weeks tourney. Here's the link:

Game Matrix Tourney Results and YTD Stats (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

VGA d1sc1pL3
04/07/2010, 02:23
I've updated the upcoming events in the original post.

Stats for the last tournament will be added to the website in just a few. Working on them now.

VGA d1sc1pL3
04/13/2010, 03:14
Updated upcoming events for the next four weeks.

We'll have Brave and the Bold prize support for Friday's game.

The year-to-date standings and last Friday's results have been updated on the site as well.

See you on Friday.

VGA d1sc1pL3
04/15/2010, 22:04
Updated all events with what Brave and the Bold Prize support we will be giving out.

With the exception of the first tourney, I have donated my judge prize support to the pot so we can give out a third place prize as well, and we have enough prize support to stretch the prize support period from the allotted 10 weeks to at least 13 weeks, if not longer if possible.

VGA d1sc1pL3
04/18/2010, 22:35
A few updates:

Updated the next four weeks of tourneys.

Prize Support that is available for each tournament will be listed in the event descriptions.

Starting on May 14, we won't be doing Unrestricted games anymore. We will be running Golden Age and Modern Age formats.

The Modern Age format will have these house rules:

Modern Age Format House Rules:

1) Figures from all sets can be used, regardless of the Age they belong to.

2) Feats can only be assigned to figures that belong to pre-Avengers sets, i.e. any figures that don’t have character cards. This helps the older figures become more playable in the Modern Age Format. ATA Feat Cards can be assigned to all figures.

3) All maps are tournament legal regardless of the Age they belong to.

4) All objects are tournament legal regardless of the Age they belong to.

5) As per the standard Modern Age format, BFC’s cannot be used,

6) Event Dials and Scenarios will be set up by the judge on occasion, and will be used in the Modern Age Format.

The new Blackest Night Starter Set also releases this day, but we won't be enforcing the new rule changes until May 21. This will give everyone a week to read the new rules.

VGA d1sc1pL3
04/25/2010, 01:54
The Standings and Statistics have been updated to reflect Friday's game.

Link is here:

Game Matrix Standings and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

Also, the upcoming games in the original post have been updated to reflect the next four weeks.

Congrats to {VGA} Übersoldat for the victory.

Nice to see Lee make it back, and to see a new guy, Ryan, make it' Good gaming guys!

VGA d1sc1pL3
05/02/2010, 01:39
The results and standings have been updated and uploaded to the website:

http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html

Also updated the upcoming events in the original post above and uploaded the info to the website as well.

See you next Friday.

VGA d1sc1pL3
05/11/2010, 23:37
Updated the following:

House Rules have been updated. See original post above. The main changes are the Silver Age and Golden Age formats and Highlander Rule. Other rules have been modified with minor updates.

Weekly Game Schedule has been updated to reflect the next 4 weeks of events. See the original post above or click here: Game Matrix Upcoming Games (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Tournament Results and Statistics have been updated. Click here to see the results from the last tourney, and the YTD 2010 standings: Tournament Results & Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

VGA d1sc1pL3
05/18/2010, 01:52
Updated here and the website with the next four weeks worth of events. See original post above for events.

Also, updated the site with last Friday's tourney results and the YTD 2010 standings and stats here:

Game Matrix Tourney Results and Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

VGA d1sc1pL3
05/23/2010, 12:11
I updated the events in the above original post to reflect the next four weeks worth of events at the Game Matrix.

I also updated the results for Friday's game, and updated the 2010 YTD stats:

Game Matrix Tourney Results and 2010 YTD Standings and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

Also, besides getting the events here, they can also be found, with graphical elements and a nicer layout, at StarkTower.com by following this link:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

See you this coming up Friday!

VGA d1sc1pL3
05/31/2010, 00:47
I updated the next four (4) weeks worth of events in the above original post in this thread.

If you want to see the same events, with graphical elements, go to:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

I also updated the results for last Friday's game, as well as the YTD 2010 Statistics and Standings. Those can be viewed here:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

See you next Friday! Until then, game hard!

Omnus
06/02/2010, 01:27
Do you guys have any intention of doing modern age events?

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/03/2010, 01:18
Do you guys have any intention of doing modern age events?

Hey, nice to meet you. I'm Craig, the judge down at the Matrix.

If you are in the area, stop on in. We have a very friendly group, and are always looking for new people to join us.

We aren't too big of fans of retirement, so we run a modified version of Modern Age, which I call Silver Age.

However, we will be converting over to the new Blackest Night rules on June 18. This give everyone a bit over a week to pick the set up and read the rules. But we will still be running our version of Modern Age (Silver Age). We will also be running Golden Age as well.

Here is what Silver Age (Modern Age modification) entails:

Silver Age Format House Rule: Replaces the Modern Age Format.

1) Figures from all sets can be used, regardless of the Age they belong to.

2a.) Feats can only be assigned to figures that belong to pre-Avengers sets, i.e. any figures that don’t have character cards. This helps the older figures become more playable in the Modern Age Format.

2b.) Alternative Team Abilities cards can be used on any figures that meet the prerequisites, regardless of the Age it belongs to.

3) All maps are tournament legal regardless of the Age they belong to.

4) All objects are tournament legal regardless of the Age they belong to.

5) As per the standard Modern Age format, BFC’s cannot be used.

6) Event Dials and Scenarios will be set up by the judge on occasion, and will be used in the Silver Age Format.

I hope you decide to come down and game with us, we'd be happy to have you.

Omnus
06/03/2010, 14:10
I looked through your events and read the rules to silver age before posting but thanks for the information.

Recently a group of us starting playing in Bellevue (death if star wars minis being a large factor) but we are just playing modern age for a few reasons. Mainly because most of the people playing just started or restarted. We have a few people that have been in the game for quite some time but they prefer no-feats and bfcs anyway. Otherwise it just seems the main tournament format for large events will be modern age.

Anyway we have about 8-10 people playing up here. I thought it would be cool to make a trip down to you guys. Are you doing silver age as a replacement for modern age or will you eventually have a modern age event on your schedule?

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/03/2010, 20:34
I looked through your events and read the rules to silver age before posting but thanks for the information.

Recently a group of us starting playing in Bellevue (death if star wars minis being a large factor) but we are just playing modern age for a few reasons. Mainly because most of the people playing just started or restarted. We have a few people that have been in the game for quite some time but they prefer no-feats and bfcs anyway. Otherwise it just seems the main tournament format for large events will be modern age.

Anyway we have about 8-10 people playing up here. I thought it would be cool to make a trip down to you guys. Are you doing silver age as a replacement for modern age or will you eventually have a modern age event on your schedule?


I don't think we'll be running any strictly Modern Age games. Silver Age will completely replace it for us.

My mom lives in Bellevue. When I go to visit her, if the tourneys fall on my trip up there, I'll stop in and game with you guys. I got the address from your other post. That's great you got a nice size group up their. It's nice seeing the game come back the way it is.

It would be nice to meet you. If you make it down here, that would be cool.

Omnus
06/04/2010, 12:40
Right now we are just trying to find the right day. Everyone has a wierd schedule. Once we get a more solid day I will let know. This gaming store let's us do midnight sealed events when sets come out so hopefully we can do that again. I will atleast encourage our players to visit your sealed for web of spidey

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/04/2010, 15:12
Right now we are just trying to find the right day. Everyone has a wierd schedule. Once we get a more solid day I will let know. This gaming store let's us do midnight sealed events when sets come out so hopefully we can do that again. I will atleast encourage our players to visit your sealed for web of spidey

Will do the same on my part. It's nice seeing venues supporting Clix again!

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/05/2010, 23:21
Updated the next 4 weeks of events in the original post.

If you want to see the same events, with graphical elements, go to:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

I also updated the results for last Friday's game, as well as the YTD 2010 Statistics and Standings. Those can be viewed here:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

Reminder: The Blackest Night Starter Set comes out on June 9! The Game Matrix will have them in stock.

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/13/2010, 19:58
Fellow Clixers,

We begin to enforce the new Blackest Night Starter Set rules starting with this next event on June 18. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the new rules.

1) The biggest change is now that you must include objects in your force build. As it is now, the only objects that more than a 0 Point Value are some of the Lantern Special Objects. You are only allowed to have up to three objects in your force build, but you don't have to use any. You can choose to use one, two, or all three objects. One object must be a light, one must be a heavy, and the third can be a light, heavy, or immobile object. You must use the same objects for the whole tournament.

2) Golden Age format now replaces the Unrestricted Format. Modern Age now replaces the Restricted Format. However, at the Game Matrix, we will continue to run a modified version of Modern Age which we call Silver Age, and we will run Golden Age as is.

3) Feat Cards and Alternate Team Ability Cards are now two separate animals. WizKids plans on re-releasing all previous ATA Feat Cards to have Keyword Prerequisites. Until that time, we are house-ruling all of the old ATA Feat Cards to be Keyword driven. e.g. to use Alpha Flight ATA, you must have a figure that has the Alpha Flight, Beta Flight, or Gamma Flight Keywords. To use the Thunderbolts ATA card, your figures must have the Thunderbolts Keyword, and so on.

4) You may only use one ATA card per team build, even if you have the keywords to add another.

5) Points for assigning ATA Cards do NOT count towards the 10% Feat Cap, since they are not longer feat cards.

Those are the biggest changes. See the Blackest Night Starter Set Rules for all changes. This rulebook can be downloaded in .pdf form from the www.StarkTower.com website, in the HeroClix Resources section.

The Events Section in the original post above, and on StarkTower.com have been updated. This coming up week is our 3rd and final Sealed Booster Event until the release of the Web of the Spider-Man comes out.

Link to the Game Matrix events on StarkTower:

http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html

The results for last Friday's game are up. We had a new player show up, Justin, who usually attends games down at Comic Book Ink. Good gaming with you. Hope you come back and hope you had a good time. We had a small turnout this week as well, with only 3 people showing up.

Here is the link to the results and stats:

http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/18/2010, 15:57
Just a quick reminder. We put the new Blackest Night Starter Set rules in effect for today's tournament.

The new Player's Guides are out as well. Yay!

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/21/2010, 00:01
Fellow Clixers,

Thanks to all those that came this last Friday. Had a great time, hope you did as well.

Congrats to Justin! He won his first tournament since coming to the Matrix just two weeks ago!

The tournament results and statistics have been updated, as well as the 2010 YTD Standings:

http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html

The next four weeks worth of events down at the Game Matrix have been updated (See the original post above, or for a page with graphical elements click the link below:)

http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html

Also, if you have bought the new Blackest Night Starter Set, make sure to familiarize yourself with the changes in the rules. You can download both the newest rulebook and PAC on Stark Tower in our HeroClix Resource section:

http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/heroclix.html

Remember, objects must be including in your force build now, and you must use the same objects for the whole tournament.

See you next week! Game hard!

VGA d1sc1pL3
06/27/2010, 04:12
Updated the events above in the original post or you can click the link in my signature to view a page with graphical elements.

Click the links my signature for tourney results, stats, and standings.

VGA d1sc1pL3
07/07/2010, 00:35
Fellow Clixers,

I have updated the next four weeks worth of events in the original post in this thread. Or you can visit Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html) for the next four weeks worth of tournaments.

Also, some bad news. NECA / WizKIds pushed back the launch for WotSM to September 8. That sucks!

VGA d1sc1pL3
07/10/2010, 19:08
Fellow Clixers,

Hey, just dropping a line letting you know I updated the Upcoming Events in the original post above. Or you can visit: Game Matrix - Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Also, updated the tournament results for yesterday's tournament, and the YTD standings and statistics. Those can be found here: Game Matrix - Tournament Results & 2010 YTD Standings and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

VGA d1sc1pL3
07/17/2010, 23:53
Fellow Clixers,

The upcoming events for the next four weeks have been updated in the original post.

Or you can view the events here:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

This upcoming tournament is going to be a blast. We are running the Galactus Scenario. Can your heroes (or villains) save the Earth from Galactus' insatiable hunger to devour your world? The Earth depends on you to be heroic.

Yesterday's tournament results and the 2010 YD stats have been updated as well:

Game Matrix Results and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

Also, the House Rules have been updated. Mostly clarifications and/or streamlining. But a few new additions regarding victory and bye rounds.

You can read those, with updates in red, in the original post in this thread.

See you next week!

VGA d1sc1pL3
07/26/2010, 23:09
This last Friday, the Galactus Scenario, was Multiverse's (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/member.php?u=30567) last tourney with us, as he is moving out of state for a new job! You'll be sorely missed! It was justice that Odin took down Galactus! Congrats!

Mulitiverse (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/member.php?u=30567) wrote up a Galactus Scenario Battle Report that is both entertaining and humorous.

Check it out, it's really cool:

Galactus Beats Odin To Death! (http://themap.multiverse.org/?p=588)

Take care bro, and come visit us when you are in this area.

********************

The events for the next four weeks have been updated above in the OP, and on the site as well:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

The statistics for the Galactus scenario have been posted, and the 2010 Year To Date standings have been updated as well:

Game Matrix Tournament Results and 2010 YTD Standings & Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

VGA d1sc1pL3
08/02/2010, 00:36
Fellow Clixers,

I updated the events for the next four weeks, up to 27 August, 2010 above in the original post.

Or you can view the events here:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

This upcoming game is a scenario named "A Force of Ones".

Last Friday's tournament results and the 2010 YD stats have been updated as well:

Game Matrix Results and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

See you next week!

VGA d1sc1pL3
08/10/2010, 00:17
Fellow Clixers,

Just dropping a line letting you know the Game Matrix Upcoming Events have been updated with the next 4 weeks worth of events. See the original post in this thread or visit:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Also, last week's tourney result and stats have been updated, along with the YTD 2010 Standings! More than half the years is up now... we are getting closer to awarding the Fin Fan Foom Colossal Figure.

You can view those here:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

With just under 6 months left, Stryphe has a big lead, but it still anyone's Foom to win.

We'll be giving out another colossal fig for 2011. I'm going to try to get my hands on a Dr. Manhattan.

See you next week!

VGA d1sc1pL3
08/16/2010, 22:56
Upcoming games have been updated in the original post above for the next four weeks, or you can click here:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Want a chance to win a FREE Web of Spider-Man brick? Check out the game for September 10 in the Upcoming Events in the original post, or by clicking the Game Matrix Upcoming Events link above.

Last weeks tournament results and stats have been posted here:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

The House Rules have been updated as well regarding Print and Play and proxies and modifications:

Print and Play: Print and play is allowed but these guidelines must be followed to ensure a clear reading of the cards: 1) All cards must be printed in color. 2) All cards must be properly sized to match the original card. 3) Cards must be legible. If they can’t be clearly read, they are not useable. 4) Cards must be in good shape, not having any tears, rips, or missing corners. 5) For each card assigned to a character, a physical card must be present. If you have the same feat assigned to multiple characters, you must have a card for each character the card is assigned to; e.g. Armor Piercing is assigned to 3 figures, you must have 3 copies of the Armor Piercing feat card. 6) Bystander and Object tokens that are printed for play must have the corresponding card to accompany them; this is to ensure that all relevant information is present. Any cards that don’t meet all of the above criteria will not be allowed for tournament play.

Proxies and Modifications: Proxies and modifications for figures and objects are allowed but must follow these guidelines: 1) During the Reveal Forces phase of game setup you must clarify to your opponent that you are using a proxy and/or modification and properly identify what figure or object is being used. Failure to do so will result in an automatic forfeiture of that game. 2) The dial inside of the base must represent the dial base. No replacing dial stickers. 3) All relevant information must accompany the figure, bystander token, or object, i.e. you must have the corresponding character card, bystander card, or object card present. Your opponent has the right to request this information at any time, and failure to have the relevant cards present will result in a forfeit for that match.

See you next week!

VGA d1sc1pL3
08/21/2010, 15:14
Fellow Clixers,

Another great week is gone, but another one is on the horizon.

I just updated the next 4 weeks worth of events. See the original post in this thread or visit:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Great tourney yesterday! To view the results and statistics click the link below:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

See you next week!

VGA d1sc1pL3
08/31/2010, 00:32
Fellow Clixers,

I have some COLOSSAL news! As everyone knows, we are giving away a Fin Fang Foom to the best player for the year of 2010.

... well, we will be continuing this for the year 2011. I have acquired a brand new Dr. Manhattan... in the box.. (well, played once... Uber and I had a Galactus vs. Dr. Manhattan battle).. and brand new! This will go the player who acquires the most championships in the year 2011!

I just updated the next 4 weeks worth of events. See the original post in this thread or visit:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Last Friday's 100 Point Golden Age game was a blast! Thanks to all who came! To view the results and statistics click the link below:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

See you next week!

VGA d1sc1pL3
09/05/2010, 01:39
Next Friday is your chance to win a Web of Spider-Man brick! See the events above in the original post for details!

The next four weeks worth of events have been updated in the original post. Or you can visit: Game Matrix HeroClix Events Page (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Congrats to Drake on taking down Fin Fang Foom and winning his first championship!

Tourney results and the 2010 Stats and Standings can be viewed here:

Game Matrix Tourney Results and YTD 2010 Standings & Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

See you next Friday for the first WoS tourney!

VGA d1sc1pL3
09/09/2010, 23:54
Now that I have my OP Kits... I have added the prize support for the four weeks worth of events.

Tomorrow is the Battle for the Brick!

See you there!

combatninja
09/11/2010, 17:05
The Game Matrix players were super cool and welcoming, I had a great time down there last night. Hopefuly I can make it down there to roll with you guys more often. Thanks!

VGA d1sc1pL3
09/12/2010, 02:45
The Game Matrix players were super cool and welcoming, I had a great time down there last night. Hopefuly I can make it down there to roll with you guys more often. Thanks!

Thank you for the kind words! It was awesome finally meeting you. I know it's a bit of a drive for you, but it would be great to see you make it out when you can.

BTW, I loved your UNSC dice! Very nice... and the color really complimented them! Halo Reach is out in a few days!!!!

Good gaming last night!

VGA d1sc1pL3
09/12/2010, 18:00
The first sealed WoS event at the Game Matrix was a lot of fun! We got to meet some new people, along with some returning players who haven't had a chance to make it out lately.

A huge thank you to all that could make it! And congratulations to David for winning the WoS Brick! I hope you had great pulls! Good gaming!

It was nice seeing David and Ryan again! Hopefully you guys can make it out every Friday for some great gaming.

It was also nice to finally meet CombatNinja. And nice to meet Luke as well (but I think I've met Luke in the past at CBI, but not quite sure.) I hope you guys can make it out more as well. (However, for CombatNinja, being in the Silverdale area I believe, it's a long drive.)

The tourney stats and results, as well as the YTD 2010 standings have been updated to reflect our last tourney. Click the link below to view them:

Game Matrix WoS Sealed Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

I have also updated the next four weeks worth of tourneys, and now that I have the OP Kits, I have changed the prize support from TBD/TBA to what actual prize support we are giving away for each tournament.

To view the upcoming events see the original post in this thread or visit this link to Stark Tower's Game Matrix Upcoming Events page:

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

See you guys next! Game hard!

VGA d1sc1pL3
09/23/2010, 04:14
Fellow Clixers,

First off, let me apologize for my very late updates! I usually have this done by Sunday at the latest, and here it is Thursday! I have a good excuse though... I'm on a week vacation from work, and I've had some projects that I was planning to get done while I had the time off from work... and that has had me swamped! Well, it's not all work and no play... I've managed to squeeze in 3 HeroClix games. Anyway, I do apologize for my lateness... it's not like me. My vacation is almost over... so next week I'll be getting the updates done on time!!!

Welcome Dan! It was his first tourney down at the Matrix since I took over. It was nice having you! Hopefully you can make it often!

Congrats to Jason for taking the Championship, Dustin for Second Place, and Dan for Fellowship! They all won Venom LE #101.

This Friday (tomorrow) is the Countdown to Destruction - The Galactus Scenario. See the Upcoming Events page (link below) or you can see the attached .pdf file in this e-mail.

The September Player's Guide is out now. You can download it on Stark Tower from the HeroClix Resource page: (well, it will be up about 5 minutes after I send this e-mail!). Just click the link below for the new PG, and other HeroClix resources.

HeroClix Resources (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/heroclix.html)

I have the Game Matrix tourney results and standings and statistics page updated:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & YTD 2010 Statistics and Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

And the next 4 weeks worth of tournaments have been updated as well on the Game Matrix Upcoming Events page:

Game Matrix Upcoming HeroClix Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

Well, see you soon! Here's to good gaming and the fall of Galactus!

VGA d1sc1pL3
09/26/2010, 06:00
The Countdown to Destruction: The Galactus Scenario ended in the Earth being consumed by the Mighty Galactus, and all of Earth's inhabitants being consumed as well.

Just as in the 1951 film, The Day The Earth Stood Still, the inhabitants of Earth, even those that are considered super-humans, couldn't put their petty squables to to the side to face the true threat. A few of the less heroic of the human race ignored the threat that was before them, and attacked their own kind. Time was short... and a failure to act was the last decision they will ever have a chance to make... the Earth has sadly been consumed!

John "Ubersoldat" took the victory though, dealing a total of 7 damage to Galactus before the Cosmic Engines destroyed his forces.

Dustin came in second place, dealing out 6 clicks of damage. A truly heroic effort!

Stryhpe's forces were prepared for the grave task at hand... but the forces of evil were knocking on his door as he was forced into a 3-way battle. His heart was in the right place.. but his failure to convince the forces of evil of the true threat was the downfall of the Earth!

To check out the stats for the tourney, and the updated 2010 stats and standings, click the link below:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & YTD 2010 Standings and Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

For the next four weeks worth of events... either see the original post in this thread, or click the link below:

Game Matrix Upcoming HeroClix Tournaments (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

See you next week!

VGA d1sc1pL3
10/08/2010, 00:30
Fellow Game Matrix Clixers,

Last weeks 500 Point Silver Age tourney had a small turn-out, but was a blast none-the-less.

Dustin swept the tournament with a very witty X-Men team consisting of a pair of reprogrammed Sentinels. Very cool concept and awesome tactics won him the tournament.

Dan followed up in second place with an Inhumans team. Robert came in third with a Guardians of the Galaxy team. Stryphe ran a Thor Corps team minus Dargo Ktor, took 4th and he won the fellowship prize.

I have updated the next 4 weeks worth of events. See Game Matrix Upcoming HeroClix Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html) on the Stark Tower website or in the original post in this thread

The Game Matrix Tournament Results and YTD 2010 Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html) have been updated as well.

Until next time, take care and game hard!

VGA d1sc1pL3
10/15/2010, 01:59
Great game last week! Sorry for the late update... been busy.

I have updated the Game Matrix HeroClix Events for the next 4 weeks. See the original post in this thread or visit:

Game Matrix HeroClix Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

The tourney results and standings have been updated as well:

Game Matrix Tourney Results & 2010 YTD Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

See you on Friday! Game hard!

VGA d1sc1pL3
10/26/2010, 15:48
I have updated the tourney results and standings for the past two weeks worth of tournaments:

Game Matrix Tournament Results (Past two weeks) & YTD 2010 Standings & Statistics (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

The Game Matrix HeroClix Events have been updated with the next 4 weeks worth of events as well.

See the OP in this thread or visit:

Game Matrix HeroClix Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

See you on Friday! Game hard!

VGA d1sc1pL3
10/31/2010, 21:16
Fellow Clixers,

The Halloween scenario was fun. I got to play my Goblin team in the bye rounds, which was a lot of fun.

A Colonel America-led skeleton team took the championship.

There were some awesome teams made.

Most Traditional Team: I'd say it's a tie between the Black Lantern zombies in what I'd call a zombie / death team and a Colonel America-led skeleton team.

Most Dark Team: What I'd describe as a Hell / Deal with the Devil team which had had Ghost Rider and Mephisto, among others.

Most Creative Team: A classic movie monster team with Frankenstein, a hunchback, werewolf, and Dracula. (Frankenstein, Vermin, Morlun, and Wolfsbane)

Strangest Team: A team that would be best described as a Space Alien-led angry lesbians with spears and their giant demon dog team.

We also had two separate demon teams.

To check out the results of the tourney and the updated standings for 2010 click the link:

Game Matrix Tournament Results & 2010 YTD Standings (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/game_matrix_results.html)

I have updated the next four (4) weeks worth of tournaments for the Game Matrix as well. See the original post in this thread or click the link below.

Game Matrix Upcoming Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

See you again on Friday! Game hard!

VGA d1sc1pL3
11/23/2010, 02:59
I have updated the next 4 weeks worth of HeroClix events being held at the Game Matrix. I know I've been running late lately on my updates... I'll try to be a bit more timely. Have a lot of projects going on. :)

This Friday is a Free-For-All battle using the Ragnarok Event Dial. Prizes for this even are listed on the Upcoming Events page.

But the big announcement... just as we did with WoS, we'll be giving away a brick of DC 75th Anniversary on December 17 for the tournament. It will be a sealed booster event with the optional $5.00 buy in, just like last time.

For full information, and for the next 4 weeks worth of events, see the original post in this thread or visit:

Game Matrix HeroClix Events (http://www.clan-vga.com/stark_tower/upcoming_games_matrix.html)

PS: Tomorrow night, I'll be uploading the tournament results for this last Friday's game and updating the 2010 YTD standings. I would have had it done tonight.. but I left the results at work today on accident.

Until Friday, game hard and have a great Thanksgiving!

VGA d1sc1pL3
11/23/2010, 15:50
I had to change a few things due to the holiday season. I'll change this on www.StarkTower.com when I get home from work.

The game on December 10 will be pushed to January 7 due to a work-related Christmas party I must attend. I'd rather be playing HeroClix...

Also, we will not be having a game on December 24 (Christmas Eve) or December 31 (New Years Eve).

I'll make sure to send out e-mails and get this changed on StarkTower.com and on the Game Matrix forums tonight.

See you on Friday!