Further Prizing based on attendance
COST $50
9:00am Rego for 10:00 Player Meeting
Player Cap: 48 (to extend out to 64 if enough player interest)
Proxies: No more than 25% of the deck
COMPETITIVE RULES ENFORCEMENT - DECK LISTS REQUIRED
Tournament Structure
Structure and Schedule
The tournament will consist of four 80 minute Swiss rounds followed by a cut to an untimed Finals: 10:00 AM - Player Meeting
10:15 AM - Round 1 (80 mins + 10 min interlude)
12:00 PM - Round 2 (80 mins)
1:30 PM - Lunch
2:15 PM - Round 3 (80 mins + 10 min interlude)
3:50 PM - Round 4 (80 mins + 10 min interlude)
5:30 PM - Finals (untimed)
If we do not reach the player count for a fourth round, Finals will start at 16:30 PM instead.
There will be no extra turns during Swiss rounds. When time is called in Swiss the active player is allowed to finish their turn. If there is no winner at the end of the active players’ turn all players in the pod will be awarded a draw (1 point).
Point System
Win = 5 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points
Bye = 5 points
Software
The store will be using topdeck.gg to run the tournament. It is a third-party software not affiliated with WotC. topdeck.gg will determine seating order during Swiss rounds, while seeding will determine it during the Final 4.
As part of playing at a Competitive REL all players will be required to submit a decklist through topdeck.gg. Decklists must be submitted using Moxfield as its format and finalised by 11:59 PM Friday 03/07/26. Players may be subject to random deck checks between rounds which will be conducted by the judge and TO. Any changes to Moxfield decklists after the cut-off time will be subject to penalties.
Prizing
The prizing will be based on the total entry fee minus judge pay.Finalists will split the remaining prize pool by the following:
Winner = Store Championship Foil Extended Art Urza's Saga (prize not swappable for store credit or cash in store)
Remaining 3 players = 1x Marvel Super-Heroes Collector Booster each or equivalent store credit at player's choice. Additional Prizing dependant on player numbers.
Registration and Payment
Registration will be done through topdeck.gg.
Entry fee will be paid at the venue on the day of the event.
Playtest Card Policy
An excerpt from Wizards of the Coast’s official statement “On Proxies, Policy and Communication” (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/proxies-policy-and-communication-2016-01-14?fbclid=IwAR3UyZ32bYuAxgdPs6vCgChx6ETE4usoPS6gczaYd2-ouz443Q0F2e2y4rA):
“Our stated policy specifically applies to DCI-sanctioned events. Cards used in DCI-sanctioned events must be authentic Magic cards. The only exception is if a card has become damaged during the course of play in a particular event (for instance, a shuffling accident bends a card or a drink gets spilled); in that case a judge may issue a proxy for use only for the duration of that event so the player can continue playing.
Our stance on counterfeits is also clear: Wizards remains committed to vigorously protecting the Magic community from counterfeiters. We will remain vigilant for illegal activity, and we will continue to work quickly and decisively with law enforcement agencies around the globe to protect against the creation or distribution of counterfeit Magic cards. Additionally, we reiterate in the strongest terms possible that any individual or retailer who knowingly deals in counterfeits works against the best interests of the community. Wizards has eliminated and will continue to eliminate from the DCI and WPN anyone who knowingly distributes counterfeit cards.
What has gotten caught up in the confusion are playtest cards used outside of sanctioned DCI events. And the reason it has gotten confusing is because we've never really talked about them before. So let's do that.
A playtest card is most commonly a basic land with the name of a different card written on it with a marker. Playtest cards aren't trying to be reproductions of real Magic cards; they don't have official art and they wouldn't pass even as the real thing under the most cursory glance. Fans use playtest cards to test out new deck ideas before building out a deck for real and bringing it to a sanctioned tournament. And that's perfectly fine with us. Wizards of the Coast has no desire to police playtest cards made for personal, non-commercial use, even if that usage takes place in a store.
What we really care about is that DCI-sanctioned events use only authentic Magic cards, and that we stop counterfeits”
The store's Win-A-U.Saga event is unsanctioned and is using third-party tournament software to run. Therefore playtest cards will be accepted. We want to make the event as accessible as possible to everyone in the community.
At the absolute minimum playtest must be colour-printed with official Wizards of the Coast MTG art (ie. art found on https://scryfall.com/) Acceptable playtest cards will include:
Printed paper slips cut to size and placed in front of real MTG cards (eg. https://mtgprint.cardtrader.com/) MPC Autofill and similar websites
The only non-Wizards of the Coast alter art accepted will be your commander(s).
Using playtest cards in the form of paper slips in front of real MTG cards presents a potential risk for marking cards and cheating. In order to mitigate this risk we will make it a policy that a mixed deck will require its official cards be double sleeved (ie. outer and inner sleeved) whilst the playtest cards remain single sleeved. This will ensure sleeves are similar in thickness.
Please remember that a card should only be identifiable from its front face. If using printed paper in front of cards there must not be any slips sticking out the top of the sleeve, or any identifiable attributes such as card thickness. To mitigate this risk please refer to the above paragraph. A judge will be called if any issues arise and may result in penalties.
Directions to The Store
The store has been based in Maitland for 10 years and has been a go to for players at the top of the M1. Facilities include toilets, snacks and all the drinks you could want to keep you going during the day. Additionally Maitland has a lot of options for coffee and more substantial meals within walking distance
Whether you’re driving or taking public transport, the store is easy to get to. If you’re taking public transport you want to take the 179 or 183 bus from from Maitland station, then alight at the Ken Tubman Dr after the St Mary's Anglican Church on Church street stop, and walk up Bourke Street. If you’re driving there is a free public parking structure on the corner of Bourke and Ken Tubman which is recommended over the Kmart underground parking.
If driving and public transport is not an option, please don’t be afraid to reach out in Discord - there are plenty of people who are happy to carpool. We want to reduce all the barriers to participating in the tournament, whether its cost or distance.
Expectations
The greater Sydney cEDH community has grown exponentially in the last 6 months thanks to the dedication of its members. We ask and expect all players to conduct themselves with excellence and integrity during the event.
Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be taken seriously and investigated by the head judge and TO. If a player is found guilty penalties will be given accordingly.
FAQs and Other Information
I’m interested in the tournament but have never played cEDH before! Where can I practice?
We play weekly at Good Games Chatswood on Wednesdays and Fortress Sydney on Fridays! Please feel free to join us. Games are organised in the Sydney cEDH Discord.
We are also in the middle of a league that runs every second Wednesday. For more information please refer to the League channel on the Sydney cEDH Discord.
If playing in-person is hard for you to do (eg. work hours, distance from LGS) join the AUS cEDH Hub Discord. Games fire online over SpellTable during the week.
What if I’ve registered, but can’t make the event anymore?
Life happens! Please reach out to the store on (02) 4933 8726 as soon as possible.
What if I need to suddenly leave during the event?
Sorry you have to go! Please let the TO know so they can drop you from the event
