Hello again!
It seems like we just did this song and dance with Grand Prix Orlando last month, but here I am again, happy to welcome you to the first installment of the Grand Prix Richmond countdown blog! For those unfamiliar, this series of blogs will go over anything and everything concerning Grand Prix Richmond, which, if you’ve ever been to a Grand Prix before, is a lot!
This first entry is simply an overview to give you the rundown about GP Richmond and start building the excitement for what’s going to be an awesome Amonkhet Limited Grand Prix. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be going over main event and side event information, artists and cosplayers who will be in attendance, food and lodging options, and much more!
All The Amonkhet Limited You Can Handle!
Magic is, quite clearly, the best card game in the world. I don’t think that’s up for debate. But what’s the best format in Magic? That can be discussed for hours! Many are huge fans of Standard, given its rapid fluctuation from week to week and how, just as things get settled, a new set arrives and changes the entire landscape. Others love Modern due to its volatile nature and abundance of turn 3 and turn 4 kills built on unique interactions between cards that clearly were never meant to be paired together. Some like to take things a little less competitively with Commander decks built to reflect their personality, while others love to play and show off customized Cubes that blow people away.
But me? I love Limited. Being handed six booster packs with the goal of building a cohesive and powerful 40-card deck is a challenge I’m always up for, so naturally I’m excited to do so again next weekend in Richmond. And if Ryan Saxe’s Draft Digest articles are any indication, Amonkhet Limited is a much slower Limited format, where many decisions will be made over the course of many turns. So if you’re looking for long, interactive games of Amonkhet Limited, the main event of Grand Prix Richmond is the event for you!
What Else Ya Got?
If you don’t adore Amonkhet Limited as much as others do, that’s totally cool. Grand Prix weekends nowadays aren’t only about the main event. It’s about making sure everyone who wants to attend can have an experience they’ll never forget, so we’ve got plenty of other things for you to do! Our Infinite Challenge packages continue to be a huge hit, so we’ve brought those back for #GPRichmond in both three-day and one-day varieties. And because it was such a hit at Grand Prix Louisville and Grand Prix Orlando earlier this year, we’ve brought back our Ultimate Commander package that is, once again, brought to you by the awesome people over at Ultimate Guard!
Throw in some Modern Masters 2017 On-Demand events and a Sunday PTQ for those looking to qualify to play on Magic’s biggest stage, and you’ll find that there’s no shortage of things to do during your stay at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. I’ll have more information about all of our other registration options later this week, but if you can’t wait that long, you can learn more about each one here!
Guest of Honor
One of the best parts of any Magic tournament? Special guests! Now, we’ve got quite a few amazing guests lined up for Grand Prix Richmond, but when John Avon is a part of the fun, you know something special is going down. Famous for his atmospheric landscapes and striking scenes, Avon is one of Magic’s most beloved illustrators. From
What Tomorrow Brings
Grand Prix Richmond is going to be an amazing event, so one little overview from yours truly simply isn’t going to be enough. Tomorrow I’ll be going over each of the registration options, the rewards that go along with them, and making sure that you know which one is the best option for you. See ya then!