03/11/2017
So we are planning ahead, Rivals of Ixalan.
Don't feel up to playing proper Magic against other players? Don't want to lose to better players? Not interested in improving your game? Don't want to ever go to a Grand Prix? Don't worry.
Casual events can/will be organised by anyone who wishes to volunteer - all you have to do is take a list of names and pass this on to us so we can report the tournament or play a game with a friend in the shop any day we are open (outside scheduled tournament times).
But really there is nothing to be scared about, we may have been playing competitive magic for 16 years or more, but we are always ready to help you and the only way to improve your game is to practise. You will never know what you are missing out on, if you don't even play the game. You don't have to play on a Sunday (when most of the best players will be playing seriously), if you don't want to.
The season will follow the exact same format as the current one (subject to any future changes Wizards makes). As usual we will stick religiously to the schedule Wizards set out for us.
A pre-release, a league, weekly drafts for Friday Night Magic along with a casual constructed Friday Night Magic. The competitive standard tournament will continue be held on Sundays for double planeswalker points and double prizes.
Look for us to start "team" tournaments and with GP London on the 26th to 28th January we may have a sealed deck the Sunday before as practise.
12 drafts and one league require 42 boosters, so if you wish to buy a box of boosters to cover your in store play then I suggest you order in advance for delivery on "buy a box" day and get the free promo.
If you want to buy your tournament boosters in advance then they must be kept in the shop. We get the boosters a little cheaper if we order in advance and we are happy to pass this saving on to you.
If you want to buy a box to open on "Buy a Box" day, then again you will be able to get them at the lower advance price and these can be taken out of the shop.