Grand Prix Recap!

With over 1200 people in attendance, Grand Prix Chicago shattered the previous North America Grand Prix record. Did I mention it was Legacy? A format usually relegated to kitchen tables in the United States and often seen as unsupported by big events from Wizards and the DCI. However, every couple years there is a Grand Prix, the last of such was in Columbus, often cited as GP-Flash. So what does all this mean to you? Well, several members of STD made the 9 hour journey to the state of Illinois to play in this record breaking event. How'd we do? Not well, of the four of us who played and whopping 0 made day 2.

Even let downs have high points though, Carlos was featured in a match over at the mothership during round 3. His opponent, none other than Patrick Chapin. When the smoke cleared after two games against what some consider one of the best minds in the game an elated Carlos was the one with the victory. His prize, a one-way ticket to defending US Nationals champion Michael Jacobs. This time, however, Carlos wouldn't fare as well, losing the match, his first of the weekend. Carlos would go on to post a 4-3 record before dropping.

Dan was playing Dragon Stompy, a last minute audible from the more consistant, though arguably less explosive Dreadstill. On a roller coaster ride of a day he would go on to post a 3-3 record.

I decided to play the explosive deck, Ad Nauseam Tendrils. Ending the day at 3-2.

With some luck a full tournament report from each of us including decklists will happen this week.

Until then,

Steven