Von: "Oscar J Garza III" <
ogarza@white-wolf.com>
An: "Conclave" <
conclave@list.white-wolf.com>
Betreff: VEKN Conclave - Pre-release for VTES 3rd Ed.
Datum: Wed, 21. Jun 2006 15:25:05 -0400
White Wolf Announces
V:TES 3rd Edition Pre-Release Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Direct Inquiries to:
Oscar J Garza III, Organized Play Coordinator
White Wolf Publishing
1554 Litton Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
orgplay@white-wolf.com
404-292-1819 x238
Vampire: The Eternal Struggle 3rd Edition Pre-Release Event
Now in it's 12th year of play, White Wolf Publishing Celebrates the latest
expansion of Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (VTES), White Wolf Publishing and
the Princes of the Elder Kindred Network (VEKN) are promoting a weekend long
series of tournaments and special events across the globe. The goal of this
world spanning event is to help existing players entice new players into the
game. Below is the basic information needed to plan your own tournament.
On September 2nd and 3rd, VEKN players and Princes will team up with
retailers around the world in an effort to create new players for White Wolf's
award winning. Ccg, Vampire: The Eternal Struggle. Coinciding with the
launch of the 3rd Edition VTES, this pre-release event will focus on
bringing new players into the fold of one of the longest running ccgs in the
market.
Why is the VTES 3rd Edition pre-release kit the best way to do this?
. Participants will walk away with a free demo deck compliments of White
Wolf.
. The Pre-release kits include unique promo cards exclusive to this event.
. Available for sale immediately following the demo, each kit includes
starters and boosters of the brand-new VTES 3rd edition for sale to new
players.
Retailers:
$244.99 WW2748 VTES 3rd Edition Pre-release kit
Pre-release kit contents:
1 x 2751WWP VTES 3rd Ed Booster Display
1 x 2752WWP VTES 3rd Ed Starter Display
1 x 2751WWP VTES 3rd Ed Booster Display Prize
5 x 2631WWP VTES Demo Deck: Ventrue
5 x 2632WWP VTES Demo Deck: Aus-Pre
6 x 2633WWP VTES Demo Deck: Anti-Pot
16 x 2541WWP Promo: VTES Playmat 11x17
30 x 2735WWP VTES Promo Card Waxen Poetica
The first two items, one Booster Display and one Starter Display are slated
for sale to take advantage of the weekend long event Using our guidelines,
new players can purchase the starter decks and participate in a sealed deck
tournament for up to 8 players.
The remaining Booster display should be allocated to players running demos
in your store. For each demo that the players complete, he or she should
receive a number of booster packs equal to the number of participants.
For example, five new players attend an in-store event on Saturday,
September 2nd. Each player participating should receive one free demo deck,
one promo playmat and one promo card. After attending the demo, the players
should each keep their decks and the player who ran the demo should receive
five booster packs, one for each player. After the demo, the players can
purchase one starter deck and four booster packs each and participate in a
sealed deck tournament.
Princes/Organizers:
This event is designed to bolster your existing playgroup and strengthen
ties with your local retailer. It is suggested that members of your
playgroup run demos for new players in the store the day of the event.
If time allows, there is enough product with this kit to purchase 8 starters
and 32 boosters for an 8-person Limited Event.
AFTER THE EVENT:
Let us know how things went. The WW Website will be putting up a news story
on the Pre-release events. We want Pictures, Tell us how many people showed
up. How many players did you meet? We'll draw a name from the post-event
reports submitted and send one person a display of 3rd Edition. Just to say
thanks for keeping us in the loop.
PRICES MAY VARY FOR INDIVIDUAL RETAILERS. Princes, Organizers, or Retailers
with concerns may contact Oscar Garza, the Organized Play Coordinator at
orgplay@white-wolf.com
Vampire: The Eternal Struggle celebrates its twelfth anniversary this year.
Designed by Richard Garfield, designer of Magic: The Gathering®, VTES allows
players to pit clans of vampires against one another in a mix of intrigue
and action.
Play VTES Online at
http://www.vtesonline.com
*********************
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. Das Teil in Rödelheim, Game Encounter oder Toy Check oder wie der Laden halt heißt. Nicht, dass ich das auch schon angemerkt hätte.
Ich habe mal gegoogelt, beim Vampire:The Masquerade PC Spiel wird eine "Waxen Poetica" als Waffe aufgelistet, jedoch ohne genauere Beschreibung. Ideen?
Heute Abend zu Hause, wenn ich daran denke...