Ah, can't you just picture it? Thick fog settling over Tower Bridge, the gentle flow of the River Thames just beyond your window, and the distant bellows of Big Ben echoing, as if whispering, "Wake up, darling, you're going to be late."
While our Pro Tour competitors are busy treating each other to a hefty dose of beatings, you have the opportunity to make your rounds at numerous side events, share laughs with pals old and new, and seize the opportunity to take home some exclusive prizes.
Come along with me as we tour some of the events you can expect to experience at World Tour: London...just please, mind the gap.
Sink Below Events
You're planning your weekend agenda when it hits you: something's missing - that signature London ostentatiousness you'd hoped to indulge in. Well, we've got just the thing! Introducing the Sink Below Promo Events!
Wield your favorite adult hero in Classic Constructed, or if you’re feeling bold, put your skills to the test in The Hunted Sealed Draft. No matter your choice, signing up guarantees you’ll be flexing the reaction step in style with an exclusive Sink Below boasting stunning Extended Alternate Art. Pinkies out!
Sink Below Events will be taking place at various times over the course of the entire weekend from Friday April 11 to Sunday April 13.
Calling
Sure, we're all gathering in London to crown our next Pro Tour Champion, but that's not the only high-stakes tournament under the big top. Test your Classic Constructed mettle against the best the world has to offer and stake your claim for your share of the $30,000 USD prize pool! Taking place over the course of two heart-pounding days, this is your chance to show the world that you're here to define the metagame. After all, if you don't someone else will - so get out there and give 'em hell, kid!
Be sure to get a refresher on the Classic Constructed format and card legality!
The Calling begins on Saturday April 12 at 9:00 AM.
Battle Hardened
Dip into the archive and relive some of the most powerful moments in Flesh and Blood history with Battle Hardened: London. Featuring every adult hero ever printed and an extremely limited selection of Banned and Restricted cards, the Living Legend format beckons players who seek to experience Flesh and Blood at its full power. With near limitless deckbuilding possibilities, do you think you have what it takes to go round after round and claim your lion's share of the $2,000 USD prize pool?
Brush up on the Living Legend format and prepare for battle!
Battle Hardened begins on Sunday April 13 at 9:00 AM.
Cosplay Contest
Over the years we've witnessed unthinkable spectacles of engineering and craftsmanship as many have worked to bring their favorite Flesh and Blood characters to life. Now, more than ever, is the best time to put your creativity to the test and absorb the limelight. After all, being able to say you walked the runway in London is a really cool thing to put on your résumé. Plus, if you show out big and bold enough, you could walk away with exclusive prizes such as a cold foil Taylor, fabric promos and playmats! Bust out the sewing machines and hot glue guns, this is an event you won't want to miss!
The Cosplay Contest takes place on Saturday April 12 at 6:00 PM.
Commoner
It's not everyday that we ask players to ditch the Legendary, Majestic, and Rare cards from their deck but when we do, you know you're in for a good time. The Commoner format closely resembles Blitz in structure, but with the added challenge of building your main deck using only Common rarity cards. We'll throw you a bone though, so feel free to utilize Rare weapons and equipment. Designed to be a hyper competitive experience with a focus on being budget and beginner friendly, the Commoner format is a shoe that fits all. Join us at World Tour: London for a chance to win a coveted black envelope containing a Gold Foil and endless bragging rights!
Be sure to refresh yourself on the Commoner format and recent Banned and Restriction announcement!
The Commoner Gold Foil event takes place on Sunday April 13 at 11:00 AM.
Alpha Draft
Step back in time and experience the joys of cracking the first printing of Flesh and Blood with the extremely exclusive Welcome to Rathe Alpha Draft event! There aren't many traces of this coveted product left so if you want an opportunity to participate, you'll need to join one of seven different Alpha Qualifier events taking place on Saturday April 12. From Commoner to Living Legend and everything in between, these Alpha Qualifier events offer you a chance to be randomly selected for the Alpha Draft Event. Who knows, you might just pull a Cold Foil Legendary from Welcome to Rathe Alpha resulting in absolutely no peer jealousy or envy!
The Alpha Draft event takes place on Sunday April 13 at 1:00 PM.
Dev Talk LIVE!
Dev Talk has quickly become a fan favorite for anyone looking for a peak behind the curtain and to better understand how the Legend Story sausage is made. World Tour: London will be your first official opportunity to participate in Dev Talk as a live studio audience member and listen to some hot takes and even hotter questions. Wait, wrong show.
Either way, this will be a discussion that you won't want to miss as it's likely to be full of surprises and insider knowledge. Let's just hope it doesn't go completely off the rails without Director Alex Norvill being able to yell, "CUT!"
Dev Talk LIVE! takes place on Friday April 11 directly following the Keynote Speech. For those at home, be sure to tune into our YouTube channel for the livestream!
