The edge of autumn…
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Beneath the cherry blossoms…
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I walk a new path…
Skirmish is back from March 15 to March 30 , with the Blitz and Living Legend formats back for a shake up!
Skirmish Season 11 is a perfect opportunity for local communities to come together for casual and exciting games, with awesome prizes up for grabs! Bring a mate who's just started playing, or test the waters with your new deck! Skirmish is the best stepping stone for players who want to play great games in a friendly, low-stakes environment.
What are Skirmish Events?
Skirmish is a single in-store event offered to selected GEM stores. It is a way to help grow local communities at a casual level. Each event is supported by a Skirmish prize kit, provided free of charge by Legend Story Studios (LSS).
What are the formats for Season 11?
Blitz and Living Legend. Stores can choose their preferred format.
How will I know if I am selected for Skirmish?
Selected stores will receive an email invitation. Invited stores will be able to see and select the event type "Skirmish Season 11" in their GEM account.
Entry fee?
Stores may charge an entry fee for this event at their discretion.
Blitz & Living Legend
| Players | Swiss Rounds | Top Cut |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | None |
| 9 - 16 | 4 | Top 4 |
| 17 - 32 | 5 | Top 8 |
| 33 - 64 | 6 | Top 8 |
| 65 - 128 | 7 | Top 8 |
Event Structure
All events should be run with swiss rounds, followed by a top 4 or 8 cut depending on the number of players in the event (with the exception of 8 players where there is no top cut).
*Events need a minimum of 8 players to run (start).
How much time should I budget for my Blitz or Living Legend Event?
We recommend 35-minute rounds for Blitz and 55 minutes for Living Legend. This allows players 5 minutes to present their decks, with the remaining time to play their match.
Prizes and Distribution
Organizers will receive a prize kit containing the following:
| Prize | Distribution |
|---|---|
| 1x Ira, Scarlet Revenger (Cold Foil) | To be awarded to the first place winner |
| 4x Channel Lake Frigid (Cold Foil) | To be awarded to the top 4 placed players |
| 12x Pledge Fealty (Rainbow Foil Micro Text Box) | To be given as participation prizes |
| 12x Relentless Pursuit (Rainbow Foil Extended Art) | To be given as participation prizes |
| 1x Fang, Cindra or Arakni, Web of Deceit Playmat (Each kit will include one of these playmats at random) | To be given as a random prize draw. |
How do I get the Prize Kits?
The prize kits will be available to order from your GEM registered distributor. Once your event has been confirmed, you will be able to contact your distributor to order the kit.
Do the top players qualify for any other events?
Skirmish events do not award any invitations to future events.
Can I add prizes to the prize pool?
Stores may add any additional prizing at their discretion.
Rules Enforcement, Judges and Decklists
What level of rules enforcement is this event run at?
Skirmish events are run at casual rules enforcement. Please check the Procedure and Penalty Guidelines for more information.
The purpose of this event is to be an enjoyable community-building exercise; if you have to adjudicate on a rules breach, we would encourage you to assume good faith on the part of the players and to treat it as an honest mistake and a learning opportunity.
The intent behind rulings is to restore the game state where possible and leave the players feeling positive after you have adjudicated the situation.
Do I need a Judge for an event?
You don’t need a judge for the event, however, we would recommend that either the TO for the event or a store staff member is familiar with documents found in the Rules & Policy Center.
If you would like to appoint a judge for the event, you can also try to find one on Judge HUB Judge Finder.
Are Deck Lists required?
No
Do I need to record the Heroes played by players?
We require hero data for the winning player of each Skirmish event. For more information check this link Hero Assignment.
Can I play in the event if I'm the Tournament Organizer?
No
Digital Assets and Marketing
Where do I find digital assets for social media?
Digital assets for social media and printable posters can be found here.
Get featured on fabtcg.com!
We love showcasing fans having fun at their local game store! If you’d like your store and players featured on our official website, please fill out the Skirmish Season 11 Coverage Form.
In particular, we are looking for:
- Winning decklists
- A photo of the winner
- A group photo of the Top 8
- General event photos
- Stories of players, matches, or the day
We do our best to showcase as many stores as possible, but we ask for your understanding that it may not always be possible to feature every event that is submitted.
If you have any questions or would like to submit additional information, please email coverage@fabtcg.com.