ENCORE
Saturday 07 May 2022
The Rock Road Social (MG025)
10am - 10pm
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO OVER 18's ONLY
Non-Members require ID at Entry
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We hope that you'll join us for Encore, an event dedicated to bringing you all a whole day of Gaming and Anime goodness! As usual, we'll be hosting the event on the Magee University campus, and it will be taking place on Saturday, May 7th.
Whether you like Consoles, Card Gaming, Role-play, Tabletop, Anime, Cosplay, or Geek Culture, Encore has something for you. Make sure to hit ‘Going’ or "Interested", since we don't want you missing out on updates!
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COVID Policy:
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Please be aware that COVID-19 regulations/restrictions also apply to this event. Even though the government no longer mandates masks, we still do, and proof of vaccination will also be necessary. Track and trace will also be taken. It is important that attendees view our policies here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bk3pRRnC1_A6SbUPl0xVFGmPzF1EwXF4s7VprOznq4o/edit?usp=sharing
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When & Where
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Saturday, May 7th - 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
The University of Ulster
MG building
Magee Campus
BT48 7JL
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Entry Price: £5
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Event Details
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Card-games:
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Digimon TCG Tournament
Start time: 4 pm
Projected end time: 8 pm
Format: Swiss Rounds
Round Time: 45 Minutes
Prize Support:
1st Place: 5 Packs - BT-07: Booster
2nd Place: 3 Packs - BT-07: Booster
3rd Place: 1 Pack - BT-07: Booster
Players can find the latest version of the rule manual, located at: https://world.digimoncard.com/rule/; and game Q&A documents, are located at https://world.digimoncard.com/rule/.
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Fighting games:
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Encore 2022 General Tournament Details:
- 1v1
- Double Elimination
- If a controller desync occurs, the player who caused it forfeits 1 round. However, if caused by a player not involved in the set, the match must be restarted and played at the same round progress when the desync occurred. Players will be DQ'd from their set if they are not preset 5 minutes after the time of a Set being called.
- Games must be reported once completed to a Tournament Organiser.
- Entry Fee: £5 for each tournament entry
- Prizes for each tournament:
1st Place: 60% of the prize pot + Additional Prize
2nd Place: 30% of the prize pot
3rd Place: 10% of the prize pot
Encore 2022 Tekken 7 Tournament:
Format:
- Start Time: 12pm
-Projected Finish Time: 3 pm
- Round Count: 3, Time Limit: 60 seconds
- First to 2 (Players play their set until one player has won 2 times, except in mentioned rounds) except Winner's Finals, Loser's Finals and Grand Finals which are First to 3
- Tournament will be running similar to Tekken World Tour rules.
- All sets must begin with random stage selection.
- Players can request a Blind Pick if they wish.
- Presets are allowed but the following presets are banned: Jack-7: Preset 3 & 4 Gigas: Preset 3
- Players cannot use the same preset, if this occurs a rock-paper-scissors tiebreaker game must occur to determine who uses the preset.
- Winner must continue using their character between games. Losers can change character or stage if they wish, but not at the same time. When changing character, random stage select must be used.
Encore 2022 Guilty Gear Strive Tournament:
Format:
-Start Time: 4 pm
-Projected Finish Time: 7 pm
- Round Count: 2,
Time Limit: 99 seconds
- First to 3 for the entire bracket (Players play their set until one player has won 3 times)
- Winners must keep their character between games. Losers can change character.
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Role-playing games:
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Pathfinder 2nd Edition one-shot
11 am - 3 pm
D&D 5th Edition one-shot
4 pm - 8 pm
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War-games:
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Encore 2022 One Page Rules: Grimdark Future Tournament Ruleset
Start time: 11 am
Projected end time: 4 pm
We will be using the One Page Rules: Grimdark Future Ruleset, and only the Core Rules which can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NdG_RJBc14RIP8hEO49aAma-xIEqfqTC
Each player's army may not exceed 2000 pts per the latest army (at time of tournament) via: https://webapp.onepagerules.com/game-systems/grimdark-future
Each player will be assigned to play 4 battles against randomly selected opponents.
The mission is the default mission from Grimdark Future Core Rules (pg 1 paragraph 7)
The tournament winner is the player that has the most victories, if tied, how many objects were captured across their games, and if still tied, how many units they destroyed.
Should there still be a tie, an independent panel of event organizers (not involved in running the tournament) will judge both armies on the quality of the paint jobs to determine the winner.
All models must be painted to at least a “Battle Ready” standard (Basecoats & shades) and have a painted, textured base.
Prize:
A “Combat Patrol” Box of the Winner’s choice, to be delivered to the winner within the week after the tournament
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Board-games:
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Take some time away from your screens and play a range of board games that are available.
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Anime:
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- Belle | Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters “U”, a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a gorgeous and globally-beloved singer. One day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an emotional and epic quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious "beast" and to discover her true self in a world where you can be anyone.
- Ride your wave | Entranced by surfing and the sea, Hinako Mukaimizu is a spirited girl who attends college in a coastal city with no consideration for her future career. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a fireworks mishap sets the apartment building she lives in ablaze, where she is saved by a talented firefighter named Minato Hinageshi. Upon meeting, the two quickly become acquainted with one another—Hinako is instantly enamored by Minato's reliable personality and passion for saving others, while Minato is intrigued by surfing and is eager to learn how. As Hinako begins to teach Minato about surfing, the pair eventually fall in love and begin a gentle and devoted relationship.
However, while surfing may seem fun and carefree, it can still be a dangerous and unpredictable activity. This is what Hinako learns when a surfing incident completely changes her life, leaving her forced to contemplate her undecided future. In search of her own calling, Hinako begins her journey of self-discovery, keeping Minato by her side as she gradually attempts to find her purpose and ride her own wave
- Sword of the Stranger | In the Sengoku period of Japan, a young orphan named Kotarou and his dog Tobimaru steal from unsuspecting villagers in order to make ends meet. However, Kotarou is forced to remain on the run when he finds himself being hunted down by assassins sent by China's Ming Dynasty for mysterious reasons not involving his petty crimes.
Fortunately, the duo runs into Nanashi, a ronin who has taken refuge in a small temple, when Kotarou is attacked and Tobimaru poisoned. Although the samurai saves the helpless pair from their pursuers, he feels that there is no need to help them further; but when offered a gem in exchange for his services as a bodyguard, he reluctantly accepts Kotarou's offer of employment—just until Tobimaru is healed and the two reach their destination. As the three set out on a perilous journey, it soon becomes evident that their path is riddled with danger, as the Ming Dynasty has now sent a terrifying swordsman after them to capture Kotarou and fulfill a certain prophecy.
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Train | After a string of mysterious disappearances begin to plague a train, the Demon Slayer Corps' multiple attempts to remedy the problem prove fruitless. To prevent further casualties, the Flame Pillar, Kyoujurou Rengoku, takes it upon himself to eliminate the threat. Accompanying him are some of the Corps' most promising new blood: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira, who all hope to witness the fiery feats of this model demon slayer firsthand.
Unbeknownst to them, the demonic forces responsible for the disappearances have already put their sinister plan in motion. Under this demonic presence, the group must muster every ounce of their willpower and draw their swords to save all two hundred passengers onboard. Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen delves into the deepest corners of Tanjirou's mind, putting his resolve and commitment to duty to the test.
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ENCORE Quiz:
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Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Put your geek knowledge to the test in our ever-loved Encore Quiz!
Prize: 1st Place - Tub of Celebrations
In addition to these events, we'll also have our usual repertoire of games available on the day, so feel free to land on down for some casual games with the locals!