1) Drafting Cards
First, log on to Skype and join the RiptideLab group. I will create a draft on drafts.in and post a link there for everybody to use. Click that link, then set your drafts.in name to your forum name.
After the draft, you can create your deck in drafts.in.
In the top corner you can add whatever basic lands you need. Once you are done click the download button to save your deck as a .dec file. Just in case, I recommend keeping the drafts.in window open until you've successfully loaded everything into Cockatrice.
(Note: Cards you put in your drafts.in sideboard will automatically be available to you during sideboarding. I advice adding some basics to your sideboard. Any cards put in "jank" will not be saved in the file)
2) Utility Land Draft
This part will take place in our Skype chat room. I will assign draft pick numbers at this point. I will call the group for an audio call, but the utility land drafting will take place in the text box itself. Please keep the text chat free of chatter during this time. After every 8 picks I will post in the chat the remaining Utility Lands.
3) Build Your Decks
In Cockatrice, load the .dec file you added earlier, and manually add whatever Utility Lands you wish to use and save the deck.
4) Setting Up A Match
Connect to Cockatrice and head to the chatroom.
Set your filter settings to allow you to see password protected games.
Create a game name like "riptideA" or "riptideWBR2" or whatever and check the settings above. Set the password to "riptidelab". This will make it easy for us to bird on each other's matches.
5) Playing
Once your opponent has joined your game, set up a Skype voice call between the two of you. This makes it infinitely easier and more enjoyable to play.
Relevant Commands:
Ctrl + I: Roll for initiative
Ctrl + M: Deal your opening hand / mulligan
F2: Concede. This is important. Don't use your MODO muscle memory.
To sideboard, click the button to unlock your sideboard, then click "Ready to Play" once you have made the relevant changes.
6) Tournament Flow
I will post the bracket at the start of the tournament, and it should be pretty self-guided from there. If somebody set up a wiki page with an 8-man bracket that'd be great, but I have no idea how to do that.
Extra: How to Register on Cockatrice
http://www.woogerworks.com/index.php/accountregistration
This allows you to automatically save your replays to your account, and even reconnects you to a game in progress if you disconnect! Please do it!
First, log on to Skype and join the RiptideLab group. I will create a draft on drafts.in and post a link there for everybody to use. Click that link, then set your drafts.in name to your forum name.
After the draft, you can create your deck in drafts.in.
In the top corner you can add whatever basic lands you need. Once you are done click the download button to save your deck as a .dec file. Just in case, I recommend keeping the drafts.in window open until you've successfully loaded everything into Cockatrice.
(Note: Cards you put in your drafts.in sideboard will automatically be available to you during sideboarding. I advice adding some basics to your sideboard. Any cards put in "jank" will not be saved in the file)
2) Utility Land Draft
This part will take place in our Skype chat room. I will assign draft pick numbers at this point. I will call the group for an audio call, but the utility land drafting will take place in the text box itself. Please keep the text chat free of chatter during this time. After every 8 picks I will post in the chat the remaining Utility Lands.
3) Build Your Decks
In Cockatrice, load the .dec file you added earlier, and manually add whatever Utility Lands you wish to use and save the deck.
4) Setting Up A Match
Connect to Cockatrice and head to the chatroom.
Set your filter settings to allow you to see password protected games.
Create a game name like "riptideA" or "riptideWBR2" or whatever and check the settings above. Set the password to "riptidelab". This will make it easy for us to bird on each other's matches.
5) Playing
Once your opponent has joined your game, set up a Skype voice call between the two of you. This makes it infinitely easier and more enjoyable to play.
Relevant Commands:
Ctrl + I: Roll for initiative
Ctrl + M: Deal your opening hand / mulligan
F2: Concede. This is important. Don't use your MODO muscle memory.
To sideboard, click the button to unlock your sideboard, then click "Ready to Play" once you have made the relevant changes.
6) Tournament Flow
I will post the bracket at the start of the tournament, and it should be pretty self-guided from there. If somebody set up a wiki page with an 8-man bracket that'd be great, but I have no idea how to do that.
Extra: How to Register on Cockatrice
http://www.woogerworks.com/index.php/accountregistration
This allows you to automatically save your replays to your account, and even reconnects you to a game in progress if you disconnect! Please do it!
