It's only 16 players and it's only a few that have 2-3 byes. But it also represents some big names, and with 8 of the 16 on some form of Eldrazi, I'm a little nervous for how that shapes out. I'm still thinking we don't see a single GP with more than 25%-30% Eldrazi in Day 2 (please no...), but those numbers are a little alarming even if only as preliminary indicators.
Grinders/last chance qualifiers look better, but I think those are generally harder to extrapolate from. They haven't often represented the metagame in previous GPs, so I don't think they will this weekend either.
Anyone like how the flavor of these events are all trying to fit into the Magic Lore of a bunch of Eldrazi coming and players either join them or join the Gatewatch and fight them?
Melbourne is strong at 1100. Hit cap, more would've played.
Bologna solid at 2181. More than 2014's Madrid or Milan.
Detroit doing okay, but not awesome, at 2553. Less than Pittsburgh a few months ago and under 3000 cap, despite being in Midwest which historically has very strong showing. Not a bad turnout by any means, but also not the most stellar.
Melbourne is strong at 1100. Hit cap, more would've played.
Bologna solid at 2181. More than 2014's Madrid or Milan.
Detroit doing okay, but not awesome, at 2553. Less than Pittsburgh a few months ago and under 3000 cap, despite being in Midwest which historically has very strong showing. Not a bad turnout by any means, but also not the most stellar.
I actually think that 2553 is pretty bad for Detroit. It's better than I expected, but considering that if there wasnt Eldrazi I have no doubt in my mind it would have hit the cap.
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Melbourne is strong at 1100. Hit cap, more would've played.
Bologna solid at 2181. More than 2014's Madrid or Milan.
Detroit doing okay, but not awesome, at 2553. Less than Pittsburgh a few months ago and under 3000 cap, despite being in Midwest which historically has very strong showing. Not a bad turnout by any means, but also not the most stellar.
I actually think that 2553 is pretty bad for Detroit. It's better than I expected, but considering that if there wasnt Eldrazi I have no doubt in my mind it would have hit the cap.
I agree. Seems historically low for the Midwest relative to surrounding events.
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Mono-white Emeria
RG Tron
Jeskai Geist
Affinity * 2
Colorless Eldrazi
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Living End
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Abzan Company
RG Tron
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Affinity
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"hey where are all the Eldrazi? only 2???"
Yes, because most of the Eldrazi players didn't need to play grinders for byes. They already got their byes by beating everyone at FNM until they had 2250 PWP.
We're probably better off not knowing just what is out there. Chances are it's not looking great...
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It's only 16 players and it's only a few that have 2-3 byes. But it also represents some big names, and with 8 of the 16 on some form of Eldrazi, I'm a little nervous for how that shapes out. I'm still thinking we don't see a single GP with more than 25%-30% Eldrazi in Day 2 (please no...), but those numbers are a little alarming even if only as preliminary indicators.
Grinders/last chance qualifiers look better, but I think those are generally harder to extrapolate from. They haven't often represented the metagame in previous GPs, so I don't think they will this weekend either.
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Melbourne is strong at 1100. Hit cap, more would've played.
Bologna solid at 2181. More than 2014's Madrid or Milan.
Detroit doing okay, but not awesome, at 2553. Less than Pittsburgh a few months ago and under 3000 cap, despite being in Midwest which historically has very strong showing. Not a bad turnout by any means, but also not the most stellar.
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I actually think that 2553 is pretty bad for Detroit. It's better than I expected, but considering that if there wasnt Eldrazi I have no doubt in my mind it would have hit the cap.
Modern:
UWUW TronUW
Legacy:
WDeath N TaxesW
CEldrazi C
If you couldn't tell I hate greedy blue decks.
Vintage
WWhite Trash
I agree. Seems historically low for the Midwest relative to surrounding events.
CBW midrange deck
CBW eldrazi processor deck
CBW bw eldrazi shadow midrange
That's definitely a factor. I'm sure it's a mix of factors, including the metagame, the TO, maybe weather, location, etc.
So they are probably both factors. Still in 2013 GP Detroit had a record breaking modern tournament with those exact same factors in place.
So yeah the current attendance isn't horrible, but being worse than Pittsburgh is telling.
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CEldrazi C
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Vintage
WWhite Trash
What the heck is Mono White Emeria?
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PS: Yes, the lack of coverage is disturbing (especially compared to MM weekend).
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