Results EC 2011: European Championship (Day 2)

Here are the results from the European Championship (Day 2) tournament that was played during the VtES European Championship 2011 on November 11th, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland. 40 players participated in this EC tournament, the standings after 3 rounds and the final were as follows:

1. Otso Saariluoma (FIN) -- 1 GW 6 VP -- 1.5 VP -- Nana/Nanglia Were Animalism Rush Combat
2. Enrico Di Stefano (ITA) -- 2 GW 5.5 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Tremere Antitribu Rockcats/Embraces
2. Milan Horvath (HUN) -- 1 GW 5.5 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Malkavian antritribu(?) Obf/Pre Vote
2. Marcin Watras (POL) -- 1 GW 5.5 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Anson Cel Gun w/ Ashur Tablets
2. Izaak Havelaar (NED) -- 2 GW 5 VP -- 0 VP -- Malkavian feat. Tryphosa Bleed/Vote.

Congratulations to Otso for winning the European VtES Championship 2011. More information to follow. The seating order of the finalists was: Otso --> Izaak --> Enrico --> Milan --> Marcin. A complete transcript from the Day 1 final round is available on VEKN.net. Thanks to Malex from Sweden for this task.

Results EC 2011: First Chance Qualifier

Here are the results from the First Chance Qualifier tournament that was played during the VtES European Championship 2011 on November 13th, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland. The tournament gives players the first opportunity to qualify for the European Championship tournaments for the next year. 118 players participated in this EC tournament, the standings after 3 rounds and the final were as follows:

1. Djordje Bjelajac (SER) -- 2 GW 8.5 VP -- 1.5 VP -- Unmada/Scout Youngwod Shattering Crescendo Parity Shift
2. Pierre Tran-Vanh (FRA) -- 2 GW 8 VP -- 0.5 VP -- EuroBrujah feat. Theo Bell & Beast
2. Guyla Erdos (HUN) -- 2 GW 7.5 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Tzimisce G2 Wall
2. Tomasz Kloczko (POL) -- 2 GW 7 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Antonio D'Erlette Nephandus
2. Maciej Trenda (POL) -- 3 GW 9.5 VP -- 0 VP -- Giovanni Khazaar's Diary

Congratulations to Djordje for winning the FCQ of the EC 2011. For qualifying for next year's Continental Championships 1 GW 3 VP were necessary.

VtES EC Nations Cup 2011

For each participant in the finals of the 5 big tournaments (LCQ; FCQ; Legendary Vampire; Day 1, Day 2) of the EC 2011 each nation will gain points. The winner's nation will get 3 points, every one else in the finals gets 1 points.

After 3 of the 5 tournaments of the EC 2010 the Nations Cup standings are the following:

1. Hungary -- 8 points
2. Poland -- 6 points
3. Finland, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, USA -- 1 point each

The eastern European VtES players are currently clearly dominating this EC with both Hungary and Poland firmly in the lead.

Results EC 2011: European Championship (Day 1)

Here are the results from the European Championship (Day 1) tournament that was played during the VtES European Championship 2011 on November 12th, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland. The tournament is played as a qualifier for the actual EC tournament on the next day. The top 40 players qualify for the next day's tournament. 133 players participated in this EC tournament, the standings after 3 rounds and the final were as follows:

1. Balazs Sebestyen (HUN) -- 2 GW 8.5 VP -- 1.5 VP -- Weenie Auspex Wall
2. Erol Hammer (GER) -- 3 GW 11 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Stanislawa & Friends Pro/Dom Bleed/Vote
2. Greguss Csaba (HUN) -- 3 GW 10 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Neo Ventrue Lawfirm
2. Isak Esbjörnsson Bjärmark (SWE) -- 2 GW 9 VP -- 0.5 VP -- Girls will find ..
2. Enrico di Stefano (ITA) -- 3 GW 9 VP -- 0 VP -- Ravnos Laibon Eldest are Kholo Breed/Boon

Congratulations to Balasz for winning the Day 1 tournament of the EC 2011. To be in the top 40 of the Day 1 tournament you needed exactly 1 GW 4 VP.

Results EC 2011: Last Chance Qualifier

Here are the results from the Last Chance Qualifier tournament that was played during the VtES European Championship 2011 on November 11th, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland. The tournament gives the players a last opportunity to qualify for the European Championship tournaments on the followings days. 144(?) players participated in this EC tournament, the standings after 3 rounds and the final were as follows:

1. Gyula Erdos (HUN) -- 3 GW 10 VP -- 1.5 VP -- Nana Buruki & Friends Animalism Combat
2. Martin Varga (SVK) -- 2 GW 8.5 VP -- 1.5 VP -- Lutz & Friends Obf/Pre Vote --
2. Tomasz Zygowski (POL) -- 3 GW 12 VP -- 1 VP -- Lasombra Moncada Bleed/Vote
2. Aleksander Idziak (POL) -- 2 GW 11 VP --0 VP -- Malkavian '94 Obedience(?)
2. Tadziu Dawidowski (POL) -- 2 GW 10 VP -- 0 VP -- Malkavian/Malkavian antitribu Stealth Bleed

Congratulations to Gyula for winning the LCQ of the EC 2011. 48 players were qualified for the Day 1 tournament and you needed 1 GW 3.5 VP to actually qualify.

Results EC 2011: Legendary Vampire Invitational

Here are the results from the Legendary Vampire tournament that was played during the VtES European Championship 2011 on November 11th, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland. This was an invitational tournament, where 25 of the best VtES players in the world, fight for the victory. The standings after 3 rounds and the final were:

1. Tomasz Izydorczyk (POL) -- 1 GW 5 VP -- 3 VP -- Ahrimanes Wall
2. Peter Botos (HUN) -- 1 GW 5 VP -- 2 VP -- Tremere Rockcat
2. Otso Saariluoma (FIN) -- 2 GW 7 VP -- 0 VP -- Mistress Fanchon & the Funky Bunch Mind Rape
2. César Ruipérez (ESP) -- 2 GW 5 VP -- 0 VP -- Nana Buruki & Friends Animalism
2. Brian Moritz (USA) -- 1 GW 5 VP -- 0 VP -- Tremere/Tremere antitribu G2/3 Toolbox

Congratulations to Tomasz for winning the Legendary Vampire tournament of the EC 2011.

Quick Impressions inbetween Rounds

I was ousted quite quickly during the 2nd round of the Legendary Vampire tournament, so I have a little time to report. (Let's say I have been "tup dogged" for lack of better word). The metagame in the Last Chance Qualifier with 144 players (I think) participating seems to be relatively normal with your fair share of bleed, vote, wall, combat and ally decks (although I think quite a number of rush combat decks, actually). I couldn't really see a tendendancy there.

The metagame of the Legendary Vampire tournament (with 25 players) is completely a different matter. From a quick glance it can be roughly divided into three thirds. The first third are the wall/wallish decks (mostly Auspex (some with Fortitude as well), of course, with at least 4 decks with Carna in it as star vampire. Then you have your share of Animalism combat decks (in some variations with Weenie Animalism and Ahrimanes as well as one in the Nana Buruki style). And the last third is a random assortment of decks with two Tup Dog/Nephandi/Rockcat decks, a Brujah antittribu vote/combat deck, as well a few bleed decks. By far the two most played clans are Tremere and Tremere antitribu in the Legendary Vampire tournament.

European VtES Champions: 1999 to 2010

Here's the list of the European VtES Champions of the past eleven years. You can find more information on the winners of Continental Championships in the VtES Hall of Fame (as put together by The Lasombra):

• EC 2010 in Paris, France -- Brian Moritz (USA)
  
• EC 2009 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain -- Martin Weinmayer (AUT)
• EC 2008 in Prague, Czech Republic -- Jan Haracufka (SVK)
• EC 2007 in Gothenburg, Sweden -- Ferenc Vasadi (HUN)
• EC 2006 in Torino, Italy -- Anthony Coleman (UK)
• EC 2005 in Budapest, Hungary -- Richard Glasner (HUN)
• EC 2004 in Heidelberg, Germany -- Ruben Vidana Ramos (ESP)
• EC 2003 in Barcelona, Spain -- Stefan Ferenci (AUT)
• EC 2002 in Vienna, Austria -- Dave Bastijn (BEL)
• EC 2001 in Paris, France -- Joscha Duell (GER)
• EC 2000 in Vienna, Austria -- Thomas Vick (SVK)
• EC 1999 in Vienna, Austria -- Martin Weinmayer (AUT)

So there are three wins by Austrian players, followed by two wins of Hungarian and Slovak players each. Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Spain , the UK and the USA all have one win each. Some of the countries with large VtES communities are still missing entries in the list of winning players, most notably France.

NAC 2011 Day 1 Final

I didn't know this video existed, otherwise I would have posted the link earlier. Here's full video from this year's NAC 2011 Day 1 Final Round.

46 players played in the NAC Day 1 tournament on June 24th, 2011, and the standings after 3 rounds and the final round were as follows:

1. Bill Troxel (USA) -- 2 GW 6 VP -- 3 VP -- Malkavian '94 Stealth Bleed
2. Randal Rudstam (SWE) -- 2 GW 9 VP -- 1 VP -- Dominate/Obtenebration Bleed /w Nocturns
2. Sarah Rietzius (USA) -- 2 GW 7 VP -- 1 VP -- Midcap Dementation Bleed feat. Rodolfo
2. James Messer (USA) -- 2 GW 6.5 VP -- 0 VP -- Malkavian Royalty G3/4 Vote
2. Mattias Kallenberg (USA) -- 2 GW 6 VP -- 0 VP -- Midcap Dementation Bleed (incl. a dozen Sudden Reversals)

You can find the tournament winning deck and tournament report in the VtES Usenet Newsgroup.

Schedule for the VtES European Championship 2011

The schedule for the three-and-a-half days of the VtES European Championship 2011 has been given in more detail. The Welcome Party on Thursday starts at 20:00 and has the following rough schedule:

• Short introduction speech
• Lecture from Isak Esbjörnsson Bjärmark (and Swedish Friends) about deck buildings etc. etc.
• The Nations Cup -- a short quiz about VtES, WoD etc. etc. in teams
• Invitation to the Great Auction - one special item to buy, only on Thursday at the Welcome Party
• Drinking, Taking, Debating ..

The schedule for the next three days with VtES tournaments (Friday to Sunday) looks the same for all three days:

• Breakfast: 08.00 AM
• Registration: 08.30 - 10.30
• Round I: 11.00 - 13.00
• Lunch: 13:00 - 14:30
• Round II: 15:00 - 17:00
• Round III: 17:15 - 19:15
• Supper: from 19:15
• Final: 20:30 - 22:30

EC 2011 FAQ (version 1.1)

This is a simple repost of the Frequently Asked Question list for the upcoming VtES European Championship 2011 as provided by the tournament organizer (as posted on VEKN.net.

1. Can every EC2011 participant book the room at the Novotel hotel for the duration of the Championships with special price?

Yes, under the condition that the booking has to be made by October 31st . Starting from November 1st the price reverts back to the standard deal offered by the hotel (the price range can be seen at the Novotel website).

2. What about the prices for EC2011 participants who want to book a room before and / or after the Championships?

The price for such booking would also be included in the special offer, which is 240 PLN for a double room (120 PLN per person in a double room). The only condition is that the participant has to complete the booking before October 31st 2011.

3. Are there any extras included in the 3-day Championships pass?

Yes. We will have a limited edition t-shirts designed specifically for the Championships, available only for the EC participants – every participant who purchases the 3-day pass will receive the official Championships t-shirt for free. However, the number of t-shirts is limited, therefore the attendees who registered on the official Championships website will receive them first.

4. Will the official Championships t-shirts be available for purchase?

Yes, if the number of 3-day passes does not exceed the limit of t-shirts.

5. What will be the price of the official EC2011 t-shirt?

The t-shirt will cost approximately 20 PLN (5 EUR).

6. Is there a possibility to buy a one day pass and a t-shirt?

Yes (however, please see 3., 4. & 5.)

7. Do I have to pay in advance for booking the room for the discounted price?

No. All payments will commence after the participants arrive for the EC2011.

8. Are there any additional attractions / bonuses / prizes planned for the EC2011 participants?

Yes, however we cannot reveal any details at this stage. Some negotiations regarding these are still in progress. Please rest assured that we will do everything we can to make your stay at the EC2011 a memorable and enjoyable experience.

9. Why the registration process and the hotel reservation is so important?

The registration is needed when you want to get the EC 2011 t-shirt. The hotel reservation is needed when you want to get the discounted price so make sure you will do the reservation up to 31 October 2011.

10. Can you tell us something about "the Great Auction"?

"The Great Auction" will be some kind of shopping. We think to divide "the Great Auction" into three separately events (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). We want to give you the best things (unique clothes, gifts...) to buy in reasonable price. We will put all the information like stuff, price etc. etc. on the EC website, Facebook profile etc. etc. We hope that you will enjoy it. More details soon.

VtES European Championship 2011 Schedule

The VtES European Championship 2011 is going to take place from November 11th to 13th, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland. The location of the tournament is the

Hotel Novotel Warszawa Airport
UL. 1 Sierpnia 1
02-134 Warsaw
Poland

As in the past years these days will see five major VtES Constructed tournaments, starting with the Last Chance Qualifier and ending with final EC Championship tournament on Sunday. The rough schedule for the event looks like this:

• 10 November 2011 – Thursday
  
  • Welcome Party
• 11 November 2011 – Friday
  • Last Chance Qualifier tournament
  • Legendary Vampire tournament
• 12 November 2011 – Saturday
  • EC Day 1 (qualification) tournament
    
  • Silence of Death format tournament
• 13 November 2011 – Sunday
  • EC Day 2 (championship) tournament
  • First Chance Qualifier tournament

You can find more information on the event, accommodations, travel, etc. on the official VtES EC 2011 website or in the Polish VtES forum, where you can also ask questions and have a discussion about all things related to the EC 2011. In addition there's an Facebook page for the EC 2011.

Last year in Paris the EC had more than 230 participants from (at least) 25 different countries. So come to Warsaw and join the VtES party!!