Seriaph 18 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I understand that in Store Champs you have to make your own way (even pay the entry fee), but hows it go for Regionals, Nationals, Worlds? I assume at least they (FFG, or whoever is hosting) pay for your travel/accommodation in Nationals/Worlds? Anybody with experience able to fill in the blanks on what actually happens? Also does anybody know how selection works for regionals onwards? I know that Store Champs you can just rock up and pay the fee and play, however how are participants decided onwards from there? Edited January 22, 2016 by Seriaph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboyjon1990 911 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Er....No. Pretty much everyone attending Nationals/Worlds funds all of their own expenses. Edited January 22, 2016 by jonboyjon1990 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sbloom141 751 Posted January 22, 2016 Even Olympic Athletes have to self fund to some extent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Knight 8,822 Posted January 22, 2016 I understand that in Store Champs you have to make your own way (even pay the entry fee), but hows it go for Regionals, Nationals, Worlds? I assume at least they (FFG, or whoever is hosting) pay for your travel/accommodation in Nationals/Worlds? Anybody with experience able to fill in the blanks on what actually happens? Also does anybody know how selection works for regionals onwards? I know that Store Champs you can just rock up and pay the fee and play, however how are participants decided onwards from there? Want to play? Have to pay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seriaph 18 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I live in australia so that's a bit disappointing. Unless they host it nearby, I think I'd rather spend that $2k+ on more Armada Edited January 22, 2016 by Seriaph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigwardStardust 209 Posted January 22, 2016 The reason companies like Wizards pay some expenses for some tournaments for some players is because it makes them money. High level players get appearance fees because Magic is a big game, and having recognizable players sells product. 1 DerErlkoenig reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyraeus 4,759 Posted January 22, 2016 FFG has been known to pay for Nationals winners in other games like Netrunner due to the amount of players and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerErlkoenig 975 Posted January 22, 2016 When I went to Worlds last year I had to pay for all my own travel expenses. It was literally fives of dollars right out of pocket, and that didn't even count the Worlds every fee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godofcheese 456 Posted January 22, 2016 There was a group of 9 Aussies (myself included) that went across to worlds last year together to play X-Wing and I also played Armada. It is well worth the cost as I met a lot of amazing people and had a blast. I am planning on trying to get back again this year. As for cost, FFG and GGD chip in together and pay airfares and accom. for the Nationals winner of each game system that can guarantee 32+ entrants for Nationals. This year, I would expect that to be at least Armada, X-Wing, Conquest and Netrunner. As for the other tournaments. All are open entry, on a first come, first served basis. However, the top prize at a Store Championships is a card guaranteeing entry and granting a first round bye to a single Regionals of your choice. Regionals does the same for Nationals. When in Australia are you based? Based on last year, I would expect there to be 6-7 Regionals around Australia: Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and maybe Perth. 1 Lyraeus reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
