Battle for the Wall 2013 Staff Report

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Phew, it’s been already a week since the Battle ended and I just can’t believe yet that it’s over… I’m free!! xD After a couple of days of revival and getting back to reality, I can finally sit down to write a proper report on the event. I’ll be posting it the next days to come. With pictureesss!

But first things first, I wanted to start saying thank you to all the players that participated in the event for coming. To each one of you, a heartfelt thank you for making the effort of coming all the way to the venue to make of this game the only one that matters. It has never been so true when we say that this is an event made for players by players: from the ones coming from faraway lands, to those who helped us to setup the tables. To the setup crew, the list is too long to be written, but just to mention a few: Kabe, Alquimista the Dragonbro (and the mighty chicken), Marlowe, Sato, Goblin… Long long list. Thank you so much guys for your helping hand!

Thanks also to those that helped organizing the side events: Beregond and Willy and all the hackers that took the wall for one day, and to the Jedis and Siths that fought for the Galaxy. Thank you for coming and making it even more fun. To the referees, for sharing their time and knowledge.

Special mention to the great Masi, our guide in our beginnings of the game, the creator of Casterly Rock blog, the one that taught us the Lannister spirit of evil and control, the man that showed us that there is no thing that can’t be solved with a Distraction. He came out of no were, motu proprio, to bring us two boxes of House of Thorns to give away as special prizes. I cannot tell you how happy I was to see him coming and supporting us in such a way. Maese Masi, we miss you!

Great thanks also to those players that made the effort of coming from their countries to support the tournament with their presence. Thanks to the amazing Helmut, the very first player that was registered in the tournament! Thanks to Ross, for leaving the British rain and welcoming the Spanish rain; you’re a blast. Of course, thank you to the Italian crew for being so awesome!!! Gualdo and his communist love, Jaquen, Michael, Michele… (Alan we missed you!!). I cannot tell you how awesome it was to have you here, brothers in arms!! Also a special mention to Stefano, the current European champion, for being always so immensely supportive with us. We hope to give you back the favor in Milano!

One of the biggest hits of the event was to have the cards signed by John Bruno, current World Champ; great player, great person, awesome guy. He made of the giveaways an ongoing craziness. John, we cannot tell you how grateful we are for your support and friendship!!

Thanks of course to all our generous sponsors, that one more time trusted us with their support (yay for AGOTcards! Wohoo). In difficult economic times like this, it’s is specially appreciated. Thanks also to Wolfgang with his support with the bye round for the winner, and to all organizers of the European Tournament Circuit. Next stop: Milano!

And what can we say of Nacho Molina, our personal Komarck. He has been 50% of the tournament (being the other 50% his house cards). He’s professional, talented, and great guy. Thanks for being so great.
The truth is that these last months have been completely crazy with work and effort, wanting to do things right for you guys to enjoy at max. Everything went smooth and on time, thanks to your help and support. Despite all obstacles on the way, we had but kind words of support from everyone. I cannot express how much this meant to us, not being an official tournament. You have made this possible guys!

I want to end this cheesy post giving my biggest thank you to my partners in crime, for their professionalism, eagerness and, overall, for being such amazing guys.

For a much more fun feel free to check the heavy pic report posted in Beyond the Wall's International AGoT section:

http://juegodetronos.com/masalladelmuro/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=779

Also, Photobucket fun:

http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/Batallaporelmuro/library/Batalla%20por%20el%20muro%202013?page=1

Stay frosty everyone!