So this time my 8 year old got to actually play in the latest event! He was dying to go, but kept forgetting to tell me he was hungry, so he spent a lot of time being hungry.

I asked the locals if they'd allow me to help him with his deck, since he hasn't played many games, but wanted desperately to get to play. They agreed, and I had Chris open his packs. 5 Blinks later and I was wishing I'd gotten his packs :)

2x 1 drop Blink
1x 3 drop Blink
1x 5 drop Blink
1x 7 drop Blink

And more. Too bad most of our play time has been spent without using powers :)

And with Shift being too new for many of the locals, lots of mistakes were made, including allowing Chris to put out a 7 drop Sabertooth on turn 4. He got VERY close to winning many of his games, but actually won none.

However, he DID get passed a booster pack that one of the other guys won as a door prize, only to have his own name drawn for the next door prize.

I started off pretty week, but DID make the top 4 play off barely, and managed to sqeak out a 2nd place finish, netting a play set of the new Black Panther cards that I went down to play for any way.

Chris had a ton of fun and wants to play a lot more so next time he'll know how to use his cards better. Never once did he complain about losing all of his games, but instead he just asked to be taught more about how to play.

And to get more cards, of course. I only got 2 pictures, but I'll have to wait to try to get them posted.

Later.

sounds like good times

That's awesome Curtis.(aside from the loses)
Really.
There is very little that is cooler than sharing a passion with someone dying to give it a try, and to emulate your every move. Hold onto it. ;)

Yeah i had to whoop on Curtis in front of his son, "Who's Ya Daddy!", you guys can read about it on DarkseidRevenge.

Rep to you. I remember the first time I took my son to a tournament (heroclix) and watching him play. It's one of those father/son moments that you will never forget.

My daughter declare victory regardless of endurance totals still. Awesome T, get em next time Christian.

Awesome. Congrats!

Man, don't make my store sound like a bunch of n00bs. I knew what was up. :)

Seriously, though. Your son is one class act. I never saw any of the usual little kid things that accompany playing games, and he was wonderful to have in attendance. Bring him back any time.

As for you hitting the finals *shakes fist*, if my formation had not been hosed due to dehydration, you would have felt my wrath!

This is where Christian and I differ.

But big congrats to him on playing his first tourney! It can be intimidating and it's cool that he's gonna come back for more.

Colby started hitting tournies when he was 8 too. Awesome father/son times. We went to Orlando recently for a soccer tournament and with wife and daughter in the car, we were sharing memories every time we saw a place. Wife and daughter had to feel left out. Score one for the boys.

Its nice to see a father son duet in vs.

Brilliant. With my first child (a boy) on the way, I hope to one day emulate this outstanding example of father and son bonding over this great game!

I have two boys. The oldest is 2 but I am not throwing a single card away.

I should get the Galactus deck. That would be awesome.

give the day my unborn daughter hits the roads of england to play vs with me!....i want this sounds so cool having a young one loving a passion of yours

Excellent news Tchalla

I know you were beaming man...

A win win all around huh: you came in 2nd place while your son was learning how to stand... Excellent