Hey there !

Grand Kotei Paris ! Who's coming ?

What would you like to see to call it a great L5R week end ?

What do you think should be prevented in order not to spoil it ?

Cheers !

Hi.

I'll try to make it, if work allows.

As far as I'm concerned, just having lots of l5r players battling each other will be enough to make it a great weekend (of course, if Dragon wins, I won't be complaining).

I'd like to add that I'm still a beginner at this game and my experience in competitive play is nill... Is this an impediment to having some fun at the Kotei? Is the environment friendly to beginners or would I get kicked out at my first blunder?

The community a large is really friendly, and more often than not you should be fine.

Keep in mind that this event will probably be one of the most competitive event of the year in Europe tho (being a grand kotei). That means you probably won't be granted rollbacks if you play against someone aiming for the top.

But nobody will kick you out if you play like a beginner (just makes sure that your decks are legal according to the tournament rules).

EDIT : Hi Mika ^^

Hi Minto !

9 hours ago, Somniae said:

Hi.

I'll try to make it, if work allows.

As far as I'm concerned, just having lots of l5r players battling each other will be enough to make it a great weekend (of course, if Dragon wins, I won't be complaining).

I'd like to add that I'm still a beginner at this game and my experience in competitive play is nill... Is this an impediment to having some fun at the Kotei? Is the environment friendly to beginners or would I get kicked out at my first blunder?

I'm pretty confident that the staff and most players will make sure that everyone feels at ease.
And I suppose that side events will be organized to keep busy players who won't make the cut.

However, according to the Tournament Regulations document, it is definitly going to be a premier event :
"Premier events are the highest level of competition for Fantasy Flight Games tournaments. At this top level of tournaments, players are expected to have a moderate amount of experience. Players should be familiar with not only the game rules, but also the Rules Reference and tournament regulations. The focus is on a competitive and fair environment."

Long story short, don't be afraid, we are going to play 5/7 rounds with a bunch of nice guys on our first day and enjoy a unique immersion into Rokugan the rest of the time.

Hi.

Thanks for your answers and support.

I just caught that part of the regulations and they do also state that

Expectations are not intended to exclude people from participating, but to communicate the experience that players can expect from an event.

I figure, if I get a break from work, you'll find me there, probably losing but definitely having a good time.

I'd say if you wish to go, decide quickly as I bet entry tickets will go like petits pains.

Too late for me to organise a Parisian weekend for it, I'll try next year.