At the End of the Day, Saturday, 10:08 PM
After getting in a game of Commander, Adam got to help out with the official coverage for DailyMTG. Take some time to check out his coverage of a feature match between Shahar Shenhar and Brian Demars, an interview with the one and only Brian Kibler about building Green decks, and a feature with Josh-Utter Leyton (Wrapter) about deck selection.
Fortunately, he got a break towards the end of Round 7. So what does the hall look like towards the end of the day, when everyone is battling to make the Day 2 cut?
(Adam) My view for #gpatcity is a little different now: I can see everywhere from the raised stage. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Listening to @_davidochoa regale the story if his Round 7 win. twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 13, 2013
(Adam) @postrk is still on site hours after the usual artist time. twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 13, 2013
(Adam) @bmkibler is in a strong position at the top tables of Day 1. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 13, 2013
(Adam) Our writer @jkyu06 is fighting a tougher battle to Day 2. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 13, 2013
(Adam) The @coolstuffinc booth was still sporting cool stuff. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 13, 2013
(Adam) Another common site: An awesome game of #CMDR. @a_magrini, @nerdtothecore and more still battle. twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 13, 2013
(Adam) #thingstodowhileyouwaitforyourturninCMDR (@dkolakowski) #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 13, 2013
Somehow, all of this excitement was packed into just one day. There's still a few hours left on the day, and another full day tomorrow! Keep following Adam's Atlantic City adventure both here and on Twitter, and check for his coverage features on DailyMTG.com!
Commander Chaos with Andrew Magrini and More, Saturday, 2:20
At any Grand Prix, if you're not playing in the main event there's a good chance that you're drafting, trading, or Commandering. When you run into Andrew Magrini, odds are you're sitting down for a good-natured Commander game packed with shenanigans.
(Adam) Six player #CMDR with @a_magrini and more? Sure! twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) I think I'm off to a good start. Kami of the Crescent Moon is in for someone else. twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Turn 4 Isperia, Supreme Judge seems great against five opponents. There is an Iron Maiden in play, however. twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Achievement Unlocked: Judging the Beats (Attack with Isperia, Supreme Judge by Turn 5.) twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Everflowing Chalice kicked thrice into Druidic Satchel. (Indiana Jones wears one.) twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Austere Command did some work against my artifacts. twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) We've entered the "multiple Lord of Extinction and Rune-Scarred Demon in play" stage of the game. twitter.com/GatheringMagic… — GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) @nerdtothecore had a sweet Cauldron Dance in response to a Gisela, Blade of Goldmight attacking him. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) A 77/77 Lord of Extinction attacked into Wall of Souls. A third player is now very dead. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Jace Beleren combo'd with a Leveler and Laboratory Maniac for @sidasidasida's win. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Total Isperia Damage Dealt: 36 This was an awesome game. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
After an hour of Commander-packed downtime, it's time to check out some of the other possibilities that Grand Prix Atlantic City has to offer.
Five Questions with Alex Ullman, Saturday, 12:20
The best thing about Grand Prix is getting to spend time with people from other regions and see how they play Magic. Adam's Pauper Cube passion is well documented, but this weekend he gets to meet Alex Ullman (@nerdtothecore) and talk cube with another Pauper enthusiast:
(Adam) @nerdtothecore has his Pauper Cube at ready. We're going to ask 5 questions, and get answers in cards. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) What does a draft pack of @nerdtothecore's Pauper Cube look like? twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) What are the top cards in @nerdtothecore's Pauper Cube? twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) What's @nerdtothecore's favorite archetype from his Pauper Cube? twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) What did @nerdtothecore add to his Pauper Cube from #MTGRTR? twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Which card gets the least respect in @nerdtothecore's Pauper Cube? twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
What comes next? It could be Pauper Cube or Commander, taking a look at the dealer tables or grabbing lunch with friends who are in town. There's no end to the exciting possibilities.
Morning Rituals, Saturday, 11:15 AM
The early hours of a Grand Prix are noisy. While a breakfast and deck lists are the usual suspects, you'll always find friends meeting up and excitement being shared. Artists, judges, and staff have all eyes on the 1,646 players ready to fight through 10 rounds of action.
(Adam) @magicprotour coverage guys @marshall_lr and @priceofprogress are sad without food. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) I, however, feel great. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Spellman) Less than 10 minutes to go until registration closes and we get to see how massive this thing is #gpatcity
— Magic Judges (@MagicJudges) January 12, 2013
(Adam) #gpatcity is looking solid for numbers. 1,400 ballpark is the word on the floor for now. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Familiar faces are here early. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) The @coolstuffinc booth has been busy. Top sales: Huntmaster, Silklash Spider, Predator Ooze, & Jace, M. Adept. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Bant Midrange, Monored, Esper Control, G/W Aggro and more have been spotted everywhere at #gpatcity. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) The secret behind streaming. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) The view from @richardfcastle. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) There are 1,646 here for #gpatcity, with a few less actually seated for the players meeting. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) @zdch in action. Former #MTG R&D don't start with byes. #gpatcity twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Helped a player without an opponent call a @magicjudges. I'm not just a reporter! twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) Artist Steven Belledin is here for #gpatcity too. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
(Adam) They know their market here at #gpatcity. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
The day has just begun, but with 9 more rounds to go there will be plenty more to see and share.
Gearing up for a Grand Prix, Friday, 8:06 PM
It is the eve of Grand Prix Atlantic City, and Adam Styorski is rolling into town. Tomorrow morning, hundreds of Magic players will descend on the Atlantic City Convention Center, and the battle for Standard supremacy will begin. When the match clock starts tomorrow, Adam will be busy sharing stories and photos of his Grand Prix experience as it happens. Tonight, though, he's taking in some of the scenery, finding some awesome eats, and hanging out with some of the people who drove in to Atlantic City Tonight:
(Adam) one of the two #gpatcity artists, @postrk, hard at work. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 11, 2013
(Adam) Downtime before #gpatcityreveals some non- #MTG hobbies. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 11, 2013
(Adam) Jace will greet you at the gates of #gpatcity. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 11, 2013
(Adam) It's time to eat. We'll be back to #gpatcity for the main show tomorrow. twitter.com/GatheringMagic…
— GatheringMagic.com (@GatheringMagic) January 12, 2013
Take this opportunity to let us know what you'd like to see tomorrow; everything from bubble matches and sick top decks to awesome trades and Commander chaos is fair game! Follow his live updates throughout the weekend on Twitter @GatheringMagic or check back here, as we'll be compiling everything throughout the weekend.