For newer and casual players the thought of playing at a tournament can sometimes be a little off-putting, although it doesn't need to be like that this weekend, where you can sidestep the Pre-release tournament altogether.

You won't need to worry about building a Sealed Deck or about playing against players whose experience is greater than your own. We will have a limited (but ample) supply of Lorwyn pre-constructed decks (Theme Decks) for Open Duelling. This is a fairly new idea designed specifically for new and less experienced players.

Open Duelling costs £7.50 to enter, and for that a player will receive one of five Lorwyn Theme Decks. Players will be randomly paired with five other players and upon completion of five matches everyone who participates will receive a foil promo card and one Lorwyn booster pack. It doesn't matter whether you win or lose... it just matters that you play the game.

Players in Open Duelling can also play their deck against players taking part in a main event as well. (If you are in the main event and have a couple of minutes between rounds try and make yourself available for a game or two. And if you do... try and remember something critical you learned while playing Magic and share it. It could be about playing instants at the end of your opponent's turn or the nuances of putting damage on the stack or an introduction to card advantage.)

This is a great introductory experience for playing Magic in a competitive setting that will provide players with a completely built deck, possibly some new friends, and over the course of five matches a pretty good idea about the themes and mechanics of Lorwyn.
 

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