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The Barracks
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IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome to The Barracks!

By Christopher Cannon

This is the first newsletter for The Barracks. This was created as a format to discuss upcoming events, gaming strategy, new product releases and just about anything that would pique the curiosity of current or potential patrons. Just as with any communication medium feedback is necessary and welcome. As a start, a name is needed for this fledgling newsletter. Please submit any suggestions either to Ken or myself. (Winning submission may receive a prize, along with the pride associated with determining the moniker.)

We are also excited as this newsletter is for the customers! Any subject that you would like to see discussed or reviewed may be submitted to a Barracks employee and may even be featured in a future edition of the newsletter. As always we have a lot of events planned for this month. This includes the release of Dragons Maze at the end of the month for all of the Magic players. And so this is the beginning, please read on and enjoy!

Warhammer
What is Warhammer? Basic rules and game overview

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New Magic Set (Theros)

Set after m14? The new set Theros is discussed.

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New Magic Set: Theros

By Christopher Cannon

Recently Images have been leaked for the upcoming set: Theros. This set is to be released after the release of the new M14 set to start off the new block. There have been many speculations of the direction in which Wizards wants to move the tempo of gameplay. Slow it down or speed it up? Most players believe that Wizards is looking to slow it down. Is Theros the set in which this begins?

I personally believe in this set we will see Wizards go back to basics. The whole Innastrad block featured powerful and devastating cards that we have not seen since the Eldrazi. If they do not slow down the gameplay and simplify gameplay I believe things could get out of hand very quickly.

WHATS NEXT?

What could be after Theros? Speculations or suggestions for future sets.

Magic Forum
By Christopher Cannon

This is a section we will feature every issue where we will field questions, discuss any questions or comments, or even discuss strategy. Any questions or comments may be submitted (preferably in writing) to either Ken or myself, at the shop or online.

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James and Ron, contemplating strategy.

Amass the armies!

Select your army and prepare for battle!

Warhammer
By Christopher Cannon

Warhammer is a miniatures game in which one opponent looks to eliminate the other through the destruction of their army. Set the field!
Position your army and prepare to dominate!

This can also help to make sure that you never fight the same battle twice! If you find yourself interested, The Barracks offers plenty of Warhammer merchandise. Also, we often offer games workshops to demonstrate this and other gaming formats.

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Set in the future, this game offers both sci-fi and fantasy gaming appeal.Executed through the use of miniatures, gameplay may happen anywhere. This game also allows for social interaction and understanding. The game fosters communication skills, team building experience, and creativity. There is also a certain level of pride that can be felt with the preparation of your army. Warhammer pieces are sold unpainted so each player may customize their armys own color scheme. This level of creativity also expands beyond the pieces and on to the battlefield. While you may play anywhere, even a blank tabletop, many players also like to create their own terrain. This enables you to customize the battle zone and make it your own!

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Dragons Maze Prerelease

By Christopher Cannon

The end of April cannot come too soon for some as this will signal the release of the newest Magic set: Dragons Maze. The set will feature all ten guilds and all the guildgates are to be reprinted with new art. Speaking of guilds, get down to the shop and select your guild for the prerelease as there are limited spots and it is first come, first serve. The Barracks will be featuring multiple pre-release events, the schedule is as follows: 4/27 @ midnight 1v1 16 person limit 4/27 @ 3:00 1v1 40 person limit 4/28 @ 3:00 -2HG 16 person limit All Pre-release registration is $25 in advance / $30 at the door
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NEWS

Upcoming Events Schedule

By Christopher Cannon

The following is the events schedule for April 2013: Friday Night Magic 4/5 - Standard 1v1 -6:00 - $6 4/12 - Sealed Deck (Pick-a-pack)6:00- $25 4/19 - Players Choice - 6:00 $TBA 4/26 - Standard 1v1 - 6:00 - $6 Friday Night Magic Promo
This months Friday Night Magic Promo is Call of the Conclave. Players who finish in the top 7 will receive this foil promo during the month of April.

COMMANDER EVERY SATURDAY @ 1:30

Saturday Magic 4/6 30 point Highman Standard 5:30 4/13 Modern 1v1 5:30 4/20 Chaos Draft 5:30 - $15 Buy-A-Box Promo
Render Silent has been announced as the Buy-A-Box promo for Dragons Maze.

WARGAMING EVERY SUNDAY @ 1:30

FUSION!
Fuse is one of the new abilities unveiled for the release of Dragons Maze.

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Draft Tips
By Christopher Cannon

In this section every month we will discuss drafting certain cards and other pointers that may help you out in a Magic draft tournament. The first card we will discuss is Madcap Skills. Not only is the CMC low at 2, but this card also beefs up any creatures offense with the +3/+0. Oh, and by the way also cant be blocked except by two or more creatures, who would want that? An excellent complement card for any draft deck running red, do not be surprised if it is one of the first commons to be drafted. The second card we will discuss is Guardian of the Gateless. You will often find this to be one of the first cards drafted and with good reason. This creatures second ability makes it a definite game changer, often enabling you to survive at least one more turn. As for offense the Flying ability is

often very advantageous in the draft format, often over-looked, and not as commonly played. This creatures third ability could also be extremely useful in taking out a whole swarm of tokens. Our third card we will discuss is Mugging. A one drop red card that has many uses. You can deal the 2 damage to target creature to remove a pesky, little creature or use it to make a vicious defender useless, either way it usually means a hurting is on the way for the other player.

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