Organized Play & Marketing Blog

WoW Minis - First Shot Figures

2009-10-19T16:59:00Z

Some players may have noticed that in addition to everything else players win for Realm Championships November 14-15, the first place prize also includes a "First Shot" figure. A First Shot is a one-of-a-kind figure. These were the first figures to come off the press when the World of Warcraft Core Set started production. These figures are unpainted and each character only has one "First Shot." This means that each Realm will have its own unique prize added to pot that first place is competing...(read more)

2009 Hero of the Year Exclusive Moonkin Form EA

2009-10-16T18:23:00Z

Final standings and the 2009 Elite Minions will be announced before Darkmoon Faire Las Vegas. As we get closer to making this announcement, here is a little something to make the prize card these top players receive 'extra special.' Part of the Hero of the Year prize is the exclusive Moonkin Form EA. Something to make this prize even more unique, is each one of these cards is foil stamped with its number in a series out of 185. These cards are only available to the top 10 contenders...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 2 - Time Flies

2009-10-07T15:11:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. Time Flies Wow. It's Wednesday. We're in the convention center...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 6 - It's Your Turn Part 2

2009-10-03T22:30:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan.I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin.Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships.It's Your Turn - Part 2' I've picked out a couple emails from Austinites to share with you. This one...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 7 - It's Your Turn Part 1

2009-10-02T22:30:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. It's Your Turn - Part 1' I've picked out a couple emails from Austinites...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 8 - Extra Suitcases

2009-10-01T22:30:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. Extra Suitcases If you read yesterday's post, you know that Dragon's...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 9 - Street Cred

2009-09-30T22:30:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. Street Cred My geek street cred is pretty tight. I bought...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 10 - It's your turn!

2009-09-29T22:29:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. It's your turn! As we head into the home stretch, I want to mix...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 11 - BBQ part 2

2009-09-28T22:30:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. BBQ part 2 So my first choices for barbecue required a pretty...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 12 - Where's the party at?

2009-09-27T17:32:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan.I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin.Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships.Where's the party at? Two weeks from today a few of you are going to be waking up early and trying...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 14 - TXRD!

2009-09-25T18:09:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. TXRD A few years ago one of my wife's classmates was featured on an...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 16 - Breakfast Coma

2009-09-24T06:00:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. Breakfast Coma A friend of mine posted on Facebook today and said "I'm...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 17 - BBQ Part 1

2009-09-22T23:26:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. Church of the Pit Barbecue is essentially a religion. People can't even...(read more)

Countdown to Worlds Day 18 - Some of my favorite people

2009-09-22T22:29:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. Volunteer Gifts Today is going to be a little different. Almost exactly...(read more)

19 Days and counting until Austin!

2009-09-21T04:10:00Z

I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan. I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin. Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships. Texas State Capitol Completed in 1888, the Texas State Capitol was billed...(read more)