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Community Magic in Rochester, NY!

https://rocroyalsmtg.com
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TFW you and your friends have a Magic: the Gathering party and you raise $35K for a top-notch local charity helping real families give their kids a better start in life 🥹🥹🥹 From the bottom of my heart, to everyone in #oldschoolmtg who supports LOBSTERCON: thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
September 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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duresscrew.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who attended Lobstercon this weekend and tuned into the stream!

What’s next? Well, the North American Premodern champs (aka Premodern Lobstercon) will be May 1st-2nd in 2026!

Registration will be Nov 2nd at Noon EST and will 100% sell out so save the date!
September 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
rochesterroyals.bsky.social
Mark your calendars!
Winter Ball ’26 is happening Saturday, January 31st, 2026 in Fairport, NY! Join us for a full day of Premodern and Atlantic OS 93/94 all to support The Brighton Food Cupboard

#RocRoyals #MTGRochester #PremodernMagic #MTGOldSchool #CharityEvent #MagicTheGathering #MTGCommunity
A poster for the Winter Ball '26. The event takes place on January 31st 2026 and has an entry fee of $60. The event has a Premodern main event starting at 11:00 AM and an Old School event at 11:15 AM. The event is in support of The Brighton Food Cupboard and the organizers will reimburse $5 to any entrant that provides a material donation to the Cupboard. Full details can be found at https://rocroyalsmtg.com/events/2026-01-31-winter-ball/
September 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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duresscrew.bsky.social
Hey you, yes you!

Check out the latest Hardcast episode to hear all the details for our upcoming events, including Lobstercon 2026. It will also be on YouTube "Soon".

Links:
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/09ol9T7...
RSS: media.rss.com/hardcast/fee...
August 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Top 8 pins for our charity event in October!
8 pins A pin Impulse Crew top 8 pin
August 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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justmysalt.bsky.social
Two weeks back, my friend Eliot Burk and I hosted Ithaca NY's first 93/94 Old School tournament. Check out his write up below! I am extremely grateful for the community and a HUGE thanks to the 22 other players, most having played OS for the first time!

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Ithaca Ice Storm: Tournament Report
The Ithaca Ice Storm is on the books as the first-ever Old School 93/94 Magic: The Gathering tournament in Ithaca, New York. On May 24th, 2025, 23 Wizards, from young to old, gathered at Cantrip Ca…
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June 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Happy to announce our charity 1k in October! I'll spam BlueSky a few more times over the coming months :) All proceeds to www.foodbankst.org!
Flier for a tournament in Binghamton, NY Check Dragonmaster Games facebook page for more info.
May 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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🧵In the face of all the hate, let's get together, Paup Off for Charity, and show support for every member of our community! Check out the event page for more details, and follow our socials for prizing updates! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering

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Upstate NY Pauper: Pauping Off for Charity! at Upstate NY Pauper — spicerack.gg
Upstate NY Pauper: Pauping Off for Charity! | When: June 21, 2025 | Format: Pauper | Cost: $35.88
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May 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Premodern Lobstercon Report

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Lobstercon 2025 - Premodern Report
Yes, I just published the  2024 Lobstercon Report  earlier this week. Check it out if you are interested in old news. This year, Lobstercon ...
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May 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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duresscrew.bsky.social
First of the North American Premodern Champs rounds are now up on Youtube!

Check it out on our channel DuressCrew or via this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FWH...
May 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
rochesterroyals.bsky.social
An NYSE Open IX Qualifier? Supporting Equitable Healthcare? Unlimited Proxies?! Check out The Royal Index!
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A poster for The Royal Index: a NYSE Open IX Qualifier with profits from the event going to The Mocha Center. A $60 entry gets you into the Vintage event and pizza for lunch. We will have a cash bar on site! This event is Full Playtest/Proxy friendly. The event takes place on Saturday, March 31st, with a start time of 11 AM. If you have any questions, please see our website for additional details or DM this account. Come play the most powerful format and support equitable healthcare in our community!
March 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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We had over 70 folks join us for our first Winter Ball! Together we raised just over $2k and filled one and a half donation bins for the Brighton Food Cupboard! Hope to see you at the next one.
Winter Ball '25 Organizer's Report
Our first one!
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January 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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theboohi.bsky.social
I went 5-2 at the @rochesterroyals.bsky.social Winter Ball ‘25 premodern charity event! I got 9th on breakers with “The Solution” but the vibes were immaculate. Almost 70 people showed up to a VFW in Rochester to raise money for a local food bank. I am so thankful to have the Royals events here.
Premodern “The Solution” decklist: 2 Adarkar Wastes 2 Battlefield Forge 1 City of Brass 2 Counterspell 2 Exalted Angel 2 Fact or Fiction 3 Fire/Ice 4 Flooded Strand 1 Force Spike 2 Gemstone Mine 2 Impulse 3 Island 4 Lightning Angel 4 Lightning Bolt 3 Mana Leak 4 Meddling Mage 3 Mother of Runes 2 Mountain 2 Plains 3 Portent 2 Reflecting Pool 3 Shivan Reef 4 Swords to Plowshares SIDEBOARD: 2 Blue Elemental Blast 1 Enlightened Tutor 2 Hibernation 1 Phyrexian Furnace 2 Pyroclasm 2 Red Elemental Blast 2 Seal of Cleansing 1 Tormod's Crypt 1 Warmth 1 Worship
January 26, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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duresscrew.bsky.social
Special announcement for Lobstercon 2025! Excited to announce that Pete Venters will be joining our lineup of artists for the event! Make sure to get those 🦐 signed!
January 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
rochesterroyals.bsky.social
Today's the last day if you want some BBQ! We'll have pizza for you otherwise. We've hit 68 registered players and have room for more. We'd love to see you there!
rochesterroyals.bsky.social RocRoyals @rochesterroyals.bsky.social · Jan 14
We're about a week out from closing BBQ preregistrations for the Winter Ball '25! We'll post a final reminder on January 20th. For folks who sign up after the 20th, we'll be ordering pizza. We've got 50 folks registered so far, and we'd love for you to join them; it's going to be a ton fun!
Rochester Royals Winter Ball '25 poster. Lists three Magic the Gathering events: Premodern main, legacy side, and Old School side. $50 entry gets you Lunch from Dinosaur BBQ (if you sign up by Jan 20th), and registration to any of the events. The event takes place on January 25th at the VFW in Fairport NY (300 Macedon Center Road Fairport NY 14450) with doors opening at 10:30 AM. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Brighton Food Cupboard and if you bring at least 1 item from their needed items list we will reimburse you $3 on the day. The VFW will have a cash bar with dedicated bartender. Event Details: https://rocroyalsmtg.com/events/2025-01-25-winter-ball/ Event Registration Form: https://forms.gle/XxR53WPQyBniKJ4S7 The Brighton Food Cupboard: https://jfsrochester.org/brighton-food-cupboard/
January 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
rochesterroyals.bsky.social
We're about a week out from closing BBQ preregistrations for the Winter Ball '25! We'll post a final reminder on January 20th. For folks who sign up after the 20th, we'll be ordering pizza. We've got 50 folks registered so far, and we'd love for you to join them; it's going to be a ton fun!
Rochester Royals Winter Ball '25 poster. Lists three Magic the Gathering events: Premodern main, legacy side, and Old School side. $50 entry gets you Lunch from Dinosaur BBQ (if you sign up by Jan 20th), and registration to any of the events. The event takes place on January 25th at the VFW in Fairport NY (300 Macedon Center Road Fairport NY 14450) with doors opening at 10:30 AM. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Brighton Food Cupboard and if you bring at least 1 item from their needed items list we will reimburse you $3 on the day. The VFW will have a cash bar with dedicated bartender. Event Details: https://rocroyalsmtg.com/events/2025-01-25-winter-ball/ Event Registration Form: https://forms.gle/XxR53WPQyBniKJ4S7 The Brighton Food Cupboard: https://jfsrochester.org/brighton-food-cupboard/
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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It’s here! The 2025 edition of the Premodern Roundtable featuring special guest Martin Berlin (who hints at changes to come) discussing the format.

Also: Spice Paradise webcam league returns, musings on Lotus Petal, and links to amazing Premodern content

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The Premodern Roundtable: 2025 Edition with Special Guest Martin Berlin
PLUS: Spice Paradise returns, a primer on RocSur, and musings about Lotus Petal
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January 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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duresscrew.bsky.social
The next Massachusetts Monthly will be February 15th! Last week we had 42 in attendance so be sure to come jam.
January 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Registration for the North American Premodern Champs 2025 aka Lobstercon is now LIVE!!

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Premodern LOBSTERCON 2025 Info and Registration
May 2 – 3, 2025 Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts WHAT IS THIS? This is a community-driven Magic: the Gathering event in Greater Boston, focusing on the Premodern format. Since 2018, L…
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December 15, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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duresscrew.bsky.social
Premodern LOBSTERCON registration will open on Sunday, December 15th at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern! For more details, visit the information page here: sentineloldschoolmtg.com/2024/12/07/p...
December 7, 2024 at 4:34 PM
rochesterroyals.bsky.social
A member of our friends Legacy of the North had their deck stolen at EW. They've got a gofundme to replace the deck. Any support is greatly appreciated!
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Donate to Replace Derek Gallacher’s Stolen Eldrazi Deck!, organized by James Everson
Hello my name is James Everson, many of you know me as Jim Monolith from … James Everson needs your support for Replace Derek Gallacher’s Stolen Eldrazi Deck!
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November 27, 2024 at 4:53 PM
rochesterroyals.bsky.social
We are excited to announce our Winter Ball '25! We're running a 100 person Premodern Main, Atlantic OS 93/94 Side, and Legacy Side in benefit of the Brighton Food Cupboard. Entry is $50, gets you registration to any/all events, and lunch from Dinosaur BBQ! rocroyalsmtg.com/events/2025-...
Rochester Royals Winter Ball '25 poster. This is our first charity event and is run in benefit of the Brighton Food Cupboard. All proceeds from the event will go to the charity. Entry will be $50, includes lunch from Dinosaur BBQ, and entry into all Magic events on the day. We will have a 100 person Premodern Main event, an Atlantic OS 93/94 side event, and a Legacy side event. All events are playtest card friendly. We are offering a $3 reimbursement for participants that bring items from the Cupboard's needed items list. Those items include but are not limited to: Beans & Rice, Cereal, Fruit (canned), Pasta & Sauce, Tuna, Soup, Vegetables (canned), Peanut Butter, Feminine Hygiene, Tooth Paste, Toothbrushes, Soap & Detergent, Toilet Paper, Shampoo, and Deodorant. Please see https://rocroyalsmtg.com/events/2025-01-25-winter-ball/ for more details about the event. Please visit https://jfsrochester.org/brighton-food-cupboard/ for more details about our charity partner.
November 26, 2024 at 6:29 PM
rochesterroyals.bsky.social
We're running our first OS 93/94 event this Saturday 11/16! Atlantic B&R with unlimited playtest/proxy cards allowed! Visit rocroyalsmtg.com/events/2024-... for details! Check out our prize cards! #magicthegathering #oldschoolmtg
Two Magic: the Gathering cards. On the left: Sage of Lat-nam altered with the event: OS NOV '24 written along the left side of the card art and SPICE! written along the right side of the card art. The sage's beard has been colored red, his mustache has been accentuated, and he's been given a green, pointed cap. On the right: Revised Edition Balance with the event: OS NOV '24 written along the left side of the card art and ROYAL! written along the right side of the card art. The knight depicted in Balance's art has been given a crown. Both cards bear the Rochester Royals stamp.
November 14, 2024 at 12:24 AM