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===Formats and variants=== | ===Formats and variants=== | ||
: ''Main article: [[:Formats and_variants|Formats and variants]] | : ''Main article: [[:Formats and_variants|Formats and variants]]'' | ||
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There are two formats in KeyForge Organized Play: Archon and Sealed. In Archon tournaments, players bring their own deck, while in Sealed players receive a new deck at the tournament and open it only at the start of the event. The standard way to play both of these formats is Solo, where each player uses a single deck throughout the tournament. | There are two formats in KeyForge Organized Play: Archon and Sealed. In Archon tournaments, players bring their own deck, while in Sealed players receive a new deck at the tournament and open it only at the start of the event. The standard way to play both of these formats is Solo, where each player uses a single deck throughout the tournament. | ||
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Both Archon and Sealed tournaments can also be run with any of the following variants: Adaptive, Auction, Reversal, Survival and Triad. Additionally, matches are played as one-game matches or best-of-three matches. | Both Archon and Sealed tournaments can also be run with any of the following variants: Adaptive, Auction, Reversal, Survival and Triad. Additionally, matches are played as one-game matches or best-of-three matches. | ||
===Æmbershards=== | ===Æmbershards=== | ||
Æmbershards are digital rewards earned by players registering decks in the Master Vault, as well as by playing in all Organized Play events, from store-level tournaments to Vault Tours. Æmbershards can then be redeemed for physical prizes at events with a [https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/3/6/the-hunt-for-aember/ Prize Wall] (currently, only at Vault Tours). | Æmbershards are digital rewards earned by players registering decks in the [[Master Vault|Master Vault]], as well as by playing in all Organized Play events, from store-level tournaments to Vault Tours. Æmbershards can then be redeemed for physical prizes at events with a [https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/3/6/the-hunt-for-aember/ Prize Wall] (currently, only at Vault Tours). | ||
===Power levels=== | ===Power levels=== | ||
KeyForge decks earn Power levels by successfully competing in Organized Play events. Power level 8, awarded to Vault Tour winners, is currently the highest awarded level. Power levels are permanent and once earned, decks cannot lose them by performing poorly. | KeyForge decks earn Power levels by successfully competing in Organized Play events. Power level 8, awarded to Vault Tour winners, is currently the highest awarded level. Power levels are permanent and once earned, decks cannot lose them by performing poorly. | ||
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===Store Leaderboards=== | ===Store Leaderboards=== | ||
Launched in November 2019, monthly Store Leaderboards track Æmbershards earned by players in weekly Chainbound and Sealed events. A store can run one of each of these events every week. At the end of the month, the Top 4 players receive an alternate art card deck. Wins for both Chainbound Events and Weekly Sealed events are tracked in the Master Vault. | Launched in November 2019, monthly Store Leaderboards track Æmbershards earned by players in weekly Chainbound and Sealed events. A store can run one of each of these events every week. At the end of the month, the Top 4 players receive an alternate art card deck. Wins for both Chainbound Events and Weekly Sealed events are tracked in the Master Vault. | ||
===Store Championships=== | ===Store Championships=== | ||
Each store can run up to two Store Championships every year, in one of the following formats:Archon Solo, Archon Reversal, Sealed Solo, and Sealed 2 Deck Survival. Apart from physical prizes for participants and top finishers, participation is also rewarded with 5 Æmbershards, each win another Æmbershard, while the winner receives 40 additional Æmbershards.The winner's deck will gain Power level 3, the finalist's Power level 2, while the remaining Top 8 decks will gain Power level 1. | Each store can run up to two Store Championships every year, in one of the following formats:Archon Solo, Archon Reversal, Sealed Solo, and Sealed 2 Deck Survival. Apart from physical prizes for participants and top finishers, participation is also rewarded with 5 Æmbershards, each win another Æmbershard, while the winner receives 40 additional Æmbershards.The winner's deck will gain Power level 3, the finalist's Power level 2, while the remaining Top 8 decks will gain Power level 1. | ||
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Participation is rewarded with 10 Æmbershards, each win with an additional 5, while the winner gets a bonus of 75 Æmbershards. The decks of both finalists are rewarded with Power level 4, while the remaining Top 8 decks get Power level 2. | Participation is rewarded with 10 Æmbershards, each win with an additional 5, while the winner gets a bonus of 75 Æmbershards. The decks of both finalists are rewarded with Power level 4, while the remaining Top 8 decks get Power level 2. | ||
==Grand Championships== | ==Grand Championships== | ||
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The '''2020 World Championship''' will be a team event with each team consisting of three players and only one of them needing an invitation. The exact format and structure has not yet been announced. | The '''2020 World Championship''' will be a team event with each team consisting of three players and only one of them needing an invitation. The exact format and structure has not yet been announced. | ||
==Vault Tour== | ==Vault Tour== | ||
: ''Main article: ''[[Vault Tour|Vault Tour]] | : ''Main article: ''[[Vault Tour|Vault Tour]]The Vault Tour is a series of high-level events open to all players and all decks. The main events are always two day tournaments: a Day 1 consisting of multiple Swiss rounds, with the best players progressing to a Day 2 single elimination top cut. Formats used for Vault Tours are Archon Solo, Archon Survival, Archon Triad and Sealed Solo. In Sealed Solo, players open three current set decks and choose one to play in the event. | ||
The Vault Tour is a series of high-level events open to all players and all decks. The main events are always two day tournaments: a Day 1 consisting of multiple Swiss rounds, with the best players progressing to a Day 2 single elimination top cut. Formats used for Vault Tours are Archon Solo, Archon Survival, Archon Triad and Sealed Solo. In Sealed Solo, players open three current set decks and choose one to play in the event. | |||
Æmbershards and power levels are awarded to all participating players and decks. Æmbershards from all Vault Tours count towards the [https://www.keyforgegame.com/tournaments/vault-tour Vault Tour Leaderboard]. Invites to the 2020 KeyForge World Championship event will be awarded to the Top 100 players on the Vault Tour Leaderboard. Each Vault Tour also features a Prize Wall where players can redeem Æmbershards for unique prizes. | Æmbershards and power levels are awarded to all participating players and decks. Æmbershards from all Vault Tours count towards the [https://www.keyforgegame.com/tournaments/vault-tour Vault Tour Leaderboard]. Invites to the 2020 KeyForge World Championship event will be awarded to the Top 100 players on the Vault Tour Leaderboard. Each Vault Tour also features a Prize Wall where players can redeem Æmbershards for unique prizes. | ||
[[File:Kp op pyramid3.png|center|middle|border|OP Pyramid]] | [[File:Kp op pyramid3.png|center|middle|border|OP Pyramid]] | ||
==VaultWarrior series== | ==VaultWarrior series== | ||
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