To go or not to go? 2013 World Magic Cup Qualifiers

When I checked the Yearly Planeswalker points a few minutes ago, this was what I saw.

I was very happy to know that I definitely qualified for the World Magic Cup Qualifiers this year. Of course, the qualifiers will be the stepping stones for players who want to represent the Philippines in this year's World Magic Cup (airfareincluded) in Amsterdam. Since the Magic Nationals event was abolished a few years ago, the World Magic Cup Qualifiers was the event that replaced the Magic Nationals in choosing each country's representative(s) for the Magic Worlds, well now, the World Magic Cup. The Philippines performed really well last year reaching the Top 8 in the World Magic Cup, so we are hoping that we can do the same if not better this year. I always wanted to play in the Nationals, as my closest chance to play for the Nationals was a few years ago when I reached the top 8 for the Magic Nationals Qualifiers here in Cebu (the dirty South). Unfortunately, I finished 6th on that event, where only the top 4 are given tickets to participate in the Nationals. This year, it's different, being able to participate in the WMCQ is something that is very worthwhile and gratifying for me as an MTG player. But still, I haven't purchased a ticket for Manila - will I go or not?

Just a short background of what WMCQ is.

• The 2013 World Magic Cup Qualifiers are invitation-only tournaments. These Premier Events will be held in countries that have been selected to have national teams compete at the 2013 World Magic Cup. 
• Each selected country will hold three 2013 World Magic Cup Qualifiers. Qualifiers will take place on April 6-7, April 20-21, and June 1-2, 2013. Each of the three World Magic Cup Qualifiers in each country will be held on separate weekends.  
• The winner of each World Magic Cup Qualifier will represent his or her country on the national team at the 2013 World Magic Cup on August 1-3, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 
• The winner of each event will receive an invitation and airfare* to compete on their country's national team at the 2013 World Magic Cup.
• Other prizes are determined by the organizer of each event. Contact the organizer for additional details.
• All participants in World Magic Cup Qualifiers earn a foil Vengevine promo card (while supplies last).

• Top 8 playoff participants receive an exclusive World Magic Cup Qualifier Top 8 playmat.

   

Other Information:

1. Standard Format.
2. Planeswalker Points multiplier 5x, REL: Competitive.

GAME ON!!!