Check out KillerOwen's Legacy article series at MTGOAcademy.com >Legacy, where covers the metagame and breaks down a popular deck.  I've really enjoyed them so far.

Congratulations to BlippyTheSlug on his 3-1 Modern Daily Event win with splinter twin!

What are you up to?  Post it below!

Clan Yawgmoth welcomes any casual, competitive, mature players that want to have fun playing and growing their experience of Magic Online.  We have lots of members spanning many timezones, playstyles, and personalities.  If you would like to join please read through the requirments that we expect each member to follow.  We've tryed to keep the list as simple as possible but there are a few things that we fell are necissary to bread a fun Magic Online play environment for everyone involved.  If you think Clan Yawgmoth sounds right for you go ahead and fill out the Clan Application and post it in your own thread.  This will help us get to know you.

~~Clan Yawgmoth Requirements~~

• You must be an active Magic Online player.
• You must have a mature and responsible attitude.
• You must have a willingness to help the Magic Online community as a whole flourish and grow.
• You must be a member of the Clan Yawgmoth group on the Wizards community site.  (this group)
• If you are in another clan you will need to drop from that clan so that we can invite you.

We feel that these simple requirements will help bread a fun and creative environment.  To keep the clan healthy and growing members that don't meet these requirements may be periodically droped.  Once you're accepted you will be able to apply for any clan positions.  Clan Positions help the grow the clan by allowing everyone to contribute what they feel they can best accomplish without forceing those with other time constraints to get burnt out.

If you are interested in joining let us know a few things about you and how you like to play by filling out the application in a new thread. 

Please post as a new thread in the "Clan Recrutiment" forum.  Not as a reply. 

We'll get back to you asap!

~~Clan Yawgmoth Recruitment Application~~

1) What is your Magic Online screen name:

2) How long have you been playing Magic and/or Magic Online?

3) What times or days do you like to play? 

4) What formats do you generally play online? Which formats would you be willing to join events for?

5) Do you generally just play casual games or are you mor of a competive Magic player? 

6) Have you ever played or would be interested to play in a Player Run Event?

7) Have you been in any other Magic Online clans, and if so which ones?

8) Tell us a little about your non-Magic life.  What do you do for a living.  Age, Gender, School,  Family, Other hobbies, etc...? 

9) Anything else that you'd like us to know? 

~~End Application~~

Please send the .csv file that is created directly from the MTGO client to bluedragoncustomerservice@yahoo.com for a free no obligation quote!  Be sure to include your magic online screen name.  We can pay in either event tickets or paypal as your payment.

We are looking for collections with new or old cards.  We prefer collections that are not already picked through by other bots.

We are also selling event tickets via paypal.  PM bluedragon123 on MTGO for current rates and info.

- Jayce
- bluedragon123

:p: GENERAL INFORMATION :p:
Clan Yawgmoth is proud to announce the addition of our newest bot to our Trade Network.

:diamond: The __Yawgmoth__ Prize Pool and Donation Bot :diamond:

This bot will work a bit differently than any bot previously ran on Magic Online, so this document has been set up to help explain how it will work, it's purpose, and how to use it.

The bot is currently in Beta mode.  It has already started paying out prizes for TPDC, BYOS, ad Peasant and is ready to be used as a prize pool for other PRE's. 

The donation mode is currently not working.  If you would like to donate to the prize pool please contact a points admin and donate directly to them.  They will ensure that the donations get to the prize pool.

The bot is running on the account __Yawgmoth__  (two underscores on either side).  Add this account to your buddy list and trade with it at any time to browse the prize pool or donate.  The bot will give you some instructions and the trade will flow just like trading with any other bot.


:cip: VIDEO TUTORIAL :cip:
A video Tutorial of the bot's functions has been set up.  Check it out if you need any help accessing anything on the bot:

VIDEO WILL BE ADDED HERE LATER...

 

The following sections will help explain the different functions that the bot will serve to the PRE community as well as the overall Magic Online community.

:p: PRIZE POOL :p:
The primary purpose of the __Yawgmoth__ bot is to act as an automated prize pool for the Magic Online PRE's.  Previously hosts would have to accept and distribute donations themselves during an event.  Depending on the size or complexity of the donations it could become troublesome to track and manage the prize pool and distinguish it from the host's own collection.  This forced most hosts to do one of two things, either keep prize pools small to easily manage them or set up separate accounts to keep track of the donations.  Both options were cumbersome and inefficient.  This bot will alleviate this task from hosts with the added advantages of automating the process for 24 hour support and with the possibilities to support multiple events at once.  It will allow the host to focus on their event while never needing to open a trade during the event to award prizes.

It will also help to synchronize the prize payout of PRE's allowing for more consistency between events many of which are connected and disconnected between many organizations on Magic Online.

The basic functions of a prize pool are to accept donations from those willing to give to the PRE Community and redistribute those donations in a manner that best rewards participation and achievements in this community.  The process in which these two functions will be accomplished will be explained further in the "Points and Prize Payout Structure" section, and the "Donations" section.

:p: POINTS AND PRIZE PAYOUT STRUCTURE :p:
Prizes will be awarded using a Point Structure.  Points will work much like regular bot credits but have been set up to avoid any exchange rate with tickets or cash.  This means that the points awarded for prizes in PRE's will be used only to get cards from the prize pool.  When the event is over the Point Admin (or host of an event) will add the points to the bot and the winner will be able to claim their prize any time they wish.

Players that have won a prize will be awarded points based on the following:

Players that have earned points will be able to spend their points based on the follwoing prize payout system:

These are the General Prize Payout Rules.  Some card's points on the bot have been adjusted to better suit the needs of the prize pool.  Using this system we can control the flow of both more valuable and less valuable prizes.  Prizes over 100 points will force winners to save up their prize points if they wish to get these better prizes.  These rates can be adjusted latter if the prize pool starts to be flooded or stretched thin.  The highest points required for any prize is currently 200 points which is two full earned prizes.

All the prize's points can be adjusted if needed.

Examples of Special Points Payout Situations:

• All versions of Crypt Rats are considered to be a Rare so that a player that earns a prize may choose only one.  The same is true for counterspell and other very popular commons.
• Terminate, another popular common, from ARB has been priced at 50 points as an uncommon, and all other versions have been priced at 100 points as rares.
• All cards that hold a high secondary market value have points values of at least 150 to 200.  Such as wasteland which is an uncommon but priced at the 200 points rate.

:p: DONATIONS :p:
The bot will accept donations from any player willing to donate.  Donations will be used to support both the PRE community and Magic Online community at large (for more information see the "Terms and Conditions" Section).  If you have cards that you would like to donate (or Shred from your account) simply enter a trade with the bot and enter "Buying Mode".  The bot will then take ALL cards that are tradable.  There is a function to remove cards from the trade but it will be much easier and faster if you make only the cards that you wish to donate tradable prior to opening a trade.

In an attempt to award players for donating, the bot will offer some reward points in exchange for donating.  This project is meant to facilitate the act of paying out prizes for events and not for players to exchange for better cards so the payouts have been set up to award donations but not to abuse the prize pool.

:p: CARD SHEDDER :p:
Some sort of feature with this function has been requested by the community numerous times.  This bot can accomplish this function mostly as a byproduct of accepting donations for use in the prize pool.  This could potentially create a large excess of chaff/unwanted prizes but shouldn't be a detriment to the prize pool as a whole.

So if you have large amounts of excess cards that you no longer want cluttering up your account we will accept them and determine ways to best use them.  Even if they are not right for this project we have many more plans for projects that may be able to better utilize these types of donations while still providing valuable (and free) services to the Magic Online Comunity.

In addition, while you are shredding your cards they will be considered as donations and will be eligible for the same reward points.

:sc: PRE HOST APPLICATION PROCESS :sc:
If you are hosting an event and would like prize pool support please go to THIS FORUM and submit a new thread with the below template.  Please answer the questions as thoroughly as possible.  We will look over your application at the earliest time possible and if accepted we will either assign you to a current existing Points Admin or, if necessary, supply you with the information to become a new additional Points Admin.  If you are assigned an existing Points Admin you will be able to request prize points to be added to the prize pool credit database.   You will be added as a Points Admin only if another suitible Points admin cannot be found.  This is done to limit the number of people that will have direct access to the Points database for security considerations.

Please be aware that if you apply and are accepted you will be allowed to reward points prizes for your event once it has been added to this document under the "Supported PRE's" section.  You will also need to change your prize structure to match what is supported by this project.  If your needs are considerably different we may be able to work with you to change the payout in a manner that can be supported by our project.

If you event is sponsered with bot credit then top 4 should get bot credit.  We suggest places 5-8 should recieve a prize from the prize pool only if there is a top 8 playoff.  We also suggest one random door prize to a non-top 8/4 competitor.

[sblock=Application]---  APPLICATION OF PRIZE SUPPORT  ---

Your real name:
(Optional but preferred.)

Your MTGO Screen Name: 

If you are not the host, then the Screen Name of the current host: 

The screen names of any other co-hosts: 

What is the name of you PRE?

What is the format of the PRE? 

Day and Time Event is Held: 

Place Held (/join ...): 

Is it currently sponsored by another entity, and if so whom?

Is it part of any other organization, clan, etc (Such as PDCmagic.com)? 

A link to the Main Document or most recent event if there is no main document: 

---  END APPLICATION   ---

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:m: CURRENT PRE's SUPPORTED :m:

• BYOS
• Peasant
• TPDC

:m: CURRENT POINTS ADMINS :m:

• Amar
• bluedragon123
• killerOwen

:p: RESOURCES and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS :p:

• DIRECT LINKS:
• Tutorial Video
• Host Application Forum
• MTGO PRE Forum
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
• Clan Yawgmoth Trade Network - Search "Clan Yawgmoth" in the MTGO classifieds.
• www.MTGOTraders.com - Thank you for your very generous donations to the PRE community including donations to this prize pool.
• 
• www.PDCMagic.com
• www.MTGOLibrary.com
• Amar
• CLAN YAWGMOTH:
• Clan Yawgmoth Group
• Clan Yawgmoth Forums
• Clan Yawgmoth Trade Network

:m: FAQ :m:

What is a PRE?

PRE is short for Player Run Event.  This simply means events that are run for players by players.  All PRE's are free to join and most award prizes.  Many award prizes from sponsors in the form of bot credits.  Many also keep a prize pool of cards that have been donated by other players to award to participants that do well or as door prizes.  This Prize Pool bot has been set up with the primary purpose of collecting and distributing these donated prizes.

How do I play in the PRE's mentioned?

• Check out the MTGO PRE Forum for more information on all of the events held on MTGO.
• Check out www.PDCmagic.com for more information on pauper events.  Check the 'Events' page for more information and starting times on specific events that they run.
• In the event threads look for the room to join.  About 30 minutes before the event type "/join ROOM NAME" into any chat in the MTGO client.  This will bring you to the event's chat room.  If you have more questions try finding the host and they will be able to help you with the details of their event.

How do I redeem my points for prizes?

Once you have been awarded points for playing in a PRE, simply trade with the bot account __Yawgmoth__ (two underscores on either side) and pick your prize(s).  The bot will guide you through the tradeing process and let you know what you can get.

Can I redeem the points I earn for anything other than the cards in the prize pool?

No, they cannot be redeemed for anything else at this time.

What will the donations be used for?

All donations will be used to give back to the Magic Online community in one way or another.  All services involving the donations will be free of charge and will not be associated with for profit counterparts.

We will do our best to keep cards donated to this project on this project but if we feel there is a better use for donations then we may reallocate them to other projects.  Such as giving away free lands to new MTGO players.  Or other free giveaway projects.

Can I donate tickets to the prize pool?

Not at this time.  If you would like to donate tickets please contact one of the Points Admins and donate directly to them.  They will then either be able to use the ticket as a prize or buy cards for the prize pool.

Do my points ever expire?

No, not as long as the bot is running.

Is there a maximum amount of points that I can have?

 Yes, Each account can have a maximum of 900 points.  Ounce an account has reached this point we will not add any more points to it, so use your points!

Terms and Conditions:[sblock= ]These may seem harsh but they are meant to help all aspects of this service run smoothly and have all the terms and conditions clearly written.  By using this service you agree to all terms and conditions.

* Clan Yawgmoth Owners - bluedragon123 and KillerOwen.  To be the only users with full admin privilages.  This service is provided by us for the community.  Certain members may be given privileges to help with the administration of this service.

** Points Admins - Only those listed in the Points Admins section.  Can reward points as prizes to other players that have earned this reward. 

CANNOT remove points from any account.  If a Points Admin feels it is necessary to remove points given as a prize to a player then they must first contact one of the Clan Yawgmoth Owners.  The Clan Yawgmoth Owners are the only ones with the authority to remove points.  If you feel your points have been altered please contact a Clan Yawgmoth Owner.

CANNOT add points to accounts that have not earned prizes for respective PRE's Supported.

CANNOT add points to their own accounts.  If it is necessary to add points to their account a Clan Yawgmoth Owner must be contacted.

Clan Yawgmoth Owners reserve the right to revoke and grant these privileges as they see fit.

*** PRE's Supported - Points can be added as prizes for only the events listed.  If a Points Admin is a host of another event they must have the event added prior to awarding prizes for the event.

 **** Points - Points have no cash, bot credit value, or Event Ticket value.  Points are given at the sole discretion of Clan Yawgmoth Owners.  Points can be removed without explanation for whatever reason Clan Yawgmoth Owners deem necessary.  Points Admins CANNOT remove points from any account.  If a Points Admin feels it is necessary to remove points given as a prize to a player then they must first contact one of the Clan Yawgmoth Owners.  The Clan Yawgmoth Owners are the only ones with the authority to remove points.  If you feel your points have been altered please contact a Clan Yawgmoth Owner.

Points cannot be resold or transferred to any other account.

Points do not expire as long as the bot is in operation.  There is a maximum amount of 900 points per account.  Once this limit has been reached no more points will be added as prizes.

Points should be added no later than 24 hours after the event.  If a Points Admin is consistently late with awarding points their privileges may be revoked.

*****  All Donations become the property of Clan Yawgmoth upon donation.  Donations can be used as Clan Yawgmoth Owners see fit.  Clan Yawgmoth owners will take all precations to ensure that donations will be used in a maner that benefits the community.  We will use our privileges to ensure that cards are transfered to only accounts that have won prizes or that we fill are deserving in some other manner. {Donated cards will NOT be transferred or used in any way by our for profit counterparts.}

When you trade with the bot make sure only cards that you want to donate are tradable as it will pick everything regardless.  If you have donated cards that you did not want to donate please contact one of the Clan Yawgmoth Owners and we will do or best to work with you to return the cards.

******  We reserve the right to change these terms or other statements in this document at any time and without warning or expressed reason.  We reserve the right to change the way our points are rewarded or the the payout system related to them.

 *******  A Note to Wizards:  This account is in no way being shared with admins or any other persons in accordance with the CoC.  Only the system of adding credit to a bot is being shared.

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- Jayce
- bluedragon123
- bluedragon_store

- Owen
- KillerOwen
- Insane_Smart_Bot

Your questions and comments are welcome!

Clan Yawgmoth hopes to meet you on the battlefield!

The Insane_Smart_Bot family now consists of:

• Insane_Smart_Bot
• Insane_Smart_Bot2
• Insane_Smart_Bot3
• Insane_Smart_Bot4
• Insane_Foil_Bot

Inventory is centrally located on the first bot and cascaded downwards as needed.  All of the Insane bots are buying and selling and the Insane_Foil_Bot remains to be one of the most premire places to buy and sell foils.  With the increse of bot capacity the Insane bot's inventory requirements have increased so now is a great time to sell your cards as well.  If you are looking to sell I would suggest starting with the fourth bot and moving upwards.  If one is busy and you are still looking to purchase cards try one of the others.  Credit is linked between all of the Insane bots.

The bluedragon bot family now consists of:

• bluedragon_store
• bluedragon_store2
• bluedragon_store3
• bluedragon_buy
• bluedragon_buy2
• bluedragon_buy3

This setup will work a bit differently than our previous set up.  However, it will work the same as many oher bot chains currently operating.  The store's are now ONLY selling cards.  The inventory is centrally located on store(1) and cascaded downwards to store2 and store3 as needed.  If one is busy and you are still looking to purchase cards try one of the others.  Credit is linked between all of the bluedragon bots.

The buy bots are ONLY buying cards.  You may see cards tradeable but they are not yet available for purchase.  They will automaticaly be transfered to the store bots per my inventory systems.  The first and second buy bots are currently buying via a wishlist.  We are still testing the particulars with this function so if it doesn't seem to work right for you please try bluedragon_buy3.  Sometimes it works very well and other times it picks cards that I don't currently need for my inventory.  This has to do with the way that the MTGO client loads specific versions of reprinted cards.  They other buy bots will manually search through your collection.  Depending on the cards that you have for trade this may take some time.

With these updates the bluedragon bot family also has an increased need of inventory.  So now is a great time to offload cards that I or other bots may not readily purchase.

As we continue to expand our inventory needs will cotinue to grow.  So there will be more opportunities to sell your extra cards to us.  We are also exploring purchasing collections so if you would like to sell your collection contact us and we will reply with an offer.  We prefer to pay with tickets but may be able to arrange payment through paypal (depedning on the value of the collection).

In adition Ancestral_bot and ________01AtomicBot continue to grow.  Check them out for some great deals as the continue to buy and sell.  They are also being stocked with cards fresh from draft and sealed pods so check them out for some great deals!

Continue to watch our Trade Network wiki page for more updates.

In addition to these changes there's a change I'm really excited to announce so keep your eyes peeled to our blog for more information!

- Jayce
- bluedragon123
- bluedragon_store