24 players in Dallas, Texas on April 27. Reported by Kelly Lyons:

The Gulf Coast Roast in Dallas was a Colorado avalanche. Darby Keeney came to town and cooled the South with his Rocky Mountain Way. Darby was three for three, winning all the weekend events including the Grand Prix, leaving a chill in the Texas city. Here is a list of the final tables for all three events:

DALLAS WILL OF THE COUNCIL – FINALS:
Darby Keeney - Winner
Preston Poulter
Oscar Jose Garza III
Mark Figuerola
Adrian Ruiz

DALLAS REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL – FINALS:
Darby Keeney - Winner
Brad Cashdollar
Norm Brown
Mark Jasper
Clint Jordan

GRAND PRIX EVENT – FINALS:
Darby Keeney - Winner
Dean Garrison
Chance Thebeau
Kelly Lyons
Brad Cashdollar

Here is Darby's Grand Prix decklist: “Defy the Edict of Worms”
“The deck is much thicker than I would like, but it's currently formatted for the Gulf Coast's untimed finals format. The deck will eventually get better as the crypt rounds out.” (For some additional comments on the deck, check out the VEKN forum post.)

Crypt (12)
3x Adrino Manauara   8 ANI DOM PRO pot   baron   Tzimisce:6
2x Ángel Guerrero   7 ANI DOM PRO   baron   Tzimisce:6
2x Neserian   6 ANI DOM cel pro   Tzimisce:6
1x Stephen Bateson   6 ani aus tha vic   Tzimisce:5
1x Clara Hjortshøj   5 PRO ani aus dom   Tzimisce:6
1x Marialena   5 DOM PRO ani   Tzimisce:6
1x Whisper   5 ANI DOM pro   Tzimisce:6
1x Prentis Derby   4 ani dom pro   Tzimisce:6

Library (88)
Master (22; 4 trifle)
1x Anarch Railroad
5x British Museum, London, The
1x Carfax Abbey
1x Direct Intervention
3x Dreams of the Sphinx
1x Giant's Blood
1x Jake Washington
2x Libertas
1x Papillon
1x Pentex(TM) Subversion
1x Powerbase: Savannah
3x Villein
1x Wider View

Event (2)
1x NRA PAC
1x Scourge of the Enochians

Action (11)
11x Govern the Unaligned

Equipment (13)
1x Blood Tears of Kephran
2x Cooler
2x Heart of Nizchetus
7x Living Manse
1x Palatial Estate

Political Action (2)
1x Anarchist Uprising
1x Ancilla Empowerment

Action Modifier (5)
5x Earth Control

Action Modifier/Combat (3)
2x Obedient Flesh
1x Rapid Change

Action Modifier/Reaction (7)
4x Form of the Bat
3x Murmur of the False Will

Combat (8)
3x Earth Meld
5x Form of Mist

Reaction (15)
2x Deep Ecology
7x Deflection
2x One With the Land
4x Organized Resistance

The Gulf Coast Roast wants to thank the Dallas Prince, Chris Franklin, for doing an outstanding job hosting. The US "Gulf Coast Roast" Grand Prix circuit continues with Gulfport on August 24, New Orleans on October 12, Vidor on December 7, with the final also in Vidor on December 8. For more information about the Gulf Coast Roast you can go to our Facebook page.

A report from April 20 by Christophe Baltazar, VEKN National Coordinator of France:

57 players gathered for three rounds for this Grand Prix tournament, a mix of old and new players, both French and international players – thanks to everyone!

To welcome early risers, we offered pastries, and during the tournament bottles of water were at disposal of everyone. Players received many promos including the Grand Prix special Sense the Savage Way and also a playmat.

Standings after third round:
1. Martin Weinmayer 2 GW - 9.5 VP - 174 TP (Won dice roll for 1st seed)
2. Karim Baloul 2 GW - 9.5 VP 174 TP
3. Frédéric Pin 2 GW - 7.5 VP – 156 TP
4. Selim Ammouche 2 GW - 7.5 VP – 138 TP
5. Julien Guerri 2 GW - 6.0 VP – 162 TP

Congratulations Martin Weinmayer, who won the final with 3 VP. Selim and Julien made 1 VP each. It was Juliens first tournament ever!   

Martin´s tournament winning deck: “Antonio sees colors and shapes for the first time”

Crypt (12)
3x Carna, The Princess Witch 7 AUS DOM THA primogen Tremere:3
1x Ladislas Toth, The Torch 7 AUS DOM THA for archbishop Tremere antitribu:3
1x Selena 6 AUS DOM THA Tremere antitribu:3
5x Antonio d'Erlette 5 THA dom for pot Tremere antitribu:4
1x Andrew Stuart 5 AUS DOM THA Tremere:4
1x Martin Franckel 3 AUS tha Tremere:3

Library (90)
Master (20; 5 trifle)
1x Barrens, The
2x Direct Intervention
1x Erciyes Fragments, The
1x Fragment of the Book of Nod
1x Giant's Blood
2x Infernal Pact
1x Information Highway
1x Jake Washington
1x Powerbase: Montreal
1x Rack, The
3x Shard, London, The
4x Villein
1x Wider View

Event (2)
2x Unmasking, The

Action (4)
4x Magic of the Smith

Ally (10)
9x Nephandus
1x Ponticulus

Equipment (4)
1x Bowl of Convergence
1x Heart of Nizchetus
1x Ivory Bow
1x Sniper Rifle

Action Modifier (10)
2x Conditioning
8x Mirror Walk

Reaction (40)
4x Deflection
2x Delaying Tactics
4x Eagle's Sight
10x Eyes of Argus
4x My Enemy's Enemy
6x On the Qui Vive
4x Redirection
4x Telepathic Misdirection
2x Wake with Evening's Freshness

I think everyone enjoyed this event and it would be a pleasure to do it again!

On a personal point of view, I'm very proud to have organized this tournament because it was the biggest since the previous EC Paris in 2019. It was also a test in a new location, the engineer school EPITA, maybe it will be useful for other GP, FC or EC... so... see you soon guys 🙂 The French National Championship will be played on October 19 during a weekend of games in the Octogones festival – more information about that will follow.

The event was sponsored by Black Chantry Productions ans Ultra Pro. Thanks!

Reported by Daniel Mendez, VEKN Prince of Gijón and Arnau Diez, VEKN National Coordinator of Spain:

The most important Methuselah meeting in Spain brought together 121 players eager to snag the Champion title on Saturday, April 20th, in the city of Avilés, in Asturias.

The National Championship took place within the Manga Hall, Nika-pon. In the conference rooms, players not involved in the bustling event battled through three rounds and a final to prove who was Spain's top player in this year, 2024. Ismael Díaz Valverde clinched the coveted title. The event unfolded as planned, with no incidents to regret, showcasing once again that VTES is more than just a game.

No one was left out; companions could enjoy other activities offered at the event or explore the city, where there was always food and drink to celebrate the occasion and enjoy these lands. Within the hall, over 100 m² of boardgames, role-playing games, war games, and workshops were available to attendees of all ages.

Standings before final, top 5 players:
1. Alejandro Rodríguez García 2 GW, 8.0 VP
2. Ismael Díaz Valverde 2 GW, 8.0 VP
3. Luis Javier Flores Álvarez 2 GW, 8.0 VP
4. Mario Domínguez San Vicente 2 GW, 7.5 VP
5. Iván Bernal Vázquez 2 GW, 7.5 VP

Congratulations to the champion Ismael Díaz Valverde, who scored 2 VP in the final, as Luis Javier Flores Álvarez. Iván Bernal Vázquez got 1 VP.

For additional information about this event, check out its entry at BCNcrisis.com

Ismael's tournament winning deck:

Crypt (12)
2x Abraham DuSable 8 AUS DOM FOR THA Tremere:6
2x Ayelech 7 AUS DOM THA prince Tremere:6
2x Rutor 7 AUS DOM THA pro vic Tremere:5
2x Trevon Parker 6 AUS DOM THA Tremere:6
1x Lloyd Brooks 6 DOM THA aus pot primogen Tremere:6
1x Chrysanthemum 5 AUS THA dom primogen Tremere:6
1x Patrik Söderberg 5 AUS dom for tha Tremere:6
1x Lauren 4 aus dom tha Tremere:6

Library (90)
Master (15; 5 trifle)
1x Academic Hunting Ground
1x Anarch Troublemaker
1x Arcane Library
1x Archon Investigation
1x Barrens, The
1x Chantry
1x Coven, The
1x Direct Intervention
1x Elder Library
2x Pentex(TM) Subversion
4x Vessel

Action (17)
14x Govern the Unaligned
3x Magic of the Smith

Equipment (3)
1x Bowl of Convergence
1x Heart of Nizchetus
1x Sniper Rifle

Action Modifier (20)
4x Bonding
5x Conditioning
7x Mirror Walk
2x Seduction
2x Sleeping Mind, The

Combat (6)
6x Theft of Vitae

Reaction (29)
7x Deflection
2x Delaying Tactics
7x Eyes of Argus
7x On the Qui Vive
6x Telepathic Misdirection

Thanks all players, organizers and sponsors:
    Cónclave Ibérico
    Estalia
    Black Chantry Productions
    Nikakudan
    Asturmeeple
    Ultra Pro
    Black Penny Games
    Sigillum Corvi
    Elder Library
    Vtessales
    Gimeráns Trofeos
    Dr. Mug

Report by Norman Brown, with comments from the winner:

So Gulf Coast Roast Weekend Started with a bang Thursday Night, March 7th, Vidor, Texas. We followed up with a tournament Friday Night on March 8th with the Fire Dance in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Main Event, The Gulf Coast Roast Leg 1- Lafayette LA was all day on Saturday March 9th. On Sunday March 10th, we hosted the final tournament of the weekend, Wind Dance Lafayette, Louisiana. It was like a miniature Week of Nightmares.

We began Saturday with Burgers and Daiquiris at Daiquiris Supreme.

The Gulf Coast Roast kicked off at 1 PM with 3 rounds of 2 hours each and an untimed Finals at Sanctuary Games and Comics.  We had 22 players in attendance with the farthest traveling player, Ian Lee, traveling all the way from San Jose, California to participate.

It was a brutally fought tournament, but we took our time after the second round to enjoy some crawfish etouffee that was home-cooked in my kitchen by Paula Brown.

The final contestants were
1. Justin Shackleford (Ghede Typhonic Beast) 2 GW 8.5 VP
2. Sidney Conklin (Ravnos Powerbleed) 2 GW 8 VP
3. Kelly Lyons (Gangrel Skullduggery) 2 GW 7 VP
4. Clint Jordan (V5 Malkavian Stealth & Bleed) 1 GW 6 VP
5. Ian Lee (Presence 8-cap Vote) 1 GW 5 VP

Kelly Lyons emerged victorious with 4 VP in the final!! Sidney got 1 VP.

Here is Kelly’s winning deck and his comments on the finals:

Deck Name: "Water Dog - Unscrupulous Behavior in the Wild"

"I started with skullduggery. I just wanted a skullduggery deck. But, like most Gangrel Anarch Decks it morphed into more and more THINGS. The card is just too good. But, I stuck to my guns and kept the premise. Skullduggery Bleed into a Monkey Wrench. The crypt is based on Protean. Best discipline for Anarchs 5th Edition in my opinion. Just so versatile.

FINAL TABLE: Just like anything else in life you have to get a little lucky but you also need to make your own luck. I set myself up in the seating to possibly get some help from another combat rush deck (GHEDE). 1.) Clint - Malkavain Bleed 2.) Me - Gangrel Skullduggery 3.) Sid - Ravnos Bleed 4.) Ian - Politics 5.) Justin - Ghede... This seating arrangement favored me. Thing could happen unopposed. The nail in the coffin was when Sid decided he had enough Gangrels and he wanted help, so he propelled the situation by playing Club Illusion. It helped his vampires but it also helped mine. Sid crushed Ian and weakened Justin. Clint was never able to totally ruin me. Ghede had done his job. However, I did take four 6-Bleeds (reduced to 4) in a row (Malkavians can be resilient) . Deep Ecology and the use of Thing to transfer up gave me elbow room. I took Sid and Justin out in one turn. I finished Clint a turn later.

Thanks to Norm Brown for hosting. Congrats to my Vidor Vampires. Three Vidorians at the final table. Shout out to Black Chantry!!! Great Playmat and Promo!!! Thanks!!!"

Crypt (12 cards)
1x Casey Snyder 6 PRO ani cel for baron Gangrel:6
1x Kuyén 6 ANI PRO baron Gangrel:6
1x Martina Srnankova 6 FOR PRO ani Gangrel:6
1x Crow 5 ANI for pro tha Gangrel:5
1x Dario Ziggler 5 FOR ani pro tha Gangrel:6
1x Kamile Paukstys 5 PRO ani for Gangrel:6
1x Mickey Wheeler 5 ani cel for pro Gangrel:6
1x Hanna Nokelainen 4 ani for pro Gangrel:6
1x Nathan Turner 4 PRO ani Gangrel:6
1x Indira 3 PRO Gangrel:6
1x Joaquín de Cádiz 3 for pro Gangrel:6
1x Ruslan Fedorenko 2 pro Gangrel:6

Library (90 cards)
Master (16; 2 trifle)
1x Anarch Free Press, The
1x Anarch Railroad
1x Backways
1x Club Illusion
1x Ecoterrorists
7x Effective Management
1x Ennoia's Theater
1x Information Highway
2x Wash

Action (28)
2x Rewilding
2x Shattering
6x Skullduggery
18x Thing

Action Modifier (12)
4x CrimethInc.
2x Earth Control
6x Monkey Wrench

Action Modifier/Combat (4)
2x Form of the Cobra
2x Rapid Change

Action Modifier/Reaction (2)
2x Form of the Bat

Combat (12)
4x Donnybrook
6x Earth Meld
2x Form of Mist

Reaction (16)
10x Deep Ecology
3x Delaying Tactics
3x Eyes of the Wild

Thanks to Norm for the report - next up in the Guld Coast Roast is Dallas on April 27!