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The '''Wizards Play Network (WPN)''' is a website maintained by [[Wizards of the Coast]] that provides support for grass roots play on a global level, a wider variety of play [[format]]s and broader reaching local events that go beyond events such as [[FNM]] and the [[Pro Tour]]. It was created in October 2008 as a follow up to [[Gateway card]] | The '''Wizards Play Network (WPN)''' is a website maintained by [[Wizards of the Coast]] that provides support for grass roots play on a global level, a wider variety of play [[format]]s and broader reaching local events that go beyond events such as [[FNM]] and the [[Pro Tour]]. | ||
==History== | |||
It was created in October [[2008]] as a follow up to [[Gateway card|Gateway program]]. According yo Wizards of the Coast, it is all about putting choices and direction in the hands of those who know it best, the retailers and [[LGS|game organizers]]. | |||
Beginning with ''[[Core Set 2020]]'' in [[2019]], the original four-level system of classifying the WPN-shops and the support they received was replaced by a system based on '''Tickets''' and '''Engaged Players'''.<ref name="New">{{NewRef|news/introducing-new-wizards-play-network-2019-03-12|Introducing the New Wizards Play Network|Nelson Brown|March 12, 2019}}</ref> | |||
The first is meant to measure quantity, the second is an attempt to measure quality. | |||
* Tickets represent the total number of entries across all of a store's events. Any format. [[Commander (format)|Commander]], [[Modern]], [[Ranked]], [[Casual]]—everything counts. And it counts the same player multiple times. | |||
* Engaged players are the best indicator of the quality of experience a store offers. An Engaged Player is defined as a player who joins six events in either [[Standard]], [[Draft]], or [[Sealed]] per year—so, once every two months. | |||
==WPN Premium== | |||
[[File:wpn-premium.png|right|thumb|WPN premium logo]] | |||
'''WPN Premium''' is a public recognition of the best stores in the world. This concept was also introduced in 2019.<ref name="New"/> | |||
Premium stores will get the same benefits as all WPN members, plus exclusive events, priority and recognition in our Store and Event Locator, upgraded promo materials, etc. | |||
Less than five percent of stores qualify for premium status. | |||
==WPN promo packs== | ==WPN promo packs== | ||
{{main| | {{main|WPN promo pack}} | ||
WPN receive packs of promotional card containing the following: | From ''Core Set 2020'' onward, WPN sores receive packs of [[promotional card]]s containing the following:<ref name="New"/> | ||
# One promo-stamped rare or mythic rare from the most recent set. | # One promo-stamped rare or mythic rare from the most recent set. | ||
# One promo-stamped rare or mythic rare from a short public list curated by Magic's design studio. | # One promo-stamped rare or mythic rare from a short public list curated by Magic's design studio. | ||
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One in four of the packs the store receives will have all-[[foil]] contents. | One in four of the packs the store receives will have all-[[foil]] contents. | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*{{NewRef|feature/wizards-play-network-2008-04-21|The Wizards Play Network|Magicthegathering.com Staff|April 21, 2008}} | *{{NewRef|feature/wizards-play-network-2008-04-21|The Wizards Play Network|Magicthegathering.com Staff|April 21, 2008}} | ||
*{{NewRef|news/addressing-concerns-about-wpn-stores-europe-2016-05-19|Addressing concerns about WPN stores in Europe|Dan Barrett|May 19, 2016}} | *{{NewRef|news/addressing-concerns-about-wpn-stores-europe-2016-05-19|Addressing concerns about WPN stores in Europe|Dan Barrett|May 19, 2016}} | ||
[[Category:Magic websites]] | [[Category:Magic websites]] | ||
Revision as of 04:10, 13 March 2019
The Wizards Play Network (WPN) is a website maintained by Wizards of the Coast that provides support for grass roots play on a global level, a wider variety of play formats and broader reaching local events that go beyond events such as FNM and the Pro Tour.
History
It was created in October 2008 as a follow up to Gateway program. According yo Wizards of the Coast, it is all about putting choices and direction in the hands of those who know it best, the retailers and game organizers.
Beginning with Core Set 2020 in 2019, the original four-level system of classifying the WPN-shops and the support they received was replaced by a system based on Tickets and Engaged Players.[1] The first is meant to measure quantity, the second is an attempt to measure quality.
- Tickets represent the total number of entries across all of a store's events. Any format. Commander, Modern, Ranked, Casual—everything counts. And it counts the same player multiple times.
- Engaged players are the best indicator of the quality of experience a store offers. An Engaged Player is defined as a player who joins six events in either Standard, Draft, or Sealed per year—so, once every two months.
WPN Premium
WPN Premium is a public recognition of the best stores in the world. This concept was also introduced in 2019.[1]
Premium stores will get the same benefits as all WPN members, plus exclusive events, priority and recognition in our Store and Event Locator, upgraded promo materials, etc.
Less than five percent of stores qualify for premium status.
WPN promo packs
From Core Set 2020 onward, WPN sores receive packs of promotional cards containing the following:[1]
- One promo-stamped rare or mythic rare from the most recent set.
- One promo-stamped rare or mythic rare from a short public list curated by Magic's design studio.
- One promo-stamped alternate-art basic land.
- One special, season-specific card akin to an FNM promo, e.g. an alternate frame card
One in four of the packs the store receives will have all-foil contents.
References
- ↑ a b c Template:NewRef