HEX Update – Happy Thanksgiving

It seems like we just spoke a few days ago, and that’s because we did. In the US of A, this is the week we celebrate Thanksgiving. So, we’re sending out the update to you a few days early. Not much has changed. We patched a few bugs this week and continued work on various tasks as we usually do. Shards-of-Fatesgiving rolls on and it looks like you players love the Throwback Draft format. Remember, this event ends November 30th so get your drafts in now. We’re halfway through the Invitational Qualifier season, though there’s no Qualifier this weekend. The next one is December 6th in the Constructed format. So, you all have two weeks to break that metagame open!

IQ Profile – Cyriius

6) What does HEX mean to you?

Since it’s a game where I can see a great future eSports Scene, it means a lot to me!

Cyriius is ready to start his eSports career with HEX: Shards of Fate! He will be joining us here in Orange County, CA this coming February to play for his share of the $100,000 HEX Invitational prize money! Playing Blood/Diamond both in Sealed Deck and Booster Draft, he took double Angel of Judgment to a first place finish. Now he’s guaranteed at least $1,000 with a chance at $39,000 more. Who will be next? Will it be you? Take a look at the remaining dates for the IQ tournaments and take your shot!

Uzume’s Handmaiden

An army isn’t just a military– it’s also cooks, scouts, tacticians, and in the case of Shin’hare, even handmaidens. If it’s both nature and nurture affecting who a person (or Shin’hare) becomes, then it’s no surprise that the handmaidens raising Uzume’s young ones on the battlefield is going to shape them as ready for combat. But, who will these young ones be? These little hares could grow up to be anyone! Each could be an ordinary Battle Hopper, or they could grow up to be Monsuun, Shogun of Winda’jin! It’s always a surprise with Uzume’s Handmaiden, and she gets even better with equipment. Double your pleasure with Cotton Tuft Striker, or embrace the darker parts of Shin’hare culture with the Holy Hilted Blade. Get a random Shin’hare onto the board and buff up your bunny army. Good luck in your journeys meeting and hopfully recruiting the Handmaiden into your army!

On-Air

We want to remind you all that casting auditions are happening right now. So, please send your applications in with links to your work or download our sample video and show us your stuff. We highly recommend casting with a friend in your audition to give us an idea of how you play off others and what your style is. Thanks!

We need you! We’re looking for some HEXimaniacs to cast the $100,000 Invitational finals this February 20th and 21st here in Orange County, CA! This is a paid job with travel, hotel, and meals all handed by HEX Entertainment and Gameforge. We need a play-by-play, color commentator, and reporter (English language) for our Twitch broadcast. The goal here is to create an entertaining media product for new and existing players alike. The play-by-play and color commentator will be on camera celebrating each top deck and analyzing the tough plays. You’ll need a familiarity with the cards, the decks, and the tournament scene. The reporter will be creating stories, interviewing players, filling in the story as the tournament progresses, and finding scoops.

With your application, please include your:

Name

City, State, Country

HEX in-game name (if applicable)

Email address

Which position you’re applying for

A cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the position, what makes you the best candidate, and describe what you feel makes a great broadcast

A link to your work casting a tournament, Twitch broadcasts, YouTube videos, an audition with a friend uploaded to YouTube, or any other links to on-camera work you’ve done

To assist with your auditions, we’ve hosted some game footage here (Right-mouse-click; save link as). You should cast the few minutes before the match starts, the game itself, and a few minutes after the match.

Email all of that to Promotions. Thanks and good luck!

VIP Weekend

It’s time to win some cards!

Start times listed in CET below:

Friday: 19:00

Saturday: 04:00, 12:00, 20:00

Sunday: 03:00, 18:00

Start times listed in PST below:

Friday: 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM

Saturday: 3:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM

Start times listed in EST below:

Friday: 1:00 PM, 10:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 9:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM

If you are not yet a HEX VIP and don’t want to miss out on these tournaments, you should definitely become one. Head to the in-game store and choose 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months. With your purchase, you get a pack per week of the current set plus tickets to allow entry into these events (tournament entry fees still apply). Players who sign up for the full year also get the exclusive Cerulean Mirror Knight Alternate Art sleeve! See the VIP FAQ for more information.

HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series (Europe)

The HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series is a weekly 1on1 eSports Tournament Series with a monthly final at the end of the month. The HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series will feature a prize pool of up to €650 for every month, with the winning team of each weekly HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series tournament taking home€100. The top teams of each weekly tournament will receive HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Ranking Points, which will earn them a better seed in upcoming HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Tournaments and a slot in the €250 HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Monthly Final! What are you waiting for?!

• One HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Cup per week

• Saturdays: €100 prize money (winner takes it all) & HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series points

• Monthly finals: €250 prize money

See more at http://play.eslgaming.com/hexshardsoffate/europe/hex-sof/major/beta-cup-series/

HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series (North America)

The HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series is a weekly 1on1 eSports Tournament Series with a monthly final at the end of the month. The HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series will feature a prize pool of up to $650 for every month, with the winning team of each weekly HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series tournament taking home$100. The top teams of each weekly tournament will receive HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Ranking Points, which will earn them a better seed in upcoming HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Tournaments and a slot in the $250 HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Monthly Final! What are you waiting for?!

• One HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series Cup per week

• Sundays: $100 prize money (winner takes it all) & HEX: Shards of Fate Beta Cup Series points

• Monthly finals: $250 prize money

See more at http://play.eslgaming.com/hexshardsoffate/north-america/hex-sof/major/beta-cup-series/

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