A bunch of WAGA regulars drove down to Olympia for Paradox Trading Post's #GrandArchive Store Championship. I successfully defended my title, running it back on Water Aetherwing and facing Fire Aetherwing (@JoshCanRiftWalk) in finals.
Thanks @XeroLingo for judging and photos.
My 1st Grand Archive Store Champion title of 2026 (5th in total) secured! 29 players competed at Zulu's Board Game Cafe (Lynnwood) on 5/30. I brought Water Aetherwing to a premier event for the first time; going 5-0-1, incl. a hard fought finals against Chotaro on Seiryuu.
@drewlevin@v1gorous1 @Tasty_Potatox It's not entirely clear why he was banned. Was there evidence that he didn't level the account himself? Was it because he lost norms while leveling? In my eyes the latter assumes intent to start low when it could be brain off playing with friends and not performing. Just curious!