State of the Corp - March 1999

by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes

As I write this, I still have no details on the release of the new cards. I know that they are on the schedule, and a business proposal is being presented shortly, but I still haven't any information on a release date or on the method of distribution. I do expect to have those answers shortly.

In my discussions with the DCI I have learned that there should be a simple rating system up and running by the end of this quarter. That, along with the numerous sanctioned tournaments to be held during WDQ '99, can only help increase the legitimacy of Netrunner on the tournament scene.

This summer looks to be exciting, with not only the World Domination event but several high-profile National tournaments planned. This year will see the first US Netrunner Nationals, which we hope to put on at Origins.

In local news, one of the Wizards of the Coast stores in this area is very interested in putting on more Netrunner events. That's where I'll be holding the Seattle-area WDQ tournament. With any luck, I'll be able to take some time off and let them do the work running tournaments this year!

Good luck to all the competitors in this year's WDQ. May the information be free!