Ascent is headed to Santa Clara, CA to close out 2024 as our last Weebs of the Shore hosted premiere event of the year! Join us in the Santa Clara Convention Center for 2 days of amazing Grand Archive-TCG fun and for this one, we're pulling out all toys and bring to you what we believe will be our biggest event yet. Not only will this event will feature both Path of Steel and Path of Silver, we'll also be bringing back the Cosplay Contest and a special LIVE version of the Developer Holiday Stream.
Start Time: 9AM Saturday
End Time: 10PM Sunday
Where: Santa Clara Convention Center (5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054)
Outside of our typical competitions, we'll be hosting many side events and late-night festivities.
Earn Ascent Store tickets from on-demand side events for draft and constructed formats, browse the card selections of local vendors, and meet some Grand Archive special guests!
At the end of everything, join the developers for a special presentation of what's in store for Grand Archive! Keep an eye on our social media for announcements of additional events and guests at Ascent Santa Clara!
Mortal Ambition Champion and Domain Playmats (Exclusive to Ascent Stores)
Mortal Ambition Uncut Sheets
Promotional Cards
(Teasers of products at the Ascent Store will be shared later on our socials.)
A: Standard. The sets that will be legal are Dawn of Ashes, Fractured Crown, Alchemical Revolution, Mercurial Heart, and Mortal Ambition.
A: Yes! The Hyatt Regency near the venue has a small hotel block for us. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CLARA/G-TMMM
A: Path of Silver is a collector's event where participants submit a collection of cards to have scored based on their thema and set bonuses. For this event: Ferocity, Valor, and Grace will be the 3 enabled categories. A more detailed article regarding Path of Silver will be released later.
A: Yes, but it's not recommended. You will be busy with Path of Steel for the majority of Day 1, and won't be able to spend time to optimize your collection submission for Path of Silver. Collection verification will happen during the Day 2 matches. So if you make it to Day 2, you will need to have a trusted friend or staff member supervise your collection as it's being verified. However, thanks to OMNIDEX, Path of Silver submissions are now due on Sunday.
A: For Judges: Applications will go out a few days after tickets go LIVE. You must have passed the OMNIDEX Judge Test to be qualified. For volunteers, keep your eyes on our socials and discord channels for open applications.
When and Where
Date: December 7th - December 8th, 2024Start Time: 9AM Saturday
End Time: 10PM Sunday
Where: Santa Clara Convention Center (5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054)
Choose Your Path
Other Activities
Earn Ascent Store tickets from on-demand side events for draft and constructed formats, browse the card selections of local vendors, and meet some Grand Archive special guests!
At the end of everything, join the developers for a special presentation of what's in store for Grand Archive! Keep an eye on our social media for announcements of additional events and guests at Ascent Santa Clara!
Ascent Santa Clara Ticket Store
Exchange your Ascent Store tickets for exclusive prizes! In addition to merchandise we normally sell at our external events, we'll have:(Teasers of products at the Ascent Store will be shared later on our socials.)
Admission Packages
FAQ
Q: What format will be played at Path of Steel?
A: Standard. The sets that will be legal are Dawn of Ashes, Fractured Crown, Alchemical Revolution, Mercurial Heart, and Mortal Ambition.
Q: Is there a hotel block for Ascent Santa Clara?
A: Yes! The Hyatt Regency near the venue has a small hotel block for us. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CLARA/G-TMMM
Q: What is Path of Silver?
A: Path of Silver is a collector's event where participants submit a collection of cards to have scored based on their thema and set bonuses. For this event: Ferocity, Valor, and Grace will be the 3 enabled categories. A more detailed article regarding Path of Silver will be released later.
Q: Is it possible to sign up for both Path of Steel and Path of Silver?
A: Yes, but it's not recommended. You will be busy with Path of Steel for the majority of Day 1, and won't be able to spend time to optimize your collection submission for Path of Silver. Collection verification will happen during the Day 2 matches. So if you make it to Day 2, you will need to have a trusted friend or staff member supervise your collection as it's being verified. However, thanks to OMNIDEX, Path of Silver submissions are now due on Sunday.
Q: I'm interested in Judging or Volunteering, how do I get involved?
A: For Judges: Applications will go out a few days after tickets go LIVE. You must have passed the OMNIDEX Judge Test to be qualified. For volunteers, keep your eyes on our socials and discord channels for open applications.