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Made in us
[DCM]
Illustrator






North Carolina

DAKKACON: PHILADELPHIA
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Hot on the heels of Games Day North America, I decided to pitch the idea of a Dakka Meet and Greet to the DCM Forum. That idea grew to become DakkaCon: Philadelphia, a mostly social event with some gaming and hobby thrown in for good measure! There will be lots to do, and even if you're not up for any of the formal events, there is always getting the chance to play a random game against a new friend or two.

When: January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd 2011
Where: Showcase Comics Battle Bunker
Why: To game, meet new people, have a great time!
What: 40k Mini Campaign, Fantasy Mini Campaign, Speed Painting Contest, Dakka Painting Challenge: Bretonnia, Raffle Prize, Open Hobby, Open Gaming
How Much: Free Entry, $5 for each organized event you wish to play/compete in that will go toward purchasing prizes. Open Gaming/Hobby is Free!


So save the date, come out and have fun!

Event rules are posted below.

Side Note: DCM's have priority for any event with limited availability, pre-registered events only. All slots the day of are first come first served.

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Wanting something with a little more bite? Empchild is planning on running a tournament January 23rd, that will feed your competition needs!

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Fantasy Mini-Campaign Rules (via RITides)
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Day: January 22nd
Fantasy warbands:
-Limit 500 points, Rulebook percentages apply
-No Lords. Heroes are OK, but not mandatory- if not taking a hero, you must upgrade a unit champion and designate them as your general (they still must remain with their unit, but other units can use that model's leadership as if it were the general).
-If using a unit champion as your army's general, you cannot take a BSB or any other character.
-Only 50 points are earned for slaying the enemy general. Captured banners still give 25 points.
-Limit 1 Monster OR 1 Warmachine (not both) per army. 2-for-1 monster/warmachines are not allowed, only a single model is allowed
-Winds of magic are generated by rolling a single dice. The casting player gets the value of the dice (d6) for PD while the defending player gets the value of the roll as if it was a d3 for DD
-For spells with a "large" and "small" version, only the small version is in play

Army specific FAQs:
-Brettonians do not need to take characters for a general and BSB, even though their army book requires them to. For the purposes of this warbands campaign, they can do like every other army book, and simply upgrade a unit champion to be their general if they prefer, and do not have to take a BSB.
PM RiTides if you have an army-specific question

Scenarios and Battle Map:
Custom scenarios are forthcoming as the event gets closer! This section will be fleshed out with more details soon, so keep checking back

Each battle will take place on a map that will be at the event, so that we can keep track of the larger "war" going on, and have each "side" (good vs. evil, approximately) going for larger objectives.

The first round will be random, but afterwards your "team" (good or evil) will be able to discuss what army you would like to battle in which part of the map, or possibly against which opponent, etc. Most likely the current losing side will get more of the choices here.

At least one of the missions will be an assassin-type mission, aiming to kill a single model in the enemy army. There will probably also be an attacker / defender mission, perhaps for a strategic point on the map. There will also likely be cumulative effects from the previous battle on each army (not enough to cripple or overpower an army, just something to make things interesting and make a win worthwhile).

We're hoping these games can be done in 1-1.5 hours to make them fast and fun . Also, the larger strategy of positioning your team's armies on the map should make for a fun team atmosphere so that we can get to know each other and work together, even though each battle is 1on1

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40k Mini Campaign
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Day: January 22nd
ARMY LIMITATIONS
Each player will need an army that conforms to the rules below:
• Armies are no more than 500 points.
• The Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rules will be used.
• You must have one Troop choice.
• You may have one HQ choice, but no more than one
• Armies are not required to take mandatory unit choices. All other unit restrictions (i.e. 0-1) apply.
• You may spend remaining points from anywhere in the Codex.
• No model can have more than 2 Wounds.
• No model can have a 2+ save.
• No Special/Unique/Named Characters are allowed in the Campaign event.
• No vehicles with a total Armour value greater than 33. This is calculated by adding the Front, Side and Rear armour numbers. (Only count the Side once).
• The 'What You See Is What You Get' (WYSIWYG) rule is in effect. That means all units must be easily identifiable as the particular codex choice they represent and that any and all weapons/options taken for a unit must be clearly represented on the model(s).

COMMANDERS
As you might not pick an HQ choice, the patrol should still have a commander who gives the orders and against which Leadership tests are made. This, of course, would be the most senior ranking figure. In the case of two figures being of an equal rank then the player may choose which is the patrol's leader, and only that figure may confer its Leadership bonus to friendly squads.

SCENARIOS
Missions will be pulled from the Battle Missions book.
Missions represent territory on a map, and territory will be important toward determining various bonuses and selection of attack/defenses! More on that the day of the event!
Battle Points for each match will be awarded as follows:
• Win = 15 points
• Draw = 8 points
• Loss = 3 points

AWARDS
• Sector General: The player of the winning team who finished with the highest number of battle points based on the conditions of the individual games.
• Artisan: The player who receives the most votes for best painted combat patrol.

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This time, it's LIVE!

The Rules:

1.) Abide by the spirit and guidelines of the Challenge presented.
2.) Paint your model!
4.) Show up to Dakkacon: Philadelphia!
5.) Pony up the $5 Organized Event entry fee and get your model in by 12:00 (Noon), on January 22nd (Saturday).
6.) Everyone attending Dakkacon: Philadelphia will be allowed one vote.
7.) Prizes will be awarded for the TOP 3 models with the most votes.

Notes: Unlike other challenges, I'm actively encouraging you to post your progress here on Dakka and get as much feedback as possible!
Entry fees go directly to prize support.

All Users are Eligible!

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The Prize:
The Winners Recieve: Dakka Bragging rights, A Dakka front page announcement of your glorious victory, the respect from your fellow modelers, and prizes yet to be determined!


The Challenge
Dakka Knights

For Bretonnia! For Dakka!

Heed the call to arms! For the march to war is a valiant one! Together we shall crush those who stand in our way! Under the hooves of our mighty steeds they shall be trampled! At the tip of our lance shall they feel the cold bite of death! To arms brothers! To victory!

There is a beautiful individuality that can be seen with any Bretonnian force. That exact trait is what drove the choice of Bretonnian Knights as the subject matter for the first in person Dakka Painting Challenge! The more outrageous, the more subdued, the more realistic you can make your knight, the more personal it will become, creating an avatar wholly unique. It's a battle of the brush, one that will only end in glorious defeat of your opponents! Are you up for the challenge?

The Deadline: January 22nd, 2011 12:00 Eastern

Challenge Rules:

Model must be a single Bretonnian Knight model. Conversions are acceptable. The model must be based on a 25x50mm base (the standard base that comes with most knights for the army). Scenic bases are allowed, but must conform to this basing size.


If you have ANY questions regarding the competition, please feel free to ask here or email DakkaPaintingChallenge@dakkadakka.com!!

As the first in person Dakka Painting Challenge, this event will set the precedent for future contests! Create something amazing! Set the bar high!

Happy Painting!

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Watch this space for more.

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-Aaron
Call For Fire

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Dankhold Troggoth






Shadeglass Maze

Looking forward to this . I think it's going to be a blast, and it will be awesome to meet more of these elusive Dakka Dakka members, and match name-to-screen-name

Maybe name tags with handle and real name slots are in order...
   
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Castle Clarkenstein

RiTides wrote:Looking forward to this . I think it's going to be a blast, and it will be awesome to meet more of these elusive Dakka Dakka members, and match name-to-screen-name

Maybe name tags with handle and real name slots are in order...


Black marker, the type that lasts forever, and I'll put all your names on your foreheads!

....and lo!.....The Age of Sigmar came to an end when Saint Veetock and his hamster legions smote the false Sigmar and destroyed the bubbleverse and lead the true believers back to the Old World.
 
   
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Ephrata, PA

Sounds nifty, I'll be there, with an army or not.

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Illustrator






North Carolina

Updated with preliminary 40k Campaign Rules!

-Aaron
Call For Fire

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Decrepit Dakkanaut






Omadon's Realm

Mrs Stompa and I will, immigration board willing, be attending.



 
   
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Where I shall crush MGS's totally cheesy yet somehow vaguely, tenuously and conveniently 'fluffy' armies, once and for all!

   
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Slippery Scout Biker






I shall be there, seeing as I live close enough, and grey_death might hurt me were I not to show.

3500+ points and counting

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Berks County - Pennsylvania - USA

Living an hour away makes it an easy trek to this event. I will definitely make it to this.

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WHFB: Dwarfs
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Barpharanges






Limbo

Alpharius wrote:Where I shall crush MGS's totally cheesy yet somehow vaguely, tenuously and conveniently 'fluffy' armies, once and for all!


Not if I get to him first

@MGS - you're gonna drag along the Missus to this? What a cruel, cruel man you are .

Actually, I'm reminded that I'm seeking redemption against a certain Mr. RiTides who sold me crappy dice right before our last encounter. Tricky git.

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Dankhold Troggoth






Shadeglass Maze

Lol I'll be bringing Mrs. RiTides, too, so be nice . Although I imagine she'll probably stop in for a few minutes, then take the care somewhere else in Philly while we play with toy soldiers!
   
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Kintnersville/Philadelphia, PA

XxRVNGRDxX wrote:Living an hour away makes it an easy trek to this event. I will definitely make it to this.


QFT. I'm looking forward to having a big ol' Warhammer gathering close to home, and being able to get more experience and playtime with folks from online. Doubt I'll take place in any of the organized events, but I'll certainly be looking to get in as many casual games as possible.

Ouze on GW: "I'd like to be like, hey baby, you're a freak but you just got too much crazy going on, and I don't hook up with bunny boilers. But then Necrons are going to come out, and I'm going to be like damn girl, and then next thing you know, it's angry sex time again.

It's complicated."


Da Goldtoof Marauders - 2000 pts, The Sacred Host of Kai'Xili (Lizardmen) - 500 pts


 
   
Made in gb
Infiltrating Prowler






Yorkshire, UK

Good luck to all involved - although I missed Platinum Devil, those who went assure me it was a good day and I've had some great feedback about Silver Sorcerer.

In the UK, at least, when dakka members get together a good time seems to be had (and much alcohol consumed ) by all.

Hope you all have a great time, best wishes from across the pond,

C_C

EDIT - dang double posts...

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While you sleep, they'll be waiting...

Have you thought about the Axis of Evil pension scheme? 
   
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Decrepit Dakkanaut






Omadon's Realm

Alpharius wrote:Where I shall crush MGS's totally cheesy yet somehow vaguely, tenuously and conveniently 'fluffy' armies, once and for all!


Jin wrote:

Not if I get to him first

@MGS - you're gonna drag along the Missus to this? What a cruel, cruel man you are .




Bah, once i actually read the WHFB rules and try my first game, you couple of sissy's is history! Looking forward to your griffon spam, alpharius... or should I call you... CAPTAIN CAMEMBERT!

And yes, the current Lady Stompa has an interest in playing tyranids. Not sold her on a fantasy race yet, perhaps she might like skaven or night goblins.

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Staten Island, NY

This looks fun. I'm going to see if I can get some friends together and make a road trip. Any decent hotels nearby you recommend?

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Omnipotent Lord of Change





Albany, NY

You've got my attention, but will be complicated by school starting that week and whether Wehrkind will let me invade his house for the weekend ...

- Salvage

KOW BATREPS: BLOODFIRE
INSTAGRAM: @boss_salvage 
   
Made in au
Longtime Dakkanaut






Brisbane/Australia

I hate you all.

When can we do this for all the Dakkites in Aus?

Boo Hoo!!!!

PS- You will all have loads of fun. I hate you.

"Dakkanaut" not "Dakkaite"
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Made in us
[DCM]
Illustrator






North Carolina

Hope you can make it down Salvage Rope Wehrkind and tell him to come out too!

As for Dakkacon for aussies, see what sort of interest there is, and start planning! No one is saying it has to be a mod that puts it together!

-Aaron
Call For Fire

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Longtime Dakkanaut





New Jersey, USA

Definatly planning on attending, anyone want to split a room with me for that night.....I'm thinking it might not be the best idea for me to drive back to Northern Jersey after all the festivites...


 
   
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Hunter with Harpoon Laucher




Castle Clarkenstein

Reprisal wrote:This looks fun. I'm going to see if I can get some friends together and make a road trip. Any decent hotels nearby you recommend?


Quality Inn, Media PA.

http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-media-pennsylvania-PA560

Right across from the street from the mall. Stumpbling distance from the bar, or they'll send a shuttle for you. 15 minutes from the Philly airport with shuttle service. 75.00 a night if you mention you want the "Granite Run Mall" rate. Newly renovated and decent. Denny's right next to it for food.

....and lo!.....The Age of Sigmar came to an end when Saint Veetock and his hamster legions smote the false Sigmar and destroyed the bubbleverse and lead the true believers back to the Old World.
 
   
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[DCM]
Illustrator






North Carolina

Planning to put together a Warriors of Chaos warband and an Orks patrol for the campaigns here.

Anyone else planning to build/paint an army for Dakkacon?

-Aaron
Call For Fire

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Mutilatin' Mad Dok






Cherry Hill, NJ

This is awesome, I will most certainly be attending. It's nice to finally have an event close to home.



 
   
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Dankhold Troggoth






Shadeglass Maze

I know Jin and I will each be making up new armies for the 500 point fantasy campaign, and are busily debating back and forth about what to take

I'll probably make the drive back to MD Saturday night, pretty much a lightweight drinker here... but I won't mind watching others get to the point of needing to be within "stumbling distance" of their accomodations for the night
   
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New York

i shall be there. maybe since that is the day after me and the fiance anniversary. but i am comin from ny but driving back the next day


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i shall be there. maybe since that is the day after me and the fiance anniversary. but i am comin from ny but driving back the same day

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Kintnersville/Philadelphia, PA

Hmm. Looking at the rules for the 500 point mini campaigns, I might just have to work on building a list for it. If I did the Fantasy one it'd be a great way to get myself motivated to pick up some more Lizardmen models and get them built/painted. Granted, I'd have to get in at least a few games before I took part, but it sounds like it'd be a fun thing to take part in.

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Ouze on GW: "I'd like to be like, hey baby, you're a freak but you just got too much crazy going on, and I don't hook up with bunny boilers. But then Necrons are going to come out, and I'm going to be like damn girl, and then next thing you know, it's angry sex time again.

It's complicated."


Da Goldtoof Marauders - 2000 pts, The Sacred Host of Kai'Xili (Lizardmen) - 500 pts


 
   
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Dankhold Troggoth






Shadeglass Maze

At 500 points, things are pretty simple, and we can always coach you through even if you've only got a game or two of fantasy under your belt
   
Made in us
Longtime Dakkanaut





New Jersey, USA

Im thinking I'm going to brin 500 points worth of Necrons....


thats a sweet deal on the room.


 
   
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Omnipotent Lord of Change





Albany, NY

grey_death wrote:Planning to put together a Warriors of Chaos warband and an Orks patrol for the campaigns here.

Anyone else planning to build/paint an army for Dakkacon?

Definitely have eevil gears turning re: fantasy possibilities

- Salvage

KOW BATREPS: BLOODFIRE
INSTAGRAM: @boss_salvage 
   
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Barpharanges






Limbo

I'm mulling over what to put together for a WFB warband.

I'm considering making a Counts-As Lizardmen army based on Goblin Cult of the Great Cave Squig (counts as stegadon).

Or a warband of My Little Chaos Ponies.

Or something else that's equally silly/wacky.

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