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Awesome Autarch






Las Vegas, NV






It's Vegas, Baby!

The Las Vegas Open has come and gone and what an incredible event, it was!

We had more fun than I think is legal, and the vibe of the event was one of camaraderie, laughter, and general enthusiasm. Everyone was smiling, and enjoying themselves, which was what we aim to see.There's more to say than I can recap in one shot, but we have some write-ups linked to below for your viewing pleasure!

40k Championships Final Standings https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/27/lvo-2015-40-championships-final-standings/
You can read the Warmachine recap here: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/25/las-vegas-open-2015-warmachine-recap/
Warmachine picture gallery: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/21/lvo-2015-warmachine-picture-gallery/
Warzone Results and Pics: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/25/lvo-2015-warzone-results-and-pics/
Malifaux results and pics: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/26/malifaux-pics-and-results/
Fantasy Pics: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/24/lvo-2015-warhammer-fantasy-awards/
30k Pics: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/25/30k-event-pictures/
40k Picture Gallery: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/21/lvo-2015-40k-picture-gallery/
40k Champs Pics: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/24/lvo-2015-40k-championship-finals-battle-report-gallery/
40k Champs Finalists Lists: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/23/lvo-40k-championships-finals-lists/
40k Finals Pairings and Results: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/22/lvo-40k-championships-finals-results-updating/
Vendors Pictures: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/21/lvo-2015-vendors-picture-gallery/
Podcast recap: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/25/signals-from-the-frontline-warhammer-40k-and-general-gaming-news-rumors-and-comedy/
Awards Pics: https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2015/02/25/lvo-2015-40k-championships-and-itc-awards-ceremony/

And of course, if you missed the live stream of the finals, please be sure to check out the recorded version! http://www.twitch.tv/frontlinegaming_tv/b/628349084

Expect to see more streaming from Frontline Gaming on a regular basis!

Painting awards winners!



We also debuted two new F.A.T. Mat designs! The Swamp and HiTech City mats!

Swamp for sale here: http://store.frontlinegaming.org/fat-mat%3A-swamp-6x4/dp/11625


HiTech City for sale here: http://store.frontlinegaming.org/fat-mat%3A-high-tech-city-6x4/dp/11651


Thanks so much to everyone that came out! What a great event it was. Already thinking about next year.
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40k best appearance

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40k best appearance

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ITC Champ, Paul McKelvey!

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40k Champ: Sean Nayden

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Los Angeles

Already? Criminy, Reece, I *just* got the smell of scotch outta my metal 'sportsbottle' from the BAO.

For the yukksters: cue Warp Time jokes.

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Have fun guys, loss of a job and working in UCSC will cause me to miss it. Have a drink and a hooker in my honor

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Las Vegas, NV

@Brothererekose

Yeah, it is sudden, haha, but we plan on just rolling from event to another now as we actually have had Vegas in the works for 6 months, now. We were just waiting to start promoting it until after BAO =)

@Hot Sizzle

Will do, my man! hahaha

   
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San Diego, CA

Room booked.

4 days of really weird stuff incoming.

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The wife and I have to decide to attend either the BAO or LVO...

I really wanted to go to BAO, in part because afterwards we could drive to visit home in Monterey, but alas the military had plans for me this year...my concern with the LVO is that its probably not too kid friendly, but the next BAO is so long away.

Choices. : [

   
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Las Vegas, NV

Vegas is actually really good for kids.

There is a lot of stuff for them to do, they try to appeal to the entire family. While I won't say it's Disneyland by any means, there is a lot going on that youngsters would enjoy.

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Yeah, buddy!

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Sacramento Ca

Of all the strip casinos the flamingo has the best kids pool with slides connecting different levels of the pool with a waterfall cave. Of course there are drinks being served by hot young girls in tiny red bikinis, but I took the risk and the kids had a great time.

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After being a part of the BAO, I can honestly say frontline runs a very good event so anyone that can go should go!

As far as the LVO next year, I wish I could go but I will be taking the California bar exam that following week so I won't be able to make it :(. Good luck to all of the future attendees and here's to hopefully making the BAO at least!

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Indiana

Alright, room reserved.

Do you have an end time in mind on sunday? Looking at plane tickets.

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Yeah, booked! Can't wait. Hopefully this time my plane won't get delayed 5 hours leaving Rochester.

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Nat and I are sad we can't make the LVO this year, especially since we really like staying at the Flamingo. Sadly that Friday is a mandatory in-service at work and with the 40k GT starting on Friday there is just no way I can swing it

If you are anywhere near on the fence about going, go. It was amazing last year and I can only imagine how much better it will be this year at the new venue! Good luck Reece.

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Awesome Autarch






Las Vegas, NV

Sorry you can't make it, Mort and Coverwatch. We'll miss you. Good luck on the Bar!

Thanks for the support, everyone, we really appreciate it! Can't wait for what will be the biggest and best event we've run to date!

@thread

Already 25% sold out on the rooms, holy crap! Make your reservations, soon!

   
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Reece, I was curious if there was going to be any swag for the participants? A buddy of mine went to BAO and mentioned there wasn't much in the way of souvenirs from the tournament itself (as a cost saving measure if I were to guess). Objective tokens or relic tokens would be a cool takeaway from the event. I understand this will raise the cost so you might not have them there to make the tourney affordable. It would be cool if we could buy them while we were there (and potentially use them for our games) and have something cool to show off in local games. (they could be poker chips! How awesome and appropriate would that be for vegas?!)
   
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Los Angeles

 OverwatchCNC wrote:
Nat and I are sad we can't make the LVO this year, especially since we really like staying at the Flamingo. Sadly that Friday is a mandatory in-service at work and with the 40k GT starting on Friday there is just no way I can swing it

Booooooooooooooooooooo !

Get a real job that doesn't interfere with 40k! The Education profession sucks!
...
That said, I'll be getting my room shortly.

"You can bring any cheesy unit you want. If you lose. Casey taught me that." -Tim S.

"I'm gonna follow Casey; he knows where the beer's at!" -Blackmoor, BAO 2013

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San Diego, CA

 Brothererekose wrote:

That said, I'll be getting my room shortly.


Cant wait to see you there Casey. In your room I mean.

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Los Angeles

 lajollagrad wrote:
 Brothererekose wrote:
That said, I'll be getting my room shortly.
Cant wait to see you there Casey. In your room I mean.
Hmm. I believe the requisite come-back for this is something like, "Yeah, where your g/f will be ... in my room, I mean."

I dunno, though. Sounds kinda mean spirited and not overly clever. Eh. I'll work on something better and get back to you in February.

edit:
This is better. I'll modify a line from Ian 'Dark Eldar' Loch: "Sure, Cooper, you're welcome anytime, and like always, you can be small spoon."

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"You can bring any cheesy unit you want. If you lose. Casey taught me that." -Tim S.

"I'm gonna follow Casey; he knows where the beer's at!" -Blackmoor, BAO 2013

Quitting Daemon Princes, Bob and Fred - a 40k webcomic 
   
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Las Vegas, NV

Warmonger2757 wrote:
Reece, I was curious if there was going to be any swag for the participants? A buddy of mine went to BAO and mentioned there wasn't much in the way of souvenirs from the tournament itself (as a cost saving measure if I were to guess). Objective tokens or relic tokens would be a cool takeaway from the event. I understand this will raise the cost so you might not have them there to make the tourney affordable. It would be cool if we could buy them while we were there (and potentially use them for our games) and have something cool to show off in local games. (they could be poker chips! How awesome and appropriate would that be for vegas?!)


We actually did hand out numbered objective markers with cool images on the flip side to all the 40K attendees this year! Maybe he didn't get one?

But yeah, we will have some sweet swag to hand out for sure, and we will have shirts, pint glasses, objective markers, etc. all for sale this year, no doubt!

@thread

Our hotel block is already 30% booked, holy smokes!

   
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Las Vegas, NV

The hotel block is already over 50% full for the LVO 2015! Wow, that is moving fast!

Be sure to grab your rooms.

   
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Man, I'd go just for the $60 a night price for a room on the Strip lol

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Las Vegas, NV

Yeah, we got the room rates down! We always fight to get the best price for our attendees =)

   
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Indiana

I was just joking to my friends that my trip to vegas is costing less than 250 bucks. Thanks a bunch Reecius!!

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Las Vegas, NV

Happy to help!

   
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Eye of Terror

I just booked my room !! Can I get a w00t ??


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Las Vegas, NV

Nice! See you there, buddy!

   
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 WrentheFaceless wrote:
Man, I'd go just for the $60 a night price for a room on the Strip lol

Hell, Split it four ways and it is 15

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You can always bring a pup tent and shower in the men's room if you're on a really economic budget .

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Just booked up. Looking forward to it

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Las Vegas, NV

You have to defend your title, Alex!

   
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