http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1920870a_40K_ard_Boyz_Semi-Final_Locations_08.08.11

Not sure if this has been covered yet.

If you want yourself a free army, head on up to Idaho!!!

Well, one is in Post Falls to cover Spokane/Coeur D'Alene and the other is Boise, but yeah.

Sucks to be in Montana. lol

I will be playing in Fredricksburg VA, does anyone know how quickly it fills up and who else is going there for semifinals?

You should always call and reserve asap. Even GW suggest this.

Clauss wrote:I will be playing in Fredricksburg VA, does anyone know how quickly it fills up and who else is going there for semifinals?

I would be going to Fredericksburg....If I placed in the top 3.

Sad face, sorry BSent. I Play up north in CT/NY/NJ, so I know nothing of the 40k VA scence. What good stores are in VA/how big is 40k, I assume it is fairly popular since I am heading to NOVA.
Anything I should know?

there's not even one listed in VA though -_- sometimes I hate GW

I live in Stephens City, VA and I have no idea which one's the closest and I know these are not all the locations ... so annoying ...

Wow a whole 2 places in Texas, and none in New Mexico... GW this state is bigger than England!!! Please give us more than 2!
Guess I'm going to San Antonio.

BSent wrote:

Clauss wrote:I will be playing in Fredricksburg VA, does anyone know how quickly it fills up and who else is going there for semifinals?

I would be going to Fredericksburg....If I placed in the top 3.

Sorry but the Ork guy you played might be ^^

jdjamesdead...scroll to the second page of locations. Two locations in VA

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:there's not even one listed in VA though -_- sometimes I hate GW

I live in Stephens City, VA and I have no idea which one's the closest and I know these are not all the locations ... so annoying ...

Scroll down to the second page. They are alphabetical.

Atlantis Comics Norfolk 757-502-8954 145 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk 23505 VA
Game Vault 540 785 4263 6326 Five Mile Centre Park, Fredericksburg, VA VA

Also, with 2 minutes on Google maps I determined that you are closer to F-Burg (1 hour 36 mins).

In the immortal words of the Governator playing Mr Freeze... Cheeel out.

That's fairly exciting, and wow do I fail with that ...

I hit the END button, instead of PG DN

My bad, I'm trying to figure out which town in what state was closer ...

Ok so I take it back...3 places in TX. The NE, the SE and the south central...what about the western half!

I'll be at Legions for the semi-final.

Clauss wrote: Sad face, sorry BSent. I Play up north in CT/NY/NJ, so I know nothing of the 40k VA scence. What good stores are in VA/how big is 40k, I assume it is fairly popular since I am heading to NOVA.
Anything I should know?

I'm also headed to NOVA! But the thing is, I live in Western VA, the closest ard boyz preliminary was in WV, while the closest semi-final was in Fredericksburg, about 3 hours away. <_<

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:

BSent wrote:

Clauss wrote:I will be playing in Fredricksburg VA, does anyone know how quickly it fills up and who else is going there for semifinals?

I would be going to Fredericksburg....If I placed in the top 3.

Sorry but the Ork guy you played might be ^^

The thing is, I played the guy who got second place overall in the first round, and we were the only 2 people in the store to get a draw!

BSent wrote:

Clauss wrote: Sad face, sorry BSent. I Play up north in CT/NY/NJ, so I know nothing of the 40k VA scence. What good stores are in VA/how big is 40k, I assume it is fairly popular since I am heading to NOVA.
Anything I should know?

I'm also headed to NOVA! But the thing is, I live in Western VA, the closest ard boyz preliminary was in WV, while the closest semi-final was in Fredericksburg, about 3 hours away. <_<

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:

BSent wrote:

Clauss wrote:I will be playing in Fredricksburg VA, does anyone know how quickly it fills up and who else is going there for semifinals?

I would be going to Fredericksburg....If I placed in the top 3.

Sorry but the Ork guy you played might be ^^

The thing is, I played the guy who got second place overall in the first round, and we were the only 2 people in the store to get a draw!

Yep I know, I'm the guy who got first

Hah maybe I will see you there BSent, I actually go to school in VA. So Fredricksburg is about 2+ hours for me, I am at JMU in harrisonburg so fredricksburg isnt too close for me either

Not attending semi finals this year. I don't feel the travel/time/expense is worth it.

Clauss wrote:Hah maybe I will see you there BSent, I actually go to school in VA. So Fredricksburg is about 2+ hours for me, I am at JMU in harrisonburg so fredricksburg isnt too close for me either

Well I for one will be lookin forya lol ^^ I'd rather pseudo know someone than not know anyone

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:
Well I for one will be lookin forya lol ^^ I'd rather pseudo know someone than not know anyone

Wait JD are you going to NOVA? Or are you talking about the Semis?

Clauss wrote:Hah maybe I will see you there BSent, I actually go to school in VA. So Fredricksburg is about 2+ hours for me, I am at JMU in harrisonburg so fredricksburg isnt too close for me either

JMU? That's where I'm going to college next year. I was supposed to go this year, but I was forced to go to community college for one year to save money <_<

The Semi's, I'll prolly be going back to NY for the BFSGT though in October.

In all honesty you should get a degree in a CC than get your bachelors in a prestige college to save money.

Well, only been to VA once. Suppose that will be a fun trip.

No event in SC, NC, only one in GA and it's not even in Atlanta. Next closest is Alabama or Virginia. Wow thanks GW, big middle finger to the southeast.

culsandar wrote:No event in SC, NC, only one in GA and it's not even in Atlanta. Next closest is Alabama or Virginia. Wow thanks GW, big middle finger to the southeast.

Geeze, internet peeps like to bitch. The Lawrenceville location is in the outskirts of Atlanta at 42 minutes away. What more do you want?

As far as I know, GW doesn't really pick them. The stores have to lobby trade sales. Maybe one of the store owners in the know can give more details (like Mikhaila).

No or locations in NC or SC? Why in the world would they do that?

pretre wrote:

culsandar wrote:No event in SC, NC, only one in GA and it's not even in Atlanta. Next closest is Alabama or Virginia. Wow thanks GW, big middle finger to the southeast.

Geeze, internet peeps like to bitch. The Lawrenceville location is in the outskirts of Atlanta at 42 minutes away. What more do you want?

Wow, did you really just mapquest that to respond to my post? One event in three states, and yet Idaho gets two? A more even spread of events, that's what I want.

Edit:

Just to add for comparison. There were 27 prelims combined in GA, NC, and SC. Not including the panhandle of FL that would travel to Lawrenceville.

Idaho had 10 prelims.

Well at least he saved me the troubles,

Thanks Preter
now I know which one's closer.

Whoever is going to Fredericksburg, VA I'll be seeing you there

culsandar wrote:

pretre wrote:

culsandar wrote:No event in SC, NC, only one in GA and it's not even in Atlanta. Next closest is Alabama or Virginia. Wow thanks GW, big middle finger to the southeast.

Geeze, internet peeps like to bitch. The Lawrenceville location is in the outskirts of Atlanta at 42 minutes away. What more do you want?

Wow, did you really just mapquest that to respond to my post? One event in three states, and yet Idaho gets two? A more even spread of events, that's what I want.

Yeah, I did, because you were complaining for no reason. Sure you might not have one in every place you want it, but ask the Dakotas how they are feeling about their semis locations.
Idaho's locations are 8 hours apart by car. One of them supports Eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana. the other supports Idaho, Wyoming and Eastern Oregon.

Atlanta has one. Alabama has one 2.5 hours out of Atlanta. Jacksonville probably covers north FL and south GA. NC/SC are probably screwed and have to go FL/VA/GA. If no stores in there area took up the flag for Semis, then that's the store's bad.

If you plan on playing at the Norfolk Va location you should sign in quick.

I'm not sure how many tables the store can support...possibly no more than 20 players....and at least 5 of us are already signed up.

Personally...If you want to win I suggest going somewere else, cause you're stepping into MY house.

Between myself and BatManuel, Come to Norfolk at your own peril....

pretre wrote:

culsandar wrote:

pretre wrote:

culsandar wrote:No event in SC, NC, only one in GA and it's not even in Atlanta. Next closest is Alabama or Virginia. Wow thanks GW, big middle finger to the southeast.

Geeze, internet peeps like to bitch. The Lawrenceville location is in the outskirts of Atlanta at 42 minutes away. What more do you want?

Wow, did you really just mapquest that to respond to my post? One event in three states, and yet Idaho gets two? A more even spread of events, that's what I want.

Yeah, I did, because you were complaining for no reason. Sure you might not have one in every place you want it, but ask the Dakotas how they are feeling about their semis locations.
Idaho's locations are 8 hours apart by car. One of them supports Eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana. the other supports Idaho, Wyoming and Eastern Oregon.

Atlanta has one. Alabama has one 2.5 hours out of Atlanta. Jacksonville probably covers north FL and south GA. NC/SC are probably screwed and have to go FL/VA/GA. If no stores in there area took up the flag for Semis, then that's the store's bad.

No reason? Driving 6+ hours with gas at 4 dollars a gallon sounds like enough reason for me. You realize that the Dakotas had 4 prelims between them right? And it's usually based on density? 27 > 4. Guess how many Montana, E. Oregon, E. Washington and Wyoming had? 6+0+3+1= 10. Plus Idaho's 10. 27 > 20. They still got two.

Jacksonville? There's not one in Jacksonville. Orlando and Miami.

culsandar wrote:No reason? Driving 6+ hours with gas at 4 dollars a gallon sounds like enough reason for me. You realize that the Dakotas had 4 prelims between them right? And it's usually based on density? 27 > 4. Guess how many Montana, E. Oregon, E. Washington and Wyoming had? 6+0+3+1= 10. Plus Idaho's 10. 27 > 20. They still got two.

Jacksonville? There's not one in Jacksonville. Orlando and Miami.

My bad, misread Florida.

Sorry about it then, but I guess you'll miss the free tournament. :( Either that or get a hold of a store that is central to your area and have them get a hold of trade sales to make a case for having Semis.

I will be at Norfolk. Excited to meet some of you folks!

Got to love it, my FLGS got the semis again, less then 10 min from my house

I was excited when I saw my FLGS got the semis for us...then I talked to the owner and he said it was a mistake on their site and they are working to figure out who in the area does have the Semis... ...oh well...at least I get to go to semis

Its sorta amusing cause every year GW pulls this kind of stuff.. I mean I agree its dumb that they refuse to understand USA population densities but its expected by now

gardeth wrote:Got to love it, my FLGS got the semis again, less then 10 min from my house

Yeah, I know what you mean.

This time the semi's (Legends in northern CA) is about 15 min away from my house.

they denied my FLGS again ... which is quite disheartening as the closest game store to me is 40 minutes away in another state -_-

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:they denied my FLGS again ... which is quite disheartening as the closest game store to me is 40 minutes away in another state -_-

40 minutes for a shot at a 2500 pts. army? Not too bad. I have 2 FLGS and 1 of them is hosting Semis.

We go through this every year.

The semis are picked by the same people that run every aspect of hardboys: the North American Trade team.

Locations are chosen based on geography, volume of business, size of store, and many other factors.

Polonius wrote:We go through this every year.

The semis are picked by the same people that run every aspect of hardboys: the North American Trade team.

Locations are chosen based on geography, volume of business, size of store, and many other factors.

Yup. I game at the Post Falls Idaho store. The have a huge space, more then enough terrain and boards for 40 people, and ability to expand to 50+ with some outlay. I doubt many stores in metro areas can do that easily, nor have the volumn of a store like Gh when competing with the bunkers and GW stores.

Also they had a great turn out at last years semi's, 30-40 if I recall (not sure though, I was getting married that day lol). and not only USA but Canadians as well, who had 8-12 hour drives in some cases.

My choices last year were a 3 hour drive east or a 3 hour drive north. This year I'll get to play in the same store I qualified in, which is about 30 minutes away for me. (The store in Alabama is East-Northeast of Birmingham, and is actually only about 1.5 hours away from Atlanta...at least the western side of Atlanta.)

A lot of it boils down as well to what stores want to actually host this thing. It is a lot of intense gaming. I have never seen a lot of product sold at these events, due to the emphasis on gaming. Some stores may not want to displace their regulars, who are possibly more interested in Clix, FOW, card games, etc. And the store needs to be able to accomodate 20+ players. If a FLGS only holds 6 tables, then it cannot really accomodate the number of people that might potentially want to show up at a semi-final. A lot of smaller stores might be willing, but just too small; and a lot of larger stores may think it is too much of a hassle.

As Pollonius suggested, there are a lot of factors that go into this than just GW arbitrarily awarding or penalizing certain geographic areas.

puma713 wrote:

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:they denied my FLGS again ... which is quite disheartening as the closest game store to me is 40 minutes away in another state -_-

40 minutes for a shot at a 2500 pts. army? Not too bad. I have 2 FLGS and 1 of them is hosting Semis.

Also, crying for that guy. I drive 40 minutes to the one that is in my major metro. lol

pretre wrote:

puma713 wrote:

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:they denied my FLGS again ... which is quite disheartening as the closest game store to me is 40 minutes away in another state -_-

40 minutes for a shot at a 2500 pts. army? Not too bad. I have 2 FLGS and 1 of them is hosting Semis.

Also, crying for that guy. I drive 40 minutes to the one that is in my major metro. lol

I drive 40 minutes to work every morning...someone needs some perspective...

gardeth wrote:

pretre wrote:

puma713 wrote:

jdjamesdean@mail.com wrote:they denied my FLGS again ... which is quite disheartening as the closest game store to me is 40 minutes away in another state -_-

40 minutes for a shot at a 2500 pts. army? Not too bad. I have 2 FLGS and 1 of them is hosting Semis.

Also, crying for that guy. I drive 40 minutes to the one that is in my major metro. lol

I drive 40 minutes to work every morning...someone needs some perspective...

This..I've got the same commute. I'll drive anywhere up to about 1-2hrs for Semis without a second thought. 3hrs+ will be what takes a little more thought...

I was surprised there was no location in NC or SC. In NC, there are 3 shops within 1 1/2 hours of each other than can host 30+ person event. One of the shops ran a GT this year alone. NC had the semi finals locations for at least the past 2 years.

Oh well. At least there's the NOVA and 11th Company event coming up for us in the South.

Now the debate for myself begins. Do I just go to the local one in Minneapolis or do I drive a few hours and hit up the Wiscounsin store. I'll have to think about this especially since I don't know how many people Monster's Den can accomodate.

Everyone should just come to Pittsburgh! We got room for 50

Just not worth the drive/expense for a 3 game event, especially with the 'meh' support GW provides for this.

Hmm, doing a little googling the closest place to me is 8 1/2 hours away. Although apparently the ones in Utah, Nebraska, and Kansas are all about the same distance.

Sarigar wrote:Just not worth the drive/expense for a 3 game event, especially with the 'meh' support GW provides for this.

Yep, we got the idea the first time you said it.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/390633/3205985.page#3205985

It was in response to Kirasu's post. Should have quoted I suppose.

Hulksmash wrote:Now the debate for myself begins. Do I just go to the local one in Minneapolis or do I drive a few hours and hit up the Wiscounsin store. I'll have to think about this especially since I don't know how many people Monster's Den can accomodate.

Sadly Hulksmash, the Den will not be hosting. They hosted the fantasy Semis, but were not supposed to host the 40k. GW is figuring out who was actually supposed to run the minneapolis Semis...it's really kinda awkward

Brilliant!

Well there are 2 stores that can probably hold 20+ without to much trouble. We'll have to see who they lock down for it. I don't really want to drive to Nebraska or Wisconsin is I don't have to.

Sarigar wrote:Just not worth the drive/expense for a 3 game event, especially with the 'meh' support GW provides for this.

2500 point army for free....meh?

Battleforce for free...meh?

Hulksmash wrote:Now the debate for myself begins. Do I just go to the local one in Minneapolis or do I drive a few hours and hit up the Wiscounsin store. I'll have to think about this especially since I don't know how many people Monster's Den can accomodate.

Hey Hulk, have you ever been to Mother's Den? I have not heard of that store till now.

Ok kept reading down the thread. Hopefully they pick Tower Games. Legion would be my second choice. Omaha will be pretty full as there are a lot of people going. They can accomidate a large number, but that would be a horrible drive for ya.

Kirasu wrote:Everyone should just come to Pittsburgh! We got room for 50

Darn you and your multi-acre store!! Only have room now for about 40 comfortably, I'd have to re-configure all the 8 footers to 6 foot tables to fit 50. And I'm too lazy to that except for a multi day GT

But we'll have free lunch for everyone. Not sure if it'll be Chili dogs or steak sandwhiches. Maybe both.

Anyone not in Canada has no reason to complain about semi locations.

For those complaining about Idaho having two: they were also fed by the Canadian players in the Western half of the country, and had huge numbers show up there compared to other semis locations.

Out of the blue here, but how are they giving out certificates this year, I competed a few years ago and I got a physical certificate the day of. This year I got nothing for my placement, anyone know the exact procedure this year. Or should I just go to my TO and ask him to make me one, or perish.

The 1 store in NC that got asked to do t couldn't because of lack of space due to a previously scheduled magic tournament, and a second store is talking with GW trying to get it there, bc store owner was out of town when they called him but he is working on getting it scheduled at his place, it is Endless Gaming Raleigh NC

If you are in MN, the Monster Den is not running it. Hopefully we will still get one at a alternate location (Misty Mountain or Tower) and GW will update the PDF soon.

Deadshane1 wrote:If you plan on playing at the Norfolk Va location you should sign in quick.

I'm not sure how many tables the store can support...possibly no more than 20 players....and at least 5 of us are already signed up.

Personally...If you want to win I suggest going somewere else, cause you're stepping into MY house.

Between myself and BatManuel, Come to Norfolk at your own peril....

Your to cool Deadshane1. Tidewater does bring the pain(tokens?)! I tapped out of 'ard boys this year as I've been overseas for sometime. All the best!

I have a suggestion for everyone griping about the 4-8 hour drive for Semis. Carpool with the 2 other people that won from your local game store.

Make a road trip out of it, split gas, share driving, have fun.

We are planning for the 3 of us here to carpool to the Semis.

Gerr.... 5 hour drive for me to Atlanta! Hopefully They will have announce something closer!

Clauss wrote:Out of the blue here, but how are they giving out certificates this year, I competed a few years ago and I got a physical certificate the day of. This year I got nothing for my placement, anyone know the exact procedure this year. Or should I just go to my TO and ask him to make me one, or perish.

They should have collected your email address at the event--this address needs to be associated with an account on the GW website with your name and contact information. Last year they didn't even check certificates at the location I went to, though many of us had them. I think they send a list of all of the qualifying players to the stores.

Cain wrote:The 1 store in NC that got asked to do t couldn't because of lack of space due to a previously scheduled magic tournament, and a second store is talking with GW trying to get it there, bc store owner was out of town when they called him but he is working on getting it scheduled at his place, it is Endless Gaming Raleigh NC

I knew endless gaming wanted to host the semis. I am glad to hear they are still trying.

Hulksmash wrote: Brilliant!

Well there are 2 stores that can probably hold 20+ without to much trouble. We'll have to see who they lock down for it. I don't really want to drive to Nebraska or Wisconsin is I don't have to.

Ide avoid nebraska if you thought i was tough at 1850 dont play me at 2500 its my point level!

Just thought I'd shar a quick quick map of where semi finals are gonna be this year I whipped up on google. I started adding where prelims are (green dots) but got interrupted.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=213431733870486260048.0004aaa5f5f347dfce717

Cheers!

@Lysis: that's really cool! Thanks.

Lysis wrote:Just thought I'd shar a quick quick map of where semi finals are gonna be this year I whipped up on google. I started adding where prelims are (green dots) but got interrupted.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=213431733870486260048.0004aaa5f5f347dfce717

Cheers!

nice, you did what I did, but I also have gthe prelims as well

Edit: saw you did that as well lol

Dannygee wrote:
nice, you did what I did, but I also have gthe prelims as well

You didn't share yours though, so no cookie for you.

It's okay california.. If you ZOOM out really far then the entire state looks like you could cross in like 10 minutes. Obviously 2 locations are good enough (once again)

Aren't the two california locations reaaaallly big stores?

lol at NY and NJ having a store right next to eachother. Wow bus the midwest 3 total!

Tomb King wrote:lol at NY and NJ having a store right next to eachother. Wow bus the midwest 3 total!

Hmm. # of players and prelim locations in NY / NJ vs Midwest, I'm guessing.

pretre wrote:Aren't the two california locations reaaaallly big stores?

No. The NorCal location (Legends) is a nice enough store, but they're a lot smaller than Great Escape Games (in Sacramento), who has held the event in the past.

While Legends is a lot more convenient for me this year, it's going to be a bit rougher on the Nevada crowd who usually come down.

Legends isn't even as large as our home store, which is only 10 minutes away. And last I checked, they had 3 6x4 boards. I have no clue what they're using.

pretre wrote:Aren't the two california locations reaaaallly big stores?

I'm actually trying to figure out how Game Empire Pasadena will be able to handle the people from all of the prelims in socal. If i remember correctly, it only has about ten tables. GMI, where it was held in the past has 30.

sharkticon wrote:

pretre wrote:Aren't the two california locations reaaaallly big stores?

I'm actually trying to figure out how Game Empire Pasadena will be able to handle the people from all of the prelims in socal. If i remember correctly, it only has about ten tables. GMI, where it was held in the past has 30.

The Oregon location is a relatively small store that can do, at most, 10-12 tables. They are actually renting a location and bringing in tables and terrain (allegedly). I imagine the smaller stores who got approved will go this route.

sharkticon wrote:

pretre wrote:Aren't the two california locations reaaaallly big stores?

I'm actually trying to figure out how Game Empire Pasadena will be able to handle the people from all of the prelims in socal. If i remember correctly, it only has about ten tables. GMI, where it was held in the past has 30.

It has more than Legends I believe...

GW continues to make no sense.. There should be no spreading around semi locations every year. The stores with the largest facilities, the best terrain and most convenient location should always host the event. Its absurd that stores that can hold 12 people are getting preference over ones that can host 50

Its like they dont take their own event seriously! (Shocking)

Kirasu wrote:GW continues to make no sense...(Shocking)

Saved you a paragraph that you didn't need to write. lol

Seeing as we (Great Escape Games in Sacramento) are hosting the West Coast Finals, I assume they wanted to spread things out a bit by giving the second round to the store in Cupertino. Thats about 2 hours from us, so the Reno players will have to drive 3-4 hours to play and its an even longer drive for the guys in Medford/Grants Pass.

I think Legends can hold 35-40 tables? Its too bad that a state with as large as and with as many players as California (and im including Reno and Vegas players in that) only gets 2 locations. Im sure some people won't be able to attend due to distance.

Legends has okay space; I just don't know where they're going to get enough terrain.

Still better than the Fantasy 'Ard Boyz, though.

sharkticon wrote:

pretre wrote:Aren't the two california locations reaaaallly big stores?

I'm actually trying to figure out how Game Empire Pasadena will be able to handle the people from all of the prelims in socal. If i remember correctly, it only has about ten tables. GMI, where it was held in the past has 30.

Game Empire Pasadena can host an event of up to 40 people if required in its old store. By the time the Semis come around GE will have moved 4 blocks down to their new store location which is 2.5x the size of the current location so fitting in the players won't be a problem. GEP has also hosted the Semis two other years and one of those years they opened up the empty store next door to add tables, they have always made it work there comfortably plus they have enough terrain to run a GT. Shouldn't be a problem.

sharkticon wrote:

pretre wrote:Aren't the two california locations reaaaallly big stores?

I'm actually trying to figure out how Game Empire Pasadena will be able to handle the people from all of the prelims in socal. If i remember correctly, it only has about ten tables. GMI, where it was held in the past has 30.

we have fifteen tables now, but we're going to be holding the semis in our new location that has 3000 square feet of gaming space. It should be enough. Fingers Crossed!

So let me get this correct we have to pick the location and call them to see where we are playing? I won in upstate NY I can have a 3 hour trip to western NY and a 3 hour trip to MASS to play or a 3 hour trip to NYC to play so I get to pick? is that the deal?

Dr_Chin wrote:So let me get this correct we have to pick the location and call them to see where we are playing? I won in upstate NY I can have a 3 hour trip to western NY and a 3 hour trip to MASS to play or a 3 hour trip to NYC to play so I get to pick? is that the deal?

Yes, but I'd call and reserve at one or the other. The Strat in NYC has room for probably 20 people? Not sure how much the others hold. In Philly we are 26/40 spots filled. Most locations can probably add a couple of tables if they get too many people signing up, but won't be able to do anything if unregistered folks show up the day of the event.

Anyone noticed they changed the semis location file. Several venues seem to be missing. I don't know if this is a mistake on their part or if they boycott canada from the semis.

Thoughts?

SkizO wrote:Anyone noticed they changed the semis location file. Several venues seem to be missing. I don't know if this is a mistake on their part or if they boycott canada from the semis.

Thoughts?

I saw it updated didnt know if any were missing or not though.

There were some locations (like the MN one) that were incorrectly identified and they were waiting to get final confirmation on the new sites.

Hey ToI,

Not sure if you heard, but Legion Games seems to be hosting, myself and the two other guys who placed in Bismarck, North Dakota already signed up there. Just in case you didn't know!

Signed up at 12 noon the day they opened their reg



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i live about 10 min from Legion so I'm glad they gave it to them

If it was anywhere else I wouldn't be so amped to go, but I always like a good trip down to the cities.

They really couldn't make it anywhere but the cities...otherwise the gap between western semis locations and the central ones would be too absurd...I hope we get a solidly large group down there

Same. I definitely like going up against fresh opponents! When I checked in on Monday I was the 25th to sign up...and we still have roughly three and a half weeks for pre-regs, should be a good crowd.

FireWolf698 wrote:Same. I definitely like going up against fresh opponents! When I checked in on Monday I was the 25th to sign up...and we still have roughly three and a half weeks for pre-regs, should be a good crowd.

They have space for in the range of 50 people if we take the whole floor. It will be a doozy of a day

Hi all, I have a bit of an update for all of you who will be attending the Semi-finals Dragons Keep in Provo Utah. As it turns out, September 17th is the day of the biggest football game in the state,The Holy war. This is the annual showdown between the two top football programs in the state; the Mormon Church owned Brigham Young University (BYU) and the State owned University of Utah (UofU or The U) This year the game will be taking place at Brigham Young in Provo and the stadium is only about a mile away from Dragons Keep. The game starts at 7:00pm local time, so traffic won't be a problem in the morning, but after the tournament it might be. Here are a few tips for those of you that are not from around here.
1)Avoid University Avenue and University Parkway as much as possible. This will be a little difficult as Dragons Keep is located on University Ave, but just stay off of it as much as possible.
2) Avoid I-15 as much as possible!!!! The traffic on I-15 is bad on the best of days because of construction. On a normal BYU game day it will be bad, on this game day it will be TERRIBLE. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, research alternate routs if you can and use a GPS if possible.
3) as far as food goes, Dragons keep is located very close (within walking distance) of many good places to eat. shouldn't be a problem.
4) Provo is MORMONVILLE. Places to get an alcoholic beverage may be hard to come by.
5) No matter what Brigham Young fans tell you, Utah fans are great people.

I hope the tournament goes well. I don't play 40k, but I might drop in just for the heck of it. I'm not going to the game, but I'll be watching it on TV. Good luck to you all. If you have any other questions about how to make your stay in provo an enjoyable one, just shoot me a PM.

-Arion