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UPDATE: I had a huge number of calls and emails from people that had come prior years wanting to get on the waiting list, some actually just sending in money by paypal and hoping for a spot. With that sort of enthusiasm I punted and went back to the drawing board. I really debated the changes, as it mean't a bit more crowded space, and quite a bit of work moving things around from our normal set-up. In the end, I think it's worth it. More people, more fun, more food, more prizes.

-We will be moving the count up to about 48 players. Final total to be decided as I do some measuring and do some permanent store re-arrangements that I had been considering.

-We'll move from 8' tables to 6' tables. A bit more snug, but lets us get those extra tables in.

-The additional people mean a bonus for the first 32. Not only will there be more, and better food, and more prizes, but we are looking to do something to reward the 32 people that signed up originally. More on that later after we get some work done.

- Trophies get better. Prizes get more numerous. My food budget more than doubles, as I can take a larger chunk from the new folks and toss it towards food.

- I contacted the people who had expressed interest and wanted to get a ticket. Of those contacted, we had nearly everyone immediately grab a ticket. We are sitting at 48 confirmed for the tournament, and essentially sold out again. What I'll be working on over the next two weeks is measuring exactly to see how many folks over the 48 I can fit in. If people drop, or I get extra tables, I'll pop those spots up for sale on the website. If folks are really wanting to go you can also just send me a PM or put a comment in this thread, and I'll try to contact people if I have openings.








A two day event with lots of fun, good food, and great prizes.

-This event will be held at our store in the Granite Run Mall. After 20 years in the mall, we've moved up to a much larger location with over 5500 sf. Games will all be held on 8'x4' tables, with lots of elbow room. Food is 20 feet away in the back room along with snacks and bottled water. Or hit Chick Filet, cheesesteaks, or pizza. All about 3 steps away in the mall. After the games, we head down to the bar for a bit of overindulging. The hotel is across the road from the mall, next to a very good diner. This all makes for a very comfortable event.

-Lunch is included. Mike will be making Chili, pulled pork sandwiches, shredded beef sandwiches, and lots of other goodies.

-Custom trophies to take home and show off. If you saw last years, you know how cool these are.

-Lots of prizes, and not just for those winning games. This is always a good event for the store to "clean house". Win all 5 games? Get a trophy! Paint one of the best armies? Get a Trophy! Lose all your games but get your name pulled randomly? Get a Prize!

-Catagories for trophies:

Best overall Imperial and Xenos players.

Best painted Imperial and Xenos Players

2nd and 3rd overall players.

Undefeated in 5 games, and "I was this close to winning it all!" (or 'I lost game 5 to the guy that won it all ).

-Best converted army. (Includes FW armies ).

-anything else we think of between now and then

-Great Scenery. As always, we'll be working on new scenery pieces and tables.

-Theres emphasis on painting and modeling. Sure, bring a hard as nails, in your face army. But make it look pretty too, if you want to score all the points that you can. I'll be posting up the painting rubric later in this thread. It's pretty much the same one as used in prior years, and includes points for basing, display board, conversions, shading, fine detail, banners, etc.


-This year's event is using 2000 pt armies, but only one force org. 5 Games with 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. All normal GW codices are fine, and any articles that pop up in White Dwarf.

-All models must be totally painted and based. No bare models on the table, no unfinished projects. (Painted means you used at least 3 colors on the model, and it is completely painted. You also did some sort of basing.) Need motivation getting finished? We'll be holding a couple weekend and all night painting events to encourage you. Food and tasty malt beverages a possibility to keep us going.

Registration is by Paypal in the Events section, or by paying in person at the store.

This event has 32 slots, and more will not be added. Cost is 50 bucks, which includes the food. Sign up through Paypal at http://showcasecomicsandgames.net Go to the Events and Registration page.

or stop by the store and pay in person. If you don't have paypal, you can still use paypal with your credit card.

Attending so far:

JawaBalls
Tony Spino
Ted Nagel
Al Edel
Marcus Abraitus
Nolan Haley
Mike Ludwig
Alex Akers
Jared Friedman
Andrew Gonyo
Shawn Black
Jeremy Web
Eric Hoeger
James Watkins
Matthew Schuchman
Timothy Horwath
Justin Cook
Matt Defranze
John Parsons

Sweet! I think I can make this year. Will let you know shortly.

I'm really looking forward to this, I'm already signed up.
Got in early at the Mechanicon!

See you all there,
Ted

I'll be trying to make it again this year, sad we couldn't go up in player count, but definitely still a must attend for me, those are going to be a hard fought for 32 spots!

@Mike. I won my ticket at the Jester's Playhouse GT in March. Put me on the list!

Got my ticket!

Now to pick the upgrades to take my army to 2k.

Just got my ticket as well!!

Same.

Maybe someday I can stop traveling to these things and get some sleep

Mike can I phone in payment as that sign up link takes me to some page where I have to build a website... I already own several and don't want anymore :(.

Edit: NVM I was able to by going direct through your website!

Grrr.....that link is supposed to take you straight to my website and the payment page, not to the company that made my website.....fixing that.


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 CreepyCrawly wrote:
@Mike. I won my ticket at the Jester's Playhouse GT in March. Put me on the list!

Got you down on the list Eric, thanks for the reminder.

Two spots left, and then we are sold out.

 mikhaila wrote:
Two spots left, and then we are sold out.

That was fast!

Wow, well done Mikhaila. It's great to see an event that successful.

Target wrote:

 mikhaila wrote:
Two spots left, and then we are sold out.

That was fast!

You sound like my wife...

 Empchild wrote:
You sound like my wife...

...

I am so scared, right now.

It says it is out of stock. Is there a wait list?

 djdarknoise wrote:

 Empchild wrote:
You sound like my wife...

...

I am so scared, right now.

Jared have you ever meet my wife out of curiousity? If not I will have to have you over for dinner once your cars repaired.

I am extremely excited for this as I have been wanting to hit this event for years now. I am hoping I can finish my Chaos in time but if not Crons it is!

Yep, I just checked my email and saw two more registrations come through. So we are officially sold out.


Here's the list of people attending:

JawaBalls Tony Spino Ted Nagel

Al Edel Marcus Abraitus Nolan Haley

Mike Ludwig Alex Akers Jared Friedman

Andrew Gonyo Shawn Black Jeremy Web

Eric Hoeger James Watkins Matthew Schuchman

Timothy Horwath Justin Cook Matt Defranza

John Parsons Keith Bunting John Helbig

Frank Snyder David Miller Damien Dyer

Paul Miglino Joe Giuliani Duncan McNeil-Burton

Lou Bronco Nicolas Walters Tyler Principio

Craig Valvano Doug Waltman

Target wrote:
I'll be trying to make it again this year, sad we couldn't go up in player count, but definitely still a must attend for me, those are going to be a hard fought for 32 spots!

No way to double that, eh? I guess to do so you'd have to rent out space...

 RiTides wrote:

Target wrote:
I'll be trying to make it again this year, sad we couldn't go up in player count, but definitely still a must attend for me, those are going to be a hard fought for 32 spots!

No way to double that, eh? I guess to do so you'd have to rent out space...

I thought about it, but there would have to be some way to know for sure that I had another 32 people interested, and that's nearly impossible to do. Without that committment, I really don't want to move out of the store, even if it was just 40 feet down the hall to a larger space I could rent from the mall. Lots more work involved even in that short of a walk, and quite possibly a worse event, since it won't be as nice of a setup as the gaming area in the store.

I need to make hotel reservations, and can't for the life of me remember the name of the Hotel across the street.

Can any of you locals point me in the right direction?

Okay, disregard. I made reservations at the Quality Inn, I think that was the place. A bit of a dump if I remember correctly, but it's just for a place to crash.

Now all I have to do is get my Iron Warriors Army up from 1500 to 2000 points by February...

Damn. I was talking to people about going. I didn't realize we had to little time.

Littlbitz wrote:
I need to make hotel reservations, and can't for the life of me remember the name of the Hotel across the street.

Can any of you locals point me in the right direction?

Okay, disregard. I made reservations at the Quality Inn, I think that was the place. A bit of a dump if I remember correctly, but it's just for a place to crash.

Now all I have to do is get my Iron Warriors Army up from 1500 to 2000 points by February...

Yep, that's the one. Quality Inn, across from the mall, and a bit of a dump, . Does have a good diner next to it. I think under new management, so we can hope for a bit better quality.

Please post if you have any drops!

If there is going to be a 'drop' waiting list - I'm good for TWO spots and can place down a full deposit to hold my place in line if need be.

Today I am bummed for being a procrastinator. :(

Updated the top post.

DX3 is a happy camper and will be showing up to eat my food, along with a lot of other procrastinators

 mikhaila wrote:
Updated the top post.

DX3 is a happy camper and will be showing up to eat my food, along with a lot of other procrastinators

I am not a procras...... ..... ..... .... ator!

 Empchild wrote:

 mikhaila wrote:
Updated the top post.

DX3 is a happy camper and will be showing up to eat my food, along with a lot of other procrastinators

I am not a procras...... ..... ..... .... ator!

Nope, you were on time, you may get something extra in your stocking!

Yes, thank you. Me and a slacker friend of mine will be there to gobble up some good food and get stomped on by some great looking armies!

 DX3 wrote:
Yes, thank you. Me and a slacker friend of mine will be there to gobble up some good food and get stomped on by some great looking armies!

Nah I'm easy to beat _