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Having won a game by 5 vps last year, I appreciate that...

Just placed order for my ticket... I can't make adepticon this year so NOVA OPEN it is!

Now it is just a matter of what Ork list to bring!

Reecius wrote:I'm bringing an all Necrow Warrior Necron army.

100 warriors and a lord with veil and Orb.

Going to be legendary.

How epic would that be if you made them themed off their classic disco pose? Give all of them big 'fros and make the lord's Orb a disco ball for good measure.

Events paid for, hotel room booked, which just leaves plane tickets to settle.

I just realized that even if I won the Invitational, I wouldn't make enough money to make up the cost of attending. =p

We play for love, not money.

Mannahnin wrote:We play for love, not money.

Heh, it is a true story that it's a hard hobby to really reimburse yourself with. Not only do our armies often cost thousands of bucks, but traveling to various events do too!

Us poor TO's just try to break even while making the event as appealing as possible


Gotta give love to my buddy Jawaballs for this article, though:
http://warhammer40kbloodangels.blogspot.com/2011/03/nova-open.html

Mannahnin wrote:We play for love, not money.

Speak for yourself.

I play for the chicks.

"Dash don't love no hoes!"

Mannahnin wrote:"Dash don't love no hoes!"

Psssh. Being a 40k internet celebrity and all, when I go places, the chicks are just falling all over me. My wife has to fend them off with a broom.

Because she's a witch!

I doubt Dash's wife is is a witch; otherwise she'd have done something to remove the curse from his dice (unless of course she cursed them in the first place)

Anyway, I registered last night and got confirmation that I was order 392 ... not many goodie bags left to claim

What's the best way to get ideas on how specifc rules will be judged on for NOVA?

It kinda impacts what units I may bring within my army and If it is a hot debate ropic in the rules realm, I would like to know how NOVA plans to handle it before I show up with an illegal list or try a tactic that may or may not work depending on the ruling.

nkelsch wrote:What's the best way to get ideas on how specifc rules will be judged on for NOVA?

It kinda impacts what units I may bring within my army and If it is a hot debate ropic in the rules realm, I would like to know how NOVA plans to handle it before I show up with an illegal list or try a tactic that may or may not work depending on the ruling.

You should ask Mike.

I sent him like 50 questions last year. Some of which I don't think he thought about prior to my asking : )

frgsinwntr wrote:You should ask Mike.

I sent him like 50 questions last year. Some of which I don't think he thought about prior to my asking : )

Cool, I will need to compile a list

I have a cool MadDok model I want to use so I am interested in all of his special rules and the questionable ways he can be ised like Ambushing Mad Dok and Cyborked Kanz.

Like Grotsnik?

Questions to me over email. I'll reply directly and via the next version of the FAQ.

Fearspect wrote:

Reecius wrote:I'm bringing an all Necrow Warrior Necron army.

100 warriors and a lord with veil and Orb.

Going to be legendary.

How epic would that be if you made them themed off their classic disco pose? Give all of them big 'fros and make the lord's Orb a disco ball for good measure.

Epic!

Dashofpepper wrote:

Mannahnin wrote:"Dash don't love no hoes!"

Psssh. Being a 40k internet celebrity and all, when I go places, the chicks are just falling all over me. My wife has to fend them off with a broom.

Yes but was your wife termed "the Token Blonde" by "Dirty" Steve Fuller at a GT? Mine was hehehe.....

nkelsch wrote: and Cyborked Kanz.

I luled.

*edit* And I luled because the wargear "Cybork Bodies" says that it is applied to Orks....which kans are not. =p

If I was to purchase a ticket and then at a later date decide I want to take part in the tournament could I add that on to my ticket or would I have to buy it all at once?

Dashofpepper wrote:

nkelsch wrote: and Cyborked Kanz.

I luled.

*edit* And I luled because the wargear "Cybork Bodies" says that it is applied to Orks....which kans are not. =p

No it doesn't...

"Any unit in an army including Grotsnik may upgrade its members to have cybork bodies for +5 points per model." PG 96 And the FAQ says gretchen are explicitly allowed to be cyborked.

Go check the threads in YMDC on this... There are some pretty convincing arguments which I think fly for a 'ardboy style tourney. Not sure I would try it at a respectable event like NOVA but DE opened the door to invun saves for all vehicles.

wee-dub wrote:If I was to purchase a ticket and then at a later date decide I want to take part in the tournament could I add that on to my ticket or would I have to buy it all at once?

You do not need to purchase your ticket at the same time as your weekend badge. Just keep in mind that the 40k GT tickets ARE well on their way to selling out.

Mike

nkelsch wrote:

Dashofpepper wrote:

nkelsch wrote: and Cyborked Kanz.

I luled.

*edit* And I luled because the wargear "Cybork Bodies" says that it is applied to Orks....which kans are not. =p

No it doesn't...

"Any unit in an army including Grotsnik may upgrade its members to have cybork bodies for +5 points per model." PG 96 And the FAQ says gretchen are explicitly allowed to be cyborked.

Go check the threads in YMDC on this... There are some pretty convincing arguments which I think fly for a 'ardboy style tourney. Not sure I would try it at a respectable event like NOVA but DE opened the door to invun saves for all vehicles.

The Ork FAQ has a Q&A which makes clear that only non-vehicle models can get the Cybork upgrade.

Manna has it there. Also, while we tend to rule RAW, some of the more bizarre rules lawyering does not typically fly, like trying to prevent a vehicle from moving at all by ramming it in the side.

Looking and looking.....how many points is an army for the GT?


I just reged.

2000 for the 40k GT.

MVB whats the story with spectator tickets?
Same price as a full one? Is there an option to attend one/all of the days as a spectator?

If you purchase a weekend badge, you'll gain full access, open gaming, your swag bag, etc. There isn't anything lesser than that, and it's $35, but that'll cover everything EXCEPT the big tournaments. Hell, you can even submit a model for Golden NOVA if you want.



Will you be traveling from Ireland / in the country already? That's actually relevant. We have over a dozen Scots, Irish, English, Welsh coming already (paid / reserved rooms / etc.).

If its possible to attend I'd be travelling from Ireland.
Logistically it would be a nightmare to ship my armies despite the best efforts of our carry-case friends :p but would very much ike to spectate and put some faces to the forum names.
Do you think it feasible to get some sort of "last minute ticket" or even pay at the door as a spectator, its a few months away as yet and summer plans are sketchy.
Thanks for the info.

Weekend Badges will be purchaseable until the last minute, though we may sell out of swag bags (first 400 are guaranteed swag bags, and we've sold well over 200 badges now).


Also, if there happens to be GT ticketage available, or if you get in off wait list and want to participate, you could always see if any of the 256 40k players attending want to loan you a spare army

Only half serious there, of course

Let me know if I can help at all with travel plans and what-not; DC has a million and one things to do!