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doc dragon wrote:Really? 7 games in 2 days? I better bring my defibrillator.

Reece just got back from Adepticon, and discovered it is possible to survive 12 games in 3 days, in spite of being old as dirt*. So now, we all get to suffer!

Actually, I don't mind, what with being local. I feel for anyone traveling home Sunday night, though - that could be rough. I assume the 7th game will be on Sunday?

*Dude was too tired to come eat breakfast on Friday, just because he stayed up drinking until 3 AM. Everyone ELSE who was drinking with him was there, mind you.

@Doc
Yeah, I know it is a long day, but a lot of tournaments are going this way. In order to stay true to our philosophy and use a true Swiss system, we need the extra round.

It isn't that bad really, as Janthkin said, we just did 12 games in 3 days and it was a blast!

@Janthkin
Yes, I am the wussy that didn't go to breakfast, but I had a savage hangover. I still managed to go 4-0 that day, somehow!

@Reecius

You might want to send out an email to all of the out of towners....like me.

It looks like I will be staying Sunday night! Woot!

*Drats* What am I going to have to get the wife to stay out of the doghouse for that?

Reecius have you updated the timeline yet for the even to show this? I need to plan out if I am staying another night or driving to Sacramento Sunday.

Probably a good thing to send a mass email about the change. I'll update warseer now.

I will update the schedule for Sunday. We will be starting an hour earlier than on the timeline so as to get out of there as early as possible.

I will send out a mass email ASAP, I have just been very busy with work.

Just signed up. Damn excited, hope nothing turns up to stop me from getting there!

HEY EVERYONE!!

For the Bay Area Open GT on July 30th-31st I just got A GREAT DEAL on hotel rooms!

I called the place and the individual in charge, Cesar, gave me these rates:

$59 - One bed
$69 - Two beds
$79 - Suite (queen bed w/foldout couch)

Just let them know that "Goodman" referred you to the hotel and he will give you the deal.

They as well have the info about the BayAreaOpen on July 30-31 at the fairgrounds which is just like around the corner from them.

HOTEL INFO:

Day Inn and Suites
1605 Auto Center Drive
Antioch, CA 94509
925-522-0010

They were really nice, I would reserve while you can as there are a lot of 40k players signed up, not to mention fantasy and warmachine.

Cheers and Enjoy!

@ Reece: Don't know if you want to add this onto the first posting.


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Also, We still have spots for the Warmachine Tournaments, so tell your friends and lets fill this thing up!

Would love to come and check this event out its right down the road from my house. I would love to play too but I am too much of a newb as far as playing goes.

Registered for 40k. Or at least, I sent Reece some money, with the assumption that a ticket to the tourney has probably got my name on it.

Looks to be a lot of fun. I finally get to play a tournament, instead of just running them! Now to see if I can rope in a couple people for the WM side, and traveling arrangements, of course.

-Dis.

unityvybe wrote:Would love to come and check this event out its right down the road from my house. I would love to play too but I am too much of a newb as far as playing goes.

Actually you can never be to much of a newb. Well maybe if you started last week...
Honestly as long as you don't mind loosing, tournaments are a GREAT way to learn the game quickly and get involved in the Mini's community. Just as long as you know your model rules and the basic rules you are good. You will be surprised by what your opponent may have, but that goes with any game until you have played for a while. You will learn a ton and come out with a new outlook on the game. Just my 2 cents.


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disdainful wrote:Registered for 40k. Or at least, I sent Reece some money, with the assumption that a ticket to the tourney has probably got my name on it.
Now to see if I can rope in a couple people for the WM side, and traveling arrangements, of course.

-Dis.

SWEET. Send them my way if they have any questions.

7 games in 2 days? Legit, for those of us with the energy

Reece,
Noticed that the website has not been updated with information for game 7.
Is this a mystery mission game?

Actually, I figured that you had just missed it with the increase in games.

Hey guys, sorry I have been absent, work is dominating my life right now.

The Days Inn and Suites will be offering us $75 a night for a double, you just have to tell them you are with our group.

Game 7 has been updated!

@Unityvybe

Like Menelker said, this is a great way to learn more about the game. The best way to get involved is just to jump right in. You may not win your game,s but you will learn a ton.

this is very tempting. middle of summer and a 12-14 hour bike ride from seattle. now only if i can get me orks on the bike.

We'd love to have you! It is very nice here in the summer months. A little hot, but clear skies and beautiful scenery.

Also, the Independent Characters Podcast will be having live coverage of our event as they did with Adpeticon! Multiple camera angels of the top games with live commentary, streaming over the internet as the action happens! We are very excited about this as it was such a cool part of the final 16 at Adpeticon.

I wanted to come to this but wasn't sure I would be able to get time off of work. Then on Tuesday my office found out that we are all being laid off in mid July. So at least the silver lining is that now I have all the time I need for hobby stuff. Hopefully I can convince at least a few friends to drive up from LA. As soon as I hear back from them I am signing up regardless.

@Unityvybe This will be the first big event I am attending and I'm playing an army I just started at the beginning of the year. Hoping to learn a lot of tricks and tactics from veterans while I'm there and just meeting some more players from the local area.

@skrewpa
Ah, that is gakky news. Sorry to hear that. Good luck finding a new job, and we will be happy to have you.

@Huckleberry
Yes, I agree. The best way to learn is to just jump in and do it.

How are the Fantasy numbers looking?

Reecius wrote:

@Huckleberry
Yes, I agree. The best way to learn is to just jump in and do it.

Not according to some of the comment trolls over at BoLS! I tried to support this view on there and kept getting lambasted by a few of the regular commenters, tough crowd. I agree though, you should come and experience not only a tournament but a HUGE tournament with great players and lots of games crammed together in an environment where you can learn a lot just from talking to your peers after games let alone the large number of games you'll actually play.

Those who can, do. Those who can't, comment!

disdainful wrote:Those who can, do. Those who can't, comment!

Hahaha, I am going to use that!

@Phazeal
We have about 80 for 40K, and 10 for Fantasy so far. But, I got the L2 guys on board, they are going to be bringing their crew. I expect we will fill the Fantasy side up.

Warmachine is lagging behind a bit, but we're working on that, too.


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@Huckleberry

Yeah, I don't know what it is with the BoLS regulars, but there are some major Debbie Downers over there. Some of those guys that post are just obnoxious.

This looks like a fun event. To bad I can' t make it. Maybe next year.

It would be awesome to have you, Jay. Maybe next year. I am going to try and make Da Boyz GT this year, so long as work doesn't get in the way I will be there.

Just paid for my entry, Reece! Looking forward to seeing you guys up there.

I didn't see a thing on the Paypal for the $5 off from pre-registration, did I miss something? (not a big deal either way)




WAAAAAAGH!!!

Looking forward to having you, Russ!

Reece, Payment sent via PayPal.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
She Who Must Be Obeyed decided not to come along on this trip (but i now owe her a Frisco trip on her BD).

Looking forward to having you, Kelly!

Here is a list of almost everyone that is coming on the site, haven't been able to update it just yet.

http://bloodofkittens.com/bayareaopen/

And to anyone that has written me and not received a response recently, I apologize, work has been dominating my life, 7 days a week. I should have free time in the next week but I have been totally consumed and a bit off the grid lately.

Thanks for being patient.

Nice to see a decent amount of Tau.