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A new games-workshop is opeing its doors today in the Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax of Highway 66
A lot of game heads from this area have been waiting to hear this for a long time

the games-workshop is on the second level near a burger king and Chick-fe la
mmmm

lol
for all of us Manassas players we finally dont have to drive 1 hr

woot

Is this related to them leaving Potomac Mills, I wonder? There was a thread on dakka about GW exiting all the 'Mills' malls over some sort of dispute. perhaps this is a store intended to at least kinda-sorta serve the same area.

Balance wrote:Is this related to them leaving Potomac Mills, I wonder? There was a thread on dakka about GW exiting all the 'Mills' malls over some sort of dispute. perhaps this is a store intended to at least kinda-sorta serve the same area.

This store is being staffed by a few Potomac Mills staff, so perhaps. As for being related to the MIlls situation and serving the same area, they failed to serve the same area as Mills. this store is 30-40 mile seperation from the Potomac Mills store..

It does serve an area that was kind of in limbo though.

some sort of dispute? Plain and simple Mills tried to squeeze Gw and GW told them to get bent.

two_heads_talking wrote:

Balance wrote:Is this related to them leaving Potomac Mills, I wonder? There was a thread on dakka about GW exiting all the 'Mills' malls over some sort of dispute. perhaps this is a store intended to at least kinda-sorta serve the same area.

This store is being staffed by a few Potomac Mills staff, so perhaps. As for being related to the MIlls situation and serving the same area, they failed to serve the same area as Mills. this store is 30-40 mile seperation from the Potomac Mills store..

It does serve an area that was kind of in limbo though.

some sort of dispute? Plain and simple Mills tried to squeeze Gw and GW told them to get bent.

Ah. Glad the Potomac Mills staff have an option for a new job, although I'm guessing their commutes are probably worse.

That's not too far of a move. The Potomac Mills store looked miserable to play in the few times I went there (usually if I was out that way for something else). maybe the new location will be better.

I'm around the beltway a bit so the nearest GW for me is the Blenn Burnie HQ if that's still open. I'd guess the Arundel Mills store went down, too, and there was a store in a mall near Annapolis, but then Farifax would be about as far...

But the real question is, would you rather game at a GW store or the Nerd Parlor? I know what my answer is...

cablecing wrote:the games-workshop is on the second level near a burger king and Chick-fe la
mmmm

So, wait, did they take over the spot that used to be some sort of weird barbershop? Or has Sbarros finally died.

Dude, that'd be sweet if they had so much space.

Scottywan82 wrote:But the real question is, would you rather game at a GW store or the Nerd Parlor? I know what my answer is...

I assume 'Nerd Parlor' means Game Parlor? I used to go to their Chantilly location years ago (mid-90s) when MTG was just getting popular. Nice enough store, althoguh I rarely played there as it was still too far away to be convenient.

You're up in MD? It is a bit of a trek. But it's about four or five times the size of a GW, and there's one in Woodbridge (right outside Potomac Mills) and one in Chantilly (right up the road from Fair Oaks). I used to work at the Chantilly store for a little while.

It's all around a better store, even WITH Rob's draconian rule about no items on sale ever no matter how ancient or worthless they are.

geeze wish they would open one north of DC for once.

Hell no, Maryland sucks! =P

Nerd Parlor? Coming from someone on an internet forum about toy soldiers?

Pot: Kettle.
Kettle: Pot.

I've been out of the N VA / DC area in awhile. When did the Potomac Mills GW shop close down? I got in some good games with folks in that area. I know the Springfield GW store moved out of the mall into a large strip mall. Is that one still open?

Personally Gnerd palar closes at 9 you have to leave by 9 no 9:01. so even Gw has a close policy
so we play in manassas at a local house that does not close.

sorry im 25 and i work and i dont like crap closeing at 9 when walmart is still open LoL

im just crying

Oldgrue wrote:Nerd Parlor? Coming from someone on an internet forum about toy soldiers?

Pot: Kettle.
Kettle: Pot.

It's called that with serious affection, actually. I love the Nerd Parlor.

@cablecing

The hours are 10am - 10pm every day (EVERY day) except Christmas when they are closed.

Games Workshop Fair Oaks Has Arrived! Below is a list of events for the first four days at this brand new store. If you have questions or would like to sign up for any of the events please contact either GW Springfield (703-451-2508) or GW Sugarland Crossing (703-421-5560). The Fair Oaks store manager's name is Don. Note that I'll be running the TANKS & SUPER HEAVIES clinic on Sunday, April 19. Here's a copy of the events flier:

Join us as we open the doors to our newest Games Workshop store!!!
Starting on Thursday, April 16th we will be hosting a ton of great activities and events for all levels of games workshop hobbyists to enjoy.

THURSDAY APRIL 16TH, 2009:
LEARN TO PLAY LUNCH BREAK: 12 – 1pm
New to any one of our games? Get help from our staff and learn how to play!
MODEL BUILDING WORKSHOP: 1:30 – 3pm
Join our Staff and learn how to build your models!
TERRAIN WORKSHOP: 3:30 – 4:30pm
Join our Staff and learn the basics of terrain building for your gaming tables!
THE LORD OF THE RINGS LEARN TO PLAY: 4pm, 5pm, & 6pm
Come in and learn the basics of The Lord of the Rings Strategy Game!
LOST IN THE MINES OF MORIA: 7 – 9pm
The Mines of Moria are a dark and dangerous place! Test your gaming skills and see if you can survive!

FRIDAY APRIL, 17TH, 2009:
LEARN TO PLAY LUNCH BREAK: 12 – 1pm
New to any one of our games? Get help from our staff and learn how to play!
MODEL BUILDING WORKSHOP: 1:30 – 3pm
Join our Staff and learn how to build your models!
TERRAIN WORKSHOP: 3:30 – 4:30pm
Join our Staff and learn the basics of terrain building for your gaming tables!
LEARN TO PLAY WORKSHOPS:
Warhammer Fantasy - 4pm/ Warhammer 40,000 - 4:30pm/ The Lord of the Rings - 5pm
Join our Staff and learn the basics of each of our game systems!
THE THUNDA’ DOME, PART ONE: 6 – 8:30pm
The grim darkness of the 41st Millennium is a dangerous place! Especially when the toughest vehicles in the galaxy have gathered for an all out rumble!!! Test your tank hunting skills and see if you can survive the Thunda’ Dome!!!

SATURDAY APRIL 18TH, 2009:
LEARN TO PLAY WORKSHOPS:
Warhammer Fantasy – 11am/ Warhammer 40,000 - 11:30am/ The Lord of the Rings - 12pm
Join our Staff and learn the basics of each of our game systems!
ARMY SPEED PAINTING: 11:30am – 1pm
Join our staff and learn how to paint your armies in record time!
THE THUNDA’ DOME, PART TWO: 1:30 – 4pm
In the smoking aftermath of an all out battle of crazed tank commanders, the Inquisition has arrived to investigate the ensuing mayhem and purge the heretic!!! Will your forces help or hinder their efforts?
SHARPEN YOUR BLADES: 3:30 – 5:30pm with special GW guest and master hobbyist, John Shaffer.
This Hobby Workshop for War of the Rings and every game alike will teach you the skills for putting the finishing touches on your models! Learn about painting banners, basing models, making movement trays, and more!!!
BATTLE IN THE REALM OF CHAOS: 6 – 8:30pm
The Eye of Chaos beckons! Face your foes in the swirling Realm of Chaos in this Warhammer Fantasy battle!

SUNDAY APRIL 19TH, 2009:
LEARN TO PLAY WORKSHOPS:
Warhammer Fantasy – 11am/ Warhammer 40,000 - 11:30am/ The Lord of the Rings - 12pm
Join our Staff and learn the basics of each of our game systems!
BLOOD ON BLACK REACH: 11:30am – 12:30pm
As war rages upon the planet of Black Reach, Imperium forces must get their crack troops behind enemy lines to disrupt the Orks “Kunnin’ Plans”!
SKIRMISH IN SKULL PASS: 1 – 2pm
Goblins have been sighted along the rocky trails of Skull Pass as the Dwarves of Karak Hirn escort their mining caravan to the Empire. Will the Dwarves make it or will the Goblins catch them in their cunning trap?
TANKS & SUPER HEAVIES WORKSHOP: 2 – 3:30pm
Learn how to build and convert your tanks and super heavies in this 40K Exclusive workshop with Special Guest BRASS SCORPION of the Bell Of Lost Soul Blogspot! (Check it out: http://www.belloflostsouls.net/ )
THE LAST CHARGE OF THE ROHIRRIM: 3 – 5:30pm
Many deeds of epic heroism live on in the history of Middle Earth, but none so valorous as the final charge of the King Theoden and his host in the Battle of Pellanor Fields! Join us in this epic battle as the Riders of Rohan clash with the unstoppable mass of the Haradrim Mumaks!

Scottywan82 wrote:

Oldgrue wrote:Nerd Parlor? Coming from someone on an internet forum about toy soldiers?

Pot: Kettle.
Kettle: Pot.

It's called that with serious affection, actually. I love the Nerd Parlor.

@cablecing

The hours are 10am - 10pm every day (EVERY day) except Christmas when they are closed.

correction due to the "recession" you cut your hours to 9 unless you just changed them yesterday which i was there on tuesday

then in that case go for 11 and kick out the 15 year olds

Wow, has anyone seen someone on a pale horse holding a scythe? Because Nerd Parlor shortening hours is practically a sign of the apocalypse.

I never stay that late, honestly.

And the 15 year olds have mom's credit card. They stay.

Scottywan82 wrote:

And the 15 year olds have mom's credit card. They stay.

LoL near Manassas im supriesed its not stolen money but none the less its money

cablecing wrote:

Scottywan82 wrote:

And the 15 year olds have mom's credit card. They stay.

LoL near Manassas im supriesed its not stolen money but none the less its money

They don't call it Hoodbridge for nothing.

schrag wrote:geeze wish they would open one north of DC for once.

They did, in Olney MD...thats north of DC

Scottywan82 wrote:You're up in MD? It is a bit of a trek. But it's about four or five times the size of a GW, and there's one in Woodbridge (right outside Potomac Mills) and one in Chantilly (right up the road from Fair Oaks). I used to work at the Chantilly store for a little while.

It's all around a better store, even WITH Rob's draconian rule about no items on sale ever no matter how ancient or worthless they are.

Like I said, I used to go there occasionally when was living with my parents in Warrenton. It'd almost be worth a trip one Saturday if my 'to do' list wasn't so long.

Sarigar wrote:I've been out of the N VA / DC area in awhile. When did the Potomac Mills GW shop close down? I got in some good games with folks in that area. I know the Springfield GW store moved out of the mall into a large strip mall. Is that one still open?

They closed the doors on the 31 of Jan this year. The Springfield store is alive and kicking.. I worked at both the Springfield mall store and the Potomac Mills mall stores.. both were tiny. On a Saturday there was hardly any room to do anything.. Great for showing that there are lots of people playing, terrible if you want to try to get something off the wall.

Game Parlor is a decent place to play.. The woodbridge store has a very large gaming space, but getting any help, you have to chase the staff down if you want them. there is Also Eagle and Empire in the Springfield area and The Game Vault in Fredericksburg.. So, there are plenty of options, if you don't mind driving in traffic(DC traffic sucks.. )

I hate to nitpick, but shouldn't the subject be "New gamesworkshop in northern virginia"?

olympia wrote:I hate to nitpick, but shouldn't the subject be "New gamesworkshop in northern virginia"?

I like the reference to DC much better. It reminds me of Fallout 3 and all the great times I've been having playing it too much.

Re the Game Parlor stores. Our local club, the IronFist League (www.ironfistleague.com) frequents them. We're at both stores every Tuesday night and frequently on the weekends, come on down and play with someone besides your little group in your basement. We run leagues, campaigns, tourneys, and paly nearly every GW game plus many non-GW games. Helps when you've got as many players as we do, lots of variety.

Yes, they've had to change the hours. Maybe if those of you hiding in your basements came out to the stores more often, they wouldn't have had to do so. Anyways, the staff at Woodbridge have been very lenient regarding closing time. Register closes at 9:00, but we might not walk out until 9:30.

Anyways, we're always looking for fresh meat.... errrrr, new opponents, so check out our forum, come on out.

Looking at the map this is like 10 minutes up the road from Game Parlor.

This is so typical of GW, using an independent retailer to gauge sales in an area then plopping a store up the road from them.

Kid_Kyoto wrote:Looking at the map this is like 10 minutes up the road from Game Parlor.

This is so typical of GW, using an independent retailer to gauge sales in an area then plopping a store up the road from them.

Well then they should have kept it in the Patomac mills mall s then cause it was right across the street from Game Parlor Woodbridge. You logic just doesn't pan out here Kid..

i was just there a few days ago on a trip.....that would of been nice to know.........dang!

I visited the store yesterday and spoke with the manager.

I've ran various leagues with the IFL at Game Parlor and told this to the manager at GW Fair Oaks and he was very positive on hearing that.

Apparently stores like GW Fair Oaks and the Sugarland Crossing one are "Recruitment Centers" that are there to attract new players. Any events or leagues run at independent stores, such as Game Parlor, could be advertised for at these stores so that newer players could go on to find a better store to call home.

Granted, I've really only been playing GW games for about 2 years so I've only heard stories of the "big bad GW" and how they used to try to force stores out of business and the like. After talking to the GW manager last night, however, it seems like the new store could result in more business for stores that are better able to host gaming nights and events.

But hey, after lurking Dakka for a while it seems like posting opinions that aren't based in any factual evidence is pretty popular.

The Potomac Mills store (likely all the * Mills stores) probably did get a lot of walk-in traffic and was relatively 'mom safe' (a big plus, especially at holidays, if 'mom' can stop in while doing other shopping and get a box of those 'little army men' her son likes to paint.

I would have felt very weird hauling an army into a mall to play, though. Then again, I tend to plan mall visits so I hit the book store just before lunch or eat at someplace outside the mall proper where I don't feel weird bringing my own book from home.