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2009/11/05 14:29:58
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Sslimey Sslyth
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Due to the sad lack of GW US caring about what their tournament going clientele want, I'm considering a flight out to the U.K. next year for one of THEIR GT's.
I figure not flying to two American GT's may wind up saving me enough money to go to a single UK GT. Maybe throw a little extra in there so that the GF can come along and have a little travelling vacation.
Question is, those of you that have been to a U.K. GT....what is your opinion of them? Worth the long trip? I suspect I already know the answer but I thought this may be an interesting discussion.
I know Inquisitor Malice has been over the pond to compete. Anything to say about that experience Greg?
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2009/11/05 14:31:29
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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dude, there are still GT events in the US, just independent. Mechanicon looks like it should be pretty fun... DaBoyz GT in rochester was pretty sweet... I think there's some more events coming up....
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2009/11/05 14:35:41
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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I'm off to my first GT here in a fortnight, I've done big tournies before, but I've been saving the big fish for a while now. I'll post up a review.
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2009/11/05 14:44:48
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Sslimey Sslyth
Busy somewhere, airin' out the skin jobs.
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Horst wrote:dude, there are still GT events in the US, just independent. Mechanicon looks like it should be pretty fun... DaBoyz GT in rochester was pretty sweet... I think there's some more events coming up....
Oh, I know....
I dont miss Adepticon since 3 years back now, and I'm prolly driving to Necro next year.
...but for a GW sponsored event, I dunno, it's just something I've always thought of doing.
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2009/11/05 15:04:37
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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ah. well, maybe once i'm past the whole college thing i'll have enough money / spare time to join you over there.
for now, i'll have to make due with stateside GT's.
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2009/11/05 15:25:12
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Agile Revenant Titan
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Sadly, the Necro is taking next year off. So, it could save you even more money.
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2009/11/05 15:33:27
Subject: Re:Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Personally I think it would be cool as hell going over there and playing some Brits. Im not a tournament type player by any means, but if I had the chance, I would go for it for sure.
Its a long trek tho. When my oldest brother was in the Marines and was an MSG he traveled there to protect President Bush a couple times and some ambassador. If I remember it right it takes like 16 hours from here to there. But he said it was a cool place to visit
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2009/11/05 19:32:49
Subject: Re:Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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[DCM]
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If you do decide to come over don't hesitate to ask for advice or help sorting stuff out, I'm off to heat 3 end o'the month and we normally make the trek at least once a year. I'm sure we could slip you in our accomadtion and so on.
..man, reading that back, that sounds really creepy,  , sorry.
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2009/11/05 20:14:30
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Remember that you buy a ticket for a Heat (there are three), and try to win a ticket to the GT Final. A friend of mine in Connecticut is originally English and flies over for a GT heat and the final pretty much every year.
Was it Greg who went over a won a Heat? Or am I thinking of someone else?
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2009/11/05 22:56:10
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Hey Shane -
It is worth it and eventually I plan to do it again. We did a relatively quick weekend trip the first time (4 days) and stayed 9 days the second time when we qualified for the finals.
As far as play styles, I think there is more variety here in the US. At least from what I have seen, there were a significant number of net lists in the mix. Bring what works for you and you should do fine.
I have some tips as far as travel arrangements and what to expect. If you make the decision to go, just PM me and we can touch base.
Later,
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2009/11/06 00:32:35
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Fixture of Dakka
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If you go I would take enough time off so you can make a vacation out of it. The bed & breakfasts are very affordable and very nice, plus you get a big breakfast each day. It's very easy to travel around the country using the rail system. I love London but it can be pricey... They have a lot of nice museums there and it's a great place to go shopping. If you like soccer you should try to see an English Premiere Division match... Chelsea and Arsenal are always fun to watch.
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2009/11/06 08:45:18
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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Green Blow Fly wrote:It's very easy to travel around the country using the rail system if you take out a second mortgage.
Fixed. You sure you visited the UK Mr. GBF ?
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2009/11/06 09:05:11
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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My GF lives in Pennsylvania, so I'm a regular commuter over the water. Flights to Newark or Baltimore from Heathrow are about 7-8 hours.
And yes, trains here are freaking expensive these days. I recommend the coach if you can spare the time.
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2009/11/06 09:06:21
Subject: Re:Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Fixture of Dakka
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US (and Canadian iirc) tourists can get train passes that allow you to catch any train, any time for a fixed period. They're actually a good deal compared to standard fares. Or they were about five years ago when I used to sell them.
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2009/11/06 09:15:59
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Fixture of Dakka
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reds8n wrote:Green Blow Fly wrote:It's very easy to travel around the country using the rail system if you take out a second mortgage.
Fixed. You sure you visited the UK Mr. GBF ?
I lived in Staffordshire for over a year back in the mid 90s.
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2009/11/06 09:41:52
Subject: Re:Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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My deepest sympathies. 
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2009/11/06 10:14:27
Subject: Re:Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Major
far away from Battle Creek, Michigan
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You do like beer, don't you? Also, use your imagination as far as anything called "pudding" goes.
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2009/11/06 10:21:31
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Longtime Dakkanaut
Getting my broom incase there is shenanigans.
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Mannahnin wrote:Remember that you buy a ticket for a Heat (there are three), and try to win a ticket to the GT Final. A friend of mine in Connecticut is originally English and flies over for a GT heat and the final pretty much every year.
Your "friend" forgot to buy a ticket this year so I sold him my ticket to heat 2.
I took off about 3 weeks in November and I was going to do a European vacation and get in a little 40k while I was over there, but I had to back out. I am planning on doing it again next year.
One thing that is very important is that you have to look for when the tickets to the heats go on sale, and jump on them right away. They sell out in about a week, so if you snooze, you will lose. I think they go on sale on June.
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2009/11/06 10:52:09
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Fixture of Dakka
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London's cool, but I would recommend taking a few days to travel around - the UK isn't that big compared to the US (and 'The Most Obvious Statement of The Day Award' goes to...) so check out some castles/Stonehenge, plus there's some nice countryside up north. And slags. Musn't forget the slags.
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2009/11/06 12:37:55
Subject: Re:Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Fixture of Dakka
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reds8n wrote:My deepest sympathies.
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2009/11/06 14:18:14
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Blackclad Wayfarer
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You think Staffordshire's bad. A friend of mine lived in Horley (a place so awful that the locals voted the best thing about it was the road leading out).
But yeah, if I ever got the opportunity I would be up for heading back to Blighty for a GT. Deadshane1, if you have this chance I say take it.
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2009/11/06 14:48:17
Subject: Re:Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Tough Treekin
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I attend the uk gt every year and there massively fun well worth
the trip.
We play a little differently in the uk though all games are 1500pts and the scoring system
is based on the football (soccer) system, 3 for win 1 for draw 0 for loss, and there's no soft scores so bring your worst 
it sounds like a good plan shane if you want anymore info drop me a PM and I'll be happy to help, I'm heading upto heat 1 nxt year so I hope to see you there. I'd love a game against the infamous wrecking crew.
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2009/11/06 15:36:54
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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[DCM]
Tilter at Windmills
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Blackmoor wrote:Mannahnin wrote:Remember that you buy a ticket for a Heat (there are three), and try to win a ticket to the GT Final. A friend of mine in Connecticut is originally English and flies over for a GT heat and the final pretty much every year.
Your "friend" forgot to buy a ticket this year so I sold him my ticket to heat 2.
When you put quotes around it like that it sounds dirty!
And then the poor guy broke his foot the day before the flight and couldn't go.
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Adepticon 2015: Team Tourney Best Imperial Team- Team Ironguts, Adepticon 2014: Team Tourney 6th/120, Best Imperial Team- Cold Steel Mercs 2, 40k Championship Qualifier ~25/226
More 2010-2014 GT/Major RTT Record (W/L/D) -- CSM: 78-20-9 // SW: 8-1-2 (Golden Ticket with SW), BA: 29-9-4 6th Ed GT & RTT Record (W/L/D) -- CSM: 36-12-2 // BA: 11-4-1 // SW: 1-1-1
DT:70S++++G(FAQ)M++B++I+Pw40k99#+D+++A+++/sWD105R+++T(T)DM+++++
A better way to score Sportsmanship in tournaments
The 40K Rulebook & Codex FAQs. You should have these bookmarked if you play this game.
The Dakka Dakka Forum Rules You agreed to abide by these when you signed up.
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2009/11/06 16:17:55
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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the uk GT's are fun. I have played in a couple. The weekend at warhammer world is great.
A quick note on b&b's are you have to get up to early to get breakfast at most of them. I usually stayed at a pub for around $30 a night. I can't really help you with how to get from london to nottingham as I had a car. Greg was close to tossing his cookies as we bent space and time on the trip from Chester to Nottingham.
I suggest getting a car and driving gas is really expensive but being able to get to warhammer world easily is nice. We have more machines going over to airbus next year. I might have to "help" with them
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2009/11/06 16:44:58
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Fixture of Dakka
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You can take the train from either London airport to Nottingham. It's really easy. There's usually a bar in the train so you can quaff a few pints on the way over.
G
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2009/11/06 19:39:19
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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I stay at a pub in Sneinton so having a car is good.
I highly recommend driving in the uk. You can haul ass on the motorway's and most everyone moves out of the fast lane when possible. roundabouts are great fun.
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2009/11/07 04:47:28
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Dakka Veteran
Perrysburg, OH
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Yes - driving in the UK is a blast.
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2009/11/07 04:58:55
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Highlord with a Blackstone Fortress
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I don't do the tournament scene but the main difference between US and UK tournaments is that there is no comp. Feel free to build a killer list, most gamers are more casual in the Uk and willing to set aside minimaxing for a decent game experience, but conversely in a tournament all this stops and tuned lists become the norm. Though this info might be outdated, so a confirmation is in order.
Second while the hobby is very much a minority there is a much greater saturation of GW stores here than elsewhere, expect a disproportional representation. UK tournaments and conventions are the same size as US ones despite a smaller population base.
Third no matter how you travel it will cost you far more than you are used to, account for a large budget for car hire and fuel or fares.
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2009/11/07 10:08:33
Subject: Contemplating a trip to the U.K. for a GT heat next year
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Somewhere in south-central England.
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Petrol is currently between £1.03 and 1.14 per litre, depending where you fill up.
You can check car hire costs on line. It is more expensive than the USA.
Don't forget to budget something for parking because it's difficult to find anywhere that is free.
Train travel is cheap if you can book the cheapest tickets but expensive if you can't. You can look up tickets on www.thetrainline.com.
The cheapest tickets are available a week or earlier in advance and have restrictions n the time you can travel. For example, you may not be allowed to take a train before 9:30 am or something like that.
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