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I'm trying to rope in a number of my local Warmachine players down here for the event and I have a couple questions:

1. Tiebreakers: In SR2011 the tiebreakers are strength of schedule, then scenario control points, then VPs killed, in that order. The tournament is listed as using the SR2011 rules straight out of the book, but I wanted to double-check that this is how the tiebreakers will be handled.

2. Rounds and timing: Will it be a five-round event if less than 17 players show up? Are we using secret total match time as described in SR2011?

3. Space: How much room is left?

I have a few guys on the line and some clarifications on the above might help reel them in. Thanks!

-Dis.

1. Yes tie breakers will be as per the SR2011. Strength of Schedule, CP then VP's
2. Rounds will be random time length as per SR2011. We will only go as many rounds as we need to get a winner. So that could be less than 5 if there are fewer than 16. (Though I think we are already above that for both day)
3. There are some spaces left. I would DM Reecius to find out exactly as he taking care of ticket sales.

If you have any more questions ask away. Hope to see you guys there!

We've only got about 10 40k and 4 fantasy tickets left before we will be at capacity. If anyone wants to come and have a great weekend of gaming, move quick!

Warmahordes is also well over half full and tickets move every day.

Dakkanauts assemble!! Form dakkatron!

OK, that was random but it made me laugh to say it.

See you guys in less than two weeks and counting!

Reecius wrote:
Dakkanauts assemble!! Form dakkatron!
OK, that was random but it made me laugh to say it.

That made me chuckle too

I liked it so much I sigged it!

I may have missed it in all the posts, but are Missions available for preview?

dkellyj wrote:I may have missed it in all the posts, but are Missions available for preview?

Missions have been posted since day one haha. Check out the website.

Its book missions 3X3. The only one I dont like is the last game on the first day is ties ville (spearhead, capture&control). I think its there to seperate the field a little but after 3 games I'm beat down from the day. Its gunna be a tough match to get a win.

@Kelly
Yeah man, book missions the whole way through. The order of the missions is on the site. The only thing that needs a little thought is the bracket points but they're super easy and the same for every mission.


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@Levi
yes, spearhead, cap and control is a tough one, but it will definitely spread out the field.

Yes but its also the fourth 1850 point, 2hr15min game of the day. See... I'm tired just thinking about it :p

I played a game in a tournament this weekend that was Spearhead, Capture and Control.

I controlled both objectives at the end of that one! Booyah! Maybe you and I will play each other in that mission, Grimgob. I'll show you how it's done.

Oooh, talking a little Yang! I like it! That would be awesome if you guys did get to throw down.

We're talking about switching to 1500 for next year as it plays so much faster. We'll ask Dakka and the event attendees what they think. At 1500 we can shave 2 hours off the day or an hour and have longer breaks between.

You can show me Monster, but I might not get it for a little while (some are just to thick to get through to). I'm a pretty feeble player so your gunna have to take it easy on me

Looking forward to it. I get more games in a weekend than I've had in a year.

I volunteer to be the gimmee win for everyone. It's going to happen anyway, so I might as well embrace it.

@odmiller Same for me I'm going to hopefully pick up some tips from more experienced tourney players and have a great time enjoying a weekend of 40k!

@Reecius 1500 with longer breaks in between sounds awesome.

Grimgob wrote:I'm a pretty feeble player so your gunna have to take it easy on me

I know better than that!

I would like to get in a game with you, though, one way or the other.

Is there open gameing on Friday? And if so who is going to be there? I'd be looking to get some practice games it.

Transportation notice:
For anyone thinking of flying to Frisco/Oakland consider this:
Due to the current impasse in DC over the budget, the FAA funding is now late. That means except for vital functions (Air Traffic Control) the FAA will essentially shut down.
Now the good news: This will NOT effect any airline schedules or flights.
The BETTER News: The FAA will not be allowed to collect taxes on airline tickets as of Midnight friday, 22 July, until their dudget is authorized.
This means if you buy your ticket this weekend you can potentially save between 40 and 100 dollars (yes, that how much just the FAA hits you for in hidden taxes whenever you fly) on your ticket.
Just an FYI.

Damn, that's a good tip!

And remember, anyone flying in that needs a lift from the Bart station needs to coordinate with us.so far no one has said anything so we aren't planning on providing any rides.

@red lives
Yes, there is open gaming Friday night at battle Bunker games, a game store litterally a half a block down the street from the hotel. We didn't ask for an rsvp for attendances but it's safe to say there will be a good crowd there. the staff will be there for sure and we'd be happy to give you a game as it's the only game's we're likely to get!

@huckelberry
I was thinking the same thing. We'll see what the majority thinks. 1500 plays so much quicker, it would make the day much more manageable.

1500 points is a great points level.
You can not bring all the toys, so you have to make compromises...and yes, it would be easier on us older gentlemen and our aching backs....
...they might not be aching yet, but after 7 games...

Yeah, I agree. I run 1500 point tournaments frequently and we get through 4 rounds in 7 hours with breaks and lunch, no problem.

We're going to have a feedback form in the packets for everyone to fill out and hear what they'd lie to have for next year. I'm voting for 1500 for purely logistical reasons, but I also really lie like that size as well.

Where are these Player Packets mentioned in the email?
Am I just brain dead?

Magilla Gurilla wrote:Where are these Player Packets mentioned in the email?
Am I just brain dead?

I assume that they will distributed on the day.

Janthkin wrote:

Magilla Gurilla wrote:Where are these Player Packets mentioned in the email?
Am I just brain dead?

I assume that they will distributed on the day.

We'll be giving the packets out to people the day of the tourney. Or to early registration the night before.

We're approaching 100 players for 40k! Only a few spots left and I know some folks are planning on showing up to play. Grab your tickets while they're still available!

Fantasy had a spot open up, so we still have 3 tickets left.

Warmachine has 10 spots left.

We still have a few days, grab a spot now and have a weekend of gaming!

Open gaming and apocalypse at battle Bunker games Friday night, plus battletech pod battles!

Open gaming Saturday night at battle Bunker games!

See you all this weekend!

@Reece

Awesome job on making this such a huge event the first year. I'm already making plans to attend next year. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of this and hearing some great stories.

Regarding next year if you're going 1,500 next year I'd like it as long as you ran 7-8 games. Could be a lot of fun as a different type of tournament since Nova is 2k, Adepticon is 1850, and Wargames is 2k so a 1.5k would be something nice to add to the big event circuit.

Good luck guys, wish I was still in Cali so I could be there!

@Hulksmash

Ducking me again huh? You still owe me a game for taking my spot in the Nova invitational (I think I'm 0-1-1 with you now). Your presence will be missed

Thanks, Brad! We're all bummed you won't be making it but hopefully you can make it next year. You can always crash at my pad to save some dough.

Yeah, Frankie, Will, Louise and I have been busting our asses to pull this thing off and it looks like it's going to be great fun. We're all really stoked for this weekend to see all the work come to fruition.


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I agree that 1500 would make us stand out from the other big events, which is a good thing in my opinion.

Also, some last minute updates.

Fantasy start time will be 10:00am with check in at 9:30am. Enjoy the extra half hour of sleep!

If you are staying at the days inn and suites for the event, call the hotel and let them know what day you're checking in and when out. The manager called me and said it wasn't clear on some of the reservations. 925-522-0010

For 40k, we forgot to tell players to bring their own objectives as we thought it was assumed. Assuming is bad! You must all bring three objectives on either 25mm or 40mm bases and since this is last minute and our mistake, they don't have to be painted.

See you all in a few days.

The wife is coming with and her travel companion (someone to visit the city while I'm gaming) dropped out at the last minuit. Any other solo wifes going that would want to buddy up for a museum trip or something else on Saturday?

Dkellyjs wife is coming I believe.

Also guys, we had some last minute drop outs, so we'll have room for a few walk ins if anyone gets a wild hair and decides to crash the party!

Looking forward to having you all!