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2010/09/22 00:10:10
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Screaming Banshee
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Hey guys,
Just asking because I've never been to a GW store where a friend hasn't introduced me or pulled me into a game my first time, I've gone alone before but always after meeting people there.
So I'm just asking, how, when I walk into GW Reading, do I get a game with my DAs? 
Will I need to get there before 12 to find a game? 'Cos waking up on time'll be hard...
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2010/09/22 00:17:33
Subject: Re:How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Rifleman Grey Knight Venerable Dreadnought
Realm of Hobby
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Why not call ahead a day in advance or something...
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 MikZor wrote:
We can't help that american D&D is pretty much daily life for us (Aussies) 
Walking to shops, "i'll take a short cut through this bush", random encounter! Lizard with no legs.....
I kid Since i avoid bushlands that is
But we're not that bad... are we? 
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2010/09/22 00:20:53
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Fixture of Dakka
Manchester UK
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Talk to the manager, Henners. I don't know any other gamers in Manchester, so I went to the shop to see about getting a few pick-up games - 'my' shop has intermediate/experienced-level games on weeknights for both WHFB and 40K, and beginners games on sunday.. They usually do events on saturdays, but you'll probably get a game then too. Just ask a member of staff about game-nights - they'll probably get you to put your name down in the book.
At our place they draw opponents at random. It can be a good laugh, you get to meet new people and play new and interestingly-painted Space Marines!
Nah, it's not quite THAT bad, but you will find a lot of Space Marine players.
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 Cheesecat wrote:
I almost always agree with Albatross, I can't see why anyone wouldn't.
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2010/09/22 11:47:43
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Screaming Banshee
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A'ight, unfortunately I failed to get up on time today... I'll give the store a call and ask if they have any events going down (preferably after noon...)
Student life eh?
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2010/09/22 12:24:24
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Emboldened Warlock
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Just bring your army with a standard size (1k/1.5k/1.75k...) and ask around "Hey, anyone want a 40k game? I have x points of DA"
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2010/09/22 13:51:17
Subject: Re:How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil
Way on back in the deep caves
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Hire a hot babe or even a topless dancer to carry your army case.
You will get a game in a heartbeat.
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Trust in Iron and Stone  |
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2010/09/22 14:00:15
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Bounding Black Templar Assault Marine
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^^
that will make you "King of the Nerds" in that store, you wouldn't even have to win games anymore!
Just proclaim while they are all transfixed by the titties "I win on turn three..Now begone"
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 "...where Astarters of lesser chapters wear the Emperor's Aquila. We do not wear His symbol. We are His symbol."
Ostrakon wrote:If Hitler, Osama bin Laden, and you were in a room together, and I only had 2 bullets, I would shoot you twice.
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2010/09/22 19:39:42
Subject: Re:How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Whiteshield Conscript Trooper
Reading- where Ricky Gervais comes from(I hate that fact)
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Reading yeah! RG5 Boi!
Ermm... yeah last time/ only time i've ever played in there was when they were in the old location, (literaly ~200 yards away) I went into one of there events some lotr thing if i remember. Any way going to some event or another is probably the best way to get to know the regulars. The staff there are to the best of my knowledge quite acomodating, but allas its been a while.
[Edited, extensively, for grammar]
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You’d think so… so I probably am? |
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2010/09/22 19:50:45
Subject: Re:How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Stoic Grail Knight
Houston, Texas
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Also numerous gameing stores have forums where you can schedule games.
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Daemons- 
Bretonnia- 
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2010/09/22 19:52:20
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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It's a lot easier than you think. Just call the store ahead of time, and let them know you're interested in coming down for a game. I can't imagine any FLGS that would turn away another gamer, especially one that would help support the store.
What I've done is basically ask when the most likely time other gamers would be around for a pickup game, and just stop by then. Be friendly, cordial, and polite, and you shouldn't have any issues.
Good luck!
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"This One Is Rurouni... Once Again, This One Will Drift..."
"Rushing towards danger without hesitation isn't recklessness, but bravery... And avoiding danger when there's a chance for victory isn't precaution, but cowardice..."
"I can only go forward." |
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2010/09/22 20:25:48
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Anointed Dark Priest of Chaos
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High_Marshal_Helbrecht wrote:^^
Just proclaim while they are all transfixed by the titties "I win on turn three..Now begone"
Most male gamers have "titties".
Just sayin...
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2010/09/22 20:30:30
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Dangerous Skeleton Captain
Honolulu, HI
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Show up with a PAINTED army and set it out on a table, staking you claim until people show up on game night.
Baring that, ask peopel who walk in with cases.
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2010/09/22 20:49:16
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Potent Possessed Daemonvessel
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CT GAMER wrote:High_Marshal_Helbrecht wrote:^^
Just proclaim while they are all transfixed by the titties "I win on turn three..Now begone"
Most male gamers have "titties".
Just sayin...
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2010/09/22 21:04:49
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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The Hammer of Witches
A new day, a new time zone.
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Just call and ask what they're gaming schedule is like, and how pick-up games work thereabouts.
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"-Nonsense, the Inquisitor and his retinue are our hounoured guests, of course we should invite them to celebrate Four-armed Emperor-day with us..."
Thought for the Day - Never use the powerfist hand to wipe. |
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2010/09/22 22:57:26
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Screaming Banshee
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Task and Purpose wrote:Show up with a PAINTED army and set it out on a table, staking you claim until people show up on game night.
Baring that, ask peopel who walk in with cases.
The army I'm intending on taking is about 98% painted... so woop
Unfortunately I'mma having to proxy two plasma cannons...
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2010/09/22 23:00:30
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Fixture of Dakka
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Be social. </thread>
Seriously, just talk to people. You don't have to impress anyone, just talk to people. Chit chat and be comfortable then work your way in. You'll be among friends largely I'm sure with a few d-bags thrown in, but no way to know til you try.
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2010/09/23 08:31:37
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Dakka Veteran
Everywhere I'm not supposed to be.
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Task and Purpose wrote:Show up with a PAINTED army and set it out on a table, staking you claim until people show up on game night.
Baring that, ask peopel who walk in with cases.
This. When I visit a store new to me, I just walk in and put my case(s) on the table, stand-by, and make idle chit-chat with various people until I find someone who wants to play. 100% success rate.
And to Little Lord Fauntleroy, I have to issue a giant "feth you" to your sig....
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If you need me, I'll be busy wiping the layers of dust off my dice. |
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2010/09/23 13:23:19
Subject: How would you go about getting a game at a store you've never visited?
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Heroic Senior Officer
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Don't know about there, but the GW stores around here run a sign up list for the tables. You want to play, you sign up. Simple as that.
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Don "MONDO"
www.ironfistleague.com
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