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It's a James Bond supervillain gathering of a wargaming meetup.

I like the idea and support the notion. Couldn't justify the expense myself but don't begrudge and wish a great time to those who can. Shawn seems a genuinely nice bloke with immense enthusiasm.

It is a new and innovative direction and a bold move by BTP, I hope they have every success with it and that it becomes a regular thing.


Knocking this seems a bit pointless, it's like saying 'how dare they charge that level of money for their painting', it's a secondary service, same as the bits guys or the other more modest events. You pay for it if you like it and you've the funds to do so.

The market will decide if this works or not.