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Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:

n0t_u wrote:

-Loki- wrote:

Krellnus wrote:

Asuron wrote:

-Loki- wrote:

AvatarForm wrote:

Bullockist wrote:That's what i am saying! it seems to be just Good Games vs GW atm, anyone else have good hobby stores in sydney, specially with gaming tables!

Hall of Heroes in Campbelltown mate!

Best store going.

Even the OzPainters hold monthly meets there where you can see some of AUS best painters and modellers and get hands on advice and assistance.

.. what the feth. Small world. That's my FLGS tool. Awesome store.

Holy crap, you two go there as well?
Thats my hometown
I don't go much, but the range and tables there are awesome

Wow super small world, I have a couple of friends that keep bugging me to go in there sometime, might have to look it up soon after all!

Make sure you have money. The range in there is awesome. I went in the first time after some 40k stuff and spent most of my time checking out Warmahordes, Malifaux and all of the resin stuff they stock. There's even an Ultraforge Pleasuredaemon I really want to grab. Er, buy.

Didn't realise so many from Dakka went there.
Though I only go there occasionally, one of the best FLGS I've been to.

I keep putting off going there. Maybe I shouldn't

In the name of what is all Hobby, where is that store?

I have found it hard to get warmachine stuff here (in a LGS). I think alot of GW refugees have gone that way.

Multiquotes. Why?
for the addition of a line or two of off topic chat.

please don't make fellow members have to constantly scroll past acres of repeated blue wall for chit chat.

Hi Hexra and welcome
From what has been said PP are not able to get products out anywhere fast enough.

Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown's too far away.

Translation: I'm too lazy to drive there from Hornsby.

Kouzuki wrote:

Kirbinator wrote:

notprop wrote:If no Austrailians worth their salt are buying GW products at GWOZ prices how is it that GW stores are closing FLGS?

Same way any other <insert small, privately owned business here> closes. Just because people aren't buying from the LGS doesn't mean they're buying from GW either. GW just has the funds and stubbornness to keep doors open.

which means that the LGS were bound to close down anyway regardless of GW stores in the area.

Bingo!

n0t_u wrote:Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown... I don't have a nice opinion about that place.

rockerbikie wrote:

n0t_u wrote:Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown... I don't have a nice opinino about that place.

Ehhh its not so bad, the only areas you should definitely not go to are Claymore and generally the Leumeah area. Many friends have been attacked in those areas. Not an issue though since Hall of Heroes isn't really near them at all and definitely not within walking distance
I'm suprised so many people go there.
I'd be glad to game against anyone thats up for it, that is if your comfortable playing against a mainly unpainted army, since I am hell of a slow painter and getting it done is taking me a while.

Asuron wrote:

rockerbikie wrote:

n0t_u wrote:Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown... I don't have a nice opinino about that place.

Ehhh its not so bad, the only areas you should definitely not go to are Claymore and generally the Leumeah area. Many friends have been attacked in those areas. Not an issue though since Hall of Heroes isn't really near them at all and definitely not within walking distance
I'm suprised so many people go there.
I'd be glad to game against anyone thats up for it, that is if your comfortable playing against a mainly unpainted army, since I am hell of a slow painter and getting it done is taking me a while.

Eh, I've been attacked on Blaxland Road. Granted, it was 3am, and it was a big fight night. Can't remember who was fighting though. Mundine and someone.

Honestly though, I feel worse in Wollongong or the city at night. Campbelltown is fine.

I'd be up for some games with some dakkaites. Granted, I only have 1000pts of Tyranids right now.

I'm wondering if our American and English friends on Dakka are quietly horrified by all this casual talk of violence in the streets, like it's a normal thing here.

Daily attacks, paying double for GW products, in a land full of venomous snakes and no rain.

You forgot spiders in the dunny and Aussie rules football

bolo wrote:I'm wondering if our American and English friends on Dakka are quietly horrified by all this casual talk of violence in the streets, like it's a normal thing here.

Daily attacks, paying double for GW products, in a land full of venomous snakes and no rain.

I suppose that's what happens when your country is essentially the result of a penal colony.

Also, I'd heard tell that your spiders are so dangerous, they happen to have health bars. Is this true?

infinite_array wrote:

bolo wrote:I'm wondering if our American and English friends on Dakka are quietly horrified by all this casual talk of violence in the streets, like it's a normal thing here.

Daily attacks, paying double for GW products, in a land full of venomous snakes and no rain.

I suppose that's what happens when your country is essentially the result of a penal colony.

Also, I'd heard tell that your spiders are so dangerous, they happen to have health bars. Is this true?

Asuron wrote:

rockerbikie wrote:

n0t_u wrote:Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown... I don't have a nice opinino about that place.

Ehhh its not so bad, the only areas you should definitely not go to are Claymore and generally the Leumeah area. Many friends have been attacked in those areas. Not an issue though since Hall of Heroes isn't really near them at all and definitely not within walking distance
I'm suprised so many people go there.
I'd be glad to game against anyone thats up for it, that is if your comfortable playing against a mainly unpainted army, since I am hell of a slow painter and getting it done is taking me a while.

Getting there will be the main problem, not so much playing a painted game. It would take 3 hours to get there. I am a bored painter I must talk to someone while painting or I'll get bored.

The spiders are okay, however in recent years they have become organized and now hunt in gangs.

If they corner you alone on the dark Australian streets, then your in trouble.

However the real danger comes from Land Sharks and Drop Bears

Dont know about any other GGs but Good Games Canberra is awesome.

infinite_array wrote:Also, I'd heard tell that your spiders are so dangerous, they happen to have health bars. Is this true?

Bro, I told you this on Skype... lol

and yes, we have spiders so large they can kill a dog


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H.B.M.C. wrote:Campbelltown's too far away.

Translation: I'm too lazy to drive there from Hornsby.

What are your other options, mate?

GW Chatswood?

Yeh, the drive out to Campbelltown is so much more appealing now isn't it?

Wow, I wish I knew how many of you guys are 'close'. I head up to North Ryde for many of my games anyways, but Campbelltown is a bit of a trek for me. If anyone's interested in a game PM me, I'm in marrickville, but can travel
Semi-on topic though, while I like Good Games, I can never find either a) a table, or b) someone playing 40k.
and as for the basing comment (can't remember who said it) about basing your models, it's easy, I know it's easy. I don't like the look. I can ignore black bases. I'm playing in a forest environment, or a desert or ect so basic black can be ignored. When I base them I find it harder to ignore. I'm playing on a desert... and my guys apparently brought snow with them? It's not a lazyness issue, it's a personal taste issue.

rockerbikie wrote:

Asuron wrote:

rockerbikie wrote:

n0t_u wrote:Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown... I don't have a nice opinino about that place.

Ehhh its not so bad, the only areas you should definitely not go to are Claymore and generally the Leumeah area. Many friends have been attacked in those areas. Not an issue though since Hall of Heroes isn't really near them at all and definitely not within walking distance
I'm suprised so many people go there.
I'd be glad to game against anyone thats up for it, that is if your comfortable playing against a mainly unpainted army, since I am hell of a slow painter and getting it done is taking me a while.

Getting there will be the main problem, not so much playing a painted game. It would take 3 hours to get there. I am a bored painter I must talk to someone while painting or I'll get bored.

Man, where in Wollongong are you? From anywhere near Wollongong city, you can get to Campbelltown in under 45 minutes.

AvatarForm wrote:

H.B.M.C. wrote:Campbelltown's too far away.

Translation: I'm too lazy to drive there from Hornsby.

What are your other options, mate?

GW Chatswood?

Yeh, the drive out to Campbelltown is so much more appealing now isn't it?

If you're in Hornsby, you could do worse than drop into The Northern Knights club who meet in Thornleigh fortnightly.
I've been there and they seemed friendly enough.

Pretty much all of my gaming is done in clubs, and has been for the majority of my 25 years of playing. Gaming in stores is an aberration.

Then again, the clubs I have been a member of generally had bar facilities nearby (if not IN the venue).

I'm looking at moving to Sydney from Perth in December. I'll be moving into Kiribilli - are there any good stores or clubs near there? I play BFG and 40k, though looking at Dystopian Wars and Dust Tactics/Warfare.

Trasvi wrote:I'm looking at moving to Sydney from Perth in December. I'll be moving into Kiribilli - are there any good stores or clubs near there? I play BFG and 40k, though looking at Dystopian Wars and Dust Tactics/Warfare.

GW North Sydney is the closest. Though it never existed when I lived in Sydney full time.

I also lived over in Milsons Point, so the train is convenient, unless you wanna hoof it

Far be it from me to ever compliment GWOZ, but the NorSyd store isn’t actually that bad.

I was there around the end of June-ish to get a haircut at a place across the road, and they were having a mini-tournament going on. There were only 6-8 tables or so, all arrayed outside the store in the little courtyard they have outside, but it was quiet and removed from the street (which is a terrible place for a store, but a decent place for a miniature tournament). I was impressed.

I’ve not been to GW Chatswood’s new location, on the other side of ‘Little Korea’, next to the Video Ezy no one cares about. Talk about terrible locations... yeesh...

Trasvi wrote:I'm looking at moving to Sydney from Perth in December. I'll be moving into Kiribilli - are there any good stores or clubs near there? I play BFG and 40k, though looking at Dystopian Wars and Dust Tactics/Warfare.

GW North Sydney + anywhere in the city is easy to get to from Kiribili. Also you'll be about 2 minutes from my house.

H.B.M.C. wrote:
I’ve not been to GW Chatswood’s new location, on the other side of ‘Little Korea’, next to the Video Ezy no one cares about. Talk about terrible locations... yeesh...

Funnily enough, I know exactly where you refer to...

-Loki- wrote:

rockerbikie wrote:

Asuron wrote:

rockerbikie wrote:

n0t_u wrote:Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown... I don't have a nice opinino about that place.

Ehhh its not so bad, the only areas you should definitely not go to are Claymore and generally the Leumeah area. Many friends have been attacked in those areas. Not an issue though since Hall of Heroes isn't really near them at all and definitely not within walking distance
I'm suprised so many people go there.
I'd be glad to game against anyone thats up for it, that is if your comfortable playing against a mainly unpainted army, since I am hell of a slow painter and getting it done is taking me a while.

Getting there will be the main problem, not so much playing a painted game. It would take 3 hours to get there. I am a bored painter I must talk to someone while painting or I'll get bored.

Man, where in Wollongong are you? From anywhere near Wollongong city, you can get to Campbelltown in under 45 minutes.

I can? I can't drive. Is there a way via public transport.

rockerbikie wrote:

-Loki- wrote:

rockerbikie wrote:

Asuron wrote:

rockerbikie wrote:

n0t_u wrote:Well mine had a few posts before it so needed for relevance.

As for the store it's on Queen Street, which is basically the main street of Campbelltown. From the railway station you follow the path to the left up to the traffic lights, cross the intersection there and go left. Then just keep walking until you see the yellow building with the banners. Seeing that a few go there it should probably be in the store finder section. I don't know the address, just how to get there.

Campbelltown... I don't have a nice opinino about that place.

Ehhh its not so bad, the only areas you should definitely not go to are Claymore and generally the Leumeah area. Many friends have been attacked in those areas. Not an issue though since Hall of Heroes isn't really near them at all and definitely not within walking distance
I'm suprised so many people go there.
I'd be glad to game against anyone thats up for it, that is if your comfortable playing against a mainly unpainted army, since I am hell of a slow painter and getting it done is taking me a while.

Getting there will be the main problem, not so much playing a painted game. It would take 3 hours to get there. I am a bored painter I must talk to someone while painting or I'll get bored.

Man, where in Wollongong are you? From anywhere near Wollongong city, you can get to Campbelltown in under 45 minutes.

I can? I can't drive. Is there a way via public transport.

Heh, that's an obvious problem.

Battle of the multi-quotes!

I'm wondering if our American and English friends on Dakka are quietly horrified by all this casual talk of violence in the streets, like it's a normal thing here.

Daily attacks, paying double for GW products, in a land full of venomous snakes and no rain.

Lol americans not used to daily violence in the street? Come on now.. Our cities are just as awful. The MAIN difference is we cut the bus routes (Among other various tricks) from the cities to the more affluent areas thus limiting where the "undesirables" are allowed to go! The UK has same problem with roving bands of young drunk kids beating people up (And apparently having more rights than their victims)

Btw if you cover your eyes the problem goes away I hear

There's a reason the Kaiser Chiefs did well with "I Predict A Riot".

"Watching the people get lairy
It's not very pretty I tell thee
Walking through town is quite scary
It's not very sensible either"

"And if there's anybody left in here
Who that doesn't want to be out there"

We try to avoid town after hours.

I beleive they have shuttle buses that take about an hour to get to Campbelltown. Have a friend who goes to Wollongong Uni, they take it normally.

I dunno if they have a normal run though. But yeah if you ever are interested in going its about a 45 min drive to Campbelltown. Dont know if thats worth it to just game though lol