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@Ozzy
Yeah, they spanked us pretty good on the points this year, but next year we will bring the fury!

@AgeOfEgos
Your army was stupid insane awesome. That thing is a work of art. You were playing a buddy of mine, Charlie, who is a cool guy as well. Nice to meet you man.

Dashofpepper wrote:How was DD1 and DD2 sorted?

What made one better than the other?

This is correct:

Iron_Chaos_Brute wrote:DD1 is Yak, Centurion99, Janthkin, and Blackmoor.

DD2, new this year, was Ozymandius, whitedragon, Reecius, and Platuan4th.

If memory serves...

Dakka Detachment #1 has been competing in the team tournament for five years now (I think?), and we've done pretty darn well each year for a bunch of guys who have absolutely zero ability to practice together throughout the year due to the fact that none of us live in the vicinity of each other.

This year another 4 guys on Dakka decided to pick up the mantle and join us as a team formed via this website and they did pretty darn good for their first outing, but in overall standings DD1 did manage to do better this year.

So the detachment 'numbers' (1, 2, etc) are essentially designated by duration of annual attendance rather than performance. So even if (when?) DD2 manages to place higher than DD1 at a future Adepticon we'd still be DD1 simply because we were the first Dakka team to attend Adepticon.

AgeOfEgos wrote:It was great meeting all of you!

One thing I was surprised by, was how quiet Malfreds bag was and how much it let the human attachment talk.

He also kept it hidden much of the time(like when judging or demoing). WD had to ask to see it.

So the detachment 'numbers' (1, 2, etc) are essentially designated by duration of annual attendance rather than performance. So even if (when?) DD2 manages to place higher than DD1 at a future Adepticon we'd still be DD1 simply because we were the first Dakka team to attend Adepticon.

Thanks for stealing our thunder!

I guess we will just have to go with, DD2, number 1!!!!

Haha, just kidding, it was great to represent Dakka as detachment 2. I know our team is amped to go again and perform better. Middle of the pack isn't bad, especially considering out inexperience and the fact that we drew tough opponents every round.

In the end though, it was just plain fun. We had a great time and I totally encourage other players to come and give it a go. Definitely worth the time and money.

Next year I'm bringing a piece of paper and making flow charts to keep those scenario objectives straight.

Ozymandias wrote:Next year I'm bringing a piece of paper and making flow charts to keep those scenario objectives straight.

We also have to remember to keep our eyes on the Objective prize, which was something I think we forgot about sometimes(like not loading into Valks and stealing opponents Objectives that they can't guard).

As WD says: "We gotta WANT IT!"

I saw a few of you guys, but I was so busy with all of the events and pictures and alcohol that I didn't get time to chat.

you may have seen me running up to collect my award for best hybrid team, I was the excited dork wearing the mask.

With the tentacles?

Yea I saw that, like cthulu right?

I got to see a lot of people I already have met before (Redbeard, Ragnar, yakface, Augustus, Centurion99, Blackmoor, GMMStudios, etc.) and also met a lot of new peoples (skipper, AgeofEgos, etc.). It was an awesome time for sure!

G

You met me as well, and scored a victory for the Wrecking Crew against the Cold Steel Mercs. I believe we're still up on you overall though

(damn thunderhawk....)

Reecius wrote:
@AgeOfEgos
Your army was stupid insane awesome. That thing is a work of art. You were playing a buddy of mine, Charlie, who is a cool guy as well. Nice to meet you man.

I just noticed this comment. Was he the Space Wolf player with the awesome ice board?

Yeah! Charlie is a cool cat, and a really good player.

Dashofpepper wrote:How was DD1 and DD2 sorted?

What made one better than the other?

Nothing, really, although this was year 5 for DD1. I tried to organize a Dakka team in 2005, which fell apart about 2 months beforehand (would have been Me, Mauleed, Russ-god, and Jason Francis, IIRC). Next year, I tried again, and Janthkin, Yakface, and Blackmoor all stepped up (and were willing to buy plane tickets and send me their registration fees at once)...and we've been a team since then. We've managed to win Best Team Tacticians and Headhunters, and have placed in the top 10 teams 4 of 5 years. Last year...we ran into the Team Toledo wall, and crashed and burned in round 4, or else we were looking at an overall. *sigh* From #2 going into round 4 to somewhere in the 20s-30s, IIRC.

At least we beat Team Toledo in battle this year...so Greg gets to buy me a steak dinner next time I visit him. For the last three years, Greg and I (as theoretical Captains of our respective teams) have had a standing bet on the Team Tourney: Highest Battle points buys the steak, Highest overall chooses the location. We're trying to work on the terms of a...slightly different bet for next year.

DD2 got started this year...very respectable showing for their first year together. DD1 had the advantage of having 2 players who'd played in the TT beforehand, so we could brief Yakface and Blackmoor on all the little tricks and such that make the TT different than a normal tourney.

DD3...who knows. About the only "rule" is that you have to be a member of dakka, and really you should be a DCM (because that's where most of the semi-public planning discussions go on. DD1 is always willing to share info with other dakka teams.

Reecius wrote:Yeah! Charlie is a cool cat, and a really good player.

Yeah, he was awesome! I felt really bad too, as I had a mini-stroke moment where I confused how Assault moves with ICs within occurred. After he walked me though my mind fart, I immediately felt bad for my confusion. He was a great player, with a great looking army/display, tell him thanks again for the game.

Centurian99 wrote:DD3...who knows. About the only "rule" is that you have to be a member of dakka, and really you should be a DCM (because that's where most of the semi-public planning discussions go on. DD1 is always willing to share info with other dakka teams.

I was a DCM, just haven't re-upped the past year(mostly due to moves and Adepticon itself, ironically).

AgeOfEgos wrote:

Reecius wrote:Yeah! Charlie is a cool cat, and a really good player.

Yeah, he was awesome! I felt really bad too, as I had a mini-stroke moment where I confused how Assault moves with ICs within occurred. After he walked me though my mind fart, I immediately felt bad for my confusion. He was a great player, with a great looking army/display, tell him thanks again for the game.

Will do, I am sure he will appreciate it.

Oh Ozy!

It was by far one of my most favorite games ever Alex.... I have heard lots of great things about you and was not disappointed in the least. Those scarlet guardsmen of yours are simply a beast. I love my thunderhawk btw... Maybe I'll bring a red one next year with some Blood Angels in tow.

: )

G

Hahahaha, Ozzy trying to catch up on some sleep before our game was classic!

Shaun of BlueTablePainting has some videos on youtube of the event, you might see someone you know on them.

Platuan4th wrote:Oh Ozy!

Sigh...

I was completely asleep there. Up till 2 am the night before planning "strategy" then up at 6 am to be at the tables by 7 for paint/theme judging.

Fortunately I didn't get stepped on.

Do I see some scal...

Ahhh, nevermind!

You are a mean, mean man, Lorek! Haha

I think there was some general musings of a DD3 for WFB next year.

Jin wrote:I think there was some general musings of a DD3 for WFB next year.

Ozy and I did a Fantasy TT Dakka Detachment(I guess you could call us DD1) this year, so I don't see why not.

Reecius wrote:You are a mean, mean man, Lorek! Haha

Ahh, I'm just still bitter about last year's Adepticon.

Oh, and I will be starting DD3 for next year as well.

Dakka Detachment 3 will be me playing two games simultaneously, albeit very very badly.

Mark my words...

malfred wrote:Dakka Detachment 3 will be me playing two games simultaneously, albeit very very badly.

Mark my words...

I can't remember the last time I saw you do anything 40K related, if ever.

Sounds like we have enough for like 2 DD3s .

I think RiTides said he was interested in making a DD3.

Jin wrote:Sounds like we have enough for like 2 DD3s .

I think RiTides said he was interested in making a DD3.

There's always people saying they'll form another DD, the thing is actually getting them committed to going(which is why this was the first year for a DD2). DD2 was going to go in 09, but events conspired to keep it from happening(even after going through 5 or 6 members).

That said, I hope you guys('specially Lorek, who's been clamoring for a team) DO get DD3 up and running. More DD's mean more Dakka love.