pretre Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 So, kind of testing the waters, but would anyone be interested in a more casual (maybe 2 games total), parent/child event where kids got a chance to play some games (with their parents help), learn more about the hobby and skills for events? Very much in the conceptual space right now. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I like the idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Could be fun my son already plays 40k with me but he is also nearly 13 now. But he has never played in a Tournament before. I think teams of 2 would be cool. One parent child team vs. another parent child team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, deadwing34 said: Could be fun my son already plays 40k with me but he is also nearly 13 now. But he has never played in a Tournament before. I think teams of 2 would be cool. One parent child team vs. another parent child team. That's what we were thinking, basically two players for each army. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Just now, necrontyr said: My son is 16, would that be too old? I think that as long as it's Parent/Child, it doesn't matter. We're still spit-balling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Actually right now I am super excited about this idea, this sounds awesome and would get me out to more tournaments. I think my son would totally be up for this and would be much easier to convince my wife that its "family time" haha! I need to go bond with my son (daughter) here ok...haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Angel Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I am game. My daughter's not really into the game but a one-time letting or participate in a tournament would be fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 3 hours ago, pretre said: I think that as long as it's Parent/Child, it doesn't matter. We're still spit-balling. My dad is 53, so I was concerned we'd be too old. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I very much support this event, despite a lack of kids to attend with. The hobby needs more parental involvment and children themed events. I just love that we have reach a point where we have enough old nerds for this to be an option. Gives me hope for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, paxmiles said: I very much support this event, despite a lack of kids to attend with. The hobby needs more parental involvment and children themed events. I just love that we have reach a point where we have enough old nerds for this to be an option. Gives me hope for the future. I saw a [big bad swear word] ton of kids on the street tonight, pax. I'm sure if you offer them candy, they'll play with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Just now, InfestedKerrigan said: I saw a [big bad swear word] ton of kids on the street tonight, pax. I'm sure if you offer them candy, they'll play with you. Not that kind of hope. Get your head out of the gutter. Like hope for the future of humanity, and in this case, the future of the next generation of nerds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 You are inferring something I wasn't implying. Mine was a Halloween Child Labor as offspring joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 1 minute ago, InfestedKerrigan said: You are inferring something I wasn't implying. Mine was a Halloween Child Labor as offspring joke. My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 It's all good, buddy. I look up to the gutter hoping to be that clean, some day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 14 hours ago, deadwing34 said: Actually right now I am super excited about this idea, this sounds awesome and would get me out to more tournaments. I think my son would totally be up for this and would be much easier to convince my wife that its "family time" haha! I need to go bond with my son (daughter) here ok...haha! This is kind of the idea. Okay, if there's at least a few takers I'll try to get off my butt and find a venue and such. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 4 hours ago, pretre said: This is kind of the idea. Okay, if there's at least a few takers I'll try to get off my butt and find a venue and such. Not sure how much it normally costs to rent a venue, but I did learn that the Washington Country (Oregon) Library has space they rent out for private events. In particular, their are two Hillsboro Libraries (Shute Park and Brookwood) that are near a max station in hillsboro, and despite being out of the way, it is a very nice location with a park and good bathrooms. https://www.wccls.org/libraries/hillsboro or rental details here: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/departments/library/meeting-spaces-and-study-rooms/room-rentals . Definitely a very kid-friendly event space. You'd probably want something closer to you, but worth mentioning that Libraries can sometimes be rented for events, and kid friendly events being hosted at a public library seems very logical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Well, that would require me to bring my own tables and terrain, etc. I was thinking of a store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 1 minute ago, pretre said: Well, that would require me to bring my own tables and terrain, etc. I was thinking of a store. They said they can provide tables. Still need tops for tables and terrain, but depending on how large scale this was, it might not be a big deal. Plus, you could always have players be responsible for some of the terrain/table components. You know, your army must include 1 piece of generic terrain and a 2' x 4' plank of wood that can be used to widen the table. Lessens the load on the TO, but would depend on how casual you want this to be. Could also go with "soda pop hammer" and just use cans for most of the terrain (you'd need good bathrooms....). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 1 minute ago, paxmiles said: They said they can provide tables. Still need tops for tables and terrain, but depending on how large scale this was, it might not be a big deal. Plus, you could always have players be responsible for some of the terrain/table components. You know, your army must include 1 piece of generic terrain and a 2' x 4' plank of wood that can be used to widen the table. Lessens the load on the TO, but would depend on how casual you want this to be. Could also go with "soda pop hammer" and just use cans for most of the terrain (you'd need good bathrooms....). Yeah, I think I'll avoid that and go with a store. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 No problem. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 1 hour ago, pretre said: Yeah, I think I'll avoid that and go with a store. :) But ya know.... ^_^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 The dive bar around the corner from my house has said I can do things there, but same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I bet Ordo has a great space for this kind of event. And probably tables and terrain as well. ;) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted November 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 14 hours ago, Jay said: I bet Ordo has a great space for this kind of event. And probably tables and terrain as well. ;) That's a pretty good idea. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 16 hours ago, Jay said: I bet Ordo has a great space for this kind of event. And probably tables and terrain as well. ;) That place can be very scary for little children, maybe not the best idea...haha! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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