Munkie Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hey gang! It's April already, and we haven't had a meeting yet, so let's rectify that. I've been approached by a number of people curious about finding a team for the OFCC and yet there don't seem to be teams forming--which means you aren't talking to each other about it. So let's all get together and figure it out. Anyone interested in going to the OFCC (40k, fantasy, X-wing, warmahordes, whatever) come to the next meeting. We'll discuss teams, captains, etc. Would next Tuesday be too soon? Teams can supposedly start purchasing tickets today but the last update I saw is the online store isn't ready yet. The sooner we get organized the better, because I believe that all 4 tickets must be purchased as one bundle as they did last year. Feel free to post here with a suggested date if next week doesn't work. Also feel free to post any other additional items you'd like to discuss at the up-and-coming meeting. Thanks! -Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Next week is fantastic, lets get this rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Next week works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Side question: I hear a lot about OFCC and the event but as of yet haven't really found a comprehensive "what it's about" other than gleaning that (a) it's a tournament-type thing for multiple games; (b) in a hotel; © in Oregon? If it's an annual road trip type of thing and it's not too much trouble, even if just tossing a "you idiot Don look here" link, that'd be gravy. I like to long-term plan stuff to accomodate scheduling and used to do tournaments, am always a designated driver and can run security for our team should someone get out of line (on either side). :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'll take a shot at this, but I'm expecting help.....(looks at the peanut gallery) The Ordo Fanaticus Club Challenge (OFCC) is an invitation only event, with tournament style-ing. What I mean by this is that the event is ran like a tournament, but it's impact is so very much more, and this is where is gets a little tricky :D. I think the 'letter' of the OFCC does NOTHING to address the 'spirit' of the OFCC. The tournament style-ings are all there, generalship, painting and conversions and sportsmanship, I remember you from back in the day Dalmer, so I feel pretty confident you have that aspect down, so I'll skip onto the tournament nuances. It's a team event, they do this for several reasons, to help make more even matches between players, the goal isn't to OMFGBBQWTFPWN your opponent, but to hang out with a potential new friend for a couple hours, enjoy a cold one (this can be a cold water) and have fun playing a game with toys, and , even more importantly in my opinion (nothing humble here) build community. The teams are comprised of 4, a captain and 3 team members. Before the matches the captains meet and discuss best match ups and from there it gets pretty regular, roll for warlord traits etc etc. In my opinion (again no humble) and many others, THE REAL PRIZE OF THE WEEKEND...are the favorite opponent pins. You give this to your favorite opponent of the weekend, don't rush it, you'll know the game when you play it and if it's a difficult decision, you've done EVERYTHING correctly. It is a once a year event. It will happen again next year and the year after, so If you miss this one, you'll have another chance next year and it's usually at the same time every year. Also, you need to find a team. Find a captain and ask if he has open spots. Once you've been to one OFCC, and you don't behave like a total asshat (it happens), you are will then be eligible to be a captain. That's how you get to go to OFCC from your quote here: I like to long-term plan stuff to accomodate scheduling and used to do tournaments, am always a designated driver and can run security for our team should someone get out of line (on either side). :) it sounds like you're prime to be a 'beer caddie', which is a clever way the Warhamsters came up with to include more people in the event, but I may be incorrect about that. The 'Spirit' of the OFCC is where this event gets tricky. I believe it's where most of the forum debates stem, but I think it's important, very important. Everyone's 'spirit' of the OFCC is unique and personal, this is where our theories of how and why the game should be played collide. For me, OFCC is the biggest community building event in the hobby, period, PERIOD. It's about bring the most prominent clubs in the Northwest together to game. The fame of the OFCC is growing, the interest in attending the OFCC is growing, which in my opinion means the community is growing. It's not just about 40k either, it's about table top gamer community. Loren get the hell off the soap box......that's my piece, thanks for reading, I hoped it helped :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Man Loren....memorize that as a monlogue andyou have a perfect speach as ambassador. That was well put 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 You idiot, Don, look here: Overall OFCC: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/19690-ofcc-annoucement/ 40k OFCC: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/21155-ofcc-40k-2014/ Spirit of the OFCC: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/18796-spirit-of-the-ofcc/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yay, thanks for helping me out! Appreciate it. And Mr. Graham... of course it would be there, eh? Ain't no way I'm gonna look in a "Propaganda" folder. Nu-uh, no siree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 And on a side note... I'm off on vacation during that time so if you need transportation, a shooter, someone to lift heavy stuff, etc. etc. lemme know. In no way, shape or form will I try and get any worthy person's spot since (a) I dunno the game mechanics still and (b) not the party crashing type. But who knows, you might just need a driver down and/or back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I'm driving the mini-van down again this year, I think. Don - There will be lots of different events going on at the OFCC this year, even aside from the main Club Challenges themselves. Worth a trip even if you're not playing in one of the tournaments, and a great way to get an idea of how amazing this hobby can be. You'll see armies that will make your jaw drop, and an event hall full of sweaty gamers. Quite the spectacle! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 If you feel like giving up a weekend to hang out with a bunch of gamer geeks, running a beer caddie role might be fun for you. Meet new people, watch games and learn, and hang out with like 99 guys and 1 female. (Maybe 2 if we are lucky). As Intrinzic put it, its all about the relationships and friends. The games are just a fun part to the weekend. Friday night / Saturday night are always good fun with more time to re-connect / make new friends. There are games (board and tabletop), movies, hanging out and talking, the list goes on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne_Cobbb Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I like to long-term plan stuff to accomodate scheduling and used to do tournaments, am always a designated driver and can run security for our team should someone get out of line (on either side). :) Want to go the DMB? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hello there, Thanks for the information folks. I guess I will toss the following out there: I will make plans to attend if (a) anyone needs a teammate or (b) anyone needs a "beer caddie." My 6th edition experience is next to nil... 1 game against someone that knew what they were doing. But my schedule is finalized and I have *tons* of days off and will be scheduling learning-curve games as of next week. However, I used to play 3rd edition tournaments all the time and held my own. Even did well at the Vancouver GT back when GW hosted such events. So no stranger to the competitive aspect but I will be strictly a fun player in this incarnation. Jayne_Cobbb, I googled "40k DMB" and that's the tournament on the east side, right? I have August 2nd and 3rd off and would only need to check the Friday schedule but would love to attend if a team needs me or if folks are looking for companions. I reckon now that I have a ton of personal stuff squared away and work has settled, I can get into the local gaming scene. My boy Dawson (13) also is my sidekick and wants to play as well. Very mature for 13 and will most likely accompany me during my outings, as he wants to live with me full time. Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 ... Very mature for 13 ... Sounds like he is doing better then most of us. :P 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbert Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I think it would be a good idea to talk about the fantasy tournaments as well. The list for the Pacific NW Masters tournaments was posted and we are the only one who does not have a date figured out. If we want to be taken seriously we need to get on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sounds like a plan, I'll add it to the agenda. Would you be willing to take the lead on that segment of the meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbert Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sure thing. I know Joey and Jim were talking about it in the past so maybe they could chime in the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sure, yeah. Anyone who is in the know is welcome (nay, encouraged!) to contribute. I just don't think I'd bring much to the table on that topic. So I'll defer to you gents rather than fill dead air with comments like "I enjoy square bases." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Almost missed this would be tomorrow the 22nd. Heads up with a bump. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 So. We decided to postpone the meeting for a week due to low attendance. The 2 primary things we want to discuss were: 1. Figuring out OFCC teams. Luckily this was mostly taken care of between the time I called the meeting and when it took place. That said, we do still have a few orphans who are looking for a 4th member for the team. 2. Discussing the Fantasy Event as a qualifier for the US Masters tournament circuit. Anyone interested in participating in either of the subjects above, we'll be giving it another shot next week, Tuesday 4/29. If there is anything else anyone can think of that you'd like to discuss, feel free to post here or PM me and we'll get it added. Regardless, the meeting should be short and sweet. Thank you Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hello there, I am scheduled to work on 04-29 so please let me know what is discussed, come up with, agreed upon, etc. Thank you and stay safe, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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