JMGraham Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 So far, your benevolent overlords (Joey and I, with nagging and suggestions from Sherbert), are figuring the following: What: A 1-day Warhammer Fantasy tournament, and a qualifier for the NW Masters When: Saturday 11/22/14, 10am check-in Size: 2500 points Participants: We're aiming for about 30 Other Details: * Using Swedish Composition, with only armies above a certain amount being allowed * Separate awards for general, sports, and paint; perhaps equally weighting them for an overall * Prizes for winners (though I'd like to maybe do a seperate raffle and a small bit of swag or two - nothing Walpurgis-style, but a little something extra) What do y'all think about the following: * Length of time for games? 3 hours enough? * Where should the limit be set for Comp? No armies with a comp score lower than a ... * Any scenarios that you've played in the past that you really loved and want to share? * What type of scoring system would you like to use? With only 3 games, a straight W/D/L probably wouldn't give enough variance. Do we go to a 0-20 system with scenarios giving extra victory points? Do we do points for W/D/L with points for scenarios added onto those? Do we pick a middle ground and set variable points for draw/minor/major/massacre? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 1) 3 hours should be enough (possibly even for me). Check in at 10, and dice roll at 10:30? 11? 2) Link for Swedish comp? Is this it here? 3) Nope! 4) This part is over my head as I've never organized a tournament and crunched the numbers. I'll go with whatever. Not super thrilled about rewarding massacres more than a normal victory as I don't like the precedent that sets. Using a comp system does balance that out, but it does still encourage people to find the most powerful build they can within the restrictions set. I like battle points specific to scenarios, but understand that makes mission design more difficult. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbert Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 2.5 hrs doesnt seem like that long for a round but 3 seems a little long, what about 2 hour and 45 min? then a lunch break and 15 min break between games. maybe knock off armies with a score lower than 5? They only crazy army ive seen in the area is Nathaniel's DE and they are a 2 i think. I know I wouldnt want to fight that in a 3 game tourny. we could use some modified scenarios out of the book and some stock scenarios. Since its only a three game tourny, maybe do a normal game, blood and glory, and then a fun scenario that we make up or find from other tournys. as far as the scoring system goes I have no idea. We could do a local tourny over the summer and try the 0-20 system, but ive never seen in action so yeah, no idea. Also, is there going to be paint requirements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Definitely paint requirements. I think Joey and I are of the same mind on that. Kevin - Yep, that's the latest version. You can always link to the most recent version from the forum: http://swfbr.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=4494 They haven't done the new Wood Elves yet, but they're usually pretty quick. The system gets constantly tweaked, as well. For the scenarios, I'd definitely like to use slightly modified versions of tried-and-true scenarios. Slight alterations can make things a bit more narrative, but still within the realm of sanity. The last Fantasy Games Day we ran had some narrative scenarios that might be worth revisiting. I definitely wants ome sort of narrative scenarios that still let people play Warhammer while enhancing the flavor somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stark1261 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 11/22, this date intrigues me, weekend before Thanksgiving, and I hate to fly that week...might just need a Friday flight out, if I can paint the next 150 rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 11/22, this date intrigues me, weekend before Thanksgiving, and I hate to fly that week...might just need a Friday flight out, if I can paint the next 150 rats. I feel your pain. My buddy, in his infinite wisdom, decided to book his wedding in Hawaii on Thanksgiving weekend. I'll most likely be spending Thanksgiving in an airport. Suuuuper thrilled about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I feel your pain. My buddy, in his infinite wisdom, decided to book his wedding in Hawaii on Thanksgiving weekend. I'll most likely be spending Thanksgiving in an airport. Suuuuper thrilled about it. Won't be too bad if you fly direct from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thank you Canada. If you guys haven't been to the Bellingham Airport in the last year, IT"S CHANGED a lot, for the better. It actually resembles an airport and not a couple of trailers set up on a land strip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'll show up with my night goblins and ring for you. Not really interested in playing but I know how handy it can be to have an odd man out. I'll also call time and such judging is beyond me as I don't care to follow the game closely enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Should have been Slammich. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Should have been Slammich. Oh, it still could be. do we want to spell it that way? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Get in da Kitchen and make me a Slammich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Won't be too bad if you fly direct from here. Yeah but I most likely won't be living in Bellingham by then. Still might be worth the commute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yeah but I most likely won't be living in Bellingham by then. Still might be worth the commute... [big bad swear word]ing sad face panda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 This is fantastic, name and all. Count me in. I would volunteer to assist, but it sounds like you have that covered. We should have a terrain day this summer to focus on some specifically themed tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yeah but I most likely won't be living in Bellingham by then. Still might be worth the commute... I'm sorry, I don't recall you having asked the rest of us for permission to move away from Bellingham. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm sorry, I don't recall you having asked the rest of us for permission to move away from Bellingham. funny you should mention that Jim, I don't recall this either. DENIED KEVIN, [big bad swear word]ING DENIED...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hello there, If you need any materials for this event, please let me know. I have plastic tables, (3) full realm of battle boards, etc. Happy to help. Stay safe, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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