Tree Town Open - 2006 October 21 - Iowa/Minnesota/WI/NE/KS

[Codeman]

Tree Town Open II

Everyone ready to do battle again ? We’ve started in Fostest City, IA last year… had two more tournaments in Austin, MN earlier this year… Now it’s time to bring it back to Tree Town ( Forest City, Iowa ).

The event will now be held at the Super Bowl . The Super Bowl is located one mile east of Forest City on highway 9 -or- 14 miles west of I-35 / hwy 9 interchange.

Place: The Super Bowl (bowling alley) – Forest City, IA
Date: October 21, 2006
Sign in: 9:30 – 9:50 am
Start 1st round: 10:00 am
Entry fee: $ 5.00
Format: Swiss Style
490-point army
1-hour time limit per round.
Maps – Wolf Swamp Road, Forsaken Waters, Meat Grinder (20/21 hex starting positions on each map) see page 18 for modified maps
TTO Rule: - Any figure adjacent to a tree may roll an additional defense die when being attacked by a non-adjacent figure. ( what did you expect after all your playing in " The Tree Town Open ")

Prizes - Dice Tower, Dice Box, HS Gen-Con Promotional Figure " Sir Hawthorne,Nerak Gen-Con exclusive from 2005 is ( thanks to Crave-2 ), Laminated Heroscape Card signed by Craig VanNess, $50 Gift Certificate from House Mouse ,$20 Gift Certificate from Noble Kight, Custom Painted Sergeant Drake (by Jormi_Boced), Misc Dice assortment including Dice Bag (by Memeriories & Keepsakes), Ninjas and Samurai pack and an Agents and Gladiators pack (thanks to Spider_Poison), Elite Onyx Vipers w/card as well as two expansion ( thanks to DesMoines Group ), Your entry fees will buy several expansions that will be broke apart into squads and all the terrain will again be grouped together for a prize,more to be anounced

Tournament Director: Jormi_Boced

Registration Note: I am having Tournement T-shirts made so I will also need your shirt size when you register (E-mail me: Heroscaperdad@yahoo.com). I need shirt sizes by October 1st to make sure we have them in time for the TTO.
NOTE: I've ordered 48 shirts - everyone that registered and sent me a shirt size willl get one when you show up... I have ordered a few extra for the last minute walk-ins - hopefully everyone will get one.

Keep checking this thread for any additional information and details…. Hope to see you all in October.

:!: RECAPE with pictures of the 2006 TTO at the end of this Thread starting on page 30 :D

First off I want to thank you everyone that came to Forest City to participate in this event. I think everyone showed good sportsmanship and most everyone appeared to be having fun and that was the goal. I mean we all are playing HS how can we not have fun ( well I know some of you didn’t have and skull or shields on your dice and I can sympathies with that ). All those the pitched in and help with various duties before, during , and after the event… Thank You very much I did appreciate all the help.

We had 38 warriors on hand, who drove a total of 4,661 miles or an average 122 miles! The furthest was 387 and 5 of us had to drive just 2 miles


This year’s winner was last years champion, this years reigning Gen-Con championship, and winner of every tournament we have had in Forest City, IA or Austin, MN… Joe (Spider Poison) Knapper. Congratulations Joe, you are a humble champion, and a great help in putting this event together. Thank you, I think I can speak for most everyone; your outstanding play is appreciated by all.

[Jormi_Boced]

Any will work for me, and the Knappers said they wil make any work for them too, as long as we pick it soon.

[Codeman]

That sounds good Jormi_Boced, I've been getting a few PMs on dates ...so far most everyone has all dates are open. I've only had one say the 28th will not work. So unless I get some more emails stating other dates will not work I think we can cross the 28th off the list. I am just trying to accomodate the most players I can. In anycase - It looks like if I build it they will come.

We will have a firm date this week as I want to get the room/upstairs booked. More good news I've been getting e-mails from some new players. So if our core group of players shows up we should be well into the 20's as far numbers go.... that would be great! Our room will comfortably hold over 30 players/15 maps... may need buy more master sets if this gets too big :)

[Jormi_Boced]

That sounds good. It would be cool to get 30 players:) Well, hopefully we will get a new record number of entrants anyway.

[Jormi_Boced]

Hopefully we can pin down a date soon, so that we can set up the who will be attending function on this thread.

[Supergeek]

I'll be there no matter what day its on.

[Codeman]

Hopefully we can pin down a date soon, so that we can set up the who will be attending function on this thread.Tuesday afternoon soon enough? After work tomorrow I’ll check this board & PM one more time, and then the plan most likely will be to reserve October 21st at Godfathers. Once I have the 21st confirmed at Godfathers I will come back here, and set up the “ attending function “ on this thread.

Unless I get several negative comments about the 21st or Godfathers has the room booked it will be Saturday October 21, 2006…I promise to have the date confirmed by tomorrow night.

[gibberish_47]

I'll *try* to make whatever date is chosen, but late October is really busy for me. Harvest usually takes priority over Heroscape. ;)

[Codeman]

Ok I give up... I've read the registration thread and I've attempted several times insert the Register function... after all this I'm still doing something wrong. How do I put the registration function at the begining of this thread? HELP!

OK I got it now ( 24hrs latter).... You have to go to poll ... then hit options .... you then get 3 sets of boxes, then all you have to do is check the small box infront of the catagory you want to make & hit submit.

[deliverymanxas]

I am thinking that the 14th will be the best date for this...

This way, its early in the month...Football is just getting started...it doesnt really affect harvest...you can finally pan out who is going to be there and who cant make it.

From what Ive gathered-
One person said not on the 28th...
Another said not late in the month...
Lets make it the 14th. This way you can meet everybody that has made some sort of demands this far.

Good idea? Bad?

Edit:
Nevermind, I just now caught the Topic Title...D U H !
Sorry guys.

[Jormi_Boced]

I am thinking that the 14th will be the best date for this...

This way, its early in the month...Football is just getting started...it doesnt really affect harvest...you can finally pan out who is going to be there and who cant make it.

From what Ive gathered-
One person said not on the 28th...
Another said not late in the month...
Lets make it the 14th. This way you can meet everybody that has made some sort of demands this far.

Good idea? Bad?

Edit:
Nevermind, I just now caught the Topic Title...D U H !
Sorry guys.

Are you going to come?

[Codeman]

I am thinking that the 14th will be the best date for this...

This way, its early in the month...Football is just getting started...it doesnt really affect harvest...you can finally pan out who is going to be there and who cant make it.

From what Ive gathered-
One person said not on the 28th...
Another said not late in the month...
Lets make it the 14th. This way you can meet everybody that has made some sort of demands this far.

Good idea? Bad?

Edit:
Nevermind, I just now caught the Topic Title...D U H !
Sorry guys.

Sorry you had to be a little quicker…. In any case it would of taken more than two people not being able to make the 21st to have changed the date. Again I was just giving everyone a chance to check their schedule so we could have it on a date when the most people could make it. The good news is we have a firm date and a place to play, hopefully I can get some more sponsors, no matter we will have good time – mark it on your calendar!

[markwars]

I wish you guys the best of luck. Getting a group started can be a bit slow, but if you can get it off the ground it's amazing how fun it can be. I thank my lucky stars that the confluence of DFW area folks found each other and that I can participate. My fingers are crossed for you. ;)

[Codeman]

Thanks Markwars.... I like the fact our group seems to be expanding. However when you get to playing or doing battle you can have fun playing with a small group too. It is a win win .... however I've always enjoyed meeting new players and so far every touney we've been able to add some new faces.

Good luck to your group also .... and I hope to meet some of the Texas group at Gen-Con

[markwars]

There will be more of those smelly skallawags then you can shake a stick at. :P

[Joah]

I'm really gonna try and make this.

[deliverymanxas]

I am thinking that the 14th will be the best date for this...

This way, its early in the month...Football is just getting started...it doesnt really affect harvest...you can finally pan out who is going to be there and who cant make it.

From what Ive gathered-
One person said not on the 28th...
Another said not late in the month...
Lets make it the 14th. This way you can meet everybody that has made some sort of demands this far.

Good idea? Bad?

Edit:
Nevermind, I just now caught the Topic Title...D U H !
Sorry guys.

Are you going to come?

So far, yes. But only if I get a couple of my buddies to go too. A little too far for just one person to afford these gas prices.

Does anybody know what we plan on winning yet? Thought maybe one of the new expansions? Maybe if Thora's Vengeance is out by then, that could be the first prize winnings?? What you think?

[Codeman]

deliverymanxas asked "Does anybody know what we plan on winning yet? Thought maybe one of the new expansions? Maybe if Thora's Vengeance is out by then, that could be the first prize winnings?? What you think?"

I've been working on prizes and will continue thru October. What I can tell you in the past we have had several expansions one or two are complete the others get broke up usually into two different squads and all the hex tiles are then all combined to form one prize. We also gotten some gift certificates from online gaming stores last time we had a board that was not even release yet. I’m sure I’m forgetting some other items but we have always done ok getting prizes. I don’t think anyone comes for the prizes it is just kind of a bonus for everyone to leave with something.

Once we have an undefeated champion everyone is ranked on won/loss record followed by point differential so we have a 1st thru how every many competitors there are. Then in order 1st to last we take turns going to the prize table. Typically the winner gets his or her choice of two or three prizes followed by the second place who then get his or her pick of one or two items. Then third on down chooses a prize and who ever gets last usually ends up with the last two items no one has chosen.

If or when I get some prizes other than expansions I will post them ( similar to what has been posted on the Austin Tournaments when some good prizes came on board ) What I can tell you is that Hasbro has declined to submit any prizes to our cause ( not even a few master sets…if you can believe that ), I still am working on HS tournement shirts for everyone and I hope to come thru on those. The first Tournement we held in Austin last March had shirts and I think everyone appreciated them. The old HQ site had several photos of the shirt and all of us wearing them.

My best guess today is that we will have over 20 people at this tourney ( not everyone post on this site) but it is encouraging to see people signup even if it is a maybe. We may have 4 states represented … it would be Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, & Nebraska.

As I get information on the tournement and prizes I will be posting them on this thread.

[Joah]

but it is encouraging to see people signup even if it is a maybe. We may have 4 states represented … it would be Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, & Nebraska.

As I get information on the tournement and prizes I will be posting them on this thread. Come on IL! Represent! Throw a "Maybe" down, then work with the date. :wink: I've got some people not too far away, might be able to make a weekend out of it.

[Nooblar]

I will do my best to be there as well. I'll put myself down as a probable attendee, but I have to see what college is doing on that day. Can't wait, though!

[Codeman]

Nooblar… I was glad to see your "maybe" clarified to a probable in your post. When you get down to the " I'll be there " should actually be reclassified as “probable”, I know none of can guess the future, but I hope your schedule works out and you and Gibberish make it, and of coarse feel free to bring more with you.

Joah … I was glad to see your support and trying to coax some Illinois folks here also. I’ve taken Highway 20 over to Illinois it’s all four lane from the boarder to Waterloo and then the “ Avenue of the Saints (Highway 27) is also all complete and that is all four lane which will get you within 15 miles or so of Forest City.

Again I thank you all for your support and getting the word out…. If you do too good of job I’ll have to go out and get some more master sets :).

[Jormi_Boced]

I am excited to see some interest from Wisconsin and Nebraska.

[spider_poison]

You can count on me and my two brothers making it. We've had lots of fun at the previous two events, and I'm sure this will be the same. See you there!

[gibberish_47]

Put me down for a maybe...

[Codeman]

I'll *try* to make whatever date is chosen, but late October is really busy for me. Harvest usually takes priority over Heroscape. ;)
Gibberish I like that you put " usually " takes priority over HS. Which I interpet to mean " Not always " ... in anycase I hope harvest goes good as well as you making the tournement would be great! You can alway change the status on the registration when the event gets closer and you have a better idea what you will be doing.

[gibberish_47]

Yeah, I was planning on getting things updated as we move closer.

[deliverymanxas]

Are you able to change from "maybe", to "for sure"?
Im having a couple friends have doubts about traveling that far to play...but one is saying definately.
I think my couple of buddies are kinda wierded out about age groups. I keep telling him that people from 8 to 48 could be their. I think he/they just need a little talking to. We are all around 20-25, so Im not sure what the big deal is... :?

[deliverymanxas]

Are you able to change from "maybe", to "for sure"?
Im having a couple friends have doubts about traveling that far to play...but one is saying definately.
I think my couple of buddies are kinda wierded out about age groups. I keep telling him that people from 8 to 48 could be their. I think he/they just need a little talking to. We are all around 20-25, so Im not sure what the big deal is... :?

[Codeman]

deliverymanxas to change your registration... just hit the unregester button at the bottom of the who's coming list, and you name will disapear. Then all you have to do is re-register in the other collum.

As far age, most of the players are 18 - 25 there will be a few younger ones and a few older ones. So far I think the ages range has been from 10 - 49 but the core group is in the 18 - 25 range. Again no matter the age I think everyone had a good time playing HS against each other.

[Jormi_Boced]

Yeah, I don't know why the age thing should be a problem. We all have a good time playing everyone, no matter what their age. And at any rate we are, like Codeman said mostly in the 18-25 range.

[deliverymanxas]

I agree.
But like I said, that question/remark was just for 'closure' for my friends.

I guess now we shall just see what happens. :D

[deliverymanxas]

It will be me and one other for sure. As of right now. If anything comes up, I will let you guys know. Im hoping to get 1 or 2 more guys...but for role-call, just 2 so far.

[Jormi_Boced]

That is sweet!!! The more the merrier.

[deliverymanxas]

That is sweet!!! The more the merrier.

I just hope that my friend(s) and myself represent our state well.

[Codeman]

Good, glad to see Nebraska represented. Just got back tonight from Austin MN as Jormi_Boced had a small HS get together at his house. Had eight show up and play (GREAT TURNOUT), and it sounded like most of this group may be at the Tree Town Tourney in Oct.

[Supergeek]

Codeman/Jormi_Boced, have you put any thought into the maps that we will be using?

[Jormi_Boced]

Codeman/Jormi_Boced, have you put any thought into the maps that we will be using?

I haven't, I think Codeman is going to be handling all that stuff. I believe I am just going to do the pairings, keep time and make rulings as necessary.

[Codeman]

PRIZE ALERT ! The first of our “premium” prizes is now confirmed. Red’s Dust & Splinters is donating two prizes! A dice box ( divided compartment felt lined box to roll dice into ) and also a dice tower. He is handcrafting them our of Walnut and Ash. When he has the prizes completed I will post a photo. Again as I stated earlier ..as the prizes come in I will post a notice on this site.

[Codeman]

Codeman/Jormi_Boced, have you put any thought into the maps that we will be using?

Yes I put a little bit of thought into the maps, but not enough to come up with anything yet. I do know we've played the same 2 or 3 maps at every tourney and I would like to have a couple new ones. I'm going to be out away for the next couple of weeks so hopefully after that I can post something on the maps we will be using. Right now I'm trying to find two new maps and maybe an old standby for a third. If the tourney gets as big as I think it may I would like to use at least 3 different maps styles. After Gen-Con we might get some good tournement ideas from there to implement here at the "Tree Town Open" also.

Sorry I haven't made it down to Ames yet... I did want to try out my Gen-Com army against you but time keeps getting away from me.

[deliverymanxas]

PRIZE ALERT ! The first of our “premium” prizes is now confirmed. Red’s Dust & Splinters is donating two prizes! A dice box ( divided compartment felt lined box to roll dice into ) and also a dice tower. He is handcrafting them our of Walnut and Ash. When he has the prizes completed I will post a photo. Again as I stated earlier ..as the prizes come in I will post a notice on this site.

F***ing Sweeet! If they look half as good as I can imagine...I need to really start getting my armies tweaked, and set up. I would love to walk away with one of those...

Another little idea...
What if we had a couple of bigger tables/maps for a couple of team games? The games would be a bit longer, but I think they would be kind of exciting. This could also be something that the losing players do instead of just watching the winners battle it out for 1st-4th places...

But thats just an idea

[Jormi_Boced]

PRIZE ALERT ! The first of our “premium” prizes is now confirmed. Red’s Dust & Splinters is donating two prizes! A dice box ( divided compartment felt lined box to roll dice into ) and also a dice tower. He is handcrafting them our of Walnut and Ash. When he has the prizes completed I will post a photo. Again as I stated earlier ..as the prizes come in I will post a notice on this site.

F***ing Sweeet! If they look half as good as I can imagine...I need to really start getting my armies tweaked, and set up. I would love to walk away with one of those...

Another little idea...
What if we had a couple of bigger tables/maps for a couple of team games? The games would be a bit longer, but I think they would be kind of exciting. This could also be something that the losing players do instead of just watching the winners battle it out for 1st-4th places...

But thats just an idea

Our tournaments are Swiss format, so you will play a game every round. There is no sitting around for people who are not winning. At the end everyone will get a prize, and your ranking, all the way from 1st to 20th or whatever will determine which prize(s) you get.

[Supergeek]

Codeman/Jormi_Boced, have you put any thought into the maps that we will be using?

Yes I put a little bit of thought into the maps, but not enough to come up with anything yet. I do know we've played the same 2 or 3 maps at every tourney and I would like to have a couple new ones. I'm going to be out away for the next couple of weeks so hopefully after that I can post something on the maps we will be using. Right now I'm trying to find two new maps and maybe an old standby for a third. If the tourney gets as big as I think it may I would like to use at least 3 different maps styles. After Gen-Con we might get some good tournement ideas from there to implement here at the "Tree Town Open" also.

Sorry I haven't made it down to Ames yet... I did want to try out my Gen-Com army against you but time keeps getting away from me.
No problem. We've all been busy this summer.
As far as maps go, I think that we've only used wolfs swamp road and meatgrinder once.
Good luck to you both at Gen-Con!
Oh yeah, those prizes sound super cool! Keep 'em coming! Is Red's dust & splinters a local Forest City business?
I would definately like to walk away with a dice tower plus some terrain of course. :wink:

[Jormi_Boced]

As far as maps go, I think that we've only used wolfs swamp road and meatgrinder once.
Good luck to you both at Gen-Con!
Oh yeah, those prizes sound super cool! Keep 'em coming! Is Red's dust & splinters a local Forest City business?
I would definately like to walk away with a dice tower plus some terrain of course. :wink:

Yes, we have used WSR 1, Meatgrinder 1, Soulrazor 2 and Searing Pass 2.

I am sure you will be able to haul some terrain away this time too.

[Supergeek]

IF they have an exclusive at Gen-Con this year, they sure would make nice prizes. :wink: :wink:
Maybe Rob & Craig would donate a bunch. :pray:

[Codeman]

IF they have an exclusive at Gen-Con this year, they sure would make nice prizes. :wink: :wink:
Maybe Rob & Craig would donate a bunch. :pray:

Yep, Already thought of that. I hope to be able to pick up some good prizes at Indy ( or at least try ).

To answer your earlier post.. Yes Red is a local woodworker, and I told him he could also display some dice towers at the event and put a price on them..of course it would best to take one home a free one as a trophy!

[Codeman]

PRIZE ALERT ! The first of our “premium” prizes is now confirmed. Red’s Dust & Splinters is donating two prizes! A dice box ( divided compartment felt lined box to roll dice into ) and also a dice tower. He is handcrafting them our of Walnut and Ash. When he has the prizes completed I will post a photo. Again as I stated earlier ..as the prizes come in I will post a notice on this site.

F***ing Sweeet! If they look half as good as I can imagine...I need to really start getting my armies tweaked, and set up. I would love to walk away with one of those...

Another little idea...
What if we had a couple of bigger tables/maps for a couple of team games? The games would be a bit longer, but I think they would be kind of exciting. This could also be something that the losing players do instead of just watching the winners battle it out for 1st-4th places...

But thats just an idea

No one will be sitting around. Everyone will play every round.. Winners will continue to play each other every round until we are down to one undefeated . Everyone else gets pair the same way by record ( First round is a random draw ) . Not to worry Jormi_Boced does a great job of running tournaments, he has run a few HS tournements and many more card tourneys.

It should flow something like this: 9:30 – 9:45 the group arives at Godfathers and assembles upstairs to sign in, shortly after that pairings would get announced and then the first round could then start at 10am. A couple rounds would get played (After the first round we would put in our order and they would have the food ready at the end of the second round) We then would take a break for lunch and trade battlefield stories. Then we would most likely start the 3rd round after lunch and play another round or two , (three?)after that. Of course the bigger the turnout the more rounds we play. When we get down to one undefeated warrior the score sheets are tallied. First criteria is won/loss record and then tiebreakers are done using total point diferenental accumulated between all your matches. Then everyone goes to the award table in the order of finish and picks out a prize... of course the winner will get to choose from everything and people with a losing record will have less options to pick from, but there will be prizes for all. On top of the prizes rember everyone will be getting a HS tree town tourney t-shirt.

[deliverymanxas]

Sounds good to me...
Ive never been to a tournament before, and wasnt sure about the format of play. Plus, a couple of doubles matches sounded kinda cool. But either way, it sounds like it is going to be a fun time. Cant wait to see how others play and pick up some new strategy tips.

[Jormi_Boced]

Here is how the t-shirt currently looks.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/Jormi_Boced/tt_Front.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/Jormi_Boced/tt_back-1.jpg

[Supergeek]

Damn fine looking shirt! Nice work. :thumbsup:
Are the shirts going to be black? If so, I like it.
I wear an xl in case that info was lost.

[Jormi_Boced]

Damn fine looking shirt! Nice work. :thumbsup:
Are the shirts going to be black? If so, I like it.
I wear an xl in case that info was lost.

That is the plan right now.

[Codeman]

Damn fine looking shirt! Nice work. :thumbsup:
Are the shirts going to be black? If so, I like it.
I wear an xl in case that info was lost.

Ditto... I think they came out nice Jormi_Boced.. great job!
( Hope to get more sponsers to put on the back )

[Codeman]

PRIZE ALERT! – Noble Kight Games have come thru big for us and has generously donated a $20 gift certificate ! Please check them out at www.nobleknight.com

[gibberish_47]

Wow, things are starting to come together. As of right now there aren't any conflicts in my schedule, so it's looking pretty good for me.

[Joah]

:shock:

You guys don't mess around.
Let's see if I have anything left in the "Goodwill" bank w/ Mrs.Joah after GC.

[Codeman]

Thank you Joah…. We try to put on a nice tournament…and want to make it worth the drive. Again the best prize is the good time we all have playing HS for a day, but the prizes do make excellent icing on the cake… I hope to have enough “good” diverse prizes that all the top finishers can walk away with something nice. With Gen-Con next week I hope I can pick up two or three more good prizes. The T-Shirts were done once before at the March tournament held in Austin, MN. The shirts seemed to be a big hit with everyone so I think I can do that every October for the Tree Town Open. The best part as far as prizes go even the last place finisher can walk away with a T-shirt and most likely a ½ an expansion set. There has also always been HexTerrian as a prize but you will have to finish ahead of Super Geek to claim the terrain as he is getting somewhat of a reputation of picking up terrain ( I think he is now 3 for 3 ).

If interest continues in these tournaments I (with Jomi_Boced help) would commit to do a “Tree Town Open” every year during October. This tournement is an” Open “ which of course can be attended by all and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Then every April I am thinking about also hosting a “ Forest Frenzy “ We may not have as many big prizes as the October tourney but it would give us all a date we could get together and do battle. I would foresee the April ”Forest Frenzy” to be tournament that would be an exclusive tourney that is restricted to all previous Tree Town Open participants, and then to all those who haven’t play in the Tree Town Open yet :)

That would be two firm scheduled tournaments in Forest City, Iowa every year … I’m sure Jomi_Boced will continue to do a tourney or two in Austin, Minnesota every year also.

Right now I excited about Gen-Con and then after that the “ Tree Town Open” will be just around the corner.

[deliverymanxas]

The shirts are f**king awesome! I love the designs. Good Job!
Cant wait until I can wear one of those.
All the other prizes are coming along nicely. I applaud the support from your local businesses. I dont think that I could get that from around here. Too many stingy owners that dont really care about the semi-youth. Oh, well...that's where you guys are the men right now.

[Jormi_Boced]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/Jormi_Boced/tt_back-3.jpg

Here is the updated t-back.

[deliverymanxas]

I have a slight problem/request.

First, I am a huge Texas Longhorns fan...I live in Nebraska...I just scored two tickets to the Horns at Nebraska football game on October 21st.

Now you can see my problem and request probably.
Problem, I will not be able to make it to the tourney if it is on Saturday October 21st.
Request, Can this possibly be moved to Sunday the 22nd, since its still almost 3 months away?
I can completely understand if it cannot, now that a few things have been kinda planned. I know its only 2 of us, but if it is at all possible, it would be greatly...greatly appreciated. I really want to go to this tournament, actually planned a vacation day from work for it...but I have never seen UT play live, and I might not get another chance for probably 3 years.

[Supergeek]

That sucks dude. Especially since Iowa State is where it's at in the big 12. :wink: :rofl:

[deliverymanxas]

I knew I would be getting some crap from Iowa State, Hawkeye, Badger or Golden Gopher fans...but you guys could probably understand my little situation, right?

But for the most part...all 4 of the previously mentioned teams are very respectable teams.

[songbird]

I think it's awesome these guys are doing these tournaments... I just recently met them in person, too, and they are huge Heroscape fans whether it's a small event or a big tourney.

Now I just need to convince them to help do one here in Rochester, MN. :D

[Supergeek]

You should come down to this tourney. I have been to all three so far and they have been alot of fun and it takes me no less than 2 hrs. to get to them. I have a feeling that this is going to be the best one yet.

[deliverymanxas]

Is there going to be another tourney planned sometime in the near future after Oct. 21st? Im definately not going to make it to the Tree Town Open, since now I have a football game to go to. But I do want to get into a tournament with you guys. Me and my friend were really pumped on going...now we may have to wait. If you guys are planning a tournament soon after, there is nothing...and Ive checked...so far that is on the calendar of importance.

OR

I know Ive already asked this...could it get moved to a different day? The 14th, 22nd, or 28th?
I know that the date is set, Im cool with that. I guess I just want to attend, and meet new people.

[Joah]

Is there going to be another tourney planned sometime in the near future after Oct. 21st? Im definately not going to make it to the Tree Town Open, since now I have a football game to go to.

Texas Tech?

After meeting Codeman, Jormi & the gang, I'm really gonna push this.
I can't say a definate "yes" yet, but I'm doubling my efforts.

As far as another near future tourney goes, STAY TUNED.

"MADTOWN THROWDOWN '07" news will be coming soon.

Watchout Codeman, I've got some coming for you. :wink:

[Jormi_Boced]

I would think that could probably work, but it will be up to Codeman. He probably won't be on the boards for a few days though, so he will have to let you know when you get back. Also, he will have some big prize announcements.

[deliverymanxas]

I would think that could probably work, but it will be up to Codeman. He probably won't be on the boards for a few days though, so he will have to let you know when you get back. Also, he will have some big prize announcements.

If this is about the date, that would be awesome!

[Jormi_Boced]

Yeah, I was talking about the date, but I am not the official word.

[Joah]

Hopefully, not the 28th.

Or the 14th. :?

[deliverymanxas]

Hopefully, not the 28th.

Or the 14th. :?

I would rather it be that Sunday the 22nd...but I also want more than myself to agree on that. Mostly Jormi and Codeman, but everybody that intends on attending has a say in this as well. I would feel terrible if the date got changed, then about 2 or 3 people cant attend due to schedule conflicts.

For me, I was planning on that Saturday because I wasnt going to have money to go to this game. Even had transportation planned, maps printed out...the works. Now I had a season ticket holder for NU give my wife 2 tickets (maybe even the whole season). Thats why I am asking about a change now instead of when we started chatting about this.

I do apologize, but hopefully it doesnt cause any anger.

[deliverymanxas]

Got my paws on a castle today. If things work out, and I end up attending this...we could use it in one of the maps. I think it was Jormi that said he has one, and that somebody else was going to have one there.

[Nooblar]

Well, I have a cousin who's expressed intrest in going, but nothing for sure yet.

And I'm almost done finalizing my fall schedule. It looks as if I will be able to attend! I'm really pumped--Codeman, just wait until I meet you again :twisted: Those orcs won't stand a chance!

[Codeman]

PRIZE UPDATE:
1. The special HS Gen-Con promotional figure “Sir Hawthorne” will be one the prizes available.
2. Craig VanNess has autographed a number of Heroscape Cards for us to offer as prizes here in Forest City and at Jormi_Boced Austin Tournaments….Two of those cards will be out on the prize table at Tree Town Open for two lucky tournament participates.
3. Other misc prizes include: Custom Painted Sergeant Drake (by Jormi_Boced), Misc Dice assortment including Dice Bag (by Memeriories & Keepsakes), several expansions will be broke apart into squads and all the terrain will again be grouped together for a prize also,

[Codeman]

I have updated the main page however - Here are the maps:
Wolf Swamp Road
Forsaken Waters
Meat Grinder

The Forsaken Waters & Meat Grinder maps will be modified to include a couple of trees… after all it is the “ Tree Town Open “! All trees on maps will invoke a new rule just for our tournement play here in tree town…

Special Tree Town Tournament Rule:
Any figure adjacent to a tree may roll an additional defense die when being attacked by a non-adjacent figure.

[Codeman]

Is there going to be another tourney planned sometime in the near future after Oct. 21st? Im definately not going to make it to the Tree Town Open, since now I have a football game to go to. But I do want to get into a tournament with you guys. Me and my friend were really pumped on going...now we may have to wait. If you guys are planning a tournament soon after, there is nothing...and Ive checked...so far that is on the calendar of importance.

OR

I know Ive already asked this...could it get moved to a different day? The 14th, 22nd, or 28th?
I know that the date is set, Im cool with that. I guess I just want to attend, and meet new people.

Sorry... even though this is a friendly game, and I would like to be flexible to accommodate you... I think the only fair thing for everyone else is to keep the original date as others have made plans around this date. Hope you can make it to the next event.

[deliverymanxas]

Is it because Im a Texas Fan? :lol:

Its alright. I expected it anyway, just thought I would try.
Look forward to meeting you guys someday. And get our Scape on!

Good Luck to all of you!

Dave

[gibberish_47]

PRIZE UPDATE:
1. The special HS Gen-Con promotional figure “Sir Hawthorne” will be one the prizes available.
2. Craig VanNess has autographed a number of Heroscape Cards for us to offer as prizes here in Forest City and at Jormi_Boced Austin Tournaments….Two of those cards will be out on the prize table at Tree Town Open for two lucky tournament participates.
3. Other misc prizes include: Custom Painted Sergeant Drake (by Jormi_Boced), Misc Dice assortment including Dice Bag (by Memeriories & Keepsakes), several expansions will be broke apart into squads and all the terrain will again be grouped together for a prize also,

:blowup:

You are forcing my hand. :D

[Codeman]

I'm happy with how the prizes are coming along.... The winner is going to have a tough decision on what to pick not too say the 2nd and 3rd place finishers have it much easier! It appears all the top finishers will end up with a better than average prize. Even the unfortunate finishers on the bottom will go home with more than their $5 entry fee worth of stuff. Again the best prize will be a full day of HS and meeting more new Heroscapers.

[Jormi_Boced]

I'm happy with how the prizes are coming along.... The winner is going to have a tough decision on what to pick not too say the 2nd and 3rd place finishers have it much easier! It appears all the top finishers will end up with a better than average prize. Even the unfortunate finishers on the bottom will go home with more than their $5 entry fee worth of stuff. Again the best prize will be a full day of HS and meeting more new Heroscapers.

Yeah, the prizes for this tourney are going to rock!

[Nooblar]

Great! I can't wait to go!

Even if I don't get Sir Backstabber (I probably won't), I can always look forwad to a nice autographed card :D

Thanks again for doing this tournament, guys!

[Jormi_Boced]

Great! I can't wait to go!

Even if I don't get Sir Backstabber (I probably won't), I can always look forwad to a nice autographed card :D

Thanks again for doing this tournament, guys!

Hey, who know what you will get. That is the beauty of the prize table. You never know what may or may not be left when it is your turn to get something :twisted:

[Nooblar]

Well, we all know who's going for the terrain pile ;)

[Jormi_Boced]

Well, we all know who's going for the terrain pile ;)

Yeah, we all know who you need to beat to go home with that:)

[deliverymanxas]

Tell you what...
Makes me really...REALLY start to think about whether I want to attend this football game, or go to this tournament.

Decisions...decisions...

[Codeman]

Tell you what...
Makes me really...REALLY start to think about whether I want to attend this football game, or go to this tournament.

Decisions...decisions...

They have a good team and coaching... they probably can do this one without you. You could also set a VCR and still see the game tape delay. It's up to you but as far as I know we aren't going to be televising the "Tree Town Open" so the only way to see our tourney is to participate. Hope to see you here.

[deliverymanxas]

Tell you what...
Makes me really...REALLY start to think about whether I want to attend this football game, or go to this tournament.

Decisions...decisions...

They have a good team and coaching... they probably can do this one without you. You could also set a VCR and still see the game tape delay. It's up to you but as far as I know we aren't going to be televising the "Tree Town Open" so the only way to see our tourney is to participate. Hope to see you here.

Agreed. But mostly its up to my wife. It was her mother who gave us the tickets because her chemo is kinda kickin her butt. If she wants to go, then Im probably gonna be in the back yard sleeping for a month if I didnt go...
but then again...its not entirely set into stone yet. :lol:

[Supergeek]

Well, we all know who's going for the terrain pile ;)

Yeah, we all know who you need to beat to go home with that:)

I don't know about that. With Sir Hawthorne up there. Nevermind, Spider Poison is coming. :grumble: Yes, I want the terrain.

A couple more maybes. Outstanding!

Dman, You can do it!

[Joah]

Just to let you all know, I'm trying to get nwojedi to sign on.
Spider-poison v. nwo part 2, is worth the drive alone.

[mechastar]

Hi all. I'll be moved in to Des Moines before the big day so I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and playing HS. See you there.

[Grungebob]

Hey guys we are having a big tourney on the same day in Texas!!

[Jormi_Boced]

Hi all. I'll be moved in to Des Moines before the big day so I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and playing HS. See you there.

Cool, maybe you can meet Supergeek in Ames and carpool or something.

[Nooblar]

Well, Grunge, if you can hook up a sattelite feed with TV cameras and everything, maybe we could merge the tourneys ;)

[Supergeek]

Hi all. I'll be moved in to Des Moines before the big day so I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and playing HS. See you there.

Cool, maybe you can meet Supergeek in Ames and carpool or something.

I have already extended an invitation to deliverymanxas and his friends, but it looks like they might not be able to make it. If not or if he only brings one or so other people, you are more than welcome to ride with me.

[deliverymanxas]

Hi all. I'll be moved in to Des Moines before the big day so I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and playing HS. See you there.

Cool, maybe you can meet Supergeek in Ames and carpool or something.

I have already extended an invitation to deliverymanxas and his friends, but it looks like they might not be able to make it. If not or if he only brings one or so other people, you are more than welcome to ride with me.

So far. But things could change.

[Codeman]

Hey guys we are having a big tourney on the same day in Texas!!

At some point we need to find an event site that is half way between us. How great would it be to have DFW 1st place finisher take on our 1st place finisher then your 2nd placer would play our 2nd placer, and so on.

Or take your top 8 with our top 8 and do an offical 16 man bracket.

Or do a regular Swiss style tournement and keep team points.

The options are endless but all would be fun. What do you think? Topeka Kansas meet?

[Gilk]

I'd like to attend as well. I'm not sure how many players I'll bring with me from among my friends, but most likely two or three. I will get you more exact numbers early September, along with any entry fees you require.

[Jormi_Boced]

I'd like to attend as well. I'm not sure how many players I'll bring with me from among my friends, but most likely two or three. I will get you more exact numbers early September, along with any entry fees you require.

Excellent, where are you from?

[fat_rabbit]

Hopefully this doesn't offend or annoy you but I have a few quetions about your tourney. It'll take me 2.5 hours to get there if I decide to go so I just want to make sure it's worth my time.(and gas money)

How long will we be playing?

How many people do you anticipate coming?

What's the average age of people participating?

[Jormi_Boced]

Hopefully this doesn't offend or annoy you but I have a few quetions about your tourney. It'll take me 2.5 hours to get there if I decide to go so I just want to make sure it's worth my time.(and gas money)

How long will we be playing?

How many people do you anticipate coming?

What's the average age of people participating?

I do not find anything offensive about your questions.

The play length of the tourney will ultimately depend on the number of players. The tourney will be swiss style and we will play enough game to have one undefeated player.

I am guessing around 20. We have had 8, 16 and 14 before, but the prizes for this one are going to be the best yet, so I definitely see it jumping up a bit. I think we can hold at least 30.

Our age range so far has run from 8-49, but most players are in their late teens to early 20s I would say.

After the last tourney, some of the people came back to my house to play some non-Heroscape games. We can maybe arrange for some sort of after tourney gaming for this one too. I am not sure how long we can stay at Godfather's though.

Where are you from?

If you have any other questions, let me know. I will answer them as best I can.

[Jormi_Boced]

I have updated the main page however - Here are the maps:
Wolf Swamp Road
Forsaken Waters
Meat Grinder

The Forsaken Waters & Meat Grinder maps will be modified to include a couple of trees… after all it is the “ Tree Town Open “! All trees on maps will invoke a new rule just for our tournement play here in tree town…

Special Tree Town Tournament Rule:
Any figure adjacent to a tree will gain one defense if attacked by a range unit.

I just wanted to kind of reword the tournament rule so it is a little more clear.

I think it should read:

Any figure adjacent to a tree may roll an additional defense die when being attacked by a non-adjacent figure.

[Codeman]

I have updated the main page however - Here are the maps:
Wolf Swamp Road
Forsaken Waters
Meat Grinder

The Forsaken Waters & Meat Grinder maps will be modified to include a couple of trees… after all it is the “ Tree Town Open “! All trees on maps will invoke a new rule just for our tournement play here in tree town…

Special Tree Town Tournament Rule:
Any figure adjacent to a tree will gain one defense if attacked by a range unit.

I just wanted to kind of reword the tournament rule so it is a little more clear.

I think it should read:

Any figure adjacent to a tree may roll an additional defense die when being attacked by a non-adjacent figure.

Yes, thank you... that is much better wording - I will change the front page. Good Job.

I just wish you wouldn't post from work.

[Codeman]

I'd like to attend as well. I'm not sure how many players I'll bring with me from among my friends, but most likely two or three. I will get you more exact numbers early September, along with any entry fees you require.

Entry fee is only $5 - Please check out the first page - this should answer most of your questions, but feel free to ask. At this point I would be surprised if we did not have 20+ players ... I'm almost getting concerned we may have over 30 participants ( but we are good at adapting and I sure we will be able to handle any number that does show up ) (I will be building several maps days in advance).

If you do plan on coming down ( which I hope you do ) Please PM me with you T-Shirt size as all participants get a shirt ( check out page 5 or 6 showing shirt design ).

[Supergeek]

What happened to the sign up list? Also, I think that the Heroscapers.com logo should be on the back of the shirts as one of the sponsors.

[Jormi_Boced]

What happened to the sign up list? Also, I think that the Heroscapers.com logo should be on the back of the shirts as one of the sponsors.

All the lists are down right now.

I wouldn't be opposed to putting them on the shirt, but they really haven't done anything to sponsor the tourney.

[Nooblar]

I dunno if you ahve my size still, but I was 'L'. I don't remember what gibberish was.

I hope we get the sign-up widget working again :? I like to see who's all coming!

[Codeman]

What happened to the sign up list? Also, I think that the Heroscapers.com logo should be on the back of the shirts as one of the sponsors.

FYI - I did get permission to use:

" Heroscapers.com (your source for all things 'scape)"

I agree with Jormi_Boced that Heroscapers are not really sponsers... however I do want to promote HS and this web site does help do that. At this point I asked Jormi_Boced if he had any ideas were or how to put on the shirt.

Good thought SuperGeek ... as of now I don't know if we will get it added it or not but it's not a bad idea. If not on this shirt we will get it on the Forest Frenzy shirts ( providing we do shirts for that )

[Jormi_Boced]

What happened to the sign up list? Also, I think that the Heroscapers.com logo should be on the back of the shirts as one of the sponsors.

FYI - I did get permission to use:

" Heroscapers.com (your source for all things 'scape)"

I agree with Jormi_Boced that Heroscapers are not really sponsers... however I do want to promote HS and this web site does help do that. At this point I asked Jormi_Boced if he had any ideas were or how to put on the shirt.

Good thought SuperGeek ... as of now I don't know if we will get it added it or not but it's not a bad idea. If not on this shirt we will get it on the Forest Frenzy shirts ( providing we do shirts for that )

Maybe you can have truth or whoever email me an .eps of the logo or something.

[deliverymanxas]

Im back to being a maybe. I will put my name up when the chance comes, but right now (for some reason) I cant register. I did a little talking with the wife, and she is fine with me not going to the football game, and instead going to this tourney (or so she says anyway). I will have to see if my friend(s) still feel like going, and let you guys know.

Dman

[Jormi_Boced]

Im back to being a maybe. I will put my name up when the chance comes, but right now (for some reason) I cant register. I did a little talking with the wife, and she is fine with me not going to the football game, and instead going to this tourney (or so she says anyway). I will have to see if my friend(s) still feel like going, and let you guys know.

Dman

That would be cool man. Right now the registering funtcion of the Web site isn't working I believe.

[Rÿchean]

SO in light of two large tournaments happening on the same day, I declare October 21st national heroscape tournament day and encourage all other groups and factions to also have a tourney on the same day....

that would be truly epic !

[deliverymanxas]

SO in light of two large tournaments happening on the same day, I declare October 21st national heroscape tournament day and encourage all other groups and factions to also have a tourney on the same day....

that would be truly epic !

Can I hear a HOOORAH!?

Edit:
Just talked to my wife about those tickets...
They are three rows back from the 20 yard line. W O W !
Unfortunately...its on the NU sideline. That was the negative. We would be the only two Longhorn fans in a sea of Red. Another negative. And last time I checked, two negatives equal a positive only in math. So, now its confirmed that my friends and myself will be there for sure. Im going to talk with my friends tonight, and let you guys know how many are coming, and what our shirt sizes are going to be. Definately 2, and both Larges.

[Bridge-it]

Will register when site brings back polls

[Joah]

SO in light of two large tournaments happening on the same day, I declare October 21st national heroscape tournament day and encourage all other groups and factions to also have a tourney on the same day....

that would be truly epic !

Spot on.

Ry hit the nail.

If you can't make it to a HS tourney, make sure you play a game this day.

The Battle Report pages should be bustin' at the gill.

Everyone on 'Scapers' plays an "Epic" game on 10/21/06.

Ready...

Set....

Crappy Int Roll! :wink:

[Grungebob]

but they really haven't done anything to sponsor the tourney.Nothing beyond providing free of charge a place for you to discuss all of your tourney details. I guess that doesn't qualify as sponsorship .... :?

[Codeman]

but they really haven't done anything to sponsor the tourney.Nothing beyond providing free of charge a place for you to discuss all of your tourney details. I guess that doesn't qualify as sponsorship .... :?

With out debating the definition of "Sponsor", I did get Truth's permission to put " Heroscapers.com your sourse for all things scape!" logo on our shirts as a way of promoting HS. Super Geek originally proposed this idea and I thought it made sense to add it to the shirt.

[Grungebob]

but they really haven't done anything to sponsor the tourney.Nothing beyond providing free of charge a place for you to discuss all of your tourney details. I guess that doesn't qualify as sponsorship .... :?

With out debating the definition of "Sponsor", I did get Truth's permission to put " Heroscapers.com your sourse for all things scape!" logo on our shirts as a way of promoting HS. Super Geek originally proposed this idea and I thought it made sense to add it to the shirt.Yep I saw that Codeman. You rock, and you too Supergeek.

[Jormi_Boced]

but they really haven't done anything to sponsor the tourney.Nothing beyond providing free of charge a place for you to discuss all of your tourney details. I guess that doesn't qualify as sponsorship .... :?

With out debating the definition of "Sponsor", I did get Truth's permission to put " Heroscapers.com your sourse for all things scape!" logo on our shirts as a way of promoting HS. Super Geek originally proposed this idea and I thought it made sense to add it to the shirt.

Yep, and I still have not recieved an .eps of it. I will get it on there once I get it and reup the layout.

[deliverymanxas]

That could be a pretty sweet addition. Cant wait to see the updated version.

[Joah]

but they really haven't done anything to sponsor the tourney.Nothing beyond providing free of charge a place for you to discuss all of your tourney details. I guess that doesn't qualify as sponsorship .... :?

Um...yeah.
Jormi, 'Scapers/HQ/.net is the reason we've met.
This community has done every bit as much for the game.

If I'm walking down the street in a HS tee, I WANT 'Scapers on it.
If "whoever" gamer doesn't want to talk to me then, they can it least look it up.
If Truth is down w/it, RUN w/it.
I have no intention of sounding flip.

"Scapers" is a huge reason this tourney is happening.

[Jormi_Boced]

but they really haven't done anything to sponsor the tourney.Nothing beyond providing free of charge a place for you to discuss all of your tourney details. I guess that doesn't qualify as sponsorship .... :?

Um...yeah.
Jormi, 'Scapers/HQ/.net is the reason we've met.
This community has done every bit as much for the game.

If I'm walking down the street in a HS tee, I WANT 'Scapers on it.
If "whoever" gamer doesn't want to talk to me then, they can it least look it up.
If Truth is down w/it, RUN w/it.
I have no intention of sounding flip.

"Scapers" is a huge reason this tourney is happening.

I am not going to get into what qualifies as "sposorship", but there are other sites out their to advertise the TTO, and for me we would be having the tourney with or without Heroscapers.com. We probably would not have as many people attend it, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I am excited to have this huge tourney that the TTO is turning out to be, but it is going to be a lot more work and money for me than if it was just the 8-16 people that I know from outside of Heroscapers. Most of the people that have come to the tourneys I have ran so far are not members of Heroscapers, so although Heroscapers.com is a good resource, it isn't the only way one is going to be able to have a tourney.

Anyway, like I said, I am not opposed to advertise for Heroscapers.com, and now that Truth sent the link to the .eps, I will get it on the shirt. I will probably put it on the back with the sponsors.

[Codeman]

Joah, your in luck the HS logo will be on the shirt acording to Jormi_Boced.
However there is only two ways to get a shirt
1. be a sponsor
2. be in Forest City at TTO as a participant

Since you talking about walking down the street in the shirt ... I assume it is A more positive/likely sign that you will make it. ( Bring a car full with you ) Hope to see you in October.

[Grungebob]

Anyway, like I said, I am not opposed to advertise for Heroscapers.com, and now that Truth sent the link to the .eps, I will get it on the shirt. I will probably put it on the back with the sponsors.

:thumbsup:

[GaryLASQ]

SO in light of two large tournaments happening on the same day, I declare October 21st national heroscape tournament day and encourage all other groups and factions to also have a tourney on the same day....

that would be truly epic !

Spot on. Ry hit the nail. If you can't make it to a HS tourney, make sure you play a game this day. The Battle Report pages should be bustin' at the gill.

Everyone on 'Scapers' plays an "Epic" game on 10/21/06.
hmm, should i car pool with Joah to Forest City or fire up a Chicagoland HS Tourney for 10/21? decisions, decisions...

[Codeman]

GaryLASQ the decision should be obvious.... that is a long drive for Joah... if you are a real friend you would car pool with him :)

If you would make to the tourney then that would tentatively make Illinois the 5th state represented at TTO!

I hope you can make it .

[Joah]

Joah, your in luck the HS logo will be on the shirt acording to Jormi_Boced.
However there is only two ways to get a shirt
1. be a sponsor
2. be in Forest City at TTO as a participant

Since you talking about walking down the street in the shirt ... I assume it is A more positive/likely sign that you will make it. ( Bring a car full with you ) Hope to see you in October.
I should know for sure in the next couple of days.

[Jormi_Boced]

GaryLASQ the decision should be obvious.... that is a long drive for Joah... if you are a real friend you would car pool with him :)


I like that.

[songbird]

Any chance there will be different age brackets? Like a 13 and younger bracket, etc.? I think my son would really enjoy this event, and he's a decent gamer but also only 7, so I'm not sure I'd want to pit him on his own against *ahem* rabid adult players vying for the best prizes. ;)

[Jormi_Boced]

Any chance there will be different age brackets? Like a 13 and younger bracket, etc.? I think my son would really enjoy this event, and he's a decent gamer but also only 7, so I'm not sure I'd want to pit him on his own against *ahem* rabid adult players vying for the best prizes. ;)

I don't think we will probably do this, but it is maybe a possibility. I wouldn't worry about rabid adults. Everyone who has come to these so far has been very easy going and is mostly their for the fun, because everyone will be walking away with some sort of prize anyway. We do have some younger people there as well. I think 9 has been the youngest so far. With the swiss style, the younger and less experienced players will be fairly quickly sorted from the older more experienced players, so the groups will be able to play in the same tourney with some mingling. Who knows, maybe we could have some sort of prize for the youngest entrant:)

[Codeman]

Any chance there will be different age brackets? Like a 13 and younger bracket, etc.? I think my son would really enjoy this event, and he's a decent gamer but also only 7, so I'm not sure I'd want to pit him on his own against *ahem* rabid adult players vying for the best prizes. ;)

Jormi_Boced had a good point ... with the Swiss style format people of the same skill/luck level do seek each other though the pairing process as each round goes by. I can also confirm Jormi_Boced statement about everyone being friendly, so far everyone has been corgial, which I think everyone can be and still be completive.

Songbird that is a good idea you had, that the rest of us never thought of. If we did get four or more kids under 12 ( or some similar age ) we probably could arrange a mini-round robin style tourney for them also. Something we can think about promoting at future tourneys.

Shooting from the hip now.....I would think we could throw together a mini tourney if we have some young ones show up at the TTO. If their isn't enough for a seperate group, I still think a seven year old would have fun either way, and I am sure he would be entertaining to play against if not dangerous.

Watch him win the youngsters group and then some rabid ten year old points out your son sould be disqualified because he is not " ages 8 to adult" :wink:

[deliverymanxas]

I could be rabid... :twisted:

Well, no. I guess I couldnt... :D

[songbird]

It's no big deal; I know at this point it's still hard to predict how many people will come and what ages they will be. And the Swiss rules should be interesting -- I've read about them but never actually played in a Swiss tourney before, but it sounds like it would help even things out over the course of several rounds.

My son definitely understands how to make the units work together, such as Gruts + Krug or his new favorite, MacDirks + Allistair, so I think he'd do OK overall. :)

[Jormi_Boced]

It's no big deal; I know at this point it's still hard to predict how many people will come and what ages they will be. And the Swiss rules should be interesting -- I've read about them but never actually played in a Swiss tourney before, but it sounds like it would help even things out over the course of several rounds.

My son definitely understands how to make the units work together, such as Gruts + Krug or his new favorite, MacDirks + Allistair, so I think he'd do OK overall. :)

Yeah, you never know, maybe he will walk away with a bigger trophy than you.

[songbird]

Yeah, you never know, maybe he will walk away with a bigger trophy than you.
:lol: It wouldn't surprise me one bit!

[deliverymanxas]

Yeah, you never know, maybe he will walk away with a bigger trophy than you.
:lol: It wouldn't surprise me one bit!

I know if I was in his shoes...and I won a bigger trophy than my dad, it would be a long ride home! :lol:

[Codeman]

Poll – Since we lost our registration bar, I added the poll.

Now I know this is not a very accurate way to get a head count, ( I still need everyone to PM with their T-Shirt size) , it is a way to get a general head count. If you are bringing some gamers with you to the Tree Town Open and they are not members of Hersoscapers… this would be a good opportunity to have them sign on and they could also vote also!

Thanks

[gibberish_47]

Still not 100% sure I can make it, but I'm a large. :D

[Joah]

Codeman, PM sent.

[Cave-2]

I Liked to go but that's well over 200 mi each way-- My wife would not be pleased, but I can maybe help-- I can send a Nerak as prize if Codeman will pm me shipping info.

The Nerak is still in his original wrap (unopened) but has no card- I never got one for it.

[deliverymanxas]

I Liked to go but that's well over 200 mi each way-- My wife would not be pleased, but I can maybe help-- I can send a Nerak as prize if Codeman will pm me shipping info.

The Nerak is still in his original wrap (unopened) but has no card- I never got one for it.

Im cruisin over from the Omaha area...but Im not sure KC is closer to here or there right off hand.

[Jormi_Boced]

I Liked to go but that's well over 200 mi each way-- My wife would not be pleased, but I can maybe help-- I can send a Nerak as prize if Codeman will pm me shipping info.

The Nerak is still in his original wrap (unopened) but has no card- I never got one for it.

Yeah, you could maybe catch a ride with someone coming up this way.

[spider_poison]

Codeman- I think I've already read the whole thread, so I'm sorry if this actually has been discussed....
How are you going to deal with armies that exceed the space allowed in starting zones? If there will be a limit to the zones, what is that limit? Thanks!

[Jormi_Boced]

Codeman- I think I've already read the whole thread, so I'm sorry if this actually has been discussed....
How are you going to deal with armies that exceed the space allowed in starting zones? If there will be a limit to the zones, what is that limit? Thanks!

I think this is answered in the very first post on the front page. He is trying to have all the important info. there.

[gibberish_47]

I'm wondering if there will be anything going on after the tournament, like some pick up games, etc.

[deliverymanxas]

I'm wondering if there will be anything going on after the tournament, like some pick up games, etc.

That would be kinda cool. For some of us that just want to hang out and play more Scape before we have to make the long journey home.
Even if we just want to have a few adult beverages... :lol:

[spider_poison]

Maps – Wolf Swamp Road, Forsaken Waters, Meat Grinder (20/21 hex starting positions on each map)


Cool, so any units beyond the 20/21 cannot be used. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

[Grungebob]

Maps – Wolf Swamp Road, Forsaken Waters, Meat Grinder (20/21 hex starting positions on each map)


Cool, so any units beyond the 20/21 cannot be used. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!In our Texas tournament there is no limit on how large your army is as long as it is 400 points or less. Some players might decide to field more that the 24 space limit and that is fine, but they will just have to choose at the beginning of the game which figures to leave off.

[Jormi_Boced]

Maps – Wolf Swamp Road, Forsaken Waters, Meat Grinder (20/21 hex starting positions on each map)


Cool, so any units beyond the 20/21 cannot be used. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!In our Texas tournament there is no limit on how large your army is as long as it is 400 points or less. Some players might decide to field more that the 24 space limit and that is fine, but they will just have to choose at the beginning of the game which figures to leave off.

Yeah, that is how it will work here too. If you have more figs at the start of the game, you will have to leave some off of the board.

[Kennyra]

Hi... first-time poster, here...

A group of 5-7 of us from the Des Moines area are 90% sure we'll be coming up to Forest City for the tournament. We have a few questions that I haven't been able to answer by reading the other posts.

1. Can you change your army each round?
2. Are glyphs being used... and if so, which ones?
3. Will there be 'officials' around in case of rule questions?
4. If we've got a couple of the maps on movable boards, should we bring them?

I think that's it for now. We're really looking forward to October 21.

kennyra

[Codeman]

Hi... first-time poster, here...

A group of 5-7 of us from the Des Moines area are 90% sure we'll be coming up to Forest City for the tournament. We have a few questions that I haven't been able to answer by reading the other posts.

1. Can you change your army each round?
2. Are glyphs being used... and if so, which ones?
3. Will there be 'officials' around in case of rule questions?
4. If we've got a couple of the maps on movable boards, should we bring them?

I think that's it for now. We're really looking forward to October 21.

kennyra

1. No
2. Yes Random
3. Yes - Jormi_Boced is TD/Official
4. Thanks for the offer, but at this time I will say no you don't need to. However if attendance is looking to get into the high 30's or more we get in a bind I might take you up on your offer.

Hope you can make it... please refer to the first post as I will keep the info current as things change. When you know who is coming please PM me wtih names & shirts sizes. See you next month.

[Codeman]

Maps – Wolf Swamp Road, Forsaken Waters, Meat Grinder (20/21 hex starting positions on each map)

Jormi=Boced already answered the starting zone question.. I just wanted to clarify some maps or one side may be different than the other but you will have either 20 or 21 starting spaces/hexs. In some cases you may only be able to put out a partial squad. Please keep this inmind when picking your armies.

[Codeman]

I'm wondering if there will be anything going on after the tournament, like some pick up games, etc.

That would be kinda cool. For some of us that just want to hang out and play more Scape before we have to make the long journey home.
Even if we just want to have a few adult beverages... :lol:

Anyone who hasn't had enought HS, can come over to my house... I have room four 5 maps ( more if we invade my wifes sewing room ). The first Tree Town open was at the house and we had 5 maps and just eight people show up.... How things change... now we can have a impromtu game and have 8 show up for that! Also teardown will be easy as we can slide the maps right back onto the board and load them back into the van and carry a few back into to house :wink:

If some of you want to play something other than HS I also have several other games - Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Through the Desert, Bonnaza, Formula De, and others.... sorry I don't have the selection Jormi_Boced has... but we can find something.

[Jormi_Boced]

I can bring some other games with me as well if anyone is interested.

[Codeman]

Hey! ... We got Sticky Status :D

[Jormi_Boced]

Hmmm, how did that happen?

[Rÿchean]

Because you guys rock!!!!!!

[Codeman]

Because you guys rock!!!!!!

Thanks, and you DFW guys are rocks too :lol:

seriously, I think both groups rock. DFW does great down south, We aren't doing to bad in the north. Come on Kanas City or St Louis we should have a strong group/link inbetween tying both groups together.

[Grungebob]

I stickied it!! I think you guys run an event the way it should be run and I hope that others read your thread and take notes. The essential info is covered and the hype is all there!! We know there are some spanktastik players involved and the sponsorship involving the local community is far and above anything I've seen. You guys deserve at least a sticky. This is the beginning of a grass roots groundswell of desire for tourneys, but it is unique in the fact that it is all done by US the players and not the corporation that makes the product. We make the rules and do a damned fine job as these events show!! YOU guys rock!!

[Codeman]

Thank you... I know we try to do it up right and we learn alittle each time we host a tourney and of course also thru Heroscapers too.

Thanks for the Sticky status!

(I hope to have a lot of good pictures to share after the tourney)

[gibberish_47]

Well, I injured my knee and ankle playing soccer the other day. It hurts like heck, and I can't do much, but that might be a good thing. If it's bad enough that I can't do anything for two months, I'll probably be 'scaping! I might just get a rematch with spider_poison. :D

[Codeman]

Well, I injured my knee and ankle playing soccer the other day. It hurts like heck, and I can't do much, but that might be a good thing. If it's bad enough that I can't do anything for two months, I'll probably be 'scaping! I might just get a rematch with spider_poison. :D
As long as your injury isn’t serious… I think HS might just be the best medicine.

A rematch might be in your future as Spider Poison as well as all of his brother should be here. Having them all at the TTO will make some challenging games. Beating one of them is great, beating two of them is near imposable, and if you can beat all of them in one day… you shouldn’t be playing HS… you should have bought a lottery ticket instead.

Hope your ankle & knee heal well without any damage, and hope to see you and Nooblar next month.

[deliverymanxas]

gib-
sorry to hear that. hope its not too serious, yet I do hope its serious enough to be laid up for a couple of months...
Just because you said it would include lots of Scape! :lol:


Now seriously, that sux! Hope you get better.

[Kennyra]

Hi... first-time poster, here...

2. Are glyphs being used... and if so, which ones?

kennyra

2. Yes Random



Hi again,
Can I ask a few more glyph questions?
Is there a certain number of random qlyphs per map?
Are they drawn randomly from ALL the HS glyphs or just certain ones?
Will they be face up or down?
Will placement always be in the middle of the maps?

Thanks in advance,
Kennyra

[Jormi_Boced]

Hi... first-time poster, here...

2. Are glyphs being used... and if so, which ones?

kennyra

2. Yes Random



Hi again,
Can I ask a few more glyph questions?
Is there a certain number of random qlyphs per map?
Are they drawn randomly from ALL the HS glyphs or just certain ones?
Will they be face up or down?
Will placement always be in the middle of the maps?

Thanks in advance,
Kennyra

We are still playtesting, but there will probably be 1 on WSR and 2 on MG and FW.

They are drawn from all official Heroscape glyphs.

They are face down at the beginning of the game and are revealed when a figure move onto one. If a squad or unwounded heroe steps on the glyph of Kelda, it is revealed and the unit must end it's movement on the space from which it moved into the glyph of Kelda. It remains face up until an eligible character moves on to it.

The placement is always aproximately equidistant from both sides and in a vulnerable position.

If you have any more quesions, let me know.

Michael

[Jormi_Boced]

I think this should get tacked on to here too, for people subscribed to the thread ans such.

Go to the SUPER BOWL!

Yes you read that correctly “ All Tree Town Open participants get to go to the Super Bowl” however you need to know the rest of the story.

A funny thing happened to me last week when I was going to stop by Godfathers Pizza and check out possible table arrangements in the game room. They were CLOSED! The next day I find out they are closed for good and the building is for sale! Not to worry… our local Bowling Alley ( The Super Bowl ) has stepped up to the challenge, and has offered us a place to hold our tournament. The Super Bowl has a large party area that we can utilize as a gaming area. Since it is a Saturday ( youth bowling ) there is no alcohol served or smoking ( this should not be an issue as Godfathers was no smoking and alcohol free also ). I will post a menu, as we get closer to October 21.

The Super Bowl is located one mile east of Forest City on Highway 9 –or- 14 miles west of I-35 & Hwy 9 interchange.

I will be updating the Tree Town Open Thread – keep looking for details on that thread. Thank you

Sorry for the change of plans, I’m sure plan B will work out well for us also.

[Codeman]

Jormi_Boced... good idea! I did change the front page but it may get over looked. I posted on the other thread to draw notice. Did the subject title catch your attention? It did need on here also ... thank you.

[Jormi_Boced]

No problem. I think it will get attention. I just thought for some of the folks that don't watch the boards so closely, they might miss it especially if it drops off the front page. This way if they are subscribed they will get it.

[deliverymanxas]

wow, that kinda sux. But way to stay on top of things!

[Codeman]

wow, that kinda sux. But way to stay on top of things!

Ya, Godfathers had the near perfect gaming room. The Super Bowl is good subsitute, we have a even bigger area, lots of parking right off the highway. We will have a good time there.

[Jormi_Boced]

Yeah, we will definitely have more room at the Super Bowl.

[Supergeek]

That's too bad, I was looking forward to some bacon cheeseburger pizza.
Oh well, more room is good and I never have been to the Super Bowl.

[Jormi_Boced]

That's too bad, I was looking forward to some bacon cheeseburger pizza.
Oh well, more room is good and I never have been to the Super Bowl.

I actually am not a big fan of Godfather's pizza. Maybe it is just the one here in Austin, but their is something about the way the sauce tastes. Anyway, I haven't been to the Super Bowl in quite a few years, but they used to have some pretty awesome cheeseballs.

[deliverymanxas]

Well, regardless of where this is held, I think that we all will have a very good time!

Jormi-
Any updates on the shirts yet?

[Jormi_Boced]

Well, regardless of where this is held, I think that we all will have a very good time!

Jormi-
Any updates on the shirts yet?

Once I get the Super Bowl logo, I will update the shirt and repost.

[Codeman]

PRIZE ALERT !!! Nerak Gen-Con exclusive from 2005 is now also a prize thanks to Cave-2 who generously donated a Nerak for the Tree Town Open. This will look good on the prize table next to the Sir Hawthorne Gen-Con exclusive from 2006!

The prize table is looking good - I will be posting some pictures soon.

[deliverymanxas]

PRIZE ALERT !!! Nerak Gen-Con exclusive from 2005 is now also a prize thanks to Crave-2 who generously donated a Nerak for the Tree Town Open. This will look good on the prize table next to the Sir Hawthorne Gen-Con exclusive from 2006!

The prize table is looking good - I will be posting some pictures soon.

Roo-Hoo! Prize table sounds like it is going to look very nice...until the games are done. :lol:

[Codeman]

As promised ( even if a little late ) here are the maps showing the Tree & Glyph locations a well as the modified versions of the Meat Grinder & Forsaken Water maps. I did not include a photo of the Wolf Swamp Road, as that map will not have any modifications to it.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/MapForsakenWatersTTO.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/MapMeatGrinder_Trees1285.jpg

Note - Special Tree Town Tournament rule:
Any figure adjacent to a tree may roll an additional defense die when being attacked by a non-adjacent figure. ( what did you expect after all your playing in " The Tree Town Open ")

[deliverymanxas]

These look pretty nice...thanks for getting these up for us.

[Cave-2]

PRIZE ALERT !!! Nerak Gen-Con exclusive from 2005 is now also a prize thanks to Crave-2 who generously donated a Nerak for the Tree Town Open. This will look good on the prize table next to the Sir Hawthorne Gen-Con exclusive from 2006!

The prize table is looking good - I will be posting some pictures soon.

BTW it is CAVE-2 as in I go into caves as well as play heroscape or "I Cave too" shortened to Cave-2.
My Icon, image, picture under my name is one my wife and I set up and shot on a cave photo trip about 6 years ago.

No offense taken as I know that fingers on a keyboard sometimes have a mind of their own.

[Codeman]

Cave-2 my apologies. Thank you again for your generous donation to the TTO. I wish you could make to the tourney.

[Codeman]

PRIZE ALERT !!! Spider_ Poison sent me an e-mail and he said, " I'd like to donate a Ninjas and Samurai pack and an Agents and Gladiators pack to the prize pool"

Thank you - Spider _Poison

With all the "extra prizes" showing up it appears even the mid-placers will be making a couple of picks off the prize table. As for the top ten or finishers they will have some tough choices to make - allot of good stuff to choose from, and it keeps getting better.

[Supergeek]

Nice work Spider_Poison!
I have never wanted a month of football season to go by any faster than this coming month. I have been talking to deliverymanxas about this whole carpool thing since we possibly have 8 or 9 people coming up from Des Moines. He said that he has a caravan, so if we use that and one other car we should be able to get everyone. So, if anyone coming up from Des Moines is interested let us know and we'll try to figure it out.

[Jormi_Boced]

Nice work Spider_Poison!
I have never wanted a month of football season to go by any faster than this coming month. I have been talking to deliverymanxas about this whole carpool thing since we possibly have 8 or 9 people coming up from Des Moines. He said that he has a caravan, so if we use that and one other car we should be able to get everyone. So, if anyone coming up from Des Moines is interested let us know and we'll try to figure it out.

Sweet, int the words of C.W. McCall, "it looks like we got ourselves a convoy!"

[Codeman]

Hey... we got our registration back :lol: :lol: :lol:
I tried to delete the poll above it.... as there is no purpose for it now. It looks like Grungebob or someone else of consequence will have to delete the poll.

Everyone who hasn't registered yet please do so, and for those who need to change their maybe to yes please also do that.

Mo isn't represented yet.. but I've just got an e-mail from Kanas :shock:

Numbers are growing... I see some more MS in my future :lol:

[deliverymanxas]

Mo isn't represented yet.. but I've just got an e-mail from Kanas :shock:

If anybody is heading up from Kansas, let Supergeek or Myself know and we could hopefully work something out.

[Codeman]

:!: IMPORTANT NOTICE :!:

---- T-SHIRTS ----

For those of you who have not sent me you t-shirt size please do so in the next couple weeks. I have to get the shirts ordered and printed as there is a lead time. I want everyone who attends the tournament to get shirt... these are free :wink: and have been donated for this event. Right now I have more people telling me they are coming than I have T-Shirts, if you don't remember it doesn't hurt to e-mail me again.

Please email me you name and shirts size to: heroscaperdad@yahoo.com

See you October 21st

[gibberish_47]

I've got a friend who wants to come, I just have to make sure it works for him.

[Bridge-it]

Dman's friend...
No, I am not a girl.

[Codeman]

With so many new faces coming to the Tree Town Open it may be good to wear name badges ( optional of course ). I don't remember if it was Nooblar or Giberish made this suggestion at a Tournament held in Austin early this year, but it worked out well. Some of us are only going to know each other by our avatar. The name badge makes a lot sense. I know I re-used my name badge when I went to Gen-Con this year. If you have some time consider making one for yourself and wear it to the TTO. Below is what my badge looks like.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/BadgeID.jpg

[deliverymanxas]

hmm. pretty good idea.

[Codeman]

Here are some of the prizes up for grabs at the Tree Town Open. Red has finished the Dice Box / Tray ... He is now working on the Dice Tower... I will be posting a photo of the Dice Tower when that is complete as well as more of the prizes.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/DSC01297.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/PrizesTTO1305-1.jpg

Tree Town Open - October 21, 2006 - Forest City, Iowa

[Jormi_Boced]

Here are some of the prizes up for grabs at the Tree Town Open. Red has finished the Dice Box / Tray ... He is now working on the Dice Tower... I will be posting a photo of the Dice Tower when that is complete as well as more of the prizes.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/DSC01297.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/PrizesTTO1305-1.jpg

Tree Town Open - October 21, 2006 - Forest City, Iowa

I see a Derek Weston autograph in there too. I am getting excited to see the dice tower. The box looks nice.

[Nooblar]

WOW!!! That's a sweet haul! I'm salivating already :drool:

[Drumline3469]

I really want to come but it looks like I'll have to miss it. Sorry guys. Hopefully I can get together with some of you soon.

[Codeman]

I really want to come but it looks like I'll have to miss it. Sorry guys. Hopefully I can get together with some of you soon.

That is too bad. I know a couple of car loads ( 5 to 8 ) of scapers are coming up from DSM area.. you guys could have a real convoy coming up to Tree Town. Hopefully you can make Jormi_Boced Tournament which I assume will be in Austin, MN. and after that I will host the Forest Frenzy back here in Forest City sometime during April 07

[spider_poison]

That dice tray is amazing! I especially like how it has two compartments to it in both red and blue. I can't imagine the dice tower being any better than this, but time will tell.

[Codeman]

That dice tray is amazing! I especially like how it has two compartments to it in both red and blue. I can't imagine the dice tower being any better than this, but time will tell.

Yes I like it too... this is the prototype ,so hopefully the next ones are even better. I'm getting the second one made, but before I get that he has to finish the dice tower. He is kind of fitting this stuff in between jobs.

It is a nice piece, we were even talking about having a drawer under to store dice, cards, turn markers, ect.

[deliverymanxas]

That dice tray is amazing! I especially like how it has two compartments to it in both red and blue. I can't imagine the dice tower being any better than this, but time will tell.

Yes I like it too... this is the prototype ,so hopefully the next ones are even better. I'm getting the second one made, but before I get that he has to finish the dice tower. He is kind of fitting this stuff in between jobs.

It is a nice piece, we were even talking about having a drawer under to store dice, cards, turn markers, ect.
That would be sweet! Cant wait to see the dice tower now.

[Codeman]

:shock: IMPORTANT NOTICE :shock:

:lol: :lol: ---- T-SHIRTS ---- :lol: :lol:

For those of you who have not sent me you t-shirt size please do so in the next couple weeks. I have to get the shirts ordered and printed as there is a lead time. I want everyone who attends the tournament to get shirt... these are free and have been donated for this event. Right now I have more people telling me they are coming than I have T-Shirts, if you don't remember it doesn't hurt to e-mail me again.

Please email me you name and shirts size to: heroscaperdad@yahoo.com

See you October 21st :D

[gibberish_47]

It's looking like this might get competitive. :D

Great prizes! My schedule is still open... :pray:

[Codeman]

It's looking like this might get competitive. :D

Great prizes! My schedule is still open... :pray:

Yes might have some state or city rivalries developing.

We have a nice group from the Twin City metro area ( I think 11 or 12 ) and then another 9 or so from the Des Moines metro area. I am hoping we get a least a car full from Rochester too. Get a few from Albert Lea/ Austin along with our local Tree Towners. Hopefully you and Nooblar can bring another one or two along with you too ( Is your cousin coming? If so I need a t-shirt size SOON!

[Codeman]

PRIZE ALERT !!!!!

Thanks to the Des Moines area group that is coming up I am pleased to post that they are bringing two expansions and an unopened EOV to add to our prize table. Thank you Ken

Bring extra prizes is not necessary but is appreciated, I was not expecting any of this but thank you all again ( Cave-2, Spider_Poision, DesMoines Group ) what you've donated is great!

[Jormi_Boced]

WOW!!!

This is really cool!!! Everyone is going to walk away with a ton of stuff!!!

[Codeman]

PRIZE ALERT !!!!!
Two Dice Bags from Memories & Keepsakes will be on the prize table.
Both these bags are double lined reversible to be either red or blue

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/DiceBag01341.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/Codeman1957/DiceBag01340.jpg

[Jormi_Boced]

Looks good!

[deliverymanxas]

sweet...

[Gilk]

Just a quick update

Kennyra and I will be there, along with a few friends. We're planning on bringing home some dice paraphanalia, for the honor of our fair city.

See you all on the 21st.

Gilk.

[Jormi_Boced]

That sounds great.

[deliverymanxas]

dice paraphanalia

I love it! :lol:

[Supergeek]

Man, the great stuff just keeps on coming.
All 3 exclusives! Custom dice towers, bags and other "paraphanalia".
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I think this is going to be the best tourney yet.

[LilNewbie]

Nice prizes! Hope you guys have a great time and don't forget, we loves us some pictures. :D

Newb.

[Jormi_Boced]

Nice prizes! Hope you guys have a great time and don't forget, we loves us some pictures. :D

Newb.

I have a feeling I will be pretty busy, but I am planning on making some time to take some photos.

[LilNewbie]

Nice prizes! Hope you guys have a great time and don't forget, we loves us some pictures. :D

Newb.

I have a feeling I will be pretty busy, but I am planning on making some time to take some photos.

As event coordinator, you should delegate that responsibility to someone else. Heck, that's the best part of leadership...delegation. :D

Newb.

[Jormi_Boced]

Nice prizes! Hope you guys have a great time and don't forget, we loves us some pictures. :D

Newb.

I have a feeling I will be pretty busy, but I am planning on making some time to take some photos.

As event coordinator, you should delegate that responsibility to someone else. Heck, that's the best part of leadership...delegation. :D

Newb.

Well Codeman is technically the coordinator for this event. I am just going to run the show once it gets going. I am sure Codeman will be taking a bunch of pics too.

[Supergeek]

I was talking to a buddy of mine about this tourney just last night and how he could come up with me and be the official TTO photographer since he doesn't really care to play the game and his weekends are looking to be pretty open for a while.

[Codeman]

I was talking to a buddy of mine about this tourney just last night and how he could come up with me and be the official TTO photographer since he doesn't really care to play the game and his weekends are looking to be pretty open for a while.

Friends don't let Fiends not play HeroScape!

I wish he would play... but that's up to him. If he just wants to take pictures that would be great too.

[spider_poison]

We might have some state or city rivalries developing.


State and city rivalries are great and all, but what about regional rivalries? More specifically, who's going to pull more people: Dallas or us? At the rate we're going, we'll have 40+ attend the TTO. Can Texas match us?

[spider_poison]

I was talking to a buddy of mine about this tourney just last night and how he could come up with me and be the official TTO photographer since he doesn't really care to play the game and his weekends are looking to be pretty open for a while.

Friends don't let Fiends not play HeroScape!

I wish he would play... but that's up to him. If he just wants to take pictures that would be great too.

What? I sure wouldn't want to teach them how to play. :twisted:

[Codeman]

We might have some state or city rivalries developing.


State and city rivalries are great and all, but what about regional rivalries? More specifically, who's going to pull more people: Dallas or us? At the rate we're going, we'll have 40+ attend the TTO. Can Texas match us?

:shock: HOLD ON!! Would it be nice to hold the biggest event on the Unofficial Heroscape Day October 21? Yes, probably.... however I would prefer to have a quality event over having the largest event.

Each time we seem to double our attendance and I think we have all done a good job keeping up and to my knowledge most if not all the participants have left after having a good time. We have been taking baby steps and I feel good with 40-42 participants this go around, and I think we will be ready. I will not turn anyone away that may show up but I myself have stopped promoting it. As we got closer to the end of the month I have been using the 42 as the number of maximum participants…again if we have more I wont turn anyone away. I have a couple people bringing a master set with them that we can quick set up another table to accommodate any overflow. I will be ordering T-shirts Monday and the sizes I have are what I am going with ( I might order one or two extra of the common sizes ). The expansions & laser light prizes I’ve been buying I’ve used 40 as the number. The goodie bags I’m using 40 as a number for them. The Super Bowl kitchen is already concerned we may have up to 40 and that burden may keep the Kitchen from getting the orders out in a timely manner with Junior Bowling going on Saturday morning. So for the 2006 Tree Town Open Tourney I had to use my best judgment with the responses I have gotten to date and have planed according to handle 40-42. I will be happy with any number between 30 – 40 and I am confident the tourney will run smoothly.

I will concede - DFW group can have the biggest tourney or anyone else can have that honor. What I want to have and will not concede is to try to have the best tourney possible right here in Tree Town. I want everyone to have so much fun that they will want to come back in April for the “Forest Frenzy” and bring a friend. When you get down to it everyone will be having fun on October 21 as we all will being playing HS somewhere no matter where you are.

Spider_Poision don’t get me wrong I appreciate your support and you are doing more than your part to help me pull this off. I prefer to go for Quality and Quanity will follow.

This is Iowa – remember If you build it they will come.

[Grungebob]

Heck I hope we all have huge and awesome tournaments. Competing for the title of "biggest" is just an incentive to try and get folks to come, but in the end, if you have 8 people and everyone has a great day..... That's all that matters. You Tree Towners are lucky to have the spirit and desire to do great things withn your tourney and I for one wish I could attend both yours AND ours!!!! :shock:

[deliverymanxas]

Honestly, this is sounding more and more fun each time I check in on this event!
30-40! :shock: Wow!
I look at the numbers of members who are saying they will be present, and forget that each member is bringing a friend or a few friends to the TTO.
I myself am bringing two friends, I dont think anybody else is going to change their minds this late. But 3 people will be representing the state of Nebraska (that I know of), and hopefully we can come away with a couple of those sweet a$$ prizes.

[Jormi_Boced]

Yeah, when you look at the thing it only says 11, but most of the people that come to our tourneys usually aren't on this site. Then most of the people that are registered on this site, have a couple of people that aren't on this site that are coming too.

[Codeman]

Since the topic of numbers came up…
For those of you who may be interested
here are the numbers as of tonight:

47 total – 9 maybes = 38 confirmed

IOWA - (20)
1 - Ames
9 - Des Moines Metro Area *
8 - Forest City *
2 - Iowa City

MINNESOTA-(23)
4- Austin *
2- Grand Meadow
2- Rochester *
3- SW Minnesota *
12-Twin City Metro Area *

NEBRASKA – (3)

KANSAS – (1)

WISCONSIN / ILLINOIS – (?)

MISSOURI – (?)

SOUTH DAKOTA - (?)

* = One or more maybes

[Nooblar]

wow, that's a lot of people! I hope I can at least maintain my standing...

I mean...Yeah, I'm SO beating those orcs this time!! :D ;)

[Codeman]

Nooblar,
Yes, the numbers keep growing and I heard rumors there may even be a few more. Well at this point I am sure we are having over 32 so that means we will be having 6 rounds. Everyone should have a good time getting that many games in. I don't think I've ever played 6 games in one day... it's a great game but that might be my limit for continuous games. As long as we keep it under 64 entrants we are good ( other than haveing Master Sets to accomodate all the tables )

If these Tourneys keep getting bigger , it may have to go to a two day event. I might have to contact Winnebago and see if we can use their campground and one of their buildings to hold it at. It would be nice to be able to step out of the motorhome and take a few steps over to Friendship Hall to play HS! For those who don't like to camp there is The Lodge and a Super 8 that are both adjacent to the campground property. ( but I think camping would be the way to go - Combine camping and HS - might be the next big discovery :lol: )

For now things are falling in place well for October 21, and I'm looking forward to the 2006 Tree Town Open Tournament. See you then and don't have your hopes up of killing off too many of my Orcs.... I hope we meet up in one of the rounds... it should be fun.

[deliverymanxas]

don't have your hopes up of killing off too many of my Orcs....
This could get interesting.

[GaryLASQ]

Yeah, when you look at the thing it only says 11, but most of the people that come to our tourneys usually aren't on this site. Then most of the people that are registered on this site, have a couple of people that aren't on this site that are coming too.i keep updating the title of the Chicagoland event with an actual player count in brackets (currently at 22) so it shows up next to the "registered" count on the thread title.

[Codeman]

Gary that is a good idea - however I'm not sure I would know exactly what the number in the brackets ment if I hadn't read your above post.

I did not intend to keep a running count on line but since the numbers came out in post and sparked some interest I decided to published my current totals. I had on that day. At this point I'm just going to leave it at 40 plus or minus 5, and then the night of October 21 I can publish the real numbers and pictures then.

[deliverymanxas]

One question that I thought I already asked, but cannot find it in previous posts...
1.Are we able to bring multiple pre-made armies just in case our first army is not performing up to par? Or just one army for the entire event?

2.Drinking or Smoking allowed in The Super Bowl?

Dman

[Jormi_Boced]

One question that I thought I already asked, but cannot find it in previous posts...
1.Are we able to bring multiple pre-made armies just in case our first army is not performing up to par? Or just one army for the entire event?

2.Drinking or Smoking allowed in The Super Bowl?

Dman

1. One army for the entire event.

2. I am not 100% sure, but I know they have a bar attached for the drinking and smoking. I don't think they have any smoking during the youth league though. I would actually kind of hope not. If any smokers come, they should have enough time to go take a smoke in between games. If the nic fit really hits you, you could always concede your game for the break:P

[deliverymanxas]

One question that I thought I already asked, but cannot find it in previous posts...
1.Are we able to bring multiple pre-made armies just in case our first army is not performing up to par? Or just one army for the entire event?

2.Drinking or Smoking allowed in The Super Bowl?

Dman

1. One army for the entire event.

2. I am not 100% sure, but I know they have a bar attached for the drinking and smoking. I don't think they have any smoking during the youth league though. I would actually kind of hope not. If any smokers come, they should have enough time to go take a smoke in between games. If the nic fit really hits you, you could always concede your game for the break:P

I know that towards the afternoon/evening, I will like to have a couple of brews while I play. Pretty sure my friends feel the same.
As far as smoking, I agree. I do not smoke, but my friends asked me, and I could not give a direct answer.
Thanks Jormi!

[Codeman]

Delliverymanxas .... I'm not sure about the drinking. When I first posting about the Super Bowl taking over for Godfathera Pizza I posted this ..

" … our local Bowling Alley ( The Super Bowl ) has stepped up to the challenge, and has offered us a place to hold our tournament. The Super Bowl has a large party area that we can utilize as a gaming area. Since it is a Saturday ( youth bowling ) there is no alcohol served or smoking ( this should not be an issue as Godfathers was no smoking and alcohol free also ). "

As Jormi_Boced pointed out there is a bar at the Super Bowl, but drinking may be confined to that area due to it being Saturday ( as I posted above ). The Super Bowl made a point of letting me no smoking or alcohol so I don't know if the rules change latter in the day or not.

[Codeman]

:shock: ---PRIZE ALERT !!! ---- :shock:

Things just keep on getting better!

$50 gift certificate from HouseMouse! :D

Grungbob informed us:

Sandra is going to provide a nice prize gift certificate for each of the top 5 Oct 21st tourneys!! That's right!! Now the catch is you have to get a fairly accurate account of how many you think are showing up to your event and post it here. The top 5 will get a $50 gift Certificate from HouseMouse. We can assume Texas and Treetown will be a no brainer, but three other events are going to get gift certs too and we need to know wich ones fairly soon.

[deliverymanxas]

Codeman-
I was pretty sure I read that post once before, but I could not find it...Sorry about that. And thanks again for the answer.

And that prize is going to be pretty sweet, and surely one of the first to go.

Edit:
Im still at 3 participants.

[Supergeek]

That is way cool of Sandra! I am completely stoked for this tourney.
Only 15 more days! :blowup:

[Jormi_Boced]

That is way cool of Sandra! I am completely stoked for this tourney.
Only 15 more days! :blowup:

Wow, 15! It is coming up fast.

[deliverymanxas]

15...days...cannot...get...too...excited...:blowup:

Too late...Im excited. :lol:

[Nooblar]

Ok, moved myself to the "I'll be there" column. Gibberish should too.

[gibberish_47]

I have a friend coming now. Taking N00blar's advice.

[Jormi_Boced]

Good deal guys, looking forward to getting some more games in with you.

[Grungebob]

Looking like a good turnout!! I wonder how many of your attendees are planning on joining our Gencon events next year.

[Nooblar]

Looking like a good turnout!! I wonder how many of your attendees are planning on joining our Gencon events next year.

Well, that depends on two things: whether I can afford it and whether I road trip with my friends next summer. The idea is to go someplace faraway and exotic...like Nebraska (well, compared to Minnesota anyway ;)).

[deliverymanxas]

Looking like a good turnout!! I wonder how many of your attendees are planning on joining our Gencon events next year.

Well, that depends on two things: whether I can afford it and whether I road trip with my friends next summer. The idea is to go someplace faraway and exotic...like Nebraska (well, compared to Minnesota anyway ;)).

:shock: Did I just hear "faraway and exotic...like Nebraska"???
I never thought I would hear those three words used in the same sentence! Faraway...yeah, kinda. Exotic...only if you love (and I mean LOVE) corn.

Either that, or Nooblar is trying to hint at a future location for a Scape Tourney. That I think I could handle...

[Jormi_Boced]

Looking like a good turnout!! I wonder how many of your attendees are planning on joining our Gencon events next year.

Well, that depends on two things: whether I can afford it and whether I road trip with my friends next summer. The idea is to go someplace faraway and exotic...like Nebraska (well, compared to Minnesota anyway ;)).

:shock: Did I just hear "faraway and exotic...like Nebraska"???
I never thought I would hear those three words used in the same sentence! Faraway...yeah, kinda. Exotic...only if you love (and I mean LOVE) corn.

Either that, or Nooblar is trying to hint at a future location for a Scape Tourney. That I think I could handle...

If you build it, we will come.

[Grungebob]

Trying to determine the size and scope of next year's events!!! :shock:

[Jormi_Boced]

I have been going to Gen Con for quite a few years now and the group I go with is around 4. Maybe we will get a couple more though.

[Nooblar]

Actually, a suggested destination next summer is the Redwood Forest in California. I hear it's beautiful out there.

[Supergeek]

Looking like a good turnout!! I wonder how many of your attendees are planning on joining our Gencon events next year.
I'm going to do my darndest to get there next year.

[Jormi_Boced]

Actually, a suggested destination next summer is the Redwood Forest in California. I hear it's beautiful out there.

I am sure it is, but not near as beautiful as the dealer hall at Gen Con bursting forth with all sorts of new game goodness:)

[gibberish_47]

:shock: Did I just hear "faraway and exotic...like Nebraska"???
I never thought I would hear those three words used in the same sentence! Faraway...yeah, kinda. Exotic...only if you love (and I mean LOVE) corn...

I see plenty of corn as it is. The house is surrounded by corn every other year. It's great watching Signs in the fall, at night. :D

[Codeman]

Looking like a good turnout!! I wonder how many of your attendees are planning on joining our Gencon events next year.

I've already suggested before... but maybe it's time to load up the motorhome with Heroscapers. We could have a couple games going while we go down the road, that would be great 8) . I just wish there was RV parking next to or close to the RCA dome. I think I may be back at Gen-Con next year :D It would be fun to take a motorhome or two filled with Heroscapers - we could all Caravan to Gen-Con - pick up more RVs along the way.

[Nooblar]

Whoa, that would be sweet!