North Carolina, Triangle NHSD

[Granite-M]

Opening discussion for a Triangle area NHSD event. Post what you'd like to see, and don't be shy. Remember: there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

Date / Time: Saturday, October 18th, starting at 11:00 AM
Location: Amazing Tales (http://amazingtalesonline.com/)comic book store off of Avent Ferry in Raleigh.
Format: 4(ish) rounds of Swiss-style play. Scoring and seeding to be based on a (gently modified) Simple PNP Tourney System (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=11233) pattern, with winners ordered by Win/Loss, SoS, and Losing Points, in that order.
Tournament score card available, here (http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/tourna_card_NHSD.gif). Note that there are two cards per sheet. Plan on writing out your army on the back of your card.
Armies: 540 points, pre-made.

Maps:
-Ice Blossom (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=283) (brought by Granite-M)
-Embattled Fen (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=134) (brought by Granite-M)

Nominated, but not yet claimed. If you can / want to bring one of these, please volunteer!
-Flash Fire (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=300)
-Stroll Through the Park (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=558)
-Swamp Thing (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=239)
-Road Rampage (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=240)
-The Broken Skyline (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=236)
-Badru Valley (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=367)
-Ticalla Sunrise (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=606)
-Fire Isles (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=241)

Entry Fee: $8

We'll also be running a Taelord's Coliseum (http://www.hasbro.com/games/kid-games/heroscape/default.cfm?page=Community/Designers) game after the standard tournament-- Griffin is in charge of that.

Commence spitballing!

Confirmed Attendees:

-Granite-M
-Griffin
-Hogg
-Boozehammer
-DarkbladeCB
-Bunjee
-Elstree
-Shef
-Magnum Mike (+ guests?)
-NC_Hero

[Granite-M]

Rankings!

Congratulations to our top three: Griffin, Elstree, and Altron_ZERO! Well played, gentlemen, well played!

Our full ranking list is as follows:

Name----------Wins/Losses---Losing Points---Strength of Score
Griffin---------------3/1----------510---------------7
Elstree---------------3/1----------440------------- 10
Altron_ZERO----------3/1----------293--------------9
Granite-M------------3/1----------251.2------------10
NC_Hero--------------3/1----------197--------------8
DarkBladeCB----------3/1----------123.3-------------5
Hogg-----------------2/2----------600--------------12
Shef------------------2/2----------302--------------7
Bunjee---------------1/3----------988.3-------------9
Alex C.---------------1/3---------- 612--------------7
MagnumMike----------1/3----------548---------------9
Brandon---------------0/4----------646--------------7

Scoreboard:
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/NHSD_scoreboard_2.gif
Note: RED = match winner, Mag.Mike = MagnumMike, DBCB = DarkBladeCB, and Altron_Z = Altron_ZERO

In addition, we also ran a Taelord's Coliseum game after the main tournament, and Mr. Alex C. was the winner of that game. Again, well played, sir!

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Combined Win / Loss and Strength of Score Records from this and the last tournament (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=19719) (unfortunately, we do not have losing points from the last tournament):

Name-------Win / Loss---Losing Points---SoS
Griffin----------5/3----------510---------11
DarkBladeCB----5/3----------123.3-------14
Altron_ZERO----5/2----------293---------16
Granite-M------5/2----------251.2-------16
J-Unit94 -------4/0--------- ( ? )---------9
Elstree---------3/1----------440---------10
EagleOne -------3/1---------( ? )---------9
NC_Hero--------3/1----------197---------8
Hogg-----------2/2----------600---------12
Boozehammer---2/2----------( ? )--------11
Shef------------2/2----------302---------7
obsidianGuard---2/2----------( ? )---------6
Bunjee----------1/3----------988.3--------9
Alex C.----------1/3---------- 612---------7
MagnumMike-----1/3----------548---------9
Wargamer56-----1/2----------( ? )---------9
JoutnFAN77 -----0/4----------( ? )---------8
Brandon----------0/4----------646---------7

Red = Went to the first tourney only, Blue = Went to second tourney only, Purple = Went to both tournaments.

[Granite-M]

Just to get the ball rolling, one idea I thought might be cool is to get one gigantic map set up, something that could fill a goodly portion of the store, and then run an epic battle the likes of which none of us has ever seen. Basically the Battle of the Bulge, but on tables.

[Hogg]

I'm in favor of another regular tournament, but I'd be happy just to be playing at all.

How many times am I going to have to + Rep you before you get another card, Granite?

[Griffin]

I would like to do a Tournament. Then again a giant epic battle sounds great too. Still, the tournament would allow us to reevaluate ourselves, and compare our progress to our performance from the last tournament. And it would give a few people who missed the last one a chance to make it to this one.

Maybe Granite's little green rep cards will go up when he decides to actually gives rep once in a while... to me. I have reped and reped and reped until my fingers were numb, maybe he only reps up and not down. Then again I can see my rep is as big as his, and that's not saying much. :lol:

Rep In Peace Granite

[EyeOfSauron]

I would love to see a side game of Marvel. :oops:

[Altron_ZERO]

I like granite's idea, i can bring my terrain and we could combine Granite's and mine and put all the tables together, One giant map with everything on it.

Im up to make either the one big map, or several small ones (like last time) into a tournament, but im also up for just playin and havin fun. maybe bring a movie or 2 in, bring food and anything else people can think of and just make it a fun "hang around" and celebrate heroscape, we can even make special party hats:p, (just kidding)

[JoutnFAN77]

*sighs* I'm sorry All I can't come. I have a band competion. PATRIOTS' PRIDE!!!!!!!
And I don't think I can make it. Sorry all...

[Granite-M]

One reason I was thinking the giant map idea would be fun is to give us a chance to try out some crazy big armies, possibly mixing Marvel in, on monstrous terrain. We could potentially set up some side tables for people that want to run more traditional tournament-rules games. I figure, it being NHSD and all, that it would be cool to flex HS's muscles and show some people just how awe-inspiringly huge this game can get when you let it.

[DarkBladeCB]

I'd prefer a tournament myself, but I definitely can see where having a large display map to show off and try and bring in new people--it IS NHSD--could be potentially very cool.

And I have no obligations the 18th, so I will be there.

[J-Unit94]

We should have a normal tournament. That would be best.

[Griffin]

Spoken like a real champion.

[Granite-M]

Spoken like a real champion.

Someone had to say it.

Damn child prodigies, all Ender Wiggin-ing us to death...

[NC_Hero]

Name Tags

[Griffin]

OK, I thought it would be nice to make some sweet tournament/game party passes for all. Everyone who is planning on being there should Private Message me and let me know what kind of pass/name tag they want. If you don't PM me I will not know what kind of pass/tag to make you, therefore you will not get one. The passes/tags will be your very own Heroscape custom card that will be laminated and come with a cord that you can wear to any future tournaments or game nights. If you have seen any of my customs you know I do a very nice professional job. Here are the personal stats that I will need from everyone.
General:
Name:
Screen Name:
Species: (Human Hopefully but whatever)
Hero: (Every one will be Unique Hero's (sorry NC_Hero))
Class: (Devourer, Agent, Ninja ..etc......)
Personality: (Valiant, Tricky, Terrifying..etc...)
Jedi Class: (click the LINK (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=644152&postcount=652) to learn more. This will be instead of height)
Age:
City:
State: (Some Virginians will be dropping in on us beat us up again)
Country: (Pretty sure most of us are Americans but you never know)
Membership: (List whether or not you are a member here on HeroScapers.com (some people will be filling this form out offline)
Point Value: (Tell me the amount of money someone would have to offer you, for you to sell all of your HeroScape stuff. This should be fun.
Picture: (There will be no personal pictures, it's not necessary and I will need the room on the card to make your name large enough to be legible)

With all those stats I should be able to make a really nice custom card for all who commit to the NHSD event in NC at Amazing Tales.

[EyeOfSauron]

I would like to do a Tournament. Then again a giant epic battle sounds great too.

I would like to see both of these.

Also, anybody else into making customs/repaint figs? Could we do a little side custom display/contest?

[NC_Hero]

I'd like to see a Tournament. But, I think it would be cool if we setup a mega map for display, Maybe one of Shadowlock's extreme builds to show off the terrain.

Check 'em out.
http://heroscape.catalystradio.com/?page_id=180

I have 6 ROTV, 1 SOTM, 4 Tundra, 4 Lava, 3 Castles, 3 Roads. I'd be more than happy to donate my sets and time into building something like HeroWorld for NHSD.

We just have to make sure that we have enough sets for the tournament.

NC_Hero

[NC_Hero]

OK, I thought it would be nice to make some sweet tournament/game party passes for all.

Here ya go!

General: Solo
Name:Rob
Screen Name: NC_Hero
Species: ...was a good movie.
Hero: Altron ZERO
Class: Scoundrel
Personality: Pleasant
Jedi Class: None
Age: Guess and you win a prize.
City: Raleigh
State: Calm
Country: USA
Membership: I am a member
Point Value: A Billion-Jillion
Picture: :shield:

[Griffin]

Just like Burger King, have it your way.

[Griffin]

I would like to do a Tournament. Then again a giant epic battle sounds great too.

I would like to see both of these.

Also, anybody else into making customs/repaint figs? Could we do a little side custom display/contest?

Even though I have been doing the custom card work for some time. I just got into doing repaints and custom figs last week and I must say I think I have pretty good knack for it. I have been well versed in the arts of design, "snap", and I think a contest or display is an awesome idea. Do you have any thoughts on this. I am thinking we should have a custom creator contest, a custom terrain contest and a repaint figure contest. I know that J Uni..... I mean Altron Zero is into the terrain stuff, lets see what else NC can do. Amazing Tales is an art major, so there is a judge right there. Many will enter, few will win!

Hey Amazing Tales, how about entering your custom terrain Master Set for a prize in one of those categories?

[Granite-M]

I would like to do a Tournament. Then again a giant epic battle sounds great too.

I would like to see both of these.

Also, anybody else into making customs/repaint figs? Could we do a little side custom display/contest?

I think that it'd be very difficult to have both at the same time-- all the terrain for one would be tied up in the other, not to mention that people couldn't play on both at the same time. One possibility is that we could have a single, gigantic, battle-royale style tournament. Huge map, but everyone gets a tourney-standard 500 pt. army, and we can keep track of points in a similar manner (I could work out a method of tracking who killed whom's units, and from there get an equivalent to the Strength of Score methodology).

[J-Unit94]

Once again, I'm cool with just having a normal tourney. Although other options could include a team tourney (2-man teams with around 300 points each). That could be fun. Although everyone would have to fight over who my partner is...... :p

[NC_Hero]

IMHO, We play enough 3v3, 2v2, and FFA on Sundays. All it takes is a 2v1 to knock someone out in a FFA. Even with the Strength/Score system, this could create some sore feelings for those knocked out early.

I'm voting for a 1v1 tourney.

With a little help from initiative, two people working together could wipe out a good portion of an army before that player gets a chance to attack.
This isn't the WWE where someone would be able to make a miraculous comeback after a 2v1 beat down.

A 1v1 tournament will give us an undisputed champion!

With that said, I'd also like to see a large heroscape terrain display. (maybe those knocked out in the first 2 or 3 rounds of the 1v1 tourney can play a consolation game on the big map?)

Hey Griffin, what about setting up a Gladiator table?

-NCH

[J-Unit94]

IMHO, We play enough 3v3, 2v2, and FFA on Sundays. All it takes is a 2v1 to knock someone out in a FFA. Even with the Strength/Score system, this could create some sore feelings for those knocked out early.

I'm voting for a 1v1 tourney.

With a little help from initiative, two people working together could wipe out a good portion of an army before that player gets a chance to attack.
This isn't the WWE where someone would be able to make a miraculous comeback after a 2v1 beat down.

A 1v1 tournament will give us an undisputed champion!

With that said, I'd also like to see a large heroscape terrain display. (maybe those knocked out in the first 2 or 3 rounds of the 1v1 tourney can play a consolation game on the big map?)

Hey Griffin, what about setting up a Gladiator table?

-NCH

But we all know who that will be........ :p

[NC_Hero]

A 1v1 tournament will give us an undisputed champion!


But we all know who that will be........ :p

Altron ZERO!

[J-Unit94]

A 1v1 tournament will give us an undisputed champion!


But we all know who that will be........ :p

Altron ZERO!

um......ok.....sure...... :?

nah, I'm just kidding. Altron's a great player. But I'm going for my 3-peat. :p

[NC_Hero]

But I'm going for my 3-peat. :p

Don't worry. Through the miracles of modern medicine, problems like 3-peat can be corrected with a simple outpatient medical procedure. See your dermatologist please! :p

[d3athkiller]

I'll will be able to go this time and i would like to do a tournament if we get a lot of people but if less than just a huge 3v3 map thing or how many people show up and you know the prize is
AGENT SKAHEN!!!!!!

[JoutnFAN77]

Yeah why don't we give J-unit Skahen. I cannot make it again and gor the first time I felt I actually had a chance against him.
Just kidding J Unit I love you like a fellow scaper! :razz:

[Griffin]

OK here is the deal. People have been PM me about the custom tags, apparently I need to be more clear. I would like for everyone to be able to sport a very cool custom, regulation Heroscape card as a name tag and proof you entered the tournament as a keep sake. If you want one just PM me with your stats that I highlighted in the post on page 2. You don't have to reveal any of your stats online, this way we don't have to hijack the thread, I don't have to start a new one, and any personal info does not have to be on the site. PM with your stats in reference to my post on page 2. Does any one know how to view a single thread like on the link to my post on Jedi/Sith? I would like to change my signature with that link on the tags, so everyone can find it easily in the future.

[Griffin]

J-Unit, do really think that you are going to win? I got to tell you, most people think that you winning was just a fluke. I can't really say one way or another. All I know is you still have not played me and I hope to have the privilege of finding out how good you really are. Why don't we ever see you on Sundays.

[Granite-M]

J-Unit, do really think that you are going to win? I got to tell you, most people think that you winning was just a fluke. I can't really say one way or another. All I know is you still have not played me and I hope to have the privilege of finding out how good you really are. Why don't we ever see you on Sundays.

Dude, maybe you lack the perspective of having played a game against J-Unit. I've played two, and I have to say that he used classic strategy to systematically crush my battle plans-- not exactly what I'd call a fluke, more like doing exactly what one does to defeat an opponent. The next tournament will have its initial seedings informed by the scores from the previous one, and you might get a chance to play against the kid. If you wind up having your army handed to you on a plate, I'd advise against calling it a "fluke."

Crush all your opponents once, shame on you. Crush all your opponents twice, shame on us for underestimating you.

[Altron_ZERO]

J-Unit, do really think that you are going to win? I got to tell you, most people think that you winning was just a fluke. I can't really say one way or another. All I know is you still have not played me and I hope to have the privilege of finding out how good you really are. Why don't we ever see you on Sundays.

you havent played me either yet either;), like griffin said id also like to see you come on sundays, yer a great scaper and id like to play you more than once every couple of months.



NC_HeroRe: North Carolina, Triangle NHSD
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Originally Posted by J-Unit94 http://www.heroscapers.com/community/images/jungle/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=667307#post667307)
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Originally Posted by NC_Hero http://www.heroscapers.com/community/images/jungle/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=667302#post667302)
A 1v1 tournament will give us an undisputed champion!

But we all know who that will be........ :razz:

Altron ZERO!

im flatterd:D

as for the tounament i agree with granite that we should combine the tournament into one giant game, since its NHSD we should do somthing that we dont already do every sunday night. I also like the idea of setting up a table for some customs. also someone could bring a movie, music, or somthing of the sort to make it more like a party than just a tournament.

[Griffin]

One thing is for sure, J-Unit is the guy to take down and anybody who wants to be somebody should want to confront him in battle and win. All I can say is, J-Unit be prepared cause I think everyone is gunning for you, I know I am. Hey, maybe you should charge $5 for a game against anybody who thinks they are tough enough. :)

NHSD, Party on! :headbang:

[J-Unit94]

One thing is for sure, J-Unit is the guy to take down and anybody who wants to be somebody should want to confront him in battle and win. All I can say is, J-Unit be prepared cause I think everyone is gunning for you, I know I am. Hey, maybe you should charge $5 for a game against anybody who thinks they are tough enough. :)

NHSD, Party on! :headbang:

hmmmm. Not a bad idea. ;)

And also, now I have to keep my army that I'm using quiet. If people found out I was using another Cyprien army (which I'm not) everyone would bring all Soulborgs.

Anyways, I wanted to play You, Altron, at the last tourney. I just didn't get a chance too. You too Griffin. All and all, I just can't make it on Sundays that often. I may try to make it once, but I'm not sure. I guess I'll just have to see.

[Griffin]

I would suggest that If it is a ride situation that is holding you back, perhaps J-Unit, you could ask Altron for a ride if he lives near you. He goes just about every Sunday.

[Altron_ZERO]

I would suggest that If it is a ride situation that is holding you back, perhaps J-Unit, you could ask Altron for a ride if he lives near you. He goes just about every Sunday.

id be cool with that.

[Griffin]

I would like to do a Tournament. Then again a giant epic battle sounds great too.

I would like to see both of these.

Also, anybody else into making customs/repaint figs? Could we do a little side custom display/contest?

You know what , that's actually a really good point. Granite, last time we started building at 11:00 am and finished around 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm, If we do a tournament first just like last time, we can have a long break by eating some pizza and cake (oh yes there will be a cake), then we could have time enough for all who are interested, to stay and do the big map thing. What do you think? Too much or is this possible.

[NC_Hero]

I would like to do a Tournament. Then again a giant epic battle sounds great too.

I would like to see both of these.

Also, anybody else into making customs/repaint figs? Could we do a little side custom display/contest?

You know what , that's actually a really good point. Granite, last time we started building at 11:00 am and finished around 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm, If we do a tournament first just like last time, we can have a long break by eating some pizza and cake (oh yes there will be a cake), then we could have time enough for all who are interested, to stay and do the big map thing. What do you think? Too much or is this possible.

Griffin, why not set up the Gladiator game for after the tournament. We can even build it before the tournament starts because the terrain is flat & the only other set(s) necessary are castle sets.

-NCH

P.S. I hope the cake is not a lie!

[Griffin]

I was actually going to suggest that after I got someone to agree with the idea first.

[NC_Hero]

I was actually going to suggest that after I got someone to agree with the idea first.

For those of you who don't know what we are talking about, you can check it out here:

Hosting an Epic Heroscape Game- Enchanted Grounds & Taelord’s Coliseum
http://www.hasbro.com/games/kid-games/heroscape/default.cfm?page=Community/Designers

G-M you like?

-NCH

[J-Unit94]

Sadly, I have to announce that I can't go to NHSD. I just found out I have a soccer tournament sceduled for that weekend. :( Oh well, at least that will give someone else a chance to win. :)

I try might try to make it the weekend after it, though. The only problem is I have games every Sunday, so the only chance I'd have is to make it on a Saturday. Maybe we could try a Saturday game day.

[Griffin]

Oh no! That stinks. You do realize that Oct. 18th is a Sat. right? On the subject of another HeroScape night, Altron, Shef, ScaperChick, myself and about 4 other friends have been talking about starting another group in North Raleigh on Friday nights. We just need the right location. If you have any ideas let me know and I hope to see you at some of those soon as well.

[NC_Hero]

On the subject of another HeroScape night, Altron, Shef, ScaperChick, myself and about 4 other friends have been talking about starting another group in North Raleigh on Friday nights. We just need the right location. If you have any ideas let me know and I hope to see you at some of those soon as well.

The right location is my house on Saturdays... :D

-NC_Hero

[Griffin]

Well I don't mind going to your house every now and then Hero, possibly tomorrow, but I am trying to set up something in the North Raleigh and Wake Forest area. It gives me alot of hope for the future of Heroscape when I see tons of people starting to play and really enjoying it.

[Altron_ZERO]

i know a comunity center thats bout 10 mins from me (optimist park). they have a small room that i bet we could borrow on friday nights if they dont already have another program going on.

[Granite-M]

I was actually going to suggest that after I got someone to agree with the idea first.

For those of you who don't know what we are talking about, you can check it out here:

Hosting an Epic Heroscape Game- Enchanted Grounds & Taelord’s Coliseum
http://www.hasbro.com/games/kid-games/heroscape/default.cfm?page=Community/Designers

G-M you like?

-NCH

I doubt it would work to have both a battle royale and a standard tournament on the same day, and since it sounds as though there's middling at best support for the battle royale, I'd just as soon figure that we're going to do a standard Swiss-style tourney setup. I'm a little less familiar with the idea behind the Coliseum scenario, but I do think it'd be cool to have something a little different to put together. NC_Hero, if I take charge of the tournament, would you be willing to take charge of setting up and running the Coliseum?

[Griffin]

Hero, say yes and you live, say no.. and well, Caesar hopes that the gods will have mercy on your soul for the beasts and the crowd will not! (chanting) "fight, fight, fight, fight"

[Griffin]

Hero showed me this scenario about 2 weeks ago and it looks like a ton of fun, and definitely something different. That scenario was designed by Craig Vaness I believe.

[Boozehammer]

so.... I'm going to be at the tournament and am definitely looking forward to it... and Granite, no, no big crazy map. Let's do that for some other day other than NHSD. We need a standard tournament for bragging rights.

And I didn't want to get into it, but I'll bite and say my opinion on J-Unit.

Kid, I met you once and thought you were cocky at the time. I was polite, you were cocky. On this thread and others, you've been cocky. Pride before the fall, man. I've played against you and it was a darn close game. Close enough that it came down to dice rolls alone. Regardless, you don't make friends with lines like "Oh well, at least that will give someone else a chance to win." I hope that will be a lesson you learn with puberty.

[J-Unit94]

so.... I'm going to be at the tournament and am definitely looking forward to it... and Granite, no, no big crazy map. Let's do that for some other day other than NHSD. We need a standard tournament for bragging rights.

And I didn't want to get into it, but I'll bite and say my opinion on J-Unit.

Kid, I met you once and thought you were cocky at the time. I was polite, you were cocky. On this thread and others, you've been cocky. Pride before the fall, man. I've played against you and it was a darn close game. Close enough that it came down to dice rolls alone. Regardless, you don't make friends with lines like "Oh well, at least that will give someone else a chance to win." I hope that will be a lesson you learn with puberty.

I'm not cocky, I'm just joking around. There's lots of people here in North Carolina and Virginia that are just as good as me. If I offended you Boozehammer, I wasn't trying too. I hope you don't think less of me for it.

[Boozehammer]

No worries. You haven't offended me. It's all good homie.

[Griffin]

Heck yeah, Boozehammer holding it down. J-unit.. backpedaling? J-unit, you still have a chance to make it right? I hope you can, just so some of us can put this debate to rest. Yes you are good, but the truth is, you had a couple very close games while some people had to take a draw due to time limits (Altron). I am almost sorry that you won 2 in a row because now you have all this pressure to be so great that it may actually conflict with the most important part of the game for certain other Jedi Scapers, having fun.

Why can't I rep myself?

[Granite-M]

Heck yeah, Boozehammer holding it down. J-unit.. backpedaling? J-unit, you still have a chance to make it right? I hope you can, just so some of us can put this debate to rest. Yes you are good, but the truth is, you had a couple very close games while some people had to take a draw due to time limits (Altron). I am almost sorry that you won 2 in a row because now you have all this pressure to be so great that it may actually conflict with the most important part of the game for certain other Jedi Scapers, having fun.

Why can't I rep myself?

Griffin, I'd really advise you to save your trash talking until you've actually won a game against J-Unit. Bear in mind that in order to win two tournaments in a row, he didn't just randomly pull out a fluke win-- he beat all of his opponents, one after another, by a greater margin than anyone else beat theirs. That sounds less like a happenstance, and more like consistent strategy. Maybe J-Unit will and maybe he won't win the next one, but you can't say that he didn't earn his previous victories.

[Griffin]

That's funny, I never said that he didn't earned his previous victories. I think that I told you in private about 2 weeks ago that he must OBVIOUSLY be good if he can win 2 in a row. So that is kind of funny that I could be implemented as one who doubts his wins and abilities. I just wanted to make sure that everyone knows that J-Unit is not the only competitive player in our circle. I believe that Altron could have just as easily won or Boozehammer. There are several really great players in our NC/VA community, Darkblade is one of them as well. So if anyone is looking to play against a very talented player, J-Unit is not the ONLY one. J-Unit knows I am not trash talking, I am merely taking some of this unnecessary pressure off of him and certain others by adding a little perspective to a few unseen facts that other talented Scapers may be too humble to say for themselves.

If you look back a couple of posts you will see my comment (joke) about J-Unit being targeted by everyone and myself, with one of these :) at the end. He replied with a ;). I think that speaks for it's self. Trash talking.... nahhh, just picking at this whole weird obsession that grown men have about being beat up by a kid (no offense), in a kids game.

[Boozehammer]

Take it easy guys. It's just Heroscape.

So... 540 points for NHSD? I see other tournaments doing this, I think it'd be refreshing to do something a bit different.

[Griffin]

Well said Jedi.

Umm... 500 points and a thermal detonator (force lightning, Jedi Mind Trick), because your right, 500 points won't be enough. But I still say 500 points, that's my opinion because it makes for well balanced games as far as time and 24 hex placement of your army. It just works.

For those who appreciate what I said, I thank you for the kind rep that you sent. That confirms that not everyone is uptight.

[Hogg]

I'd like to try 540.

[NC_Hero]

I'd like to try 540.

Sounds good to me! Maybe some of the more expensive figures will get some love.

:jotun:

On a side note: I am going to need at least two more Castle Sets for the Taelord's Coliseum scenario. If you are going to attend NHSD and, have a few extra castle sets, let me know.

-NC_Hero

P.S. I could also use some volunteers to help with assembly.

[NC_Hero]

Where are the Rules for the Tournament? I can't seem to locate a copy. :headshake:

-NC_Hero

[Griffin]

Here is the thread for the last tournament. I am guessing it will be the same or similar to this tournament. Either way it will probably answer some of your questions.

Triangle Throw Down: The Returning (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=19719)

[Griffin]

So far I have 10 people who have submitted their stats for the Custom Name Cards. Don't wait too long if you want one, I would like to get them finished as soon as possible. I should have a preveiw of one this week. I am really excited about NHSD. Granite always does a great job as director and I am looking forward to Hero setting up the gladiator arena. Two words for Ceasar of NC_Hero, Toga and Laurels. :)

[Granite-M]

The 540 point limit would be an interesting way to get some different dynamics going on. So long as people remember not to overfill their starting zones, it shouldn't be a problem. Let's try to start getting the attendance list going. So far, I'm assuming the following are confirmed:

-Granite-M
-Griffin
-Hogg
-NC_Hero
-Boozehammer
-Altron_ZERO
-DarkbladeCB
-d3athkiller

If anyone is bringing a guest, let us know so we can put 'em on the list. And by all means, bring guests!

How do people feel about the $8 entry fee? It seemed to work out pretty well last time, and I think it ought to cover all necessary prizes this time out.

[d3athkiller]

I'm cool with the entry fee.

[Hogg]

Entry fee is fine. Do you know what prizes will be this time around?

[NC_Hero]

What maps will be used for the tournament?

-NC_Hero

P.S. I'm down with the entry fee.

[Griffin]

Fee = good
Maps = (what?)
Prizes = (What? (I do have an extra Skahen up for grabs.))
Time = (What?)
My Presence = Yes
Cake = Heavens Yes!

My personal requested list for prizes are as follows: Knights of Weston, Swog Rider, Micro Corp, Aubrien Archers, 4th Mass and in that order.

[Boozehammer]

I need Shahen sooooooooooo-o-o--o-o badly. Need, not want.

And in addition, Griffin, here ye be:

General: Utgar
Name: Dave
Screen Name: Boozehammer
Species: ...was a terrible movie.
Hero: Alastair McDirk
Class: Community Breakdancer
Personality: Terrifying
Jedi Class: Jedi
Age: 25
City: Radford
State: VA
Country: USA
Membership: Aye
Point Value: A cool grand. I'd give it all up for ten hundie.
Picture: n/a unless you want a larger version of my sig, that'd be sweet actually.

[J-Unit94]

Fee = good
Maps = (what?)
Prizes = (What? (I do have an extra Skahen up for grabs.))
Time = (What?)
My Presence = Yes
Cake = Heavens Yes!

My personal requested list for prizes are as follows: Knights of Weston, Swog Rider, Micro Corp, Aubrien Archers, 4th Mass and in that order.

You're kidding me. The one tourney I don't go to you offer a Skahen. :evil:

[Granite-M]

I'll talk to Billy about the prizes, although I'm pretty sure that we're still limited to the most recent releases. The older (and, admittedly, more-in-demand) stuff is harder to get, but I'll see if there's anything to be done in that regard. Griffin, if you want to put up a Skahen, I'm sure we can work something out, there.

[Granite-M]

Updated front page with more details.

[Altron_ZERO]

id like to see either micro corp or the setinals (i only have 1 of each of these).

[Boozehammer]

Granite, did you talk to Grungebob & co. did get your NHSD tournament sponsored in the way of prizes? There was talk in other threads of this...

[bunjee]

Elstree and I will be there, we are fine with the Entry fee, do prize donations count as entry fees?

[Granite-M]

Prize donations may count as entry fees, but we may have to discuss how donations can count. I'm not sure how we can keep it fair, vis a vis scarcity of sets. I know that some of them are selling for ludicrous amounts on eBay, and I'd rather not equate eBay value with multiple entry fees, such that a single set of Snipers and Vipers (no matter that they are awesome) could pay for an entire contingent of entrants.

[bunjee]

Eh, we always just said that a small booster counts as an entry fee of $10, aka Walmart prices. In our case the things we would bring were extras we picked up on sale. Another option we've done is to open the small boosters and make each squad a separate prize item so that no matter what, anyone that participates gets a prize.

I'll keep my thoughts going on other ideas.

[Granite-M]

If you have no problems sticking to retail prices, that's more than fine! We give all entrants a discount coupon on Amazing Tales merchandise so everyone gets something-- I lean away from the breaking up of boosters for neatness' sake.

[Griffin]

Granite if you want to work something out about my extra Skahen here is my Ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190253146041&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling) that I just posted before I checked the threads, sorry :oops:. But it usually takes at least a day before it officially is posted in the searches on ebay, so I can pull it off line if you want to do something, but it would have to be very fast. I am PMing you my number now.

[Granite-M]

Granite if you want to work something out about my extra Skahen here is my Ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190253146041&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling) that I just posted before I checked the threads, sorry :oops:. But it usually takes at least a day before it officially is posted in the searches on ebay, so I can pull it off line if you want to do something, but it would have to be very fast. I am PMing you my number now.

If you want to put up your Skahen as a tourney prize in lieu of an entry fee, that'd be great. It looks like you could get more for it on eBay, so of course you reserve the right to go that route, as well.

[Boozehammer]

Nooooooooooooooooooooo-o-o-o--o-o-o-o make it a prize Griffin! O pleaaaaaaaaase :)

[Hogg]

Griffin, you may want to change the picture in the auction. Its a great shot of the card in the bag, but you should turn it around to show the actual figure too. It may turn some folks away to not be able to see the fig.

[Granite-M]

Granite, did you talk to Grungebob & co. did get your NHSD tournament sponsored in the way of prizes? There was talk in other threads of this...

So... I don't know if everyone's noticed the thread or not, but apparently WotC won't be giving us any prize support. Lame! Still, we'll do what we can, and really I wasn't counting on anything coming down from on high anyway, so this doesn't really befoul any of our plans.

[Griffin]

If you guys want my Skahen added as a prize entry you gotta talk to AmazingTales about it, he is the one hosting the event at his store, Amazing Tales. I asked him if he wanted to buy it and he expressed his concern that it might be too much of a financial loss and burden to him. He did say however that if enough people expressed the desire to have it as an entry prize he would reconsider. Just send him a PM here at his screen name AmazingTales (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=5886). Or you can contact him through email and telephone at his shop. Here is the link to his shop's web site (http://www.amazingtalesonline.com/main.html?src=%2F).

[bunjee]

Uh, guys, we will probably be getting a Skahen via GB and Truth, there is no need to pay ebay prices for a prize.

Granite, I'll be in touch with you via PM about some prize options I may be able to provide.

[Griffin]

Thanks for that heads up Hogg. I was in a huge hurry and I noticed that very same thing I just didn't have time to care. I did take a page out of the play book of that one guy you encountered and took a picture online and used it. Oh well, it is legal and I needed the convenience of not doing it myself.

For those of you who don't know, I won a Skahen here online after I purchased one on Ebay, so I am just trying to get my money back. I told a few people I won 2 Skahens but I was just covering up my embarrassing mistake of buying something that I won. :oops: I think Hogg was the one who first told me that I won and I had no Idea. Anyways I have now confessed to my stupidity. But I will not say how much I paid for wave 2 from Hogg on Ebay. :oops::oops::oops::oops::oops: But at least I have wave 2.8)

[Griffin]

Skahen was sold on Ebay to a gentleman in VA!

[Granite-M]

Uh, guys, we will probably be getting a Skahen via GB and Truth, there is no need to pay ebay prices for a prize.

Granite, I'll be in touch with you via PM about some prize options I may be able to provide.

Yah, it has been put forth that the big guys upstairs will be trying to do their own prize support, independent of WotC's lack thereof, so we'll see what we can do there. Again, I'd rather not get into trying to implement "market prices" of prizes in exchange for entry fees-- my position is one of 1 prize = 1 entry.

[Granite-M]

Skahen was sold on Ebay to a gentleman in VA!

Congrats on the sale, dude! My recommendation: buy yourself a pinky ring. Either that or a gold tooth.

:D

[Granite-M]

There was a discussion the other night about procedures that wanted to be brought up here on the thread. At issue are dice rolling methods. Some are of the opinion that dice must land in their designated rolling area, be that a dice tower or on the table, to count, and any that land anywhere else, say the board, the floor, or outside the dice tower, ought to be re-rolled.

My position has always been this: if it's a fair roll, it's a fair roll. That is to say, dice towers are there for convenience, not necessity, and if you can read a die, then it counts as what it is. That said, some will disagree, and I respect that. With that in mind, my inclination is this: at the start of a match, make sure that you and your opponent agree on where the dice need to land in order to count. No matter what your method is, so long as both of you agree on it, there shouldn't be a problem.

Also, try not to throw your dice helter skelter across the room, as that will cause chaos. Chaos, bad. Delicious cookies, good.

[EyeOfSauron]

Sorry it has taken so long, but I have finally confirmed that I will be attending. I will finally make a tourney!! :D

So now I have to ask the cringe-producing question about kiddos. I'm pretty sure it's a given that a 16-yr-old is ok...but I've also got 10 & 7 year olds that are gonna give me a hard time if they aren't able to attend...

I think I can talk the 7 yr old out of it, but how do you all feel about a 10 yr old participating?

EDIT:

Just in time too! http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=21459

[Granite-M]

I'll say what I said at the last tournament: I have no problem with kids who actually know how to play (well enough against adults) and who can handle being defeated by adults. Probably shouldn't bring them if they're going to need any help playing, or if they are so rudimentary in their HS skills that their presence could blow the curve for skill rankings.

[bunjee]

Let me know if you need more terrain, I can bring stuff.

[Hogg]

I'm going to bring stickers to mark the starting zones on all the maps. There has always been confusion over that and marking the zones will settle it.

[NC_Hero]

Since some of you have been asking, here are the full rules for Craig Van Ness' Coliseum :D

Epic Heroscape Game #2- Taelord’s Coliseum
This game is for 6 players and the host (who does not play).

The Battlefield-
Build a Coliseum. You can use multiple tower packs, or build up terrain to make stepped seating. It really doesn’t matter what it looks like. It kinda depends on just how big your Heroscape collection is (my collection is kinda big). When building your Coliseum, you will need a clear visual clue as to where the fighting area is and where the figures in the audience are placed. This visual clue could be raised tiles, different color tiles, or any other clue you might think of. I build up the stands with raised tiles.

You’ll need 18 Unique Heroes to run this game. You will also need some other figure to represent the crowd watching the event, and some squads to represent the wild animals that will be released during the game.

The Story-
(I am not a writer, so I usually write just enough to set the stage.)
Taelord, lord of battling and Utgar’s current right hand man, holds gladiator competitions to find who are the most fearsome warriors in his army. He also forces captured heroes to fight in the battle, just for added extra fun.

The Pregame-
In this game, before the game, each player needs to spend 100 gold. Tell them before they even see the arena (if possible) they will need to decide how much gold they will spend on each of these four things. They will need to bring a piece of paper to the game stating where their gold will be spent.
Give them the following in an email or on a piece of paper:

Gladiators, here are your options:

Bribe the Gladiator Trainer
(this will better your chances to get the Gladiators you want)

Donate to the Temple of Dagmar
(this could increase your initiative roll during the game)

Throw Gold into the Crowd
(this might help you win the favor of the crowd)

Bribe the Animal Trainer
(I think you can guess what this will do)

So...
You can spend your 100 gold however you like.
Here’s an example:
Bribe the Gladiator Trainer - 10 gold
Donate to the Temple of Dagmar - 50 gold
Throw Gold into the Crowd - 0 gold
Bribe the Animal Trainer - 40 gold

Please return this to me before the game begins.

Also, let the players know that they will be choosing from 6 sets of 3 Gladiators. You, as the host, pick these groups. Just use what you have. When selecting, make sure the sets of 3 heroes are not equal in points total.

Here are the teams of 3 heroes you will be selecting from for Taelord's Coliseum:

(this is who we played with)
Cyprien, Mimring, Krug – 420
Ne-Gok-Sa, Deathwalker 9000, Su-Bak-Na – 380
Finn, ROTV Raelin, SOTM Sgt. Drake Alexander – 330
Sonlen, Morsbane, Syvarris – 360
Spartacus, Retiarius, Crixus – 380
Sudema, Agent Carr, James Murphy – 315

Getting Ready to play- OK, you have built your Coliseum. You will need to place 6 glyphs Symbol-side up anywhere on the coliseum floor near the edge, not in the middle. Spread the glyphs out evenly. Cut up 6 small pieces of paper (about the size of a glyph) and write the numbers 1-6 on them. Place the pieces of paper on the glyphs. Place your groups of 3 heroes adjacent to the each of the glyphs, so each glyph will have a set of three heroes nearby. These glyphs represent doors and no figure is allowed to occupy them. You will need 3 squads to represent the animals that will attack during the game. I used Marrden Hounds, Anubian Wolves, and Deathstalkers. You can use any squads you think will work. Hide these squads from the players. They will come into play later. Now, fill the stands with the rest of your Heroscape figures.

Rules for the players:
Object- To survive and destroy the other gladiators. The instantly game ends when there are only 6 Heroes left and victory points are awarded. Each surviving Hero receives 100 pts + their point value. During the game players should keep the Army Cards that their gladiators destroyed. Each player receives the point value of each hero their team of gladiators destroyed. The player with the most points wins. However, you must have at least one surviving Gladiator to win.

So how does this stuff work during the game?

Bribe the Gladiator Trainer – The player who spent the most gold gets first pick of his 3 heroes, the 2nd most gets second pick and so on. All ties are decided by a 20-sided roll.

Donate to the Temple of Dagmar- The player who spent the most gold adds 10 to every one of his initiative rolls. If there is a tie decide it by rolling the 20-sided die. All other players add 1 to every one of his initiative rolls for each 10 gold they spent (round down).

Throw Gold into the Crowd- The player who spent the most gold is never attacked by the Crowd (see The Crowd below), and never is Sniped (see End of the Round Sniping). All ties are decided by a 20-sided roll. All other players add 1 to every one of his Crowd Rolls (this includes Crowd Approval Rating rolls and Crowd Attack Rolls) for each 10 gold they spent (round down) (see The Crowd below).

Bribe the Animal Trainer- The player who spent the most gold will receive control of the first squad of animals unleashed. See End of Round Animal Attack below. The 2nd most will receive control of the second squad released after the second round. The 3rd most will receive control of the third squad released after the third round. All ties are decided by a 20-sided roll.

End of the Round Sniping: This crowd is evil. At the end of each round, each player, except the player who through the most gold into the crowd, must roll for his or her Crowd Approval Rating. All players, except the player who through the most gold into the crowd, roll the 20-sided die. The player who rolled the lowest will receive sniper shots. Sniper shots are taken one at time for each of this player’s heroes. The host rolls the 20-sided die. If a 19 or higher is rolled that hero is destroyed.

End of the Round Animal Attack: After the Sniping (see above) the animals are released. You will need 3 squads to represent the animals that will attack during the game. One squad will enter the Coliseum after each of the first three rounds. I used Marrden Hounds, Anubian Wolves, and Deathstalkers. You can use any squads you think will work. Prior to the game, pick the order in which the squads will enter the Coliseum. After the first round announce that animals are being released (one squad). Give the appropriate squad card to the player who spent the most for Bribe the Animal Trainer. Roll a six sided die. The animals are placed adjacent to the door glyph rolled. The player controlling the animal squad may immediately take a turn with them. After round 2, the first squad of animals takes a turn, then the new animals are released. Roll a 6-sided for a new door glyph. The player who spent the second most gets to control this new squad and takes a turn with them immediately. After round 3, the first squad of animals takes a turn, then the second squad of animals takes a turn, then the third squad is released. Roll a 6-sided for a new door glyph. The player who spent the third most gets to control this new squad and takes a turn with them immediately.. After round 4 and on, continuing taking turns with the animals (in the chosen order) if they are alive. Any heroes destroyed by the animals count for victory points for the player controlling the animals. Note: Order markers are never placed on these animal squad cards. They move and attack at the end of the rounds only.

Taelord’s Ruling- If a Hero figure receives wound(s) and now has one life left, the crowd will vote to see if that hero is automatically destroyed. Roll ten combat dice, if you (the host) roll 5 or more skulls the figure is destroyed, if you roll 4 or less the figure remains on the table. Note: For scoring, any hero destroyed by Taleord’s Ruling counts for the player who brought that hero down to one life left.

The Crowd- You as the host control the crowd figures. You do not use order markers. They only move and attack if a player fails a Crowd Attack Roll. A Crowd Attack Roll takes place when a player’s Gladiator goes into the crowd or attempts to move while in the crowd area(the crowd area). That player immediately rolls the 20-sided die. If the player rolls a 15 or higher, the crowd does nothing. If the player rolls an 14 or lower you can attack with any Army Card nearby. Note: If you are the player who through the most gold into the crowd, the crowd ignores you.

In closing- If you are unclear about anything above, you as the host can decide what you think will be fair and fun for all players. Feel free to add, adjust, and or delete anything written above. Some added surprises will keep your players on edge, especially if you think they are reading this blog entry.

[NC_Hero]

I'm going to bring stickers to mark the starting zones on all the maps. There has always been confusion over that and marking the zones will settle it.

Nice! 8)

I'm going to bring the same stickers so I can increase the size of my start zones. :twisted:

-NC_Troublemaker

[bunjee]

I'm going to bring stickers to mark the starting zones on all the maps. There has always been confusion over that and marking the zones will settle it.
Make sure to test the stickers, some of them tend to stay really really well.

Another option would be "repositionable" contact paper. You know, the vinyl stuff you line shelves with? A roll usually costs around $2.99 and you could cut little squares. I may even have a roll in the stuff I packed. If I do, I'll let you know. I'm still unpacking boxes and I lost track of what I decided to leave behind.

[Granite-M]

Little Post-It notes would work, as well.

[Hogg]

I've got the little dots they sell at the office supply store. They stick well, but are not impossible to remove either.

[EyeOfSauron]

I'll say what I said at the last tournament: I have no problem with kids who actually know how to play (well enough against adults) and who can handle being defeated by adults. Probably shouldn't bring them if they're going to need any help playing, or if they are so rudimentary in their HS skills that their presence could blow the curve for skill rankings.

That's cool. I'd say the 7 yr old is out...but I'll gauge the 10 yr old over the next couple of weeks.

For now put me down as 2... myself and at least one kid.

[Griffin]

Sorry I have not posted in a couple of days. I have been busy defending my honor on another thread about my Skahen and Skahen custom listings on Ebay.

OK, Starting zone markers nice, dice rolling clarity necessary, Coluseum rules awesome, Kids Great, and Cookies Sweeeeet!

I think that covers it and in that order, just don't tell my daughters there will be cookies, cause there won't be any left.

[Griffin]

I am glad you will be able to make it Sauron.

[Granite-M]

NC_Hero-- I'm curious as to what the plan is for the coliseum. It looks like there are six armies in there, so are there only six players at a time, or will we be building some others? Do you figure on prizes? Winner takes all, or top group gets prize?

Also, as regards the regular tournament, I'd like to hear some people's nominations for maps. We can always go back to the ones we used last time, but if you've some tournament-ready maps you'd like to see, let's hear 'em!

[NC_Hero]

NC_Hero-- I'm curious as to what the plan is for the coliseum. It looks like there are six armies in there, so are there only six players at a time, or will we be building some others? Do you figure on prizes? Winner takes all, or top group gets prize?


Wow! I was just thinking that the coliseum would be fun to play after the tournament. The map is going to require 6 Castle sets. I have 4 and Altron has two.

If you like, we can run it as some sort of consolation tournament for the bottom six from the main tournament? It would be great if we could give the winner a prize.

Anyway, we can talk more about it on Sunday @ AT.

All opinions on this subject are welcome...

-NC_Hero

P.S. You can also count on me for a couple of the main tournament maps.

[d3athkiller]

I got to do a 4 page report due the monday after the tourney so i cant make it

[Altron_ZERO]

then do it before NHSD :D (i like to procrastinate too, but heroscape is more important)

[Granite-M]

Yeah, dude! Responsibility: it's not just for brain surgeons any more!

[d3athkiller]

yah but then i dont feel like doing it before and we dont get our books till the next 2 weeks

[Granite-M]

So, looks like it's about time to hammer out that map list. As I recall, 7 maps worked pretty well for the last tournament, so I'm nominating the following:

-Ice Blossom (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=283) (I can bring this one)
-Flash Fire (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=300)
-Stroll Through the Park (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=558)
-Embattled Fen (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=134) (I can also bring this one)
-Swamp Thing (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=239)
-Road Rampage (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=240)
-The Broken Skyline (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=236)

If you've got one you'd really like to see, now's the time to mention it! Otherwise, I'll be needing volunteers to take responsibility for the remaining maps on the list.

The end... for now???!?!!

[NC_Hero]

I would like to Nominate the following maps:

Badru Valley
Ticalla Sunrise
Fire Isles (We played this map on 10/4 @ AT)


Also, I have some suggestions. If people are only going to have four games, I think that we should only have four maps and, everyone should play one game on each map.

The total number of tournament maps made would reflect the number of participants in the tournament.

Ex. 16 players = 2x of each map type. + or - players may indicate that some maps are not played each game or, that we need to assemble an extra four maps. If we are 16 players or less, we only need to assemble eight maps (2 of each type).

If you want to build a special map for the Final, that would be cool too. 8)


-NC_Hero

[DarkBladeCB]

I got to do a 4 page report due the monday after the tourney so i cant make it

Man, I have college classes in Winston-Salem Monday at 9 AM and I'M gonna be there.

It's been a while. I'm looking forward to playing again. I've not played in weeks. Hmm. Maybe post midterms...

[Hogg]

Look Granite, you finally got your second green Rep card.

[EyeOfSauron]

Bad news: I won't be able to make the tourney. :(

My wife has an all day scrapbooking event and I just found out my oldest son has a football game in Greensboro on the 18th.

Sorry to drop out of the 'scaping. More sorry to not meet you all.

Have fun!

[bunjee]

That's a bummer. I hope to see you on another game day!

[J-Unit94]

I would like to Nominate the following maps:

Badru Valley
Ticalla Sunrise
Fire Isles (We played this map on 10/4 @ AT)


Also, I have some suggestions. If people are only going to have four games, I think that we should only have four maps and, everyone should play one game on each map.

The total number of tournament maps made would reflect the number of participants in the tournament.

Ex. 16 players = 2x of each map type. + or - players may indicate that some maps are not played each game or, that we need to assemble an extra four maps. If we are 16 players or less, we only need to assemble eight maps (2 of each type).

If you want to build a special map for the Final, that would be cool too. 8)


-NC_Hero

Personaly, I don't think this is a good idea. I can't go, so I guess it doesn't really matter, but it's a lot more fun having different maps then the same ones. That's one thing that makes tourneys so much fun. You never know what map you're going to get, and you also can't prepare your army to be good on those specific maps.

[Granite-M]

I lean towards J-Unit's feelings. I prefer to have more than [number of players / 2] maps for the reasons of originality as referenced above, and on the off chance that some people want to play some side games while other games are still going on. Ideally, no-one should ever play on the same map twice. I realize that this can create situations where one's army is better on a given map than on another, but I'm pretty sure that this will happen any way you slice it, and we might as well just try to diversify the mapping as much as possible.

NC_Hero, would you mind linking to the maps you were interested in?

Sorry to hear you can't make it, EyeOfSauron. Best of luck to your son, though!

[Magnum Mike]

I will definitely be there. I have 3 other players that are undecided at this time.

[Granite-M]

Glad to hear you can make it, Mike! Added some information to the front post, as well as a link to the rules / setup for Taelord's Coliseum (http://www.hasbro.com/games/kid-games/heroscape/default.cfm?page=Community/Designers).

[d3athkiller]

So i got my project done and everything and i found out that i was going to canada for a week and were leaving on friday night im sorry that i cant make it.:(

[Granite-M]

Sorry to hear you'll be missing the day, d3athkiller. Try not to get roughed up at customs!

NC_Hero, which of those maps you nominated can you bring? Everyone else, I need some volunteers for map-building!

[bunjee]

Granite, I can can bring terrain for maps if you like. I can provide for:
Stroll thru park
Swamp Thing
Road Rampage
Broken Skyline
Fire Isles (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=241)
Ticalla Sunrise (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=606)

And one of the following:
Badru Valley (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=367)
Flash Fire

I just don't have that many trees. I may be able to provide the master sets though, I need to do a recount, I think I may have more RotV than I think I do.

[Granite-M]

Granite, I can can bring terrain for maps if you like. I can provide for:
Stroll thru park
Swamp Thing
Road Rampage
Broken Skyline
Fire Isles (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=241)
Ticalla Sunrise (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=606)

And one of the following:
Badru Valley (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=367)
Flash Fire

I just don't have that many trees. I may be able to provide the master sets though, I need to do a recount, I think I may have more RotV than I think I do.

Bunjee, thanks very much for volunteering! If you want to bring that many maps, that'd be fantastic, but I would like to make sure we've got enough labor to get these things built. The two maps per builder thing has seemed to work, so do you and elstree want to bring 4 (your call as to which) between the two of you? Any more than that and I'd really like to see if we can get someone to volunteer to help you build.

Also, thanks very much for tracking down those map links!

[Altron_ZERO]

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry::cry: I bring sorrowfull tidings:cry::cry:. I have a stupid baseball playoff game saturday now:evil::evil::evil:, and my mom wont let me skip it. I dont know wat time its at yet, but most likely i wont be at the tournament. I might (hopefully) show up late, so NC hero i guess you gotta look for another person to bring the 2 castle sets just in case.

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry::cry:

[NC_Hero]

Oh man,

I have bad news.

I have a conflict for Saturday the 18th. It's my Dad's 65th Birthday. 8)

I will be back in Raleigh on Sunday night and, I can't wait to hear all of the great tournament tales. :cry:

Granite, we will have to find a replacement to run the Coliseum.
Amazing Tales, I will be back on Sunday to disassemble the Coliseum.

I hope everyone has a great time & I wish I could be there.

-NC_Hero

[Griffin]

What is happening here? two of the best of NC players are absent for the tourney? NOOOOOO! Well I understand.

I will be running Taelords Colosseum for NC-Hero as he asked of me and miss all of you who can not make it. Also I will help Bunjee and Elstree set up two maps myself as long as they bring the terrain I will be there early to help set up at least two.

[bunjee]

Hmm, it is starting to sound like I'll just bring all my terrain since the castle sets are needed. I'll get the terrain marked in case things get mixed up at all.

I already have build instructions printed for most of those maps as they are BoV.

[Granite-M]

Altron, NC_Hero, sorry to lose you guys! Griffin, bunjee, thanks very much for stepping up.

Everyone else, please, please, check your planners and see if you can actually come. I appreciate that things can come up unexpectedly, but we really are affected in a tangible way when we lose players. The tournament itself is smaller, but on top of that, when we lose entry fees it reduces the number of prizes we can give away and it hurts Billy's business. If we know about conflicts sooner rather than later, we can plan accordingly.

If people could take a look around and see if they know of anyone else that might like to come along and fill in the ranks a little, that would be fantastic. Carpool, cajole, and if that doesn't work, I don't think we're above blackmail. Anything for the cause, right?

[J-Unit94]

Hey, do you guys think you could save a Skahen for the next tourney. That would be cool.

[Griffin]

NO! There can be only one. Besides, Bunjee may have an identity crisis if there are too many Skahens at the tourney. Sorry kid I don't make the rules that's just the way it is.

[Granite-M]

Hey, do you guys think you could save a Skahen for the next tourney. That would be cool.

If we have any, if we have any spares...

Maybe.

[J-Unit94]

Hey, do you guys think you could save a Skahen for the next tourney. That would be cool.

If we have any, if we have any spares...

Maybe.

Cool. Thanks. :D

[Hogg]

I will be there for sure. I have been planning around this for months.

[DarkBladeCB]

I will be there for sure. Since we seem to be dropping people all over the place, just thought I'd throw my name back in there, despite my inactivity (college, y'know?). I'm in Raleigh right now, actually, planning for tomorrow.

[Granite-M]

W00t, regulars! I've recently completed a new Utgar dice tower that will be going into the prize pool, and I'm hoping to have my own personal tower to show off as well.

[NC_Hero]

All,

I have good news! It looks like I can make it to NHSD this Saturday! Going to visit my parents next weekend! WOOT!

See you all tomorrow!!!!

-NC_Hero

[DarkBladeCB]

Note to spam this too much, but I realized I'll probably have a better chance of getting results if I post this here:

A quick inquiry before the tournament: Does anybody have one squad of Gladiatrons that I could borrow? Seeing as I've not actually played Heroscape in a month (that's changing today, though, as I've set aside four hours to game before the tournament), it would be foolish to use anything new, but with the increased point value, I'd really like to run 3x Gladiatrons... but I only have 2. All my Gladiatrons are clearly marked with my initials on the base, so I promise to take good care of yours and love them (they are Gladiatrons) and not get them mixed up. If you don't have any/can't/don't want to loan them, that's totally OK, too, but I thought that there was no harm in asking and I have another army I can use and intend to play, too.

Just PM me if you have a squad to spare. That'd be totally cool.

Thanks a whole huge ton in advance,
Cory

[Hogg]

Note to spam this too much, but I realized I'll probably have a better chance of getting results if I post this here:

A quick inquiry before the tournament: Does anybody have one squad of Gladiatrons that I could borrow? Seeing as I've not actually played Heroscape in a month (that's changing today, though, as I've set aside four hours to game before the tournament), it would be foolish to use anything new, but with the increased point value, I'd really like to run 3x Gladiatrons... but I only have 2. All my Gladiatrons are clearly marked with my initials on the base, so I promise to take good care of yours and love them (they are Gladiatrons) and not get them mixed up. If you don't have any/can't/don't want to loan them, that's totally OK, too, but I thought that there was no harm in asking and I have another army I can use and intend to play, too.

Just PM me if you have a squad to spare. That'd be totally cool.

Thanks a whole huge ton in advance,
Cory

Yeah, I can let you borrow a squad of Gladiatrons.

[DarkBladeCB]

Note to spam this too much, but I realized I'll probably have a better chance of getting results if I post this here:

A quick inquiry before the tournament: Does anybody have one squad of Gladiatrons that I could borrow? Seeing as I've not actually played Heroscape in a month (that's changing today, though, as I've set aside four hours to game before the tournament), it would be foolish to use anything new, but with the increased point value, I'd really like to run 3x Gladiatrons... but I only have 2. All my Gladiatrons are clearly marked with my initials on the base, so I promise to take good care of yours and love them (they are Gladiatrons) and not get them mixed up. If you don't have any/can't/don't want to loan them, that's totally OK, too, but I thought that there was no harm in asking and I have another army I can use and intend to play, too.

Just PM me if you have a squad to spare. That'd be totally cool.

Thanks a whole huge ton in advance,
Cory

Yeah, I can let you borrow a squad of Gladiatrons.

Thanks a lot. I've been testing them with proxies so far. I really appreciate it!

[Granite-M]

All,

I have good news! It looks like I can make it to NHSD this Saturday! Going to visit my parents next weekend! WOOT!

See you all tomorrow!!!!

-NC_Hero


Awesome!!

Are you reassuming control of the Coliseum, then as well?

[Granite-M]

Also: Got our prize support in the mail today! We may or may not have some awesome prizes. You'll have to wait until tomorrow morning to find out.

:twisted:

[Codeman]

Jumping around the boards leaving a quick note to everyone for tomorrow – Have fun and be good sports enjoy NHSD and good luck to all.

[Altron_ZERO]

Also: Got our prize support in the mail today! We may or may not have some awesome prizes. You'll have to wait until tomorrow morning to find out.

:twisted:

SPECIAL PRIZES?! :cry::cry:...man...

[J-Unit94]

Well, I'll go ahead and throw out my predictions

1st Place: Darkblade

2nd Place: Hogg

3rd Place: Boozehammer

Do I get something if I'm right? :D

[J-Unit94]

Oh, come on, I know you're all out there with results. Post them already! :D

[Altron_ZERO]

Since Granite ran the tournament, I think he should post the winners. Ill let you suffer in the suspense, mwhahaha:twisted:.

[Granite-M]

Rankings!

Congratulations to our top three: Griffin, Elstree, and Altron_ZERO! Well played, gentlemen, well played!

Our full ranking list is as follows:

Name----------Wins/Losses---Losing Points---Strength of Score
Griffin---------------3/1----------510---------------7
Elstree---------------3/1----------440------------- 10
Altron_ZERO----------3/1----------293--------------9
Granite-M------------3/1----------251.2------------10
NC_Hero--------------3/1----------197--------------8
DarkBladeCB----------3/1----------123.3-------------5
Hogg-----------------2/2----------600--------------12
Shef------------------2/2----------302--------------7
Bunjee---------------1/3----------988.3-------------9
Alex C.---------------1/3---------- 612--------------7
MagnumMike----------1/3----------548---------------9
Brandon---------------0/4----------646--------------7

In addition, we also ran a Taelord's Coliseum game after the main tournament, and Mr. Alex C. was the winner of that game. Again, well played, sir!

Photos to be posted shortly!

[Griffin]

who?

[J-Unit94]

Congratz Grifin! :p

Also, did Boozehammer not show up?

[noodles]

I wasn't paying attention to the boards and missed this completely. Hopefully I can make the next one and bring the Greensboro crew down.

[bunjee]

See, that is why you should set the thread to subscribe and email you once a day when there are updates. It makes sure you keep up!

[Revdyer]

See, that is why you should set the thread to subscribe and email you once a day when there are updates. It makes sure you keep up!Yeah...even some of us out west pay attention to this thread. <grin>

[Granite-M]

who?

Who's the guy on first?

[Granite-M]

Also! Now we have photos!

Behold, the mighty players, as they battle for your amusement!

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_8990.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_8991.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_8992.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_8993.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_8994.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_8995.jpg

Covet the prizes, for none of them are yours! (Unless of course you attended the tournament and won one. In which case, yes, it is yours.)

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_8996.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9004.jpg

Yes! Skahens! Several of them, provided (amongst other wonders) by the munificent providers at the apex of the Heroscapers pyramid! Bow before their power!

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9003.jpg

Do we have some left? Could you still win one? You must attend the next tournament to learn the answers!

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9000.jpg

The arena! Taelord's Coliseum! Such an ovoid of doom, death, and destruction has not been seen since the glory days of ancient Rome! And yet glory is still alive and well, here!

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9006.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9007.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9008.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9009.jpg

The scoreboard! The record of the harrowing wins and crushing defeats! Let its wisdom fill you with awe and wonder!

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/GenKruge1/IMG_9010.jpg

Yes, you covet the glory of the tournament. You crave the eternal honor it can bestow! You must have to have what it can offer!

[bunjee]

Thank you for posting the results and photos, I had a great time!

[Griffin]

I had so much fun! Hogg and Elstree, thanks to you guys for those very close games. And major props to Granite for running and organizing the tournament.

To those who love heavy snow and glyphs, WHY!

[bunjee]

Because they give us some small tiny chance to kill that SOB Q9 by running away to reduce his attacks.

[Granite-M]

Also, because that's what the map-maker ordained! Talk to those guys-- we just play in their worlds, we don't build them.

Also, added rankings list and graphic scoreboard to the front page.

Also, with regards to a little after-action evaluation...


Bunjee inspired an EXCELLENT idea for the next tournament: door prize for non-prize-winner who travelled the furthest to get to the tournament. I've been a little worried before about people who come a long way and don't necessarily place. MagnumMike was awesomely gracious, but I would really like reward the effort and gas money the long-haulers put in.


We should definitely try to get at least one more round of play in, the next time around. As it stands, we had a six-way tie for first place, based on our first ranking criterion, and I think it would be nice to put a little more oomph behind the winners of the top three.


First-round seeding based on previous tournament scores? If we seed the first round based on people's pre-existing scores, we may be able to set the lions against one another early on, and get the tiers straightened out.


Science!!!

[J-Unit94]

Also, because that's what the map-maker ordained! Talk to those guys-- we just play in their worlds, we don't build them.

Also, added rankings list and graphic scoreboard to the front page.

Also, with regards to a little after-action evaluation...


Bunjee inspired an EXCELLENT idea for the next tournament: door prize for non-prize-winner who travelled the furthest to get to the tournament. I've been a little worried before about people who come a long way and don't necessarily place. MagnumMike was awesomely gracious, but I would really like reward the effort and gas money the long-haulers put in.


We should definitely try to get at least one more round of play in, the next time around. As it stands, we had a six-way tie for first place, based on our first ranking criterion, and I think it would be nice to put a little more oomph behind the winners of the top three.


First-round seeding based on previous tournament scores? If we seed the first round based on people's pre-existing scores, we may be able to set the lions against one another early on, and get the tiers straightened out.
Science!!!

So, it'll be me vs Griffin in the next Tourney! :twisted:

The CHL will be updated in a little. I'm going to go work on it right now. :p

[Granite-M]

So, it'll be me vs Griffin in the next Tourney! :twisted:



Well, actually that is something on which I'd need some input. Do we just have the highest-scoring players face off, right off the bat? How do we weight the seedings so that we still get some interesting / original matches out of the thing?

[bunjee]

If you match people by their previous records, it may allow the new matches to occur as some of the lower ranked people get some wins by playing people they are more equal with in skill.

Another option would be some team tournaments where higher ranked players are teamed with lower ranked players. It might give some of the lower ranked players a chance to see the strategy of the best people.

[J-Unit94]

If you match people by their previous records, it may allow the new matches to occur as some of the lower ranked people get some wins by playing people they are more equal with in skill.

Another option would be some team tournaments where higher ranked players are teamed with lower ranked players. It might give some of the lower ranked players a chance to see the strategy of the best people.

I like the 2nd idea. That would be great. A team tourney..... :p

[HSisforcoolkids]

It looks like you guys had a great time. I'm itching to play with you all again, and to meet some of those I haven't gotten to meet yet.

[Altron_ZERO]

Team tourney would be awesome:D.

[noodles]

I would like to come to the next one.

[NC_Hero]

We should definitely try to get at least one more round of play in, the next time around. As it stands, we had a six-way tie for first place, based on our first ranking criterion, and I think it would be nice to put a little more oomph behind the winners of the top three.How about the first four rounds are swiss style and then the top 4-6 play single elimination? Or, if the tournament is small enough go to a straight double elimination format.

[bunjee]

I would like to come to the next one.

I would like it if you made it. Heck, you were one of the only NC people that play Heroscape I know from .net

[J-Unit94]

So..........

Where are the battle reports? :p

[Granite-M]

I used 7x Zombies and Kaemon Awa. I fought a whole bunch, and sometimes I almost lost, but then I didn't, until I did lose that one time. The zombies mostly came back, but that one time they died too much, so I lost. The end.

[Altron_ZERO]

2x4th mass
2xdeathreavers
nilfhiem
isamu

.. If you count this up it only adds up to 415:oops:. I showed up a little late so my first game was a bye. My first loss was a great game agianst eltree, I was had by a skilled payer and thats all I can say. The next game was agianst Granite and was also a good game, and a good win. Luckily niflhiem pulled through for me while some deathreavers blocked a few zombies, and then the 4th mass cleaned up.

[bunjee]

It is both sad and funny that you didn't realize it until the end of the event when I asked you about your army.

[primal]

I really want to come down and play a few games with all of my fellow 'scapers.
I am sure that Noodles, Black Rayne, Legion and I feel that it is high time that the Goobertown Posse comes down and represents. I have one problem and that being that I cannot get on the internet too much ( it is a personal choice, the internet is the information super-highway straight to Satan's domain ) but occasionally I have to do work on the computer. I really want to play though, as I am sure the other Gobbertown guys do. I see that Noodles is planning a Shass in January? I love it. I can get us a place to play, tables, all of that stuff. (thats if none of you will burst into flames playing Heroscape in a church.) I am kidding-HSISCOOLFORKIDS, you don't count in that one.
anyway, I will get with Noodles and see if he would like to try this.
please allow me to come for the next event, that would rock like none other.

[Griffin]

Haven't posted in a few days so here goes. I deffinately want to play a competitive game against J-Unit. I vote that Altron should be the #1 seed for next tourney (he got third place with a handicap army, we suck). And in reference to your comment Bunjee, Q9 has a very loving mother that can be a little overprotective, that would explain his very high defense. :p But it is rumored that his father could have been a Death Walker.

[bunjee]

Actually I'm betting he's so defensive because he doesn't know the identity of his father.

[Granite-M]

First page updated with combined scores from previous tournament.

[Altron_ZERO]

First page updated with combined scores from previous tournament.

Did you put that in any particular order, or is that just the scores?

[obsidianguard]

Hey...Gues what I found! Losing points from 1st tournament: 370