GenCon Scape events 2011: If we build it, will you attend?

[Rÿchean]

Hey guys, I said from the get go that I was planning on running events at GenCon in 2011, despite the discontinuation of Heroscape.

The time frame for event submission is drawing very near, but before I submit I want to try to get an idea if we will have the same turn out.

So all of you past and possible future GenCon Scape event attendess, please vote this poll.

Thanks!

[DrRansom]

I'd love to go to GenCon someday. :) I hope when I do get the chance to go later down the road that there will be some kindly soul wanting to play a game of classic scape.

[arp12]

I don't think I'll be there this year. I might come back for 2012.

[Taeblewalker]

I will make every effort to come this year.

[Rÿchean]

I appreciate it guys.

I am just trying to determine if I should scale back in size.

We are having events just a matter of how big we decide to go.

Keep those votes coming!!!

[dok]

Assuming I don't have a head cold all weekend again, I plan to play more, not less.

[Deroche]

I'm planning on attending my first GenCon.

[Cleon]

I'll be there trying to play in many Heroscape and Summoner Wars events, as always. 8). This year I might spend some more time in the hall or just hanging out, but honestly the only games I play and want to keep playing are those two so nevertheless I will be there (hopefully my dad, and even more people, will attend with me).

I'm planning on attending my first GenCon.

That's awesome, you'll very much enjoy it. Any heroscaper must attend GenCon to get that community warmth feeling, even if Heroscape is now discontinued.

[Matthias Maccabeus]

We've got a van load coming for sure!

And I plan on playing Scape from Thur - Sun non-stop.

[dart48]

I love to go but I doubt I'll be able to afford to go. That's the problem with living where i do.

[Arrow Grut]

Well, I made a boo-boo playing in only one G-Con event last year, so this year, I'm coming back and joining all possible events. That is, that aren't to early or have the same time frame.

[LordEsenwienIV]

I'm just curious but how long will HeroScape still be at GenCon?

[Arrow Grut]

I'm just curious but how long will HeroScape still be at GenCon?
Well, to my knowlegde, unless someone decides to run Heroscape at Gencon other than Rychean, this will be the last year. But I'm pretty sure some guy will pick run it instead.

[Fen_Hydra]

I might come (for my first time)... it depends on if I can convince my dad to come with me, as I can't go by myself.

[Jexik]

I'll do at least one Heroscape tournament. I'll probably do more with Summoner Wars this year than last, between the tournaments and demoing.

[MattserTruckRally]

I'll be there for sure. I'll be doing a couple of events, though I'd like to devote more time to the dealer hall. I'll try to fit in two Heroscape events and a Summoner Wars event if possible.

[killercactus]

If by some miracle I'm actually at GenCon this year, I'll play in at least 2, and hopefully more. Since I've never lost a Summoner Wars battle**, I'd want to play in some of those, too. The couple guys that come with me would play in the Main Event at least.

[Rÿchean]

Hope to see you there, Killer. I know it is tough to really know this far in advance. I really was just trying to get a feel for the climate.

I probably should have made the poll show who voted for what. I can't be sure that the people who did vote were truly past or future genconers...but I was sort of hoping for something better than a 50% yes and 25% no.

It is still early but that reinforces the idea that a scale back is probably warranted, maybe down to 32 maps rather than 40.

[ZBeeblebrox]

Planning on attending again this year, and i plan on playing in some scape events.

[Kaemon Awa 123]

I certainly hope on going, but might not be possible...

[Arcus]

My buddy TOM+ and I will be there for a fourth straight year. I know we are both good for at least 5 tournaments. Gotta make that 11 hour road trip worth it!

[tom]

My buddy TOM+ and I will be there for a fourth straight year. I know we are both good for at least 5 tournaments. Gotta make that 11 hour road trip worth it!

Hecks yeah buddy! Hecks yeah! We're working on bringing some more PA, MD, NJ scapers with us as well this year.

[Juniour]

I went last year and I'm going again with the same group of guys (well, Mr Wookiee instead of Mr Migraine) and we'll be predominately playing heroscape, although this year we may not do as many (maybe just 1 less) but we'll still do a lot, as I know I want to go to the dealer hall as I hardly went at all last year. I'll definitely be there though, and I hope it lives on for one more year after this!

[SuperflyTNT]

I'll be there for sure. I'll be doing a couple of events, though I'd like to devote more time to the dealer hall. I'll try to fit in two Heroscape events and a Summoner Wars event if possible.

And I'll play in the ones he doesn't play in so I have a chance. Every time I am close to being in the top placing slots, Mr. Mattster whips my ass. ;)

I'll be there, for sure, the entire time. I'll probably miss a couple events so I can hit up some publishers for review games, but beyond that, I'll be getting my 'Scape on, big time.

[MrWookiee]

This will be my first time and I would very much like to go.

[No, David, No]

I am planning to attend.

['Scaper94]

I'd love to go!





But it's just not gonna happen. I'll be here on the home front watching those GenCon videos!

BTW - what does GenCon stand for?

[MegaSilver]

I'm going this year, as my first time up there.

I'll be joining all GenCon events as possible.

:woot: :woot: I can't wait!

[MegaSilver]

I'd love to go!





But it's just not gonna happen. I'll be here on the home front watching those GenCon videos!

BTW - what does GenCon stand for?

Probably "General Convention."

[dok]

The original GenCon was in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The name stuck even after the event moved.

[lonewolf]

The original GenCon was in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The name stuck even after the event moved.

At Gary Gygax's house. ;)

[Hendal]

I will be there, God Willing, I voted scaling back, will be hitting the dealer hall most mornings, but I am already excited for it!!!

[clancampbell]

If I'm at Gencon this year, I'd deffinently play some 'scape. That is a big if, however. My chances of going this year are at about 25% right now.

I'll let you know, when I know more.

[MrWookiee]

I'd be playing almost all scape, maybe some Summoner Wars.

[Ninja Dust]

i am definitley going

[Remi]

Ok. So a few questions because the gencon site is hard to navigate.
1. How much is it for the week pass?
2. Is it REALLY in indianapolis? (Way far away, but probably
would be worth it)
3. Cheap hotels?
4. Sweet prizes?

[Killometer]

2. Is it REALLY in indianapolis? (Way far away, but probably
would be worth it)


Yes.

The others I don't know about (but I'm betting hotels jack up their rates for GenCon).

[Rÿchean]

Ok. So a few questions because the gencon site is hard to navigate.
1. How much is it for the week pass?
2. Is it REALLY in indianapolis? (Way far away, but probably
would be worth it)
3. Cheap hotels?
4. Sweet prizes?
1.) It was $68 last year, I believe
2.) Yep, downtown Indy right next to Lucas Oil Stadium in the convention center.
3.) You will have to do some leg work but I believe there is lodging at a discount to GenCon goers, though I wouldn’t go so far as to call it cheap. You have to secure it through the GenCon website when housing opens up.
4.) I think so. We make custom HS dice every year, with at least one set available in each event. Also, I heard from a little birdie that we may get our hands on some long ago discontinued product....Maybe, not 100% sure yet.

[worldsenemy]

Count me (and at least 3 others) in Rychean. I was going to help Retlaw set up for Gencon last year, but it was too short notice. I can do so this year if you need me to as I live in Indianapolis. As long as I know in advance to get time off work I'll be there. I can also help run events. I hosted/ran 10 events in Indianapolis last year, so I'm more than comfortable with it if you need me.

[MrWookiee]

When do you decide the actual tournaments for GenCon?

[Rÿchean]

When do you decide the actual tournaments for GenCon?
Event submission opens tomorrow but I already have a rough schedule of the events we plan on using. (some old, some new, and some borrowed; none are blue)

I just need to drum up some of the descriptions and set the number of allowable participants. That is the reason for this poll, so I can estimate how large I should make the events.

[killercactus]

4.) I think so. We make custom HS dice every year, with at least one set available in each event. Also, I heard from a little birdie that we may get our hands on some long ago discontinued product....Maybe, not 100% sure yet.

:shock:

Now I need to find a way to get my wife to allow me to go. I consider it next to impossible, though that's what I said last year and I was able to get down there for 2 days (and still fail to win any dice :evil:). If I make it this year, there will be no Vipers, baby. I'm in it to win it.

[MegaSilver]

When do you decide the actual tournaments for GenCon?
Event submission opens tomorrow but I already have a rough schedule of the events we plan on using. (some old, some new, and some borrowed; none are blue)

I just need to drum up some of the descriptions and set the number of allowable participants. That is the reason for this poll, so I can estimate how large I should make the events.

Event submission? Please explain -- is that when you take ideas for GenCon tourneys, or when we can actually sign up for them? I'm assuming the first, but this is my first time to enter GenCon, so I'm clueless...

Now, when do we actually get to sign up for HS events? I know for GenCon in general starts on the 23rd, but I want to sign up asap for HS so I can enter all or most of them...

[Rÿchean]

Event Registration isn't until May 1st, 2011.


Event submission is just that, the Event Organizer (me) has to submit the events for approval, placement, and scheduling. Phase 1 of Event submisison started Friday, 1/14.

[MegaSilver]

Event Registration isn't until May 1st, 2011.


Event submission is just that, the Event Organizer (me) has to submit the events for approval, placement, and scheduling. Phase 1 of Event submisison started Friday, 1/14.

Thanks Ry! I can't wait for GC! :D

[Ninja Dust]

i might not be able to make it because my brother is going to college and i have to go with him to boston.

[No, David, No]

i might not be able to make it because my brother is going to college and i have to go with him to boston.

The answer is simple. Run away! Stand on the corner of West Maryland and South Capitol and carry this sign.

https://8793581098859100235-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/fruswapper2/Willworkforheroscape.gif?attachauth=ANoY7cq2bNeVz8IJ0J3bumIU-SJ2Qc45cU1YoVV3NPsMt37F-abPOsq8H_wDzjiTQT5Q4Alj-ixAHGSMow8TVvCXEwCcC5t-g5HJx5fumc6rvdyNuUHT2JJIJQQQ1BW4sfmE_oxHU0yWiNfea73OrMGO_QPtGNk8y3TUNM C8yNFE7KSnIF16JH5Rw1olVPCAE3WxfC7sVidX6Uwub9zxtQ8lB3S1mw96NA%3D%3D&attredirects=0

[Ninja Dust]

i think i dont have to go to boston until the week later or so forth. im bringing one of my friends with me and we will be playing almost every heroscape tornament.

[Rÿchean]

Thanks Ry! I can't wait for GC! :D

Me either....in fact, normally I would wait until the events are approved to unveil, but I am not going to wait this time.

I will unveil the lineup this weekend even though they won't be approved yet. I think it is our best lineup yet with some new twists and new events. Maybe seeing the event list ahead of time will sway some to go ahead and make plans to join us.

Maps will still be months off, but event details...expect to see those this weekend.

[tom]

Awesomesauce! Can't wait to see what's in store for us this year.

[Killometer]

I know that I won't be there, but I'm excited to see what's new. :D

[MrWookiee]

Can't wait for the events to be posted. Thanks Rychean!

[Matthias Maccabeus]

I am pretty stoked Ry! I can't wait to see how many of the events my room will win...

[Rÿchean]

Awesome! Trash talk already.

Dignan and DrL claim to be interested in going to GenCon this year. We shall see I guess. I think a few other D/FW locals are going to try to make the effort, too.

Good times...I promise. And, WotC prize support will happen.

EDIT - Say what you will about WotC, all I know is every time I have asked them to support our event efforts, they do so in grand fashion. This year will be no exception.

[lonewolf]

I am pretty stoked Ry! I can;t wait to see how many of the events my room will win...

Feeling a little confident are you? ;)

[Matthias Maccabeus]

I am pretty stoked Ry! I can;t wait to see how many of the events my room will win...

Feeling a little confident are you? ;)

Aren't you? ;)

Bring on the Texas folks, I've already had my way with both Dignan and Ry. If you've beaten one Texan you've beaten them all! :twisted:

[MegaSilver]

Thanks Ry! I can't wait for GC! :D

Me either....in fact, normally I would wait until the events are approved to unveil, but I am not going to wait this time.

I will unveil the lineup this weekend even though they won't be approved yet. I think it is our best lineup yet with some new twists and new events. Maybe seeing the event list ahead of time will sway some to go ahead and make plans to join us.

Maps will still be months off, but event details...expect to see those this weekend.

:woot: Just to know the events will be nice!

You'll be providing links to the thread from here, I assume? :D

[nicktheant]

Awesome! Trash talk already.

Dignan and DrL claim to be interested in going to GenCon this year. We shall see I guess. I think a few other D/FW locals are going to try to make the effort, too.

Good times...I promise. And, WotC prize support will happen.

EDIT - Say what you will about WotC, all I know is every time I have asked them to support our event efforts, they do so in grand fashion. This year will be no exception.

Any news on the rare discontinued prizes?

Edit: WOTC seems to not be all bad giving us prize support even after many on here responded harshly to the news. Thanks Rÿchean :)

[Retlaw]

I don't know, maybe I'll skip Gencon this year -- that won't be a problem for you Rychean? ;)

Seriously, I'll be there and probably play in 3 or 4 events like I do each year.

[Rÿchean]

I just might need you there, Retlaw. I am positive it won't happen without you! :-)

BTW..............

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !

:-D :-D :-D

[Codeman]

........................................... WotC prize support will happen.

EDIT - Say what you will about WotC, all I know is every time I have asked them to support our event efforts, they do so in grand fashion. This year will be no exception.

:confused: I can't say the same .... please shoot me an e-mail with your contact.
heroscaperdad@yahoo.com

[Rÿchean]

........................................... WotC prize support will happen.

EDIT - Say what you will about WotC, all I know is every time I have asked them to support our event efforts, they do so in grand fashion. This year will be no exception.

:confused: I can't say the same .... please shoot me an e-mail with your contact.
heroscaperdad@yahoo.com

Well, I am talking about GenCon and NHSD specifically. They have never worked with me on a local, individual basis either, only when I am doing NHSD or GenCon.

[rednax]

I have to come to this one. :woot:

~Rednax

[Arcus]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !

:-D :-D :-D

:jawdrop::woot::passout::hump: I am just a jumble of emotions because of this news!

[MegaSilver]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !

:-D :-D :-D

:jawdrop::woot::passout::hump: I am just a jumble of emotions because of this news!

:woot: :woot: :woot:

I'm going to get me Lava!

[jdtenor]

I'll be there and be in 4 tourneys, Ryan is doing 5 tourneys. Hopefully we win a couple of games this year. :roll:

[dok]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

[Arrow Grut]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...
Ah crap.

[Matthias Maccabeus]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

Do you play any other way Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin? :twisted:

[lonewolf]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

Do you play any other way Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin? :twisted:

Your forgot Firestorm. That should just about cover it. ;)

[MegaSilver]

I'm bringing some super good (but not super cheesy) armies.

I'll have to see what maps and events there will be before I decide completely what armies I'm bringing, but there are some that are coming for certain. :)

[dok]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

Do you play any other way Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin? :twisted:

Your forgot Firestorm. That should just about cover it. ;)I started reading these posts, then I got distracted by my Utgar General Wars trophy. You know, the one I got by playing Tor-Kul-Na and Phantom Knights.

Sorry, what were we talking about? ;)

[MrWookiee]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

Do you play any other way Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin? :twisted:

Your forgot Firestorm. That should just about cover it. ;)I started reading these posts, then I got distracted by my Utgar General Wars trophy. You know, the one I got by playing Tor-Kul-Na and Phantom Knights.

Sorry, what were we talking about? ;)
Well, I was hoping to come into GenCon and do average, but now that we have such coveted prizes, I fear that I will get destroyed by "Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin" if I ever even get that far... please tell me I won't be facing everyone having a stupid Q9+Raelin, Rats+Raelin, or some combination thereof? :pray:
Are you going to get the tournament choices up tomorrow, Rychean?

[Matthias Maccabeus]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

Do you play any other way Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin? :twisted:

Your forgot Firestorm. That should just about cover it. ;)I started reading these posts, then I got distracted by my Utgar General Wars trophy. You know, the one I got by playing Tor-Kul-Na and Phantom Knights.

Sorry, what were we talking about? ;)

I'll let Jotun know that while he's throwing my 4 sets of Gen Con dice. :twisted:

[dok]

Well, I was hoping to come into GenCon and do average, but now that we have such coveted prizes, I fear that I will get destroyed by "Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin" if I ever even get that far... please tell me I won't be facing everyone having a stupid Q9+Raelin, Rats+Raelin, or some combination thereof? :pray:You won't be facing everyone having a stupid Q9+Raelin, Rats+Raelin, or some combination thereof.

Here are the results of last year's GenCon (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=31715).

I don't have all the results there, but from what we do know:

Raelin without Q9 or Rats won 2 events and placed in another.
Rats without Raelin or Q9 placed in 2 events (won zero).
Q9 without Raelin or Rats placed in 1 event (won zero).
Q9/Raelin without rats won did nothin'.
Q9/rats without Raelin won 1 event and placed in another.
Raelin/Rats without Q9 did nothin'.
Q9/Raelin/Rats won 1 event and placed in another.

Meanwhile, Heavy Gruts won 2 events, 4th Mass won 2 events, and events were won by knights, 10th, stingers, and greenscales. Some crazy guy even won an event with Jotun.

[dok]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

Do you play any other way Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin? :twisted:

Your forgot Firestorm. That should just about cover it. ;)I started reading these posts, then I got distracted by my Utgar General Wars trophy. You know, the one I got by playing Tor-Kul-Na and Phantom Knights.

Sorry, what were we talking about? ;)

I'll let Jotun know that while he's throwing my 4 sets of Gen Con dice. :twisted:Fat chance. You're nothing without the Jesus dice!

[Rÿchean]

see below

[Rÿchean]

We have enough sets to run Win-a-Lava & Win-a-Tundra events, the exact same way we did the win-a-waves in 2006 and 2007. These events will be single elimination, 8-player mini tournaments that run at the same time as the regular events are running. An enterprising person could enter more than one of these through the course of the Con or if doing poorly early in a regular event, could drop out to jump into a win-a-lava/tundra event.

It does two things: It creates more chances for you guys and increases revenue for our area. The cost of doing these events has gone up as GenCon has added some expenses that did not exist last year. I almost have to run the win-a events just to keep from upping the price of the standard events.

There will be opportunities to get these sets without having to be the top dog in a standard tournament.

So there is one item regarding the event line-up...

[Retlaw]

Cool -- Damnation Ally is back!

Long story short - running the Damnation Alley events (win-a-wave) back in 2007 is where I got my title from Sir Grungebob.

[Ninja Dust]

awesome! tundra and lava sets. i dont have them yet so i will be training extra hard!

[MrWookiee]

I will be hoping I roll some shields once in a while and a lucky 20 here and there. I will also be looking for a skull or two.

[spidysox]

If everything breaks the way that I hope it will, I plan on making my first trip out to GenCon this year. Hopefully Peteparkerh will join me and we will hook up with Tom and Arcus to represent Eastern PA.

[killercactus]

There will be Tundra and Lava sets available to win at GenCon 2011 ! !
Well, I guess I'm playing to win, then...

Do you play any other way Mr. Q9, Rats, Raelin? :twisted:

Your forgot Firestorm. That should just about cover it. ;)I started reading these posts, then I got distracted by my Utgar General Wars trophy. You know, the one I got by playing Tor-Kul-Na and Phantom Knights.

Sorry, what were we talking about? ;)

I'll let Jotun know that while he's throwing my 4 sets of Gen Con dice. :twisted:

Oh yeah? Well, I can get 4th place like no one's business, so I guess I'll be finishing right behind you guys with my Vipers or Goblins or something else stupid.

[MegaSilver]

Awesome Ry!

I'm going to enter both, hopefully, at least the Lava one since I don't have that set.

[Ninja Dust]

if i dont do both lava and tundra events i will do the tundra event

[weebaer]

I tdepends on where I get accepted to grad school and when it starts. I hope I can make it. if it is at all possible I'll do it.

[Remi]

Well. Me and three friends are coming, pretty easy decision to make. Just to make sure though, this is the website to buy the passes right?
http://www.gencon.com/2011/indy/cs/registration/default.aspx#Dates

[Rÿchean]

That is the place. You have to buy badges to attend. All events require you to have a badge. Events go on sale May 1.

[Remi]

"Events go on sale" meaning... You have to pay for each tournament you participate in? (Or is this included in the 4-day badge?)
(Anything else I should know about Gencon? Pre-registration for tournaments, registering your army, etc?)

[dok]

Yes, every tournament has an entrance fee (generally $8 or so). You can buy them through an online checkout system (once it goes online).

[Cavalier]

"Events go on sale" meaning... You have to pay for each tournament you participate in? (Or is this included in the 4-day badge?)
(Anything else I should know about Gencon? Pre-registration for tournaments, registering your army, etc?)

Yes, every tournament has an entrance fee (generally $8 or so). You can buy them through an online checkout system (once it goes online).
And not just Scape events. Any event you want to participate in, you need to buy a ticket for.

[Tornado]

Well, exhibition events are free, these are mainly in the exhibition Hall, many vendors will have games set up to try out for free and you might get some swag to boot. I will be there with a minimum of +2. Hoping for maybe +4 or more. Great line up of events. I highly encourage everyone to make an effort to attend. Do not miss out on Rychean's last event. I am sure there will be more 'scape at future GCs but will we ever see an event list like this again? Attend at all costs! You will love the 'scape, the con, and Indy. See you in August... peace

[Neo]

I can't go

[peteparkerh]

I'm in with Spidysox. First one!

[lefton4ya]

Posted poll Origins 2011 - If we Build it - will you come? (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=34535). Please let us know either way, and if you are most likely coming, read the OP and PM weesel99 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/private.php?do=newpm&u=164) if you want to get on on the convention discount.

[Kinseth]

Every year I try to make sure ill come. With my wife due on july 17th with our second, I can't see me pulling it off :(

[Johngee]

I'm planning on attending my first GenCon.
This will be my first time and I would very much like to go.
Yup... ME TOO. I just sold my house, so I'm hoping that there will be enough money left over after the closing and move to a new domicile, that I can attend my FIRST ever GenCon. Yes, I do want to participate in some HeroScape events, but I will want to try out other gaming venues as well.

Ry ~ What does a first-timer need to bring with them to Indy (Figures, Terrain Tiles, Dice, Order & Wound Markers, all of the above, etc.)???

[Rÿchean]

Ry ~ What does a first-timer need to bring with them to Indy (Figures, Terrain Tiles, Dice, Order & Wound Markers, all of the above, etc.)???
You need to bring figures, order markers, wound markers, dice, cards, and any other marker needed to field the army you are going to play.

Terrain/Maps and glyphs will be supplied for each event.

[TheMind]

I will be there with a collection of Scapers from Northern Indiana (at least 2 others) and a whole boatload of excited.

[Arrow Grut]

I will be there with a collection of Scapers from Northern Indiana (at least 2 others) and a whole boatload of excited.
You better be there!:twisted:

[TheMind]

You better be there!:twisted:

I don't know whether to be flattered or terrified.... I pick....both: Flatterfied.

Hm. Not quite the effect I wanted...

[nicoga3000]

Just curious - does the competitive scene (at least at GenCon) boil down to 3-4 different lists that just play to counter one another?

[Rÿchean]

Just curious - does the competitive scene (at least at GenCon) boil down to 3-4 different lists that just play to counter one another?

I am not sure I understand the question. There are 12 different events at GenCon, each with its own variant of play.

[lefton4ya]

Just curious - does the competitive scene (at least at GenCon) boil down to 3-4 different lists that just play to counter one another?
I think you mean are there only 3-4 different armies that people use and the answer is NO. Out of 32+ people in each event almost no one brings the same army and the top 5 or so are usually completely different. Check out last years' results (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=31715) to see the variety.

Oh, and welcome nicoga3000! Check out the New Here? link below in my signature for the index of the most valuable threads on this site, especially for a new person.

[nicoga3000]

Just curious - does the competitive scene (at least at GenCon) boil down to 3-4 different lists that just play to counter one another?
I think you mean are there only 3-4 different armies that people use and the answer is NO. Out of 32+ people in each event almost no one brings the same army and the top 5 or so are usually completely different. Check out last years' results (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=31715) to see the variety.

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That's super reassuring. I actually had an account here before, but I can't remember the email or login info. :) I'm excited for GenCon and to (hopefully) be part of it. I went last year and just took in the awesome. This year, I think I'll be pretty much playing HS most of the time, ha. I'm hoping there's a few 21+ people who might enjoy some "enhanced" HS later on in the evening, haha. Gotta love hotel rooms. 8)


E: And Rÿchean, I guess I'm used to Warmachine, 40k, Magic, etc where people are typically playing specific armies/combinations/decks/whatever that just produces results against EVERYTHING (Magic and Jund, 40k and IG or Fatecrusher, WM and lolNemo). Sorry for the confusion. :)

[Johngee]

That's super reassuring. I actually had an account here before, but I can't remember the email or login info. :) I'm excited for GenCon and to (hopefully) be part of it. I went last year and just took in the awesome. This year, I think I'll be pretty much playing HS most of the time, ha. I'm hoping there's a few 21+ people who might enjoy some "enhanced" HS later on in the evening, haha. Gotta love hotel rooms. 8)
THEN welcome back. One of the guys I know coming from Philadelphia is a bar tender, so I'm planning to get a room close to his... at least with in crawling distance.

[bamoguy]

Hi Everybody,
I'm really really hoping I can get my Dad to bring me and a friend to Gencon this year and if I do go it's 98% for heroscape! But if I wanted to participate in the tournaments how do I get information on those? And is there an age limit? I know we provide our own troops and cards and all that fun stuff, but what point armies do you use? Is it all completely official heroscape so no customs? And how do I find out what the different tournies are going to be/which ones I can participate in?

[elvenwizard9]

Well, when is it scheduled for? And precisely WHERE would help, because if it's close, we'll probably be there, but if it's far, there's no chance for us to go. I have a small club that is rapidly growing. We might like to attend the next GenCon. If we can make it...

[Rÿchean]

Where? when?

http://gencon.com/2011/indy/default.aspx

I already have the answer I was looking for as far as whether or not to move forward with the events.

The events are a go.

I will get the other thread updated (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=34461) with more specifics before the event tickets go on sale, May 1.

[elvenwizard9]

Where? when?

http://gencon.com/2011/indy/default.aspx

I already have the answer I was looking for as far as whether or not to move forward with the events.

The events are a go.

I will get the other thread updated (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=34461) with more specifics before the event tickets go on sale, May 1.
Oh, ok. I have no idea whether I will be there.