NHSD 11 Peoria, IL 10/15/11

[Ryougabot]

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Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 10am-5:30pm
Location: Just for Fun Games (Website (http://www.justforfungames.net/))
Cost: $5 contribution for prize pool
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The day is fast approaching and with the departure of Vydar, the NHSD Peoria has a new face. All discussion for this event will be located in this thread, so post or PM if interested in attending. I am also sending a PM to all previous attendees.

The Peoria tourney has a added feature this year, CASUAL PLAY. If you are not interested in playing a tournament, you can use one of the unused maps and play 500 pt armies against other casual players while tourney games are going on. Bring any army that you have always wanted to try, or any combination of 500 points that would be fun to play. These armies can include Marvel, SoV (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33458), and C3V (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33420) IF YOU HAVE THE MINIATURES

Hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Schedule
10am-11am: Registration and Map Setup
11-11:30 Lunch
11:30 am sharp: First round begins
4:30pm: Championship Round and Map Teardown
5:30 pm: Prizes

There is a Taco Bell and a Little Caesars within walking distance. There is no food in the play area, and any beverages must be in a lidded container.

Rules

Tournament
1) 500 Point Armies (bring your own dice, order markers, and wound markers)
2) "Faction Wars" - Only figures from a single general allowed in an army. Valkrill units may be used by any general
3) No Marvel, SoV (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33458), CuC (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=27657) and C3V (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33420) figures.
4) Glyphs - All nontreasure glyphs (except Kelda and Brandar) will be placed in a pool and put symbol side up on each map. The quantity on each map would be based on the map built. No glyphs will be placed power side up. Please mark your map with glyph locations
5) Maps:
BOV maps


Marr Highway (briaka)
Mole Hills (briaka's son)
Burial Marsh (Mac122)
Ember Canyon Road (Mac122)
Broken Skyline (Mac122)
Ruins of Pine Tree Marsh (WarriorOfEberoon)
Bad Moon Rising (Mac122)
Arctic Divide (Mac122)
Embattled Fen (legoboy)
Badru Valley (kevindola)
Ticalla Sunrise (vegietarian18)
Fire Isles (infectedsloth)
Fossil (legoboy)
Invasion (borimir96)
Swamp Thing (samuelfrost4)

6) Format (Based on the Super Simple System (SSS) for tourney management (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=11233).)
-----50 Minute Timed Rounds
-----Absolute Losing Score
-----Whole Card Scoring

4 Swiss Rounds
Matches between armies of the same faction will try to be avoided.

Faction Championships
Top 2 players for each faction are matched.
Winners of this round are declared their faction's champion.

Swiss Round for all other players.

Tournament Championship (around 4pm)
Tournament Leader vs. Challenger
Tournament Leader = Faction champion with best overall Swiss record.
Challenger = Faction champion with the second best overall Swiss record unless:
-----1) That player was previously defeated by the Tournament Leader AND
-----2) A Faction Champion with an identical W-L record that was never defeated by the Tournament Leader exists.

All others tear down maps.

7) Prizes - Please, bring $5 to contribute to purchase the prizes and store gift certificates.
The more people we have, the cooler the prizes will be.

All prizes will be placed in a prize pool for selection in the following order:
-----Tournament Champion
-----Sportsmanship Award
-----Other 6 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds
-----Remaining participants based on tournament record after 5 rounds

Prize pool
Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Heroes of Faerun
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Used Castle Set
Used Castle Set
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Heroscape Promotional Comic Book
Heroscape Promotional Comic Book
Heroscape Promotional Comic Book
Heroscape Promotional Comic Book
Heroscape Promotional Comic Book


Casual Play

For those interested in Casual Play, boards will be set up for 50 minute games. Have you wondered what an all Kyre army would look like, or if Hulk and Krug could hold off 500 pts worth of figures, here is the place to find out
1) 500 Point Armies (bring your own dice, order markers, and wound markers)
2) Maps - BOV maps
3) Have fun
4) Prizes may be available. They would be on a participation basis...we can't judge on fun can we?

List of Attendees 22
Ryougabot (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=115)
briaka (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=1820)
briaka (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=1820)'s son
tomrza44 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=4438)
kevindola (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=4561)
mac122 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=8350)
jetjake (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=4603)
WarriorOfEberron (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=17959)
vegietarian18 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=26240) +1
vminer (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=2188)
legoboy (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=255)
Captain Canuck (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=7458)
infectedsloth (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=26909)
langfordrocks (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=817)
myheartshakes (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=18409) +3
samuelfrost4 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=19595)
Evar-Scarcarver (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=26912)
boromir96 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/member.php?u=12737)

(If your name isn't on the list and you are planning coming, please, respond to this thread so we can add you and plan accordingly. I'd like our count to be as accurate as possible so we can be sure to accommodate everyone.)

DISCLAIMER: All information is non-contractual and subject to change as deemed necessary by the tournament organizers.

After NHSD report.

We all arrived and began setting up. We had 9 beautiful tables to work with and we had all maps built by 11:00.
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07508_tn_original.jpg

Thanks to the generosity of the participants and Rychean, we had a beautiful Heroscape prize table.

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07539_tn_original.jpg

After lunch all 22 players started the carnage
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07513_tn_original.jpg

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07514_tn_original.jpg

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07516_tn_original.jpg

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07515_tn_original.jpg

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07519_tn_original.jpg

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07520_tn_original.jpg

By the end of the day, Kevindola and Borimir96 proceeded to the championship game.

Kevin with his Einar army clashed with Borimir and his Utgar army.
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07538_tn_original.jpg

Ultimately, Kevidola emerged victorious.

Please post any after battle reports in this thread, I am sure tales of the epic confrontations witnessed here would be appreciated by all.

Champion: Kevindola
2nd: Borimir96

Faction Champions
Einar - Kevindola
Utgar - Borimir96
Jandar - Garza
Ullar - Vminer
Vydar - Evar Scarcarver
Aquilla - myheartshakes

On a personal note: I have never seen a more gracious and well behaved group of people.

Everyone received a good sportsmanship ballot. All participants voted for the most sportsmanlike opponent the encountered. The winner was Mac122 with three votes. There was a 2 way tie for second with two votes a piece. Every other vote was for a different person. Statistically, this tells me that this entire group was sportsmanlike.

JFF also told me afterward that this group was one of the best behaved groups they had ever seen.

The best compliment came from a mom who drove her kid up from St Louis (3 hours). She sat through all 8 hours of the event and was still smiling at the end because her son was having a good time.

JFF noted that we had some beautiful maps and many happy gamers in their back rooms...and they didn't have to scrub pizza out of the carpet. There were $60 worth of store gift certificates as prizes and I am sure people bought things on the way out.

We had one kid off the street want to learn to play, and there was a nice casual game there.

If you will have me, I would love to host next year...with or without prize support.

[jdtenor]

Thanks for doing this event I had lost all hope of participating in a NSHD this year. Didn't want to take extended time off and take long drive elsewhere. put me down as maybe and I will request it off and as soon as it gets approved I will let you know. :D

[boromir96]

I don't know if I'll be able to make it,But I might be able to go with Samuelfrost4 and Elderberryyandspouts.So put me on the maybe list.

Also,Are SoV (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33458), CuC (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=27657) and C3V (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33420)Allowed?

[briaka]

Thank you Ryougabout for taking the reigns! My son and I will be coming. We will bring Marr Highway and Mole Hills for our maps. I realize we only need to bring one, but I have the terrain to build them both.

Briaka and son.

[Ryougabot]

Thank you Ryougabout for taking the reigns! My son and I will be coming. We will bring Marr Highway and Mole Hills for our maps. I realize we only need to bring one, but I have the terrain to build them both.

Briaka and son.

Are you interested in tournament or casual play?

[samuelfrost4]

I will almost defiantly be there. Theres a slim chance something will pop up though. I might even be able to bring friends. (@Boromer.) :D You can put me on the list. I dont know what board we will bring yet, but I`ll PM you when I decide. Thanks! 2 of my brothers will come also. Will I need to bring 2 boards? We have enough terrain just wondering what we need to take.

EDIT: Also I would like an answer to boromer`s question too. :D Will SoV and CV3 be allowed?

[tomrza44]

Thanks for the invite, I will plan to attend. If anyone in the Rockford/Dekalb/Belvidere area would like to carpool send me a message.

[Ryougabot]

Thanks! 2 of my brothers will come also. Will I need to bring 2 boards? We have enough terrain just wondering what we need to take.

EDIT: Also I would like an answer to boromer`s question too. :D Will SoV and CV3 be allowed?

About the boards,
We will need 1 board for every two people in attendance, so if every other person brings a board, it will work out perfectly.

Only official units are allowed. No SoV (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33458), CuC (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=27657) and C3V (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=33420)

The event is only 1 day old and we are already half way to prize support:woot:

[boromir96]

Hey,Is there going to be a prize for the best themed army?


PS.Samuel you need to learn how to spell my name right.:roll:

[Ryougabot]

Hey,Is there going to be a prize for the best themed army?

There may be...;)

[briaka]

Thank you Ryougabout for taking the reigns! My son and I will be coming. We will bring Marr Highway and Mole Hills for our maps. I realize we only need to bring one, but I have the terrain to build them both.

Briaka and son.

Are you interested in tournament or casual play?

Both, but for the purposes of your question we both will be in the tourney.

[ravemaster99]

Aww, its a little over 2 hours away from my location. Theres no way my brother will take me there.

[kevindola]

Count me in. I have to be there to defend my championship.

Have we talked to Just 4 Fun about that date being open?

[Ryougabot]

Count me in. I have to be there to defend my championship.

Have we talked to Just 4 Fun about that date being open?

Included you. And we are already on Just 4 Fun's calendar.

[Vydar]

Hi, guys! Glad to see the Peoria event continuing in my absence! It looks like I'll be participating in the "Duel in the Desert" tournament in Arizona this year. Good luck to all and let me know if you need any more information or advice on running the event!

[samuelfrost4]

Just curios but what does just for fun get out of us using their building?

[Ryougabot]

Just curios but what does just for fun get out of us using their building?

Just for fun gets us in the building. To get to the tables, we have to cross through their shelves, they are hoping that we impulse buy on the way to the game. The prizes are gift certificates, so they win that way. The biggest thing is while we are playing, we are smiling and having fun. Other customers will see this and, subconsciously, they will feel at ease. When their friends ask about the place, they will remember the fun and tend to be more positive in their reports. Word of mouth is very good for small businesses...a win again

[kevindola]

Just curios but what does just for fun get out of us using their building?

The owner feeds on our emotions through a device he has installed underneathe the floorboards.

[jdtenor]

Alright got approved, move me to the "List of Attendees" also add my son Bill (Billyboom) we will be participating in the tournament and for maps we're bringing.

"Sidewinder"
AND
"Fire Isles" :twisted: Evil laughing!

[Ryougabot]

Alright got approved, move me to the "List of Attendees" also add my son Bill (Billyboom) we will be participating in the tournament and for maps we're bringing.

"Sidewinder"
AND
"Fire Isles" :twisted: Evil laughing!

We are now at 11...almost prize support...tell your friends and family

[boromir96]

Hey,You have me on both the Attendee list,and the Maybe list.
(Samuelfrost4 +3)

[jdtenor]

Alright got approved, move me to the "List of Attendees" also add my son Bill (Billyboom) we will be participating in the tournament and for maps we're bringing.

"Sidewinder"
AND
"Fire Isles" :twisted: Evil laughing!

We are now at 11...almost prize support...tell your friends and family
I asked everyone, but one off the reasons I can't get more is it's "Sweetest Day" thanks Heroscapers! :lol: ;)

[mac122]

I am no longer a "maybe". Please move me to the list of Attendees. :woot:

I can bring Burial Marsh, Ember Canyon Road, and Broken Skyline - if you need that many.

[jdtenor]

Alright got approved, move me to the "List of Attendees" also add my son Bill (Billyboom) we will be participating in the tournament and for maps we're bringing.

"Sidewinder"
AND
"Fire Isles" :twisted: Evil laughing!

We are now at 11...almost prize support...tell your friends and family
I asked everyone, but one off the reasons I can't get more is it's "Sweetest Day" thanks Heroscapers! :lol: ;)

Please add my nephew Michael to the list if you need a 3rd map from us I'll bring one but 2 will take up all my trunk.

[Ryougabot]

I am no longer a "maybe". Please move me to the list of Attendees. :woot:

I can bring Burial Marsh, Ember Canyon Road, and Broken Skyline - if you need that many.



Please add my nephew Michael to the list if you need a 3rd map from us I'll bring one but 2 will take up all my trunk.

Crack out the smiles, we just hit 13.:woot: I will post any map needs as a more firm guest list is completed.

[jetjake]

Add me to the attending list. Has anyone checked out the game area at the new location yet? I know in the previous location there was enough room for the games that came in at 5pm that we were able to finish up.

[WarriorOfEberron]

Count me in. Will we need another map?

[samuelfrost4]

Where can I find a list of all the BOV maps?

[boromir96]

Here (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=5725).

~B96

[samuelfrost4]

Here (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=5725).

~B96 Thanks. :)

[boromir96]

I may be out.:cry:
Please put me back on the maybe list.:evil:

[WarriorOfEberron]

Where are the prize gift cards for?

[samuelfrost4]

Argh! One of my friends is planning a wedding on that day. :( Its not the definite day yet but you should bump me onto the maybe list. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry:

[mac122]

I may be out.:cry:
Please put me back on the maybe list.:evil:

Argh! One of my friends is planning a wedding on that day. :( Its not the definite day yet but you should bump me onto the maybe list. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry:
What? Did you guys hear about my unbeaten tournament record and get cold feet? That's right, I've never lost a game at a tournament!

I've never won either, but that's beside the point.;)

[vegietarian18]

:o First post here, searching for a good five player map, and I stumble across this. A tournament in my hometown! This seems like a great tourney, and I will likely be attending. Count me on the list! I'll begin making my army soon. My dad might also want to come, I really don't know. If you need some tiles, I have 5 master sets worth so I could probably build a board or two if needed.

Just an FYI, this IS the day of RHS homecoming so if there is a time conflict with that, (probably not, dances start at 7 usually) homecoming will probably come first. Just trying not to be TOO socially awkward.

[Ryougabot]

Where are the prize gift cards for?
I am pulling a pool together of GREAT prizes. Some of the donations will pay for those prizes, some will pay for store gift certificates. I think you will be impressed by the prizes:twisted: Do you guys want previews?

Argh! One of my friends is planning a wedding on that day. :( Its not the definite day yet but you should bump me onto the maybe list. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry:

OH NO, what about your +2?

:o First post here, searching for a good five player map, and I stumble across this. A tournament in my hometown! This seems like a great tourney, and I will likely be attending. Count me on the list! I'll begin making my army soon. My dad might also want to come, I really don't know. If you need some tiles, I have 5 master sets worth so I could probably build a board or two if needed.

Just an FYI, this IS the day of RHS homecoming so if there is a time conflict with that, (probably not, dances start at 7 usually) homecoming will probably come first. Just trying not to be TOO socially awkward.

I will set a call for maps in the month of October once the dust settles on attendees. I will count the number of people coming and let everyone know how many more maps I need...There is also the issue of table space...

[samuelfrost4]

Argh! One of my friends is planning a wedding on that day. :( Its not the definite day yet but you should bump me onto the maybe list. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry:

OH NO, what about your +2?


The +2 are my brothers. :( They are going with with me to the wedding. I`ll tell you if any thing changes. :(:(:(:(

[boromir96]

I may be out.:cry:
Please put me back on the maybe list.:evil:

Argh! One of my friends is planning a wedding on that day. :( Its not the definite day yet but you should bump me onto the maybe list. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry:
What? Did you guys hear about my unbeaten tournament record and get cold feet? That's right, I've never lost a game at a tournament!

I've never won either, but that's beside the point.;)

Its some friends from our church.(We both go to the same one)

And Ryougabot His plus two would be om the maybe list too,They're his brothers.

Edit:ninja'd

[briaka]

Argh! One of my friends is planning a wedding on that day. :( Its not the definite day yet but you should bump me onto the maybe list.

Kinda late in the planning, aren't they?

:o First post here, searching for a good five player map, and I stumble across this. A tournament in my hometown! This seems like a great tourney, and I will likely be attending. Count me on the list! I'll begin making my army soon. My dad might also want to come, I really don't know. If you need some tiles, I have 5 master sets worth so I could probably build a board or two if needed.

Just an FYI, this IS the day of RHS homecoming so if there is a time conflict with that, (probably not, dances start at 7 usually) homecoming will probably come first. Just trying not to be TOO socially awkward.

Welcome! Bring all that want to come. In years' past, we're done by 5:00pm, 5:30 at the EXTREME latest. And if you're not in the final match, by 4:00 + tear down. There is usually another group that meets after us and they need to start their setup (Flames of War?)

[briaka]

I am pulling a pool together of GREAT prizes. Some of the donations will pay for those prizes, some will pay for store gift certificates. I think you will be impressed by the prizes:twisted: Do you guys want previews?

Yes!

[Ryougabot]

I am pulling a pool together of GREAT prizes. Some of the donations will pay for those prizes, some will pay for store gift certificates. I think you will be impressed by the prizes:twisted: Do you guys want previews?

Yes!

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
S***** R*****
O****
H******** M**** C*
H***** O* t** M*** T****
S****** P*****
D*** T****
S****** C*****
D*** T***
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

[vegietarian18]

Great, I'll prolly be coming then. Add my dad to the confirmed list, he wants to come. My sisters may also come, buty they'll be in casual games if they do.

[mac122]

Let the guessing begin!

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
S***** R*****

O****
Ornak

H******** M**** C*
Heroscape Music CD

H***** O* t** M*** T****
Heroes of the M*** T****

S****** P*****

D*** T****

S****** C*****

D*** T***

Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

[samuelfrost4]

Let the guessing begin!

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
S***** R*****

O****
Ornak

H******** M**** C*
Heroscape Music CD

H***** O* t** M*** T****
Heroes of the Moon Tribe

S****** P*****

D*** T****

S****** C*****

D*** T***

Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

[mac122]

I thought about Moon Tribe, but the expansion was called Heroes of the Moon (or Moons, depending on where you look). The Mohican River Tribe was part of that same wave.

[samuelfrost4]

Argh! One of my friends is planning a wedding on that day. :( Its not the definite day yet but you should bump me onto the maybe list.

Kinda late in the planning, aren't they?

Not really. I and the groom believe that the courtship part is for the waiting. After your engaged then you just schedule it the next convenient day for the most people you can.

[Vydar]

I wonder if any of those prizes relate to something I saw on the front page once... ;)

[Ryougabot]

Wow, there are some astute gueses
Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
S***** R*****
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD (how did you know???)
Heroes of the Moon Tribe
S****** P*****
D*** T****
S****** C*****
D*** T***
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

[mac122]

Wow, there are some astute gueses
Heroscape Music CD (how did you know???)
Heroes of the Moon Tribe

The only thing I could think of for C* was CD. After that, all the years of watching Wheel of Fortune finally paid off!:D

So it was Moon Tribe!

[WarriorOfEberron]

I wonder if any of those prizes relate to something I saw on the front page once... ;)

WHERE???

[samuelfrost4]

Wow, there are some astute gueses
Heroscape Music CD (how did you know???)
Heroes of the Moon Tribe

The only thing I could think of for C* was CD. After that, all the years of watching Wheel of Fortune finally paid off!:D

So it was Moon Tribe!

Not to brag but... TOLD YA SO!!!!! Lol it was actually Boromirs guess. I just wrote it down. :)

[samuelfrost4]

Sorry for the double post but I have news concerning me going to the tourney. The date for the wedding has been scheduled. Its the 15th. BUT! Mom says since I was already planning on going to this event then I may be able to go instead and be dropped off at the tourney early.(HA! In your face Mac!) So if I had to choose between the wedding and the tourney which should I choose? (I`m choosing tourney if I get the choice. You all can just tell me that its the right choice so I feel better about missing the wedding.) ;) Also boromer might be able to caravan with me. So keep us on the maybe but if everything goes well I should show up with boromer and my 2 brothers. :D See you guys there! (Hopefully...)

[vegietarian18]

Hello, I've got a quick question. What is your opinion on proxing in this tourney? I'm missing one of my Krav, and one of my Nakita, and just before I possibly construct a Vydar army, I'm curious if I can use a Nakita agent to take the spot of a missing Krav.

[boromir96]

Hello, I've got a quick question. What is your opinion on proxing in this tourney? I'm missing one of my Krav, and one of my Nakita, and just before I possibly construct a Vydar army, I'm curious if I can use a Nakita agent to take the spot of a missing Krav.

I don't know,But you could probably borrow from someone.

[briaka]

Wow, there are some astute gueses
Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
S***** R*****
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD (how did you know???)
Heroes of the Moon Tribe

S****** P*****
Synergy Poster

D*** T****
Dice Tower

S****** C*****
Synergy Charts

D*** T***
Dice Tray

Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

Pretty sure on a couple of these, not so much on the others.

[briaka]

Hello, I've got a quick question. What is your opinion on proxing in this tourney? I'm missing one of my Krav, and one of my Nakita, and just before I possibly construct a Vydar army, I'm curious if I can use a Nakita agent to take the spot of a missing Krav.

I don't know,But you could probably borrow from someone.

I have an extra of the Nakitas. I might have an extra Krav...would have to check.

[mac122]

Hello, I've got a quick question. What is your opinion on proxing in this tourney? I'm missing one of my Krav, and one of my Nakita, and just before I possibly construct a Vydar army, I'm curious if I can use a Nakita agent to take the spot of a missing Krav.

I don't know,But you could probably borrow from someone.

I have an extra of the Nakitas. I might have an extra Krav...would have to check.
It would be up to Ryougabot, as the TD, to rule on proxies. Borrowing a figure or squad would be a good route to take. I have several extra Kravs - which one are you missing?

[boromir96]

So far we've got,

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
S***** R*****
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.:D
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

So we're just missing one....

It could Almost be Skahen Repaint,Just one letter short.:evil:

[Ryougabot]

We have all the gueses in...you guys are so smart.

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

I need to find a couple more prizes

[Ryougabot]

Hello, I've got a quick question. What is your opinion on proxing in this tourney? I'm missing one of my Krav, and one of my Nakita, and just before I possibly construct a Vydar army, I'm curious if I can use a Nakita agent to take the spot of a missing Krav.

I would be OK with borrowing from others coming...This is not a MTG tournament. Just post what you need in this thread and I am sure someone will help you out. If you loan figures, please be sure and label the bottom as yours. This tournament is not responsible for lost or stolen figs.

[boromir96]

We have all the gueses in...you guys are so smart.

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

I need to find a couple more prizes

I didn't know there was A Heroscape music CD.:confused:

And you didn't put enough spaces for the Skahen Repaint,
it would have been Skahen Repain.

[briaka]

We have all the gueses in...you guys are so smart.

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

I need to find a couple more prizes

Does this include any prize support we will be getting from .....Rÿchean, WotC, Hasbro...whoever gives out the prize support?

[mac122]

We have all the gueses in...you guys are so smart.

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

I need to find a couple more prizes

Does this include any prize support we will be getting from .....Rÿchean, WotC, Hasbro...whoever gives out the prize support?
I believe the first 3 items are what is coming from Rÿchean.

[Ryougabot]

I didn't know there was A Heroscape music CD.:confused:

And you didn't put enough spaces for the Skahen Repaint,
it would have been Skahen Repain.

There is no official Heroscape music CD. This a creation of my own. It is about an hour of swiped computer game music that I call "Music to Scape To".

I am aware that I had the wrong number of letters in the repaint.

[jetjake]

Hey, looking to borrow some Valkrill units. I am going to try and put together a competitive army, but I don't have enough to make 500 points. PM me if:
1. You have some Valkrill units that you are willing to let me borrorw for the tournament
2. You are coming to the tournament.

Thanks!

[Ryougabot]

Hey, looking to borrow some Valkrill units. I am going to try and put together a competitive army, but I don't have enough to make 500 points. PM me if:
1. You have some Valkrill units that you are willing to let me borrorw for the tournament
2. You are coming to the tournament.

Thanks!

PM sent

[vegietarian18]

I'm missing the guy with his gun on his knee, slightly hunched over. It's OK though, I probably won't play a Vydar army. I don't have enough squads to make a competitive enough one. My collection of figures is far from complete. I'll probably go with either a Jandar Einar or Utgar army, depending on how the practice battles I do with my dad go.

[WarriorOfEberron]

We have all the gueses in...you guys are so smart.

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

I need to find a couple more prizes
How will the prizes be distributed?

[vminer]

I will be attending this event .
Can't wait to see everyone

[mac122]

We have all the gueses in...you guys are so smart.

Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate

I need to find a couple more prizes
How will the prizes be distributed?
Here you go from the OP

All prizes will be placed in a prize pool for selection in the following order:
-----Tournament Champion
-----Sportsmanship Award
-----Other 5 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds
-----Remaining participants based on tournament record after 5 rounds

[WarriorOfEberron]

Here you go from the OP

All prizes will be placed in a prize pool for selection in the following order:
-----Tournament Champion
-----Sportsmanship Award
-----Other 5 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds
-----Remaining participants based on tournament record after 5 rounds


Thanks. :grin: Must have missed that.

[legoboy]

I'll be there, and so will Captain Canuck. Thanks for the invite. If you need someone else to bring a map, I can do that also.

[Ryougabot]

CALL FOR MAPS

We need a total of 11 maps, we have 7. So please let me know which BOV maps you are going to bring.

I am calling Just For Fun games today and confirming the numbers. We have 16 confirmed and 6 maybes. That makes 22...2 more until the next level of prize support:woot:

[WarriorOfEberron]

I'll bring Ruins of Pine Tree Marsh. I may have enough terrain for something else, let me know if you need another.

[mac122]

I already PMd this to Ryougabot, but I'll post it as well.

I've signed up to bring the first 3 on this list. I have the terrain to bring any or all of these as needed as long as there are helping hands for set up and tear down.:D
Burial Marsh
Ember Canyon Road
Broken Skyline
Bad Moon Rising
Arctic Divide

[Ryougabot]

I'll bring Ruins of Pine Tree Marsh. I may have enough terrain for something else, let me know if you need another.

You are listed

I already PMd this to Ryougabot, but I'll post it as well.

I've signed up to bring the first 3 on this list. I have the terrain to bring any or all of these as needed as long as there are helping hands for set up and tear down.:D
Burial Marsh
Ember Canyon Road
Broken Skyline
Bad Moon Rising
Arctic Divide

I am sure there will be helpers willing to set up. You are really stepping up for this...good on you!

[vegietarian18]

I'll be bringing the map "Ticalla Sunrise"... do we assemble it beforehand and bring it, or take the pieces and assemble there?

[mac122]

I'll be bringing the map "Ticalla Sunrise"... do we assemble it beforehand and bring it, or take the pieces and assemble there?
I read in another forum where a Scaper built a map on a piece of thin plywood or foamcore board except for trees, walls, etc. He was able to transport the pre-built map and then just add the obstacles. I'm going to experiment with this to see if I can make it work. It would sure save a lot of set up time.

[briaka]

I'll be bringing the map "Ticalla Sunrise"... do we assemble it beforehand and bring it, or take the pieces and assemble there?
I read in another forum where a Scaper built a map on a piece of thin plywood or foamcore board except for trees, walls, etc. He was able to transport the pre-built map and then just add the obstacles. I'm going to experiment with this to see if I can make it work. It would sure save a lot of set up time.

Our 1st year I had most of it assembled in a large flat box. Really helped in set up and for tear-down I just shoved it all in the box and sorted it out at home. Last year I just brought the pieces I needed for my map(s) and built on site. If you're familiar enough with the map you bring, it won't take long. It is also helpful if you put stickers on the starting spaces and glyph locations for ease of play during the matches.

[Ryougabot]

I'll be bringing the map "Ticalla Sunrise"... do we assemble it beforehand and bring it, or take the pieces and assemble there?
I read in another forum where a Scaper built a map on a piece of thin plywood or foamcore board except for trees, walls, etc. He was able to transport the pre-built map and then just add the obstacles. I'm going to experiment with this to see if I can make it work. It would sure save a lot of set up time.

Our 1st year I had most of it assembled in a large flat box. Really helped in set up and for tear-down I just shoved it all in the box and sorted it out at home. Last year I just brought the pieces I needed for my map(s) and built on site. If you're familiar enough with the map you bring, it won't take long. It is also helpful if you put stickers on the starting spaces and glyph locations for ease of play during the matches.

Great idea. I like maps that fit in soda case boxes. Including start stickers is a great idea

[legoboy]

I'll bring Embattled Fen. I can bring another along if necessary.

[jdtenor]

I'll be bringing the map "Ticalla Sunrise"... do we assemble it beforehand and bring it, or take the pieces and assemble there?
I read in another forum where a Scaper built a map on a piece of thin plywood or foamcore board except for trees, walls, etc. He was able to transport the pre-built map and then just add the obstacles. I'm going to experiment with this to see if I can make it work. It would sure save a lot of set up time.
I always bring my maps assembled on a big piece of cardboard once I arrive it need a little touch up walls, trees and top single tiles some times need to be placed in the right spots once I slide it off the cardboard to the table usually saves me if I run later then expected. I know I'm not holding up tournament start time because I'm late and still have to setup a map. ;)

[kevindola]

I can bring Badru Valley

[infectedsloth]

I'm hopeful that I can go, but for right now put me down as maybe.

[jetjake]

I have seen a post (besides mine) on not having enough figures for an army that you want to make. I would encourage you to put a post up here, I have a fairly complete collection, but usually lack the multiples to do well at tournaments and this group has always helped me out.

[briaka]

I'm entertaining the idea of a Jandar but am looking for a white wyrmling for a filler. This is still in the planning stages and may turn into a gametime decision made that day. If someone has an extra WW I could use I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

[Ryougabot]

I'm entertaining the idea of a Jandar but am looking for a white wyrmling for a filler. This is still in the planning stages and may turn into a gametime decision made that day. If someone has an extra WW I could use I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!
I can bring one. I have one of every one of the uniques (except woo) and at least two of all commons (except some of wave 3 and 4). If you need it, I can bring it for you.

see http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=53

[jetjake]

I have always wondered how someone in a small town in the middle of no where (like Kewanee) gets into a game like Heroscape and finds a place to buy it and play it.

How did everyone here get started w/ Heroscape? I have to say that it was Kevindola that started me playing it.

[Ryougabot]

I have always wondered how someone in a small town in the middle of no where (like Kewanee) gets into a game like Heroscape and finds a place to buy it and play it.

How did everyone here get started w/ Heroscape? I have to say that it was Kevindola that started me playing it.

We have a Walmart here that had every set through wave 9, so getting HS was not a problem. I first saw MS1 in a Farm and Fleet in Geneseo and it reminded me of Battletech and Gurps. I then saw it in TRU in a large city with the full display. I did not pick it up until later though...around wave 1. I was quickly impressed with the rules and simplicity. Once I had wave one, I started my first Synergy Chart, because I love how characters are interrelated.

It became hard to get, so I stopped hunting Walmarts and went straight to HMG.

I had no TV so I had never heard of it, the only thing that sold me on the game was shelf appeal. Exactly why they spent so much on that type of marketing...One of the things they did right.

[mac122]

I had seen Heroscape at a friend's house. He had bought it for his kids. While the mix of genres was interesting, I was thoroughly unimpressed when I watched them play. Whoever had Mimring won. I passed up tons of stuff on clearance at Target except for a Marvel master set. I picked it up for my young son thinking that he might enjoy the Superheroes when he was a little older. 2 years ago, we had a silent auction at our church and there was a box of Heroscape that had an RotV and an FotA. I put $10 on it and won. When I got it home, I started looking through the rules and realized my friend's kids were playing a heavily house-ruled version of the Basic game. From then on, I was hooked.

[vegietarian18]

Hello, just wanted to letcha know that my sisters will definitely not be coming, so cross them off the maybe list.

Thanks

[legoboy]

Anyone else struggling with the one faction rule? I'm not advocating that the rule be abandoned, just frustrated with the limitations it causes. Every army I start building has filler room that would work well with someone from another faction. Guess I'm going to have to research.

[Ryougabot]

Hello, just wanted to letcha know that my sisters will definitely not be coming, so cross them off the maybe list.

Thanks

That is good to hear.

Anyone else struggling with the one faction rule? I'm not advocating that the rule be abandoned, just frustrated with the limitations it causes. Every army I start building has filler room that would work well with someone from another faction. Guess I'm going to have to research.

It was a heavy decision to make, but I put it in again because I really did not want to see any Major Q9, Raelin, and rats armies win again. By keeping it faction, it encourages better playing, and more fun.

[briaka]

Anyone else struggling with the one faction rule? I'm not advocating that the rule be abandoned, just frustrated with the limitations it causes. Every army I start building has filler room that would work well with someone from another faction. Guess I'm going to have to research.

It will keep the tourney more fun, which was the goal from the very begininng. Last years' was the same limitation. The year before that was no "A" rated units according to Spider Poisons' Power Rankings (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=6171&highlight=power+rankings). (my favorite so far)

Faction wars get the creative juices flowing, and throws together those synergies and themes that are lost in an all-out cutthroat tournament where Q9, Rats, 4th Mass, 10th Reg, Zelrig and the like take center stage. When else will you see a Mohican army in a tourney except one where they may be the only Aquilla representative and win their faction by default? It will bring out figures that never play with each other or otherwise see the light of day. I, too, am having trouble filling in those last 20-30 points. Personally I'm working on not just having one General (obviously) but theme them together within that general and still try to be competitive. :ponder:

And yes, I think Utgar will have the most showing due to the large figure pool you can pull from. That leaves little competition for the other 5(6) spots. :wink:

[jetjake]

I loved my Mohican army two years ago. They just couldn't take down Jotun! Darn you Kevindola! I think I had Brave arrow, some Mohican's and drake.

[boromir96]

Would you allow the "Prototype" (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/master/D54EA85C-D56F-E112-4692B0CBA8F2E804.jpg) Hatomato Taro?Its the one found on the Official site.

[jdtenor]

Would you allow the "Prototype" (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/master/D54EA85C-D56F-E112-4692B0CBA8F2E804.jpg) Hatomato Taro?Its the one found on the Official site.
Wow that's really strong for the points. Wish the official unit was closer to this one.

[boromir96]

ummmmm,Ryougabot?Vegetarian18 said his two sisters would NOT be coming.

[mac122]

Would you allow the "Prototype" (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/master/D54EA85C-D56F-E112-4692B0CBA8F2E804.jpg) Hatomato Taro?Its the one found on the Official site.
Wow that's really strong for the points. Wish the official unit was closer to this one.
Obviously I'm not the official voice, but I'd say no to a prototype unit being allowed.

[Ryougabot]

Would you allow the "Prototype" (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/heroscape/characters/master/D54EA85C-D56F-E112-4692B0CBA8F2E804.jpg) Hatomato Taro?Its the one found on the Official site.
Wow that's really strong for the points. Wish the official unit was closer to this one.
Obviously I'm not the official voice, but I'd say no to a prototype unit being allowed.

That prototype unit is not allowed in the tournament. If you wan to try it for casual play, you have to get the buy in from your opponent...and have the miniature.

FYI Everyone, we have new prizes to add to the table.
H******** P********** C**** B****

[briaka]

FYI Everyone, we have new prizes to add to the table.
H******** P********** C**** B****

Heroscape Prehistoric Chess Board?

[boromir96]

FYI Everyone, we have new prizes to add to the table.
H******** P********** C**** B****

Heroscape Prehistoric Chess Board?

I think it's two separate prizes.

[mac122]

FYI Everyone, we have new prizes to add to the table.
H******** P********** C**** B****

Heroscape Prehistoric Chess Board?
THAT would be cool!

[Ryougabot]

FYI Everyone, we have new prizes to add to the table.
H******** P********** C**** B****

Heroscape Prehistoric Chess Board?
THAT would be cool!

That made my day, and yes, that WOULD be cool

[mac122]

FYI Everyone, we have new prizes to add to the table.
H******** P********** C**** B****
Heroscape P********** Comic Books

[jetjake]

I was hoping it was something something Cold Beer, but that dosen't fit. My guess is that he is re-gifting his heroscape comic book that he won HERE (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/blog.php?b=1859)

[Ryougabot]

I was hoping it was something something Cold Beer, but that dosen't fit. My guess is that he is re-gifting his heroscape comic book that he won HERE (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/blog.php?b=1859)

I am actually not regifting that. The prize was issue 3. It is issue 1 that I have 5 copies of.

We have some new prizes
Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
U*** C***** S**
U*** C***** S**
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***

Have fun guessing

[infectedsloth]

I'm no longer a maybe, I will definitely be going. Do I need to bring a map?

[boromir96]

what happened to the other three gift certificates?

[Ryougabot]

what happened to the other three gift certificates?

I used the money that I would have put toward them and bought some Heroscape specific stuff and to cover printing costs and such. I tried to go for a theme in the prize table...all Heroscape stuff...you can't buy it in stores anymore.

BTW, can someone bring a small portable CD player so we can play the music CD while we are playing, so everyone can hear it so they can decide if they want to pick it as a prize? I do not actually own a CD player anymore.

[briaka]

what happened to the other three gift certificates?

I used the money that I would have put toward them and bought some Heroscape specific stuff and to cover printing costs and such. I tried to go for a theme in the prize table...all Heroscape stuff...you can't buy it in stores anymore.

I personally would have liked to have seen more gift certificates to the store hosting the event. They are and have been very generous in letting us take over their game room each year. Even though they may not have Heroscape for sale (I don't know if they do or not), there are plenty of other things there to spend our GC's on. TONS of games and accessories - board games, card games, D&D, puzzles, dice, miniatures, paint and craft supplies...just because it's a HeroScape tournament doesn't necessarily mean all prizes have to be HS related.

Giving back to the host location in appreciation for their services should be given more attention IMHO.

I'm assuming the entrants' fees will be used for GC's at Just For Fun, or is that the money that has already been spent?

[Ryougabot]

what happened to the other three gift certificates?

I used the money that I would have put toward them and bought some Heroscape specific stuff and to cover printing costs and such. I tried to go for a theme in the prize table...all Heroscape stuff...you can't buy it in stores anymore.

I personally would have liked to have seen more gift certificates to the store hosting the event. They are and have been very generous in letting us take over their game room each year. Even though they may not have Heroscape for sale (I don't know if they do or not), there are plenty of other things there to spend our GC's on. TONS of games and accessories - board games, card games, D&D, puzzles, dice, miniatures, paint and craft supplies...just because it's a HeroScape tournament doesn't necessarily mean all prizes have to be HS related.

Giving back to the host location in appreciation for their services should be given more attention IMHO.

I'm assuming the entrants' fees will be used for GC's at Just For Fun, or is that the money that has already been spent?

That is a good point. I took each confirmed guest and multiplied by 5 to create a budget. The prize money has been split to cover the costs of most of the prizes that were not donated. Right now there is $20 left that I will use to purchase gift certificates. If any of the maybes show up, or anyone else joins for 5 off the street (it has happened), that money will go toward GC. I have planned for two GC prizes, but I am expecting 5 before the day is done. Do not worry, each of us just being there will generate lots of revenue for the store.

[myheartshakes]

hey is it too late to sign up? cuz if it's not, myself and a few friends would like to come

[boromir96]

hey is it too late to sign up? cuz if it's not, myself and a few friends would like to come

No it is not!
Just post how many are coming,And read the first page for all the rules.

PS:Welcome to the site!

[Ryougabot]

hey is it too late to sign up? cuz if it's not, myself and a few friends would like to come

Welcome, we look forward to seeing you.

Like boromir96 said, just let us know how many, and we will see you there.

[langfordrocks]

I will be attending this tourney. Would you would please add me to the list of definite participants. Thanks.

[myheartshakes]

alright cool. well then myself plus three friends will definitely be there

[jetjake]

I'm with Briaka about the GC's. Just for Fun lets us use the space for free, and the $5 is a way to thank them for letting us use the space for this event.

Also, I don't know if we will get to listen to music while we are playing because usually there are other games going on while we are playing.

BTW, has anyone had a chance to stop in and see if the size of the space is compariable to the last location?

[briaka]

CALL FOR MAPS

We need a total of 11 maps, we have 7. So please let me know which BOV maps you are going to bring.

I am calling Just For Fun games today and confirming the numbers. We have 16 confirmed and 6 maybes. That makes 22...2 more until the next level of prize support:woot:

I will be attending this tourney. Would you would please add me to the list of definite participants. Thanks.

alright cool. well then myself plus three friends will definitely be there

Any idea what the next level of prize support includes? And do these latest additions get us there?

[samuelfrost4]

H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***

Heroscape P********* Comic Book
Heroscape P********* Comic Book
Heroscape P********* Comic Book
Heroscape P********* Comic Book

There's not enough spaces, but is it promotional? ;)

[boromir96]

Prize pool
Marvel Master Set
Swarm Master Set
Castle Set
Skahen Repaint
Ornak
Heroscape Music CD.
Heroes Of the Moon Tribe
Synergy Poster
Dice Tower
Synergy Charts
Dice Tray
Used Castle Set
Used Castle Set
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***
H******** P********* C**** B***

[boromir96]

CALL FOR MAPS

We need a total of 11 maps, we have 7. So please let me know which BOV maps you are going to bring.

I am calling Just For Fun games today and confirming the numbers. We have 16 confirmed and 6 maybes. That makes 22...2 more until the next level of prize support:woot:

I will be attending this tourney. Would you would please add me to the list of definite participants. Thanks.

alright cool. well then myself plus three friends will definitely be there

Any idea what the next level of prize support includes? And do these latest additions get us there?


Rychyean changed it,You ave to have 30 people.

[legoboy]

Who of us that are attending has already selected their final army that they will use? Who has several armies picked? Who plans on taking a few with them and deciding at the last minute?

I fall into mostly the second category, maybe a little of the third.

(But that's just me and actually I feel like playing Stingers x5, Deathreavers x5 with a 35 hex start zone.)

[samuelfrost4]

Who of us that are attending has already selected their final army that they will use? Who has several armies picked? Who plans on taking a few with them and deciding at the last minute?

I fall into mostly the second category, maybe a little of the third.

(But that's just me and actually I feel like playing Stingers x5, Deathreavers x5 with a 35 hex start zone.)

I think I know what I'm using. Thanks for your consideration. ;)

[boromir96]

If I even get there,It will be a last minute decision.:D

[briaka]

The more we play, the more confuzzled I get. I am definitely a #2 and #3. I will have it narrowed down to 1 army, but will be bringing four different generals! Junior is still on the fence and will probably bring 1 or 2 himself.

[Ryougabot]

I am posting from an airport in Tulsa, so excuse the grammar and spelling. I have all prizes but the official ones, the room is reserved and all is well. I am not planning on entering the tournament, rather I will be ready to play casual games with people off the street. I have been approached by people who would come if they did not have to play competively. (I guess rabid gamers have a bad reputation :)

As there has been some questions as to prizes and costs, I will post my budget here to keep everything transparent...to much time in industry I guess.

Talk to all when I land.

[kevindola]

I have my armies narrowed down to 2 with two different generals. I still have some playtesting to do to make a final decision, but I'll probably bring both and make my decision the day of.

Also, aren't most the maps 24 hex starting zones? Seems like you'll be leaving off a lot of rats with 35 figures.

[Ryougabot]

I am back.

Most of these maps are 24 hex starting zones. A kind request to all map buiders for this tourney. Please place some temporary stickers on the hexes of each start zone and the glyph locations. This will speed up setup and allow us more time to play. I have found that yard sale price stickers work well.

Also, please place stickers with identifiers on the bottom of you figures. With this many people, odds are we will have a few of the same figures.

[jdtenor]

Bad news I won't be able to make this year tournament. I will have to work. I hope you'll have a wonderful time I was looking forward to seeing so many of you and I was looking forward to some competitive heroscape. I apologize and hope it doesn't create to much of a inconvenience since I was going to bring 2 maps. Good luck to those competing and have fun to those not.

[Ryougabot]

That is too bad. I will update as soon as I run the numbers on Monday. Does you not going impact your +2 as well?

[vegietarian18]

I can bring a map to the tourney. I'll be bringing Ticalla Sunrise.

[jdtenor]

That is too bad. I will update as soon as I run the numbers on Monday. Does you not going impact your +2 as well?
Yes we we're going together :cry:

[Ryougabot]

That is too bad. I will update as soon as I run the numbers on Monday. Does you not going impact your +2 as well?
Yes we we're going together :cry:

That is too bad, I was looking forward to meeting you.

BTW, official prize support just arrived. We now have a complete prize table.

[kevindola]

how are we doing with maps with the updated attendee list?

[Ryougabot]

how are we doing with maps with the updated attendee list?

I will update the front page Monday. My planning spreadsheet is at work.

[infectedsloth]

If I have the official figures, but don't have their army cards can I still use then in the tournament if I print out their army cards? I will be bringing fire isles.

[Ryougabot]

If I have the official figures, but don't have their army cards can I still use then in the tournament if I print out their army cards? I will be bringing fire isles.

If you have the figures (on HS bases) you can print the cards.

We still need 2 more maps

[briaka]

If I have the official figures, but don't have their army cards can I still use then in the tournament if I print out their army cards? I will be bringing fire isles.

If you have the figures (on HS bases) you can print the cards.

We still need 2 more maps

What about repaints, with printed cards? (Skahen, Brown, etc.)

[Ryougabot]

If I have the official figures, but don't have their army cards can I still use then in the tournament if I print out their army cards? I will be bringing fire isles.

If you have the figures (on HS bases) you can print the cards.

We still need 2 more maps

What about repaints, with printed cards? (Skahen, Brown, etc.)

Repaints are OK. The figures handle any LOS issues, The HS bases handle placement rules, and the cards are official.

[Ryougabot]

I just called Just For Fun. I have confirmed 8 tables, 21 confirmed, 4 maybes, and I will be there before they open to help setup. He had a couple of people ask, and he sent them to this page.

It is coming together.

Because there has been some questions, here is the prize budget
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/budget_original.jpg

[jetjake]

Ryougabot, I know you are working very hard to put all of this together and we do appreciate your efforts. I just don't think that $46.25 in laminated versions of your Synergy posters & Charts are what our entry fees should go towards. If participants, sponsors, and WotC want to make donations for prizes, then I don't see a problem with that, but if we had to pay for those prizes, I know at least I would want a say in that.

If I am the only one that feels this way, then please speak up, I just think that most of our money should go back towards the FLGS that is hosting our event for us.

[mac122]

I don't have an issue with the posters and charts. Those make for a varied and interesting prize pool. The FLGS is getting $40 for gift certificates along with any cash the participants may spend. From the (admittedly few) FLGS owners I've talked to, they usually don't expect much upfront, but allow the use of the space knowing they'll have a good size group of gamers at their location for several hours. It gives the location some buzz and excitement which attracts other gamers. It builds goodwill with the gaming community which in turn will sow the seeds for future sales.

[briaka]

Ryougabot, I know you are working very hard to put all of this together and we do appreciate your efforts. I just don't think that $46.25 in laminated versions of your Synergy posters & Charts are what our entry fees should go towards. If participants, sponsors, and WotC want to make donations for prizes, then I don't see a problem with that, but if we had to pay for those prizes, I know at least I would want a say in that.

If I am the only one that feels this way, then please speak up, I just think that most of our money should go back towards the FLGS that is hosting our event for us.

This.

[legoboy]

We still need 2 more maps

I will still bring Embattled Fen. I'll also bring Fossil. If someone beat me to this one, let me know and I'll switch.

[Ryougabot]

We still need 2 more maps

I will still bring Embattled Fen. I'll also bring Fossil. If someone beat me to this one, let me know and I'll switch.

Fossil it is!!!

[boromir96]

Ryougabot, I know you are working very hard to put all of this together and we do appreciate your efforts. I just don't think that $46.25 in laminated versions of your Synergy posters & Charts are what our entry fees should go towards. If participants, sponsors, and WotC want to make donations for prizes, then I don't see a problem with that, but if we had to pay for those prizes, I know at least I would want a say in that.

If I am the only one that feels this way, then please speak up, I just think that most of our money should go back towards the FLGS that is hosting our event for us.

Not trying to be mean,But I want to thank Ryougabot for Stepping up and running this.I also thought that was a lot of money to spend on charts,But Ryougabot is the Tournament Director.If you run the tournament,You can spend the money.Also,Did you see how much he donated to the prizepool?
Some of that stuff is expensive.

~B96

[Evar-Scarcarver]

You can take off a +1 from Samuelfrost4s maybe, and add my name too the list. I'll be going with him if he goes. Thanks! :)

[jetjake]

Looking at the front page, we only have 19 confirmed now, do we still need 14 maps? Wouldn't we only need 10-11 maps? With only 8 tables, I don't know if we will have room for many more. Some of the tables only were large enough for one map, while othes would hold two. I'll stop by tonight after work and check out the size and qty of the tables.

[Ryougabot]

Looking at the front page, we only have 19 confirmed now, do we still need 14 maps? Wouldn't we only need 10-11 maps? With only 8 tables, I don't know if we will have room for many more. Some of the tables only were large enough for one map, while othes would hold two. I'll stop by tonight after work and check out the size and qty of the tables.

Yes, we only have 19 confirmed, but we have 5 maybes. If those maybes show up, that makes 24 participants. There needs to be 12 maps, plus one for any surprises, for everyone to play on. That makes 13 maps. At two maps per table plus the prize table, That makes 8 tables. Also, the more maps you have, the less likely you will play on one twice.

[kevindola]

Ryougabot, I know you are working very hard to put all of this together and we do appreciate your efforts. I just don't think that $46.25 in laminated versions of your Synergy posters & Charts are what our entry fees should go towards. If participants, sponsors, and WotC want to make donations for prizes, then I don't see a problem with that, but if we had to pay for those prizes, I know at least I would want a say in that.

If I am the only one that feels this way, then please speak up, I just think that most of our money should go back towards the FLGS that is hosting our event for us.

I would have preferred to get a vote on how the prize money is being spent. The amount of money being spent on the charts and poster do seem excessive for the amount of prize funding available.

That being said, it's not a big deal for me, I think it's just something to think about for next time. I have no problem donating $5 to whatever for a full day of playing heroscape. I also thank Ryougabot because I know that there is a lot of stress and time dedication involved with putting this kind of thing together.

[mac122]

...That being said, it's not a big deal for me, I think it's just something to think about for next time. I have no problem donating $5 to whatever for a full day of playing heroscape. I also thank Ryougabot because I know that there is a lot of stress and time dedication involved with putting this kind of thing together.
Whatever your opinion on the prize pool selections - I've already stated mine - I hope we can all share the sentiments above. Because, if you let it bother you, you won't get nearly as much enjoyment in beating the snot out of me at my first tournament.
~mac122, who's played exactly 1 game of Scape against an opponent over 7 1/2 years old. ;)

[Ryougabot]

Greetings,

I owe everyone an apology, so I am sorry. I jumped the gun on my inclusion of the charts and poster as prizes for this tournament. I can say that I overestimated the desirableness and underestimated the cost.

Let me take everyone on the journey that got me here and get some opinions on where to go from here.

The call went out for a host. I read up on the tourney rules, and got the insight from hosts and decided to do it. I started the thread. I booked the shop. I then went to work on prizes. I really wanted to keep the tradition of giving everyone who participated in the tourney prizes. I also loved the idea of picking the prizes in the order of your standing in the tournament. I also wanted to give prizes they could not just buy with their $5 entry fee. I also wanted a HS theme for the prizes, since this is probably the last year we can get this many HS things. I decided on $10 gift cards. I went around my house and found all manner of HS stuff. The tower, the tray, the comics, and wave 9 heroes unopened. I still did not have enough stuff so I made the CD. I still did not have enough prizes, so I thought about adding the poster of the synergy chart master because it would be a cool thing that the average person could not get. I could not print anything that large, so I approached a local print shop. They came back with a cost and a long lead time. The lead time was long, so I had to jump on it. I thought about a set of laminated charts because they look cool. I started to work on them. Morally I could not bring myself to print and laminate at work, so I had the print shop do that as well. I won the weekly drawing and donated the Ornak prize as well as my high quality Skahen repaint…since I had the real thing now. I also found a great deal on two castle sets. When all is said and done I have enough prizes for everyone with $40 for the shop. If the maybes show up and pay, I can buy two more certificates ($60 for the shop)

I am in the position of deciding what to do, and want the opinion of everyone.

1. I could keep the charts and buy two more gift certificates
2. I could drop the castles and buy one more gift certificate
3. I could drop the poster, but I will have to sell the Ornak (or more) on Ebay to make my personal budget work out for this month
4. Leave the prize table as it is.
5. Some other solution I have not thought of.


I certainly do not want to create negativity in this fun event, so I will apologize again and put it in your hands for a disposition.

[briaka]

1. I could keep the charts and buy two more gift certificates
2. I could drop the castles and buy one more gift certificate
3. I could drop the poster, but I will have to sell the Ornak (or more) on Ebay to make my personal budget work out for this month
4. Leave the prize table as it is.
5. Some other solution I have not thought of.


I certainly do not want to create negativity in this fun event, so I will apologize again and put it in your hands for a disposition.

Addressed in order

1. I personally have no use of the synergy charts and would rather have GC's to Just For Fun if I had to choose.
2. No. Who wouldn't want more HS castles?
3. There shouldn't be any reason to disrupt anyone's budget. God knows I can't keep one. Praise the ones who can.
4. Probably the best solution at this point.
5. There might be other solutions but I'm not going to ponder on such things.

It seems there is much ado about how the prize table was handled and how much was spent without input or direction. At this stage of the game I say (4) leave it alone and learn for next year. If I recall this issue came up before and Joel brought it before everyone attending to voice their opinion on how prizes should be handled. I think it should have happened here, but it did not, leave it alone for this year, and have a FUN tournament.

Which has always been the intention, hence the best Sportsmanship award choosing 2nd.

[legoboy]

I certainly do not want to create negativity in this fun event, so I will apologize again and put it in your hands for a disposition.


Dude, don't sweat it. Even though I'm sure all of us are going to be competitive, it isn't really about winning and the prizes. I'm paying just because. Honestly, if you had told me that you were pocketing the money just as a fee for setting up the tourney, I'd be fine with that. You set it up, you made the decisions necessary. If people aren't happy, they aren't obligated to play.

That being said, my army and I are waiting to be unleashed upon Peoria on Saturday.

Just before coming though, are custom dice a problem? Mine have three skulls and two shields just like official dice, just that they are larger and have Indianapolis Colts horseshoes as the shields. Will they be allowed? Canuck would be bringing his custom dice also.

[Ryougabot]

Which has always been the intention, hence the best Sportsmanship award choosing 2nd.

That was my plan. See you there:D

[briaka]

Just before coming though, are custom dice a problem? Mine have three skulls and two shields just like official dice, just that they are larger and have Indianapolis Colts horseshoes as the shields. Will they be allowed?

As long as they roll as bad as the team does! :p

[kevindola]

I certainly do not want to create negativity in this fun event, so I will apologize again and put it in your hands for a disposition.



Just before coming though, are custom dice a problem? Mine have three skulls and two shields just like official dice, just that they are larger and have Indianapolis Colts horseshoes as the shields. Will they be allowed? Canuck would be bringing his custom dice also.


Ummmm, how much would I have to pay to get those custom dice. Because I greatly want them!!! Although you might not want to play with Colts dice this year...you might sprain a neck

[tomrza44]

Leave the prize table as it is, I just want to scape. Back to the prize table, I want to bring and extra, unopened Heroes of Faerun expansion set. Let me know if that's cool.

[infectedsloth]

I'm looking forward to the matches, for me the prizes are just a bonus so what ever Ryougabot decides to do is fine by me. It's not like we are paying some outrageous entry fee either.

Could I borrow Phantom Knights from someone.

[boromir96]

It's still unknown if me, Sam and Evar are going to be there,But if I do make it,Could someone let me borrow a squad of stingers?

@Ryougabot, You are doing a GREAT job running this tourney,Don't worry about the prizes.

@Briaka,If it makes you happier,Your $5 went towards a gift certificate.:D

Edit:350TH POST!!!!!

[Ryougabot]

Just before coming though, are custom dice a problem? Mine have three skulls and two shields just like official dice, just that they are larger and have Indianapolis Colts horseshoes as the shields. Will they be allowed?

Statistically, they are fine, feel free to bring them. I was actually considering using the heroscape dice roller app on my phone to avoid dice altogether.

I'm looking forward to the matches, for me the prizes are just a bonus so what ever Ryougabot decides to do is fine by me. It's not like we are paying some outrageous entry fee either.

Could I borrow Phantom Knights from someone.

I can bring a squad of Phantom Knights

It's still unknown if me, Sam and Evar are going to be there,But if I do make it,Could someone let me borrow a squad of stingers?



Can do

Leave the prize table as it is, I just want to scape. Back to the prize table, I want to bring and extra, unopened Heroes of Faerun expansion set. Let me know if that's cool.

Feel free to bring it, it is already on the list

[jetjake]

I don't know who made the custom dice, but they have it all wrong. The colts should be the skulls and the bears should be the shields. ;-)

Ryougabot, for the prize table, leave it along for this year and we will do it differently next year. I really did like the purchasing of used heroscape for prizes though. Terrain and commons are always a great addition!

Just before coming though, are custom dice a problem? Mine have three skulls and two shields just like official dice, just that they are larger and have Indianapolis Colts horseshoes as the shields. Will they be allowed?

[briaka]

Even three days from the event, I am still undecided which General to field. :confused:

I will probably bring each possibility with me but need to know if someone can lend me 1 of any of the following:

Agent Skahen (I don't have the time to repaint my extra Nakita)
Black Wyrmling
White Wyrmling
Red Wyrmling

It might make my decision making easier.

[Ryougabot]

Even three days from the event, I am still undecided which General to field. :confused:

I will probably bring each possibility with me but need to know if someone can lend me 1 of any of the following:

Agent Skahen (I don't have the time to repaint my extra Nakita)
Black Wyrmling
White Wyrmling
Red Wyrmling

It might make my decision making easier.

I can bring the wyrmlings for you, and if you need a Skahen, you can use the one from the prize table...You can't tell it is not official.

[jetjake]

I have a Skahen I will bring. I will be bringing all of my figures and cards incase anyone needs any. I think I decided on my army yesterday and plan on playing a test-and-tune game on Friday to confirm.

The Place
I checked out Just for Fun and they have WAY more space than last year. We will have our own separate room from Flames of war and Yugio (sp?). We have 8 of the rectangular banquet tables. Also, the other games that day must go through our area, so we have keep it picked up and not block traffic.

FYI, no food in the play area, and any beverages must be in a lidded container. This will make it difficult to eat lunch, as I usually brown bag it. Do you think there is anyway to schedule a 30min lunch break in the days events? Within walking distance is a Taco Bell and a Little Caesars.
Sadly, J4F has no more Heroscape in stock, they said they sold the last of it about two months ago. But, they do have some neat painted mini's that would make good customs and they always have HeroClix.

[Ryougabot]

Do you think there is anyway to schedule a 30min lunch break in the days events? Within walking distance is a Taco Bell and a Little Caesars.


Ask and you shall receive. The event now goes till 6 and there is lunch break.

[boromir96]

Do you think there is anyway to schedule a 30min lunch break in the days events? Within walking distance is a Taco Bell and a Little Caesars.


Ask and you shall receive. The event now goes till 6 and there is lunch break.

If we bring a lunch,Where can we eat?

[Ryougabot]

Do you think there is anyway to schedule a 30min lunch break in the days events? Within walking distance is a Taco Bell and a Little Caesars.


Ask and you shall receive. The event now goes till 6 and there is lunch break.

If we bring a lunch,Where can we eat?

If we are within walking distance of a TB, I am sure some are going there. Just go with them and borrow one of the tables.

[samuelfrost4]

OH YEAH! Put me, my +1, Evar, AND Boromir on the FOR SURE list. See you guys there!

[jetjake]

There are other tables there where you can eat. Just not in the room that we are in.

[samuelfrost4]

Hey I'm going to bring at least one map, and Boromir is going to bring one also. But I have a question. If the map I want to bring has a glyph, and I hate glyphs could I remove it, and not bring the glyph? There's one map I just love but I hate glyphs, especially in tourneys. Thanks!

[Evar-Scarcarver]

Can I borrow some Gorillinators from somebody? I need 2 squads. Sorry its so short notice. :oops:

[boromir96]

If the map I want to bring has a glyph, and I hate glyphs could I remove it, and not bring the glyph? There's one map I just love but I hate glyphs, especially in tourneys. Thanks!


Are we supposed to bring glyphs if the map shows them?

I'm going to bring "Invasion" (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=796)

[jetjake]

The way glyphs have worked in the past is that the organizer brings the glyphs and they are randomly chosen for the map at the start of each game. If your map has 1 or 2 glyphs, then it has a glyphs for the game unless both players agree to not have a glyph.

[jetjake]

Yeah, just noticed this. I know its a little thing, but on the front page it says "Other 5 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds" Are there not 6 Factions now?

[briaka]

Can I borrow some Gorillinators from somebody? I need 2 squads. Sorry its so short notice. :oops:

I will end up bringing my collection of figures (it all fits in one large tote and a small one) and you or anyone else are welcome to borrow any for the tourney. I have 3 squads (I think) and probably won't be using them. My son will be building his army from the same collection, so whatever is left will be available.

[kevindola]

Just a note. If someone has other flagbearers they would want to trade for Ornak, please bring them. I see Ornak on the prize table and I already have him, but he's the only flagbearer I own, and would gladly trade him for another flagbearer if there was any interest.

[Ryougabot]

If the map I want to bring has a glyph, and I hate glyphs could I remove it, and not bring the glyph? There's one map I just love but I hate glyphs, especially in tourneys. Thanks!
Are we supposed to bring glyphs if the map shows them?

I'm going to bring "Invasion" (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=796)

I will bring all the glyphs and add them at ransom to each map per design. It would save a lot of time if you all marked the locations of each glyph with a sticker or coin and tape on the maps you build.

[Ryougabot]

Yeah, just noticed this. I know its a little thing, but on the front page it says "Other 5 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds" Are there not 6 Factions now?

There are 6 now. I will add a twist to the army builds, Valkrill units may be used by any general...since there are so few of them and they play so well with others.

[jetjake]

Would it make more sense to have a lunch break at 12 or 1 rather than before we start? Thoughts everyone?

[jetjake]

Whoa, what a last minute change. I may have to rethink my entire army!

Yeah, just noticed this. I know its a little thing, but on the front page it says "Other 5 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds" Are there not 6 Factions now?

There are 6 now. I will add a twist to the army builds, Valkrill units may be used by any general...since there are so few of them and they play so well with others.

[Ryougabot]

Whoa, what a last minute change. I may have to rethink my entire army!

Yeah, just noticed this. I know its a little thing, but on the front page it says "Other 5 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds" Are there not 6 Factions now?

There are 6 now. I will add a twist to the army builds, Valkrill units may be used by any general...since there are so few of them and they play so well with others.

I figured it was appropriate, Valkrill himself was a last minute change.

[kevindola]

Hey, since I remember a couple years ago there was some confusion about the Just 4 Fun location, here is their new address: 3010 N. Sterling Ave

Make sure you use that if you're looking at mapquest or the GPS. They have moved several times over the years.

[legoboy]

Embattled Fen has a the wound glyph in the build instructions. Fossil has random glyphs. Should we, as map providers, bring the necessary glyphs, or are those being provided?

(Actually, if we use Wannok on Embattled Fen, I can just doublesided tape it down.)

[Ryougabot]

Embattled Fen has a the wound glyph in the build instructions. Fossil has random glyphs. Should we, as map providers, bring the necessary glyphs, or are those being provided?

(Actually, if we use Wannok on Embattled Fen, I can just doublesided tape it down.)

That is a great idea. If you are providing a map with suggested glyphs, doubletape them down.

I will bring all of the hidden glyphs. But mark where the hidden glyphs go

[samuelfrost4]

Ok. I shall bring Ruins of Pine Tree Marsh (http://www.heroscapers.com/downloads//marsh_gkU.jpg). ;) I don't currently have time to get some stickers, or have any. For that matter I don't know WHERE to get them. Is anyone going to bring extras I could use? Or are they supplied at the tourney?

[Ryougabot]

Ok. I shall bring Ruins of Pine Tree Marsh (http://www.heroscapers.com/downloads//marsh_gkU.jpg). ;) I don't currently have time to get some stickers, or have any. For that matter I don't know WHERE to get them. Is anyone going to bring extras I could use? Or are they supplied at the tourney?

WarriorOfEberoon is already bringing that one, is there some other map you could bring?

[samuelfrost4]

Hey my +1 cant make it. So it will just be me, Boromir, and Evar.

EDIT: btw I think I'll bring swamp thing. Thanks.

[jetjake]

Bump. Anyone else agree?
Would it make more sense to have a lunch break at 12 or 1 rather than before we start? Thoughts everyone?

[mac122]

Bump. Anyone else agree?
Would it make more sense to have a lunch break at 12 or 1 rather than before we start? Thoughts everyone?
Either way is fine with me. If a later break doesn't unduly disrupt the flow of the tournament, that would be nice. I've never been to a tourney, but it's my understanding that unless the battle takes the full 50 minutes, there would be a few extra minutes between rounds to grab a snack.

[briaka]

Bump. Anyone else agree?
Would it make more sense to have a lunch break at 12 or 1 rather than before we start? Thoughts everyone?
Either way is fine with me. If a later break doesn't unduly disrupt the flow of the tournament, that would be nice. I've never been to a tourney, but it's my understanding that unless the battle takes the full 50 minutes, there would be a few extra minutes between rounds to grab a snack.

My 2 cents would be from 1-2. Gathering and set up in the 10:00 hour. We won't start playing until 11:00. Do we want to play one game then break for lunch? I suggest a big breakfast and a later lunch.

50 minute timed rounds has usually in the past been enough time. I can remember only a few games that went to time so yes, there will most likely be extra time between rounds for snacks.

And I will bring a timer that beeps at T-minus 10 and 5.

[briaka]

Ok. I shall bring Ruins of Pine Tree Marsh (http://www.heroscapers.com/downloads//marsh_gkU.jpg). ;) I don't currently have time to get some stickers, or have any. For that matter I don't know WHERE to get them. Is anyone going to bring extras I could use? Or are they supplied at the tourney?

I will have plenty of stickers that everyone can use if they need them.

If the map I want to bring has a glyph, and I hate glyphs could I remove it, and not bring the glyph? There's one map I just love but I hate glyphs, especially in tourneys. Thanks!
Are we supposed to bring glyphs if the map shows them?

I'm going to bring "Invasion" (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=796)

I will bring all the glyphs and add them at ransom to each map per design. It would save a lot of time if you all marked the locations of each glyph with a sticker or coin and tape on the maps you build.

Do you have enough glyphs for all the maps? I know I have brought mine in the past and they have been used.

Yeah, just noticed this. I know its a little thing, but on the front page it says "Other 5 Faction Champions in order of tournament record after 5 rounds" Are there not 6 Factions now?

There are 6 now. I will add a twist to the army builds, Valkrill units may be used by any general...since there are so few of them and they play so well with others.

And I thought I was close to making a final decision! Now I have to check out my other options.

[Ryougabot]

And I will bring a timer that beeps at T-minus 10 and 5.

That would be awesome. I do not have a watch with that function.



Do you have enough glyphs for all the maps? I know I have brought mine in the past and they have been used.


I have more than enough glyphs, thanks anyway though.

[jetjake]

Playing devils advicate here, So, if someone was to bring an entire Valkril army, would it be considered a valkril faction army, or one of another faction?

[kevindola]

Sounds like you could pick Valkrill or any other general by the tournament rules

[jetjake]

Why not Kelda?
4) Glyphs - All nontreasure glyphs (except Kelda and Brandar) will be placed in a pool and put symbol side up on each map. The quantity on each map would be based on the map built. No glyphs will be placed power side up. Please mark your map with glyph locations

[Ryougabot]

Why not Kelda?
4) Glyphs - All nontreasure glyphs (except Kelda and Brandar) will be placed in a pool and put symbol side up on each map. The quantity on each map would be based on the map built. No glyphs will be placed power side up. Please mark your map with glyph locations


Because, per the rules, Kelda can not be placed symbol side up.

[vegietarian18]

Hello, I'd just like to add a maybe to the attending list. I told a friend about it and he said he was interested and might come. No gurantees but he might show up and play.

[Ryougabot]

Good evening.

It is t minus 14 hours (give or take). I have everything set up and ready to go.

I thought long and hard about the lunch issue. I decided to leave it at the beginning and here is why. If someone shows up at 10, registers and sets up their map quickly, they can have a leisurely lunch and be there by 11:30 to start. If we move the lunch between games, it is rushed and not much fun. I went with a half an hour lunch because an hour lunch would get the tourney out late. As someone who has driven to Chicago at night, I think our friends from up north will appreciate the extra half hour.

Thank you Briaka for the use of the timer.

Please bring a pencil, a smile a and a calculator if you would like one. Familiarize yourselves with the rules and we can start off quick and have a good time.


See you all there.

[legoboy]

Crud and double crud. I left the last set of KoWs at school and will not be able to get them in the morning. Does anyone have a squad they can loan me? Can I proxy a squad of anything just until the first 4 KoWs are dead? Am I screwed? The thing is, I had the squad in my hands as I was saying goodbye to my students. CRUD!!!

[mac122]

Crud and double crud. I left the last set of KoWs at school and will not be able to get them in the morning. Does anyone have a squad they can loan me? Can I proxy a squad of anything just until the first 4 KoWs are dead? Am I screwed? The thing is, I had the squad in my hands as I was saying goodbye to my students. CRUD!!!
I have a 1 squad I can bring.

[samuelfrost4]

Hey I'm bringing the stuff for our maps but I cant find a way to keep them prebuilt and I don't have a color printer. :P I'm bringing the stuff in case someone has 3G internet or knows the map by heart but I'm really tired and I need to go too bed. Sorry guys... :(

It does however look like there will be enough maps. However I just got home from a 31 day long trip and my brain is fried. See you guys tomorrow. I hope it still works out :P

[Ryougabot]

Hey I'm bringing the stuff for our maps but I cant find a way to keep them prebuilt and I don't have a color printer. :P I'm bringing the stuff in case someone has 3G internet or knows the map by heart but I'm really tired and I need to go too bed. Sorry guys... :(

It does however look like there will be enough maps. However I just got home from a 31 day long trip and my brain is fried. See you guys tomorrow. I hope it still works out :P

Just bring a B&W version. Just mark terrain that impacts rules. The actual color of the terrain is not as important as the heights.

[briaka]

Hey I'm bringing the stuff for our maps but I cant find a way to keep them prebuilt and I don't have a color printer. :P I'm bringing the stuff in case someone has 3G internet or knows the map by heart but I'm really tired and I need to go too bed. Sorry guys... :(

It does however look like there will be enough maps. However I just got home from a 31 day long trip and my brain is fried. See you guys tomorrow. I hope it still works out :P

Just bring a B&W version. Just mark terrain that impacts rules. The actual color of the terrain is not as important as the heights.

I will have maps of mpst of the BoV maps. The only ones I won't have are ones that require jungle pieces, since I don't own that expansion.

Crud and double crud. I left the last set of KoWs at school and will not be able to get them in the morning. Does anyone have a squad they can loan me? Can I proxy a squad of anything just until the first 4 KoWs are dead? Am I screwed? The thing is, I had the squad in my hands as I was saying goodbye to my students. CRUD!!!

I will have extra of most figures with me, including KoW's.

[samuelfrost4]

Hey I'm bringing the stuff for our maps but I cant find a way to keep them prebuilt and I don't have a color printer. :P I'm bringing the stuff in case someone has 3G internet or knows the map by heart but I'm really tired and I need to go too bed. Sorry guys... :(

It does however look like there will be enough maps. However I just got home from a 31 day long trip and my brain is fried. See you guys tomorrow. I hope it still works out :P

Just bring a B&W version. Just mark terrain that impacts rules. The actual color of the terrain is not as important as the heights.

ok. I shall get than done quick.

EDIT: Done. Thanks! See you guys soon! :D

[jetjake]

I love the smell of scape in the morning!!

I will bring my laptop, as always, and I will have copies of the rule books and I can bring PDF versions of the maps. I will bring all of my figures and cards if anyone needs to borrow them.

60min before I leave and I'm eating a bowl of cereal in my PJ's.

Also, I think I'm 90% sure on my army after my test-n-tune game yesterday on Marr Highway. Man, that map is long. That map will need a table of its own, and will probably not finish a game in 50min.

[samuelfrost4]

I love the smell of scape in the morning!!

I will bring my laptop, as always, and I will have copies of the rule books and I can bring PDF versions of the maps. I will bring all of my figures and cards if anyone needs to borrow them.

60min before I leave and I'm eating a bowl of cereal in my PJ's.

Also, I think I'm 90% sure on my army after my test-n-tune game yesterday on Marr Highway. Man, that map is long. That map will need a table of its own, and will probably not finish a game in 50min.

I think that what I have down will work, but would you mind predownloading Invasion, and Swamp thing just in case?

[legoboy]

Canuck and I are here early, went back to Starbucks. Thanks in advance for the KoW loaners. Good luck.

[Ryougabot]

After NHSD report.

We all arrived and began setting up. We had 9 beautiful tables to work with and we had all maps built by 11:00.
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07508_tn_original.jpg

Thanks to the generosity of the participants and Rychean, we had a beautiful Heroscape prize table.

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After lunch all 22 players started the carnage
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By the end of the day, Kevindola and Borimir96 proceeded to the championship game.

Kevin with his Einar army clashed with Borimir and his Utgar army.
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07538_tn_original.jpg

Ultimately, Kevidola emerged victorious.

Please post any after battle reports in this thread, I am sure tales of the epic confrontations witnessed here would be appreciated by all.

Champion: Kevindola
2nd: Borimir96

Faction Champions
Einar - Kevindola
Utgar - Borimir96
Jandar - Garza
Ullar - Vminer
Vydar - Evar Scarcarver
Aquilla - myheartshakes

On a personal note: I have never seen a more gracious and well behaved group of people.

Everyone received a good sportsmanship ballot. All participants voted for the most sportsmanlike opponent the encountered. The winner was Mac122 with three votes. There was a 2 way tie for second with two votes a piece. Every other vote was for a different person. Statistically, this tells me that this entire group was sportsmanlike.

JFF also told me afterward that this group was one of the best behaved groups they had ever seen.

The best compliment came from a mom who drove her kid up from St Louis (3 hours). She sat through all 8 hours of the event and was still smiling at the end because her son was having a good time.

JFF noted that we had some beautiful maps and many happy gamers in their back rooms...and they didn't have to scrub pizza out of the carpet. There were $60 worth of store gift certificates as prizes and I am sure people bought things on the way out.

We had one kid off the street want to learn to play, and there was a nice casual game there.

If you will have me, I would love to host next year...with or without prize support.

[boromir96]

I want to thank Ryougabot for putting on a SPECTACULAR Tournament!I had a great time,And I can't wait till next year.

Also,Who thinks we should do them more often?Even without Prize support it would be awesome!!

[kevindola]

I would love to do that again. I think I could pull of a quarterly event or at least every 6 months

[briaka]

Thanks Ryougabot for a great tournament! It appeared everyone had a great time, even those that went 0-5. And the prize table was awesome (thanks to Rÿchean and generous local donators).

In a nutshell: I went 2-3 with Vydar. I had problems against Zelrig's 10th Regiment and Cyprien's stingers, but handled Aquilla's spider, wyvern, wormling assault and Ullar's viper and elf attack.

Yes, Boromir, it would be nice to play together more often for us in the area. JetJake, KevinDola, and I may try to get a play date or two together. Not necessarily a tournament, but maybe just a 'Scape day or two. We could try different scenario's in preparation for next year's tourney.

Nice meeting and seeing everyone again. And again, a big thank you to Just For Fun games for hosting.

[briaka]

I would love to do that again. I think I could pull of a quarterly event or at least every 6 months

And pull off a quarterly wins as well.:cry:

Just kidding. Great job as usual!

[briaka]

Just a comment about the tournament format.

This is the second year for Faction Wars. Two years ago, the B-list tournament. Our event has always been rooted in having a good time. Hence the entrant voted having the best sportsmanship of the day getting the second pick of the prizes, as well as their tournament standing pick.

The faction limitation really had me bouncing between 4 different general builds, most of which lacking in something. (maybe ut's just me lacking ;)) A couple of ideas I had for changing it up for next time:

Super general: Armies including 1 Marvel figure, then mixed HS.
Rainbow warriors: Armies including only one card of each faction (Aq, Ei, Ja, Ul, Ut, Vy) Valkrill to be included in Utgar, where they belong in the first place IMHO.
HERO Scape: Heroes only
Squad Scape: Squads only
Go big or go home: Include 1 (or 2) large or huge figures. Or 1 of each.

Many of the armies this year had a large or huge figure already. Braxas, Nilfheim, Zelrig, Krug, Dumutef I recall seeing yesterday. Personally my favorites would be one of the first two. As long as the point total is adequate to get finished on time. I was thinking 600 for Rainbow (avg 100 per general) but our game at home took longer than I thought. And I guess a lower point total would make for some really interesting builds.

Maybe it's too early about thinking on next year already but my mind is stuck in 'scape mode right now. What are your thoughts on these or your own ideas?

[kevindola]

I've been pushing the idea of a draft tournament. Here's my initial format thought which could be tweaked or modified:
Each person brings 500-550 points of heroscape figures. Each round you combine the figures you brought and the figures your opponent brought into a 1000-1100 draft pool. (Maybe for 450-500 point builds)
Roll the d20 to see who picks first from the draft pool of army cards. whoever gets second pick also gets the third pick and then alternate from there.

I would give 15 extra minutes per match to accomplish the draft (for a total of 65 minutes matches) and reduce the day from 5 round + championship/casual play to 4 rounds + championship/casual play. (If we reduced the point total to 400-450, I'm sure we could get 5 games in comfortablly)

So as far as variety, you would play a different army each round. And there would be an extra element to the game with strategic drafting and counter drafting and I think we would see some figures that aren't normally out there. After all, will you bring Cyprien in your pool when there's a 50/50 chance that your opponent could be drafting him out of your pool? Or will you draft Stingers if there's only 1 squad of them in the draft pool?

I'm sure there's a better explanation for this type of tournament somewhere on the site, but I think that covers the gist of it.

[legoboy]

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/1/5/dsc07508_tn_original.jpg

I didn't make it into any pics, but at least Nilfheim and my dicebox did.:D

Before I get into my battles, I had a great time playing, thanks to Ryougabot for hosting, and thanks to GFF for giving us such an awesome place to play.

I deliberated long and hard on which army to bring, and finally decided upon a strong defensive army with a big powerful and hopefully speedy hero. With that in mind, I brought along Nilfheim, Eldgrim and Knights of Weston x4 (ok, I only took KoW's x3, I borrowed the last group from Mac122. Thanks again, dude.)

My plan was for Eldgrim and the Knights to go out and thin my opponents' ranks a little, then once Shorty dies, my 7 move dragon could swoop in and help polish off the rest of the enemy. Battle reports are below, if I messed up on someone's army, I apologize.

Match 1 vs. WarriorOfEberron on Arctic Divide (deep snow and slippery ice)
My opponent brought Cyprien, Krug and Stingers x3. I thought that the snow and ice would be my downfall since the bulk of my army has a move of 4. The kid brought Cyprien straight up against Nilfheim in my start zone where the dragon and a couple of height enhanced knights were able to make quick work of him. The other knights truged up and over the snow and ice to deny Krug from getting onto the same level as they were. The potent stingers whittled away at the knights, but fell to the dragon and eventually, dragon and knights polished off Krug.

Match2 vs. Boromir 96 on Fire Isles
Boromir briught Cyprien, Sonya and Stingers x5. This map was made for Cyprien and Boromir used every bit of cunning to work the vampire to his fullest. Boromir had Stinger Drain kill him 5 different times in this match. By the time his Stingers were dead, all I had lost were a pair of Knnights and Eldgrim. A speed enhanced NIlfheim jumped into the fray to work on the vampires. And then disaster struck. Cyprien jumped out, chilled the ice dragon with one casual roll of the d20 and then proceeded to feast on the blood of 14 additional knights. I think at one time, I had given the vampire 4 wounds, but he just kept coming back. He'd lfit across the board, never landing in a spot where more than 2 knights could attack him.

Match 3 vs (all I know is his last name) on Swamp Thing
My opponent brought out Tor-Kul-Na, Isamu, Stingers x3 and Nagrubs x3. My knights took to the edges of the map while his Stingers went through the middle. I tried to hide when I could, and limit the number of attacks he could make as I closed in. I had to bring in Nilfheim earlier than I wanted to or get shredded. Nilfheim stayed on the perimeter which kept him higher than Opponent's forces. I worked over some Stingers and the occasional shot at Tor-Kul-Na and the 'Grubs. Once Tor-Kul-Na got to the Knights, he trampled every one he encountered. It wasn't pretty. I was finally able to bring the Hivelord down as I split a pair of knights who had Tor-Kul-Na against the edge of the map. Tor-Kul-Na moved to trample one of them, disengaging from the other. Both disengaging dice found their mark and saved me from utter disaster.

Round 4 vs Jetjake on Ticalla Sunrise
Jetjake brought Cyprien, Marcu, Phantoms x3 and Stingers x3. I don't remember much about this game right now, except that I had discovered the wind glyph and had to keep a knight or two close by to keep Jetjake from putting a Stinger on it and keeping Nilfheim from flying all over it. I was able to avoid the chilling touch, and whittle down the Stingers. He brought Phantoms out lastly, but they weren't much use against the defensive minded knights.

Round 5 vs Infectedsloth on Marr Highway

Sloth came at me with a different build than I had seen all day: Cyprien, a Fen Hydra, Sonya, Drow Chainfighter, Marcu and Phantoms x2. I was able to jump his Hydra with Knights boosted by the movement glyph, plus a road movement glyph and take off two heads before the beast could begin attacking me. Cyprien jumped into the fray only to be hunted down by Nilfheim and the Knights, Marcu turned on his master, attacking and wounding someone (not sure who) and perishing before he could hurt my troops. In the end, I surrounded Sonya with Knights and Ice Sharded (?) her from afar with the dragon.

4-1 on the day, losing only to Boromir, who finished 2nd. I missed winning my faction by one SoS point. I had a great time playing, was happy to bring Ryougabot's synergy chart home with me. It'll go on the wall at school for my club members to use. I also brought home Ryougabot's 'Scape CD and can't wait to listen. Thanks to everyone who played, and I hope to do it again next year, maybe even dragging a son or two along.

If you will have me, I would love to host next year...with or without prize support.
I thought you did a tremendous job, thanks for making it all happen.

Oh, for everyone who asked about the dice, they were ordered from Chessex (http://www.chessex.com).

[boromir96]

WOW!!you had to play 4 Cyprien armys!!!!He's pretty popular.8)

[Vydar]

This is my brainstorm of tournament ideas from last year. If I had run the tournament in Peoria this year, I probably would have used #1. I've always wanted to do a draft tournament as I think that is the way HeroScape is best played, but the extra time required always deterred me from running one. (Note that there are three approaches listed below.)

Another idea I've been toying with is limiting the starting zone size (say to 12 hexes) to see how that affected the armies played.

I doubt I'll be running another event in the future and I didn't want these ideas to be lost, so feel free to use them if you like.

Ideas
1) No unique squads or multiples allowed.
(Only unique heroes, lone uncommon heroes, and solo common squads/heroes.)

2) Sideboard: Bring 600 points of figures, select a 450 point army after you see what your opponent has brought.

3) Draft #1: Every map has a set of figures assigned to it (e.g. RotV Master Set figures). Players draft from that pool prior to playing at that map.

4) Draft #2: Every player brings a set of figures. Before playing the game, player's figures are combined into a pool and armies are drafted for play.

5) Draft #3: Players draft from a single common pool prior to the tournament.

6) Jexik's Shake-up (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=903162#post903162)


More Rules
1) Limit Starting Zone to 12 Hexes

[legoboy]

WOW!!you had to play 4 Cyprien armys!!!!He's pretty popular.8)

Four Cyprien armies, four armies with Stingers. Yours was the only vampire that took me out.

By the end of the day I was sure I was going to have vampire nightmares.
(Which Mrs. Legoboy and Captain Canuck have each had.)

[kevindola]

kevindola’s battle report

My Army
185 Zelrig
300 10th Regiment of the Foot x4
485 Point Total

We played faction wars last year and My Zelrig Einar army went 6-0 en route to winning the championship. That year I brought Z, 10th x 3, and had Crixus for gladiator support. In only one match last year was Crixus useful and then only marginally so, so I decided to burn the extra 15 points and take a 4th squad of England’s finest anti-revolutionary boys. Then see if Z and the 10th could do it again.


Round 1: vs. briaka (#???, 2-3)
Army: Nakita Agents, Krav Maga Agents, Dund, Mika Connour, Black Wyrmling x 2
Map: Burial Marsh
Glyphs: Move +2, Summoning, Move +2

First Round and I’m facing an army with NO unique squads. Zelrig was feeling a little disappointed but we must carry on. Briaka took initiative and sent out his baby Braxi out to claim some glyphs. Glyph #1 was move +2, this allowed the wyrmling’s twin brother to have enough oomph to get glyph #2 which was….another move +2. Super speedy Vydar army forthcoming. My #1 sent Zelrig out to the NE perched on height and sent a Z bomb into his base targeting Mika and 2 Kravs. My 1/3 produced no damage however. Turn #2 saw the Wyrmlings go again and claim Glyph #3 it was the summoning glyph. Used to bring forth a Nakita Agent. My 10th moved out next and fired upon the wyrmling taking one down. The nakitas responded by hitting Zelrig for a wound and killing a 10th Reg. The end of the round saw smoke powder fail, and a Nakita goes down, as does the last of the Wyrmlings.
The 10th Regiment take over from here for me. I claim one of the move glyphs and use the road to tie up some Kravs and spear them with the bayonet. Dund makes an appearance, but his crippling gaze (which would have been devastating for my all order markered up 10th Regiment) fails twice. The bayonets eventually take down Dund. I lose some more 10th but the move glyph with the road on this map proves very valuable as I am able to quickly engage Kravs, and the smoke powder only hit once. Mika gets tied up and is unable to use any fancy shadow tricks even on this shadow map. Mika takes down a few more 10th regiment and puts a few wound on Zelrig, but eventually…and I mean it takes a while, Mika succumbs to the firing squad.

Casualties: 7 10th Regiment were lost, 4 wounds on Zelrig


Round 2: vs. Jonathan (briaka’s son) (#X, Y-Z)
Army: Major Q9, Krav Maga Agents, Microcorp Agents x 2, Otanoshi
Map: Ruins of Pine Tree Marsh
Glyphs: Massive Curse, Move +2

I’m taking the tour of Marshes today as I go from Burial Marsh to the Pine Tree Marsh…or at least what’s left of it as it appears to be in ruins. Oh No! Q9. I did not have to face Q9 last year and was glad for it, but now after facing a unique heavy Vydar army. I have to do it again while squaring off against Q9.
Jonathan claims the first initiative and sends the 10 move Otanoshi over to the first glyph. Massive Curse (I hate this glyph), now we roll for the 29 figures on the board. Otanoshi herself is killed with a 1, as well as one of the Microcorp agents. I lose 1 10th regiment to the curse, but the big boys are spared. Zelrig flies out cautiously on turn 1. Q9 enters the fray in turn 2, but his Queqlix fails to find the mark on the heightened Zelrig. I contemplate ignoring Q9 to go for the microcorp in the base, but decide that the Major must be dealt with. Zelrig claims height against Q9 in the center of the map, but his 3 skull bite is blocked. Q9 manages 1 wound to the heighted Zelrig on his final turn, and Zelrig’s teeth bite again this time hitting Q9 for a wound.
Round 2 sees the 10th regiment come out as well as the Kravs and the Microcorp. Kravs claim a big move glyph which help the microcorp take height. Zelrig takes a few more wounds, but the all 10th regiment assault with height and wait then fire takes down Q9 by the end of the round.
The bayonets end the Kravs reign on the move glyph and the 10th regiment take over on the move booster. The Microcorp and Kravs continue to take down 10th here and there while pinging Zelrig. Eventually though, the move boosted 10th regiment are able to gain height or bayonet. And the microcorp are not rolling for their armor. They all fall as the 10th regiment are able to overrun the remaining agents.
This was a good match. I thought the heighten agents were going to be too much for the 10th to get to, but Zelrig still on the board was able to draw some fire away from the 10th and let them get close enough to use their bayonets. Great match.

Casualties: 6 10th Regiment were lost, 5 wounds on Zelrig


Round 3: vs. infectedsloth (#X, 3-2)
Army: Cyprien, Sonya, Fen Hydra, Phantom Knights x 2, Marcu, Drow Chainfighter
Map: Mole Hills
Glyphs: Removed with agreement from opponent

Sloth sent out his Phantom Knights first. Zelrig flew in to meet them but whiffed on his first Majestic fire, allowing the targeted Phantom to gain height and ping him for a wound. Zelrig was able to take one out (honest to goodness, this was his first kill of the tournament…don’t know how I won 2 matches with Zelrig not making a single kill), as the Hydra advanced and then the 10th.
Somewhat of a blur, the next turn saw a few more Phantoms go down and a few more wounds on Zelrig as the Phantoms pounded on him. The Hydra moved into striking distance.
Round 3 saw the Hydra finish off Zelrig with his 4 attacks, but it was costly as some heighted 10th regiment shot off 2 heads. Hydra moves in deeper and takes out a 10th but doesn’t survive another barrage. A phantom knights goes down too, leaving 2 of them.
Round 4 sees the Phantom knights take out some 10th and Cyprien move into striking range. The 10th regiments wait then fire does not manage to take down the 2 remaining phantoms despite the wait then fire. The range bonus and height is too good.
Round 5 was the clincher. I had about 12 10th remaining when Cyprien swoops in and takes down 1. The wait then fire counterattack puts 3 wounds on the vampire. He flies in deep trying to take out 2 10th but another failed CT and a failed attack leaves him at 3 wounds, and the 10th counterstrike hits him hard felling him and the 5th phantom knight.
Round 6 has the 10th finishing off the last Phantom Knight. And Marcu coming into the party. He takes down a 10th regiment reducing me to 10, but Eternal Hatred activates and I plop him in the water where 4 attacks of 4 from the 10th finish him off.
The rest of the game is the chainfighter and Sonya getting taken out, although the Chainfighter does take down 2 more 10th to score infectedsloth another 75 points.
This was an intense match. Some great rolling taking down Cyprien early was really crucial because Zelrig didn’t do hardly anything. The Hydra getting taken down without being able to do much after killing Zelrig was huge too.

Casualties: Zelrig, 8 10th Regiment


Round 4: vs. Tomrza44 (#3, Jandar Champ, 4-1)
Army : Omnicron Snipers x 5
Map: Embattled Fen
Glyphs: Exposed Wound Glyph

Very poor matchup for Tomas. And on top of that, it was a bad map for his snipers too, as this is a very flat map. Zelrig wins initiative and on the second turn, (after surviving a few potshots from the sniper) is able to score a Z-Bomb into the starting zone wiping out 3 Snipers. Z takes a few wounds after the snipers take height on the level 3 zone on the top of the map, but he retreats south taking out a 4th sniper. Tomas also sends a sniper in the height above my base and takes out some 10th.
Round 2 has Zelrig taking out 3 more snipers while absorbing another wound or 2. The 10th finally take out the pestering sniper after he had taken out 3.
Zelrig goes down in round 3, but this leaves 6 snipers vs. 13 10th regiment. Despite height, the 10th are able to charge at the snipers and even take down 1 of them with the wound glyph. Eventually the snipers are overrun. Too many whiffs from them and it was as tough map and matchup.

Casualties: Zelrig, 6 10th Regiment

Round 5: vs. Boromir96 (#2, Utgar Champ, 4-2)
Army: Cyprien, Sonya, Stingers x 5
Map: Invasion
Glyphs: Removed with agreement from opponent

Boromir and I were the last two undefeated people at 4-0. I was nervous about this map, because the jungle could allow his figures to get the extra defense against Majestic fire. Plus Cyprien could always put a hurt on you. This was the second game facing Cyprien and I felt I got luck the first time.
I win initiative and send out Zelrig. Some Stinger advance but Z blocks. My second move since Zelrig to the barricaded 7 spaced tile right above his base. The Z bomb takes out 3 stingers in his base, though Sonya blocks. Cyprien is #2 and fails his CT, but hits for a wound. Zelrig retreats (disengage miss) slightly on turn 3 and takes out a 4th stinger. Cyprien double fails.
Round 2 sees Zelrig again disengage (miss) and firebomb another 3 stingers in the base. Zelrig takes another wound or two before retreating. He takes out another couple of stinger, leaving his death toll at 10 (maybe 9) stingers. The 10th start to advance, and as they do Cyprien after 3 CT fails, hits Z with a 20. Dead dragon. Thankfully he had already put a huge dent in the stinger force.
Cyprien skirmishes with the 10th regiment for a while. He has height and jungle from attacks from my starting zone. I am reluctant to move them and lose the wait then fire bonus, but Cyprien is able to eat a few stragglers. Finally, Cyprien retreats with 3 wounds on him and having eaten some 10th.
The remaining 5-6 stinger come out advancing north. I send some 10th regiment that way to meet them, but send another south to encroach on the retreated Cyprien. The stingers and 10th trade casualties, but the 10th are more numerous. The single soldier I sent at Cyprien hits him for his 4th wound.
The stingers try to back up Cyprien, but the jungle now works for the 10th and they hold off the attacks. On the final turn of that round, Cyprien succumbs to wait then fire, the stingers aren’t far behind, and Sonya can only cry as her true love perished.
Zelrig broke the stinger force which is really what would win me this match. If Cyprien had hit the 20 CT on Z on his first try instead of his 4th try…..well I don’t think the British flag would have been waving at the end.

Casualties: Zelrig, 7 10th Regiment



Tournament Championship: vs. Boromir96 (#2, Utgar Champ, 4-2)
Army: Cyprien, Sonya, Stingers x 5
Map: Ember Canyon Road
Glyphs: Removed with agreement from opponent

There were 3 people sitting at 4-1 after the 5th round. Boromir96, Tomrza44, and legoboy. I hadn’t played legoboy yet (Nilfheim and Knights army), but my opponent for the championship was chosen by Strength of Schedule tiebreaker, and that turned out to be Boromir96. So after using a d20 to decide the championship map, we started setting up on Ember Canyon Road for a rematch
I won initiative and Zelrig Fired off a Majestic Fire into his base that wiped out 4 stingers. The stingers counter attacked but missed. Zelrig responded by destroying another 3 Stingers. This time though a stinger drain and 4/4 attack with a 0/5 defense put 4 hearty wounds on Zelrig. He retreated to the road to avoid the lava roll, but still killed an 8th stinger.
Round 2 say Zelrig take down a 9th stinger before succumbing. Cyprien became involved at this point and tried some funny business in my base. He retreated though after taking 3 wounds and only killed a few 10th regiment. This time he didn’t have the jungle cover and wasn’t as sturdy. The next advantage this map gave to my army presented itself as the 10th regiment were able to use their higher range from atop the mountains to better against the stingers. Eventually there were only 2 stingers left, Cyprien, and Sonya, vs. 13 10th Regiment. Cyprien ate one of his own Stingers to heal himself to 3 life and flew in to give a last stand against the 10th. He double failed of course and the 10th Regiment bayoneted him back to the underworld. The lone stinger managed to take down a 10th, but they charged the canyon and eliminated the stinger and the Wife.
I really couldn’t have asked for a better map against Boromir’s army. The 10th being able to outrange the stingers and Zelrig getting starting zone blasts off on turn 1 were the critical points of this match. Boromir gave me two good games, and I know I’ll have my work cut out facing him next year.

Casualties: Zelrig, 4 10th Regiment


Summary: Zelrig and the 10th took back to back General Wars Tournament Championships in Peoria, and I was quite happy with how they played. I was nervous against some of my opponents who didn’t lean on squads, but the 10th took up the slack and then some when that occurred. Again, there were a lot of new faces at the tournament which is great to see, and I look forward to seeing them all again next year or hopefully sooner. Rumor is that General Wars won’t be back next year, so Z and the 10th maybe be put on the shelf, but they’ll always be lurking ready to return when called upon

[mac122]

Great event! Thanks to Ryougabot for pulling it all together!

Had a blast at my first tournament! My only regret is that with my "perfect" 0-5 record, I couldn't help anyone's strength of schedule.:D

I don't remember all the details of the battles - a couple went so quickly they are just a blur.:shock:

In Round 1, my Aquilla Wyvern-Blue Wyrmling-Spider-Deathchaser army was soundly defeated on Bad Moon Rising by EvarScarcarver's Braxas-Evar Scarcarver-Gorillinator force. Learned a valuable lesson: if you wound Evar, finish him off right away. Frost Rage with a few wounds is devastating. Braxas did well with her Acid Breath, too. I only managed to finish off 90 points. Evar and Braxas were both wounded, but I didn't finish either.

In Round 2, my army fell almost as quickly to a Stinger-Nagrub-TKN build. The battle lasted a bit longer than the first due to the heavy snow and slippery ice on Arctic Divide (who's bright idea was that? Oh, yeah, nevermind ;)). TKN moved up for a closer look, didn't even work up enough of a sweat to eat a Nagrub.

I fared a little better in Round 3 on Ember Canyon Road. My troops fought bravely against Briaka's Krav-Nakita-Mika-Dund-Black Wyrmling army. Destroyed 290 points, but took too long to get rid of Mika. Mika was on a shadow with Dund occupying a defense glyph. If I had knocked her out a few turns sooner, I had a chance.

Round 4 started well for me against a Marcus-Legos-Archers-Parmenio-Sacred Band-Guilty army on Broken Skyline. The Deathchasers earned their battle pay by tying up the middle. Parmenio fell quickly to the DCs and a Wyvern. I hacked through several Legos before the DCs fell. By that time, the Spiders were in the mix and helping out. My first Wyvern wreaked havoc for a while, but after he fell, and the second entered the battle, it was quickly destroyed. The last of the Spiders and the 2 Wyrmlings did what they could. In the end, I had taken out Marcus, Parmenio, all the Legos and I believe all the Sacred Band. Unfortunately in the process I had lost all but a single Wyrmling. An Arrow Volley took him out. Still, I destroyed another 290 points and had a chance to win, so it was a good match for me.

In Round 5, I faced off against Briaka's son and his Q9-Microcorp-Krav force on Fire Isles. DCs did a little bit of damage as did the Spiders. The Wyvern and Wyrmlings took out a few figures, too. I managed to knock out everyone except Q9 (I think?) who did take 1 wound. I benefited from a few bad Queglix rolls which kept me around longer. Destroyed 300 points before falling and had a chance to win.

The best thing about the day was how much fun it was. I knew going in that I would probably not win a game. I was right, but it didn't matter. I got to play Heroscape all day and met some great Scapers.

Thanks to those that voted for me for the Sportsmanship award! That was humbling. Used my GC (along with a little cash - don't tell my wife!) and picked up some Star Wars minis for customs. My son enjoyed seeing those and the Heroscape comic book I brought home as well.

Thanks again to Ryougabot and to everyone involved for making it a great day!

[jetjake]

Shouldn't Battle Reports go in the Battle Reports Thread?. Boromir96 has already created one for us.

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=38019

[mac122]

Shouldn't Battle Reports go in the Battle Reports Thread?. Boromir96 has already created one for us.

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=38019
Probably should. Didn't know it existed until your post. Did I miss the announcement?

[WarriorOfEberron]

Match 1 vs. (not sure if he had an online name) on Arctic Divide (deep snow and slippery ice)
That would be me.

[WarriorOfEberron]

Match 1 vs. (not sure if he had an online name) on Arctic Divide (deep snow and slippery ice)
That would be me.

Huge thanks to Ryougabot and Just For Fun for getting this all together. Let's do it again!

[boromir96]

You know,I was thinking about this Tournament the other day,And I realised that I had never practiced with my army before:D I had used Variations before,But I had never even played with that army:D

On a side note,I saw this,
Everyone received a good sportsmanship ballot. All participants voted for the most sportsmanlike opponent the encountered. The winner was Mac122 with three votes. There was a 2 way tie for second with two votes a piece. Every other vote was for a different person. Statistically, this tells me that this entire group was sportsmanlike.

And I thought,How can every person get a vote,And some people get more than one? statistically,that's impossible,unless some people voted twice.:confused:

[mac122]

You know,I was thinking about this Tournament the other day,And I realised that I had never practiced with my army before:D I had used Variations before,But I had never even played with that army:D

On a side note,I saw this,
Everyone received a good sportsmanship ballot. All participants voted for the most sportsmanlike opponent the encountered. The winner was Mac122 with three votes. There was a 2 way tie for second with two votes a piece. Every other vote was for a different person. Statistically, this tells me that this entire group was sportsmanlike.

And I thought,How can every person get a vote,And some people get more than one? statistically,that's impossible,unless some people voted twice.:confused:
"Every other vote was for a different person" not "Every person received a vote". So, assuming everyone voted, there were 4 people who did not receive votes - 2 extra votes for winner and 2 extra votes for the 2nd place finishers.

[boromir96]

You know,I was thinking about this Tournament the other day,And I realised that I had never practiced with my army before:D I had used Variations before,But I had never even played with that army:D

On a side note,I saw this,
Everyone received a good sportsmanship ballot. All participants voted for the most sportsmanlike opponent the encountered. The winner was Mac122 with three votes. There was a 2 way tie for second with two votes a piece. Every other vote was for a different person. Statistically, this tells me that this entire group was sportsmanlike.

And I thought,How can every person get a vote,And some people get more than one? statistically,that's impossible,unless some people voted twice.:confused:
"Every other vote was for a different person" not "Every person received a vote". So, assuming everyone voted, there were 4 people who did not receive votes - 2 extra votes for winner and 2 extra votes for the 2nd place finishers.

Okay... I was seeing the "Everyone received a good sportsmanship ballot." and thought it meant every person got at least one vote.:D

[boromir96]

I would love to do that again. I think I could pull of a quarterly event or at least every 6 months

So I guess nothing ever came of this?
Anyone up for planning a Peoria Tournament soon? I'm getting tired of seeing Central IL Tourney's that are to far away for my Parents to drive me....:(

Please?...............

[jetjake]

Well, I would probably be part of the group organizing that, and I've been in Texas for work since about Thanksgiving. I'm due to clear up around June, so there is hope for something mid summer. And we might even be able to arrange a car-pool if your parents are busy.
~Jake

I would love to do that again. I think I could pull of a quarterly event or at least every 6 months

So I guess nothing ever came of this?
Anyone up for planning a Peoria Tournament soon? I'm getting tired of seeing Central IL Tourney's that are to far away for my Parents to drive me....:(

Please?...............

[boromir96]

Well, I would probably be part of the group organizing that, and I've been in Texas for work since about Thanksgiving. I'm due to clear up around June, so there is hope for something mid summer. And we might even be able to arrange a car-pool if your parents are busy.
~Jake


Wow, you've been away a while,where do you work?(My Grandpa works at Cat in Peoria, and had to go to Texas for several months this year)

I'm due to clear up around June, so there is hope for something mid summer.
Good!

And we might even be able to arrange a car-pool if your parents are busy.
~Jake
And that is the Heart of the matter, We are home-schooled and very conservative, and my parents won't let me ride with anyone they don't know personally. Meaning I am limited to Tournament close enough so that my parents don't have to take too much Time out of their day.(they just see 'Scape as a complete waste of time and money:x )

[kevindola]

tick tick tick.......October is getting closer

[Ryougabot]

I will not organize this one, but I may be there to play

[vegietarian18]

Anyone else up for hosting? I live very close to Just for Fun, and I have enough terrain to bring 4-6ish BoV maps. I don't think that I'm old enough to host, but if someone thinks that terrain would hold them back from doing it, I can do my best to bring a few maps.

[kevindola]

I can step up if noone else is able. I am terrain challenged, so I'll need everyone to step up with the map bringing.

[mac122]

I'm up for another tournament in Peoria. I can bring several maps.

[Ryougabot]

I had an idea for a tournament.

I call it "The end of Valhalla Tournament"

Every participant must bring 7 250 pt (12 hex) armies that are general specific. Each player will be seeded according to Swiss rules...but they will also be teamed with another player and they will be given an army to play Ja, Ei, Ul Aq. The opposing team will be given Ut, Vy, Va. No team may have the same general. This way each team will have a blended army with the new Valhalla breakdowns. The game will be played with the cooperative rules from Shadow caverns (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=3719). At the end of each game, the players will be divided by win/loss record, and they will have new teams and new armies.

The ultimate winner will be the player with the highest win/loss

Based on this you are not likely to face the same army with the same army twice. I think this will be a great way to find the good players vs the good armies.

What so you guys think?

[vegietarian18]

I personally would like 500 point General Wars again. It seems cool to do the same thing each year. I think that your idea would be better suited for a non-NHSD tournament, just because of how different it is.

[boromir96]

I personally would like 500 point General Wars again. It seems cool to do the same thing each year.

Yeah, except Kevindola would do the same thing every year..... Win.......

I'd like to see a common squad limit......

[kevindola]

...

[kevindola]

I personally would like 500 point General Wars again. It seems cool to do the same thing each year.

Yeah, except Kevindola would do the same thing every year..... Win.......

I'd like to see a common squad limit......


says the guy who spams the stingers

[boromir96]

I personally would like 500 point General Wars again. It seems cool to do the same thing each year.

Yeah, except Kevindola would do the same thing every year..... Win.......

I'd like to see a common squad limit......


says the guy who spams the stingers

But that doesn't mean I like spamming stingers, it was my only Utgar common squad lol.:D

[kevindola]

I'm actually toying with the idea of a draft style tournament looking at how other people have done it.....unless I get a ferocious amount of negative feedback. Probably start a thread at the end of August for the 2012 NHSD.

[boromir96]

I'm actually toying with the idea of a draft style tournament looking at how other people have done it.....unless I get a ferocious amount of negative feedback. Probably start a thread at the end of August for the 2012 NHSD.

I like that idea, would it be a pooled draft?

[heroscaper2010]

I know my opinion doesn't really matter since I am not going to your NHSD Event if I go to any, but I've been fascinated by this type of tourney: Silent Auction Tournament (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=42203&highlight=Auction)

[vegietarian18]

I like the pooled draft idea more than the silent auction, as a pooled draft is actually almost like a Reverse the Whip tournament, because you don't want to bring anything too strong. The silent auction seems like it just adds unnecessary time to the setup of a tournament.

[kevindola]

Yeah, I'm thinking of a pooled draft from the two opponents and reducing the army point totals to 400 to compensate for the added time of drafting.

Again nothing official, but strongly leaning that way.

[infectedsloth]

A pooled draft event sounds like a lot of fun, General wars and a limit on commons don't really interest me. Have you given any thought to allowing C3V/SoV?

[cmgames]

We just had a silent auction tournament in California. Though it was a fun idea, it didn't feel like it was really a test of my ability to design a tournament army within the parameters of a tournament. It felt a whole lot more like a test of my ability to bid efficiently. I failed to get any of the armies I really wanted. Because of the way I bid (conservatively, I thought) , I ended up with two third-choice armies, neither of which lived up to tournament-level play, though they would have been a blast in casual play. I was outbid on the armies I really wanted in every case.

I played them as well as I could, but they just weren't up to snuff.

A year or so ago we did a pooled-draft tournament and it was loads more fun!

~Z