Houston, we have a thread...

[ProSpecT]

First of all jscadet, welcome... good to have you

Secondly I live in League City as well, so this is good news. As far as the tournaments go, I would say that we probably only have about 2 or 3 a year. We have also been having gameday gatherings about one Sunday every month, also held in League City. It's not my place but with some strings being pulled I'm sure we would love to have you. The more the better.

[donkeroo]

Welcome jscadet + 1! A Wave 9 tournament sounds like a great idea, let's get one started. Perhaps we can persuade other Houston players to join, I'm in (+1).

[Sweetcurse]

A thunderous cloud of smoke descends upon the semi-defunct thread and poof! A Sweetcurse appears.

OK, a but dramatic I know but this thread needs some life. So, back to business are we now? How about a tourney at the end of June? Say the weekend of the 26th. How about it?

Oh, and welcome JS! Glad to have new people. As Prospect said, we have been having a gathering a month every Sunday. We are due for one now, or we can wait and just have a tourney on that last weekend of June.

Any takers? Don't make me pester you all on the phone!

I have been occupied being beaten mercilessly by my wife on SmallWorld. I just got my Wings of War stuff so that is there as well.

[donkeroo]

Boss just left for China till August (good riddance), therefore in I'm.

[ProSpecT]

26th is good for me.

[elflord]

I can't. I'll be at Apollocon running Steve Jackson Games and Blood and Cardstock Games all weekend.

Saturday it's Frag with Legos

[jscadet]

Since I'm new to this tourney format, how is it run? Where/what time does it start? About how long does it take? How do we select our armies (or do we just bring a certain point total)? Anyway, we're interested, but I can't reply for certain yet until I can check with my master of all schedules...

Greg

[Ikari]

Is anyone doing a wave 9 order from Housemouse or CoolStuffInc and would like to get together to get free shipping?

Has anyone order from CoolStuffInc? They seem to have the better deal.

[Sweetcurse]

Donkeroo and I will.

JS, usually, we do this with more time than we are. But, the idea is we will (usually through a Doom Decree) agree on a format. Those usually are things like 500, 400 pts. Sometimes with wacky rules like all fromt he same wave, or at least one figure over 150 or some such. This time we will probably just run a vanilla 500. Meaning bring whatever as long as it doesn't exceed 500 points. We will also have a starting limit of 26 hexes. meaning, your army must all fit in 26 single hexes. Any fogures over 26 hexes cannot be used.

If you all want to try a "Fun" idea, we can do the "Battle of the Planets." Where all your figs must be from the same planet (located on the basic side of the card).

Another idea i to play a "Heat of battle scenario." In that scenario, players take turns placing their units anywhere in the map.

A third idea is to play two-person teams.

So, voice your opinions and I will make a thread in the events section.

[Was Abi]

Sorry I havn't been on in a long time. I thought my summer would free me up a lot more than it has. I havn't gotten to start on my book again and I've only played Heroscape once this summer. I may be able to go to the tourney but I need more info so I can secure trasportation and the such. I'm hosting a Heroscape tour--er, um, day? On the 22nd of July (a Wednesday) I'm getting a bunch of people together to play Heroscape. It's not an actual tournament but it will be fun. It's for my birthday. Unfortuantely, with the place I plan to have it at, I'm not sure if I'd be able to invite all of you "stranger adults from online". I'll let you guys know if you can come and give place and time later.

EDIT: I did finish my LotR customs, sorta. I finalized all of the stats but don't really have the computer software needed to make the cards (Paint and Word just didn't get the job done).

[Sweetcurse]

Ok, so I'm calling it the weekend of the 27th. Either Saturday or Sunday so state your preference. Also, state your preference on whether you prefer tourney or gameday. If it's on Saturday, then it wil run from 11-4. If on Sunday, from 12 to 5. I would prefer Sunday but I understand if the majority chooses otherwise.

Countdown to Doomcree is t minus 24 hours.

[Sweetcurse]

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=852366#post852366

C'mon and join the event thread!

[Sweetcurse]

Ok, I know, short notice, but we just finally got it together:

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=852366#post852366

[elflord]

So, How did it go?

[Sweetcurse]

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=860104#post860104

[jscadet]

Well, we're finally back in town. It looks like the tourney went well. Wish we could have made it - although, it sounds like our tournament inexperience may really hurt (we tend to have hero heavy armies, and it sounds like squads are a necessity). Still, we look forward to being able to play in the next tourney and get our feet wet!

[elflord]

There is going to be a Scifi convention in Janurary at the UHCL. I can get table space if someone wants to run a tournement.

http://www.conjour.net/

Any interest?

[elflord]

Threadkiller strikes again

[Sweetcurse]

I was wondering when the next conjour was coming. I'll definitely try to make it this year.

[Was Abi]

EDIT: The previous contents of this post are now obsolete due to inaccurate booking info and a lack of availability, sorry.

[elflord]

Off to Gencon. Anyone else going? Stop by the Blood and Cardstock booth.

[Shake n Bake]

So....Anybody have any thoughts on D&Dscape?

I know that there are numerous threads available for this topic, but it may generate a little conversation and I would like to know what y'all think...

Personally, I have never played D&D, so it may be interesting. I'm withholding my final opinion until I see some better pictures of the figures and read about their stats.

[Junge Roman]

I'm hopeful but concerned. The figures look a little "off." The troll and dragon especially do not fit the same style and quality we are used to. I don't like the fact that the characters are being done like classic characters, instead of somewhat separate like Marvel characters. I just don't buy the whole "this is Classic Scape" line. It just isn't. However, I'm looking forward to the dungeon crawl rules that may be with it. It has potential, both good and bad. I'm a little concerned that we may not get any more real Classic Scape. There are some factions that need to be finished.

[Rÿchean]

Just wanted to let you guys know that the Dallas NHSD thread is up if any of you might consider coming up for it. You guys are always welcome!

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=26586

[elflord]

DND Scape may be the deathknell for Scape. Now they'll start pushing the DND mini colectable game pieces through. If they don't make it collectable itself.

The potential positive is that it MAY bring in new players.

Still I think it is going to be bad for the game. At least in a year, I'll be able to pick them up for $5 a set.

[donkeroo]

I'm curious to see how the old terrain will be incorporated into a dungeon-crawling themed heroscape.

To me it will be a little strange placing forest and jungle trees inside a dungeon.

As for the longetivity of the DnD-scape, I see this stuff being around a couple of years.

[Shake n Bake]

I agree that the new terrain options could be very interesting. I was talking with my brother today, and he had some good ideas about the "shadow tiles". He saw the shadow tiles as a way of introducing "fog of war" into the game. The omnipresence of the position and abilities of the enemy is something that can be altered in the game. We could see some figures having special abilities while on a shadow tile, such as range restrictions when attacking that figure (must be adjacent or less than three spaces away) or attack bonus (+1 attack die when attacking from the shadow). So, I may get the set just for a few rock piles and shadow tiles...

[Sweetcurse]

Anyone interested in a Dallas road trip? Or do you guys want us to organize our own thing?

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=26586

[donkeroo]

I haven't been to Dallas for a while, sounds good.

[elflord]

The bug is getting strong to play again. I found another player at the UHCL guild. I'm thinking of a once a month league thing on a Friday nights at UHCL. Maybe draft with minimal reenforcements. Anyone interested?

[Sweetcurse]

Sounds cool EL, wanna come to Dallas?

[elflord]

NO can do, I'll be out of town.

[Sweetcurse]

Anybody else for going to Dallas?

[Rÿchean]

Sweetcurse, let me know if I can help you guys in any way with your effort to come to Dallas for NHSD.

You have my number.

[Sweetcurse]

Thanks man! So far so good, I just wish we had one more person to make it four. But it's all good.

[ricksta2232]

Hey y'all.

After hosting the Jonathan and Sweetcurse a couple weeks ago, I did an inventory.

I'm missing a squad of Tarn Viking Warriors (which isn't a big deal).

I'm missing at least 2 1-hex grass pieces.

and I have an extra deathreaver.

If you've been at a Houston meet and are missing a deathreaver or have extra terrain that you don't know where you picked up, let me know.

Thanks.

[Jonathan]

I can spot you the 2 1-hex grasses and the squad of Tarns, not sure about the extra Deathreaver, though - will check.

[Sweetcurse]

It's mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been looking for the extra reaver forever now. I think I've been missing him since the last tourney at your church.

I do not know if I have your hexes, but an inventory could be in order for me. As far as Tarns, well, I have at least 3-4 squads of them so if you really need some that would be no problem.

[Jonathan]

Okay, the van is a go and seats 7 comfortably (if we stick the smaller ones in the back row). Yay!

The breakfast buffet place we stopped at last time was really good, in my opinion. Sweet, do you think we should try that again or do you think there's something better?

I tend to lose perspective when there's all-you-can-eat chicken fried steak for breakfast...

[Sweetcurse]

It was a fine place. I like some greasy b-fast every now and then. Glad you're on board man!

[ricksta2232]

Well, I guess green 1 hex pieces only came in master sets... I don't want yours unless you really have extra...

and Tarn Viking Warriors are not a problem. I have two more sets.

As far as the rat, I'll be sure to give that to ya tonight.
Other news about tonight, if you're coming, drop me an e-mail at rjgirardi@yahoo.com if you need my address. You won't need order markers or wound markers. If you have your own dice or dice tower, that's fine, but I have enough dice too.

I plan to have 4 maps set up. I have a large collection myself, but no more than 3 of any kind of unit, so if you're building a swarm, bring some of your own. I have no wave 9, and only a little wave 8. Best way to make sure we have enough for your army is to bring your own.

If you are using wave 9 and don't have the units, you'll need to bring printouts of the cards.

I'll play whatever armies folks want me to, so that you can see what you may face at the tournament. Keep a few competitive armies in mind.

[Sweetcurse]

Yeah, let's request!

I'd like to face a rats/stinger swarm

Something with Q9

A Glad/Blast only army

A nilf army.

A barxas army.

Thanks for hosting man, and for finding my rat, I'd been missing that little sucker, but I figured he'd turn up.

[Ikari]

Sounds great. I you don't mind setting up maps that will be used on the tournament, I would really like to play on them. I also already have Flashfire, by Dignan, set up. I can bring it if you want me to.

Also, I wanted to see if you guys have an extra
Me-burq-sa
Su-bak-na
Taelord
Q10
Iskra (I think Jonathan had this if I remember correctly)
or Rechet
I'm missing those figures. I could buy them from you if you have an extra.

Thanks.

[Sweetcurse]

NOt for sale, but I can lend them.

[Jonathan]

Just a reminder that the tourney is on Sunday, not Saturday, as I sometimes forget myself. Looking forward to it!

[Finrod]

I tend to lose perspective when there's all-you-can-eat chicken fried steak for breakfast...

I must know of this place. And visit it.

Wish I could go with you guys, but I'm "proctoring" the PSAT on Saturday and can't afford to just take off on Sunday, too. Making ends meet isn't fun this year.

[Jonathan]

Of course I wouldn't know the name of this place - I'll have to make sure to write it down this time! Giant white ramshackle on the outside, delicious eats on the inside. Props to Junge Roman and John Smith for investigating this potentially shady eatery and passing their knowledge on to us!

[Jonathan]

also, please feel free to call way early in the morning if you need directions. I should be up :)

[elflord]

http://www.conjour.net/

Jan 28-31. Pre reg is $15. If I get enough interest, I can have a room set aside for Heroscape all weekend. The Con Suite would alsobe available. So you can Heroscape all weekend, get food and be at a con.

Anyone want to go?

[Sweetcurse]

Hmmm, maybe we could run a tourney...

[elflord]

or just some open gaming. We may be able to drag some new players in.

[elflord]

If someone is willing to take the lead and we get a about a dozen people, I think I can get the event orginizer comped for the con.

[Jonathan]

Sounds fun - $15 for a tourney + open access to a con seems like a good deal as compared to $10 for a tourney and no con. Maybe I'm not thinking about this clearly.

Elflord, would you be willing to take the lead in organizing this thing if it turns into a tourney (or whatever)? Or at least take an advisory role? I've never worked with the UHCL people or tried to run gaming at a con, so a little expertise would be most welcome in this area.

[elflord]

I can gladdly advise but do not have the time to organize. I'm going to be in the dealers room selling used games and sci fi stuff.

The UHCL are easy to get along with. Just let me or them know your needs and we can fill it. They have access to many classrooms so I'm sure we can get one room for ourselves for the whole weekend. I can check to see if they lock so we can leave our stuff there and leave the maps set up.

I also posted on the general Texas thread. Maybe we can use this as a chance for regional play. Hotels in the area are priced from reasonalbe to cheap ($50/night).

Unfortunately Wizards does not support Heroscape tournements with prize support. I had tried a few months ago when I thought to set up a day event.

I can talk to the con orginizers and see if I can can get some prize support or possibly we can get a store to donate support for advertiszing.

They have a facebook pressence or you can contact me at jlach21122000@yahoo.com with any question.

[Finrod]

Unfortunately Wizards does not support Heroscape tournements with prize support. I had tried a few months ago when I thought to set up a day event.

I can talk to the con orginizers and see if I can can get some prize support or possibly we can get a store to donate support for advertiszing.

HouseMouse or one of the other online dealers might be willing to donate prize support.

[Jonathan]

Just realized that this is happening the same month my second child is due so perhaps I should say "looking forward to Conjour 3."

Have a blast!

[Sweetcurse]

I was going to say, why are you so interested in this if you're gonna be so busy anyway!
Sorry.

[elflord]

'Scape Tonight UHCL Student Lounge. 1 Map 3'X5' Volcano, castle, swamp.

Either free for all or assault the castle.

6pm-midnight.

[Finrod]

Heroscape has returned to Houston-area Walmarts!

Or at least one...

I was in the El Dorado Walmart on Tuesday and they had Marvel Heroscape back in stock, along with Wave 9. Good to see again!

[Sweetcurse]

Still have it?

[ricksta2232]

I got an entire wave 9 set. and an extra set with the dwarves at the hwy 6 and US90 walmart. There are two gladiator sets left. I know how enrique has a dwarf fetish and has tried to make them work.

The pictures do not do the kyrie justice.

[Jonathan]

Does this mean we should try to get together soon to try these "Wave 9" characters out?

[ricksta2232]

That would be fine with me. Problem: I know nothing about my work schedule. I resigned from the church and will serve my last day there on the 19th of this month. I start training with new job Thursday night this week. When I know more about my schedule, I'll let y'all know.

I also might be having some folks over for eurogame fun on Saturday afternoon. Some are couples from our new Sunday school department, and some might be friends from UH. Regardless, it should be fun. Let me know if you're interested/available to pal around on Saturday for some games.

[Finrod]

My schedule has been so insane... working two jobs, etc.

I have a game day scheduled in late December for a friend's birthday...

Otherwise, I don't know. I got Middle-Earth Quest for my birthday (3 months late) and got to play it once so far, with my kids.

They beat me.

[elflord]

ok, since there has been a thunderous silence. If I set up a tournament for Con Jour, who will play? Are the Dallas guys willing to come down for a con/tournament?

If I get enough responses, I'll set up and run and have room during the weekend for free play.

[Rÿchean]

That weekend is not one that I can make work for me. Not sure about the other Dallas guys but I will mention it at Dignan's game night tonight.

[Sweetcurse]

I'll be there forCon Jour for sure.

[Jonathan]

I'll be in newborn-baby-land for ConJour, and I'm sorry I missed the gaming thiss weekend Ricksta - hope your new job is going well!

[ricksta2232]

New Job is going great for me, but I'm done with the semester and have some new scape to play.

I'm trying to see when folks are available for a scenario day.

[Shake n Bake]

Just wanted to let y'all know that the Walmart by Katy Mills and I-10 has Wave 9. Today, I picked up one of each of the common packs and there were still one of each left on the shelf (allow w/ at least 3 Hero packs.)

Keep on posting updates about events - I hope to make it out to one soon.

Happy Hunting...

[Finrod]

There was plenty of Wave 9 at the Wal-Mart on I-45 & El Dorado just yesterday.

[elflord]

Hey, guys. I'm getting a room set aside for 'scape at the con in Houston. What I need is some commitment to come and play for $15 for the weekend with a con and food thrown in. Please prereg and send me a message.

www.conjour.net/

[BubbaMcFlubba]

Hi all,

I just wanted to say "Hello" to the group. I bought the original set back when it was first introduced, but my son was a little young and we never moved much past the basic rules and it sat on a shelf for a long time.

Recently we have both gotten back into it and realized just what we had been missing all this time. Now I have thrown done some more cash on our new addiction and I have joined this site.

Looking forward to MS3 a whole lot. If there any games out in Katy, please let me know. See everyone around.


Brian

[Jonathan]

Welcome, Mr. McFlubba! My second child is about to be born, so future playtime looks slim for me, however we usually meet up in the Meyerland area these days.

If something pops up, we'll post it here, and hope to see you there!

[Was Abi]

I just thought I'd drop in and say hi. I'm celebrating New Years by playing Heroscape Saturday and Sunday.

[Rath9375]

Hi guys Charles' wife here. Just wanted to let you guys know if you need to get in touch with him about gaming you can send me a message and I'll see that he gets it. Since "the powers that be" won't let him come back. I post what he wants to let you guys know so at least you can get together again soon.

Ruth Ann

[Rÿchean]

North Texas Team Tournament 2010 thread is up and running:

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=28233

As always, we would love to have you guys come in for this event.

[Chuckrock]

A fine how do you do to my fellow Houstonians. I've got my own place now and we've been doing some gaming and the like. Currently, it's a game called Mordhiem. We've got the whole setup and even have an extra table or two. YOu guys have a Happy New YEar!

[elflord]

ok. We have a room for the whole weekend at www.conjour.net/ Jan 29-31st. Cost for the weekend is still $15 prereg. $20 at the door.

I can't be in the room to set up a tournament so it is going to designated "Open Heroscaping" I'll bring a bunch if people want to borrow terrain etc.

[elflord]

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=746&ST=PR&ID=20542&PG=1

check it out

[Slagson]

My son got the Marvel set for Xmas from my mother, and it is his favorite gift which we play every night since he opened it. He is really interested in buying some of the classic (and new sets) but we are having a hard time finding any local retailers that carry it.

The local Toys R Us, Walmart, and Target all told us they don't carry Heroscape any more, with the TRU guy saying the line had been discontinued. We also hit Third Planet, Nan's, Midnight Comics, and Bedrock City all to no avail. Any suggestions on stores in Houston that carry Heroscape products would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[donkeroo]

Slagson,

Bad news: Heroscape is hard to find in Houston!!

Good news: Heroscape appears to be headed for a glorious revival in Houston with the introduction of DnD'scape!

In either case, currently, your best bet is to shop online. It's often much, much cheaper too.

[donkeroo]

ok. We have a room for the whole weekend at www.conjour.net/ (http://www.conjour.net/) Jan 29-31st. Cost for the weekend is still $15 prereg. $20 at the door.

I can't be in the room to set up a tournament so it is going to designated "Open Heroscaping" I'll bring a bunch if people want to borrow terrain etc.


Elflord, I'm doing my best to make this.

[Jonathan]

North Texas Team Tournament 2010 thread is up and running:

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=28233

As always, we would love to have you guys come in for this event.

Aw, nuts...

[donkeroo]

Picked up a DnD set, I couldn't resist. Everything is done very well!

Any other locals pick one up?

[Rath9375]

Charles is holding off on it till he can give it a run. He's not sure he'll like it. To many years playing regular D&D I guess.

[donkeroo]

It is a little strange, but for $30 I thought I'd go ahead and pick one up.

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Hello all,
I am not really new to this site, however I never thought to search for a Houston group on here. FWIW, it is cool to kinda read/hear from some of the people I am vying with to pick up the new Heroscape stuff. Hope to get to know some of you all and maybe play with/against you eventually. Currently my only competition is my 7 year old nephew!

Peace,
-Spidey

[Jonathan]

Picked up a DnD set, I couldn't resist. Everything is done very well!

Any other locals pick one up?

Got two sets - not sure if it was the troll or the grey tiles that did it. Anyone need my extra uniques?

[Jonathan]

Spidey, hope to see you at an event sometime soon (like 3 to 6 months) :) !

[Shake n Bake]

Hello, everyone.

I'm expecting a DnD set in the mail any day... My brother bought we one for Christmas. I want it for the tiles, but the figs look like they may be fun based on their stats/specials.

I hope to make it to an event soon. I'll have to check my schedule.

[elflord]

I'm purging the house and selling off a lot of my games and collectables. Star Wars, B5, and some 'scape.

I've got at least 2 morro sets NIB and a Heroes of Lindesfarme NIB that'll be going. I posted on craigslist and I have a dealers table at Conjour. I'm willing to trade for other games. If you want a full list (such as it is now) PM me.

[Sweetcurse]

Guys we need to play soon!

[Sweetcurse]

OK, I just realized all the posts I missed! What a doofus. Sorry, and WELCOME to all the new people hope to meet you all soon.

Say, show of hands, who would attend and event if we held one locally?

[Sweetcurse]

Oh, and Rath, I've called Charles a million times but can't get through the cell!

[Jonathan]

OK, I just realized all the posts I missed! What a doofus. Sorry, and WELCOME to all the new people hope to meet you all soon.

Say, show of hands, who would attend and event if we held one locally?

Would this event be at my house after 7 pm on the weekend? :D

[Sweetcurse]

Absolutely! We'll bring you about 10 babysitters. BTW, I'm dead serious. We need to fully induct all these newbies into our group!

[elflord]

Hand raised. I'm always up for a local event.

What should I have set up for Conjour Jan29-31st. One huge map and a free for all or many small maps?

[Rath9375]

Oh, and Rath, I've called Charles a million times but can't get through the cell!

That would be cause we got rid of the cell about 6 months or so ago. We were only using maybe a few minutes every month and it was just to much to pay for something that wasn't getting used. He got your message last night but it wasn't till almost 10pm and he had to go to work. He said to let you know he would try and give you a call sometime this evening.

Ruth Ann

[Chuckrock]

This Saturday afternoon I have a get together for another game-Mordhiem. I've also got an extra table, so if you want to Scape it, it's a go. Al of my Scape stuff is at my kiddo's Mom's place and I doubt very seriously the cards are still around and how many models survived the Labrador puppy. That means I have to borrow to play.

[Sweetcurse]

Well, if anyone is interested in scape saturday, pipe up and we'll get it on! Mordheim is awesome too!

[donkeroo]

Hand raised. I'm always up for a local event.

What should I have set up for Conjour Jan29-31st. One huge map and a free for all or many small maps?

2 and 3 player maps would be nice.

Could probably make a game or two on Saturday, depends on the time.

[Ikari]

I would like to play this Saturday. Sweetcurse or Jonathan, give me a call if it does happen.

[Sweetcurse]

Jose pm me your number I thinkj I lost it.

[Chuckrock]

Well, it looks like things are warming up. Like I sai, I have a table that could hold 2 and I might be able to finagle another.....

[elflord]

CONJOUR UPDATE

UPDATE: We ended up not getting a room due to the school not being able to make enought available. HOWEVER, We have a chunk of the open gaming area for ourselves AND my dealer table is going to be set up in that area. So, I'm going to have a map set up and ready to go all weekend. We will be able to move stuff into the dealer area at night which will be locked.

[ricksta2232]

I'd love to put together another Friday night session in the meyerland area. I'll do smaller maps with transport spaces for small battles and then the van ness rules for for a large war.

[Finrod]

Retail Update - The Wal-Mart on El Dorado has expunged Heroscape from its shelves once more. No more boosters, and the Marvel set is on the clearance aisle for $19. The entire game section has been reduced to a dinky shelf on the back wall that is so small, they have to put all their extra copies of Clue, Monopoly, etc., on endcaps.

Anyone have any luck anywhere else? I've seen a few people in other cities claiming to have found Wave 10 at Walmarts, and apparently the new D&D set is supposed to be carried there.

[Sweetcurse]

Hey Tim, yeah Eldorado sucks.U did a MASSIVE Walmart run the other day and found aonly 4 stores in the area that have scape on the little white papers on the shelves. I did score some wave 10 but not much. Though I see that the DnD set will be on the shelves too.

[Finrod]

Which Walmarts were they? I still need to find me some Wave 10...

[Sweetcurse]

Texas City, La Porte, Pasadena and Sugarland(corner of 59 and beltway). Though I only saw the paper place holders at two of those and no product yet.

[Jonathan]

Perhaps we should actually try to schedule something a few weeks out so people can put it on their schedules.

Ricksta, I'd love to do the small maps with Van Ness rules, but I'm on "baby alert" right now so if you needed an extra player we'd have to do it here.

What weekends seem to work best for everybody?


Or is anybody up for something tonight? :D

[elflord]

I picked up the promo reprint at a walmart in LA. They had all of Wave 10 and 4 D&D sets. I couldn't afford the D&D set at $28.17.

On a COnjour note, I've got two SUV loads of games and Scifi sorted out so far to sell. and more on the way.

[elflord]

Con this weekend. I'm in charge of open gaming so I have my Heroscape stuff. I'm even going to put my Wu up for sale.

[elflord]

I just relized we are getting screwed again. Only 5 fig/pack at the same price and no terrain. That sucks ass.

[Finrod]

Just FYI - I found Wave 10 at Wal-Mart in Texas City. I took the good pack...

[Sweetcurse]

You suck. I need one more quasatch pack. Well, did they had DD also?

[Finrod]

You suck. I need one more quasatch pack. Well, did they had DD also?

Hey, that was my first one! I need two more...

No DD set. They had Marvel sets BACK on the shelf again.

They also had a really beat up heroes pack from Wave 2. :roll:

[Sweetcurse]

You suck. I need one more quasatch pack. Well, did they had DD also?

Hey, that was my first one! I need two more...

No DD set. They had Marvel sets BACK on the shelf again.

They also had a really beat up heroes pack from Wave 2. :roll:

Ha ha ha, I saw that pack the last time I was there. I thought of picking it up, but really, what for right?

[Jonathan]

Scape will be played at my place on Saturday at 7:00. Please let me know if you can make it, and if you need directions. Thanks :D

[Jonathan]

What's a good time in March for everyone to get together? It would be nice to try a "craig Van Ness", or just get a couple of board games in.

[Sweetcurse]

Yes, let's have a gameday. We talked it over and realized that tourneys are probably not the best format for our gatherings. People here in Houston tend to have complicated schedules, families and long drives. But if we have a gameday, people can come and go in a set amount of time. This is the way we used to do it and it worked wonderful for a long time.

So, any takers?

[ProSpecT]

When, and where? :D

[elflord]

I can't make this saturday. My parents are coming in for a visit. I should be free in march.

[Sweetcurse]

Well, it would be at Jonathan's for many reasons. A Saturday is the most likely option.

[Finrod]

Heads up! I picked up some more yeti/rock guys AND the new D&D set at the Walmart in Pasadena yesterday. They had plenty of master sets left.

[Sweetcurse]

Great. I'm finally at 3 rock guys myself, so I;m good. But I think a little hunting goes a long way right now.

If anyone sees wave 9 please let me know!

OK, so any takers for scaping in March?

[Sweetcurse]

C'mon, where's everyone? So what up for march my Nagrubs?

Also, Dallas team tourney this weekend, any takers?

[Jonathan]

I'm open Saturday the 6th, Sunday the 14th, Saturday the 20th, Sunday the 21st, Saturday the 27th, and Sunday the 28th.

Welcome to newborns :)

Anybody have a preference one way or another?

[donkeroo]

Dallas will be difficult, but I'll know by Thursday.

Any weekend afternoon in March is good for me.

[Rath9375]

Charles says hi, he's been busy building a new gaming table and hasn't had time to keep up with the boards as much as he had hoped.

Ruth Ann

[ricksta2232]

Hey guys,

Got a fascinating idea for another scape night at my place. It's going to take some planning.

Just wondered if there's a particular weekday during spring break that might work for y'all, or if I'd have to wait until late March.

Jonathan, what would be the best day for you to take a breather away from home?

[Rath9375]

Charles said mondays are best for him.

[elflord]

I should be free with advanced planning. I got a friend into scape. He's buying all my exta stuff. They are planning on scape at the Fat Ogre shop. I'll try to get him on the boards.

[Sweetcurse]

Ok, I'll make it official.

Houston Heroscape is Back!

Heroscape GameDay at Jonathan's Saturday, March 6th. Since the second is my B-Day, I will also be accepting gifts of all kinds, deeds of your houses, titles of your cars, entire collections of HS, you get the idea, golden rolexes are the minimum so don't cheap out! Ha ha ha.

Anyway, seriously, I have to establish that day since spring break will be bad for me as my mother in law will not be here anymore.

So, get ready, get your scape and your friends and let's do the scape again like we used to.

This is a gameday, so no hard rules, propose what you want and bring what you want. Ask Jonathan for directions. I was assuming we could do this around 8 or so, or much earlier depending on what Jonathan proposes. Once we get the times decided, I will make an event thread.

C'mon sign up!

[Sweetcurse]

Also, our main list has been updated!

[ricksta2232]

Sucks, I got some friends getting married on the 6th.

[Jonathan]

6th is good, and we're cool for earlier than 8 as well - I was thinking maybe around noon so Donkeroo can make it. My son seemed to enjoy playing last time, and we'll at least get a game or so in before he wakes up from his nap. Once he's up, I'm willing to play badly if need be.

I was also thinking the 20th might work, if you can make it out of the house that day Sweetcurse, and you're available, Ricksta.

Elflord, you said March was good, but are you available either the 6th or the 20th? How about your buddy?

As for me leaving the house, my son seems to be getting over his phase of waking up randomly during the night. Give me another week or two to gather some good data, and I should be able to confirm an outing.

[donkeroo]

6th looks good, I can be there after 4 or so.

[ricksta2232]

availability on the 20th is up in the air, work schedule is not out yet. I can probably get that afternoon and evening off, but we will see, as I'm about to have a bunch of time off requests.

[Ikari]

I want to play too. I can make both dates at 4pm, as long as they remain certain (I need to be able to plan ahead).
I will ask my brother and he may be able to come as well.

[Shake n Bake]

On the 6th, noonish would be better for my schedule. I'm only available until 3pm that day.

[Finrod]

The next Saturday I'm free would be the 27th... maybe...

[Jonathan]

6th it is!

I will be here at 12 and 4, so come on by, Shake 'n Bake, and we'll get in a couple of games before you have to bail, then I can reset for Ikari and Donkeroo.

Sweetcurse and Elflord, come on by whenever will get you the most game time :D

[donkeroo]

I'll need directions, but 6th looks good.

[Sweetcurse]

I don't know at all what time I ca come. I may be able to do midday.

[Sweetcurse]

Darn, my kid is sick, I'm out unless you all wanna come over here.

[Chuckrock]

Well, i'm sorry about lil E! I ended up getting stuck at your wife's shower! Thank GOD your buddies were cool about me using the computer. I think I may be able to break away for some grocery shopping.

[ricksta2232]

If I were do to a scape day, would Friday March 26th, or Saturday March 27th be better?

[Sweetcurse]

Sat for me.

[Shake n Bake]

Thanks Jonathan for hosting on Saturday. I had a good time getting beat. These days, any time to play is a good time for me.

I may be available on Saturday, the 27th, but only at midday again (need to leave around 3pm).

[Jonathan]

Thanks to Shake n Bake, Donkeroo, and Ikari for making it out and braving my 2-year-old and Houston traffic - it was a great time!

Sorry to Sweets, Lancewholelot, Ricksta, Chuck, Elflord, and Finrod - hopefully next time works better with everyone's schedules.

As for the 26th/27th, I can't really give a confirmed answer for either date - it really depends on time of day as well. So hopefully it works out, but I don't want you to try to work around my schedule.

[Ikari]

I would be able to make Sat. 27th but only after 4 pm.

[donkeroo]

Thanks for hosting Jonathon, had a great time.

As for 26th/27th question, 27th is better for me.

[ProSpecT]

Hi guys, Jonathan, Sweetcurse, Chuckrock, Elflord, and Ricksta sorry I've kind of faded away. As for the others hope to one day get to meet you and kick your butts at HS. lol

Anyway the reason I have been gone is because I have been involved in something BIG and when I say BIG I really honestly do mean BIG. Hopefully in a month or two everything will work out and I will reveal it to you all. This has been an opportunity for me and I can share it with you all next time we get together, but I'm booked for the next month.

Hope to see you guys soon, ProSpecT.

[elflord]

Sorry, things got crazy at work. I haven't logged on for weeks.
The 27th is out for me Comic convention weekend

[elflord]

I'm at the CL community garage sale tomorrow. Selling Starwars Collectables and boardgames. Extra discount when you mention this post.
Willing to trade for other stuff.

Where: 16511 Diana Lane
When: Every Second Saturday of the Month
8:00am-3:00pm

[elflord]

Actually today. I forgot what time it is.

[ricksta2232]

Anyone wanna meet up during the day today, tomorrow, or Thursday? I know we have a lot of folks that work in education or possibly work nights...

[Ikari]

I could meet up during those days. Just let me know if it happens.

[Jonathan]

Well, nuts... missed that post. Got the Wave 11 in today, though - they look awesome, and hopefully play the same.

Anyone want to try and plan an advance date so we can all try to make it?

[Chuckrock]

Hey guys, I don't know if I'm going, but I would be remiss in mentioning that Comicpalooza is going on this weekend...why is it potentially a big deal?

Bruce Campbell....a geek's geek. Xander from Buffy and Ray Park of Darth Maul fame....plus it's a con...funny schturff happens.

[elflord]

Selling Games and Stuff

Board Games, Star Wars toys this Saturday
http://www.clcca.org/Second-Saturday-at-the-Center~261404~16427.htm
Where: 16511 Diana Lane
When: Every Second Saturday of the Month
8:00am-3:00pm

[elflord]

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Johns-Stuff-that-Needs-to-Leave-the-House/113621271992167

Willing to trade games for other games.

Starwars collectables for assorted heroscape. My unopened for your opened.

[ricksta2232]

Is all that stuff gone now? I don't see anything listed.

[elflord]

I still have it but things got very busy with life and work. I will have tons of stuff posted this weekend.

[Jonathan]

Any other thoughts on a date for May?

[Ikari]

Any other thoughts on a date for May?

Do you mean a game day? I'm almost done with school and would really like to play. I haven't broken in the new wave (D1) yet :(.

[Jonathan]

Yup! Any days work better for you?

[Ikari]

Saturday the 8th would be a good day around 4 pm. After that weekend though, i'm good for any day really. Just need a heads up and i'm game.

[Jonathan]

Ooh, Mother's Day Weekend - might be disastrous to even ask about that :D

How about the 22nd?

[Ikari]

Oh yea, forgot about that. The 22nd sounds good.

[donkeroo]

22nd sounds good, not sure about the exact time yet.

[Jonathan]

We're pretty flexible, so just let me know what works for you.

[elflord]

22nd should work for me too

[Jonathan]

Excellent! You guys cool coming up here, or do we need a new location?

[donkeroo]

Either works for me.

[Sweetcurse]

Want me to ask Charles?

[Jonathan]

Sure!

[ricksta2232]

Unfortunately, I'm in the heart of another job switch. As of right now, I'm not scheduled to work, but they may ask me to fill in while they train someone else to replace me.

[Jonathan]

Unfortunately, I'm in the heart of another job switch. As of right now, I'm not scheduled to work, but they may ask me to fill in while they train someone else to replace me.

Congratulations?

Okay, let's say my place at noon on the 22nd, unless someone else wants to host or needs to change the time. I would be more than willing to go anywhere in the city at any time during the day, but I'm cool hosting here as well.

[elflord]

I'm going to have to pass. My schedule filled up and I have to get ready for a game designer convention the following weekend.

http://www.protospielsouth.com/

[Rath9375]

Want me to ask Charles?

Charles said that since it would be a normal work day for him he would probably be to busy getting rest to make it on 22nd. and tell you guys sorry.

Ruth Ann

[ricksta2232]

Thanks Jonathan,

It's a lateral move, but it comes with 1/3 the current commute distance of 19 miles out west, a slight pay raise, and the intention to promote twice within a year.

Not to mention, if I get to sales manager at any of these properties that this new company manages, I might have control of some pretty nice meeting space in the galleria area.

[Sweetcurse]

Thanks Jonathan,

It's a lateral move, but it comes with 1/3 the current commute distance of 19 miles out west, a slight pay raise, and the intention to promote twice within a year.

Not to mention, if I get to sales manager at any of these properties that this new company manages, I might have control of some pretty nice meeting space in the galleria area.


Hmmmmmmmm...:twisted:

[Jonathan]

Looks like Lancewholelot should be in attendance, too. Ricksta, if you're not working, you're more than welcome.

Donkeroo and Ikari, if we need to move the time back, just let me know. Thanks!

[elflord]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Johns-Stuff-that-Needs-to-Leave-the-House/113621271992167?ref=sgm

Stuff up for sale, trade or to a good home

[Finrod]

Hey, all.

Anyone seen much Scape at retail in our area? I was wandering around lately, checking a few places.

All I've found is the Walmarts in Texas City and Pasadena. TC had Wave 10. Pasadena had Wave 10 and one booster from D1 (which I nabbed).

Anyone seen anything else? I'd like to get another master set 3.

[Chuckrock]

Okay, which one is that one? 3 that is...I've got what is probably a 2 that I am going to throw up on ebay......

[icebear77]

I'm going to be in Houston this weekend and was wondering if there were any games going on that a friend and I could join in?

[Sweetcurse]

Sorry Ice, slow weekend.

[icebear77]

It's OK. I knew I was asking last minute, so I wasn't expecting anything. Just that glimmer of hope. At least I got to see some live baseball.

[elflord]

Anyone coming to Gencon this year? I'm not scaping but working a booth.

[elflord]

Gencon? Anyone?

[Kaemon Awasome]

Hey guys,

I've already mentioned this to Sweetcurse, but I will be in Sealy, TX in a week. I've got Thursday night, September 2 wide open if you all could get something together that I might be able to join in on.

I'll be checking the boards, and I would love to play with you guys! Let me know!

Jared

[Kaemon Awasome]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if ya'll have started to figure anything out. Sweetcurse has my number, but if I don't hear from you guys in a day or two, then I'll probably call just to make sure you aren't doing anything. Thanks guys!

[elflord]

I am really annoyed that there are two DnD waves in a row with no additional regular waves. If I wanted to play DnD miniatures, I would have bought them when they first came out.

If I do decide to get out of it, I'll make sure you guys get first choices.

John :x

[brendrizzle]

Hey guys!
I am new to heroscape, I just recently bought the RotV master set online, and played with my little brother for my FIRST time! I had a blast but my brother did not like it too much. I live in The Woodlands, and I was hoping there were some people close around to play with. I have SotM set coming in the mail right now along with a small expansion (don't know what it is called). I am interested in playing heroscape with people so if anyone is hosting anything around the woodlands or northern Houston, let me know!
Brendan.

[ricksta2232]

Hey, not to put a damper on your zeal to play, but I don't think any of us know anyone on the north side of town. Jonathan's in Spring Branch, I'm between Meyerland and the Medical Center, and a bunch of people are down in the League City/Friendswood area.

And seeing as something in the water around here has given Sweetcurse and Jonathan lots of kids in the past few years, they don't get out much.

[brendrizzle]

Bummer!!!@! Well, Ill check the thread once a week or so to see if anything is going to happen and if I can make it down there. Thanks for the info!

[Was Abi]

I think the first page needs to be updated...Ok our next event is...

Fields of Gore tourney on 3/30/08. PLease visit the events section for more information...

I'll be coming home to Houston @Dec 15 or so and stay for a month. I know one of my friends will do his annual New Year's Day event so I'll get to play then, but is anyone else planning a 'scape day during this holiday season? :ninja:

[Sweetcurse]

Nothing planned so far. I woudn't mind, for old times sake.

[brendrizzle]

Hey guys,
Im from Northern Houston (Spring to be specific), and I was hoping for advice on where to get some heroscape. Ive tried the walmarts in the woodlands because apparently the Walmarts have been putting everything on clearance but I have found nothing. Any hot spots in the Houston area you guys know about?

[elflord]

I hate to say it but it looks like the walmarts I've seen have stopped carrying Heroscape. If you are on face book, check this guy out.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186676664692526&num_event_invites=0#!/profile.php?id=100000817991404

[brendrizzle]

Thanks for the link. I have kept my eyes on ebay and craigslist for the past week hoping to get a couple good deals.

[elflord]

DO we want to try for an event here?

http://www.mag-con.com/

[brendrizzle]

It seems as i the Houston board is dead. Are there still active Houston players these days?

[Rath9375]

Yea there are still active players, just most of them have to many things going on at once it would seem. Charles, the kido and I will be moving to an apartment complex out by 270,518 and 2094. The game/anime room will be smaller so only can have over about 5 people or so for gaming, but that's not till april first.

[brendrizzle]

Is that south east Houston? I live in the Spring area, I may be able to make it down there every once in awhile.

Any one who lives in the Spring/ Woodlands area still actively playing? My younger brother does not play often enough with me to get my scape fix completely satisfied...

[Rath9375]

yea league city area still little closer toward kehma now. finding scapers is just getting harder and harder to do.

[ricksta2232]

Many of us do have a lot of stuff going on. I know I can speak for Chuckrock, Sweetcurse, Jonathan and myself. Periodically, Jonathan still comes over for our game nights with friends where we just play a lot of eurogames and stuff. It's been a while since the Heroscape came out for anything serious.

Sweetcurse (who lives in Webster) and Jonathan (who lives in Spring Branch) both have very young children, which means that they've committed their weekends. They usually can meet up after 8pm or so on a weekday to play a light game or two... They're both teachers.

As for me, I'm a manager of a Hotel in the galleria area and live in the Meyerland area. Being on-call for much of the time, and working many evenings, I can't do a whole lot to ensure schedule availability. I do come out with schedules with whole days off and nothing to do since my wife works a 9-5 job. I'd be willing to meet up to play.

[Sweetcurse]

Ok, I will be attending the Dallas team tourney. Anyone up for a roadtrip?

[Rÿchean]

Awesome!

[Sweetcurse]

Long over due and it is the first day of my Spring Break. Hopefully I can drum up some interest.

[Granite-M]

Just dropping by to try and get a response to a Texas-relevant question:

Is there anyone in the Bay City area interested in a 2 huge boxes of metal, 15mm, WWII miniatures? Tanks, vehicles, and troops. I have a friend out there who used to own a game shop, and discovered the boxes in a closet. Doesn't want to sell them on eBay: too expensive to ship. Any takers?

[Sweetcurse]

So, no one interested in Dallas this weekend?

[Sweetcurse]

I'rr be ronery, oh soo ronery, os so ronery and saddy and gruuuuum...

[ProSpecT]

Sorry buddy... I didn't even know you guys still played any games.

[Chuckrock]

Sooo, I'm not doing heroscape, but my 9 year old and I are playing Mordhiem and other games. We live in Seabrook, so give us a line if you're game.

I'm also looking into building some Necromunda terrain. I really am turning on to Sci Fi.

We ARE using the models, though. It's fun to take on Charos with Mordhiem rules.

[BrandonD]

Any heroscapers in the Houston area that are looking to play? My friend and I just lost our 3rd member, we meet up about once a week to play.

[ricksta2232]

PM'd. BrandonD, what part of town are you in?

[bscox3]

Hello all

I'm new to the game but love it! I'm in north houston. Is there anyone out there that needs a newb in their group? I will get better fast,

Thanks

[White Knight]

Owlcon (held at Rice University) is this coming weekend (February 15-17). There won't be any Heroscape, but there will be plenty of cool terrain.

My sons and I visited last year and it was really interesting. We'll be going on Saturday as spectactors again.

www.owlcon.com

[jscadet]

Hi all - it's been a VERY long time since I've posted. I live in the Clear Lake area. We were all set to join a tournament across from Baybrook Mall (been a few years), but then we had a death in the family and we just haven't been active (that would have been our first tourney). Well, we're back now and just looking to see what's going on in the area.