Heroscape Tournament/Demo Event Guide for Event Organizers

[Codeman]

What to do with all those extra Order & Wound Markers? To keep your tourney running smoothly it may be beneficial to make up a few “Tournament Emergency Kits” it seems as though one or two people remember their army but forget to bring markers & dice. I’ve done it myself . I also have a couple bags of the white dice ( have to hang on to the red & blue dice for myself ). While going over the basic rules of the tourney it may be good idea just to ask everyone if they have there markers… if not have them come up for an “ Emergency Kit “ …should help you keep your tourney running on time.

 

[Codeman]

Note: Tournament Score Sheets are now available in the download section under “ Bin-O-Goodies.

Here is the link: http://www.heroscapers.com/download/?dlid=639

 

[Revdyer]

Those are really nice scoring sheets, Codeman.
But I do think I'm probably the only one around here old enough to only need two year boxes for birth year <grin>.

 

[Jormi_Boced]

What is to prevent folks from ganging up on the poor guy who has the best record???? No sir! I would never use this method.

Hmm, not announcing beforehand what the rankings are - I did not announce any between rounds, this would be no different. If they do not know who is the 'best' coming in to the fight, they will not have that incentive to start picking on one person.

People like Spider_Poison would almost never win at your tourneys.

 

[Blackrock]

I'm working on arranging a small demo for the new Dicehead Games store in Chattanooga, not really running it as I don't work there and I don't have money but I'll work with the owners, who showed strong interest, to help expose the game and hopefully get people interested in the best kind of demo we can. They don't usually carry the product, which is a concern to the woman I spoke to, but she also said she can order some and have it at the store within a week. I don't know if she was implying she'd order some to be there next weekend, when we plan to do this, or if she means she'll place orders if anybody shows interest in the game.
I have two Master Sets worth of tiles, but only one pair of ruin walls (the second set was incomplete, found cheap at a thrift store; no figures or ruins). I also have one Thaelenk Tundra and one Castle set. Can anyone recommend a good pair of battlefields to set up at a demo?

 

[Troy Spiral]

Great post

Great post. Being a total noob i have nothing to add other than to ask why 400 point armies rather than the 500 that seems to be "standard" ?

 

[Revdyer]

Re: Great post

Great post. Being a total noob i have nothing to add other than to ask why 400 point armies rather than the 500 that seems to be "standard" ?

Old School...a year and a half ago or so (Taelord and 2 x Minions)...400 points was standard.

 

[Troy Spiral]

Re: Great post

Great post. Being a total noob i have nothing to add other than to ask why 400 point armies rather than the 500 that seems to be "standard" ?

Old School...a year and a half ago or so (Taelord and 2 x Minions)...400 points was standard.

Ah ok thanks sir. =)

 

[Codeman]

Re: Great post

Great post. Being a total noob i have nothing to add other than to ask why 400 point armies rather than the 500 that seems to be "standard" ?

Depends on what part of the country I think. The Iowa & Minnesota ( now Nebraska ) Tourneys have always used a diffenent point value. Looking back they went something like: 410, 530, 600, 490, 560, 450, 510 ect .... So I would say in the upper midwest the standard seems to be anything that is between 400 and 600 ( for one hour long rounds ).

 

[Mythic]

I'm not sure of the best place for this question....

Have "age brackets" been used at any of the tourneys? I', thinking of something like "13 and under".

We are trying to put together a National HS Day tourney in North Carolina, but I for one will be bringing 2 of my under 13 kids and several of their friends.

I am used to playing them and realize they can compete with adults, but I am afraid that adults who are not used to kids may have a problem with them...has anyone seen this?

Thanks.

 

[Rÿchean]

I'm not sure of the best place for this question....

Have "age brackets" been used at any of the tourneys? I', thinking of something like "13 and under".

We are trying to put together a National HS Day tourney in North Carolina, but I for one will be bringing 2 of my under 13 kids and several of their friends.

I am used to playing them and realize they can compete with adults, but I am afraid that adults who are not used to kids may have a problem with them...has anyone seen this?

Thanks.

I think most players at Heroscape events are used to seeing kids in the tournaments. I can see at larger events having a separate tournament for kids under 13.

If the kids are competent and able to handle losses (and wins) well, I think they will be fine.

 

[bunjee]

We have been able to have kids as young as 8 play in our tournament events, (he place 4th of 8 if I recall) Usually the adults are fine with it as long as the kids are clear on the no take backs/you snooze you lose possibility. Adults will usually mention the kid is missing something obvious a lot or counting up something wrong, but I heard of an instance or two at other events where kids were flexing rules in their own favor and getting pissed off when it was contested.

So, as long as the rules are clear, so is everything else.

 

[Codeman]

Here is one way to get your maps to your tourney. I have all the maps pre-built on 28" x 36" panels that can slide right on or off the panel and on to the table. This saves alot of time escpically if you can not get in the night before to set up. I leave trees, ruins, glaciers off and have the spot marked on the map with dry marker so it is quick and easy to finish the setup. My van is set up to haul 34 maps or enough to accomodate 68 people.

 

[bunjee]

You are the tournament organizer god.

 

[Codeman]

Goodie-Bags

The last couple years we have put together goodie-bags for our participants. You just kind of have to take a stab in the dark and guess how many people you think will attend. Last year we put together 42 bags and this year I’m doing 64. The one item I would suggest that all bags should have is a pen or pencil as everyone will need one to fill out their army and tourney scoring and it is just handy to give everyone one up front.

I think people appreciate getting these – it’s just something extra. It doesn’t take a lot of effort asking for items. It does take some time to stuff them however, but I think they are worth it.

 

[NecroBlade]

Codeman, that is pure awesome. (Which is almost as good as Awasome, in case anyone was wondering.)

 

[Blackrock]

If I may ask, what could persuade a gaming store to engage in Heroscape promotion? I was flat-out turned down (albeit politely) for an offer to help organize a demo at the local Dicehead Games. The lady in charge told me that the cost for them to order product to sell would cost as much as it would for anyone to buy the stuff off the shelf at Wal-Mart. If they can't sell product to anyone who gets hooked at the demo, they won't do it.
How do other gaming stores manage to carry and sponsor Scape if it's so expensive? Do they find ways around the cost or what?

 

[bunjee]

If I may ask, what could persuade a gaming store to engage in Heroscape promotion? I was flat-out turned down (albeit politely) for an offer to help organize a demo at the local Dicehead Games. The lady in charge told me that the cost for them to order product to sell would cost as much as it would for anyone to buy the stuff off the shelf at Wal-Mart. If they can't sell product to anyone who gets hooked at the demo, they won't do it.
How do other gaming stores manage to carry and sponsor Scape if it's so expensive? Do they find ways around the cost or what?

A lot of the gaming stores sponsor on the hopes that people will buy other games they sell that Walmart doesn't sell. Many gaming stores run into the event sponsorship problem with Heroscape for the same reasons she mentioned.

If they are already set against it, there is little you can do.

 

[tokomi]

If you see a ma and pa gaming store carrying heroscape, the chances of the owners playing are high. Usually shop owners will keep product around that they are interested in so they have someone to play. Although they may not make much of a profit on Heroscape they will make thier money on other products to cover the loss.

I learned the secret from a shop owner. Buy Heroscape based on demand and not to have backstock. He will buy a box of booster but will not buy more until those have sold. This way he is not left with a lot of product that is not selling.

 

[ElderberryNSprouts]

I knew Heroscapers would not fail me! This is exactly the thread I was looking for. See, I have this friend who is organizing a minicon for all things gaming, and I asked him if there was going to be a Heroscape tournament. He said "If someone wants to set one up. You volunteering?" And then I volunteered. So, despite never having been to a tournament, I'm organizing it.

I have gleaned much of what I need from this thread, but will probably be asking some questions as I panic periodically.

I'm thinking we'll have 500 point armies and a time limit of 45 minutes. Do y'all usually have a time schedule set up beforehand that you try to keep to, or just start the next battle when everyone is ready? Additional advice on running this thing will be greeted happily.

Will any of y'all be in Central Illinois on Feb. 23rd? Come play with us.
http://www.goplaypeoria.com/

 

[CaptainCanuck]

Keeping your maps small don't allow for a lot of posturing and your games will finish in under 45 mins each. Also it makes for not as exciting gameplay but eliminating line of obstacles will help because there will be very little checking LOS.

 

[DragonSlayer2]

So, if I were to ask House Mouse Gamesto sponsor a tournament in NJ would they send prizes and extra land to play on?

 

[Cavalier]

So, if I were to ask house of mouse to sponsor a tournament in NJ would they send prizes and extra land to play on?

Ask HouseMouse. The most they can do is say no.

I would honestly suggest you know what you are getting in to before trying to host an event. There is a lot to it, not the least of which is a firm understanding of the rules along with GREAT organizational skills.

 

[DragonSlayer2]

2 things First my dad would be holding the tournament if I can get him to, because I am to young. Second is I know alot if not all the rules and National Heroscape Day is noy until Oct. giving me plenty of time. Also this was just for my own info in case I wanted to have a tournament some day.

 

[Cavalier]

2 things First my da would be holding the tournament if I can get him to, because I am to young. Second is I know alot if not all the rules and National Heroscape Day is noy until Oct. giving me plenty of time. Also this was just for my own info in case I wanted to have a tournament some day.

Just giving advice. Again, your best bet to find out is to simply email Sandra at houseMouse and see what she says.