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Title: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Battleground on December 05, 2013, 10:29:56 AM
In an effort to gauge the size and interest level in the Megabattle scheduled for Saturday, January 11th at the Abington location, I'd like to get a sound off from people who are planning to attend. For anyone who doesn't know what the Megabattle is, it's a 4000 point per person, Order vs. Disorder, Apocalypse themed 40k event. This will be Battleground's sixth time running it.

For the Megabattle to be worth running, we'll need at least 20 people to commit (approximately 10 per side).

Specific rules for the event will be forthcoming, assuming the interest level is there. Respond in this thread if you are very likely to attend.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - January 10th
Post by: Pat.H on December 05, 2013, 02:38:55 PM
Is 4000 points the minimum or Maximum point requirement?
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - January 10th
Post by: Chase on December 05, 2013, 03:40:55 PM
Is 4000 points the minimum or Maximum point requirement?

It's pretty loose, but assume it's a maximum.  Some interested players may not have the full 4000 points of painted models, but others have lots more and can help fill the deficit.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Battleground on December 05, 2013, 03:43:26 PM
Just to clarify: I incorrectly put the date as the 10th in the original post. I have changed it to the ACTUAL date of Saturday, January 11th.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Vermillion on December 05, 2013, 09:01:15 PM
I'd love to go but I can't. That's the second to last day of my honeymoon. Sorry D, next year.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: The_Chef on December 06, 2013, 12:13:59 AM
I actually specifically scheduled my vacation around this date. I will be there. Unless it gets canceled.  :'(
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Mad Dok Rob on December 06, 2013, 08:37:50 AM
I am planning on coming.

Question:  I know that we do Order-Disorder, but especially since the new power codexes (tau, eldar, and SM [not really on the same level as taudar, but still up there) and the formations (espeically that stupid stupid tau one) are on the order side, and that the Apoc game is already weighted heavily into the Imperials favor, would it not make sense/be better balanced if it were Imperial versus Everyone else...kind of like what most of the fluff is?
 
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: andalucien on December 06, 2013, 10:10:40 AM
I am planning on coming.

Question:  I know that we do Order-Disorder, but especially since the new power codexes (tau, eldar, and SM [not really on the same level as taudar, but still up there) and the formations (espeically that stupid stupid tau one) are on the order side, and that the Apoc game is already weighted heavily into the Imperials favor, would it not make sense/be better balanced if it were Imperial versus Everyone else...kind of like what most of the fluff is?

I always thought that would make more sense anyway.  It evens out the number of codexes on each side.

Also, are Eldar really any more orderly than Necrons?  They look less scary I guess...
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Chase on December 06, 2013, 01:38:31 PM
I can promise that conventional logic and normal "balance" issues don't really apply to the Megabattle.

I would expect some sort of rules outline to show up soon.  A couple people from the Abington community are handling all of that this year.  If I remember correctly, there was some talk about what books might be on what side when they were first rolling ideas around at PAX earlier this year.

Stay tuned.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Grand Master Steve on December 06, 2013, 03:50:13 PM
Since Lord D. Has practically begged me to be there I shall be there.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Thomas callahan on December 06, 2013, 10:01:06 PM
I will be there and so will be my friend whos new and plays greyknights.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Seth on December 07, 2013, 04:12:19 PM
In
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Thomas callahan on December 07, 2013, 05:40:30 PM
Also will add that my friend im bringing as GK is also bringing a friend who plays nids
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Zaroth on December 07, 2013, 06:58:00 PM
My guard will be there.  Not sure exactly what I'll bring until we have specifics.  I do have the giant wall of martyrs fortress datasheet waiting to be painted.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Chase on December 07, 2013, 07:07:11 PM
A couple guys from PV *might* play.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Rurouni Benshin on December 09, 2013, 11:10:05 AM
Sorry guys, but I will have to take a backseat to this one.  Was hoping it would have happened earlier this past summer, but alas...  Give 'em Hell, guys! :)
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Logan007 on December 09, 2013, 12:21:32 PM
I think I'm going to have to bow out of it this year :(
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Achillius on December 09, 2013, 09:45:28 PM
In
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Grand Master Steve on December 09, 2013, 10:00:44 PM
My thunder hawk us being fixed for this
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Lykosan on December 12, 2013, 05:40:01 PM
My Air Core will be there in some form.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Rob S on December 13, 2013, 02:42:42 AM
The ground may tremble once again.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Thomas callahan on December 14, 2013, 02:59:23 AM
My Air Core will be there in some form.
My thunder hawk us being fixed for this

as long as they dont crash ontop of me this year, i will be happy
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Lykosan on December 14, 2013, 03:18:11 AM
That was your Imperial Air Core crashing around you.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Thomas callahan on December 14, 2013, 09:22:46 PM
and 1 of your raiders, plus 1 or 2 of your bikes that oddly enough crashed into my bikes
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: spoonsaur on December 14, 2013, 10:12:29 PM
im in
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: King of the Elves on December 22, 2013, 03:37:43 PM
Is this still a thing? (Is it still happening?)
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Grand Master Steve on December 22, 2013, 04:15:31 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Battleground on December 23, 2013, 12:36:26 AM
Major details will be posted Monday, December 23rd.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Pat.H on December 23, 2013, 10:11:47 AM
I should be there. Hopefully I can get this Shock Attack gun battery finished. Also does anyone have any spare warbosses they could loan me. I wanted to also do a Green tide and bully boyz formation but I'm short a boss or two.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Grand Master Steve on December 23, 2013, 12:05:36 PM
I want to bang my head on my desk. I just read the rules for a company and they added a dreadnaught on me.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: IG Dan on December 23, 2013, 01:01:36 PM
Steve,

I will be there  with my Guard. I have two Dreadnoughts of Ultramar. Borrow one.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Grand Master Steve on December 24, 2013, 03:06:05 AM
thats assuming I do field a company of Marines, i was considering lots of Planes
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Battleground on December 24, 2013, 03:21:07 AM
Details are up!

http://www.battlegroundgames.com/forum/index.php?topic=7403.0

Come in to the store and sign up as soon as possible!
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Captain Bryan! on December 25, 2013, 12:53:22 AM
I'll be making a return!

I have space marines and orks. I'll fill whichever side needs more players.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Mbrenizer on December 25, 2013, 12:24:43 PM
I've never played an Apoc game. I have a lot of points, but it's mostly infantry type. Will that suck at 4000 points? (Take too long to move stuff around and shoot?)
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: The_Chef on December 25, 2013, 02:31:38 PM
That depends on what army your playing:  4000 points of Grey Knights can be as little as say 20 models. 4000 points of Imperial Guard? That's what 300 or so models?
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: Zaroth on December 25, 2013, 08:14:31 PM
I routinely field 350ish guard infantry.  Takes several people working together to set up.  I try to take a defensive position so I don't have to move them much.
Title: Re: Megabattle VI - Saturday, January 11th
Post by: The_Chef on December 26, 2013, 02:14:10 AM
I routinely field 350ish guard infantry.  Takes several people working together to set up.  I try to take a defensive position so I don't have to move them much.

In these numbers the flashlights are almost tanning bed level of effective.