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Miniature Games => Warmachine / Hordes => Topic started by: jesterofthedark on September 29, 2008, 01:18:34 PM

Title: starter tournaments
Post by: jesterofthedark on September 29, 2008, 01:18:34 PM: Hey,

I know you guys have recently started new armies. I was just curious if there was ever talk of a starter set tournament. I was just reading the boards the the privateer press site and they were talking about some they've had.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on September 29, 2008, 01:29:34 PM: That would be totally awesome. I know Matt was interested in an event like this a while back. anyone else up for it?
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: jesterofthedark on September 29, 2008, 06:19:04 PM: I've been thinking about starting up Circle so depending on the day I would be down.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: jesterofthedark on September 29, 2008, 06:37:22 PM: you guys could even amend it to include you armies of Immoren plan. I think most of the starters are around 350 pts. So just have a tourney with that, if the interest is there you could get D to order the expected starter sets needed.

Might work well with you guys (Ian and Matt) around. Cuz players could look into armies without needed the starter if there was a caster they liked, and you guys know so much about the game in general you could advise very well.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Battleground on September 30, 2008, 01:47:57 PM: I'd dig this - especially since I just put together my Khador starter.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: ThePenanceStare on September 30, 2008, 03:37:09 PM: I'd give it a shot, though the painting is coming along slowly but the basic blue is on the Cygnar's.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: jesterofthedark on October 01, 2008, 12:21:48 AM: well painting the figures doesn't have to be a requirement for entry.

A $5-$10 dollar entry fee would be low enough to encourage participation. Should there be any restrictions though would be my question?? I know the starter sets are pretty good to go, and a 350 setting allows some room for addition to the boxes. (i.e. a troop choice) But should anything else be addressed in your opinions??
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 01, 2008, 02:17:53 AM: Mangled Metal should be in effect. Troops at 350 ruin game balance.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Lykosan on October 01, 2008, 09:22:20 AM: whats mangled metal? only jacks?
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 01, 2008, 11:00:00 AM: Only jacks and beasts.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Matt Thomas on October 03, 2008, 12:16:12 PM: YAY!!!
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Matt Thomas on October 04, 2008, 07:43:56 PM: This format sounds like a lot of fun and it should make for a fairly quick tournament. The only issue is finding a day when we can get enough people to make it.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 04, 2008, 08:30:44 PM: With enough notice, I'm sure we can get folks!

How's November 8th sound to everyone? The store calendar looks free that day. I figure over a month's notice should be enough for people to make arrangements.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Paul Calder on October 05, 2008, 12:26:39 AM: Thats a really cool idea. I can't wait to dust off the Juggernaut!
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: jesterofthedark on October 05, 2008, 02:13:26 PM: yea, I just need to get derek to place and order for one or two morer figs and then I just need to paint like the dickens.

But just to be clear we are planning on nov 8th and a mangled metal format?? cuz that will decide if I get more warbeast or troops between now and then.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 05, 2008, 03:06:30 PM: The game tends to get unbalanced with troops at 350 point games. Mangled Metal/Tooth and Claw is the best way to go.

But, considering I have a full unit of Zealots with a monolith, I can be persuaded :P
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Matt Thomas on October 05, 2008, 11:13:27 PM: Quote from: Ian Mulligan on October 04, 2008, 08:30:44 PM
How's November 8th sound to everyone?
Will have to check with Tim/Paul for coverage but it is otherwise clear for me.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Matt Thomas on October 05, 2008, 11:14:13 PM: Quote from: Ian Mulligan on October 05, 2008, 03:06:30 PM
The game tends to get unbalanced with troops at 350 point games. Mangled Metal/Tooth and Claw is the best way to go.

But, considering I have a full unit of Zealots with a monolith, I can be persuaded :P
Fuck you and the monolith bearer.
Mangled metal / tooth and claw all the way.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 19, 2008, 08:58:13 PM: 350 point mixed Warmachine/Hordes event, Mangled Metal/Tooth and Claw

Saturday, November 8th. Noon start time. $5 entry.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 23, 2008, 11:10:19 PM: The above information is how this is going down. All confirmed with the folks at the store.

All shall kneel before Vlad + 2 Destoyers!
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Paul Calder on October 24, 2008, 03:32:20 AM: In a Mangled Metal game Goreshade can still summon a unit of Bane Thralls with his feat? I understand the flavor of Mangled Metal, but clearly this can't be a violation of the rules.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 24, 2008, 08:39:01 AM: Yes, he can.
Title: Gorshade
Post by: Matt Thomas on October 25, 2008, 01:14:45 PM: Yep. Gorshade is a nasty nasty elf in mangled metal.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: jesterofthedark on October 25, 2008, 04:14:03 PM: bah, summoning infantry in a mangled metal, I hope ya do it and your opponent gives ya a swift kick in the grapes.

Then I get to game and see a show at the same time for $5 buck. Haza
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Paul Calder on October 25, 2008, 05:33:18 PM: The only thing I'll be conjuring is an asswhoppin on whomever I play.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 25, 2008, 05:36:24 PM: I knew this thread was missing something: Smack talk.

I hereby call that I will get at least one turn 2 kill this tournament.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Paul Calder on October 26, 2008, 01:46:50 AM: I can't wait to put Magnus the Traitor and a Mangler on the table. And then follow up with 2 more Nomads.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: jesterofthedark on October 28, 2008, 12:57:04 AM: the living forgotten realms event isn't going to conflict with the mangled metal is it??
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Ian Mulligan on October 28, 2008, 08:25:04 AM: I planned this a few weeks ago, so it shouldn't.
Title: Re: starter tournaments
Post by: Lykosan on October 28, 2008, 09:15:13 AM: mmmmmmm canned lunches for my pets :)