tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51427827835610945512024-02-07T05:00:23.572+00:00VonWarWargames Tournament Organiser, Player and BloggerVonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-88829660765041313192014-04-18T13:35:00.000+01:002014-04-18T13:35:01.532+01:00Attack!Hey look! I found the blog again....<br />
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Apologies as work has been very busy and we've been busy looking in to events to run.<br />
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Which brings me to:<br />
We are delighted to announce that Vonwar will be running the 40K
Event at the Attack! Wargames Show in Devizes this year. This event
is in its 35th year and is organised by our friends at the DDWG and
runs on the weekend of 19/20 July 2014. Details of the show and the
DDWG can be found here: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ddwg.org.uk/" moz-do-not-send="true">http://www.ddwg.org.uk/</a><br />
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To ease our way in this year we are offering 2 single day
events:<br />
<b>Old Skool</b> <br />
3 games at 1500 points<br />
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<b>Attrition</b><br />
3 games at descending points 1650-1150-650<br />
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We have 30 places available for each event and you are, of
course, quite welcome - nay encouraged - to enter both <span class="moz-smiley-s1"></span><br />
<br /> Single Events cost £10 and we have a special discount cost of
£16 to enter both events. Entry in to the Show for the day(s) of
your chosen event is included in your ticket price.<br />
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Pack can be grabbed via email vonwar7@gmail.com <br />
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Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-65130905108211711422013-05-13T22:31:00.000+01:002013-05-13T22:31:05.101+01:00MAD3 Tickets Disappearing quicklyWe've had a quick tour of the TARDIS
and can confirm that one of the space stabilisers is on the blink:
we have <b><big><big>40</big></big></b> spaces available and not
the previously mentioned 80 - that was a bit of a mix up as the
person was trying to organise a CCG event at the same time.<br />
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Anyway - we have 40 lovely tickets for this event and, erm, <b><big><big>29</big></big></b>
have gone already.<br />
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Better get in quick!!! Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-20017948528050362942013-05-12T18:48:00.001+01:002013-05-12T18:48:55.816+01:00MAD3 is a GO!!Good evening everyone.<br />
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We are delighted to inform you that MAD3 will be going ahead as planned on Saturday 5th October 2013.<br />
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And we will also be trying out a new venue at The Games Shop in Aldershot. This particular venue can hold up to 80 gamers across 3 floors! I know - impressive numbers.<br />
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We've also managed to lower the ticket price for this event to £10 which whilst it does not include lunch does, I'm sure you'll agree, offer excellent value for money for a full day of 40K gaming!<br />
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As we move in to 2014 we have plans to go a little bit nomadic as we have a few different venue possibilities around the M3/M4 corridor: namely Cardiff, Bristol, Calne, Bath and the aforementioned Aldershot. Each offers a different size location so we should be able to have nice cosy affairs and large smash n grab affairs throughout the year.<br />
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There's a good possibility of more than 4 events in a year from VonWar as we move forward but let's not count our Helchickens just yet eh? Let's get MAD3 up and running first and then see what the future holds.<br />
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We're back! More excited than ever to run these events for everyone and we thank you all for your patience whilst we get ourselves sorted out.<br />
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Look for information on MAD3 ticket sales later tonight!Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-50215189683209381442013-05-11T00:34:00.000+01:002013-05-11T00:34:17.607+01:00Coming SoonGetting excited now!<br />
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After lots of work behind the scenes expect a positive announcement within the next few days regarding MAD 3.<br />
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And we are hard at work negotiating our way forward for 2014 at the same time.<br />
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We're not dead yet: in fact I might have finally made a leadership test when called on!<br />
<br />Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-42306084904790055482013-04-01T19:56:00.004+01:002013-04-01T19:56:57.339+01:00VonWar Update 2013<div class="yiv955173368MsoNormal">
As the majority of you will most likely be
aware Triple Helix has closed their Gaming Hall with immediate
effect. They have a statement detailing the reasons behind this
on their website so by all means have a gander.</div>
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One of the major factors that contributed to
our starting up the VonWar events was having a ready made venue
with tables and scenery all in one place. As we’re not a club we
have no regular income that allows us to purchase tables, boards
and scenery of our own (let alone store it) so the one stop shop
was ideal. At the same time as the above my personal time has
been hugely impacted by an increase in work responsibilities and
travel plus fun and games with family. </div>
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With the loss of the venue we have to take
stock and our first decision is what to do with the already
planned events for 2013. We have decided that <b>Vonpocalypso</b>
on April 20<sup>th</sup> will be our final event to be held in
conjunction with Triple Helix. It is scheduled to be held at the
Triple Helix premises and should we hear differently we will of
course be in touch with the entrants.<br />
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<b>Attrition 2013</b> scheduled for July
has been cancelled.<br />
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So you’re now expecting me to say that this
is the end for VonWar right? I certainly hope not as I really
enjoy putting these events together. It is however the
realisation that a single event a year is probably the way
forward in the short-term with a longer-term plan to review what
we want to do once the dust settles.</div>
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We have a possible venue in <b>Calne</b>
that we’re investigating and our aim is to see about running <b>MAD
2013</b> out of that venue towards the end of this year
(October/November). Ongoing we’ll see but continue to watch this
space as we progress any plans.</div>
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I want to thank each and every one of you for
coming along and supporting VonWar during the last couple of
years: it is very much appreciated and our events are made by
you.</div>
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See you all at Vonpocalypso and I look
forward to seeing what the future has in store for VonWar.Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-33702584698719994612012-11-26T01:18:00.002+00:002012-11-26T01:18:49.182+00:00Sin6 Tickets selling fastAfter only a week on sale we have just <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">7</span></span> tickets left!<br />
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This is a brilliant response and a huge thank you to everyone who has grabbed a ticket.<br />
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If you haven't committed yet and you still want a ticket you'd better get in quick and reserve them. Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-50480272186110113702012-11-18T22:48:00.002+00:002012-11-18T22:48:56.021+00:002013Dates for 2013 have now been confirmed for our 40K Events:<br />
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January 26th - Sin6<br />
1 day. 6 games. 666 points.<br />
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April 20th - Vonpocalypso<br />
1 day. 3 games. 2300 points.<br />
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July 27th - Attrition<br />
1 day. 4 games. 1500-1250-1000-750 points<br />
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October 5th - MAD<br />
1 day. 3 games. 1800 points<br />
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Forgeworld is allowed although not actual Forgeworld Army Lists.<br />
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Contact: vonwar7@gmail.com<br />
Tickets will go on sale for Sin6 before midnight tonight! <br />
<br />Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-80808916097278987162012-09-04T00:01:00.001+01:002012-09-04T00:01:36.167+01:00MAD IIBeen a while hasn't it?<br />
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Apologies as it has been one of those years so far but hopefully starting to get back on track.<br />
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Tickets are now on sale for MAD II which will run on Saturday 3rd November over at Triple Helix.<br />
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Please contact Nick Jenkin via vonjenk@ntlworld.com to organise your ticket. We are limited to 40 places and 16 have sold already so please get in there quick.<br />
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Cheers<br />
NickVonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-79590037627887595512012-02-19T01:21:00.000+00:002012-02-19T01:21:35.154+00:002012 Events gain confirmed dates!Yes our final 2 single day 40K events for 2012 now have confirmed dates!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Attrition - 28th July</b></span><br />
4 games. Watch as your army shrinks over the course of the day from 1500 to 750. There are no reinforcements and the cavalry are most certainly not coming to the rescue!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>MAD - 3rd November</b></span><br />
3 games at 1800 points - assuming 6th edition doesn't spoil the fun!!<br />
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More details will followVonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-7027221653704174982012-02-19T01:19:00.001+00:002012-02-19T01:19:09.949+00:00VonWar 2012 Expands4 games just wasn't enough so VonWar as voted for by 93% of the participants is now going up to 5 games over the weekend at 2300 points.<br />
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Rulespack has been amended to show the change and the link on the VonWar 2012 page has been updated!Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-22103511217911870992012-02-19T01:17:00.001+00:002012-02-19T01:17:50.434+00:00Magnificent 7 Photos AddedFinally dug my camera out and uploaded pictures from the Magnificent 7 to the Mag7 2012 page. Enjoy!Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-32186581362196849012012-02-05T19:32:00.000+00:002012-02-05T19:32:09.317+00:00Magnificent 7 Rides OffWell what a day that was!<br />
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We ended up entering 154 results into the spreadsheet of doom and I'm sure at one point it started smoking... A cracking day that everyone seemed to enjoy: slightly knackered looking players at the end of it mind you and I was heading for a lynching when I announced that we were going for game 8 :-)<br />
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Thank you to everyone for making it a truly memorable day. Photos will be up on the Mag7 page sometime this week just as soon as real life lets me.<br />
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Results for the Day:<br />
Champion: <b>Rob Uter</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Space Wolves)</i></span><br />
Runner Up: <b>Mike Reynolds</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Orks)</i></span><br />
Third: <b>Paul Reekie</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Dark Eldar)</i></span><br />
Best Army: <b>Darren Ivey</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Necrons)</i></span><br />
Most Sporting: <b>Nik Doran</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Imperial Guard)</i></span><br />
Wooden Spoon: <b>Clinton Jenkin</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Daemons)</i></span> - yes my son did me proud!!<br />
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Now we move our attention to the next event in April. From the sublime (600 points) to the mad (2300 points).Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-38664993754243440772012-01-17T20:32:00.000+00:002012-01-17T20:32:48.587+00:00VonWar Cometh...Over the hills rides our latest event: VonWar 2012.<br />
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This out big points event coming in at 2300 points including some Forgeworld goodies.<br />
Confirmed for April 14/15 2012.<br />
So that's 4 games in 2 days using missions we've yet to design!<br />
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Tickets cost £22 for the weekend and include lunch on both days.<br />
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Rulespack can be downloaded <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B76eGD1LlksnZjQ0ZTExOWItNzhkYi00NjkzLWFhYWItNzU1MzQwYzU3NGY3">here</a>Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-71448330875494909352012-01-17T20:29:00.000+00:002012-01-17T20:29:37.329+00:00Magnificent 7 Almost hereYes it has been a while. Life has a way of getting in the way of gaming which is just not on!<br />
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Anyway - preparations are well underway for the day and army lists have started rolling in: about half in so far and all but 5 of the Codex are currently in attendance.<br />
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So far no Templars, Tau, Sisters, Dark Angels or Daemons. Oddly very similar to what happened at MAD so no real surprises. On the other hand we still have 20+ lists to come in so perhaps those under-represented armies are out there and waiting...<br />
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This time I am going to take my camera. Promise :-)Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-52965353517499631192011-11-09T22:36:00.000+00:002011-11-09T22:36:40.355+00:00Mag7: Into the Sunset & Beyond!Magnificent 7 has <br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">**** SOLD OUT ****</span><br />
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40 tickets in 5 days!<br />
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You guys rock!<br />
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Expect an entrants listing on the Magnificent 7 page over the weekend and the RESERVE list is now open for business.Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-42188784453149123382011-11-06T23:45:00.001+00:002011-11-06T23:45:14.655+00:00Magnificent 7 Tickets riding into the Sunset. Fast!We're 2 days into the sale of tickets for Magnificent 7 and already 27 of the 40 have gone.<br />
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If you want one of the remaining 13 you'd best get in quick!!Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-4921230295786513832011-11-02T23:48:00.004+00:002011-11-13T22:21:07.755+00:00Fast on the Draw updateQuick update for you all.<br />
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<b>Magnificent 7</b> 2012 has now gained its own page here on the blog. Tickets are now <span style="font-size: large;"><b>ON SALE</b></span>. Details on how to buy the tickets are in the Rulespack which is available for download <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B53xEhLtH6q2NTFkYmI5MDktNzM0Ni00ODhlLTk1ZDgtOGJiZGJlYmVjOGFi">here</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B53xEhLtH6q2MGFiNjMwZGMtOGMxNS00NDI5LWIxZTUtMTIxZWEyZGQ1NzJj"></a><br />
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So if you're getting some shiny new Necrons this weekend be sure to pick up a ticket for a 600 point event in January 2012 which is a splendid target to get that new army painted up for!<br />
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40 Spaces available and 17 tickets sold so far. Get in Quick! <br />
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<b>VonWar</b>, our next event after the Mag7, now has an official date as well: Weekend of 14/15 April 2012. Stick that in your calendars and feel free to pre-register via email, feedback form and so on. Tickets go on sale soon for our big 2,300 point affair with added Forgeworld goodness.Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-31588618323510571372011-10-28T00:51:00.000+01:002011-10-28T00:51:02.606+01:00Magnificent 7 RideOnce Upon a Time in Wiltshire...<br />
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Our next event now has a confirmed date: Saturday 28 January 2012.<br />
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This is our 1 day, 600 point, 7 game bonanza (yes I'm trying for Western tie-ins here). Each game will be a shoot-out with your opponent and the quickest on the draw is likely to win.<br />
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I'll stop now.<br />
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Tickets will be available from 5th November and are priced at £13 for the day including lunch. Rules Pack will be uploaded on the 5th as well assuming no spelling mistakes are found...<br />
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We've worked it out so that you get 55 minutes per game and 20 minutes rest in between. Going to be a very busy day. You'll need a Fistful of Dice. So if you've always fancied starting a new army and starting small then this is the event for you. Come on over to Wiltshire and join our Posse.<br />
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Oh dear. Sorry.Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-41213672197150992842011-10-28T00:44:00.000+01:002011-10-28T00:44:30.486+01:00MAD has been...and gone!And what a day it was too.<br />
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We started off with 60 doughnuts and finished it with 4: a superb result I think you'll agree. Oh the Event? Ah yes now that was a cracker.<br />
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It's at this point that I have to admit to taking my camera and then completely forgetting to take it out of the bag once I got caught up in the day. I know some cameras were in attendance so will try to track down some shots.<br />
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The hall looked splendid with 20 tables and 40 players all raring to go once Steve from Triple had carried out his safety briefing. We had representatives from most of the Codex although notable by their abscence were Black Templars, Daemons, Tau and Sisters. Maybe next time eh?<br />
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Everyone played in a superbly relaxed manner and we only had a few genuine rules queries to contend with all day. A special thanks to all the players for the manner in which they approached this non-rankings (there's an argument for another day) event.<br />
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So the results?<br />
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Winner: Kevin Sharpes (Grey Knights)<br />
Runner-Up: Steve Pearce (Chaos Marines)<br />
Third: Simon Priddis (Orks)<br />
Best Army: Darren Ivey (Tyranids)<br />
Most Sporting: Andy Barnett (Imperial Guard)<br />
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Thanks to Charlotte for the chilli, for everyone at Triple for their hospitality and for the event team for their invaluable help setting up and running the event. Nicely done everyone.<br />
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On to the next one :-)Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-66339575972262434632011-10-12T23:34:00.000+01:002011-10-12T23:34:27.631+01:00Ticket Available for MAD!As always player movement is fluid for events and we have a ticket going spare for MAD on 22nd October.<br />
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3 games. 1800 points. 40K. No Triple Spamming of units.<br />
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If you want the ticket then please contact me immediately on <a href="mailto:vonjenk@ntlworld.com">vonjenk@ntlworld.com</a><br />
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Elsewhere preparations are pretty much done. Army Lists are streaming in now and all looking very nice: be good to see some of the rarer units like Flash Gitz, Penal Legion and Rough Riders. All getting very exciting now with only a week and half to go...Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-92118777526993708902011-09-24T18:55:00.001+01:002011-09-24T18:56:53.967+01:00One Month to goMAD is only a month away. My how time flies...<br />
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Everything is coming together quite nicely now with all the forms, cards and certificates designed and on order. The trophies for this first one are going to be fairly standard affairs and are also on order. I've decided to expand to a 6th trophy so now the Third Place Player will be going home with a shiny new cup as well.<br />
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FAQ and Player list is up on the MAD2011 page.<br />
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Remaining jobs: scenery stock take. Possible T-Shirts but otherwise it's all looking fairly good so I'm hoping I don't roll any double-sixes in the next couple of weeks!<br />
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Army Lists have started to come in as well which is excellent. Just a reminder to everyone that they have until midnight on the 7th October to submit them.<br />
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Looking forward to welcoming the playing hordes to Westbury in a month.Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-49576978696434265852011-08-13T21:00:00.000+01:002011-08-13T21:00:33.920+01:00When September Comes...Well it's been a while. Work and home have conspired to keep me extremely busy and away from gaming. I expect to be back in the wargaming zone come September so expect to see regular updates at that time.<br />
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I can confirm that my Tzeentch boys came 10/12 at Attack. My son was joint top Most Sporting and that's a huge achievement for a 13 year old and I'm sure he could teach a lot of those so called more mature players a lesson or two. Yep - I'm proud of the lad.<br />
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MAD preparation is progressing well with the scenarios pretty much sorted now: just have to get them down on paper which should be an interesting challenge. If all goes well they should be available for the first weekend in September.<br />
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So enjoy the summer and I'll see you back here in September.Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-15321388380523778562011-06-29T01:38:00.000+01:002011-06-29T01:38:38.090+01:00Compliance II - Quick UpdateThe weekend just gone saw me and my son attending Compliance II over in Westbury. The quick version is that my poor old Tzeentch CSM went 2-0-3 with the 3 losses all coming on the Saturday before Sunday saw me racing back up the table to finish, erm, 17 out of 22. Luckily for me my son finished in 20th so the drive home wasn't too bad...<br />
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Pictures and battle reports to follow as soon as I can plus further updates on the preparations for MAD.<br />
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It's been a busy week at work with a major project go live and apparently I need to crack on with the DIY at home: somewhere between those two I'll get the Compliance Report sorted!Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-13728216007861500172011-06-18T23:41:00.001+01:002011-06-19T01:49:24.656+01:00M.A.D. Progress - 18 Weeks to goI'll sort out a static things to do list on the MAD page at some point soon but with 18 weeks to go here's a list of all the things waiting to be done:<br />
<ol><li><b>Von Card</b> - <i>Designed. Awaiting final proofing</i></li>
<li><b>Covert Operation Cards</b> - <i>Designed. Awaiting final proofing</i></li>
<li><b>Super Secret Card</b> - <i>Designed. Awaiting final proofing</i></li>
<li><b>Scenarios</b> - <i>2nd Design Phase</i></li>
<li><b>Trophies</b> - <i>under investigation</i></li>
<li><b>Certificates</b> - <i>Designed. Awaiting final proofing</i></li>
<li><b>Prizes</b> - <i>not started</i></li>
<li><b>Scenery Check</b> - <i>tbc</i></li>
<li><b>Referee Shirts</b> - <i>under investigation</i></li>
<li><b>Odds & Sods</b> - <i>tbc</i></li>
</ol>So how are we doing? I've completed something that's not on the list. Is that good? I've redesigned the site logo using a brilliant font from Metzone Design called guttural. I've added a link to the site on the links page.<br />
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Since finding this font I've now redesigned all the cards and am now on to the certificates. Printing them all will be the next challenge but one thing at a time eh....Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142782783561094551.post-91221957880973940412011-06-15T10:51:00.000+01:002011-06-15T10:51:13.587+01:00M.A.D. SOLD OUT<b>10 days. 40 tickets.</b> All gone. Amazing response from everyone and I'm thrilled.<br />
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Reserve list is now open as fluidity is the name of the game.<br />
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Wow. Cup of tea please...Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211168602797022833noreply@blogger.com0