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Talaminiatures => General Discussions => Topic started by: Archer on March 21, 2007, 04:41:04 AM
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As mentioned in another post... A suggestion was made to host an all Warzone and Chronopia Weekend.
To do so, we would need to rent either a fire-hall or get a large conference room/small ballroom in a hotel. Cost for such things are not incredibly cheap though if folks stayed in the hotel the room was in, it would be cheaper.
As I recall, renting such rooms can be around 300+ bucks, which would place the cost on the group as a whole; the more players the cheaper per person.
With the potential # of players in the Philadelphia and NJ area, drawing 20 players should possible (with some out of state-r's) which would bring the per person cost to 15 a head.
IIRC, we have roughly 18-20 in the area if all that I know of show up. how many of you non-local types would come out if it was held in...
June?
August?
September?
Just a curiousity....
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I also want to put out feelers for who and what date for a Maplewood throwdown 2 ?
I was thinking we can have a philly, Nj and ohio (origins) 3 events for the year. Figure that's enough to get our gaming fix in 8)
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You should coordinate with Coil. I understand he is coming to the states soon. I am sure he would love to show up.
I would too in fact... but money is tight right now.
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You should coordinate with Coil. I understand he is coming to the states soon. I am sure he would love to show up.
I would too in fact... but money is tight right now.
Good point.
Lemme PM him
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Anything on May 19-20 and I'll be able to attend.
I'll be happy to chip in for renting gaming space. I don't know if I'll be able to bring my own minis but I'm sure someone has an army or two to spare. :)
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May 19th and 20th. Let's do this!
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I know that I'll be tied up throughout late May...(hurray for vacation)...
I'll ask around if any of the other Ohioans I'm regularly in contact with can make it, but don't get too many hopes up...
sounds like it'll be a date at Origins at the earliest for most of us here in the Buckeye state...
B...
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May 19th and 20th. Let's do this!
Ok... Josh, get with Dave McGee and if one of you two can get to a hotel near the airport and price cost of a hotel room and one of the conference rooms for a day of gaming, that would be a great start.
I'll look up my way (Reading Area) and see about costs too.
Yeah, I'm off the beaten path for most but the cost should be really low compared to the Philadelphia area. Next bet is the King of Prussia area near Thom's.
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Ok, my flight is booked. I'll be arriving in DC on the 18th in the afternoon. I have to be back in DC Sunday evening so plenty of time for gaming for me.
You can fill me in on how to get there once you've found a place to play.
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Excellent. I tried ringing Dave McGee last night, but I think his number's changed. PM me if you've got it. We're coordinating on a place for this.
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I wanted to keep this a surprise... but I can't contain myself. Now that I know Coil has a booked flight I would like to announce that I too will be there!!! :o ;D 8)
I am considering it a promotional gift to myself (thanks Troy) for finally putting on E-7 (Master Sergeant). I put it on officially April 1st.
Knowing I may never have another chance to meet Coil in person and the rest of you east coasters, I had to jump at the chance. I have been in cahoots on this with Archer and he has been very helpful. I am willing to share a hotel room with whomever, or sack out on any available couch. The sooner we have a definitive date the sooner I can book my flight. If I fly into DC around the same time as you Coil, maybe we can get a rental car together? Just an idea. How far is it from DC to Philly?
If I can make the trip ALL THE WAY from CALIFORNIA I know there are some of you that SHOULD make it with less distance to travel. *cough* Southpaw *cough* *cough* Topkick *cough* ;)
I'll be bringing some Semai and Sons of Kronos... as much as I can legally bring onto a plane and still not cause a scare.
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That is great news Master Sergeant Wedge. ;D
My plane lands on Dulles International at 1500 on Friday. I'll be happy to share a car with you, if that doesn't work I'll take the train.
Like Wedge I am very adaptable and can crash on a couch or share a room. I'll also try to bring some minis. Anyone got experience flying with minis. Can you bring them as carry on without making security nervous?
And to paraphrase Wedge
If I can make the trip ALL THE WAY from SWEDEN I know there are some of you that SHOULD make it with less distance to travel. *cough* Southpaw *cough* *cough* Topkick *cough*
Seriously, it would be really great to meet you guys as well.
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How far is it from DC to Philly?
Something like a 3 hour ride, minimum. If Dave/Josh have managed to get a conference room at the Airport hotel or something similar/close, it is 158 miles or so
If I can make the trip ALL THE WAY from CALIFORNIA I know there are some of you that SHOULD make it with less distance to travel. *cough* Southpaw *cough* *cough* Topkick *cough* ;)
Heehee... Hell, I am going to Origins- something I've not been to since it was in Philly back in '95. I think with some smart calculating and coordination, they too can come out and maybe split cost of a room or something.
As always, I'm willing to put folks up at my place in Reading- especially if we do this up there.
I'll be bringing some Semai and Sons of Kronos... as much as I can legally bring onto a plane and still not cause a scare.
I'd grab a roll of duct tape and a good minis case (like my camelot pewter tacklebox) open it to be checked and once they tag it, duct-tape it closed and securely. Make an TSA official sign the tape in marker... then you should be fine.
Alternately, ship it three-day to McGee or Slater. :)
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what is "TSA" offical sign?
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what is "TSA" offical sign?
TSA - We see more underwear before 9 AM than most people see all day done in Arial Bold ;D
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If I can make the trip ALL THE WAY from CALIFORNIA I know there are some of you that SHOULD make it with less distance to travel. *cough* Southpaw *cough* *cough* Topkick *cough* ;)
Heehee... Hell, I am going to Origins- something I've not been to since it was in Philly back in '95. I think with some smart calculating and coordination, they too can come out and maybe split cost of a room or something.
You sure you should be travelling with that bad cold Wedge? ;D
I think the Boys From Illinois are being called out. Unjustly I might add, No one has asked if we plan on being in attendence to welcome Coil and the new Master Sergeant. For all they know I have already reserved a banquet hall for a feast in their honor.
BTW - as long as we are playing this game - If we can make the trip ALL THE WAY from ILLINOIS I know there are some of you that SHOULD make it with less distance to travel. *cough* Sylvas *cough* *cough* Stalker *cough* *cough* One King *cough*
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what is "TSA" offical sign?
ok now I feel dumb. ::) :P
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I think the Boys From Illinois are being called out. Unjustly I might add, No one has asked if we plan on being in attendence to welcome Coil and the new Master Sergeant. For all they know I have already reserved a banquet hall for a feast in their honor.
BTW - as long as we are playing this game - If we can make the trip ALL THE WAY from ILLINOIS I know there are some of you that SHOULD make it with less distance to travel. *cough* Sylvas *cough* *cough* Stalker *cough* *cough* One King *cough*
Ya know... I think this could turn into a real party if all those who can spend a bit of coin come out. Most of you guys are folks I'd never get to see except maybe at Origins. If then...
C'mon out gents... get some grudge matches in. Challenge folks to bring their best armies and their A game and see if you can whip 'em. The top five armies out here are:
McGee and his Krauts (his DL is damn tough too)
Dodge and his Cyber (rocket and CC hell)
Archer and his Cartel (better informal record than his cyber)
Masherking and Lord H. (Have to admit... the man has a rep!)
Slater and his &^%$#&@@!! Dwarves (oh I *hate* his little bastards)
I know there are a few of you wanting to take a crack at these armies... this is a golden opportunity to do so... and meet others from this forum so faces can be put to names. (btw- Masherking is as big a trip in person as he is here)
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I don't want to start talking trash or anything (shyeah right)... but I have a Semai army (1000pts) that has only lost once in about twelve matches. Granted... I've only played four different people with it, but it is a pretty good force. I'm reluctant to show the army list, but even if I did, you know it wouldn't be the REAL one since I'd be staying true to the name of my favorite dark master--the deceiver.
I will definitely bring THAT particular force to play.
As for my SoK army... well, they've seen their share of defeats and moments of glory against all kinds of armies. I do, however, particularly enjoy crushing dwarves. So if that is any trash talking at all... let it be known that I have dumped a particularly small can of trash in front anyone silly enough to play dwarves. Like the scrutinous spartans, as soon as a dwarf is born they should be cast out for their imperfections. Stumpy legs... women with facial hair, very small... feet. You get the picture.
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so from what I see here we have a date May 19th
As soon as you gents nail down a location I'll rally the men of Maplewood.
oh man with Coil flying in my butt kicking skills will reach international levels.
nice. 8)
.....go get'em Lord H. show'em who rules bartertown
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For our friends that are traveling from far off if you cant bring mini's I have plenty of armies and would be happy to let you use them. I have Capital, Bauhaus, Imperial, Mishima, Cybertronic, Cartel, Brotherhood, Dark Legion-Cult, Horde, Semia, Mauwjhie, Illian, and for chronopia I have Firstbornand Swampgoblins. I can share a room if needed. Look forward to seeing you all.
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For our friends that are traveling from far off if you cant bring mini's I have plenty of armies and would be happy to let you use them. I have Capital, Bauhaus, Imperial, Mishima, Cybertronic, Cartel, Brotherhood, Dark Legion-Cult, Horde, Semia, Mauwjhie, Illian, and for chronopia I have Firstbornand Swampgoblins. I can share a room if needed. Look forward to seeing you all.
I'll keep your offers in mind... especially the borrowing of the Semai army and the room sharing. I am pretty sure Coil and I will room together or hopefully share some floor space at a local's home. I don't bite and I do have all my shots.
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Oh at the end of this, so many dead bodies....
....to pave the road for Lord H. 's victory lap 8)
and Wedge dont know what Dwarves you play with but my Dark Tusk take no guff from half naked men "running free" though woods and bonding ;)
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...Wedge dont know what Dwarves you play with but my Dark Tusk take no guff from half naked men "running free"
though woods and bonding ;)
Cool... those are exactly the type of Dwarves that I've routinely destroyed. In fact, my Warhounds are particularly fond of totem pork chops. They've taken that bad boy down twice... by themselves...
But again... I'm not trash talking... not at all... ;)
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...Wedge dont know what Dwarves you play with but my Dark Tusk take no guff from half naked men "running free"
though woods and bonding ;)
Cool... those are exactly the type of Dwarves that I've routinely destroyed. In fact, my Warhounds are particularly fond of totem pork chops. They've taken that bad boy down twice... by themselves...
Just so you know... his totems are also vulnerable to Warhawks. I managed to drop BOTH of them with a bunch of birds. ;D :D ;D
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dwarves are on record calming Bird Flu is what drop the mighty beast.
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Have added more spiders to swamp goblin list should be able to take down bird totems now. ;D ;D
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Okay guys. Here's the skinny on my plane tickets. I cannot fly into Washington DC and then drive up with Coil. It will cost me an extra $200 in airfare. Believe it or not it is cheaper to fly directly into Philly. That being said, the lowest fares I can get either put me there at 0650 in the morning on Saturday or late Thursday night at 2100. Amazingly there are no Friday arrival times that I can find... at least not in my price range. Friday is just a bad day I guess.
Having said all this, is there anyone who can pick me up from the airport? Or are we going to rent out a place close to the airport? I imagine I will still share a hotel room with Coil near the airport if we go that route. If we are playing somewhere else and someone wants to put us intrelopers up for the night on Saturday that would be outstanding. What's the skinny on the location so far?
I need to know pretty soon so that I don't miss out on these ticket prices. :-\
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Having said all this, is there anyone who can pick me up from the airport? Or are we going to rent out a place close to the airport? I imagine I will still share a hotel room with Coil near the airport if we go that route. If we are playing somewhere else and someone wants to put us intrelopers up for the night on Saturday that would be outstanding. What's the skinny on the location so far?
I need to know pretty soon so that I don't miss out on these ticket prices. :-\
I have not heard from the Location Minions yet... but I expect to soon.
If you must come in Thursday, I am certain one of us can get you and take you to a hotel/put you up. If you come in Saturday early, Getting you is not an issue- especially if we are playing near the airport. :)
Dave and Josh- any update available please?
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I land at 3 pm Friday and with Customs and stuff it's probably going to be at least 7 or 8 pm until I arrive in Philly.
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I land at 3 pm Friday and with Customs and stuff it's probably going to be at least 7 or 8 pm until I arrive in Philly.
If we stay and play in Philly, I will join you at the hotel afterward and we'll split the cost of the room. Sound good?
Of course it goes without saying... steaks and bear afterward at the nearest MEAT INFESTED restaraunt!
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Of course it goes without saying... steaks and beer afterward at the nearest MEAT INFESTED restaraunt!
Hmmm. Sounds very good. If we are playing near McGee/Slater, I think Dave knows a good stake joint.
If its up by me, I know a few locations for decent beef and beer. :)
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Just got my schedule and I'am off Friday,Sat,and Sunday that Weekend.
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Thom was suggestin' to me the Comfort Inn on Delaware Avenue. It's a cab ride from the airport, but I'm sure we'll have people to make airport pickups, and 30th Street Station Train Pickups.
The weekend of the 19th and 20th of May is slowly coming together. Stay tuned.
I'll have a sofa bed for one (dogs in the house, no allergies!) if someone comes early and wants to save a night's hotel stay. I'm sure Thom and some others will have some too. Much work to be done!!
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Thom was suggestin' to me the Comfort Inn on Delaware Avenue. It's a cab ride from the airport, but I'm sure we'll have people to make airport pickups, and 30th Street Station Train Pickups.
The weekend of the 19th and 20th of May is slowly coming together. Stay tuned.
I'll have a sofa bed for one (dogs in the house, no allergies!) if someone comes early and wants to save a night's hotel stay. I'm sure Thom and some others will have some too. Much work to be done!!
Good report, Josh.
Investigate that hotel as soon as you can or Dave, if you can. If we can get this ironed out quickly the Boys from Illinois can come out too, knowing we have a location and a Hotel.
Topkick, 30th Street Station is an Amtrak stop, IIRC.
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Yup, 30th street station is an Amtrak stop.
'Just got off the phone with Thom, and told him this event is snowballin'!!! He's going to help me find the conference room. He took great delight breakin' my balls today, but I'm grateful he's helping. He'll know things like good conference room pricing, room size for what we need, etc., far better than me. He's happy to hear how this is shaping up, and will probably chime in here soon. Anyone have a Dwarf Keeper Goading Spear???
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Will Thom and the rest of the Excelsior staff be attending?
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Yup, 30th street station is an Amtrak stop.
'Just got off the phone with Thom, and told him this event is snowballin'!!! He's going to help me find the conference room. He took great delight breakin' my balls today, but I'm grateful he's helping. He'll know things like good conference room pricing, room size for what we need, etc., far better than me. He's happy to hear how this is shaping up, and will probably chime in here soon. Anyone have a Dwarf Keeper Goading Spear???
Sounds good!
I imagine he might be able to do the negotiating for the room too... Next time you chat with him, explain its looking like 10 person Minimum attendance, if my thinking is even close to correct on who's coming.
two to three from Illinois, Wedge, Coil, the Philly group and the Maplewood Dogs of War... maybe even :o Williamson and Refsland, if I can get ahold of Bill... and you have the makings of a good size game day. ;D
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Can you believe this? I knew I should have purchased my ticket yesterday. I waited one more day and the price jumped an extra $65! :o
I swear it's a racket...
Anyway I finally have my plane tickets and here is my itinerary.
I arrive at Philly International on Saturday at 6:50am. I know it's early morning but that's the best I could do. If someone is coming to pick me up I'll buy them a coffee!
I depart out of the same airport on Monday at 7:10am. I tried for Sunday but there are no flights leaving in the mid to late afternoon. I didn't want to leave at 7:10am on Sunday. That would have been a 24 hour turnaround. I'd rather stay an extra day in a hotel or at someone's house and visit (or game some more?). At any rate... there it is.
I am looking forward to hanging out and playing some game of Warzone and Chronopia with you guys.
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If you are coming in on Sat morn Ill come get ya. I know the airport like the back of my had seening as I drive a limo for a living ;D Give me your info in a PM and Ill make sure Im there.
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If you are coming in on Sat morn Ill come get ya. I know the airport like the back of my had seening as I drive a limo for a living ;D Give me your info in a PM and Ill make sure Im there.
Philly,
Thank you for stepping up and offering to get the man. It is appreciated!!! (Karma on the way!)
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Josh I have the dwarf from the box Talon gate is that what your looking for?
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If you are coming in on Sat morn Ill come get ya. I know the airport like the back of my had seening as I drive a limo for a living ;D Give me your info in a PM and Ill make sure Im there.
Thanks! I appreciate it immensely (positive Karma to you)!
I have the flight information at my home email address. When I get home I will PM it to you.
I can't wait to game with you guys!
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Josh If you and Thom can nail down the Hotel and Conference room ASAP see if there's a discount if some rooms are rented. We need to know the cost so it can be prepayed for. It is only 6 weeks away and we want as many as possible to attend. I'am sorry I'am not close to the area to give you a hand. Phil
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Josh also ask Thom about the 4 Tables that we have used in the past at conventions. We are going to need all we can get. I would say we are going to come in at 15 to 20+ people if all show.