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Talaminiatures => General Discussions => Topic started by: Topkick on April 01, 2007, 09:34:33 AM
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This is the list of events that has been submitted to Origins. In addition there will be plenty of room for pick-up games and challenges. The proposed painting events had to be removed as Adam (Halfbad) has had to bow out. Notice there are not many events scheduled for the evening as it has long been a tradition to go out for dinner and then come back and have unscheduled large scale games. I will try to make at least one but Napoli Villa moved from across the street from our HQ hotel to the hotel itself. This means I can eat even more as I do not have to waddle back across the road after eating some of the best Italian food I have ever had. ;D Oh yeah - gotta mention the cheesecake - LOVE THAT CHEESECAKE :D
I hope everyone will agree that there is something offered for just about everyone. My thanks to Southpaw, Stalker, Coldthunder, TheOneKing, and Sylvas for volunteering their time to run these events. Without you guys Origins would be Warzone and Chronopia deprived. Also, it would not be near as much fun for me. Looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting the guys and girls coming for the first time.
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Warzone - My Father's House
Ragathol’s quest for power has led him to an abandoned Citadel at the Southern Pole of Venus. Here he hopes to rebuild his forces and regain the favor of Algeroth. However there are others who seek to strengthen their ties to the Dark Apostle and gain his favor. Can Ragathol overcome the other Nepharites in the struggle to sit at the right hand of The Dark Lord of War?
3:45 THU 12:00 PM (Noon)
Chronopia - Chronopia Demos
A basic introductory scenario designed to familiarize players with the rules and forces of the Chronopia Universe. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New Players welcome.
3:45 THU 12:00 PM (Noon)
Warzone - Beyond All Doubt
You have tried to take your grievance to the Brotherhood. There was nothing they could do at this time. You went to the Cartel to state your grievance. They replied, “What proof have you?” Now you have decided to send in the troops to get the proof. Your orders are to go to the planet, get samples, down load the files, and return with the proof. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New players welcome.
3:45 THU 4:00 PM
Chronopia - Press Gang
The Devout have foreseen that control of the Inland Sea is vital in the coming struggle. To secure that end a Necromancer has been sent to build an undead fleet from the vessels he defeats. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New Players welcome.
1:45 THU 4:00 PM
Warzone - Escape the Citadel
The cartel has successfully dealt a crippling blow to the newly planted Citadel, but has taken several casualties themselves. The remaining forces have fought their way to the bottom level, however; must fight their way through many, many Cadavers before ultimate victory is won.
1:45 THU 6:00 PM
Warzone - Ultimate Vindication
Cybertronic has been feared, accused, and abused in the past. We are just a simple corporation trying to find our niche in the universe. We understand when someone else is falsely accused. That doesn't mean that we will apologize. The proof we find today may be the ultimate vindication for all the accused. All we have to do is get out with the proof and live to tell our story. This is a continuation of “Beyond all Doubt”. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New players welcome.
3:45 FRI 10:00 AM
Chronopia - Press Gang
The Devout have foreseen that control of the Inland Sea is vital in the coming struggle. To secure that end a Necromancer has been sent to build an undead fleet from the vessels he defeats. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New Players welcome.
1:45 FRI 10:00 AM
Chronopia - Ancient Writings
The Dwarves and Black Bloods have both discovered the location of ancients scrolls dating back to the days of the Triad. They both want them, big suprize the Black Bloods won the race and have found the scrolls. Now they have to get back out through the Dwarves.
1:45 FRI 12:00 PM (Noon)
Warzone - Records Hall
Capitol agents on Mercury have determined the location of a records vault used by Lord Heiress Mariko inside the caverns of Mercury and have decided to take the hall for inside information on the business dealings of the Lord heiress. At the time of the attack, Mariko’s right hand man, Toshiro, is in the hall reviewing information from the records for use by the Lord Heiress in a current business dealing when the attack begins.
1:45 FRI 2:00 PM
Chronopia - Wells of Al-Kharrib
In the dessert water is the most valuable commodity. For centuries the Blackbloods have controlled the wells and thru them the trade routes across the dessert. The One King has dispatched a force to wrest control of the wells from them.
3:45 FRI 2:00 PM
Warzone - Escape the Citadel
The cartel has successfully dealt a crippling blow to the newly planted Citadel, but has taken several casualties themselves. The remaining forces have fought their way to the bottom level, however; must fight their way through many, many Cadavers before ultimate victory is won.
1:45 FRI 4:00 PM
Warzone - Stand to Escape
You have been chased a long way. If not you, then your men are tired. You decide to take a stand at any old farmhouse. There you dig in, set up a base and call for evac. The enemy is coming so are your saviors. Lets hope you can hold off the enemy long enough to fight another day. This is a continuation of “Beyond all Doubt”. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New players welcome.
3:45 FRI 6:00 PM
Chronopia - Ancient Writings
The Dwarves and Black Bloods have both discovered the location of ancient scrolls dating back to the days of the Triad. They both want them; big suprize the Black Bloods won the race and have found the scrolls. Now they have to get back out through the Dwarves.
1:45 FRI 6:00 PM
Warzone - Training DayWell trained troops are vital to the defense of humanity. The Cartel has arranged a joint training exercise for several of the corporations to hone their skills before being deployed against the Dark Legion.
3:45 FRI 8:00 PM
Warzone - Railhead Raid
The war on Mars has flared again, and a new unit has been mustered in San Dorado for transport to the front. Imperial special agents have learned the location of a mustering point at a little used rail station far from the Imperial sectors of the city, and have learned that Orca Battlesuits are being moved from this location as well. Imperial High Command has formed a small strike force to move in and eliminate the Orcas with Special forces supported by a veteran Trencher unit pulled from the front. Attacking at night, the Imperials troops notice that the Capitol troops are in a state of unreadiness, thinking that they are safe far inside their own “safe” area and decide to attack.
3:45 SAT 10:00 AM
Chronopia - Once & Future Kings
This is what it has all come to, a battle between King's. The Devout have found the once King that they had deposed. They raised him up to place him back on the throne they once removed him from. The one true King has decided to face this threat, as foreseen in his visions, personally. The outcome is yet to be seen. Whoever the winner, the prophets can expect to get there just rewards. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New players welcome.
3:45 SAT 10:00 AM
Legions of Steel - Operation Pandora's Box
The scientists of UNE High Command have developed a rapidly mutating computer virus that should overload the Matrix’s defenses and shut down the Overlord Computer on Ionia IV. Of course they don’t have to fight their way in and introduce the virus into the system. That privilege is all yours. All materials will be provided and rules will be taught. New Players welcome.
1:45 SAT 10:00 AM
Legions of Steel - Operation Fenris
A new robot has been seen on the battlefields and it has the ability to take control of UNE armor. UNE High Command has ordered that a prototype of this robot is to be retrieved for study.
1:45 SAT 12:00 PM (Noon)
Warzone - Records Hall
Capitol agents on Mercury have determined the location of a records vault used by Lord Heiress Mariko inside the caverns of Mercury and have decided to take the hall for inside information on the business dealings of the Lord heiress. At the time of the attack, Mariko’s right hand man, Toshiro, is in the hall reviewing information from the records for use by the Lord Heiress in a current business dealing when the attack begins.
1:45 SAT 2:00 PM
Chronopia - Wells of Al-Kharrib
In the dessert water is the most valuable commodity. For centuries the Blackbloods have controlled the wells and thru them the trade routes across the dessert. The One King has dispatched a force to wrest control of the wells from them.
3:45 SAT 2:00 PM
Warzone - Training Day
Well trained troops are vital to the defense of humanity. The Cartel has arranged a joint training exercise for several of the corporations to hone their skills before being deployed against the Dark Legion.
3:45 SAT 6:00 PM
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Hey Top...
What are the troops involved in "Railhead Raid"? That sounds like it will be alot of fun....
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Capitol vs Imperial IIRC.
Sylvas, I believe this is one of yours can you confirm?
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Capitol vs Imperial IIRC.
Sylvas, I believe this is one of yours can you confirm?
I know its Cap versus the all-but-DL-in-name Imperials. Just wondering what units.
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I know its Cap versus the all-but-DL-in-name Imperials. Just wondering what units.
BLASPHEMER! :o ;)
SP
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I know its Cap versus the all-but-DL-in-name Imperials. Just wondering what units.
BLASPHEMER! :o ;)
SP
Excuse me.... but How else do you explain their finding the Darkness and setting it loose (besides typical Imperial greed and stupidity)? Or the monstrous shoot-down of Capitol Air on its way to blast the Citadel to kingdom-come?
Please explain... I am certain several Inquisitors would like to know. ;D ;D ;) ;D ;D
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Easy. Everyone was afraid of the big-bad-scarey-oogie-boogie dark planet, but only the Imperial Conquistadors had the cajones to actually go there, despite the consequences that have been greatly exaggerated. The Dark Legion is just a myth, after all.....
As for shooting down the Capitol ships, they unfortunately found themselves in the middle of a live-fire anti-aircraft drill that just so happened to be going on at precisely that time in precisely that area.
Quite tragic really....quite.
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Easy. Everyone was afraid of the big-bad-scarey-oogie-boogie dark planet, but only the Imperial Conquistadors had the cajones to actually go there, despite the consequences that have been greatly exaggerated. The Dark Legion is just a myth, after all.....
Oh Inquisitor? Heretic in Aisle Five...
As for shooting down the Capitol ships, they unfortunately found themselves in the middle of a live-fire anti-aircraft drill that just so happened to be going on at precisely that time in precisely that area.
Suuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrreeeeeeee... sure they did. And I imagine you have a mighty-fine bridge to sell me too.
Quite tragic really....quite.
Yeah right... whats more tragic is the large amount of Letters the IDF is going to have to send out to a whole lotta families 'cause their supieriors were Stupid. Are they really looking to have that many widows go to the Wolves for vengence 'cause their Clans and the IDF can't do the job?
Sumthin' tells me that Lord H and his rabble might be getting some reinforcements... ;)
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Railhead Raid is a strike force of Imperial Special Forces with fire support troops raiding a Capitol muster station full of fresh troops for the front lines in an attempt to knockout a cargo of those nasty Orcas before they can really become a nuisance...
hey Top...this game was supposed to be run twice also, but I can run it some evening for those that want to play it again...
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Sylvas -
Check your PM's
Southpaw -
Your version of events is most pleasing. Of course the Dark Legions do not exist. As if there was something other than the indominatble spirit of man that could influence the course of events in this universe. We are most pleased that men of strong spirit and trust in the destiny of humanity have begun to push back the darkness of myth and legend.
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Calling on your talismans and sooth-sayers....How typical of those without the spirit to allow others to seize their destiny and mold it to their will. Have you not seen thru the charade yet? Do you not understand that the Brotherhood has enslaved you to be their obsequious slaves, providing them with sustenance and wealth as they deny you your destiny and independence. Humanity has but one hope and that is for men of courage, such as Southpaw to seize the day and free humanity from it's self-imposed servitude
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Lies! Heresy! Fools-to dabble in realms you do not understand in search of worldly power! Like children playing with a broken television that is still plugged in. You will come to the Brotherhood crying when you are shocked! Seek us now, before it is too late.
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Lies! Heresy! Fools-to dabble in realms you do not understand in search of worldly power! Like children playing with a broken television that is still plugged in. You will come to the Brotherhood crying when you are shocked! Seek us now, before it is too late.
We do seek you. We seek you in the alleys, in the brothels, in the drug dens, in all the environs of Luna that you pretend to preach against but secretly long to control. We seek to expose you to the light you proclaim to shine on humanity but secretly use to blind the human populace to the machinations of your slave trade. Enthralled and subjugated by you, humanity withers and stagnates. In freedom there is truth and it is the freedom from your tyranny that brave members of the Corporations strive to bring to their brothers. Humanity has never functioned well under dictators and for a millenia you have dictated to humanity. Your repression and stagnation of humanity shall prove to be your undoing. Even now, the first patriots begin to seek that most precious of all rights - freedom. Your days are numbered and your time is nigh.
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hey Top...
if you still want to run the painting clinics, I'll be available to run them after I get there, which should be sometime Thurs night (planning on going straight to the con, then over to Stalker's place)...
let me know if you still want that to go on...
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I'll personally vouch for the painting knowledge and quality of Sylvas. He has been commissioned to add life and color to any and all of my FirstBorn Army. He makes their armor glint, reflecting the rays of sun and even shadows the underside!
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The events are all posted for Origins at www.originsgames.com!!! You can search under minis events and then just look for anything sponsored by the Midwest Crusaders Club. I'll try to get them posted here for easy viewing but until then you can go check them out on Origins site.
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Here's the Schedule Boys and Girls
Of course there will be plenty of open gaming and demos offered anytime someone is available! Hope to see you there.
Chronopia
Thursday, July 5th
12-4pm Scheduled Demos
4-6pm “Press Gang” Devout battle Firstborn on the High Seas
The Devout have foreseen that control of the Inland Sea is vital in the coming struggle. To secure that end a Necromancer has been sent to build an undead fleet from the vessels he defeats
Friday, July 6th
10-12am “Press Gang” Devout battle Firstborn on the High Seas
The Devout have foreseen that control of the Inland Sea is vital in the coming struggle. To secure that end a Necromancer has been sent to build an undead fleet from the vessels he defeats
12-2pm “Ancient Writings” Dwarves and Blackbloods battle for an ancient text of enormous power.
The Dwarves and Black Bloods have both discovered the location of ancient scrolls dating back to the days of the Triad. They both want them, big surprise the Black Bloods won the race and have found the scrolls. Now they have to escape through the Dwarves’ ambush!
2-6pm “Wells of Al-Kharrib” Firstborn and Blackbloods battle to control a valuable oasis
In the dessert water is the most valuable commodity. For centuries the Blackbloods have controlled the wells and thru them the trade routes thru the dessert. The One King has dispatched a force to wrest control of the wells from them.
6-8pm “Ancient Writings” Dwarves and Blackbloods battle for an ancient text of enormous power.
The Dwarves and Black Bloods have both discovered the location of ancient scrolls dating back to the days of the Triad. They both want them, big surprise the Black Bloods won the race and have found the scrolls. Now they have to escape through the Dwarves’ Ambush.
Saturday, July 7th
10-2pm “Once and Future Kings” The One King and the False King battle for the fate of humanity
This is what it has all come to, a battle between King's. The Devout have found the once King that they had deposed. They raised him up to place him back on the throne they once removed him from. The one true King has decided to face this threat.
2-6pm “Wells of Al-Kharrib” Firstborn and Blackbloods battle to control a valuable oasis
In the dessert water is the most valuable commodity. For centuries the Blackbloods have controlled the wells and thru them the trade routes thru the dessert. The One King has dispatched a force to wrest control of the wells from them.
Warzone
Thursday, July 5th
12-4pm “My Father’s House” Nepharites battle for the favor of Algeroth
Ragathol's quest for power has led him to an abandoned Citadel at the Southern Pole of Venus. Here he hopes to rebuild his forces and regain the favor of Algeroth. However there are others who seek to strengthen their ties to the Dark Apostle and gain his favor.
4-8pm “Beyond all Doubt” Raid on a rival corporation's top secret base
You have tried to take your grievance to the Brotherhood. There was nothing they could do at this time. You went to the Cartel to state your grievance. They replied, “What proof have you?” Now you have decided to send in the troops to get the proof.
6-8pm “Escape the Citadel” The Forces of Humanity battle their way thru a Dark Legion Citadel
The cartel has successfully dealt a crippling blow to the newly planted Citadel, taking several casualties themselves. The remaining forces have fought their way to the bowels of the Citadel. However; they must still fight their way through a cavernous maze before reaching safety.
Friday, July 6th
10-2pm “Ultimate Vindication” Cybertronic uncovers a plot against them and goes looking for proof
Cybertronic has been feared, accused, and abused in the past. We are just a simple corporation trying to find our niche in the universe. We understand when someone else is falsely accused. That doesn't mean that we will apologize.
2-4pm “Records Hall” A Capitol strike force is assigned to recover top secret documents from a Mishima records facility
Capitol agents on Mercury have determined the location of a records vault used by Lord Heiress Mariko inside the caverns of Mercury and have decided to take the hall looking for inside information on the business dealings of the Lord heiress.
6-10pm “Stand to Escape” Having recovered the proof the raiders must now avoid capture and make it to their extraction point
You have been chased a long way. If not you, then your men are tired. You decide to take a stand at any old farmhouse. There you dig in, set up a base and call for evac. The enemy is coming so are your saviors. Lets hope you can hold off the enemy long enough to get out.
8-12am “Training Day” Corporate forces battle one another in a MILES exercise
Well trained troops are vital to the defense of humanity. The Cartel has arranged a joint training exercise for several of the corporations to hone their skills before being deployed against the Dark Legion.
Saturday, July 7th
10-2pm “Railhead Raid” Imperial forces assault a Capitol supply point to keep key reinforcements from the front.
The war on Mars has flared again, and a new unit has been mustered in San Dorado for transport to the front. Imperial special agents have learned the location of a mustering point at a little used rail station far from the Imperial sectors of the city. A small but specialized force has been tasked to stop this train from delivering its cargo.
2-4pm “Records Hall” A Capitol strike force is assigned to recover top secret documents from a Mishima records facility
Capitol agents on Mercury have determined the location of a records vault used by Lord Heiress Mariko inside the caverns of Mercury and have decided to take the hall looking for inside information on the business dealings of the Lord heiress.
6-10pm “Training Day” Corporate forces battle one another in a MILES exercise
Well trained troops are vital to the defense of humanity. The Cartel has arranged a joint training exercise for several of the corporations to hone their skills before being deployed against the Dark Legion.
Legions of Steel
Saturday, July 7th
10-12pm “Operation Pandora’s Box” UNE forces attempt to introduce a computer virus into the Overlord computer
The scientists of UNE High Command have developed a rapidly mutating computer virus that should overload the Matrix's defenses and shut down the Overlord Computer on Ionia IV. Of course they don't have to fight their way in and introduce the virus into the
12-2pm “Operation Fenris” UNE forces attempt to capture a new Machine robot to develop counter-measures
A new robot has been seen on the battlefields and it has the ability to take control of UNE armor. UNE High Command has ordered that a prototype of this robot is to be retrieved for study.
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Stalker,
For those events Top is supposed to run, I can try and run a few for him. I'll need to know which ones they are though.
It's been a while running show events for me but I think I can manage. Will all necessary figs be there?
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It's been a while running show events for me but I think I can manage. Will all necessary figs be there?
it's easy...all the necessary figs should be there...there are enough of us with a plethora of figs that we can get everything we need...
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If for some horrible reason Top is unable to run an event that he is assigned to, he has assured me that he will send all necessary materials along with "The Boys from Illinois". I know that Top has every intention of pulling his own weight (and more) at Origins.
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Strike that last post. I should have read the announcements section before responding to this post. But yes, everything is expected to be there and ALL events will run in accordance to the posted on-line Origins schedule.
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Strike that last post. I should have read the announcements section before responding to this post. But yes, everything is expected to be there and ALL events will run in accordance to the posted on-line Origins schedule.
do you have a file of the other events...I can see if I can help you out with some of the events also, since I'm pretty free other than the 3 events that I'm running and the one that I'm playing in...that and the pickup game that I think I'm playing in....
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So, how did things go?
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things went really well...I didn't get in until late on Thurs, so I can't say how things went on Thurs...
Friday...we had a good turnout overall...I was distracted early with the Capitol/Imperial game vs Archer, but what I saw was promising...the Press Gang event was a huge draw with the public with the huge ships that were displayed...
Sat...by this point, I was delirious with lack of sleep (I was in an event until 4am), but I managed to caffeinate myself to run Railhead Raid, which was a huge hit and saw some of the greatest dice rolling I've ever seen (one of the guys playing in it rolled 17 ones)...
overall, for a group that has no "official" product, we had 37 people sign up to play, most of them had no idea about the game systems, they all looked like they had fun...all was good...
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As Sylvas said, the con was a success in spite of the low overall turn-out. We managed to introduce several new players to the joys of UWZ and Chronopia as well as having many familiar faces from years past show up eagerly looking to play. My favorite is always talking and playing with those who played the games years ago and, seeing the astonishment on thier faces when they realize that the games are still very much alive!
There was laughter and fun was had by all. I only wish that we could have gotten a few more pick-up games in between those of us from the forums. Games between seasoned players are normaly pretty exciting and can draw a bit of a crowd, thus expanding the games' exposure even more!
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origins went vary well stalker and the rest of the people that ran event did an exlent job. their was plenty of open gameing and all of the event were ran perfectly.
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I'm glad that you enjoyed it. We'll see you again next year...if not sooner.