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I completely agree with the above regarding trinity. For any other event I'd be reasonably cool about it, but I feel for the premiere event for the community of the year, the game should be played as intended by its creators i.e. GG. I don't understand the need or desire to change things up especially for a tournament of this size/stature. In addition I don't think it's fair to do so after people have signed up and paid for the tournament, were this part of the plan from the outset everyone would've known what the deal was when they signed up. I also believe that the combination of Trinity with pre announced schemes and strats is completely wrong. I'm not going to get into an argument about pre announced pools (has been done many times elsewhere) but the fact that you can not only tailor lists from your faction to the scheme beforehand, but actually pick the best masters in the game for the specific strats to me just doesn't sit right with me. As far as I'm aware the game is reasonably balanced between factions not masters therefore playing with the hiring restrictions is a strange decision and as Martin has said, removes the skill of mitigating specific factions weaknesses. Anyway that's my 2 pennies, I'm sure nothing will change anyway but just wanted to post my feelings on the matter.

If a model gains uses focus to make an attack, does it get a to the terrifying as well as the attack and damage? This came up in a game yesterday. I think the answer should be no as the terrifying triggers before the duel actually begins and therefore doesn't get the benefit of the focus but I'm not sure so thought I'd ask in here...

Still looking for one?

I'll sell mine to you pal I'm UK based though so shipping may be a bit steep...

Yin is good but I'd go a different route. As others have said you'll probably want scheme runners, Necropunks would be my go to choice for them. Then I'd invest in the University of Transmortis box set. The models are really nice and give you some flexibility dependent on what you're facing. Also the Valedictorian is awesome! They'll give you some more melee hitting power which you might be lacking in (Seamus' upgrades dependent of course).

As said already they're superb at reconnoiter. I usually take 4 with Nico, with incorporeal and a 12" move they can get to pretty much any quarter you want which is brilliant to both shore up your own quarters that are getting threatened, as well as nabbing poorly occupied quarters from your opponent. They are reasonably durable especially considering their cost and if you gang up on models with them they can take out or at least tie up opponents scheme runners reasonably well. Also as has been said they score for Turf War, Extraction and Guard the Stash so for 4 strats they are a reasonably solid pick especially if there are 3 SS spare in your list when playing those strats. Yes they aren't amazing models that are going to rip through your opponents crew or make it super easy to achieve your schemes but they are only 3 SS! Almost half the cost of a Necropunk/Belle. If you take a couple of them then your other minions can be freed up to achieve your schemes/kill the opponents models as you know the strat points are secure.

Thanks for this one Jan, was a very enjoyable day and well done on putting on your first event! In terms of feedback I think I'd agree with all the points you've raised yourself. It was always going to be tricky to run while playing as a ringer but I think you did pretty well considering. The main point I felt during the day was the last one you pointed out, in that it was hard to keep track of the time during the games as there were no warnings being called. A possible solution would be a prominent clock or counter for the round time (I know people have done timers projected on walls at some tournaments and I think the outpost even has a talking clock!) Possibly something on the TV in the store could've worked? That's the only main bit of feedback I can think of. Maybe more organisation for best painted could've worked as well. i.e. make it clear when and where to leave crews for judging and then get people to vote while the crews are still on display and encourage people to look around. I found it difficult as I had to pick my best painted vote at the end of my final game at which point I had no idea whose crew I thought was best! Anyway that's enough rambling, well done though and I hope my feedback is useful if a tad unstructured...

Paid Dave, As everyone has already said, you're an absolute legend mate! Thanks for sorting this out and helping us all get our fix lol!

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Sorry Jan, Josh Leak

Signed up

Just paid, better late than never eh?

There's still a month left before the event dude... No chance of finding another place at all? There must be a town hall or something available in Northampton or Wellingborough?

As title suggests I'm after a Rafkin model cash waiting.

Wong is based off Egg-Shen from Big Trouble in Little China as previously stated, as I think you'll find the actor who played that part in the film is named a Mr Victor Wong

That should be fine for gameplay as you're right only the base is used for measurements. The only possible problem of models off centre is potential overhangs of the base prevent models from being able to get in base to base contact. Other than that you're golden

Gonna try Nicodem again I think..

These guys: http://www.counterattackbases.co.uk check out the victorian horror section

Exquisite. This is absolutely awesome well done on the second place as well! I think I almost like the cloak the most about the model, it's so smooth while still obviously being cloth. That being said the face is brilliant as well!

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Is this going to be ranked?

Those scheme markers are really cool! Are the logos just painted onto the transparent blue bases or is there another method you use to make them?

Were this upgrade given to Sue, how would it interact with his discard 2 soulstones or the totem dies trigger? I presume the target would still be able to discard the stones as they aren't technically using them?

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