PanzerHarris Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Salutations, Here we go again! In association with Warzone Workshop I'm very pleased to confirm that our next event, The Normal One, will be running on Saturday April 23rd at the Warzone Workshop store in Northampton. The Normal One will be a 3-round tournament at 50SS, hence the name! There won't be any extra soulstones or funky strategies, just straightforward 50SS crews. We can promise the usual laid-back atmosphere along with our traditionally generous prize pools. As a minimum the following will be on offer; 1st, 2nd and 3rd place gaming 1st, 2nd and 3rd place painting Best Sports Best Loser, aka the Dreaded Wooden Spoon... I have blown my SoulStones on prize packs and limited edition figures, so we will be giving away (via spot prizes and raffles) the following; - 1 large mystery box - 4 small mystery boxes - 1 limited edition alt stat card - 1 limited edition alt Performer - 1 limited edition translucent red Bete Noire - Lots of poker chips 24 tickets are on offer at £12.50 each. This doesn't include lunch but being in the middle of a busy town, there are enough options within 2 minutes' walk to satisfy any palette. It does however include all the tea and coffee you can drink, along with all the doughnuts I can cram in my car boot on the way in. Tickets are available from the following link: http://warzoneworkshop.co.uk/Events?product_id=459 The rules pack is available from here; https://www.dropbox.com/s/443p1uyx6pj0jxi/The%20Normal%20One.pdf?dl=0 Any questions, please feel free to ask! FAQs What crews can I take? On sign-up you'll be able to either use a fixed faction for the day, or select a Trinity of Masters to use for the day. Full details will be in the rules pack. What are the painting requirements? Do I need to use painted models? There are no painting requirements - models must be assembled and firmly fixed to their bases, but you don't have to have done any painting. BUT. Only players who have used mostly painted models (3 colours and based as a minimum) in 2 out of 3 games will be eligible to enter the prize raffle. There will be a spot prize each round, but if you want to take home any of the toys the odds are much better in the raffle! How will the painting competition be run? Anyone wishing to enter the painting competition can enter a crew of approximately 50SS, which they can set out for the player vote at lunchtime. I won't be counting the values of models set out but there isn't going to be room for you to dump an entire faction plus intricate display boards if that's what you're planning! Note that entrants will not be able to put their name next to their crews as the competition is anonymous, and anyone entering will be required to take part in the voting. I may have let that slide in the past but I won't this time - if you don't vote, you will be disqualified. Don't be that guy! What are your rules on proxies? My usual rules - no using a Malifaux model as another Malifaux model without doing conversion work. James Doxey's magnificent brass / large steam arachnids are a great example of what is acceptable (and an example I use with permission!), as they've been reposed and rebased. Sticking a Canine Remains on the table and saying it's a Guild Hound is not acceptable. Avatars are fully legal proxies for any Emissary, as per Wyrd. It is acceptable to use non-Wyrd miniatures as long as it's clear what they are - for example, I've been known to use a Wild West Exodus Native American model as the Outcast Big Jake. If in doubt, it's the player's responsibility to ask the TO (me) ahead of time to clear up any potential issues. Will you be publishing the schemes and strategies in advance? Yes. The scheme pools and strategies will be as follows; Guard the Stash, Standard Deployment - Convict Labour - Show of Force - Inspection - Exhaust Their Forces - Catch & Release Headhunter, Flank Deployment - Convict Labour - Hunting Party - Undercover Entourage - Show of Force - Search the Ruins Reconnoiter, Corner Deployment - Convict Labour - Exhaust Their Forces - Public Demonstration - Leave Your Mark - Detonate the Charges Entrants 1. Graeme Nicholls 2. Matt Ledgerwood 3. Craig Woods 4. Karl McConnell 5. Richard Matthews 6. Thomas Henry 7. Brian Schoner 8. Callum Edens 9. Joel Henry 10. Alessandro Zaramella 11. Graham Bursnell 12. Dan Humpage 13. Kian Humpage 14. Adam Hutchinson 15. Rich Bream 16. Craig Johnson 17. Maria Wieland 18. David Brown 19. Joe Jackson 20. Craig Colley 21. Michael Ross 22. Ross Mason 23. Marc Kempster 24. Adam Lake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasyfreak Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Will be doing my best to get down for this one. Always a great event, well run, brilliant atmosphere, nice venue, great trophies and FREE TEA and DOUGHNUTS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake of Godzilla Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Not sure about this as April is a busy month, if I can I will make it. I love the incentive for painted crews! Great solution! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haychdee Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Will do my best to make it down for this. Just need to finish my new crew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerHarris Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 There's now a shiny new prize pack on the way from Wyrd for the event, plus a couple of limited edition models for the prize pool. This is in addition to the usual tin cups and medals we always offer, so will be plenty of toys up for grabs on the day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerHarris Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 The owners at Warzone declared 'let there be tickets', and lo, there were tickets! Or in less pretentious terms, there's now a ticket link in the top post, along with a list of the all the shiny toys we'll be giving away... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Cheers Panzer, ticket bought. Time for more Neverborn filth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasyfreak Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 No go for me as is a Saturday, plus the Wife's Birthday party same day ? Hopefully make the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLittleThunder Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Will be heading over all the way from 'Murica to give the local boys (and/or girls as appropriate) some easy victories. That is, assuming I can get the webstore to sell me a ticket... By the way, what time does it start? I'm going to have to juggle some train schedules, unless someone's coming up from the Bristol area and wants to give a random foreigner a ride... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerHarris Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 We may hold the ranking of top club but I can assure you that's a statistical aberration and nothing to do with the player skill on show. Believe me, you'll find that out on the 23rd... If you're having issues with the webstore then you can pay on the day. I've had a couple of messages from the store owner though so I think he's working on something for you. Start time is usually 10am. I'm not a mornings person so I don't pressure players to be either! In terms of transport, I can recommend the train from Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street, and then Birmingham New Street to Northampton. That's the route I used to take to get home from University in the south west and as train routes go it was fairly painless. I'll make sure you've got my mobile / cell number in case of problems and if we can get the timings to work I'll volunteer someone to pick you up from the station. If not, don't worry, it's a 5-10 minute walk at most. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake of Godzilla Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 It will be awesome to add some international flair to the event - let us know if you need to borrow any models. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLittleThunder Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Wake of Godzilla said: It will be awesome to add some international flair to the event - let us know if you need to borrow any models. Much appreciated! That said, my carry-on KR bag has space for three masters and almost all the models I even semi-regularly use with them, so I think I'll be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 is it possible to pay on the day? I'm still working on getting a pass and it may be last-minute decision. Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLittleThunder Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Okay, ticket purchased. By the way, if there are any new Wyrd releases that aren't readily available in the UK yet, I will probably have a small amount of space to bring some with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerHarris Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 59 minutes ago, Joel said: is it possible to pay on the day? I'm still working on getting a pass and it may be last-minute decision. Joel Yep, not a problem. I'm hoping for a Neverborn stat card in the prize pack to lure you out... 43 minutes ago, OneLittleThunder said: Okay, ticket purchased. By the way, if there are any new Wyrd releases that aren't readily available in the UK yet, I will probably have a small amount of space to bring some with me. You really shouldn't have told us that... I'll try not to exploit it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLittleThunder Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Note that I said "small amount of space." Within those (admittedly vague) parameters, feel free to exploit away - you've been a splendid ambassador, and I'm happy to share the Wyrd love. Wait...that sounded wrong. You know what I mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hi guys, Extremely new to Malifaux (I've just bought a crew set and the rulebook) and I don't live far from Northampton, was wondering if i can pop along and watch you guys play some games so I can begin to pick up the rules and basic tactics? Also, how often are these run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, Tom said: Hi guys, Extremely new to Malifaux (I've just bought a crew set and the rulebook) and I don't live far from Northampton, was wondering if i can pop along and watch you guys play some games so I can begin to pick up the rules and basic tactics? Also, how often are these run? Hey Tom, Absolutely you can. There's guys there playing faux most days it seems (I'm not local so rarely visit). Friday evening is generally good to pop along I think. Ask for Ben, Karl or Craig and they'll sort you out with some beginner stuff I'm sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Excellent stuff, thanks! I'll be sure to come along one friday eve then! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerHarris Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yep, pretty much what Graeme said. A couple of our players work evening shifts so they're in Warzone playing during the day, but those of us with real jobs tend to arrive for the Friday night 'club' - the store stays open until 9pm on Fridays so we can play and Malifaux is the most popular game. We also get together reasonably often at weekends as well. In terms of events, my goal is to run one at least every other month out of Warzone. Don't worry about needing to be at a particular level before playing the tournament though. All my events so far, I've had at least a couple of players who had only played 3 or so games of Malifaux full stop before jumping into the tournament, and they've all loved every second of it. This really is the friendliest crowd out there and you'll be made to feel at home! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Great, I'm sure I can make it down one Friday soon! I'll get all my models painted first though! And once i've got the gist I'd love to compete in a tourney! Malifaux really appeals to me after playing a fair bit of 40k, I look forward to meeting you lot! What's the average age range? Not that it matters, but I'm 31! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edens Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I have the pass!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerHarris Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Cheers Callum! And we have a Henry. Major plus! Well. I can say that as TO as I don't have to lose to you. If I can ask people who are planning on coming to please get their tickets bought, it will help my case for getting the big shiny trophies ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLittleThunder Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Looks like an impressive list of people ready to welcome me to the UK Malifaux scene by stomping my face in. In a friendly and educational way, of course. I've wrangled some better travel arrangements and will be staying at the Holiday Inn Northampton on Friday and Saturday nights. If anyone expects to be going past that hotel (just south of the river on the A428) on their way to and/or from the tourney, and has room for a portly American, please let me know; if not, I don't expect a taxi will be too onerous. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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