Walpurgis 2: Malifaux GT, 4/28 & 4/29, Bellingham, WA

[JMGraham]

It’s that time again! This is the official announcement for Walpurgis II. I’ll update this page on a regular basis as new info becomes available.

The Bellingham Warhamsters Present:

Incident at Mining Station 17

A Malifaux Grand Tournament in the Narrative Style

Date: Walpurgis Night (or thereabouts), April 28th through April 29th

Time: 9 AM Saturday to 4 PM Sunday

Location: Dark Tower Games; 929 N. State St., Bellingham, WA; Store Phone: (360) 599-5127

Cost: $40 before April 1st, $50 April 1st and after

Size: Due to planning constraints, the tournament is currently capped at 20 participants. As time progresses, it may be that more space is available. If so, we will open additional slots; however, the comfort of the attendees is paramount. Therefore, we have capped attendence at 30. As of 2/8, registration is full.

The Proper Attitude The Warhamsters take their gaming seriously, but value fun and camaraderie above all else. Thus, you are encouraged to bring an attitude conducive to an exciting, fun, and relaxing weekend. Please check any must-win attitudes at the door. We have some great microbreweries and restaurants within walking distance of the event site, and random gaming and shenanigans is likely to keep us up most of the night. Meet new friends, visit old friends, but above all – have fun!

Rules:

• Select one Master to use for the entire weekend.

• Select a pool of up to 50 soulstones of models .

• Game sizes will range between 25 and 45 soulstones, depending on the scenario.

• All models used (not including summoned models) must be selected from the initial pool of models.

• All models must be fully painted (at least 3 colors) and based.

• First round pairings will be random (or grudge matches); subsequent pairings will be determined by total victory points.

• More details will follow, but expect interesting scenarios linked by a narrative.

Prizes for Winners: In the typical Warhamster spirit of challenging but non-competitive “good times” we’ve intentionally removed incentives for trouncing one’s opponent. Instead of showering the winners with prizes, winners just get trophies. Three trophies will be given:

Best Gunslinger – The player with the most victory points for the weekend

Best Lookin’ – The player with the best looking crew (as voted by the players)

Best Storyteller – The player who is the most fun to play (as voted by the players)

Prizes for Everyone: Rather than showering the winners with prizes, we’d like to shower EVERYONE with prizes! As Dark Tower will be donating the space to play, all of the proceeds of the tournament will go into swag, giveaways, and prizes. As with last year, we’ll likely be selling some of the tournament swag via the internet. That way, those unable to attend the tournament can still get some of the cool swag, and in doing so create even more awesomeness for those attending the tournament. While we don’t want to give away all of our secrets ahead of time, expect:

• A custom-designed deck of cards (kind of the Malifaux equivalent of custom dice)

• A handy reference system for schemes and strategies

• A custom miniature sculpted and cast for the tournament

• A terrain piece, objective, or two.

• And more!

Follow the progress of the swag and terrain for Walpurgis by following this finely crafted interweb link.

Of course, some of the proceeds (and generosity of the sponsors) will go into the prize table. The plan is to have a variety of good stuff (including a boxed set or two, some blisters, etc.) and determine who gets first pick by raffle. There should be enough that everyone walks away with something from the prize table.

Enough already, man, how do I sign up?: REGISTRATION IS FULL!!!! If you'd like to be put on a waiting list in hopes someone will drop, please shoot me a PM.

Paid Attendees

1) Mark Handford (Mach5)

2) Steve Yarborough (Yarbicus)

3) Matt Kutchins (Goblyn13)

4) Darren Thibault (Distaff)

5) Ryan Budd

6) Stephen Porter

7) Derk Kieft (dkieft)

8) Christopher Spence (TigeraceX)

9) Josh Vanelli (kogre)

10) Jason Beauchene (jasonbeauchene)

11) Tony Penksa (tpenksa)

12) Andrew Watkins (android)

13) Sean O'Donnell (?)

14) Nathan Lough (Nathonicus)

15) Ryan Garcia (?)

16) Ryan Gallagher (Onayr)

17) Joshua Nakauye (Mr. Bigglesworth)

18) Corey Wilke (VonVilkee)

19) Adam Baumeister (Malsqueek)

20) Ellie Beebe (sukithe3rd)

21) Josh Caldwell (Obscure Reference).

22) Andy Bernard (?)

23) Tylre Arens (Yomster)

24) Derek Stout (Hallowed1)

25) Joey Konopka (wiccus)

26) Riley Miner

27) Dan Miner (veskit)

28) Jay (Jay)

29) Ray Bannon (Rage)

30) Evan Stark (stark1261)

Teaser images and what-not:

Edited February 8, 2012 by JMGraham

[fritz the cat]

Anyone from vancouver canada going to this? PM looking to arrange a ride down to bellingham for the tourney. Pitch in for gas etc.

[Veskit]

Hey Fritz,

Head over to the wcp site ( www.wcp-vancouver.com ) and post that there, I know at least 3 people who are going down for this.... I'm still on the fence myself. (even though I had a great time last year, it's just clearing so many events with my wife is the issue).

Cheers,

Dan

[JMGraham]

Hi all - Just a quick note to say:

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!

We've filled up, we've got our 30. If you'd like to be put on a waiting list in case someone drops, let me know!

[fritz the cat]

hey, You mentioned you might be selling some swag via interwebs for those who couldnt attend (sadly I couldnt negotiate the time off work to attend) when/where would that stuff be posted?

[JMGraham]

Hi all - Just a heads up to say that Walpurgis II is rapidly approaching. Thanks to everyone for their support of the tournament, and I'm looking forward to an amazing weekend.

I case folks didn't see it elsewhere, the contents of the updated swag bag for all participants are as follows (supplied unpainted, of course!):

2012 Warhamster Fate Deck

Scheme/Strategy Deck

MDF Gallows terrain piece

3 Mantic Zombies

Plague Doctor

3 Soulstone Markers

3 Corrupted field markers

The updated list of attendees is as follows:

1) Mark Handford (Mach5)

2) Steve Yarborough (Yarbicus)

3) Matt Kutchins (Goblyn13)

4) Darren Thibault (Distaff)

5) Ryan Budd

6) Stephen Porter

7) Derk Kieft (dkieft)

8) Christopher Spence (TigeraceX)

9) Josh Vanelli (kogre)

10) Jason Beauchene (jasonbeauchene)

11) Tony Penksa (tpenksa)

12) Andrew Watkins (android)

13) Sean O'Donnell (?)

14) Nathan Lough (Nathonicus)

15) Ryan Garcia (?)

16) Ryan Gallagher (Onayr)

17) Joshua Nakauye (Mr. Bigglesworth)

18) Corey Wilke (VonVilkee)

19) Adam Baumeister (Malsqueek)

20) Mike Pederson (bloodyfangs)

21) Chris (BrotherSir)

22) Andy Bernard (?)

23) Tylre Arens (Yomster)

24) Derek Stout (Hallowed1)

25) Joey Konopka (wiccus)

26) Riley Miner

27) Dan Miner (veskit)

28) Ray Bannon (Rage)

29) Jay (Jay)

30) Devin (Devo)

[JMGraham]

Thanks a million to all the players and volunteers for making it such a memorable weekend! Photos of the event are up here: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=12820

Congrats also to the winners! I'll add in logins and Masters when I get the chance, but for starters:

Best Storyteller (Favorite Opponent)

1. Joey (Wiccus) and Adam (Malsqueek)

2. Steve (Yarbicus) and Andy B.(?)

Best Looking (Best Painted)

1. Devin (Devo)

2. Sean (Esperatus)

3. Joey (Wiccus)

Best Gunslinger (Best VP, TP for ties, DIFF for more ties)

1. Joshua N. (MrBigglesworth)

2. Ryan Gallagher (Onayr)

3. Darren (?)

Best of Faction:

Guild = Joshua N (Mr Bigglesworth)

Ressers = Tylre

Arcanists = Riley

Neverborn = Matt (Goblyn13)

Outcasts = Darren

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