National Wargaming Championships 14th-17th August 2003

Slinky78 · Post by **Slinky78** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:21 pm

Just me and noodle then?

noodle · Post by **noodle** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 1:26 pm

Any chance of a competitor list?

Slinky78 · Post by **Slinky78** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 12:24 pm

As far I am aware the competitiors are:
Rwould
Noodle
Noodle Snr
Myself
huan.quayle
Chris H? (ecbbl)
and someone else I don't know.

That's not official, just what i've picked up from various conversations.
Still haven't decided on a team, tried, tested and mediocre orcs, or try out the skaven for the first time, provided I can paint them in time...which isn't too likely. Bit fragile those rats though after playing with av9

rwould · Post by **rwould** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 10:27 am

There are now eight in total, those that Paul has listed, an extra one who (afaik) is not a TBB'er, and JJB, another ECBBL'er.

Eight makes it much easier for me than seven :

From what I know a reasonable mix of teams too, with (I think) only one team appearing twice.

And pretty much a prize for every player!

I have all the boards we need, so there is no need for people to bring boards. Just teams. And beer money.

Look forward to seeing all there.

Richard

PS For those not attending, the Saturday and Sunday also has a large trade show including a bring and buy, so come to the show and say hello to us all if near!

Slinky78 · Post by **Slinky78** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 12:33 pm

rwould wrote:There are now eight in total, those that Paul has listed, an extra one who (afaik) is not a TBB'er, and JJB, another ECBBL'er.

Oh good, another blackshirt...

A prize for everyone? I hope you're going to varnish my spoon then.

Currently trying to speed paint the skaven - otherwise it's back to orcs and the traditional 1-1 draws.

noodle · Post by **noodle** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 9:04 am

I'm sorry to have to do this, but it looks increasingly unlikely that either myself or my Dad will be able to make it this weekend. Unfortunately my Dad has somehow managed to get a trapped nerve in his leg and can barely walk. The doctors keep saying it will go away but...

In which case I will also be unable to attend because a) I was relying on his car and b) I will probably be needed to help out at his home this weekend....

We can only hope for a miraculous recovery today or tomorrow. I will try to contact the tournament organiser personally, through mail or phone.

I know this leaves you with only 6 in the tournament, which is kinda sucky, but I guess its just "one of those things"

I was looking forward to it too

Hopefully my Dad will have recovered by September for CamCarnage. Its the price of being 67 I suppose!

Slinky78 · Post by **Slinky78** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:42 am

If he asks nicely he can sit down during his games...

Try your best to be there - 8 will be so much better.

noodle · Post by **noodle** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:47 am

We will! But At the moment he is still in hospital....

So I'm not hopeful!

Slinky78 · Post by **Slinky78** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:57 am

Bummer...

noodle · Post by **noodle** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 12:11 pm

Definitely not going now. Dad's out of hospital but is basically imobile. I will be helping him out this weekend...

Hope he gets better before CamCarnage!

All the best in the tournament - I think there is still enough of you...

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 12:38 pm

Richard will do a write up with pictures, but until then -

1st - Undead - Me, winning a LotR Goblin bust, computer game called Blitzkrieg, T-shirt and some book which Richard gets to read.
2nd - Undead - Justin, winning a goblin bust and computer game. Plus a yellow jersey for being the Saturday night leader.
3rd - Skaven - Paul (lad that was at the Lancaster tourney), winning a goblin bust and computer game.
4th - Chaos Dwarves - Kev, winning a Griff and Varg doubles Star Player set.
5th - Norse - Euen (lad that was at the Lancaster tourney), winning a Dwarf secret weapon player.
6th - Wood Elves - Richard, winning a dwarf secret weapon player, and The Wooden Spoon.
Most TD's - Skaven - Paul, getting a silver trophey.
Most Cas's - Undead - me, getting a silver trophey.
Best Blood Bowl Umpire - awarded by the Blood Bowl umpire before the competition started and painted up for it- Richard :)

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:07 pm

And I've just realised that cutting and pasting that from the ecbbl forum will just baffle most of you.
Ecbbl coaches.
Chris (me), Justin, Richard, and my brain has just given in, so you'll jave to wait for richards write up to make sense of it all.

JJB · Post by **JJB** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:11 pm

It looks like the ECBBL grabbed most of the trophies again...

The first and second prizes, the most casualties caused, and the wooden spoon...

That's a pity that's more people have not been able to come - sorry about your dad Noodle... - because there was a very relaxed atmosphere at that 'convention', since it was not just a tourney but also a good occasion to have a look at the world of wargaming in general, as well as try a lot of new and experimental board games (whose makers were trying to sell more or less successfully...

).

Unless I have holidays planned or I have to take exams for my master's next year, I should be there next year.

JJB · Post by **JJB** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:13 pm

...and for those who want to know where the ECBBL forum is, check out:
http://www.irwilliams.com/ecbbl/forum/index.php

noodle · Post by **noodle** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 2:50 pm

I'm glad you had a fun weekend. I had to mow lawns, make tea etc. My Dad's on the mend, sort of, now so should be ready for Cambridge - at least he's already shown me his "idea" for an orc team...

no linemen and 3 goblins indeed

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