I'm not entirely sure what Google is thinking with my adverts. For a while it had the right idea, but now it's just well off the beaten track. Maybe I should mention Firestorm Games and Maelstrom more often. After all, this is a blog about Warmachine and Hordes, perhaps I need to mention Privateer Press in every blog post too, just to be on the safe side.
Also, to clarify some information about the Gathering of the Clans in Edinburgh: I am not Andy Meechan, nor is Andy Meechan me. Therefore I am not involved in any way in the running of any events at the Gathering. It may prove surprising to many people, but I am not innately connected in some way to all the other Andies. To rectify this I have decided to once again start calling myself Lee (and if my old friends turn out to know my new friends again, I may end up as Andy-Lee). I'm not sure where the rumour that I was running the tournament at the Gathering came from, but it certainly wasn't me - if it turns out some imposter has said they're me, I suppose I may have to visit the Gathering in order to subject them to a Sockmulg.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Monday, 9 May 2011
Welsh Open Postscript
The Welsh Open is now concluded. Huzzah. While entertaining and useful in creating contacts, I wouldn't say I'll be going back - at least not as a TO or referee. I believe my opinion would be more respected if I school the other TOs with my 'mad skillz yo' than the validity of any opinion or point I make. Bring on the UK Masters!
As a referee I saw and heard about several things that bug me. These don't detract from the event, as it was a spectacular event, there's no denying that, but are things that make me want to slap some sense into some people.
Tokens, players MUST put tokens on the table that clearly represent effects in the game. This was distinctly lacking on several tables and I think next time I will administer some Singapore Justice to one and all who fail to do this if I'm ever called over to a table. No clear token means no effect. I'd even stop all the players in a given area of the room to point this out. It's harsh, but not having the token both misleads your opponent and wastes their time.
Themed force discounts. A larger number of players than expected could not figure out that your opponent is awarded the full points for the model/unit they destroyed, even if it is discounted by a themed force tier. Just because you get it cheaper doesn't mean your opponent has to make any less effort in destroying it.
Flags. The radius is 4 inches. Yes, FOUR. Please pick up the latest version of Steamroller and READ IT. This was perhaps the most common rules query I was asked. Please do not consult Prime MKii for the radius from a flag, Steamroller 2011 came out more recently.
Overall the event was great fun for the players. The community is very pleasant on the whole, the barbecues were a great idea (if only we could do that here in Glasgow...) and the background organisation of the event was spectacular. The planning for the scenarios was pretty awful (a lonely bead in the middle of a circular zone instead of marked circles?!) but the prize support was on a scale I can only dream of. It's almost incomprehensible how much stuff Martyn and Sam got hold of to give away. I can safely say I'm extremely jealous of what they managed to achieve.
As a referee I saw and heard about several things that bug me. These don't detract from the event, as it was a spectacular event, there's no denying that, but are things that make me want to slap some sense into some people.
Tokens, players MUST put tokens on the table that clearly represent effects in the game. This was distinctly lacking on several tables and I think next time I will administer some Singapore Justice to one and all who fail to do this if I'm ever called over to a table. No clear token means no effect. I'd even stop all the players in a given area of the room to point this out. It's harsh, but not having the token both misleads your opponent and wastes their time.
Themed force discounts. A larger number of players than expected could not figure out that your opponent is awarded the full points for the model/unit they destroyed, even if it is discounted by a themed force tier. Just because you get it cheaper doesn't mean your opponent has to make any less effort in destroying it.
Flags. The radius is 4 inches. Yes, FOUR. Please pick up the latest version of Steamroller and READ IT. This was perhaps the most common rules query I was asked. Please do not consult Prime MKii for the radius from a flag, Steamroller 2011 came out more recently.
Overall the event was great fun for the players. The community is very pleasant on the whole, the barbecues were a great idea (if only we could do that here in Glasgow...) and the background organisation of the event was spectacular. The planning for the scenarios was pretty awful (a lonely bead in the middle of a circular zone instead of marked circles?!) but the prize support was on a scale I can only dream of. It's almost incomprehensible how much stuff Martyn and Sam got hold of to give away. I can safely say I'm extremely jealous of what they managed to achieve.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Welsh Open Incoming
As the Welsh Open is happening this weekend I find myself staring at my Nyss Hunters and wondering if I should perhaps swap them to Dygmies. Both have different virtues, though it basically comes down to: which unit causes more problems for my opponent? So... Nyss Hunters or Dygmies + Champion Hero?
I won't be competing in the Welsh Open, I'm one of the (two) referees so I've been living in the Rules Forums to find any crazy new exceptions of rulings that I need to be aware of before we head south. I've also got to remember to pack the Monsternomicon Vol. 1 that I promised to Jon Webb (of Boosted Damage). Wrapping it feels a bit metrosexual however, so I think I'll just stick it in a plastic cover to prevent damage.
The pairings for the first round can be found here. The list is about two-thirds down the page.
I won't be competing in the Welsh Open, I'm one of the (two) referees so I've been living in the Rules Forums to find any crazy new exceptions of rulings that I need to be aware of before we head south. I've also got to remember to pack the Monsternomicon Vol. 1 that I promised to Jon Webb (of Boosted Damage). Wrapping it feels a bit metrosexual however, so I think I'll just stick it in a plastic cover to prevent damage.
The pairings for the first round can be found here. The list is about two-thirds down the page.
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