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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 12, 2015 11:14:21 GMT -6
Hey duders, Looks like Cat & Mouse is looking to expand their miniatures gaming with a couple of events. Obviously, this is awesome news for us, especially because Linda is reaching out our way for a bit of help. Firstly, they're going to start having monthly "Paint & Take" events the first Sunday of every month. The first will be in February. She's also wondering if we want to do a Learn to Play event. I'd be fine with putting that together, but so I don't get horribly bored, would anyone want to help me out with that? If anyone would show, it would consist of teaching the game (obviously), so nothing to complicated and outside of points values. Probably just one unit vs. one unit running at each other from 24" away with a bit of cover somewhere in there. The real thing we would need is enough various smatterings of said units. So, Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, etc. I can't bring enough Marines and Nids to cover some kids, but does anyone have any rando dudemans lying around?
We also have to pick a date. From what she's saying, it seems like she's shooting for February, maybe March, but is open to our schedule. I know that this kind of event would drive some people insane (totally understandable), but we might have a few people out there who can take children/idiots for a minute without rage or swearing. Let me know. I'll probably pick a Sunday because of parking.
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Post by Dan K on Jan 12, 2015 11:46:46 GMT -6
I can bring Necrons and Tau. I'm also down to hang out for a few hours to try and teach etc. Any sunday works for me with about 2 weeks notice
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Post by Nick P on Jan 12, 2015 13:05:37 GMT -6
Yeah but then they'd have to interact with Dan K...and never want to play the game again. Tough call.
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Post by Russell on Jan 12, 2015 14:43:57 GMT -6
Are there scenarios or anything in the shield of baal books that came with the boxed set?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 15:48:22 GMT -6
You should check with Linda and see if she wants you to run 15 minute demos, or actually teach mechanics, since they are 2 completely different approaches.
Generally, demos you just need a couple of squads and a light vehicle, and keep it "Fast, Fun, and Furious" to get them hooked (by just telling them what to roll without a detailed explanation of "why?").
Teaching mechanics you do after you get your hooks in them. But yeah, you need to know your audience and intent to get the most out of it. Teaching mechanics to a 12 year old who isn't ready to absorb like a sponge will bore them to tears.
But teaching new people to play and paint is actually really rewarding, particularly if you hook them into the hobby and not just the game. I enjoyed it anyway, even if doing it for GW was exhausting.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 12, 2015 15:52:28 GMT -6
Yeah, gonna have to see who is actually there before we see what's up, but it'll be a very small start, only pushin' a few dudemans around first. I'll ask her what she had in mind and who she thinks will be there.
Russell, there are. Why do you ask?
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Post by Russell on Jan 12, 2015 16:32:17 GMT -6
I thought those scenarios were there to use the models only on the boxed set, add kind of an introductory to the game. Just a thought.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 12, 2015 17:01:56 GMT -6
Yeah, I'll bring those along, see if anyone wants to do those.
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Post by dex on Jan 13, 2015 10:37:02 GMT -6
I can throw in some dudes men that are based that whoever is doing the demos can just hold onto, squad and a vehicle, tau and marines.
Also happy to help run demos for 40k/Fantasy/Bolt Action/Infinity
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 13, 2015 10:46:22 GMT -6
Oh shit, yeah, we should run demos for other systems. Granted, I have no idea how to play any of that, but Linda might appreciate that. I'll run that by her.
Can you change all your swearing to TNT dubs for a day?
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Post by dex on Jan 14, 2015 10:14:58 GMT -6
Oof thats an ask. I can try.
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Post by mike on Jan 16, 2015 16:56:25 GMT -6
I can demo x wing and 40k for sure. Just let me know the time
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 26, 2015 10:27:13 GMT -6
Update City
So, I just met with Linda to talk about things for the future, and I just wanted to run some final dates and the like by you dudes.
The Paint & Take event will be this Sunday, the 1st. She doesn't need too much representation there, but if anybody wants a free mini and sit with some people and paint for a bit, I highly recommend you go. I don't think I'm going to make it (Super Bowl), but I know not everyone likes super huge dudes slamming into each other for three hours.
I realize I haven't posted a single standing for the Escalation League, cause I suck. I will do that today. We are in the 1500 month and our next meeting will be February 15th, when we hit 1850 in preparation for the tournament in March, which is a go. As far as that is concerned, the space next door to C&M is widely open and will be available for many hours. I told her we'll have enough tables and be able to provide four boards. With David's extra terrain, we should have more than enough to cover them. We should probably help get that ready with a terrain building day in the future.
The 1850 Tournament will be the weekend before Adepticon on March 15th. We will need to get sign-ups before then so I can make sure pairings are set and good and etc. Anyone who's run a tournament before should help me, please.
Additionally, we're going to do the Learn to Play event on Saturday, February 28th. I'll only need a couple of people to bring some loosely-balanced squads of plastic dudemans; I'll provide Marines and Tyranids easily. However, anyone is welcome to swing on by and meet some kids. CNM is doing a lot of outreach in local schools and the like, and this event is going to be a relatively regular thing.
With that in mind, I think we're going to start another Escalation League in April or May with much more considerate support from both CNM and GW, including incentives and actual public upkeep of standings, etc. I think for that one I'll step out and more just moderate and record so that I can make that a top priority. Again, painting and collecting will be emphasized over winning and it will be capped with another tournament. Linda is also going to be actively involved with Adepticon and their big board game push for this year, so she's hoping to get some interest from that and the Learn to Play events, so it might just be us again and again and again. Which is good. Geek Bar should be open proper by then, so we might be able to get some Returners with some well-placed outreach there.
I'll also be reaching out to Geek Bar again once they open properly; I know that I bragged about my contacts in the past, but they are a year overdue for opening, so I think they have a lot more on their mind than making sure a bunch of plastic pushers feel special.
Linda also has an open display case at the West Loop location; she'd love to have a handful of painted minis showcased there. It's about half a floor unit, but she has three shelves 9" tall. I'm thinking I finally found a home for my Haruspex. If you want to store anything there, just bring it to the next CNM event (or any time you can cruise on by) and I'm sure they'll hook you up. Maybe give me a shout before you do though so I can let them know you're coming.
That's it. Go to hell.
Love you, jF
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Post by Nick P on Jan 26, 2015 10:38:37 GMT -6
Jeff, I can help with the tournament stuff - I helped Marc out a bit with the ones they ran at NDG and GF before that.
QUESTION: Even though I haven't played a single game of the escalation league, can I play in the 1850 tournament? kthx.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 26, 2015 10:47:40 GMT -6
Oh yes! I meant to say that. Not participating in the Escalation League does not prohibit tournament participation.
Thanks Nick, that'll be a huge help. Math and all.
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