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Post by clint on Feb 11, 2016 12:41:40 GMT -6
Name: Clint From: Central Maine Location: Albany Park Owner & Head Coach of Lincoln Square Fencing
I started playing 40K back in the 2nd Ed, with my totally cheesy HeroHammer UltraSMurf list, even ordered some "turtleshell" terminators to go with. Moved to Chicago in 2002 and continued to play a bit with a couple of friends, we probably played a couple of times a year. We even tried one of those progressive campaigns where every battle gives you some territory that allows more points, but by then I'd switched to Eldar. I joined up with the group last winter and played a few times with people at both Wanderer's and Dice Dojo. Then summer and then a change of the rules left my army not battleforged (those weapon platforms were back-ordered forever). My business keeps me busy and getting a day off is tough, but I hope to be able to get back into it this summer as I'll be traveling during the spring.
My other hobbies include buying miniatures with grand plans to paint them (and the paints and brushes) and not actually assembling them; drinking the sweet, sweet tears of youth as I crush their dreams; and brewing beer and cider.
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Post by OneEyeRob on Feb 11, 2016 13:42:37 GMT -6
Welcome Clint! Your other hobbies/job sound fuckin awesome. What style of fencing do Inigo Montoya and the Dread Pirate Roberts (Wesley) use in the 1987 Classic a Princess Bride?
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Feb 11, 2016 19:19:42 GMT -6
POP QUIZ HOT SHOT
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Post by clint on Feb 12, 2016 16:38:19 GMT -6
Welcome Clint! Your other hobbies/job sound fuckin awesome. What style of fencing do Inigo Montoya and the Dread Pirate Roberts (Wesley) use in the 1987 Classic a Princess Bride? The Stage and Screen kind... While the characters reference some of the masters who developed rapier-play as a form of combat, what they're doing doesn't in any way match anything you'd learn at any fencing club anywhere in the world. You'd have to go to a specific stage combat class to learn what they were doing. The primary difference being that in modern fencing, you're attempting to hide your intentions for as long as possible and confuse your opponent. In stage fighting, your intention is not hit your fellow actor and, instead, show the audience a good fight.
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Post by OneEyeRob on Feb 12, 2016 17:40:35 GMT -6
Fantastic response! I was always curious if they were just referencing or actually utilizing any of the techniques as part of their stage-fighting.
Inigo Montoya: You are using Bonetti’s Defense against me, ah? Man in Black: I thought it fitting considering the rocky terrain. Inigo: Naturally, you must suspect me to attack with Capo Ferro? Man in Black: Naturally, but I find that Thibault cancels out Capo Ferro. Don’t you? Inigo: Unless the enemy has studied his Agrippa… which I have.
Can't wait to meet you and play a game of toy soldiers.
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Post by pierce on Feb 29, 2016 21:05:53 GMT -6
Name: Pierce Myers Age: 15 (just a kid)
Entirely new to 40k, and just recently started putting together my puny Imperial Guard force. I have just about no previous experience with painting or assembly, so learning everything the hard way - learning the rules as fast as I can, though!
Being a teenager, I don't really do much but waste time and procrastinate doing my homework (which this hobby is perfect for!). Hanging out in Wanderer's Refuge last Sunday was my first time ever seeing (and playing) a wargame with actual miniatures on the board in physical form, and I got to meet a few of you there!
Other than that I do have an extensive collection of video games I've collected over the years (as well as a few old board games left lying around), and have spent probably what is too much time with online communities (though never really on a forum) for my own good.
Really looking forward to playing with you guys and having a blast!
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Post by OneEyeRob on Mar 1, 2016 8:42:36 GMT -6
Welcome Pierce! Good to hear you're getting into tabletop games to procrastinate and not drugs, because even though both are valid hobbies there's definitely not enough money for both.
We play on Tuesdays every week at the Dice Dojo North in the basement and the last sunday of the month at Wanderers refuge. Then pop up games throughout the week.
Nice to have you on board.
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Post by jeremy on Mar 14, 2016 21:33:50 GMT -6
Hey everyone, another newbie reporting in.
Name: Jeremy Age: 26 From: Wisconsin, now Oak Park
I'm totally new to playing 40k, but I've been into the fluff and modeling aspects of it for a while. Back in the '90s a GW rep at a hobby expo gave me a free 2nd Ed. starter set. I ruined all the space marines with enamel paint and gave up on trying to play, but I used to regularly flip through the rulebook and ogle all the artwork and painted models as a kid. So anyways, finally playing after all these years. Currently working on a mix of Mentors and Raven Guard for my army.
I'm originally from Chicagoland but spent the last 14 years in Wisconsin, moving back this past summer for a job with the County (thanks for buying my space marines with your tax dollars). Looking forward to getting the new hobby going and playing some games!
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Post by rogerspacem on Mar 15, 2016 6:20:12 GMT -6
Welcome Jeremy!
Most of us are still new to the game, but we will gladly welcome another fellow newbie. If you need any help you can ask one of us, either at the dojo or on the forum. I believe there is a post about newbie questions as well. Most importantly there is another ravenwing player you can talk to,his name is will. He can give you lots of advise about your chapter and lots more on the game itself.
Welcome again!
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Mar 15, 2016 7:02:43 GMT -6
and on the 8th day, God made Raven Guard players
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2016 9:08:33 GMT -6
and on the 8th day, God made Raven Guard players At this rate we are going to need our own feathered sub-forum.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2016 9:11:13 GMT -6
Hey everyone, another newbie reporting in. Name: Jeremy Age: 26 From: Wisconsin, now Oak Park I'm totally new to playing 40k, but I've been into the fluff and modeling aspects of it for a while. Back in the '90s a GW rep at a hobby expo gave me a free 2nd Ed. starter set. I ruined all the space marines with enamel paint and gave up on trying to play, but I used to regularly flip through the rulebook and ogle all the artwork and painted models as a kid. So anyways, finally playing after all these years. Currently working on a mix of Mentors and Raven Guard for my army. I'm originally from Chicagoland but spent the last 14 years in Wisconsin, moving back this past summer for a job with the County (thanks for buying my space marines with your tax dollars). Looking forward to getting the new hobby going and playing some games! Welcome to the group sir. I'm also an RG player (Revilers) so if you have any questions about the sneaky marines feel free to ask.
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Post by Dougtrio on Mar 15, 2016 14:14:59 GMT -6
Hey Jeremy, I grew up in OP. Come to the Dice Dojo some time!
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Post by doubleback on Mar 15, 2016 18:24:11 GMT -6
Holy crap we got a lot of new guys...we should make a master list of who plays what
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Post by jeremy on Mar 15, 2016 19:01:01 GMT -6
Welcome to the group sir. I'm also an RG player (Revilers) so if you have any questions about the sneaky marines feel free to ask. Very cool, will do. Nice to meet you all.
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