tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post5531623553009116760..comments2024-03-26T07:36:59.102+00:00Comments on Col.Gravis' Praetorian Imperial Guard: Why the UK GT/Throne of Skulls 2010 = FailCol.Gravishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04146317077934073291noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-39120085318490713652010-07-03T20:38:08.606+01:002010-07-03T20:38:08.606+01:00It'll definately be interesting to see what th...It'll definately be interesting to see what the concensus is from those who attend post event, I do hope we'll get plenty of feedback to mull over.<br /><br />I can appreicate what your saying about a bigger pool of gamers Willard, certainly the downside of events like Vanquish is that they draw more from the local area so fewer people from further afield and virtually none from abroad. ICol.Gravishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146317077934073291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-91895460024415645322010-07-02T14:48:17.585+01:002010-07-02T14:48:17.585+01:00I think what they fail to realise/care about is th...I think what they fail to realise/care about is that the cost in of itself is prohibitive to getting these new players in.<br /><br />If I'd just started the Hobby, and heard about this Tournament, I'd be checking it wasn't posted April 1st. In no way is tournament a legitimate descriptive term. Paying £55 for 2 days food and entertainment may be reasonable to us adults who have TheKing Elessarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981821487098781957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-75421233180863712782010-06-29T20:58:56.525+01:002010-06-29T20:58:56.525+01:00I like the fact they are encouraging that kind of ...I like the fact they are encouraging that kind of thing, afterall its not only a generic mathmatical game based on statistics and dice!<br /><br />Being at the main ToS tourny is special, but I dont really go for the actual competition (unless I was winning the thing - which strangley never happens!). Put it this way, I hate going to GW shops and would never game in them because of the kids and Marts Warhammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063518608015292635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-45931977149887831302010-06-29T16:47:10.913+01:002010-06-29T16:47:10.913+01:00PS: - Also, while working in publishing, I have no...PS: - Also, while working in publishing, I have no problem with the tie-breaker being on army roster (I'm already planning my Valkyrie Crash Safety brochure & Ork-Imperial phrasebook), I can see how some people who just want gaming will HATE it.Will Foxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092395634625680320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-88403224258180393122010-06-29T16:28:11.842+01:002010-06-29T16:28:11.842+01:00I agree with you an almost all the points - I love...I agree with you an almost all the points - I loved the the achievement you got from qualifying for the free final, lament the loss of the sixth game on the Sunday, and think it's a bit of a cheek to drop those things and still ask full price.<br /><br />But, I'll still be going.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />Much as I enjoy events like Vanguard, I find they draw from a narrower pool of Will Foxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092395634625680320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-53582278535353829202010-06-29T11:56:43.434+01:002010-06-29T11:56:43.434+01:00Very true. Im comparing £55 for general day out st...Very true. Im comparing £55 for general day out stuff as opposed to last years price.<br /><br />For the quality of food and such its still reasonable, but as you have pointed out no Justification.<br /><br />On a side not I attended Open War 13 at Warhammer World this year. Its a one dayer, but only cost £15 and still came with the food.<br /><br />Im not sure how the new best army rules will Marts Warhammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063518608015292635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-3184253461660689602010-06-28T14:31:05.705+01:002010-06-28T14:31:05.705+01:00It will still be a great event, the changes are as...It will still be a great event, the changes are as I mentioned both welcome an unwelcome, the greater capacity is great, the greater time/one less game is for me very meh, the scoring system likewise - if anything it probably favours my style of play and army.<br /><br />What gets me what you get for your ticket. <br /><br />Last year £55.00 got you 'casual' Friday night games, food, Col.Gravishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146317077934073291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933241570818910200.post-29569851031530437632010-06-28T13:32:23.366+01:002010-06-28T13:32:23.366+01:00To be honest, I think it will still be a great eve...To be honest, I think it will still be a great event, I for one will be still attending.<br /><br />I am thrilled they dropped a game on the sun as I will be able to see the closing stuff and drive home safely at a reasonable time without being stupidly tired.<br /><br />£55 for two days entertainment and your food sorted is very reasonable imo.<br /><br />I think change to something you love is Marts Warhammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063518608015292635noreply@blogger.com