Britcon 2010 - FoG competitions

[peterrjohnston]

Nik - might it be a good time to suggest some sort of poll at this year's event as to whether Saturday could be reduced to 2 games in future years? Some potential attendees have said they're put off by the long Saturday. Plus it would make the admin and fitting in shopping easier.

Not that I'm likely to attend, so you can discount my opinion , but the Saturday does put me off. I remember the Saturday evening game at the WIC in Epson(?) and thinking never again.
I would have thought a switch to the now WIC format of 2+2+2 would make more sense for six games.

[kevinj]

So the umpires don't hand out suncream at Britcon then?

It's Manchester. Umbrellas would be more useful!

[nikgaukroger]

Nik - might it be a good time to suggest some sort of poll at this year's event as to whether Saturday could be reduced to 2 games in future years? Some potential attendees have said they're put off by the long Saturday. Plus it would make the admin and fitting in shopping easier.

It is something we already regularly consider. At present the balance appears to be pretty much in favour of the 3 days, however, it may change and one option we have considered is offering comps with 6 games and comps with 5 games to cater for preferences - so for e.g. we could have a 6 game FoG comp (for real players) and a 5 game FoG comp (lightweight option <g>) on offer at the same time.

[nikgaukroger]

I would have thought a switch to the now WIC format of 2+2+2 would make more sense for six games.

Manchester + Friday mitigates against that

It may be surprising, but 2 games of Friday is not something the punters seem to be interested in on the whole.

[iversonjm]

Thanks everybody. See you there.

[kevinj]

Manchester + Friday mitigates against that

Plus, for some of us, the necessity of taking time off is a consideration when deciding if a competition is viable, not starting until the evening gives more choice.

[philqw78]

And I now have a decent army that can fight in all three 15mm periods. Just to keep myself guessing.

[dave_r]

Yup, it would be tricky playing three games at the same time. That would certainly keep me guessing....

[philqw78]

Yup, it would be tricky playing three games at the same time. That would certainly keep me guessing....

I didn't say at the same time bloody obfuscator.

[timmy1]

Question. How can a Naked Fanatic have a decent army?

[philqw78]

Question. How can a Naked Fanatic have a decent army?

They have clothes and don't drink cider on Friday night. Maybe a bit of Baijiu, occasionally

[timmy1]

Phil

I never knew you were so rich. With the new taxes I have stopped drinking Westons and switched to Bolli as a cheaper option.

[philqw78]

I'm drinking as much as I can before the new stock comes in

[timmy1]

I will have to try that option. Asda here I come.

[philqw78]

3 special reserve Henry Weston for £4 at Tesco. Thats 12.3 units of alcohol in less than 3 pints. Surprised I can still see the screen. Good job its 32"

[timmy1]

Asda do Westons Scrumpy extra special 7.5% for GBP 4.08. That is just over 14 units. And it tastes nicer IMNVHO.

[philqw78]

Puff! Special Reserve is 8.2%, but if your going get me a couple for Britcon. (had to put the thread back on track somehow)

[timmy1]

Agreed but the 4.08 gets you 2 Ltrs not 'just less than 3 pints for 4.00'.

[philqw78]

Any way, back to Britcon. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.

[tonygarry]

I planning on taking my Norse Irish(25mm) to Britcon this year....only two more units to finish.....only slight logistical problem is the size of the army even at 650 points its huge.

Tony