Godendag 2008

rbodleyscott · Post by **rbodleyscott** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:38 pm

I am planning on offering 15mm FoG as the main event at Godendag 2008 at Usk on 27th/28th January. (Although I will also be offering DBM for hold-outs).

Godendag is normally a doubles event, so the plan ould be to continue as such if there are enough entrants.

The question is how many points to choose for a doubles event with 3.5 hours per round.

I am leaning towards 900 points rather than the 1000 points previously proposed for doubles events, to try avoid too many timed out games. Any thoughts?

hammy · Post by **hammy** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:02 pm

I would think that 900 points for what will be the first FoG doubles comp propper seems reasonable.

Once people realise you need to fight at least 2/3 of the enemy army to win a game of FoG then you could look at moving up to 1000 points IMO.

Hammy

rbodleyscott · Post by **rbodleyscott** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:28 pm

Now on web page:

http://www.byzant.demon.co.uk/godendag.htm

shall · Post by **shall** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:58 pm

In my diary
I'll be there.

Si

clivevaughan · Post by **clivevaughan** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:07 pm

Given that singles competitions (eg Roll Call & Britcom) are 800 points, 900 for doubles seems mean with two players pushing the boys around.

hammy · Post by **hammy** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:56 pm

So far there have been a fair number of unfinished games among less experienced players. I believe that the 900 points is intended to have a better chance of results while people are still learning the game. I suspect that the 2009 event will be up to 1000 points a side.

I am definitley intending being there next year and may even stay in the same pub as last year. The idea of a bar that stays open till 2-3 in the morning appeals

rbodleyscott · Post by **rbodleyscott** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:08 pm

hammy wrote:So far there have been a fair number of unfinished games among less experienced players. I believe that the 900 points is intended to have a better chance of results while people are still learning the game. I suspect that the 2009 event will be up to 1000 points a side.

I am definitley intending being there next year and may even stay in the same pub as last year. The idea of a bar that stays open till 2-3 in the morning appeals

Where was that, the King's Head?

Several of the pubs in Usk regularly do lock-ins - you would have to ask my son Ned, he is the expert.

hammy · Post by **hammy** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:18 pm

rbodleyscott wrote:
hammy wrote: I am definitley intending being there next year and may even stay in the same pub as last year. The idea of a bar that stays open till 2-3 in the morning appeals
Where was that, the King's Head?

Several of the pubs in Usk regularly do lock-ins - you would have to ask my son Ned, he is the expert.

I think that was the one. On the Friday night Martin and I were walking past the bar of our pub after leaing the one we had the first lock in in and noticed half the SAO comittee in the bar of our pub through the window. We had to stop for a chat and another beer or three

neilhammond · Post by **neilhammond** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:29 pm

rbodleyscott wrote:Several of the pubs in Usk regularly do lock-ins - you would have to ask my son Ned, he is the expert.

Indeed. Jer and I managed to get locked into the Royal(?) one year. A pleasant experience.

I've not managed to pursuade Jer to migrate to FoG for Usk next year, I might have to play DBM!!!

Neil

donm · Post by **donm** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:54 pm

As Usk is sometime away might I suggest that we try some 1000 point games and see if the game is delayed unduly.

I am hoping to be at Britcon by Friday lunchtime (traffic permitting) and would be more than willing to try out a 1000 point game in the afternoon.

I am playing 25mm DBM all weekend and so it would be good practice

Don M

shall · Post by **shall** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:23 am

A good idea - perhaspa few people could boost their armies and use it as a test in the afternoon. Happy to coordinate it if people volunteer - I shall count you in Don.

Si

neilhammond · Post by **neilhammond** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:01 pm

shall wrote:A good idea - perhaspa few people could boost their armies and use it as a test in the afternoon. Happy to coordinate it if people volunteer - I shall count you in Don.

Si

I'd be prepared to give it a go on the friday afternoon.

Neil

shall · Post by **shall** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:58 pm

Don vs Neil so far then

Si

clivevaughan · Post by **clivevaughan** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:12 pm

I'd like to have a go at 1000 points - if there are 4 of us we could do it as a doubles!!!

shall · Post by **shall** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:38 pm

I expect Matt will play a doiubles game

Si

donm · Post by **donm** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:44 pm

As Steve is with me and usually partners (puts up with) me that would be fine.

If you want more games, I am sure Steve will be just fine on his own.

Anyway, plenty of time to sort out and no problem for me to bring two armies.

Don M

shall · Post by **shall** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:36 am

Excellent all-comers welcome for an impromptu 1000pts doubles test on the Friday as a warm up.

Si