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Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:30 am
by madaxeman
nigelemsen wrote:as an aside:
As 25mm FOG Ancients was missing this year... any chance of 25mm FOGR comp next year?
We're probably going to ask the AM community if they want a 25 period at Rol Call or The BHGS Challenge, so would there be any interest in doing the same for R? I am assuming Britcon is out as more people come by train!
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:34 am
by nigelemsen
i would be interested in a 25mm fogr at challenge or rollcall please... where do i enter
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:50 pm
by madaxeman
daveallen wrote:. I hope the traders did as well out of the Hannibal Fivers as I did. You can never have too many laser cut bases.
Dave
We gave back a total of £605 to the traders through the "Britcon Fiver", meaning at least £1200+ was spent by the gamers over the weekend - most traders reported a much better show than the last few years, which is good news all round!
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:30 pm
by spotteddog
well done to frederic finishing mid table in his first competition. keep your eye on this one! hunter.
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:50 pm
by quackstheking
spotteddog wrote:well done to frederic finishing mid table in his first competition. hunter.
and in doing so claimed the prize for being the "Top Unranked Player"!!!
Don
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:01 pm
by timmy1
Nigel
You do realise that Alasdair dropped more points than you achieved through the weekend. If you had played 6 games you might have got a better score...
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:07 pm
by timmy1
Impressive performance from Lynette - only player who finished in the top 6 who was not a UK ranked top 15 player or reigning World Champion.
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:10 pm
by marshalney2000
Poor Nigel, who needs enemies when you have friends like that. Obviously a believer in the maxim that you should never hita man when he is down but kick him as it easier.
I am sure Nigel learned a lot from the weekend and will be back to wipe the smiles off our faces next year. Go on Nigel, give them hell.
John
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:12 pm
by quackstheking
timmy1 wrote:Impressive performance from Lynette
but she did have the "invincible" Japanese!
Inspired choice with others choosing late armies and no cavalry heavy TYW armies!
Well done Lynette!
Don
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:17 pm
by timmy1
Lynette was only one more draw away from a top 3 finish.
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:18 pm
by timmy1
John
I have finished bottom of the pile at Britcon so I know what it is like (not aided by drawing Alasdair first up...)
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:22 pm
by marshalney2000
Don, your post raises an interesting question. Is army choice inspired or a matter of luck. Last year I picked West Sudanese and won while this year a similar choice by another player did not work out as well because of the lack of cavalry armies. When I picked it last year, I thought it could work but was fortunate I ran into quite a few armies with cavalry. A lucky choice by me I think rather than inspired.
I am sure however Lynette's choice was inspired.
John
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:27 pm
by timmy1
John
Someone else took Japanese as well. The post from Don may not be unrelated to that fact...
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:27 pm
by marshalney2000
Timmy, I am afraid your efforts to get any sympathy from me are too late!! Although I must admit you drawing Alasdair in the first round almost comes close to drawing a tear from me in mutual sympathy.
John
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:48 pm
by nigelemsen
marshalney2000 wrote:Poor Nigel, who needs enemies when you have friends like that. Obviously a believer in the maxim that you should never hita man when he is down but kick him as it easier.
I am sure Nigel learned a lot from the weekend and will be back to wipe the smiles off our faces next year. Go on Nigel, give them hell.
John
Once I was 1 hour into my first game with the army, that is practice game against Simons savoy, I had worked out where I was going to finish with my historically interesting army... So with that the weekend was easy... Experiment with different ideas and plays... Many things learnt... Warfare and farnborough armies worked out... Remember I had our winners undivided attention for 3 hrs on the way home...
Ps: I thought I might mention Byron and I game 4th at attack this year with a sensible army... And 4th by 1pt off 3rd placed bob and Ben...
In the best spirt of good sportsmanship... "Revenge will be mine"
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:56 pm
by SwartzeHeinrich
spotteddog wrote:well done to frederic finishing mid table in his first competition. keep your eye on this one! hunter.
Thank you!
mind you i did get some proper schooling by David in rund one....... on the other hand he gave me some coaching on what to do so it all worked out
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:02 pm
by marshalney2000
If any one is interested I have just listed my Hapsburg Austrians with extra units on EBay UK although this can be sold internationally. I do not come with the army which is a blessing. No smart comments from you Hunter!
John
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:23 pm
by david53
SwartzeHeinrich wrote:I had a great time at Britcon. Partly because playing the accual games was a lot more fun then i remember but mostly because of the friendly atmosphere!
I met so many friendly and generous people i don't even know where to start.
I would however especially like to thank my opponents for putting up with my 4000+ rules questions and 2000+ obvious mistakes (all except Dave Redhead....i don't like him.....bringing 6/0 bayonet/reg gun BG borders on being anti-social if you ask me..........). You are a great bunch of people!
I bought Hunters lovely army for a friend of mine so ill drag him along to the doubles competition in October.
Hope to see you all there!
Fredric
Those lovely Danes so much better than average lol
Dave
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:08 pm
by spotteddog
John's is a lovely army very well painted and based. As for effectiveness 2nd at britcon ain't half bad. hunter
Re: Britcon 2013
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:17 pm
by timmy1
John
You still Paypal only?