Slitherine

Still trying to make contact with a number of wargamers in Christchurch. Some are OK but haven't yet reached a couple. Concerned about Tim Driver who has(d) a wargames shop in the CBD.

Fingers crossed.

Everyone seems to be accounted for with two very understandable cancellations and a couple still TBA. 6 from Christchurch have confirmed they are still coming despite the torrid circumstances. One DBA Aussie who came via ChCh has his armies locked down in a hotel within the CBD; we have sourced replacement armies for him.

And on a lighter note, Dave R keeps going up to Steve L and asking for his trophy because its an absolute certainty he's going to win the whole lot. A bit like Gollum actually. Yesterday he was composing his victory speech and today he was muttering something about taking over 140 point total over the comp.

"My trophy my precious trophy" he says. He's even been heard to be swimming in every pond or puddle that "LOTR certified guide-Duncan" claims was in a scene with Gollum.

hazelbark wrote:And on a lighter note, Dave R keeps going up to Steve L and asking for his trophy because its an absolute certainty he's going to win the whole lot. A bit like Gollum actually. Yesterday he was composing his victory speech and today he was muttering something about taking over 140 point total over the comp.

"My trophy my precious trophy" he says. He's even been heard to be swimming in every pond or puddle that "LOTR certified guide-Duncan" claims was in a scene with Gollum.

I have information from a confidential source that the Aussies are lurking in the pub across the road from the venue. Presumably to get out of setting up tables. Perhaps Dave can assemble a fellowship to track them down.

hazelbark wrote:And on a lighter note, Dave R keeps going up to Steve L and asking for his trophy because its an absolute certainty he's going to win the whole lot. A bit like Gollum actually. Yesterday he was composing his victory speech and today he was muttering something about taking over 140 point total over the comp.

"My trophy my precious trophy" he says. He's even been heard to be swimming in every pond or puddle that "LOTR certified guide-Duncan" claims was in a scene with Gollum.

But of course this is an unusual World Championship for Americans, as none Americans are allowed to enter. So you're amazed at anybody else having a chance to win Dan.

philqw78 wrote:So you're amazed at anybody else having a chance to win Dan.

Is that the prize?

titanu wrote:

philqw78 wrote:So you're amazed at anybody else having a chance to win Dan.

Is that the prize?

Wooden spoon

philqw78 wrote:

titanu wrote:

philqw78 wrote:So you're amazed at anybody else having a chance to win Dan.

Is that the prize?

Wooden spoon

Well Dave does live stiring it!

philqw78 wrote:Wooden spoon

Actually, from my personal experience its traditional in Wellington for us to present a "Horses Ass" trophy. ;->)

zoltan wrote:

philqw78 wrote:Wooden spoon

Actually, from my personal experience its traditional in Wellington for us to present a "Horses Ass" trophy. ;->)

Well, you can call Dan a horses ass if you want. I'm sure he's been called worse whilst umpiring.

Oh, that's something you'll have to get used to as well

My best recollection of the results so far is:

1. Dave Ruddock 47
2. Anthony Winter 45

Everybody else below that doesn't matter

Posted by Dave R using Hammy's account

hammy wrote:My best recollection of the results so far is:1. Dave Ruddock 47 Everybody else below that doesn't matter Posted by Dave R using Hammy's account

No blowing one's own trumpet here then!!

Try not to blow it this time Dave!

Leading from the front is all well and good but it's the submariners you have to watch out for!

Best of luck!

I've deliberately left the results at the venue this evening. Today's first two rounds were drawn based (roughly) on a combination of:
- army year
- "historical" matchup
- you can't play someone from your own country

Its fair to say there were a number of disappointed faces this evening and some pleasantly surprised ones. The real gaming starts tomorrow morning!

;->)

Two games mean very little in a swiss cheese system

petedalby wrote:Try not to blow it this time Dave!

Leading from the front is all well and good but it's the submariners you have to watch out for!

Best of luck!

He's handicapped this time by not having a total numpty to play on top table in round 3 like he did in ALexandria

Anyway, IMO it is rounds 4 and 5 of these 6 game comps that is really important.

I am experiencing total, seething envy while reading this on my computer at work.

Good luck, people, and may Dan Hazelwood win. (You will note that I did not say the "best man.")

Marc

babyshark wrote:I am experiencing total, seething envy while reading this on my computer at work.

Good luck, people, and may Dan Hazelwood win. (You will note that I did not say the "best man.")

Marc

If it did happen one assumes that the prize would be presented to his dice

babyshark wrote:I am experiencing total, seething envy while reading this on my computer at work.

Good luck, people, and may Dan Hazelwood win. (You will note that I did not say the "best man.")

Marc

Given that Dan got a narrow win in his first game (11-9 I think) and got walloped 24-1 in the second then I suspect the Septic challenge is now over.