June 20th under the "Big-Top"

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:29 pm

The 6th annual "Battle under the Big Top" will return to Loveland Ohio on June
20th at the Chas. A. Brigham Jr. Masonic Temple

800 points, One army list from any FoG books released thru May 30th.

There is room for 12 spots under the Tent. If more parties are interested, weather permitting we can set up additional tables under the big blue sky!

3 x 3.5 hour rounds with hard-whistle stop.
Historical match-ups for the two rounds with final pairings via point totals.

Check-in: 0830
Round #1: 0900

There will be food, drinks, good times, and great friends.

Interested parties are required to send an email to scott.jeske@fuse.net to secure their spot.
Emails should include their name, army choice & date (No lists need to be sent!)
and be sent by June 13rd. Failure to do so will give those that pre-register
the option in the first round to be attacker/defender. Walk-ups are encouraged
but will be subject to the previous caveat.

Directions:
From I-71N, exit # 19, Mason-Montgomery Road. Turn left at end of ramp, and turn
right onto Fields-Ertel Road. Then....

From I-71S, exit # 19, Mason-Montgomery Road. Turn left at end of ramp, and turn
left onto Fields-Ertel Road. Then....

....Go east on Fields-Ertel, cross Montgomery Rd. (Rt.22). Continue to four way
stop at Lebanon Road. Turn right, and travel south 1 mile on Lebanon Road. One
story hall at 11665 Lebanon on right, just before Rozzi's Famous Fireworks.

Either direction on I-275, exit # 52, Loveland-Maderia. Turn left at end of
ramp. Travel east 1 mile on Loveland-Maderia Road. Turn left onto Lebanon Road,
and travel north 1.6 miles. One story hall at 11665 Lebanon Road on left, just
after Symmes Twnshp. Park and Rozzi's Famous Fireworks.

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:45 pm

I've started to receive emails about this and wanted to expand on other offerings in and around the area for families and other travelers....

The two attractions below are within 10 minutes of the tournament.

Kings Island amusment park

http://www.visitkingsisland.com/#actions

Great Wolf indoor water park

http://www.greatwolf.com/mason/activiti ... 2765669534

Union Terminial Museum in Downtown (35 minutes from the tournament) has some
nice displays

http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_our_ ... _terminal/#

The Reds play the WhiteSox the 19-21st and Great American Ball Park is a real
nice visit and family friendly.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/ticketin ... p?c_id=cin

The Cincinnati Zoo is world class...

http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/

Plenty of hotel accomodations are nearby also and if needed transportation to/from airport can be arranged.

Madcam.

flameberge · Post by **flameberge** » Tue May 12, 2009 5:15 pm

Any chance I could get directions coming from I-75N? Thanks. Oh and is this a tournament only or is the "Battle under the Big Top" a show?

babyshark · Post by **babyshark** » Tue May 12, 2009 5:17 pm

I wish I could show up for this, but I will be on vacation in Provence. Not a bad substitute.

Marc

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Tue May 12, 2009 7:09 pm

Coming from where on I75N?

If south of the River, just stay on I71 and follow what was written above...

If North, then get on Cross County East towards I 71 N and then follow above...

Madcam.

hercimurthemediocre · Post by **hercimurthemediocre** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:39 pm

flameberge wrote:Any chance I could get directions coming from I-75N? Thanks. Oh and is this a tournament only or is the "Battle under the Big Top" a show?

It's a small show. The tournament itself is held in a tent outside the lodge which is the actual show/con location. This is what I spoke to you of by PM. I trust you now have the info you need?

Also, count me in Scott. Until further notice, I plan to show despite the scheduling/obligation snafoo. Are you planning list submissions or anything else I should know about?

JF

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:01 pm

Good to have you.... I'd like army selection but list submission is not necessary....

Update so far:

Mike Hart
Chuck Hines
Jim Hauber
Al Applegate
Philip Knapke
Silvo Marra
Brian Caskey
John Loy
Jeff Fletcher
Ernie Baker
Scott Jeske (ringer/ref)

Possibles: (those that have shown interest)
Rich Novak
Glen Boise

Waiting on hearing for others.

Jeff, is that all from C-Bus?

Andy1972 · Post by **Andy1972** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:32 pm

Unless my friends change their flight plans i wont be there... And i will be missing Origins FOG tourney too.

recharge · Post by **recharge** » Wed May 27, 2009 11:28 pm

You want us to PM you an army name?

John

hercimurthemediocre · Post by **hercimurthemediocre** » Thu May 28, 2009 2:31 am

madcam2us wrote:

Jeff, is that all from C-Bus?

Yes, I think so. Doug is unfortunately committed to hosting a COGA meeting at his place. Otherwise, he would come.

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Thu May 28, 2009 12:42 pm

recharge wrote:You want us to PM you an army name?

John

Please do...

nikgaukroger · Post by **nikgaukroger** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:01 pm

2009
Ottoman - 4/0/1
Khurasian - 3/5/2

Looking a bit worse post IWF than it did before - he notes with a safety margin of 4000 miles between us

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:33 pm

How do you distinguish between a Win and a Draw? Is it simply if your army is broken?

I ask because if you "draw" 19-1 and "lose" 16-9, then I know which is the better result....

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Thu May 28, 2009 5:20 pm

hmmm... I updated this yesterday.... Seems it didn't stick...

anyways, I play a draw as one were <2x amount of points one earns keeps it the that column.

vs Niks 13-7 I think I gave it a loss so its correct with a 4/0/1

Madcam.

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Thu May 28, 2009 5:23 pm

no it took... Nik's safe with my only "defeat" with the Turks...

though, next time I'll bring one of my kids to roll the dice for me!

Madcam

nikgaukroger · Post by **nikgaukroger** » Thu May 28, 2009 6:30 pm

madcam2us wrote:no it took... Nik's safe with my only "defeat" with the Turks...

though, next time I'll bring one of my kids to roll the dice for me!

Madcam

In which case I may as well concede now

ratprince · Post by **ratprince** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:28 pm

Hey Madcam!

Is this the Madcam from FoW as well? Just checking!

I am now hooked on this game! I have yet to assemble an army but I am furiously searching for a fast way to gather one.

Is there still room in this tournament? I have yet to play but have pretty much memorized the rules (wink..wink). I used to play WRG, DBA, DBM, armati, etc... so have a fundamental understanding. I sold off all my ancients back in 2004 when I started FoW, but now need some more flavor in my gaming diet!

Any tips on where to acquire a painted army fast?

I cant paint anymore with my back problems, but I can play !

So...if there is room, and you might be able to guide me to a way to acquire or "use" an army for my first go, count me in!

Thanks!

Mike McMann

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:20 pm

Hey Mike,

It is indeed me!

I saw your post under Big-Gazza's and replied there...

We'd love to have you come dow... Just give us a list of what you'd like and we'll see about getting you a loaner army...

As for painting, Jim Hauber (he painted the IWF prize) does some commission work, is fast, and will be at the event....

I'll make sure you meet up with him...

PM me with your wish list...

Madcam

ratprince · Post by **ratprince** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:37 pm

Sweeet!

I will plan to be there!

I will send you the list I am thinking of and you can rip it to shreds!

Thanks Scott!

Mike

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:37 pm

I will send you the list I am thinking of and you can rip it to shreds

Or in Madcams case think "ooh, that's a better list than anything I've came up with"...