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FoG tournament at UK Games Expo - 5th June
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:55 am
by hammy
** Latest update 29/01/10 **
There will be another one day 3 game comp at the UK Games Expo in Birmingham
The format will be much the same as last year 650 points, 5 by 3 tables, 2 1/2 hours.
Registration will be 9:30 till 10:00 (the doors open to the public at 9:30)
Game 1 - 10:00-12:30
Game 2 - 13:30-16:00
Game 3 - 16:15-18:45
Presentations - 18:45-19:00
Game duration will be 2 hours and 20 minutes plus 1-10 minutes random.
Play will stop at the end of the current phase.
I have argued our case for more tables and I think I have managed to prise them up to enough space for 32 players. Last year we had 28 and a waiting list.
At present the bookings system is not live. As soon as it is I will update this announcement.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:33 pm
by kevinj
Is this the one in Birmingham?
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:55 pm
by hammy
Yes.
I had Birmingham in the title then it got too long so I edited it out and didn't put it in the body of the message.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:03 pm
by nikgaukroger
No problem for me with a 7pm finish - I'd rather keep the existing format than change it as well.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:14 pm
by david53
650 points is about right droping to 600 I feel is 50 points too much.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:38 pm
by GordonJ
I'm happy to finish at 7pm. I like the format as it is and had a good time last year
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:44 pm
by Robert241167
I agree and am in for 7pm too.
Rob
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:23 pm
by rogerg
If I go I would not mind 7:00 p.m. either
(Rob, now you know at least three people who might be there, are you going to ask for potential runners and riders
)
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:33 pm
by Robert241167
Please excuse my newbie giddiness Roger.
Hopefully when I have reached your ripe years of gaming I will have calmed down a little.
Rob
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:29 am
by kevinj
The timings seem OK for me, the later start means not having to get up so early! I think 3 games at 650 is a good variation from the norm, but agree 600 would be a drop too far.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:54 pm
by guthroth
Hi
I would be up for 650 points and 7pm finish.
Pete
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:50 pm
by hammy
That seems pretty definite then.
I will update the announcment post to reflect things as they now look
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:47 am
by viking123
Hammy,
I am certain the players from Oxford will be coming if not more than last year.
Is the late finish to ensure Phil is available to collect his prize!!!
Bob
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:00 pm
by david53
Robert241167 wrote:Please excuse my newbie giddiness Roger.
Hopefully when I have reached your ripe years of gaming I will have calmed down a little.
Rob
Are you planing on staying at the same hotel?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:11 pm
by Robert241167
Unsure at the moment Dave as this time there may be guys from Halifax coming and they may decide to drive up on the day.
Rob
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:33 pm
by stenic
Berkeley Vale are looking to send a larger contingent this year and 7pm is fine by us.
Steve P
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:17 pm
by Robert241167
Just to let you all know that tickets are now available and I've got the first one !!
Rob
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:37 pm
by davidandlynda
We've got ours as well
David
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:01 pm
by hammy
Five tickets gone in the first two hours. This is almost like Glastonbury
OK it isn't but if you want a place I suggest you book sooner rather than expect there to be one left in six weeks time.
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:58 pm
by will05
Ok
I've got my ticket, haven't actualy played a game since last year though. Is anyone going to be going from Sheffield or there about and coming back, who I could get from, go halves on petrol. Though I have improved my army transport logistics so getting back to the train should be easier this time.
Will