Rushden Rumble 2010 results!!

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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 6, 2010 19:56:49 GMT

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Post by wstevens on Mar 6, 2010 19:56:49 GMT

A fantastic day had by all - made even better by an excellent turn out. One or two little tournie errors that have been rectified but have no bearing on the outcome of all awards today. It does help when slips are filled in correctly

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The winners were "Team Cross Swords" (a highly distrusted Daemon and dwarf combo) - Andi Avery and Guy Ringham who scored 62 tournament points and 4629 vps to boot!
Well done lads! I'll be seeing you in Bristol Tex!

Coming in second by just one tournament point was "Driving Miss Carstein" (Battle Brothers - VC/VC) - Paul Redmund and Emyr Mortimer-Roberts who scored 53 Tournament points.

Just out of the awards by that one point in third were " Ultimategaming 101" - (a daemon / Dark Elf combo) sired by Matt and Ant Howley with 52 Tournament points. Not bad for losing their first game. They did take sweet revenge and pulverised their next two opponents - to make off with the Phoenix Bloodthirster Cups scoring an impressive 5015vps!!!

The best painted force was almost unanimously given to Chris Smith of the "Undisclosed Virgins" team for his wonderfully painted Empire force. Nicely painted , textured right and based with conversions here and there. Nice one!

Best Sportsmanship went to the "we fight like Girls" team of Rory Deans and Darran Gwynne - truly good blokes!

.... and we don't like having certain people going empty handed because they came bottom of the pile. This was only by VP differences. "Gladiators" team of David Wilkins and Mike Armstrong gained the wooden spoon trophies and good sports they were at the award ceremony - kudos to you both!!
These two also get a free in to next year's Rushden Rumble 2011.
So refer back to this spot for confirmation.

A massive thank you to Will, Robert and Simon who gave up their time to come in as last minute replacements but they weren't needed after all. Steve and I have already discussed that you will all get a free night at the Phoenix gaming club for your troubles.

Thank you also to Carl, Stephen, Darrell, Andy, Edmund, David, Julie who all helped with the venue prep and doughnut fetching!

I would also like to add that a certain gentleman did actually contribute more than he should towards his entrance payment which went towards the trophies (with his permission mind) - The Phoenix Gaming Club would like to say a massive thank you to you Mr Thompson!

N.B. There should have been an extra 3 bonus points added to the score of the "Chimps Tea Party" to bring them up to 36 points - this made no bearing on their position (apologies guys).

See you all next year!!!

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carl Committee Member Posts: 4,431	Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 6, 2010 20:42:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by carl on Mar 6, 2010 20:42:32 GMT well done Warren. excellent day. SO, who is going to do a 40k or WAB one then??
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Simon Robinson Committee Member Posts: 1,631	Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 6, 2010 21:11:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Simon Robinson on Mar 6, 2010 21:11:42 GMT WAB is tricky, you need to either restrict it to certain books / aarmies or use an ABC system to allow extra points for weaker armies. Still it is an idea worth thinking about
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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 6, 2010 21:27:38 GMT

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Post by wstevens on Mar 6, 2010 21:27:38 GMT

I have a cunning plan!

This has already been drafted - in my head mind - but the safest bet is to download one of the WAB tournie packs from one of the major tournies and go from there. The good thing about this is that there are a number of tournies around but not a lot of WAB ones.
Even if we hold it again at the scout hut I'm sure we will get some good numbers again. Even if its a singles comp we should fill it with half with our guys!

On a bias note - 40K is not my scene as you all know - even though I have a Nids army. I wouldn't be confident with the rules although there would be enough of you to do this. A WAB tournie on the other hand would not have a lot of clashes with other WAB tournies in the country. I think keeping to the Ancients periods as we have done for the campaign would be a better idea.

Undecided whether this would go doubles WAB or singles WAB. However after the success of the Rushden Rumble 2010 I am really looking forward to the Rushden Rumble 2011. As all the groundwork has been done for this there is really no need to fix what isn't broken with this. So next year should be a doddle.

I am going to have a look out for perspective dates and non-clash days on the tournie circuit. Hopefully this will have just WAB players that are not really interested in WFB or 40K and we can gauge interest from there.

Just to add to Carl's Question - Julie and I have already put our names down for the WAB one provisionally. With this one I will make it clear that everyone will have to send their army lists for checking prior to the event with a points deduction for failure before a certain time, as we did find two mistakes with army lists today.

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carl Committee Member Posts: 4,431	Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 7, 2010 10:41:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by carl on Mar 7, 2010 10:41:07 GMT good man. might need to borrow an army for that though. you could of course both join in the 40k if its a doubles tournie with each of you pairing up with a.n. other so they can assist with the rules etc
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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 7, 2010 12:33:02 GMT

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Post by wstevens on Mar 7, 2010 12:33:02 GMT

I have checked all tournament dates around as the 3rd of July does seem a very good date for the WAB tournament. Carl could you contact the Scout lady and ask her if the Scout Hut is free for that day please? There are no other tournaments/expos going on that I can see.
I think its best to do this as a singles competition. I will post to others over at the commitee section as I just want this area solely for any feedback from people about the Rushden Rumble.

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darkangel1(Darrell) Gates of Antares Master of the Ravenwing The Dark Angels the First Legion the true Angels of Death Posts: 1,060	Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 7, 2010 12:53:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darkangel1(Darrell) on Mar 7, 2010 12:53:00 GMT Congratulations Warren on a truly excellent day I asked many of the guests what they thought and all said it was a friendly fun event that they really enjoyed I look forward to the next one
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wstevens Global Moderator Lord of the Dead "I never thought I could sink so low" Posts: 3,934	Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 7, 2010 13:19:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wstevens on Mar 7, 2010 13:19:11 GMT Thanks I hope we could get some other entrants to leave feedback. This is something to possibly think about for the future - feedback slips on the day.
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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 7, 2010 18:37:21 GMT

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Post by johng on Mar 7, 2010 18:37:21 GMT

Thanks for the great event, was definitely worth making the trip over for

Looks like we were the spoilers of the event (playing the 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed teams, sorry guys

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I've sent a pm regarding where our team is listed, you've got our score basically right but put us below 3 teams with lower scores?

wstevens Global Moderator Lord of the Dead "I never thought I could sink so low" Posts: 3,934	Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 7, 2010 18:53:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wstevens on Mar 7, 2010 18:53:24 GMT Sounds good but could you please post over at the committee section (as you have) I want this free for Rushden Rumble feedback not club politics etc...
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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 16, 2010 18:09:04 GMT

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Post by stunties on Mar 16, 2010 18:09:04 GMT

Mar 7, 2010 13:19:11 GMT wstevens said:

Thanks I hope we could get some other entrants to leave feedback. This is something to possibly think about for the future - feedback slips on the day.

From all 5 of us at norman cross a big thankyou for your hard work warren.

couple of pointers for next time:-
1. the doughnuts were fresh(stale only next time)
2. coffee actually tasted of coffee...strange

my only criticism would be the comments on one of the photo's... not sure its meant but i know how it reads.

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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 17, 2010 1:14:08 GMT

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Post by wstevens on Mar 17, 2010 1:14:08 GMT

Not from me Justin - its my Mum's husband having a jipe at me because I love doughnuts and when I'm around their house I seem to be always eating ... now you know. Sorry if you took it as a personal afront - it really had nothing to do with anyone in the picture. He uses Flickr to communicate with me. I'm corixa66 on there.

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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 17, 2010 7:42:42 GMT

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Post by stunties on Mar 17, 2010 7:42:42 GMT

no worries warren, im the only one who's seen it i think. so just my paranoia kicking in ....who said that?

we had 3 hard fought games with enjoyment in every round. congratulations on your first tourney obviously a steep learning curve as was ours last year.
As for constructive feedback its your tourney and we enjoyed it if you achieved what you set out to only fine tweeking is needed.

we have our 2nd tourney planned for the coming months probably short notice it will be club members and invitation only, it goes without saying that once we have a date all will be welcome from pheonix.
i will post here once we have a rulespack. we intend to send 7th edition out with a bang and call it FILTH HAMMER rewarding the dirtiest combo's and the cheesiest lists.(dont take a rubber mallet to a sword fight) Somehow its always the balanced lists that win through anyhow.

cheers guys!!!!

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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 17, 2010 18:33:07 GMT

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Post by wstevens on Mar 17, 2010 18:33:07 GMT

This sounds even better if its local - however Bristol Brawl (not so local!) is on in the first weekend of June so I couldn't go then - doesn't stop others though!

Filthhammer? Hmmm I believe the The Marple Marauders are doing something similar with something called fluffy hammer ??
3000pts of your nastiest - multiple monsters most welcomed etc..

What points were you looking at for this?

x2 units of 10 Bloodknights allowed ;D

I'll wait in anticipation of your rulespack then...

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Rushden Rumble 2010 results!! Mar 17, 2010 23:05:54 GMT

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Post by stunties on Mar 17, 2010 23:05:54 GMT

the rulespack will be uncomplicated.
2x1000 points doubles anything in the army books is fair game any combo's no penalty for unusal pairings ie. HE & VC.
something along those lines im sure with all the special characters and nasty combo's it will be funny to see what horrific combinations people come up with.