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Post by Simon Robinson on Feb 10, 2012 10:41:06 GMT
Axes 2012 will be on the Saturday 18th August. At the moment there will only be a WAB2 competition hence the name change from the previous two years.
Place: The Rushden Scouts Hall, Brookes Close behind Orbit Tyres which is on Skinners Lane Rushden (as last year)
Places available: 20
I am currently writing the rules and testing scenarios with the aim of having the rules pack ready in June so please look out for it then.
What I can tell you at the moment (for those of you who like to plan ahead) is -
We will be playing 2100pts on 6x4 tables using lists from the new "Armies of Antiquity" book. The pack will detail exactly which lists and variants may be taken but if the army is available in the period 800AD - 1050AD and does not use rockets, cannon or other black-powder style weapons it is probably allowed (but not definitely).
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Post by Graham Sargeant on Feb 10, 2012 14:12:56 GMT
Only axes? no axis :-( Shame...I really enjoyed the Flames of War last year.
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Post by Simon Robinson on Feb 10, 2012 15:15:38 GMT
At the moment we have nobody who wishes to organise the Axis side of things - if we get a volunteer then that's a different matter.
If necessary and there was enough interest it might even be possible to have a separate date for "Axis 2012"
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Post by wstevens on Feb 10, 2012 17:36:14 GMT
Only 20? I think we could stretch that to 22 or 24 as we are doing so for the Rumble. Also this is a singles tournament so there will be more space so to speak peoplewise.
An Axis tournament would be good - the best person to ask about doing this would be Nobby as he seems quite good at getting people to these sort of things. Unless somebody wants to take up the baton and run one for a day perhaps later on in the year. Remember Sundays are always an option - I repeat that word for those who missed it "OPTION".
As I don't play FoW it seems a little awkward for me to run it when there are so many different characters at the club that only have to step forward and ask me how. I don't mind if you use the Paypal account I use for the Rumble etc... Choice is yours.
I've posted over at the WAB forum with a view that Simon will add to this as and when he feels its necessary.
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Post by Simon Robinson on Feb 10, 2012 20:24:38 GMT
The 20 is based on last years pack - if we get 20 then, I will look into the possibility of adding extra tables. It will be possible simply because we currently don't have the Axis 2012 using terrain and tables.
Yes - if we can get a volunteer to run the Axis side, then there is no reason not run an event.
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Post by zedeyejoe on Feb 11, 2012 8:38:53 GMT
You would be lucky to get 20 WABers, this years GT has only got 12 players.
Steve (Riley) and myself will be keeping an eye open for this one.
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Post by james on Feb 11, 2012 9:35:17 GMT
What period are they running? We have at least 6 keen WAB gamers in our club at present and a couple more with WAB armies who dabble.
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Post by wstevens on Feb 11, 2012 10:22:33 GMT
I'm expecting at least 8 from the Phoenix alone - and we have a lot of local interest from Northampton and MK. Not only this but the guys from Pompey seem to be up for it as well as the regular veterans of the game. I can see this one hitting the virtual map/timetable as a must go.
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Post by tiger1 (Paul) on Feb 11, 2012 10:44:41 GMT
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Post by carl on Feb 11, 2012 11:10:52 GMT
be careful mate, it's a mickey mouse operation by all accounts ;D ;D
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Post by wstevens on Feb 13, 2012 16:41:39 GMT
That was a bit of a goofy comment!
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Post by stunties on Mar 6, 2012 18:52:16 GMT
after speaking to carl and the fellas last night doing a little demo at our place im keen to get an army together for this event count me in when you have everything organised.
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Post by wstevens on Mar 6, 2012 18:59:49 GMT
No wonder i couldn't get him last night on the blower. Secret moonlighter! Any road yes more the merrier - just check out the armies that will be allowed when the rulespack comes out Justin.
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Post by stunties on Mar 6, 2012 20:17:58 GMT
sorry carl if i dropped you in it... if last night is anything to go by we should have 4 or so wab lists by august so thanks again for the tutorial im sure the guys appreciated it. cant wait to get my elephants - please try not to nerf them too much im all about the fluff after all xD
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Post by carl on Mar 6, 2012 23:17:47 GMT
no probs, i'm always in trouble somewhere, mostly with the other half.
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