Who won? Howd it go?
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Who won? Howd it go?
I did and it went well
I did the narrative and it was a blast. The first day consisted of two games and the Imperials got absolutely trounced by the end of the day. The second day was one long game played on two giant tables. Without explaining the background, it was Imperials versus Chaos and the Imperials had to get a character model into base contact with four super demons. We were able to kill enough of the 88 bloodletters bubble wrapping the one on my end of the table and get past five bloodthirsters (plus other stuff) to clear a path to the demon on the last turn. I had a squad of vanguard vets that would have done it, but a couple of heralds of tzeentch on charriots flamed them and I forgot how I should have rolled the saves and let the sergeant died on the top of the last turn. We all thought it was over when it was our turn, but someone pointed out that I still had a five man tac squad in a rhino in range to drive up 6", them get out 6" and possibly make a 6" run to get the sergeant into base contact. I rolled the six for the run, tied the game and it ended there. It was one of those memorable moments when everyone was watching one roll of the die that changed the outcome of the game.
Epic!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by DandyPandy
Roll 6's. The tactics are intensifying!!!!!
Congratulations. What army did you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by noodlers
I got trounced twice, I trounced twice and barely won one at the end. Lots of rock/paper/scissors goin' on.
Chaos space marinesQuote:
Originally Posted by DAv
Well, now everyone knows you are lying.Quote:
Originally Posted by noodlers
You didn't before? lol
I am pleased that it took an insane army choice to make people think I didn't winQuote:
Originally Posted by Caldera02
It isn't WGC without Jim behind a laptop...
Oh, I knew, but now everyone does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caldera02
If you're gonna lie, at least make it a good one!
Ha, thanks, but seems like scoring ran just fine without me.Quote:
Originally Posted by daKing
The narrative tables were truly awesome. Daniel's run roll was literally watched by 30odd people and everyone screamed (in delight or dismay) at once when it came up a 6. A true hail mary.
Much thanks to the organizers, and all the participants. What a wonderful way to spend a weekend!
Out of 8 games I had 7 great games. But, there is always one turd in the punch bowl and it was only half a turd as the guys partner was really nice.
I remeber when The 40k championship tournament had 7 games in two days. Saw that this year it was only 5 games. What did y'all think about the slower pace?
It seemed like everyone was a lot more laid back with the 5 game format.
I liked the 5 game format... It was nice and relaxing.
5 games were perfect - much nicer.
Agreed - now if we can just get rid of win/loss!
I agree 100%! I hate Win/Loss. Reece was amazed at the lack of drops, I think that is because most attendees are used to playing all rounds at WGC and did not know W/L was in effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caldera02
I noticed a low attendance from the Austin locals. Was that true?
Nick
Thomas
Dan
Matt A
Matt M
Chris
Dru
noodlers and his bro
Morella
Joe G
Kiser
Myself
all played the GT and or Team Events
JW
ferro
Dandy
James
all played narrative
It was a big improvement over last year attendance wise.
If the TO notices a lack of drops and is shocked then that should communicate to him a goddamn problem in his format.
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Originally Posted by Hogleg
Yeah...but ego and stuff. It's hard to admit your baby is retarded.
There were a few other locals too that aren't regulars at Dl or here, Aaron (FW guy) and that guy who played SW who mostly plays at mages. Mike B was there on Sat doing infinity demos.
I think the lack of drops may have something to do with most of the attendees being from texas. If you fly into LV, then you have a choice on day 2: play in the lower brackets or check out Vegas. If you're from SA, Dallas, Houston, you've probably already seen Austin.
Also, I know at least one guy I played was here from Houston basically because he got a weekend pass. So this was like a mini-vacation from family duty, outcomes were irrelevant to him. I would imagine a few others were in similar situations, or had driven in with a few friends, so they were stuck if some were still playing it out.
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Originally Posted by CRP
W/L still sucks and causes people to drop at tourneys.
Yeah, I would agree. Was my point - the set of circumstances for the people coming here is different and that skews the interpretation.Quote:
Originally Posted by CRP
(Don't know why but my posts keep duplicating today it seems.)
Yeah the site seems a little buggy today
That's fine except there weren't any drops this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by CRP
I think because we've trained everyone for 7 games. If you switch to five, then there's plenty of time to be hung over.
Yeah, I think it's more that people are trained that WGC isn't win loss.
Fewer drops than any previous WGC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hogleg
Sorry I missed it. New job and all that jazz.
please dont do igc next year. that is all.
I can guarantee with 100% accuracy there will be no "igc" next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bullymike
you know what the **** i mean. igctgctwgc. dont poke my bear. i was pretty sad to skip this year because their rules were used. plus it gives more validation to other local two-days to use it, also gross.
There's about 99% chance you will see ITC format next year.
Might as well start the twelve step process now.