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    Is there a WM/H Journeyman/slow grow league starting up anywhere?

    I'm new to the area (about three weeks!) and thinking of starting up some Skorne, and I wondered if anyone was planning, running, or considering a Journeyman or slow-grow league in the Austin area. We're living in Pflugerville, but I could reasonably drive anywhere in the area.

    Also, my wife and I are generally a little slow to meet new folks in a new town, but if anyone's up to play against a couple of fairly experienced (but ruthlessly casual) players, please give me a shout!

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    No league like that in the near future, but Wednesdays are the normal WarmaHordes nights at Dragons Lair in Austin. Its about a 20 min drive from Pville depending on where about you live. We dont shun new people, this group is very welcoming of new players. Most of us can play any point level with multiple factions. So swing buy and introduce yourself and have a game! We will be there tonight.

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    How do you guys handle lining up games here? My wife and I have played for a while, but our group was very casual. Should I bring a random list at a random point value, or do you guys like to line up challenges ahead of time? Is there a preferred point value on Wednesday nights? And do you need to reserve a table ahead of time?

    So many questions! Thanks for your advice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Silopolis View Post
    How do you guys handle lining up games here? My wife and I have played for a while, but our group was very casual. Should I bring a random list at a random point value, or do you guys like to line up challenges ahead of time? Is there a preferred point value on Wednesday nights? And do you need to reserve a table ahead of time?
    Our group is pretty casual as well. But we are trying to get faster and more competitive. Most of us have a bag with all our models in it so we can play any point level at any time. No challenges that I know of, would be fun though. We see people standing around looking lost and we ask them if they want a game, if they accept then we find a point level to play at, pull out a list and throw dice. Most people play at the 50 point level, but like I said most of s play multipla factions so we can play from 15 points all the way up to 100 points +. As far as tables go, we have the majority of tables which is 7 full length tables playing WarmaHordes each Wed night starting at about 5 and going till the store closes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Silopolis View Post
    How do you guys handle lining up games here? My wife and I have played for a while, but our group was very casual. Should I bring a random list at a random point value, or do you guys like to line up challenges ahead of time? Is there a preferred point value on Wednesday nights? And do you need to reserve a table ahead of time?

    So many questions! Thanks for your advice!
    Honestly, this group is one of the most friendly/welcoming groups I've ever gamed with. If we don't recognize you (even if you're not holding models), someone will probably ask you if you want a game, or at least ask what faction(s) you're playing.

    If you have a specific point level/list/scenario you want to play, it shouldn't be too hard to find a match. Like cowboy said, most of us can play anywhere from battlebox up to 100 points. On the other hand, if you want to get something real specific, or just make sure you have a match when you show up, just make a thread in this forum. If I'm looking for a certain point level or prepping for something specific, I just make a post and can usually find someone to play.

    Glad to have another member in our group! And my wife will be really happy to hear that there's another female player coming!
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    Quote Originally Posted by muffinman View Post
    Honestly, this group is one of the most friendly/welcoming groups I've ever gamed with.
    Except for Chris.
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    Quote Originally Posted by m3g4tr0n View Post
    Except for Chris.
    Chris is friendly.... you know know you're gonna lose when playing him, so its not fun..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cowboy247 View Post
    Chris is friendly.... you know know you're gonna lose when playing him, so its not fun..
    Steps for beating chris:

    1. Bring big beatstick
    2. Activate 40 movement shenanigans.
    3. Say "Oh, did Mulg just dance over half the table right into your caster?"
    4. Squish Caster.

    Unfortunately, he's like the borg and adapts his force fields to each flavor of heavy missile after each game. I know he's already immune to Strakhov/Spriggan and eDoomy/Mulg, probably immune to everything in Cryx and Legion due to familiarity.

    Bonus Guide: How to beat Cody:
    1. Open wallet
    2. Throw dollar bills at models until they roll really well.

    ...yeah, I don't have too many legitimate wins against them either.

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    How-to get a game at Dragon's Lair/Tenth Planet.
    1.Show up on game day. (i believe this is Wednesday for both stores, I've done Saturday at 10thP with good successs.
    2.Bring whatever models you have/want to play
    3. ???
    4. Profit

    We have a large enough player base to satisfy the heavy-competitive or ultra-casual. I'll always ask someone I don't know if they want a 'competitive' game or a 'shiggles' game. (you want shiggles)
    There will be games available from Battlebox (11-ish points) up to 50.
    The only challenges I know of are that I always try to get a game in with Cody and Chris if I can, as I have yet to beat 'em.
    Show up tonight. I need some Cryx on Cryx action.
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