The Auckland Wargaming Open 2012

[powerguy]

The Auckland Wargaming Open 2012
14th & 15th of April 2012 (the week after Easter)

Venue: Remuera Commerce Club
27-33 Ohinerau Street, Remuera, Auckland

TO: Robert Power - contact thepower_guy@hotmail.com

Points: 2000pts. No comp.

Format: 6 rounds - 3 per day (note that the number of rounds may be adjusted depending on numbers). We are aiming for 32 players initially and if we shoot past that (which I'm hoping we will) we will be aiming for 64 players (which is also our limit).

Painting: Armies must be painted to a tabletop standard to win any awards or prizes. This means three colours and fully based. We will be using a similar system to OTT, any models which are not fully painted are removed at the end of the game as casualties, which allows for the odd unpainted model for people who have put the effort in (if you run out of time to finish 1-2 guys or leave a model at home etc etc) but punishes people who don't.

Scoring: This tournament will be using the so called NOVA format (after the tournament in the US that first used it). Essentially its two competitions in parallel, the main tournament winner is the one player who goes undefeated (the scenarios used ensure its only one) and the Renaissance Man competition which has equal weighting on wins, painting and sports (that is 33% in each, a true all rounder). Scenarios are structured so that draws are not possible, every scenario has 4+ levels of objectives which are all in play at once so if you tie on the primary you move to the next one down to determine the winner.

Registration for this event is open. To try and avoid issues with random un-referenced payments showing up I will send out bank account details directly after people email me to register. It will also be possible to pay me directly on EA Elites club days if you organise it in advance. Note that the early/late entry fee is determined by when you pay NOT when you register.
Early Registration (closes 19th Feb): $35
Late Registration (closes 1st April): $45
Lists will be due 7th April.

The first draft of the Players pack is now ready to go, including Missions. Hopefully you can access it here https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1wqjq98HbZtPCeEssomDaf7F0VtB18Cd2xHcFmHeLSi0. For some reason the formatting is a bit screwed up, particularly if you have a widescreen, so just email me and I can send it to you if you want a proper copy.

Its also probably worth mentioning that there is a bar on site and that it will be open till 10-11 on Saturday. We are working on getting a discount for all players, although the prices are pretty reasonable anyway.

Please contact me if you have any queries.

Edit: We have added a Fantasy Doubles Event. Expect more details in the next week. Contact Nikola @ figfigfigfig@hotmail.com for details and registration.

Robert

[daemion]

wicked. think i found my one 40k torny for the year.

[Lazarus]

shark marines a!!!

[Tuatara]

shark marines a!!!

Assuming they are "fin-ished" on time (groan).

Sounds like something I might be into attending as well.

[Sectiplave]

I'm aiming to have about 2K worth of zombie robots finished by this time (Necrons) will be keen to get some games in with them. I'll see how I'm going closer to the time

[Rob Shirley]

Hi Robert,

Would you like me to add your event to the schedule of NZ Tournament Dates that I run.

Here is a snip of what is happening up until the middle of the year.

If so please e-mail me on rob.shirley@clear.net.nz

Regards,
Rob

      As at 11 January 2012         
   Queries, corrections and changes to rob.shirley@clear.net.nz            
2012               
Jan   lots      Pirongia Open   Pirongia   FoW EW; 6,7,10,15,17,21,24
   Sat   28&29   ValleyCon   Hutt   Warmachine, DBMM25, FoW EW
Feb   Sat   4&5   Warclouds   Christchurch   FoG, FoW, 40K, Fantasy
   Sun   5   Pirongia Open   Pirongia   FoW MW
   Sat   11&12   Over the Top   Hamilton   40K, Fantasy, LotRs
   Sat   18&19   Battlecry   Auckland   Variety
   Sat   25&26   Day of Days   Timaru   FoW Campaign
Mar   Sat   3&4   Runefang   Wellington   
   Sat   17&18   Equinox   Auckland   Fantasy, FoW, 40K, Warmachine
   Sat   24&25   March to War   Tauranga   40K
Apr   Fri    6   Good Friday      
   Fri   6 to 8   NatCon   Hamilton   Variety
         Intentions declared   2013 Hutt maybe, 2014 Cavaliers Christchurch   
May   Sat   5   Taranaki Wars   New Plymouth   FoW MW
   Sun   6   Taranaki Wars   New Plymouth   FoW  LW
   Sat   19&20   Wandering Orc   Tauranga   Fantasy
   Sat   19&20   BF MW GT   Auckland   FOW MW
Jun   Sun   3&4   NICon (Sun-Mon)   Auckland   Variety
         Intentions declared   2013 Napier, 2014 Tauranga   
   Sat    2&3   SouthCon (Sat-Sun)   Dunedin   Variety
   Mon    4   Queens Birthday      
   Sun   16   CanOpener   Auckland   Variety
   Sat   31&1Jul   BattleabovetheBrynderwyns   Whangarei   40K

[juiced]

this sounds cool...not sure if free that weekend yet though

[Hukoseft]

aww what a pity Armageddon comes to hamilton that weekend

[nik_]

Sounds like a nice format. Glad to see more people offering events in Auckland!

[daemion]

hell yes nik...  awsum sauce. im bout to sit down and make my baal pred to bring me up to 2k pts...

[powerguy]

Updated the first post with entry costs.

Also note that we have managed to get access to an additional side room at the venue which won't be needed for the 40k tournament which has space for 5-6 (6' x 4') tables. This space could be used for running a Warmachine or similar smaller scale tournament or demo games. If anyone is interested please get in contact with me asap.

[Nikolectric]

This is gonna be great fun! Make sure you all come along

[Tuatara]

Just re-read the OP and saw the second to last paragraph (the bit about the open bar). Count me in . I suspect my opponents will find the going easier and easier as the day progresses.

[DevlanMiracle]

It's not an open bar.

The bar will be open. Important distinction

[Tuatara]

It's not an open bar.

The bar will be open. Important distinction

Baahahaha, yes very true. I should have done a better job of chosing the order of my words.

[juiced]

BAR!!!!!!!! expect to see my game IMPROVE as the day passes, (well at least in my own semi intoxicated opinion )

not sure on my happy levels on the sunday though

[powerguy]

First draft of the Players Pack is ready to go, I'm trying to find a place to host it atm or you can email me for a copy.

[Shadowmancer]

GoogleDocs work

[daemion]

heh.... i never read the packs as i never know what im doing anyway. 2k pts? sorted. lets play.

[Lazarus]

Will this tornament be Ranked??

[powerguy]

Define ranked? If you mean will the results be uploaded to RankingsHQ then yes I'll sort that out, otherwise I'm not sure what you mean.

[Lazarus]

Thats what i mean. Sweet i will try and make it.

[powerguy]

Just a reminder that early entry closes on the 19th, so if you want to make use of the cheaper early entry fee you need to sort out payment asap.

[Nikolectric]

Make sure you come to this people. It will give provide us with the resources and experience to run more events in Auckland! Which is great for all of us

[daemion]

woooo! paid my rego today! sweeeet!

[daemion]

bump! spaaaahce shaarrrks!

[juiced]

i tried to wing it ....and really want to come BUT not this year....hope it goes well have read up on the nova comp , and i think its a good idea.look forward to next year.

[NeckFace]

swoit, just paid registration, its dab-smack in the middle of uni holidays, bring it on folks

[powerguy]

Numbers are looking solid for 40k but we still have heaps of spaces left, so get all your mates to register. We have also added a Fantasy Doubles Event which will be run by Nikola, contact him figfigfigfig@hotmail.com for more details.

[Lazarus]

Dam it i must of forgot to book this off at work i am working that dam weekend i will try and see if i can swap it out.