GenCon Australia 2010 Events: Warmachine & Hordes Nationals, GenCon Oz 2010 has been cancelled - see thread for details Options

[Juffo-wup]

GenCon Australia 2010 Events Schedule:


Update: Gencon Oz has been cancelled! An alternate event may be organised for those who have already committed to travelling to Brisbane - please see THIS THREAD for details.


Firstly, a big THANKS to all our sponsors: Privateer Press, Tin Soldier, Defiant Gaming, Phoenix Forge, Ace Comics and Games, Irresistible Force, Infinity Games, Battle Bunker & Back2Base-IX. Thanks to their generosity and support I can say this will be the biggest and best year for Warmachine & Hordes at GenCon Australia! Now, onto the schedule:

Warmachine/Hordes Nationals Qualifiers.

Date: Friday, 24th September
Registration: 8:30am, Start Time: 9:00am
Player Cap: 50
Duration: 10.5hours
Rules: Steamroller 2010 (Edition current as of 20/08/2010)
Army Composition: 35pt forces, up to 2 lists per player, different Warcaster/Warlock per list, Theme Forces permitted.
Please submit lists via email (see below) before the event to speed the registration process. Theme Forces must note the maximum Tier achieved by composition. Finals lists must be submitted during Qualifiers registration at the latest!
Rounds: 80+D6x2 minute rounds, 5 rounds total.
Description: The Warmachine & Hordes National Titles are here again. The top four players from this round will go into the final to be held on the following day.
Prizes:
EACH registered player will receive a participation pack containing a T-shirt and other free swag. The exact contents are still being finalised but I guarantee it will be worth it.
Best Sportsman: Engraved Tankard; Voucher
Best Painted: Framed Certificate; Voucher
Wooden Spoon: Engraved Wooden Spoon; Voucher
Best in Faction: Framed Certificate

Please note that the prizes are subject to change as details are finalised (See the Finals entry for the top four prizes).

Contact: Kelvin Henderson (Juffo-wup); email: juffowup01(AT)gmail(DOT)com.

Warmachine/Hordes Nationals Finals.

Date: Saturday, 25th September
Registration: 9:45am, Start Time: 10:00am
Player Cap: 4
Duration: 6.5hours
Rules: Steamroller 2010 (Edition current as of 20/08/2010)
Army Composition: 50pt forces, up to 2 lists per player, different Warcaster/Warlock per list, Theme Forces permitted. Players must use the same faction they used during the Qualifiers.
Please submit lists via email before the event to speed the registration process. Theme Forces must note the maximum Tier achieved by composition. Finals lists must be submitted during Qualifiers registration at the latest!
Rounds: 100+D6x2 minute rounds, 2 rounds total.
Description: The top four players from the Qualifiers go into this event.
Prizes:
First Place: Steamroller Trophy; Voucher
Second Place: Steamroller Trophy; Voucher
Third Place: Steamroller Trophy; Voucher
Fourth Place: Plaque/Framed Certificate; Voucher

Please note that the prizes are subject to change as details are finalised.

Contact: Kelvin Henderson (Juffo-wup); email: juffowup01(AT)gmail(DOT)com.

Warmachine/Hordes SLAMFEST!

Date: Saturday, 25th September
Registration: 8:30am, Start Time: 9:00am
Player Cap: 50
Duration: 10.5hours
Rules: Steamroller 2010 (Edition current as of 20/08/2010)
Army Composition: 35pt forces, up to 2 lists per player, different Warcaster/Warlock per list, Theme Forces permitted.
Please submit lists via email before the event to speed the registration process. Theme Forces must note the maximum Tier achieved by composition.
Rounds: 80+D6x2 minute rounds, 5 rounds total.
Description: Players who do not qualify for the Finals or new players who want to play without the pressure of being in the Nationals can play in this event. All tables with have a theme and interactive elements to make game play just that little bit different.
Prizes:
First Place: Steamroller Coin Trophy (in the works, just you wait and see - its gonna be cool); Voucher
Second Place: Steamroller Coin Trophy; Voucher
Third Place: Steamroller Coin Trophy; Voucher
Most Assasinations: Trophy/Plaque; Voucher
Fastest Win: Trophy/Plaque; Voucher
Most Enemy 'Jacks Destroyed/Removed from Play: Trophy/Plaque; Voucher
Most Enemy 'Beasts Destroyed/Removed from Play: Trophy/Plaque; Voucher
Most Enemy Infantry Destroyed/Removed from Play in a Single Turn: Trophy/Plaque; Voucher
Most Successful Power Attacks: Trophy/Plaque; Voucher

Please note that the prizes are subject to change as details are finalised.

Contact: Kelvin Henderson (Juffo-wup); email: juffowup01(AT)gmail(DOT)com.

I can say that without a doubt these events will be worth attending. The tables will look great and the prizes up for grabs will make GenCon Australia 2010 the best Warmachine & Hordes events ever!

This post has been edited by morsla: Jul 18 2010, 02:00 PM

[DancingPigeon]

Awesome Kelvin, absolutely awesome.

Cost?

Do you have to use the same faction between qualifiers and finals?

[Juffo-wup]

Cost?

I'm not sure. The rego site tells me $12.00 per event but I seem to remember in the last GenConOz newsletter that all miniature events would have a $9.00 cap on them regardless of length.

Do you have to use the same faction between qualifiers and finals?

Yes. (Main post editted.)

EDIT: GenConOz have informed me that all miniature events have a $10 cap per event, regardless of length.

This post has been edited by Juffo-wup: Jul 9 2010, 04:36 PM

[dicegod]

That's slightly disappointing, but thanks for getting something in concrete.

[chunky04]

Looks hawt, and the SLAMFEST looks like fun.

[chunky04]

Hmm, just tried to register (having bought my pass), and I can't seem to get any events to show up. I assume they're not available yet or I need help for my muppetitis.

[Juffo-wup]

The events should be available very soon to register. GenConOz informed today that they should be available in the next couple of days.

[dicegod]

Will it be advertised what scenarios we will be playing?



This post has been edited by dicegod: Jul 9 2010, 04:09 PM

[DancingPigeon]

I hope not.

[dicegod]

Why not? It's not hard enough to build a list against 100+ caster match ups at 35pts?



This post has been edited by dicegod: Jul 9 2010, 04:08 PM

[DancingPigeon]

Because I dislike everyone meta-gaming their 2 lists for the scenarios you KNOW will come up.

I'd must rather people have to create lists that are reasonably OK over any of the multitude of scenarios that could come up.

[macmusic22]

And so how do i register for this event? do i just turn up or is there a pre-registration thing?

[Juffo-wup]

And so how do i register for this event? do i just turn up or is there a pre-registration thing?

Go to GenCon Australia and click the "Register Now!" button at the top, right-hand side of the main page. Register on the system and then select the events you want to play in.

This post has been edited by Juffo-wup: Jul 9 2010, 04:35 PM

[dicegod]

Will it sell out (either masters or the 'con in general?)

[Juffo-wup]

Its possible. There is a player cap of 50 for each event (mainly due to no more than 50 prize packs available for the Nationals and that 28 tables is about the maximum I can do as far as scenery goes; 25 for Slamfest and 3 for the finals).

[dicegod]

Yikes I better get my ticket then!

[Tilaurin]

That's slightly disappointing, but thanks for getting something in concrete.

What on earth could be disppointing? ITS GUNNA BE AWESOME!!!!

[Necra-Chi]

The point levels of the games have changed for the better so now I'm conflicted...

Probably won't go anyway.

[Tilaurin]

Points levels were changed in part due to the concerns of players - not turning up would be a bit rough

[morsla]

Til - only disappointing for people who had their hearts set on 100-point finals - hopefully, the reduced army size will mean a much more epic field of competitors though

I should buy a badge for the convention, so I can pick up event tickets as soon as they make it through the GenCon rego system... must also get around to booking flights and accommodation.

Joel - doesn't the GenCon trip coincide with catching up with family in QLD?