North America - Da GROTS Kup, March 2, '08, Red Deer, AB, Canada Colin - Dec 13, 2007 - 09:46 PM Post subject: Da GROTS Kup, March 2, '08, Red Deer, AB, Canada
Da GROTS Kup will be held this year as part of GROTS Con which is a one day event replacing the annual Conflict event.
This is a GW Canada Showcase Event.
The ticket price gets you into the Con as well as the BB tourney.
There will be 4 rounds, not 3 as stated on the website, the tourney will just start earlier, details to follow.Colin - Dec 19, 2007 - 10:45 PM Post subject:
There will be 4 games played in one day, swiss rounds, with points for win. loss, and ties. TDs and CAS used as tie-breakers. Teams reset after each match as per usual tourney rules. One normal skill one one different player after round one and three, and either one doubles skill on one player or two normal skills one two different players. As per normal tourney rules, no player can have more than one skill.
Registration starts at 8:30 am, tourney starts at 9:00am sharp (or sooner if all players arrive and registration is done early).
Prizes will be award as per last year (1st place, 2nd place, Most TDs, Most CAS, etc)
All official (ie LRB 5) teams allowed as well as Slann team (the ONLY experimental team allowed). Also BBRC rules review clarifications will be inforce.
No inducements, except Halfling can buy Master Chef for 50K as permanent part of team (ie has to be on starting roster).
More details to follow. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you are interested in coming to the tourneyNotorious_jtb - Dec 20, 2007 - 08:12 AM Post subject:
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Also BBRC rules review clarifications will be inforce.
doubt I'll be able to make it out west but this sounds interesting. Where do I find these clarifications?
p.s. Slann are ace!Colin - Dec 20, 2007 - 09:12 AM Post subject:
Here ya go!
http://www.blood-bowl.net/LRB_PBBL/2007BloodBowlRulesReview.pdfNotorious_jtb - Dec 20, 2007 - 10:10 AM Post subject:
taColin - Feb 17, 2008 - 11:56 AM Post subject:
Da GROTS Kup is coming up in a couple of weeks as a part of GROTScon and here's more info as promised;
Schedule; March 2, 2008
8:30-9:00am Registration
9:00-11:00am Game 1
11:00-11:30am Lunch Break
11:30am-1:30pm Game 2
1:30-1:45pm Break
1:45-3:45pm Game 3
3:45-4:00pm Break
4:00-6:00pm Game 4
6:00-6:30pm final calculations and awards presentation
As mentioned above, the tournament will be Swiss style with rosters resetting after each game (all injuries healed).
One normal skill chosen after games 1 and 3
One Doubles skill, or 2 normal skills chosen after game 2
Only one shill ever allowed on any one player.
Points scored as follows;
5 pts for a win
3 pts for a tie
1pt for a loss
(no pts gained for a forfiet or conceding, opponant gets pts for a 2-0 win)
Painting
One point will be gained for each of the following;
A painted team of at least 3 colours
Highlighting and shading
Clearly numbered on model or base
Positions easily distingushed (can include base ring colours)
Fully based (static grass, etc, NOT just the base painted green)
Points can be deducted for using a team that isn't representative of the race being played and if there are problems telling positions apart (-1 pt each)
One point will also be gained by those chosen by an independant judge to be the top 3 teams to be voted on for the Best Team award.
Spprtsmanship
After round 4, each player will rank each of his opponants from 1-4;
4 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, to determine the Most Sporting player award. Players will receive the average of these scores on their tourney points total.
Bring your own dice, pitch, dugouts, templates, painted team, and two copies of your rosters. Don't forget a pen or pencil to write with.
Lunch is NOT provided
Tourney ticket includes a free GROTScon t-shirt.
Location: Collicutt Centre, 3031 30 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, Canada.
In the Field House
Feel free to contact me for any other information.Colin - Feb 17, 2008 - 12:05 PM Post subject:
Check out the official GROTScon site for more info and ticket purchasing;
http://ca.games-workshop.com/Community/Premiere_Events/UpcomingEvents/Grotscon_home.htmColin - Mar 01, 2008 - 08:30 AM Post subject:
The big event is tomorrow, starts at 8:30 for registration and the first game will begin at 9:00am sharp.
I will see you there! (those of you that come, that is) Colin - Mar 09, 2008 - 11:25 AM Post subject:
Here are some of my pics from the GROTScon event held last week at the Collicutt Center Field House in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. GROTScon was hosted by the GROTS gaming club here in Red Deer and featured tounreaments for BB, LotR, WH, and 40K.
GROTScon
GW sneak peaps
Da GROTS crew
Madgrox and LotR events
TheGlittering prizes
Da GROTS Kup tournament was held as a part of the con.
Tyler Cavis picks up the Nuffle Sucks Award for coming in dead last (his first tourney, he'll get better)
Carson Jarvic picks up the Most Sporting trophy (which he's done for every GROTS Kup)
Scott McGaffin picks up the Best Team award (sorry didn't get any pics of the team for some reason)
Sean Conrad (last year's winner) came in 2nd place and also picked up the Nost TD's trophy. Picks up a LE BB poster from GW Specialist Games.
Tim Brehaut (The first GROTS member to win da GROTS Kup tourney) hoists da Kup
Along with the smaller trophy to take home he also gets a LE BB Lizzy Cheerleader fig thanks to GW Specialist Games.
Though some of the out-of-towners didn't make it this year, it was a great tourney and all had a realy fun time.
