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North America - 4 Diamonds Cup - May 10th 2008, Harrisburg PA
ForceCommander - Jan 17, 2008 - 04:58 PM
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What is it?
The 4 Diamonds Cup! A one day NAF sanctioned tournament on May 10th 2008, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania
4 round, Swiss style, LRB5 with modified Kick Off table, and a choice of 2 skill packages
Cost is $25, all money collected will be donated to charity
Why should I come?
Well, you love Bloodbowl! We will also have prizes for Champion, Best Sportsman, Best Painted, and the humiliating glory of the Wooden Spoon. We will also be having some raffles for great prizes, and your admission fee includes homemade lunch as well as beverages.
You've sold me with your well thought out arguments, now what?
Go to the website to register and start the smack talking!
http://www.bampf.com/fourdiamondscup/
Thanks for looking!
Jamie
KarlLagerbottom - Jan 18, 2008 - 07:52 PM
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Count me in. After seeing the prizes and painted team that was up for grabs at the Massacre...I'm going to come out for this one.
Rune_Master - Jan 21, 2008 - 01:20 PM
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ForceCommander wrote:
and your admission fee includes homemade lunch as well
...made in whose home?
Just kidding, I have marked it in my calendar and will do what I can to be there... 
ForceCommander - Jan 21, 2008 - 04:30 PM
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don't worry Joe, I'll have a SPECIAL lunch prepared just for you!
Jamie
Morpheous - Jan 22, 2008 - 07:19 AM
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I am going to see if I can swing getting to this tourney.
There is a business trip I can pick up to NYC that week. But getting to Harrisburg for the tourney is going to prove the mystery! Will work on logistics, but would love to come out there and play.
-Schawn
ForceCommander - Jan 22, 2008 - 09:12 AM
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Schawn,
That would be awesome if you could make it, I'd love to have a big fat check to give the folks at 4 Diamonds!
Jamie
Morpheous - Jan 23, 2008 - 06:59 AM
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UPDATE: Well looks like I am able to switch trips. I will go to NYC May 5th-9th. Now just to handle the logistics from NYC to Harrisburg. Is the tourney actually in Harrisburg? Or outside?
Looking forward to making the tourney.
-Schawn
SuM - Jan 23, 2008 - 12:55 PM
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It is actually located in a suburb of Harrisburg.
It just a hop, skip and a jump away from the highway.
Very easy to find...
KarlLagerbottom - Jan 23, 2008 - 08:18 PM
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Plus it is accessible by train
www.amtrak.com
ForceCommander - Jan 24, 2008 - 05:47 AM
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Yeah, what my ummmmm..... Assistant Under Deputies of Tournament Promotion said!
If you need any help with directions Schawn, shoot me a PM or an email.
Jamie
KarlLagerbottom - Jan 24, 2008 - 07:40 PM
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ForceCommander wrote:
Schawn,
That would be awesome if you could make it, I'd love to have a big fat chick to give the folks at 4 Diamonds!
Jamie
Who wouldn't want to promote this kind of fun? 
Jamie...assuming that was a jab at me...may I wear a badge of office at the tourney?
Morpheous - Jan 28, 2008 - 08:07 AM
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I am thinking... oh lord... renting a car in NYC and driving to the tourney. Its only about 2hrs away theoretically, with traffic and whatnot... maybe more like 6.
ForceCommander - Jan 30, 2008 - 05:30 AM
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RobO: Not only may you wear a badge, I might INSIST you wear a badge.
Schawn: NYC is 3-4 hours from Harrisburg, depending on traffic.... my wife and I do day trips pretty regularly. That said, I can understand why you'd pass on the fun of all that commuting!
Jamie
Morpheous - Jan 30, 2008 - 06:34 PM
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Well I guess my main concern is transportation. I could take the train to Harrisburg no problem. But getting to the tourney would prove to be a little chore. Anyone wanna pick me up at the train station? Pick me up in the morning for the tourney and drop me back at the hotel?
SuM - Jan 30, 2008 - 07:54 PM
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I'm pretty sure someone could taxi you back and forth.
jkarr - Jan 30, 2008 - 08:59 PM
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Sure, I dont see why not. I know I would if you need a ride.
Morpheous - Jan 31, 2008 - 05:50 AM
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Sweet. Thanks Jkarr. I will work on the logistics of the train ride from NYC then Back to Philly to fly out. When it gets a little closer we can work out details. Right now I will just make sure all the getting there stuff is taken care of.
Any suggestion on hotel/motel that is close to venue? Not overly picky as long as they have an internet connection and smoking
-Schawn
bampf - Feb 01, 2008 - 09:27 AM
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There are a number of very cheap hotels very near by. They re pretty much all located on Eisenhower Blvd. So if you do a Hotels.com/Expedia search look for that.
There s a Super 8, a Harrisburg Travelodge, Days Inn and Red Roof Inn among others. Many should be in the $50 range.
KarlLagerbottom - Feb 09, 2008 - 08:03 AM
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I will likely be looking for a roomie/place to crash...Schawn, have you made hotel arrangements yet?
-RobO
Morpheous - Feb 13, 2008 - 05:57 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:
I will likely be looking for a roomie/place to crash...Schawn, have you made hotel arrangements yet?
-RobO
Nope not yet. Why? You want to share a room? ****WARNING**** I smoke and snore (LOUD!). When I wrote down your phone number last time.. I missed a digit Can you pm me on one of the many boards we frequent. We can chat and discuss it. I have no problem with it what so ever.
-Schawn
KarlLagerbottom - Mar 30, 2008 - 08:30 PM
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This is getting closer...after seeing the turn-out for STupor I am getting psyched for this and Zlurp.
Morpheous - Mar 31, 2008 - 07:18 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:
This is getting closer...after seeing the turn-out for STupor I am getting psyched for this and Zlurp.
Yes! Looking forward to coming to the 4 Diamonds! Rob. We need to get some logistics worked out. Will be sending you a PM in the next couple days.
-Schawn
ForceCommander - Mar 31, 2008 - 11:53 AM
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Things look good for a nice turnout, which is great.
I put the order in for prize shirts last week, should have 'em soon... I've gotten some fantastic support from Impact!, Xtreme, NAF, and Chessex.... now if I could just get someone at GW to answer an email!
I will try to have the webpage updated soon (assuming the big square headed no neck jacka$$ web guy can fit it into his schedule) with prize pics
Jamie
jkarr - Mar 31, 2008 - 01:29 PM
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I get no love for the Prize support I offer? Oh I will remember this....lol.
ForceCommander - Mar 31, 2008 - 05:25 PM
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Hey, I said NAF.. you ARE the RTO, right?
Big baby
Jamie
Morpheous - Apr 01, 2008 - 08:05 AM
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Oh I cant wait to hang out with you guys for the tourney!
I may get my chance to play JkArr or Bampf! W00T!
Eric.R. - Apr 03, 2008 - 03:44 PM
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I may try and come out for this event as it gives me an excuse to head on down to PA. Once I confirm my days off work, of course.
ForceCommander - Apr 04, 2008 - 06:08 AM
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That would be fantastic Eric..... I could promote it as a Multi-National tournament next year!
Jamie
Also, Prize pics are up on the webpage.... I have some more things coming, pics as soon as they arrive
http://www.bampf.com/fourdiamondscup/prizes.asp
studderingdave - Apr 04, 2008 - 01:16 PM
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if i was just getting into bloodbowl would this be something i could attend, or is this a "vet" thing? i could make the drive from eastern PA, and would love to be in the enviroment where i could learn as much as i can about the game.
ForceCommander - Apr 04, 2008 - 02:23 PM
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We will have players of all levels there, from newbies to seasoned coaches, and nearly all of the local coaches are more than happy to help out new players.
It's also a one day charity tournament, so it should be a little 'lighter' than a 2 day serious tourney.
We'd love to have you, so get yer butt to the website and sign up! 
Jamie
studderingdave - Apr 05, 2008 - 01:49 AM
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I just signed up, and i NEVER played a game of BB in my life. this event will be my trial by fire. can i get some help making up a team?
ive been modeling orcs from warhammer plastics over the past few days and made the following:
1 troll
4 blitzers
4 blackorcs
4 goblins
2 throwers
im working on linemen right now, but i would like some help on figuring out that to make, anyone want to take some time and help a noob out.
thanks
ForceCommander - Apr 06, 2008 - 07:13 AM
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The nice thing about orcs is that you can start with a lot of your skilled positional players, and you dont need may lineman. Check out this thread for suggested team rosters:
http://www.talkbloodbowl.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15941
Jamie
studderingdave - Apr 06, 2008 - 07:21 AM
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that link makes me login to the site. ive tried registering with them but i never got an email back. do i start off with skills? i was toying around with the orc team and came up with this:
1 thrower
3 linemen
2 goblin
3 blitzers
2 black orcs
1 troll
3 rerolls
is this a good base to go off of?
Eric.R. - Apr 08, 2008 - 07:45 AM
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It now looks as if I will not be able to make it. Car troubles have totally destroyed the budget and any means of further justification are not working.
Good luck to everyone.
KarlLagerbottom - Apr 26, 2008 - 10:42 AM
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Crap...I was hoping to see some "4 Diamonds" additions to your sig.
I heard a rumour about you winning the Stunty Bowl at CoQ...but now I see that it is FACT!
-RobO
P.S. Nice Sig by the way.
Zinak - May 06, 2008 - 02:35 PM
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Eric bring everything you have for the orc and ask around for mongo(bampf) and i bet he will help you put together the best team for the point out of what you have.
zinak
Xtreme - May 06, 2008 - 05:00 PM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:
P.S. Nice Sig by the way.
It's by far my favorite sig.
SuM - May 10, 2008 - 07:37 PM
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Let me be the 1st on the NAF site to say about the Tournament.
I had a blast! 0-2-1... For a cause that was worth every minute of the event and worth every penny I paid to be in attendance..
I played Ogres with Snotlings. They were fun as hell to play with... Especially throwing Snotlings down the pitch and they make their landing roll and do the 'One Turn Score!" In 3 matches, I did it sucessfully 3 times. Matter of a fact, twice in a match against Zons. The coach wasn't very happy about it, even though he won the game 3-2 and I had 5 Snotties and 1 Ogre in the CAS Bin and 2 Snotties in the KO Bin. I enjoyed playing Ogres in the tournie, but not sure how they would fare in a League...
1st game was against: KarlLagerbottom
Tied 1-1... Against his beautifully painted and converted C Dwarfs. RobO is always a great game to play against. He had the CAS bin very full of Snotties and a Ogre, 7 total combine.
2nd was against:
Loss, 4-2 A local coach playing Woodies... Damn they can move the ball, no need to get in to detail of that...
3rd was the Zons.
Loss, 3-2...
Prize Support was awesome! I won in the raffle - 2 Impact C. Dwarfs, the Zlurpee Zombling with the cool cool Zlurpee drink in hand and a Black 4 Diamond Cup Tee Shirt.
I hope to play this match for this Cause again next year!!
Jamie put on a Great event!!!
Morpheous - May 11, 2008 - 07:17 PM
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This was an AWESOME Tourney for a great cause. Lots of prize support, raffles, and some of the best games of bloodbowl I have played.
The Mafia guys were awesome hosts. Really got a chance to get to know them a little better which was great!
Thanks again ForceCommander for running it. Thanks again to the Mafia for showing me great hospitality. Special thanks to Bampf for the place to crash.
-Schawn
KarlLagerbottom - May 13, 2008 - 07:05 PM
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Awesome tourney Jamie...I had a blast.
This was a win-win situation as I had a great day, and was happy to contribute to such a great cause. Thanks for having me.
-RobO
bampf - May 15, 2008 - 11:30 AM
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Hey all. Tourney results (including complete tourney schedule) are now posted and so are the pics! Check them out here: http://www.bampf.com/fourdiamondscup/pics
Thanks to all who came out for this worthy cause. It was a heckuva a lot of fun! Jamie should have the final numbers shortly as a few final donations are still rolling in.
Big thanks to RobO and Schawn for coming from out of state to support the cause!