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CyberHare - Jul 12, 2003 - 09:36 PM
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All right everyone I've finished pounding out the details for the 2003 Death Bowl Championship. The tournament will be held on the 18th & 19th of October, 2003, in the Montreal, Quebec area. This is THE NAF sanctioned Death Bowl Championship. The winner of this tournament will be determined in a four way Death Bowl match between the top four players after four rounds of play.
Full tournament rules and further details on how to register can be found at www.house-rulez.com/db2003/db2003.html.
If you have ever wanted a chance to test your team in the brutal game of Death Bowl then this is your chance. Do you think you have what it takes to take to the field against three opponents at the same time? Do you think your team will survive with NO referee, NO Apothecary, and NO regeneration? Find out for yourself! This is the Death Bowl, check your soul at the door!
The 2003 Death Bowl Championship is hosted by www.house-rulez.com
AnthonyTBBF - Jul 14, 2003 - 08:29 AM
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I will be there!
IanTBBF - Jul 21, 2003 - 03:14 PM
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The latest show of hands indicates at least 6 of us from the TBBF.
AnthonyTBBF - Jul 28, 2003 - 09:09 AM
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Hey Brian, you have any recommendations on hotels near the event location?
CyberHare - Jul 31, 2003 - 10:16 AM
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Well that would depend on if you would ratrher stay closer to the event location for more money or stay a little further away for a more reasonable rate. I'll gather a few names and phone numbers and post them to the Death Bowl website.
CyberHare - Aug 27, 2003 - 06:36 AM
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Ok there have been a lot of updates to the Death Bowl website since I last posted here. Head on over the www.house-rulez.com/db2003/db2003.html to check it out.
AnthonyTBBF - Aug 27, 2003 - 06:43 AM
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Well half the TBBF is comin' how about everyone else? Have we scared all the Americans away?
Indigo - Aug 27, 2003 - 06:49 AM
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the deathbowl site looks great, I'm going to have to get a site for my next tourney. and that axe... 
CyberHare - Aug 27, 2003 - 11:12 AM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:
Well half the TBBF is comin' how about everyone else? Have we scared all the Americans away?
Only Half ? And what's the rests excuse ? 
I'm guessing that most of the Americans have been intimidated by the utter brutality of the whole event. I mean if sexy women in black longcoats can't coax them to come they must be petrified
I'm further along with the axe than those pictures detail. There has been a LOT of grinding going on and it's almost to the point where you can swing it comfortably 
...... not that I've tried...... or intended to.
Oh and I don't think I've mentioned this anywhere yet so here's an exclusive for you NAF forum guys. Anthony Watts has agreed to paint the figure that will sit on top of the first place trophy. Now if that's not something to get excited about then you have never seen one of Anthonies painted figs! There will be no pictures posted of the finished fig before the tournament. Those who attend the tournament will have the privilege of being the first to see it.
CyberHare - Aug 27, 2003 - 11:19 AM
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Indigo wrote:
the deathbowl site looks great, I'm going to have to get a site for my next tourney. and that axe...
I would trade the whole website for the cool tournament pack that you've prepared. I'm glad you like the axe. I really hope that I can finish it in time for the tournament but I'm running out of time. It's done enough now to suffice for this year but I was hoping it would be completed in time. Dang real world, keeps soaking up my BB time 
CyberHare - Aug 27, 2003 - 11:53 AM
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Sorry, there is one American who is tough enough to attend the Death Bowl. Old Man Monkey has told me that he will be there.
Brian
SBG - Aug 28, 2003 - 11:30 AM
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Hi guys!
As I noticed Brian earlier, I won't be able to attend because of working duties (by the way, TBBFers attending the tourney should know that the Habs will kick some Maple Leafs asses on Saturday the 18, at the Bell Center, hence me not attending the Death Bowl...).
BUT, I was wondering, if a guy not working on a Sunday and willing to put some faces on the nicknames he acquainted for the last year or so could show up, with a half painted team, and play some casual BB with some of the guys? Would I interfere with the tourney or is there some possibilities?
Let me know !
Fred
Teambloodyhorns - Aug 28, 2003 - 04:01 PM
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wish i could make it but trips from fla to canada are not in the cards at this time
daniel
CyberHare - Aug 28, 2003 - 05:35 PM
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SBG wrote:
BUT, I was wondering, if a guy not working on a Sunday and willing to put some faces on the nicknames he acquainted for the last year or so could show up, with a half painted team, and play some casual BB with some of the guys? Would I interfere with the tourney or is there some possibilities?
Come on by. You're more than welcome to come. Putting faces to the names is what these tournaments are all about. Well, aside from kicking your opponents .....
Brian
CyberHare - Aug 28, 2003 - 05:39 PM
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Teambloodyhorns wrote:
wish i could make it but trips from fla to canada are not in the cards at this time
daniel
It's only a two day drive 
I've been driving around to all the gaming stores in the area and personally putting up adverts for the event. I have no idea how many people are coming yet but my most conservative estimate at this time is 30 people. Anyone who thought this was going to be a small tournament should think again.
Brian
CyberHare - Aug 28, 2003 - 06:01 PM
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In case anyone was interested I've started to post the prizes for the Death Bowl on the Death Bowl website.
Brian
Indigo - Aug 29, 2003 - 02:18 AM
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not a bad prize, a full game, and signed by JJ to boot
CyberHare - Aug 29, 2003 - 05:18 AM
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Thank you. I wasn't sure if it was better to have JJ sign the box or the pitch but in the end I decided on the box. At least that way it can be seen when presented
Brian
Melifaxis - Sep 02, 2003 - 12:07 PM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:
Well half the TBBF is comin' how about everyone else? Have we scared all the Americans away?
Them's fightin' words! I'll see if I can clear my calendar...it's only a 6 hour drive or thereabouts...
CyberHare - Sep 03, 2003 - 07:02 AM
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Ahh there we go. You won't be dissappointed if you do come. I've just finished making another 5 DB boards so I have enough for 40 coaches to play at the same time. More than that and I'll have printed copies of the board for people to use.
I posted a second prize on the website. It's not as cool as the first but they can't all be fantastic.
Brian
AnthonyTBBF - Sep 03, 2003 - 07:43 AM
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If you wanna drive 6 hours for an ass whoopin' we'll be glad to oblige! 
Seriously though, I think this tourney is gonna be a good one. I am hoping to get a hotel sorted out this wee too, I'll let the rest of you knwo where we're staying.
CyberHare - Sep 07, 2003 - 09:21 PM
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I've got pictures of more tournament prizes posted over at the Death Bowl Website
www.house-rulez.com/db2003/db2003prizes.html
Thus far I've got..
-A complete Blood Bowl game with a new verion of the Blood Bowl handbook. The game was autographed by Jervis Johnson at Games Day Canada.
-A carrying case for your team.
-A New Blood Bowl Elf Team
-A Nun Gridiron Team From Shadowforge
-A Female Elf Gridiron Team From Shadowforge
There's still lots more to come so stay tuned for more updates. 6 weeks and counting until kickoff.
Brian
Melifaxis - Sep 08, 2003 - 10:50 AM
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1 of 2 major hurdles has been overcome. I should know about the other one by the end of the week
Where's everyone staying?
It looks like I can get from Boston to Montreal for $98 USD round trip via bus. That's cheaper than gas and tolls would be and I get to sleep instead of drive
AnthonyTBBF - Sep 08, 2003 - 03:28 PM
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we haven;t figured that out yet, but I think it will be the motel listed on Brian's web site. I'll let you guys know what I find out.
CyberHare - Sep 09, 2003 - 06:54 AM
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Let me know if you guys need the names of more places to stay. There are a lot of places to stay in the area. It all depends on the price range you're looking for. If you are searching the internet for places you'll probably want something on "Taschereau", that's the main street in my area and where the best motels are. You should also be looking in the Brossard or Greenfield Park area's. That's not quite in the same area as the tournament but there is only the one hotel listed on my website in the immediate location of the tournament,and it's pricey. Of course a person could also stay downtown Montreal and take the Metro over to the tournament location. It would be about a half hour metro ride from Downtown to the location with one switch-over.
Melifaxis, if you do come in by bus and you need to get picked up at the bus station let me know and I'll arrange something. That goes the same for anyone else traveling into town. If I can help out I will.
Another way into town is the Train. I'm not sure of the costs tough.
Anyway if you guy's need info let me know and I'll round it up for you
Brian
AnthonyTBBF - Sep 09, 2003 - 06:56 AM
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Yeah we want cheap stuff, we are a tight fisted lot
CyberHare - Sep 09, 2003 - 07:25 AM
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The cheapest/cleanest place I can recommend is the "Siesta Motel" listed on my website. Most comparable motels in the area will be about the same price for a room. Now if all you're concerned with is the price then there's the Falcon Motel, but they've been under renovations for the past year and may not be quite finished yet. There's also the Florence but that's a nostalgic trip back into the 70's, complete with shaggy carpet and tasseled bed-spreads 
The Canada Motel is a good place to stay though I've never personally stayed in any of their regular rooms, the suites are the best in the area though There's of course the Best Western and the Quality Inn but you won't get a room there for under 120 unless they're having a special.
Here's a few places and numbers, I'll list more as I find them
Le Motel La Siesta
Greenfield Park
3179, boul. Taschereau, J4V 2H4
(450) 671-7555 / 1-800-463-4118
Quality Inn et Suites
Brossard
6680, boul. Taschereau, J4W 1M8
(450) 671-7213 / 1-800-267-3837
www.qualityinnetsuitesbrossard.com
Best Western Hôtel National
Brossard
7746, boul. Taschereau, J4X 1C2
(450) 466-6756 / 1-800-465-0041
www.bestwesternquebec.com
*** these two are far from the tournament location ***
Days Inn
Brossard
8350, boul. Taschereau, J4X 1C2
(450) 466-2186 / 1-800-565-2186
www.daysinn.ca
Comfort Inn Par Journey's End
Brossard
7863, boul. Taschereau, J4Y 1A4
(450)678-9350 / 1-800-465-6116
www.choicehotels.ca/cn328
CyberHare - Sep 09, 2003 - 07:48 AM
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Here's a few more.
** This would be my second choice after La Siesta
Motel Canada
4869 Taschereau
Greenfield Park, Quebec J4V3K3
Phone: (450) 676-0285
** May still be under renovations - even if they say they are finished
Falcon Motel
6225 Taschereau Blvd.
Longueuil, Qc J4Z 1A6
Daily 24 hours
Tel: (450) 676-0215
Fax: (450) 443-4615
http://english.montrealplus.ca/infosite/465225/
** A blast from the past - If things have been around that long.... But probably the cheapest.
Motel Florence
5791 Taschereau
Brossard, Quebec J4Z1A5
Phone: (450) 676-7938
Melifaxis - Sep 09, 2003 - 08:28 AM
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CyberHare wrote:
Melifaxis, if you do come in by bus and you need to get picked up at the bus station let me know and I'll arrange something. That goes the same for anyone else traveling into town. If I can help out I will.
Brian
Train was about 3x the $ from Boston and had several stops so it was 12 hours instead of 7.
I appreciate the offer for the pick up! I will confirm my attendance with you soon - it's looking good!!!
Clan_Skaven - Sep 10, 2003 - 04:48 PM
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Hello, Rod Davidson here from Niagara Falls, I'm thinking I may like to attend the DEATHBOWL! My question is, how are the Toronto based players getting there? Driving, train, bus, flying? If driving think I could tag along, I'd give gas money.
Thanks in advance for any help, oh & I'm a member of the NAF obviously by using this forum, but I'm still waiting for my member card package to be mailed.
Thanks again , hope to hear a responce soon, bye: Rod Davidson
CyberHare - Sep 10, 2003 - 06:28 PM
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I'm glad to hear you're interested in coming to the Death Bowl.
If I remeber correctly I think I mailed out your membership package yesterday. Now don't start celebrating yet, I may be mistaken. I'll check at work tomorrow to see if you were in my last printing. I mailed out the Canadaian packages without taking down the names so I'll have to check my master list that I printed from to see if you were on it. I'll let you know tomorrow for sure.
CyberHare - Sep 12, 2003 - 06:31 AM
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Ok Rod I confirmed that your membership card was sent out on Monday this week so you should be getting it any day now.
Clan_Skaven - Sep 16, 2003 - 11:00 AM
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Yes I did get it thank you so very much. I have a question about the DeathBowl, how much is it & do I have to pay up front, or can I pay at door?
Melifaxis - Sep 16, 2003 - 12:05 PM
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$35 Canadian if you pre-reg (ends 09/30) and $40 Canadian at the door.
$5 Canadian NAF rebate if you bring your membership card. Check out the website in CyberHare's signature.
I should know by next Monday if I can make it. If I can go, I will pre-reg Monday
CyberHare - Sep 16, 2003 - 05:37 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:
I should know by next Monday if I can make it. If I can go, I will pre-reg Monday
You'll probably be the first if you do. I don't know what it is about Canadians but no one has Pre-registered. A lot of people have told me that they are coming though 
Sigh, I tell you. To organize a tournament you REEEAAALLLLY gotta love Blood Bowl. Oh and having a wife that doesn't kill you for the all the time and up front cash doesn't hurt either.
My boss has been so kind to let me have the Friday & Monday off of work (to play with my toys- as he so kindly puts it 
) so if anyone needs help or what-not getting into town PM me and I'll pass out my cell Number and see what else I can do to help.
Brian
Indigo - Sep 17, 2003 - 03:21 AM
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Organising a tourney and shelling out cash for stuff before any ticket money has come in is one of the scariest things I've ever done... but the feeling when it comes together makes up for it
CyberHare - Sep 22, 2003 - 09:15 AM
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I've got fantastic news. Andy Hall will be at the Death Bowl. With the help of a lot of people, including the NAF, I've arranged for Andy Hall to be at the Death Bowl. He will be acting as a VIP referee for the weekend and helping out with the painting judging. He will also be conducting an informal seminar/question period on Sunday for NAF coaches at the tournament. Who knows he may even play in the tournament.
For those of you who have been hiding under a rock. Andy Hall is the editor of Blood Bowl magazine, a BBRC member and oversees Blood Bowl for Specialty Games. This is Andy's first trip to Canada and the first time a UK representative of the BBRC attends a non-GW tournament in North America.
Brian
Melifaxis - Sep 25, 2003 - 09:19 AM
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CyberHare wrote:
You'll probably be the first if you do. I don't know what it is about Canadians but no one has Pre-registered.
Brian
I'm in!!! 
I just pre-registered as well 
Thanks for putting this event together!! I am psyched! 
CyberHare - Sep 25, 2003 - 09:55 AM
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Very cool, that makes two of you from the US coming up to defend your countries honor
You'll never guess who else has let me know that they'll most likely be there. Zombie from TBB.
This is going to be a blast!
Brian
Melifaxis - Sep 25, 2003 - 02:34 PM
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Hopefully I will make my countrymen proud
If anyone needs a roommate, please PM me. I haven't booked a hotel yet and would like to cut costs.
Thanks,
Rob
AnthonyTBBF - Sep 26, 2003 - 02:15 PM
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Zombie from TBB.
Oh god no.
CyberHare - Sep 26, 2003 - 03:12 PM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:
Oh god no.
I'm sure he'll be a total gentleman in person. People are a lot easier with the language online where you don't have to see the person your talking to.
Brian
twist - Sep 30, 2003 - 04:45 PM
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Zombie? 
Good to hear you can make it, Mel! More faces to names is a good thing! I think we should all bring our extra figs and have a wheel and deal session as well!
Indigo - Oct 01, 2003 - 02:14 AM
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mate this tourney sounds class, and it's a real coup getting Andy H. Any chance of a live tourney webcas? Hey, if I can't be there in person...t
CyberHare - Oct 01, 2003 - 06:40 AM
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Noooooo now the idea's in my head Must... resist... temptation... "I will not get a webcam, I will not get a webcam"
I just hope it all turns out well and everyone has a good time.
Oh, and that someone from Montreal wins. We can't have the title going to Toronto now can we
Khankill - Oct 01, 2003 - 06:49 AM
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I see, are you saying that neither of the two known US competitors is equal to the players in either Canadian city?
Melifaxis, I charge you to destroy these northern elitists!!!!!
Of course I haven't beaten them yet, but that doesn't matter. 
Mike
CyberHare - Oct 01, 2003 - 07:50 AM
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Khankill wrote:
I see, are you saying that neither of the two known US competitors is equal to the players in either Canadian city?
I'm not saying that at all. It's simply a matter of odds. OMM and Mel have as much a chance as everyone else to win the title. It's simply that the US team doesn't seem to be very well represented at the tourney. With good Toronto and Montreal players outnumbering them at least 3 to 1 the odds are that it'll go to a Canadian.
That and the fact that the Toronto Boys have been practicing their Death Bowl (Lord knows they need practice)
Now if a few more Americans want to get the lead out....
HeHe Brian
Melifaxis - Oct 01, 2003 - 08:39 AM
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Khankill wrote:
Melifaxis, I charge you to destroy these northern elitists!!!!!
It will be my pleasure to try.
Khankill - Oct 01, 2003 - 09:13 AM
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At the very Least,
DESTROY Twist
Mike
CyberHare - Oct 01, 2003 - 09:22 AM
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WooHoo I just got the last piece finished for the axe. This weekend I'll assemble it. It's not finished the way I'd like it to be but it's far enough along to do for this year.
Hmm I guess I had better finish the trophies I'm handing out soon..
Brian
Melifaxis - Oct 01, 2003 - 01:14 PM
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Khankill wrote:
At the very Least,
DESTROY Twist
Mike
Do I detect a rivalry?
twist - Oct 01, 2003 - 03:34 PM
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What?!?! Mike, if you have a prob with me, lets take it to the pitch! Are you coming to Montreal? Or you gonna let some other yankee do your dirty work?
CyberHare - Oct 02, 2003 - 05:25 AM
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Ooohh and the challenges start to roll in. Wait until we get to the 4 player matces and coaches start stabbing each other in the back. Ahhh you can feel the love now
Khankill - Oct 02, 2003 - 05:25 AM
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I can't make Montreal this year. I will be at Underworld and I am already making plans(recruting local fodder) for the Canadian Open. Melifaxis and OMM will have to do my dirty work. I have family stuff to do this October, but I should make Brians tourney next year.
Melifaxis - Oct 02, 2003 - 08:27 AM
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twist wrote:
I think we should all bring our extra figs and have a wheel and deal session as well!
Sounds like a plan to me.
CyberHare - Oct 02, 2003 - 09:12 AM
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Yeah I'm up for that. I have a couple limited edition Lizard Cheerleaders I'd be willing to trade.
Brian
neoliminal - Oct 02, 2003 - 08:52 PM
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I'm actually starting to wonder what would happen if I attended. Since the rule of thumb has been that I lose in the final round in Canada (lose my final match against the eventual winner) then in the deathbowl, would I lose to all three? Would it just resolve the jinx.... because it would be the final match, but not against a single opponent.
CyberHare - Oct 03, 2003 - 06:45 AM
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Now I'm really pumped about this tournament. Here's a clip from Long Bomb where Andy talks about the Death Bowl.
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The Blood Bowl tournament season continues apace with the Death Bowl being held in Montreal on the 18th & 19th of October. Brian St James, the editor of
www.house-rulez.com has organised what looks to be a fantastic tournament. Brian has committed many hours of effort and expense to organise this tournament so if you live in the Montreal area, or even further a field please come and support it. The event will be NAF sanctioned with discounts and benefits for NAF members. Oh, and I'll be there as well! So, if you want to talk Blood Bowl with guy who manages it and see some never before seen - anywhere - models then come to the Death Bowl. What's more the prizes shown on the Death Bowl website are nothing compared to what I'm going to bring for the winners! For more information visit the Death Bowl website here
www.house-rulez.com/db2003/db2003.html
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Death Bowl. Check your soul at the door!
Brian
CyberHare - Oct 03, 2003 - 06:47 AM
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neoliminal wrote:
Would it just resolve the jinx.... because it would be the final match, but not against a single opponent.
Your only going to find out if you come
Melifaxis - Oct 03, 2003 - 08:19 AM
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neoliminal wrote:
I'm actually starting to wonder what would happen if I attended. Since the rule of thumb has been that I lose in the final round in Canada (lose my final match against the eventual winner) then in the deathbowl, would I lose to all three? Would it just resolve the jinx.... because it would be the final match, but not against a single opponent.
The more players that have strong jinxes working against them the merrier
Come give it a shot, maybe you can break the cycle!
twist - Oct 06, 2003 - 04:38 AM
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You'll get yours on your own turf then, Mike... Hopefully I'll still have cash for Underworld as well...
Deathwing - Oct 06, 2003 - 08:00 AM
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Just occurred to me that the Death Bowl is the same weekend as the Spiky Open..what's the time difference? I think we'll be finishing each day's play and hitting the beer just as you guys are starting..one of these days we'll have to get a web-link sorted..
CyberHare - Oct 06, 2003 - 08:53 AM
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The time difference is 5 hours so at kickoff of the first round of the Death Bowl it'll be 2pm for you guy's
I already looked into getting a web connection at the tournament (dang you Indy for putting ideas in my head 
)It's just not possible this year. The cost of setting that up is not a lot but more than I can spend this year. Maybe next year.
Brian
Indigo - Oct 06, 2003 - 09:32 AM
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lol sorry
Melifaxis - Oct 09, 2003 - 01:29 PM
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Spent last night watching the Red Sox beat the Yankees on their home turf while getting my team in shape for the tourney.
What form do the rosters have to be on? The standard one from the boxed set? The downloadable one from bloodbowl.com?
Thanks...sorry I'm a tourney Noob
Oh yeah...hotel....I have to book one soon. Where did everyone decide on?
Thanks,
Rob
CyberHare - Oct 09, 2003 - 04:59 PM
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Either roster will be fine. As long as it looks like a standard roster there's no problem. At any rate I've got a whole stack of roster sheets in case anyone needs any.
I'll be staying at Hotel CyberHare myself Don't know where everyone else is staying.
It would probably be a good idea for those of you coming fom out of town to have my cell number in case you get lost or whatever. If anyone wants it PM me and I'll pass it along to you.
CyberHare
CyberHare - Oct 13, 2003 - 08:23 AM
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Ok, so it's pretty late in the game to be announcing this but hey, it couldn't be helped.
I've just been informed that each participant in the tournament will be receiving an extremely limited edition Resurrection Gutter runner fig. This fig was only ever given out at Blood Bowl resurrection and the Death Bowl will be the only other tournament where you can get your hands on one.
So, if you were looking for yet one more reason to not miss this tournament you just got it.
Brian
Melifaxis - Oct 13, 2003 - 09:35 AM
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Hot damn! Christmas in October
Darkson - Oct 13, 2003 - 10:01 AM
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Damn, where can I get a flight for £20? 
Melifaxis - Oct 13, 2003 - 10:29 AM
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Better question...where can you hire a Canadian to show up and play for the same price? 
twist - Oct 14, 2003 - 02:18 PM
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For those of you who wanted to know (MEL!), I've just booked a room at:
Le Motel La Siesta
Greenfield Park
3179, boul. Taschereau, J4V 2H4
(450) 671-7555 / 1-800-463-4118
It was only $79 a night for two people! The woman I spoke to wasn't the most polite, but she did mention that I could have got the room with a whirlpool/spa! So it can't be too bad! So at least 2 people will be there.
(This is the hotel that Brian suggested on his site)
Another friend in the TBBF booked at:
Comfort Inn South
7863 Boul Taschereau
Longueuil, Quebec Canada J4Y 1A4
877-678-9330
It was $95 - $100, but is farther away on the same street.
Hope this helps! I left it to the last minute as usual.
Melifaxis - Oct 14, 2003 - 02:57 PM
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Thanks, I booked there as well. $69 for a single room.
Melifaxis - Oct 16, 2003 - 07:26 AM
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Put some finishing touches on my team last night. Decided on my roster as well. See you all Saturday!
CyberHare - Oct 16, 2003 - 10:09 AM
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Don't sweat it Mel, no matter what your roster my Amazons are going to destroy all that stand before them. If I get to play that is. That we'll only find out at 9am Saturday morning.
I pick up Andy at the airport in 7 hours.
Brian
Melifaxis - Oct 16, 2003 - 10:20 AM
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Hope the numbers work out in your favor!! To put so much effort in and not get to play would be wrong...
Darkson - Oct 16, 2003 - 12:04 PM
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Hey Mel, if you can get your hands on a spare GR, you know who to call
CyberHare - Oct 16, 2003 - 12:18 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:
Hope the numbers work out in your favor!! To put so much effort in and not get to play would be wrong...
Wouldn't bother me if I didn't play. Heck last year I flew all the way to England just to help referee the Blood Bowl. I did get a couple games in that weekend though. Either way as long as everyone has a blast I'm a happy camper.
Brian
Melifaxis - Oct 16, 2003 - 03:36 PM
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Darkson wrote:
Hey Mel, if you can get your hands on a spare GR, you know who to call
I will do my best
Melifaxis - Oct 16, 2003 - 03:38 PM
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CyberHare wrote:
Wouldn't bother me if I didn't play. Heck last year I flew all the way to England just to help referee the Blood Bowl. I did get a couple games in that weekend though. Either way as long as everyone has a blast I'm a happy camper.
Brian
You sir are a rare breed. Allow me to thank you in advance for all of your efforts. Looking forward to meeting everyone Saturday.
neoliminal - Oct 16, 2003 - 04:57 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:
CyberHare wrote:
Wouldn't bother me if I didn't play. Heck last year I flew all the way to England just to help referee the Blood Bowl. I did get a couple games in that weekend though. Either way as long as everyone has a blast I'm a happy camper.
Brian
You sir are a rare breed. Allow me to thank you in advance for all of your efforts. Looking forward to meeting everyone Saturday.
He is indeed.
Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 17, 2003 - 03:51 AM
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All right, headed to the airport and will land in Montreal about 2PM. Excited for the tourney and to visit one of my favorite North American cities. Brian - I'll call you when I get settled in at the Residence Inn Downtown on Peel St. Gonna be wild!
Indigo - Oct 17, 2003 - 05:55 AM
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good luck to everyone and especially brian
CyberHare - Oct 17, 2003 - 07:35 AM
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Hey all this will probably be my last post until after the tournament so I'll bring you al up to date as to the news I have now.
- Andy has arrived safe and sound.
- Two of the hostesses that were supposed to be at the event have dropped out so there will only be one hostess now (sorry Mel )
- There are now over 20 prizes to give away! Not to mention the Gutter Runner, Metal Ball, and door prize fig that everyone is going to get.
The prizes are...
An autographed complete game of Blood Bowl
An autugraphed 2003 Blood Bowl Annual
A team carrying case
A Shadowforge Elf team
A Shadowforge Nun team
A GW New Elf team
A GW Vampire team
A GW Necromatic team
A set of Phils Phigs Valkyries
5 Blood Bowl mag 10's
A pack of loose metal New Elves (14 figs)
3 Blister packs, Ramtut III, Zara the Slayer, Trophy pack
1 loose metal Dwarf Star Player with chainsaw
1 loose metal Dwarf Star Player carrying a ball
3 loose metal elves (was supposed to be the new Lucien Swift but may never be produced)
- Andy has brought with him a whole case of Pro painted figs. A number of which have never been seen before(such as some undead cheerleaders and the new minotaur) and some famous figs (such as the figs used for the pictures on the goblin star player cards.
Well that's about it for now. I hope to see a lot of you there. If you can't make it this year there's always next year
GalakStarscraper - Oct 17, 2003 - 07:42 AM
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Brian ... isn't that going to be like 3 prizes for every person that shows up???
Galak
CyberHare - Oct 17, 2003 - 11:44 AM
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Well people are paying 40$ for this. I want to make sure they get their moneys worth and that there's no doubt that I'm not pocketing the money.
As it goes the first 30 people to show up get the metal ball. Eveyone gets the Gutter Runner and Door prize. From there there's a good chance that you also get a prize.
Brian
Deathwing - Oct 17, 2003 - 07:32 PM
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CyberHare wrote:
Well people are paying 40$ for this.
Canadian? Isn't that like...50p?
GalakStarscraper - Oct 18, 2003 - 07:13 AM
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Deathwing wrote:
CyberHare wrote:
Well people are paying 40$ for this.
Canadian? Isn't that like...50p?
Just about.
Galak
SBG - Oct 18, 2003 - 07:16 AM
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Guys: I'm so sad that I won't be able to attend! Damn, it's in my courtyard!
For those of you who don't know, I work for the Montreal Canadiens and we play on Saturday (we'll kick the ass of those damn Leafs--Again!), so it's a full day of work for me and the coach has scheduled a practice for Sunday, 11 am, so it's another day of work for me 
I hope the tourney is a huge success and look forward to attend my very first tourney at another time.
Cheers to all!
Fred Daigle
Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 19, 2003 - 05:13 AM
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Well, I'm having a great time - all the people I've met have been very gracious and friendly, and talented coaches to boot. My match with Andy was a textbook case of disaster on the final roll of long and tortuous plays, for both of us. Some brilliantly painted teams and our host has been the best. Now for the final day of mayhem and the Deathbowl Championship - such fun. Pics up as quick as possible tonight. Audieu en Montreal!
neoliminal - Oct 19, 2003 - 08:25 AM
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How many people are there??
Indigo - Oct 19, 2003 - 03:43 PM
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How did it go? Who won? Put some pics up please
CyberHare - Oct 19, 2003 - 10:01 PM
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The tournament was a blast. Everyone had a great time. It's late here now. Tomorrow I'll get up a quick report about who all the winners were. For now I'll just say that Steve Lalancette (AKA the one and only Zombie)is the 2003 Death Bowl Champion.
God help us
Brian
Darkson - Oct 19, 2003 - 10:44 PM
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Oh no!!!!!
Melifaxis - Oct 20, 2003 - 10:01 AM
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It was a PHENOMENAL time! Special thanks to Brian for putting together such a great tourney and Andy for coming over to join us! Couldn't have asked for a better bunch of coaches as evidenced by the sportsmanship points.
It was great meeting everyone, and I'm looking forward to the next one!! Now if you'll excuse me I have to go make a Death Bowl pitch...
Grasshopper - Oct 20, 2003 - 10:42 AM
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You're welcome... Oh... different Brian...
CyberHare - Oct 21, 2003 - 06:47 AM
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Whew, what a crazy four days.
Andy got on the plane last night after a day long walking tour of Montreal. I was so tired when I got home I just passed out. Back at work today so I should have more time to post the results of the tournament. Now I just have to get the spreadshhet back from Rene (the coach who I borrowed the computer from)
Brian
Indigo - Oct 21, 2003 - 06:58 AM
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nice one, well done mate. sounds absolutely class
Grasshopper - Oct 21, 2003 - 09:31 AM
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CyberHare wrote:
Whew, what a crazy four days.
Andy got on the plane last night after a day long walking tour of Montreal...
You should have, Mel put up a story about his "walking tour". Poor bastard. 
IanTBBF - Oct 21, 2003 - 01:11 PM
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I wanna take a moment to point out what a Faaaaantastic job Brian (and his assistants, Rene and Brian) did! Deathbowl 2003 was without doubt the most fun I've ever had at a tournament! It was great meeting Andy Hall, Old Man Monkey, and Melifaxis, not to mention all the Montreal Blood Bowlers, there were more prizes than you can shake a squig at, and let me tell you, those new figs that Andy brought were Sweeeet!
John, I'm going to go and pre-reg for Underworld now - you've got your work cut out for you, living up to what the old CyberHare accomplished!!
See y'all in Michigan!
CyberHare - Oct 21, 2003 - 06:51 PM
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IanTBBF wrote:
There were more prizes than you can shake a squig at, and let me tell you, those new figs that Andy brought were Sweeeet!
There were so many prizes because I expected a much larger turnout than I got. At least everyone who was there got a prize out of it so I guess that's pretty cool all the same.
IanTBBF wrote:
John, I'm going to go and pre-reg for Underworld now - you've got your work cut out for you, living up to what the old CyberHare accomplished!!
I'd hate to see tournament organizing become a competition. Those who know me well will tell you that I never do anything half way. I either go completely overboard or I don't bother doing it at all I have experience in event organizing as I was a wedding coordinator for a short while. I even took a course on event organizing. It's just something I like to do. That's why I don't play at half the tournament I go to, I just go to help out.
At the end of the day what makes an event great is the people who attend it and their willingness to have a good time. Like the saying goes,"it only takes one bad apple to ruin the whole batch". That aplies to event organizing as well. Be it drunk Uncle Bob at a wedding or a grumpy coach at a tournament, either one will bring the whole party down. There were just no bad apples at the Death Bowl (maybe a few sour grapes though )so really I should be thanking all of you for making everything run so well.
Brian
neoliminal - Oct 21, 2003 - 10:06 PM
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Don't worry too much about the size, it will grow. The first year is always the hardest, but after that the word of mouth brings them!!
Tutenkharnage - Oct 22, 2003 - 06:16 AM
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CyberHare wrote:
That's why I don't play at half the tournament I go to, I just go to help out.
I got to meet Brian (and the other Montreal chaps) at GenCon. He played the good soldier and offered up his Amazons for "odd man out" games. I'm not surprised that he put together a first-rate event!
Kudos.
-Chet
Melifaxis - Oct 22, 2003 - 10:47 AM
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Grasshopper wrote:
You should have, Mel put up a story about his "walking tour". Poor bastard.
Why not...
Montreal, 22:00 or thereabouts on Sunday. A dimly lit portion of one of the city's main streets. Rob is walking along looking for someplace to grab a bite to eat before his bus leaves. Suddenly, two guys in long coats with winter hats hop the wall to the side and step in his path. Out of the corner of his eye Rob notices a few more slide into place behind him.
Goon #1: Cooooke, cooooke?
Rob: Je ne parle français. parlez-vous anglais? (I didn't say it this well, but he understood me well enough. That's about all I know in French besides how to ask for the time)
Goon#2: Cocaine!
Goon#1: Do you want to buy some cocaine?
Rob: No thanks.
Goon#2 (looking angry): Heroine? What about heroine?
Goon#1 (places hand in pocket)
Rob: Uh, no thanks.
Goon #2: Marijuana? What about marijuana?
Rob (finally gets his wits about him): Sorry guys, I don't have enough money today. Maybe tomorrow.
Goon #2: Ah, ok.
They begin to head back towards their alley hiding place.
Of course, once I got past the initial surprise all I could really think was....
Whatever you do Rob DO NOT make THE gesture and say "Deathsticks...I don't need any deathsticks. You should go home and rethink your life."
I guess that's what I get for wandering around alone looking like a tourist. No blood, no foul though
Grasshopper - Oct 22, 2003 - 11:13 AM
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Melifaxis wrote:
Whatever you do Rob DO NOT make THE gesture and say "Deathsticks...I don't need any deathsticks. You should go home and rethink your life." ...
You are sooooo Lucas' bitch.
CyberHare - Oct 22, 2003 - 05:32 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:
Montreal, 22:00 or thereabouts on Sunday. A dimly lit portion of one of the city's main streets. Rob is walking along looking for someplace to grab a bite to eat before his bus leaves.
Oh my god. You went walking around the east end alone at 11pm. That's it young man next time you get a chaperon . When you said you were going to the bus station I though you meant you were going to wait at the bus station. Sigh, at least you're ok. Next year you come to dinner with us and then I take you there myself! Oh my god!
Brian
Melifaxis - Oct 23, 2003 - 05:19 AM
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Patience...sometimes it fails me. It was a long wait for the bus. Like I said no blood, no foul.
Indigo - Oct 23, 2003 - 07:25 AM
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lol
Grasshopper - Oct 23, 2003 - 10:07 AM
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BTW mel I forgot to ask... on the 1st day when you rolled worse than the guy in Johnny get your gun... what Dice were you using? THe evil Blacks or the Evil Whites?
Melifaxis - Oct 23, 2003 - 10:32 AM
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Grasshopper wrote:
BTW mel I forgot to ask... on the 1st day when you rolled worse than the guy in Johnny get your gun... what Dice were you using? THe evil Blacks or the Evil Whites?
Sadly, my NAF dice failed me for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th time ever.
Ironically, Old Man Monkey borrowed my white ones and beat me with them! (Although they weren't incredibly kind to him, they got the job done vs. me)
Darkson - Oct 23, 2003 - 05:54 PM
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I tried the 2 black/1 white at the Spiky, and did well, so looks like I'm sticking with that.
Grasshopper - Oct 24, 2003 - 09:50 AM
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but what do you use if you don't have 3 dice worth of assists ! ! !
Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 24, 2003 - 01:13 PM
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Well, returned safely to the land of FLAW - great time with Brian St. James, Andy, and the great coaches.
a. Toronto's own Rob and Ben each handed me 2-0 beatings - I'll have to prepare better for Underworld since the TBBF will be well represented in Ann Arbor;
b. Melifaxis' dice worked better against him and Andy H. - just couldn't move into the final round - seems to be my curse;
c. Brian and those who helped (Rene, Brian, Billy and Mrs. St. James) ran a wonderful tourney and the final Deathbowl rounds were a howl - utter chaos and ever-shifting politics in all games.
Thanks, Brian, for everything - look forward to doing it again in Montreal - glad to be part of the first one!
-OMM
Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 24, 2003 - 01:14 PM
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Brian - I'll send my best pics along for you to use as you will.
Thanks again!
-OMM
Darkson - Oct 24, 2003 - 02:40 PM
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Grasshopper wrote:
but what do you use if you don't have 3 dice worth of assists ! ! !
I used (notice that I had them, thanks mister Krox!) 2 black and 1 white. Seems the presense of 1 white dice forced the 2 black ones to behave.
CyberHare - Oct 24, 2003 - 02:45 PM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:
Brian - I'll send my best pics along for you to use as you will.
Thanks again!
-OMM
Much appreciated. I'll be doing a full article soon so I'll need allthe good pics I can get
Brian
Ben - Oct 24, 2003 - 03:58 PM
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Jim AKA Old man Monkey, where did you get a nickname like that? very funny. So your going to be at the underworld, that's awesome. I'm hoping to have my skaven painted by then. I'm doing the Secret of NIMH theme. it's going to be kewl. I have the figure for my coach which is of course Nicodemus. I'm going to give the model a nice long beard and glowing eyes and all. Maybe with skaven you'll give me at least a little bit of a sweat. Skaven are pretty squishy. So you have the pics downloaded yet, I wouldn't mind seeing them, Brian is taking forever. Just kidding Brian. Anyway enough rambling on, hope to see you all at the underworld. Oh one more thing, what colous should i give my skaven team? I was thinking Black, Orange, and Dark Blue. But i'm not sure. Hmmm decisions, decisions.
Peace out,
Ben
twist - Oct 24, 2003 - 05:21 PM
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Ah, don't bother Ben, we all know you getting to the final 4 was pure luck!
And Mel, be careful dude, not all Canadians are nice people, despite what you hear! Remember, the more Chaos Dwarf coaches, the more pylons I get to run by! You've gotta be around for other tourneys!
OMM, hope I see you on the pitch at Underworld!
I don't feel so bad, being 2-2 before the DB game. I lost to Zombie's Norse 2-1, and Bud's Wood Elves 4-3, both ended up in the top game. Hope to Nuffle that the NAF rankings are kind to me.
Cam.
Zombie - Oct 24, 2003 - 08:19 PM
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It was a great tournament, thanks a lot Brian!
My first tourney ever, and you got me hooked. I'll definitely be back next year, and i'll see if i can make it to the Spike next year as well (need money for that, don't we all...)
Well organized, nice bunch of coaches and great prizes.
But i attribute my victory mostly to luck. And those Toronto coaches (3 of whom played against me in the final) will be waiting for me with guns ablazing at Spike, so i better be ready!
Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 25, 2003 - 06:00 AM
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There's a dozen or so guys who I've been gaming with for about 15 years or so now - my house has always been the 'clubhouse' (as Phil Bowen calls it) and when one of these guys started passing out email nicknames, we were all '-monkeys'.
So, being the oldest, I got "Old Man Monkey" and it's just stuck.
Yes, I'm planning to be at Underworld to see John, Tom and others I've met this summer. Deathbowl made my seventh tournament outside Florida in addition to our own league championship so it's been busy and great fun. Looking forward to seeing everyone and some more battles on the pitch. Need to brush up my closing play - lately it seems I'm playing to get into the championship match and failing to get through. Perhaps Ann Arbor will be the spot . . . No matter what, can't wait to see everyone again and have another great time, just like the Deathbowl!
Take care all! (Rob - glad you made it back in one piece!)
-OMM
CyberHare - Oct 25, 2003 - 10:21 PM
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Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 26, 2003 - 04:01 AM
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Thanks, Brian, that would be great. I think some people over these months found the downloads from my site too cumbersome. I haven't found a really good album app that's easy to use, so if you can set up my userid at house-rulez, that would be ideal.
I sent you a couple of the group shots and a pic of the final table.
Anyway, PM me when all is ready and I'll give it a go.
Thanks again for everything!
-OMM
Zombie - Nov 06, 2003 - 12:12 AM
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Any idea when the results of the tourney will be entered into the NAF? I'd like to see how i rank up against the other norse coaches out there!
Indigo - Nov 06, 2003 - 02:31 AM
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I know Brian's been a little busy lately, hence the small delay... I just hope I don't go down too far as a result of the DB results going in!
CyberHare - Nov 06, 2003 - 10:45 AM
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The delay is because of some missing information on one of the coaches at the tournament that I havn't been able to get ahold of. I know he signed up for the NAF at the event, everyone did. We just don't seem to have his registration form We'll get it sorted soon.
Ahh the joys of paperwork
Brian
Zombie - Nov 06, 2003 - 03:06 PM
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Ok, thanks for the update.
Melifaxis - Nov 14, 2003 - 10:20 PM
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Ack! My bad luck from Death Bowl came back from Canada with me!! Help!! I failed 9 dodge rolls on a 1 with gutter runners tonight in our season opener and lost 1-0 to dwarves as a result
twist - Nov 18, 2003 - 03:36 AM
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I think you used up all your luck just arriving home from Montreal in good health!
Melifaxis - Nov 18, 2003 - 05:17 AM
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That could be