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Eric.R. - Nov 10, 2010 - 06:49 AM
Post subject: Canadian Open 2011 (March 12/13)

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In the Great White North there comes a time one a year when the strongest of warriors of the land and beyond are drawn to a remote northern town. This pilgrimage has gone on for centuries and has always resulted in two days of mass open combat between the pilgrims; much to the chagrin of the town's people. The climax of this spectacle occurred on the second day when a pillar of light shown upon a single combatant who would than be hailed as the Champion. And as quickly as the light appeared from the heavens it returned and the pilgrims dispersed to return to their own lands. The locals gave a name to this event, Chinook.

Many of the great sages pondered the purpose of this yearly event and more importantly which God ruled over it. The combat lent itself to be attributed to the Gods of War, the random nature and destruction was said to be the work of the Gods of Chaos, and the correlations continued for years. One thing that has been agreed upon was that at some point Nuffle gained control once it was observed that the massed combat was slowly transmuting into something that resembled an organized game of Blood Bowl.

Now a half century later, there is no denying that Nuffle is behind this yearly pilgrimage as established Blood Bowl teams have replaced the warriors. With this turn of events the locals say an opportunity to cash in on this yearly influx of Blood Bowlers and set forth to establish what is now commonly known as the Canadian Open.

~Excerpt from Hinterlands Who's Who
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The Canadian Open is returning for another year. The rules will be the same as last year but the date and location are still a little tentative at this point. Hopefully I can get both of these nailed down ASAP.

http://rubli.ca/Canadian_Open/

Spazzfist - Nov 10, 2010 - 07:23 AM
Post subject: RE: Canadian Open 2011 (March 19/20)

First to register for this year!

BTW, You might want to clear the registry from last year.

Do you want me to talk to Jen and see if we can book the place we had last year? I can try to sweet talk her, you know how much she loves me! Razz

Eric.R. - Nov 11, 2010 - 04:49 PM
Post subject: RE: Canadian Open 2011 (March 19/20)

Oh, I guess I forgot to mention the site has not been updated yet . . . Razz

Thanks for the offer but that would be an assured NO. And do not fear Spazz, u will retain the top spot when I get a chance to do the updates.

Spazzfist - Nov 12, 2010 - 05:00 AM
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Eric.R. wrote:

And do not fear Spazz, u will retain the top spot when I get a chance to do the updates.

For the top spot, not only will I retain, but I will maintain as my winning streak will be like a steam train. From losing I will refrain, my champion status I will sustain.

...while simultaneously cooking MCs like a pound of bacon!

Chewblocka - Nov 12, 2010 - 07:26 AM
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Spazzfist wrote:

Teaching poetry at school? Did one of the kids who drool write this for you in their pool? You probably think you're so cool writing lyrics on a stool.

Fool.

Eric.R. - Nov 12, 2010 - 08:47 AM
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Should we have a rap battle on the Saturday evening???

Daggers - Nov 12, 2010 - 09:00 AM
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OH GOD NO!!!!! More like a Dr. Seuss battle.

Spazzfist - Nov 12, 2010 - 09:40 AM
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Zap_Rowsdower wrote:

Spazzfist wrote:

Teaching poetry at school? Did one of the kids who drool write this for you in their pool? You probably think you're so cool writing lyrics on a stool.

Fool.

I shouldn't have read this while my class was working quietly. I laughed out loud and disrupted the beautiful and productive silence!

Chewblocka - Nov 12, 2010 - 12:15 PM
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Eric.R. wrote:

Should we have a rap battle on the Saturday evening???

I was thinking more of a poetry slam.

jrock56 - Nov 12, 2010 - 01:23 PM
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We could call up DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince too, maybe Kid N'Play or possibly Tone Loc...C'MON MAN!!!! Razz

(that was sarcasm by the way)

Eric.R. - Nov 14, 2010 - 05:50 AM
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I think William Hung would be more appropriate Razz

DarkOrk20 - Nov 20, 2010 - 08:57 PM
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Signed and ready. I may be bringing up to 2 more. I may even add a day or two to the trip.

AnthonyTBBF - Jan 03, 2011 - 02:41 PM
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Where is registration and rule info for this? Eric's site seems to be down ATM.

Eric.R. - Jan 03, 2011 - 08:03 PM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

Where is registration and rule info for this? Eric's site seems to be down ATM.

Sorry about that, I have been having some issues with attacks on one of the pages which has been driving me nuts; so I removed everything and am slowly re-uploading everything [in order of priority] in hopes of finding the source. The the CO web-page should be up again and running soon.

Spazzfist - Jan 04, 2011 - 05:07 AM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

Where is registration and rule info for this? Eric's site seems to be down ATM.

<Gasp> Anthony?? Are you actually coming out of retirement for this one? Hopefully if you come, then you can bring out some of the TBBF alumni that have also been dormant!

AnthonyTBBF - Jan 04, 2011 - 06:57 AM
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We are playing again. I think some of the guys will probably be interested.

Lizardcore - Jan 04, 2011 - 09:13 AM
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Wow, some BB dinosaurs are coming Smile

FYI, we are now using the LRB6, not the second edition Wink

I should be in for this year CO, and yes, lets start the smack talk Smile

Spazzfist - Jan 04, 2011 - 11:21 AM
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Lizardcore wrote:

Wow, some BB dinosaurs are coming Smile

FYI, we are now using the LRB6, not the second edition Wink

I should be in for this year CO, and yes, lets start the smack talk Smile

Best not be taunting the Watt-asaurus! He'll eat you up!

Laurent, when you do your smack talk and do us all a favour by providing a link to Babel fish so that we can understand you?

Thanks bitch.

AnthonyTBBF - Jan 04, 2011 - 11:51 AM
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Sadly my Blood Bowl skills are lacking even more than when I played more regularly all those years ago Very Happy

Lizardcore - Jan 04, 2011 - 02:01 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:

Laurent, when you do your smack talk and do us all a favour by providing a link to Babel fish so that we can understand you?
Thanks bitch.

Api neu ieer Spuzz, luv u 2 Smile

Actually, you and Eric look like you're both grumpy at the moment, are you like those girls that spend so much time together that their periods are synchronized ? Very Happy

smokingmonkee - Jan 04, 2011 - 10:34 PM
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I'm relatively new and severely lack anything remotely resembling Blood Bowl skills but it looks like this will be my first tourney.

Lizardcore - Jan 05, 2011 - 07:01 AM
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smokingmonkee wrote:

I'm relatively new and severely lack anything remotely resembling Blood Bowl skills but it looks like this will be my first tourney.

Good news !

don't worry, you won't be last, we have someone for that already Very Happy

Spazzfist - Jan 05, 2011 - 08:03 AM
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Lizardcore wrote:

smokingmonkee wrote:

I'm relatively new and severely lack anything remotely resembling Blood Bowl skills but it looks like this will be my first tourney.

Good news !

don't worry, you won't be last, we have someone for that already Very Happy

Someone? We have a whole city for that! Ottawa! Those bottomfeeders always scramble to avoid getting the spoon.

Spazzfist - Jan 05, 2011 - 08:03 AM
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Lizardcore wrote:

Actually, you and Eric look like you're both grumpy at the moment, are you like those girls that spend so much time together that their periods are synchronized ? Very Happy

This one had me do an actual LOL!

DarkOrk20 - Jan 06, 2011 - 04:30 AM
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smokingmonkee wrote:

I'm relatively new and severely lack anything remotely resembling Blood Bowl skills but it looks like this will be my first tourney.

That's ok. Eric has been playing for years and he isn't any better than the first day he played. If he actually is better than the first day he played then it will take him 2 or 3 lifetimes to get where everyone else is.

Chewblocka - Jan 06, 2011 - 08:11 AM
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Spazzfist wrote:

Someone? We have a whole city for that! Ottawa! Those bottomfeeders always scramble to avoid getting the spoon.

HEY!!! Do not lump us in with the Ottawa Senators. Those guys are a bunch of bums. And watch what you say about bottom feeding, Spazz. You guys are usually last to arrive in Montreal to feed off of Dan's mom after us. So get ready for a face-full of bottom feeding. You should be used to it by now!

Eric.R. - Jan 06, 2011 - 11:50 AM
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Zap_Rowsdower wrote:

. . . get ready for a face-full of bottom feeding.

I think I say that in a movie once . . . . Confused

smokingmonkee - Jan 07, 2011 - 09:36 AM
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When is the website going to be back up and running? I have no idea how I'm going to build my team. I'll probably be taking my pink and purple Chaos Dwarfs since they are painted.

smokingmonkee - Jan 07, 2011 - 10:06 PM
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Looks like there will be more fresh meat. I mentioned it to some of the guys in my league and two more will be showing up.

Eric.R. - Jan 07, 2011 - 10:14 PM
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It should be up soon. I am in the midst zeroing in on the source of the attacks which the sites that I host are experiencing. I think I have it nailed down, but still want to take the time to ensure I get it right.

BTW, great to see some new blood coming out.

Daggers - Jan 07, 2011 - 10:27 PM
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Yay, more new coaches to finish above Eric.

Eric.R. - Jan 08, 2011 - 06:35 AM
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Dwarfrunner wrote:

Yay, more new coaches to finish above Eric.

you guys are a$$holes . . . :-Ã¾

Clan_Skaven - Jan 08, 2011 - 07:47 AM
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I'll be there, if needed I'll be your odd man out as well.

Spazzfist - Jan 08, 2011 - 05:37 PM
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Has the location been decided upon?

Eric.R. - Jan 08, 2011 - 07:41 PM
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Unfortunately, not yet. I am hoping to continue to have the CO in the GTA area but since I no longer live in the vacinity I am having difficulty securing a site. Still working on it though.

P.S. any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Spazzfist - Jan 08, 2011 - 09:09 PM
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Eric.R. wrote:

Chris Engler has suggested MeepleMart to me. I can look into that if you like.

I am also friends witht he guy who owns Xplanet games which is more local and has lots of room.

smokingmonkee - Jan 09, 2011 - 11:17 AM
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Have you thought of speaking to Wayne from Dueling Grounds? It's right on transit in Toronto and the space downstairs is pretty big.

Eric.R. - Jan 09, 2011 - 01:11 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:

Chris Engler has suggested MeepleMart to me. I can look into that if you like.

I am also friends witht he guy who owns Xplanet games which is more local and has lots of room.

That would be great if you could; much appreciated.

Spazzfist - Jan 09, 2011 - 05:53 PM
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Will do - Smokingmonkee is also onto something. I also happen to be friends with Wayne, and as some may remember, Qermitt I was held at the Dueling Grounds! (in it's old location - the new one is much more spacious).

ratenef - Jan 09, 2011 - 08:43 PM
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Okay, a Blood bowl 'newbie' here wondering the following;

1) when, how much and how do I register
2) will I need 'official' minis and do they need to be painted
3) does spraypainting them all one colour count?

Much appreciated,
Ratenef Scrillion

Clan_Skaven - Jan 10, 2011 - 11:42 AM
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ratenef wrote:

as far as painting goes....

as a tourney organiser all I care about is that the numbers & rings are painted the positional colours. (red=blitzers, green=blockers, yellow=catchers, white=throwers, grey=linemen)

as far as minis go....

Just make sure they are pretty reconisable to what they are supposed to be. (like don't do this "Ok my 4 human catchers are the 2 mummy's, the black orc & the dwarf troll slayer.")

AnthonyTBBF - Jan 10, 2011 - 05:21 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:

We have our regular league nights at Dueling Grounds (and our historical games club too) and there will be more than enough room for a BB tourney there. In fact I am sure a good chunk of our league would show up for it.

AnthonyTBBF - Jan 10, 2011 - 05:22 PM
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Clan_Skaven wrote:

as a tourney organiser all I care about is that the numbers & rings are painted the positional colours. (red=blitzers, green=blockers, yellow=catchers, white=throwers, grey=linemen))

I won't wrecking my minis this way Wink

Lizardcore - Jan 10, 2011 - 06:00 PM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

Spazzfist wrote:

Hey anthony, could you give me more info about it ? (where is it, is there any coach coming from downtown...)

thanks (lizardcore at gmail.com)

jrock56 - Jan 10, 2011 - 10:03 PM
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ratenef wrote:

Hey Ratenef, welcome.

1) March 19/20 tourney usually begins at 9am (registration 8am-9am), price is usually between 20-40 dollars, once Eric has the site up you will be able to pre-register as well.
2) 'official' minis aren't necessary but other players must be able to distinguish your positional players from one another clearly. Painting isn't mandatory but some tournies give out additional points for teams that are numbered, painted, based, etc.
3) You can spray paint if you want but it may be difficult to tell them apart during the tourney and it is always at the discretion of the tourney organiser.

Hope this helps some

Clan_Skaven - Jan 11, 2011 - 04:30 AM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

Clan_Skaven wrote:

as a tourney organiser all I care about is that the numbers & rings are painted the positional colours. (red=blitzers, green=blockers, yellow=catchers, white=throwers, grey=linemen))

I won't wrecking my minis this way Wink

only reason i said rings painted, is cause some people show up with all unpainted modles that all look the same or similar (even if numbered, it can be confusing for your opponents, the GW Amazon team for example)

AnthonyTBBF - Jan 11, 2011 - 05:33 AM
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Unpainted models! Surely the Canadian Open would not allow such lameness.

Clan_Skaven - Jan 11, 2011 - 06:47 AM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

Unpainted models! Surely the Canadian Open would not allow such lameness.

I have seen people show up to a tourney with no modles nevermind unpainted.

Spazzfist - Jan 11, 2011 - 06:53 AM
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I have seen models show up without the player!

Clan_Skaven - Jan 11, 2011 - 10:05 AM
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Spazzfist wrote:

I have seen models show up without the player!

Sarcasm? or has this actually happened? I remember a playing board showing up without a person (something to do with a missing passport at an airport) lol

Spazzfist - Jan 11, 2011 - 11:30 AM
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No, my ogres that I worked so hard on made it to the Deathbowl Year of the Ogre. Wanted them to be represented, but that was the year I was selling the house in Brampton.

Spazzfist - Jan 13, 2011 - 07:30 AM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

So just to be clear, you are saying that a tourney held at the Dueling Grounds would be likely to get a lot of the new TBBfers out. What about if it was held at Xplanet in Mississauga?

I am just trying to figure out the #ofplayers vs convenience balance.

How many players do you figure would attend in either location?

natsirtdm - Jan 13, 2011 - 07:50 AM
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Spazzfist wrote:

No, my ogres that I worked so hard on made it to the Deathbowl Year of the Ogre. Wanted them to be represented, but that was the year I was selling the house in Brampton.

So... technically you HAVEN'T seen models show up without the player - being the player!!

DarkOrk20 - Jan 13, 2011 - 09:11 AM
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Spazz, I wouldn't go any further than Toronto. I have considered some of the other tourneys up there but further than Toronto and I am stretching my weekend trip. A tourney a little closer to Detriot would be great. Detroit is only about 3ish hours away. Do we know anyone in Windsor?

Just my .02 but remember, I am planning on coming to the Challenge this year.

Spazzfist - Jan 13, 2011 - 09:30 AM
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DarkOrk20 wrote:

Do we know anyone in Windsor?

There was the one guy from Windsor at the Canadian Open last year. Catstacker is his NAF handle.

Have to start leaning on him to start a tourney, eh? Smile

Notorious_jtb - Jan 13, 2011 - 09:44 AM
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Spazzfist wrote:

DarkOrk20 wrote:

Do we know anyone in Windsor?

There was the one guy from Windsor at the Canadian Open last year. Catstacker is his NAF handle.

Have to start leaning on him to start a tourney, eh? Smile

That is one of my favourite user names!

Laughing

catstacker - Jan 13, 2011 - 05:30 PM
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The convention that I was going to hold my first BB tournament at this year fell through (over artistic differences Rolling Eyes

,) but fortunately so did my vacation plans for March, so I can make it to the Canadian Open! I know to bring beer this time, and maybe I'll win more games than just against Eric.

DarkOrk20 - Jan 17, 2011 - 06:08 AM
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You know that beating Eric doesn't count, don't you? In fact, if you are playing Eric it means that you are competing for the spoon and not for placement.

Clan_Skaven - Jan 17, 2011 - 06:52 AM
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DarkOrk20 wrote:

You know that beating Eric doesn't count, don't you? In fact, if you are playing Eric it means that you are competing for the spoon and not for placement.

Funny thing Eric has beaten me in a tourney in the 1st round & he still manages to win the spoon! (poor Eric)

catstacker - Jan 18, 2011 - 09:02 AM
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At first I thought that Eric was deliberately letting me win because it was my first tournament, but I couldn't figure out how he was switching his loaded dice with mine so that we were both rolling so horribly.

Lizardcore - Jan 18, 2011 - 10:59 AM
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I might bring a new player as well. of course, we'll both need minis (I think He only knows how to play orcs)

flyingdingle - Jan 19, 2011 - 09:08 AM
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Wish I could make it this year. I have a baby due 2 weeks after, so it's not gonna happen.

flyingdingle - Jan 19, 2011 - 09:13 AM
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DarkOrk20 wrote:

If you guys do it in Windsor, i'll guarantee you a location, and I could acually make it since it'll be close Smile

I would just need approximate attendance numbers. I should be able to pull off the location for free.

And, if it's in Windsor, we"ll be able to pull in some of the Zlurpee forum guys. There are at least 4 or 5 from the Detroit area that would make it to Windsor.

We'd likely got some guys from Kzoo, Toledo and the Chicago area if it was that close too.

AnthonyTBBF - Jan 20, 2011 - 09:17 AM
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Spazzfist wrote:

I have no idea, but we have about 8 - 10 regular players for league play. If it was in Mississauga I am sure we'd still have a few come out.

Eric.R. - Jan 31, 2011 - 09:42 AM
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Ladies & Gents,

A location has been found, though that means switching the date to March 12 & 13th. I saw little opposition to this over this weekend @ the CCKO and I hope it does not inconvinience to many people.

More info to follow.

jrock56 - Jan 31, 2011 - 03:06 PM
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Eric.R. wrote:

So I'm just "little opposition" now huh! and it does inconvenience me, what's a matter for you!! Just bugging you Eric, although it means I might not make it I completely understand your reasoning for doing it. Will have to see if I can swing it. Rolling Eyes

DarkOrk20 - Jan 31, 2011 - 03:54 PM
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I hope that I can switch my days off. Is the new location posted anywhere?

Eric.R. - Jan 31, 2011 - 04:07 PM
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It is at a store in Mississauga called "X Planet", the address is 1012 Burnhamthorpe Rd E., Mississauga, ON (I think, I will confirm with Spazz as he set it up for me)

Daggers - Jan 31, 2011 - 05:54 PM
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It looks like I may not be able to make it now. My wife works one weekend a month, and it happens to be that weekend. I am stil hoping I can find someone to watch him on Saturday, but I have no idea.

catstacker - Jan 31, 2011 - 08:10 PM
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I'll have to drop out; that's my weekend to work too. Bummer. Sad

flyingdingle - Feb 12, 2011 - 01:09 PM
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Same here, i'm already workin that weekend.

flyingdingle - Feb 20, 2011 - 03:57 PM
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I just was able to pull of some swaps at work, so coming is now a possibility if I can talk the wife into a road trip Smile

jrock56 - Feb 20, 2011 - 05:21 PM
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Hey Eric, unfortunately this will be my first Canadian Open since you started it back up that I won't be able to make it to. I know we spoke about it when you were down for the CCKO but with the date changing there is no way I can swing it bro. Too bad, was really looking forward to it. Hope to make it to the CoQ in April and will see you then. Good luck to everyone involved and have an awesome time.

Clan_Skaven - Feb 23, 2011 - 04:30 AM
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got the time booked off, as far as rest of Niagara it looks like just myself so far, so could bus it up friday, night

Chewblocka - Feb 23, 2011 - 09:45 AM
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Glad to hear that you'll be making the trek, Rod. Looks like I might be the only Ottawan making it this time around. I will most likely be arriving on Saturday morning with Mr. Meers.

AnthonyTBBF - Feb 23, 2011 - 11:09 AM
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I'm not 100% sure if I can attend, but I spread the word to the XTBBF lads and I think a few are interested.

Lizardcore - Feb 24, 2011 - 03:50 PM
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It looks like I'll be driving saturday morning and going back down town for saturday night. Most likely Alex (the new guy I talked to you about), will be doing the same thing. So I have still 2/3 seats in my car if anyone in downtown area is interested !

see you soon

Spazzfist - Feb 24, 2011 - 04:58 PM
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I also have room for about 5-6 guys to crash at my place - as always, it is on a first-come-first serve basis with priority going to those that are out-of-towners!

Clan_Skaven - Feb 25, 2011 - 12:59 PM
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i have no idea where i'll be when yet....

Talons - Feb 27, 2011 - 07:10 PM
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Count me in for this one guys........I am going to book the day off tomorrow when I go in.

Eric.R. - Feb 28, 2011 - 09:29 AM
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I will let the other guys chose where they are going to lay their heads first since I can easily crash at my parents place; and could probably house 2~3 more people on couches and air mattresses.

natsirtdm - Feb 28, 2011 - 01:04 PM
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Laurent if I can scam a ride that would be great. That will let me be the Odd man out for crashing with Spazz or Eric (I will if there's room)

Clan_Skaven - Feb 28, 2011 - 04:32 PM
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I'll be getting a bus to Toronto friday at some point, can I meet anyone for a ride to the tourney friday? & what time works best?

Lizardcore - Feb 28, 2011 - 06:21 PM
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I'll drive on saturday morning. I'll pick up tristan.

@ Rod: I'm busy on friday night, but If you find somewhere to stay, I can drive you on saturday morning as well Smile

let me know by email lizardcore at gmail.com

smokingmonkee - Feb 28, 2011 - 07:38 PM
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Really wanted to go but I'm scheduled to work now. I hate being on the bottom of the totem pole.

flyingdingle - Feb 28, 2011 - 10:53 PM
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Looks like i'm good to go. I'd take spazz up on a place to crash, but i'm gonna have the preggo wife and 2 year old with me so we'll be getting a room close by.

Spazzfist - Mar 01, 2011 - 07:37 AM
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flyingdingle wrote:

Looks like i'm good to go. I'd take spazz up on a place to crash, but i'm gonna have the preggo wife and 2 year old with me so we'll be getting a room close by.

There are several hotels in the local area, I can get you some numbers if you like.

natsirtdm - Mar 01, 2011 - 08:47 AM
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Clan_Skaven wrote:

I'll be getting a bus to Toronto friday at some point, can I meet anyone for a ride to the tourney friday? & what time works best?

Hey Rod, I spoke to the missus and you are welcome to crash at our place Friday night, thus...

Lizardcore wrote:

I'll drive on saturday morning. I'll pick up tristan.
@ Rod: I'm busy on friday night, but If you find somewhere to stay, I can drive you on saturday morning as well Smile

this will work, Laurent can pick us both up in the morning. Sound good?

Lizardcore - Mar 02, 2011 - 10:47 AM
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Guys, could you confirm it's a 5 games tournament ?

thanks !

Clan_Skaven - Mar 02, 2011 - 07:49 PM
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was 5 last year, would prefer 6 myself

Eric.R. - Mar 03, 2011 - 07:31 AM
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I guess I should have clarified that. It is 5 games because we do not have the freedom to stay late on Saturday; So I wanted to make sure that all games have enough time to be completed.

Lizardcore - Mar 03, 2011 - 07:59 AM
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Perfect, thank you eric Smile

flyingdingle - Mar 06, 2011 - 12:22 PM
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Room is reserved, so, baring unforseen circumstances. I'm coming!!

DarkOrk20 - Mar 07, 2011 - 06:59 AM
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Dammit. Why does he follow me around all the time??

I have a human roster made out but may bring orcs. Lizards aren't out of the question either. I have even considered dark elves/high elves. I'm so confused but I am leaning toward humans.

Clan_Skaven - Mar 08, 2011 - 09:03 AM
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DarkOrk20 wrote:

If I can finish building my dark elves, I'll bring them if not them, then either skaven, dwarf, or orc

DarkOrk20 - Mar 09, 2011 - 03:41 AM
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No dorfs please. I want to be able to respect you after the tourney.

Chewblocka - Mar 09, 2011 - 09:15 AM
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Hey DarkOrk, do you think that you could be a pal and bring up some Hostess Fruit Pies again, please? I will gladly reimburse you on the weekend.

DarkOrk20 - Mar 09, 2011 - 10:28 AM
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I was already thinking about it. Yes, I will bring all the flavors.

Clan_Skaven - Mar 09, 2011 - 11:01 AM
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DarkOrk20 wrote:

No dorfs please. I want to be able to respect you after the tourney.

I think thats a dare!

Lizardcore - Mar 09, 2011 - 11:50 AM
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hourra... thanks to DarkOrk, one more dwarf team to deal with Smile

Chewblocka - Mar 09, 2011 - 05:00 PM
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DarkOrk20 wrote:

I was already thinking about it. Yes, I will bring all the flavors.

Thanks! You'll be a hero and the wind beneath my wings as the Fruit Pies' sugar propels me to tournament champion. Huzzah!

Jonny_P - Mar 09, 2011 - 09:58 PM
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DarkOrk20 wrote:

I was already thinking about it. Yes, I will bring all the flavors.

No one wants you to bring them your farts.

Eric.R. - Mar 10, 2011 - 04:12 AM
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Two more sleeps until all hell breaks loose!!!

I forgot to add the coach sheet to the website for those who want to fill it in before hand: Canadian Open Coach Sheet.

Lizardcore - Mar 10, 2011 - 06:26 AM
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It says Bank 80,000, is that correct ?

see you soon Smile

Eric.R. - Mar 10, 2011 - 07:11 AM
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yes, read the rulebook!!! Razz

Rando - Mar 10, 2011 - 06:13 PM
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Hey all,

Zootsuitjeff has created a West Coast grand prix. It's an F1 style tracking or tournaments. It adds a dimension to the community without changing the way things are run. There is a forum post up now for the East Coast grand prix circuit and Colin is the current leader! I hope you guys have a killer weekend. Eric, all I need from you at the end of the tournament is the final standings. Those are usually posted anyway but I wanted to direct everyones attention to the standings beforehand Smile

The standings for both the west coast and east coast circuits are posted in the forum here. Why not encourage a more broad north american scene especially if there is to be a north american WC style tournament!

R.

Clan_Skaven - Mar 11, 2011 - 12:46 AM
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Ok Dark Elves are out, now its between Orc, Dwarf, & Skaven....

still undecided......

Spazzfist - Mar 11, 2011 - 06:31 AM
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Clan_Skaven wrote:

Ok Dark Elves are out, now its between Orc, Dwarf, & Skaven....

still undecided......

Weak.

Spazzfist - Mar 11, 2011 - 06:32 AM
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Alright! This is the penultimate night! I need to know who is planning on crashing at my palce tonight, as from what it sounds like to me, tonight will be quiet, and then all hell (and wind) will break loose on Saturday night.

Just need to get an idea of who I can expect and when I can expect them.

natsirtdm - Mar 11, 2011 - 09:01 AM
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Rod crashes with me tonight. I think minimum he would crash in mississauga and I would like to, but I can get Laurent to drive me back saturday night if there's no room.

Clan_Skaven - Mar 11, 2011 - 10:05 AM
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i think i'm crashing at eric's parents sat night, will play it by ear i guess

Eric.R. - Mar 11, 2011 - 11:05 AM
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It goes without saying: if you have a board, BRING IT!!!

Never had an issue in the past but it never hurts to mention it.

See y'all in the morning . . .

PS: if you need team sheets click HERE

Clan_Skaven - Mar 11, 2011 - 11:35 AM
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out of lack of carrying space, looks like my smallest team (case wise) will be taken.

So Thomas say hello to my little friends....The James Ready 5.5 Ruffians!!!

Ok so the Dwarf team is more Stout than lttle... but....

Mmmmmm Stout Beer!

See you all in a few!

Eric.R. - Mar 11, 2011 - 12:04 PM
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Another reminder before I forget: This weekend is the time change (i.e. lose an hour of sleep) on Saturday night. Keep that in mind for the Sunday start time.

Essentially that means one less hour of drinking . . .or 1 less hour to sleep off the hangover; your choice!!

PS: I will have limited internet access from now till Monday, so either contact me by phone or by other means via other common contacts; my parents place does not have Wi-Fi Sad

natsirtdm - Mar 11, 2011 - 12:12 PM
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Rod, definitely call when you get to union. We should have no problems picking you up

jrock56 - Mar 11, 2011 - 12:42 PM
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This sucks!!! want to be leaving town for the tourney but just won't be possible, was trying some last minute swindling to pull it off but the wife was to keen on my attempt Sad

Good luck to all have an awesome weekend!

Chewblocka - Mar 11, 2011 - 03:02 PM
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Hey jrock, I have a plan. We can make it look like a legit kidnapping! There is still room in the trunk of the car for you, if you don't mind riding in the trunk until we get out of town. I'll also make up some of those ransom letters made up of magazine clippings. Then, while we are drinking at Spazz's place on Saturday night, we'll dare someone to cut off a toe that we will send to your family to show that we mean business. How does that catch you?

ratenef - Mar 11, 2011 - 06:15 PM
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Forgive the 'dumb' question, but what are the 'hours' of the tournament?

And is there any issues with myself, friend and son (all newbies to Blood Bowl) coming and spectating on the event?

Thx,
Ratenef Scrillion

Lizardcore - Mar 11, 2011 - 07:06 PM
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@ratenef: you can come for sure !

The games are going to be 10 am - 6pm on saturday, 10 am - 2pm on sunday.

see you !

Talons - Mar 12, 2011 - 06:04 AM
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Definitely, come out and see the chaos......we are always looking for fresh blood on the tourney scene. We have a solid group of about 20 guys and girls who regularly play the tourney circuit. Hope to see you there......registration is at 9am if you want to play

Spazzfist - Mar 13, 2011 - 03:58 PM
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Thanks Eric for the great tourney! I think the five game format (while necessary for the time we had) was a blast! Allowed us more time to get our drink on and hang out after the first day.

Thanks to all my opponents for putting up with me. Except Rod. You were a jerk. Beating up all my skinks like that.

This leaves only three more teams for me before I have rankings with all 24!

Lizardcore - Mar 13, 2011 - 04:08 PM
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My brain is still trying to re-compose after this week-end. Thanks Eric for pulling a very nice Canadian Open !

I'm still not sure what happened, but I want your software for tournaments, Eric ! It's the first time that my beaten up rats have a favorable tie breaker !

Thanks to my opponents (yeah, even you Tom), that was some wild and crazy games !

And well done to Craig, 3 more teams to go !

Finally, I'd like to thank you guys for kicking Alex's ass, this is going to make the upcoming week interesting Wink

See you soon, but not with rat-carpets (19 CAS against in 5 games... OUCH).

Eric.R. - Mar 14, 2011 - 09:23 AM
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Thanks to everyone that showed up and were understanding of the rocky start.

Here are the results, final standings will be up later today/tommorow:

1st Place: Laurent D.
2nd Place: Rod D.
3rd Place: Solomon K.
Wooden Spoon: Chris E.
Most CAS: Rod D.
Most TD: Solomon K.
Best Team: Craig T.-W.

Daggers - Mar 14, 2011 - 10:29 AM
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Wow, Laurent got 19 CAS against in 5 games and stil won the tournament? Impressive.

Keenly waiting on final standings.

Lizardcore - Mar 14, 2011 - 11:16 AM
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@ eric: could you let me know what Alex is supposed to do to have access to this forum after you register him to the NAF ?

His coach name is "Stimme"

@ Mark: 19 is without counting the failed dodges / fouls, so the total is probably close to 23 Wink

I guess the rat-fur stock price dropped a lot after this tournament Very Happy

edit: jeeeeeeeez, even the Ogre team got less CAS against than me !!! Beside that, tristan (UD) got smashed pretty well as well o.o

Eric.R. - Mar 14, 2011 - 11:47 AM
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Here are all the results:

flyingdingle - Mar 14, 2011 - 02:24 PM
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Eric, Thanks for putting on a great tourney. I had a great time, especially since I didn't have to play Tom Smile

This repeated thing of running into Laurant the final round, beating him, and still losing to him in the standings is getting old though Razz

I'll see you guys at Warpstone if not before...

Solomon

Lizardcore - Mar 14, 2011 - 04:47 PM
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flyingdingle wrote:

I didn't have to play Tom Smile

flyingdingle wrote:

This repeated thing of running into Laurant the final round, beating him, and still losing to him in the standings is getting old though Razz

wapcaplets - Mar 14, 2011 - 07:21 PM
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Lizardcore wrote:

I'm living proof that that isn't true!

Thanks for a really fun tournament, Eric. The only thing it needed was a window. The funniest moment was when some 40K kid's mom came down to use the bathroom and had to smell the pungent mixture of Rod and Tom's anal vapours. She tried to keep it together but her eyes betrayed her countenance. It was great to win my first trophy even it it was a spoon. Smile

Eric.R. - Mar 14, 2011 - 07:59 PM
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Gents,

here are my photos:

natsirtdm - Mar 15, 2011 - 12:26 PM
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Big thanks to Eric for throwing another fun, successful tourney. Thanks to all my opponents for fun games.
My write up is here (http://gwpertinent.blogspot.com/2011/03/canadian-open-2011-result-top-50.html) it should be fed into facebook in the next day or so.

Clan_Skaven - Mar 16, 2011 - 05:57 AM
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What a great weekend!

Thanks to Tristan & Sarah for picking me up in TO & letting me crash at thier place Friday night.

Thanks toLaurent for the ride back to the bus terminal Sunday after the tourney.

Thanks to Eric & his parents for letting me crash Saturday night.

Thanks to Craig for a fun night hosting everyone Saturday night.

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Eric Grade A tourney again! (mind Your your tie breakers blow! (1st in 3 catagories & 3rd in one & I finish 2nd! Wink

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Game One, vs Sol: Dwarf vs Wood Elf, Ice Rain (same rules of pouring rain, all game, hampered the Wood Elves early, combined with an opening BLITZ on the 1st kick off, spelled Dooom for the Wood Elves early game. Casualties were low 2-1 for my Dwarf team. 1st & only TD scored by me on I thimnk it was turn 13 or 14. Following kick off to the Wood Elf team, a 2nd BLITZ! Final score my Dwarf team wins 1-0 Cas 2-1)
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Game Two, vs Tristan: Dwarf vs Undead, quite a back & forth game with 4 casualties shed to both teams it really could have went either way. Tristan losing his Ghoul with wrestle very early, then also losing his Wight with guard , made key situation plays difficult for him. All around a close contest. Final score, my Dwarf team wins 2-1 (Cas 4-4)
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Game Three, vs Craig: Dwarf vs Lizardmen, Craig's first attempt at using this race. (personally despite the result, I think he played this team well. (in fact I'd suggest he play them more, as he would probably find successs with them. Sadly for him my dice were neat pefection all game, plus yet again on 2 kick offs to my opponent I got a BLITZ! His Q'ermitt-cicle, Voodoo taunt, Jazz Hand Shuffle to my dice rolls really made the game very entertaining! Final score my Dwarf Team wins 3-0 (Cas 4-0)
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Game Four vs Laurent: Dwarf vs Skaven, the BLITZ suddenly turned its ugly head my way! Combine that with a set up that was poor for defending the Blitz, spell a 2-0 lead for Laurent. It's a game I think I really should have tied, but I'm not going to play the "woulda, shoulda, coulda" game now. His Rat Ogre with Claw, Mighty Blow Block getting fouled out on turn 3 helped a lot. Final score my Dwarf Team loses 1-2 (Cas 5-0)
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Game Five vs Rob: Dwarf vs Dwarf, from the opening kick off it looked like both teams 2 die blocks were going to be useless, then suddenly my teams unorthadox one die blocks seemed to be nothing but Pows! His losing a runner early gave him an up hill challenge early on. That challenge became extreamly difficult when it became 2-0. Plus the challenge seemed imposible with his block dice like this "Double Skull, ReRoll, Double Skull" or "Double Skull, ReRoll, Skull Push, Frenzy, Double Skull!" It was nice to get my 1st ever NAF win in 9 match ups vs a guy I taught bloodbowl to!!! Wink

Final Score my Dwarf Team wins 2-0 (Cas 3-1)
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A great showing for my Dwarf Team's 2nd tourney!

Thanks to all that came, great to see new faces. Thanks to all my opponents for 5 fun games! Thanks again to Eric for a great Job. Thanks goes out to the Store that hosted us.

See You all hopefully soon!

DarkOrk20 - Mar 18, 2011 - 02:00 PM
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Thanks for the pictures. Nice blog Tristan.

How long does it take to post the results? Not that I'm looking forward to it.

Eric.R. - Mar 18, 2011 - 05:41 PM
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I have everything ready to go except for the new NAF members to be setup . . . so do not get your panties in a knot, ladies.

Eric.R. - Mar 24, 2011 - 07:34 AM
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Results have been imputed; just need the button to be pushed to get them finalized.

DarkOrk20 - Jan 17, 2012 - 06:42 PM
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I'm still waiting for the dates of it this year. Eric, are you still alive???