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 Posted: Jul 22, 2005 - 03:44 AM
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| A move to the spring would be ideal for me, and i'm sure i'm not the only one. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 11:11 AM
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The store I partly own has a close relationship with GW Promotions (which is why we ran BB tourneys at GT Baltimore and Games Day Baltimore). The GW folks have asked us what it would take to make the GT Baltimore tourney the premiere US BloodBowl event. Moving the Spike there may be a fairly logical thing to do... it s already an established event, with a venue and heavy GW involvement.
I can speak to some of our GW contacts and see what they think. Opinions? |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 11:41 AM
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Tell them the decision about which countries and venues was originally determined by Jervis and the Specialist staff. Perhaps Tom (Galak) and the rest of us could talk to Jervis while he's attending GenCon and mention that if GW-Canada are not willing to carry on with the event, there are other sites and people interested in picking it up as a major.
Changing a major, particularly the country, should not be considered or done lightly or haphazardly - I know the great stuff you guys have done in Baltimore, bampf, and if there is not a Canadian follow-through, then you guys should be viewed as front runners along with several other preemminent existing tourneys, in North America and in Europe...
just my thoughts.... |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 01:06 PM
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Fair enough. I agree. Just putting it out there as much of the support structure is already there and having GW-US HQ in the backyard makes logistics easier.
In any case, an East Coast US major in Baltimore would be a nice addition, Spike or otherwise. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 01:23 PM
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I did in fact discuss this in person with Jervis at the BB.
Been back in contact with JJ, now waiting for the official word from GW Canada.
Current possibilities:
(In order of preference of both JJ (who has the final say) and myself)
i) Step in and assist GW Canada in terms of running the actual event while they take care of tickets, venue etc. This is obviously dependent on the extent that GW Canada are prepared to work hand in hand with us.
ii) The NAF runs it's first Major as an independent event (preferably in Canada).
iii) Assign it to an existing tourney elsewhere.
This in a lot of ways is a crucial point in terms of the NAF's history and future. We're committed to making the Spike! happen in some form, we're going to need some members to step up but there is full support behind this from the top. I'm confident in the strength of this organisation to get done what needs to be done.
Bikerbob, please keep me updated. Thanks bampf, agree that option iii) would be in many ways easiest, but it's not the ideal scenario at this point.
Thanks all. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 03:33 PM
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| Just remember that if it can't (or won't) be done in Toronto, that doesn't exclude the rest of the country. It should be possible to host a major in Alberta (either Calgary or Edmonton) or BC (Vancouver). |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 05:16 PM
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| Vancouver BC! Please! It's only 4 or 5 hours away. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 09:31 PM
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| Have to say I'm pulling for option ii. |
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Posted: Jul 27, 2005 - 12:00 PM
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Wasn't there talk of a 5th major being added in to cater for Oz?
Maybe they could have Spike! as a one-off (to start with)? |
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Posted: Jul 27, 2005 - 09:51 PM
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| If you want to get them more in line with fluff I would think you would move the spike to US and have the Chaos Cup travel. there are plenty of places deserving of a Major. Canada, Australia, Spain etc etc. |
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Posted: Jul 28, 2005 - 01:09 PM
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I just spoke with the Andrew Sinclair of GW Canada and he has just informed me that they intend now to hold the Spike! at the GW Games Day in May of 2006.
Hope that this is not too much of a disappointment for people looking forward to it this fall. |
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Posted: Jul 28, 2005 - 01:22 PM
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Games Day 2006 has scheduled for May 27th, 2006.
Games Day has been scheduled at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Saturday, May 27th, 2006. This Games Day will cap off the 2005-2006 Hall of Heroes season, ended with the Grand Tournament.
A huge variety of events will be taking place including bring and battle gaming, open gaming, show up and play tables, painting and terrain clinics, and a variety of secret projects that we shall reveal throughout the season.
With all the time leading up to Golden Demon, we are expecting one of the best turnouts of stunningly painted miniatures. Get to work now, the competition will be fierce for the coveted Golden Demon Slayer Sword. |
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Posted: Jul 29, 2005 - 04:54 AM
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| Well at least it's in the spring. |
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Posted: Jul 29, 2005 - 07:40 AM
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Posted: Jul 29, 2005 - 09:49 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote: so no Spike for '05?
It would seem not.....
Unless something is put together indpendently. I would be willing to lend a hand to Bikerbob to get things going. But from my conversation with GW it does not sound like they are going to be very helpful. They are too focussed on their Conflict event that is happening in September.
Questions remaining:
1) Are we (anyone) still going to have an '05 Spike!?
2) When should we do this?
3) Will it still be done in the Toronto area?
4) What should the cut off date be to declare whether or not it will happen (as people still have to make plans to attend or not)
All in all this makes me more disillusioned with GW than ever. I totally support the idea that NAF should shoulder the responsibility of running the majors. Gw is obviously more interested in hooking the pocked-faced teens into games of 40K and Fantasy, running their inane mega battles while making their screechy WAAAGH! noises intermittently. Sorry if I sound bitter. 
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