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 Posted: May 14, 2008 - 09:22 PM
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Not sure how many out-of towners will come in on a Friday by noon. I'm a local and I know my odds of getting out of work on a Friday would be diffucult.
Also, most BB tourneys end at a resonable time on Sunday allowing for those traveling back longer distances to get home and ready for the rat race (Skaven?) sure to follow come Monday morning.
Seeing as though it sounds like you have some wide variety pick of times, my suggestion would be to include another couple options:
Option 6
Saturday 9-5ish 3 Games
Sunday 9-2ish 2 Games&awards
Option 7
Saturday 9-8ish 4 Games
Sunday 9-2ish 2 Games&awards
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Posted: May 15, 2008 - 05:39 AM
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I have a feeling if you want it to succeed you'll have to throw out the idea of scheduling around the team tournament and just do it at the best times. This was my favorite option even though it means I wouldn't be able to participate.
Option 4
Firday 2-9 3 Games
Saturday 9-5 3 Games |
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Posted: May 15, 2008 - 12:22 PM
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ONly problem with splitting the days is people that would come in from Out of town. would not want to sit for a day doig NOTHING. I think splitting is a bad Idea.
Right now I am leaning toward.
Saturday 9-?? 4 games
Sunday 9-2 2games
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Saturday 9 - ?? 5 Games.
I actually like the Saturday 5 games.as it would allow me to join in on the Gladiator on Friday and the RTT on Sunday. But how would people feal about 5 BB games in 1 day.
Schedule like
9-11 game 1
11-1130 break
1130-130 Game 2
130 -2 Break
2-4 Game 3
4-5 BREAK
5-7 Games 4
7-730 break
730-930 Game 5
Or we could start at 8 and end at 9 |
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Posted: May 16, 2008 - 08:35 AM
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I recommend just going with a one-day four game tournament. Most players are just plain done after four games.
Also, I recommend extending the allotted game time to two hours and 15 minutes. The time will slide, and this just makes the entire day more relaxed and fun. |
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Posted: May 16, 2008 - 12:01 PM
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Solar you have a point. it is a long day to play 5 games of any system.
I also think Sulfurious is also right in not worrying about conflicting with the team tournament. I think if you make the BB tourny big enough on its own it will draw enough BB players who dont play the "big 3 " systems. Make it worth being a part of. It would only make Adepticon a bigger event itself. If you promote the hell out of it people will come. How many Blood Bowl websites do we, who posted on this thread, now about? Maybe putting a poll on each site what would they like to see in a blood bowl tournament @ Adepticon 09 would help get a idea of what people would go for.
My point is, to make it a 2 day event. A 2:15 time limit so people can enjoy the games, two to three games each day (depending on total games) so they feel that they got their moneys worth and good enough prizes to make it competitive.
Sorry about the bad writing skills |
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Posted: Jun 08, 2008 - 11:40 PM
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Mr.Magoo wrote:
I actually like the Saturday 5 games.as it would allow me to join in on the Gladiator on Friday and the RTT on Sunday. But how would people feal about 5 BB games in 1 day.
Do you really think you should be making coaches play one long, tiring day of 5 BB games because YOU want to play in events the other days?
If you are running an event, that event should be your #1 priority, and the other games you want to play in should be secondary.
Don't make Blood Bowl just a bullshit filler event like it was at Adepticon 04. |
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Sugarwookie |
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Posted: Jul 04, 2008 - 03:14 PM
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The only way I'd return to Adepticon would be if there was a BB tourney, so kudos that someone is finally getting us something together!
Peace.
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Posted: Jul 09, 2008 - 12:21 PM
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My opinion on the options:
Option 1
Friday 12-9 4 Games
Will lose the out of town crowd, not many will come to a one-day tourney. Also, many can't take the day before off to make it for the noon start time.
Option 2
Sunday 9-6 4 Games
This option, too, will lose the out of town crowd. Also, the time constraints don't leave a meal break or much time between matchs (given two hours for each game).
Option 3
Saturday 9-9 5 Games
Two things about this: 1) 4 games in one day is murder, would not participate in a tourney of 5 games in one day. 2) Also, if you allow the normal 2 hours per game, you have already used up 10 of your 12 hour time slot. Not leaving much if any time for you to set up the next round or lunch/dinner breaks or even to use the bathroom. At most tourneys I have been to, it takes between 20-30 minutes to set up the next round.
Option 4
Firday 2-9 3 Games
Saturday 9-5 3 Games
Not a bad option but I don't believe you are giving yourself enough time to set up the next round and give a meal break. Also, you will lose people due to the early Friday start time.
Option 5
Saturday 9-5 3 Games
Sunday 9-5 3 Games
Just a little tight on the time allowed as stated for option 4. Also, would be a late departure time for coaches going home out of state.
I agree with Solarflare: a one day, four game event with 2:15 game limit would be the best option. |
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Posted: Jul 13, 2008 - 11:37 AM
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In all honesty I won't return unless there is a BB event to lure me back. The BFG tournament went pretty well from what I saw! I'd say take a poll, throw something up on the Adepticon boards and then see how much interest you have. I'd go one day, or two days. In all honesty I prefer it to anything else, so I'd sacrifice to play in a good tournament.
I'd also see how many folks are playing in the team tourney, or the other events and guage your days on that as well.
Peace,
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Posted: Aug 07, 2008 - 01:10 PM
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| The Stupor Bowl, one of largest tournies in the Midwest may be moving to Adepticon. More on this story as it develops. |
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Posted: Oct 30, 2008 - 04:04 PM
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I played 6 games in one day and I was DONE after 4. Then we went to dinner and came back for the last 2, at which point I caught my second wind (thanks to INTELLIGENT eating) while my last two games were against people who totally crashed-and-burned after dinner. I won! Go me!
My first GT, I ate a burger for lunch and it was a terrible afternoon. Ever since then, its been nothing but fresh fruit and fruit smoothies for long tournaments and I have as much energy for my last game as for my first.
Thus, I like the 5-game long day option the best. Mostest bang-for-buck on a single day of BB, and better odds of playing someone who has his brain stuck in idle for the last game. |
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Posted: Nov 28, 2008 - 11:15 AM
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Make sure to register for Adepticon AND Stupor Bowl (Saturday Only - $10, Sunday Only = $10, or Both Days! - $15)
RULES: http://www.wowway.com/~kakistos/STUPORBOWL_II_RULES.doc
IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS, USE THE LINK TO SATURDAY EVENTS (It gives you the option of Sat only, or both days there)
Do this by Jan 31, 2009 to save a couple bucks! ($25 on entry fee instead of $30)
Click on the ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK on the left at www.adepticon.org for more info!
You can stay at the Hotel where Adepticon is at, but if you want a cheaper alternataive look up Red Roof Inn on Butterfield Rd in Downers Grove/Lombard.
Lastly, check out those Friday events, some you can do for FREE like Necromunda or Legends of the Old West!
Schedule:
http://www.adepticon.org/files/2009schedules.pdf
Hope to see you all there!
Jonny P
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Posted: Dec 28, 2008 - 08:51 PM
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Posted: Jan 21, 2009 - 01:39 PM
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I had some people ask me what they get besides 6 fun and competitive games of Blood Bowl at STUPOR BOWL II. Here is the answer...
With your Adepticon Pass (again, save $5 by pre-registering at adepticon.org by 1/31) and your 1 or 2 day Blood Bowl ticket you get the following:
- Limited Edition Slim McHamm figure (pic below
- Limited Edition Avatar of War Chaos Dwarf figure (pic below)
- Limited Edition Imperial Citizen/Femme Militant figure (no pic yet)
- Two Black Library books (one 40k, one Fantasy)
- Two AWC D6's
- Adepticon Poker Chip Coin
Easily a $40 value.
And in the next update I make to the rules, I will be listing more awards. In the spirit of "spreading the wealth" more, we are going to have most of the awards broken out Day 1 and Day 2....So Day 1 Casualty Award, Day 2 Casualty Award.
This not only adds more prizes and more people winning, but it allows all the people that are just playing one day something to shoot for.
Also......
1. 1st 100 registrants to check-in will receive a free 1" foam tray.
2. 1st 200 registrants to check-in will receive (2) 40K radio dice.
There will also be the following:
1. 10% off painting services by Bill Kim
2. 5% off coupon for any purchase at Battle Foam
3. Battle Wagon bits grab bag with 10% off coupon
Hope to see everyone there!
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Posted: Feb 01, 2009 - 08:46 AM
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