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Post subject: NAF Championship LII - 25th & 26th May 2013 - Nottingham
 Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 11:31 AM
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Hello all,
The NAF are proud to announce the dates of the next NAF Championship : 25th and 26th May 2013.
The event will be run in a similar way to the previous two events, but there will be one major change - the venue! This year's event will not be held at Warhammer World, but instead at the East Midlands Conference Centre just a couple of miles down the road. The NAF are extremely excited about the possibilities that this change of venue offers, and we hope to run an event that truly reflects and celebrates all aspects of the Blood Bowl tournament scene.
The rules pack can be downloaded here : http://thenaf.net/downloads/NAFC2013.pdf
We will be updating you at regular intervals with further details.
But to answer what might be some of the more common questions :
* Coaches may use any painted and based fantasy football miniatures (or appropriate conversions) in their teams. This means that the 'GW models only' clause no longer applies.
* The event will follow similar rules to the previous two years : 1.05 million value teams with one skill given to a player of your choice before each game.
* The event will cost £50.00. This will include lunch on both Saturday and Sunday and an evening meal on Saturday, plus free gifts and of course your entry to play Blood Bowl in the event itself. Payment details to follow shortly - we will release tickets for sale at a specific date and time as in previous years.
* We have negotiated discounted rates with The Orchard Hotel next to the venue of £35.00 for a single room or £45.00 for a twin room per night. The Orchard is a 4-star hotel and this rate includes full breakfast and use of facilities (including gym). This rate is available on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. To receive this rate you must book through us no later than three months before the event. Details to follow.
* The Monday following the event (27th May) is a Bank Holiday in the UK.
If there are any further questions please respond below and if we can answer at this stage we will.
Thanks
The NAFC team.
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Please note the following information about Roster Pre-registration:
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We are again asking for coaches to send us their rosters in advance of the NAF Championship to speed up the process of registration on the Saturday morning. There is no pressure to do this immediately so please take as much time as you want to deliberate over every fiendish roster choice! But the more of these we get, the faster the queue will move come the day.
Please send your roster to NAFC.rosters@gmail.com. You may not necessarily receive a response, but please accept our silent thanks. Everyone will still need to bring two printed copies of their roster on the day.
Many thanks
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Post subject: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nottingh
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 12:49 PM
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| Friday and Saturday? Not Saturday and Sunday? Or do you mean 2014??? |
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Post subject: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nottingh
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 12:54 PM
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Post subject: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nottingh
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 03:52 PM
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looks good, non GW minis should please many
how close is that hotel to the new venue? |
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Post subject: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nottingh
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 04:22 PM
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I think this move will see a lot fewer people travelling from abroad.
As much as the move to allow all models, not just GW, is to be applauded, I feel that there was something special about playing in the Warhammer World hall, as opposed to a conference facility.
Simply put - there was value to playing at Warhammer world, value I don't think allowing all minis covers.
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Post subject: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nottingh
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 04:48 PM
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well an argument can be made that nottingham isn't the easiest place for people to travel to from other countries too
proof will be in the pudding as to how it affects attendance and without ever trying who knows... |
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Post subject: Re: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nott
Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 04:23 AM
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Grumbledook wrote: how close is that hotel to the new venue? Next door. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nott
Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 05:12 AM
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Thadrin wrote: I think this move will see a lot fewer people travelling from abroad.
As much as the move to allow all models, not just GW, is to be applauded, I feel that there was something special about playing in the Warhammer World hall, as opposed to a conference facility.
Simply put - there was value to playing at Warhammer world, value I don't think allowing all minis covers.
I suspect there are other motivations behind this move too, but those are of no real relevance.
You honestly think that? What is special about Warhammer World aside from the lack of miniatures for sale, the requirement to purchase GW food/drink, the higher costs...
WW is interesting when you step through the door, but as soon as you sit on the child size stools and scrape your arms on the shoddy tables you see why it's more fun elsewhere.
Couldn't agree less mate.
WW is ok but it's not the be-all-end-all of the NAFC. |
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Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 07:24 AM
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| If Warhammer World is a big deal for foreign coaches then they can still go there to visit! Perhaps on the Friday. It isn't very far away. |
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Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 07:44 AM
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I’ve always argued (when the boo, GW arguments reared their ugly heads) that the WW venue was good for us. It has it’s own character (we normally play in bland pubs, hotels, working men’s clubs, generally not very nerd focused and a bit soulless), the food has got better in recent times, and it’s deeply linked with the hobby, making it attractive to visitors and first timers.
But rather than looking at the negative of losing that, I’d rather look at the positives a new venue brings. The NAF now have a chance to do whatever they like with a big event, and if the World Cup has taught us anything, that can end very well indeed. True, WW gave us a consistently good offering, but it had obvious limitations. Having a new venue gives the NAF a chance to take the event to the next level, and I’d rather look at that exciting possibility than bemoan the loss of WW. |
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Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 10:14 AM
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Yeah. That. I'm a bit Gegg about it - not angry...
Will see if I can make it again. Money's been a bit tight lately. Will miss playing in the cool hall though. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: NAF Championship LII - 3rd & 4th May 2013 - Nott
Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 10:35 AM
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Thadrin wrote: I think this move will see a lot fewer people travelling from abroad.
As much as the move to allow all models, not just GW, is to be applauded, I feel that there was something special about playing in the Warhammer World hall, as opposed to a conference facility.
Simply put - there was value to playing at Warhammer world, value I don't think allowing all minis covers.
I suspect there are other motivations behind this move too, but those are of no real relevance.
No - I'd rather see it held outside of Warhammer World to be honest. This is a tournament that I'd like to do someday and this move just makes me more likely to do it not less. Hosting the Spike! I understand more than anyone that less parent company involvement the better. Jonny can also tell you this as well now that he's hosting Chaos Cup at the hotel like the Spike!
Good move dudes! Looking forward to seeing a massive NAF Championship Award in the future!
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Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 04:01 PM
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That's a great new! I was wondering when you will announce this. I will start checking for holidays and flights and trying to bring with me some fellows.
By the way, I totally agree with the decision of doing it outside the WW. We will still be able to visit it, but this way you can improve the event and do it the way you want it to be. Let's hope not too much people decide to stay at home just because the can't take a picture with a marine. |
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Lordillo wrote: Let's hope not too much people decide to stay at home just because the can't take a picture with a marine. They can still do that, they just have to wander over to WW. It's not far away. |
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| I know, I know. In fact, that's what I'm telling my friends. I wanted to say "because they think they can't" ^_^ |
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