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North America - SPIKE! - GW Toronto Nov 19-20
Bikerbob - Sep 12, 2005 - 09:44 PM
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Well it is back on.
A little scaled down this year, but running all the same.
Running in the same location as last year.
The BUNKER in Mississauga Ontario.
Offical GW tournament so you know the drill. Also it is a Std Swiss style tournament for the Spike! trophy. 5 games over 2 days with the final two teams playing off for the Spike!.
Details to follow.
Wolfhowl - Sep 13, 2005 - 06:02 PM
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Woot!!!!!!
GalakStarscraper - Sep 15, 2005 - 07:55 AM
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If someone could please please be willing to take over updating the official Spike website with the details on this tournament I would really appreciate it. Time, location, rules ... all of that would be greatly appreciated.
Also if someone could be responsible to get the results so they can be posted to that site ... again ... that would be a great help.
TheChaosCup.com has had almost 10,000 hits since I updated for the 2005 tournament. If we can get the Spike site up to par that would be great.
Thanks
Galak
majortusk - Sep 19, 2005 - 11:10 AM
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I have a design for the spike already
I can upload it when I get home. It matches the Chaos Cup one I made.
Bikerbob - Sep 20, 2005 - 10:28 AM
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Hmmm.. what is the URL of the Spike Site Galak? I have never even seen it.
Bikerbob - Sep 20, 2005 - 10:37 AM
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The other real BONEHEAD move GW Canada made ... they sold off the stadium they built for the finals of the tournament??? UNREAL...
Spazzfist - Sep 20, 2005 - 11:09 AM
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Hmmm... maybe someone could make another one..... now who do we know who could build a BB pitch....... hmmmmm...... :wink
KarlLagerbottom - Sep 20, 2005 - 01:20 PM
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Bikerbob wrote:
I wasn't overly impressed with that one anyway. Now the trophy...thatscool!
Rune_Master - Sep 23, 2005 - 02:10 PM
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So...uh...is there a site up with info?
twist - Oct 07, 2005 - 07:17 PM
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Galak and Tusk:
Is there an existing site already? Ben is running the show, with the help of us TBBFers, and it would save us a lot of headaches if we could just feed you the info to post. How does that sound? 
Cam
GalakStarscraper - Oct 07, 2005 - 09:07 PM
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twist wrote:
Galak and Tusk:
Is there an existing site already? Ben is running the show, with the help of us TBBFers, and it would save us a lot of headaches if we could just feed you the info to post. How does that sound?
Cam
The website is:
http://www.thespiketrophy.com/
Tusk didn't load up the skeleton ... I can do something basic if he doesn't have time.
Give me the who what when where.
If you have a copy of the rules, the timing of the games and event ... cost to play, etc.
Also any local hotels if someone needs to spend the night (with website links) would be very nice.
Also if anyone wants the rights to get access to the Spike site to update it (like Ben) ... please let me know.
Galak
Paul - Oct 08, 2005 - 12:53 AM
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Hey Galak,
I'll probably be doing the web stuff for the Spike, since Ben has no clue about it. Once we get the info finalized we'll let you know.
It looks like the TBBF is going to be running the Spike for GW this year, so its a group effort between a few of us.
I guess this is better than nothing at all.
Paul - Oct 17, 2005 - 09:05 PM
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The Spike Website is up. The rules aren't finalized yet, but you can see it at http://www.thespiketrophy.com/
Xombe - Oct 21, 2005 - 01:58 PM
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Bikerbob wrote:
Oh I know who has the Stadium...we could likely borrow it...talk to me at the next TBBF meeting - his shop is not far from the Dueling Grounds
Xombe
Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 22, 2005 - 11:01 AM
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Xombe: perhaps he would be willing to part with it to the NAF so it could become a permanent part of the TBBF group and be available for the Spike tourney... I'll ask Deathwing and Doubleskulls about the NAF acquiring some of the beautiful stadiums out there for use at the large tourneys, especially the Majors... there are many out there and we can begin to preserve these as part of our own Blood Bowl legacy...
just a thought....
garth - Oct 24, 2005 - 05:44 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:
Hmmm... maybe someone could make another one..... now who do we know who could build a BB pitch....... hmmmmm...... :wink
Do you mean Cyberhare?... (burn!)
Spazzfist - Oct 24, 2005 - 07:35 PM
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... sure.. him too. 
garth - Oct 24, 2005 - 08:30 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:
... sure.. him too.
Just kidding!... There is nothing like a frozen pitch for half-naked women to play Blood Bowl on...!
Garth
Spazzfist - Oct 25, 2005 - 05:50 AM
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garth wrote:
Spazzfist wrote:
... sure.. him too.
Just kidding!... There is nothing like a frozen pitch for half-naked women to play Blood Bowl on...!
Garth
Yeah, they should get the equivalent of mighty blow or claw for the effect that the cold has on them! 
Are you planning on coming out to this one Garth? I will be there for sure! (No excuse as it is in my back yard).
Spazz
garth - Oct 25, 2005 - 04:39 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:
Are you planning on coming out to this one Garth? I will be there for sure! (No excuse as it is in my back yard).
Yeah! Paul already invited my via PM. It's already in my day book and cleared with my wifey.
Now, for all of you out there:
1) Who is going down to this tourney from Ottawa or Montreal?
2) Does anyone have a room to share for that weekend?
Garth
Spazzfist - Oct 25, 2005 - 07:39 PM
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garth wrote:
2) Does anyone have a room to share for that weekend?
I may be able to swing a room for you at my place Garth. Unfortunately though, it doe snot look as though I am going to be able to attend, not the full tourney anyways. A family dohickey has come up on the Sunday, so I cannot make it for that day. I may still consider coming for the one day however, as long as that would not screw things up too badly....
I'll let you know Garth, when I know more.
Spazz
Paul - Oct 25, 2005 - 08:33 PM
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ok, the guy who Ran a tournament the weekend of his anniversary is backing out due to a "Family Dohickey"? Come on man, you can come up with a better excuse than that.
Spazzfist - Oct 25, 2005 - 09:27 PM
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Okay Paul. I am afraid of you. Happy?
Paul - Oct 25, 2005 - 10:16 PM
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Hey, I wasn't trying to say you were afraid of me (but you should be 
) but really, just trying to guilt you into showing up for both days.
Spazzfist - Oct 26, 2005 - 05:42 AM
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Thanks for trying Paul, but the guilt that I would feel from you would be far less than what I would get from my family for missing the "dohickey". Maybe I could come dressed as a cheerleader for the first day and do a little "ra-ra-sis-boom-ba" for all the players! 
Paul - Oct 26, 2005 - 10:41 AM
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Hey man, you gotta do the family stuff first, its cool with me.
But really, the cheerleader stuff, that could be scary. Go for it.
twist - Oct 28, 2005 - 12:07 AM
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Roit then! Ball is in motion, Paul and I been busy. Once the NAF folks click that 'accept' button, the news and tourney section will be updated. We're right on schedule! No worries, we're onnit! 
Paul - Nov 10, 2005 - 09:43 PM
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Just a reminder that this is on next weekend. Cost is $10, should be a good weekend.
Clan_Skaven - Nov 11, 2005 - 11:13 AM
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Sorry gents I work every other weekend & so I wont be able to attend the SPIKE! (if it was this weekend then sure!) 
Anyway, goodluck everyone & .....
DOWN WITH THE TBBF! 
(just kidding Twist don't get your panties in a twist!)
I'm in the mood for a Death-Bowl match up this weekend, anyone interested in coming down to Niagara this weekend contact me.
Rod
Paul - Nov 13, 2005 - 12:47 PM
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we're going to miss you there Rod,
Its always fun to see you loosing your hair at each tournament.
twist - Nov 15, 2005 - 07:10 PM
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FOUR DAYS AND COUNTING! 
twist - Nov 17, 2005 - 09:55 PM
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Things are looking very good! There are gonna be prizes galore. If you are sitting on the fence about this tournament, don't! It'll be a blast! And then theres the Saturday night beers! Ohhh yaaaa...
Ben - Nov 18, 2005 - 07:33 AM
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I expect everyone in Ontario to attend this one, no excuses. There will be great prizes and a great atmosphere.
It will also be my first tournament i am running so that should be eventful.
Looking forward to seeing some exciting matches on the pitch.
Ben
Melifaxis - Nov 18, 2005 - 08:02 AM
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If Ben's running it that might mean someone else can win Best Painted
Have fun guys!
Spazzfist - Nov 20, 2005 - 06:31 AM
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Melifaxis wrote:
If Ben's running it that might mean someone else can win Best Painted
Have fun guys!
...and most touchdowns, and win the whole damn thing, and best (fill in the blank......
Ben is broken.
Paul - Nov 20, 2005 - 04:59 PM
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I just got home, it was a fun weekend for everyone not named Paul, as my Dwarfs decided that not only would they not dodge, pick up the ball or anything like that. They choose to slap the hell out of the opposition, but wore kid gloves as I did about 8 Cas in all 6 games. Including 3 games where my opponents had 4 or 5 players left on the pitch at the end.
Trevor Clapham won, and had most Casualties
BikerBob was 2nd and won the best painted and best defense (gave up 1 TD, in the finals, and lost)
Garth Elliot won most TDs
Eric Rubli picked up most sporting.
James Hoya picked up the Wooden Spoon and Glass Jaw
thanks to Ben for organizing things at the Con and Twist for playing Sub-Commander sitting out as the odd man out all weekend.
CyberHare - Nov 20, 2005 - 05:38 PM
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Congrats guys. Wish I could have been there. It certanly would have been more fun than sitting at my desk at work all weekend 
Ok here's the question everyone wants answered. Where did my man Garth finish.
garth - Nov 20, 2005 - 07:53 PM
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CyberHare wrote:
Congrats guys. Wish I could have been there. It certanly would have been more fun than sitting at my desk at work all weekend
Ok here's the question everyone wants answered. Where did my man Garth finish.
I was fifth out of eight. Only 7 points less than the next guy in fourth (against who I won 6-0). I even placed higher than Paul (!?!?) What's the world coming to.
AnthonyTBBF - Nov 21, 2005 - 09:15 AM
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8 people eh?
Who votes to let the NAF run the next Spike?
CyberHare - Nov 21, 2005 - 10:46 AM
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And where were you MR. Watts MIA
AnthonyTBBF - Nov 21, 2005 - 10:53 AM
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Hehe, yeah I was out of town this weekend so couln't make it.
Xtreme - Nov 21, 2005 - 11:25 AM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:
8 people eh?
Who votes to let the NAF run the next Spike?
According to the poll on the front page the NAF should be running all the majors.
Bikerbob - Nov 21, 2005 - 12:09 PM
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Great all around.
Thanks to all. Cam and Ben did a great job.. could have handled 20 more people. (where were you all??)
Yes.. short notice etc.etc.. Oh well.. BETTER SPIKE next year without GW involvement.
James
Deathwing - Nov 21, 2005 - 12:19 PM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:
Hehe, yeah I was out of town this weekend so couln't make it.
Bastogne?
AnthonyTBBF - Nov 21, 2005 - 12:22 PM
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I wish
Wolfhowl - Nov 21, 2005 - 11:10 PM
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I think Spike was great, and I know that Da Commish of my League (MOBB) wants to run it next year.
Great job Ben and Cam, thanks!
Ben - Nov 23, 2005 - 11:20 AM
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I would just like to say i had a great time with a good bunch of bloodbowlers. It was great learning experience for running my next tournament which will be the Canadian Open....details will be available soon.
Thank you to everyone who attended and im glad the title remained in Ontario .
Here are the final results.
1. Stub'ees, Trevor Clapham pts: 364 Won final match
2. Chaos Pride, James Schofield pts 383
3. Arnheim Razers, Peter Meers pts 265
4. Knights of Crimson King, Rick French pts 233
5. Buffalo Soldiers, Garth Elliot pts: 226
6. Barretts Privateers, Paul Conners pts:215
7. Central Olde World Gryphons, Eric Rubli 207
8. Hell pit Hustlers, James Hoysa pts: 134
Fewest td's allowed: James Schofield, with 1 all tournament
Best Sportman: Eric Rubli
Best Painted: James Schofield
Most Td's: Garth Elliot
Most Casualties: Trevor Clapham
Wooden Spoon: James Hoysa
Congrats guys!
Ben
Ben - Nov 25, 2005 - 06:17 AM
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Ok Boys the results have been entered. Two things i noticed, Paul moved from 4th place in Canada to 7th and Garth is no longer in last place.
Congrats!
Paul - Nov 25, 2005 - 11:24 AM
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He he, try 10th place Ben,
yea, the tournament hurt my ranking, but I'll make it up at the Canadian Open.
Besides, its not how your ranked, its how you did in your last game against you. Which i think I won
twist - Dec 10, 2005 - 10:21 AM
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Keep telling yourself that, Paul, you'll believe it soon enough!
Wolfhowl - Jan 13, 2006 - 09:30 PM
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Just a quick question, has anyone received those coins yet?
GalakStarscraper - Jan 17, 2006 - 01:48 PM
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Hey guys ... who won the Spike 2004? We are trying to wrap up the LRB 5.0 and wanted to check with the winner of the team.
His team name was
Rats of Nihm
We have a minor concern if this will be a copyright issue to publish in the rulebook and wanted to know if there was a minor renaming that he would accept to put his team into the record books.
Galak
Paul - Jan 20, 2006 - 07:41 AM
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That was Ben Tusim coaching the Rats of Nihm.
you can PM him, his NAF username is Ben
GalakStarscraper - Jan 20, 2006 - 02:22 PM
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Paul wrote:
That was Ben Tusim coaching the Rats of Nihm.
you can PM him, his NAF username is Ben
Thanks
Ben has agreed to the Ratz of Nim which will be recorded and we'll fit it in the new rulebook.
Galak
Spazzfist - Jan 20, 2006 - 03:21 PM
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You may want to check with Ben on the spelling, but I think it is "The Rats of Nimh".
Paul - Jan 20, 2006 - 04:18 PM
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I think that was the change that they wanted to make. Looks like the powers that be are trying to perpetuate the myth that Skaven can't spell
GalakStarscraper - Jan 20, 2006 - 05:14 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:
You may want to check with Ben on the spelling, but I think it is "The Rats of Nimh".
Which is a copyrighted title we are 99% sure ... so a minor change agreed to by Ben and all is good.
Galak
Clan_Skaven - Jul 14, 2006 - 12:58 PM
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Well the 3 winners are ....
2004 Ben Tusim: Rats of Nimh (Skaven) defeated Necromaniacs (Necromattic) score??
2005 Trevor Clapham: Stub-ees (Dwarves) defeated Chaos Pride (Chaos Dwarves) 1-0
2006 Rod Davidson: Hell Pit Wildrats (Skaven) defeated Low Down Dirty Rats (Skaven) 4-0
Is just the 2004 winner being written into the fluff?
Rod
Ben - Jul 14, 2006 - 01:21 PM
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That is the only one that counted.
The other two were small insugnificant tournies.
Clan_Skaven - Jul 14, 2006 - 01:25 PM
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Ben wrote:
That is the only one that counted.
The other two were small insugnificant tournies.
Ya but I'll take whatever I can get...... 
Just for personal records what was the score in the 2004 SPIKE , it was played in Sweltering heat as well right?
the 2006 SPIKE Championship game was in a Blizzard!
Rod
Xtreme - Jul 14, 2006 - 05:09 PM
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Clan-Skaven wrote:
Is just the 2004 winner being written into the fluff?
Rod
Does it matter, it will appear in the LRB 5.0 so you won't see it.
KarlLagerbottom - Jul 14, 2006 - 05:10 PM
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Clan-Skaven wrote:
Well the 3 winners are ....
2004 Ben Tusim: Rats of Nimh (Skaven) defeated Necromaniacs (Necromattic) score??
2005 Trevor Clapham: Stub-ees (Dwarves) defeated Chaos Pride (Chaos Dwarves) 1-0
2006 Rod Davidson: Hell Pit Wildrats (Skaven) defeated Low Down Dirty Rats (Skaven) 4-0
Is just the 2004 winner being written into the fluff?
Rod
EDIT:
Rod-
After having looked at what I believe to be the most current LRB5 Rules...the Stub-ees are listed in the fluff...I'm guessing that means that you will be there as well.
-RobO