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jaylazer - Mar 07, 2006 - 02:57 PM
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We are excited to announce the second annual Philly Phrakus tournament.

With the first year behind us, we've worked out most of the kinks and are expecting this year's tournament to be a ton of fun.

Rob (karllagerbottom), co-TO, has arrange some pretty exciting prizes. I'll let him fill you all in on the details himself.

Once again, this will be a 5 round, TR 110, Swiss style tournament. Still the only TR 110 tournament in the US.

Details for the tournament can be found at this web site: http://www.sju.edu/deckman/philly_phrakus

One important note, the Phrakus will be held in a new location at Showcase Comics in Bryn Mawr, PA. Address and directions are available on the Web site.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us. You can email us at philly.phrakus@gmail.com or pm either of us.

I hope to see you all there.

lawquoter - Mar 07, 2006 - 04:17 PM
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Whoo! I'll start looking to book my place!

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 10, 2006 - 05:55 AM
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Ok folks, as Jay mentioned I am handling the prize support for The Philadelphia Phrakus 2006. I am working on a number of surprises for the people who make it to Philly for our tourney, but I am also looking for some feedback from the teeming masses.

The winner of the tourney will be getting a "Pro Painted" Blood Bowl team. There will be three teams to choose from for the winner and I am looking for your feedback on which races should be amongst the choices.

Please see my Poll Question at the link below to cast your vote and/or give your opinion.

More details on this, and other prizes, are to follow...including examples of the painters work and possibly "Work In Progress" pictures of the Prize Team.

Stay tuned...and cast your vote. Smile

-RobO

P.S. Regarding the use of the term "Pro Painted" above...this is the real deal...please do not read this as the "Pro Painted" that you see on eBay. Smile

The prize team will be painted by a Golden Deamon winning painter...you will have an opportunity to see examples of his work once I get my act together and can post some pictures. (Wait till you see my Dwarfs Wink

)

EDIT: Based on popular demand...here's the link!
http://www.bloodbowl.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=2938

lawquoter - Mar 10, 2006 - 05:58 AM
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where's the poll? Wink

So I figure if it's just Rob, Jay and myself, I got a good shot at getting one of the teams. Razz

BB_Babe - Mar 10, 2006 - 09:30 AM
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Hmmm, I have a final on the 23rd. I'll have to ponder the temptation....

jaylazer - Mar 10, 2006 - 09:31 AM
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What's your final in? Maybe we could help you study.

lawquoter - Mar 11, 2006 - 09:21 AM
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jaylazer wrote:

What's your final in? Maybe we could help you study.

I'm afraid I'm only good at school stuff like beer, getting rejected by women, and more beer. You got a final in those, I'm your man.

BB_Babe - Mar 11, 2006 - 11:19 PM
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'Origin and Development of Science in Antiquity'

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 12, 2006 - 02:16 AM
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BB_Babe wrote:

'Origin and Development of Science in Antiquity'

Some people say that Philadelphia is the Birthplace of Democracy...

Smile

lawquoter - Mar 12, 2006 - 08:29 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Some people say that Philadelphia is the Birthplace of Democracy...

Smile

I thought it was the birthplace of the philly cheesesteak....

lawquoter - Apr 07, 2006 - 06:26 AM
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ok...I'm going. Cool

Need to get my plane tix. It'll probably be a quickie, fly in Friday night, fly out Sunday type, need to save my time for Gencon. Very Happy

But I'm not missing out on beating...er....supporting my friends in philly, unless life gets in the way. so far, so good. Razz

More details to follow when I get my travel plans worked out. If I can take an extra time, I will. Regardless, just point me to best philly's got to offer in local delicacies and a few beers, and I'll be happy.

Now, what to play...............

jaylazer - Apr 07, 2006 - 06:32 AM
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Cool. Great to have you Joe.

There's a spot reserved for you at my house.

lawquoter - Apr 07, 2006 - 03:50 PM
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jaylazer wrote:

Cool. Great to have you Joe.

There's a spot reserved for you at my house.

sweet. Just need to get one thing moved at work to officially green light it. Looking for airline tix this weekend.

KarlLagerbottom - Apr 15, 2006 - 11:39 AM
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Ok Folks...it looks like the results are final and the winner of the Philly Phrakus 2006 will be able to choose a professionally painted team from between Necro, Ork, and Skaven.
POLL RESULTS:
http://www.bloodbowl.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=2938

The Necro team caught me a bit by suprise, so I am still in the process of obtaining and preparing the players of that fun team.
(Look for some fun conversions here. Smile

)

The Ork team, as some of you seemed to have guessed, will be a Shadowfordge Female Orc Team...complete with cheerleaders.(I have been busy with a couple of "real life" issues, so I still don't have any photos to show-off, but these teams promise to be sweet.)

I am also very happy to announce that Norse will be painting a mini for the Phrakus prize table. I'm sure that most, if not all, of you are aware of his great painting/converting ability...but in case you're not, check out some of his work at the following links:

Ripper Bolgrot
Black Ork Blockers
Blitzers
Ork Linemen and Gobbo
Throwers and Gobbo
Da Secret Weapons
Cool Troll Conversion

The person lucky enough to win this prize will receive a voucher at the tourney, and he/she will be able to select any single Blood Bowl mini (Including Big Guys) to be painted. (mini not included...the Necro Team issue alone should tell you all about my ability to read minds. Smile

)

Speaking of Norse...the prize table should also include a couple of the outstanding new Blood Bowl Snow Trolls from Impact Minatures.

I hope to see you there...more info to follow. Smile

lawquoter - Apr 16, 2006 - 07:30 AM
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Unbelievable prizes. I'd just take a philly cheesesteak and a beer. Laughing

You didn't have to go to all the trouble for me. Razz

Hopefully I can get one thing cleared from my schedule and get the offical confirmation soon. At least I'm already registered. Cool

lawquoter - Apr 17, 2006 - 06:42 PM
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It's official. I'm in. Got what I needed moved, moved. So all I need now is a plane ride and pick up. More info when I get that finalized this week. I can't wait. My fiirst trip to Philly.

jaylazer - Apr 18, 2006 - 06:28 AM
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Can't help with the plane ride but I'd be happy to help with the pick up. Just get me the info.

lawquoter - Apr 18, 2006 - 05:41 PM
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jaylazer wrote:

Can't help with the plane ride but I'd be happy to help with the pick up. Just get me the info.

lol...I'll handle the travel plans. Laughing

Soon as I get it finalized, I'll post.

Norse - Apr 20, 2006 - 02:47 AM
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Hi all,

yes, it's true, Rob convinced me to take my brush out of retirement for my friends on the other side of the pond.. so, good luck to everyone and please be kind with your choice of model.. "but I have always used Bloodthirster models on my Chaos team" is not going to cut it! Wink

just so everyone is aware my turnaround time is about 4 to 6 weeks depending on how much my twins sleep.. Laughing

hoomin_erra - Apr 20, 2006 - 03:47 AM
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Norse wrote:

just so everyone is aware my turnaround time is about 4 to 6 weeks depending on how much my twins sleep.. Laughing

I thought Rob said it was going to be a Pro Painter???

Norse - Apr 20, 2006 - 04:46 AM
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that was the guy painting the complete team, not me.. Razz

lawquoter - Apr 20, 2006 - 07:18 PM
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Norse wrote:

just so everyone is aware my turnaround time is about 4 to 6 weeks depending on how much my twins sleep.. Laughing

great Norse! I'm thrilled you'll be finally painting a model for me! It only took a plane ride to philly to get it done. Razz

KarlLagerbottom - Apr 20, 2006 - 09:50 PM
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lawquoter wrote:

great Norse! I'm thrilled you'll be finally painting a model for me! It only took a plane ride to philly to get it done. Razz

Yep...we WERE thinking of giving that prize to the most delusional...keep up the good work LaQ. Smile

-Robe

lawquoter - Apr 21, 2006 - 05:44 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

lawquoter wrote:

great Norse! I'm thrilled you'll be finally painting a model for me! It only took a plane ride to philly to get it done. Razz

Yep...we WERE thinking of giving that prize to the most delusional...keep up the good work LaQ. Smile

-Robe

Robe, I'm coming to Philly and I'm winning with my flings too! Razz

Incidentally, please keep your robe tied shut, wouldn't want to be exposed to what might be lurking underneath. Mr. Green

KarlLagerbottom - Apr 28, 2006 - 06:34 PM
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Folks...I have more of the prizes rolling in and am very excited. MyImpact Minis order came in and I'm happy to say that the folks at Impact Miniatures have ponied up and provided some additional prize material for The Philadelphia Phrakus 2006.

Thanks to the team atImpact Minisfor their gracious support.

Please also look for some of these other cool "Fantasy Football" Minis on our prize table:

We're just about a month away! The WIP Pictures of the NECRO team are on the way, as are some example pictures demonstrating the fine work of the painter who will is working on the prize team. Stay tuned!
REGISTER NOW! Smile

P.S. For those of you who will be in Philadelphia to get beat down by...err...I mean meet the local team this weekend at The New World Cup...I'll have a couple of examples of the teams that will be up for grabs at The Phrakus. If someone has a digital camera, maybe they can provide a sneak peek.

lawquoter - Apr 29, 2006 - 06:34 AM
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I'm not sure I have a suitcase big enough to take all these great glittering prizes home with me.... Razz

Hoshi_Komi - May 01, 2006 - 07:31 PM
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how about a sticker here?

jaylazer - May 02, 2006 - 06:13 AM
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lawquoter wrote:

I'm not sure I have a suitcase big enough to take all these great glittering prizes home with me.... Razz

Don't worry Joe. The wooden spoon is long a narrow ... it'll fit in almost any suitcase. Smile

KarlLagerbottom - May 02, 2006 - 08:40 AM
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jaylazer wrote:

lawquoter wrote:

I'm not sure I have a suitcase big enough to take all these great glittering prizes home with me.... Razz

Don't worry Joe. The wooden spoon is long a narrow ... it'll fit in almost any suitcase. Smile

Or might even go unnoticed when you travel with it to other countries...unless they do a cavity search. Sad

Clan_Skaven - May 02, 2006 - 09:00 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

jaylazer wrote:

lawquoter wrote:

I'm not sure I have a suitcase big enough to take all these great glittering prizes home with me.... Razz

Don't worry Joe. The wooden spoon is long a narrow ... it'll fit in almost any suitcase. Smile

Or might even go unnoticed when you travel with it to other countries...unless they do a cavity search. Sad

If anyone knows about Wooden Spoons! Its this man! Just never knew you were a champ at cavity serches as well! Maybe the truth over the passport has emerged, maybe there was no passport problems, maybe it was all about the cavity search (& the passport was just a coverup story!)

Embarassed

Rod

KarlLagerbottom - May 02, 2006 - 09:07 AM
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Oh man...see what I started? I guess I'll have to endure a whole new batch of Rod's NAF Thong joke. Sad

P.S. Rod...head-to-head...I'm 1-0 against you mate...so if I'm the Wooden Spoon Champ and you are winless against me...whats that say for you? Smile

Clan_Skaven - May 02, 2006 - 04:53 PM
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Just found out today, I may be laid off for as much as 4 months, so I can not justify spending money on any trip outside Toronto anytime soon (dare I say it.... not even for BB) Shocked

Unless I win a lottery soon. Rolling Eyes

Rod

KarlLagerbottom - May 02, 2006 - 08:14 PM
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Clan-Skaven wrote:

Just found out today, I may be laid off for as much as 4 months, so I can not justify spending money on any trip outside Toronto anytime soon (dare I say it.... not even for BB) Shocked

Unless I win a lottery soon. Rolling Eyes

Rod

Rod-
I hope you get hooked-up at work and can get called back way before then...this way you can make it to the Phrakus and show me what Gutter Runners can really do. Smile

-Rob

lawquoter - May 03, 2006 - 05:37 AM
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jaylazer wrote:

lawquoter wrote:

I'm not sure I have a suitcase big enough to take all these great glittering prizes home with me.... Razz

Don't worry Joe. The wooden spoon is long a narrow ... it'll fit in almost any suitcase. Smile

spoons? we don't need no stinking spoons.

I guess I better start hunting down airline tickets. lol. Laughing

jaylazer - May 03, 2006 - 06:18 AM
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Clan-Skaven wrote:

Just found out today, I may be laid off for as much as 4 months, so I can not justify spending money on any trip outside Toronto anytime soon (dare I say it.... not even for BB) Shocked

Rod

Hey Rod,

If it'll help, you are welcome to stay at my place. That'll save you the hotel costs.

Ben - May 03, 2006 - 07:15 AM
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I may come if i can find some guys o come down with.

I will make a shout out to the boys from the TBBF and see if we are getting a group together.

If any rooms are available with the locals that would be great as this new house has made me poor.

I'm in serious need to get my BB fix as my last two tournaments i was the organizer and didn't get a chance to play.

Ben

jaylazer - May 03, 2006 - 07:18 AM
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Right now there are 5 spaces open at my house.

I might be able to find more space if we need it.

I just realized I haven't found a hotel yet. I'll take a look today but hopefully we'll be able to find floor space for everyone.

Clan_Skaven - May 03, 2006 - 10:33 AM
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Ben wrote:

Ben I may be laid off for up to 5 months (so my financial situation will be close to yours), if you can get a group in a veical to split costs I'll be in (as far as a place to sleep, I grew up in a trailer park (so I'll sleep anywhere, back shed , front porch, dog house, dont really care.)

BTW please tell me the pharkus rules will be 4.0

Rod

Clan_Skaven - May 03, 2006 - 10:34 AM
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jaylazer wrote:

Clan-Skaven wrote:

Just found out today, I may be laid off for as much as 4 months, so I can not justify spending money on any trip outside Toronto anytime soon (dare I say it.... not even for BB) Shocked

Rod

Hey Rod,

If it'll help, you are welcome to stay at my place. That'll save you the hotel costs.

Well ty jay, if I can get a low cost way down, i'll take up up on that offer.

Rod

jaylazer - May 03, 2006 - 10:36 AM
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Yup. The Phrakus is LRB 4.0.

It is TR 110 though.

That opens a few new avenues.

Clan_Skaven - May 03, 2006 - 10:59 AM
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jaylazer wrote:

Yup. The Phrakus is LRB 4.0.

It is TR 110 though.

That opens a few new avenues.

so an extra 10K of spendin moola ?

cool

Rod

Hoshi_Komi - May 03, 2006 - 11:31 AM
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that's 100k rod Smile

Paul - May 03, 2006 - 11:42 AM
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geze, Rod used to work in a casino too, no wonder they let him go from there Smile

Clan_Skaven - May 03, 2006 - 03:26 PM
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Paul wrote:

geze, Rod used to work in a casino too, no wonder they let him go from there Smile

lol i was in the warehose at the casino not a $$$ guy

KarlLagerbottom - May 03, 2006 - 06:11 PM
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Guys...can we get this thread made a sticky?
Thanks in advance. -RobO

lawquoter - May 03, 2006 - 08:43 PM
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ok, I was out drinking a few beers, so I'll get the airline ticket tomorrow. lol. Laughing

I figure I'll be there early to mid-day on Friday, leave early Monday.

Hope Ben, Rod and the other Canucks come down.

I'm getting anxious.

twist - May 03, 2006 - 10:54 PM
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If it weren't so soon after the New World Cup, I'm sure a lot of us would want to make the return trip to the Philly area. We had a blast! But money is tight. Maybe next year for me, I want some competition on an individual basis... Wink

Good luck to all attendees, and make sure you post the results!

KarlLagerbottom - May 07, 2006 - 05:53 AM
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As some of you may have seen in another thread...
http://www.bloodbowl.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=3025
there is a controversy regarding how bonus points are awarded at tournies, and on how the rankings/winner is determined.

Before we consider how our tourney rules MIGHT be altered, we would want to be sure that our NAF Sanctioning would not be jepordized by making a rules change a couple weeks befoe the event.

Can a NAF official weigh in here? Also can anyone thinking of attending provide feedback on wether a rules change for the "better" would effect your possibility of attending?

Thanks. -RobO

Paul - May 07, 2006 - 11:45 AM
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Honestly the point system you have laid out works for me. I'm not sure if I'm coming or not, I'm in the same position as Twist there being so close after the NA Cup.

Clan_Skaven - May 07, 2006 - 12:00 PM
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If I can hitch a ride I'm there, my only other alternative is to take a 15 hour bus ride (each way) ummmm no thanks.

Rod

KarlLagerbottom - May 08, 2006 - 06:26 PM
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Folks, I still have not gotten around to taking pictures of my Dwarfs that show-off the quality of the teams that will be available at The Phrakus. (I can't wait to get out if this apartment! Sad

)

Anyway...I digress...please check out this fellow who is technically a WIP Photo that my friend is doing for his team. Smile

I'm sorry about the size of the image...but the good news is...if it looks that cool at that zoom...imagine what it will look like on the pitch! (Plus...he's not finished.)

Hoshi_Komi - May 08, 2006 - 07:06 PM
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swwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeetttttt

Clan_Skaven - May 08, 2006 - 07:19 PM
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gken1 wrote:

swwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeetttttt

Hey Ken you paint that? Wink

Rod

Hoshi_Komi - May 08, 2006 - 07:29 PM
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yep

Spazzfist - May 08, 2006 - 07:46 PM
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Man you guys on the east coast are spoiled! I had to double check where Philly was and how long it would take to drive, and there are a bunch of you guys and your tournaments all up there!

Guess I may have to wait for the Q'ermitt for my next tourney experience, Deathbowl for my next chanmce to play!

C'mon Rod get your Beerbowl tourney together already!

Spazz

Clan_Skaven - May 08, 2006 - 08:33 PM
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Spazzfist wrote:

LOL , ya I know.............

OMM was supposed to send me a package about how to start a tourney, never heard from him..... oh well I know I have been slacking off, I will someday

Rod

Spazzfist - May 08, 2006 - 09:03 PM
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Clan-Skaven wrote:

OMM was supposed to send me a package about how to start a tourney, never heard from him..... oh well I know I have been slacking off, I will someday

Rod

C'mon if the MOBB boys can do it..... hold on.....oh yeah, that's right......

Well, I'm sure you can figure it out. What do you need to know?

Hoshi_Komi - May 08, 2006 - 09:43 PM
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to run a tourney:
1. Get a location
2. Tell people about it
3. Play bloodbowl!

Clan_Skaven - May 09, 2006 - 12:38 AM
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gken1 wrote:

to run a tourney:
1. Get a location
2. Tell people about it
3. Play bloodbowl!

Ya I know ..... I'll start planning now , I'll tjink about a date soon.

Rod

Hoshi_Komi - May 14, 2006 - 10:01 AM
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less than a week Smile

KarlLagerbottom - May 14, 2006 - 12:07 PM
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gken1 wrote:

less than a week Smile

Yessir...I'm excited! Some "Work In Progress" Photos of the teams are on the way.

::STAY TUNED::

Smile

-RobO

P.S. Due to the requests of some folks who have pre-registered for the event...we are considering allowing folks to pick their skills before the tourney begins. It has been used in a few tournies recently and has been well received. However, we will need majority vote the day of the tourney before this can be applied @ The Philly Phrakus 2006. (This has been discussed with NAF Management and this is how it must be handled in order to keep the Phrakus' NAF Sanctioned Status.)

Please consider what skills you would take if you were allowed to have them all up-front. This way you'll be ready either way.

Rune_Master - May 15, 2006 - 06:57 AM
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Do you mean picking all my skills so I have them all for game 1? Or picking the progression as I will use them over the course of the tourny?

jaylazer - May 15, 2006 - 07:35 AM
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The new idea would be that you choose all of the skills before game 1 and keep them throughout the tournament.

bampf - May 15, 2006 - 01:24 PM
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I m strongly in favor of this method (all skills picked first). Though it varies from the traditional feel of a tourney being like a more controlled and abreviated league, it makes for a more even playing field, as many teams get exponentially better with skills while others barely notice.

IE playing Chaos or Amazons in the first round is easy compared to playing them in the 5th round (using the skills as you go system).

twist - May 15, 2006 - 08:28 PM
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This is similar to the way the Canadian Open was run. They priced out skills, and gave each coach 1,250,000 to work with. In my case, it ended up being the usual skills I always take, but having them from game one was amazingggg... Wink

KarlLagerbottom - May 18, 2006 - 02:02 PM
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Two More Days Folks!!!!

PHRAKUS 2006 SON!

Hoshi_Komi - May 18, 2006 - 08:28 PM
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game ON!

Clan_Skaven - May 19, 2006 - 01:10 PM
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Still no work & nobody driving down from up here, sorry boys....

Rod

KarlLagerbottom - May 19, 2006 - 05:08 PM
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Sorry to hear that Rod...I was hoping you'd be the best Canadian Coach in attendance. Ah well... Smile

Speaking of travelling money...I have had a bit of a brainstorm. (Ouch! Smile

)
There will be three professionally painted teams available for the winner to select from. That will leave the other two still on the shelf for future events. I was thinking of having a raffle for one of the other two to help raise some funds for the US Team for next year's World Cup.

I still don't have any pictures of the prize teams, but I was thinking of selling tickets to win the team for $25.00. That may seem high for a lottery ticket, but when you factor in the price of the models and the level of the painting...the lucky winner will have a real bargin on their hands.

The folks in attendance at this weekend's Phrakus will have the first crack at this...but once the winner selects his team...I will post more information on the team up for grabs and will come up with some mechanism for the rest of the lottery.

Anyway...PM me if you are interested and I will be sure to answer once I have more information.

Thanks. -RobO

P.S. We are a mere hours away from Philly Phrakus 2006...my Blood Bowl juices are starting to boil over. (Man I'm glad I'm alone right now. Twisted Evil

)

Clan_Skaven - May 19, 2006 - 06:36 PM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Sorry to hear that Rod...I was hoping you'd be the best Canadian Coach in attendance. Ah well... Smile

Speaking of travelling money...I have had a bit of a brainstorm. (Ouch! Smile

)

Or an oline bid / auction

Rod

KarlLagerbottom - May 19, 2006 - 07:03 PM
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Clan-Skaven wrote:

Or an oline bid / auction
Rod

uhh...yeah.

EDIT: Rolling Eyes

Clan_Skaven - May 20, 2006 - 12:38 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Clan-Skaven wrote:

Or an oline bid / auction
Rod

uhh...yeah.

EDIT: Rolling Eyes

What its different from what you posted!

KarlLagerbottom - May 20, 2006 - 04:03 AM
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If you say so Rod. Rolling Eyes

I wish you were coming to the tourney. Sad

-RobO

KarlLagerbottom - May 20, 2006 - 12:41 PM
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Ok Folks..for those tuning in...here are waht the standings look like after the First Round games:

http://www.sju.edu/deckman/philly_phrakus/standings.php

The big first round upset belongs to Jaylazer. (Sorry Jay! Smile

)
Jay's Deepwood Falcons (WoodElfs in case the team name left any doubt.) defeat Skummy's Defending Phrakus Champion Golden Rockets.

jkarr's Woodelfs are currently at the top of the standings with the tourney's other WoodElf squad, Red Wood Warriors. Looks like there might be a East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry developing for Most Tourney TDs. (Jay has 4 TDs to Jason's 3...but there's lots of fracus Phrakus action to come. Smile

Round 2 features the following match-ups...stay tuned for further updates.

Table 1: jkarr vs vt_dougie
Table 2: gken1 vs. MightyQ
Table 3: jaylazer vs. ranthorn
Table 4: bampf vs. skummy
Table 5: Rune_Master vs. jad

KarlLagerbottom - May 20, 2006 - 03:57 PM
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Current Standings

Round 2 results:

Skummy and his High Elves come storming back as the Golden Rockets zoom into the end zones 5 times, and wins 5-0.

gken1 also has a nice bounce-back game against MightyQ. He manages an amazing 9th Turn (Medicine Time) TD. A Chaos Dwarf pushes it to pick up the ball, hands-off to a Bull Centaur, who in turn pushes it into the Endzone for the winning TD...all with no rerolls. (Oh yeah...he also managed 7 casualties against the Norse. Evil or Very Mad

)

Round 3 Match-Ups:

Table 1: vt_dougie vs. gken1
Table 2: jkarr vs. ranthorn
Table 3: skummy vs. jad
Table 4: jaylazer vs. MightyQ
Table 5: bampf vs. Rune_Master

KarlLagerbottom - May 20, 2006 - 09:42 PM
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Current Standings

Round 3 Results

Skummy posts another blow-out victory with a 3-0 win over jad's Grave Intentions. The defending champs continue to climb up the standings after the Game 1 stinker and may be looking to set-up a rematch of last year's championship game.

gken1 managed another victory in a game that looked closer on the scoreboard than on the pitch. vt_dougie never threw in the towl, but Ken managed another 5 casualties (Against Orcs this time. Shocked

) and is poised for another visit to the Phrakus Final.

ranthorn can slither his way into the finals if he beats Ken in Round #4 and Skummy will battle FNBBL League-Mate vt_doogie to see how the top three spots round out.

Round 4 Match-ups:

Table 1: gken1 vs ranthorn
Table 2: vt_doogie vs. skummy
Table 3: MightyQ vs. jkarr
Table 4: bampf vs. Jaylazer
Table 5: jad vs. Rune_Master

KarlLagerbottom - May 21, 2006 - 12:14 PM
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Current Standings

Round 4 Results:

Josh of Scaley Buggers' Fame pulled off an upset in Round 4 with a 1-0 victory vs. gken1. Death Machine still lives up to its name with another 4 CAS and has nearly double the casualties of the 2nd place CAS team.

vt_dougie plays for the win with a ballsy 2nd half gambit and beats the Golden Rockets 2-1. His ork thrower with the ball goes for a 1D Block deep in his own end to set-up the crowd surf blitz on the same target. The target? Skummy's HighElf catcher...Netig blows that roll and thats the game...he makes the rolls and the High Elf catcher is playing "Meet and Greet" on the Orc side of the stands. Ballsy manuever #2 was scoring quick for 1-1 with Sweltering Heat and half of the High Elf squad in the KO Bin. Sweltering Heat rolls going poorly for the Orcs and KO rolls going well for the Elfs could easily have ended the game for Mr Dougie. This was not to be...a good number of Elfs are nodding off on the sideline and the orcs enjoy the balmy weather. This all results in a defensive TD for the orcs and a huge 3-2 win.

Game 5 Match-Ups:

Table 1: gken1 vs. jkarr
Table 2: vt_dougie vs. ranthorn
Table 3: Skummy vs. MightyQ
Table 4: Jaylazer vs. bampf
Table 5: Rune_Master vs. jad

Paul - May 21, 2006 - 02:13 PM
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Sounds like you guys are having alot of fun. I'm going to try to make it down to this next year. After my performance at the NA Cup, I gotta show the Philly locals that I actually can play this game and I'm not the Canadian KarlLagerbottom Smile

GL in the last rounds folks.

Clan_Skaven - May 21, 2006 - 05:01 PM
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Paul wrote:

GL in the last rounds folks.

If you were the CDN Lagerbottom you'd have a colection of Wooden Sspoons!

(or at least a missplaced passport)

Rod Laughing

bampf - May 21, 2006 - 06:01 PM
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Ah, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

I started off the tourney matched up against gken... Chaos v CD. I was looking forward to this. Despite us being at maybe a dozen tournies together we ve only played once (at the inaugural Phrakus) and that ended in an unsatisfying tie.

It was a hard fought match. I received in the first half and after a botched first turn really had to fight to push downfield. Ended up forcing Ken to make a Centaur dodge (no BT) without a reroll to make a block (without block) on my beast rumbling for a score.

Well, he did that and more. The centaur made the dodge, got the pow, and on the next turn picked up the ball and handed off to another centaur who made the catch and all 3 GFIs for the score! Arg!

Second half was another slugfest. I exploited a small whole to pop the ball but could not convert to get the tie. Most of the game was a giant undulating scrum of Chaos. Beauty. A hard fought loss against a great opponent.

Game 2 was an abject disaster. Against Skummy I was never able to handle or secure the ball and could only watch as his elves blew by. I couldn t knock down elves or break AV 7 and skummy couldn t fail a dodge. It was ugly. Before I realized it I was down 5-nil and fighting to prevent the sixth.

Game 3 I rebounded against Rune_Master s Zons. A couple early KOs and Cas and Joe was reeling the whole game. Down players, he was forced into a lot of 1D blocks and risky plays and his dice defied him at every turn. Smashing and clawing thru Zons I was able to breeze to the W.

Round 4 was a bloody battle against jad s Undead. We exchanged scores in the first half amid a flurry of bad blocking by both of us (I think there were at least 6 turns ending with RRed Both Downs). In the second half I tried to force my way downfield amidst the carnage. By Turn 6 it was 8 on 6 but jad put up a great defense. I was forced to make a crazy play on Turn 8 and failed the GFI for the score after a 4+ pickup and 4+ 3+ dodge. Ironically my Orcs tripped on the end line against this same team for the win just a few weeks earlier in a hard fought NA Cup matchup.

Game 5 was against JayLazer s Woodies, and it was all Chaos from the get go. Early Casualies and KOs helped and the annoying WDs were able to pop the ball a couple of times, but each time a Big Hand was there to scoop it up and the caged elf was forced to pay for his insolance. Jay couldn t get a break the whole game and showers at half time caused more elf ball mishandles. The insult to injury occurred when a desperation pass was intercepted by a CW. Soon it was 3-0 with only a handful of elves left on the field.

2-2-1 finish. I think I may be done trying to force Chaos to work in the tourney format! I was able to nab Best Painted (again) and Ranthorn represented for the Mafia.

In other news we instituted an official Mafia gang sign (pictures to follow).

Thanks to Jay and Rob for a great tourney with great prizes! As gken said, it was a Usual Suspects tourney which made for a fun and relaxed atmosphere! Great weekend!

KarlLagerbottom - May 21, 2006 - 06:39 PM
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Final Standings

Well gken1 got the job done with a convincing 4-0 victory over The Redwood Warriors in Round 5. Ken had an amazing 22 casualties over 5 games and was named The Philly Phrakus 2006 Champion.

vt_doogie ended the Phrakus in second place with his typical solid performance with Orcs. He surrended a mere 5 TDs in as many games and his only loss came to the eventual champion Death Machine.

Ranthorn rounded out the top three and was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award.

MightyQ was the highest finisher amongst the local contingency, as The Philly folks rounded out the bottom half of the standings. We planned it this way...playing the role of proper host and represented the "City or Brotherly Love" Wink

Anyway...thanks goes out to all of you who were able to make it. You made for a fun weekend of Blood Bowl. I also want to send a special note of thanks to Torpor for his continued support of our tournament...I hope that we can build this to the point where you might be able to join us from the UK...you'll be certain to get the VIP Treatment!.

Thanks goes out to the team at Impact Miniatures for stepping-up with support in the shape of some of your line of cool new Fantasy Football models. The SnowTrolls made a hit and were amongst the first things taken from the Prize table.

Thanks also to Jaylazer...my Co-TO is anxious to get started on getting ready for next year. We're going to meet this week to discuss how a bigger and better Phrakus will be possible in 2007. (Any input/feedback on this would be appreciated.)

Thanks to Rune_Master for creating cool trophies for this year's event. (Pictures of these and the prizes will be posted in the next few days.)

Thanks again to everyone...I hope you had a great time.

Hoshi_Komi - May 21, 2006 - 07:03 PM
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Nice tourney Rob and Jay! you guys put together another A+ effort.

Here's my tourney recap:

Game 1: vs Chaos. I get to play the top dog of the Harrisburg Mafia--Jeremy (bampf). First half he drives on me and I'm somehow able to pop the ball free. I get the ball to a bull centaur 9 squares from the endzone. Jeremy puts a beastman on him trying to pin me on the sidelines. I blitz out but fail to get the knockdown and I decided to keep the rr for the dodge. I dodge fail and use my RR with success! then fail my first GFI, use sure feet and make the 3 GFI's with no rr's. 2nd half I got cocky and played a little loose on offense which allowed the chaos horde to crack my shaky cage ending the game 1-0.

Game 2: vs Norse My first game against Bill (MightyQ). We have a nice scrum blocking each other with my defense falling apart on a double, double skull with a casualty and the apoth failling. Norse scream downfield for a TD. CD's pound on the Norse and score in the 2nd half. By this time the norse have 4 players left on the pitch with 2 turns left. Injury time gives me an extra turn but my hobgob fails ball pick up. after numerous blocks and my last hob getting surfed, it comes down to a CD to handle the ball. He runs over picks up the ball, gfi and hands off to a bull who then GFI into the endzone for the winning turn 8 TD. The norse took 9 casualties in all this game with 7 coming from blocks...they put up a valiant fight.

Game 3: vs Orcs, Playing my league buddy VTdoogie, Steve. Orcs grind us out for a turn 7 score with us slowly getting orcs off the pitch in the rain. We then double 1 on a gfi with a bull with the ball to get into scoring position. 2nd half we continue to beat on the orcs with a weather change to a blizzard. after a bull failing a GFI into the endzone for a 2 turn TD, we manage to score a couple turns later with the other bull. After a failed orc pass, we manage to pick up the ball with a bull to scream downfield for the winning TD. Orcs get pounded up with the mino doing 4 cas alone to them with a total of 5 and numerous KO's. Orcs end the game with 5 players on the pitch.

Game 4: vs Lizardmen. Playing Josh, Ranthorn of the Harrisburg crew. His lizards manage a quick score by dodging through the lines and using stunty to it's fullest advatage and abusing the dwarves lack of speed. We try to pound skinks into the ground but the KO's all come back and we did 0 cas in first half. 2nd half the story continues with a Bull attempting to break away on turn 7 but 3 skinks hunt him down and one die him into the ground. We get some late cas but not soon enough to help the cause. Josh pulls a good win against us 0-1. Hobs fail every attempt to pick up the ball this game....they are worthless.

Game 5: vs Wood Elves. Playing Jay, the las member of the Harrisburg crew. We FINALLY win a coin toss to receive the kick. We quickly get the woodies down to 6 players on the pitch and score on turn 8. 2nd half we get a blitz and score on turn 2. then we get an INT with a bull and score on turn 6. and on the last turn we surf a catcher and then throw a short pass to a bull centaur for another score. 4TD's!! to go along with 4 cas. Nothing went wrong for us this game.

What a finish. Smile

it was fun Smile

Looking forward to seeing the usual suspects at Boston!

SuM - May 22, 2006 - 05:58 AM
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Grrrrrrrrrrr!!
Sumday, I will make a 2 day-er!!

Maybe, I will tell the wife and promise her, that I will wash the dishes for a year... LOL!!!

It kills me that my crew, "The Harrisburg Boyz" are there and I should be with them!!!

Rune_Master - May 22, 2006 - 08:37 AM
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I'm not getting into an extended game by game recap as their similarity is too disturbing for me....

DAY 1

Game 1 Zons vs. JKarr's Woodies
- I suck, my butt got kicked, and my dice hate me; 3-0 L

Game 2 Zons vs. Jon's Undead
- I suck, my butt got kicked, and my dice hate me; 1-0 L

Game 3 Zons vs. Jeremy's Chaos
- I suck, my butt got kicked, and my dice hate me; 2-0 L

DAY 2
In a desperate attempt at karmic redemption, I replaced ALL my dice, why not!

Ahem...

Game 4 Zons vs. Jay's Woodies
- I STILL suck, my butt got kicked, and my dice STILL hate me; 2-1 L

Game 5 Zons vs. Jon's Undead (again)
- I STILL suck, my butt got kicked, and my dice STILL hate me; 3-0 L

final tally --- -10 TD ratio, -6 CAS ratio (where's the emoticon for humiliation?!)

And to top it all off, yes, this was a microcosm of my weekend...I win the "Triple-Skull Challenge"! At least I got the cool little frog model.

OK, enough self-loathing. First off, I want to apologize if my sportsmanship was lacking. I was more annoyed at myself and my pathetic dice rolls than I was at any of you (though woodie catchers with 9mv AND SideStep are a close 2nd!) Actually, partway through my game with Jay on day 2, the continuity of it all just became so comical, I couldn't help but laugh (in between moans and choice explicatives, of course)!

Well, I hope everybody had a good time. I'm not the greatest painter or terrain maker, but I hope everyone who won a trophy enjoys there prize and displays it proudly, it was well-earned by all. Maybe that's it, if I hadn't used all my BB "energy" making trophies, I might have had something left for this tourney! Very Happy

In closing, I think the Valhalla Express will be taking some EXTENDED time off for recuperative purposes. As for their "coach", he has been given a "leave of absence" to rethink his "strategy" and whether he feels coaching a bunch of angry women is his best route to take on this crazy journey...

To be continued....

bampf - May 22, 2006 - 10:36 AM
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Sum... BEANTOWN!!! Join us!!

I ll help you with the dishes and lawn work! Join US!!

Oh, and one other thing... I may have made the NAF history books at the Phrakus by winning Best Painted and Best Painted Runner-up! How s that for a clean sweep?

jaylazer - May 23, 2006 - 12:29 PM
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First, I'd like to thank everyone for coming to our tourny.

I had a great time and I think everyone else did too.

Second, I have just put up the results. Take a look and let me know if you see any glaring problems.

I'll be putting the images up soon. (Today or tomorrow).