Chicago Meet

[Alzer]

Alright, Jaffar, S_Merc and I are planning out a meet-up at the GW in Chicago. (Battle Bunker is the term I believe.)

This meeting does not yet have a set date, however the consensus is sometime in July or August.

Further plans will be fleshed out as time goes on. Feel free to give suggestions etc.

(Laying this down now, first week of August is not open)

EDIT:
List of Attendees
(coming in blue, maybe coming in red)
Alzer
Alzer's g/f
frozencore
Tarnag
Ironangel256
Zenith_tau
pathofskulls
Dreidel
Nhyx
Marrius
bharak14

[Lost Nemesis]

A date in July is recommended, and establishing a set-in-stone date ASAP is very important, to give people time to prepare financially and to give people enough time to mark the date on their calendars. I'd also recommend having various 'events' going on, and some plans as far as hotels, activities, food, etc. goes; how responsible you are as organisers is up to you, but once you decide, you should stick to it.

Check out Toastee's UK Meetup threads, past and present, for examples.

Good luck, guys.

[Alzer]

Lost, thanks much for the advice, you make several good points.

OK, here's the rundown so far. I'm checking on the 24th-26th of July. Will be calling tomorrow for availability.

Personally I plan to stay at the nearest Country Inns + Suits which is roughly 20 minutes from the bunker. If anyone wants me to check out other hotel locations just ask. The Address of the battle bunker is

1524 Butterfield Road, Suite A
Downers Grove, IL, 60515
USA

Hotel Address available upon request.

Both 40K, and Fantasy Tournaments are to be set up. PP games can be set up to play at the hotel if you so desire.

[Lost Nemesis]

Another idea that we (being theyak and myself, last time we attempted to organise a Chicago Meet) was to keep it the same weekend as the Games Day. That way, people will be more likely to make the trek, to attend both events. I was told that the GD goes on in a separate area from the actual Battle Bunker, so the Bunker should be free. Otherwise, people might say "Well, I'd rather go to a GD than a forum Meet, so the GD wins out."

[frozencore]

I was told that the GD goes on in a separate area from the actual Battle Bunker, so the Bunker should be free. Otherwise, people might say "Well, I'd rather go to a GD than a forum Meet, so the GD wins out."

True, the Bunker is about 30 minutes away from the convention center where GD is held.

Since the Chicago GD is always in late July, that seems like it would fit your time frame.

I might head down and meet up if work doesn't ship me off to some other city by that time.

[Agate]

I would probably Attempt to make it down there assuming I can afford to go and that I can get off what ever job I end up working.

[theyak]

I'm happy to help. Here are the sticking points that caused it to fall through the times LN and I (+others) tried to get things together.

1) Underaged participants. If it works out, I'd be willing to come as one of the guests... as an organizer, be aware that underaged participants are YOUR liability. The way around it is to declare parental supervision(like most cons) but I got quite a bit of flack for it. Know that you are legally responsible for any underaged individual that attends if you make it an organized event.

The one thing I don't know if it would be a work around is if you just set a date for people to get together rather than organize stuffs..... it might work around it.(I was unwilling to pay to consult a lawyer on minor liability)

2) dates.... there are several cons and GTs to consider for scheduling. Putting it close to one of those and trying to piggy back might be fun. OR, schedule it DURING a GT or something and have an informal "LO" get together around a GT(more like friends just meeting up at a con) this would allow you to follow the con's attendence rules and throw any minors under whatever liability dodging setup they have for it.

[Nhyx]

If it's in July, it would be great for me. I should be back home in Chicago for that month before I go out to another trip in the desert. A quick tourney before that would be awesome.

[Alzer]

Alright please note, any members under 18 must have a responsible adult to cover for you in case of accidents, sickness or other troubles for liability purposes.

I'm organizing this, so take responsiblity for the event as a whole but I can't cover up for minors as well.

Also I've contacted the GW, they are open in July and SHOULD have a second room we can pretty much reserve for ourselves by that time.

Also if anyone would like to sub-organize tournament etc. That's really not my cup of tea and I would love the help.

[Jaffar_Hasad]

Let me know if you're going. I have this evil plan for a game most people can get into..

[Toastee]

Once I make my super teleportation system I will attend D:

Hope this works out for you guys. :D if you need any pointers, feel free to ask, but I should think you wouldn't need to. Lost/Tulugaq and Theyak know what they are talking about in regard to this sort of thing too. :)

Good luck lads.

Toastee.

[Pathofskulls]

I'll have to see, but I can probably make it, additionally I have a few friends here that are on LO and might enjoy this.

[Nhyx]

I'll bring the booze!

[Zeewulf]

Okay, this might work. Who knows, you all might just finally see me. Should I bring the bugs, or the guard? Or both? (Though the guard might be quite huge!)

[Alzer]

Bring all the armies you can!

So far events-wise I'm thinking to have an 1750/1850 tourney, on that Saturday. (the 25th)
There has been talk about a giant appoc game "Tyranids vs. Imperials" since most of our event goers seem to have one or the other. This would likely be a gathering of several players for each side.

Friday would be good, IMO for 1k random games and generally hanging out time.

Still working on getting an opening but as far as I know they have no events this weekend and we should be golden, perhaps even get our own room.

[northoceanbeach]

NOt to sidetrack you all, but I'm curious, I lived in Chicago for almost 2 years, near wrigley field, and for the third largest city, I couln'dt get over the fact that they have not a single store with tables withing the city limits.

I had to go to Downer's Grove for the closest store and it is almost 45 minutes. What's up with chi town?

[Alzer]

Well, yes technically we won't be in Chicago itself. Other than that I have no answer for you, since I don't have a clue why there isn't at least a local game shop within city limits.

[Dreidel]

I'll be up in North Chicago around then. If I can get my stuff up there I might be able to come along, depending on if my car's up there or not.

[zenith_tau]

I'll come if I'm not working. It's about 35-40min from my house, and I go there every once and a while. They're adding on another room last time I was there.

[Stunted_Merc]

This store allow non-GW games within the place? Don't want a angry mob of nerds unsuccessfully try to kill me.

Also, anyone interested in games of WHFB and WM/Hordes? Playing 40k for hours on end isn't my cup of tea usually. Also I might bring my UFS cards and a special surprise I have in store, if I don't get lazy.

-K

[Alzer]

Well we're going to be at a major Games Workshop center Stunted_Merc, so non-GW games are gonna be a no until further notice. However play whatever you want at the hotel.
Except russian roulette, please none of that.

We'll see about WFB, hopefully there are enough players.

[Pathofskulls]

Also, anyone interested in games of WHFB and WM/Hordes? Playing 40k for hours on end isn't my cup of tea usually. Also I might bring my UFS cards and a special surprise I have in store, if I don't get lazy.

If I make it, I'll be bring my WM/Hordes models. So I'll be up for some games against you.

[Tarnag]

I'm gonna have to give a definate maybe for this. Alzer knows my situation as of yet, and I really would love to be there. Hopefully you will see my giant self there with my Nids, which by then should be 2000 points painted.

[Alzer]

Alright folks! I got ahold of the Manager of the Chicago Battlebunker finally!

LO Meet Chiago IS scheduled on Games Day. If anyone wants to be going to that, please make separate arrangements. If we have enough people who want to spend a day loligagging around GD with the LO flag etc, we can discuss it.

Also, the battlebunker reported to having 50 gaming tables. The availability of these tables is unknown and Paul (the manager) informed me that phone spam is our best bet for reservations, ( I'm on top of this don't worry ;) ) Odds are though, we'll have PLENTY of space to kick the everliving crap out of one another.

BTW who's sewing our flag?

Around April I'd like people to have a better idea of whether or not you are coming, this way I know how many hotel rooms and table we will need for the event.

PLEASE try to contact LO members in your region to carpool if you need a ride, I know I for one am taking a boatload of folks down from the Twin Cities area. Carpooling means roadtrip, roadtrip means the 5-30 hour drive is FUN instead of LAME.

Thank you,
Alzer

[Storm Maiden]

I MAY be able to attend. I need to get a few things done first.

I will need to room with someone. Preferably another girl player.

[Jaffar_Hasad]

I MAY be able to attend. I need to get a few things done first.

I will need to room with someone. Preferably another girl player.

How many times do we have to tell you:

THEY DON'T EXIST!

[Zeewulf]

I'm still waiting on my orders from DA. Once I have those in hand, I'll know where I'll be stationed, and be able to plan accordingly. Odds are looking like I'm going to be stuck back at Ft. Bragg, NC, so, I may fly in, or I may drive, depending. If midwest stationed, I may be able to pick up a hitchhiker or two, but no guarantees as yet. We'll be seeing, soon enough.

[Nhyx]

I MAY be able to attend. I need to get a few things done first.

I will need to room with someone. Preferably another girl player.


We can give Jaffar a wig....

I'm in the same boat as Zeewulf, waiting on my orders. Hopefully I'll be on my PCS leave between stations and be home in chicago.

And stormmaiden, if I can talk my GF into going (though she plays WHFB bleah), could get you hooked up with her in a room.

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BTW who's sewing our flag?

I'll be all Betsy Ross for you guys!

[Lost Nemesis]

Glad to see this still up and running! Good job, guys. I still probably won't be able to make it (money's tight, and I don't yet have an army) but I'll see what I can do.

Let me know if I can do anything to help, Alzer.

[Alzer]

Wait...waitwaitwait
"don't have an army"
You passed 10k posts without having an army? That's...that's just freaking astounding.

I've got most things under hand, thanks though, the best you can do is promise to show up, we need a couple actual Marine players to beat up. :sinister:

Nhyx, thanks for volunteering. We can work on putting together a design for it within a couple months I think.

[Lost Nemesis]

Wait...waitwaitwait
"don't have an army"
You passed 10k posts without having an army? That's...that's just freaking astounding.


Furthest I've ever gotten is about 1500 points of Tau, in various states of assembly.. which I then sold. Been into this hobby for 5-6 years, and have yet to have an army of my own. Woo!

[Zeewulf]

Well, if you do manage to come but still lack an army, LN, you could always borrow my 'nids! They're not much, but, they're friendly!

[Dreidel]

I won't be able to give an answer in April, but I'll definitely be able to be there on the weekend. It's a ways away from Great Lakes, but I'm sure I can mass transit there. Won't need hotel accomadations. I'll probably only have my WFB stuff, though.

[Nhyx]

Furthest I've ever gotten is about 1500 points of Tau, in various states of assembly.. which I then sold. Been into this hobby for 5-6 years, and have yet to have an army of my own. Woo!

I thought you were working on a ravenguard army?
If worse comes to worse, I'll probably have both a chaos and necron army there, so you could use one of those :-P

[Lost Nemesis]

I thought you were working on a ravenguard army?

I am indeed, but progress is slow and the Tau came along before them. I've collected several armies (owning models), including: Tau twice, Eldar twice, Necrons twice, Imperial Guard, Chaos Space Marines, Space Marines (twice now with my current RG), Dark Eldar twice, and I've brainstormed ideas for just about every single army with plans to collect them.

I have a little bit of difficulty hanging on to one idea at a time... though, I think I'm going to be sticking with Raven Guard.

[Ironangel256]

So, plan on me being there with around 2k points of (hopefully) painted Iron Warriors and perhaps if my arm is twisted I could bring some Dark Elves for WHFB though to be honest I have never played a full game of WHFB in my life.

[Alzer]

Hey folks, I'm going to make a seperate thread here for "what army" everyone wants to bring so we can organize that without this thread getting to cluttered.

Eventually I plan to have a roomate signup thread for the weekend as well hopefully.

[Nhyx]

How about a DD thread to drop my drunkass off back in the city at the end of the night? :-P

[Zeewulf]

How about a DD thread to drop my drunkass off back in the city at the end of the night? :-P

Crucial point, Nhyx. I don't know much about inner city chicago driving other than it's really busy, soo....

[DavidWC09]

Is there a date yet? Games Day, did you say? If I could get a cheap flight, maybe...

[Zeewulf]

Good news: I'm going to Fort Campbell, so, leave time pending, I'll be there!

[Jaffar_Hasad]

Bring me some soup then.

[Alzer]

Recent reports from a friend in the area have brought me some important intel.

Apparently the Battle Bunker is next door to a rather fine laser-tag establishment. As another optional activity for comers to the Meet. I've also been given news that we shall have somewhat of a tourguide for the area, so will be able to find prime eating/drinking establishments.

It's getting to be crunch time as far as getting rooms and travel reservations for low rates, please do what you can to make your arrangements. I'm going to take a look at hotel reservations this week to find out what's going to be our best option in the area.

Also Please start tossing out some solid RSVPs if you are at all capable of doing so. I like solid responses, they tell me how many hotel rooms to reserve ;) and how many tables to reserve at the Battlebunker as well.

[Nhyx]

Unless something drastic happens with my orders, I should be out of europe just in time to be there.
Though, I wont need any hotel room, I'm from chicago, so just gonna steal my brother's car to use for the event.

Unless someone wants to DD, so I can get fitshaced....

[frozencore]

I will be there, I only live an hour from the bunker so I don't need a room.

[Zeewulf]

Barring change in orders, World War III, and/or Bird Flu Plague, I'll be there as well. And I'll be driving up from Ft. Campbell, KY. DD-wise, I don't drink a ton, so, I may be available for that duty.

[Stunted_Merc]

I think Savant and I are just going to wing it, I dunno what Hotel you are using or how much money he will have, I'm using some of my Tax rebate actually to just get up there and survive for a few days. But it should be fun in the sun baby, at least I hope so.

-K

[Alzer]

Hmmk.

I'm going to add an extension to my first post with the names of everyone who is coming for sure. Thanks for the quick responses guys.

[Lost Nemesis]

Unfortunately I'm going to be a definite 'no' this summer. Just too many other things I need to worry about besides getting an army together and getting a flight out there. However, I will make it a top priority over the next year to get one or maybe even two armies completed and to save some cash for next year's.

[Nhyx]

WTF LN
Lets roadtrip it
I need to make a stop in Norfolk while I'm on leave before the meet.
We could just carpool there, you puss!

[Lost Nemesis]

WTF LN
Lets roadtrip it
I need to make a stop in Norfolk while I'm on leave before the meet.
We could just carpool there, you puss!

;) Maybe next year.

[Nhyx]

Next year I'll most likely be sweating my balls off in the desert :-/

[Tronics]

this is Savant, yes it is, they just refuse to give me a name change to my proper moniker....

Anyways, I'd say gun for July, since the last three or so days of July to the start of August I'll be at Defcon, and then from mid august to the start of september I'll be out in the desert at Burning Man.

[Alzer]

Hey folks. I need some names for those of you who are going and need a hotel room. I got three four person rooms reserved at a discount. SO there are currently 10 spots available in those rooms. Please PM me they will be first come first serve.

[Nhyx]

Now, with the people who are going, how many are also gonna be hitting up gamesday too?
Gonna start working on our flag soon.

[Zeewulf]

I'm up for hitting gamesday. If I can impress myself enough with one of my tanks, I might just put it into the GD competition.

[Certs]

i'm fairly sure you can remove storm maiden from that list of people going; judging her 'quitting' LOchat and not having posts on the forum since then in late February... i'd be very surprised if she did show up to meet all the people she had /ignore'd in the chatroom.

i'm still on the fence, i'd like to say maybe but in all circumstance and possibilities its more than likely i'll have other obligations (ie work, classes, reactivation, or general disinterest in meeting merc).

[Alzer]

Duly noted Certs.

I'm going to get in contact with the Bunker manager again to reinforce our time and presence there.

Also I need hotel stayers to get their names my way! We have the rooms and it will not end well if they remain unfilled!
EDIT: So far as I know we have 4 king suites reserved at a discount price at the Country Inns and Suites in Napperville, the rate for a room for the entire weekend is around $250 (that's the normal rate still waiting for the quote on discount rooms), details here: http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/ilnapcty

Thus far, I'll be in one room with my g/f, and Nhyx didn't you reserve one as well? I strongly suggest we get several people per room, that way everyone will save more money. I am as of yet unaware if the rooms will be conjoined or not, more details on this soon. PLEASE get back to me about rooms though if you want them.

[Marrius]

I might be able to make it depending on the day. I will be with my little brother though so I probably just say hi and leave.

[Alzer]

Alright got the price quote, four king suites at $60 a night each. That means with 4 people in a room it's $30 for the WEEKEND for the hotel stay.

So far rooms are as follows

Suite 1: Alzer + g/f
Suite 2: Nhyx
Suite 3: open
Suite 4: open

Zeewulf is currently looking for someone to room with, feel free to contact one another about rooms!

[Nhyx]

Alzer, I'll only need a room if we all plan on getting fit shaced.
If not, I'll be ferrying myself back and forth to the house in the city, lol

So if anyone else plans on getting beligerently drunk with me (I drink like a horse), lemme know, an empty keg makes a pretty good terrain peice!

[Zeewulf]

Sounds real tempting....REAAAAAL tempting! DRUNKEN APOCALYPSE.

[Marrius]

Im going to try to come the 24th.

[Alzer]

Aright, Sounds good Marrius, keep us updated.

I'm going to get ahold of the BB manager again to reinforce out "reservation" for tables.

Other than this, ZeeWulf has been kind enough to begin working out an apocalypse battle plan, if you're interested please contact him.

Otherwise, any updates on potential attenders would be great. And if you're just finding this thread and think you could come SIGN UP!

Oh, and hotel rooms, seriously people.

[zenith_tau]

Update me for officially IN. I don't have to work. :)

[Jin Tkand]

me nad a friend of mine wold definately be interested in coming...

just not on these days for sure:
july 24-26
aug 14-16

he has tons of skaven, space marines,dark elves, and daemons of chaos(40k). not sur on points amounts but if he comes hell likely bring it all. @_@

i myself only have my 4kish pts of Tk. which hopefully will be painted and based by then maybve even some spiffy displays. /shrug

[Alzer]

The date has been decided for sure ont he 24-26th of July, sorry Jin.

[Jin Tkand]

bumma. maybe next time.

i'll have to convolute an atlanta meet then

[bharak14]

I might be able to come with a two friends of mine. We're only bout 30 minutes away from the bunker. Got any more info on the tournament? And will it be held the same day as gamesday or sunday?

[Zeewulf]

Maybe you should aim for Dragon*Con, Jin?

[Alzer]

I was figuring for the tournament to be on Saturday, probly start in the mid-late afternoon, I'll get it more fleshed out soon (school is ALMOST out, I will have time to plan shortly).

The Appoc game will be taking place Sunday. Again contact Zee if you want details.

[Nhyx]

I've been getting some idea's for the Apoc game.
The major objective should be a Keg
Whomever controls that objective gets to drink from it :-D
It's a good incentive.

[Jaffar_Hasad]

I've been getting some idea's for the Apoc game.
The major objective should be a Keg
Whomever controls that objective gets to drink from it :-D
It's a good incentive.

...and the rest of that keg is given to the local orphanage because lets face it, they need it more than us.

[Stunted_Merc]

Well

At least I know where to Deep Strike now.

-K

[Marrius]

I probably wont be in this tourny thing you guys got going but I will come in to play a game or two

[Nhyx]

...and the rest of that keg is given to the local orphanage because lets face it, they need it more than us.


Rest of the keg?
Damn lightweights....

[Marrius]

Rest of the keg?
Damn lightweights....

Well, in Jaffy's defense I dont drink.

[Zeewulf]

Nhyx? It looks like its up to us!

[Alzer]

Hey as long as the keg ain't filled with bud light or some crap like that I'm game. :p

[Tarnag]

Awww... I guess I'll just have to be the designated driver... or lose...

I couldn't drink even if I was of age, stupid not having a thyroid!

[Zeewulf]

Does not having a thyroid make you really thin? Because if it does, I would happily donate mine.
And Alzer..NO BUD! Agreement is reached!

[Marrius]

Does not having a thyroid make you really thin?

The Thyroid gland is a endoctrine gland. If I am correct it produces hormones.

[Zeewulf]

Yeah, but if I recall, the thyroid's hormones mess with metabolism.

[Nhyx]

It's the midwest, we'll get some Lienekugal or something (however its spelled, that cheesehead wisconson beer)

[Zeewulf]

I know this is gonna sound weird, but I've never actually tried Liney's.

[Alzer]

Lol, leiny's is pretty good, flavorful light lagger. I could maybe drop by the brewery on the way down or something and get a keg of it if we really want to. But I ain't gonna be footin the whole bill for it :p

(I like how this has transformed into a convo about what drinks to have around)

[Nhyx]

What is a day of 40k without beer?

[bharak14]

A sausage fest with toy soldiers?

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Oh and as far as attendance, looks like it's probably going to be 3 of us coming. Any idea what the tournaments gonna be like? Painted models required etc?

[Marrius]

A sausage fest with toy soldiers?

Even with beer its going to be a sausage fest with toy soldiers.

[Alzer]

I'm no GT official, so rules will be a bit lax. Have the models basecoated, tabletop paintjob would be HIGHLY preferred.

Tournament is 1750, to be held on Saturday, I'm thinking to start around 5 or 6 so folks have time to go to Gamesday. I'll be rolling the missions for each ROUND of the tourney seperately but all games will be the same mission + deployment and I might even have something special set up for missions.

bharak do you need lodging? I believe there's a spot or two open in the hotel still.

[bharak14]

Even with beer its going to be a sausage fest with toy soldiers.

While true, beer makes everything better

And in regards to lodging, I'm only bout 30 minutes away from the bunker. We were thinking of hitting up Gamesday in the morning and then heading to the bunker for the tourney. The painting question only came up because I know my army with be done but theres a good chance the 2 guys coming with me won't have 100% completed armies however they will probably be mostly painted

[Alzer]

As long as they have some semblance of a paintjob, I'll let it pass.

Some of our older members are only promising a handful of space marines.

By the way! Please get your armies posted here:What armies will you have for the Chicago Meet? (http://www.librarium-online.com/forums/usa-meet-ups/156312-lo-us-meet-09-what-armies-will-you-have-thread.html)

[bharak14]

I'm sure the majority of it will be painted for sure, they would rather not bring unpainted minis at all it just comes down to rather they will have time to finish them before the tourney. Although I haven't really played in any tourneys I don't think I could ever bring unpainted models myself. Ill have to start working on a 1750 list I'm accustomed to 2000 point games heh

[Alzer]

Hookay, so news update for the Hotel. Seems we managed to get all the rooms filled up, pending on a couple of you folks cramming together.

#1 Alzer + Alzer's g/f
#2 Jaffar_Hassad, Stunted_Merc, Savant, Certs?
#3 Captain Sarathi + Co.
#4 ZeeWulf, Nhyx (if it's OK with you Nhxy)

So that's the list, lemme know if you have questions at all.

[Nhyx]

The GF wont be going
I'll most likely be hammered...
So as long as Zeewulf shaves, and he likes to cuddle...

[Zeewulf]

On that note, I shall grow a beard.

And wear spikes to bed.

So, are we taking the last room?

[Alzer]

Aye looks that way. If we get any last minute takers you guys can have them on the floor or something.

[Nhyx]

Damnit, beards are tickley!

But yeah, I dont care if I need to share a room
As long as they don't snore, otherwise they're getting teabagged!

[Marrius]

Now Im not sure If I will be able to come and chill with you guys at the battle bunker. But if I am able to make it how will I find you guys in that place?

[Alzer]

Nhyx is making a flag.

Um...that's a good question actually I'll think up a meeting area later.

[Nhyx]

I am making a flag
But I refuise to carry it
I was the guiddon bearer at my last unit, it sucks

Someone else has to carry it, I'll even do the cool little military flag passing ceremony thing.

[Marrius]

thank god. I hope I get to see you guys. Its pretty much what Im looking forward to in July. After that its Gencon.

[Zeewulf]

I am making a flag
But I refuise to carry it
I was the guiddon bearer at my last unit, it sucks

Someone else has to carry it, I'll even do the cool little military flag passing ceremony thing.

I'll participate in the Ceremony, but, I refuse to tote it around as well; I've managed to avoid being the bearer for the past six years, I sure ain't carryin' one now!

[Marrius]

I'll participate in the Ceremony, but, I refuse to tote it around as well; I've managed to avoid being the bearer for the past six years, I sure ain't carryin' one now!

Hell! dont drop it on the new guy here. I dont want to be holding the bloody thing when its my first time meeting you guys. :rotfl:

[Alzer]

Hey folks, quick thought. Since gamesday is on Saturday do we want to plan something else that day? maybe pickup games and deal with the Tournament on Friday? I don't want to rush people getting there, but at the same time I want the folks who are headed to GamesDay to be able to participate in the tournie without us running out of time. I've been informed by the (new) BB manager that it's going to be a major crunch time weekend so we need to get this organized ASAP!

[Marrius]

Hey folks, quick thought. Since gamesday is on Saturday do we want to plan something else that day? maybe pickup games and deal with the Tournament on Friday? I don't want to rush people getting there, but at the same time I want the folks who are headed to GamesDay to be able to participate in the tournie without us running out of time. I've been informed by the (new) BB manager that it's going to be a major crunch time weekend so we need to get this organized ASAP!

That probably be best. Although I wont be coming into town until late Friday by what my father tells me so it would be great if you guys get that out of the way before Gameday. Speaking of Gameday how will I be able to tell who you guys are if I havent seen you guys before? Will the people going to Gameday be carrying the flag or something or will you have a big sign saying 'Hey idiot were the guys from LO!' :rotfl:

O' and is the new managers name Paul or something cause I might have met the guy before? :rotfl:

[Alzer]

The new manager's name is Jeff.

[Zeewulf]

Okay, for the sake of organization.....

I need the when of everyone's coming in, those who are planning to go to GD, and for how long they want to stay, and who wants to participate in a tournament and an apoc. Need as much of this info as possibly by saturday.

First, me:

Arrival: Friday Mid-Day
GD-Yes, probably only until 3ish...
Tourney-Yes
Apoc-Yes

[Marrius]

Okay, for the sake of organization.....

I need the when of everyone's coming in, those who are planning to go to GD, and for how long they want to stay, and who wants to participate in a tournament and an apoc. Need as much of this info as possibly by saturday.

First, me:

Arrival: Friday Mid-Day
GD-Yes, probably only until 3ish...
Tourney-Yes
Apoc-Yes


Arrival: Late Friday
GD: yes, going with family
TOurney: no
Apoc: no

[Alzer]

Brilliant plan, thank you very much Zee

Arrival: mid-day Friday (hopefully around 1)
GD: No, staying to entertain those who arn't going
Tourney: well...I might consider playing in my own tourney. :P
Appoc: yes

[Nhyx]

Arrival: Friday mid-day
GD-Yes, Ifor a little bit, just to check out forgeworld stuff
Tourney-Depends how drunk I get
Apoc-Definately

[Zeewulf]

No worries, Nhyx. The tourney will happen in enough time for you to deal with the hangover......
.....becausse I'll be requiring said time too.

[bharak14]

Arrival: After work Friday around 4 probably, we live in the area :P
GD: Yes
Tourney: Depends on time if its going to be on Friday but most likely yes. (Saturday tourney: yes for sure)
Apoc: Nope due to work :(

I'm speaking on the behalf of myself and 2 others

[Alzer]

Alright everyone, I'm going to schedule the Tournament FOR SURE on Saturday at 3PM, please be there by then and have your army ready to go, with a legal 1750 list.

I will allow all current codecies, if you play a WD army, please speak with me ahead of time.

[Marrius]

Alright everyone, I'm going to schedule the Tournament FOR SURE on Saturday at 3PM, please be there by then and have your army ready to go, with a legal 1750 list.

I will allow all current codecies, if you play a WD army, please speak with me ahead of time.

Well, It looks like I can pick off the remains of the defeated players when I get there. :rotfl:

[Nhyx]

Alright everyone, I'm going to schedule the Tournament FOR SURE on Saturday at 3PM, please be there by then and have your army ready to go, with a legal 1750 list.

I will allow all current codecies, if you play a WD army, please speak with me ahead of time.

Is LatD a current codex? :-P

[Alzer]

Last I saw LatD it was fine. Make sure you have a copy of those rules with you though. Preferably printed.

[Marrius]

Last I saw LatD it was fine. Make sure you have a copy of those rules with you though. Preferably printed.

I thought it wasnt? :rotfl:

[Alzer]

Maybe in official GW events, which this is not.

[Marrius]

Maybe in official GW events, which this is not.

true. Hell it be fun to play with and against thats for sure. :rotfl:

[Nhyx]

Confirmed 100% I will be there
Although, only bringing around 2500 points of chaos.
Since I'll be between here in Europe, and moving to Korea, didn't have anywhere near enough room to pack in the necrons (monolith was way to big, damn thing), and my vampire counts. So I guess you'll all have to get frustraited with my Nurgle/Slaanesh zomg why won't they just die list.
Though, I'll get to show off my pretty new nurgled out PlagueSlaughterer (acting as a defiler, you'll see).

Looking forward to the meetup

Alzer, you still picking up that Keg or Halfkeg of Leinies on the way down?
Need some cash to cover it beforehand?

[Alzer]

Yeah I could, and I'll be good for cash on the way down but some help for the bill after would be greatly appreciated.

15 days folks!

Also can we do a re-count of the rooming situation? We've had some changes, and I wanna get things re-organized

[Lost Nemesis]

Alzer, I'm trusting you to remind folks to keep track of their 40k battles and get them reported during the campaign. ;)

[Alzer]

Yes sir..

[Nhyx]

Alzer, I'm trusting you to remind folks to keep track of their 40k battles and get them reported during the campaign. ;)

that means one of us will have to stay sober?!?!?

[Lost Nemesis]

that means one of us will have to stay sober?!?!?

Drunk reporting is okay too. :dance:

[Ironangel256]

Hey all... Well, looks like I'll be down there in time for the meet on Saturday. I live in Milwaukee so the drive isn't too bad. I'll probably head out early Saturday night or if nobody minds me crashing on a hotel room floor I can hang around Sunday too.

Now I just have to push myself to finish painting my Iron Warriors before the 25th.

[Alzer]

Hey guys.

The Meet is in 5 days, and for those of you planning to room in the hotel I've got lined up I NEED clarification of that information. Due to the changes in occupants we have had I'm not sure how many rooms we need. Keep in mind you will need to have a credit card to pay for rooms even though I'm reserving them.

If you do not tell me by 11PM Wednesday July 22nd that you would like a room (or space in a room) I will not keep the reservations and you will need to find your own accommodations.

It would really be appreciated if people would be more responsive with this, it makes it excessively difficult for me to organize everything when nobody ever responds.

Also Nhyx, I'm not going to be able to pick up that keg, sorry. So it's gonna be a general Byob.

[Nhyx]

No biggy, Alzer, I'm a drunky, so I'm an expert at shenagaling bottles of booze into places with me.

Hell, I walked into a concert in tinley park on friday night with a bottle of vodka, wide out in the open, when they made the people I was with throw away their plastic bottles of pepsi. :-P
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And I'm still good for the hotel room, forgot to add that
$60 a night?
I'll even take some crashers on the floor/couches whatnot, if they bring beer as payment! :-P
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Will also be bringing around 1500 or so points of Chaos Demons, in varying stages of paint, if someone needs to borrow an army/wants to try a new one

[Alzer]

$60 a night is correct.

[Nhyx]

wtf, is it gonna be just me and Alzer?
What happened to everyone else?

[Marrius]

I'll be there only for Saturday with my little brother that is for sure.

[bharak14]

Myself and 2 of my friends will be there saturday

[Alzer]

Tournament tomorrow is starting at 3pm, to clarify, I'd prefer if anyone wishing to take part would arrive at 2pm (or earlier), with your models and a 1750pt list ready that would really help to get things going. 2:50 is the cut-off point for tournament entry.

[Alzer]

Alright, I'm not going to be around on Sunday, and I'm not sure if anyone else is either. So if anyone wants to plan something today go ahead. Otherwise I think I'm going to be calling the first Chicago Meet a wrap. I'll have pictures, and our tournament report, up sometime this evening once I'm home (or maybe tomorrow morning.)

Bharak, Marrius, thanks for showing up, I had a really good time. And two of the most ridiculous game endings I've ever seen.

Everyone who couldn't make it, you were missed, however! I will be planning another Meet again next year, so you better show up to that one. :D

[Marrius]

Hey I wanted to say thanks for having patience with my little bro. He got really excited that you guys let him in on the game and I think it was his first win.