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Re: NLDA [aka Medieval] Brikwars*
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Sun, 17 Jun 2001 23:57:24 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Shaun Sullivan writes:
<snip a bunch of cool stats and suggestions>
> -Finally, there's one other point that might be worth discussing; if
> people would like to, we can try and divvy the participants up into
> teams ahead of time (and then any last-minute arrivals can be
> distributed in some fair fashion). The advantages of this are
> multipfold:
I think this is a particularly cool suggestion. I have a Champion and several
other figs ready for battle except for scoring. The only other thing that I
plan on that is non-scenery is a trebuchet which I plan to work on this week.
If I can do other things I will but that is all I plan on.
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> (a) people can try and strategize a bit - one person might spend a good
> chuck of their points on catapults and siege towers if they can be
> assured that someone else on their team will make sure to provide some
> extra troops. When each person is planning individually, people try to
> cover all the bases (proverbial), and are hesitant to devote points to a
> large-ish endeavor.
This would be great. It would also make it so we could balance the teams
somewhat before hand.
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> (b) Rivalries can be formed, goadings can be nurtured, and taunting can
> be administered liberally in the days and weeks leading up to the event
This is the best part. I am always up for a little trash talkin.
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> We've never tried running a game where the sides are picked beforehand
> (or at least, those who can commit are split up), but we've talked about
> it. How do people feel about this? Personally, I'm in favor of giving
> it a try!
Me Too!! Lets do it. (as long as I can still get some help scoring this stuff,
I am still a bit of a mundane)
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> Lastly, There has been some talk of a meeting in the week or two prior
> to the event, during which people could bring their constructions and
> have help scoring them before the big day. Keep your eyes on this
> newsgroup for further information!
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> Gad, I ramble,
Yes... Yes you do... ;-)
Eric Kingsley
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| * NLDA, acronym for Non-Lego Dark Ages, n. def.: any or all dark ages distinguishable (historically, chronologically, or materially) from Lego Dark Ages. Hark Hark Hark, We, as Americans, were denied the opportunity to participate in 400 years of (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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