NiCon is coming up in three weekends and looks like it will have good numbers. It is being run by the Cityguard in Auckland and as it stands has 36 people signed up to play.
The last event I attended in Auckland – Equinox – was very heavy on Warriors of Chaos and Empire armies. It will be interesting to see if that continues here. You’ve got to think that with a new Empire book out and lots of new toys to try that the Empire will continue to prove popular.
I’m hoping that the Cityguard will post a list of participants so we can see who is attending. Hopefully, it will get good support from across the North Island.
I wont be making this one. Im off to support my 'local' and playing at Southcon. I imagine you will be taking your Ogres and wrecking a few more peoples weekends to claim top honours on RHQ?
ReplyDeleteWell I always hope I don't wreck anyone's weekend.
DeleteI have been running an Ogre list that fits in with the comp restrictions - you are only allowed a single Ironblaster - and it did okay in the three games I tried it.
By my reckoning I'11 leapfrog Peter W if I finish in the Top 9 (assuming 36 people). Peter isn't attending the event.
In Pete's defence, you'll know when he intentionally wants to wreck someone's weekend, because he'll be taking Dwarves (he may have given his views on Dwarves once or twice on this blog). He's wrong of course, Dwarves are a joy to play and play against, but that's what he'd take if it was his intent to bring ruination.
DeleteWhereas if I wanted to wreck someone's weekend, I'd be taking Skaven. 20+ Gutter Runners can wreck a lot of hobby.
I've totally been grudged by Phil, but my new Empire toys (about 1700 points worth) have only just arrived from the UK, and I haven't even received the new resin bases I ordered.
ReplyDeleteNot looking good, perhaps I can transfer the grudge to a later tourney - I (and I'm sure also my opponents) would much prefer to field a painted and finished army rather than hordes of plastic and black primer.
Looking forward to seeing how Rory and the other Empire generals/wizardlords/archlectors/grandmasters get on...
Bring your toys - even if undercoated black - Tom. Knock Phil into next year. I thought that he had been grudged by Vod.
DeleteHey Tim Rory here,
DeleteYou can always borrow some of my stuff...It's painted (Altdorf). Plus I'm not sure if I'll be running my demigryph knights for NiCon (3 of these).
Cheers buds :) Will see how I go with preparations this weekend. I shall come up for a geez in any case.
DeleteWhen gloves a thrown a few unpainted models shouldn't stop ya coming Tim. NiCon has no painting points it's all BP (not the guys who spill oil). I expect you to confirm your entry tonight Empire doggg!
DeleteVod canny grudge me Pete he's not allowed a pass out of the retirement village for the weekend. I'm glad you got yours though Ogre meister. I'll put up a list of contestants once everything is finalised to ease the curiosity.
Well, there will be at least one Warriors there, my soft and fluffy scions of Chaos.
ReplyDeleteHopefully will get a rematch against you Pete, and this time the Bus is coming straight at you!
Cheers,
Ross, who is extremely happy your not bringing Skaven :D
Didn't you know, I'm semi-retired from war hammer...
ReplyDeleteVod