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Post by pawsbill on Sept 18, 2016 13:59:15 GMT
The 2016 English DBA Open England’s premiere DBA competition will be held on Sunday 30th October 2016 at Stacey Community Centre in Portsmouth. This will be the final event of the 2015-16 year of the Society of Ancients UK DBA League. Please could players arrive and book in between 9:30-10:00 am so we can start the games by about 10:30. Full details at portsmouthwargames.wordpress.com/2016-english-dba-open/ |
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Post by martin on Oct 22, 2016 18:12:23 GMT
The 2016 English DBA Open England’s premiere DBA competition will be held on Sunday 30th October 2016 at Stacey Community Centre in Portsmouth. This will be the final event of the 2015-16 year of the Society of Ancients UK DBA League. Please could players arrive and book in between 9:30-10:00 am so we can start the games by about 10:30. Full details at portsmouthwargames.wordpress.com/2016-english-dba-open/ Only a week away. Phil Steele just confirmed to me in a text that he plans to be there, presumably in a semi-official position representing the Society of Ancients. He did well last year with his dark age army (was it Pre-Feudal Scots?), and will be on the hunt for a podium position this year, I think  Who amongst the Fanatici is planning to go? Martin |
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Post by menacussecundus on Oct 22, 2016 21:36:40 GMT
Not me, I'm afraid.
For those who are thinking of going and who would usually travel by train, there is a replacement bus service from Havant to Fratton station.
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Post by martin on Oct 23, 2016 10:20:12 GMT
Me neither, unfortunately....first I've missed for a decade or so (how long has Portsmouth hosted, I wonder?).
The Society of Ancients Championship is back on its feet after an IT glitch which saw results disappear into the ether, so if you're attending, and are an SoA member pleeeeeez consider submitting games to the Championship.
Martin
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Post by diades on Oct 23, 2016 17:25:39 GMT
I have plans to attend. 10am, given we also get an extra hour's sleep!
I have no idea what I'll bring. The shortlist is still in double figures....
Last year was the first I'd missed for ages...
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Post by martin on Oct 24, 2016 20:03:13 GMT
Could someone please take some pics for eg the Yahoo Group, and give us all a quick write up? Always good to hear what armies were brought along, and how they all fared.
M
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Post by phippsy on Oct 25, 2016 21:29:30 GMT
I will be down and looking forwards to it. To get an understanding of tournament play and check full 3.0 understanding. Only have 28mm armies though so may need the odd investment in 15mm for the future....
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Post by martin on Oct 26, 2016 8:11:14 GMT
I will be down and looking forwards to it. To get an understanding of tournament play and check full 3.0 understanding. Only have 28mm armies though so may need the odd investment in 15mm for the future.... Have you arranged a loan army, then? (The Open is all 15mm scale at the moment). Martin |
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Post by phippsy on Oct 26, 2016 11:32:59 GMT
Hi Martin, I was probably looking at this more for the tournament orientation and get to meet some of the guys involved, rather than specifically competing etc....as would be first tournament and only really engaging in SOA after many years away from war gaming. That said if anyone going may have a spare 15mm army (sounds a bit odd....but free cups of tea say), then would like an opportunity to learn on the job....otherwise happy to observe. Thanks peter.
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Post by martin on Oct 26, 2016 21:10:43 GMT
Hi Martin, I was probably looking at this more for the tournament orientation and get to meet some of the guys involved, rather than specifically competing etc....as would be first tournament and only really engaging in SOA after many years away from war gaming. That said if anyone going may have a spare 15mm army (sounds a bit odd....but free cups of tea say), then would like an opportunity to learn on the job....otherwise happy to observe. Thanks peter. Play, play, play !!!! I can't loan, as I won't be there, but maybe one of the other guys could loan an army. Much more fun to play than watch..... M |
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Post by hodsopa on Oct 26, 2016 21:18:11 GMT
Not me, away from home I'm afraid. Good luck everyone!
Paul H
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Post by martin on Oct 27, 2016 7:08:40 GMT
Hi Martin, I was probably looking at this more for the tournament orientation and get to meet some of the guys involved, rather than specifically competing etc....as would be first tournament and only really engaging in SOA after many years away from war gaming. That said if anyone going may have a spare 15mm army (sounds a bit odd....but free cups of tea say), then would like an opportunity to learn on the job....otherwise happy to observe. Thanks peter. Play, play, play !!!! I can't loan, as I won't be there, but maybe one of the other guys could loan an army. Much more fun to play than watch..... M If you e.mail Bill via the PAWS website he may be able to arrange an army. He's good like that! (But tell him you don't want Early Libyans, or whatever the v3 worst-army-to-take choice is these days.....  ) M |
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Post by cgothicus on Oct 27, 2016 13:31:06 GMT
Would most respectfully point out that my Early Libyans have in fact won two out of fourteen games! Now in my book that is what I call a successful army.
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Post by pawsbill on Oct 27, 2016 20:17:41 GMT
Would most respectfully point out that my Early Libyans have in fact won two out of fourteen games! Now in my book that is what I call a successful army. 2 wins from 14? Is that all?
My Early Libyans win more than they lose (but I have only ever pit them against Early Egyptians)
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Post by pawsbill on Oct 27, 2016 20:19:19 GMT
Play, play, play !!!! I can't loan, as I won't be there, but maybe one of the other guys could loan an army. Much more fun to play than watch..... M If you e.mail Bill via the PAWS website he may be able to arrange an army. He's good like that! (But tell him you don't want Early Libyans, or whatever the v3 worst-army-to-take choice is these days..... ) M Yes we should be able to loan you something. Something like a Viking army is a good one to start with. Not too many troop types and fairly easy to do well with against many opponents. |
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