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Post by allnewstevie on Nov 5, 2023 7:44:08 GMT
Advance notice for Saturday 3 February 2024, I will be running a competition in Frome, Somerset, this time in the Cloisters of the Bennet Centre, so it will be more atmospheric............
Theme and angle to be announced shortly.
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Post by martin on Nov 5, 2023 8:19:07 GMT
Advance notice for Saturday 3 February 2024, I will be running a competition in Frome, Somerset, this time in the Cloisters of the Bennet Centre, so it will be more atmospheric............ Theme and angle to be announced shortly. Excellent news 👍🏼👍🏼 |
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Post by allnewstevie on Nov 6, 2023 14:00:44 GMT
Vexillum Minimus 2024
There will be a DBA competition on Saturday 3 February, 2024 in the Cloisters of The Bennett Centre, Vicarage St, Frome BA11 1PX. ("Cloisters" is a posh word for the basement, as the main hall is being used for a DBM competition - boo hiss.) The theme is chosen to reflect the fact that I will be retiring to the Mediterranean later on in 2024. Valid armies will be those dated prior to 0AD, whose home territory appears on a map I have which I cannot post here as it seems this forum has exceeded its attachment space! So basically: - East of the Pillars of Hercules
- North of the southern end of the Red Sea
- West of the Caspian Sea
- South of latitude 45 degrees North
I will happily email the ruling map to any who are interested! The map RULES, my description above is only indicative. If you think close to the Med, you will not be far wrong. As a twist (as suggested by Stephen Finn): - Participants will be allowed TWO variant lists of their army FROM THE SAME DATE, so for instance a participant might prepare two lists one foot-heavy, one horse-heavy, or one with an Ally and one without. Participants do not have to have a variant however if they do not wish to.
- Each round's match-ups will be announced a few minutes in advance with the NAME of the army participants will face. Each participant will have a few minutes to decide which variant list they will use in that round WHICH MUST BE IDENTIFIED ON THEIR SCORING SHEET FOR THAT ROUND BEFORE THEY GO TO THE BOARD. The round will then be played with those identified variants.
In order for the theme and mechanism to work, there will be a date by which the name and list number of your selected army needs to be submitted, so I can check it's geographical and temporal validity. The list of army names will be emailed to all competitors once it is compiled so that participants can tune their army lists. There will be a further submission date, a couple of days before the competition, where you have to lodge your final army list with variant (or not as may be). These will not be published but will come as a surprise when you play them! If any submission dates are missed, you will not be eligible to play I'm afraid. As the "Brabeuo" of the competition, my decision as to validity of Armies and lists will be final. There will be a selection of prizes. Tea and coffee facilities are available in the hall. Participants will need to make their own arrangements for lunch - there are a range of shops and takeaways nearby, though the really good chip shop has closed I'm afraid for those who played here the last time! Indications of interest please via email to stephen.etheridge@gmail.com as soon as possible.
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Post by Baldie on Nov 6, 2023 14:13:23 GMT
Choosing one dreadful list is not a challenge so the addition of choosing two dreadful lists to choose from will be a doddle.
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Post by allnewstevie on Nov 6, 2023 14:16:45 GMT
Sorry I should have stated in my original posting, the entrance fee will be £5 - all money raised to the upkeep of the Bennett Centre
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Post by hodsopa on Nov 6, 2023 14:44:54 GMT
I'm in
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Post by hodsopa on Nov 6, 2023 14:46:04 GMT
... and having read the whole of your post, will email
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Post by menacussecundus on Nov 6, 2023 14:59:39 GMT
Choosing one dreadful list is not a challenge so the addition of choosing two dreadful lists to choose from will be a doddle. Except that you can't take your Ancient Brits. |
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Post by Baldie on Nov 6, 2023 16:58:52 GMT
Choosing one dreadful list is not a challenge so the addition of choosing two dreadful lists to choose from will be a doddle. Except that you can't take your Ancient Brits. Dont worry history has shown I have many more |
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Post by martin on Nov 6, 2023 17:07:10 GMT
Choosing one dreadful list is not a challenge so the addition of choosing two dreadful lists to choose from will be a doddle. Except that you can't take your Ancient Brits. Not even if they were ‘Ancient Brits on their hols in eSpain’? 😎 |
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Post by allnewstevie on Nov 6, 2023 17:08:51 GMT
With very grateful thanks to Mr Smiff......................henceforth Vexillum Minimus will be subtitled:
"It'll all be over by (the first) Christmas"
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Post by paddy649 on Nov 6, 2023 21:39:49 GMT
I’m in!
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Post by allnewstevie on Nov 7, 2023 10:20:15 GMT
I'll need a direct email so I can keep track of people.
Thanks, Stevie
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Post by Les1964 on Nov 7, 2023 20:18:14 GMT
Vexillum Minimus 2024
Valid armies will be those dated prior to 0AD, whose home territory appears on a map I have which I cannot post here as it seems this forum has exceeded its attachment space! So basically: - East of the Pillars of Hercules
- North of the southern end of the Red Sea
- West of the Caspian Sea
- South of latitude 45 degrees North
I will happily email the ruling map to any who are interested! The map RULES, my description above is only indicative. If you think close to the Med, you will not be far wrong.  |
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Post by paddy649 on Nov 7, 2023 21:16:36 GMT
Always nice to have a map but I reckon that map is cropped by about 400 miles on its eastern edge. West of the eastern edge of the Caspian Sea is roughly in line with Basra and Riyadh so a few more eastern and Arab armies may come into play. However, Stevie is the final judge on army validity.
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