Ladies and gents, it's getting close to that time.
NOVA Open 2011 Early Bird Registration for those who pre-registered for the 40k GT will begin soon, and full / open registration for all events will follow relatively soon thereafter.
If you haven't pre-registered yet, you should - mvbrandt@gmail.com
We're still nailing down the budget's details and trying to cut the cost down as much as possible, but anticipate something along the following:
$35 weekend badge for ThursdayPM --> Sunday PM convention access, including all the open gaming and ancillary events (evening events, bar/restaurant deals, etc.), and your swag bag (last year's swag bags contained about $35 in product in each).
Somewhere in the range of $65 GT cost for the 40k GT. With 256 competitors, many more prizes, and 8 rounds guaranteed for every player, this compares favorably to the $50/4 guaranteed round rate from last year. The total combination of $100 for badge + GT will yield the same size or larger swag bag (probably larger in value), and the same $/round cost as last year ($12.50/round). This is still subject to change, but probably not in the upward direction.
There will likely be a match-play-oriented 40k Team Tournament on Friday - while working on the idea, it may involve something along the lines of 3-player teams where each player brings a 1500-2000 point army, and a 1000 point limited FOC army, and certain rounds will involve team vs. play, while others involve singles match play between the teams.
There's also a Malifaux Tournament in the works, a series of Warmahordes events, and a Fantasy tournament being produced. We'll have a "Golden NOVA" golden-demon style painting competition across the weekend, and an Iron Painters speed painting competition, both of which are being hammered out as you read this. More information on these and everything else incoming.
I've mentioned this before, but if you have pre-registered or intend to register with a large number of compatriots / clubmates / local types - discounts or swag bag perks or general perks can always be discussed for groups bringing a lot of people.
We're a little over 8 months out still, but we're stoked here :)
- Mike
I'll be winning, thank you!
ReplyDelete(Or at least, not leaving a trail of fear-pee and embarrassing myself mightily.)
Just so you know, I've been challenging Reecius to a Footdar vs Footdar battle royale...
...that could be more than a bad joke, you know. :)
Glad to hear things are coming along nicely.
ReplyDelete256 players for the 40k GT is fantastic. What a vote of confidence in the Nova format.
Good job!
I'm getting excited for it, 2010 was a blast, 2011 is shaping up to be epic.
ReplyDeleteNow I just need to find a group to practice with in the MD area so I don't get pantsed by silly thunder wolves in round 1.
Damn, how am I going to win the 40k tournament AND the Warmachine tournament? I better start running more and train up for this. =D
ReplyDelete@Andrew G, what area in MD are you in?
ReplyDeleteMVB, can't wait man, this looks great.
Keep up the good work, NOVA crew!
ReplyDelete@Gramps. I actually posted at the same time on the inner circle site, I'm Target on there, I'll be trying to head up for games next time I get a chance to meet you guys.
ReplyDeleteAny idea if that campaign you guys are running would still be open to late signups, it seems like good fun!
@Andrew G. I think the winter league is full up. Everything had to be in at the beginning. But hit me up over there if you ever want a game on the weekend. Next semester I have class Mon/Tues, the weekends will be my only gaming chance.
ReplyDeleteBut hit me up over there, I don't want to spam MVBs comments section. :)