Legends of Winter 16 - 17 August 2008

[davidmorton]

Hiya folks,

As usual, being a sad, pathetic Twilight Imperium Junkie, I am willing to put myself back in the firing line.

Having been hopelessly outclassed, humbled, embarrassed and any other similar words (by Keith!!??) at Winter Retreat, I am hoping to exact revenge upon all alien races at Legends in August. And of course, take the trophy and accompanying glory.

Any other takers? It would be good to have at least 5 in the game.

Regards,

dm
Master of the Universe (Self Proclaimed)

[bensmall]

I'd be keen if it doesn't clash with any of my other fave games tournies if they are running, ie:

Caylus
Puerto Rico
Blokus
Tikal
Ricochet Robot
Power Grid

Hopefully it will be on at the same time as those silly games like:
Killerbunnies
Cleopatra
Upwords
Magic

[lyrebird]

Dear Organizers of Legends

I have noticed that Peuto Rico can be a long or short game (to my cost), depending on the various strategies adopted by the players.

So I came up with this scoring system. It is not needed if everyone is in the same game, but if you have two games then it helps level out the scoring system.

Tournament Score = Actual Score - Average Score of Players in your Game.

As an example, if you score 46 points, and the average is 40 points, your score is +6.

This compares with someone who scores 35 points and the average is 25 points, your score is +10 .

This scoring system prevents a good player being penalized by a low scoring game.


Debate/Feedback welcome!

Lyrebird

[davidmorton]

Hiya folks,

Do we have a games timetable for this event yet? If so, could it be published here for folk to see?

Not overly concerned though - will see lists etc on the day anyway!

For those participating in Twilight Imperium (I believe this is on Sunday) be worried...I have a cunning plan...

Onwards to glory & victory...blah, blah, blah...

dm

[keithdone]

Thanks for that Terry. At Legends the players have flagged that they only want to play one round instead of several rounds so a clear winner can be determined.

When we have more than 5 people playing in a tournament this poses a problem with comparing scores across games. I'll use your avaerage score concept on the weekend.

Regards,

Keith

[keithdone]

Hi,

Here's the proposed boardgame tournament schedule but, like all Legends events, if there are sufficient palyers who want to compete in a game not listed here, let me know on the weekend and we will award a trophy for the game.

Saturday
10am-2pm Memoir 44
10am-12.30pm Ticket to Ride
1.30pm-2.30pm Blokus
2.45pm-5.00pm Settlers of Catan

Sunday

10am-5pm Twilight Imperium
10am-1pm Caylus
10am – 12pm Torres
1pm-4pm Robo-Rally
1pm-4pm Magic Grand Melee
1pm-4pm Puerto Rico

Special Kids Tournament Schedule on Sunday

10am-11am Pictureka
11.30am-12.30pm Sitting Ducks
1pm-2pm Cha Cha Chicken
2.30pm – 4pm Junior Pictionary

[bensmall]

Cool. I'm going to the Ekka on Saturday, but we shall be there on Sunday. I'm also bringing my 13yo stepdaughter, and my dad along. I know Adam and Sonny are planning to come along with their girls on Sunday too. I'll have to pass on Twilight Imperium, I love Caylus and Puerto Rico too much.

[bensmall]

Big thanks to Keith for running the kids tournies. CJ has always been reluctant to try anything knew, but she definitely enjoyed those games.