[France] French Open 2011 in Lyon, July 9/10

[Zoroastre]

Hi guys!

This is a preliminary annoucement for the French Open Tournament 2011, which will be held on July 9/10 in Lyon.

Some general info:

• The tournament format will be based on SR 2011.
• 42 players max. In case of international attendance, the tournament official language will be English.
• Three 50-pt games with 3 different lists on Saturday, three 35-pt games with 3 different lists on Sunday.
• Chess-clocked time (1 hour per player for 50 point games, 40 minutes per player for 35 point games).
• No Caster Kill victory condition, no Caster Kill tie breaker.
• Fully painted armies required.
• A tournament for the Complete Hobbyist: Army painting will be graded and the score (out of 1 Tournament Point) will be added to the tournament total. Also, Players will take a 20-question quiz on the background of the Iron Kingdoms and rules of WM/H on Sunday, and the score (out of 1 Tournament Point) will be added to the tournament total.
• Approx. pricing: 20/30 €, including breakfasts, meals on Sat noon and Sun noon, snacks, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks.

We'll probably be able to accomodate a few people for free by dispatching them among our players and friends.

More info is on the way! We'd love to see some of our Russian friends in July.

Please feel free to ask any question on this topic: http://privateerpressforums.com/show...-Q-amp-A-Topic


Igor

[Drag0n]

Thanx for iviting!

[Zoroastre]

Massive update!

First, we've opened a dedicated subforum to centralize registrations and questions. Go to http://www.battle-group.com/forum/index.php?board=62.0
If you have any trouble registering, just drop me an e-mail or PM me.

Second, our first Rule Set is online! Check it out at : http://www.igorzoroastre.com/docs/fr...penRuleset.pdf
It includes everything you need to know from Game Rules to Accommodation.

Third, the pre-registrations are open. Show us your interest by replying to this topic: http://www.battle-group.com/forum/in...p?topic=8073.0

We look forward to meeting you in July!


Igor

[Zoroastre]

April 15th update: Entry fee has been determined (20€) and registrations are open!

For details, please refer to page 11 of the updated ruleset document:

http://www.igorzoroastre.com/docs/fr...penRuleset.pdf


Igor

[Zoroastre]

May 9th update: Painting grid published on page 15 of the ruleset!

http://www.igorzoroastre.com/docs/fr...penRuleset.pdf

And we're two months from the event and less than one month from the registration deadline! We already have 23 pre-registrations with players from France, Poland, Belgium, Spain and Italy. Come and join the fun!

If you plan to attend, please pre-register ASAP, it will make our planning&preparation steps that much easier.

Pre-registration topic: http://www.battle-group.com/forum/in...p?topic=8073.0
French Open forum: http://www.battle-group.com/forum/index.php?board=62.0

Igor

[Zoroastre]

May 18th update: accommodation

A small update on accomodation that will certainly please our international attendance!

We were able to secure the following number of beds among players&friends:

Friday, saturday and sunday nights
A, 4 beds
B, 4 beds
C, 2 beds
D, 5 beds
= 15 beds total for these 3 nights

Saturday night only
E, 6 beds

Don't forget that beds will be dispatched on a first in, first served basis (international players first), so register as soon as you can ! And remember to bring a bedroll!

Lastly, these are just "real" beds, but if we go over our capacity, there will be room to crash on the floor (ie have an inflatable mattress handy if you're late registering).

Igor

[Zoroastre]

A quick reminder to everyone: registration deadline is next Monday so get those bank transfers and army lists rolling! Please carefully read the instructions provided in the ruleset.

If you can drop us an e-mail once the bank transfer is done, it will make our work that much easier. Thanks!

39 preregistered players: thanks to our European, and especially Italian, friends, this is gonna be the largest French tournament so far! I hope you're as psyched-up as I am!


Igor

[Zoroastre]

I just sent an e-mail to all pre-registered players. If you didn't receive it, please write at zoroastre92-warmachine_at_yahoo.fr.

I'm missing the e-mail addresses from the following players:
Fedmahn FR (Paris)
Big Kana Italy
Toronaga Italy
Gunnerjack Italy
BernieLomax Italy

If you know them, please transfer them this message so they can reply to me!

I would also need the first names of the following players to prepare badges:
Skrzyp Poland
D Spain
Bekanor FR (Nancy)
Scuro Italy
Fedmahn FR (Paris)
Bombance Belgium
Klarick FR (Bordeaux)
SteelRat Ukraine
Big Kana Italy
BernieLomax Italy

I also stress that the deadline for payments and lists is today. Please do not tarry! I need the lists today to check them and publish them this week!

Igor

[Zoroastre]

Hello to everyone!

We have a final roster of 35 players, which is amazing. Thanks to all of you for registering!

[code]
TripleUn FR (Lyon) Trollbloods
Richie FR (Rennes) Khador
Alris FR (Lyon) Cygnar
Klarick FR (Bordeaux) Trollbloods
Marcus FR (Aubagne) Legion of Everblight
Feyall FR (Aubagne) Retribution of Scyrah
SHWTD FR (Aubagne) Retribution of Scyrah
UlysXXX FR (Aubagne) Trollbloods
Pierro FR (Aubagne) Circle Orboros
Lucifel888 FR (Aubagne) Khador
Gwen FR (Aubagne) Protectorate of Menoth
HudsonH FR (Grenoble) Skorne
Trantsiss FR (Lyon) Khador
Cryxfactory FR (Paris) Retribution of Scyrah
Portal FR (Lyon) Cryx
Allan255 FR (Lyon) Legion of Everblight
Ashleysen FR (Paris) Legion of Everblight
Bekanor FR (Nancy) Circle Orboros
BernieLomax Italy Legion of Everblight
Big Kana Italy Trollbloods
D Spain Trollbloods
Fedmahn FR (Besançon) Protectorate of Menoth
Firekalyx Italy Khador
Frere_Amadeus FR (Lyon) Circle Orboros
Gruxxki FR (Besançon) Khador
Gunnerjack Italy Cygnar
John McForester FR (Paris) Cryx
Le_Morti FR (Paris) Cygnar
Q² FR (Nancy) Trollbloods
Slaughtron FR (Lyon) Protectorate of Menoth
Spiff FR (Lyon) Khador
SteelRat Ukraine Cryx
Titi FR (Besançon) Cygnar
Toranaga Italy Cygnar
Bombance Belgium Circle Orboros
[/code]

You can find the army lists at this address: http://www.igorzoroastre.com/docs/fr...nArmyLists.pdf

And since I know you all love stats, these are some for you: http://www.igorzoroastre.com/docs/fr...hOpenStats.pdf

The Rule Set has been slightly updated: http://www.igorzoroastre.com/docs/fr...penRuleset.pdf

And finally, these are the SR2011 scenarios that will be played throughout the weekend:

1. #3, Close Quarters (page 14)
2. #2, Diversion (page 25)
3. #9, Capture the Flag (page 20)

4. #11, Destruction (page 22)
5. #7, Incursion (page 18)
6. #2, Kill Box (page 13)

See you all in Lyon!


Igor