Mk II at Cold Wars (Lancaster, PA) on 03/12 - 03/14

[Mod_MC]

WARMACHINE and HORDES at COLD WARS 2010


Mk II Demos:
Play a demo of the award-winning WARMACHINE or HORDES miniatures game from Privateer Press and receive raffle tickets for daily prize drawings. All models and gaming aids will be provided. For any questions, feel free to email them to events@keystonegamers.com.
No pre-reg or event tickets required.

Fri. 12 - 8 pm
Sat. 12 - 8 pm
Sun. 10 - 2 pm

Ruleset: Warmachine/Hordes Mk II

Fully Painted Retribution of Scyrah Army Raffle

The Retribution army we are using for demos is up for raffle!!! Stop by to demo the latest Warmachine Army and be automatically entered in for a Raffle to win the army. Raffle will take place on Sunday (3/14) @ 2 pm.

Models and Cards include: Click to see Pics
Kaelyssa, Night's Whisper
Manticore, Heavy Myrmidon
Chimera, Light Myrmidon
Griffon, Light Myrmidon



Tournaments:
Ruleset: Mk II Rules. Hordes armies will use latest Mk II Field Test rules (PDF) for composing armies. Please bring all the necessary cards, printouts, templates and dice, these will not be supplied.
No event tickets required, but have your con badge present at the day of the tournament.

Updates to these events at Keystone Gamers Forum (contact: events@keystonegamers.com).

JACKS 'N BEASTS
Friday @ 8pm (approx. length 4-5 hrs, with include a small break between rounds)
Format: Jacks 'n Beasts. Two 15 pt lists allowed. Single Caster with only Jacks and Beasts.
Timed Turns: Not timed, but stalling will not be accepted.
Each game will last approx. 45-60 minutes.
Slots available: 9 (as of 3/11)

STEAMROLLER
Saturday @ 12:00 pm (approx. length 7-8 hrs, will include a food break between rounds).
Format: Steamroller 2010 (PDF). Two 35 pt army lists allowed. Normal army building restrictions apply.
Timed Turns: 10 min.
Each game will last approx. 75-90 minutes.
Slots available: 6 (as of 3/11)

Convention Pre-registration:
You can pre-reg for the tournaments (demos will be on a first come first serve basis). Please refer to Cold Wars Pre-registration page for information on registering for the tournaments. Pre-reg begins January 11, 2010.

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Cost:
Cold War Entry Fee* (varies)
Pre-Reg HMGS Member Admission (Weekend)...$20
Pre-Reg Non-Member Admission (Weekend).....$40
On-Site HMGS Member Admission (Weekend)...$30
On-Site Non-Member Admission (Weekend).....$40
On-Site One Day Admission..........................$25
New or Renewal HMGS Membership................$25

*The events will NOT cost any extra to participate. Not to mention you will have full access to the rest of the convention, including the vaunted vendor hall For more information, please check out the Cold Wars Administration Information Page.

Click link to read more about HMGS East Cold Wars 2010

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Update (1/21)
Once you have pre-registered for a badge with Cold Wars, please email events@keystonegamers.com with the confirmation number along with which events you plan on attending (Jacks 'n Beasts or Steamroller). All we need is proof that a badge has been purchased, so we can lock you in a spot to the tournament. NOTE: PLEASE REMOVE ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION from the email.

Also, I will register you for a Keystone Gamers account (link) and assign you to a Cold Wars group. This will make it easier to send out reminders and updates should they occur. Email admin@keystonegamers.com, if you have any problems.
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Update (1/24)
Prizes
Jacks 'n Beasts: We have faction patches for those folks that place top place in their faction.

Steamroller: Although we will be using the Steamroller 2010 rules, the coins are from the old kit.

Demo Raffles: Several items are floating around. To be continued...
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[termi_nate]

It will be great to have a Warmachine event at Cold Wars again. I'm definitely in for Saturday but unfortunately Friday overlaps the FOW event.

How many spots are available for the tournament? I know of myself and at least 2 others that will be there.

[Mod_MC]

It will be great to have a Warmachine event at Cold Wars again. I'm definitely in for Saturday but unfortunately Friday overlaps the FOW event.

How many spots are available for the tournament? I know of myself and at least 2 others that will be there.

Sounds good!

We put a max of 16 mainly so the event wouldn't last some crazy amount of time. Depending on space and demand we may be able to increase it, but that is not definite. I would register asap, just to be safe.

[termi_nate]

One thing to consider, I don't remember seeing any vendors carrying any PP models or books at the last few HMGS cons. It may be important to talk to some of the typical vendors, like the Warstore, Gale Force and Age of Glory, to let them know about the demo. People will hopefully be looking to buy books and models after the demo and tournaments.

[Mod_MC]

One thing to consider, I don't remember seeing any vendors carrying any PP models or books at the last few HMGS cons. It may be important to talk to some of the typical vendors, like the Warstore, Gale Force and Age of Glory, to let them know about the demo. People will hopefully be looking to buy books and models after the demo and tournaments.

Good idea. I'm on it!

[Grimmnar]

Hey MC,

There is a tourney on Friday night? Did i read that right? Starting at 8PM and going for a few hours. Looking to go into the wee hours of the morning eh?

Nate,

Seth going to make the con this time around or was there someone else that is making it down?

Also, didn't the WarStore have PP stocked at Fall In? Atleast i thought i noticed that at the con.

Now i got to go look about getting my forces ready. I just might have enough time. :-)

Grimm

[PG_UndeadDan]

The Friday Night Tourney should go to about 12:30am Saturday. That's why we chose 15pts as the game size.

[termi_nate]

I don't remember the Warstore having anything but then again I could have missed it. The issue with Friday night is the overlap of the Flames of War Doubles tournament not ending until around 9:00. Are you still planning to play in that?

Saturday we're set. It is either Trolls or Cygnar.

I'll try to figure something out for Friday night. A way to do both.

[Mod_MC]

Pre-registration has opened. You can make an account with HMGS East for free. From there you can purchase a badge for Cold Wars. I will be contacting the event coordinator tomorrow for details on pre-regging for events. To be continued.

Link to creating an account
How-to guide

[Mod_MC]

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Update (1/21)
Once you have pre-registered for a badge with Cold Wars, please email events@keystonegamers.com with the confirmation number along with which events you plan on attending (Jacks 'n Beasts or Steamroller). All we need is proof that a badge has been purchased, so we can lock you in a spot to the tournament. NOTE: PLEASE REMOVE ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION from the email.

Also, I will register you for a Keystone Gamers account (link) and assign you to a Cold Wars group. This will make it easier to send out reminders and updates should they occur. Email admin@keystonegamers.com, if you have any problems.
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[Mod_MC]

Alright guys. We have a few pre-reg'd. Things are lookin' good!!! I'm updating the slot availability under each event (see original post).

If you haven't already checked it out, Steamroller 2010 has been released for you consumption.

[PG_Bewie]

Hello, I am making arrangements to be able to come up for the Steam Roller, but I am not coming for the whole convention weekend and the pre-registration is for the whole weekend. I am only going to get a 1 day pass, but I wanted to make sure that I can still get a slot for the event. What are my options?

Thanks

[Mod_MC]

Shouldn't be a problem, but I want to give first dibs to pre-regs. Pre-reg ends on Feb. 21. If there are slots left, you will be the first to get one. Sound fair?

I'll sent out a PM on the 22nd letting folks know what is available.

[Mod_MC]

Update (1/24)
Prizes
Jacks 'n Beasts: We have faction patches for those folks that place top place in their faction.

Steamroller: Although we will be using the Steamroller 2010 rules, the coins are from the old kit.

Demo Raffles: Several items are floating around. To be continued...

[Mod_MC]

Jacks 'n Beasts (Fri)
Slots available: 13

Steamroller 2010 (Sat)
Slots available: 10

[Mod_MC]

Jacks 'n Beasts (Fri)
Slots available: 11

Steamroller 2010 (Sat)
Slots available: 8

[Mod_MC]

Fully Painted Retribution of Scyrah Army Raffle

The Retribution army we are using for demos is up for raffle!!! Stop by to demo the latest Warmachine Army and be automatically entered in for a Raffle to win the army. Raffle will take place on Sunday @ 2 pm.

Models and Cards include:
Kaelyssa, Night's Whisper
Manticore, Heavy Myrmidon
Chimera, Light Myrmidon
Griffon, Light Myrmidon

[Mod_MC]

JACKS 'N BEASTS
Slots available: 10

STEAMROLLER
Slots available: 8

[termi_nate]

Interested in the faction breakout. Who is bringing what?

So I'll start, Cygnar in the SR2010.
If the worlds align and I can make the JnB Friday night, it will be Cygnar there also.

[Grimmnar]

Hey MC,

Hold a spot for me. I am not registered yet but i will be there. Termi_Nate will verify it. I come to smash his horrid Cygnar with my Menoth.

Termi_Nate and i have the FoW tourney on Friday but trying to be there for the the start Friday night but not going to promise anything. BUT for sure will be there for Saturday's tourney.

Factions both days will be Menoth. Need to show some of the nonbelievers the patch back to the light. :-)

Grimm

[Mod_MC]

Since we are less than a month out, I'm opening this up on a first come first serve basis. Please send all emails to events@keystonegamers.com. Please put somewhere which events you are interested in. I'll be updating this post accordingly. Thanks!

JACKS 'N BEASTS
Slots available: 9 (as of 3/1)

STEAMROLLER
Slots available: 7 (as of 3/1)

[Mod_MC]

Terrain WIP

[Big Rich]

I am thinking about running out there on either Thursday or Friday as those are my days off. If I make it out, I will track you guys down. One day pass is $25, right?

[Grimmnar]

I am thinking about running out there on either Thursday or Friday as those are my days off. If I make it out, I will track you guys down. One day pass is $25, right?

Here i thought i saw the other day there was a free pass available. It was a pass that allows you to buy merchandise but not allow you to play in any games. But now i cant find it. Looks like the 1 day pass is like you mention $25. But if you wanted to play in games and demos then my idea wouldn't have helped anyway. :-(

Grimm

[Mod_MC]

I am thinking about running out there on either Thursday or Friday as those are my days off. If I make it out, I will track you guys down. One day pass is $25, right?

As you probably already know, Thursday no one from our group will be there. Friday I will be there for most of the day, probably not for the tournament unless to prevent a bye.

[Mod_MC]

This weekend folks. Get those lists ready.

Check out some of the finished terrain.

I'll snap some pics of the Retribution models tomorrow (sorry for the delay).

[PG_Avatar8481]

Is there still space to sign up for the Steamroller?

[PG_UndeadDan]

Yes. There is still room in both events.

[Tamrielo]

Is there still space to sign up for the Steamroller?

Hey, Avatar-- if you're heading up that way, want to carpool?

[Mod_MC]

Available slots. Sorry I didn't get this up earlier today, but work has recently blocked PP forums. It has been a LONG week to say the least. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

JACKS 'N BEASTS
Slots available: 9 (as of 3/11)

STEAMROLLER
Slots available: 6 (as of 3/11)

[Mod_MC]

Added a Gallery of Retribution Demo/Raffle Models (Link)

[Tamrielo]

This was a fantastic time. Thanks for hosting it, and thanks to everyone else who made it out! I had some great games today.

[Mod_MC]

This was a fantastic time. Thanks for hosting it, and thanks to everyone else who made it out! I had some great games today.

Thanks to all the participants. Glad everyone had fun and look forward to keep the trend going. Hope to see you folks at Historicon.

[termi_nate]

Big thanks to you guys for putting on two great events. The terrain was also top notch and made for some really interesting situations.

Thanks to all other players for good games every round, had fun even the ones I didn't win.

[Ninthplain]

Excellent job on the tournaments folks. I only competed in the 15 point one but I felt it is was run smooth and I had fun, even with the posterior kicking I took from Goreshade - (I bought the model).
This was my first tournament and it was a good one to start with. Thank you.

Ninthplain

[Indirect Hitman]

Thanks to everyone who helped organize and run the events and to all the people who came to play. The terrain and demo game models were fantastic and I'd like to extend my jealousy to whoever won the Retribution army raffle.

I had a great time and look forward to seeing you folks again in July.

[Grimmnar]

The terrain was also top notch and made for some really interesting situations.

Is that because you got stuck between a city wall and a Stryker? :-) Or was that another round?

But yes, i wanted to give a shout out to MC, UndeadDan and the boys on putting on a good show indeed as well. Even though i didn't win a single round between both tourneys i still had fun indeed. And i agree as well that the scenery was good as well. The pics in the previous parts of the postings didn't do them justice. They look much better in person. Here's to the hope of beating someone at the next tournament. :-)

Grimm