United States (US) Western Washington Clix!! [Archive]

da-Craig-O

07/11/2007, 20:49

What's PAX? (aside from a TV station I don't watch)

Penny Arcade Expo.

It is a gaming (table top and video) expo that for the last 4 years was held in Bellevue.

Now it is moving to Seattle with twice the room as before. Apparently it is taking over some of the steam that E3 used to have (according to their website). They will have Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony there as well as software developers and other gaming companies showing off their stuff. Wizkids is planning on having events and selling Foom an Co. there as well.

http://www.pennyarcadeexpo.com/

petenbailey9

07/11/2007, 20:54

Plkangus and I went to a convention last year in Seattle called Dragonflight which was held on the same weekend. Overall I say the convention pulled in maybe 100 people so we walked over to PAX on Saturday and there were thousands of happy people. Dragonflight boo! Pax yeah!

ineptbeerman

07/21/2007, 02:49

Anyone interested in some non-official clix games at PAX. After all the spirit of the whole expo is the gamer and some pickups would be awesome. Especially if we can make a scene of it and get some of those non-clixers at PAX (which there will be literally thousands of) to notice heroclix...

Additionally the DHC thread here on the realms got me thinking that we should probably plan and implement a West Coast version of Drunken HeroClix somewhere in the afterhours of the expo... thoughts?

SpiderManiac

07/21/2007, 08:15

Olympia .... yippee?

leeneedstopee

07/24/2007, 05:03

LAKEWOOD!!!*theres no venue in Lakewood :cry: * So I guess TACOMA!

petenbailey9

07/24/2007, 16:01

If the Canadians drink (which I imagine they do) as well as they play clixs I dunno.........

This is my first year for PAX so it's hard to say what I'll be be up for, but everyone should bring their trades...........

Grinner

07/24/2007, 20:34

If the Candians drink (which I imagine they do) as well as they play clixs I dunno.........

Why does that image send chills down my spine? :laugh: :grin:

petenbailey9

07/25/2007, 19:56

Just a heads up, alot of the hotels in surrounding area are going fast.

ineptbeerman

07/27/2007, 01:36

Yay me, I don't need a hotel. I live a long ways away, but there's a bus that runs basically door to door for me, its going to work out great. I can't wait for PAX, I'm expecting a hell of a time. I'm really itchin' to know what the schedule for clix events are though...

leeneedstopee

07/27/2007, 03:32

Can someone explain what PAX is?

JackAssterson

07/27/2007, 11:07

Can someone explain what PAX is?

Penny Arcade Expo.

It is a gaming (table top and video) expo that for the last 4 years was held in Bellevue.

Now it is moving to Seattle with twice the room as before. Apparently it is taking over some of the steam that E3 used to have (according to their website). They will have Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony there as well as software developers and other gaming companies showing off their stuff. Wizkids is planning on having events and selling Foom an Co. there as well.

http://www.pennyarcadeexpo.com/

Ineedtotypesomestufftopostthissoilljustsayemperorjokerhooray!

leeneedstopee

07/27/2007, 14:42

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

petenbailey9

08/01/2007, 15:19

Save $$5 and register today for all 3 days for only $$45!

ineptbeerman

08/02/2007, 23:57

Why did the have to schedule PAX just one week before JL is released? I wish I could buy a brick of JL there to go towards my mighty thor... but whatever... maybe there will be a surprise pre-release...

JackAssterson

08/08/2007, 18:46

Seth said he's gonna be at PAX. I hate missin' Seth when he's local. grumblegrumble.

ineptbeerman

08/10/2007, 00:01

Yay, I got my PAX badge today! Less than three weeks to go!

petenbailey9

08/10/2007, 20:01

The schedule is up for PAX and no WK events yet (I expect after WWC).

ineptbeerman

08/14/2007, 00:15

Some points of interest for the Clixers going to PAX:

Friday, 4:00pm-5:00pm [ST C]:
The Future of Miniatures Gaming
Tabletop miniatures were on pewter-and-plastic-sprue autopilot for decades, and then the clicky base innovation and pre-painted plastics kicked the hobby into high gear. Now in addition to high-quality metal minis from Privateer and plastics from Wizkids and WotC, we've got constructible miniatures and advances in manufacturing that open up new possibilities. At this panel market leaders reflect on the present state of the art, and drop hints about what's next.
Speakers: Matt Wilson (Privateer Press)

Saturday, 9:00pm - 10:00pm [ST B]:
Pitch Your Tabletop Game Idea!
German abstract strategy games are succeeding alongside RPG/tabletop hybrids from Fantasy Flight Games and party games like Apples to Apples. The astounding transition of Uno and Catan to Xbox Live could change everything, putting "video game money" in reach of tabletop designers. It's clear that tabletop games are booming; could your design be the next Big Thing? Pitch your idea to a panel of industry veterans and learn what makes for a successful game.

Still no word on tourney schedules...

Also, start thinking of stuff you need for trades and let us all know!

Anyone that might have a Johnny Thunder available for trade would be my hero...

ineptbeerman

08/16/2007, 00:03

Finally a schedule for PAX Heroclix events is up!

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/wk_article.asp?cid=41546

Battle for Foom on Saturday (noon, 300 pts. constructed)

and

Avengers constructed event on Sunday (noon again, no points posted on the schedule...)

Let the team building begin!

petenbailey9

08/23/2007, 13:11

So who's going to what?

ineptbeerman

08/23/2007, 13:27

I plan on hitting everything I can... hopefully the panel tomorrow and then both scheduled tourneys.

Grinner

08/23/2007, 18:00

So who's going to what?

I'm going to...

cry that I had to drop about $400 into car repairs so I can't afford to make it over for all the battle royales! :cry:

From the WK page (for those who haven't seen it):

In addition to the events listed above, HeroClix, HorrorClix, and Star Wars PocketModel Battle Royale events will take place each hour: from 2:00–5:00 P.M. (Friday) and 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. (Saturday and Sunday).

petenbailey9

08/23/2007, 18:58

In addition to the events listed above, HeroClix, HorrorClix, and Star Wars PocketModel Battle Royale events will take place each hour: from 2:00–5:00 P.M. (Friday) and 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. (Saturday and Sunday).

These are more my speed........

chadthebad

09/20/2007, 20:42

As of my marriage I play in Silverdale at Swell and Wacky Collectibles.

hoojeebo

09/24/2007, 18:51

Hey fellas & fellettes! Seattle reprezent!
So a couple of my Heroclix buddies are moving away, & my regular venue doesn't always attract that many people, so I was wondering if anyone in the Seattle area was looking for someone to play games with? I like meeting new people, & I love this game, so don't be shy about contacting me for a game sometime.
Alternately, if you find yourself bored on Sundays around 5, you should stop by Arcane Comics in Ballard. It's a nice place, & the owner is a cool guy. Just sayin'.

ineptbeerman

09/24/2007, 23:05

That sounds like a great plan... wait, I'm at Arcane on Sunday's at 5! But yeah people, come down to Arcane, its a fun place. And we need more players. I'm awesome too, that's a fact.

petenbailey9

10/09/2007, 02:20

Anybody hear anything about the Washington prerelease? I wouln't mind having it in Lacy again I really didn't mind the drive.

da-Craig-O

10/09/2007, 10:43

Anybody hear anything about the Washington prerelease? I wouln't mind having it in Lacy again I really didn't mind the drive.

I would expect that Comic Book Ink in Tacoma would have the prerelease again and you would be more than welcome there. :)

petenbailey9

10/30/2007, 23:48

I would expect that Comic Book Ink in Tacoma would have the prerelease again and you would be more than welcome there. :)

Congrats on the prerelease. WK is really having a prerelease at their HQ and has anyone heard anything more?

What's the low down on Comic Book Inc, do they have a good selection of back issues, trades, etc? One thing I liked about the days of old was Gabby's store.

da-Craig-O

10/31/2007, 01:00

Congrats on the prerelease. WK is really having a prerelease at their HQ and has anyone heard anything more?

What's the low down on Comic Book Inc, do they have a good selection of back issues, trades, etc? One thing I liked about the days of old was Gabby's store.

Quite a few back issues that are easy to look through. I know that new customers always get 10% off and there are often sales there. The store has been in the finals for the Eisner award for stores. It's more of a 'Border's Books' feel to it and my wife likes that quite a bit. :)

They are also having two big signings in November in Eric Powell on...the 16th? and Bendis on the day after Thanksgiving with a Q & A. I hope to see you both there for the prerelease if possible. :)

petenbailey9

11/16/2007, 16:51

Anybody else going? I'm going to both.........

da-Craig-O

11/16/2007, 17:10

Anybody else going? I'm going to both.........

Where is the other one? I'm definitely going to be at Comic Book Ink and I'll be there hopefully by 3 for the Eric Powell signing.

hoojeebo

11/16/2007, 17:10

I plan on going to the Tacoma pre-release, since the Federal Way one is at 10 in the frickin' morning! Anyway, I won't know anyone by sight, but I'll see ya there!

ineptbeerman

11/17/2007, 11:42

I was hoping to go to Tacoma for the pre-release as well. Unfortunately a good friend decided to go and get married, so no go. Have fun everyone.

da-Craig-O

02/25/2008, 15:15

Just a note to the W Washington players. Tomorrow night, Comic Book Ink in Tacoma is having a midnight release tournament for Crisis. I can confirm that Brian Dugas, Seth Johnson and Ben Misenar are all going to be there for the tourney and that they plan to bring some Heroclix goodies for those that attend.

I hope that some of you can make it, even if it is a late night to spend in Tacoma. :)

Bubblehead

02/25/2008, 15:50

ineptbeerman

02/26/2008, 00:45

Man... if only had a car I would be there. Too bad its a long walk to Tacoma from Seattle. :(

JackAssterson

02/26/2008, 02:34

petenbailey9

02/26/2008, 04:13

Hey Craig any word on the redeeming of the signed Seth pog for the Tacoma prerelease Great Arena Card?

Grinner

02/26/2008, 04:18

*sigh*

:sleep:

Hey, at least you're on that side of the mountains :p

JackAssterson

02/26/2008, 12:23

Hey, at least you're on that side of the mountains :p

Very true.

Still doesn't help me get there. :p

da-Craig-O

02/26/2008, 14:55

Hey Craig any word on the redeeming of the signed Seth pog for the Tacoma prerelease Great Arena Card?

Well, I know that we got our Great Arena's. PM me an address for you and number of cards (was it 2?) and I'll make sure you get them. Either Billy still has them at the shop or I will have Ben swipe a couple for you guys.

da-Craig-O

02/26/2008, 14:56

Very true.

Still doesn't help me get there. :p

It's very simple Jack. Just get Pete to miss out on the Bellingham release and drive you down to Tacoma. You guys don't need to sleep, do you?

Paradox Factor

02/26/2008, 23:08

Hope to see any of you that show tonight at the midnight release at CBI. I'll be the over caffinaed, sleep deprived guy talking 9 million miles an hour LOL

da-Craig-O

02/28/2008, 16:26

Hope to see any of you that show tonight at the midnight release at CBI. I'll be the over caffinaed, sleep deprived guy talking 9 million miles an hour LOL

Unlike me, who was the guy drinking Vault and eating Good and Plenties while singing along with the radio to Mr. Roboto!

Kenny Wisdom

02/28/2008, 20:46

I'm from Shelton but I play in Lacey @ O.C.C.

WW represent!

da-Craig-O

04/10/2008, 13:27

Emerald City Comic Con is coming up next month. Who is planning on going?

There just may be some Heroclix tournament action again this year. Official notice soon, I hope.

:grin:

ineptbeerman

04/10/2008, 23:38

I'll be there of course. Hopefully we'll get some sweet stuff to play for.

Grinner

04/10/2008, 23:50

Creed & I will be making it over, but most likely only on Sunday (Creed's big day at the shop is Saturdays).

Definitely looking forward to seeing a bunch of you guys there!

da-Craig-O

04/11/2008, 02:11

I started an event thread for ECCC over in the appropriate section. Once the official announcement is made on what games/prizes will be there, I'll update it here and there.

Hope to see you all next month.

jak sacul

04/12/2008, 18:10

I can only go on Sunday. It's my GF's birthday the 10th. Hope to see you guys there though.

da-Craig-O

04/24/2008, 16:50

Here is the official line-up for Emerald City this year.

From Capt_Ramirez at the Wizkids site:

Attention Seattle area Heroclix gamers: We will be holding 3 awesome Heroclix events at the Emerald City Comic Con!

There will be a total of 3 events... 2 on Saturday the 10th, and 1 on Sunday the 11th. The maximum number of players will be 32. Participants will be signed up on a first come, first play basis, so show up early and have your constructed force ready! Events as follows:

Saturday, May 10th: 10:30am - (10am sign up) HeroClix Tournament: Knightfall
Restricted 300 points. Event winner & fellowship each receive Knightfall Batman, the 2008 convention piece! Also, each participant will recieve a New Gut Night Hulk!

Saturday, May 10th: 2pm - (1:30pm sign up) "Battle for the Anti-Monitor"
Restricted 300 points. Battle for Anti-Monitor. Event winner & fellowship will each receive an Anti-Monitor!

Sunday, May 11th: 1pm - (12:30pm sign up) HeroClix Tournament: Planet Hulk
Restricted 300 points. Event dial event. Planet Hulk Event dials will be used in every match throughout tournament, and the top 16 at end of the tournament each get to their dial! Event winner & fellowship each receive a Mutations and Monsters full set!

On hand to Judge these events are local Wizkids Envoys:

Peter "plkangus" Wort and Craig "Craig-O" Bergstrom!

Special guest appearances by:

Seth Johnson: Game Designer Extraordinare! Seth will be visiting the Wizkids game area on Saturday.

Benjamin Misenar: Heroclix Super Sculptor! Benjamin will be visiting the Wizkids game area on Saturday.

Check out the Emerald City Con website as game scheduele details should be posted by this weekend. Be there or be a shape with right angles and equal sides...

petenbailey9

04/30/2008, 11:25

Very tempting to go both days now. Great idea on using the WWH dial for the tournament.

da-Craig-O

04/30/2008, 13:06

Very tempting to go both days now. Great idea on using the WWH dial for the tournament.

I dare you to go...I double dare ya m***** f***** GO BOTH DAYS!!

This is a tasty burger.

Grinner

05/01/2008, 00:55

Very tempting to go both days now. Great idea on using the WWH dial for the tournament.

You better be going both days or we won't get to see you! :p

ineptbeerman

05/04/2008, 15:56

Any word as to what's going down at Emerald City, clixwise?

da-Craig-O

05/04/2008, 16:00

Any word as to what's going down at Emerald City, clixwise?

pssst...look up about 4 or 5 posts.

;)

ineptbeerman

05/05/2008, 14:56

pssst...look up about 4 or 5 posts.

;)

What, are you some sort of wizard who can see the past? No all of us are warlocks and sorcerers who can use black magic to gaze upon events gone by! Get the torches people, we've got a witch infestation!

Oh wait, there's a button for that...

3Gsniper

05/14/2008, 21:43

Craig-O this is Warren, yes I finally got on here. It was good to see you at ECCC... (ummm ECCC, maybe a new anagram is needed.) Though I totally got my @$$ handed to me I had fun.

da-Craig-O

05/15/2008, 02:23

Craig-O this is Warren, yes I finally got on here. It was good to see you at ECCC... (ummm ECCC, maybe a new anagram is needed.) Though I totally got my @$$ handed to me I had fun.

Hey Warren. Welcome to the Shangrilah that is HCRealms. Enjoy the stay. :)

3Gsniper

11/21/2008, 21:06

da-Craig-O

11/22/2008, 00:51

Hey have any of us talked to either Olympic Cards & Comics or Comic Book Ink about supporting the Calling all 'Clix weekend events? Just wondering I'll be at CBI tomorrow to talk to John but I really don't know Gabby (?) at all.

There should definitely be an event on Dec. 6th for sure. I was going to ask John about trying to have a full day event. Play clicks for something like 12 hours.

Heaven. :)

3Gsniper

11/22/2008, 14:19

There should definitely be an event on Dec. 6th for sure. I was going to ask John about trying to have a full day event. Play clicks for something like 12 hours.

Heaven. :)

I would definitely be there for that! I say we gang up on him, leather jackets, snapping fingers, and switchblade combs... The works!

3Gsniper

11/17/2009, 04:14

Just want everyone to know that Comic Book Ink will be rocking a midnight release of HoT!

ineptbeerman

11/26/2009, 08:50

Hey folks! Just checking in, its been a while, but Clix has returned, and with it I have as well.

What's the state of Western Washington Clix? I'm pretty sure one of the two shops I played at here in Seattle (the only two in town that had tourneys...) stopped having tourneys with the 'death' of Wizkids. The other continued through the darkness of the last year, but I became unable to go to tournaments due to work and social schedules. Unfortunately, I remain unable to get to the tournaments here in Seattle on any sort of regular basis, but I hope to get some games in more often now (especially given the fact I just invested in a case of HoT).

I was able to stop into Dreamstrands on Sunday evening and was very pleasantly surprised to discover some of the old guard regulars remaining vigilant and playing with as much (if not more) enthusiasm as ever. I was too late to play myself, but it was great to see everyone and be able to totally nerd out over a new set. Good times.

As for me, I'm unable to get to any regularly scheduled tourneys here in Seattle, which bums me out. I might be able to get to some after the new year, but that's a maybe. Question is, does anyone have a local, that is Seattle, game on any regular basis?

These days all of my gaming is relegated to Monday nights when I go to game night at the Victory Lounge on Eastlake. Anyone 21+ in town should think about coming down! its a good time, lots of people playing lots of games with cheap beer and $1 hotdogs. If anyone is interested let me know, I'll give you details.

That's all I've got for now, but I hope to reconnect with some Clix folks and get many a game in!

da-Craig-O

12/31/2009, 18:18

ALL WW PLAYERS:

Comic Book Ink in Tacoma is having their normal Saturday tournament at 5 pm this weekend. However, this week the folks from Wizkids are coming with free goodies and cameras to film players for company use. They are also offering a free HoT booster when you buy one at the shop. Please pass the word along so that we get a great turnout. We typically have 6-10 players, but 20+ would be great.

Thanks.

Xer0Gravity

01/01/2010, 00:38

For anyone who may want to attend, the regular gamers at Comic Book Ink voted for this game via email, and here's the rules for the wacky scenario:

*****PINBALLCLIX*****
Build a 500 point force, following the rules below:
1) No double-based characters
Giants allowed but treated as standard characters
2) All figures will take knockback
3) There will be no knockback damage
4) Knockback will be double that of damage taken, with triple knockback on doubles, quadruple knockback on Critical Hits, double knockback on Force Blast
5) Characters being knocked back ignore hindering terrain and character bases, and bounce off walls and continue knockback
6) Figures with Charge or Combat Reflexes take half the knockback
7) Transporters/figures with Hypersonic Speed do no knockback with range attacks, and knockback equal to damage taken on melee attacks.
8) 6 bumpers are placed by players, which do not affect line of fire. Bumpers cannot be stopped on, & knocked back figures bounce off the bumpers.

da-Craig-O

02/12/2010, 15:13

Here is this years info for the Emerald City Comicon!

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269964

da-Craig-O

10/22/2010, 00:05

I just know that you are all joining us on November 6th for Clix for the Cure at Comic Book Ink in Tacoma, right?

:)

Prizes include: Custom Red Son Superman from Ben Misenar
Original maps from Grid Reality
2 Colossal Dr. Manhattan figs
Watchmen set
Web of Spider-Man factory set
Brave & The Bold factory set

Lots of money will be raised for Susan G. Komen foundation and you only need the $30 to get your two boosters.

FFFAN

11/02/2010, 13:39

Any more details on Click for the Cure at Comic Book Ink, or a link to more info?

da-Craig-O

11/02/2010, 13:42

Any more details on Click for the Cure at Comic Book Ink, or a link to more info?

It is all listed here:

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288438

Xer0Gravity

11/02/2010, 14:24

It is all listed here:

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288438

Thanks Craig! Shows me for sleeping in ;)

Xer0Gravity

11/05/2010, 18:15

We've got just under 24 hours left to go until Clix for the Cure starts at Comic Book Ink in Lakewood! We still have room for more!
RSVP by PM to me or by replying on this thread (click here!) (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288438)

combatninja

02/02/2011, 23:26

Countdown to Emerald City Comic Con is on!

FFFAN

02/04/2011, 01:59

Anywhere we can get more details on the Emerald City Comic Con event? I'm hoping to attend the show and wouldn't mind playing some Clix.

da-Craig-O

02/04/2011, 14:04

Emerald City, WOOOOO!

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5305850#post5305850

god damnit jason

08/10/2011, 20:35

da-Craig-O

08/10/2011, 23:49

Im new to clix in the area *tacoma/federal way* and will probably start playing sundays at Fantasium. Does anyone else play there and know how its run?? modern age, are feats disallowed, do i need to bring my own ATA/BFC cards, etc etc.

if figured out that when i get more into it i can have 3 days of clix in a row.
friday - gaming matrix
saturday - comic book ink
sunday - fantasium

ps. are there any places around with singles??

I have never played at Fantasium. Is that in Fed Way? I may have to try it out.

Selling singles? I think that Comic Evolution in Puyallup does. Games Matrix might. Maybe Spy Comics in Fed Way.

god damnit jason

08/11/2011, 03:28

Spy comics is now Fantasium. pretty big overhaul in there. place looks waaaayyy better than it used to.
and Comic Evolution moved to a smaller place and just do comics now. hes selling his heroclix and such on an amazon account now.

i think gaming matrix is the only shop in the "area" i havent checked out yet, but i plan to on friday or saturday.

the next 3 sundays at fantasium they are having 400/500/and then 600 point games. make a good and an evil team and you roll to see what you play.
sadly i missed the cap booster days, but this should be a nice and easy first in store session i have.

StuartHayden

08/15/2011, 13:41

Comic Stop (http://www.comicstoponline.com/) has locations in Everett, Lynwood, Redmond, the U District. They have bi-weekly heroclix on Tuesdays.

Gaby's (http://www.olympiccardsandcomics.com/) in Olympia has Heroclix every Wednesday. (It says Horror but they probably haven't updated that calender since who knows when)

Game Matrix (http://www.thegamematrix.com) in Tacoma (off South Tacoma Way) has Heroclix every Thursday Night.

Comic Book Ink (www.comicbookink.com) in Lakewood has tourneys every Saturday.

Fantasium (http://www.fantasiumcomics.com/) in Federal Way has Heroclix every Sunday.

Xer0Gravity

08/17/2011, 06:59

Comic Book Ink will be having a pretty awesome event this Saturday.
It's a 2-parter: Old school sets in a Sealed event as a qualifier for a King of the Hill Match on all 4 SHIELD Helicarrier Maps joined together!
We're trying to help keep the lights on at the shop as they're going through a bit of a rough patch currently.
We have LOTS of prizes, and hope for a good time to be had by all!
For the full details, CLICK HERE (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329714) for the thread about the game!
Hope to see lots of friendly faces out this weekend!