Emerald City Comicon 2011

[da-Craig-O]

We are 4 weeks away from Emerald City Comicon so I thought it was time to reveal our official lineup of Heroclix events.

Friday, March 4th:

The con is open from 2-8 PM for the first day. We are going to have Battle Royale events all day. $15 gets you a single booster and a chance for some prizes in these 4 or 8 person games. Any funds aside from the booster cost goes to Seattle Children's Hospital.

Saturday, March 5th:

Battle Royale events again from 11-4.

300 point Modern Age constructed tournament from 5-Midnight. $10 entry fee for this event goes to Seattle Children's Hospital. Prizes for this event are still being finalized but expect Ben Misenar customer figures, plenty of LE figures and very possibly a White Lanter figure....like The Flash....like I am donating a WL Flash figure. ;)

Sunday, March 6th:

300 point Sealed tournament. $30 gets you entry and two boosters to build your team. Extra funds goes to Seattle Children's. I intend to get at least 1 booster of DC 75th for each player to use. I will update this thread when I get the actual product. Prizes include more Misenar customs and LEs. Maybe a Colossal Dr. Manhattan...as in I plan to donate my Colossal Dr. Manhattan.


I am trying to contact Wizkids for some prize support assistance and I plan on having a few helpers so that I don't hate myself by the end of Sunday.

There is also going to be another raffle drawing this year and you won't have to be present to win the prize. I fully expect that we will raise over $1000 to Seattle Children's Hospital again this year. I hope to see many of you there.

http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/gaming.php

[wonderboy8917]

Any chance you can post pics of the Misenar customs BEFORE the event, as incentive to make the trip?

[da-Craig-O]

Oh yes, indeed! I plan on updating when prizes get finalized. I know that Ben has a few extras around his house that he can paint up. Here is a link to his site:

http://www.freelancesculptor.com/index.php?p=1_1&p2=1

I would expect at least an Ares and Dum Dum Dugan. He and I discussed putting them on their appropriate Heroclix base as well to make them playable.

[Neff]

Are all of the battle royale games on Friday and Saturday going to involve purchasing boosters or otherwise paying to play?

[da-Craig-O]

Are all of the battle royale games on Friday and Saturday going to involve purchasing boosters or otherwise paying to play?

They are a purchase of a single booster at $15. The boosters won't cost that much, so depending on how cheaply I get those boosters will determine how much goes towards the charity.

After the event, I will post a breakdown on here of how much was donated and the actual booster prices. I hope to get a local venue or two to sell me some cases at a discount.

[Riddler 2.0]

Sounds like a good bunch of events. Right now I'm planning on the Saturday night and maybe a Battle Royale on Friday.

[Badmojojojo]

I will be there for all 3 events, but I don't understand Friday. Are the event rules impromptu? Details to come? Free play? The other 2 days look uber fun!

[pupulesurfer]

I have a similar but more all encompassing questions.

Does each time frame for the Battle Royale count as one event are are the multiple Battle Royale matches in that time frame?

If there are multiple BRs in a time frame, do I have to buy entry into each BR session or just the first one and I get to play as much as I want?

[da-Craig-O]

Battle Royale events begin as soon as 8 players are ready to play. They take between one to two hours. You pay $15 to play which gets you one booster. Each player opens their booster and pulls one figure, then passes to the left, so it is a draft. You play the five figures you end up with and team up with another player. Once two teams have been eliminated, the remaining teams move on against each other. Then, when one of the final four players is eliminated it is every 'man' for themselves until there is a winner.

Prizes are given to the winner and fellowship.

These are good events for more casual play and can be good to take a break from the con to play just a bit of clix. Once I know what product I can get my hands on I'll let you all know what boosters will be available for BRs.

[pupulesurfer]

Okay, I like that - I've never played anything like that before!

Will there also be possibilities for open gaming - like if there are people who want to get a game in but can't necessarily do a long Battle Royale?

[St-Dumas]

I'm in for...some of them. I don't know which ones exactly. I suppose I'll just wait and see.

Hope to see you guys there!

[ComicBM]

Is that RED Son Superman a real Heroclix or a sculpt someone made?
http://www.freelancesculptor.com/index.php?p=1_1&p2=1

[da-Craig-O]

Is that RED Son Superman a real Heroclix or a sculpt someone made?
http://www.freelancesculptor.com/index.php?p=1_1&p2=1

That page is the personal site for an actual Heroclix sculptor. He made that Red Son Superman for the previous Clix for the Cure events. It is not an official Heroclix figure, just like the Stan Lee figure from last years ECCC event. :)

[da-Craig-O]

Okay, I like that - I've never played anything like that before!

Will there also be possibilities for open gaming - like if there are people who want to get a game in but can't necessarily do a long Battle Royale?

I am sure that there will be space during the BR events for open gaming if you are so inclined. I have no problem with that at all.

[pupulesurfer]

Awesome, thanks!

[ComicBM]

RED Son Superman Is he for sale? My Orange Lanturn emotion is clixing in I want him MINE!!!
http://www.freelancesculptor.com/index.php?p=1_1&p2=1

[da-Craig-O]

RED Son Superman Is he for sale? My Orange Lanturn emotion is clixing in I want him MINE!!!
http://www.freelancesculptor.com/index.php?p=1_1&p2=1

No.

He is not an official figure and since he is a licensed property, having him as a giveaway for a charity event was the only way he was given. You can try to purchase one from the 3 winners across the country who got him. Mine was sold for $400 (the money went to the charity) and shipped to a gentleman in Canada.

[FFFAN]

Sunday's event sounds fun. I will try to make it for that one.

[dmtrujillo17]

Are there piont restrictions on the battle royales, or is it biggest figures win?

[TheVagrantKing]

Craig, I am 65% going to this. You should entice us further.

[da-Craig-O]

Are there piont restrictions on the battle royales, or is it biggest figures win?

It is whatever 5 figures you get. However, do not assume that points always wins. You are not playing one on one and big beat sticks have a way to get ganged up on.

I once won a BR at Gen Con using Mephisto. Against Cramcompany and Uniquist in fact. :)

[da-Craig-O]

Craig, I am 65% going to this. You should entice us further.

I really should. I will have further prize info by the end of the week. Wizkids involvement or not. :)

[petenbailey9]

GSX sealed would be great as I imagine BR would fill up rather quickly!

[Grinner]

GSX sealed would be great as I imagine BR would fill up rather quickly!

I didn't think GSX was going to be out yet.

[petenbailey9]

Oh, you could be right...I remember the old days where they were pre sold at cons at a limit of 3 and they punched your badge.

[elfholme]

I will be there to play Friday and Saturday, and help out Sunday. Plane ticket already purchased, and I should have my hotel accomodations worked out soon. :)

Question - Will the BRs be 4-person, or 8-person (2 4-person matchups, winning 2 players from each meet at the final map) like WK used to do? I think 4-person BRs would be more manageable and quicker. Quicker is good because it can take awhile to wait for 8 people to start a BR. Of course, at $15 a pop, some players might not want the BRs to go quicker...

[da-Craig-O]

Question - Will the BRs be 4-person, or 8-person (2 4-person matchups, winning 2 players from each meet at the final map) like WK used to do? I think 4-person BRs would be more manageable and quicker. Quicker is good because it can take awhile to wait for 8 people to start a BR. Of course, at $15 a pop, some players might not want the BRs to go quicker...

This would be group/prize support dependant. If I have enough LEs to spread around then 4 player is a great idea.

[elfholme]

This would be group/prize support dependant. If I have enough LEs to spread around then 4 player is a great idea.

Roger that. For what it's worth, I stole the idea from Clixathon. Apparently Norm did "pods" of 4 at the BRs for his event. I've only ever played 8-player, but in my experience with WWLA BRs it can be a big time-sink waiting for the other 7 spots to be filled.

[multiverse]

I am sure that there will be space during the BR events for open gaming if you are so inclined. I have no problem with that at all.

I invite you all to some organized open gaming. I'll be running two games on Saturday and then Sunday. Many of us are still affected by tough times, including me, and would love to make charitable contributions, but simply cannot do so at this time. The main reason I go to ECCC is for the Heroclix, but I cannot afford to pay to play this year. If you are in the same boat as me, please join us for a couple of games on Saturday and Sunday in the open gaming area. I encourage those who can to participate in charitable games to do so in favor of these, but if you're strapped like I am, come play some unsupported non-fee games. I've published all the details here: http://themap.multiverse.org/?p=1001 Please join us won't you?

[da-Craig-O]

I am getting set to drop a bunch of advanced cash on some boosters for Sealed and the BRs. I intend to have at least 1 booster of DC 75th for the Sealed event.

What preferences would you all have for Battle Royale stuff? Web of Spidey? B&tB? Hammer of Thor? (ouch). Older stuff?

[elfholme]

I am getting set to drop a bunch of advanced cash on some boosters for Sealed and the BRs. I intend to have at least 1 booster of DC 75th for the Sealed event.

What preferences would you all have for Battle Royale stuff? Web of Spidey? B&tB? Hammer of Thor? (ouch). Older stuff?

Any of those three would work okay for me, personally. HoT and BatB have the advantage of chase potential, but WoS is newer, so might appeal to more people. I'm assuming DC75th is out of the question, because that would be the best option IMO - better chances at chases, and it's the newest stuff.

See if you can get WK to donate some early-release GSX! :)

[TheVagrantKing]

I would vote for BatB, mostly cause I don't want to break Craig's bank...and i barely bought any of the set....<.<

[da-Craig-O]

I would vote for BatB, mostly cause I don't want to break Craig's bank...and i barely bought any of the set....<.<

Well, the end result would be less money to the charity. I think that we will end up with the Sealed event being 1 booster DC 75 and 1 booster of Web.

More on this tomorrow.

[Grinner]

I would vote for BatB, mostly cause I don't want to break Craig's bank...and i barely bought any of the set....<.<

Sounds like me :grin:

[Badmojojojo]

My number 1 vote would be HoT. Those generics are awesome and the I need some super rares!

My second vote would be B&tB. A chance at a chase is nice.

If you could snag some Crisis that would be a miracle. :cheeky:

[elfholme]

My number 1 vote would be HoT. Those generics are awesome and the I need some super rares!

My second vote would be B&tB. A chance at a chase is nice.

If you could snag some Crisis that would be a miracle. :cheeky:

Yeah, I like the HoT option -- great generics, I still need an Odin ( ;) ), and the potential for God Packs making all 4 players in the BR happy = win-win!

[da-Craig-O]

While we played with HoT last year, that appears to be a fiscally irresponsible option. (the lowest case I can find is over $300!)

That said, I have some preliminary news regarding prizes. A local comic shop, Comic Evolution in Puyallup, has been kind enough to donate their entire collection of OP kits from HoT, Web, B&tB and DC75th. That means we have about a dozen sets of LEs to add to the prize pool as well as maps and an entire set of the white lantern objects. :cool:

I still plan on picking up enough DC75 to fill half of the Sealed event. The other booster will almost definitely be Web, unless an all DC Sealed is preferred and we can use B&tB. Battle Royales will be Web/B&tB stuff.

Mr. Misenar has let me know that he is contributing 3 customs to the prize pool. The constructed tournament will have Red Son Superman on a DC75 base as a prize. Sealed gets Ares on the SR Ares base and the raffle drawing gets his custom Destroyer on the HoT Destroyer base.

You can find those here:

www.freelancesculptor.com

[multiverse]

That said, I have some preliminary news regarding prizes. A local comic shop, Comic Evolution in Puyallup, has been kind enough to donate their entire collection of OP kits from HoT, Web, B&tB and DC75th. That means we have about a dozen sets of LEs to add to the prize pool as well as maps and an entire set of the white lantern objects. :cool:

Nice score! Rep to you.

[combatninja]

I'm so glad ECCC will be three days this year. I just found out I probably can't go on Sunday because of work travel. Looks like I'll have to hit the floor running on Friday!

[TheVagrantKing]

Allright Craig. I just confirmed my flight purchase. Hopefully my shape change rolls are as good in real life as they are online ;)

[elfholme]

Hey Craig, have you contacted any of the mapmakers here (Gridreality and/or The Adventurer's Atlas/Mighty Maps, CuriousLurkings) to see if they'd be willing to donate any maps for your events? It is for charity after all. If they send you maps that you want to use in the tournament instead of giving out as prizes, maybe you could even sell them at their retail value to raise more cash for the cause. I know I'd be willing to buy ones I don't have (CuriousLurker's cool new Atlantis Map, Gridreality's Map Packs 3 and 4) at retail price after the Sunday event (heck it would to save me a little money on shipping :) ).

Just a thought.

[variousfloor]

Grinner, you have to win me that Red Son Superman. Go! GO!!!

[da-Craig-O]

@elf - That is a fantastic idea!

I have just confirmed purchase of 2 cases of DC 75th so the Sunday Sealed event can support 40 players with 1 booster each. Here is a general prize breakdown:

Battle Royales - Web of Spidey or Brave & the Bold boosters will be available to use at $15. Prizes for first and fellowship at least. Depending on turnout and if Wizkids gets back to me this may increase. LEs will range from as far back as Critical Mass to the newer stuff.

300 point Constructed - Winner chooses between Red Son Superman or the Dr. Manhattan Colossal. Fellowship gets next pick. There will be other prizes as well for 2nd and 3rd and maybe a few random roll giveaways.

300 point Sealed - $30 will get you a booster of DC 75 & a booster of B&tB (seemed more popular and better keyword synergy). Prize choice for the winner will be the custom Ares or White Lantern Flash. Also prizes for 2nd and 3rd are planned. LEs or boosters, depending on availability.

The raffle will feature the custom Destroyer and several other goodies. LEs, purple ring sets and possibly a brick or two. More details on the raffle as we get closer to the event.


If you get a chance and know that you are attending, please post here with your intentions. What events do you plan on doing? The more I know the more stuff I know to bring and buy. I am not too worried about the cash I am putting up to have boosters there but the more folks we get to join in, the less likely I am to have to ebay off extra stuff after the fact. :)

[TheVagrantKing]

I'll probably be doing everything but the constructed. I'm not a huge fan of constructed, but I might bring a team in case some plans fall through :)

[Riddler 2.0]

I'm planning on playing in a Battle Royale on Friday and the Constructed Saturday night.

[TheGoodReverendJLang]

I am planning on the Saturday night constructed, and a BR or two beforehand. I would also like to buy some raffle tickets, but if the guy who got his ticket pulled every other prize at CftC shows up, I'm OUT :p

[da-Craig-O]

I am planning on the Saturday night constructed, and a BR or two beforehand. I would also like to buy some raffle tickets, but if the guy who got his ticket pulled every other prize at CftC shows up, I'm OUT :p

Speaking of the raffle, I have a new idea for this year. You do not have to be present to win, although it would be nice.

When you buy your ticket, you can fill your name/address/email out and then put your name on your tickets. If you are drawn for a prize and you are not there on Sunday to claim it, I can mail the prize to you.

[St-Dumas]

I'll probably be in on the Friday and Sunday events. Saturday is all about the panels and whatnot.

[da-Craig-O]

I'll probably be in on the Friday and Sunday events. Saturday is all about the panels and whatnot.

Don't forget that the constructed tournament does not start until 5 PM. The con goes until 7 but hopefully you can still make it.

[Badmojojojo]

I will participating in every event on every day unless I get struck by Slow Lightning from the Black Flash! I think the guy who mentioned maps as a prize or some availability has a good idea. I would be inclined to win/buy maps since Wizkids only puts one or 2 out a year. More maps = more variety!

[Grinner]

I'd like to say what I'll be playing it, but that's going to depend on the rest of the family.

[Emerald City Mark]

I'll be down for some combination of games. I will see what the panels look like before I decide.

**************TRADES*************************

With so many clix players in one place, I'm down to set up some trades in advance of the convention. Please see my "Haves/Wants" list if you're interested.

Regarding SRs I'm looking to trade away, I have a Comic Spider-Man, Wonder Twins and an Ares as of this writing.

PM if you want to set something up.

[combatninja]

PM if you want to set something up.I took you up on that offer. I probably won't be playing any clix at the convention, but I can still swing by and make trades.

[cHaO5]

I know there are 3 of us coming. I plan on playing most, if not all of the events. I think my friends are playing most of the events as well.

[pupulesurfer]

I am letting you know there will be between 2-4 of us for constructed, and 1-2 of us for BRs on Friday and Saturday...Can't Wait!!!

[taskmaster3030]

i'll be there volunteering, and hopefully get to play some.

[da-Craig-O]

i'll be there volunteering, and hopefully get to play some.

I hope you get to play. You have been doing the sideline thing for too long now. :)

[joeldad]

For Saturday is it a straight tournament or do a certain number of rounds and break to playoffs? Oddly enough either would change my team.

[da-Craig-O]

For Saturday is it a straight tournament or do a certain number of rounds and break to playoffs? Oddly enough either would change my team.

I have scheduled a 7 hour timeslot for that tournament. My gut tells me 3 rounds and then sudden death. Some of that depends on turnout but I would expect that to be the case.

[elfholme]

Okay, airplane tickets (yes tickets, as my brother is making the trip with me this year :)) purchased, hotel organized, and all set to go. We'll be staying about 6 blocks away this year, so within walking distance, which should be a plus!

[multiverse]

I am sure that there will be space during the BR events for open gaming if you are so inclined. I have no problem with that at all.

I invite you all to some organized open gaming. I'll be running two games on Saturday and then Sunday.

I've contacted Michael Byers (in charge of gaming at Emerald City Comicon) to ensure I'm not out-of-school on running a couple of large games, and here is what he had to say:

...the question of running free HeroClix games, so long as you understand the space considerations and Craig is OK with it, I have no problem with it.

Apparently the gaming area is smaller this year, but gets its own room. With piles of Magic events going on, there could be little extra space. I told Mike that we would yield table space to whatever games push us out, so the games I am running are tentative. We could be asked to yield the table(s) during the middle of a game, and it is on us to end the game within a reasonable amount of time and give them the table - we'll negotiate a 15 or 30 minute turnover.

You can read about the games I am running here: http://themap.multiverse.org/?p=1001 Also, everyone is invited to join us in Tukwila for 1/2 price appetizers in the restaurant part of Applebee's!

[da-Craig-O]

I picked up two cases of Web and two cases of Brave & the Bold today along with a full set of the lantern objects. Not sure if those will be prizes or raffle prizes yet.

Looking at the numbers, we should be able to donate a good $1000 to Seattle Children's after I reimburse myself for the cost of 6 cases of Heroclix. :confused:

Do you have any idea how hard it is to have that much stuff and not open it?

[pupulesurfer]

Probably pretty hard but we all appreciate the effort!!!

[da-Craig-O]

Probably pretty hard but we all appreciate the effort!!!

It is actually ok. Not trying to get pity. :)

My wife just got a good sized yearly bonus. Thank her. ;)

[pupulesurfer]

It is actually ok. Not trying to get pity. :)

My wife just got a good sized yearly bonus. Thank her. ;)

Thanks Mrs. da-Craig-O!!!

[cHaO5]

Quick question on the tournament rules:

Last year, players were paired up based on their current standing and then plopped down in front of a randomly selected map. I had no problem with this and I don't think the majority of the rest of the player did either. It added a nice random element to the tournaments. But one player decided to ask for a map change (actually they did it twice), and was allowed to switch it. I know it frustrated a few players, including myself, because we were all under the assumption that map choice wasn't an option.

Will we be randomly dropped onto maps this year (my preference), or will we be able to choose the map if we win the roll?

[da-Craig-O]

As is typically the case, you can always pull your own map out if you win map choice. I have no problem with that.

The map you are seated at is there for convenience but any 'sanctioned' Wizkids map is allowed so long as it fits on the table.

[combatninja]

As is typically the case, you can always pull your own map out if you win map choice. I have no problem with that.How about the mini map included in the Iron Man action pack? :laugh: I use to use it for demos, but talk about making a game short.

[pupulesurfer]

Adding on, does that mean any map is legal - golden age, modern age, 2 player, or 4 player (Great Arena)?

[da-Craig-O]

Adding on, does that mean any map is legal - golden age, modern age, 2 player, or 4 player (Great Arena)?

OK. Best to clarify that you can use any 2'x3' or 3'x3' map from the 'color coded' era. Saves on needing a map errata for the old stuff.

The 3'x3' maps will usable only if the tables can hold them.

[sordaria]

Sounds super-fun. We just may have to come down from Canada!

[TheGoodReverendJLang]

One more question on maps if you please?

I'm confused as to the "Wizkids sanctioned" versus "any map from the color coded era"? Does the map need the Wizkids logo on it, or could I use one of the Mighty Maps or GridReality maps?

Excitement is building down in Oregon! The official Tony's Kingdom of Comics traveling team is coming to represent!

[elfholme]

One more question on maps if you please?

I'm confused as to the "Wizkids sanctioned" versus "any map from the color coded era"? Does the map need the Wizkids logo on it, or could I use one of the Mighty Maps or GridReality maps?

Excitement is building down in Oregon! The official Tony's Kingdom of Comics traveling team is coming to represent!

Decent question, as I own many of those maps as well. I had assumed that "Wizkids sanctioned" would not include those.

[da-Craig-O]

Decent question, as I own many of those maps as well. I had assumed that "Wizkids sanctioned" would not include those.

Somehow I am making this super confusing. :)

You are allowed any color coded map released by Wizkids. If you have one of the several 3rd party maps, you can bring it but whether you use it or not would be up to your opponent. They can refuse its use, in other words.

[da-Craig-O]

Map confusion aside, my garage is currently the temporary home of the following:


2 cases of DC 75th
2 cases of Web
2 cases of B&tB
3 full sets of DC 75th LEs
Approx 9 other full LE sets from HoT, Web and Brave
Collossal Dr. Manhattan
White Lantern Flash
a few dozen LEs from nearly every Heroclix set
About 3 dozen maps from Web, Brave and DC 75th

None of that stuff is coming home with me. This doesn't include the 3 hand painted customs by Mr. Misenar. Or the extra bits coming from our friends at Comic Book Ink.

Needless to say, I am excited! :cool:

[pupulesurfer]

Sounds good. A few more questions!!

Do we have to sign up for the events or do we just show up at the start time?

Do we get to choose the boosters for the BR (whether we want to play Web or BB)?

Do the BRs start at a given time or do you show up, get your booster, and wait for spots to fill and start asap?

If there is a need to sign up for events, how much time before should we sign up?

Are there limited spots for the events or is there no need to push and shove to get to the sign in sheet?

That should cover my questions for now. Thanks again for putting on these events, I can't wait till Friday!

[LeeMac38]

i will be getting to seattle around 1:30pm thursday. anyone interested in adventuring around(or outside of) town can email me at blmcelve@yahoo.com

got almost a full day before the con starts :)

[da-Craig-O]

It is go time at 2:00 tomorrow!

How many folks will start their Con weekend with a Battle Royale? I would love to scramble for more boosters tomorrow. I can definitely do that. :)

[elfholme]

It is go time at 2:00 tomorrow!

How many folks will start their Con weekend with a Battle Royale? I would love to scramble for more boosters tomorrow. I can definitely do that. :)

My brother and I are planning on it, so 2 right here! :)

[LeeMac38]

sent you a message Craig-O, but i will be there. was hoping for a HFL battle royal, but now that we lost Ice there may only be three of us. :(

[TheVagrantKing]

I should be at the battle royale tomorrow. It's gonna be a good time. What time is the one on Sunday, it's not on the first post?

I just landed a couple hours ago :)

[da-Craig-O]

Sunday's tourney is noon to 5. It will be a five round event, so depending on turnout, there will likely be a winner based on points, as I would expect multiple undefeated players.

[TheVagrantKing]

Sunday's tourney is noon to 5. It will be a five round event, so depending on turnout, there will likely be a winner based on points, as I would expect multiple undefeated players.

Awesome. See ya tomorrow dude :)

[pupulesurfer]

never mind...i asked that question already! see ya there!

Definitely Saturday, maybe Friday night...round 5pm at best!

[Emerald City Mark]

I won't be able to make Friday, but could somebody (Craig or player) record what team(s) won? I'm planning to post all the winning teams on my blog throughout or after the weekend. Thanks in advance!!!:grin:

[da-Craig-O]

I won't be able to make Friday, but could somebody (Craig or player) record what team(s) won? I'm planning to post all the winning teams on my blog throughout or after the weekend. Thanks in advance!!!:grin:

There are no tournaments tomorrow. Just some Battle Royale games. They are pretty casual.

[combatninja]

Really considering a battle royale game or two... what do I need? Just dice and money to buy a booster?

[da-Craig-O]

Really considering a battle royale game or two... what do I need? Just dice and money to buy a booster?

Correct.

Actually just money. There will be dice available to use.

[elfholme]

We're currently at Oakland Intl Airport, waiting for our plane to arrive. Should be in th air in about 1/2 hour. :)

[combatninja]

Waiting for the show floor to open right now...

[multiverse]

You can read about the games I am running here: http://themap.multiverse.org/?p=1001 These are free games with no prizes.

[afinley2429]

anybody here want to walk the floor with me before you play

[Grinner]

Hopefully I'll get a chance to pop down and see you guys today - didn't have the free time yesterday.

[Bubblehead]

Alright! Spill something. I *KNOW* that something was revealed today.



Spill it, dang nabbitor!

[TheGoodReverendJLang]

The winning team -

WoS Nightcrawler
WoS Bullseye
AA Tthe Question
BatB Diana Prince LE

In the most selfless act I have seen in some time, the winner asked his opponent what he would have picked, chose that prize and handed it to his opponent. Very cool.

Also cool? Getting the Red Son Superman for fellowship! Be good sports and play by the rules and you shall be rewarded :laugh:

[Jerry_Damage01]

The winning team -

WoS Nightcrawler
WoS Bullseye
AA Tthe Question
BatB Diana Prince LE

In the most selfless act I have seen in some time, the winner asked his opponent what he would have picked, chose that prize and handed it to his opponent. Very cool.

Also cool? Getting the Red Son Superman for fellowship! Be good sports and play by the rules and you shall be rewarded :laugh:

That is very cool. What were some of the other top teams there?

[TheVagrantKing]

That is very cool. What were some of the other top teams there?

Two of the others in the final four:

1) Shazadam!
Jason Blood
Scarlet Witch
E Spider-Man
U Mary Jane Watson
R Nurse

2) Metron
Cave Carson
Researcher
...some other scientist

3) Bullseye
Chief
Scarlet Witch
and some others I can remember.

The first two weren't in the finals, the last one was 2nd
Fellowship team was

Bat and Cat
Commissioner Gordon
Question
AA Robin
and Kat Farrell (ahem, Vicky Vale).

maybe another.

[Bubblehead]

Nice! Really wish I could've gone.


I think a big "THANK YOU" to da-Craig-O (and probably some lackey who makes Red Son Superman's) is in order.


Cheers to you on a well ran and well-received heroclix convention tournament.

[TheVagrantKing]

Nice! Really wish I could've gone.


I think a big "THANK YOU" to da-Craig-O (and probably some lackey who makes Red Son Superman's) is in order.


Cheers to you on a well ran and well-received heroclix convention tournament.

There's a sealed tournament in 45 minutes! You should go to that!

hmm...I suppose I should start getting ready...

[elfholme]

A big thanks to Craig for organizing the event. I'd also like to say it was nice working with Billy and Joanie on the sealed tournament.

Sealed was 300 pts, and each player got one booster of DC 75th and one booster of BatB. I saw the following chases pulled:

WL Donna Troy
WL Superboy
WL Flash
BL Kal-L

All chases were used on teams.

We had 28 players and ran 3 rounds of Swiss before cutting it down to the Final Four. Since I was running it, Craig was able to play (and made it to the final four!). At the start of round 2 (or 3, I can't remember), I got to "swag the tournament" with a box of LEs that Craig had, which was fun. At the end of the day the final match was between:

DJ Tobey using
Deadshot
Batman (DC75)
Talia
Jason Blood

and

Andrew Snowdon using
Wonder Woman (DC75 SR)
John Stewart
Robin (BatB)

DJ took it all, and (naturally) chose the custom Ares as his prize. A kid named Zac was my choice for fellowship, and he got the WL Flash that Craig had generously kicked in (he didn't have it in his hands for 5 seconds before loudly asking if anyone needed a WL Flash...guess he's not a White Lantern fan ;)).

DJ swore he'd actually use the Ares in games, but I suspect that it'll find its way into his brother John's collection sooner or later (John is a dedicated Heroclix collector!).

Craig threw in the extra DC75 and BatB bricks from the sealed to the auction. The winner of the BatB brick let Billy pull out a ton of CUR pieces to give to Kenneth, a player from Hong Kong who has relocated to Seattle and is just getting back into the game after years. I thought this was awesome (and if I had the man's name, I'd definitely post it here). Kenneth played in the sealed event, but it was the first time he'd used any figures with SPs...now he's got a ton of new figures to jump back in with!

My brother and I had a great time in Seattle. We played in some fun Battle Royales, he played in the sealed event, and we got to explore downtown Seattle for quite a bit Saturday afternoon and evening. Craig gave me a cool book of art from artist Mike Henry for helping out (very nice) and I actually won one of the smaller raffle prizes, which was cool.

I'm sure Craig will announce the total collected for the Seattle Children's Hospital soon, but it was (IMO) a significant amount, and something for him to be proud of. I'm already looking forward to being there again next year!

-Mark

[Xer0Gravity]

A big thanks to Craig for organizing the event. I'd also like to say it was nice working with Billy and Joanie on the sealed tournament.
We had lots of fun too. Joni & I will be more than willing to help out again next year!

DJ took it all, and (naturally) chose the custom Ares as his prize.
That thing was a beauty!

Craig threw in the extra DC75 and BatB bricks from the sealed to the auction. The winner of the BatB brick let Billy pull out a ton of CUR pieces to give to Kenneth, a player from Hong Kong who has relocated to Seattle and is just getting back into the game after years. I thought this was awesome (and if I had the man's name, I'd definitely post it here). Kenneth played in the sealed event, but it was the first time he'd used any figures with SPs...now he's got a ton of new figures to jump back in with!
I won't put his real name up (don't know if he wants privacy or not), but yeah, rep to Sanschel for his generosity. Kenneth was so surprised and amazed, it was really touching!
There were also other gamers who knew about Kenneth's new guy status, and gave LEs and other figures to start him up again. I don't remember their names (always bad with names), but thank you all!

My brother and I had a great time in Seattle.
Did you steer clear of the Seattle Light Urban Transport? I hear she's kind of germy ;)

I'm sure Craig will announce the total collected for the Seattle Children's Hospital soon, but it was (IMO) a significant amount, and something for him to be proud of. I'm already looking forward to being there again next year!

-Mark
Ditto! Thanks again to everyone for coming out, it was a great time!

[da-Craig-O]

OIY am I tired!!

:)

What a fantastic weekend that was. After a much needed rest I am happy to be back home with another year of fantastic ECCC memories. A huge thank you to Billy, Joni, Brett and Mark for all of your help. Thank you to LeeMac and TVK for getting on an airplane to come play clix with us. Thank you to Rob and Patty for putting a little bit of Vancouver Heroclix fear back into the ECCC.

I have to recount the large stack of bills but after the cost of the 7 cases of Heroclix we went through as well as a little bit of payback to the good owner of Comic Evolution for all of the prizes and cheap clix he gave us, we should be kicking over $1100 to the Seattle Children's Hospital.

I will post the Constructed teams here later today.

[elfholme]

Did you steer clear of the Seattle Light Urban Transport? I hear she's kind of germy ;)


We had to get some shots after we got home, but it was well worth the ride! ;)

[djtobey]

I speak for my brother as well as myself when I say Thank-you all for a great time. It was worth the trip up from Oregon to play with you great folks. another big round of applause to the orginizers Craig, Mark, Billy and his abusive girlfriend Joanie (she swings a mean menu :) ). We will see you all next year.

DJ Tobey

P.S. I will be playing Ares the first chance I get! And no, John is not getting his mits on it!

[elfholme]

I speak for my brother as well as myself when I say Thank-you all for a great time. It was worth the trip up from Oregon to play with you great folks. another big round of applause to the orginizers Craig, Mark, Billy and his abusive girlfriend Joanie (she swings a mean menu :) ). We will see you all next year.

DJ Tobey

P.S. I will be playing Ares the first chance I get! And no, John is not getting his mits on it!

LOL! Congrats again DJ! :)

[Evil Angel]

had a fun weekend with all you clix players, anybody gonna be at pax 2011?

[pupulesurfer]

Thanks again Craig, this was awesome! I had a great time in my first major con event!

In case anyone cares, Ran WL Sinestro, Jason Blood w/ Etrigan, Lila Cheney Bystander, and the Telephone Booth. Went 2-1, losing to the Metron Scientist team listed above. The other Scientist was Dr. Alchemy.

[da-Craig-O]

300 pt Constructed tournament teams: (in some close order of finish)


1. Sid

martial artist theme
Bullseye w/ Thunderbolts
Nightcrawler
Diana Prince
The Question
Adeline Wilson pog
objects: Shield Distruptor, Dynamostat, Eleha'al Vine

2. Geoff Ewing

I don't have his sheet but it was something like:
Bullseye w/ Thunderbolts
Chief
Question
Scarlet Witch

3. Patricia Lam

Shazadam
Mary Jane Watson
(SI) Spiderman
Scarlet Witch
Jason Blood/Etrigan
Nurse
Lila Cheney
objects: Phone Booth, Tombstone, Kinetic Accelerator

4. Alan Johnson

(also missing his sheet)
scientist theme
Metron
Dr. Alchemy
Researcher
Cave Carson

The rest are approximate final order.

5. Michael Schermerhorn

Hal Jordan
Barry Allen
Nurse
objects: Black Lantern

6. Jesse Lang (TheGoodReverendLang)

Gotham theme
Batman/Catwoman duo
Captain Gordon
The Question
Robin (AA)
Kat Farrell (Vicky Vale)
objects: Shield Disruptor, SIF, Mjolnir

7. Travis Craft

martial artist theme
Nightcrawler
Bullseye w/ T-Bolts
Elektra
objects: Shield Distruptor, Kinetic Accelerator

8. Daniel Trujillo

Captain America
Lyssa Drak
Hawkgirl (BD)
The Question
Scarlet Witch
objects: Blue Lantern, Tombstone, Kinetic Accelerator

9. Jordan Beers

Sinestro (WL)
Jason Blood/Etrigan
Lila Cheney
objects: Telephone Booth

10. Kevin Staley

Gotham theme team
SR Green Lantern (75th)
SR Batman (75th)
The Question
Gotham City Detective
Adeline Wilson
objects: Shield Disruptor, Kinetic Accelerator

11. Ryan Williams

Avengers theme team
Namor
Captain America
Spider-Man (Web #7)
objects: Tombstone

12. Rob Barozzuol

2x Spiderman (SI)
2x Lightspeed
Peter Parker/Spider-Man (#7/#22)
Black Alice
objects: shield disruptor, dark cauldron

13. Joel LaPresta (joeldad)

3x Deadman (BD)
Scarlet Witch
objects: shield disruptor, dynamostat, telephone booth

14. Charles Conston (sp) (taskmaster3030)

Bullseye w/ T-Bolts
Captain America
The Thing

15. Andrew Snowden

Nightcrawler
Metron
objects: shield disruptor, eleha'al vine

16. Gregory Greenfield-Willey

robot theme team
Ultron
2x M-11

17. John Tobey

detective theme (not sure why...he could have said JLA :))
4x oots Batman
objects: shield disruptor, Mjolnir

18. DJ Tobey

oots Batman
Nightwing
Scarlet Witch
Gamorra
objects: vine, Mjolnir

19. Robert Fredlund

mystical theme
Osiris
2x Isis
Amadeus Cho
objects: vine, tombstone

20. Lee Mcelven (LeeMac38)

X-Force theme
Deadpool
Wolfsbane (w/ custom Sabertooth sculpt)
X-23
3x X-Force ATA

21. Ian Sizemore

Pip the Troll
Mongul
Batman (not sure which one)

22. Patrick Leathem

Metal Men theme team
Gold
Iron
Mercury
Lead & Tin

23. Clayton

Green Lantern SR (75th)
Mr. Terrific
Kid Zoom
objects: Vine, Mjolnir

24. Anthony Davis

Black Flash
The Flash (blue lantern?)

25. Woody Ciskowski

WL Flash
Guy Gardner
Thunderer of Qward

26. Chad Beggs

Prof X
Scarlet Witch
Pete Wisdom
X-23
Marvel Girl
Lois Lane
Jimmy Woo
objects: Blue Lantern, Violet Lantern

27. Berry Sizemore

Soldier theme team
Uncle Sam
Sgt. Rock
3x Easy Co Soldier

28. Alex Kaminski

martial artist theme
Nightcrawler
Bullseye w/ T-Bolts
Gamora
Amadeus Cho
Kat Farrell
objects: shield disruptor, dynamostat, vine

29. Dustin

martial artist theme
Nightcrawler
Iron Fist
Robin (B&tB)
The Question
Karate Kid
objects: Mjolnir, shield disruptor

30. Ramar

Osiris
Isis
Nico Minoru

31. Pete Johns

Secret Six theme
Black Alice
Deadshot
The Parademon
Secret Six ATA

32. Colby Jackson

mystic theme
Detective Chimp
Moon Knight
Isis
Osiris

33. Andrew Adam

Question
Cave Carson
Larfleeze

I am missing another sheet, I believe.

[pupulesurfer]

Great summary, thanks Craig!

[TheGoodReverendJLang]

Haha Vicky Vale indeed! Had a great time, met some good people, made some good trades, and looking forward to your next event! Thanks to Craig again and everyone else involved.

Especially Ben ;)

[Badmojojojo]

That weekend was awesome! I did not realize there were so many good players out there. Thank you to Craig and everyone else who helped organize the tournaments. I want to try and make it down to Tacoma/Lakewood for some more games, but my schedule with work makes it difficult. I vote for more late night gaming locations!

[taskmaster3030]

ignore the post. :)

[taskmaster3030]

Another successful year at the con for clix players thanks to Craig! Thanks for putting together this event togehter, and thanks Ben for the awesome sculpts (loved that destroyer). Last but not least congrats to Sid (Rookie of the Year) for winning, and showing super class in the end.



P.S. 4th year in a row our venue (Comic Stop) has won this thing.


Bullseye ftw!!

[combatninja]

Pics of those most awesome custom figs, plus a couple of the gaming area: http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/album.php?albumid=1579

[Realik]

anything going on this year at comicon?

[elfholme]

Good question. On the ECCC website, I see this:

In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, ECCC is pleased to announce a MASSIVE addition to our show: Emerald City Gaming! Three days with two full floors of awesome tabletop, RPG and video gaming! Featuring some of your favorite games from Wizards of the Coast, Steve Jackson Games, WizKids, Fantasy Flight Games, Pokémon USA, Paizo Publishing, Mayfair Games and many more!

Do you want to be a part of Emerald City Gaming? 32,000 people came to the show last year and this year promises to be even bigger. We are now accepting exhibitor and artist alley applications from qualified gaming companies, artists, writers and retailers for our brand new gaming area. If you're interested, please contact our Gaming Coordinator, Christian Kelley at gaming@emeraldcitycomicon.com for more information.

Unleash your inner geek with Emerald City Gaming in 2012!


But I don't see any links that actually take you to information on game specifics. It's two months away, so time to start planning if I'm flying up from Cali this year! :)

[da-Craig-O]

I have yet to speak to Christian but I have heard from someone else that he reached out to about Heroclix. (which is a bit strange, to be honest. :))

There will be clix this year. Sadly that is all I can confirm right now.

[Realik]

ok well ill bring money and a backpack.

[pupulesurfer]

I had emailed him and he was talking with me about it. He wanted me to volunteer and help but I wasn't sure if I could handle doing that. He said it was in the works and he is working on finalizing some things but I think if you, Craig, could coordinate with him then we could get this going again! That's not to say someone else cant get it organized but you did a great job last time!

[da-Craig-O]

I had emailed him and he was talking with me about it. He wanted me to volunteer and help but I wasn't sure if I could handle doing that. He said it was in the works and he is working on finalizing some things but I think if you, Craig, could coordinate with him then we could get this going again! That's not to say someone else cant get it organized but you did a great job last time!

Thanks. I thought is was odd to hear that something was being discussed after I contacted ECCC about it. If only because I have been doing these events there for 6 years now. :)

I think my ego can handle the fact that they have more important stuff to worry about. At least, I hope so. ;)

[Realik]

i am going with a group of people on Sat and Sunday...really hope you guys work something out :)
if you do let me know and i will let people at the local shops know aswell.

[da-Craig-O]

New thread party time:

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6132350#post6132350

[da-Craig-O]

For those that came last year, I am planning the 2012 events now. Please feel free to give feedback:

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6180215#post6180215