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mrgr8ness
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Date Posted:
12/20/07 10:57am
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RE: Star Wars Miniatures Release Tournament!
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I heard that Gamestop may carry them, have to check them out. On a side note, I got a Darth Revan in a Force Unleashed pack I bought the other day. I would assume its a good pick, based on the stats and the price the are going for on ebay 
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DarSolo
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Date Posted:
12/20/07 11:07am
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RE: Star Wars Miniatures Release Tournament!
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Here's the rules I picked up at Millenium from John for the next SW minis tournament, "King of the Hill" on December 29, 2007 at 1 p.m.. He had to reduce the team cost due to time limitations. I pointed out to him that New Republic should also include fringe since the only non-unique NR are NR commanders and NR troopers. Everybody else has a name. He nodded, but I don't know if he will allow it or not. Also, I don't know what rule sheet he means unless this is it.
Lingster posted:
How big is it?
It's 4 Boards Big.
How many players?
4-6 teams in two "flights"
150 points a team.
Only one faction per team and the factions can only appear once.
Old Republic, Sith, Mandalorian, Separatists, Republic, Rebel, Imperial, New Republic, Vong, Fringe.
Synergy is allowed.
Fringe is its own faction here.
Only one 'named' or unique character per squad. (The Rep. Cammandos are included.)
1 Huge MAX PER TEAM.
Every man for himself, winner takes all.
Two groups of 4-6. The winner of "flight 1" faces the winner of "flight 2". You do not wipe your stats off. Your remaing pieces are transferred to the final fight board AS IS, that's with all damage and force used remaining. IE: Vader has 20 hps left, he's the last on the board. He's got 2 force left. He transfers AS IS to the final fight.
Old Republic and Vong can use NON-UNIQUE Fringe for supplementing their forces. However, they must be at least 100 points of their original faction.
For affinity figures, the original faction has first choice for them unless "called". Also don't forget to pick up a rules sheet located at the front desk.
Teams must be signed up for IN ADVANCE and must also be given to me (either in person, or by e-mail before the tournament with teh Subect: Star Wars Minis: King of the Hill team.
Teams are on a first come first choice mentality. Questions can be directed to me.
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP!!
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RogueSquadronWingnut
Title: CR, The Rebellion, Rochester, NY
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Date Posted:
12/20/07 12:47pm
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You mean 12/29? 
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DarSolo
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12/21/07 7:51am
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Thanks, that's what happens when I try to type fast. LOL
For those interested in the SW minis Starship Battles, Axis and Allies or D&D mini dragons, WOTC has a coupon on their website. Since the pdf file doesn't seem to want to load on our laptop, I haven't been able to print it or see what the expiration date was on it. I figured if the offer was still good after Christmas, I might try to complete my set with a visit to a couple of stores.
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The Rebellion, Fan Force, Rochester, NY
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Doc_Bev
Title: Treasurer & Former CR, The Rebellion
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Date Posted:
12/21/07 8:09am
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I loaded the PDF file (http://www.wizards.com/holiday/promo.pdf), but it just seems like an advertisement and less like a coupon. I didn't notice an expiration on it anywhere, just a "see store for details".
~Doc_Bev
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mrgr8ness
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Date Posted:
12/22/07 5:34am
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Don't know if you guys have a Borders close, but thats is the only place that carries SW minis near me that I have found so far. A+E and Champions of the Force are $14.99, Bounty Hunters are $19.99, Force Unleashed are $21.99. I just signed up for Borders rewards about a week and a half ago, its free. You get a 20% off any item coupon for signing up, plus you get periodic coupons on purchase receipts and in emails. I have already gotten (2) 30% off any one item coupons, one with a purchase and one in email. Plus you earn rewards points that you can cash in for discounts Its an awesome savings, thought I'd share the wealth 
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Doc_Bev
Title: Treasurer & Former CR, The Rebellion
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12/22/07 7:48am
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Oh, yes - DarSolo has made much use of her Borders Rewards program. 
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DarSolo
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Date Posted:
12/27/07 8:47am
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Oh yeah, I use Border Rewards, personal shopping days, educator's discounts or the coupons at Borders to bring the price of the boosters below 70% of the retail price, since there's a comic shop in the city that gives a 30% discount on any miniatures (except promos) when you pay cash. Also, Borders had a "Buy 2 Star Wars books, get 1 free" sale around the time that Alliance and Empire came out, so we cleaned out many stores trying to complete that set, since the Star Wars miniatures are coded as books in their systems. LOL - I was very popular for trading with all the duplicates and triplicates I had pulled. I also got a lot of good figures when WaldenBooks closed. Target also carries SW minis, but it's hit or miss whether they have any on the shelves, and they are full price. Otherwise, I think there are only a couple comic shops and a couple gaming stores in town that sell them. Of course, Bill has found some dealers online that have decent prices on cases. Check WOTC's website for stores in your area.
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mrgr8ness
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Date Posted:
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Our Target has a few every once in awhile. Hmm, I didn't know about the minis being coded as books. Is this just your Borders or all? Probably has to be all right? I keep getting 30% off one book or CD coupons. Maybe I can use them for miniatures? And how are you getting them around 70% off, combining coupons? I am still pretty new to Borders, so I am learning the tricks as I go.
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Doc_Bev
Title: Treasurer & Former CR, The Rebellion
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1/3 8:40am
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What are the game days for January? Jan 12th is one right?
I was just trying to update the upcoming events calendar.
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DarSolo
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1/3 9:38am
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mrgr8ness posted:
Our Target has a few every once in awhile. Hmm, I didn't know about the minis being coded as books. Is this just your Borders or all? Probably has to be all right? I keep getting 30% off one book or CD coupons. Maybe I can use them for miniatures? And how are you getting them around 70% off, combining coupons? I am still pretty new to Borders, so I am learning the tricks as I go.
Oops, sorry, you misunderstood me. Not 70% off (unless I have a good coupon and a lot of Border Rewards - Yes, I have gotten some free packs before), I'm willing to pay up to 70% of the retail price (30% off) anywhere since a comic shop in the city sells them regularly for 30% off any of their gaming miniatures except promos when you pay with cash.
Yes, Borders codes the SW minis as books at all their stores, so I use the coupons like 30% off 1 item or 1 book; then when you spend so much you get $5 in Borders Rewards. Some survey sites also let you redeem their points for Border Rewards. I think Borders did away with the Personal Shopping Days in which you could earn one of those to choose any day (by the end of the next month) to get 10% off all purchases at Borders. Ever since they changed their site a few months ago, I haven't been able to log on to check my account. If you work at a school or university, you can get an educator's discount at certain times (like 25%) on anything in the store with your ID or pay stub, but I don't think you can stack the coupons and the educator's discount, but you could use the Borders Rewards and the Personal Shopping Days with any coupons or discounts.
Sometimes you can find the Star Wars Miniatures Ultimate Missions books (Rebel Storm, Clone Strike and Revenge of the Sith) on the shelf at Borders too. The books have various scenarios, character information, and maps.
The Target-exclusive Star Wars Miniatures Battle of Hoth Scenario Pack with a bonus Bounty Hunters booster attached can still be found in the stores for $59.99.
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DarSolo
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Date Posted:
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I picked up a new schedule at Millennium Games on Saturday for the Star Wars Miniature gaming events. (All events have the WOTC prize kit for prizes unless noted otherwise)
All events are DCI sanctioned!
January 12, 1 PM
Cost: $5
Prizes TBA
Format: Constructed. Bring your favorite 100pt battle force.
January 26, 1 PM
Cost: $5
Prizes TBA
Format: Constructed. Bring your favorite 150pt battle force.
February 9, 1 PM
Cost: $5
Prizes TBA
Format: Constructed. Bring your favorite 100pt battle force.
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DarSolo
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The next SW minis tourney is tomorrow, Saturday 23rd. at Millennium Games. Bring a 150 point team; huges are okay. I hope to pick up a new schedule for upcoming tournaments and the Legacy of the Force release event tomorrow, but John hasn't gotten confirmation on the release date as of earlier this week. Online I've seen March 7th., March 28th., April 1st., and April 7th. as release dates. I'm hoping the release event will not conflict with the Teen Book Festival with Timothy Zahn on April 5th.. 
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LingSter
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The Legacy of the Force SEALED event will be April 12th, cost 20 bucks, you get 2 boosters. PLUS, prize support!
It starts at 1pm, so see you there!
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DarSolo
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Also, the tourney at 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 8th. at Millennium Games, has special rules: LingSter posted:
Peasant Wars...
Squads are 100 points. Rares and Very Rares are banned. A squad may not contain more than 5 characters with the same name. No more than 25 points (25%) may be spent to add uncommons. No more than 50 points (50%) may be spent to add characters with the Stealth special ability. (This includes common and uncommon characters.)
Building this squad is a lot harder than it seems. See you there.
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