Awesome Finale and Weekend Wrap Up

Thanks to everyone for attending! I know we the organizers had a blast and I hope all participants did too! A huge shout out to Gunslinger Games for permitting us use of the store space and even coming in today, Sunday, when they are closed!


A few reports to make from the tournaments:

Friday - 25 Pt Mangled Metal/Tooth & Claw
1. John Barnett - Cryx (pGoreshade)
2. David Ellis - Khador (Karchev)
3. Brennon Meiners - Cygnar (eNemo?)

Saturday - 50 Pt Relaxed Steam Roller, 3 Rounds
1. Chris Carlile - Legion
2. Apollo Harden - Skorne
3. John Barnett - Cryx

Saturday - T2 35 Pt SR 2012
Don will need to fill the results in for this. It came down to Top 4 rolling it out. Also, top in faction.

Sunday - 50 Pt Hardcore
Vanquisher - Apollo Harden (3-0)
Eliminator - Apollo Harden (118 AP Destroyed)
Mage Hunter - Apollo Harden (42:09)
Master Craftsman - James Russell

Sunday - Diplomachine
Team Vinter's Return - Bret Fogel, David Hoffman, Jacob Sapp

Best Table
Train Robbery - Zachary House

Painted Single Model
1. Steve Garcia - Kalyssa
2. James Russell - eSorscha
3. Andrew Goodridge - eDoomshaper

Painted Battlegroup
1. Steve Garcia - Garryth, Banshee, Aspis
2. James Russell - eSkarre, Stalker, Harrower, Deathjack, Kraken
3. Andrew Goodridge - eThagrosh, Typhon, Angelius, Carnivean

Notable Raffle/Prize Winners
Painted Model by Andrew Goodridge - Sara Wood
Clash for the Cure Free Pass - Chris Carlile
Broken Egg Tournament Tray - Chris Carlile
Battlefoam Bag (Pluck Load-out) - Juan Rosario
Stormwall - Nick Leland

We will be announcing winners of the raffle for models painted by James Russell and Kyle F tomorrow. I have to apologize, in our tired state we forgot to raffle those off.

Tentative Prize List

With Jame's and Kyle's challenge now on the table, and with pre-registration ending Saturday we're releasing our tentative prize list to help in the final push.  These prizes are all a mixture of raffle prizes for participating throughout the tournament and prizes for winning individual events.  Again, these are all subject to change and will be increased the more registration we receive:

Master Raffle (Sunday)

1. Colossal
2. Coin Display Kit
3. Privateer Press Signed Colossal Poster
4. Warlock/Warcaster Painted by James Russel with 40 pre-regs
5. Solo Painted by Kyle F. with 40 pre-regs
   
   
   

Mangled Metal(Friday)

1. Magnus Battle Box
2. Gorten Battle Box
3. Barnabas Warpack
4. Carver Warpack

50pt SR 2012(Saturday)

1. Clash for the Cure 2-day Pass 
2. Broken Egg Army Tray
3. Heavy Warjack/Warbeast Kits(4)

35pt Tier(Saturday)

1.  Faction Mugs
2. Apotheosis Poster
3. Primal Poster
4. Bart Battle Box
   

Hardcore

1. 1st Place Medals for each category
2. 2nd Place Representative solos for each category

Diplomacy-Machine

1.  Softcover copy of Colossals for the Winning Team

Painting Competition

1. Gunslinger Games Gift Cards for Best Single Model, Best Battlegroup, and Best Table.

Pre-reg Challenge 2

While pre-registration for the goody bag is closed James and Kyle have both stepped up with a challenge: If we hit 40 registered players the Sunday raffle will include a chance for James to paint a small/medium based warcaster/warlock of your choice, and for Kyle to paint a small/medium based solo of your choice. You will need to supply the miniatures but both are excellent award winning painters.

PreReg is closing!

We will be closing preregistration at 11:59 PM on June 30th. After that, you will need to show up with cash in hand the day of the tournament(s).

Also, it is the last day to get in on the sweet coin, among other little goodies, including $5 gift certificate from Gunslinger Games. Yeah, I said it. Gunslinger Games is offering $5 to those who preregister for the Con. They are being kind enough even after hosting us, providing terrain and tables, and even adjusting their schedule that they are giving away money.

The only problem? We got 6 spots left for those that want to get in on the coin, $5 gift card, poster from the new book Colossals, and other items provided by Privateer Press. Several people have said they are going to register but I have yet to see their invoice come in so those 6 spots are still open! Hurry up because you got less than a week left!

Update: 3 Round SR 2012 Scenarios

As we get closer, I know some players are testing lists for scenarios. Well, time to prep as we have the list of six scenarios for the 50 Pt 3 Round SR 2012.

The scenarios are:
3. Overrun
6. Destruction
7. Incursion
12. Envelopment
15. Restoration
17. Diversion.

We will be selecting randomly 3 of the 6 above.

Also, since the fine fellows at Clash for the Cure will be attending this event, the winner of the 50 Pt Tournament will be the recipient of the 2-day pass for Clash for the Cure. Please note this is a change from what was posted earlier for T2.

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 Coal and Claw Weekend : Three Days of Warmachine and Hordes in Dallas, July 13-15

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Coal and Claw weekend is now under a month away. Currently there are 16 confirmed pre-registered players but we've heard from far more who plant to attend but have yet to register. Pre-registration will close on June 30th, however you will still be able to register at the event. We have also been working on a special thank you to the first 30 players who pre-register for C&C. As a sneak peak of whats in store:

More Prize Support

We are pleased to announce that Rich and Jimmy from Clash for the Cure are donating a 2-day pass entry ticket to Clash for the Cure 2012. We will be giving it away to the winner of the T2 35 Pt SR2012 on Saturday night!

Painting Competition

Painting Competition 

Coal & Claw Weekend 2013 will be hosting a painting competition again. Entries are due in by Saturday, July 6th at 5 PM. Any entries submitted after 5:10 PM will NOT be judged. Models that have won other previous painting competitions will be disqualified upon judging.

1. Master Painter

Any small or medium base model (base size up to 40 MM). If you place 3rd or better in this category, you are ineligible to win in the other groups.

2. Battlegroup

The Battlegroup entry can be any legal Warmachine or Hordes Battlegroup consisting of one warcaster or warlock and two to four warjacks or warbeasts.  These models will be judged on the quality of the paint jobs, the creativity of their basing, as well as the cohesiveness of the battle group. Warcaster and Warlock Attachments can count towards your model count.

3. Monsters Among Men

Any huge base model (base size must be 61mm or greater, usually 120mm).

4. Tabletop Terrain

The Terrain Table painting competition is all about showing off a great table top set of terrain.  Bring in a full spread of terrain, enough designed for a 4'x4' table.  The Terrain will be judged on quality of painting, preparedness, theme, and functionality.  Bonus points will be considered for participants allowing the use of their terrain entry throughout the event.

Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each category. Please note that if we mark you down for placing in the Master Painter, you are ineligible to win the other painting groups. We are doing this for 2013 because the prizes for Master Painter will be exceptional beyond the other competitions.

What's the deal with the raffle?

If you have noticed on the events, each event a participant fully completes they will receive a raffle ticket at the end of the event. Those that place 3rd or better earn bonus raffle tickets. These tickets will be used at the end on Sunday for a very special prize...

Well, one of the Pressgangers here in Dallas has volunteered to pick up Stormwall or Conquest for Sunday's raffle.

Yes, the individual volunteered. You read that right. The only stipulation is that you, the would-be participants, have to complete each event you attend in order to get the raffle ticket. If you decide to drop mid way through the tournament, no raffle ticket for you.

Of course, other events might have raffles during the event for other prizes. Or there might be goodies for those that make special achievements or be the first to win a bizarre scenario. But let us be honest for moment - who would not want to win a Colossal?

Registration is now open!

That's right Warmachine/Hordes players! You can register now by following the Navigation Bar Registration link or simply clicking this link!

We will be posting further prize support in the next couple of weeks. Our intent here at C&CW is for all fees to  go to prize support! Those interested in donating prizes as well should contact Pressgangers Don (Vitzh on  the North Texas Warmachine forums or Donesh on the Privateer Press forums), Alex (mellchia on both the North Texas Warmachine and Privateer Press forums), or Jarred (aizkora on the North Texas Warmachine forums).

Warmachine/Hordes Event Details

Friday AM, July 5th - 50 Pt SR 2013
Check In: 11:30 AM
Start Time: 12:30 PM
Rules: 2 lists (1 list required), Finals Table (4 rounds - Top 4, 5 Rounds - Top 8), Deathclock

The 50 pt tournament is back. Join us for a relaxing round of games to open Coal & Claw Weekend! The Top 6 Players will be eligible to compete in our Masters tournament on Sunday. Finals table will be used if the tournament proceeds beyond 3 rounds.

Friday PM, July 5th - Diplomacy Machine

Check-in: 5:30 PM

Start Time: 6 PM

Rules: 1 list, 25 Pts with two 5 pt blocks (so 35 pts)

Diplomacy Machine is back with major improvements! Which side will win the day through honesty, deceit, guile, and trickery? Updated rule set will be provided shortly.

Friday PM, July 5th - Dreadball Tournament
7:30 PM check in 8:00 PM Start Time Min players: 4 Max players: 6 Entry fee: $5.00
3 rounds of play and final Superbowl, each round lasts 1 hour. The top two scoring players will go to the Superbowl to decide the winner. Scoring: W/L, Score and Rush.
Players are required to bring a team of 8 players and may include 1 MVP, all other materials will be provided (cards, tokens, dice, cheat sheets, pitch). Painting is not required but players must be numbers. 


Saturday AM I, July 6th - 50 Pt Softcore
Check In: 10:30 AM
Start Time: 11:30 AM
Rules: 1 list, Hardcore Rules. Painting Requirement will be waived but Master Craftsman award is still eligible.

Who has the guts to take on their opponent in a fast paced, adrenaline rushing tournament? With Hardcore rules, players are faced with moving their army in under 7 min per side!

Vanquisher - Most tournament points (aka top player)
Executioner - Player who destroyed or removed from play the most opponent army points.
Mage Hunter - Player who destroyed the least number of opponent army points in order to achieve an assassination victory. Warcasters/Warlocks do not count towards this army point total.
Master Craftsman - Player with the best assembled and painted army.

Top 6 Players will be eligible to compete in our Masters tournament before cutting to finals tables.


Saturday AM II, July 6th - Master Bodger Hobby Contest
Check In: 10:30 AM
Start Time: 11:30 AM

First time debut at Coal & Claw, we will be hosting a gauntlet of crazy hobby and painting aspects to Warmachine/Hordes and the IKRPG. There will be three rounds, each an hour long. Between each round will be a half hour of judging. Paints, models, and hobby tools will be provided. Rounds will be subject to change.

Round 1: Secret Ingredient basing. Each participant will be given a secret ingredient and then may select items from a common pool.
Round 2: Convert & model a warjack/warbeast in an hour.
Round 3: Speed Painting with 3 color palette.

Saturday PM, July 6th - 35 Pt SR 2013 "Thanks for the Tiers"

Check In: 6 PM
Start Time: 7 PM
Tier 2+ list required. Normal time, finals table.

Top 4 Players will be eligible to compete in our Masters tournament before cutting to finals tables.

Saturday PM, July 6th - X-Wing Tournament
Check In: 6:30 PM
100 Point List
Wave 1 & Wave 2 releases allowed

Saturday PM, July 6th - Zombicide: SURVIVE!?
 7:00 PM start
6 Players Max
Co-op Survival with a Twist
Entry fee: $5.00

Background: The survivors have relieved the local bank of excess money it was not using but now find themselves in a bad situation and unfortunately it is not the police.

Rules: Players must survive the zombie horde to get out of town alive. Survivors will play a co-op game but with a twist. The group has a bag of cash to split equally but if someone were to die then shares of the cash get better for the survivors. Players may not directly target another survivor with a weapon to kill that player off, but they can choose not to help them out when the player gets themselves stuck in a crowd of zombies. You just have to weigh the advantages. Choose wisely when to back stab as it could mean more cash for the split or a body that you sorely needed to survive.

Survivors will need to check each objective point for supplies to get out of town. Collect GAs, 2 Water, and 2 Food, then get back to the car to drive out of town. Each player will start with one ranged weapon and one melee weapon. The players that are still alive at the end of the game will split a cash pot. Each participant will receive a colored picture of their player. 

Sunday AM I, July 7th - Masters 50 Pt Tournament

Check-in: 9:30 AM

Start Time: 10:30 AM

Rules: 3 lists required, Character Restrictions, Deathclock

You must qualify in one of the previous tournaments in order to participate. Three lists are required, character restrictions apply. Who is the best of the best?

Sunday AM II, July 7th - Bridesmaids Tournament
Check In:  10:30 AM
Start Time: 11:00 AM
40 Pts, 2 Casters, Highlander (1 Unit, 1 Solo, and at least one Warbeast/Warjack). Warbeasts and Warjacks cannot be doubled up on.

Coal & Claw Weekend 2012

The DFW Warmachine/Hordes community is pleased to announce Coal & Claw Weekend 2012 the July 13th weekend.  Gunslinger Games, located in midtown Dallas, has generously offered to host us.  We've longed for an awesome 3 day events, but one a little closer to home, so we organized our own.  Please join us for our inaugural year.

Coal & Claw is aiming to be a complete hobby event.  Work your way to Top General in our various tournaments, or be proclaimed Top Painter in our painting/terrain making competitions.  Dominate both and be crowed overall Weekend Champion.  Participate in either to earn your shot at a Colossal!

Location

Coal & Claw will be held at Gunslinger Games in North Dallas.  Gunslinger Games is located at 10354 Miller Road, Dallas TX 75238. 

Event Schedule

The following events are currently scheduled for Coal & Claw weekend 2012:

7/13 Fri - 7PM

25pt Mangled Metal/ Tooth and Claw Steam Roller 2012

7/14 Sat - Noon

50pt Steam Roller 2012 - 3 Round Variant

Sat - 7PM 

35pt SR 2012 - Tier 2 requirement

7/15 Sun - 10 AM

50pt Hardcore


Sun - 10 AM

Warmachine/Hordes DiplomacyMachine Event (Rules to be posted)
  Min 12 People (4 teams)
  Max 19 People (6 teams)

Coins will be provided to first through third place.  Future prizes will be announced as they are finalized.  Entry into events will further your chances to win overall Weekend Champion, or Top General.  Steamroller rules can be found here.

Registration

Registration for Coal & Claw Weekend 2013 is now live! We have gone with a new format, allowing Pre-Registration running from today until Monday, June 3rd. There are several benefits why you should pre-register.

1. Cool swag. Once again, we will be handing out goodies to those that pre-register. Various gauges, templates, and dice are on order!
2. Cost saving. Registering at the door will cost you $30.00 on Friday or Saturday, while $20 on Sunday. Yes, it is only $5.00 difference per day based on the form but the Full Weekend Pass is remaining at $40.00! If you want to attend all three days, you'll save 50% instead of paying at the door.*
3. Ensures your spot in an event. Last year we had up to 50 players for one event and this year we expect to grow even more!

Also, for those ambitious and would like to volunteer their time to assist the tournament organizers, stay tuned in the next couple of weeks for our announcement about the volunteer program that we are putting together to help assist Tournament Organizers during each event. We will probably be looking for 2 volunteers per event, except for the Master Bodger, which will require 1 volunteer, and the X-Wing tournament, which will require no volunteers. Only those that have pre-registered already will be eligible to sign up for the volunteer program.

Register Now!


*Exception for X-Wing Tournament only.

Contact

Any questions?  Contact us on the North Texas Warmachine Forums or send us an email with questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions!

Organizers:
Alex L. (Event Master & Pressganger)
Donesh G. (Event Master & Pressganger)
Zach H. (Organizer & Pressganger)
Jarred K. (Organizer & Pressganger)
Kyle F. (Painting Master & Graphics)

Test Post

Test post for DFW Warmachine/Coal & Claw Weekend.

Tentative events:

Friday, July 13th - 7 PM - 25pt Mangled Metal
Saturday, July 14th - 10 AM - 50pt SR 2012, 3 rounds only
Saturday, July 14th - 6 PM -
Sunday, July 15th - 10 AM - 50pt Hardcore
Sunday, July 15th - 10 AM - Warmachine/Hordes Diplomacy event