WiFCon 2008

[Shannon V. OKeets]

ORIGINAL: panzers

ORIGINAL: bigred

One of the proposals made last year was a sugestion that EiA also be included at this convention in the future. The organizers already have an established con that gives enough time to finish either game. The additional players might just provoke a visit from Harry Roland, the designer of both games.

I have actually talked to both Don and Bob Rutherford and they both said he is definitely not coming. That is a shame, but having never played the FE, unfortunately, as much as I'd like to have a matrix table, I can't because for all intensive purposes, I am considered a newbie because of the overhaul design form the 4th and 5th edition.
One thing I would like to suggest though, is if Steve can at all possibly make it, I think it would be an awesome thing if you could for they are going to have a deno of CWIF there are going to formally introduce the game to everyone now that we know for sure that it will have been released by this time nest year. I don't know if you have had any contact with the organizers of the con, but next year they are going to have a special room just for CWIF. Si, I would strongly recommend you be there if you can Steve. It would do nothing but increase, greatly the overall pipularity of the game by tou just being there. I hope with all my heart you can try and make arrangements to be there. I am quite certain that Don and Bob will make it very welcome visit for you should you somehow be able to attend. And maybe, just maybe that would possibly some incentive for Harry Roland to show up. I think it could be a win win situation for all involved. I know it is short notice, but I would love to make it happen. It would be the best thing WiF players could ever dream of.

Thank you for the warm words.

Right now I have limited my vision to just finishing MWIF. After I do that, I'll worry about publicity tours.

[YohanTM2]

Steve, Steve, think of the groupies...umm then again, wargaming groupies, better take a pass.

ORIGINAL: Shannon V. OKeets

ORIGINAL: panzers

ORIGINAL: bigred

One of the proposals made last year was a sugestion that EiA also be included at this convention in the future. The organizers already have an established con that gives enough time to finish either game. The additional players might just provoke a visit from Harry Roland, the designer of both games.

I have actually talked to both Don and Bob Rutherford and they both said he is definitely not coming. That is a shame, but having never played the FE, unfortunately, as much as I'd like to have a matrix table, I can't because for all intensive purposes, I am considered a newbie because of the overhaul design form the 4th and 5th edition.
One thing I would like to suggest though, is if Steve can at all possibly make it, I think it would be an awesome thing if you could for they are going to have a deno of CWIF there are going to formally introduce the game to everyone now that we know for sure that it will have been released by this time nest year. I don't know if you have had any contact with the organizers of the con, but next year they are going to have a special room just for CWIF. Si, I would strongly recommend you be there if you can Steve. It would do nothing but increase, greatly the overall pipularity of the game by tou just being there. I hope with all my heart you can try and make arrangements to be there. I am quite certain that Don and Bob will make it very welcome visit for you should you somehow be able to attend. And maybe, just maybe that would possibly some incentive for Harry Roland to show up. I think it could be a win win situation for all involved. I know it is short notice, but I would love to make it happen. It would be the best thing WiF players could ever dream of.

Thank you for the warm words.

Right now I have limited my vision to just finishing MWIF. After I do that, I'll worry about publicity tours.

[hjaco]

Dont show up if you have never played the game before. This is elite player competition.

True but you don't have to be an expert to get great fun - just expect to be at the receiving end of the whip in that case[:)]

I am a steady attendant at the European WIF con and until I attended my first Con some 10 years ago I thought I was a superb player and had seen it all. At that time I had played the game for some additional 10 years. But you really learn a lot at such a convention primarily because you meet new players who plays the game radically different form your group.

And guys like Richard dagnall who also participate in the European Con makes it great fun. I love his statement from last year "Yes - I rolled high, I am a genius" which in fact tells us a lot about the game.

And that's the key to learning in life in general isn't it?

Oh - and I have a special favour to ask you American guys. A Swede is going to attend this years US con. Please give him some fierce resistance in his game if you end up at the same table as him (I am a Dane [:D])

[sajbalk]

Everyone should go. You'll certainly learn something.

Which Swede is to attend?

[Soapy Frog]

Dagnall is the devil incarnate....

[hjaco]

ORIGINAL: sajbalk

Everyone should go. You'll certainly learn something.

Which Swede is to attend?

Johan Salin.

[hjaco]

ORIGINAL: Soapy Frog
Dagnall is the devil incarnate....

The first European player to attack China through Russia (with SS units only) while invading UK and make strategic bombing of USA [:D]

[bigred]

Yes, the swede needs to be on Dagnal's table. Of course, this swede is also invited to play a new face(like me).

Dagnal was the english player (and a real SAS soldier)I was referring to in my earlier post. Last year when England was invaded in 1940, He evac'ed and moved to India w/ the fleet. Had the americans build him 10 factories and then won the game.

I regret my words were alittle too strong about having experience to play. All are welcome and we always do have a good time. Everyone will find their place. I myself have a view that I wish to play the best to also become the best. The effect with my group at home has been dramatic.

One thing I have noticed as the games go on is male ego flows as we beat the hell out of each other on the table. No where else. M. Burke, you will loose, be it this life or the next.

[composer99]

Had the americans build him 10 factories and then won the game.

 
I wondered how the CW had soo much stuff by the end of the game (looking at photos in the Annual).
 
*whine* I want my Americans to give me 10 factories!  (I'm playing the CW this year at a table vs. Steve Balk, who is playing Germany - am I right Steve?)

[sajbalk]

If you agree to surrender the UK, then I am sure the USA will build you 10 factories.

[panzers]

I know at my table we're supposed to have a group bid for every country. This is my first year attending. Is it that way with every table or just the newbies like myself. I use that term lightly for I have several years experience playing the game but 0 in the FE game

[sajbalk]

Bidding is quite standard unless all the players have arraigned a power beforehand. In that case the orgainizers use a spreadsheet with values of the optionals used to determine an equivalent bid.

ORIGINAL: panzers

I know at my table we're supposed to have a group bid for every country. This is my first year attending. Is it that way with every table or just the newbies like myself. I use that term lightly for I have several years experience playing the game but 0 in the FE game

[SLAAKMAN]

Will there be a delegation of GDG'ers for WiF Masters Edition at this convention? Im still holding my breath! [:D]

[bigred]

Six days and a wake up.[:D]

[peskpesk]

I was hoping that some kind hearted WIF player that is attending WiFCon 2008 has pity on us mere mortals that are not able to go. Is it to much to ask that you bring a digital camera, a note book and write a few rows each moring about the game at you table.
A daily progress report uploaded to this forum with some pictures would be very, very nice [:)][&o].
Mayby you can bid for Italy [:D] to get the time.
Any volunteers?

[panzers]

ORIGINAL: peskpesk

I was hoping that some kind hearted WIF player that is attending WiFCon 2008 has pity on us mere mortals that are not able to go. Is it to much to ask that you bring a digital camera, a note book and write a few rows each moring about the game at you table.
A daily progress report uploaded to this forum with some pictures would be very, very nice [:)][&o].
Mayby you can bid for Italy [:D] to get the time.
Any volunteers?

You know,pesk, My camera is broke and I have to get a new one. No time better than the present to get one. I am fortunate enough to live only about an hour and 15 minutes away, so I get to go home every night and I can go right to my computer. The only problem with me is that because I'm basically a local, I also am going to work midweek, so I won't be there tues, wed, and Thurs. So maybe someone else can pick up the slack. I'll try and hook you up here if I'm not too tired. But this is a special time and I'll try to make sure it happens. They are not having the big board, infortunatelt, this year, so I will go from table to table to take different snapshots. All you matrix guys, let me know who you are so I can include you in the pics.
When all is said and done, my avatar will be one of the better snapshots.

[panzers]

ORIGINAL: panzers

ORIGINAL: peskpesk

I was hoping that some kind hearted WIF player that is attending WiFCon 2008 has pity on us mere mortals that are not able to go. Is it to much to ask that you bring a digital camera, a note book and write a few rows each moring about the game at you table.
A daily progress report uploaded to this forum with some pictures would be very, very nice [:)][&o].
Mayby you can bid for Italy [:D] to get the time.
Any volunteers?

You know,pesk, My camera is broke and I have to get a new one. No time better than the present to get one. I am fortunate enough to live only about an hour and 15 minutes away, so I get to go home every night and I can go right to my computer. The only problem with me is that because I'm basically a local, I also am going to work midweek, so I won't be there tues, wed, and Thurs. So maybe someone else can pick up the slack. I'll try and hook you up here if I'm not too tired. But this is a special time and I'll try to make sure it happens. They are not having the big board, infortunatelt, this year, so I will go from table to table to take different snapshots. All you matrix guys, let me know who you are so I can include you in the pics.
When all is said and done, my avatar will be one of the better snapshots.

I have the camera and there will be several snapshots of of the many games that will be going on and I will try and get home and upload them for all to see during the convention. I still need someone to come through for tuesday through thursday though.

[peskpesk]

Fantastic! Looking forward to your photos/rapports.

PS since I’m helping Steve working on the AI I’m personally interested in
• The setup of both Major and minor countries.
• The attack on minors.
Detailes of the above could be a good help if you have a chance...

[Froonp]

ORIGINAL: peskpesk

Fantastic! Looking forward to your photos/rapports.

PS since I’m helping Steve working on the AI I’m personally interested in
• The setup of both Major and minor countries.
• The attack on minors.
Detailes of the above could be a good help if you have a chance...

I would not rely on Cons to base setups or attack schemes.

[peskpesk]

True, but they are usually good reference cases and many tend to try brave, special operations during cons that the AI should try to recognize. And of course will the forum have a major voice about the setups or attack schemes when we get so far.