BGG Con 2009 for Wargamers: Games, Meet-Ups, and Mules
Chris Montgomery
United States
Joliet
Illinois
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Well, fellow Geeks, it's that time of year again, where we start eagerly anticipating the end of November and the arrival of BGG Con 2009. For us wargamers, we usually like to do a little planning before hand because our games take so long.
Like last year, this geeklist can be used to suggest wargames you'd like to play, find players, and set up meet-ups.
Please either subscribe to this list or put it on your Quickbar. It is not currently stickied or linked to the main BGG page (since it has to exist first). As soon as this list goes up, I will geekmail Aldie and Derk and ask them to sticky the list and put a link on the BGG Con main page. Until then, it will rapidly fall off the main geeklist page.
For Geeks who used the wargamer meet-up list last year, go ahead and get started. For those of you who are wargamers and will be attending BGG Con for the first time, please keep reading.
If this is your first time coming to BGG Con and you're a wargamer, this list will be invaluable to you to find someone to play games with. BGG Con is open gaming. For most boardgamers, games run from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Of course, for us wargamers, that's almost never the case, and the rules are generally dense enough that learning at the Con can be a pain. This geeklist will let all us wargamers get our ducks in a row before the con so that we can cram as many games as possible into the experience instead of reading rules and looking for four random players who just happen to know how to play, for example, The Napoleonic Wars.
Underneath a game's item, leave a comment of your interest in playing that game. When enough players are listed, start finding out who's going to be in town when, what days work, and where you'd like to meet. Make sure that you discuss who, if anyone, is going to bring a copy of the game. While Aldie's library is HUGE, there's usually only one copy of each game, and there are many, many more obscure wargames that aren't in his library at all.
If a game you want to play is not listed (look alphabetically), just add it.
Last year, lots of wargamers congregated in the Oak Ballroom toward the west wall. One of the days, we even had a big "Don't Tread On Me" flag. Here's a map of the convention space: Hotel Banquet Facilities.
I've listed a few games I'm interested in just to get us started . . .
Other Links to BGG Con 2009 Pages and Threads
Click on a line to go to that thread/page
BGG Con Main Page
BGG Con 2009 Thread
BGG Con 2009 Wiki
Tips on BGG Con From a Veteran (Updated for 2009)
BGG Con 2009 Sponsors
Selling Your BGG.Con Badge? Able to Attend and Looking to Buy a Last Minute Registration Badge?
BGG Con 2009 MATH TRADE
BGG Con 2009 Schedule of Events
BGG Con 2009 Game Library
BGG Con 2009 Virtual Flea Market
Other links will be added as they become known. Please geekmail me if you know of a link that I am failing to post, here.
10/28/09 Added Link to BGG Con 2009 Math Trade
11/11/09 Added Links to BGG Con Schedule, BGG Con Game Library, and BGG Con Virtual Flea Market
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Benjamin Kindt
United States
San Antonio
TX
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I just received my P500 copy two days ago, and I'm eager to get this gem to the table. The multiple days of dedicated gaming at BGG Con seem like the perfect opportunity.
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Tim Isakson
United States
Richardson
Texas
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I'd really like to give this one a try - it's supposed to be short, but I've not played so I don't really know for certain. Anyone want to commit to giving it a try?
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Troy Adlington
Australia
Dallas
Texas
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Hi all.
I'm in the mood to drag this old thing out for a ride.
I think I'd like to play in one (experienced-ish) game and perhaps teach another.
I also have this being discussed @ http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/458752
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skippen
United States
Greeley
Colorado
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Anyone up for some games? I love this game, and have no issue playing new folks. I usually play ASL, but this one is more transportable.
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Brian Marrs
United States
Texas
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Last time I played this game was with the original version, but I remember it being a lot of fun. I have the second edition and wouldn't mind getting in a game.
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Andy Linman
United States
Allen
Texas
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Not sure if it counts as a wargame, but I bought it from Wargame Depot and haven't been able to play yet. Time is roughly 3 hrs.
Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Oak Ball Room:
Mike Kissane (dormian)
Mark Swenholt (mark.gamer)
Benjamin Kindt (bkindt)
Andy Linman (Varus)
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Brian Marrs
United States
Texas
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Just got this one in the mail yesterday. Looks pretty good. Anyone interested in giving it a try?
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Mark Woodson
United States
Richardson
Texas
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This may be a bit too heavy for BGG but if someone is really interested I would love to play. It a steep slope to get into but I like the system.
I am thinking Scennario #6: To Rostov. It plays on map R.
To play you would need a rule book(GMT website), and ideally a play book.
I have no idea how long it would take but I would guess around six hours. The first turn would probably take 90 minutes for newbies.
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Chris Montgomery
United States
Joliet
Illinois
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The Coat of Arms of Clan Montgomery - Scotland. Yes, that's a woman with the head of a savage in her hand, and an anchor. No clue what it means, but it's cool.
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Just a thought. Any takers? When is the hero expansion coming out?
Complexity: Light-Medium
Players: 2-6 (with Epic)
Time: 1-3 hours (scenario dependent)
Chris
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Trey Stone
United States
Texarkana
Texas
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Looking to introduce this game to others at BGG.Con. Anyone feel the need for speed?
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Thom Hall
United States
Santa Clara
California
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Just tossing this out there as I see a few fellow Blood Bowl enthusiasts on the list. I will bring a couple teams and a pitch; if there is any interest in getting a match in, add a comment or drop me a geekmail.
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Brian Marrs
United States
Texas
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This is supposed to be a really good game. If anyone is interested in giving it a spin, let me know.
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Erik Nicely
United States
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I would love to get a game of this in. I've played before, definitely requires both players having at least read the rules.
Complexity: Medium
Players: 2
Time: 4-6 hours
THURS. 11:00 AM: MISTERMARINO VS. ERIK NICELY
FRI. 8:30 AM: JOSEPH ACKER VS. ASHER DIAMANT
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Mark Woodson
United States
Richardson
Texas
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Britannia
Game 1: Thursday 1:00 pm
In the Oak Room
Players:
John Boone
Nevin Ball
Steven Canning
Mark Woodson
Game 2: TDB[b]
[b]Players:
Sean Harris
Benjamin Kindt
David Thompson
Jon Wengler
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Brian Marrs
United States
Texas
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This would make a good late night game, or a filler game between other longer game sessions. I don't necessarily want to schedule this one in advance, but I thought I'd see what the interest level was.
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Brian Marrs
United States
Texas
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Playing time looks like maybe 1-2 hours. Haven't played it before, so I'm not sure.
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Trey Stone
United States
Texarkana
Texas
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Anyone up for some hard drivin' n' shootin' action?
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Brian Marrs
United States
Texas
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Baltic Gap on Saturday @ 2:00 p.m. in the Oak Ballroom
Brian and Thom
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Chris Farrell
United States
Cupertino
California
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My copy should almost certainly be in hand by the con, and I'd be very interested in getting a game in, pending reasonable-length scenarios.
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Scott Muldoon (silentdibs)
United States
Astoria
New York
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Anyone up for a round of Galicia?
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Chris Montgomery
United States
Joliet
Illinois
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 10:30 to 11:00 AM Start Time(after registration), Oak Ball Room
All Players Welcome, But Please Post If You Know You Want to Play
Currently, there are 4 other players besides myself that are interested. I will only be bringing this game if I get some confirmations from players prior to the Con--otherwise I will save the valuable luggage space.
I will be able to play from just after registration up until about 3:00 PM. I will gladly leave my minis and intro set for any players to continue the game, if they want. The scenario will probably be something with hidden and/or overt objectives with between 4-6 mechs on a side. Possibly a merc v. merc combat, depending.
Complexity: Medium
Players: Variable, Minimum 2
Time: Variable, Minimum 2-3+ hours (more 'Mechs, more time)
Chris
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Chris Montgomery
United States
Joliet
Illinois
Dear Geek: Please insert the wittiest comment you can think of in this text pop-up. Then times it by seven.
The Coat of Arms of Clan Montgomery - Scotland. Yes, that's a woman with the head of a savage in her hand, and an anchor. No clue what it means, but it's cool.
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Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 10:00 AM, Oak Ball Room
Please Post Here If You Want to Play--An Appropriate Scenario Must Be Selected and Ships Must Be Prepped Prior to the Con
PRIMER: Any person wanting a crash-course primer to the game, arrive half an hour early for a quick overview of movement, sail setting, gunnery, and other mechanics
Definites
Chris Montgomery (cmontgo2) (Me)
Skippen (cscottk)
Ben Vincent (SabreRedLeg)
Andy Linman (Varus)
Junius Stone (tstone)
Sean McGrath (daehtoloeht)
Dr. Glaze
MAYBES
Rusty Ballinger (kuhrusty)
Brad Andrews (andrews777)
Sean Brown (King Mob)
Joe Belanger (joebelanger)
Please let me know if/when a maybe becomes a definite, otherwise, you will be considered as an alternate. I will be doing the prep for this one. Though I will likely be relying on SabreRedLeg for rules questions.
In any case, the right scenario with the right number of ships is a must.
Game Information
The [i]sine qua non for boardgaming at the single ship level in the Age of Sail. We played a scenario on the last day of the Con last year. Kuhrusty was crazy.
Complexity: Medium
Players: 2-20 (scenario dependent)
Time: 2-10 hours (scenario dependent)
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Chris Montgomery
United States
Joliet
Illinois
Dear Geek: Please insert the wittiest comment you can think of in this text pop-up. Then times it by seven.
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The love-it-or-hate-it card-driven game of World War II tactical combat packed with randomness and replayability. Please let this list item count for all Combat Commander-related games, including Pacific, Mediterranian, etc.
Complexity: Medium
Players: 2
Time: 2-5 hours (scenario dependent)
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Chris Montgomery
United States
Joliet
Illinois
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Soon to be superceded by Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel (to be released in September, I think), this is a Euro-type wargame on WWII tactics. Very popular amongst many at BGG.
Complexity: Light-Medium
Players: 2-4
Time: 1-3 hours (scenario dependent)
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"L'état, c'est moi."
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Vancouver
BC
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Friday
Oak Ball Room
Very Approximately 5:00 PM (depending on the previous Here I Stand game)
Roger Leroux (leroy43)
Jonathan Kinney (jonocop)
Nevin Ball (Nevin)
Andy Linman (Varus)
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Posted Wed Sep 2, 2009 9:12 pm
so unfortunately I won't be able to play it with you. Great game thats worth your time to play.
