27 May 2008

Post Kubla

Great event this year! here are how the scores worked out:

This was about 50% bigger than any previous event I had run, so though it may have been small by other standards I think its a good sign that the event is growing bit by bit.  We had some really great players of course, many of the players were gamers I had demo'ed to before and have become great enthusiasts of the game.  I took many pictures and I'll have a write up done in a while, but I thought the players might want to see how they stacked up in more detail.

I already have plans for next years KOTJ, so I hope to see you all next year, and bring some friends!  I'd love to have a full 12 next year, or even more.  And don't forget, study your Babylon 5 trivia!  Anyone, (well, except our Best Sportsman, Russel!) could have placed first with the full 20 points worth of trivia.

I may also run a bring and battle type of event next year.  The D&D 3.5 Living Greyhawk ends this year, and I'm not getting into D&D 4E or the new Living Forgotten Realms campaign (at least I have no plans to do so) and so I won't be burdened with judging a lot of RPGA next year.  So if players are willing, I can run a tournament on Saturday and some kind of mega battle on Sunday.  What do you think?

I found this video on the web someone took of this year's event...I spotted a couple of KOTJ players playing some large scale Formula De, but this appears to be from Friday, before our tournament.

22 May 2008

KUBLAAAAA!

Yes, its that time of year again.  Memorial Day weekend is upon us and with it, the biggest game convention (with the demise of GenCon SoCal) on the west coast, Kublacon.  I've been doing all the last minute prep this month getting ready, in what little free time I've had - so, sorry for the lack of updates.  I got on a roll in April and then "voom".  King of the Jumpgate is looking like a good sized event this year.  I've got 10 players, some of them repeat players from previous cons, so I must be doing something right ha ha ha!  Rest assured, I'll be taking lots of photos/video with my new camera I picked up for the occasion (a nice Kodak 12 megapixel), so there will be lots for you to see for those who can't make the tournament.  And hey, why can't you make the tournament?  Just because you live on the other side of the State/Country/Ocean is just no excuse. tee hee.  Well, there's always next year.  And I'm already making plans for next year, KOTJ V!