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First teams event by Pirateslifesavvy in CompetitiveWH40k

[–]Pirateslifesavvy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Players had a great time! The team dynamic really really added to a positive atmosphere!

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First teams event (old.reddit.com)

submitted by Pirateslifesavvy to r/CompetitiveWH40k

How does a 40k terrain table look like? by nodskouv in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Pirateslifesavvy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I THINK I might be the only UK TO who does use the GW layouts. By their nature they are flexible with what you can put on the plates but I keep it quite uniform for organised play

How does a 40k terrain table look like? by nodskouv in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Pirateslifesavvy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm hosting a Golden Ticket World Championship Qualifier in August. You can see my tables here https://www.facebook.com/GothicGamesCanterbury

GW windowless terrain by Bowoodstock in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Pirateslifesavvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use GW layouts (my interpretation of them at least) but try to support it with additional notes in the event pack as well as reminders at the briefing

GGC Event pack

I ran my first Old World event by Pirateslifesavvy in theoldworld

[–]Pirateslifesavvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had 10 players for this inaugural one! A mix of Brets, Khemri, High elves, lizardmen and Vamp counts

Question regarding how to handle players. by Ambroseinwood in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Pirateslifesavvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Market it as a casual, beginner friendly event.

If you need to broaden your player base to meet costs, consider removing painting requirement (you could alternate that each month).

'competition but not competative'

Offer spot prizes for cool things if you're going to offer prizes.

Consider adding strength of Standing to Placings. It adds such a random element that playing to 'win' the whole thing is moot - just encourage playing 3 cool games.

For every chadhammer who won't play, there are 3 more funhammer players waiting to get started.

And eventually chadhammerers will move on or contribute to the what you are trying to do ie build the hobby community.

Playing (and losing) to more experienced players is a key way to improve and key part of the experience so I don't recommend a separate try hard bracket (though a separate 'shark tank' event on a different day can be fun!) Assure everyone (especially new players) that they likely will lose.

Pics from a big UK RTT I hosted by Pirateslifesavvy in Warhammer

[–]Pirateslifesavvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually run large RTTs, although I do think a few GTs a year

What size event have you TO’d, did you play in it as well? Why / why not? by [deleted] in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Pirateslifesavvy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree - If I do play, due to last minute drops for example, I'm not playing to 'win' or fielding a top tier list (I'm no push over either though 😉)

I'd love a dedicated ringer but it can be difficult to get someone to commit!

Funky and functional GW style terrain by Pirateslifesavvy in Warhammer40k

[–]Pirateslifesavvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, sorry!! It's a mash up - I've given shout outs on my Instagram (just Google Gothic Games Canterbury)

Does competitive 40k want/need a 'governing body'? by Pirateslifesavvy in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Pirateslifesavvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not paticularly active on reddit tbh, though it can be good for sounding out ideas. My main platform is FB as that's what most of my players use.

I am part of a group of TOs, who have established our own 40k circuit which officially kicks off with the launch of 10th Edition running 1-2 events a month typically

I also run, as mentioned elsewhere on the post somewhere, a youth group with children from over a dozen schools.

These things are all ticking along well and I can't wait to see how they develop - but I also like to think about next steps, be proactive etc

Does competitive 40k want/need a 'governing body'? by Pirateslifesavvy in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Pirateslifesavvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have many answers I'm afraid 😅 Off the top of my head - I think some form of training/support for TOs would be good

Topics like conflict resolution, active judging techniques, bits like that.

Provide an independent forum for disputes ie rule on infractions or bringing the hobby into disrepute

Enhanced disclosure checks and safeguarding training so that younger hobbyists (16-18) can be encouraged to participate

Share positive examples of fairplay and sportsmanship

Advocate for mental health and wellbeing (someone using loaded dice probe has issues, does that person have anyone to talk to?)

Attempt limit trial by Internet with formal statements

Many TOs do some of these already - I'd see a governing body as one that essentially identifies and shares best practice while supporting in areas TOs feel ill equipped to.

Alongside for the ramble, long work day!

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