Re: [NetEpic ML] Evidence that GW really is geared up for the you nger generation

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 10:34:26 -0400

Hi!

I hear you, its a rare store that supports GW that has not change into a "nursery". I tend to game at home when I can staying away from those places too.

Peter

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jason
  To: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 9:57 AM
  Subject: Re: [NetEpic ML] Evidence that GW really is geared up for the you nger generation


  I hang around a store in Waltham MA. They have something they call 'Young Bloods'.. the last time I was there.. 40 screaming kids.. the store was packed.. while this was great for store income.. still I now make a point of staying away that day..
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Millett, George
    To: 'netepic_at_yahoogroups.com'
    Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 8:00 AM
    Subject: RE: [NetEpic ML] Evidence that GW really is geared up for the you nger generation


    And yet people like Jervis like to claim that the rules are being aimed at
    the more mature market.

    G

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Peter Ramos [mailto:primarch_at_...]
    Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 12:25 PM
    To: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
    Subject: Re: [NetEpic ML] Evidence that GW really is geared up for the
    younger generation


    Hi!

    <shudder> How horrible! Did you get immediate psychiatric counseling?
    <chuckle>.

    Peter

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: <tom.webb_at_integris.co.uk>
    To: <netepic_at_yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 8:19 AM
    Subject: Re: [NetEpic ML] Evidence that GW really is geared up for the
    younger generation


> Not really, last time I was at the store it was a beginners day.
>
> The store assistant running a game of 40k, Orks vs Marines, bellowed.
>
> All the Ork players yell "Waaaaagh!"
>
> I paid for my goods and swiftly left, as a chorus of kids belowed Waaaagh!
> behind me.
>
>
>
>
>
> "Peter Ramos" <primarch_at_...> on 03/13/2002 12:16:20
>
> Please respond to netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
>
> To: <netepic_at_yahoogroups.com>
> cc:
>
> Subject: Re: [NetEpic ML] Evidence that GW really is geared up for the
> younger generation
>
>
> Hi!
>
> <grin> was there ever any doubt?
>
> As I have continuously maintained, GW is a miniature company, not a
    ruleset
> company. First come the minis then come the rules. Thats why their rules
> are no better than "average".
>
> Peter
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <tom.webb_at_...>
> To: <netepic_at_yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 8:07 AM
> Subject: [NetEpic ML] Evidence that GW really is geared up for the younger
> generation
>
>
> >
> > Advice for running a War of the Beard campaign from there site.
> >
> > This scenario is a pitched battle to the finish. All you have to do is
> line up the High Elf army on one side and the Dwarf army on the other and
> go at
> > it. Here are
> > some tips we've learned that make mega-battles go smoothly and keeps
    them
> a lot of fun!
> >
> >
> > Make sure each player has a couple units to control. Give command of the
> General of each side to the most enthusiastic and loudest player
> (conversely
> > you can
> > give it to the person who never gets to do anything and let them have
    the
> spotlight for a day).
> >
> > Put a time limit on each side. Give players 5 minutes to move their
> troops, 5 minutes to work out magic, 5 minutes to work out shooting, and
    10
> > minutes to work out
> > combat.
> >
> > Have the players who regularly play Dwarfs and High Elves write up some
> warcrys and slogans that should be bellowed during the game.
> >
> > Have fun with it. Don't argue about rules, or anything else for that
> matter (unless it is a debate to see if High Elves wear skirts all the
> time).
> > Keep the game going, roll
> > off any rules disputes on the spot. To facilitate this you should
> nominate one neutral person to run the battle, yelling out how much time
> players
> > have to execute
> > actions, resolve combats, and finish talking their strategy.
> >
> > ************************************************************
> > This email has originated from a shared mail relay station for Bull
> > Information Systems Ltd (Registration No: 2017873) and Integris Ltd (a
> > Steria company, Registration No: 2706218).
> >
> > Privileged, confidential and/or copyright information may be contained
    in
> > this email, and is only for the use of the intended addressee. To copy,
> > forward, disclose or otherwise use it in any way if you are not the
> > intended recipient or responsible for delivering to him/her is
> prohibited.
> >
> > If you receive this email by mistake, please advise the sender
> immediately,
> > by using the reply facility in your email software.
> >
> > We may monitor the content of emails sent and received via our network
> for
> > the purposes of ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
> >
> > This message is subject to and does not create or vary any contractual
> > relationships between Bull Information Systems Ltd or Integris Ltd.
> >
> > Both offices registered at: Computer House, Great West Road, Brentford,
> > Middlesex, TW8 9DH
> > *************************************************************
> >
> >
> >
> > To unsubscribe send e-mail to: netepic-unsubscribe_at_egroups.com
> >
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe send e-mail to: netepic-unsubscribe_at_egroups.com
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ************************************************************
> This email has originated from a shared mail relay station for Bull
> Information Systems Ltd (Registration No: 2017873) and Integris Ltd (a
> Steria company, Registration No: 2706218).
>
> Privileged, confidential and/or copyright information may be contained in
> this email, and is only for the use of the intended addressee. To copy,
> forward, disclose or otherwise use it in any way if you are not the
> intended recipient or responsible for delivering to him/her is prohibited.
>
> If you receive this email by mistake, please advise the sender
    immediately,
> by using the reply facility in your email software.
>
> We may monitor the content of emails sent and received via our network for
> the purposes of ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
>
> This message is subject to and does not create or vary any contractual
> relationships between Bull Information Systems Ltd or Integris Ltd.
>
> Both offices registered at: Computer House, Great West Road, Brentford,
> Middlesex, TW8 9DH
> *************************************************************
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe send e-mail to: netepic-unsubscribe_at_egroups.com
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
>




    To unsubscribe send e-mail to: netepic-unsubscribe_at_egroups.com

    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/



    To unsubscribe send e-mail to: netepic-unsubscribe_at_egroups.com

    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.


        Yahoo! Groups Sponsor
              ADVERTISEMENT
             
       
       

  To unsubscribe send e-mail to: netepic-unsubscribe_at_egroups.com

  Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Received on Wed Mar 13 2002 - 14:34:26 UTC

This archive was generated by hypermail 2.3.0 : Tue Oct 22 2019 - 10:59:31 UTC