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Title: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Chris on September 12, 2013, 09:09:51 PM
Greetings fellow inter web dwellers.
Something I have been thinking about recently... why don't we have a meet up again? The forum is low on the ground at the moment and it could be a great opportunity to recruit some fresh blood, plus we could get some games in and have fun meeting each other in the flesh!

So this is a very half baked thought, but what do we reckon?
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Narric on September 12, 2013, 10:02:30 PM
Depends on location.

I could possibly get to anywhere with a Train/Bus Station.

I'm not sure I'd personally feel comfortable in Warhammer World. but thats more becuase I don't like GW. Don't expect me to make any purchases. Sorta miss bugmans.

Another option could be for Salute, in South London (http://www.salute.co.uk/). Set for 14th of April 2014 for next event. I put this forward as we'd get our name out to several companies, which may make us favourable for contest prize donations.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Thantos on September 13, 2013, 12:16:22 PM
Sounds like a nice idea ;D Id like to come. We saying "meeting", or "boozefest"? :P I only ask coz the apothecary says my implanted Preomnor organ has failed, so Thantos cant drink too much any more... so ill have to bring some warpdust instead!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Chris on September 13, 2013, 02:54:01 PM
I say we meet up at WHW for the weekend. We could arrange a trip to salute too though.... I'll see if I can put together some form of rough plan over the weekend. But for tonight, I'm going to see Hacktivist!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Narric on October 15, 2013, 01:40:38 PM
Bumping this :P

When should we organise this for?

If we do crowd Salute, maybe July/August would be a good idea, as most of our British Uni-goers will be able to come, and for us non-uni-gouers, its a decent time of the year to book some holiday time from work.

It will be interesting to see what happens to me though, as I will probably not have any GW miniatures :P Just Codexi and rulebook. I'll definately be able to play as Chaos, as I always did prefer infantry focused lists.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Narric on December 10, 2013, 08:33:07 PM
Sorry for the double post.

I've moved this thread out of the Enclave, so that younger members can see it, and know that we're not just about sitting in front of our computers and personal hobby benches. We are a community who want to have fun together, and that is gaming should always be about centrally.

Also, I regret to say I will not be that able to attend a Meetup in 2014. I have my Wedding to plan an attend (second part is definately the most important) and I have also decided to return to college (location and course not yet set in stone for now) so I will not have the luxury of time to attend :(

Hopefully, when this does finally pick up speed, the Meetup will be a great experience both for newer and older Members. I remember the Meetups I attended and how much fun it was.

Good luck to those still interested in this ^_^
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Arguleon-veq on December 10, 2013, 11:44:09 PM
How many of us are in the North West UK? The North West Gaming Center has over 100 tables to use, is very cheap and easy to get to [a 5 min walk from the train station]. Its obviously nowhere near as nice as Warhammer World but its handy if most of us are in the north west.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Mabbz on December 10, 2013, 11:49:56 PM
Well, I live in Nottingham so I wholeheartedly support the idea of a meetup at WH World. Due to my distinct lack of money (I'm currently losing ~£29 a week), it's likely the only way I could attend.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Irisado on December 27, 2013, 07:25:37 PM
I'm in Nottingham most of the time, but until I've submitted my PhD, I won't have time to attend a meet-up.  If it's being held in Nottingham though, I could make it later in 2014.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Chris on February 14, 2014, 06:23:23 PM
So this is still a possibility... How is everyone for April time? Fingers crossed I may have some money by then...
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Mabbz on February 14, 2014, 06:37:26 PM
Quote from: Mabbz on December 10, 2013, 11:49:56 PM
Well, I live in Nottingham so I wholeheartedly support the idea of a meetup at WH World. Due to my distinct lack of money (I'm currently losing ~£29 a week), it's likely the only way I could attend.
My opinion remains the same as before. Someone decide a date and I should be able to make it, if it's in Nottingham. And if it's a weekend.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Chris on February 14, 2014, 06:38:59 PM
DECISION:
It WILL be in NOTTINGHAM WHW, and it WILL be a Weekend...
If people can suggest suitable dates, we can start this planning thing underway...


Currently I have April in mind, but if summer would be better for people, then we could do it then...
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Narric on February 14, 2014, 06:40:04 PM
I'm unfortunately out this time around  :(

Couldn't get time off in April for my own things, and I don't have the funds to come anyway.

Hopefully plenty of other Members can come. IF a date is set, I recommend you guys make it an Event on Facebook, so our less frequent members see it.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Irisado on February 18, 2014, 01:19:59 PM
April is too early for me, unfortunately, owing to not having submitted (see my post above).  That said, I'm not exactly a regular here, so if April is convenient for most of the forum's long term/more active members, I say go for it :).
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Cithaeron on March 20, 2014, 12:05:01 PM
All sounds good to me. I probably won't have much in the way of a playable army, but I'll be there. Just name the date.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: SILK on March 25, 2014, 11:02:15 PM
Sign me up for either the North West or Warhammer world meet up. Only question is - Fantasy or 40k?
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Mabbz on March 25, 2014, 11:34:12 PM
My answer to this remains the same as ever: I live in Nottingham. If we meet at Warhammer World on a day that I don't have uni, I can almost certainly come.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Chris on April 04, 2014, 12:21:18 PM
How does everyone feel about Saturday the 12th of April?
It's a bit short notice, but I'm afraid I have been horrifically busy...

Let me know if you're up for it!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Mabbz on April 04, 2014, 12:54:32 PM
I can do that. Any particular time?
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Chris on April 04, 2014, 02:07:49 PM
I plan on getting there for midday.... Although, I have literally just remembered I've left all my stuff at Uni which has as of today, been locked...
I'll have no toy soldiers, but it will be good to hang out and drink beer with you all!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Vyper on April 04, 2014, 05:41:34 PM
Hmm, a 2S meetup :D. Might be able to join you, money providing.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup
Post by: Chris on April 04, 2014, 09:36:04 PM
Ok so, lets do a full details page

UK 2S Meet Up:
When: Saturday April 12th
Where: Warhammer World Nottingham
What Time: Midday-ish (I'll be then from there at least)

If you all can reply with a yes or no and which game system you'll be using, that would be great!
Thanks all!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Irisado on April 04, 2014, 09:55:12 PM
No, because as you're all coming to Nottingham, I'm leaving for a bit, as I'm submitting my PhD on Friday (all being well), and then taking a break.  I'm sorry to miss out.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Narric on April 04, 2014, 09:59:55 PM
I can't come this time, becuase I don't have the spare funds to go for even a day :(

Just set up a quick Group Event on Facebook, for those that don't visit the forum as much.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1397207350555532
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Mabbz on April 04, 2014, 10:32:39 PM
I can go, but I wont go unless some others do. No sense going if only one other person shows up.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Cithaeron on April 05, 2014, 11:06:15 PM
Quote from: Mabbz on April 04, 2014, 10:32:39 PM
I can go, but I wont go unless some others do. No sense going if only one other person shows up.

Agreed. I can do April 12th, but if others can't then I'd rather we pushed the meetup back to some time when more people would be able to attend, whenever that might be. But for now, count me in for the 12th.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Cithaeron on April 09, 2014, 05:03:41 PM
Apologies for the double post, but I do need to know - are we on for this Saturday (the 12th) or not?
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Mabbz on April 09, 2014, 05:29:35 PM
I would assume so, if we have enough people. Chris and I are going, but I can't remember who else said they could come.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Chris on April 09, 2014, 05:41:33 PM
Silk was a potential too...
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Cithaeron on April 09, 2014, 06:18:27 PM
Righty ho, count me in. I'll be there. I'll be travelling down straight from my local store (GW Bromley) having picked up the new Astra Militarum book, so anyone who's interested can have a leaf through that with me should they wish!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Narric on April 09, 2014, 06:19:33 PM
We've had a couple says yes on the Meetup event page on Facebook. Annoyingly I can't remove my name as I posted the event.

My one request to anyone that is going is to take lots of pictures. It makes Meetups seem more appealing and attracts new faces, and its always interesting to see the people behind the avatars (or names for those that do not have an avatar :P).
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Cithaeron on April 09, 2014, 06:24:36 PM
Speaking of which, I can't see that event - probably cause my request to join the 2S Members group hasn't been accepted yet. Any chance that could be addressed so's I can put my name down on there as well?

Also, I'll be sure to bring my camera.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Chris on April 09, 2014, 06:41:13 PM
Marvellous. I've just asked to join the page too.

As I've said, I have no mini's with me, looking forward to getting a few drinks in with you lads!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Narric on April 09, 2014, 06:55:42 PM
It open group, so unless you did soething to be banned by Sorck or FT, you should be able to auto join.

I'm fairly certain I set the even as open to all as well. If I didn't, It would have to be Sorck or FT to change it it seems :-\
https://www.facebook.com/events/1397207350555532/

The awkward part being the one to set the FB event page, is people are apologising to me that they can't come :P I can't either XD
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Restayvien on April 09, 2014, 07:29:56 PM
Can't confirm 100% but I may be there...
Is there an entry fee/any other costs (besides food/drink)? I can just about cover the cost of petrol, but after buying a motorbike I don't have much moolah left this month. :P I'll bring a couple of squads of Chaos Marines...hopefully someone else has a 6th Ed rulebook. ^^
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Narric on April 09, 2014, 08:07:45 PM
Last I was at Warhammer world there was no entry fee, aside from obviously paying for food at Bugmans, or purchases at the on location GW. Not even the Museum had an entry fee.
However, I can't really comment on what they're like nowadays. I can only assume that because I have not heard people call blue murder on GW for charging, that they haven't been foolish enough to do so.

So basically its free entry to use the tables. :P

For you guys who have non-GW stuff, be careful. Stores seem to be lax on the subject, but impose that models should be majority GW components, and no whole models may from a "Rival" company. I have no idea how "vigilant" the Warhammer World staff are to non-gw models and content being played at the tables.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Chris on April 09, 2014, 09:00:27 PM
Yup, its free to get in..
Turns out 40Kforum are having a UK meetup on saturday too. Could be busy!
Looking forward to it guys!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Chris on April 09, 2014, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: Narric on April 09, 2014, 06:55:42 PM
It open group, so unless you did soething to be banned by Sorck or FT, you should be able to auto join.

I'm fairly certain I set the even as open to all as well. If I didn't, It would have to be Sorck or FT to change it it seems :-\
https://www.facebook.com/events/1397207350555532/

The awkward part being the one to set the FB event page, is people are apologising to me that they can't come :P I can't either XD

Odd, it appears to be an open group, but it still says that request has been sent.... Most odd.
That link you gave also only took me to my events page...
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Narric on April 09, 2014, 09:34:00 PM
I'll message Sorck/FT to allow me to help with Admining the Facebook page. I'm on FB all thetime, and its not like me being an Admin there is any different to me being a Moderator here.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Cithaeron on April 09, 2014, 09:57:50 PM
Quote from: Chris on April 09, 2014, 09:00:27 PM
Yup, its free to get in..
Turns out 40Kforum are having a UK meetup on saturday too. Could be busy!
Looking forward to it guys!

Perfect! An excellent opportunity for some forum mingling and cross-promotion. Let's make the most of it and get our name out there!  ;D

Also, regarding the group thing - I remember I requested to join a fair while back... the button at the top says "cancel request" as an option, implying that it's still a request waiting for approval, and I can't make posts or see the events. I can comment on stuff though. Perhaps if someone invited me to join the group then that'd work?
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Mabbz on April 12, 2014, 04:12:17 PM
Well, the meetup is over. It was good fun, even if it did consist of just me and Chris :P

I might write up a report of our Covert Ops game at some point.
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Narric on April 12, 2014, 04:44:02 PM
Well hopefully we can get more momentum and people for the next one.

Speaking of which.

Posted up on the Facebook group, but best to start it here also. If we were to set a specific month to annually hold at least one 2S Meetup, which would be best for everyone?
I personally think August would work, as a number of our members go to College or University (and if everything works out, so will I from this september) and August is when most courses are on Summer Holiday/Leave.
If memory serves, the first UK Meetup was in the first couple weeks of September, with the second Meetup six months later. Would a Meetup once every Six Months give enough chance for people to come, or would it be too much?
Also, I will be getting a 2S T-shirt before the next meet. That is a promise Hopefully I'll be one of the easier to spot members becuase of it XD
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Chris on April 12, 2014, 05:20:06 PM
T'was a good day! Even if sat nav did end me up in a village in the middle of nowhere...
Was great to finally meet Mabbz and put a face to his.... avatar?

Looking forward to the next one!
Title: Re: 2S UK Meetup: FULL DETAILS
Post by: Narric on April 19, 2014, 06:50:57 PM
New thread for next UK Meetup started ;)
http://secondsphere.org/index.php?topic=1796.0