http://fortressat.com/ Sat, 18 May 2013 16:13:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc38119 I can check around our group, see if anyone bites for a copy. Sam Jazzbeaux Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:33:17 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc38090 Look like I also should be able to get a copy of Nexus Ops for cheap as well if anyone else is interested. Ancient_of_MuMu Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:36:11 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc38039 (If you don't want it, no worries...I won't have trouble finding a good home for it) Hatchling Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:25:37 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc38038 I decided to jump on it. Sam, it's yours if you want it. (edited for front page) Hatchling Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:37:07 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc38037 Someone I know posted an ad to sell Nexus Ops for $40 canadian. I'm wondering if I should scoop it up for Sam before someone else takes it. Is $40 + shipping to UK a good price? Any quick advice? (I sent Sam a message but I thought I'd ask the rest of you in case anyone thinks I should just jump on this before hearing back from him) Hatchling Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:17:37 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc38027 That would be excellent, will keep an eye out. Sam Jazzbeaux Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:49:12 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc38010 [quote=Jazzbeaux]Anyone got a spare copy of Nexus Ops for a reasonable price? UK prices are high but cheap P&P, while US prices are low(er) but P&P is high. Could have two of those on the pile next year? Sam[/quote] Nexus Ops is a junk trade in Australia as it is so plentiful (I have heard it was due to a typo on an order that meant that 100 times the amount requested arrived at a distributor). I have been meaning to pick up more copies for distribution on the fort, but haven't secured one yet. I will see what I can do to secure some, but it may take 6 months or so (next Oz math trade is in January). Ancient_of_MuMu Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:43:18 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37992 Great, now I guess I'm going to have to get off my ass and create a West Coast Trashfest. Congrats to you both Matt and Sam for getting that together. Southerman didn't show? WTF! Dr. Mabuse Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:17:31 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37991 [quote]avatar I've often wondered why Triple Helix Wargames' Brick & Mortar setup isn't more common, especially given the amount of empty storefront and warehouse space in my region. There seems to be an opportunity to open in a more remote location with a plusher set of services and space and make it work, especially if you include food and gaming materials into the mix.[/quote] I have also wondered that, especially in the UK where high street retail rent is very high. Wassail Games looked to move into Bath and the costs were such that they just couldn't do it. Triple Helix works very well, as there is space for parking, they are on main bus routes, they do everything you need - tables, rules, dice, paint, glue, food and drink. They offer good prices including free pick up on online orders and they are open into the evening twice a week and all day on Saturday and Sunday. This would be very difficult to do on the High Street as space (and opening times) is restricted. Sam Jazzbeaux Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:00:08 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37989 I've often wondered why Triple Helix Wargames' Brick & Mortar setup isn't more common, especially given the amount of empty storefront and warehouse space in my region. There seems to be an opportunity to open in a more remote location with a plusher set of services and space and make it work, especially if you include food and gaming materials into the mix. The concept of renting a table for the day seems ideal to me. My biggest problem with public game space is that you're generally packed in cheek to jowl with everyone else and that's not my idea of a good time. The empty warehouse concept alleviates that if it can be had at a reasonable price. S. Sagrilarus Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:18:20 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37988 [quote=Shapeshifter]Can I safely conclude that the consencus is that most prefer the original edition over the FFG revamp?[/quote] Only amongst the attendees at Trashfest UK :) It's certainly my opinion, and that of the owner of the other copy in the photo, but in the wider hobby world I believe it's a minority view. The FFG edition is very good, and well worth your time and money. But in comparison to the original it is more complex, more fiddly, less thematic, less atmospheric and often takes longer for a fairly negligible gain in strategy depth, largely in the form of the hunters spending ages trying to figure out where the hell Dracula could be given that he's six spaces away. MattDP Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:01:20 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37987 [quote=MattDP][quote=Shapeshifter]Also great to see a copy of the old edition of Fury of Dracula.[/quote] We actually had two :) One was out of shot of the photograph.[/quote] Can I safely conclude that the consencus is that most prefer the original edition over the FFG revamp? Shapeshifter Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:33:21 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37986 That's a great start to Trashfest UK and I think that is the 1st international Trashfest. It's very cool to see how things have changed from 4 or 5 years ago on the Fort. At first I only knew 2 people personally on F:AT but because of WBC, Trashfest, Conncon, etc. I've met and / or played great games with about 15 people on F:AT. KingPut Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:12:48 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37985 Anyone got a spare copy of Nexus Ops for a reasonable price? UK prices are high but cheap P&P, while US prices are low(er) but P&P is high. Could have two of those on the pile next year? Sam Jazzbeaux Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:15:29 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37984 [quote=Shapeshifter]Also great to see a copy of the old edition of Fury of Dracula.[/quote] We actually had two :) One was out of shot of the photograph. MattDP Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:23:01 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37983 Good report, have already started to think about next year! Also glad that I have avoided being in the photos - well apart from my left hand! Sam Jazzbeaux Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:45:42 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37982 Wow, KOT, Nexus ops and CITOW in one day. What could go possibly wrong... Also great to see a copy of the old edition of Fury of Dracula. Shapeshifter Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:16:22 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37981 Wow, KOT, Nexus ops and CITOW in one day. What could go possibly wrong... Also great to see a copy of the old edition of Fury of Dracula. Shapeshifter Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:13:11 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2814#josc37947 Great report! Believe me brother, if I lived anywhere near you, I'd be there in a heartbeat. Sounds like a great day of gaming. Ken B. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:29:24 +0100