Mid Atlantic Empire Bash: Summer Edition 2.0

[wissenlander]

Yeah, I know it's a long way out, but I want a better showing than last year so people need to know about it!

There are two locations that I'm thinking of.  The normal spot in Frederick, MD where we've generally always played or my hometown of Warrenton, VA.  Frederick is very nice, big gaming area, nice manager and we can definitely reserve some room there.  The problem with that is that it's about an hour drive for me, and if I'm organizing this little shindigary, then it may be best for me to have something near my home base for transportation purposes and contacts for food and lodging.  My local store looks pretty good though, as it's an open environment with plenty of space and tables as well, and the staff is friendly from my encounters with them thus far.

I'm looking at a time in July for this, so though it is way out, everyone is invited so come on down (or up, or east...or west)!

List of Attendees

Confirmed
wissenlander (Empire)
Wissenlander's Wife (Greenskins)
Fictional Character (Vampire Counts)
Siberius + wife (Empire, Beasts, Dark Elves, Wood Elves)
Wolfy Greiss + wife (Empire, Lizardmen, Mortals of Chaos)

Maybe

Others who have expressed interest
Lord Karnik

Can't attend
Michael W
Union General
023
Zandur of Bronte (Dwarfs)
Zandur's brother (Dark Elves)
Fog of Waagh (?)
GamesPoet
Lord Tilioth

[ZeroTwentythree]

Probably only a slim & distant chance for me, but 5.5 (Frederick) to 6.5 (Warrenton) hours doesn't too seem bad.

If it was closer to Richmond/Norfolk/Newport News I could have proposed it as a joint venture, with my girlfriend visiting friends back home while I play WFB. Maybe I could still get her to drop me off on her way and pick me up on the way back home... :wink:

[wissenlander]

Richmond's only 2 hours away from Warrenton. :engel:

[Crankiebrell]

could always hold it at the GW HQ in Glen Burnie! more than enough tables

[wissenlander]

That wouldn't be a bad idea, but it's about an hour and a half away from where I live, and if I'm going to be hosting it I think it makes more sense for me to be familiar with the area, especially if we've got some folks coming from out of town.

The location isn't set in stone yet, but it will depend on if we've got people who can stay for a weekend of gaming and what all is done.  If it's just a few hours of gaming with a handful of people then we can do it, but if it's going to be as big as the Eurobash from last year (which is what I hope happens) it'll be impossible for me to host that so far away.

Still, if anyone has ideas or has interest let me know.

[Siberius]

I am once again interested. Have it in Richmond and it's almost a sure fire bet  :wink: :-P.

Infact, it might this time be possible to have 4 of us coming assuming finances are fairly intact by then!

[wissenlander]

Would love to have you Siberius.  We missed you at the last one.

[Lord Tilioth]

Is this something really nice to come to that last an entire day or two? i live in michigan and my friends would be interested in comming...

[wissenlander]

It's pliable at the moment.  Depending upon the interest will depend on many factors.  I will hammer out some more details after the new year.  It will at least be a full day of gaming, though.

[Michael W]

Could it be a two-day thing, Wiss, if there was enough interest?

[wissenlander]

Definitely.  That would be ideal, honestly.  If we're going to get together, it might as well be for as big of a bash as possible.  Not only that but it's a little more justified than just a couple of hours worth. 

Plus, for anyone who's looking for a vacation, this will be in the D.C. metro area.  Lots of Civil War battlegrounds as well as museums and monuments in D.C. itself.

[warhammerlord_soth]

If you guys need more info about multi-day events, my wife has a good spaghetti recipe....  :icon_wink:

[Lord Tilioth]

this would be something sweet to go to!...i will let my friends know about it...

[Karl Voss of Averland]

If you guys need more info about multi-day events, my wife has a good spaghetti recipe....  :icon_wink:

Schlubba Schlubba Spaghetti?  :-D

[Obi]

If you guys need more info about multi-day events, my wife has a good spaghetti recipe....  :icon_wink:

Schlubba Schlubba Spaghetti?  :-D

Hey! Don't be making fun of soth's wife cooking! We don't want to upset her! After all, we still need catering for the 09 eurobash ;)

[warhammerlord_soth]

If you guys need more info about multi-day events, my wife has a good spaghetti recipe....  :icon_wink:

Schlubba Schlubba Spaghetti?  :-D

That is a correct description of the way it was eaten, yes...

[Lord Tilioth]

hahah ohhh....that sounds very good i would come for spagetti  :icon_eek:

[wissenlander]

No spamming, Eurobashers. :-P

[Obi]

What? So Karl can spam? That is discrimination!

[wissenlander]

I'm trying to coax him into coming, so I can't be swatting participants now can I?  If you would like to take a trip across the pond we can reconsider. :wink:

[warhammerlord_soth]

If you would like to take a trip across the pond we can reconsider. :wink:

Of course I'd like to...

[wissenlander]

Rats!  Foiled by my own mishandling of linguistics...

[GamesPoet]

Historicon 2009 is scheduled for July 16 to 19, and I'm giving consideration to going.  If your event is on the same weekend, I might show up for a game or two.  Historicon is usually in Lancaster, PA, but if I am there on the 16th or 17th or both, I might drive down to the MAEB for the 18th.  It is a long ways off for finalizing this, but since I'd be coming from New England, I'm not sure Frederick or Warrenton makes much difference to me.

This reminds me ... need to start giving consideration to having a New England Empire Bash again.  Last year's had two of us, with another four playing Mordheim, so I'd sure like to plan it well enough in advance so as to perhaps get at least a few more folks this year.

[Obi]

If you would like to take a trip across the pond we can reconsider. :wink:

Of course I'd like to...

If I can get a cheap last-minute and it doesn't mix-up with other plans...

[McKnight]

Is it bash-time already?