echofive Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I am an oldschool battletech player, and a copy of the CAV core rules piqued my interest today. Anyway, I am looking to see if anyone around Denton, TX would be interesting in playing or already plays CAV. I obviously do not know the rules system yet, but I should be able toread over the rulebook a few times and get it figured out. If anyone is interested in playing sometime, just reply to the thread or PM me and we can figure out a way to get ahold of each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Froggy the Great Posted September 12, 2004 Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2004 I believe that Reaper HQ is nearby... http://www.reapermini.com/?nav=Home⊂=The%20Asylum That may be of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pat Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 ya Reaper HQ is on the Boarder of Denton and we'll be starting up a montly CAV day there. We should be firing up the CAV's on the 25th so come on down, I can give you a run down on the rules in no time and we should have a pretty good crew for a big game. Patrick "Mad Pat" Haughton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabascojunkie Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 What is The Asylum? A company sponsored game day or something? I live in Garland, about a 45 min. drive from there and may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystorm Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 The Asylum is the onsite R&D room. Reaper Launches the Asylum Denton, Texas, 08.02.04 Reaper will soon be opening a publicly accessible research and development center. Located in the front of the main factory building, the R&D center will be open to the general public on Saturdays only between the hours of 10:00am and 6:00pm. Known as the Reaper Asylum, the area will contain structured events and scheduled activities using only Reaper products. Alpha, Beta, design and open event workshop sessions will be a major part of the Asylum's schedule and all open to the public on Saturdays. The addition of a public R&D area will greatly speed up the time that it currently takes Reaper to develop both new product lines and support features for existing product lines. The main Reaper website will contain a link to the Asylum calendar and event page. Reaper Miniatures, is a worldwide leader in the design and casting of pewter science fiction and fantasy miniature figurines. Based out of Denton, Texas, Reaper products are available in fine shops around the world. For more information, visit the Reaper Miniatures website at ReaperMini.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pat Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 The Asylum is Reapers R&D area/ game room. We've been having a great time the last two weekends. Anne Forrester the Reaper pro painter sets up in the backroom area and gives out painting tips while she paints some fantastic minis. Bring your mini's and paints and get free tips and tricks!!! Up front this past Sat, we played a 4000 point warlord game. 4 folks on a fantastic 4*8 table with 1000 points each. John and I took 1000 points of Reven each, with almost identical armies, and MAN was that allot of orks on the board We faced off against the Necropolis and their forces of undead. What won the game for ourside was mass numbers and some unbelievable lucky rolls on our side... We're planning a CAV day on the 25th I'm trying to convince all the cav folks I know to head up so we can get a big game going. Patrick "Mad Pat" Haughton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabascojunkie Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Sounds very cool. I'll have to investigate when my wife's at work on Saturday and I have nothing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Pat, mind giving more details about the 25th? Time? Points? Scenario? Restrictions? etc... I have a couple things going that day, but not sure what time yet. I very well might be able to come join, and drag my brother in too. So, post any details you have now, and also update as you get them... Oh, and EchoFive, its not til Feb. so you have time to get familiar with the game before then, I am hosting a large scenario. Just do a search here on the boards for my CETG event for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pat Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Well right now the Plan is this. Show up, Bring CAVs, Kill CAVs. We won't be able to pin down a point total till we see how many folks we have available to play and get a good idea on skill level. If we have a bunch of guys show up who've played a couple of games and are comfortable with the rules then we'll put together a good scenario to run. Other wise it might be something simple I'll be there starting at 10 when the shop opens, and we can go from there. This is more a relaxed cav day. Preset games and tourneys will come soon, then we'll have more info available ahead of time, both here and at the shop. Mad Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echofive Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 awesome, allright thanks for the replys. Any reccomendations on what kind of point totals I should aim for when buying my first few mini's? Also, what is generally considered a good ration of CAV sections to infantry / armor / air sections? Thanks for the information, I'll be at the asylum on the 25th, I'll do my best to have some minis, and a decent understanding of the rules to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efkelley Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 It's likely I'll be there on the 25th too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pat Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 As far as goog point totals. What I would recommend at this point is buy the CAV's you like first. There is nothing wrong with fielding a section of CAV's because you think they look cool. Then play a few games and find the balance of forces that work well for the way you play. There is no good set ratio of units for the "perfect" unit. Its always good to have some of each, but the ratio is up to the way you like to play. As for having a decent understanding of the rules, no worries there, even if we have to help you out your first couple of turns you'll find after that you won't even have to think about it. ohh and on a side note, remember were playing in the reaper pro shop..they have cav's there to buy...*grin* In fact may be the best place to pick up new releases. Patrick "Mad Pat" Haughton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 ohh and on a side note, remember were playing in the reaper pro shop..they have cav's there to buy...*grin* In fact may be the best place to pick up new releases. Patrick "Mad Pat" Haughton My brother was there a little while back. He lives just down the street from them and so I asked him to go and see if he could get a few things for me. He told me that they basically told him that they were not going to be opening a storefront there at the Reaper HQ as they wanted to promote their business thru the local stores. Long story short, they would not let my brother buy anything there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystorm Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 He told me that they basically told him that they were not going to be opening a storefront there at the Reaper HQ as they wanted to promote their business thru the local stores. Long story short, they would not let my brother buy anything there. I'm sorry your brother got turned away, I'd try again during the Asylum hours. The Asylum is part store, part research and development facility. It is only open on Saturdays, 10am to 6pm. cher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormCaller Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Yup walked through it with a couple of staff about a week ago. Was very interesting and they will most definitely be selling stuff there. Reaper of course as well as hobby tools and they even had some Dwarven Forge boxes for you D&D fans. I believe that they are limited quantity and won't be bought again. Also got to put my grubby hands on the new Warlord book. Looks nice. They were still busy putting up the pegboard and racks so it may be they were just not ready to open the doors yet for that. Anyway, I'll be there on the 25th efkelley has begged me enough.. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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