Northern Piggies Grand Day Out - Saturday 14th October 2023

[yesmrkev]

Hi all,

New forum member here but I've taken part in both game days at Element games last year.  Looking forward to being a part of this one too.

Any help required in setting things up?

[Sean Clark]

Hi Kev

Welcome to the forum :-)

Not at the moment. We're still in the research and development stage. Once we get a bit closer to, we may require a few bits. I think nailing down the date and generating interest was our first priority, on the basis of the old adage that if you build it, they will come!

[yesmrkev]

Good stuff!  I've reached out to my mate Mike who's come to game up north in the past - he'd be very keen to attend, but hasn't invested in Piggy games yet so would still be a newbie.

I'm relatively local (Warrington) however if there are enough people staying the night before I'd likely join you all, good opportunity to go into Manchester for a bit of a social?

[Sean Clark]

There's no requirement for everyone to bring something Piggie along...just to have an interest in the games and figures. Ideally we'll have a game on each table with as many people playing as possible.

[John in York]

As Sean says -
You don't have to bring a game.
All levels of experience in playing piggy games in general and the specific games on offer will be welcome.
In the next month or so we'll be asking if people do have game set ups they would like to bring. We'll then put together a list of what will be on offer.

[martin goddard]

Is the date fixed yet?


martin

[John in York]

hi Martin,
Yes.
Element Games sent me an email saying that the date is booked in.
Cheers

[Dave Knight]

I will make it if I can but my usual dog sitter is not available that weekend .  I may have an alternative but I won't know until a lot nearer the day.

[Smiley Miley 66]

I ve booked the time off either side of the weekend, so I can come up with Martin and Stewart.
As from our point of view it will be a "long weekend" Travel time, staying over and travelling back etc.
Games if you want I can bring up Hammerin Iron. As I do have a complete set up. Can even put on 2 tables at same time if required ? I have enough ships. Either based on Martins Quick scenario's or as a complete game. Whichever is required and wanted ?
Miles

[Jimmy James]

Rightio, I'm definitely in gents. Lovely stuff!

JJ

[Sean Clark]

I ve booked the time off either side of the weekend, so I can come up with Martin and Stewart.
As from our point of view it will be a "long weekend" Travel time, staying over and travelling back etc.
Games if you want I can bring up Hammerin Iron. As I do have a complete set up. Can even put on 2 tables at same time if required ? I have enough ships. Either based on Martins Quick scenario's or as a complete game. Whichever is required and wanted ?
Miles

Miles, just the offer of the game is great for now thank you. 1 table of Hammerin Iron ought to be enough for now. I think after thelis next weekend, we'll  take a look at early interest and look to publicise  more widely.

[martin goddard]

As you begin the organisation of the day Sean, here is what we are bringing so far.
The 14th October is a long way distant but planning in advance is probably a good idea.

Miles and I are travelling up together on the Friday night.
Miles is kindly doing the driving.
Thus, we can be there very early on Saturday morning to help with any setting up etc.
Miles is bringing a complete Hammerin' Iron.
martin is bringing a complete CK.

Stewart is checking his work schedule to see if he can make it or not. I expect he will give info here.

Would it be a good idea to publicise the event widely?

Is the event going in to the evening?  If so, maybe there can be gametes, quiz  or a talk?
Please don't let me push things onto  the organisers. I am just happy to be there.

martin

[martin goddard]

Calling John and Sean

About the piggy day up north.

1.How many tables are booked at element games? I ask because games can be left set up for  passers by to admire (Stewart's trench raid) / admonish (Sean's Towton).

2. A special piggy figure for the players on the day?

3. Are there other events or calls for table space that day? e.g a warhammer competition?

4. Mighta  magazine come along to do a  view/picture?

martin

[Sean Clark]

I'm hoping over the next few days to start pushing the advertising for this. Myself and John are in communication in the background. Update by Saturday at the latest!

[Stewart 46A]

Sean,
I'm planning to be there,
Will bring 'Pirate land raid' game.

Stewart