519 Gamers

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop St N
Cambridge, ON
519-653-4460
12pm - 4pm
3 35min rounds + Finals


Friends become foes and foes become worse as the Secret Invasion continues to wreak havoc across the Marvel Universe!

This event will be a Floor:50% 600 point event.

(( At least 300 points of a force must come from Secret Invasion, with the rest coming from any unretired sets.))

PRIZE: Winner and fellowship will receive Feat F103 Improvise

((Wizkids website lists this event as a 300pt Floor event. This has been changed to the event above))

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop Street N
Cambridge, ON
(519) 653-4460

**note**
1 pm start time!

Point Total: 600 (4 Actions)
Format: Unrestricted 
BFC's: No BFCs may be played at this Event
Feats: No Alternate Team ability feats may be used.

Barred Figures:
None

Rules:

Team Up

Choose two team ability's all members of your force must have one of these two team abilities on their dial, you must have at least 3 models on your team with each of the two team abilities showing on thier dial (for example 3 Avengers and 4 Spiderman ally would be an acceptable team).  Keywords will be ignored for this event.

Prizes for Sportsman and Champion.

"Cry Havok"
Details:
When: Aug 29th to 31th, 2008
Where: UW site, Acton On
Cost: $40
Blankets: 1

Our 5th event of the season, we continue to build momentum. Every event so far has broken the attendance record for the previous events and we look to keep that ball rolling.

After the amount of roleplaying plots required for a long 4 day event, we're looking to get back to intense storylines and combat, so polish your weapons... this ride will be bumpy.

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Underworld is a fantasy, medieval, live-roleplaying system. Its complex and intelligent rules allow for broad character development including aspects of race, culture, socio-economic background, and faith.

Not for the faint of heart, the Underworld LARP has a minimum age restriction of 18 years of age and prides itself on a wide variety of plot; from the fun adventures which LARPers have come to love, to those which include mature subject matter and challenging social issues that may be unsuitable for some. All players must sign our Waiver/Health form before playing to ensure that they fully understand their obligations and restrictions.

Underworld prides itself on its diversity and encourages a great time and an educational environment where people from all walks of life can interact and learn from and about each other. Players are encouraged to explore our website thoroughly (especially our policies section) in order to make an informed decision before participating in our events.

For more information, contact Dave....

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
Street: 124 Bishop Street N #14
City/Town: Cambridge, ON

300pt TWO (2) BOOSTER DRAFT

The Secret Invasion continues!

Skrulls have infiltrated Secret Invasion boosters. Are you going to let this alien scum take over HeroClix? Are you going to be a Skrull collaborator or part of the resistance?

PRIZE: Winner & fellowship, will receive Feat F102 Disassemble

((All participants must purchase two (2) Secret Invasion Boosters to play. Cost per booster is $11.99 + tax. No additional fee to play this week because of the format.))

Furtado has to work on the 8th so I am going to go back to running this on the 8th as I have no other idea's.

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop Street N
Cambridge, ON
(519) 653-4460

**note**
1 pm start time!

Point Total: 600 
Format: Unrestricted 
BFC's: No BFCs may be played at this Event
Feats: Restricted Feats Only

Barred Figures:
No colossal figures may be played

Rules:

Ping Pong

All Attacks do knock back equal to twice the damage dealt, when a model is knocked back into a wall or blocking terrain the bounce back in the other direction and finish moving the total amount of the knock back damage.  Figures that have something that normally makes them immune to knock back (charge, Giant size, double base) will suffer knock back as per normal for this even but they will be immune to knock back damage.  Indor Maps only for this Event.

Example, Juggernaught is hit for 3 damage and is knocked back diagonally and hits a wall after 2 squares, he then proceeds to get knocked on the opposite diagonal from the wall an additional 4 squares.

Prizes for Sportsman and Champion.

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop Street N
Cambridge, ON
(519) 653-4460

**note**
1 pm start time!

Point Total: 400 
Format: Unrestricted 
BFC's: Normal
Feats: You may only play feats available in the restricted format.

Barred Figures:
-Any Figure with Hypersonic or can use hypersonic through a white power.

Rules:

Balanced Attack

To ensure your force is using a balanced attack the following rules apply
Starting at the beginning of your first turn you receive -2 attack to all close combat strikes and ranged damage cannot be reduced below one, the moment you hit with a ranged attack this reverses, all ranged attacks become -2 to hit and close combat damage cannot be reduced below zero.  This will go back and forth through out the game until the end.

Prizes for Sportsman and Champion.

Friday July 25, 2008

Friday NightMagic ( FNM )DCI Draft

Modified Swiss - No Elimination Rounds
Cost: $15.00
Time: 7:00 registration 7:30 start
Product: 3 Eventide boosters
Prizes: Prize pool will consist of 1 Eventide booster per registered participant. Prizes will be divided 70% / 30% for the top 2 players. FNM Wall of Roots Foil promo to the top 2, plus 2 FNM Wall of roots foils to be handed out randomly
Door prizes: 1 random Eventide booster each round

see store for more details..

Email: mozmagic@sympatico.ca
web: mozmagic.page.tl

Saturday July 26, 2008

DCI Eventide Launch Party - Sealed Event
Modified Swiss - No Elimination Rounds
Cost: $25.00
Time: 4:00 registration 4:30 start
Product: 1 Shadowmoor tournament deck (75 cards) and 2 Eventide boosters ( 15 cards each)
Build a 40 card deck, I ask everyone to hand me back the land and then I redistribute land as required...
Prizes: Prize pool will consist of 1 Eventide booster per registered participant. Prizes will be divided 70% / 25% / 10 %/ 5% for the top 4 players.In addition Eventide Deck Boxes for the top four players.
Door prizes: 1 random Eventide booster each round and 1 Eventide Life Counter each round ( while supplies last)
Promo Card: All registered players receive a free Figure of Destiny Foil Promo ( while supplies last )

see store for more details..

Email: mozmagic@sympatico.ca
web: mozmagic.page.tl

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop Street N
Cambridge, ON
(519) 653-4460

**note**
12:30 pm start time!

Point Total: 900 (4 actions per round)
Format: Unrestricted (though keywords will be ignored for this event for the purpose of theme teams)
BFC's: None
Feats: None

Barred Figures:
-any character with Hypersonic Speed or a SP that grants the power
-any Giant, Double-Base, Duo Attack, Colossal, or an SP that grants any of these powers.
-any character under 60 points
-any character over 200 points

Rules:



Your team must have 8 figures on it. Each will represent a different Lantern Corps. However, for this tournament Indigo/Violet will be combined and White will be added to represent Compassion. As such, you should have one of the following on your team:

-Green Lantern
-Yellow Lantern
-Blue Lantern
-Red Lantern
-Purple/Pink Lantern
-White Lantern
-Orange Lantern
-Black Lantern

a)Each Lantern must have the colour in their name (isolated, Red Tornado is ok but Alfred is not), or be the appropriate colour for the majority of its sculpt (Silver & Gold are not going to pass for White or Yellow). If you think it might not qualify, please ask.

b)A Lantern's powers have no effect on Lanterns of the same colour unless it is the only figure remaining on your opponent's force.

c)Team Abilities will be ignored for this tournament. Each Lantern colour will have it's own ability. However, to avoid teams exploiting them, they will not be posted. Instead, they will be explained at the start of the tournament, with enough time beforehand for everyone to be familiar with them before play starts. There will also be a reference sheet beside each match.

d)All characters are considered to have the Wing speed symbol.

e)If you have a Space Map, please bring it as a precaution, as ideally all matches will take place in Space.

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HOUSE RULES are in effect!

This event will also be using the latest rules of play, found in the Fantastic Four starter set, with one exceptions:

No -2 penalty to movement while carrying someone.

Prizes for winner and sportsman.

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop Street N
Cambridge, ON
(519) 653-4460

**note**
1 pm start time!

Point Total: 500 (4 actions per round)
Format: Unrestricted (though keywords will be ignored for this event)
BFC's: You may bring 3, but only play two. There will be a pre-determined BFC for the final round.
Feats: None

Barred Figures:
-Any character with Perplex, Outwit, Ranged Combat Expert, Close Combat Expert, Mastermind, or ANY Special Power that duplicates any of these effects.
-any character with more than one lightning bolt (ranged targets)
-Any character with the Superman Enemy Team Ability
-Any character that is considered a Veteran, either by way of red ring or on their character card.


Rules:

It's Amateur Night!

In addition to the powers barred from play, the following are in effect:

Would You People Please Listen!!!
-Leadership is a non-optional power. If you have it, you must use it with it's new modification for this event :
On a 5-6: You are granted an extra action
On a 3-4: No action is granted
On a 1-2: You LOSE one action for that round

**note**
This effect does not stack. Regardless of how many people you have with Leadership on your team, you only roll once. The roll can be affected by Probability Control.

Shields Are Up!....Halfway.
-Combat Reflexes and Energy Shield grant a +1 instead of a +2 bonus to their respective defenses.

I Can't Slow Down!!!
-a character attempting to make an attack using Hypersonic Speed must roll a d6 first. On a 1-2, the character is unable to attack anyone but must move it's full movement PAST the intended target.

We're Not Super Heroes, More Like...Above Average
-ALL rolls are subject to a -1. The only exceptions to this are Leadership rolls, Hypersonic rolls (the attack is still a -1 if successful) and the Skrull TA. However, Support and Blades/Claws/Fangs treat zero or negative results as a one, while Regeneration continues to treat a negative result as zero.

He Wasn't Supposed To Duck!
-If you target an opposing piece that is based by another member of your team and you roll a critical miss, the attack hits your ally as if it were the original target. The damage can be reduced, but not avoided. If the attack was for Mind Control, the character attempting to make the attack takes one click of penetrating damage.

For example, Sabretooth charges Black Lightning who is already based by Eclipso. He Critically Misses while trying to use BCF. The Blades damage is 4. It hits Eclipso instead, but he has Impervious. He may not roll to avoid the damage, but still reduces it by 2.

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HOUSE RULES are in effect!

This event will also be using the latest rules of play, found in the Fantastic Four starter set, with one exceptions:

No -2 penalty to movement while carrying someone.

Prizes for winner and sportsman.

Underworld LARP is proud to present our first 4-day event.

There's been an amazing response to recent events from both our old and new UW players. We hit 40 players our last game and that was our 3rd weekend event in over 4 years. As a thank you we're happy to offer you this 4 day event at the same cost as a 3-day weekend. And of course, since it's a long weekend, 2 blankets.

Details
When: Aug 1st to 4th, 2008
Where: UW site, Acton On
Cost: $40
Blankets: 2
Frags: 5
Resets: 2
Production: 1.5

This game is going to be huge, hope to see you all there!

..........

Underworld is a fantasy, medieval, live-roleplaying system. Its complex and intelligent rules allow for broad character development including aspects of race, culture, socio-economic background, and faith.

Not for the faint of heart, the Underworld LARP has a minimum age restriction of 18 years of age and prides itself on a wide variety of plot; from the fun adventures which LARPers have come to love, to those which include mature subject matter and challenging social issues that may be unsuitable for some. All players must sign our Waiver/Health form before playing to ensure that they fully understand their obligations and restrictions.

Underworld prides itself on its diversity and encourages a great time and an educational environment where people from all walks of life can interact and learn from and about each other. Players are encouraged to explore our website thoroughly (especially our policies section) in order to make an informed decision before participating in our events.

For more information, contact Dave....

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop Street N
Cambridge, ON
(519) 653-4460

HEROCLIX TOURNAMENT FORMAT for this SATURDAY, JULY 12th, 2008:

Build a 600pt Unrestricted team with the following "theme":

You MUST have one (and only one) piece with either the POWER COSMIC or QUINTESSENCE team ability, in addition to the remainder of your team. Your team must have a minimum of 4 figures, a maximum of 8 (including pogs).

Once during your turn, as a FREE ACTION, you may "transfer" the POWER COSMIC/QUINTESSENCE TA to any other figure on your team.

The recipient is now considered to have the POWER COSMIC/QUINTESSENCE. The donor is now in a weakened state, and has NO team ability.

The new "owner" of the POWER COSMIC/QUINTESSENCE TA may in turn "transfer" this TA to another friendly figure - although not in the same round. If this occurs, the recipient is now considered to have the POWER COSMIC/QUINTESSENCE. The donor is now in a weakened state, and returns to their previous team ability.

eg. Silver Surfer (PC) gives the POWER COSMIC to Captain America (Ultimates). Silver Surfer now has NO team ability, and Captain America loses Ultimates, and gains Power Cosmic TA. Next turn Captain America (PC) gives the POWER COSMIC to Hawkeye (Ultimates). Captain America returns to Ultimates TA, Hawkeye gains the POWER COSMIC TA, and loses Ultimates TA.

NOTE: Each and every time you attempt to give the POWER COSMIC/QUINTESSENCE TA to another friendly player it potentially comes at a devastating cost.

The donor must roll 2d6.

- On a roll of 3-11, deal the donor ONE (1) unavoidable damage.

- On a roll of 2, deal the donor TWO (2) unavoidable damage AND the recipient ONE (1) unavoidable damage.

- On a roll of 12 the donor/recipient is dealt NO DAMAGE.

EACH figure on your team who is not the ORIGINAL owner of the POWER COSMIC/QUINTESSENCE TA may only be given this new TA once per game. The ORIGINAL owner may be given it back (and then may give it to someone else at their discretion) throughout the game.

eg. team is SILVER SURFER (PC), CAPTAIN AMERICA (U), HAWKEYE (U), IRON WIDOW (U), BLACK PANTHER (Aveng). The TA could be transfer in (but is not limited to) this fashion:

Silver Surfer -> Captain America -> Silver Surfer -> Hawkeye -> Iron Widow -> Silver Surfer -> Black Panther -> Silver Surfer.

** If a character who is not the original owner of the POWER COSMIC/QUINTESSENCE TA is KO'd while in possession of this TA, it immediately revert back to the original owner. The owner then takes ONE (1) Unavoidable damage due to the unexpected surge of power entering their body. **

REGULAR HOUSE RULES APPLY. This is the LAST EVENT using the "old rules". ALL PLAYERS will be expected to be playing with the NEW RULES (Fantastic Four starter set) NEXT WEEK.

On Friday night (July 11) I'll be running a session of Arkham Horror down at Gamer's Guild (Cork Street, Guelph). It's the first scenario in the Arkham Summer League called Snake in the Grass.

Drop me a line (or post here) if you wish to play and can make it - I'll save you a spot. Game time is 7-11pm and it's expected that you'll all be newbies, so come to learn!

"Fate is not satisfied with inflicting one calamity."

Fate is defined as:
1. the ultimate force that supposedly predetermines the course of events
2. the inevitable fortune that happens to a person or thing


Fate will play a role in the world of HeroClix for one day. Heroes and Villains must try to prepare for events they will have no control over.

Point Total: 700 (5 actions per round)
Format: Unrestricted (though keywords will be ignored for this event)
BFC's: None
Feats: None
Barred Figures:
-Any character with Probability Control or a power or Team Ability that grants the use of it.
-Any character with the Kingdom Come, Power Cosmic, or Quintessence Team Ability
-Any other character over 175 points.

*note*
The Kingdom Comic Team Ability and Hypertime Team Ability are not considered to be the same Team Ability for this tournament (thus Monarch can come, but no Red Robin).

Rules:

Critical Hit: Any time a player rolls two 6's while targeting an opposing character, that target character is immediately knocked out. The exceptions to this are attempts to use Incapacitate, Mind Control, or Possession.

Critical Miss: Any time a player rolls two 1's while targeting an opposing character, the player's own character is immediately knocked out. There are no exceptions for this.

Tempting Fate: Twice per game you may "tempt fate." On an attack roll that requires 7 or better to hit, you may use a "fate" token. If you succeed, deal the target one unavoidable damage in addition to the damage of the attack. If you fail, the character attempting to make the attack is dealt three clicks of unavoidable damage.

*note*
-you may not tempt fate while trying to use Incapacitate, Mind Control, or Possession.
-you may not tempt fate twice in the same round.
-tempting fate is optional.

Prizes for both the winner and fellowship.

Sunday, Juny 6th 2008 - Block PARTY
Where: @ University of Guelph, Rm 442 of the University Centre
City/Town: Guelph, Ontario
Street: 3 Wyndham Street North

The day will feature:

- Shadowmoor Draft
- Block Constructed
- Top 8 Draft for the grand prize!

Check out guelphmagic.webs.com for more info! Check out THIS posting on the forums for more DETAILED information

email guelphmagic@gmail.com for more info!

Build a 500pt unrestricted team, using the new HOUSE RULES (Highlander, 10% Feats maximum, etc, etc.) Your team may be a theme team (but is not required), but may not use a GENERIC* keyword.

Games start at 12-12:15pm

$3.00 per adult, $2 under 18.

*Generic keywords: Animal, Armour, Brute, Celebrity, Cosmic, Deity, Detective, Future, Herald, Kid, Martial Artist, Monster, Mutant, Mystical, Past, Police, Politician, Psychic, Reporter, Robot, Ruler, Scientist, Soldier, Spy, Teen, Warrior.

Hello everyone!

I'm pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the Grand River Hobby Gamers Association, taking place at Phoenix Hobbies & Games at 86 Queen St South in Kitchener on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 at 3:00pm.

The GRHG is a group dedicated to bringing hobby gamers together to play - including Dungeons & Dragons, Settlers of Catan, Vampire, Warhammer and many many others! Having problems meeting gamers? Have a group you want to expand? Want to play something new? Join in! Interested? Go to http://www.forgedrpg.com and visit the forums to learn more, or email grhg@forgedrpg.com. Come on - go play!

For more information, the planned agenda is posted below. Thanks!

- Welcome

- What is the GRHG, its objectives and its goals?

- An association dedicated to Hobby Games, and activities related to hobby games.

- Goals include:

    - promote the gaming hobby,
    - educate the public about hobby games and their potential benefits,
    - educate its members about the variety of hobby games, new games, and news within the hobby,
    - facilitate interaction between members.

- Currently proposed meeting structure for the Association

- General Meetings
    - assoc. business, news, other non-play activities (mini-design contests, etc.)
    - proposed schedule: monthly
- Rallies
    - game play gatherings, no association business
    - proposed schedule: monthly
- Conventions
    - game play, association promotion, public education public demonstrations
    - proposed schedule: annually

- Proposed membership structure for the Association

- Proposed membership levels/classes
- Proposed membership fees

- Proposed Executive membership structure

- President, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- As determined necessary, Directors.

- Solicitation of feedback, and ideas for the association.

- Call for volunteers.

- Adjourn official meeting; suggest people can remain to 'hang out', 'network', and play pick-up games.

Retro Rocket will be closing at 5pm Friday, June 6th (normally open until 8pm). We will re-open between 11-11:30am on Saturday, June 7th.

I apologize for an inconvenience.

- Chris

As most of us know, Wizkids has been throwing rule change after rule change at us recently. Not only is it difficult for the seasoned player to grasp at the best of times, but new players must find it even more so. With the addition of special objects, event dials, and special condition maps, it can be almost overwhelming.

To combat this, these new HOUSE RULES will be in effect EVERY WEEK for EVERY TOURNAMENT, unless otherwise noted in a specific tournament.


1) 10% of build total limit on Feats. (so a 500pt game may have 50pts MAX of Feat Cards)

2) Limit of ONE Special Object per player per game. ( eg. Turret or 3-D Dumpster or Kinetic Accelerator) You may bring any number to choose from for the duration of the tourney, but only ONE per match.

3) Allowance of ONE proxy Feat Card or Battlefield Condition per tournament, provided that the player brings a printed out copy of the card. You MUST have a print-out or you cannot proxy from now on.

4) Both players must agree to playing on maps with special rules or using Event Dials. (Space map, Galactus map, Dawn of Time map, etc.)

5) Team Build Sheet is to be handed in with tournament fee before gaming area entered.

6) "HIGHLANDER" rule in full effect. (No more than ONE of any figure (or pog) from a given set. Characters with the same name from different sets are permitted.)

Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
124 Bishop Street North #14
Cambridge, ON
N3H 2K1

Due to growing player concerns that have been recently brought to my attention, ALL players will now be expected to adhere to the following additional rule:

Prior to entering the gaming area on tournament days, each player will be expected to fill out a simple form which will serve as documentation of: team build (including names and point totals of all characters, as well as feats), team build total, and a list of the 4 chosen Battlefield Conditions to be played. Once handed in, this can NOT be altered.

Again, this is to be done BEFORE you enter the gaming area. Forms will be provided. Your form will be handed to your first opponent for verification and each opponent afterwards.

Thank you in advance for complying.