This weekend: Kippers' Melee

For those of you reading my blog starting next week I should be back to a normalish writing schedule with things to say. That's because this weekend is Kippers' and after Kippers' life can return to normal.

I am currently sitting in a room surrounded by ID badges, players packages, laminated pages, a mound of prizes....I am hoping there is room in the car for it all.

My kids are glad things will soon be back to normal because they want to paint again and with colder weather upon us here in Canada it's a great time to get paint stations and craft areas set up.

All I need to know in life I learned from Star Wars

I wish it were true, but although I love the movies I am not so die hard a fan that I know all the ships and pilots by name. I can't look at the latest Lego kit and know that the planet represented is Endor not Tatoine. I don't remember which episode the Vadar cut off Luke's hand in. 

But despite all of this I still enjoy the game X-Wing put out by Fantasy Flight. I play Rebel: typically with Luke right in the middle of everything with R2 to keep him alive. And now the new wave has hit, I bought the ships and have barely taken them out of the package.

Our favorite game shop, Dice Bag, got us hooked on it and when we heard about their grand re-opening X-Wing tournament we made arrangements. I didn't actually play in the tournament, I had been away at work and decided to spend some time with my kids but we all drove down so my hubby could play. 

It was interesting to see the various builds people were using and shocking to hear someone say they had striped and painted theirs so they would be more acurate to the movies. I personally like them the way they come. Here are a few pictures from the day: one of the store owners had just got back from GenCon and had the new ships for us to see as well.

If you haven't tried it you should.

Kippers'

Gosh it's awfully close to tournament time. In just a few short weeks I will be hostessing the second Kippers' Melee. I am nervous because of the scope of the event this year compared to last and excited to see old friends and meet new ones.

It is strange to think how quickly this went from being a small 18 person event to currently having registered 30 fantasy, 16 40k, as well as those signed up for Warmachine, Xwing, Malifaux, and Magic (I don't know the exact numbers off hand). We have secured over $2000 in prizes as well as the trophies.

There is still a bit of administrative work to be done as the day draws closer with id badges to be made up and players packages to be printed, but I am pleased with the overall community response and with how the event has come together.

If you haven't heard of us check out www.kippersmelee.ca for the full details of last year and this year.