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I agree about the Objective Scenarios. I vote we build our detachments at 750 and allow playing at lower values, minimum of 350. That way, when someone does want to play a larger game, the detachments are at the right points values, and if needed, we could do those missions as team missions.

The next thing to consider would be who is playing what factions?
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Groomie

Stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?

I decided to post a sample Detachment to illustrate how this will work. Here is a list of three detachments.

Cygnar Detachment 1 (750 Points)
Lord Commander Stryker
Lancer
Thunderhead
Captain Arlan Strangeways
Gun Mage Captain Adept
Journeyman Warcaster
3 Stormsmiths
3 Storm Lances
Storm Blades with Unit Attachment
Eiryss
Gorman Di Wulfe
Rupert Carvolo

Cygnar Detachment 2 (750 points)
Lt. Allister Caine
Ironclad
Lancer
Sentinel
Captain Maxwell Finn
Gun Mage Captain Adept
Journeyman Warcaster
Arcane Tempest Gun Mages
10 Long Gunners with Unit Attachment
First Mate Hawk
Ogrun Bokur
Lady Aiyana and Master Holt

Cygnar Detachment 3 (750 points)
Commander Adept Nemo
Centurion
Lancer
Ironclad
Gun Mage Captain Adept
Journeyman Warcaster
3 Stormsmiths
3 Storm Lances
Storm Blades with Unit Attachment
6 Stormguard

How this works in the campaign:
You and your opponent agree to a points value for your game. The challenger (I believe) gets to set the value. You play with a detachment and if the game is larger than your detachment, you can dip into a second (or third). Obviously I couldn't play Epic Stryker unless the game was 750. I can't duplicate Warcasters or Unique Models (e.g. Captain Finn, Thunderhead) between detachments. In the examples above I could use the same Ironclad or unit of storm blades, unless the game was very large. I hope this helps with setting up your detachments.

This isn't the detachments I'll be using, by the way. Not even sure I'll play Cygnar yet.
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Groomie

Stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?

Bill, Chris K, Rob H, and I were talking about the Theater of War Campaign tonight. Right now, we have at least four solid players with possibly up to 7. I think that we should look at starting with what we have, and letting anyone who wants to jump in later join an established player as a team.

That being said, here is what we have:

Chris K: Khador
Rob H: Cryx
Bill C: Cryx
Groomie: Cygnar

I was thinking that with the duplicitous nature of the Cryx Faction, we could have them play against each other and have one of them play with the Protectorate territories. If we get a POM player, they can join that team.

If we go ahead and start, this way of doing things allows us to add other players of varying degrees of commitment down the line. It has some aspects of the Escalation Leagues that way while still advancing a campaign at the same time.

I propose that we meet next Tuesday, either at the store or at Village Inn to discuss this further. If we meet at Village Inn, I will buy pie for everyone who attends. No joke.
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Groomie

Stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?

You should talk to Roger & Larry. Roger was a workhorse in the first campaign & I would think he would like to finish one out!

I would be up for a campaign. Though yes I am one of those silly college kids who only show up every tuesday for the leage so far. I could even talk to the others and see how many we get.
I have
Cryx 2447pts
Trollbloods 1787pts

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Groomie Game Pariah Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 718 Status: Offline Location: Iowa City	Post subject:
	I agree about the Objective Scenarios. I vote we build our detachments at 750 and allow playing at lower values, minimum of 350. That way, when someone does want to play a larger game, the detachments are at the right points values, and if needed, we could do those missions as team missions. The next thing to consider would be who is playing what factions? _________________ Groomie Stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?

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Groomie Game Pariah Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 718 Status: Offline Location: Iowa City	Post subject:
	I decided to post a sample Detachment to illustrate how this will work. Here is a list of three detachments. Cygnar Detachment 1 (750 Points) Lord Commander Stryker Lancer Thunderhead Captain Arlan Strangeways Gun Mage Captain Adept Journeyman Warcaster 3 Stormsmiths 3 Storm Lances Storm Blades with Unit Attachment Eiryss Gorman Di Wulfe Rupert Carvolo Cygnar Detachment 2 (750 points) Lt. Allister Caine Ironclad Lancer Sentinel Captain Maxwell Finn Gun Mage Captain Adept Journeyman Warcaster Arcane Tempest Gun Mages 10 Long Gunners with Unit Attachment First Mate Hawk Ogrun Bokur Lady Aiyana and Master Holt Cygnar Detachment 3 (750 points) Commander Adept Nemo Centurion Lancer Ironclad Gun Mage Captain Adept Journeyman Warcaster 3 Stormsmiths 3 Storm Lances Storm Blades with Unit Attachment 6 Stormguard How this works in the campaign: You and your opponent agree to a points value for your game. The challenger (I believe) gets to set the value. You play with a detachment and if the game is larger than your detachment, you can dip into a second (or third). Obviously I couldn't play Epic Stryker unless the game was 750. I can't duplicate Warcasters or Unique Models (e.g. Captain Finn, Thunderhead) between detachments. In the examples above I could use the same Ironclad or unit of storm blades, unless the game was very large. I hope this helps with setting up your detachments. This isn't the detachments I'll be using, by the way. Not even sure I'll play Cygnar yet. _________________ Groomie Stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?

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Groomie Game Pariah Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 718 Status: Offline Location: Iowa City	Post subject:
	Bill, Chris K, Rob H, and I were talking about the Theater of War Campaign tonight. Right now, we have at least four solid players with possibly up to 7. I think that we should look at starting with what we have, and letting anyone who wants to jump in later join an established player as a team. That being said, here is what we have: Chris K: Khador Rob H: Cryx Bill C: Cryx Groomie: Cygnar I was thinking that with the duplicitous nature of the Cryx Faction, we could have them play against each other and have one of them play with the Protectorate territories. If we get a POM player, they can join that team. If we go ahead and start, this way of doing things allows us to add other players of varying degrees of commitment down the line. It has some aspects of the Escalation Leagues that way while still advancing a campaign at the same time. I propose that we meet next Tuesday, either at the store or at Village Inn to discuss this further. If we meet at Village Inn, I will buy pie for everyone who attends. No joke. _________________ Groomie Stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?

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admin Site Admin Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 954 Status: Offline Location: Coralville, Iowa	Post subject:
	You should talk to Roger & Larry. Roger was a workhorse in the first campaign & I would think he would like to finish one out!

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Tweak Newb Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 11 Status: Offline	Post subject:
	I would be up for a campaign. Though yes I am one of those silly college kids who only show up every tuesday for the leage so far. I could even talk to the others and see how many we get. I have Cryx 2447pts Trollbloods 1787pts