Comments on: 2009 Masters Event Last Minute Changes http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/2009/07/10/2009-masters-event-last-minute-changes/ Just the blarg Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:22:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stunami http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/2009/07/10/2009-masters-event-last-minute-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-11233 Stunami Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:00:50 +0000 http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/?p=2785#comment-11233 While the timing could be better, I like this. They call the event "Masters," but typically you really only show mastery over a single list or even a particular trick/tactic/bizarre rule that's "on the list" and therefore exploitable. Telling players that they really need to demonstrate a thorough mastery of the faction in general really makes me feel that people are more "masters" than in previous years. More variety means less gimmicks, less about "X is totally broken," and more about general competency (or perhaps a buttload of luck.) Other than the timing, how's that bad? As to the cost, yes, that's there. Maybe I live in a very spoiled area, but I couldn't see someone on hard times trying to go to Masters not being able to borrow the models. I know if I thought a local had a good shot of going the distance, I'd lend him my army to help him in that. Just so long as he gives due credit on any paint jobs. ;) While the timing could be better, I like this. They call the event “Masters,” but typically you really only show mastery over a single list or even a particular trick/tactic/bizarre rule that’s “on the list” and therefore exploitable. Telling players that they really need to demonstrate a thorough mastery of the faction in general really makes me feel that people are more “masters” than in previous years. More variety means less gimmicks, less about “X is totally broken,” and more about general competency (or perhaps a buttload of luck.) Other than the timing, how’s that bad?

As to the cost, yes, that’s there. Maybe I live in a very spoiled area, but I couldn’t see someone on hard times trying to go to Masters not being able to borrow the models. I know if I thought a local had a good shot of going the distance, I’d lend him my army to help him in that. Just so long as he gives due credit on any paint jobs. ;)

]]> By: Al http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/2009/07/10/2009-masters-event-last-minute-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-11219 Al Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:57:44 +0000 http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/?p=2785#comment-11219 Agreed. I like the idea that we won't be seeing Vlad/eVlad every round (or for that matter, other go-to casters). However, there's a huge financial burden now on the player and some players may not have the ability to shell out for 6 other casters or the time commitment to paint them if they're obsessive or habitual about it. I'm not playing in Masters, but I'll definitely be interested to see how it turns out... Agreed. I like the idea that we won’t be seeing Vlad/eVlad every round (or for that matter, other go-to casters). However, there’s a huge financial burden now on the player and some players may not have the ability to shell out for 6 other casters or the time commitment to paint them if they’re obsessive or habitual about it.

I’m not playing in Masters, but I’ll definitely be interested to see how it turns out…

]]> By: Z http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/2009/07/10/2009-masters-event-last-minute-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-11215 Z Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:58:42 +0000 http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/?p=2785#comment-11215 Yeah, this is a cool change, but the timing is really weird. I guess there's 5 weeks to go, but that's a really close shave, especially if they do not own every warlock/warcaster for their factions. Z Yeah, this is a cool change, but the timing is really weird. I guess there’s 5 weeks to go, but that’s a really close shave, especially if they do not own every warlock/warcaster for their factions.

Z

]]> By: Iskandar http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/2009/07/10/2009-masters-event-last-minute-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-11213 Iskandar Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:42:45 +0000 http://www.dankelzahn.com/blog/?p=2785#comment-11213 Agreed on all points Dave. :/ --Norbert Agreed on all points Dave. :/

–Norbert

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