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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN  Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:06 pm |
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Hi!
The centurion models would make great slan proxies since most of it is grav type vehicles.
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Mojarn Piett
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 7:44 am |
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| Quote (primarch @ 13 2003 Sep.,22:34) | Hi!
I once heard "communism" was just a longer more painful route to reach capitalism....
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I am going to regret saying this. But I'm still going to say it...
There is a reason why "Capitalism" works somewhat better than "Communism". Capitalism is based on the premise of human selfishness and greed. Because this basic foundation of human nature has been got right, and built upon, it works.
Communism, OTOH, makes the same mistake as the humanistic philosophy, namely thinking that there are totally unselfish human beings around. The thing practiced in Soviet Union, however, ?should be called "Red Fascism" as that is a far more accurate description of it.
That said, I don't give pure capitalism high marks either for the simple reason that it _is_ based on human selfishness and greed. Certainly I don't belive for a second that the so-called "market forces" automatically provide what is good for people. "Market Forces" tend to give to those who already have and take from those who don't have.
It's a _very_ imperfect world.  ?
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:04 pm |
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Well Capitalism works over Communism ... for many reasons, good and bad. ?However being a child of Capitalism all my life, a free market society does give everyone the chance to succeed, in theory. Your opinion is not unusual for many Europeans. It does not upset me, we are use to the criticism ! ? ?Of course Stalin's version of Communism had as much to do with real Communism as bin Laden does with Islam ...
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primarch
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:51 pm |
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Hi!
Mojarn, no need to be apologetic, thats EXACTLY the reason capitalism works. Any economic or government model that does not take into account the "natural" drives of the human being is doomed to faliure. Communism and most "socialist" movements don't work precisely because people want "things" usually more than they really need. As a race we have not yet evolved past our base and petty deires for "our own good" instead of whats good for our race in general.
If you like "trueisms" here's a couple more:
Communism is capitalism for the few....
Democracy only grants an illusion of freedom, power is still held by but a few powerful interest groups....
My rights as an individual end when there is no longer anything to profit from them....
My neighbors rights begin when they do not impinge on my profits or selfish needs....
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 5:02 pm |
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Too quote a recent rock song ... "It's a wicked world we live in !" 
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:46 pm |
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:55 pm |
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As of last night I officially secured a venue. I know this isa widely geographically diverse group, but I thought I'd post it here just in case. This is a copy of the post I put in the Event Announcements thread on the SG board.
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For those of you in commuting distance of Nashville, Tennessee Nashcon '05 will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29.
Nashcon is sponsored by HMGS (Historical Miniature Game Society), a national gaming organization here in the US. Traditionally, Nashcon has been almost entirely historical games. While it will still be dominated by historicals, they are branching out into fantasy and scifi.
They have agreed to allow us to run an Epic Tournament on that Saturday. It will be RTT structure, with a minimum of 3 rounds. I will post more details as we get them hashed out.
The event is $18 for HMGS members, $23 for non-members through pre-registration, $20/$25 at the door. Convention Info, Registration Form, and a preliminary game schedule are available at:
http://www.hmgs-midsouth.org/convention ... ashcon2004
Also, GJLane and some of the crew from Memphis will be putting on an Epic Demo at some point during the weekend.
There is a small chance that we may pull off an official RTT event and gain the official GW support therby (trophies, prizes, advertisement in White Dwarf, etc.), but we will need 12 solid commitments and a few more for extras before we can qualify. Mostly, I'd really like to have the free ad in WD but that takes a 2 month advance notice. Anyone who can commit at this point will be much appreciated.
Those of you who are interested, please email me at neal.e.hunt@vanderbilt.edu and I will put you on the email list. If you can confirm at this point, so much the better.
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:52 pm |
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Arrrgh! So close, yet too far away (6+hours). Such is my lot in life... 
my 2cents,
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nealhunt
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:08 pm |
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Ahh... don't be such a sissy. At 6 hours, you ought to be able to day trip it.
Seriously, where are you? And if you are west of here, did you know about the Memphis tourney March 19 (this Saturday)?
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:53 pm |
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Sorry, north. I live in Ohio. And as much as I would LOVE to come, I cannot get that holiday off. #$#@$# ! Maybe next time...
I swear...once in my life I will get to a tournament...sometime...somewhere....
One that has Epic, anyways....there is one in Columbus, OH, but they don't advertive Epic at all...
my 2cents,
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Post subject: Epic Tournament in Nashville, TN Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:48 pm |
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From the flier I created for the tourney. If anyone is within driving distance of Nashville, I would appreciate it if you posted a flier at your local game shop. Drop me an email and I'll send you a copy.
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The Epic tournament will be a 3 round tournament in Rogue Trader format. Points will be scored based on margin of victory and sportsmanship. Armies will be judged on painting and overall composition. Winner will be based on the aggregate score in all categories. Each round will be 2? hours, with 30 minutes between each. 2700 point army limit. In addition to published lists, the following will be allowed*: Ulthwe, Black legion, Lost and the Damned. If you have questions, please contact Neal Hunt at nealhunt@yahoo.com. RSVP?s appreciated but not required.
When: May 28 (Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend)
Where: Cool Springs Marriot
How much: $18 for HMGS members, $23 for non-members through pre-registration, $20/$25 at the door.
Sign in: 9am
Battles start: 10 am
Nashcon membership grants access to all convention events in addition to tournament. Convention Info, Registration Form, and preliminary game schedule are available at:
http://www.hmgs-midsouth.org/convention ... ashcon2004
* Allowed army lists are still under discussion and may include others. Published lists include those in the core book, Swordwind supplement and Fanatic magazine. All lists are available at the Specialist Games Epic website.
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