[Deptheads] Heroclix events - Wizkids

[Eric M. Aldrich I]

Looks like Vic has it covered :-)

Eric

On Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 12:22:15AM -0700, Victor B wrote:
> Collectables.
> Wizkids and wizards of the coast have several pre-painted miniature collectable gamesranging from halo actionclix and mechwarrior clix to heroclix, d&d miniatures, star war miniatures and axis and allies miniatures.
> I schedule these events each convention and they are run by dci and wizkids judges (like myself since the begining of magic: the gathering at origins in dallas and first heroclix tourneys several year ago when only a few of us were qualified judges). I always schedule and run heroclix events. It is a staple of collectables.
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> We have many miniature players that play pre-painted collectable miniatures. Sorta a reverse gateway. You have collectors that play, mini gamers that hated painting figures and changing army rules, and people that like the quick tourney environment wizkids and wizards of coast has for their miniature games (which mimics how they run the magic: the gathering tournaments and others ccgs- quick and fast with convention only exclusives). But  for heroclix mostly you have comic book fans playing. Taking their groups of heroes and villains vs yours. Tying in expansion sets with upcoming comic book  movies to release at same time doesn't hurt either.
> San diego comic con is huge for heroclix and other collectable miniature and card events. 
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> Any questions feel free to message me and ask or look at past convention programs to note what was run. Also have your heroclix judge friend contact me.
> Once again....welcome to the staff.....your impact is already felt
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> Vic
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Robyn Nixon <robynln at gmail.com>
> To: deptheads at strategicon.net
> Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2008 2:23:07 AM
> Subject: [Deptheads] Heroclix events - Wizkids
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> I?ve been approached by a friend who just became a Judge for Wizkids gaming?s Heroclix about running some events at Strategicon.
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> Heroclix is currently the new gateway game for many players into Miniatures, but its ?collectable?.  What department is responsible for such events?  Which room hosts it?  
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> I know that many traditional miniature players have a visceral reaction of ?Eww/Yuck? toward clix players, most have to acknowledge the lure these games have for our younger players, and understand that having them at the convention allows new players to be introduced to miniatures.
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> I see that mixing in these events into our traditional miniatures will bring new blood to the miniature arena, and it definitely fits under the banner of Sci-fi/Fantasy <grin>.
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> So??  Where should I direct him to:  Minatures or collectables?
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> Robyn
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