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    Hi Folks,

    We were looking at the events at Origins, and there are three Record Breaking Events hosted by Ares - WGF, WGS, and SoG. According to the Origins website, the cost for WGF and SoG is $12 apiece, and for WGS is $2.

    Does anyone know if there is a mistake in the pricing, and, if so, what the actual prices are?

    Is anyone planning on participating?
    “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ― Plato

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    Those are the 'upcharges' that Isabella asked me to enter for those two events, Erik...

    I would assume that participants perhaps receive a prize 'covered' by that additional $10 over the normal $2 charge that our games usually are. I have no idea how many folks will participate in this kind of game, particularly given its heftier cover charge compared to other gaming opportunities, and especially if one is on a tight budget.

    Not sure if I will join the action or be helping to manage our BGIF area during those times...

    All the best,
    Matt

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    The up charge covers the cost of the mini which you will get to keep.

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    Thanks for the clarification.

    I wonder, then, if they will make the numbers.
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    ill be in both wgf and wgs events!

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    As of this morning, there are two people signed up for both Wings games and no one for the Sails game. I wonder if they should have forgone the prize and just made it a $2 event. Time will tell.
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    I've signed up. Looking forward to a good time, but will probably be cannon fodder.

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    I'm in for the WGF and WGS events. Hope they are advertising enough to drum up enough players to make the new records. Should be fun.

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    Wish I could be there...

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    What are the current records for the largest number of players in a single game for WGF and WGS?

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    Hi all

    I am travelling from across the pond to participate for the week at Origins.

    I have had difficulty in trying to find where to sign up for the 'extra events'

    I have the GM access / pass completed

    I would like to participate in all 3 events if they do not clash with the pirates game i am running...

    Matt can you register me for them?

    See you Friday 9th

    Cheers

    Simon / Maverick / Ensign Patch

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maverick View Post
    Hi all

    I am travelling from across the pond to participate for the week at Origins.

    I have had difficulty in trying to find where to sign up for the 'extra events'

    I have the GM access / pass completed

    I would like to participate in all 3 events if they do not clash with the pirates game i am running...

    Matt can you register me for them?

    See you Friday 9th

    Cheers

    Simon / Maverick / Ensign Patch



    i look forward to seeing you there!!!

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    We should be able to get you in them using the 'chips' we can purchase that allow a player to get into any game that still has room - we'll sort that out once we're at the con, Simon.

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carl_Brisgamer View Post
    What are the current records for the largest number of players in a single game for WGF and WGS?
    It's 100 for WGF Carl, set by the Italian Wing, not sure there is one for WGS
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    Here's a partial AAR by one of the flyers: About 18 pilots signed on for the WWI world record breaker (no record broken this year, unfortunately). On the southern flank of the battle, chuck42 flew into the thick of a fur ball which included her cousin Mark (true WoG noob in his 1st ever game), Misdomingo, and 2 others. Guns blazing, Misdomingo leapt from the burning wreckage of her blue Albatros DIII (Frommherz). She crawled out across the wing as her plane took a nosedive. Luckily chuck42 was flying at an elevation just below her in a matching red Albatros DIII (Von Richthofen) and caught Misdomingo in mid fall. Misdomingo saw her chance for a new plane and Chuck42 parachuted into a nearby Starbucks for an Origins caffeine fill-up.

    Misdomingo piloted the commandeered redbird and exacted her revenge, earning a true ace with 5 kills. The last 2 planes circled each other and exchanged simultaneous fire. The other pilot drew a donut. Misdomingo took just too much damage and plummeted Earthward.

    So a hearty thank you for all the fun and also for such a warm welcome for my cousin's 1st convention ever.

    Clear skies to you all,

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