CHAOS CUP 2012 - Sept 15-16

[Zoglug]

Valen has a lot to answer for as I am currently looking at the cost of flights & a weeks accommodation to attend the tourney! It definitely takes travelling to play blood bowl to a whole new level for me at least!

[Valen]

Yay, Zoggy is on board

[Jonny_P]

Schweet!

This year is being (fake) brought to you by Nurgle King and (real) Impact Miniatures

And not only will we have a brand new ff-field designed Nurgle Chaos Cup Limited Edition pitch for sale, but we are looking at 3 different colors of Chaos Cup 2012 dice for various levels of pre-registration.

And of course a new coin showing official Chaos Cup mascot Chas... probably gaining lots of weight while searching for his daddy!

I hope we can exceed 75 coaches next year!

[inkpwn]

Im looking to book my flight within the next couple months (if the airlines will allow it), apparently there's three airports in Chicago. Which is the one closest to your location. Also, anything I should know about the area? Havn't been to america since I was eight, and that was to anaheim.

[daloonieshaman]

Im looking to book my flight within the next couple months (if the airlines will allow it), apparently there's three airports in Chicago. Which is the one closest to your location. Also, anything I should know about the area? Havn't been to america since I was eight, and that was to anaheim.

carry some vasaline in your carryon they are getting picky in the searches

[Jonny_P]

Im looking to book my flight within the next couple months (if the airlines will allow it), apparently there's three airports in Chicago. Which is the one closest to your location. Also, anything I should know about the area? Havn't been to america since I was eight, and that was to anaheim.

Yeaah buddy.. Arthur Inkpen in the house!!!

Most likely you are going to want O'Hare. It can easily connect with the highway I-294 which runs North / South and can get you going in the right direction whereever it may be. The actual location of the Chaos Cup will be in the Chicago area, but still to be determined.

Not sure if everyone saw my post on the NAF site, but the GW Battle Bunker, which has hosted the Chaos Cup from 2004-2011 just renovated their store and it is now less than half the size. Last year we had 56 coaches. Next year I'm planning for much more and there is just no feasible way it can still be held there.

We are looking at venues in the area that can accomodate the size.

Ideally, if cost permits, I'd love to choose a hotel right near O'Hare so anyone flying in does not have to worry about transportation at all.

Glad to hear you are making it over!!

Words of wisdom from Shaman too.... Be ready to let those TSA agents get to 3rd base with you. Hopefully they buy you dinner first.

[Valen]

Surely downtown chicago is best

[Jonny_P]

Surely downtown chicago is best

No question it is.... however, the entry fee for Chaos Cup 2012 would have to be $100 to cover the venue costs!

[Valen]

Maybe not then lol

[Jonny_P]

You SHOULD be coming to Chaos Cup because it's awesome.

You COULD be coming to Chaos Cup to get the Limited Edition Chaos All-Stars from Impact MIniatures

I WOULD save them for my collection, but if you want to make a nice return on your investment...

.... Sark Four Eyes just went for GBP 21.00 / US $32.49
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260926036185?ss ... 500wt_1122

I've seen others go for similar or even more of a profit.

Sept 15-16 this year... get your hands on Prince Dorian the Lost to make your Chaos All-Stars even more EVIL!
(bottom right)
http://zlurpcast.com/CC/category/info/chaos-all-stars/

NURGLE KING
Your Decay Right Away!

[Jonny_P]

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[Jonny_P]

Chaos Cup venue announcement coming soon!

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[Jonny_P]

The wait is over, the new venue for CHAOS CUP is now confirmed!

Sept 15-16, 2012 at

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PALATINE
http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine0.jpg

The Ballroom is HUGE! If you remember the space in the bunker last year, this is even bigger than that!
http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine1.jpg

We'll get a bunch of 3x6 and 3x8 tables to use... and yes, regular size tables so you can sit comfortablely for all 6 games. Toss in

a big screen/projector, mic and PA system and we are all set to run a kick ass Chaos Cup there!

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BOOKING ROOMS

Here is the hotel address info:
1550 East Dundee Road
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 934-4900

You can book via phone or online here:
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/p ... oteldetail

By phone just let them know this is for Chaos Cup, or Group Code: CCC

By internet just use Group Code: CCC

The special rate we are getting is $79 per night. Normally it's $89. If there are ANY conflicts with this price from the hotel,

please let me know directly and if you find it cheaper online as well, let me know and I will try to get them to match it.

You have the choice of getting a room with 1 King Bed (and pull out couch if requested) or 2 Double Beds
KING: http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine4.jpg
2 DOUBLES: http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine5.jpg

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GUEST SERVICES

LOUNGE
http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine6.jpg
You get access to this nice lounge area which is open 24/7, which I can only imagine will consist of lots of nighttime gaming. With

that said, I don't think they will want alcohol in that area, but you could always go up to your rooms for that.

BREAKFAST
You get free hot breakfast. Not just a continental roll at other places... eggs and other good selections each morning for breakfast

is included

AIRPORT SHUTTLE
For $28, up to 4 people together can get a ride to O'Hare airport thru their partnered taxi service.... or you can get picked up from

the airport and brought back to the hotel. It's a one way charge, but split that amongst 4 people and it's pretty cheap.

Remember..you want O'Hare Airport. NOT Midway Airport.

AREA SHUTTLE
The hotel gives guests complimentary shuttle to and from about 40 different restaurants and local attractions. I'll list all the

places on http://ChaosCup.com soon, but really you've got a good 5 mile radius to and from anywhere you want totally free.

PARKING
If you did drive, the parking is free. So no worries there.

WORKOUT/POOL
The hotel is actually connected to a World Gym to those guests who want to work off all the sitting around while they are there.

Also there is a huge pool you can use. Basketball and Volleyball too. All included, just use your room key to get in.
http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine2.jpg
http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine3.jpg
http://zlurpcast.com/JP/Palatine7.jpg

INTERNET
Free wired internet inside all rooms. Free Wi-Fi in lounge, lobby, and our ballroom.

HIGHWAYS
It's located right off of 53/290 and Dundee Rd. People do can 290 East(South) and connect to 90 East into city.

TRAIN
Hotel is a few miles from Palatine Metra, Arlington Park Metra, and Wheeling Metra. Just contact the hotel for a shuttle to and from

the train station.

ATTRACTIONS IN AREA
Durty Nellies (bands play there), Arlington Racetrack, Medieval Times, Woodfield, Allstate Arena... and the new Rivers Casino is not

too far away. I'll post full list on the Chaos Cup website.

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ALTERNATE ROOMS
If you are trying to be on an extra tight budget, there is a Motel Six right across the street. I do not know the rate, but if it's

not too much less than the $79 at Holiday Inn Express, then I'd consider just staying at our Chaos Cup hotel and enjoying the company

of some fellow out of towners!

CUBS GAME
Last year, some of us went to Wrigley Field the Friday before Chaos Cup.
http://zlurpcast.com/category/episodes/ ... t-wrigley/

It was a blast and we plan on doing it again this year. I'll put information for that together in a separate post. It's fun to all

sit near each other and drink some shitty beer together!

WEBSITE
If you are having ANY concerns about coming or not, just have a look at the 2011 Photo's section of the http://ChaosCup.com website.

Last year was the largest Chaos Cup ever and this year will be even bigger! With side games like Skaven-Ger Hunt, Triple Skulls,

Guess the Dice, and Blood Bowl Poker, there will always be something going on that weekend.

If you are reading this on a forum, make sure to also subscribe to our Chaos Cup Newsletter at http://eepurl.com/iDCsT and Follow us

on http://twitter.com/ChaosCup and Like us at http://facebook.com/TheChaosCup

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Lastly, coming soon we'll have pre-registration info up.... tons of awesome schwag (different color dice, coin, patch, dugout),

custom pitches, Limited Edition Chaos All-Star model Prince Dorian from http://impactminiatures.com going to everyone, and lots more.

Brought to you by Nurgle King... your decay, right away at Nurgle King now!

Any questions in the meantime can come to me directly: chaoscupinfo@gmail.com

Stay tuned Blood Bowl fans....whutupshun indeed!

Jonny P
Chaos Cup Committee Director
http://ChaosCup.com

[KFoged]

Ohh i really really wonna do this ;O)

Anybody know when NFL has their 2012 schedule ready?

[Valen]

You cant use that group code online mate