X-Wing Nebraska Regional Where: Game Shoppe Bellevue, Nebraska (1406 Harlan Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-4263) When: Saturday May 3rd, 2014 Time: 8am Registration, 10am Start Cost: $10 Format: 100 point single faction build, Swiss Pairings. 75 Minute Rounds. Number of rounds determined by amount of players. (example: 64 players 5 preliminary rounds cut to top 8) There will be a Lunch and Dinner Break. Prizes: 1st- Trophy, Maneuver Template Set, Translucent Dice Set, Acrylic Evade tokens, a Bye ticket for Nationals, and a $100 Gift card 2ndManeuver Template Set, Translucent Dice Set, Acrylic Evade tokens, and a $75 Gift card 3rd Maneuver Template Set, Translucent Dice Set, Acrylic Evade tokens, and a $50 Gift card 4th Maneuver Template Set, Translucent Dice Set, Acrylic Evade tokens, and a $50 Gift card 5th-8th Each will receive: Translucent Dice Set, Acrylic Evade tokens, and a $25 Gift card 9th-16th Evade Tokens There will be free giveaways between each of the preliminary rounds. Giveaways after final preliminary round: 4 Imperial Aces and other prizes to be added at a later date Contact: xwingtoman@aol.com for pre registration Edit: added prizes to list,

Just a correction. The Game Shoppe in Bellevue on March 8th had 36 players not 32.

The key is preparation and having a good plan in mind to run the event. I do a lot of preparation before any tournament. The store owner backs me up with any decision I have to make as far as preparing, and once registration begins I have the store so to speak. I prepared for a month really for the store championship. The week leading up to the registration start time I spent 10-15 hours (lost track of the time) reviewing the rules, making sure we had enough maps, working with the store owner on setup. The night before I spent 5 hours setting up. I got to the store more than an hour before the store opened to finalize the setup and setup my "command center." There is no secret or trick for me. I have run 13 tournaments, and I know now through trial and error what works and what doesn't. The other key is have a plan for how you register people, verify lists, then get the players settled in before any pairings posted. The other key is communicate with the players when you need to. They will need the instructions of how to register, length of rounds, how many rounds, etc. But in the end it all comes down to preparation and planning. Sean xwingtoman@aol.com Email me if you have any questions

If I can get a second person at least, I will be coming. Not really into an 8 hourish drive by myself though. We will see.

Here is the write up from the Bellevue store tournament on March 8th. http://community.fantasyflightgames.com/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F100919-farmageddon-ii-the-revengence%2F

Patrick, you are correct. Just remember that Dancing Falcons really hit our meta over the last month. I could see that fade a bit now that the store championship is over.

Bellevue/Omaha Store Championship The Game Shoppe- Bellevue Nebraska Top 8 Builds 1stJim Blakley – Lincoln Nebraska -Rookie Pilot -Rookie Pilot -Gold Squadron Pilot -Gold Squadron Pilot -Blue Squadron Pilot 2nd Sean Esser - Iowa -Blue Squadron Pilot Fire Control System - Blue Squadron Pilot Fire Control System -Lando Push the limit Recon Specialist Nien Nunb Millennium Falcon 3rdPatrick Wilcox – Lincoln Nebraska -Academy Squadron Pilot -Academy Squadron Pilot -Academy Squadron Pilot -Obsidian Squadron Pilot -Obsidian Squadron Pilot -Night Beast -Howlrunner Swarm Tactics Stealth Device 4thMike Russell – Omaha Nebraska -Chewbacca the Wookie Gunner Expert Handling -Lando Calrissian Gunner Expert Handling 5thJohnathan Reinig – Kansas City -Academy Pilot -Academy Pilot -Omicron Group Pilot Darth Vader -Mauler Mithel -Soontir Fel Push the Limit Stealth Device 6thGreg Duncan – Kansas City -Outer Rim Smuggler Gunner Millennium Falcon - Blue Squadron Pilot - Blue Squadron Pilot - Blue Squadron Pilot 7thPatrick McDonald – Omaha Nebraska -Chewbacca the Wookie Gunner Expert Handling -Lando Calrissian Gunner Expert handling 8thNate Collins – Omaha Nebraska -Alpha Squadron Pilot -Alpha Squadron Pilot -Night Beast -Boba Fett Recon Specialist Push the Limit Engine Upgrade

We had 36 pilots from 3 states and 5 cities who played 4 preliminary rounds before a cut to a top 8. I will post the results soon along with the the top 8 lists.

Adding two Over sized Han/Boba Fett cards to the giveaway pool.

What hotels motels are near your store? Also could you give addresses to the motels/hotels?

X-Wing Store Championship Where: Game Shoppe Bellevue, Nebraska (1406 Harlan Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-4263) When: Saturday March 8th, 2014 Time: 10am Registration, 11am Start Cost: $10 Format: 100 point single faction build, Swiss Pairings. 75 Minute Rounds. Number of rounds determined by amount of players. (Under 16 players 3 rounds cut to top 4) Prizes: 1st- Trophy, Deck Box, Range Ruler, $40 Gift card, and Bye ticket for regional 2nd Deck Box, Range Ruler, $30 gift card 3rd Range Ruler, $20 gift card 4th Range Ruler, $20 gift card There will be free giveaways between each of the preliminary rounds. Giveaways after final preliminary round will be a Tantive IV and Rebel Transport along with other prizes. Must be present to win. Contact: xwingtoman@aol.com with any questions

If you move your games to Monday, I will attend your X-Wing nights for sure. It would give me an avenue to play rather than coordinate.

I will bump this post since it is now part of the Farmageddon X-Wing Tour. The KC Event, Bellevue Event, and Ames event will be epic for the player draw it will have. 10 Players from Omaha will be invading KC this weekend to try to take the crown. Hope to see as many there as we can. For infer email me at xwingtoman@aol.com

BigDaddyMaxx, where are you from?

X-Wing Store Championship Where: Game Shoppe Bellevue, Nebraska (1406 Harlan Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-4263) When: Saturday March 8th, 2014 Time: 10am Registration, 11am Start Cost: $10 Format: 100 point single faction build, Swiss Pairings. 75 Minute Rounds. Number of rounds determined by amount of players. (Under 16 players 3 rounds cut to top 4) Prizes: 1st- Trophy, Deck Box, Range Ruler, $40 Gift card, and Bye ticket for regional 2nd Deck Box, Range Ruler, $30 gift card 3rd Range Ruler, $20 gift card 4th Range Ruler There will be free giveaways between each of the preliminary rounds. Contact: xwingtoman@aol.com with any questions

I don't a complaint in the way that FFG is doing regionals this year. I know that if the regional is more than 8 hours from where I live, it will be tough to go due to money. Now, that doesn't mean I won't go. It will just add to the difficulty of going. I like this idea, as last year the amount of regional champs really watered down the second round of the tournament and actually watered down the tournament to some degree. I believe there was 33 but I could be wrong. In the end, this will be a fun event this year. I like the prizes. I also like the fun that will be had.

When: Sunday, January 12th Time: Noon registration 12:30pm start Cost: $5 100 point list per FFG tournament rules. This tournament will be 3-4 rounds with a cut to top 2 or 4. Will be determined by player count. Prize: Trophy to champion and gift cards to top 3 Contact: xwingtoman@aol.com

X-Wing (Season 5) Bellevue/Omaha League Where: Game Shoppe Bellevue, Nebraska When: Tuesday Evenings 7pm to 10pm Beginning Tuesday January 7th, 2014 (You may join the league until the end of season, no restrictions). The league will run until March 11th. Cost: $10 (Paid when you join) $5 to Store $5 To League Organizer (To cover other prize expenses) Prizes: Top 3 Players will receive Prizes. Weekly giveaways, (Acrylic Stress Tokens). Format: Pick a 100-point list from either Rebel or Empire (Some weeks may vary from this) There will be a special team event February 4th. Contact: xwingtoman@aol.com With any questions

X-Wing (Season 5) Bellevue/Omaha League Where: Game Shoppe Bellevue, Nebraska When: Tuesday Evenings 7pm to 10pm Beginning Tuesday January 7th, 2014 (You may join the league until the end of season, no restrictions). The league will run until March 11th. Cost: $10 (Paid when you join) $5 to Store $5 To League Organizer (To cover other prize expenses) Prizes: Top 3 Players will receive Prizes. Weekly giveaways, (Acrylic Stress Tokens). Format: Pick a 100-point list from either Rebel or Empire (Some weeks may vary from this) There will be a special team event February 4th. Contact: xwingtoman@aol.com With any questions

And your 7th (Dustin) displayed the ultimate philosophy of the mantra, so he gets a big nod there. Doug, You are correct. Not only did he believe in it, he proved it.

This is a great write-up. It is really interesting to find out what you were thinking and going through during your final match. I can say I was there and watched it live, and having this summary really makes the experience better. You are a good player, and in the end the dice were not in your favor. I think that Paul is a good player who makes few mistakes, and your match just came down to the dice. Congrats on your success. Sean Xwingtoman

By the way, I have a copy of the player rankings before the top 16 played. I could type this up sometime for everyone to see if someone hasn't done it already.

Brown Bomber, He uses the Y-Wings as blockers and close in fire power. The Y's are used as close in support, the x-wings as level two fire power and the B as level three fire power. It is a control list that can actually pack a major punch. By the way, if you give Jim too many compliments, then at league we will never hear the end of it. He will already be on top of the world when he walks in tonight. Much deserved mind you.

I agree with Doug on this one. Cut out the byes all together and give more Swag to the regional championship winner at the regional site. One of the problems that will come up at regionals will be the store champion winners that get a bye at regionals. The byes skew the system too much which causes either more rounds added, or screw up who should make the top16/8/4 depending on regional size. Since regionals are store sponsored events, I am sure the TO's would rather have easier than harder while running the events.

From Omaha alone we had 6 out of our 7 players wearing fly casual shirts.