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If you enjoyed '''[[G.A.M.E.]]''' in 2010. Then you will enjoy The SEQUEL!<BR>
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The Sequel was an event held May 18th-20th 2012 at [http://www.historyfest.com/ McGowan Farm], Mankato, MN.  The event was a sequel to [[G.A.M.E.]] held at the same site in [[2010]]. The event was [[Autocrat]]ted By Sir [[Raphael]] and planning, preparation, and promotion took place in the ''15 months'' leading up to the event.  Attendance was 102, nearly double that of G.A.M.E., drawing players from least 8 states with three kingdoms and nearly every chapter within a 400 mile radius represented.<BR>
Event fee will be $10 <BR>
 
This is an all ages event. Under-age drinking will not be tolerated.
 
  
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=Events in the order which they occurred=
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===Friday the 18th===
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On Friday night [[Amtgard]] Jeopardy was played. Participants answered questions on topics such as rules, heraldry, and Amtgard history. [[Kite]] won the competition and was rewarded at court.
  
To be held at the scenic:
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===Saturday the 19th===
 
==<big>'''[http://www.historyfest.com/ McGowan Farm], Mankato, MN'''</big>==
 
===Directions===  
 
*Courtesy of [http://tinyurl.com/TheSequelEvent Google maps].
 
  
=Events=
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====Breakfast====
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Saturday morning's breakfast was provided by [[Archon]].  The Menu consisted of Oatmeal and Scrambled eggs to ensure the event attendees were properly fueled for the day.
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====[[Starmount]] Cinder Block Invitational ====
  
 
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Participants vied to see who could throw a cinderblock the farthest. [[Vahn]], the defending champion maintained his title.
===Friday the 18th:===
 
 
 
====Murder Ball====
 
*Dodgeball with Amtgard [[throwing weapon]]s. Throwing Items will be provided.
 
 
 
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===Saturday the 19th:===
 
====Starmount Cinder Block Invitational ====
 
 
 
-Participants will vie to see who can throw a cinderblock the farthest.   Will [[Vahn]], the defending champion maintain his title?
 
  
 
====[[Peasant]] battle====
 
====[[Peasant]] battle====
*The two peasant teams will be: The Potato Farmers versus the Sugar Barons.
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The battle was chaotic fight between the Potato Farmers and the Sugar Barons. Each team fought to burn down there opposing team's village, whilst keeping their own intact. The The Potato Farmers were lead by [[Amara]], and Captain of the Sugar Barons was [[Aiden]] who won the day.
*The objective of each team will be fighting to burn down there opposing team's village.
 
*Defending and attacking. Spawn points, life count, and village rehabilitation will be explained on site.
 
 
 
*Captain of the Sugar Barons= [[Aiden]]
 
*Captain of the Potato Farmers= [[Amara]]
 
  
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====Luncheon====
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Saturday Luncheon was a light fare of fruit and cracker snack packs so as to not weigh down the players.
 
====[[Dragonmaster]]====
 
====[[Dragonmaster]]====
*[[Principality]] of [[Polaris]] Dragonmaster.  The winner will be determined by the highest average score among five categories.
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The [[Principality]] of [[Polaris]] Dragonmaster was held Saturday afternoon.  [[Raphael]] won the competition and Aiden won best of show.
====[[Romans vs Barbarians 2]]====
 
"''The long awaited rematch we've all been waiting a long time to see."'' -Mike Goldberg <br><br>
 
Romans vs Barbarians 2 will once again pit the Barbarians lead by [[Broton]] against the Romans captained by [[Sir]] [[Garik]] in a rematch two years in the making.  Once again it will be a Non-Magic (Any class but spell casters) smash [[battlegame|battle]]. 
 
*Each Captain will pick from three of the non-magic classes for the battle.
 
**The Barbarians will consist of [[Barbarian]]s, [[Warrior]]s and [[Archer]]s<br>
 
**The Roman side:  [[Monk]]s, [[Scout]]s, and one yet to be decided.
 
 
 
  
 
====Castle Smashers:====
 
====Castle Smashers:====
*We will be constructing a fort on-site. There will be two different siege scenarios. One full class and one melee. The organizers will be looking for multiple captains to lead each type of charge.  Victorious captains will receive a prize.
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*A simple fort was constructed on-site and fought over in these battles. There were two different siege scenarios. One full class and one melee.<br>
 
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The captains who contended for glory and prizes were:<br>
The captains contending for glory and prizes shall be:<br>
 
 
*[[Joseph Powell]]
 
*[[Joseph Powell]]
 
*[[Miago]]
 
*[[Miago]]
 
*Bella
 
*Bella
 
*[[Feldon]]
 
*[[Feldon]]
====Feast and Court====
 
At 5 o'clock Feast will begin, followed by [[court]] and the [[bardic]] portion of the Dragon Master.  Everyone is encouraged to bring a banner(no less than 18"x24" in size), those who do will be entered into a raffle to win a prize!
 
===Sunday the 20th===
 
====[[Weapon Master]]====
 
-[[Iron Man]] system, 15 minute fields<br>
 
Categories: single short sword, short sword and shield, two short swords, open, two-handed weapon, and two-man teams.<br>
 
  
===Feasts===
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The victorious captain, Miago, revived a prize at court.
*Saturday morning sustenance will be provided by [[Archon]] to start your fuel tanks for the day. The Menu will be Oatmeal and Scrambled eggs.
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====[[Romans vs Barbarians 2]]====  
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"''The long awaited rematch we've all been waiting a long time to see."'' -Mike Goldberg <br><br>
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Romans vs Barbarians 2 once again pitted the Barbarians lead by [[Broton]] against the Romans captained by [[Sir]] [[Garik]] in a rematch two years in the making.  Once again it was a Non-Magic (Any class but spell casters) smash [[battlegame|battle].  In the months leading up to the event each captain took turns picking three of the non-magic classes for their team in the battle.
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*The Barbarians consisted of [[Barbarian]]s, [[Warrior]]s and [[Archer]]s<br>
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*The Roman side had: [[Monk]]s, [[Scout]]s, and [[Paladin]]s.
  
*Saturday Luncheon will be provided by [[Kite]]. Menu to be announced.
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The Roman team fought their way to victory despite being noticeably out numbered at the onset of the battle.  Post battle analysis attributed their victory to a number of factors including:
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*inadequate aggression by the barbarian team which left their force to be picked apart by the Romans at will.
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*The barbarian team lacked any means to heal wounds or resurrect their team mates whilst every class on the Roman side had some capacity to do so.
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*The Roman team generally consisted of more experienced players and better equipped players.
  
*Saturday night feast will be pulled pork sandwiches.
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====Feast and Court====
  
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Saturday night feast was pulled pork sandwiches.  The [[court]] of [[Prince]] [[Broton]] and the [[bardic]] portion of the Dragon Master coincided with feast. 
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Business at court included:
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*Distribution of prizes to the winners of the games.
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*Event Promotion. (note: this was probably the first court time in the area in over a year that did not include promotions for [[The Sequel]].)
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*Much gratitude put forth to the players for coming to the event.
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*Pimping of the [[Amtgard Food Fight]] by [[Dame]] [[Sylvanista]].
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*Raphael announced the dissolution of [[Starmount]].
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*[[Raven's Nest]] was brought into the Principality of Polaris.
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*[[Frostdagger Falls]] petitioned to join the Principality of Polaris.
  
===Night time events:===
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====[[Bardic]]====
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Saturday Night there was a bonfire and bardic in the same fashion as was done at G.A.M.E.
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There was an open competition for the best story told and best singing performance.  The Bardic was concluded by a singalong of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Rhapsody Bohemian Rhapsody] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_%28band%29 Queen].
  
====Friday Night====
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===Sunday the 20th===
*We will be playing Amtgard Jeopardy. Brush up on your [[Amtwiki|wiki]]. Prizes will be given to winners.
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====[[Weapon Master]]====
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-[[Iron Man]] system was used with 15 minute fields<br>
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Categories: single short sword, short sword and shield, two short swords, open, two-handed weapon, and two-man teams.<br>
  
====Saturday Night====
 
*Saturday Night there will be a bonfire and bardic in the same fashion as was done at G.A.M.E.
 
There will be an open competition for the best story told and best singing performance. Prizes to the winners.
 
  
 
=Additional Information=
 
=Additional Information=
There is the CABIN RULE! There are a few cabins on site. The rules for them is simple. If you travelled MORE than 500 miles, then you get first dibs on a bunk. Not event the [[autocrat]] gets one. We treat our far travelling guests well up here.
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*There was a CABIN RULE. There are a few cabins on site. The rules for them were simple. If you travelled MORE than 500 miles, then you got first dibs on a bunk. We treat our far travelling guests well up here.
 
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*Attendees were encouraged to bring banners.  To do this the autocrat entered everyone who brought one into a raffle for a prize.
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===Media===
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[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2240859518443.64524.1756712967&type=1 Photos] by [[Kaleth Amnell]] of [[Frostdagger Falls]]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.311608972253126.74146.100002120766015&type=1 Photos] by [[Dame]] [[Sylvanista]] of [[Nocturnis]]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151296444070910.386377.727320909&type=1 Photos]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151298601345910&set=o.188760784520650&type=2&permPage=1 Video of the Romans vs Barbarians 2 battle]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151298379405910&set=o.188760784520650&type=2&permPage=1 Video of the Romans vs Barbarians 2 battle]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151114224969325.532500.707379324&type=1 Photos from The Sequel as well as the third battle of Darkshores] by [[Ziana]] of [[Dark Shores]]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150815187897681.387348.553902680&type=3 Photos] by [[Lumpy]]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.387278501323245&type=1 Photos] by Anastasia of [[Land's End]]<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150908588293840 Fire spinning video] by Anastasia of Land's End<br>
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[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150908612178840&set=o.188760784520650&type=2&permPage=1 Fire spinning video] by Anastasia of Land's End<br>
  
 
[[Category: Local Events]]
 
[[Category: Local Events]]

Latest revision as of 01:05, 1 June 2012

The Sequel!

The Sequel was an event held May 18th-20th 2012 at McGowan Farm, Mankato, MN. The event was a sequel to G.A.M.E. held at the same site in 2010. The event was Autocratted By Sir Raphael and planning, preparation, and promotion took place in the 15 months leading up to the event. Attendance was 102, nearly double that of G.A.M.E., drawing players from least 8 states with three kingdoms and nearly every chapter within a 400 mile radius represented.

Events in the order which they occurred

Friday the 18th

On Friday night Amtgard Jeopardy was played. Participants answered questions on topics such as rules, heraldry, and Amtgard history. Kite won the competition and was rewarded at court.

Saturday the 19th

Breakfast

Saturday morning's breakfast was provided by Archon. The Menu consisted of Oatmeal and Scrambled eggs to ensure the event attendees were properly fueled for the day.

Starmount Cinder Block Invitational

Participants vied to see who could throw a cinderblock the farthest. Vahn, the defending champion maintained his title.

Peasant battle

The battle was chaotic fight between the Potato Farmers and the Sugar Barons. Each team fought to burn down there opposing team's village, whilst keeping their own intact. The The Potato Farmers were lead by Amara, and Captain of the Sugar Barons was Aiden who won the day.

Luncheon

Saturday Luncheon was a light fare of fruit and cracker snack packs so as to not weigh down the players.

Dragonmaster

The Principality of Polaris Dragonmaster was held Saturday afternoon. Raphael won the competition and Aiden won best of show.

Castle Smashers:

  • A simple fort was constructed on-site and fought over in these battles. There were two different siege scenarios. One full class and one melee.

The captains who contended for glory and prizes were:

The victorious captain, Miago, revived a prize at court.


Romans vs Barbarians 2

"The long awaited rematch we've all been waiting a long time to see." -Mike Goldberg

Romans vs Barbarians 2 once again pitted the Barbarians lead by Broton against the Romans captained by Sir Garik in a rematch two years in the making. Once again it was a Non-Magic (Any class but spell casters) smash [[battlegame|battle]. In the months leading up to the event each captain took turns picking three of the non-magic classes for their team in the battle.

The Roman team fought their way to victory despite being noticeably out numbered at the onset of the battle. Post battle analysis attributed their victory to a number of factors including:

  • inadequate aggression by the barbarian team which left their force to be picked apart by the Romans at will.
  • The barbarian team lacked any means to heal wounds or resurrect their team mates whilst every class on the Roman side had some capacity to do so.
  • The Roman team generally consisted of more experienced players and better equipped players.

Feast and Court

Saturday night feast was pulled pork sandwiches. The court of Prince Broton and the bardic portion of the Dragon Master coincided with feast. Business at court included:

  • Distribution of prizes to the winners of the games.
  • Event Promotion. (note: this was probably the first court time in the area in over a year that did not include promotions for The Sequel.)
  • Much gratitude put forth to the players for coming to the event.
  • Pimping of the Amtgard Food Fight by Dame Sylvanista.
  • Raphael announced the dissolution of Starmount.
  • Raven's Nest was brought into the Principality of Polaris.
  • Frostdagger Falls petitioned to join the Principality of Polaris.

Bardic

Saturday Night there was a bonfire and bardic in the same fashion as was done at G.A.M.E. There was an open competition for the best story told and best singing performance. The Bardic was concluded by a singalong of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.

Sunday the 20th

Weapon Master

-Iron Man system was used with 15 minute fields
Categories: single short sword, short sword and shield, two short swords, open, two-handed weapon, and two-man teams.


Additional Information

  • There was a CABIN RULE. There are a few cabins on site. The rules for them were simple. If you travelled MORE than 500 miles, then you got first dibs on a bunk. We treat our far travelling guests well up here.
  • Attendees were encouraged to bring banners. To do this the autocrat entered everyone who brought one into a raffle for a prize.

Media

Photos by Kaleth Amnell of Frostdagger Falls
Photos by Dame Sylvanista of Nocturnis
Photos
Video of the Romans vs Barbarians 2 battle
Video of the Romans vs Barbarians 2 battle
Photos from The Sequel as well as the third battle of Darkshores by Ziana of Dark Shores
Photos by Lumpy
Photos by Anastasia of Land's End
Fire spinning video by Anastasia of Land's End
Fire spinning video by Anastasia of Land's End