September 15, 2015 – NOVA Open Newsletter

2015 NOVA Open Newsletter

 

September 15, 2015:  Year 5; Edition 18

NOVA Open is Over!
Great Success!
Tournament Results Below!
Rankings and pictures are all available for NOVA 2015!
 . . .
Quickest way to find what you’re looking for is to click on the Table of Contents!
In This Issue:
SURVEY REMINDER!!
PHOTOS UP ON FLICKR
40K WINNERS
AGE OF SIGMAR WINERS
INFINITY WINNERS
WARMACHINE/HORDES WINNERS
MALIFAUX WINNERS
X-WING WINNERS
LORD OF THE RINGS WINNERS
BLOOD BOWL WINNERS
DROPZONE COMMANDER WINNERS
TABLETOP OLYMPICS
CAPITAL PALETTE WINNERS

September 1 NOVA Open Newsletter

September 1, 2015:  Year 5; Edition 17

 

In This Issue:
INDIVIDUAL WORLD-CLASS MINIATURES RAFFLE!
INDIVIDUAL WORLD-CLASS MINIATURES RAFFLE!
CRITICAL MASS EVENTS
WHAT’S IN YOUR BADGE?
EXPANDED SUPERNOVA PROGRAM
DAILY LOUNGE ACTIVITIES
DAILY CONVENTION SCHEDULES
AMAZING SEMINARS AND INSTRUCTORS
LIVE SPEED ART EXHIBITION
MAGIC THE GATHERING
BOARD GAME ROOM
X-WING MATS
MINI MEDIC STATIONS
CINEMATIC 40K GAMES
FOOD TRUCKS
TABLE TOP OLYMPICS
CORVUS BELLI SEMINARS
40K TACTICAL TERRAIN
LIMITED EDITION SHOW MINIATURE
NEW GAME SYSTEMS

COOLMINIORNOT: DARK AGE ANNOUNCEMENT

AUGUST 18, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The regular Dark Age Tournament is now also a March to Immortality
The winner of the event (minimum 18 players) is no longer going to Gen Con -
The Immortals Tournament will now be held at the CMON Expo 2016!

AUGUST 15 NOVA Open NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 15 NOVA Open NEWSLETTER

August 15, 2015:  Year 5; Edition 16

COUNTDOWN TO NOVA OPEN
In This Issue:
FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
HOTEL BLOCK FILLING FAST!
NOCF: CHARITY MODEL RAFFLES
MALIFAUX F.A.Q.
NOCF: NEW CHARITY COLLECTION
CAPITAL PALETTE – NO FEAR!
FANTASY/AGE of SIGMAR
LIVE MUSIC & FREE PRESENTATIONS
MAGIC: THE GATHERING – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
40K HIGHLANDER PRIMER
NARRATIVE: WAKE UP & SMELL THE ASHES
FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULE & MENUS
NOVA Open X-WING & MAGIC MATS
NARRATIVE: CONVENTION MINI
YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!
BOARD GAME ROOM
DROPZONE COMMANDER PRIZE
LAST CALL: FRONTLINE MATS
SUPPORT US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
FOLLOW LEAD CORNER
FINAL PRIMERS UPLOADED

NOVA Open August 1, 2015 NEWSLETTER

NOVA Open NEWSLETTER:  AUGUST 1, 2015

August 1, 2015:  Year 5; Edition 15

COUNTDOWN TO NOVA OPEN
In This Issue:
MAGIC: THE GATHERING – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
HOTEL BLOCK FILLING FAST!
CAPS WITH SWAG BAGS SOLD OUT
FANTASY/AGE of SIGNMAR
NOCF to HOST ON-SITE RAFFLES
CAPITAL PALETTE – NO FEAR!
LIVE MUSIC IN THE LOUNGE
LAST CALL: FRONTLINE MATS
40K HIGHLANDER PRIMER
NARRATIVE PRIMER UPDATE
40K FINAL FAQ
NOVA Open NARRATIVE: STORY UPDATES
NEW HOBBIT SCHEDULE
NOCF – AROUND THE WORLD
CALL TO ARMS: HELP STAFF NOVA Open
BOARD GAME ROOM
NOCF SILENT AUCTION: SNEAK PEAK at DONATIONS
SPECIAL DROPZONE COMMANDER PRIZE
FOOD TRUCKS
FALLOUT HOBBIES: NOVA’S NEWEST SPONSOR!
SUPPORT US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
FOLLOW LEAD CORNER
FINAL PRIMERS UPLOADED

NOVA Open July 15, 2015 NEWSLETTER

NOVA Open Newsletter: July 15, 2015

 

July 15, 2015:  Year 5; Edition 14

COUNTDOWN TO NOVA OPEN
49 DAYS UNTIL NOVA Open!
WE HAVE SO MUCH NEWS TO SHARE WITH YOU . . .
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In This Issue:
CHARITY FoW ARMY ARRIVES!
ISLAND GAMES BRINGS MAGIC TO NOVA Open
THE MARKETING HELP YOU NEED
NEW NOVA Open SPONSOR: THE ARMY PAINTER!
CALL TO ARMS: HELP STAFF NOVA Open
BATTLE FOR CRAFTWORLD: SONS of ORAR vs ALAITOC ELDAR
40K/MFX BACKYARD BBQ FOR CHARITY
FANTASY/AGE of SIGMAR SURVEY RESULTS
2015 NOVA OPEN SCHEDULE
WARMACHINE/HORDES – BIG NEWS
ARMY APPEARANCE PRIMER
GREX/NOVA ART COMPETITION UPDATE
2015 GAME DEMOS at NOVA Open
JOIN THE FUN: TABLETOP OLYMPICS
HOTEL BLOCK OPEN
SUPPORT US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
NOVA OPEN VENDORS
2015 NOVA OPEN DRAFT PRIMERS
FOLLOW LEAD CORNER

July 7, 2015 NOCF News Splash!

July 7, 2015 NOVA Open Charitable Foundation News Splash

Wargaming and BBQ – Nothing Better! 
The NOVA Open Charitable Foundation invites you to a backyard charity tournament and BBQ on July 18, 2015, in McLean, VA.  The games of the day will be Warhammer 40K and Malifaux . . . and its all for charity! All proceeds will go towards Doctors Without Borders, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, AND the Fisher House Foundation!  Have Fun – Help Us Fundraise!40K/Malifaux Fun & Fundraiser

Where:
1249 Kensington Road, McLean, VA

When:
Saturday, July 18, from 8/9 AM to 7:30/8:30 PM

What:  Aside from three rounds of 40K and Malifaux, there will also be Bocce, Ladderball, Cornhole, and a live musical performance at lunch, so bring your friends and family! We’ve pulled out all the stops to provide a great opportunity to raise funds for charity while enjoying your favorite game.

Price:  $30 will cover registration; $40 will cover registration and lunch.

Food:  Lunch w/ticket includes a burger or dog, chips, plus 2 beverages. The grill will be going most of the day. Food, chips, cookies, alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages and charity army raffle tickets will also be available for purchase.

Rainy day:  The gaming areas will be covered; we will be playing, rain or shine.

Missions: 40K will be using missions from the upcoming NOVA Open 2015, while Malifaux will be using missions from the upcoming Wyrd National Championship, hosted at NOVA.

Packets:  Absolutely!  One for 40K, and one for Malifaux!

Out of Towners:  Let us know and we will help you find a great rate at a nearby hotel.
Remember, at the time of this newsplash, there are only 10 spaces left in 40K and only 6 for the Malifaux tournament left!  Help us make this a great fundraising event for the NOVA Open Charitable Foundation. This is going to be a fun day. Register TODAY, before they’re gone!

July 1 NOVA Open Newsletter

July 1 NOVA Open Newsletter

June 15, 2015:  Year 5; Edition 13

COUNTDOWN TO NOVA OPEN
63 DAYS UNTIL THE NOVA OPEN 2015!
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In This Issue:
BATTLE FOR CRAFTWORLD: SONS of ORAR vs ALAITOC ELDAR
CHARITY ARMY RAFFLES: HOW DO THEY GET STARTED?
CHARITY ARMIES COMING SOON
WHERE THE ARTISTS ARE: FIGURE PAINTER MAGAZINE
40K/MFX BACKYARD BBQ FOR CHARITY
SUPPORT US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
POWERED PLAY GAMING: PRESENT AT NOVA Open
HOTEL BLOCK OPEN
JOIN THE FUN: TABLETOP OLYMPICS
2015 GAME DEMOS at NOVA Open
GREX/NOVA ART COMPETITION UPDATE
ARMY APPEARANCE PRIMER
LAST CALL: PRE-ORDER SHIRTS & MUGS TODAY
WORLD’S TALKING ABOUT NOVA OPEN
NOVA OPEN VENDORS
FOLLOW LEAD CORNER
2015 NOVA OPEN SCHEDULE
2015 NOVA OPEN DRAFT PRIMERS

June 15, 2015 NOVA Open NEWSLETTER

June 15, 2015 NOVA Open Newsletter

June 15, 2015:  Year 5; Edition 12

2015 NOVA Open Registration
NEWS FLASH:  The NOVA Open Convention Access Pass (CAP) Early Bird Special Discount will end tomorrow on June 16, 2015.  Buy your CAP today at a cost of $40.
The novaopenstore cart will allow you to create an account, purchase the CAP, and return at a later date to purchase events (anytime between now and August 30).
Tomorrow, on June 16, 2015, the CAP will cost $50.   http://novaopenstore.com
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In This Issue:
CAP PRICES UP TO $50 ON JUNE 16
NOVA ASTRABELLUM: THE CHRISTENING
JULY 18: CHARITY TOURNAMENT AND BBQ!
NOVA ON SOCIAL MEDIA
TABLETOP OLYMPICS
BATTLE FOR THE CRAFTWORLD: ADEPTUS ASTARTES
WARMACHINE/HORDES SWAG
NARRATIVE UPDATES!
2015 BLOOD BOWL PRIMER UPDATED
ARMY APPEARANCE PRIMER
JUSTIN MCCOY SPOTLIGHT
WORLD’S TALKING ABOUT NOVA OPEN
WM/H REFUNDED
NOVA OPEN VENDORS
FOLLOW LEAD CORNER
HOTEL BLOCK OPEN
2015 NOVA OPEN SCHEDULE
2015 NOVA OPEN DRAFT PRIMERS

SNEAK PEAK: NOVA Open FOUNDATION CHARITY ARMIES

The NOVA Open CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 2015 40K BATTLE for CRAFTWORLD:

 

 

 

The 2015 NOCF Sons of Orar Space Marine artists, under the direction of John Stiening, have completed their mission! The army came together in Baltimore, Maryland. KR Multicase is creating customized cases for all armies. Raffle ticket sales will begin on July 1.

 

AWESOME!!

 

 

The 2015 NOCF Alaitoc Eldar artists, under the direction of Brian Ballard, have completed their mission! The army came together in Baltimore, Maryland.  Follow novacf.blogspot.com for updates between now and July 1.

 

Raffle tickets for this army will go on sale July 1, 2015 at: novaopenfoundation.org