June 2012 (Mid-month Updates)  
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 In This Issue     
  • NOVA Checklist
  • 5th or 6th Edition?
  • Painting Contest
  • 40K Judges Wanted!
  • Seminars at NOVA
  • Prize Support & Swag
  • Events
  • Weekend Meal Deals
  • Sponsors Update
  • NOVA Open Video
  • Hotel Information
  • NOVA Sponsors
  • June Staff Events
NOVA Open Video
 

   

 

Acommodations

 

Book Rooms at the Hyatt Regency for $85 per night.

 

Contact us if the nights you want are already booked.

 

HOTEL RAFFLE

* $1000 cash grand prize

* Four $250 cash prizes 

 

Raffle rules  

Do you need a mini-fridge in your room?  The Hyatt has made 50 available to NOVA attendees for $25 (for your entire stay!).  Call (703) 418-1234 to reserve a fridge now.  First come, first served.  

NOVA Sponsors  

   

 

 


 

 

 

Upcoming Staff Events
  
Saturday, 06/30:
10am - 5pm
Air Brushes, Castings, Finishing of 40K Terrain 

CALL to ARMS!
This is the day
Bob's Builders
will
Beat the Best Build Ever
By Buckets & Boatloads!
 
BE A PART OF IT ALL
BE THERE 
 
Evites and E-mails will be sent- please RSVP so we can prepare appropriately!
 

 
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NOVA Checklist

 

The NOVA Open is 73 Days Away

Have you:

 

5th or 6th Edition 40K? 

 Mike launched a discussion on the Whiskey&40K blog which clearly shows gamers leaning towards the 2012 NOVA Open 40K GT being played in 6th Edition.  No decision will be made prior to the NOVA staff reviewing the 6th Edition; however, we encourage you to follow the NOVA discussion HERE

 

NOVA Open Painting Contest

This year the NOVA introduces its first painting competition.  Enter now and have your best work recognized and rewarded.  The contest is open to all attendees at the NOVA Open who have purchased weekend passes or a Saturday pass. 
 
There will be six regular categories and one overall "most popular" vote.  Register to enter any three categories ($10) or all six categories ($15).  Winning participants will receive $100.

 


40K Judges Wanted! 

 

NOVA is opening a call for 40k GT judges. We can NOT have too many judges! Being a 40k GT judge is a challenging and rewarding experience. You will be supporting a 256-player tournament across three days, as well as helping with the Invitational, Trios Team Tournament and Narrative. 
 
You don't need a comprehensive understanding of the 40k ruleset. Over the next three months, NOVA staff will be hosting a series of gaming events designed to help you pick up the art of judging.
 
Finding and training qualified judges to help with these events is truly one of our greatest needs. If you've EVER thought about trying your hand at judging, please contact us at novaopen@gmail.com.

 

Seminars at NOVA Open 

 

"misterjustin" McCoy

Secret Weapon Miniatures

 

will be teaching seminars at the 2012 NOVA!!    

Justin McCoy has been an administrative and executive manager for more than 15 years - from Creative Services Manager to Executive Director - and has worked with several of the Fortune 500 companies.  (Learn More)  

  

SCHEDULING UNDERWAY:

Watch for Notices in Newsletter/Emails

Sign Up Early

Hands-On With Pigments
Basing - Basic to Advanced
Weathering Demo - Start-to-finish
Intro to Airbrushing

 

Prize Support and Swag

 

 

 

Most of you have heard about the NOVA Open working with KR Multicase on a VIP bag original:

 

It's true . . . the NOVA 2012 VIP bag "IS" KR's Backpack2!  

 

Our VIP bag, and all of its contents, are unique.  When you purchase your weekend badge, you receive our 2012 Swag Bag which currently is valued at over $80.  None of the items in your Swag will be duplicated in the KR Backpack2.  Read More: 

 

Warhammer Fantasy 

 

Watch the NOVA Open website for updates this month. The 2500 point GT will double to 64-players in 2012 and showcase new & innovative features.
 

Learn more.

 

Warmachine / Hordes   
 
We'll be hosting several Warmachine / Hordes events at the NOVA Open this year.

Purchase a weekend pass and WM/H pass for access to all the WM/H events!


Flames of War   

  

This year, the NOVA Open will be hosting two separate Flames of War tournaments as well as demonstration games all weekend.

 

Infinity   


The Infinity Tournament will be four 250 point non-elimination rounds on Sunday, Sep. 2. 

Prize support from Corvus Belli will be generous.

 

Learn more.

Meal Deals at NOVA Open 
Last year, NOVA attendees asked for dining arrangements that would be quick, tasty, and convenient. 
 
The HYATT has agreed to help us, but with the caveat that we must have enough pre-sales for them to commit to the program.

If you are playing back-to-back games and don't expect to have much time to visit one of the local restaurants, this is the best option for you.

The 2012 NOVA starts on a workday.  Don't risk getting caught up in Crystal City's office lunch crowd!

PRE-ORDER NOW:
Weekend Combo - $58 (Breakfast & Lunch for Fri/Sat/Sun) 
New Sponsors   
The NOVA Open is pleased to ANNOUNCE two new sponsors: