Infernal Zoo IX is a Wrap! Such amazing models this year. I love all the work people put into their armies for this event!

This year went fantastically.  After every one of these I wish every person who attended was my neighbor and we could game every week.  So great to see old friends and all the new faces!

Other then me knocking the ole TO rust off and slowing things a bit day one (sorry sorry sorry),   everything went smashingly.   I loved having everyone at my place.  Friday night was a solid turnout with Games Played!  Even sorted out our massive castle 9th age skirmish game, and while Joel can apparently play 9th age, his cultists can’t climb walls for shit.  And who can forget Gort the Taruhk enforcer, scourge of the empire, and his bloody trail of body parts.
See here for 9th Age Skrimish Rules:
https://www.the-ninth-age.com/community/index.php?thread/17990-the-9th-age-skirmish-campaigns/
​Those rules are a great way to introduce brand new players to miniatures gaming and the 9th age.
 

Game 3 did not disappoint with over 40 giants stomping around the battlefield.
Saturday night banquet on the deck was also great food and fun, and I think better then ever, so we may stick with that.
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Joel Boccio was the Overall Winner (and Players choice Army!) , Ben Kerr won best paint, Micah Pierce Best General, and Russel Mooney Top sportsmanship.
Top Team Gaming: Min-Max
Top Team Painting: Bizarro Hammer
For Full results check here:
https://www.infernalzoo.com/2021-awards-and-results.html
More Pics:
https://www.infernalzoo.com/2021-photos.html​
 
Joel is going to the North American Masters!  Should be in Pasadena this year,  Will be a play in event on Friday to qualify as well and a concurrent tournament for those not in the masters.
 
Upcoming Events
Tides Of War: Nov 13-14
http://tidesofwargt.com/
North American Team Championships: Dec 11-12
https://9thagenatc.wordpress.com/
 
North American Masters and Gemini Play in: Pasadena, tentatively Feb 9-11
 
 
Coming Soon:
Silicon Hammer: Bay Area (1 Day – 3 Games)
JigSaw: Sacramento (1 Day – 3 Games)
 
 
 
I’ll leave you with Derrek’s Top  Haiku:
For King, Queen and Farm
Giant see and Giant do
Plough to club and shield
 
Cheers Alex

Lists, List Review, and Matchup Podcasts are in!
This year we have two Podcast Review Shows
Paired Weapons in the UK
https://soundcloud.com/user-101924936/episode-54-infernal-zoo-lists-review-with-johnny-crass
And our Own Glory of the Golden State:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmMeyLZzYGA
We Rolled the Deployment on the Padcast and Game one will be refused Flank (5) for everyone.
We also had a drop (Rick had Baby!!!) .. so James is now Playing the Ringer (Tiff)

​Lists ae now uploaded on the main page (and Attached), note you will see some corrections from mistakes I made that people caught during the podasts.    If you see anything up with your lists let me know ASAP.
Also see attached freebies for this year. Everyone gets an Infernal Zoo Hill Stepper for supporting the corners of your units off those pesky hills.
 
Zoo Rules Clarifications
Scoring
Several units are “Count” as Towering Presence (TP) in the Zoo Rules.  This just matters for the Zoo points, as well scoring purposes in Kong Island and Moster Mash Scenarios. These models do not have otherwise have the TP rule or trigger any other TP related rules.
EoS Young Griffon rank and file and Character units do both gain the Zoo effective TP Rules
A character that gains scoring joined to a that is also scoring only counts as 1 unit for scoring purposes.
Giants
The giant supplement have not been updated for the latest Vermin Swarm book  and the special rules assigned to that giant are not relevant.  Replace the with: Life is Cheap, and Who Dat Guy (model has callous rule and counts as standard size for resolving the callous rule for other models).
 
 
 

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​Do you hear the thundering of Giant Feet!  The giant supplement is now a go for all lists at the Zoo! This is in addition to the 350 point Giant you get for Game three.  Can you picture the Epicenes of Game 3 when you look out and see over 40 towering giants across the room?

The Tournament packet has been update and can be found at the bottom of the main page.

Note I and my Community take Covid Very Seriously,  We will see where things are by October. As of now mask will be required in-doors, I will try and setup some outdoor tables (weather permitting).   Refunds will be given up to the day of the even if you can’t make it or decide against it.

Friday Gaming at my place is still a go, and let me know if your from out of town and need a place to crash ;-).  

I have not collected money for the Saturday  Banquet, need to see what indoor dining is like as we get closer, I have some contingency plans.

Spots are filling up! Only a few left, though I’m sure there will be some flux.  Please send in your Reg fee to lock in your spot (and pick your giant see Below).   If you have registered and/or payed, please verify here:
https://www.infernalzoo.com/registered-player-list.html
 
Sorry if I’ve been bad at replies. 

Bellow are pics of  the complimentary “looking for a good home” 3D printed giants you get for Zoo attendance. You can pick one out as soon as you pay the reg fee.   Note these mostly are experiments or Oopsy prints I have fixed. So will have some defects and or repairs with my Janky green stuff skills. Also many have drain holes needing a patch here and there. But heck, they are free, so Enjoy!
 
More pictures are here: 
https://www.infernalzoo.com/giants.html
I will update the photo Key there as they are selected.
 
 
And I will update that with the available Giants as they are picked.
Questions
 Q:  I want More!  Can I buy them?
 A:  Probably! Most of these I have license to sell (see giants page) and can print you a clean version at any size you want (Giant to huge to WTH is Alex up to over there).  Some of these don’t allow selling (Like all of Raven Twin) but if you buy their STL file from my Minifactory, I can print it for you

Q Can you get this before the Zoo?
A:Yes, I can ship them if you want, usually costs $10-$12 to ship something this size.  Or deliver if you are nearby  

Q:What happens if I’m unable to attend but I am in possession of the giant (Covid Concerns or other)
​A:You can return or I can charge you for it out of your refund. If its not a giant I am allowed to sell you will need to purchase the STL from the artist as well
 
Q. What happens If I don’t like the one I picked out.
A. You can swap out for another available, should be a few extra. 

Sent an email out to all currently registered players with payment info the stuff below on 8/8/2021. Check your junk mail to make sure your getting my messages if you didn't get it (and are signed up)

Hey Everyone!
Here is a little Infernal Zoo Update to all those currently registered. We are about 8 weeks away, and I’m showing 39 registered, so 1 open spot!  That’s great news, though some of that list will flux a bit I’m sure.  But If you have friends on the fence, tell them to sign up, I can still upgrade rooms…..!    Spots will be secured with payment (more on that below).   There is also a question about the giant supplement below so please check that out and reply with your answer or any other questions.

So Covid is still here messing with us, and we will adhere to all County and State guidelines. Right now that will be masks indoors for all, but hopefully that can change for the better in 8 weeks.   Davis itself is a very safe conscientious town, we have had free testing whenever you want from the university.  Back in June we had a 80% vax rate in part of the city.   But regardless we all need to be diligent!    We are adjacent to a park, and weather permitting I will try and setup a few tables outside to allow mask free playing for willing participants.

If for any reason you wish to get a refund of your Reg fee, I will give it to you.  I know some people may have their own risk reward calculus, and others don’t wanna game in masks, either way its all good, and no questions asked!​
Cash the day of is fine, and there is no deadline.   But paying holds your spot, and you can pick your Giant!  As noted before,  I will be giving out 3D printed giants . In a few weeks I’ll send out a pic of your options and when you pay you can make sure to get the one you want.  Some people have payed and I have marked the order they get to select. I have a variety of giants that match different armies (e.g. undead ones, Giant kroxigors,  Huge Norse Bros, Sylvan elfy ones, Zombie giants, Norse dwarfy ones, etc) . After I send the pic out with the options though, you just get to pic after you have paid.

I’ll collect banquet money on Saturday, hopefully the venue is still good with any Covid Rules in Place.  If not we will shift to my place (with a different cost). It is fun being down town though, so hopefully D’Veers Irish pub will work out.
If you wanna order any stuff form my 3D printing company for Zoo pick-up (yay no shipping!) it will be 10% off. Most of my orders these days are custom, so just shoot me an email with what your looking for.   You may want spell cards, rule books, dice, and 9th age tape measures, just shoot me a line to make sure I have that stuff in hand.   This is an extra time gig for me (pays for hobby travel!) so I will need a couple week lead time to make sure I get it all set.

The Website is www.frumiousfantasticalfoundry.com

There is a list of merchants I have a license for there, and I can print everything those guys have, even if pics arn’t up yet on my site.
And finally, please reply if you do or do not want to see the giant supplement allowed for every game.  I have a bunch of funky stuff going on, so my thought was to limit even more newish rules. But, power to the people! Let me know what you want.   Allowing the giant supplement would solve a bunch of issues with armies’ access to towering presence and my special objective cards, but I have allowances for that already.  Note right now game 3 has a mandatory (Extra! ) giant supplement already, and your free to use the one you get with registration for this (painted or not).  See the tournament packet up on the website for more details on the game 3 giants.  Allowing the supplement would change your list, if you want, and giving you potentially mass ginat mayhem game 3.
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The tourney packet is still draft. Feel free to comment.
Cheers,
Alex

So the 9th Age is roaring back as the US opens up.

As per the last entry The Zoo is  Set for Oct 2-3

And also check out these other upcoming events:
SoCal Joust  in Pasadena, CA July 24-25
https://socaljoust.weebly.com/

Tides of War in Gilbert, AZ Nov 13-14
TidesOfWarGT.com

9th Age North American Team  Championships in San Fran., CA, Dec 11-12
https://9thagenatc.wordpress.com/​

So we missed the Pandemic year, but we are venue is all set for 2021!

A few changes this year. Including:

•   Prize support from Frumious Fantastical Foundry
•   Giants! for Game 3
•   Free Giant Models!  See registration page for details
•   More Supplements Allowed (Cultists!, Makhar! Hobgoblin khans!, Asklanders)
•   Friday night at the Harrison House of Hammer!

packet Here

Check out the site for more deets

​Hey Everyone!
 
The Infernal Zoo Numero Ocho is in the books!   Thanks all for making this an Amazing Event Congrats to Micah, Joe, Ben and all the other winners. Full Results are here:
https://www.infernalzoo.com/2019-awards-and-results.html
Lots Photos Here:
https://www.infernalzoo.com/2019-photos.html
 
Also, I totally Botched my new Special Awards.  Send all the following peops congratulatory emails and props!
 
Best in Class
Savage Titans (SE, OK, BH, OnG)
David Brice  - Beast Herds
 
Noble Beasts (Eos, KoE, HBE)
Joe Frith – Kingdom Of Equitain
 
Dark Monstrosities (DE, DL, WDG (ASK) )
Micah Pierce  - Warriors (Aslanders)
 
Eternal Gargantua (UD, VC, SA)  
Darryl Grigsby – Sariaun Ancients

Colossal Constructs (VS, DH, ID)
John Gaffry – Vermin Swarm
I owe you all a monetarily insignificant but emotionally relevant prize next time I see you!
Look forward to upcoming tournaments Tides Of War (November 9-10) and PacRim  (Dec 7-8)
The Twitch was super fun.  And actually got a ton of views. I think we are going to start broadcasting more games, and Likely the PacRim 2.  Here is a link to Game 2:
https://www.twitch.tv/bizarrohammer/video/491089161
We will archive these on a youtube channel at some point.
 
Golden Throne Standings are UpToDate Here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sNQhVG1tifAfxl7yhy4IvtBqdwB8D6CXoMX17iYoLB8/edit?usp=sharing
Ben Kerr is in the Lead…But others Lurk..Looks like a showdown at Tides!
See you all soon My Friends!
Alex

List Review and 1st round match up show tonight on SkavenInAz's youtube channel.

7 PM PST

I'll edit this post with a link when its up:

Here is his general Page: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_MfXQcnOmYBBCfv5M1l1eA

New Zoo awards this year!


So i’m stealing from Rob Nevarez’s Wicked GT playbook and having some grouped army competition.


The highest overall army in each category will win these awards!


Noble Beasts
Eos, KoE, HBE


Savage Titans
SE, OK, BH, OnG


Dark Monstrosities
DE, DL, WDG (ASL)


Eternal Gargantua
UD, VC, SA


Colossal Constructs
VS, DH, ID


With 34+ armies this year we have some love to spread around!




Well don’t get super excited as you will prob just win a dubious 3D print or bones mini ...But still battle to the biter end to have your named permanently etched in the Zoo Champion Halls Of Accolades!!