Summer Conclave 2012 - 15th September - Kaede Mack Conspiracy

[Koval]

Well, if you want something more mainstream, there was a song in 1996 that was actually called Return Of The Mack. Although if I've heard of something, chances are it's not actually all that obscure.

Digging further down into my music library reveals Mackster of Puppets, Enter Sandmack, Miracle Mack, Mack In The Village (possibly more obscure as I'm ripping off a lesser-known Maiden song), Kaede In Hell (also maybe a bit obscure), Fade To Mack, Anarchy In The U.Kaede., and Journeymack (more than one version) if you want more puns.

Incidentally, just going by my understanding of Kaede Mack and who/what he is, I personally think Triggerman by Alice Cooper could be his theme tune.

[DapperAnarchist]

... No-one's said Mack the Knife?

[Bloodpact]

Fade To Mack

'Kaede to Mack' surely...?

[Lacerto]

Hi all, I'm keen, I'm fairly busy over the next few weeks so doubt I'll have time to make a Kaede Mack, although perhaps Kaede Mack chooses to operate under many aliases too?

[RobSkib]

Mack certainly does operate under many aliases, sub-operatives, lieutenants, mind-cleansed agents and many, many more. Hell, there's no reason why your Inquisitor couldn't already be working for Kaede Mack, he just doesn't know it yet

Do not feel obliged to make any new models for this Event Day, let alone a Kaede Mack. In fact, you will probably get more from the day if you don't use anyone affiliated with the Mack Conglomerate (that they're aware of..!), as the day itself is all about unravelling the truth behind the name.

If all goes well, I should be planting the seeds of potential future Mack-related campaigns for players within their own gaming circle. At some point during the day (without too many spoilers), certain players will be given Evidence cards. These could be pieces of information, whispered rumours or intercepted astropathic messages that pertain to Conglomerate activities elsewhere in the universe that have potentially terrifying sector-wide consequences.

Hopefully, when the day is all done and everyone heads home, their brains stewing with plot and intrigue, they should be able to look over at the Evidence they have found and use it as inspiration for their own games! The Conglomerate is big enough that anyone should be able to run a Kaede Mack campaign in their own gaming circles, Kaede Mack makes an excellent recurring villain, after all

[RobSkib]

(shameful double post)

The following has been added to the front page, with some out-of-character information about the day, hopefully answering some questions that people might have had.

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The Kaede Mack Conspiracy is a one-day Inquisitor Event being run at Warhammer World in Nottingham on Saturday 15th of September.

New players, old players, fresh Inquisitorial acolytes and hoary old Inquisitor Lords alike are all welcome at the event. No models are required to play on the day, there will be enough spare models to be able to take part, but you will find it much more rewarding to have your own protagonist represented on the tabletop.

The Mack Conglomerate will be the primary antagonist of the Event, although they will not be the main adversaries. Inquisitorial warbands, Chaos renegades, Rogue Traders and excommunicated guardsmen will all by vying over the spoils of war left behind by the Conglomerate, as well as trying to  infiltrate it's ranks, uncover its secrets, claim the network for themselves or simply try and destroy the whole criminal organisation.

Consequently, a handful of Kaede Mack warbands may be present to act as the catalyst if everybody turning up on the day decides they want to outright destroy the organisation. You are therefore encouraged to bring a Warband you believe would have the most interesting relationship with the organisation, that could feasibly operate in the shadowy areas in between right and wrong.

At the end of the day however, the objective is for everybody to have had a rip-roaring good time, regardless of the characters they do/don't bring - nobody will be turned away or denied a game for any reason, and there's always room for one more!


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

[Kaled]

Love the poster - very cool!

[MarcoSkoll]

nobody will be turned away or denied a game for any reason

Really?

In any case, I will have it on record that I reserve the right to exclude players from the December event for reasons including (but not limited to): smelling like a sewer, being on fire, appalling fashion sense, using the word "literally" in an incorrect sense, taking the game too seriously and/or being Russell Brand.

[Koval]

In any case, I will have it on record that I reserve the right to exclude players from the December event for reasons including (but not limited to): smelling like a sewer, being on fire, appalling fashion sense, using the word "literally" in an incorrect sense, taking the game too seriously and/or being Russell Brand.

Don't forget being a total jackass, bringing along ill-thought-out characters with all stats except for Sg way above 90, putting a Tactical Squad on the 28mm table without a very good reason, plausibly being Stephen Fry*, or being abusive towards other players.


*My personal dislike of the man notwithstanding, he'd probably spend enough time talking that everyone involved would have forgotten what they're doing. That wouldn't be particularly fun.

[greenstuff_gav]

appalling fashion sense

i'd rethink this one given the stereotype of gamers
of course, my pimping Top-Hat and Conclave Shirt is literally the best fashion sense!

[Brother_Brimstone]

Hey Rob, change me to a definite, please! Sorry I've been somewhat inactive recently; I've been insanely busy (as in, in the last three weeks I've spent each week in  a different country, across two continents). Still, I've also found the time to paint up zombie inquisitor and two of his minions, so this will be my first clave event not using Zophar (and about time too!). Looking forward to seeing you all again and playing inquisitor for the first time in ages!

[Van Helser]

Do not feel obliged to make any new models for this Event Day, let alone a Kaede Mack. In fact, you will probably get more from the day if you don't use anyone affiliated with the Mack Conglomerate (that they're aware of..!), as the day itself is all about unravelling the truth behind the name.

I have been wracking my brains trying to come up with an original take on Kaede Mack for my warband, but this piece of advice may save me tearing all my hair out!  Perhaps my Rogue Trader that never made it to the IGT will suffice for my PC...

Ruaridh

[RobSkib]

If you're desperate for a Mack-related warband though, one of my friends came up with a good hook - just use your regular warband and claim to be Kaede Mack! Will the real Mack Shady, please stand up?

[MarcoSkoll]

...everyone involved would have forgotten what they're doing.

We had something similar at the IGT, but I believe "Play suspended due to John Blanche" is actually a valid reason listed in the rulebook.

I'd rethink this one given the stereotype of gamers

Don't worry. I'm also on the Geek upgrade path and I can only get "Heightened Senses (Fashion)" as an Elite advance. So someone would have to be pretty bad for me to pass that perception test.

[Holiad]

Myself and Myriad also plan to attend.