In order to help provide this starting point, at Fall In! 2003, the HAWKs will present the "Battles for Beginners Competition." The object is to show a convention visitor how he can get started on his own, in a relatively short time, on a modest budget. At Fall In! 2003 -- where convention planners are projecting 1000 visitors -- the contestants will run their games and help judge the other competitors.

The contest committee will publish a collection of all submitted descriptions and scenarios. This is envisioned as a "Battles You Can Recreate" anthology of scenarios and instructions - a valuable resource for beginning wargamers. No decision has been made about making this a web or paper document. To facilitate this publication, all entrants will be asked to sign a transfer of copyright form. Any proceeds from publication will be used to promote the hobby of Historical Miniatures Wargaming.

Eleven GMs have entered the BBC with games from ancient to modern. All games will be run on Saturday November 15th at Fall In!, in the “Russia” area. Starting at 9 AM, two hour games will run two at a time every two hours, with the winner being announced soon after the last game. Check the PEL for games sponsored by BBC.

Information can be obtained at:

BB_Contest@yahoogroups.com (To subscribe send an email to BB_Contest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com).

All contest forms and information at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BB_Contest/

Or by mail:
Duncan L. Adams
179 Waldo Road
Pasadena, MD, 21122