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Battleground Games & Hobbies - Abington MA
Format: Singles (1v1) 3000 points per person
Date: May 17th, 2014 a Saturday
Time: Please be here no later than 8:30am. Set up at 8:45am. Dice roll no later than 9:00am.
Entrance Fee: $20.00
Please note the earlier start time.
To register for this event you must email ChaseLaq@gmail.com
Address:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669
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RULES FOR WARHAMMER 40K TOURNAMENT
Rule Books:
The Warhammer 40,000 SIXTH Edition Rules will be used.
All books and supplements, digital or otherwise, we be allowed in this event. Imperial Armour books included.
MODELS AND POINTS:
1. Each player must bring UP TO TWO army lists consisting of 3000 points (but no fewer than 2975), in accordance with these rules...
2. All models must follow “What You See Is What You Get” (WYSIWYG). All weapons, war gear, and so forth must be represented on the model. Your models must be completely assembled.
3. Pictures of conversions or "counts as" models must be emailed to ChaseLaq@gmail.com EVEN IF they have already been approved.
4. Warlord Traits - At the start of each game, before deployment, select two tables. Roll a die for each table. Choose ONE of the two results as your Warlord Trait for that game.
5. Psychic Powers - At the start of each game, prior to deployment, players may choose to select the psychic powers listed in their Codex as normal OR swap them for a number of rolls on the psychic disciplines tables per the Warhammer 40,000 rule book. Unless stated otherwise, you MAY NOT mix and match Codex and rule book powers.
6. WE WILL NOT BE CHECKING LISTS FOR THIS EVENT. However, if illegal units or other rules violations are found in a player’s army list, at a minimum, the models in violation will be removed from all subsequent play. In addition, tournament points may be deducted and/or award eligibility may be forfeited. If in doubt, please ask for clarification in advance from a Battleground Tournament Organizer.
7. Superheavy units and Gargantuan Creature units that are not listed in the Escalation book will be legal options for your Lord of War choice.
8. Restrictions:
• This event will not use "Mysterious Terrain" (p.102-103).
• This event will not use "Archotech Artefacts" (p 106).
• This event will not use "Unique Terrain" (p. 107).
HOW THE TOURNAMENT WORKS:
• Competitors will participate in three (3) games over the course of the day. In each game, you will play a scenario and record the outcome of the battle on your results sheet. Each round you will play a different opponent. Each round will last 3 hours. There will be 15 minutes given to review your opponents lists, choose which list you'll be playing, and deploy.
• In the first round, players will be matched up randomly. After the first round, players will be matched up according to current rankings in the tournament (based on the number of points they've scored) e.g., the player in first place will play the player in second place and so on. We will try our best not to pair players that come to the event together or regularly play each other in the first round. If a player receives a BYE they will be awarded either maximum or the average of the winning players points for the round, depending on turn out.
• At the beginning of each round, after pairings have been posted, players will exchange copies of their two army lists with their opponent. Before the roll for deployment is made, players will simultaneously reveal which one of their two lists they will be fielding. It is important to clearly mark on your lists which one is list number 1 and which is list number 2.
• You will not play the same person twice.
• We will do our best to prevent a player from playing on the same table twice.
• The pairings for each round will be announced as soon as they are determined. Please be sure to arrive at your table ready to play right away.
• Slow playing will NOT be tolerated. Players are expected to complete at least 4 rounds in each game. If you suspect your opponent is slow playing PLEASE notify a Battleground staff member as soon as possible as we can not do anything about alleged slow play after the fact.
• Each game will be played on a 4' x 6' board.
• Players will receive Results Sheets and Player's Choice Sheets for each round at the beginning of the event. Each results sheet must be filled in properly to ensure that match-ups and point totals are correct. Once the sheets are completed they are to be turned in at the counter so the scores can be entered into the computer.
BATTLES:
The scenarios will be posted before the event.
The SIXTH Edition Rulebook and FAQ will be in use for all games and will be the definitive guide for all rules. The time limit for each game is 3 hours and players will have 15 minutes to look at each other's lists and deploy. At the end of this time limit we will ask that players put their DICE DOWN. The tournament round will end immediately.
What You Need to Bring with You:
-Your (hopefully painted) miniatures
-At least TWO copies of EACH army list
-Rulebooks are required as are any additional books you need
-Pen and paper
-Dice and templates
-Tape measure
-Something to transport your army from table to table
STORE CREDIT AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO:
Store credit is good for any product in the store and all subsequent events. It never expires and will be saved for you.
Best General
Second Best General
Third Best General (only awarded if the turnout is large)
Best Appearance - Army (individual) [Note: Players MUST DISPLAY ALL of the models that are present on their army list. Players may not omit models or display models that are not part of the list they are playing in the event. If a player is found breaking this rule, he will forfeit his chance at this award.]
Players Choice - The Players Choice award will go to the player that the others feel best reflects important aspects of the hobby. Every team will score their opponents on sportsmanship, theme, appearance, and overall awesomeness. **This award will be significant.**
Smokin' Boots - You got crushed... and you deserve an award for your epic failure.
A player may only win one award with the exception of Best Appearance, which may go to any player participating in the event, regardless of their finish / other awards.
• A note on the Appearance award - We will award the individual who we feel has the best looking army. We will use a scoring rubric that looks at painting, basing, display boards, and various other "extras" to determine the winner. Here is a link to the rubric we will use. (http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/13393795/img/13393795.jpg)