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I'm participating in a small, local tournament where Forge World lists are allowed. For those that have seen the list, you are probably aware of the short-comings of the HQ selections. Would it be in poor gaming etiquette to use some of the special characters included but not technically allowed in the list? There are rules and points for the units in the book, but Forge World has explicitly stated that they are not allowed for competitive use.

I am planning to get the approved by the organizer first, but I want to see if I should even bother. I am fully prepared not to take the Special Characters, but would really like to field some of these characters for their abilities and fluffyness.

If the TO says it's ok, then it's ok.

I'd say no. They're geared more towards Apocalypse games than standard, even if they are highly...underwhelming.

if the points represent their effectiveness on the table and its allowed by the organiser I think its fair to use them.