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Registration Open !


http://www.battleforsalvation.com/

The Battle for Salvation is an independently run 2000 point, NOVA-style http://www.novaopen.com/ Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament taking place Columbus Day weekend in October 2011. In the Palasades Mall, 45min north of New York City.

The Battle for Salvation Gaming Group would like to proudly announce that we are opening Registration for those who are planning to attend the 2nd Annual Battle for Salvation Grand Tournament! Our event is still on Columbus Day Weekend like last year, but we plan on making this event bigger and better than before.

- BFS top players will win invites to the 2012 NOVA Invitational ! (4 Invites)

- The Battle for Salvation GT is now a part of the Games Workshop Independent Tournament Circuit! Top players will go to Throne of Skulls.

- Three days of gaming and thousands of dollars of prizes, raffles and give-aways !

- This year we will be hosting a 3 game 2v2 (1000pts per player) team Tournament on Friday Oct. 7th

- Grand Tournament is a 2000 point 2 day Event for everyone Sat-sun 8th-9th.

- Sunday, fritz from Fritz40k http://saimhann.blogspot.com/ will be hosting a 500 point 3 round mini Tournament.

On behalf of the Battle for Salvation Gaming Club


*****

The Battle for Salvation is an independently run NOVA-style Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament taking place Columbus Day weekend in 2011.

Its name comes from the Battle for Salvation gaming club responsible for organizing the event, which operates primarily out of space rented at the local Salvation Army. Comprised of a large number of players of varying interests and skill levels, the NOVA Open format was selected for this tournament because of its egalitarian approach that caters equally to all styles of hobby participation. Whether you’re in modeling, painting, tabletop domination, or a balance of all three, The Battle for Salvation gives you a chance to shine.

Location: Palasades Mall
Date: October 7-9, 2011

(COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND)
Time: TBA
Players: 64+

Hotel Info:
we have blocked off a number of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn from Oct.6- Oct 10th. Its about 1.5 miles from the Mall
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=HPNNAGI
$119 a night for 2 double beds.
Mention "Battle for Salvation" to get the room rate.
We suggest making your reservation as soon as possible since it is a Holiday weekend.

GT Rules:
http://www.battleforsalvation.com/2011-bfs-grand-tournament-packet/

Doubles Rules:
http://www.battleforsalvation.com/2011-bfs-doubles-tournament-packet/

Schedule:

Battle for Salvation 2011
GT and Weekend Schedule:
FRI (Doubles Tournament)
FRIDAY
10:00AM-11:00AM Doors Open:
Sign in, lists check, announcements

11:00AM-1:30PM Round 1:
First Game

1:30PM-2:30PM Break 1:
Hand in results, LUNCH, new pairings

2:30PM-5:00PM Round2:
Second Game

5:00PM-5:30PM Break 2:
Hand in results, new pairings

5:30PM-8:00PM Round 3:
Third Game

8:00PM-8:30PM End of Day:
Hand in results, Announcements, RESULTS

FRI (Open Gaming)

12:00 NOON Open Gaming Begins:
40K, 500 Point Practice etc

8:00PM Open Gaming Ends:
Closing Announcements
Note: Open Gaming is reserved for GT players.


SAT (Grand Tournament Day 1)
SATURDAY
7:45AM-8:45AM Doors Open:
Sign in, lists check, grab bag

8:45AM-9:00AM Morning Announcements:
GT overview, instructions, info

9:00AM-11:15AM Round 1:
First Game

11:15AM-11:45AM Break 1:
Hand in results, new pairings

11:45AM-2:00PM Round2:
Second Game

2:00PM-3:00PM Break 2:
Hand in results, LUNCH, new pairings

3:00PM-5:15PM Round 3:
Third Game

5:15PM-5:45PM Break 3:
Hand in results, new pairings

5:45PM-8:00PM Game 4:
Fourth Game

8:00PM-8:45PM End of Day:
Hand in results, Announcements, Bracket Pairings

Note: Rounds on day one are 2 hour and 15 minutes long.



SUN (Grand Tournament Day 2)
SUNDAY
8:45AM-9:30AM Doors Open:
Check in

9:30AM-9:45AM Morning Announcements:
Bracket overview, instructions, info

9:45AM-12:15PM Round 1:
First Game

12:15PM-1:00PM Break 1:
Hand in results, LUNCH, new pairings

1:00PM-3:30PM Round2:
Second Game

3:30PM-4:00PM Break 2:
Hand in results, new pairings

4:00PM-6:30PM Round 3:
Third and Final Game

6:30PM-7:00PM End of Day:
Hand in results, Announcements, TOURNAMENT RESULTS
GO HOME

Note: Rounds on day two are 2 hours and 30 minutes long.




SUN (Skirmish Tournament)
SUNDAY
1:00PM-1:30PM
Registration:
Sign Ups, Instructions, List Check

1:30PM-2:30PM
Round 1:
First Game

2:30PM-3:00PM
Break 1:
Hand in results, new pairings

3:00PM-4:00PM
Round 2:
Second Game

4:00PM-4:30PM
Break 2:
Hand in results, new pairings

4:30PM-5:30PM
Round 3:
Third Game

5:30PM-6:15PM
Closing:
Hand in results, then Prizes and Awards

6:30PM-7:00PM End of Day:
Hand in results, Announcements, TOURNAMENT RESULTS
GO HOME

Note: Only the 32 players eliminated from round one of the Grand Tournament Day 2 Brackets are allowed to enter the Skirmish Tournament.

This is one of the best events around, run by an incredibly solid group of people.

It is also one of the first events to qualify for the 2012 NOVA Invitational.

MVBrandt wrote:incredibly solid group of people.

^ that . The guys in the club are a great group and are sure to ensure a good time for all tournament go-ers.

For those interested in the nitty-gritty details, the Grand Tournament Packet can be downloaded here: http://www.baldandscreaming.com/2011%20BFS%20Grand%20Tournament%20Packet.pdf

Note: there will be a separate packet for the Team Tournament on Friday. Also, a painting rubric is forthcoming.

Sweet - I'll have to pencil this date in.

I've heard nothing but good things so far about this event.

By the way, for those who may have attended last year, we've changed the venue of the event. This year the BFS GT will be at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, NY (just over the Tappan Zee bridge if you're coming from Westchester, CT, MA, etc.). It's the same place where the Conflict GT is held and is a huge upgrade from our digs last year.

New updated Hotel info up top.

We are half full as of now. Spots are starting to fill up fast. Reserve a room asap. Once we get to 64 registrants we will see about opening up to more players.

just a reminder to anyone even considering they might attend and will need a hotel to make a reservation at the hilton garden inn. Columbus day is popular in this area with weddings and fall foliage watchers so rooms wont last long. The block of rooms is limited due to this.

hotels have 24-48 hr cancellations so if you choose not to attend there is little chance of getting stuck with a room you wont be using.

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=HPNNAGI

-ed

on the Topic of terrain.

I want to let anyone who is attending the BFS GT know what type of terrain we will have and how the layouts will look. I think letting attendees to know what terrain will be like allows the players to prepare for the Tournament better by knowing the field of battle.

The BFS GT Terrain deployment will reflect the setups at the NOVA Open. Mike has a great article up on his blog descibing the setup and reasoning behind it.

http://whiskey40k.blogspot.com/2011/06/terrain-to-expect-at-nova-open-40k.html

All of our boards will consist of 7-9 pieces of terrain. Middle LOS blocking, Each side will have a ruin, Area terrain and a LOS blocking piece.
A number of our boards can be seen here in our most recent 30 player rtt here:

http://s1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/zedsdead69/bfs%20rtt%202011/

Mike will be helping us out by bringing some terrain with him to assist in providing enough terrain for all of our tables. So everyone should expect to see many of the hill pieces featured in NOVA. The centers will mostly consist of Hills of a sort or Bastions on Hills.


The BFS club brought down 20 tables to the NOVA OPEN 2012. While our terrain is more of the traditional sort it did follow the Theory and layout drawn up in Mikes Blog post. . To keep things interesting we hope to keep a majority of our boards theamed as they are now.
Here is a discussion on the back 40k blog describing the terrain along with pictures. the last 13-18 pics are BFS terrain. Please keep in mind that some terrain was moved around by players and there display boards so the pictures dont all reflect proper placing.

http://theback40k.blogspot.com/2011/08/nova-tables.html

Doubles Tournament packet has been posted. Here are the rules:

http://www.baldandscreaming.com/Battle%20for%20Salvation%20GT%20Doubles%20Packet%202011.pdf

DOUBLES RULES
 There is a 2,000 point limit per two-player team. Each player has an individual limit of 1,000 points.
 The teams can combine any legal codex with another even if it wouldn't make sense in the 40K universe. For example one player can play Grey Knights, and his/her partner can play Daemons.
 Both players are limited to one Force Organization Chart between each other. Therefore, one player can take 3 Heavy Support choices from their codex, but then their partner would be unable to take any.
 Each player must take 1 HQ choice.
 Each player must take at least 1 Troops choice.
 For all purposes of standard game play, the partners in a team are considered allies, or Friendly Models, and a part of the same army.
 Both players conduct movement, shooting, and assault phases at the same time.
 Independent Characters may not join units from their partners specific army.
 In regards to Codex specific rules, they only apply to each players specific army. Necron Phase out for example.
 Certain special rules may apply to both players in a team. The special rule must clearly state it affects Friendly models, or something to that extent. If it says all Space Marines for example, and your partner is playing Eldar, then it will not work.
If you are playing the same army, see below.
 ***If the army wide special rules conflict, you may only choose one for both armies that share the same codex. You may decide which at the beginning of each game before rolling to decide first turn. An example would be Space Marine Combat Tactics. If each player had a character that changed combat tactics (Lysander and Shrike) then only one rule may apply for both armies.

Schedule posted !

I wish I could go butt I live in Illinios, GO BEARS

Jwalker52 wrote:I wish I could go butt I live in Illinios, GO BEARS

No cheap flights ? The hotel we have is cheap (for this area). Sounds like a decent road trip for you and some buds







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Schedule Discussion:

Just an fyi the GT schedule has been adjusted to reflect additional time for game play on day 2. Day 1 will be 2:15 per round, however day 2 will add an extra 15 min. Hopefully this will ensure games finishing more rounds and taking into account fatigue.

-Ed

As part of the NOVA Invitational qualifier circuit the BFS GT will be giving 4 of its top players spots in next years 2012 NOVA Invite. Best General and Renman as well as 2 other players will be provided these invites.

I want to thank Mike from NOVA for giving the BFS the opportunity to offer these spots to one of 40k's premier events.

-ed

I was fortunate enough to play with these guys the past 2 years, last years GT and the year before when it was at a salvation army.

It's ran by a solid group of guys, and I'm pretty upset I can't make it this year going to be in Florida.

Folks, we are 2 weeks away from the Tournament. We have about a dozen spots left open so if your procrastinating i suggest signing up ASAP before the last minute rush.

Hotel reservations should also be done as well.

-ed

Reg'd!

Ed I think I have a couple of DaBoyz ready to go and they are getting "permission" heh.

As for tables I can say that I have personally seen several of their tables and they are top notch. Also the group is a solid group that like the game and hobby so make this event if you can!

Awesome to see so many people coming from all over the the country, and an especially big thanks to the guys coming from many hours away to attend. Looks like we have about 10 different states representing so far! Also, it's looking good that we might hit the 64 player mark, making this event one of the bigger GTs around.

GT Registrant List:

GRAND TOURNAMENT
1 Brendan Gallagher
2 Daniel Oppedisano
3 Jon D Sullenberger
4 Matt Wallach
5 Chris Johnson
6 Brian Warner
7 Eddy Miller
8 John J Ostrofsky III
9 Jared M Kunz
10 Charles Kandalaft
11 Alexander Fennell
12 Daniel Woods
13 Lucas Riabowol
14 Keith B Girard
15 David Serrano
16 John Suben
17 Robert Roda
18 Ross A Famous
19 Todd Roy
20 Bill McFadden
21 Neil W Gilstrap
22 Stephen H Chase Jr
23 Noah S Heck
24 Daniel Oppedisano
25 Simon Leen
26 Sean Nayden
27 Chris Dubuque
28 Bob Evers
29 Brandon Waldon
30 Nick Himebaugh
31 Ryan Holliday
32 Jeff Omundson
33 Angelo Alatzas
34 Jorge A Ruiz
35 Mike Brandt
36 Jeff Frederickson
37 Matthew Macchiaroli
38 Mark Aksel
39 Fred Feddeck
40 Nick Nanavati
41 Bill McFadden
42 Michael E Somerville
43 Eric Schupp
44 Ragnar Arneson
45 David M Monastra
46 Bruce Capua
47 Brandon Brown
48 James Travelino
49 Simon Brady
50 Ryan Sinnott
51 Fareed Kandalaft


Had a couple of drops plus im holding a few spots for club members. So we have 10 spots open. If anyone sees that there name is missing please post. This is the last week before the tournament so if your on the fence about registering now is the time to do it Our goal is to make it to 64.


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With 5 days left we still have a couple of spots open.

All players will get GW tape measures and dice sets in addition to thousands of dollars in raffles and awards to be given out.

-ed

Only 2 days to the team tourny and 3 to the GT ! Still not to late to get in. We have a couple of spots open for the BFSGT.

http://www.battleforsalvation.com/

Good luck with the tourney guys hope all goes well!

Many thanks and congratulations to Bob, Ed, John and everyone else from the BFS club for all the hard work putting on this fun event. This was my first time at one of their events and at a NOVA-style formatted event, and it was still as relaxed and enjoyable a play experience as I would hope from a 40k event.

Congrats to Neil Gilstrap for Best General, Chris DeBuque for Best Appearance and Mike Brandt for Best Overall, and to the other winners. Congrats to Nick for kicking ass with Tau. Congrats to my Cold Steel Mercs teammates and driving buddies Keith and Alex for winning their brackets on day 2. A shout out to Danny for being friendly and welcoming despite the multiple times we've "firmly shared contrasting opinions" on tournaments. Another to Bob Evers, Dan O, Chris D, and everyone else who brought a really nicely-painted army despire it not being a major focus of the event. One more to all the Chaos players or former Chaos players at the event who I got to chat with and who were pulling for me. You guys can do better than you think; you don't need the SW or GK crutches.

Thanks for the kind words, Ragnar. I'm really glad you enjoyed the event. I think a special congratulations is in order for you for being the only person to be 5-0 going into Game 6.

For those not at the event, we had 56 participants who were divided into 7 single elimination brackets of 8 players on the second day. We had a few drops and didn't hit our 64 target, which resulted in the top bracket consisting of four 4-0 players and four 3-1 players. Both of our finalists, Mike Brandt and Neil Gilstrap, were of the latter. Ragnar was the only 4-0 player not to be eliminated in the first bracket game.