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EDIT 3: SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY'S EVENTS
8:30-9:00 Tournament Registration
9:15-11:15 Round One
11:15-12:00 Lunch Break
12:00-2:00 Round Two
2:15-4:15 Round Three
4:15-5:00 Dinner Break
5:00-7:00 Round Four
7:15 Awards
Please be punctual on start and finish times. Keeping on schedule is all up to you!


EDIT 2: TOURNAMENT SCENARIOS NOW LISTED AT THE BLOGS IN MY SIGNATURE. ANY CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS ACCEPTED!

EDIT: IN JUST TWO WEEKS, WE ARE PROUD TO SAY THAT THE TOURNAMENT IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!! WE WILL STILL BE TAKING A FEW MORE PEOPLE IN CASE WE HAVE ANY NO-SHOWS. THESE SPOTS WILL BE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

It's that time of year again when armies clash over the rivers and fields of battle in Murfreesboro, TN! The 5th Annual Battle for Stones River is now open for registration! This year we have moved to a bigger venue and increased the number of participants from 50 to 70. Last year the event sold out in a month, so be sure to register early. This year we are also on the Games Workshop Tournament Circuit. The first place winner from the event will receive a free ticket to the North American Throne of Skulls Championship in October 2013. For registration, please call Grand Adventures Comics in Murfreesboro, TN at 1-615-867-0838. For more tournament information and to see photos from last years event, please visit our blog at The Istvaanians.


[b]Tournament Date: February 25, 2012; check-in begins at 8:30am CST
Points Level: 1863 (The year of the Battle of Stones River during the American Civil War)
Rounds: 4, with a 2 hour time limit per game
Location: Lane Agri-Park Community Center, Murfreesboro, TN
Number of Players: 70 players max (to date 27 spots have already been filled!)
Entry Fee: $30 entry fee; lunch is included!

If you are interested in learning more about the local Civil War battle that inspired the tournament, see the following links:

Stones River National Battlefield
Wikipedia

The actual Battle for Stones River site is only a few miles away from where the event will be held. It's well worth the short drive over there!

where's the like button?


.......oh yeah, that's another website! I can't wait for this tournament! We've been working on my army and list for 7 months. See everyone there!

I've said this on another forum and I'll say it here. The folks running this tournament are amazing. If there is even the slightest chance that the $30 price might turn you away, just know that the put on an amazing competitive yet extremely laid back tournament. I really miss living in the area!

I've already signed up and am looking forward to this event!

Blog seems to be down...and no info on the store's website...So I have the following questions:

How will the winners be determined, as there will probably be around 4 players that are undefeated at the end of the tourney...is paint score taken into account...any comp. score...etc...
What will prize support be like?
Is this tourney linked to the NOVA invitational?
What scenarios will be utilized?...mostly book or something like BAO or NOVA...etc...
Will Imperial Armor 2nd edition 40k approved models/rules be allowed?
Thanks for any help ahead of time from someone who knows about this tourney...

It is a far drive for me but I will attend if the paradigm is good...

Thanks again...

in past years, paint and sportsmanship have added into the final totals for everyone. TONS of prizes.....never in short supply the 3 times I've been so far. They will post about 6 senarios on their forum and use 4 of them for the event. Each table WILL have a river running through it lengthwise and they usually count as difficult and dangerous. I believe you have to join their forum before being able to view the pages.

It isn't linked to the NOVA that I know of but it is linked to the Throne of Skulls in Memphis for sure. I believe there's NO IA2 allowed, only current codex and the WD sisters.

Widowsbane are you in the 40k group on FB from Louisville?

Cheers,

Phillip

@just2fierce...No I do not FB...but I play with all the cats on that page at Pet Shop Comics...the go to place to wargame in Da ville...I was thinking about using this as a warmup for the INDY GT the following weekend if time allows...Thanks for the quick answers...

Last time I was down that way was for the Maul in the Mall and had a good time there...Matter of fact I think I played against Stormcrow who posted earlier in this thread in the third game, it was epic...

13 spots are still available! Tickets are selling fast, and more than likely we will be sold out by the end of this weekend. Get yours NOW!!!

I was up there at "Pet Shop" for the ARD BOYZ semi-finals. GREAT group of guys! I had a great time and I look forward to making it back up there again sometime soon.

You should need to come down here for the BFSR. It's an AWESOME event, I would say it's just as good as the Maul in the Maul if not better.

hope to see you there!

Widowsbane wrote:Blog seems to be down...and no info on the store's website...So I have the following questions: Got the link fixed

How will the winners be determined, as there will probably be around 4 players that are undefeated at the end of the tourney...is paint score taken into account...any comp. score...etc... There will be scores for paint, sportmanship and battle points. There will also be several winners based including Overall scores, Paint, and Sportmanship.
What will prize support be like? Since we are part of the Games Workshop GT Circuit this year, prize support will be from GW in the form of gift vouchers in addition to trophies. In previous years Civil War Calvary Swords, Pistols, Artilleryman's Swords have been given out. This year will be no different!
Is this tourney linked to the NOVA invitational? No.
What scenarios will be utilized?...mostly book or something like BAO or NOVA...etc... scenarios will be posted at the Grand Adventures Comics forums soon!
Will Imperial Armor 2nd edition 40k approved models/rules be allowed? No Imperial Armour will be allowed.
Thanks for any help ahead of time from someone who knows about this tourney...

It is a far drive for me but I will attend if the paradigm is good... It will be awesome!

Thanks again...

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Widowsbane wrote:@just2fierce...No I do not FB...but I play with all the cats on that page at Pet Shop Comics...the go to place to wargame in Da ville...I was thinking about using this as a warmup for the INDY GT the following weekend if time allows...Thanks for the quick answers...

Last time I was down that way was for the Maul in the Mall and had a good time there...Matter of fact I think I played against Stormcrow who posted earlier in this thread in the third game, it was epic...

Shane runs a great event down there every year. Our FLGS owner partnered with him last year to run the ATC.


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busby wrote:I've said this on another forum and I'll say it here. The folks running this tournament are amazing. If there is even the slightest chance that the $30 price might turn you away, just know that the put on an amazing competitive yet extremely laid back tournament. I really miss living in the area!

You wouldn't happen to be our mustache wearing historian, would you?!? Either way, thank you for the kind words! And $30 isn't much. It breaks down to about $5 a game and $10 for lunch. With the possibility to take home some kick butt prizes!

This one is on like Donkey Kong.....

Well...I just got registered for the event...c you kids there...probably repping my CRONS...but might bring my trusty Fatecrusher...

Peace and safe travels...

Glad to hear your coming! Sorry about the broken links, I never got an email from Dakka saying there was a reply to the message. Oh, well, you're coming to the best tourney in the south east.

.......and like Al said, "It's on like Donkey Kong!"

Donkey Kong is rocking it now.

Sadly, I was not a musache wearing historian. I don't think my job would like it much if I sported a mustache during any months other than Moustache May and Mouvember.

This event can't come fast enough, its my favorite event of the year. Not to mention they give out the most lethal prizes!

Yeah, try not to take out the Hooter's Girls this year!

That's right, last year we had a couple of lady's from "Hooter's" help us with the awards.

they also gave away free red bulls too!!! That was awesome.

asmodai650 wrote:Yeah, try not to take out the Hooter's Girls this year!

That's right, last year we had a couple of lady's from "Hooter's" help us with the awards.

Well hey, its not every day you get a calvary sabre as a prize.....just got a little over excited is all....

Yeah, we know you just wanted to "stick" her with something... lol



I can't wait for this!!!!!!!!!! Getting my Night Lords done and WILL be ready to ROCK!

I can't believe how quickly it sold out this year! We increased the size by half and sold out in half the time.

Now I'm totally curious who some of the people in this thread are...

Another vow to have your Night Lords ready? So IG again

No, it's Night Lords or I won't be playing. The IG are retired to the display case.

Too Fierce guy, I'm gonna crush you at the tourney, but in a polite respectful way,

Necrons FTW!

And the trash talking begins!!!!

See you guys in two weeks!

My DE are almost ready in all their purple and red glory!

Rules question, can I use my Award from last year (engraved calvary sabre) against my opponents this year?

Keep it away from the womens, Gard!

don't forget, I too have a sword.

As long you cover the deposit / cleaning costs, I am all for the use of swords during the tourney. However, I do not recommend threatening the poor helpless judge putting all the scores into the computer

SlaveToDorkness wrote:Keep it away from the womens, Gard!

don't forget, I too have a sword.

Ha! Your stubby little artillery men's sword is no match for my long, curved, magnificent....uh...

um, see you at the tournament...

LoL.... bigger isn't always better, Gardeth. I'm sure your wife has told... never mind...

See everyone there tomorrow!