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Hi guys,
In September I will be attending my first cash prize tournament. I've been in tournaments run by my local gw, but those don't seem to have a competitive edge to them and they provide no prizes. So I was wondering what to look out for as a first timer and also what the proper edicate is for these events. Thanks for any input.

Know your army inside and out. Practice up so you can play fast. Don't be a jerk, in the end you're all there to have fun. A big tourney will have many good players... don't be upset or surprised when somebody takes you to the cleaners.

Wear Comfortable Shoes
Take Some Aspirin
Shower and put on deodorant.
Take a frebreeze bottle annd spray a smelly opponent
Condoms are needed too
And a new experiance from the BAO, Toillet Paper

I like hotsauceman's list.

I will add in seriousness,

1. ask to see codexes for rules that are new to you. Players should be okay to show you.

2. Read and re-read the missions, and be sure to have adequate objective markers that fit the missions, especially as Maelstrom missions have 6. I painted dots on the side of blank 25mm bases for simplicity.

3. Scout out via google maps or calls to the venue on your lunch options. Take a watch, unless you are really used to using a phone for telling time.

 Brothererekose wrote:
I like hotsauceman's list.

I will add in seriousness,

1. ask to see codexes for rules that are new to you. Players should be okay to show you.

2. Read and re-read the missions, and be sure to have adequate objective markers that fit the missions, especially as Maelstrom missions have 6. I painted dots on the side of blank 25mm bases for simplicity.

3. Scout out via google maps or calls to the venue on your lunch options. Take a watch, unless you are really used to using a phone for telling time.

Im Serious about the Toilet Paper

 hotsauceman1 wrote:

 Brothererekose wrote:
I like hotsauceman's list.

I will add in seriousness,

1. ask to see codexes for rules that are new to you. Players should be okay to show you.

2. Read and re-read the missions, and be sure to have adequate objective markers that fit the missions, especially as Maelstrom missions have 6. I painted dots on the side of blank 25mm bases for simplicity.

3. Scout out via google maps or calls to the venue on your lunch options. Take a watch, unless you are really used to using a phone for telling time.

Im Serious about the Toilet Paper

I hope you were serious about the condoms if the tales of your exploits are to be believed...

Don't cheat and if you suspect someone of cheating don't wait until after the game or the next day to mention it.

 Eldarain wrote:

 hotsauceman1 wrote:

 Brothererekose wrote:
I like hotsauceman's list.

I will add in seriousness,

1. ask to see codexes for rules that are new to you. Players should be okay to show you.

2. Read and re-read the missions, and be sure to have adequate objective markers that fit the missions, especially as Maelstrom missions have 6. I painted dots on the side of blank 25mm bases for simplicity.

3. Scout out via google maps or calls to the venue on your lunch options. Take a watch, unless you are really used to using a phone for telling time.

Im Serious about the Toilet Paper

I hope you were serious about the condoms if the tales of your exploits are to be believed...

@Eldarain
Regarding this, I was there. The facility's custodial service was lacking and the men's room ran out of TP during the two days ...