It's once again that time of the year where we announce the date of the next ND Open, and 2015 will mark our 7th edition! ND Open VII will take place on the 7th and 8th of March 2015 in Québec City, so get ready because we aim to make this a memorable event. Not only will there be a return of our tournaments for Warhammer Fantasy Battle, Warhammer
40K, Warmachine, and Canada’s number 1 painting contest, but this year Pub La Revanche will join us, giving game demos and running activities on site!
Registration begins Saturday, October 11th through PAYPAL, or on site at Chaosludik. Visit northerndefenders.org on October 11 in the morning for all the details.
Without going into detail, here is some basic information:
Painting Competition - $ 10 (For the painting competition, you can register on-site)
-Best Single Model
-Best vehicle/war machine
-Best Monster
-Best unit
-54mm modele and bigger
-Best open category
WFB tournament - $ 70
-60 Players (hurry up, the tournament completely filled up in 2 ½ weeks in 2014!)
-2400 pts
Lunch is included
-4 Games on Saturday, two on Sunday
-Prizes for the Best Overall, Best General, Best Sportsmanship, Best Presentation and Best Painted Army: Player's Choice
-Details regarding army composition with "The End Times" will follow in November
W40K Tournament - $ 70
-50 Players
-1850 pts
-1 Primary detachment (
CAD or formation from your codex)
-2 sources maximum
-0 To 1 ally detachment
-0 To 1 fortification (The following fortifications from "StrongHold Assault" are accepted: Aegis defense line, Imperial Bastion, Wall of Martyrs: Iimperial Defense Line, Wall of Martyrs: Imperial Defense Emplacement, Wall of Martyrs: Imperial Bunker, Wall of Martyrs: Firestorm Redoubt, Wall of Martyrs Vengeance Weapon Battery, Wall of Martyrs: Imperial Defense Network, Skyshield Landing Pad, Fortress of Redemption, upgrades can be used.)
-0 Lord of War
-"Codex supplements", "Formations" and "Dataslates" are allowed, but count as a source
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FW units marked "
40k Approved" are allowed, unless they have beta rules. They are limited to one unit per army
-"Apocalypse" formations cannot be used
-0 Super Heavy
Lunch is included
-4 Games on Saturday, 2 on Sunday
Prizes for the Best Overall, Best General, Best Sportsmanship, Best Presentation and Best Painted Army: Player's Choice
Warmachine/Hordes Tournament - $ 70
-32 places
-50 pts 2 lists
-Character restricted
-Deathclock 60min/players
-4 Games on Saturday, 2 on Sunday
-Scenarios from SR 2015 will be used
-Lunch included
-Prizes for the Best General, Best Sportsmanship, Best Presentation
The pub La Revanche will be on location giving demos and organizing board game tournaments. Details are still to come.
General information:
Refund Policy
We realize that some of those who will register for the tournament weeks, or even months in advance, may have to cancel their registration for reasons beyond their control. If such an event occurs, the cost of entry will be refunded less a $10 fee per registered tournament. We will accept cancellations until February 15, 2015 at noon. After this, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
Code of conduct:
The events organized by Northern Defenders are meant to be a friendly and festive environment. We ask participants to respect that atmosphere, beginning with civilized behavior, respect for others, respecting the rules of the game you are playing and the rules established for the event. An individual who does not follow these rules can be penalised in accordance to his actions as per the on site judges ruling. If a player is expelled from the tournament due to his inappropriate behavior, he will not be refunded.
Moreover, under penalty of expulsion, it is strictly forbidden to bring drinks or food from outside the event. The hall management will not tolerate any deviation from this.
Lastly, a thank you to all of our event partners, whom without which we could not give you such an exceptional experience.
The Abyss, Badger Airbrush, Gamer's Spot, Pub La Revanche, Game Keeper,
Le Grimoire, Libraire Donjon, Secret Weapon Miniatures, Shogun Miniatures, Dragon Forge, Kromlech and last but not least, Magic Bag!
And now some pictures of past events to whet your appetite!
The ND Team
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