Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

The Hampton Village 30k Escalation League is underway!

As we know most gamers HATE to read instructions when it comes to events but YOU MUST READ THESE AND UNDERSTAND THEM TO PARTICIPATE!
If you do not it may preclude you from participating.

If you have questions afterwards, please ask a Commissioner.

Point of Contact: John Rhodes
JRhodes08@aol.com

What you need to do:

• Pick an Army/Legion/Faction (Traitor or Loyalist)
• Start painting in preparation for the schedule listed below!

Want to play, but don't have an army?
That’s an easy thing to fix. If you are interested in playing in the league, but have yet to start a heresy era army, then buying a Betrayal at Calth starter set is the best place to start!
Being that it is an all plastic kit, you are open to all kinds of conversion work, to make your legion of choice, truly yours. It also was made to go along with Forge Worlds legion upgrade kits.

How does it work?
The Hampton Village 30k Escalation League will be broken into Five Phases and one bonus phase.

The primary purpose of the league is to have fun while providing a structured approach for your purchases, assembly and painting of your Horus Heresy armies! If you have been on the fence about starting a Horus Heresy army - this is the time to start.

Note: As this is a league that is trying to embrace the narrative of the Horus Heresy and the bloodshed that was caused because of it, we ask that your armies be fluffy in the sense that they would have a strong background.


The official events and narrative follow the requirements:

• Only painted models and terrain on the tables. (3 color minimum, bases completed)
• Good sportsmanship with a narrative focus.

In addition, it should be noted that models for the Horus Heresy SHOULD be era-appropriate where such options exist. The ENTIRE point of Horus Heresy gaming is to embrace the narrative of the war as it raged across the galaxy. Players participating in the Escalation League should consider these factors when deciding whether to get involved or not. If any question exists regarding whether a model is appropriate or not, it will be decided by the Escalation League Commissioner.

Note: This means that models such as a Whirlwind cannot be used as a whirlwind scorpius, as the standard pattern whirlwind exists in the 30k game and this would lead to confusion when playing. If you are unsure about a specific model, please ask the Escalation League Commissioner.


Be aware that units in Horus Heresy Gaming (30k) are typically much more expensive in points than their counterparts in Warhammer 40k. Painting 150+ points is about the cost of a basic 10 man Tactical Marine squad with a transport. So getting to these higher point values is not nearly as daunting as it looks. The hardest part is picking a faction/legion and a paint scheme!

The Narrative Games will focus almost entirely on the Traitor vs Loyalist dynamic, with perhaps Mechanicum/Solar Auxillia potentially playing for the opposite side to balance out number of players. More information on this narrative is coming soon...








Legions
As this escalation league is based on the Horus Heresy, the choice for legions is very specific (as the legions have yet to be broken apart).


What this means is that the legion you pick MUST be on of the original 18.

Shattered legions will be allowed, but only after Phase 2, not before.

Black shields lists are allowed, and they can decide what side of the war they are going to fight on.

Unbound armies are not made for the Horus Heresy game, they are not allowed.

Victory
Points for the league will be determined at the end of each phase of the league. There will be points rewarded for games won, painting, etc.

The side with the most points at the end of the league, wins.






The Escalation Phases:
As mentioned earlier, the Escalation League will take place over several phases. There are certain restrictions in each phase which may preclude you from including certain models. So please read the below carefully when deciding which models you want to work on first.

Phase One: (Infiltration)
Points Value: 750 Points; Must be completed by _____________________
Missions: Standard 30k Games (Smaller table)
Restrictions: No Primarchs, No Super Heavies, No Vehicles

Phase Two: (Invasion)
Points Value: 1000 Points; Must be completed by __________________
Missions: Standard 30k Games (Smaller Table), Team Games
Restrictions: No Primarchs, No Super Heavies, No Vehicles

Phase Three: (Beachhead)
Points Value: 1500 Points; Must be completed by _________________
Missions: Standard 30k Games, Team Games
Restrictions: No Primarchs, No Super Heavies

Phase Four: (Direct Action)
Points Value: 2000 Points; Must be complete by ___________________
Missions: Standard 30k Games, Team Games
Restrictions: No Super Heavies

Phase Five: (Seize the Prize)
Points Value: 2500 Points; Must be completed by __________________
Missions: Standard 30k Games, Team Games
Restrictions: None

Bonus Phase: (Apocalypse!)
Points Value: 3500 Points
Missions: Standard 30k Games, Team Games, Apocalypse sized Team Game.
Restrictions: None! This is what the Heresy is all about!!





Estimated start time Aug 27