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Yes, BAO Format, which you can read here: http://www.frontlinegaming.org/community/bay-area-open/warhammer-40000-championships-rules-scenarios-and-prizes/

It is the same format we will use for all of our events to make it easy for people to travel to them. You only need one army built and painted, and you will know exactly what you're getting, every time. Also, the latest version of the tournament FAQ will be out very soon, too answering some of the questions from the recent books.

@Largo39

Unfortunately no, not this year. We only have a very limited space this year and can fit only 32 40K players with a 2 day event.

That said, we are thinking about taking an idea from The Golden Throne tournament, and running a team event concurrently with the singles event as they are so fun.

What I mean by that is you will play in the singles event on your own, but you can register as a team. The team that does the best by combining their scores will be the top team! We would also do the costume contest as well as those are so much fun.

That's not set in stone yet, but I am leaning towards it at this point.

Is there an ETA of when tickets will go on sale? Where's the best place to keep an eye on that, should we email you/frontline to get a notified when they go on sale?

The way we negotiated tickets for the event is this. You will buy your con pass through their website and your 40K event ticket through our website at Frontline Gaming. The 40K tournament will cost $10.

The Con registration is $55 for a 2 day pass, which I imagine most of you guys will get, but it is $65 for a 4 day pass for those interested.

I am now just waiting on the contract to be drafted and sent to me to be signed and executed. Once that happens, I will put tickets up for sale and it is game on.

For getting your badge and getting into the event, Saturday morning I will be out front of the con at 8am, so you guys will be able to see me and get situated and I will hook you guys up with your badge. The con opens at 10am, and we will get rolling at probably 10:30 or 10:45.

The con runs until 2am that night, too, so you will have plenty of time to check stuff out.

Most people register for and get their badges Wednesday through Friday, so their should be minimal line by Saturday. Plus, like I said, I will be out there early to get everyone registered and good to go.

Tickets up for sale, info in first post and they are already moving quickly!

Just got mine, heck, it's a win-win. Front of the line, play 40k, then checking out the con afterwards.

Nice one! We're looking forward to having you. These events are super fun, like you said, you get to check out a super cool Con and play 40K!

Bought my ticket. See you there!

Just bought mine!!

Awesome!

Only 24 tickets left guys, be sure to let folks know to grab them quick!

This is very tempting but a $65 price tag is rather hefty right now for me. We will see.

The tournament is only $11, the con admission is $55 to $65 depending on the badge you get.

And if you have never been to a huge con like this, it is hard to understand. They are CRAZY and a lot of fun. There is so much other stuff to see and do going on, you really do get your money's worth from the con badge.

Oh I love going to big Cons, Ive been to many in my life. Its not justifying the price, its Im not sure about future income so $65 is a good chunk of change. But if I can swing it I will.

Ah, ok that makes sense.

Well we hope you can join us!

$55 for a 2 day convention badge
$11 for the 40k tournament
$20+ for 2 days of parking.

So $86 with food and drink+gas you are looking at $100.00 for the weekend.

 Blackmoor wrote:
$55 for a 2 day convention badge
$11 for the 40k tournament
$20+ for 2 days of parking.

So you are looking at $86 with food and drink+gas so you are looking at $100.00 for the weekend.

-$20 for parking. Gold Line FTW.

Yeah, LA has pretty decent public transportation, contrary to popular belief.

The funny part, Im leaving the L.A area the day thist starts too bad.

 Reecius wrote:
Yeah, LA has pretty decent public transportation, contrary to popular belief.

When it comes down to it I am willing to pay more to play in a smaller tournament than a larger one. I don't do well in larger fields; so the smaller the field, at least for me, the better my chances of winning! Right?

That is true, actually as you have less rounds of play to go through. However, the opposite is true if the field is strong as it means you are more likely to play harder games.

 Reecius wrote:
That is true, actually as you have less rounds of play to go through. However, the opposite is true if the field is strong as it means you are more likely to play harder games.

Bright side Reece, I am looking for the bright side!

 OverwatchCNC wrote:

 Reecius wrote:
That is true, actually as you have less rounds of play to go through. However, the opposite is true if the field is strong as it means you are more likely to play harder games.

Bright side Reece, I am looking for the bright side!

Well this is going to be my first tournament and the first time I'll be playing people outside my circle of friends. I don't even have much of a competitive list, my army consists of models I like, rules be damned. So you'll have at least one noob to kick around. i just couldn't pass up the double wammy of AX and a 40k tournament.

We'll be sure to make you feel welcome! Tournaments are great fun.

Only 22 spots left!

 OverwatchCNC wrote:

 Blackmoor wrote:
$55 for a 2 day convention badge
$11 for the 40k tournament
$20+ for 2 days of parking.

So you are looking at $86 with food and drink+gas so you are looking at $100.00 for the weekend.

-$20 for parking. Gold Line FTW.

Tickets purchased, and I'll be taking the Gold Line too. Overwatch, since I seem to run into you all over town perhaps we'll meet up on the way haha.

-Trevor

Looking forward to having you!

Tickets are moving fast on this one, we anticipate selling out soon.

Grab your tickets if you want to come!

Ticket bought. Looking forward to this.

Acrimonious wrote:

 OverwatchCNC wrote:

 Blackmoor wrote:
$55 for a 2 day convention badge
$11 for the 40k tournament
$20+ for 2 days of parking.

So you are looking at $86 with food and drink+gas so you are looking at $100.00 for the weekend.

-$20 for parking. Gold Line FTW.

Tickets purchased, and I'll be taking the Gold Line too. Overwatch, since I seem to run into you all over town perhaps we'll meet up on the way haha.

-Trevor

Too true, if it isn't at Game Empire we seem to find ourselves everywhere else in Pasadena at the same times.

Only 19 tickets left!

Hey Reece I don't remember, do you guys require the entire FW book for FW units we use or are photocopied pages acceptable?

Photocopies are fine so long as is it is from the most recent book with relevant FAQ's if appropriate.

Will the new Eldar codex be allowed?

If so how fast can you guys paint me an army up to your level 1 standard?