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The Age of Sigmar facebook page has made the announcement that we'll be getting tournament rules this summer (emphasis mine):

Finally, Matched Play is something we know a lot of you have been keen to see. We’ve put these rules together in association with some of the world’s biggest tournament organisers, to create a new standard for balanced competitive play. And yes, it includes points values.
Okay Internet, go nuts.

All signs are pointing to this being the SCGT setup. I know the current plan is to use Clash comp at NOVA, is that likely to change in light of this news?

Can't say for sure yet but I imagine so. As the age of sigmar event is nearly sold out, I could see us confirming with paid up attendees first, but TBD until I can chat with the event leads.

Mike are you guys play testing/considering the new psychic marine powers and if so can you let us know where you stand on those?

 Fishboy wrote:
Mike are you guys play testing/considering the new psychic marine powers and if so can you let us know where you stand on those?

From the ever evolving FAQ;

● Geokinesis Discipline
○ Shifting World Scape -
■ Fortifications purchased by players may not be the target of this psychic power
■ Objectives do not move with terrain.

○ Earth Blood -
■ If a psyker is killed by Perils of the Warp while attempting to restore wounds to itself with the Earth Blood psychic power, the psyker does not regain the wounds and remains dead. Note that the psyker's unit does continue to benefit from the It Will Not Die special rule for the duration of the power.

 Fishboy wrote:
Mike are you guys play testing/considering the new psychic marine powers and if so can you let us know where you stand on those?

What djdarknoise said. We've addressed a couple things with the powers. We have them on our radar and are seeing how they work in a live setting. So far they are a go, but if that changes I'll post them up here and on 40kfaq.com

Thanks for the quick response guys. I missed those in the latest FAQ somehow when I checked this weekend. Good to see nobody can get their grubby mits on my gunrig heh. Next it comes down to how many models get broken from moving terrain hehe.

As a bit of an outside observer compared to years past, I'm waiting for folks who field units that move 48" a turn with 2+ rerolls and hit only on 6s to start complaining about moving terrain.

As usual I dont know this far out if Ill be able to take leave for the tournament, but I had a great time last year and would like to go again. I dont know if this information is readily available, but how are the number of 40k GT slots looking?

Heh...that's funny Mike. I say anyone that complains from that camp has to buy everyone a drink from the charity bar....keeps complaints down and serves a good foundation (c:

Dr_Keenbean wrote:The Age of Sigmar facebook page has made the announcement that we'll be getting tournament rules this summer (emphasis mine):

Finally, Matched Play is something we know a lot of you have been keen to see. We’ve put these rules together in association with some of the world’s biggest tournament organisers, to create a new standard for balanced competitive play. And yes, it includes points values.
Okay Internet, go nuts.

All signs are pointing to this being the SCGT setup. I know the current plan is to use Clash comp at NOVA, is that likely to change in light of this news?

MVBrandt wrote:Can't say for sure yet but I imagine so. As the age of sigmar event is nearly sold out, I could see us confirming with paid up attendees first, but TBD until I can chat with the event leads.

The upcoming Newsletter will have a whole piece on this! But, succinctly, it all depends on how quickly we can get our hands on the General's Handbook. "Summer" is a big potential release window, so when it is formally released (NOT when we get additional rumors) will determine whether or not we switch systems - especially as a number of folks who have already registered have built rather fun and interestingly themed armies around Clash's pool system. All I can say for now is that until we have more concrete details please just keep an eye on the Newsletters in the coming weeks!

What do you guys think of the new GW 40k Faq, much of it already reflects what NOVA already have, will NOVA implement the rest?

I didn't know Carlos had quit his job at Corvus Belli to go work for Wyrd Miniatures.

 SonsofVulkan wrote:
What do you guys think of the new GW 40k Faq, much of it already reflects what NOVA already have, will NOVA implement the rest?

I think everyone will wait for the final draft and then use it.

 axisofentropy wrote:

 SonsofVulkan wrote:
What do you guys think of the new GW 40k Faq, much of it already reflects what NOVA already have, will NOVA implement the rest?

I think everyone will wait for the final draft and then use it.

Definitely going to wait and see if these ever get officially released.

FYI for all; Convention Access Pass discounts end on June 15, changing their rate from $40 to $50. Snag one now if you haven't yet and are planning on attending!

Interesting note. Someone asked me how I would distill down the NOVA experience.

You will have more fun here than almost any hobby experience you can go to, other than some of the other well-run similar type events. It's a weekend of gaming in whatever style you like while enjoying snacks and beverages in support of charity, learning way more about the hobby, meeting a thousand new people, and having a fantastic time in our nation's capital.

There are tons of tournaments, and details about all of them, but this is a professionally-run, yet family-run con with an enormously positive social buzz throughout much of the weekend.

NOVA con pass early bird discount ends tonight!

Sellout Alerts:

30K Asymmetrical Campaign was expanded in size to 36, but only has 2 spots left

The Age of Sigmar Tournament has only 1 spot left

30K Escalation only has 6 spots left (Was also expanded)

The following events are all at 80% sold out or greater:
X-Wing Championship
TNA: The Art of Painting Hot Chicks
30K Big Blam
40K Trios (only 4 team spots left)
Star Wars: Armada Championship
Malifaux North American National Championship by Wyrd
X-Wing Hunger Games
Malifaux Treacherous Ties

Many other events are approaching sold out
Many events already are sold out

We're excited to say we've added the following events as well to the schedule:
Glowpocalypse
Guild Ball
Firestorm Armada

Check it all out at novaopen.com (or directly to novaopenstore.com)

July 1 Newsletter!
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1108652353819/archive/1125169364877.html

Only 6ish weeks left till NOVA! Get your GT passes ASAP!

I'll hopefully see you there. I'll most likely be one of the guys feverishly inputting scores

Didn't see it on the FAQ (maybe I just missed it), but is NOVA using the new GW FAQs or Death from the Skies?

 greyknight12 wrote:
Didn't see it on the FAQ (maybe I just missed it), but is NOVA using the new GW FAQs or Death from the Skies?

Believe the FAQ was mentioned in the newsletter, but it will not be used if it's not finalized 30 days prior (Aug 2). DftS is, I'm pretty sure, in, seeing as it's official GW rules published

 FTGTEvan wrote:

 greyknight12 wrote:
Didn't see it on the FAQ (maybe I just missed it), but is NOVA using the new GW FAQs or Death from the Skies?

Believe the FAQ was mentioned in the newsletter, but it will not be used if it's not finalized 30 days prior (Aug 2). DftS is, I'm pretty sure, in, seeing as it's official GW rules published

What Evan said.

Here's what I said in the recent newsletter:

So we've got a little bit of an update for our primer. I'd like to thank everyone that has tested and given us feedback on our experimental mission. Through this testing, we were able to determine that the mission does not stand up to the NOVA Open standards. As a result, we have removed it. Once again a big THANK YOU for those that have been testing.

We have also been getting a lot of questions asking if we're going to be using the GW FAQ/Errata that is available on GW's Warhammer 40k Facebook Page. I just wanted to restate that if they're officially available on their website AND it's released 30 days before the event (So before or on August 2nd) then NOVA will be using them. Until then we'll continue to use our FAQ which can be found here.

Thought I might be stepping away from tournament play...but...I could not bring myself to miss the NOVA...Cuz it's ballin....anyways

40K open tournament question:

The fortification rules seem pretty inclusive...parlaying that with forge world inclusion as opposed to exclusion...it would seem that the necron tomb citadel is a legal choice...but...I have my doubts...so I thought I would throw it out there...

Thanks for a reply

But...especially thanks to everyone that pours their time into making the NOVA by far the premiere event east of the grand Mississippi...it does not go Unappreciated even though most/all hours are volunteer and probably oftentimes seem thankless...here's a big thanks from Kentucky!!

 FTGTEvan wrote:

 greyknight12 wrote:
Didn't see it on the FAQ (maybe I just missed it), but is NOVA using the new GW FAQs or Death from the Skies?

Believe the FAQ was mentioned in the newsletter, but it will not be used if it's not finalized 30 days prior (Aug 2). DftS is, I'm pretty sure, in, seeing as it's official GW rules published

Not trying to be obtuse, just that Dreadnought attacks and Blood Angel Scouts WS/BS are official on GW's FB page (technically I suppose those are errata however). And DFTS hasn't been addressed either.

 greyknight12 wrote:

 FTGTEvan wrote:

 greyknight12 wrote:
Didn't see it on the FAQ (maybe I just missed it), but is NOVA using the new GW FAQs or Death from the Skies?

Believe the FAQ was mentioned in the newsletter, but it will not be used if it's not finalized 30 days prior (Aug 2). DftS is, I'm pretty sure, in, seeing as it's official GW rules published

Not trying to be obtuse, just that Dreadnought attacks and Blood Angel Scouts WS/BS are official on GW's FB page (technically I suppose those are errata however). And DFTS hasn't been addressed either.

If it's not on their website as a PDF I don't think it's being considered official and final. That's my understanding anyway.

And what about DftS?

Widowsbane wrote:
Thought I might be stepping away from tournament play...but...I could not bring myself to miss the NOVA...Cuz it's ballin....anyways

40K open tournament question:

The fortification rules seem pretty inclusive...parlaying that with forge world inclusion as opposed to exclusion...it would seem that the necron tomb citadel is a legal choice...but...I have my doubts...so I thought I would throw it out there...

Thanks for a reply

But...especially thanks to everyone that pours their time into making the NOVA by far the premiere event east of the grand Mississippi...it does not go Unappreciated even though most/all hours are volunteer and probably oftentimes seem thankless...here's a big thanks from Kentucky!!

So after just a quick search the "Necron Tomb Citadel" seems to be the realm of battle fortification, a 2'x2' square. If that is the case, then it won't be a legal choice as its just too big to with NOVA Terrain!

I'll be sure to update the Fortifications with that. Thank you for pointing it out!

 greyknight12 wrote:

 FTGTEvan wrote:

 greyknight12 wrote:
Didn't see it on the FAQ (maybe I just missed it), but is NOVA using the new GW FAQs or Death from the Skies?

Believe the FAQ was mentioned in the newsletter, but it will not be used if it's not finalized 30 days prior (Aug 2). DftS is, I'm pretty sure, in, seeing as it's official GW rules published

Not trying to be obtuse, just that Dreadnought attacks and Blood Angel Scouts WS/BS are official on GW's FB page (technically I suppose those are errata however). And DFTS hasn't been addressed either.

DFTS will be used since its an official update/replacement of the base flyer rules. And now we don't have to worry about what to do with FW flyers since FW just recently updated their flyers, you can find that here.

As to the Errata, once that's official on their website it will be used as long as its before the 30 day mark. Just like their FAQ.

Really? DFTS? From what I hear it went over like a turd in the punch bowl at the ATC.

 Blackmoor wrote:
Really? DFTS? From what I hear it went over like a turd in the punch bowl at the ATC.

Honestly it wasn't that big of a deal. I played against Nick Rose's list which isn't legal now because FW came out with an update. It was totally legal there because ATC had to come up with rules so FW flyers can work.

It just felt like playing against FMC spam, which is currently a thing.