NORTHEAST
BIGGUNZ
and
SHOWCASE COMICS
presents:
2009
GUNZ OF WINTER
40 K
TOURNAMENT
“For the players by the players”
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TOURNAMENT RULES:
•WARHAMMER 40,000 - 1850 points
•Codex armies only,
GW FAQ's only (Think
GT approved lists)
•No Forge World Army Lists or Rules
•Static lists •3 full games
•Fully painted armies that are flocked and based are required
(you must keep your list the same all the way through and have 5 copies of your army list)
(Army Lists are due by NOVEMBER 27th, 2009; email to
indiandog@gmail.com and/or Mikenjudyc@aol.com; advanced payment possible to reserve a slot)
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PRIZES:
•Overall Winner
•Best General
•Best Appearance
•Players Choice
•Smokin' Boots
DECEMBER 5th 2009
Time table (Mission/Deployment): Each game will be 2 hours.
Round 1 10:30 am until 12:30 pm
Lunch 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm
Round 2 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm
Round 3 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Awards Ceremony starts at 6:15 pm
Awards Ceremony starts at 7:00 pm
Scoring for the Event
Points that are generated during the Tournament will be maintained by the judges. At the beginning of the event, players will be given a number on a score card that will record their game progress. At the end of the game, it is the player’s responsibility to ensure that a judge receives the score card after each game. Please record your score accurately to the judges, fill out the entire card, how many points you each scored, Battle and Victory as well as your opponents number. After the conclusion of the gamer’s final game, they are to fill out the player’s choice selection at the bottom of the card, and then hand in the card to the judge.
We will try to prevent gamers from one area from playing each other, but this can’t always happen. Please be flexible. We still will put winners on winners, and losers on losers. This means that if you won your first game, your second opponent should have also won his first game. We will try to keep the integrity of the top tables intact for the duration of the event. We will try to work out situations so that you play new opponents, it is part of the fun to meet new people and see the various styles of play from different areas. This will only hone your own playing style and show you new tricks that you have not seen before.
Other important information:
-You may build and army from legal
GW codex’s only, Special Characters may be used. You must use them in accordance with all of rules listed in their profile.
-The terrain will be set up before the game and left in place. Hence, players will not role for or place terrain. If terrain has to be moved, please replace the terrain back in accordance with its original placement.
-If you quote an
FAQ, to receive its benefit you must produce it. The judge is not responsible for having them to give you.
-During any game or dice rolling event, your opponent can request that you roll his or her dice instead of your own. This can last for the duration of the game.
In addition to the models and rules, players should bring anything else that they need to play the game. This includes dice, templates, tape measures, wound markers, glue for repairs, a codex or army book, and their
40k core rule book. The store and the judges are also not responsible for providing those items for use during the tournament. You may purchase any needed items that you will need to play from Showcase Comics on game day or before.
It is our pleasure to put on this tournament, I hope you have fun and come back!
Player’s Choice
Player’s choice is an award given to a player voted by their mates as the best overall gamer. This could be for army design, personality, and gaming skills. At the end of the event, report to a judge and give your vote who the best player of the event in your eyes was. Player’s Choice recipients can also win other prizes.
Smokin’ Boots
This award is given in the gamer’s spirit to the gamer that may be young, inexperienced, or totally outclassed in the event. This player gave it everything that he had and came up short, but still smiled and stuck it out.
Composition
Composition will be scored with the army list that you turn in to the judges for grading. This score will be added to the total score, and will be used to determine matches. Players with lower comp scores will be pitted against each other, the middle group and the high group. The higher your score will dictate how “soft” your army is, the lower means the “harder.” Unless called out by a challenge that is accepted, or the last game has to be played with players with armies in different brackets because of points, players will stay in their bracket. This is to ensure the overall gaming experience is enjoyed by all, and the playing field is won by the best general, not their army. A low comp score in no way will prevent anyone from winning Overall Winner.
Appearance
The Appearance score will be evaluated by an appointed judge who will use a checklist that outlines certain standards that will have to be met to receive points in this category. The checklist outlines requirements such as the theme of the army, conversions, and if the army is fully painted. You may have other than
GW models to represent units and characters. THEY must clearly represent the model in question. I.E., a Balrog model can’t represent a winged Vampire Lord. If the model is equipped with a bolter, a spear does not count as a bolter. Bases with no models on them, or just legs, will not be accepted. You will be asked to remove the model from the table. This also covers models not completely put together. The maximum amount of points that you can earn is a 20. This score is only recorded once, and is added at the beginning of the gaming day. In case of a tie, it will come down to a vote by the judges to declare a winner. An army that receives a 0, through a 5 in their total score may not win Best Appearance., or Overall Winner.
Best Appearance Score (20 Points)
Less then 100% of the Army is painted/flocked: 0 points.
The Judge then give bonus points for the level of skill the army is painted/converted your final Appearance Score.
Display Board: 2 point.
(A board that match’s your army’s bases, not just a cookie tray)
Detailed Basing : 1 point.
(Multiple dry brushes, as well as static grass/water effects/debris)
Army Coherency*: 3 point.
(The army matches in one overall scheme, same unit markings)
Highlights:2 point. (Highlighting on most of the army)
Good Use of Washes and Inks:2 point. (Controlled use of Washes and Inks, not splashed all over)
Extreme Detail:3 point.
(Eyes painted, banners, flags, freehands)
Minor Conversions*:2 point.
(Kit swaps, different poses, some sculpting)
Major Conversions*:3 point.
(Full or major sculpts, major greenstuffs work, major kit swaps)
Neatness:1 point.
(Not messy, clean-cut, overall neat)
Modeling Skill:1 point.
(No mold lines, differently posed miniatures, built correctly)
* = If you are playing an army that has different color squads in the fluff/storyline, then you get this point
** = If the player has a mostly converted army, the player receives points for both minor and major conversions.
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship has been dropped for scoring. This does not mean that players can run amuck in the event. We want good play, not only in demolishing your opponent, but also being fair and not putting your opponent in a foul mood for the day. Be a good sport. Rules disputes should be handled in a mature manor; bullying, intimidating, and yelling will not be tolerated. Refer to your
FAQ’s, core rule book and army books to handle any questions that arise during the game. If a Judge is called over to handle the issue, their word is final, whether you agree with them or not. Arguments with the Judge can have you excused from the event.
Challenge Round
The challenge round is always the first round. This gives players the chance to “talk a little smack” and then try to back it up! You can call out a friend or player that you have not seen in a while. The goal of this round is to enhance the fun and excitement of the event. A player does not have to accept this challenge, but may draw some boos from the crowd!
It is our pleasure to put on this tournament, I hope you have fun and come back!
The North East Big Gunz
Sponsored: by Mike Clark and Showcase Comics
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