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Going to my first tournament in 6 weeks and was wondering how tournaments handle Army Lists?

Does each player print out a bunch of lists to give to other players? What's the common expectation among tournament players to know what their opponent is running so they don't have to ask every turn what X model does?

Generally, bring all your regular wargaming stuff (codex, dice etc) and an army list. I cannot stress enough how important it is to check and double check your list for ANY inconsistencies in it. Also write on the sheet any fancy special rules that are particularly long or complicated so you can refer to them easily when required.

As for tips for the tournament, do not try to go for the win at the tournament but rather try and enjoy the experience and soak in everything that goes on at a tourney.

Good luck!

It's a learning experience. I hope you have fun.

Bring yourself and leave your stress and worries at home and enjoy yourself dont get tied up in the results of the game always have fun!

In terms of army lists, a lot of tournaments generally want to have a copy of the list beforehand for checking, but having at least another copy for your own and opponent reference is practically mandatory.

Some players will bring a hand-written thing they wrote in the car just before they walked in, most will bring a single pre-written or printed version, and a few bring multiples to give to their opponents as a reference they don't have to keep asking for.

Some game systems have written rules that state players must tell their opponent what is in their force and answer questions regarding its composition. Others do not, but it's simply common courtesy to do so.

Also depending on the game system and how the list is created, what units or weapons do and their rules may also be on the list. This might be because those rules aren't in any of the general rulebooks, and you can't expect everyone you play to have memorised the statlines and rules for every weapon of every faction in the game.

You also can't go wrong asking the event organisers what the guidelines for army lists are--if there are any--and how they expect them to be presented.

Generally, though, you can't go wrong with a single, clearly-written or typed, and thoroughly-checked, itemised list. The least that could go wrong is that your opponent asks what something on it means, in which case you can simply explain it.

lucaselgato wrote:
Going to my first tournament in 6 weeks and was wondering how tournaments handle Army Lists?

Does each player print out a bunch of lists to give to other players?

As stated by the previous posters, one for the Tourney Officials, and one for each Round. I suggest that if you have a great game, write down that opponent's email on the army list. Great way to stay in touch and Network. Phone numbers, less so, for some reason.

lucaselgato wrote:
What's the common expectation among tournament players to know what their opponent is running so they don't have to ask every turn what X model does?

In 5e or 4e, an opponent might roll their eyes at questions, but he'd be a douche. These days, new releases are keeping the most dedicated of 40k TOs on the ropes in keeping track of everything. It is no problem to ask again and again, "Hey, what's that unit's rules?" Better to ask to see the rules and read' em yourself though.


There are other things that novice tourney goers might miss to do/bring:

a. Water bottle
b. Pen and pencil. Post Its for quickie rules-markers for Psy-powers used during the game, if you don't have psy-cards.
c. Snacks inna bag. Peanuts, banana, jerky. Proteins are better than carbs. Call ahead and ask about eating in store options and google-looking for the lunch place of choice. Speedy service is often more convenient than better food.
d. Comfiest shoes you own.
e. Deodorant.
f. Camera/take pictures. You're likely to see some really well painted, bad-assed armies.
g. Preset dice groupings: I'll be spamming Spiders this season, so I've preset up a group of dice that I won't have to count and recount all game. Bringing a box or cigar box for speedier dice rolls is another sign of a considerate veteran player.

Adding to that, some form of pain relief, by the middle of the second game, im aching SOMEWHERE so get something like that.

 Brothererekose wrote:

e. Deodorant.

Came here to post this. People smell after a round or two of gaming, even in the most well-ventilated of event halls.

If you have one of those TAC templates that GF9 and a bunch of other people started making back in '09, that'll save a lot of time you'd otherwise be measuring small distances.

Nobody wants to be funkified. The worst is the greasy hair imo.

lucaselgato wrote:
Going to my first tournament in 6 weeks and was wondering how tournaments handle Army Lists?

Does each player print out a bunch of lists to give to other players? What's the common expectation among tournament players to know what their opponent is running so they don't have to ask every turn what X model does?

Bring many legible copies with upgrades to units clearly spelled out. I like to put an area for things like warlord traits and psychic powers and even what weapons my obliterators spin up each round.

Bring your codex and rule book. I can't believe that people need to be told this.

Bring dice, templates, and measuring tape.

A display board is nice to keep your army organized and easy to move between rounds.

Water bottle, maybe a snack. Money for the lunch break.

This is a little more of an investment (around $25 from lowes) but I bring a cart to carry my stuff around on. Most tournaments I've been to have no place to put a battleboard full of figures and I've had opponents pick a table side based on room to put their stuff. And as mentioned above a bottle of alieve...I pop two of those puppies when I get there so it's working when I'd be feeling the pain.