http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net TOS in the UK, and I just wanted a bit of advice from some of you tournament vets about what to expect? Not about lists, just about the whole tournament experience as a whole? It would be nice to know what i'm getting into.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978654.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978654.page GMT
- be on time. I can't stress this enough.

- Bring something to drink, you'll get thirsty during the tournament

- Have fun!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978681.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978681.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Tournament_Preparation_Guide

Dakka's guide on tournament preparation is a good read. No army list advice, but it details everything else.

One thing more I'd like to mention, watch the clock. Know when each game starts and how much time you have and adjust your gaming accordingly. I've had more then a few screwed up games because I've run out of time, but if I'd have realized how much time I had left I would have adjusted my strategy in earlier turns.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978707.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978707.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978798.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978798.page GMT http://hulksmash-homeplace.blogspot.com/2011/06/dashofpeppers-guide-to-tournament.html]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978820.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2978820.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979231.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979231.page GMT
If you have something like an Avatar or Daemon Prince which used to have a much smaller model then try and find one before the event. Trukks are good for this too!

Should a rules question arise, make sure to argue the interpretation that favours you regardless of how true it might be. Think like Rorschach - never compromise! If a judge comes over and tells you different then accept it but make sure to hit the other guy's sportsmanship as hard as possible; if there's no sports scores then just tell people after the game that he cheated or he's friends with the judge.

Last of all, make sure to stock up on some 'special' dice. Sometimes you just really need that 6!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979234.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979234.page GMT
Something about combining a mental aspect with seemingly easy physical conditions really can tire you out.

Take a good shower, use sport deodorant and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. And if you know you are fat and tend to sweat, it is not a bad idea to bring a second shirt or something. Nothing is worse than having someone (including myself) all drippy hovering above the table (and my models!!!)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979246.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979246.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979551.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/2979551.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/3001137.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/3001137.page GMT
Also, bring a tray! Arrange the units by squad on the tray, and when casualties are taken off, put them back by squad on the tray. Then, at the end of the game, there's very little 'reset' to do before the next one.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/3001182.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/3001182.page GMT
Tournaments are about having fun, so don't sulk in the corner. If your a nice person, chances are people will be nice to you.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/3001194.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/378227/3001194.page GMT