SCOTTISH NATIONALS 2017 Tournament Pack

SCOTTISH NATIONALS 2017 Tournament Pack

Welcome to the Flames of War Scottish Nationals: 19 th / 20 th August 2017. This is the first Scottish tournament using the new 4 th edition rules for Flames Of War and will be split into two categories: Late-War. For Veteran or experienced players, using the V4 updated rulebook and Special Rules and Warriors book. Mid-War. Intended for newer players, and those unused to tournament play. All prize support will be provided in association with Battlefront Miniatures and Common Ground Games. Tournament Schedule Day One (19 th August) Late War Registration and Round One Draw 09:00 10:00 Round One 10:00 12:30 Lunch Break, Painting Contest Judging 12:30 13:30 Round Two 13:30 16:00 Round Three 16:00 18:30 Wrap-up and Prize Giving 18:30 19:00 Day Two (20 th August) Mid-War Registration and Round One Draw 09:00 10:00 Round One 10:00 12:30 Lunch Break 12:30 13:30 Round Two 13:30 16:00 Round Three 16:00 18:30 Wrap-up and Prize Giving 18:30 19:00 Times subject to change* Basic Rules and Regulations Round One will always try to be 'Red on Blue', however subsequent rounds shall be determined using the Swiss system. Steps will be taken to preserve the 'Red on Blue' format, but this will not always be possible. Should the game come close to the finishing time, players should also try to allow each player a final turn before concluding, unless the outcome is a foregone conclusion. All players should treat one another with respect and understanding. 1

Entry is 15.00, per day and should be sent via PayPal to: orders@commongroundgames.co.uk This includes: Lunch The 2017 Tournament Objective: Otherworldly Sarcophagus Bailed Out/Pinned Down Token Pack Players may attend one, or both events should they wish to. Component Checklist Your Flames of War Army Your army book; including any Lessons from the Front if applicable from the articles published by Battlefront. The most up to date version of each army book will be used. A copy of the 4th Edition of the Flames of War 1939-41 and 1944-45 Rulebook and a copy of the Special Rules and Warriors book OR A copy of the Flames Of War 1942-1943 Mid-War Rulebook. Our judge(s) will have copies of these rulebooks for use in settling any rules disputes but to keep things moving it ll be helpful if players bring their own copy for reference rather than relying on the judge(s). Two clearly written or typed copies your army lists (One copy for you and one for the T.O.) It is advisable to utilize http://forcesofwar.com to prepare your army list if playing Late War. Measuring tape, dice, templates, Unit Cards, calculator, pencils and any markers that you ll need to play. A tray to carry your army between tables. Army Selection (Late War) All models must be painted. No more than 1650 points may be spent on the army. When selecting your army please choose from the following books: Overlord Road to Rome Market Garden Battle of the Bulge Red Bear Bridge at Remagen Desperate Measures Gung-Ho (L) Atlantik Wall Fortress Italy Bridge by Bridge Ardennes Offensive Grey Wolf Nachtjäger Berlin Banzai (L) 2

Army Selection (Mid War) No more than 100 points may be spent on the army. When selecting your army please choose from the following books: Desert Rats Afrika Korps Mission Selection Each round will have a mission randomly selected by a player at random from the list below. If a previously played mission is generated a second time, the player should roll again, until a new mission is selected. MISSION LIST: 1 Breakthrough 2 Free for All 3 Dust Up 4 Encounter 5 Counterattack 6 Hasty Attack Scoring All games will be scored using the victory points rule as laid out on page: 93 of the Late-War 1939-41 and 1944-45 Rulebook 101 of the Mid-War 1942-1943 Rulebook If a game runs over the allotted time, the game will be called an immediate draw if there is no clear winner as per the 'Determining the Winner' rule for each mission. If two players are tied for top-spot after four rounds, their 'points conceded' will be used to determine a winner. If they are still tied, it will go to their opponent's points won. Scoring will be kept by the T.O., but will be made visible to all players by the means of a whiteboard on the T.O.'s table. Best Painted Army Competition A painting competition will also be judged during the mid-tournament lunch break to determine the best painted army. There are a few rules that apply to this competition: As this is a Battlefront Miniatures sponsored event, all entered models must be produced by Battlefront. The army must have been painted by yourself. Judging will be run on a blind basis, and external judges will award scores without bias. 3

The Venue Once again, we continue our long-standing relationship with Common Ground Games in Stirling as host venue for the Nationals. With friendly staff, a large comfortable gaming area and excellent transport routes, Common Ground Games was the obvious choice. Common Ground Games can be found at the following address, and can be reached through the routes described below. 40B Cowane Street Stirling FK8 1JR United Kingdom By Train: Trains to Stirling regularly depart from Edinburgh Waverly, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Dundee. Common Ground Games is a short walk from Stirling Train Station, as shown on the map below: By Bus: Buses to Stirling regularly depart Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh Bus Station, and Dundee Seagate Bus Station. The bus stances in Stirling are diagonally opposite the train station to the south and south west. Megabus run services from South of the border to Stirling. By Car: Stirling is reachable via the M80 from Glasgow, the M9 from Edinburgh, and the A90 from Dundee, Perth and Aberdeen. On Saturdays, the parking at the venue may be limited and it is not advisable to park in the nearby Morrisons car-park due to parking fines for long stays. Players from England and beyond, if not travelling via a major city as mentioned above can reach Stirling by the M6/M74 via Carlisle. 4

CONTACT DETAILS For further information please contact: Tournament Organiser: Mark Nisbet - fawlkes23@gmail.com Common Ground Games: Steve - orders@commongroundgames.co.uk Battlefront Miniatures: Jonathan - jonathan.peace@battlefront.co.nz Send your entry payment of 15 to orders@commongroundgames.co.uk ENJOY THE TOURNAMENT HAVE FUN & GOOD LUCK! www.flamesofwar.com 4