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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 22, 2021 7:59:18 GMT -5
Just confirmed with Mike we are good to go starting a bit earlier on this one to test out if that leads us to have more time for games. SIGN UP HERE: kingstonnexus.ca/events/warhammer-40k-escalation-tournament-2021/November 6, 2021 – 40k Escalation Tournament Saturday November 6th, Kingston Gaming Nexus Start time 9 AM dice roll, 8:30 AM registration Cost: $20 This tournament will be four games, each at increasing point levels. Every model that is in your list must have been previous in your previous list (ie: if you brought 5 intercessors game one, then game two must include those same 5 intercessors. Although the unit size can be increased, you cannot remove models from the list) Any unit which is a Supreme commander cannot be included in your list until GAME THREE at the earliest (Primarchs, Silent king, Morvenn Vahl etc.) Game one is 500 points – you begin with 3 command points to build your force, rule of TWO is in effect* Game two is 1000 points – you begin with 6 command points to build your force, rule of TWO is in effect Game three is 1500 points- you begin with 12 command points to build your force, rule of THREE is in effect Game four is 2000 points – you being with 12 command points to build your force, rule of THREE is in effect *note – rule of 2/3 means that other than troops or dedicated transports no other datasheet can be repeated more than two or three times in your army. Schedule is as follows:
8:30 AM – registration 9:00 AM – 10:00– Game one 10:15 AM – 11:45 – Game two 11:45 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 PM – 2:45 PM Game three 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Game four
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Post by artonas on Sept 22, 2021 8:10:10 GMT -5
OUUU This looks like a blast. Can't wait to sign up!
first 2 games are on half a table? Can you change relics or once a character has an upgrade it can't change.
Do we know how many players?
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Post by raceygaming on Sept 22, 2021 8:41:13 GMT -5
This does look solid and a great way to get in an extra game. 500 and 1000 pts are super quick.
Will the rule for the 500 pt game be in affect that you MUST use a patrol, to stop people from starting with outriders,spearhead and vanguard.(with exception to knights which the rule book states).
I like the call to block supreme command until 1500.
Just checking for clarification on the way things scale so we are all on the same page:
1. Detachments types: can they change game to game as long as the models stay the same. example 500 pts patrol, 1000 pts patrol and outrider, 1500 pts patrol and battlion, 2000 pts 3 patrols. Assuming you can make it work without removing models or losing an subfactions you started with.
2. Merging units: at 500 pts I bring 2x5 Ork Kommandos. At the 1000 pts game can I turn them into 1x10, all the models are still in the list and no points change has occurred. Maybe I need an extra elite slot in list making.
3.Unit/Model Upgrades: I have 4 Crisis suits with flamers at 1000 pts, in the 1500 pt game can I switch their weapons to C.I.B which cost more as an "upgrade"? Do I have freedom to switch weapons between game round as long as I don't DECREASE their points as an upgrade (example Crisis with 3 flamers is 40 pts, can that model become C.I.B with ATS for 66 pts).I know this would be a big one for some of the Xenos books. Or are you locked into the load out the unit started with, ex harlies need to grab those fusion pistols at the start or can't upgrade into them.
4.Psyhic powers: Does each game give you a chance to re-adjust your powers or once it has been selected is it locked in. ex. Exalted Sorc for T. Sons wants mobility powers at 500 pts (double move)(heal) but wants buffing powers at 1000 pts (-1 to hit and +1 save), or once you pick powers at 500 is he stuck with them unit the end.
5. Warlord and Relics: I assume once relics and warlord trait is give to a model it CAN'T be taken away but can your main Warlord change. ex at 500 pts my fireblade is warlord and has a trait and a relic. at 1000 pts I want farsight to be my warlord. MUST I pay the CP to give an extra Trait to Farsight then make him my main Warlord, since the fireblade needs to keep his WLT he started it or can I just flat demote the fireblade by not paying CP and removing his WLT.
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 22, 2021 10:33:22 GMT -5
OUUU This looks like a blast. Can't wait to sign up! first 2 games are on half a table? Can you change relics or once a character has an upgrade it can't change. Do we know how many players? so I'm still waiting on Mike for number of players, he just approved the format - and starting earlier than normal. I'll have numbers and a sign up link soon! (I hope) first game for sure is on half a table. Once something is on your list it MUST stay on your list - so if a character has the impossible robe for example - it must stay.
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Post by artonas on Sept 22, 2021 10:39:30 GMT -5
Does this mean, you have the same warlord all 4 games?
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 22, 2021 10:40:35 GMT -5
... Will the rule for the 500 pt game be in affect that you MUST use a patrol, to stop people from starting with outriders,spearhead and vanguard.(with exception to knights which the rule book states). ..... 1. Detachments types: can they change game to game as long as the models stay the same. example 500 pts patrol, 1000 pts patrol and outrider, 1500 pts patrol and battlion, 2000 pts 3 patrols. Assuming you can make it work without removing models or losing an subfactions you started with. 2. Merging units: at 500 pts I bring 2x5 Ork Kommandos. At the 1000 pts game can I turn them into 1x10, all the models are still in the list and no points change has occurred. Maybe I need an extra elite slot in list making. 3.Unit/Model Upgrades: I have 4 Crisis suits with flamers at 1000 pts, in the 1500 pt game can I switch their weapons to C.I.B which cost more as an "upgrade"? Do I have freedom to switch weapons between game round as long as I don't DECREASE their points as an upgrade (example Crisis with 3 flamers is 40 pts, can that model become C.I.B with ATS for 66 pts).I know this would be a big one for some of the Xenos books. Or are you locked into the load out the unit started with, ex harlies need to grab those fusion pistols at the start or can't upgrade into them. 4.Psyhic powers: Does each game give you a chance to re-adjust your powers or once it has been selected is it locked in. ex. Exalted Sorc for T. Sons wants mobility powers at 500 pts (double move)(heal) but wants buffing powers at 1000 pts (-1 to hit and +1 save), or once you pick powers at 500 is he stuck with them unit the end. 5. Warlord and Relics: I assume once relics and warlord trait is give to a model it CAN'T be taken away but can your main Warlord change. ex at 500 pts my fireblade is warlord and has a trait and a relic. at 1000 pts I want farsight to be my warlord. MUST I pay the CP to give an extra Trait to Farsight then make him my main Warlord, since the fireblade needs to keep his WLT he started it or can I just flat demote the fireblade by not paying CP and removing his WLT. - sorry yes, should have said - 500 points is patrol only. - detachments can change - just the models and what's in your list must remain. - yes you can combine the two kommando units into a 10 man... as long as the models remain. - if a model with an upgrade (ie: flamer) is in an earlier list, it must remain in later lists. You can of course add upgrades to other models in the unit, but flamer guy must remain in your list somewhere. Think of the models as set once they go in, and the models and whatever they're holding are permanent on the display board... you can just shuffle them around to different positions if needed. - psychic powers are picked per game as per the base rules. - relics stay on whatever model you put them on - like their arms on the models are permanently fixed with whatever weapon or upgrades they have. You can change warlords each game, as at 500 points you for example couldn't have a supreme commander but 1500 you can and a supreme commander must be your warlord in most cases.
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 22, 2021 10:41:18 GMT -5
Does this mean, you have the same warlord all 4 games? no, it can change every game. Your model that was the warlord must remain... just someone better showed up to be in charge
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Post by lightcavalier on Sept 22, 2021 10:41:38 GMT -5
Very excited, the last one was alot of fun.
Now to decide what to bring
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Post by raceygaming on Sept 22, 2021 10:53:43 GMT -5
Awesome! That all looks good.Only one last question for clarification.
If my 500 pt list is 480 pts when I go up to 1000 pts do I get the full 520 pts I have left to reach 1000 pts or are the increases 500 pts so it's a spend them or lose them kinda deal. I ask since there is a slim chance I'd like to bring a 520 pt model. I know there aren't a lot of 501+ point models left but just in case some one wants to bring one.
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Post by LizardTau on Sept 22, 2021 13:21:50 GMT -5
Oh looks fun.
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 22, 2021 13:41:54 GMT -5
Awesome! That all looks good.Only one last question for clarification. If my 500 pt list is 480 pts when I go up to 1000 pts do I get the full 520 pts I have left to reach 1000 pts or are the increases 500 pts so it's a spend them or lose them kinda deal. I ask since there is a slim chance I'd like to bring a 520 pt model. I know there aren't a lot of 501+ point models left but just in case some one wants to bring one. hmmm I'm sensing stompa...lol each level is 500, 1,000, 1500, 2,000 so if you don't use all the 500 points, you still have a full 1,000 points available for your next game. so feel free to bring a 520 point model if you really want to!
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Post by matthewbri on Sept 22, 2021 14:13:02 GMT -5
Whohoo escalation
lfg
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Post by raceygaming on Sept 22, 2021 14:43:28 GMT -5
Awesome! That all looks good.Only one last question for clarification. If my 500 pt list is 480 pts when I go up to 1000 pts do I get the full 520 pts I have left to reach 1000 pts or are the increases 500 pts so it's a spend them or lose them kinda deal. I ask since there is a slim chance I'd like to bring a 520 pt model. I know there aren't a lot of 501+ point models left but just in case some one wants to bring one. hmmm I'm sensing stompa...lol each level is 500, 1,000, 1500, 2,000 so if you don't use all the 500 points, you still have a full 1,000 points available for your next game. so feel free to bring a 520 point model if you really want to! I wish the stompa was 520, its 675!
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 22, 2021 15:00:13 GMT -5
I thought you might like it for your FINAL TOURNAMENT
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Post by matthewbri on Sept 22, 2021 16:26:46 GMT -5
I thought you might like it for your FINAL TOURNAMENT FINAL TOURNAMENT(tm)(LLC.)(Pending decision by the Biden Administration) They just cancelled my extended stay visa
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