[VIC] Arcanacon WM/Hordes 2012: Important updates!, Using SR2012 final beta. Options

[morsla]

Due to personal issues, Matt has had to pull out of organising the event at extremely short notice. We're putting together a team of new organisers to make sure the tournaments still go ahead - Terry Masson (Tilaurin) will be the new lead TO. Right now, it's more important that this information gets out to all the players: please spread the word.

Ticket links are here - if possible, please pre-purchase your tickets ASAP:

Masters tournament ticket (Saturday, January 28th)

Escalation tournament ticket (Sunday, January 29th)

Event Clarifications:

The event format will be Steamroller 2012, using the Final Beta (14/12/12) rules - these are attached below.

The Reinforcements rule will NOT be used in any scenarios at Arcanacon. With the late arrival of the new Steamroller pack, there is simply not enough time before the event to let everyone know to bring additional models - when first planning the event, we expected SR2012 to be released during December.

Masters tournament (Saturday 28/1/12)

3 x 50 point lists
Characters may not appear in more than one list
Epic/nonEpic versions count as different characters, but obviously may not appear in the same list
Each list must be used at least once

4 Rounds will be played on Saturday.
Top 4 players will face off in the finals on Sunday (2 rounds).
Ticket includes entry into Sunday finals, if you qualify. Finalists who have purchased an Escalation ticket may get a refund at the convention.

Due to PP Event restrictions, we need at least 32 players to award an official Masters trophy. This hasn't been a problem in previous Arcanacons, but player numbers are down this year due to a lack of interstate players - if you know anyone who is interested in playing, please encourage them to sign up!

If we are unable to award a Masters trophy, Privateer Press Steamroller trophies will be awarded instead.

Escalation (Sunday 29/1/12)

Players bring armies for two casters.
For each caster, bring 25, 35, 50 and 75 point lists.

Note that each list must build on the previous one. For example, your 35 point list must include all models and units from the 25 point list, essentially adding 10 points. These points can be used to add to existing units if needed.

The event will run for 5 rounds: one game at each army size, and a second at 50 points.
Both 50 point lists must be used at the event.

Unbound! (Sunday, 29/1/12)

Due to lack of registrations, this event has been cancelled. Some tables will be available for casual play on Sunday.

Event registration (and pre-payment) is being handled through OzEvents. If at all possible, please pay for your tickets before the convention - there may be places available on the day, but pre-registration is a huge help for the organisers.

General information:

Arcanacon venue: Collingwood College, Hoddle St, Collingwood, Victoria. (Melways 2C, G9). For more information, see http://arcanacon.org/general/when.html

Start time: Please arrive by 9am - the venue may not be unlocked until 8:45am.
Games on Saturday will begin as soon as terrain is in place.

Paid players:

Masters: 35 players + 1 organiser so far
Adrian Stakula
Alex Stewart
Alex White
Ashley Thompson
Ben French
Ben Hayes
Ben Leong
Ben Morrison
Daan Dubach
Damien Russell
Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Stamford
David Haidon
David Stephenson
Dexter Davison-Ling
Edward Brgoc
Erica Robinson
Jake Pocket
Jared O'Callaghan (confirmed via PM - will pay on the day)
Joel Dodd
Jonathan Krikstolaitis
Kieren Moore
Lawrence Katsipidis
Leigh Avery
Luke Henry (ticket purchased by Pieres O'Shea)
Mark Brocas-Reti
Matt Strange
Matt Weatherson
Matthew Edwards
Michael Blyth
Nic Moran
Pedro Silva
Sam Cole
Shane Banfield
Trent Phelps

Organisers:
Terry Masson
Luke Rowles (will register on the day)

Escalation: 18 players so far
Adrian Stakula
Alex Stewart
Alex White
Ashley Thompson
Ben Hayes
Ben Leong
Daniel Stamford
David Stephenson
Dexter Davison-Ling
Edward Brgoc
Kieren Moore
Lawrence Katsipidis
Leigh Avery
Mark Brocas-Reti
Matthew Edwards
Michael Blyth
Shane Banfield
Terry Masson

Steamroller rules: See below.

This post has been edited by morsla: Jan 21 2012, 03:08 PM

[chunky04]

I am assuming the method of removing Reinforcements will be to remove the set of Flank scenarios from the tourney? Should be a good solution given there aren't enough rounds to run all 6 anyways.

[cmdr_roy]

Ben, if we dont get more than 32 players will we squeeze in 5 rounds on the saturday so everyone can play Escalation on sunday?

Also thanks for the clarifications for list making porpoises.

[Mattmana]

Quick question, what is the ruling on character unit attachments?


I understand that they are characters, but does the fact they are also unit attachments mean they are exempt from the restriction on appearing in more than one list?

[Tilaurin]

Quick question, what is the ruling on character unit attachments?
I understand that they are characters, but does the fact they are also unit attachments mean they are exempt from the restriction on appearing in more than one list?

They're characters, 1 list.

[Cammo Green]

Each list must be used at least once

I'm going to have to be very crafty if I want to field 3 fully painted armies this year

This post has been edited by Cammo Green: Jan 11 2012, 03:34 PM

[Tilaurin]

Aye Masters is certainly a bit to plan for. I've been working on my lists for six months.

This post has been edited by Tilaurin: Jan 12 2012, 06:55 AM

[Tilaurin]

Just a reminder to register with the link in Ben's link above if you're coming guys!

[cmdr_roy]

Just putting it out there:

Given the current low numbers of registered and paid players do the organisers want to cap it at 32 and just make it a normal Steamroller event?

Doesnt look like we are going to get the 32 needed for it to be a Masters and making it the less onerous of the two event styles might get a few more locals along with only a 2 list requirement and playing 5 rounds in a single day.

Just my thoughts.

[morsla]

I think that if there's any chance we can run it as a Masters, we should take it. It has been advertised as a Masters event since last year, and people have made travel plans based on that. Sponsors have also made decisions about their level of support based on the status of the event - pre-emptively downgrading the tournament this close to the event would be unfair on any of those people.

If we don't get enough people for an official Masters tournament on the day, then we can move to a 5-round Steamroller instead.

[cmdr_roy]

Ok cool

Roy '3rd at 2011 Masters at Auscon 2011'

This post has been edited by cmdr_roy: Jan 12 2012, 02:24 PM

[Necra-Chi]

If I'd known you were low on numbers I would have signed up.

[Tilaurin]

We found out about a day ago, when we found out what happened.

Remember GenCon? This is waaaay messier than that was.

[morsla]

Joel - you still can, if you can make it to the convention over the weekend - the Dystopian event is on the Thursday; WM/Hordes Masters is on the Saturday

[Necra-Chi]

I'll have to consult the government and also put together three different lists with no character double ups.

[Cammo Green]

If I'd known you were low on numbers I would have signed up.

Its not too late Joel

[Jyggdrasil]

I have absolute confidence that you guys will pull together a terrific event, and encourage anybody that hasn't already made solid plans for that week to register ASAP and get in on some WM/H goodness.

[Necra-Chi]

Its not too late Joel

Really? I just went to update my timetable and these events are blacked out.

I'm going to play an absolutely crap army that is exactly the same with no characters and just swap out casters. Only one model to paint too.

This post has been edited by Necra-Chi: Jan 12 2012, 06:45 PM

[Tilaurin]

You don't go through Aeon, use the links in the thread's top post.

This post has been edited by Tilaurin: Jan 12 2012, 07:30 PM

[cmdr_roy]

Joel you have to go to Ozevents to sign up, not AON.