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NOVA Open 2014 WM/H
Draft Primer
The NOVA Open’s
Warmachine/Hordes Team
The following document contains the draft primer to help
prepare for and offer input on the final primer and plan for
the 2014 NOVA Open Warmachine and Hordes Events.
Your input is welcome via e-mail at novaopen@gmail.com,
and in appropriate articles on the Whiskey & 40k Blog
(http://whiskey40k.com).
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Table of Contents
Overarching Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Primer Rationale 1
1.0 Tournament Format ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Army Lists ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Registration ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Terrain ....................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Prize Support and Sponsorship.................................................................................................. 2
Tournament Primer 3
2.0 Tierany Tournament .................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Team Tournament ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Hardcore Tournament................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Steamroller 2014 Tournament ................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Iron Gauntlet 2014..................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 “Who’s the Boss?” Tournament ................................................................................................. 8
2.6 NOVA Open Masters Tournament ........................................................................................... 9
2.7 Scrambles ................................................................................................................................ 10
2.8 High Command Kingmaker Touranament .............................................................................. 11
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Overarching Rules
Primer Rationale
This draft primer is designed to relay our plans for NOVA Open 2014. It is subject to change and your
input as a potential attendee is strongly requested via forums or to novaopen@gmail.com. The rationale
for the design of our various events:
Time – A good portion of the feedback from Sportsmanship at the NOVA Open
2013 included a collective need to explore the The NOVA Open prides itself on a tradition of
rest of the convention. With that in mind, event sportsmanship, and on the high marks attendees year
times and formats have been tweaked to allow after year give to the atmosphere and sportsmanship
Warmachine & Hordes players the chance to experienced at the NOVA Open.
take part in seminars, other events, etc. without To that end:
having to give up playing in their favorite
event.
Speaking on Sportsmanship and what constitutes a true
Variety – One of the great things about the
winner, Jesse Owens once said,
Steamroller rules is its adaptability and
"[Winning] starts with complete command of the
flexibility. This allows a wide variety of events
fundamentals. Then it takes desire, determination,
to be run which can appeal to a wide array of
discipline, and self-sacrifice. And finally, it takes a
gamers. In our effort to reach a wide player
great deal of love, fairness and respect for your fellow
base, and offer you as many unique and
man. Put all these together, and even if you don't win,
challenging opponents as possible, our aim is
how can you lose?"
to avoid similar events.
Tradition – Warmachine events at conventions
have a few staples everyone expects to see. At the Open, we understand that not every player will
Typically, these are events that just cannot be become best friends. However, we do ask that you treat
run by small clubs, or are better suited for a your fellow competitors with the respect you would
larger venue. Team Tournaments, Masters accord a peer while you are here.
style events, and Caster Madness (Who's the
Boss?) are a few examples. We made sure not NOVA event organizers would prefer that you restrict
to leave these favorites out. your battles to the tabletop and that every game end with
Steamroller 2014 Beta Test – At the time of a hearty handshake!
the writing of this document, the 2014
Steamroller Tournament packet is still in Beta
Testing and not widely available. Due to this fact, the event details are subject to change prior to the
opening of NOVA Open 2014 Registration on February 1, 2014. When the SR2014 packet is finalized
(sometime in January), this Primer will be updated to reflect any necessary adjustments and potential
attendee feedback.
1.0 Tournament Format
All of NOVA Open's Warmachine and Hordes events will utilize the array of special rules and options
available in the Steamroller 2014 Tournament Packet (SR2014), unless otherwise noted. While SR2014
is currently being Beta Tested at this time, once finalized, this packet is available for free on Privateer
Press' website, and will be available for viewing at the Judge's desk. http://privateerpress.com/organized-
play/steamroller-tournaments. All events will use following Tournament Variants unless otherwise noted:
Army List: BASELINE (Specialists are NOT used) – Second list optional. All lists are subject to the
same point constraints and must be led by warcasters/warlocks from the same faction. Players cannot
include the same version of a model or unit with FA:C in more than one list.
Painting: BASELINE - Painted armies are not required
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Number of Rounds: BASELINE – All players participate in every round. Play a number of rounds
required to determine a clear winner.
Game Timing: BASELINE – Basic round times are randomly increased or decreased by a variable
(d3 x extension length) that is not revealed to players. During each game, one turn extension is
available to each player. Dice down is called when round time is complete.
Scenario: BASELINE – (Reinforcements are NOT used) – For each round, the TO selects a scenario
that all players will play. The TO keeps scenarios secret until the start of each round of games.
Victory: BASELINE – Assassination Victory, Scenario Victory, Control Points Tiebreaker, Army
Points Remaining Tiebreaker, Army Points Destroyed Tiebreaker
Final Standings: Finals Table (See SR2014 Packet)
1.1 Army Lists
Tournament sheets will be available at the Judge’s Table. Pre-generated lists are also acceptable, but
must be legible. All lists will be validated prior to the first round of each tournament. All lists must
contain one, and only one, warcaster / warlock.
1.2 Registration
30 minutes before the scheduled start of an event, army list(s) may be turned in at the Judges’ desk. This
will register you for that event. A last call for army lists will occur 15 minutes prior to the event start
time. At 10 minutes prior to the event start time, army lists will no longer be accepted in order to allow
list validation and pairings to be made before the event start time. The Tournament Organizer may make
exceptions to this rule at his/her discretion. For instance: if there is an odd number of players and
another player would help avoid a bye, etc. NOTE: Players may not turn in army lists for another player;
everyone has to turn in their own list.
1.3 Terrain
Terrain at the NOVA Open has been designed to combine a pleasing aesthetic and playability. The
following terrain guidelines are in effect for the duration of the NOVA Open:
Hills are 1” tall regardless of actual height, and thus do not block Line of Sight to any model. They do
grant the standard elevation bonuses.
Fences, small ruins and barricades all count as linear obstacles. They are 1” tall, ½” wide, and 4” long
when possible. Like standard Linear Obstacles, they offer cover when within 1”, and confer a +2DEF
bonus when using reach to attack over them.
Line of Sight blocking items are non-destructible, and block line of sight completely regardless of any
windows or doorways they may have.
Forests are area terrain, and are defined by the scenic bases the trees themselves reside upon.
Water / swamp effects are area terrain, and are defined by the scenic base the terrain resides upon. All
water / swamp effects are considered shallow water.
When in doubt, confer with your opponent before the game to agree on what each piece of terrain will be.
If a mutual agreement cannot be found, call for a judge to get an official ruling. Such a ruling is
considered final, and cannot be contested once the game has begun. Each table will have four pieces of
terrain, minimum, and will have at least one each of: Forest, Hill, Linear Obstacle
1.4 Prize Support and Sponsorship
All prizes and awards packages are provided through the generosity of the NOVA Open’s partners,
sponsors and vendors. Please share in our appreciation for their support of the community by
patronizing their vendor spaces, online stores and/or store fronts.
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Tournament Primer
2.0 Tierany Tournament
Schedule Thursday, August 28th 4 PM-12 AM
Space Available 32
Qualification Top 2
Tournament Format Steamroller
Army Size 50
Army List Standard
Painting NONE REQUIRED
Number of Rounds 5
Game Timing Deathclock
Scenario Steamroller
Victory Steamroller
Final Standings Finals Table
Special Rules All army lists must be Theme Forces at least Tier 1.
Awards NOVA Open plaques 1st - 3rd
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2.1 Team Tournament
Schedule Friday, August 29th 8 AM-3 PM
Space Available 32
Qualification Top 2 Teams
Tournament Format Steamroller
Army Size 35
Army List Standard
Painting NONE Required
Number of Rounds 5
Game Timing Deathclock
Scenario Steamroller
Victory Steamroller
Final Standings Steamroller
Special Rules Players must register as part of a three member team. Each team will
designate a Captain, First Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant. Each
round, teams will be paired, and the Captains will play against one
another, the First Lieutenants will play against one another, and the
Second Lieutenants will play against one another. The team with the
better record for the round will advance. Team Feat: Each team has a
feat that can be used once during the tournament. Prior to set-up for
a round, teams must decide whether or not to use their feat. This
choice is revealed simultaneously so neither team has foreknowledge
of the other team's plan. When a team chooses to use their feat, they
may swap any two player's designated titles (Captain, First Lieutenant
or Second Lieutenant.) These new designations persist for the
remainder of the tournament. NOTE: All teams must have a name. All
score sheets must have the player’s rank written on them. Register as
a team by turning in all three army sheets at once.
Awards NOVA Open plaques 1st - 3rd
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2.2 Hardcore Tournament
Schedule Friday August 29th, 5 PM- Finish
Space Available 32
Qualification Top 2
Tournament Format Hardcore 2014
See the official Hardcore Tournament rules on Privateer Press’ site:
http://privateerpress.com/organized-play/hardcore
Army Size 50
Army List One List
Painting Hardcore Painting Required
Number of Rounds 5
Game Timing Hardcore Time Limits
Scenario Deathmatch
Victory Hardcore
Special Rules None
Awards Vanquisher - Best Overall Record and Master Craftsman
- Best Painted Army and Executioner
- Most Army Points Destroyed and Mage Hunter
-Most Efficient Caster Kill
NOTE: In order to be eligible for the Master Craftsman award, your
Hardcore army must be judged by the NOVA Open Appearance Judges
before or during the event. The top three scoring armies will be set
side-by-side at the end of the event, and compared by a panel of
judges. The top army will then be selected prior to the Award
Ceremony.
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2.3 Steamroller 2014 Tournament
Schedule Saturday, August 30th, 8 AM-6 PM
Space Available 32
Qualification Top 2
Tournament Format Steamroller 2014
Army Size 50
Army List 2
Painting None Required
Number of Rounds 5
Game Timing Deathclock
Scenario Steamroller 2014
Victory Steamroller 2014
Special Rules None
Awards NOVA Open Plaques for 1st - 3rd place
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2.4 Iron Gauntlet 2014
Schedule Saturday, August 30th, 10 AM-7 PM
Space Available 32
Qualification Top 3
Tournament Iron Gauntlet
Format
Army Size 50/75
Army List 3
Painting Hardcore Painting Required
Number of 5
Rounds
Game Timing Deathclock
Scenario Iron Gauntlet
Victory Iron Gauntlet
Final Standings Iron Gauntlet Finals Tables
Special Rules All special rules can be found in the Iron Gauntlet Rules packet found here:
http://files.privateerpress.com/op/IronGauntlet/IronGauntlet2015RulesPrint.pdf
Awards NOVA Open Plaques for 1st - 3rd place
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2.5 “Who’s the Boss?” Tournament
Schedule Saturday, August 30th 7 PM - 3 AM
Space Available 32
Qualification None
Tournament Format Who’s the Boss?! Convention Edition
Army Size 41
Army List 1 list
Painting None
Number of Rounds
Game Timing Deathclock
Scenario Steamroller 2014
Victory Steamroller 2014
Final Standings
Special Rules Random Pairings: Players will be randomly paired by the TO at the
beginning of each round.
Random Warcaster/Warlock: Do not include a Warcaster or Warlock
in your list. The Warlock/Warcaster leading your army will be
randomly determined at the beginning of each round. Once your caster
has been chosen, the following rules apply:
The caster becomes a Friendly Faction model and gains all the
benefits of being a caster of that game system. Focus and Fury
manipulation of the caster will change as part of the army’s parent
game system.
Warjack and Warbeast text on the casters card will change as part
of the army’s parent game system with the exception of offensive
spells or offensive abilities. Offensive spells or abilities wording
remains unchanged on the card.
Abilities and Spell effects on the caster cards that add Focus will
remove Fury in a Hordes army.
Abilities and Spell effects on the caster cards that remove Fury
will add Focus in a Warmachine army.
Elite Cadre and similar abilities of the warcaster/warlock are lost
unless the defined models exist in the army they are playing for.
Abilities/spells that heal/repair will change as part of the army’s
parent game system.
Animosity and Abilities that specify caster battlegroup types are
removed from their card.
Scoring:
The player with the most boss points at the end of the event will be
crowned The Boss. Tie breakers will be determined by record, army
points killed. All Scoring will be recorded on the Player Sheets. It is up
to you to record any achievements and bonus boss points gathered
during the event.
IMPORTANT: If you lose your sheet, you lose any points you gained
up to the point where a replacement player sheet has been issued.
Awards NOVA Open Plaques for 1st - 3rd place
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2.6 NOVA Open Masters Tournament
Schedule Sunday August 31st, 9 AM- 3 PM
Space Available 16- Invite Only
Qualification Warmachine Weekend Qualifier
Tournament Format Masters 2014
See the Official Master’s Tournament rules on Privateer Press’ site:
http://privateerpress.com/organized-play/masters
Army Size 50
Army List 3 Lists Required
Painting None Required
Number of Rounds
Game Timing Deathclock
Scenario Masters 2014 See the Official Master’s Tournament rules on Privateer
Press’ site: http://privateerpress.com/organized-play/masters
Victory Masters 2014
Final Standings
Special Rules Qualification:
Players must qualify for this event by placing well in an event held
earlier at the NOVA Open. Players will qualify as follows:
Tierany Tournament: Top 2 players
SR2014 Tournament: Top 3 players
Team Tournament: Top two teams (6 players total)
Hardcore Tournament: Top 5 players
In each tournament, the two players that place immediately after the
qualifiers will be added to the alternates list as Alternate 1 and
Alternate 2.
Alternates:
10 minutes prior to the event start, any slots left in the roster will be
filled from the list of alternates as follows:
1. Hardcore Alternate 1
2. SR2014 Alternate 1
3. Team Alternate 1
4. Tierany Alternate 1
5. Hardcore Alternate 2
6. SR2014 Alternate 2
7. Team Alternate 2
Tierany Alternate 2
Awards Masters Awards plaques
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2.7 “Scrambles”
Schedule Sunday, August 31st- 9 AM- close
Space Available 8 Per event
Qualification None
Tournament Format Steamroller 2014
Army Size 35
Army List 1 required, 2nd list optional
Painting None
Number of Rounds 3
Game Timing Accelerated Deathclock
Scenario Steamroller 2014
Victory Steamroller 2014
Final Standings
Special Rules Random Pairings
Awards Steamroller 2014, additional prizes
2.8 High Command Kingmaker Tournament
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Schedule Sunday 8/31 > 9:30am – 4:00pm
Format Since this is not a Warmachine & Hordes event, it does not use the
Steamroller 2014 ruleset. Instead, refer to the High Command
Kingmaker rules packet on Privateer Press’ website:
http://privateerpress.com/high-command/organized-play/kingmaker
Special Rules Kingmaker One-on-One
NOTE: The NOVA Open does not have any copies of High
Command, so if players wish to participate, they must bring their own
copy of either High Command: Warmachine or High Command:
Hordes.
Awards Kingmaker card for August or September (based on availability),
Certificates for 1st through 3rd
Lemonade Raffle Thank Our Sponsors
All prizes and awards packages are provided All prizes and awards packages are provided
through the generosity of the NOVA Open’s through the generosity of the NOVA Open’s
partners, sponsors and vendors. Please share in partners, sponsors and vendors. Please share in our
our appreciation for their support of the appreciation for their support of the community by
community by patronizing their vendor spaces, patronizing their vendor spaces, online stores
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